Nokia cellular model licensee HMD Global has launched the revised Android 11 roadmap for its smartphones. The roadmap features a whole of 18 units that might obtain the Android 11 OS replace by the top of the third quarter (30 September) this 12 months. In the primary quarter of 2021, eight smartphones – Nokia 3.2, Nokia 8.3, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 8.1, Nokia 2.2, and Nokia 3.2 acquired the software program replace. Smartphones equivalent to Nokia 1 Plus, Nokia 1.3, Nokia 5.3, Nokia 5.4, Nokia 3.4, Nokia 6.2, and Nokia V8 5G UW ought to be getting the replace on this quarter. On the opposite hand, Nokia Nokia 1.4 and Nokia 2.3 already acquired Android 11 within the second quarter, that’s, in April. The firm provides that Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 will obtain software program updates in Q3, however the precise rollout date stays unclear. The Nokia 9 PureView was stated to obtain the replace on this quarter as per the outdated roadmap, however the revised data reveals it could obtain Android 11 in Q3.
Earlier in April, Nokia Mobile advertising and marketing head Adam Ferguson talked about that a number of smartphones would obtain the replace by April. However, solely two units acquired Android 11 and the precise purpose behind the delay stays unclear. The firm shared the newest growth on its Community discussion board the place it notes that the supply of the software program improve varies per area. “Downloading the improve by way of Wi-Fi connection is suggested for the reason that use of cellular information could incur operator charges.”
Nokia smartphones are well-known for providing a stock Android experience, meaning there’s a chance of less bloatware and clean Android UI. With the Android 11 update, users can enjoy a chat bubble that is built into the Notification system. It floats on the homepage, and clicking on it expands the bubble, letting users view and send messages seamlessly. Additionally, it brings new privacy tools to grant access to the phone’s microphone, camera or location on a one-time basis. The Google Assistant virtual companion also gets more intuitive features, and the bedtime mode will reduce sound and lights for a soothing user experience.
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