2017 saw the return of Nokia to the smartphone market, thanks to a new licensee, HMD Global Oy. That year saw the release of phones like the Nokia 6, Nokia 5, Nokia 3, and the flagship Nokia 8.

All the aforementioned phones have received two major OS updates since they launched as well as regular security updates just as HMD Global promised. Now, the manufacturer is promising an extra year of security updates for them.

HMD Global says it will release quarterly updates for the phones. Starting from next month, the Nokia 3 will receive quarterly updates up until September 2020 while the Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 8 will begin to get their quarterly security patches starting October 2019 up until October 2020. The security patch that arrives will also include changes from the previous patches.

Sadly, this extension will not include the US and Indian Amazon version of the Nokia 6. Updates for this version will cease in October 2019. The Nokia 2 will also stop receiving updates in November 2019.

(Source, Via)

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New important software-related elements are now available for three of the most important smartphones from HMD Global: the new Nokia 8.1 and the older Nokia 7 Plus and 8. The Finnish brand just released the kernel source code for the Nokia 8.1 and 7 Plus. In case you never heard about it, it is a component which plays a key role in the development of custom ROMs and kernels allowing to customize a smartphone in a radical way by completely modifying its operating system. By releasing the kernel source code for these handsets, HMD Global accomplished the GPL (General Public License) rules which say that modified source code should always be published in readable format once it is compiled and distributed by smartphones manufacturers.

But don’t expect out of the ordinary custom ROM development for Nokia 8.1 and 7 Plus because currently these devices cannot be unlocked. Indeed, Nokia 8 is the only device released by HMD Global on which you can unlock the bootloader since September last year. Even though they are part of the Android One program providing a stock experience with the operating system, Nokia phones aren’t really the devices which can be considered as suitable for modding. Coming to the Nokia 8 which offers more options for modding, it just received the support to the Pixel’s 3 Night Sight camera mode thanks to a ported camera app.

• Read More: Nokia 8.1 with 6.18-inch FHD+ PureDisplay and SD710 SoC launched in India for Rs. 26,999 ($373)

The app we are talking about is Google Camera and the new Night Sight feature announced with the Pixel 3 line-up allows capturing all the relevant details and clicking bright shots even when light conditions are disappointing. The ported Google Camera app is available for all the units of the Nokia 8 with Android Oreo and Android Pie installed and it is around 110 MB. The app can even be installed on several other devices from HMD Global, including all the devices starting from the original Nokia 5.

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After failing to release the Android Pie update back in November as promised due to unresolved issues, HMD Global has finally released a stable update for the Nokia 8. The announcement was made today by Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer at HMD Global.

Enjoy the festivities with another fresh piece of from us – this time on Nokia 8! Phased roll out of #Android 9 Pie for #Nokia8 starts today.

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) December 19, 2018

Unlike other Android Pie announcements made for its other phones, the Nokia 8 doesn’t get an elaborate announcement. The update is a phased rollout, so it may not hit your devices immediately.

Android Pie brings a new navigation system, adaptive battery, and adaptive brightness. The beta update came bundled with December’s security patch, so we expect this version also has the security patch included.

The Nokia 8 was released in 2017 as HMD Global’s first flagship smartphone. It has a 5.3-inch screen with a 1440 x 2560 display covered with Gorilla Glass 5. There is a Snapdragon 835 processor under the hood with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage. Its second SIM slot doubles as a MicroSD card slot which allows you to add up to 512GB of extra storage.

The Nokia 8 packs dual 13MP cameras with Zeiss optics on its back in a Monochrome + RGB configuration. It also has a 13MP front-facing camera, a front-mounted fingerprint scanner, an audio jack, and a Type-C port that charges a 3090mAh at 18W.

READ MORE: Nokia 8.1 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model to launch in India in January 2019

Although it is already a year old, the Nokia 8 is still a good buy if you are able to get a good deal. During Black Friday sales, the 4GB version was on sale for about N70,000 (~$200) in Nigeria.

(Source)

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Nokia is working on the new software updates, after rolling out Android 9.0 stable update on Nokia 7, now it’s the turn for Nokia 8. The HMD powered company is now rolling out Android 9.0 Pie beta on Nokia 8 devices. Users who have already signed up for testing the software are now on the receiving end. However, the update has already got delayed due to some issues, but it is always better late than never.

Today, Chief Product Officer at HMD Global, Juho Sarvikas took to Twitter to formally announce the update. In the announcement, Sarvikas apologized for the delay in the update and asked the users to join the beta labs release. In actual words, he said, “Since you had to wait a bit longer than expected for Android 9 on your Nokia 8, we decided to make an immediate Beta Labs release. Please join us in finalising the commercial release – your feedback is extremely valuable.”

As per the changelog, the new update carries all the new features of the Android 9.0 Pie along with some additions from Nokia. The update also carries December security patch along with other features such as adaptive and optimized brightness, full-view screen adaptability, gesture-based navigation, and new sounds. The new Adaptive battery feature will help you to save some additional battery power by learning on the usage patterns. The feature helps to enhance the overall battery life of the phone. Actually, it learns from itself, and we can term it as AI based function which determines and improves itself.

The update weighs around 1.5 GB in size and carries version number V5.110.

In order to register for the beta update, you need to hit this link and sign up on the forum. Then you will need to provide IMEI number and other details to get into the beta update enrollment.

• Read More: Nokia 8 Android Pie update delayed due to unresolved issues

Also, before starting to update your phone, keep it charged more than 70%. Also, make sure it is connected to WiFi network, as it may lead to additional charges on the carrier network.

Currently, the update is in beta, so don’t expect smooth experience, you will get some bugs and glitches while using the device. So, make sure if you really want to sign up for the beta update or not.

(Source)

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After a comeback, Nokia is here from past two years. The Finnish company which is now backed by a Chinese HMD Global has launched various mid-range devices. Now, they are looking to target the upper-midrange by launching more powerful devices in 2019. Along with these developments, some sources are alleging that Nokia is deliberately delaying Android updates for a number of devices in order to boost sales of Nokia 8.1.

Though, the company has promised to launch a new update for Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco. Later, it got delayed due to some issues in the build. Well, the source claims that this is not a genuine reason behind the delay, in actual Nokia want to boost sales of Nokia 8.1. Moreover, several other devices such as Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 8 were also slated to receive the update this month or in the past but has been delayed. The reason is not stated but as per the information received Nokia is delaying it.

The decision is made by HMD’s Chief Product Office, Juho Sarvikas in November to push back release. He believes that users tend to buy new phones which have the newest software experience.

Now, as per the reports, it is believed that Nokia 8 will start receiving the update by the end of December or by early next year. It will be delayed for a couple of months in order to boost sales of Nokia 8.1.

• Read More: Nostalgia worked! HMD Global reveals it has sold 70 million Nokia phones in two years

Overall, it’s not a good marketing tactic that Nokia is following as of now, If it is true then Nokia is going to face a lot of flak in the upcoming days. We hope Nokia to respond to these kinds of allegations, to let us know what’s truth behind this.

How many of you using Nokia smartphones? Did you receive the latest udpate on your devices?

(Via)

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The Nokia 8 and the Nokia 8 Sirocco are next in line to get Android Pie, According to HMD Global’s update schedule, both phones were supposed to get the update in November but that didn’t happen. Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer of HMD Global took to Twitter to explain the reason for the delay.

According to his tweet, they are working on the update for the Nokia 8 but a few unresolved issues have prevented them from rolling it out to users. He adds that they need a few more days to finish up.

Based on the tweet, we presume the update should arrive on the phone in the first week of this month. There is no info about the Nokia 8 Sirocco but the update for it too should arrive shortly after that of the Nokia 8.

We have been burning the midnight oil to get your Nokia 8 on Android Pie. Unfortunately we still have few issues to address and need a couple of more days to make it perfect. Thank you for your patience

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) November 30, 2018

Android Pie will bring features such as a new navigation, a redesigned recent apps menu, adaptive battery, adaptive brightness, and Digital Wellbeing app to the phone.

READ MORE: Nokia 7.1 and Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite get updated to Android Pie

The Nokia 8 was announced in September 2017 and it ran Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box. It got updated to Android 8.1 Oreo and will now get updated to Android Pie which will be its second major OS upgrade.

(Source, Via)

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Nokia’s Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas had disclosed a couple of months back that the Nokia 8 flagship will get Android 9.0 Pie update soon. It is been three months since that disclosure was made but nothing official has been released. However, there are signs that Android 9.0 will soon start rolling out on the flagship as a Nokia 8 model running Google’s latest Android version has appeared on GeekBench.

The GeekBench listing clearly shows this is the 4GB RAM version of the Nokia 8 and popping up on the database is an indication that the company is already testing the handset with the new software version. If we are to go by the case of the Nokia 7.1 which received the new OS update about a month after appearing on GeekBench, the OTA update for the Nokia 8 may just be around the corner.

Read Also: The Nokia X7 will launch globally as the Nokia 8.1 not 7.1 Plus

According to Juho Sarvikas, Android  9.0 Pie will bring Face Unlock feature, ARCore support and another camera update to the Nokia 8. Other steller features which Android 9.0 brings to the table will also be available to Nokia 8 users. The Android Pie update is also being worked on for other of the company’s products.

(source)

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The steady rise of HMD Global’s Nokia brand is not just hinged on the strong reputation of the brand in the past or the beauty of its smartphone designs. The growth is also stimulated by the company’s efforts in ensuring users of its smartphones get the latest software updates. In this regard, the company has been rolling out software updates for a number of its devices in the past few weeks.

The updates are not really major ones but are extremely crucial since they come with the latest security patch. One of the models receiving the update is the Nokia 3. The new update on the device brings with it the November 2018 security patch which unfortunately doesn’t upgrade the software from Android 8.0 Oreo. Users can avail themselves of the update via OTA and it comes with a file size of 82.75MB.

Read Also: Nokia X7 international version might have bagged Bluetooth SIG approval; May arrive as Nokia 8.1

In addition, the Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco also received the update with the same November 2018 security patch. In case you own any of the affected models, just navigate to the settings option and check under the ‘About Phone’ options. Since it is an OTA update, the download link will be available there. We still have to wait for Android Pie to roll out for a Nokia phone. Hopefully, that would happen rapidly as soon as Nokia launches a phone with Android Pie or later versions, all thanks to Project Treble and Google’s continuous support.

(source)

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HMD Global had an event in London today where it announced the new Nokia 7.1. Other than the launch of the phone, HMD Global also revealed some important info about its other phones such as when they would get updated to Android Pie.

The Nokia 7 Plus already received an update to Android 9 Pie last week. According to the manufacturer, the Nokia 6.1 and the Nokia 6.1 Plus are next on the list. Both phones will get the update to Android Pie this month. The Nokia 8 and the Nokia 8 Sirocco will come next and receive their own slice of Pie in November.

Nokia didn’t reveal the timeline for its other phones but trust that they will get the update too, though it might be much later.

READ MORE: Nokia 9 PureView is the name of HMD Global’s next flagship

The Android Pie update will bring the same experience and features seen on the Nokia 7 Plus to these phones such as Digital Wellbeing, Adaptive Battery, and Adaptive Brightness.

Do you own any of the devices mentioned above? Keep your eyes peeled for the update.

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HMD Global sure knows how to keep her loyal customers and one way they are doing it is through regular updates of its software on new and existing models. The company rolled out new camera update for the Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6.1. The Nokia 8 also got a Pro camera mode via update a couple of months back. Nokia’s Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas has now disclosed that the device will get Android 9.0 Pie update soon.

The Nokia exec reveal this is in a reply to a Nokia 8 user who was querying why the company has not released the camera and face unlock update on the model on Twitter. Sarvikas revealed that Android  9.0 Pie will soon bring Face Unlock feature, ARCore support and another camera update. The Android Pie update is also being worked on for other of the company’s products and is expected to start rolling out to eligible models starting with the Nokia 7 Plus in early September.

Read More: Nokia 8110 will get WhatsApp: HMD Global confirms

The Camera 9.0 update earlier released for the Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6.1 smartphones enables switching between different aspect ratios and shooting functions, along with adjustments to parameters within different camera modes, such as the intensity of effects like Bokeh and Beautify. With the update, the three smartphones have also received Google Lens support, directly in the camera app. The feature can be used for finding information about whatever image is being captured in real time. The update also enables Google Motion with which a user can capture short videos for directly sharing to messaging services and social media platforms as a GIF.

(source)

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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.

Read More: Proof of Snapdragon 710-powered “Nokia Phoenix” found in metadata

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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Following the release of the iPhone X, face unlock has become a popular feature Android manufacturers include in their devices. Although, only a few ones like the Mi 8 Explorer Edition and the OPPO Find X offer the same level of security as the iPhone X.

HMD Global will be following the footsteps of other manufacturers by rolling out the feature to a number of its phones via an update according to a new report.

@deepalakshmii Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 plus and the new Nokia 6, as well as the Nokia 8 will get face unlock as an OTA update in the coming months

— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) June 23, 2018

The info comes from a Twitter response to a user asking if the face unlock update is available for the Nokia 8. The official Nokia Mobile account replied that it would get the update in the coming months along with other devices. These other devices are the Nokia 8 Sirocco, the Nokia 7 Plus, and the Nokia 6.1.

READ MORE: Nokia 8110 4G May Launch Soon In China Following TENAA Listing

If you own any of the aforementioned devices, you may want to look forward to the update when it starts rolling out. However, you shouldn’t forget that the fingerprint scanner on these devices offers a higher level of security than face unlock.

With this announcement, we expect more Nokia phones will also get the feature soon.

(Source, Via)

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HMD Global sure looks to be heading in the right direction in terms of designs of its smartphones and software support via regular updates. The company announced a couple of months back that the Nokia 8 will in the near future receive some major camera improvements. That position was reiterated about two weeks ago when the Finnish company said an update for the high-end smartphone will be available very soon.

HMD has now announced that the rollout of the Pro Camera mode. In a tweet, HMD’s CPO Juho Sarvikas disclosed that the Pro Camera mode is now available via an update. He also disclosed that the update is now rolling out to all Nokia 8 units around the world. Although this might take some time before it reaches all devices, it is impressive that the company is keeping its word.

Take control of every photo. I’m glad to announce that Pro Camera mode is now available for #Nokia8 ! pic.twitter.com/q2sTWh3IvU

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) May 31, 2018

Read Also: Nokia 8 and Razer Phone Kernel Source Codes Released

The update has a size of 600MB which is quite big but it looks to be worth it.  The Pro Camera mode brings some enhancements to the user interface and some improvements to the system stability. This new camera mode lets you adjust the white balance, manually focus the photo, adjust the ISO of the image, set a manual shutter speed, adjust the exposure of the photo and several other features.

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Lately, HMD Global has been releasing the source codes for its Android phones. Just a few weeks ago, it released the kernel source codes for the first-gen Nokia 6 and the Android Go Nokia 1. They have now been joined by the Nokia 8 flagship.

The released kernel source code will allow developers create custom ROMs for the Nokia 8. The kernel source code is available for download here and is less than 200MB in size.

There are still six more Nokia devices from HMD Global whose source codes have not been released.

Razer has also released the source code based on Android 8.1 Oreo for the Razer Phone. This is impressive as it is coming just a week after the device was officially updated to Android 8.1 Oreo. Back in December, it released the source code based on Android Nougat.

The gaming hardware manufacturer has also released the factory image for the update. While most people should have already gotten the OTA, those who haven’t can proceed to download the factory image and install on their device. However, you have to unlock your bootloader before you can do so.

READ MORE: HMD Global Is Bringing Back The Nokia X, Launches April 27

Razer warns that when flashing the factory image, owners should not use the cable that ships with the phone as it doesn’t support data transfer.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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HMD Global has decided to make Nokia phones available to purchase in India from the official Nokia store. By purchasing a device from the official website you will get free shipping, secure payments through various payment methods and the right to return your device within 10 days. The official “Android phones” page on the store lists all of the Android smartphones launched by HMD Global, but only some of them are actually available to purchase in India. If you head to the official store you can actually choose among these models:

• Nokia 2
• Nokia 3
• Nokia 5
• Nokia 8

The models 2, 3 and 5 are cheap low-end devices and they are priced Rs. 6,999, Rs. 9,498 and Rs. 12,499, respectively. The first comes with a 5-inch HD display and an 8 MP rear camera. Its hardware side includes a quad-core Snapdragon 212 SoC, just 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage, but the handset has a huge battery with a 4100 mAh capacity. The model 3 has still a 5-inch HD panel, but it offers a better hardware side composed of a quad-core MediaTek MT6737 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage.

On the other hand, its battery is smaller with a capacity of just 2630 mAh. Nokia 5 comes with a bigger 5.2-inch display, a more powerful octa-core Snapdragon 430 SoC, 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. The main camera is way better as well and the battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh. Nokia 8 is the flagship: it has a 5.3-inch Quad HD screen, a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM in the available configuration. It is priced Rs. 28,999. Besides the phones, accessories are listed on the Indian official store as well, but they are not available to purchase yet. At the moment, we do not know when other HMD devices and original accessories will be available in the store. Head to the source link below to see the products on the official store.

(Source)

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Nokia 8 Sirocco handset was introduced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech expo in the previous month. It is nothing but an improved edition of the Nokia 8 flagship from last year. Recent leaks have revealed that HMD Global will be launching two Snapdragon 845 chipset flagship phones this year. These include the cheaper Nokia 8 Pro and the premium Nokia 9. The rumor mill has leaked some key details of the Nokia 8 Pro in the recent weeks.

The Nokia 8 Pro may arrive as upgraded edition of the Nokia 8 Sirocco. Some rumors have claimed that it may feature the same 12-megapixel dual camera setup that is available on the Nokia 8 Sirocco. However, some reports claim that it may feature a pair of 16-megapixel snappers. Also, it may feature a 13-megapixel selfie camera.

The Nokia 8 Pro may house a 6.01-inch display that will carry support for 18:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 845 powered phone may come in two models. The base model may feature 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage whereas the higher model may have 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

The handset may feature a glass rear. This indicates that it may carry support for wireless charging. A 4,000mAh battery may fuel the budget flagship phone. It is expected to come loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and it may be equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. Like the Nokia 8 Sirocco, the Nokia 8 Pro may also arrive as an Android One device. It is rumored to debut in August this year.

Read More: Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 (2018) Are Now Included in the List of Android Enterprise Recommended Devices

In September, the Finnish company may launch the Nokia 9 flagship phone. The premium flagship driven by the same Snapdragon 845 SoC may come with some topnotch features such as wireless charging, in-screen fingerprint scanner and penta-lens camera setup on its rear.

We advise our readers to digest this report with a grain of salt and wait for more information on the Nokia 8 Pro and Nokia 9 flagships through upcoming leaks.

(source)

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In the previous month, Google had launched the Android Enterprise Recommended program. It includes Google approved devices that can be used for safely used for business purpose. The list already includes couple of smartphones from various brands like BlackBerry, Google, Huawei, LG, Motorola, HMD Global (Nokia) and Sony. Today, HMD Global has confirmed that its new devices like Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 (2018) are also included in the list of other 25 Android Enterprise Recommended devices.

HMD Global is known for rolling out regular security updates to its Nokia-branded Android phones. In order to be a part of the Android Enterprise Recommended Devices, manufacturers are required to release Android security updates within 90 days after they are officially made available by Google, for a period of 3 years.

We are excited to announce that in addition to #Nokia8, we have three new smartphones, #Nokia8Sirocco, #Nokia7plus and the new #Nokia6 to be included in the #AndroidEnterprise Recommended program. https://t.co/4eISZyKmsx pic.twitter.com/oCBCcUbcMR

— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) March 5, 2018

The other prerequisites to enroll a phone as an Android Enterprise Recommended Device include it should be running on Android 7.0 Nougat or higher. Smartphone OEMs must provide zero-touch enrollment with bulk deployment to employees. These devices should be available for buying easily across the globe. Also, they must be available unlocked through the manufacturer or reseller. Also, manufacturers should a consistent application experience in managed profiles.

Read More: The Banana Phone Nokia 8110 4G Could Launch In The U.S. In Q2 2018

The Nokia 8 from last year also belongs to Android Enterprise Recommended program. The other devices that belong to this program include BlackBerry KEYOne, Motion, Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel, Pixel 2 XL, Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P10, P10 Plus, P10 Lite, P Smart, LG V30, G6, Motorola Moto X4, Moto Z2, Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, XZ Premium, XA2 and XA2 Ultra.

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CES 2018 may not have been as great as we expected, but MWC 2018 definitely didn’t disappoint. Despite the fact that majority of the manufacturers (Huawei, LG, HTC, Xiaomi) decided to skip this event to unveil their big guns, the event currently going on in Barcelona still managed to keep us all interested with launches like the Vivo Apex and the Matebook X Pro.

So, let’s take a look at the top launches from MWC 2018.

DAY ZERO:

Sunday was an exceptionally busy day for tech enthusiasts given that three major manufacturers had lined up announcements one after the other. And yes, there was the LG announcement too, launching the LG V30S ThinQ model, but to be honest, that wasn’t the highlight of the day.

The following were the top products announced on Sunday.

HUAWEI MATEBOOK X PRO

Huawei kicked off MWC 2018 with its amazing Matebook X Pro. There’s no doubt that the new laptop is inspired by the bezel-less design of the Dell XPS 13 but the company has taken things to another level. The company has integrated the web camera as a pop up component on the keyboard, ensuring you are away from prying eyes when the camera is not in use. Not only that, the Matebook X Pro features a 3:2 aspect ratio that enables more pixels on the screen with a resolution of 3000 x 2000. Coming from a company that entered the laptop market just a couple of years ago, the Matebook X Pro is definitely a product worthy of your attention.

Read more about the Matebook X Pro and its features from here.

NOKIA 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 PLUS, & NOKIA 8110

Nokia managed to impress us with its strategy last year, slowing gaining ground in the ever competitive smartphone market. The company used the event on Sunday to unveil a number of new smartphones for the global market. First of all, the Nokia 6 2018 model is finally coming to markets outside of China. It’s a great phone (our hands on here!) in the budget segment.

New announcements of the day included the Nokia 8 Sirocco edition with upgraded features and specs. Basically, the Sirocco is what the Nokia 8 should have been and with Snapdragon 835 inside, the phone could have been a great option back in 2017. But it might be a little too late to the party in 2018, especially with its costly price tag.

The Nokia 7 Plus is actually the most interesting smartphone of the lot. The phone features the powerful Snapdragon 660 chipset with dual cameras and 2X optical zoom. It’s being marketed as a premium mid-ranger and also adopts the current trend of 18:9 aspect ratio for its display, which is something that the Nokia 6 2018 model skipped. For less than $400, the phone offers pretty amazing value. Read more about the model here! Note that there’s a Nokia 7 Plus China edition too, which is cheaper by the way.

The new Nokia 8110 Slider refreshes the iconic banana phone. With a banana yellow shade, the company is definitely trying to bring back the trend to current market. However, apart from the looks, the phone has nothing extraordinary. So, we wonder who will end up buying this one, despite its iconic design. More about the phone here.

Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ unveil were the two most powerful launches on Sunday. The South Korean giant has retained what was good about the S8 and made some minor yet necessary upgrades in the new S9 & S9+ models. Powered by SD845 (in US and China) and Exynos 9810 in other markets, the phone is the most powerful flagship from Samsung till date. The camera gets a super slo-mo bump at 960 fps at 720p among other upgrades. The S9 keeps a single camera module, while the S9+ gets the expected dual camera upgrade.

Read all about the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus from here.

DAY ONE:

The first official day of the MWC 2018 saw Sony & Vivo grab all the attention.

Vivo Apex

Vivo surprised us all by revealing the Vivo Apex Concept smartphone on Monday. It is definitely one of the most interesting smartphone concepts that we have seen lately. The phone features a nearly 98% screen to body ratio, which is insane for a smartphone. The company reportedly made this possible by integrating the microchips directly into the flexible circuit board. Further, the phone features a unique pop up periscope front camera, which enabled the company to limit the front bezel to a bare minimum. Further, there are other high-end tech for its speakers and ear piece.

You can read all about the Vivo Apex Concept from here.

Sony Xperia XZ2 & XZ2 Compact

Sony’s smartphone department wasn’t doing so well in the past few years. Some of its phones have been promising, but as an overall package, the Japanese giant often failed to impress. However, with the XZ2 series, the company is hoping to change some things. First of all, it has ditched the omnibalance design and now, the new models feature an 18:9 aspect ratio display along with a revamped ‘ambient flow’ design. The XZ2 flagship features wireless charging as well.

Overall, if priced correctly the Sony Xperia XZ2 series could be a game changer for the company. You can read all about these two models from here.

Helio P60

Mediatek has given up on its flagship X series chipsets but that doesn’t mean that the company is out of the smartphone market. MTK unveiled the brand new Helio P60 chipset on Monday at MWC 2018, featuring promising specs that can take on the SD660 chip. The company plans to compete in the premium mid-range segment with its new chipset and comes with the new NeuroPilot AI processing tech along with Mali-G73 MP3 GPU to ensure it can handle the premium features of a flagship grade smartphone.

More about the chipset and its specs here.

DAY TWO:

The second day at MWC 2018 saw Nubia and ASUS revealing its top phones for the year.

NUBIA’s First Gaming Phone

Smartphone manufacturers seem to be interested in the concept of gaming phones and Nubia is the first Chinese smartphone company to reveal details about its new Gaming phone. Inspired by a super car design, Nubia’s gaming flagship concept features several cuts and creases at the back with the camera module arranged vertically. The design retains its symmetry and Nubia seems to have done a fine job in making this smartphone design.

The phone is confirmed to launch in China sometime in the coming months, so it’s not just another concept that may never see the light of the day. You can read more about the company’s gaming concept here.

ASUS Zenfone 5Z and Zenfone 5

ASUS unveiled its big guns yesterday, announcing the Zenfone 5 and the Zenfone 5Z models. The Zenfone 5Z is the pick of the lot featuring SD845, 6GB RAM, a 6.2-inch FHD+ display with 90% screen to body ratio — in under $500! But the Zenfone 5 is also a great smartphone, differing from the 5Z model in the processor department (SD636) and memory (4GB RAM).

ASUS isn’t ashamed to accept that the two phones are iPhone X inspired, but it does add that their notch is smaller.

Read all about the two ASUS Zenfone 5 models from here. You can also check out the ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite and the ASUS Zenfone M1 Max models.

This sums up all the major announcements at MWC 2018 so far!

Stay tuned to our MWC 2018 coverage from here.

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HMD Global has just showcased Nokia 8 Sirocco at MWC 2018, a new variant of the Nokia 8. Usually, variants are not so different from their original versions, but this is definitely not the case. The Sirocco version of the flagship is a huge improvement over its predecessor and it is way different from the standard edition. So, in this Nokia 8 vs Nokia 8 Sirocco comparison, we will see the main differences and improvements between these two smartphones, and you will discover whether or not it is worth spending some money to buy this new and powerful variant.

Nokia 8 vs Nokia 8 Sirocco

Aesthetically, the two handsets are completely different. While the first has a full metal unibody design, the second is a glass sandwich — featuring a stainless steel frame between two curved glasses. It not only has a better look, but it is also water resistant (IP67 certified), while its predecessor is just splash proof. The Sirocco version has a borderless display with the P-OLED technology which is way better than the “just above-average” IPS panel of the original Nokia 8. Further, the narrow bezels make the phone smaller even though the display size remains almost the same. There are no significant changes in the hardware side as the Finnish giant has launched this new variant with Snapdragon 835 SoC, again. But it is worth mentioning that Nokia 8 Sirocco comes with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, while its predecessor had Nougat.

The dual camera should be much better given that it has a larger aperture (f/1.75), dual pixel PD autofocus and 2x optical zoom, besides its Carl Zeiss lens. On the other hand, the front camera has a much lower resolution (13 vs 5 MP). The battery is slightly bigger (3260 vs 3090 mAh): thanks to the higher capacity and with the OLED panel, it should last a bit more. Nokia 8 Sirocco will soon be launched in Europe with a price tag of €750, while Nokia 8 can be found at about €360 ($443) in its 4/64 GB configuration (note that Sirocco has 6 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM) thanks to online street prices. At the moment, the improvements made do not justify the much higher price, but when the price will drop to at least €550-600, Nokia 8 Sirocco will be a better choice.

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Nokia 8 vs Nokia 8 Sirocco: PRO and CONS

Nokia 8

PRO

• Affordable price tag
• Flagship-level hardware
• Good front camera
• Solid aluminum design

CONS

• Bezels

Nokia 8 Sirocco

PRO

• Premium design
• Water resistant
• Great hardware side
• Borderless P-OLED display

CONS

• More expensive price tag

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A couple of weeks back, it was revealed that HMD Global filed a trademark application for the name Nokia 8 Sirocco. Sirocco is defined by most dictionaries as a warm, sultry south or southeast wind accompanied by rain, occurring in the same regions. In this light, the Nokia 8 Sirocco model is anticipated to feature a topnotch design and perhaps would be launched globally. The model has been appearing in leaks quite regularly, so it is no surprise that the guys at Concept Creator have come up with a concept design of the Sirocco model.

The video was spotted on the outfit’s Youtube channel and it showcases the device adorning a glass body on top a metal fuselage. The device is expected to be a high-end model and it packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Nokia 8 Sirocco concept also reveals a Zeiss-branded dual camera setup on the back. Just under the dual cameras, there is a dual-LED flash.Interestingly, the device also packs a dual camera setup at the front, making it a Quad-camera packing smartphone.  Other noticeable features include regulars like a 3.5mm headphone jack placed at the top of the phone, a SIM card tray on the right side of the display and a USB Type-C port at the bottom of the device. The concept video showcases the Nokia 8 Sirocco in three different colour trims; an all-black back, a black back with orange sides, orange accents around the dual camera setup and a fingerprint scanner, and a variant with blue-coloured backside as well. This similar to what Nokia is doing with the Nokia 7 Plus as seen on the leaked press renders.

Read More: Alleged Nokia 9 Real Machine Spotted In The Hands Of HMD Official

Another key design feature is the thin bezels the device packs on its display. Earlier rumour tips the device to feature a 5.5-inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution. It is also expected to feature a Snapdragon 845 chip paired with 6GB of RAM. It remains to be seen if the Nokia 8 Sirocco would pack these specs as well as the design but we expect all the details to unravel when it is launched at MWC 2018. Meanwhile, here’s is the concept video.

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Nokia 8 has started updating to the Android 8.1 Oreo, the very latest version of the operating system. The update has been announced by Juho Sarvikas, who is the CPO of HMD Global, via a post on Twitter. The rollout will reach the global version of the handset as well as its Plus version with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

If you still did not receive the notification on your handset, you will probably get it in the next few days as the rollout is gradual. We cannot say that this Android 8.1 Oreo is a major update of the operating system, but at the same time, it is not a minor update either, as it includes important improvements. In this new version, you will find the additional notification showing the remaining battery percent of the devices connected via Bluetooth, both in the settings and in the quick toggles.

The power menu has been re-designed on the Nokia 8 with a more clear look, as well as the navigation bar. A research bar has been added in the settings and there are also some improvements to the notifications and the backup feature. These are only the most important improvements among all the ones that it is possible to find in the change log.

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Samsung, Xiaomi and Sony are expected to debut Snapdragon 845 driven flagship smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech expo later this month HMD Global has also confirmed that it will be present at MWC 2018 on Feb. 26 to unleash new devices. A recent report had revealed that the Finnish firm had recently trademarked the Nokia 8 Sirocco moniker. Fresh information reveals that the smartphone will be fueled by Snapdragon 845 and it may get unveiled at the forthcoming tech trade fair.

Previous reports have revealed that the HMD Global is working on 2018 edition of Nokia 8. In 2006, Nokia had launched the Nokia 8800 Sirocco phone. It is speculated that the upcoming Nokia 8 variant will be a tribute the 8800 Sirocco. The trademark filing had revealed that the model number of this upcoming Nokia phone is TA-1005. Leaked information reveals that the Snapdragon 845 chipset will be present under the hood of the Nokia 8 Sirocco. The SoC will be coupled with 6 GB of RAM.

Like the original Nokia 8 from last year, the Nokia 8 Sirocco is expected to house a dual camera setup. It is likely to include ZEISS certified 12-megapixel sensor and 13-megapixel sensor. It is expected to arrive with a selfie camera of 5-megapixel. The smartphone is expected to arrive with IP67 certified dustproof and waterproof chassis.

Read More: Nokia 7 Plus To Come With 6-inch Full-Screen Display, Dual Cameras and More

It may house a 3,250mAh battery that will be equipped with wireless charging. The exact size of the screen is not known and there is no confirmation on whether it will be supporting 18:9 aspect ratio. Instead of the LCD panel available on the original Nokia 8, the upcoming Sirocco model may arrive with an OLED panel. Rumors also claim that it will be carrying a price tag of 5,000 Yuan (`$793).

Not only the Nokia 8 Sirocco, but also other phones such as Nokia 9, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 (2018) global edition, Nokia 4, Nokia 1 and Nokia 3310 4G global variant are likely to get announced at MWC 2018. As far as the abovementioned specifications of the Nokia 8 Sirocco are concerned, we advise to take this report with a pinch of salt.

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HMD Global has trademarked a new name for an alleged flagship: Nokia 8 Sirocco, identified by the code name TA-1005. Until now, TA-1005 was rumored to be the Nokia 9, but after this trademark, there is a chance that this device will not be the next flagship launched by HMD Global. Sirocco is a name which reminds of Nokia 8800 Sirocco, so the variant of the model 8 might be a tribute to this old feature phone. In case you do not know, the 8800 has been one of the costliest phones ever released by Nokia. Build quality was one of its strong points as it had a sapphire glass, steel panels, and even a leather case.

This makes us think that Nokia 8 Sirocco might focus on the build quality, besides being a high-end phone. The device might be announced at the most important trade show of the year dedicated to mobile devices. We are talking about Mobile World Congress 2018 which will be held in Barcelona starting on February 26. HMD Global has already confirmed its presence to the event through an official teaser published on social networks, and the company has invited fans to prepare for the next chapter of the Nokia story.

READ MORE: Nokia 10 Concept Renders Reveals A Zeiss Certified Lumia 1020-like Camera Module

Nokia TA-1005, that is the alleged Nokia 8 Sirocco, is expected to come with an OLED display provided by LG, unlike the LCD panel found on the standard version of the model 8. On the hardware side, it might sport an octa-core Snapdragon 835 processor by Qualcomm, running at a max frequency of 2.45 GHz. The flagship is rumored to spot four cameras: a dual camera setup on its back with resolutions of 12 and 13 MP, and a dual camera on the front side for selfies. The battery should have a bigger capacity than its predecessor with 3250 mAh. The rest of the specs should remain the same as the standard version of the phone.

(Via)

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HMD Global’s two phones in India — Nokia 8 and Nokia 5 have received a price cut. The Nokia 8, which was launched in India for Rs. 36,999 will now be available for Rs. 28,999. On the other hand, the Nokia 5 3GB RAM variant, which was launched at Rs. 13,499 will now cost Rs. 12,499.

The new pricing for the Nokia 8 and Nokia 5 will be effective from Thursday. This move comes at a time when HMD Global is expected to launch new devices at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

The Nokia 8 comes with a 5.3-inch QHD IPS display with 1440 x 2560 pixels screen resolution with 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 835 processor along with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB onboard storage.

The phone features a dual rear camera setup that includes two 13-megapixel image sensors — one RGB sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and the other with a monochrome sensor. Both sensors feature f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, 76.9-degree wide-angle lens along with a dual-tone LED flash and an IR rangefinder.

On the front side, there’s a 13-megapixel camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and 78.4-degree wide-angle lens. The front camera, as well as the dual rear camera, comes with Carl Zeiss optics. There’s also a ‘bothie’ feature that allows users to capture photos or videos using the front and rear camera setups simultaneously.

The phone, which is the current flagship device from the company, originally came with Android Nougat OS but has recently received the Android Oreo update. It is powered by a 3,090mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Nokia 5 features a 5.2-inch HD IPS LCD display with 720 x 1280 pixels screen resolution with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, coupled with 3GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage.

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

The phone sports a 13-megapixel rear camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus lens, and dual-tone flash. On the front side, it sports an 8-megapixel autofocus camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture and 84-degree field-of-view lens. The Nokia 5 runs on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system and received the Android Oreo update just a couple of days ago. The device packs a 3,000mAh battery.

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Just a couple of months after releasing the public build of Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Nokia 8, HMD Global has now started rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo beta update to the users of Nokia 8.

Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer at HMD Global, has announced through Twitter that they would begin testing the Android 8.1 Oreo beta update starting with the Nokia 8. This beta release of Android 8.1 for the Nokia 8 makes HMD Global one of the first OEMs to roll out this Oreo Maintenance Release to the non-Google devices.

This new beta version of the Android update is about 1.55GB in size and can be downloaded through Wi-Fi only. While there are no major changes in this update, it comes with optimized battery performance, Bluetooth battery percentage display, redesigned settings as well as fixed hamburger emoji. Further, the company has also included the latest January Android security patch.

The update is being rolled out through Nokia’s Beta Labs Program — a program which enables users to test public beta version of upcoming Android updates from the company. The program was started with the Nokia 8 with Android 8.0 Oreo beta update which was released as an official update a month later.

Read More: Nokia Sends Invitation To MWC 2018 Launch On February 25, Nokia 9 & Others Expected

Nokia 8, having a 5.3-inch display, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, comes with 4GB RAM and packs 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. As for the cameras, it features a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 13-megapixel front shooter. The Nokia 8 is powered by a 3090mAh non-removable battery.

While most of the smartphone manufacturers are still struggling to provide Android 8.0 Oreo update, HMD Global has now started releasing beta builds of Android 8.1 Oreo — making it one of the few companies to be at the front when it comes to software updates.

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Around two months ago, HMD Global rolled Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Nokia 8 flagship phone. In the previous month, it also began Android Oreo beta program for Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 smartphones. Today, on the official Weibo account, the Finnish firm has confirmed that it has started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for the newly unveiled Nokia 6 2^nd Gen smartphone and the Nokia 7.

Before releasing the stable Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Nokia 8, the Finnish company had released the beta version. However, the company seems to have skipped beta version of Android 8.0 Oreo for the newly announced Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 7 that was unveiled in October 2017. The Weibo post that confirms the rollout of Oreo update for these phones also claims that the first-generation Nokia 6 will be also upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo very soon.

Currently, the Nokia 6 (2018) and Nokia 7 are only available in China. However, it is speculated that HMD Global will be bringing the Nokia 7 to India later this month.

Read More: Nokia 6 (2018) Hands-On Photos Reveal Its Solid Design

The Nokia 7 is the first smartphone from the company to come with glass chassis and it is also first device from the company to feature Snapdragon 630 chipset. It features a 5.2-inch FHD display, 64 GB storage and comes in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. It has a rear-mounted camera of 16-megapixel and a selfie snapper of 5-megapixel. It includes a 3,000mAh capacity battery.

Nokia 6 (2018) that is powered by Snapdragon 630 borrows some features like OZO audio recording and Bothie camera mode from Nokia 7. It has a 5.5-inch FHD display and includes 4 GB of RAM. It is available in 32 GB and 64 GB storage models. It has a 16-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel frontal snapper. It is fueled by a 3,000mAh battery.

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On Dec. 1, HMD Global that holds the rights to sell smartphones with Nokia branding completed its first birthday. Fresh information suggests that the Finnish firm plans to celebrate its first anniversary by launching the Nokia 9 flagship smartphone in January 2018. The Nokia 9 is not arriving alone, it is speculated that it will be unleashed alongside a second-generation model of Nokia 8.

HMD Global had launched the Nokia 8 flagship phone in September this year. Even though it arrived with flagship specs, it came with a simple design that could not compete with the likes Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, LG V30 and so on. Hence, the recent reports have been claiming that the alleged Nokia 9 could be the real flagship phone from the company.

It is now speculated that the Finnish firm will be holding a launch event on Jan. 19. Previous reports have suggested that the 5.5-inch dual edge curved screen of the Nokia 9 will be supporting 2K resolution. The Nokia 8’s successor is likely to feature an 18:9 display along with a full screen design.  These smartphones are rumored to be customized for users in China.

Read More: Nokia 9 Renders Appear As Protective Case Gets Listed On Amazon UK

Both the smartphones are rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 835 chipset and are expected to house dual rear cameras. These phones are speculated to feature IP67 chassis. However, the Finnish firm is rumored to kill the 3.5mm audio jack feature on Nokia 9 and second-generation Nokia 8.

The Nokia 9 with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage may arrive with a price tag of 3,699 Yuan (~$558). The higher variant featuring 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage may cost 4,199 Yuan (~$634). As of this writing, there is no information on the other specifications and pricing of the 2018 edition of Nokia 8.

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After releasing the beta version of Android Oreo update for the Nokia 8 users, HMD Global has now released the official Android 8.0 Oreo update for the smartphone. This was confirmed by Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer at HMD Global, through Twitter.

Earlier, the beta build of the latest Android operating system was rolled out to the users who opted to become a beta tester. Now, the company has started rolling out the final build to its users across India, Finland and Poland. It should be available to all users within two days.

The update is available over-the-air and is around 1518.1MB in size. It also contains the November Android security update. It also brings several new features such as Picture-in-picture, detailed Notification dots for every app and Autofill passwords. The update improves the boot time and enables users to run YouTube seamlessly in the dual app mode.

The company has also improved the camera performance on the Nokia 8 smartphone, however still doesn’t allow users to set up the ISO and shutter speed manually. Android Oreo also comes with features like snoozing individual notification, wide-gamut colour for apps, adaptive icons, companion device pairing, keyboard navigation, and more.

Other Nokia smartphones — Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6 and the most recently launched Nokia 2, will also get the Android 8.0 Oreo update. In fact, the devices are also slated to receive the upcoming Android P version, as confirmed by HMD Global last month.

The Nokia 8 smartphone features a 5.3-inch QHD IPS display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and a 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The IP54 rated device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage.

It has a dual rear camera setup on the back, which comes with two 13-megapixel sensors – one is an RGB sensor and features optical image stabilisation (OIS), while the other is a monochrome sensor. On the front, the Nokia 8 bears another 13-megapixel sensor with PDAF, 1.12-micron pixels, a f/2.0 aperture, and a 78.4-degree wide-angle lens.

Both the camera sensors at the back comes with a f/2.0 aperture, 1.12-micron pixel elements, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), a 76.9-degree wide-angle lens, dual-tone LED flash and an IR rangefinder.

Read More: Nokia 2 With 5-Inch Display And 4,100mAh Battery Launched In India At Rs. 6,999

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C (v3.1), and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone is fueled by a 3,090mAh non-removable battery.

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HMD Global has recently unveiled the Nokia 7 mid-range and Nokia 2 entry-level smartphones. Fans of the Finnish firm are eagerly waiting for the launch of Nokia 9 flagship that is expected to arrive with a full screen design compared. A new Nokia phone with model number TA-1054 has received 3C certification. It is speculated that the TA-1054 device may launch as Nokia 9.

In the previous month, the Nokia TA-1041 and TA-1042 smartphones had received 3C certification. HMD Global had launched the TA-1041 phone as Nokia 7. However, the Nokia TA-1042 seems to be under the wraps. Rumors suggest that it could be a variant of the Nokia 7 or that of the Nokia 8 that is heading to China. Hence, the TA-1054 could be the rumored Nokia 9 phone.

Read More: HMD Hints Nokia 7 Isn’t Hitting India Anytime Soon

The Nokia 7 had launched around a month after it had received 3C certification. Since the TA-1054 received 3C approval on Sept. 26, the arrival of the phone seems to be close at hand. The back panel of the alleged Nokia 9 had appeared around two weeks ago. It revealed that it would be coming with vertical dual rear cameras like the Nokia 8. The back panel also features a cut-out for a fingerprint reader which suggests that the rumored Nokia 9 would be supporting an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The recently unveiled Nokia 7 phone has a glass rear. Hence, the rumor mill claims that the alleged Nokia 9 is speculated to house a glass back. Some of the renders of the Nokia 9 that have surfaced in the recent past have also revealed that the phone would be coming with a bezel-less design.

It is difficult to speculate on the arrival time of Nokia 9 flagship because the Nokia 8 was unveiled recently in August. The arrival of Nokia 9 can cannibalize the sales of Nokia 8. The rumor mill has revealed that it will be arriving with a Snapdragon 835 chipset along with 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants. Other rumored features of the Nokia 8 include 128 GB storage, IP68 certified chassis and iris scanner.

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At the beginning of this month, Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything had performed some durability tests on the Nokia 8 flagship phone which confirmed that it has a sturdy build. Nelson has added another video to his YouTube channel to reveal whether it is easy to repair the device or not.

In the above video, the display of the phone is separated from its chassis after softening the adhesive present between them by using some heat. There are two separate ribbon cables that connect the display panel to the body of the phone. Once those ribbon cables are detached, the display can be removed from the device.

For a novice, it may not be easy to remove the display from the chassis of Nokia 8 as there is a risk of cracking the screen. However, an expert will find it easy to replace the screen of Nokia 8.

Read More: Nokia 9 Edge Concept Appears with Impressive Full Screen Design

There are 19 screws of different sizes holding the mid-plate to the frame of the phone. The 3,090mAh battery is present on the backside of the mid-plate. A copper heat pipe can be found sitting just above the battery to control the internal temperature of the phone. The thermal paste is not present on the heat pipe but to the graphite panel next to it. This mean the Snapdragon 835 SoC will transfer its heat to the graphite panel of the phone and then to the copper heat pipe. This arrangement may seem odd, but it does manage to control Nokia 8’s temperature pretty well.

Nelson’s Nokia 8 teardown also reveals that the dual camera system sitting on the backside of the phone can be replaced. Also, the charging port of the phone can be replaced after disconnecting it from the motherboard, but it is accessible only after detaching screen and mid-plate. Even though Nokia 8’s components like screen and battery can be replaced, it is not very easy to repair it.

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Since HMD Global has unveiled the Nokia 7 upper mid-range phone recently, Nokia fans are waiting for the arrival of the rumored Nokia 9 flagship phone. There are mixed rumors about the arrival of the smartphone. Some sources claim that it will be unveiled before the end of this year. However, there are other sources that claim that it will be unveiled during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 that is scheduled to take place next year in February. Upcoming Phones that is known for creating concept renders of forthcoming smartphones has also created a concept model of the unannounced Nokia 9 Edge phone. The design of the phone revealed through the new renders suggests that it is a better-looking version of Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

Featuring a 5.5-inch curved display panel and a full screen design, the Nokia 9 Edge boasts a sleek and premium appeal. The rear side of the phone is fitted with a pair of 16-megapixel sensors that are arranged vertically along with a dual-LED flash. An interesting feature that can be seen on the back panel of the Nokia 9 Edge is the presence of an infrared projector that is capable of mirroring the display of the phone.

The fingerprint scanner is also found on the backside of the concept phone. It is equipped with health sensors. For shooting selfies, it features an 8-megapixel selfie camera. There is no information about the chipset that drives the Nokia 9 concept phone. However, Upcoming Phones states that it will be coming in two models. The base model has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage and the advanced model has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

HMD Global is rumored to be working on Nokia 9, but rumors suggest that the design of the phone may be based on Nokia 8 and it may arrive with super-slim bezels and a larger display. The Nokia 8 was released in the market in the previous month. Launching the Nokia 9 so early can negatively impact the sales of Nokia 8 phone.

Read More: Leaked Image of Nokia 9 Rear Cover Confirms Rear Fingerprint Scanner

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If you own the Nokia 8, you can sign up to get a beta version of Android 8.0 Oreo now. There are no major requirements except owning the phone obviously.

The announcement was made on Twitter by Juho Sarvikas, HMD’s Chief Product Officer. Join the program called Nokia Phones Beta Labs by heading to this page, sign in (with Google/Facebook) and you should get an OTA in a matter of minutes or probably hours. This is quite similar to Google’s Android Beta Program.

This is a beta version, so there will most likely be issues. Though there is an app for sending feedback to HMD that comes with the update.

Mr. Sarvikas in a follow-up tweet says the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6 will come up next. There is no mention of the Nokia 7 but since Nokia already said all its phones will be updated to Oreo and Android P, be rest assured it will get it in due time.

In a separate news, HMD Global says the Nokia 3 will get an update to Android 7.1.2. Earlier this month, the company pushed out updates to the Nokia 6, Nokia 5, and Nokia 3. While the other two got updated to 7.1.2 Nougat, the Nokia 3 didn’t.

READ MORE: Nokia 3310 3G Pre-orders Begin in the U.S. With $60 Pricing

HMD says the result is as a result of a delay in getting updated drivers for the Mediatek SoC in the Nokia 3. The update is expected to come along with next month’s security patch.

Thinking of it now, that reason may also affect how early the Nokia 3 gets an Android 8.0 Oreo update.

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HMD Global has officially announced the Nokia 7 smartphone that boasts a premium design with mid-range specs. The smartphone was unveiled earlier today through a launch event in China.

Design and Display

The Nokia 7 is the first smartphone from the company to feature a glass and aluminum combination chassis. The rear panel of the smartphone features vacuum molded 3D Gorilla Glass 3 that is flanked with 7000-series aluminum frame. The IP54 rating ensures that it is a splash-proof body. The dimensions of the Nokia 7 are 141.2 x 71.45 x 7.92mm and it comes in color variants like Gloss Black and Matte White.

The Nokia 7 has a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display that carries support for full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. The screen is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 3. Like the Nokia 8, the Nokia 7 has thick bezels above and below the display. The bottom bezel houses capacitive buttons.

Performance, Cameras and Other Features

The Nokia 7 is fueled by Snapdragon 630 chipset and it comes in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants. The native storage available on the phone is 64 GB. It also features a microSD card slot. It is packed with a 3,000mAh battery that is enabled with 18W fast charging. The handset is preinstalled with Android 7.1 Nougat and it is upgradeable to Android Oreo.

The rear side of the Nokia 7 has a f/1.8 aperture 16-megapixel ZEISS lens that is enabled with a dual-tone LED flash. For shooting selfies, the smartphone is fitted with a f/2.0 aperture 5-megapixel snapper that offers an 84-degree field of view.

The Dual-sight technology that allows Nokia 8 users to shoot photos and videos using the front and rear cameras simultaneously is available on the Nokia 7. HMD Global calls such split screen videos and photos that are shot using both the cameras as Bothies. With OZO audio technology onboard, it can record 360-degree immersive sound. The other features of the Nokia 7 include rear-mounted fingerprint reader, USB-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, Cat. 6 LTE modem, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, v5.0 Bluetooth, NFC and GPS.

Pricing and Availability

Nokia 7 will be available in China starting from Oct. 24. The Nokia 7 model with 4 GB of RAM carries a price tag of 2,499 Yuan (~$377) and its 6 GB RAM variant costs 2,699 Yuan (~$407). As of this writing, there is no information available on which other countries will be receiving the Nokia 7.

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HMD Global will be holding a launch event in China tomorrow, but it has not revealed the name on the device that it will be unveiling. Some rumors speculate that a new Nokia 8 variant featuring 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage will be launched tomorrow and some other sources claim that a mid-range Nokia 7 may get be announced. A sketched image of the Nokia 7 with a ZEISS branded camera module has appeared which resembles with the camera module seen on one of the teasers of the upcoming phone.

The rear camera system of the Nokia 7 that can be seen in the above sketched image features a ZEISS brand name between the camera sensor and its LED flash. The design of the camera system resembles with the following teaser image. This is one of the reasons why the Nokia 7 is speculated to get unleashed tomorrow.

The sketched image shows that it sports a simple design like the Nokia 8. It appears that the handset features capacitive buttons below the screen. Rumors have it that it may feature a 5.2-inch full HD display and the Snapdragon 630 chipset may be present under its hood. As far as the design of the Nokia 7 is concerned, it may feature a metallic frame along with glass or polycarbonate chassis.

In the previous month, two new Nokia phones with model numbers TA-1041 and TA-1042 had received approval in China. Teasers of the upcoming Nokia phone have suggested that it would be coming with OZO audio and Bothie dual-sight camera features. Another teaser has “qi” mentioned which refers to number 7 in Chinese. Hence, it is speculated that the Finnish firm may announce the Nokia 7 tomorrow.

Read More: New Nokia 9 Concept Video Based On Leaked Images Shows Phone’s Design

The arrival of the Nokia 2 entry-level phone also seems to be close at hand as it has already received FCC certification. However, the company may not hold an exclusive launch event to debut its entry-level phone. There is a possibility that Nokia 7 and Nokia 2 may get unveiled together tomorrow. However, there are contradictory reports that claim Nokia 9, Nokia 7 and Nokia 2 will be unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 next year.

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HMD Global has sent out invites for a launch event that will be held on Oct. 19 in China. Apart from a few features of the mysterious smartphone, the invitation does not reveal any information on it.

According to the invitation, the smartphone that will be unveiled on Thursday will be available for buying exclusively through Tmall. The new smartphone will support dual-sight Bothie feature. Also, the shadow of the OZO camera can be seen in accompanying images.

HMD Global had launched Nokia 8 smartphone first in China. However, the country did not receive the enhanced variants of Nokia 8 that have been made available in other markets. Hence, speculations are rife that HMD Global may introduce Nokia 8 with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage that has been released in the select regions of Europe but not yet available in China.

The animated GIF present on the official TMall store teases a phone with Bothie feature on its screen. The design of the smartphone suggests that the mysterious device does not feature slim bezels like the Nokia 8. The same GIF carries “qi” which refers to number 7 in Chinese. Hence, the rumor mill may announce the Nokia 7 phone. Interestingly, two new HMD Global smartphones with model numbers TA-1041 and TA-1042 had received 3C approval in China.  Like the Nokia 8, the alleged Nokia 7 may come with features like Bothie and OZO audio.

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HMD Global has released Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and Nokia 8 smartphones so far this year. Rumors have it that the Finnish company is working on new smartphones like Nokia 2, Nokia 7 and Nokia 9. Recent reports have claimed that the Nokia 2 and Nokia 9 may debut in the last quarter of 2018. However, new information claims that the company may unleash new phones in early 2018.

Nokia 2 is speculated as an entry-level phone whereas the Nokia 9 is rumored to arrive with flagship specs. The specifications of both the smartphones have been leaked by the rumor mill. However, the company is now speculated to be working on a mid-range phone called Nokia 7. An individual who is an alleged employee of a BPO company that carries out logistics for HMD Global claims that new Nokia phones will not be launching this year.

The individual claims that the Nokia 2, Nokia 7 and Nokia 9 would be arriving as second batch of Android smartphones that will be unveiled in early 2018. The person has spilled this information on Facebook and to prove that he is associated with HMD Global, he has even uploaded an image of a lanyard from the company in the post that reveals the launch time of new Nokia phones.

It appears that the person is not afraid of revealing leaked information on upcoming Nokia phones directly on a group conversation on Facebook. However, there is no way to confirm whether the information shared by the employee is true or false.

The Finnish firm has just recently announced the Nokia 8 flagship phone and it is not even available in many markets. Announcing Nokia 9 flagship in this year can disturb the sales of Nokia 8.

HMD Global had resurrected the Nokia brand by introducing new phones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 event this year. Hence, it is speculated that the Nokia 2, Nokia 7 and Nokia 9 may get unveiled at MWC 2018.

Read More: HMD Global Announces That Its Nokia Smartphones Will Get Updated To Android P

There is no information available on the specs of Nokia 7. The Nokia 2 is pegged to arrive with 5-inch HD display, Snapdragon 212 chipset, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage and 4,000mAh battery. The Nokia 9 is speculated to arrive with bezel-less and curved edge-to-edge deign. The Snapdragon 835 powered flagship is speculated to come with dual rear cameras. It may come in 6 GB or 8 GB RAM models.

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Nokia‘s longstanding reputation lies in the durability of its smartphone over the years, a feature which endeared the tech brand to many phone users. The return of the Nokia brand under HMD Global meant HMD had a herculean task trying to convince fans that it could retain the rugged and durable feature Nokia is known for while transitioning to sleek Android phone designs. The Nokia 6 was the first product released by HMD and the mid-range phone was pretty impressive. Nokia recently released its flagship Nokia 8 which it touts to be its most powerful Android smartphone so far.

You might want to think that tag is because the Nokia 9 packs the powerful Snapdragon 835 chipset and other sturdy specs but that may not be the only aspects the Nokia 8 is powerful as we can gather from this durability test video created by JerryRigEverything. The video shows the Nokia 8 being subjected to burn, bend and scratch tests to determine how it would fare, compared to other flagships. The Nokia 8 uses a 6000 series aluminium. It also packs an LCD IPS display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top of the display.  The Gorilla Glass 5 does a good job of protecting the display from scratch to a reasonable extent which shows that stuff like coins or keys won’t leak a mark on the screen. But it is still advisable to use a screen protector. The aluminium back also withstood normal scratch levels but caves in when strong pressure was applied.

Related: Nokia 6 Scratch, Bend, Burn Tests Reveal How Durable It Is

The Nokia 8 was also subjected to a burn test and it holds out pretty well, with the LCD display ink which gathered as a result of the heat clearing up in about 10 seconds. The bend test also showed a solid build despite using a 6000 series aluminium which Apple purportedly abandoned because their iPhones bend easily. Zack Jerry’s verdict is that the Nokia 8 is a solidly built and durable smartphone. You can check out the YouTube video above.

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HMD Global has already confirmed that the Android 8.0 Oreo update would be released for Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and Nokia 8. In the previous week, HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas had shared official images that revealed that the company is working on Android 8.0 Oreo update for Nokia 8. However, he did not reveal the exact timeline for the release of Oreo update. Today, the company has made officially confirmed that the Android 8.0 Oreo would be released for its smartphones before the end of 2017.

Read More: Nokia 3310 (2017) 3G Model Launched with Refreshed UI and New Customizations

Mark Trundle who is the HDM Global’s General Manager for multiple regions like Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia has confirmed in a recent interview that the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 would be updated to Android 8.0 Oreo before the end of this year.  This means that the Nokia 3 will become the cheapest smartphone to receive Android Oreo.

As far as Nokia 8 is concerned, since the company has hinted that it is testing Android 8.0 Oreo update for the smartphone, it is likely that it could become the first Nokia phone to receive the latest Android version. The Android 8.0 Oreo update is expected to be first available for unlocked variants of Nokia 3, 5, 6 and 8. Next in line would be the carrier variants of these phones.

The upcoming Nokia 2 entry-level phone is expected to come loaded with Android 7.1 Nougat. There is no information on whether it will be receiving the Oreo update.

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Today, HMD Global released its Nokia 8 Flagship in India. While there is no difference between this and the version released in London, India will get it for a lesser price.

The Nokia 8 is a flagship in all areas. It has a 5.3-inch display with a 2K resolution and is powered by the Snapdragon 835. There is 4GB of RAM on board and 64GB of expandable storage.

Just like most flagships released this year, the Nokia 8 has dual rear cameras with a few software tricks of its own. The dual 13MP cameras have Carl Zeiss lens just like the Nokia high-end phones of old. There is OIS, laser and phase detection autofocus and a dual LED flash. Although the sensors are in the RGB + Monochrome configuration, there is a live bokeh mode that allows you to adjust the bokeh strength for portrait mode images.

The selfie camera is also the same 13MP f/2.0 Carl Zeiss lens as the color sensor on the back. One software trick HMD has added to the Nokia 8 is something called Dual-Sight mode. It allows you to take pictures and record video simultaneously with both the rear and front facing cameras in a split-screen fashion. This is especially good for those who are at outdoor events like a parade, a concert or a sports game.

The bothie mode can also be used for live streaming on Facebook and YouTube – so while you are covering that concert, your friends can also see you having the time of your life. There is also Nokia Ozo spatial 360° audio for surround sound when recording and during playback.

The Nokia 8 packs a 3090mAh battery, an IP57 certification which means its splash proof, has dual SIM support, a front-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm audio jack. It runs Pure Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box and will get upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo.

READ MORE: Nokia 9 Display Panel Leaks Revealing Bezel-less, Curved Edge-to-Edge Design

The Nokia 8 will be available in Blue, Polished Copper and Steel for INR 36,999 (~$565) and will go on sale on October 14 on Amazon India and select retail stores across India.

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Nokia 2 that is still under the wraps is rumored to arrive as the cheapest smartphone from HMD Global. A screenshot showing a conversation between a fan and a representative from Nokia Myanmar has revealed that the Nokia 2 will be arriving in Myanmar in November.

Nokia 2 is rumored to arrive in two chipset models. Some markets are expected to get the Snapdragon 212 / 210 model whereas others are pegged to get MediaTek variant. There is no confirmation on which variant would be arriving in Myanmar.

Since the legitimacy of the above the screenshot cannot be confirmed, it can’t be said that the handset would be indeed arriving in November in Myanmar and other markets. It is also speculated that the Nokia 2 may get unveiled on Oct. 5 as a leaked render of the phone had carried the date on its screen.

Read More: Nokia 9 Display Panel Leaks Revealing Bezel-less, Curved Edge-to-Edge Design

Previous reports have revealed that the Nokia 2 would be arriving with a 5-inch display that would be supporting an HD resolution of 720 x 1,280 pixel. The SoC of the smartphone is speculated to be supported by 1 GB of RAM. It is expected to house a 4,000mAh battery.

The Nokia 2 is expected to feature an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel selfie snapper. Since the smartphone has been certified by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S., it seems that its arrival is close at hand.

In related news, two new Nokia smartphones with model numbers TA-1041 and TA-1042 have received 3C (China Compulsory Certification) approval in China. These smartpho`nes are enabled fast charging feature. Among the Nokia phones that have launched this year, only the Nokia 8 carries support for quick charging.

The inclusion of fast charging suggests that TA-1041 and TA-1042 may not be entry-level smartphones. Well known leakster Roland Quandt, has claimed that the HMD Global will be also launching another Nokia phone apart from the Nokia 2. Speculations are rife that the TA-1041 and TA-1042 could be Nokia 9 or Nokia 7.

The Nokia 9 is speculated as an advanced version of the Nokia 8 flagship that will arrive with a full screen or dual edge curve design and dual rear cameras. There is no information available on Nokia 7, but it is now rumored to be stripped down version of the Nokia 8.

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