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Nokia 1 Android Go Edition launches in India: 8GB ROM, Android Go…>

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March 27
by Chris Eilers

HMD Global has shared its press release regarding its upcoming Nokia 1 Android Go Edition to launch in India in a few days. Keep on reading to learn more!

Nokia 1 Android Go Edition

Nokia 1 Android Go Edition launch in India

According to our sources, Nokia has launched the Nokia 1 smartphone in India. In details, Nokia 1 is the brand’s first phone coming with Google’s new Android Oreo (Go Edition) platform. In details, Go Edition comes with Google’s suite of optimised apps for services while consumes less data and have smaller file sizes (lite version). Furthermore, this Nokia 1 is coming with two colour variants: warm red and dark blue with personalised azure/ grey or yellow/pink.

As for the Nokia 1 specs, it is a reasonably barebones device with a 4.5-inch IPS display with resolutions of 854×480 pixels. Under the hood, the handset sports the MediaTek MT6737 processor along with Android Oreo (Go Edition) out-of-the-box. Further, the storage provides 1GB of RAM and another 8GB ROM (expand to 128GB). Regarding optics department, Nokia handset also features a very basic 5MP rear camera with LED flash and 2MP front camera.

Meanwhile, the Nokia smartphone offers 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Moreover, the device bears an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and a proximity sensor. Further, there would be a 2150mAh battery on board (9 hours of talk time, 15 days of standby time). Besides, a headset would come in the box.

Nokia 1 release date and price

According to HMD Global, Nokia 1 will be available starting Wednesday, March 28. Besides, Nokia 1 price should start from $85 ~ Rs. 5499. Else, there would be the Xpress-on covers sold separately in April for Rs. 450 ($7) each. Moreover, this handset would come at Rs. 3299 for Reliance Jio users due to the cashback of Rs.2200 ($34). Also, the consumer also gets 60GB of additional data.

 

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Android Oreo Go Edition: 15% faster app performance, double storage

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February 23
by Chris Eilers

Google announced to bring Android Oreo Go Edition official to MWC 2018 with optimizations for entry-level smartphones. Check it out in the article below!

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Android Oreo Go Edition official

According to our sources, Google has confirmed that the first smartphones running Android Oreo (Go edition) will become official at MWC next week. However, the company hasn’t named any of the upcoming products, but some of them will sell for less than $50. Regarding the OS, Android Oreo (Go edition) is the cheap version of Android Oreo 8.0 (specially optimized for low-end hardware).

The OS should optimize default apps and provide an optimized variant of the Play Store for lightweight apps. Moreover, Google claims to offer 15% faster app performance on handsets with entry-level specs. Meanwhile, there includes twice the free storage while built-in apps take up to 50% less space. So far, the handsets will have 1GB RAM or less, and 8GB ROM while remains “a high-quality experience”. Also, there is a greater focus on saving mobile data.

Android Oreo Go Edition official

On the other hand, the Android One program (focused on the mid-range segment) has been running for a while now. In details, Android One handsets get “faster” access to OS updates for two years. The updates include the latest AI innovations from Google”, and “regular” security updates for three years.

Which smartphones to get Android Oreo Go Edition?

Google just announced that the first phones rocking the Go Edition of Android Oreo will come to the halls of Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. Based on recent rumours, Nokia seems to be leading the charge on both fronts. A rumoured Nokia 7 Plus looks to be the company’s first Android One phone while the Nokia 1 would likely be the headlining Android Oreo (Go edition) handset. Also, Xiaomi’s Mi A1 perhaps to be one of its most popular representative (Android Oreo Go Edition).

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Google launches Android Oreo Go edition for low-end smartphones!

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December 6
by Chris Eilers

Good news for low-end Android smartphones users! Besides Android 8.1, Google is launching another operating system – Android Oreo Go Edition this December! Read more about this system below!

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Android Oreo Go edition: what’s new?

As mentioned above, the Android Oreo Go Edition fits with low-end Android devices with low memory and data usage. Moreover, the Go Edition also has three main differences in compared to the usual Android Oreo operating system. This differentiation includes the streamlined operating system and default application optimization. Furthermore, the Go Edition also comes with an optimized version of Google Play Store that offers lightweight applications for users.

In the testing phase, Android Oreo Go Edition has shown great results! This system helped improved your handsets speed and hardware, with 15% faster application performance! Additionally, users can receive up to double the storage, since the Go Edition only takes up half the space. Regarding the Play store, is also comes with a significant change. Low-end users can now download apps, but thanks to a Feature Apps section organized by apps optimization, it will lower your data usage.

Android Oreo Go Edition

Notably, this new Go edition also features a data saver build-in apps, which can support you to control your data consumption of the background apps. On the other hand, Google also equips this new version with dedicated re-designed Google applications. Some of them are Google Go, Google Assistant Go, Goole Maps Go, etc..! Especially, there is also a brand new Google Files Go app! This application can help Android users clear up space and find files quickly. Furthermore, it can also help share your file offline easily without costing mobile data. For India market, Google also promises to deliver a wide range of new features and apps together with the Android Go edition! One of them is Google Assistant on JioPhone, a “two-wheeler” mode in Maps. This feature shows shortcuts and directions for motorcycles and scooters, plus a new customized way to pay bills in its Tez app.

Android Oreo Go edition is coming to your handsets soon

Confirmed by Google, Android Oreo (Go Edition) will officially come with the launch of Android 8.1 on December 6th. Furthermore, Google is going to start shipping it to actual devices in the upcoming months. What do you think about this new system, leave a comment to let us know!