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With Nokia 3.1 and 5.1 receiving Android 10, HMD Global is completing its update queue
The last two phones on the docket to move up from Pie
The Nokia 3.1 and 5.1 supposed to receive Android 10 this spring, but one thing led to another because it's 2020 and the phone never got the upgrade. That is, until now.
Nokia adds 3 more devices to its Android 10 upgrade plans (Updated)
Some late releases hop onto the list
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- With Android 10 Go edition made official, Juho Sarvikas has clarified Nokia's plans for its Go devices. The newer 1 Plus will get it first in Q1 2020, while the older 2.1 and 1 will receive their updates in Q2 2020.
Quick to promise software upgrades when Android 10 was announced, HMD Global has since revised its update roadmap for its Nokia smartphones with more of them expected to make the jump than initially claimed last fall.
I love flagship phones, but I'm always a little concerned when I take one with me, say, kayaking, or to a concert. Summertime is full of such potentially phone-ruining events, so if you're worried about the safety of your thousand-dollar pocket computer, consider grabbing one of these cheapo alternatives as a backup.
Slowly but surely, HMD Global has been working to get its Nokia-branded Android phones into the stores of US carriers. The Nokia 3.1 Plus for Cricket was the first example, and now HMD is producing two new devices set for carrier sale — the Nokia 3.1 A for AT&T Prepaid, and the 3.1 C for Cricket Wireless.
Keeping flagship devices on the latest and greatest software is a given, but updating the midrangers is a lot more complicated and this is where most companies falter. HMD has been good at that so far and now the affordable Nokia 3.1 (or Nokia 3, 2018 if you want) is getting Android 9 Pie... on Pi Day of all days!
It's rare to see a good budget phone sold in the United States, especially under the $200 mark. Last year's Nokia 3.1 was a great value at $160, but now it's even cheaper, at just $119.99 from B&H Photo.
HMD has been putting out some really great mid-range devices under the Nokia name. One such device is the Nokia 3.1 Plus. The international version launched last year starting at €159 — and as of today, it's got the latest version of Android in 9 Pie.
The Nokia 3.1 is nearly a year old now, but it's still an excellent budget device, especially in the United States — where good budget phones are a rarity. Now the Nokia 3.1 has dropped once again to $130, a $29 discount from the original price.If you're not familiar with it, the United States variant of the Nokia 3.1 has a MediaTek 6750 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage (with microSD card support), a 13MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, and a 2,990mAh battery. There are some tradeoffs — namely the microUSB port and the lack of a fingerprint sensor — but it's otherwise a great device. You can see our full review here.
Slowly but surely, HMD Global has been rolling out Android 9 Pie to its Nokia-branded phones. The Nokia 7 Plus, 6.1, 6.1 Plus, 5.1, 5.1 Plus, 8, and 8 Sirocco have all received Pie by now. If your Nokia device still doesn't have Pie, don't fret — HMD has laid out its update timeline for all remaining phones.
The Nokia 3.1 is a solid budget phone; in his review, Corbin said it was just about the only decent phone in its price bracket available in the States. Last week, we saw it become an even better deal at Best Buy, dropping from $160 to $140, and now it's even cheaper at $130.
Under HMD Global, Nokia has been making some seriously good phones. Earlier this year, we checked out the Android One-equipped Nokia 3.1 and found it to be one of the best phones in its price range on the market. The 3.1 is currently 9.99 at Best Buy, $20 less than its regular price.The Nokia 3.1 sports a 5.2" 720p display, a MediaTek MT6750, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a 13MP rear camera, an 8MP front-facing camera, and a sizable 2,990mAh battery. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a fingerprint sensor, but it's a very solid phone otherwise. It's unlocked for all GSM carriers.Best Buy has the 3.1 for 9.99. A $20 discount may not seem like much, but given that the phone itself is so cheap to start with, it's not bad. Other retailers, like Amazon and B&H, have the 3.1 for $149.99. If you have a parent or a kid who needs a basic phone, this is a great option.Source: Best Buy
The Nokia 3.1 is one of HMD Global's newest budget phones, positioned between the Android Go-equipped Nokia 2.1 and the mid-range Nokia 5.1. The phone was announced in May of this year, and went on sale in the United States earlier this month.All the hallmarks of recent Nokia devices are present, including great build quality, a stock Android experience, and good specifications for the price. HMD Global had to make some cuts to reach the sub-$160 price point, like dropping the fingerprint sensor, but I think the Nokia 3.1 is still a solid device.
Late last month, Nokia said that the 3.1 would be available for purchase in the US on July 2nd. Well, it's July 2nd, and that's... kinda true. In spite of listings being on Amazon, B&H, and Best Buy, only one of those retailers has made the Nokia 3.1 available for purchase today - Best Buy.The $159 price tag gets you a 5.2" 720p display, a MediaTek MT6750, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage with microSD expansion, a 13MP rear camera, an 8MP front-facing camera, and a 2,990mAh battery. It's also a dual-SIM phone. Like all of Nokia's Android phones now, it's powered by Android One, so the UI is clean and updates are pretty quick. The 3.1 is a good option for the sub-$200 bracket of smartphones.Nokia initially said that the 3.1 would only be available from Amazon and Best Buy, but it has a product page on B&H as well. However, it's only available for purchase right now from Best Buy, even though it's already July 2nd. B&H is still showing the pre-order button, and it's apparently just "Currently unavailable" from Amazon. Nevertheless, the product links you need are below.Source: Amazon, Best Buy, B&H
Following the 6.1's arrival in the U.S., HMD Global has announced that the Nokia 3.1 will be available in the States on July 2. Featuring a nice design and Android One, this phone will cost a mere $159. Pre-orders opened up a few weeks ago, but now we have confirmation that you can purchase one in a week — this is what Amazon said would be the case.
Following its announcement (alongside two other new Nokia phones) late last month, the Nokia 3.1 is now available for pre-order in the US via Amazon. The inexpensive Android One phone will cost $159, and Amazon's listing says that it'll be released on July 2nd.As we already knew, the Nokia 3.1 isn't an especially powerful phone. It sports a 5.2" 720p display, a 1.25GHz MediaTek MT6750, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage with microSD expansion, a 13MP rear camera, an 8MP selfie-shooter, and a 2,990mAh battery. Unfortunately, it uses microUSB, and it looks like we're not getting the 3GB/32GB model stateside.The phone will cost $159 from Amazon, and it's available in black, blue, and white. Amazon's listing says that the Nokia 3.1 will be released on July 2nd, which seems realistic. Hit the source link below to pre-order one.Source: AmazonThanks: Mayank Parmar
Android Enterprise Recommended program adds new models from Huawei, Motorola, BlackBerry, and others
Back in February, Google announced the Android Enterprise Recommended program, which defines which phones are ideal for business use. Devices in the program have to follow a set of guidelines from Google, such as rolling out security updates within 90 days of release. The company announced today that a handful of more devices have been added to the program, including the Moto G6, Huawei P20/P20 Pro, and Sony Xperia XZ2.
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The revival of the Nokia brand by Finnish company HMD Global has been a runaway success up to this point. All recent models run pure versions of Android (One or Go) and offer great value for money — a real boost to the budget and mid-range smartphone market especially. At an event today in Moscow, HMD announced updated versions for three of its best-selling products. The new Nokia 2, 3, and 5 share the same DNA as their predecessors but include a range of improvements to make them even more enticing, while maintaining Nokia's "pure, secure, and up-to-date" promise.
The Nokia brand has been through an incredible transformation in recent years, under the guidance of HMD Global. Its products have received almost universal praise, so much so that we’re now at a point when I would honestly recommend a Nokia phone ahead of pretty much anything else in the budget-to-midrange space. Recent Nokia devices feel like they should be more expensive than they are, have a pleasing minimal design aesthetic, and — perhaps most importantly — they all run either Android Go or Android One, meaning they get fast updates and are devoid of bloatware.