When it comes to updates, HMD Global is one of the top manufacturers. Its phones practically get three major OS updates before their end of life; a feat several of its competitors have never attained. Today, it is rolling out an update to the entry-level Nokia 1 that was announced back in 2018.

The Android 10 (Go Edition) update for our affordability champ, Nokia 1 (2018) is now rolling! Get ready to upgrade your entry-level smartphone experience to a new level. Head over to our community for full details and availability by countryhttps://t.co/vwI7r3tSaN #Android10 pic.twitter.com/JUYa7Rwf2V

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) July 7, 2020

The Nokia 1 is its first Android Go phone and it is no surprise that it is receiving the Go Edition of Android 10.

The new update brings new features such as Dark Mode, gesture navigation, smart replies, and more. One major feature that has been added specially for Android Go devices is Adiantum Encryption which provides secure encryption for phones with low resources. The update also comes with June 2020’s security patch.

The press release says the update will begin rolling out in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, The Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. 10% of the aforementioned countries should get the update today, 50% by July 10, and 100% by July 12. So if you have not yet received the update, give it a few more days.

The Nokia 1 has a 4.5-inch display with a 480 x 854 resolution. It is powered by a MediaTek MT6737M processor paired with 1GB of RAM. There is 8GB of expandable storage, dual SIM support, a 5MP rear camera, and a 2MP selfie camera. It also has an FM radio, an audio jack, a micro-USB port, and a 2150mAh battery.

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Today, HMD Global completes the last part of its promise of updating all its phones to Android Pie with the announcement of Android Pie for the Nokia 1.

Yes, the Android Pie update is already rolling out to one of the first Android Go smartphones, the Nokia 1. The phone was announced in the first quarter of 2018 and comes with entry-level specs.

Excited to share that our most affordable smartphone, Nokia 1, upgrades to Android 9 Pie starting today. Now there is a Nokia smartphone for everyone running Pie – bringing to you the latest experiences from Google. Nokia phones just keep getting better #Getsmart #Nokiamobile pic.twitter.com/BYONKx6q5n

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) June 25, 2019

If you have a Nokia 1 one phone, head to the settings menu and check for the update.

Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) brings features such as faster boot times, verified boot, and a dashboard for monitoring and tracking data consumption.

The Nokia 1 is a 4.5-inch phone with a 480 x 854 resolution. It has 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, and a MediaTek MT6737M processor. On its rear is a 5MP camera while a 2MP sensor sits above the display.

There is a MicroSD card slot that also doubles as a SIM slot that will allow users to add up to 128GB of storage. The phone has an FM radio, audio jack, and packs a 2150mAh battery. Its rear cover is user replaceable and can be swapped with any of Nokia’s Xpress-on covers made for it.

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Nokia 1 Plus entry-level smartphone and Nokia 210 feature phone are the other devices that were announced alongside the Nokia 3.2, Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 9 PureView smartphones. Here are the specifications, features and prices of the Nokia 1 Plus and Nokia 210 phones.

Nokia 1 Plus Specifications and Price

The Nokia 1 Plus is an Android Go phone running on Go edition of Android 9 Pie OS. It is a larger-sized version of the Nokia 1 Android Go phone that was announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) tech expo in February last year. The handset is equipped with a 5.45-inch IPS LCD screen with 18:9 aspect ratio and support for a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels.

The MediaTek MT6739 chipset with 1 GB of RAM powers the Nokia 1 Plus. It has an internal storage of 8 GB. For more storage, there is a microSD card slot. It has an autofocus and LED flash enabled 8-megapixel rear camera. It is fitted with a selfie shooter of 5-megapixel. The handset has a bigger battery of 2,500mAh capacity.

The Nokia 1 Plus is priced at $89. In Latin America, there will be a limited-edition 16 GB model that will carry a price tag of $99. The handset can be availed in colors like Black, Red and Blue. The availability of the phone is yet to be confirmed.

Nokia 210 Specifications and Price

The Nokia 210 is a feature phone with candy bar design. It comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA display and below it is a numpad. A VGA camera with LED flash resides on the backside of the phone.

• Read More: Nokia 9 PureView with penta-lens setup launched: Specifications, features and price

The handset is loaded with S30 software that comes with support for Mobile Store for downloading apps. It is loaded with apps such as Opera Mini Browser, Facebook and Classic Snake game. It carries a price tag of $35 and its sales is expected to begin next month.

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Google officially announced the arrival of Android 9 Pie and the company is already making it available to Pixel devices. After the Pixel devices, the search engine giant is expected to make the Android 9 Pie to devices that are listed under Android One program. Since HMD Global had confirmed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 that all Nokia smartphones above Nokia 2 will join the Android One program, many Nokia phones are expected to receive Android 9 Pie update earlier than other smartphones from other companies. Today, through an official blog post, Google has confirmed that all the Android One devices and other phones that have joined the Android P Beta program will be treated with Android 9 Pie by the end of the fall.

All the Nokia Android One phones that are slated to receive the Android 9 Pie update Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6), Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 2.1. Among these, the Nokia 7 Plus is expected to get the final Android P update by the end of this month since it is one of the smartphones that have been enrolled in the Android P beta program.

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Apart from Android One phones by HMD Global, other Nokia phones are also confirmed to receive Android P update. Around two months ago, Neil Broadley who is the global market manager of HMD Global had said that the Android P will be made available to entire Nokia portfolio. These means that other older Nokia phone such as Nokia 8, Nokia 7, Nokia 6, Nokia 5, Nokia 3, Nokia 2 and Nokia 1 will be also treated with Android 9 Pie. However, as mentioned above, Nokia Android One phones will be the first ones to be blessed with Android Pie.

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The Nokia 1 launched at MWC 2018 as the first phone on the Android Go platform. It is also the least-powerful phone from HMD Global, the new licensee of the Nokia brand.

The Nokia 1 and other Android Go devices run a specially made version of Android 8.1 Oreo designed for phones with 1GB or less of RAM. They also have specially designed apps that do not take up much space and consume less data.

Nokia is known for pushing out updates as fast as possible and it has proved that once again by pushing out April’s security update to the Nokia 1. The update is 142.6MB in size and also improves system stability. It is already rolling out in India and Iraq.

The Nokia 1 has a 4.5” display with a resolution of 854 x 450. it is not the sharpest out there but should not require much juice from the 2150mAh battery.

READ MORE: Nokia 3 Gets Android 8.0 Stable Update, Nokia 7 Plus Moves To Android 8.1

It is powered by a MediaTek MT6737M SoC paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of expandable storage. The MicroSD card (128GB max.) can be set as internal storage. There is a 5MP camera with LED flash on the rear and a 2MP selfie camera. It also has Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio, and Wi-Fi.

(Source, Via)

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HMD Global had announced the Nokia 8110 4G, Nokia 1, Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech expo in February. The Finnish firm had organized an exclusive press conference in New Delhi to introduce the new Nokia phones in India. Except for the Nokia 8110 4G, all the aforementioned phones were launched in India today. Here is the information on the specs, features and pricing of the newly announced Nokia phones.

Nokia 1

Nokia 1, the first Android Go phone from the company, has been available in India from March 28 with a pricing of Rs. 5,499 (~$84). With Rs. 2,200 (~$33)cash back offer from Reliance Jio, the Nokia 1 can be availed for as low as Rs. 3,299 (~$50). The telecom operator is also providing 60 additional data for the buyers of Nokia 1.

The Nokia 1 has a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display that supports 480 x 850 pixels resolution. It is fueled by Media MT6737M chipset that is supported by 1 GB of RAM. It has an inbuilt storage of 8 GB and it also features a microSD cards lot. It has a rear camera of 8-megapixel and a frontal camera of 2-megapixel. It is driven by 2,150mAh battery.

Nokia 6 (2018)

Starting from April 6, the Nokia 6 (2018) will be available in India with a price tag of Rs. 16,999 (~$261)  for the 3 GB RAM variant. It can be availed in colors like Black/Copper, White/Iron and Blue/Gold.

India may receive the 4 GB RAM of the Nokia 6 (2018) in the coming months. It will be available through Nokia Mobile Shop as well as offline and online buying channels. Buyers can avail the Nokia 6 (2018) through special cash back offers. However, the company did not reveal more info them.

The Nokia 6 (2018) includes a 5.5-inch Full HD display. The Snapdragon 630 chipset and 3 GB of RAM are present under the hood of the phone. It receives power from 3,000mAh battery with fast charging support. It has a native storage of 32 GB and comes with a microSD card slot. It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo (Android One) and includes the Bothie camera feature that was introduced with Nokia 8 flagship phone last year. It has a dual-tone flash enabled 16-megapixel ZEISS lens with f/2.0 aperture at the rear and it houses a selfie camera of f/2.0 aperture 8-megapixel. The other features of the phone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack and fingerprint scanner.

Nokia 7 Plus

The Nokia 7 Plus pre-bookings will begin in India from April 20 and its sales will start from April 30. It will be available for buying through Amazon India, Nokia Mobile Shop and select outlets with a pricing of Rs. 25,999 (~$399). It can be bought in color choices such as Black/Copper and White/Copper. Without explaining in detail, the company confirmed that there will be special cash back offers for Nokia 7 Plus customers.

The Nokia 7 Plus that has arrived in India only supports single-SIM. It has an 18:9 aspect ratio screen of 6 inches. The IPS LCD display offers Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 660 chipset powers it with 4 GB of RAM. It has a 3,800mAh battery that comes with fast charging capabilities. The rear side features a dual camera module that houses a 12-megapixel wide-angel sensor with f/1.75 aperture and a 13-megapixel telephoto sensor. The dual cameras offer features like dual-tone LED flash, 2x optical zoom and Bothie feature. For snapping selfies, it has a fixed focus 16-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture. The other features of the phone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack and fingerprint scanner. It also runs on Android 8.0 Oreo (Android One).

Nokia 8 Sirocco

Nokia 8 Sirocco pre-bookings will start in India from April 20 and it will be exclusively available online through Flipkart. It will go on sale from April 30 with a price tag of Rs. 49,999 (~$767) It comes in a single color variant of Black. There are no details on the special cash back offers that will be available for purchasers of Nokia 8 Sirocco.

Nokia 8 Sirocco is an improved version of the Nokia 8 flagship from 2017. Like the Nokia 8, the newly announced Sirocco model is powered by Snapdragon 835 SoC. The chipset is assisted by 6 GB of RAM. The 3,260mAh battery enabled with fast charging is available on the phone. The Nokia 7 Plus features a QHD display of 5.5 inches that are curved at the edges. It also belongs to Android One program and it is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo. It features the same dual camera setup that is available on the Nokia 7 Plus phone. It has a 5-megapixel fixed focus selfie snapper with f/2.0 aperture.

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Last month, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, HMD Global announced its first Android Go edition smartphone — Nokia 1. Now, the company has launched the Nokia 1 in the Indian market, making it the second Android Go phone available in the country after Lava Z50.

The phone comes with a 4.5-inch IPS display that offers a screen resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. Under the hood, it is powered by a low-level quad-core processor from MediaTek which is clocked at 1.1GHz. However, at this time, we don’t know which specific chipset is used.

The device comes with just 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. However, there’s a microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the storage capacity of the device. Further, the phone features a 5-megapixel camera sensor at the back and a 2-megapixel camera sensor on the front, primarily for video calling.

Being a part of Android Go program, the phone runs Android Oreo (Go Edition) and comes with access to several Android Go-specific applications. Google has launched Go-specific version of some of its apps, including Gmail, Maps, Chrome, Assistant, and the Play Store

Google had announced the Android Go initiative with an aim to bring a tailored distribution of the latest Android version to low-end devices. The search engine giant has begun this program to release Android Go phones in emerging markets.

In India, the Nokia 1 smartphone comes in two color options — Warm Red and Dark Blue. Priced at Rs. 5,499 (approximately $85), the phone will be available for purchase from 28th March across the nation. The company has also launched Xpress On covers which will be available in Azure and Grey or Yellow and Pink color for Rs. 450, which roughly converts to $7.

Read More: Nokia 7 Plus Could Soon Launch In India, Expected To Be Priced At Rs. 23,000 (~$355)

Additionally, Reliance Jio is offering cashback worth Rs. 2,200, bringing down the effective price of Nokia 1 to Rs. 3,299 (approx. $51). Further, the users will also be eligible for a 12-month Accidental Damage Insurance by Servify on opening the Kotak 811 savings account.

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HMD Global had unveiled the Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 1 and Nokia 8110 4G phones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in the past month. The company is now making these phones available in wider markets. Fresh information claims that the Finnish firm is prepping up to launch these phones in India starting from next month.

India is one of the top three markets through which HMD Global is generating its revenue. Hence, HMD Global CEO Florian Sieche is aiming to rank Nokia among the top five phone brands in the country. This year the company will be investing more on retail presence, consumer engagement and advertising.

HMD Global India head Ajay Mehta is of the view that offline channel is the core strength of the company. Hence, the firm will be aiming to increase the visibility of the brand this year by increasing the retail presence by 10 percent. He added that online sales is around 30 percent of market, but it is integral to sell its devices through e-commerce sites to become of the top ranking smartphone brands in India. At present the Finnish firm is in talks with its manufacturing partner Foxconn to ramp up the manufacturing of existing Nokia smartphones and feature phones in India.

Read More: Nokia 7 Plus Could Soon Launch In India, Expected To Be Priced At Rs. 23,000

Starting from April, the company aims to launch Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 1 phones in India. According to Sieche, India is a vast market for 4G feature phones. Hence, it is planning to launch the Nokia 8110 4G phone in collaboration with Reliance Jio in May. Both the firms will be aiming to sell the Nokia 8110 4G feature phone to around 500 million basic phone users of the country who have not upgraded to high-end smartphones.

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As expected, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, HMD Global has announced its first Android Oreo (Go Edition) phone — Nokia 1. The phone is priced at just $85 and will be available in key markets from April this year.

Given the phone’s pricing, we do not expect much from the device. The phone comes with a 4.5-inch IPS display that offers a screen resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. Under the hood, it is powered by a low-level quad-core processor from MediaTek which is clocked at 1.1GHz. However, at this time, we don’t know which specific chipset is used.

The phone packs just 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. However, there’s a microSD card slot which enables users to further expand the storage capacity of the device. Further, the phone features a 5-megapixel camera sensor at the back and a 2-megapixel camera sensor on the front, primarily for video calling.

The Nokia 1 is the first phone from Finland-based HMD Global that is a part of Google’s Android Go program. Thus, the phone runs Android Oreo (Go Edition) and comes with access to several Android Go-specific applications. Google has launched Go-specific version of some of its apps, including Gmail, Maps, Chrome, Assistant, and the Play Store.

Google had announced the Android Go initiative with an aim to bring a tailored distribution of the latest Android version to low-end devices. The search engine giant has begun this program to release Android Go phones in emerging markets. The operating system is optimized to run on devices with 512MB RAM and 1GB RAM.

While the phone will be available in two color options — Red and Blue, the company has introduced a variety of colors with Xpress-On covers that can be used to customize the phone. However, there are no official details related to the availability of colors or its cost.

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Earlier, Google had confirmed that it will be using the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 platform to introduce some Android Oreo (Go Edition) phones. Recently, TCL-owned Alcatel announced its Android Go phone — Alcatel 1x, which is priced at 99 Euros.

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Nokia has already revealed that it would hold an event at MWC 2018 where the company is expected to unveil a number of products including its smartphones. It is almost confirmed that the Nokia 9 would be among the debutants and very recently, the Nokia 1 and Nokia 7 Plus built under the Android Go project popped up online. A new Nokia model identified as Nokia TA-1071 has now been certified by FCC. 

The FCC listing was accompanied by a sketch of the device having its dimension written as well. The outlines and dimensions have all the dressing of the Android One-powered Nokia 1 based on the press render we had seen in the past. Talking about the dimensions, the Nokia 1 will be 134 mm tall and 50 mm wide with a diagonal of 136 mm, equivalent to around 5.35 inches. The Nokia 1’s display may, however, come in at around 5 inches considering that bezels would occupy some part of the screen. The FCC listing also shows the presence of  Bluetooth 4.0, 4G LTE and WiFi 2.4 GHz availability.

Read Also: First Official Renders Of Android Go’s Nokia 1 & Android One’s Nokia 7 Plus, Teases Release Date

The Nokia 1 is expected to be an entry-level device which should make it very cheap, perhaps cheaper than the $99 price tag of the Nokia 2. The device will feature a 16:9 display, a single rear camera with LED flash as well as a selfie shooter. Other details are still sketchy as of now.

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Back in December, an unpacked Nokia Camera app revealed a list of Nokia phones consisting of released models and some unreleased ones. Belonging to the latter category is the Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 4, and Nokia 1.

The Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 1 have appeared in the news more times since their first reveal and today we get to see the first official renders of both devices thanks to Evan Blass.

Nokia 7 Plus

The Nokia 7 Plus is familiar as it has appeared in a few leaked photos before but this new leak is much more different as it reveals a key info.

This new render reveals the Nokia 7 Plus will be an Android One device! Guess you didn’t see that coming.

Since, Nokia phones sold in China run a different version of Android from those sold in other countries, it is safe to presume that the Nokia 7 Plus that will be sold there won’t be the Android One variant which is why we didn’t know about it before.

So those first leaked images we saw of the Nokia 7 Plus which also listed the specs are those of the Chinese variant while this Android One Nokia 7 Plus is the international variant that will be sold outside China.

The Nokia 7 Plus is shown in white in the image above with orange accents around the dual Carl Zeiss lenses, the fingerprint scanner, and the display. The Nokia logo and the physical buttons are also orange.

We also get a closer look at the 18:9 display of the phone. As you can see, the corners are rounded.

Nokia 1

While the Nokia 7 Plus is an Android One phone, the Nokia 1 is rumored to be an Android Go phone. Android Go or Android Oreo (Go Edition) is a lightweight version of Android for phones with 1GB RAM or less which is what the Nokia 1 is expected to come with.

From the leaked render we can see the Nokia 1 isn’t going to get shortlisted for its looks. The bezels around the screen which we guess is between 4 – 5 inches are super huge like those on the first Android smartphones from years ago.

There is a front facing camera on the top left corner and beside it is a pill-shaped sensor. Sitting in the middle is the earpiece.

On the rear, the Nokia 1 is shown to have a single rear camera with a large LED flash. The camera sits in the middle of the phone. At the bottom right corner is an opening for the speaker.

While the phone isn’t attractive, it appears to be well made and should be able to take a beating.

The Nokia 1 is shown in two color variants – indigo and bright red. Both variants have silver accents around the bezels and rear camera. The buttons and Nokia logo are also in silver.

Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 1 Launch Date

While this may be easy to miss, both phone actually tease their launch dates on the homescreen. For the Nokia 7 Plus, the date is Sunday, February 25, while for the Nokia 1, the date is Monday, February 26.

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Although, MWC 2018 officially begins on the 26th of February, manufacturers already start announcing their phones during the weekend. So you shouldn’t be surprised that the Nokia 7 Plus is launching on a Sunday, plus this is not HMD Global’s first launch on a weekend. The first-gen Nokia 6 was announced on a Sunday too.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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At the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2018 later this month, HMD Global is expected to launch a range of Nokia-branded devices. The expected list of devices include Nokia 1, Nokia 6 (2018), and Nokia 8 Sirocco.

While the devices will get announced later this month, they won’t be launched in the Indian market soon. A report suggests that the Nokia 1, Nokia 6 (2018) and the Nokia 8 Sirocco will make their way to the Indian market in the month of April.

The report further adds that along with these three devices, the company could also launched a couple of more devices in the Indian market. However, HMD Global has not yet confirmed any of these devices for the MWC 2018 launch.

The Nokia 1 could be the company’s most affordable smartphone and is expected to be the part of Google’s Android Go program. The Android Oreo Go edition has been optimized to support hardware with low-end specifications without compromising on user experience.

According to the previous reports, the Nokia 1 is expected to come with an HD IPS LCD display and run either Qualcomm or MediaTek processor along with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. The device is expected to be priced around Rs. 6,500 in the Indian market.

At the upcoming MWC in Barcelona, the company is expected to announce Nokia 6 (2018) globally, which is already available in China. This second-generation Nokia 6 comes with a 5.5-inch full HD LCD display with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It sits well protected under 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor and packs 4GB RAM with 32GB/64GB of internal storage. At the back, there’s a dual-LED enabled 16-megapixel camera and an 8-megapixel 84-degree wide-angle front-facing snapper.

The Nokia 8 Sirocco, which is also referred as Nokia 9, is expected to be the premium offering from the company. It is believed to be a high-end phone running the latest Snapdragon 845 processor. It is likely to feature a 5.5-inch Quad HD OLED display with 3D glass on top.

Reports suggests that the device will pack dual ZEISS-certified cameras at the back, having a combination of 12-megapixel sensor and a 13-megapixel sensor. On the front, there will be a 5-megapixel selfie camera. As per the reports, the device is expected to arrive with IP67 certification for dust and water resistance.

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As said, the company has not yet confirmed any of these devices for the MWC 2018 launch. We’ll have to wait till the official Nokia event at Mobile World Congress later this year to know for sure which devices are being launched by the HMD Global.

(Source)

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HMD Global is preparing to launch a new phone which carries model number TA-1056. The device has already passed FCC certification and from the listing, it seems that it will be an entry-level phone.

The device could possibly be the Nokia 1 — the Android Go smartphone that HMD Global is reportedly working on. The FCC listing reveals that the phone with model number TA-1056 is smaller in size compared to Nokia 2. While the Nokia 2 measures 143.5mm tall and 71.3 mm wide, this upcoming device measures 133mm tall and 68mm wide.

Going by the phone’s size, there’s a possibility that the device could come with the trendy full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Since the FCC info label is placed inside the battery compartment, it is expected that the phone will have a removable battery.

Based on the previous reports, the Nokia 1 is expected to be available from the first half of 2018. According to some reports, it will be available in Russia from March 2018 and could be priced around 5,999 rubles (approximately $104).

Previous leaks and reports suggest that the Nokia 1 could feature an HD IPS display with just 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. Given that the device will be powered by the Android Go edition, and since Google has already announced watered down versions of its applications, the phone is expected to provide decent performance.

At this time, there is no information available regarding the processor. But the company could opt for either Qualcomm or MediaTek as both companies have announced their support for Android Oreo (Go Edition).

Read More: Nokia 10 Concept Renders Reveals A Zeiss Certified Lumia 1020-like Camera Module

HMD Global has sent out media invites for its event at Mobile World Congress, where the company is expected to announce a range of devices, including Nokia 9 and a revamped Nokia 8.

(Source)

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HMD Global has released a poster which is an invitation to the Nokia unveiling event scheduled to hold on February 25, 2018, just before the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 commences. The event would take place between 4 pm and 5 pm at the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Arts. The invitation also includes a link for those who are interested to attend the event to register for seat reservation.

HMD Global did not reveal the product that would be launched on that day in the poster, but the poster indicated that the event was for an intimate and exclusive unveiling of the next chapter of Nokia phone’s story. What we can grab from this is that we may likely see the launch of Nokia’s next flagship phone- the Nokia 9 among others. Earlier on Thursday, HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas hinted that the company had something major planned for MWC 2018.

Sorry for radio silence. Been super busy planning #MWC2018 . Please expect it to be awesome

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) January 18, 2018

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Apart from the flagship Nokia 9, HMD Global could also take the wraps off Nokia 1 as well as the Nokia 6 (2018) for the global market, Nokia 3310 4G and perhaps, the Nokia 7 which has only been launched in China. It would be recalled that last year’s MWC saw a flurry of smartphone launch by the tech giant including the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and the redesigned Nokia 3310 feature phone. Apart from smartphones, the poster seems to suggest Nokia will launch a smart home product at the event. We are not so sure about that anyway, so we’ll wait until the event to find out.

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In the previous month, a well-known tech journalist Eldar Murtazin had revealed the specs of the upcoming Nokia 1 Android Go phone. Fresh photos of the entry-level smartphone have surfaced from China to reveal its design.

The following snapshots show two similar looking phones. The alleged Nokia 1 in the first photo seems to be placed inside a case whereas the second image seems to show the actual handset. The body of the phone appears to be made out of plastic. The back panel has a camera sensor that is coupled with a LED flash.

The Nokia 1 is expected to feature a display that will carry support for HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. However, the exact size of the screen is not known. It will be packed with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of native storage. It is speculated to be driven by Snapdragon 212 chipset that is present under the hood of the Nokia 2 phone.

Read More: Android Go Phones Priced Around Rs. 2,000 (~$30) to Release in India This Month

It will be running on Android Go which is nothing but a lighter version of Android Oreo. The Android Go OS will bring along other Go apps such as Google app, Play Store, YouTube, Gmail, Maps and more. The Nokia 1 is likely to launch in March with a price tag of 5,999 Rubles (~$105).

HMD Global has recently unveiled the Nokia 6 (2018) edition smartphone. It is expected to be present at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech trade show in Barcelona, Spain in the next month to reveal new Nokia phones. Rumors have it that the Finnish firm may announce new Nokia smartphones such as Nokia 1, Nokia 4, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 9.

(source|via)

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Android Go is an initiative from Google to bring a tailored distribution of the latest Android version on low-end devices. The search engine giant has begun this program to release Android Go phones in emerging markets. According to Factor Daily, Google has struck a deal with some of Indian smartphone brands such as Micromax, Intex, Lava, Karbonn and others to release Android Go (Android Oreo edition) phones worth around Rs. 2,000 (~$30) in India starting from this month.

Android Oreo is the most recent version of Google’s operating system for smartphone. The Android Go version of Android Oreo is expected to run on phones with less than 1 GB of RAM. The Android Go phones will come loaded with some Go (lightweight) versions of its apps such as Google Apps, Google Play Store, Maps, YouTube, Gmail, Google Assistant and more.

An unnamed official from Google has claimed that Android Go devices will launch in early 2018. It is speculated that Micromax could become the first brand to launch an Android Go phone in India. It is expected to unveil its Android Go smartphone at some point around the Republic Day (Jan. 26) of the country. Other Indian brands are expected to release their Android Go phones in the weeks later. It is appears that these phones will be enabled with 4G LTE. Since the rumored Nokia 1 is expected to arrive as an Android Go phone, it is likely to cost around Rs. 2,000 (~$30) in India.

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In the recent past, the popularity of Chinese smartphone vendors has increased significantly in India. Xiaomi has recently dethroned Samsung to gain the number one spot in the Indian market. Other brands like OPPO and Vivo are also immensely popular in India. Two years ago, Indian smartphone makers accounted 50 percent of the market share in India. According to a recent IDC survey, the market share of Indian smartphone manufacturers is 15 percent.

When Google CEO Sundar Pichai had come to India in 2017, he had said that $30 phone is the best price point for smartphones in India. The Android Go will certainly allow Indian smartphone vendors to increase their market share in the country.

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HMD Global is reportedly gearing up to launch a new entry-level smartphone. The phone, dubbed as Nokia 1, will reportedly be a part of Google’s Android Go program.

The Nokia 1 is expected to be available from the first half of 2018. According to the reports, it will be available in Russia from March 2018 and could be priced around 5,999 rubles (approximately $104).

Since the phone is said to be the part of Android Go program, which is aimed at emerging markets such as India, there is a strong possibility that the device will also be made available in India quickly after launch.

The Nokia 1 is expected to feature an HD IPS display with a screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. It is said to come with just 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. Given that the device will be powered by the Android Go edition, and since Google has already announced watered down versions of its applications, the phone will provide decent performance.

There is no information available regarding the processor. But the company could opt for either Qualcomm or MediaTek as both companies have announced their support for Android Oreo (Go Edition).

At the time of announcing Android Go edition, Google said that it is meant for devices with 512MB to 1GB of RAM. Google has officially confirmed that there would be a lot of Android Oreo Go Edition phones coming in early 2018.

Next year, along with Nokia, China-based Huawei will also reportedly launch an Android Go phone. The smartphone from Huawei is said to come with specifications similar to the Nokia 1 and is expected to be priced around $85.

Currently, HMD Global’s cheapest smartphone is Nokia 2, which was launched in October. The phone, priced at around 99 Euros, features a 5-inch HD LTPS display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor. It packs 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage.

There is an 8-megapixel rear-facing autofocus camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Nokia has also included “Bothie” feature that enables users to use both front and rear cameras simultaneously.

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It comes with IP52 certification, meaning that the device is splash proof. The Nokia 2 smartphone runs on the stock version of Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box and comes with Google Assistant. The company has promised to soon update the device with Android 8.0 Oreo.

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