HMD Global is expected to announce a new Android Go phone called the Nokia 1 Plus at MWC 2019. Just a few days before the launch, it has decided to update the Nokia 2.1, one of its first Android Go phones.
The Nokia 2.1 launched back in May 2018 as its second Android Go phone. It ran Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) out of the box and packed a couple of specs you won’t find on more expensive phones such as stereo speakers and a large 4,000mah battery.
The announcement for the Android Pie update was made on Twitter by Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer of HMD Global. Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) takes up less space than Android Oreo (Go Edition). It will also boot faster and has verified boot for security. Google also says it brings a dashboard for tracking and monitoring data consumption.
Get it while it's hot! Our latest Android 9 Pie update is rolling out now. Nokia 2.1 just keeps getting better. #Nokiamobile pic.twitter.com/SN9uEsqPGZ
— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) February 21, 2019
The Android Go apps have also been redesigned: Google Go can now read aloud webpages; Assistant Go supports more languages such as Spanish, Brazillian Portuguese, and Indonesian; and the Android messages app is now smaller in size while the phone app has caller ID and spam detection.
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The Nokia 2.1 has a 5.5-inch HD display with Gorilla Glass on top. It is powered by the Snapdragon 425 with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. There is a 5MP camera in front for selfies and an 8MP camera on the back with an LED flash. It also has an FM radio and a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
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