After nearly a year since it got a beta version of Android 8.1 Oreo, the stable version of the update is now rolling out to the Nokia 2.

The Nokia 2 is an entry-level phone that was released by HMD Global Oy in 2017. The phone has only 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage just like a lot of Android Go devices but it launched before the Android Go platform kicked off and unfortunately, it isn’t possible to migrate it to Android Go.

Juho Sarvikas, the chief product officer for HMD Global revealed last month that the update to Android Oreo will eventually arrive but there will be a trade-off on snappiness due to the phone’s entry-level specs.

The manufacturer has also revealed that the update will not be available to all users but just those whose mobile networks have approved the update. The official statement from HMD Global also said some applications may not be supported. The list of countries and operators where the update will not be available are as follows:

• Countries: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland (Except Vodafone Ireland), Israel, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Peru, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and Uruguay.
• Operators: Movistar Ecuador, Tigo Guatemala, Greece Cosmot, Telekom Romania, DiGI RO, Orange Romania, and Swisscom.

READ MORE: Android Pie update released for Nokia 3.1 Plus

For those already running a beta version of Android Oreo via the Nokia beta labs program, they will be automatically transferred to the Android Oreo for Nokia 2 program. They will receive a push notification for this.

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Google‘s latest Android 9.0 Pie version is already hitting a couple of models but Android Oreo still remains the dominant interface among Android phone users. So, it is sort of good news for Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus users in the U.S as Motorola has published on its website, release notes which show that the two models are both currently receiving an update to Android 8.1 Oreo. The Moto G5 and G5 Plus were both launched in March last year with Android 7.1 Nougat OS. This is also coming barely two weeks after the Moto G5S started receiving Android Oreo in the U.S.

According to the release details, the build of Android brings with it “new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls and improved data saver, battery features, new power menu UI and Bluetooth improvements.” In addition to the new features Android 8.1 Oreo brings to the table, the update carries the June 1st Android security update and improvements that exterminate bugs and enhance the stability of both models.

Related: Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus Officially Launched in Germany

Already, the tech giant is already pushing the updates via OTA to eligible models. If you reside in the U.S, you really don’t have to wait for a notification to arrive. You can update manually, from your phone’s “Settings”, scroll down to “About phone” then click System Updates and then you’ll find the “Download” button. You must make sure your phone has at least 50% of battery power and that the phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network. After the update is downloaded, click on “Install.”

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HMD Global had announced the Nokia 3.1 handset alongside other phones such as Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 2.1. The Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3.1 Android Oreo smartphones that come preinstalled with Android 8.0 Oreo. HMD Global has now released Android 8.1 Oreo update to the Nokia 3.1 handset.

The Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Nokia 3.1 weighs 1.12 GB and it comes with the latest security patch for the month of September. The September month security patch has been also made available for Nokia 8 Sirocco handset in India.

Since the software upgrade rollout has just begun, all the users of Nokia 3.1 may not be able to see the update. The 8.1 Oreo update for Nokia 3.1 has started in India. Soon, it will be made available across the world. The latest Oreo update brings a refreshed power menu and an updated Settings menu. The update includes Bluetooth Battery Percentage and improved system ability.

• Read More: Fresh Nokia 9 image leaks to reveal design and huge battery

As far as Nokia 5.1 is concerned, it is still running on Android 8.1 Oreo whereas the Nokia 2.1 is preloaded with Android Nougat. Android 8.1 Oreo is not the only major software planned for these devices. The Finnish firm has already confirmed that these devices will be provided with Android 9 Pie update later this year.

The Nokia 3.1 features a polycarbonate chassis and aluminum frame. It houses an 18:9 aspect ratio IPS LCD display of 5.2 inches that carries support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The MediaTek MT6750 chipset powers the phone. The 16 GB and 32 GB models of the Nokia 3.1 respectively features 2 GB and 3 GB of RAM. It has a rear camera of 13-megapixel and a front-facing camera of 8-mgepixel. The handset is packed with 2,990mAh battery.

Have you installed Android 8.1 Oreo update on your Nokia 3.1? Share us your experience by posting your comments below.

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The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (or Redmi Note 5 for those who live in India) was released in December last year. When it launched, it came with Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of the box. Eight months later, Xiaomi has started rolling out a new update that brings Android 8.1 Oreo to the device.

The update comes exactly two months after the Redmi Note 5 Pro also received its own stable update. Apart from Android 8.1 Oreo features such as picture-in-picture mode and new emojis, the update also brings Face Unlock to the device and camera improvements. There is also an image search feature, a smart assistant, and performance enhancements.

The update is rolling out slowly, so if you have not yet received it, you should be patient. However, there is a link already available to download the recovery ROM if you don’t want to wait for the OTA. It is over 1GB in size.

Once you are done downloading, move the file to the root folder of the internal storage of your device. Open the Updater app and tap the three dots at the corner, select “choose update package” and select the downloaded file. Follow the instructions on the screen.

The Redmi 5 Plus has a 5.99-inch FHD+ screen. It is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor with 3GB/4Gb of RAM and 32GB/64GB of storage. A single 12MP camera sits on the back of the device while a 5MP sensor with its own LED flash is positioned above the display.

READ MORE: Xiaomi’s first stable MIUI 10 rollout begins with the Mi 6

There is a 4000mAh battery under the hood. It also has a hybrid SIM slot (dual SIM or SIM + MicroSD card), a 3.5mm audio jack, an IR blaster, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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Xiaomi has resumed the roll-out of Android 8.1 Oreo for the Mi A1. The update first began rolling out a few weeks ago but had a bug that wiped away users’ SMS. This caused the update to be suspended.

The new update not only brings Android 8.1 Oreo but also comes with July’s security patch, unlike the first one that came with June’s security patch. The update comes in two sizes – 467.3MB for those who didn’t get the first update and 1152MB for those who received the first update with the SMS bug.

The update will roll out over the next few days to all users. So far, there has been no report of any bugs, so you can go ahead and install when you receive it.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 arrives in South Korea through leading carriers

The Mi A1 is Xiaomi’s first Android One phone. It is based on the Mi 5X sold in China but replaces MIUI with stock android. Come next week, Xiaomi will announce two successors to the Mi A1. they are the Mi A2 which is based on the Mi 6X and the Mi A2 Lite which is sold as the Redmi 6 Pro in China.

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About a month ago, Huawei announced that it would release an update for the Mate 10 that would bring lots of new features such as 960fps slow-motion recording. That update has arrived as EMUI 8.1.

The Mate 10 series launched towards the end of last year with EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo. Following its release, Huawei has regularly pushed out updates that brought new features to the device.

Back in March, Huawei pushed out an update that brought Face Unlock to the Mate 10. Then in May, another update brought the Huawei P20 Pro’s “long exposure without tripod” feature. June’s update came bundled with GPU Turbo for improved gaming and all-things graphics-related.

With the Mate 10, Huawei has shown that you do not have to buy the latest flagship to enjoy new features.

The latest update not only brings 720p 960fps slow-motion recording but also brings AI photography, 3D portrait light effect, and a smart gallery.

For AI photography, the update increases the number of scene recognition modes from 13 categories to 19 categories and total scene/o recognition to over 500. Now, the camera(s) can identify more scenes and objects.

READ MORE: Huawei Super Charge next-generation 40W fast charging technology surfaces online

Owners of the Mate 10 can grab the update by heading to the Huawei Club app and register as an early adopter under Member Services. The update should then be pushed out to your device when done registering.

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In the recent years, Huawei has been of the front running companies among domestic brands in China when it comes to speed of rolling out the latest version of Android to its devices and making it available to older devices. Earlier today, Ha Gang who is the President of Huawei’s mobile business division confirmed that by May, Huawei’s Android 8.X equipment accounted for 20 percent which is 2.5 times more than the industry average of 5.7 percent.

Ha Gang stated that the company carries out high R&D investment every year for technological innovation. At the same time, the company has continued to upgrade and provide the latest technology to the old users. This improves the customer experience as new technologies are brought to older devices.

In the last 8 months, Huawei has released EMUI 8.0 to 20 old models. And also, 7 devices that were up to 3 years old were provided with EMUI 8.0 in the last week.

Apart from rolling out EMUI 8.0 update, the company has been actively working on bringing its GPU Turbo technology to a number of devices. The new technology can improve the graphics performance by 60 percent and it can be made available through a software update. A recent report had revealed that around 100 million Huawei and Honor device owners will be able to take advantage of GPU Turbo technology with the next few months.

Read More: Huawei Nova 3’s Launch Date is July 18

Ha Gang also stated that the when it come to customer service, Huawei has managed to achieve 99 percent satisfaction rate. He added that the company will be holding free service campaign during the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of every month.

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If you own the Mi A1, there is a chance you have received a new update. Although Xiaomi only says the update brings June’s security patch, it also updates the device to Android 8.1 Oreo and comes with some serious bugs.

The update which weighs in at about 1.15GB is wiping SMS history for several users. It is reported to happen when you swipe away the messages app in the recent apps menu. It is advised that you back up your messages. The update is also said to cause SafetyNet, a Google security API to know if your device is in a known-good state, to fail.

Apart from these issues, everything else seems fine. The Android 8.1 Oreo update brings features like battery indicator for connected Bluetooth devices, an adaptive SystemUI theme that changes based on your wallpaper (dark wallpapers give black quick settings menu and bright wallpapers give a white quick settings menu), and new emojis to name a few. The update is also said to improve the audio quality of the device.

READ MORE: Redmi 6X, 6S, Mi A2 Lite and Mi 8 Pro Have Received EEC Approval Along With Other Xiaomi Phones

The Mi A1 is Xiaomi’s first Android One device. It has the same specs as the Chinese Mi 5X save for stock Android replacing MIUI. Its successor, the Mi A2 (Mi 6X) should launch soon.

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Just last week, Huawei announced that the Mate 10 series would get updated to EMUI 8.1 (Android 8.1 Oreo) in July. In trying to keep to its promise, it announced yesterday that it has begun recruiting beta testers.

The announcement was made via the official EMUI Weibo account and it includes a link to supported versions and instructions on how to enter for the open beta.

If you own any of the following models, you can register for the open beta:

1. Huawei Mate 10 ALP-AL00
2. Huawei Mate 10 ALP-TL00
3. Huawei Mate 10 Pro BLA-AL00 and Mate 10 Porsche Design
4. Huawei Mate 10 Pro BLA-TL00

Huawei says your phone should not be rooted if you want to join the beta testing program and that your device is currently on version B131. There is also the usual warning about third-party apps compatibility.

READ MORE: Huawei Will Offer Windows 10 Via Cloud Service For Android Devices In China

Selected beta testers also stand a chance to win gift cards from JD.com worth up to ¥300 (~$46) depending on their contribution and feedback quality during the testing phase.

If you satisfy all the above-mentioned conditions and are fine with the risks, head to this page to enter as a beta tester.

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Off all the phones released last year by HMD Global, only the Nokia 2 has not been updated to Android Oreo. It will still get updated but to Android 8.1 instead. The Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 already began getting the Android 8.1 Oreo update a few months ago but only in select regions.

If you own the Nokia 6 (China version) and you are still on Android 8.0 Oreo, you may want to check for an update as HMD Global has begun rolling out Android 8.1 to the device.

The update which is 980MB in size also brings along May’s security patch, Bluetooth device battery percentage indicator, a new theme setting that adapts to your wallpaper, and an improved power management system and camera experience.

READ MORE: Nokia 5 (2018) Implicitly Confirmed By HMD Global

The Nokia 6 has a 5.5” FHD screen, a Snapdragon 430 processor, up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It has a single 16MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, a fingerprint scanner, and a 3,000mAh battery. It already has a successor called the Nokia 6 (2018) or Nokia 6.1 in the US.

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Xiaomi is reportedly working on a successor phone for the Xiaomi Mi A1, the first Android One smartphone from the company. Even Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has also confirmed that the firm will be launching the Mi A2 in the near future. As far as Mi A1 is concerned, the Chinese manufacturer has already treated with Android 8.0 Oreo update earlier this year. Users of XDA forum have come across a leaked ROM of Android 8.1 Oreo beta for Mi A1 which suggests that Xiaomi is gearing up to release the latest edition of Oreo for it.

The following screenshot released by the publication confirms that Mi A1 users at XDA forum have already installed the leaked Mi A1 Android 8.1 Oreo beta update. Since it is a beta update and that too a leaked one, installing it may cause the Mi A1 to encounter various kind of issues such as that stock camera won’t work. However, the publication claims that the Google Camera ports are working properly. Users who have installed the leaked ROM claim that the update does not include Treble and there are no adaptive icons onboard. Also, there is no logo for VoLTE even when it is working.

There are no major features included in Android 8.1 when compared to the Android 8.0 Oreo update. One new feature that is included in the leaked beta update for Mi A1 is the black theme for a dark wallpaper. The update also tags along security patch for May. The Mi A1 Android 8.1 Oreo beta update that has been leaked features the new Power menu.

Xiaomi Mi A1 users who wish to try the leaked Android 8.1 Oreo beta update can visit the download link given below. It is advisable to carry out a backup on the phone before installing the leaked beta as there are many bugs present in in the build.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 7 Rumor Roundup: Everything We Know So Far

Xiaomi had hurriedly released a premature Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Mi A1 at the end of December 2017. The Oreo update had to be stalled twice before rolling out the stable version. Now that the Android 8.1 Oreo beta has been leaked for the Xiaomi Mi A1, it seems that the official release should be available within this month. Hopefully, the final build of the Android 8.1 Oreo for Mi A1 will be free from bugs.

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OnePlus has begun rolling out an update to the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. The update which comes as OxygenOS 5.1 brings both devices to Android 8.1 Oreo.

OnePlus has also included April’s security patch in the update and full-screen gesture support for the OnePlus 5T. There are also a few new additions to the gaming mode and OnePlus launcher.

Android 8.1 brings new features like neural network API which provides apps with hardware acceleration for on-device machine learning. There is also support for Netflix’ picture-in-picture mode.

For OxygenOS features, the launcher can now auto-name folders based on categories. There are also category tags when using the app drawer search function. The latter feature is also available on the OnePlus 3T. OnePlus has also optimized the gaming mode. There is a new power saving mode and network boost for gaming apps.

READ MORE: OnePlus 6 Confirmed To Come In A New Coral Blue Color Option

The update is about 766MB in size and is rolling out incrementally. So if you have not received it yet, you can keep checking over the next few days.

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HMD Global has rolled out new updates to two of its devices. The Nokia 3 has now received an Android 8.0 Oreo stable update while the Nokia 7 Plus has been updated to Android 8.1.

The Nokia 3 which is over a year old already launched with Android Nougat out of the box. HMD Global revealed that all its phones will get updated to Android O and Android P. With the Nokia 3 getting its update today, that leaves just the Nokia 2.

You asked, we listened. Android 8.0 Oreo drops for #Nokia3 today. pic.twitter.com/8aci6KC1JV

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) April 11, 2018

If you own the Nokia 3 do check for the update and provide us with the change-log.

The Nokia 7 Plus also received an update that pushes it to Android 8.1 Oreo. The update is 590MB in size and brings along April’s security patch. New features include battery saving navigation buttons, a revamped power menu, new setting menu, and Bluetooth battery percentage.

The Nokia 7 Plus was released this year at MWC 2018. It has a 6” FHD+ display, a Snapdragon 660 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. There are dual 12MP Zeiss sensors on the rear and a 16MP front-facing camera.

READ MORE: Nokia 2010 May Relaunch with Nokia A10 Moniker, 4G LTE Support

It also has a 3800mAh battery, support for Quick Charge 3.0, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB-C port.

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Gaming PC and peripherals manufacturer, Razer, released its first smartphone, the Razer Phone last November. It ran Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box with a promise to Oreo in Q1 2018. Sadly, Razer didn’t keep its promise.

With the second quarter beginning tomorrow, Razer announced via Twitter on Thursday that they will be updating the phone straight to Android 8.1 Oreo instead of 8.0. This may sound familiar and that is because this is the same decision Essential, another manufacturer that launched its first phone last year, took for the Essential PH-1.

Razer has also said that the update should arrive between mid to late April, 2018. If you can’t wait that long, you can download the developer review and try out the new features Android 8.1 brings.

Attention Razer Phone owners! We’re making the jump straight to Android 8.1 Oreo and we’re pleased to announce that the update will be coming to you mid to late April 2018.

Want in on the milk and cookies early? Download the Developer Preview now. https://t.co/4ftaevUT4x pic.twitter.com/SIvzOQQDQo

— R Λ Z Ξ R (@Razer) March 29, 2018

The Razer Phone has a 5.7” IGZO LCD display with a 1440 x 2560 resolution. One of its key features is the display which has a 120Hz refresh rate. This makes it super responsive and great for gaming.

It is powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. Dual 12MP cameras grace the aluminium back and an 8MP sensor sits at the front.

READ MORE: Razer Phone 2 May Launch at IFA 2018 with Project Linda

The phone has front facing stereo speakers which have received much praise. It also packs a 4,000mAh battery and is the only phone confirmed by Qualcomm to support Quick Charge 4.0.

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After rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo update last month, HMD Global has now started rolling out the update for the new version of Android Oreo for the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6.

Both the smartphones — Nokia 5 and Nokia 6, were upgraded to the Android 8.0 Oreo update earlier this year in January. Earlier this month, both devices received the March security patch update in select markets.

Currently, the update is rolling out to the Nokia 5 in India, Tunisia, and Indonesia. On the other hand, the update for the original Nokia 6 is only available in India at the moment. However, we expect more markets to get this new software update in the next few days.

The Nokia 5 Android 8.1 Oreo update is about 866.7MB in size, while the Nokia 6’s update is 933.8MB. The update package is downloadable only through an active Wi-Fi connection. You can check the availability of the update on your Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 by going to Settings > System updates.

The official changelog for the update suggests that it comes with battery saving navigation buttons, a revamped power menu, new settings menu, and Bluetooth battery percentage. It also brings the March security patches to the handsets.

Further, the update also comes with several core Android features such as Neural Networks API, Autofill framework updates, and a shared memory API. Besides, users can expect performance improvements and bug fixes, including a corrected hamburger emoji.

The Nokia 5 was launched last year in February and comes with a 5.2-inch HD display. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, coupled with 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage. The phone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Nokia 6 features a 5.5-inch Full-HD IPS display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor. It packs 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB of inbuilt storage and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

Read More: Nokia 8110 4G to Launch with Jio in May in India; Nokia 8 Sirocco, 7 Plus and Nokia 1 Arriving in April

HMD Global has scheduled a launch event in India on 4th April, where the company is expected to launch Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco in India. Both the phones were unveiled last month at Mobile World Congress.

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After months of waiting for a stable update to Android 8.0 Oreo, Essential announced that it had cancelled the update. Its reason for doing so had to do with stability issues present in Android 8.0 that would be addressed in Android 8.1 Oreo. So instead of an update to 8.0 Oreo, the Essential PH-1 would get an update to 8.1 Oreo.

After a few weeks of extra waiting, Essential has today announced that the Android 8.1 Oreo stable update has begun rolling out to devices. The announcement was made on Twitter a short while ago.

We're excited to announce the full release of Android Oreo 8.1 on Essential Phone! Check your phone now for the update. pic.twitter.com/0PwPBMj6h1

— Essential (@essential) March 13, 2018

Screenshots provided by some users who have received the OTA shows the update is 1015.1 MB in size. Below is the complete changelog:

1. Smart Text selection, instant apps, picture-in-picture
2. Faster startup and app sign-in
3. Google Play Protect security scans
4. Google Security Patches 2018-03
5. Dynamic Calendar and Clock Icons
6. Slow Scrolling Jitter Fix

READ MORE: Patent Reveals The Next Essential Phone May Come With A Pop-up Camera

Its interesting to see that it also brings March security patch and a fix for the scrolling jitter users have complained about.

Do you own an Essential PH-1? Have you received the update? Let us know what you think.

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After rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for its OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T smartphones earlier this year, OnePlus has now started rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo beta update for both the phones.

The OxygenOS Open Beta 6 for the OnePlus 5 and the OxygenOS Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 5T is now based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system.

The update is about 1.6GB in size and comes with the Android security patch for February 2018. The update will be available over-the-air (OTA) for those users who have already flashed a previous Open Beta build. However, for those who’ve not flashed Open Beta build, they’ll need to flash this new update manually by downloading it from downloads.oneplus.net.

It also comes with a new call pick-up gesture, enabling users to answer the call by raising the phone. Besides general bug fixes and improvements, the company has added more clock styles for ambient display and has added new optimizations in gaming mode for immersive gaming experience including power saving and pausing adaptive brightness.

For the OnePlus Switch, the company has also added support to migrate application data, allowing users to switch between devices seamlessly. Further, for the OnePlus 5T, the update also brings optimized full-screen gesture support.

Currently, the OnePlus 5T is the flagship smartphone from the China-based company, which was launched in November last year. It comes with a 6.01-inch Full HD+ Optic AMOLED display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and is available in two variants — 6GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage. It comes with a 16-megapixel primary sensor at the back, with a wide-angle lens and large f/1.7 aperture.

Read More: OnePlus 6 AnTuTu Listing Reveals 276,510 Score; Notch Design Like iPhone X Hinted Through Benchmark Snapshots

Compared to its predecessor OnePlus 5, the secondary telephoto lens on the 5T has now been replaced by a 20-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture for better low-light photography and improved depth-of-field. The phone is powered by a 3,300mAh battery which also supports Dash Charging.

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The Essential PH-1 has been on Android 8.0 Oreo beta for over a month. For a device that runs close to stock Android, one would think it should have received a stable update instead. Unfortunately that update hasn’t come and will never come.

In a tweet via its official account, Essential has announced that the PH-1 will not get a stable Android 8.0 Oreo update. The reason is said to be due to several stability issues in Android 8.0 Oreo which they believe will be addressed in Android 8.1.

So rather than releasing Android 8.0 riddled with bugs, the Essential PH-1 will instead receive Android 8.1 Oreo. However, this will add a couple of weeks to when the device finally gets updated to Oreo.

An update on the public release of Oreo: pic.twitter.com/fPJRtX7kvY

— Essential (@essential) January 30, 2018

Essential says it will release the Android 8.1 beta update in the meantime while they work on the build.

While this may be a bit disappointing for those who have been waiting endlessly for the update, we can all agree that waiting for a stable version that is bug free isn’t all that bad. You wouldn’t want to end up in the same boat as users of a certain Android One device, right?

READ MORE: You Can Now Purchase Accessories For The Essential Phone On The Official Site

There is no specific date as to when the beta version of Android 8.1 will be available but trust us to let you know once Essential make it available.

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Nokia has been actively releasing the latest Android updates for its smartphones. After rolling out updates for the Nokia 8, Nokia 6 and Nokia 5, HMD Global is now preparing to release the latest Android version update for the Nokia 2.

HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas recently confirmed on Twitter that Nokia 2 will soon receive the Android 8.1 Oreo update. Along with that, the company has also revealed that the update will bring Android Go (Oreo Edition) memory management features.

The Nokia 2 will be skipping the Android 8.0 update and will directly release Android 8.1 Oreo. The Nokia 2 comes with mediocre specifications, hence the phone’s performance will be optimized using Android Go’s memory management features. Juho Sarvikas said that the device cannot be upgraded to the Android Go program but they will include performance improvements based on Android 8.1 Oreo in the maintenance releases.

The clarification comes at a time when there are reports suggesting that the Nokia 1 might be the first smartphone to be the part of Google’s Android Go program. The phone is expected to feature an HD IPS display with 720p resolution. It is said to have 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. As per the reports, it could be priced around $85 and will be available from March 2018. However, there is no confirmation from the company yet.

The Nokia 2 features a 5-inch IPS LCD display and is powered by Qualcomm’s 1.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 212 processor. It packs 1GB RAM and 8GB of onboard storage which can be further expanded using a microSD card.

It comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box and comes with Google Assistant. The Dual SIM phone supports 4G VoLTE connectivity and is fuelled by a massive 4,100mAh battery that is rated to provide two days of battery life on a single charge.

Read More: Nokia 1 Is Reportedly A Part Of Android Go Program, Expected To Launch In March

Currently, HMD Global is testing Android 8.0 Oreo update on its budget smartphones — Nokia 5 and Nokia 6. Both devices are expected to receive the update by the end of 2017 or in the first week of 2018. The only phone from HMD Global that is yet to receive Android update is Nokia 3, but the company has confirmed that it will directly receive Android 8.0 Oreo update.

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OnePlus a few days ago kept to its promise of releasing an Android 8.0 Oreo update for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. OnePlus had already said that it would be the last OS update for both devices.

However, during an AMA session on the OnePlus forums, it was revealed that both devices (along with the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T) will receive an Android 8.1 Oreo update later. At the moment, Android 8.1 is only available as a developer preview for the Pixels, Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X but will have a stable version before the end of the year.

Some of the features Android 8.1 brings includes the addition of a Bluetooth battery level icon next to the Bluetooth icon in the Quick Settings Panel. It also brings the ability to disable the “App is running in the background” notification, and limits notification alert sounds to one per second.

Unfortunately there is one feature that won’t be coming to OnePlus devices and that is Project Treble. Project Treble is one of Android 8.0’s key features. What it does is to make it easier, less expensive, and faster for  manufacturers to update devices to new versions of Android.

It does this by separating the vendor implementation (device-specific, lower-level software written by silicon manufacturers) from the Android OS framework via a new vendor interface. In previous Android versions. device makers had to update most of the Android code to upgrade a device to a newer version of Android. But with project treble, the stable vendor interface provides access to the hardware-specific parts of Android, so that manufacturers can push out new Android updates by just updating the Android OS framework.

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OnePlus says it has no plans to support Treble for any of its devices but doesn’t give a reason why.

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The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL should start shipping today to those who pre-ordered. Both phones will come with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box but that won’t be for long.

Google has confined that an Android 8.1 Oreo update should arrive in coming weeks, though first as a developer preview (MR1). The stable update should follow after, arriving on the new Pixels first and then last year’s models.

The update is expected to activate the Pixel Visual Core chip inside the 2nd gen Pixels. No other features from the changelog have been mentioned.

Yesterday, Google revealed that the new Pixels have an image processing unit called the Pixel Visual Core. It will handle all things photography on the device. It is said to consume a tenth of the energy consumed by the SD835 while being 5X faster.

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Apart from that, developers will be able to use it to bring the Pixel’s HDR+ photography to their apps that use the Android Camera API. This feature is said to come later.

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