Nokia 2.1 has began receiving the Android 10 (Go version) replace. Nokia licensee HMD International stated that it will be dispatching the replace in waves to make sure a clean rollout. India is without doubt one of the international locations included within the first wave, together with Bangladesh, Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The replace consists of options like darkish theme, Good Reply, and extra management over privateness settings. Android 10 (Go version) is a toned-down model of the common Android 10 that comes with lite variations of Google apps as properly.
HMD Global introduced on Nokia community forum that the Android 10 (Go version) replace has begun rolling out for Nokia 2.1 customers. Apart from India, international locations which can be included within the first wave are Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Nokia stated that 10 p.c of the authorized markets listed within the first wave have already began receiving the replace, 50 p.c would obtain it by September 5, and all of the authorized markets would obtain Android 10 (Go version) on September 7.
HMD Global has announced the replace via Twitter as properly.
Android 10 (Go version) rollout for Nokia 2.1 begins right now. Examine right here for extra particulars and the supply in numerous international locations – https://t.co/fbyk98TNCP pic.twitter.com/dKpewa5lAw
— Nokia Cell (@NokiaMobile) September 2, 2020
Android 10 (Go version) is designed for entry-level telephones and is actually a toned-down model of normal Android 10 that’s lighter and saves extra knowledge. It comes with lite variations of Google apps akin to Google Go, Gallery Go, Digital camera Go, Assistant Go, and extra.
The replace may also give Nokia 2.1 customers extra management over their privateness and safety settings. You will even be reminded each time an app tries to entry your location.
In March, HMD International had pushed the dates for the Android 10 replace for many of its smartphones in gentle of the coronavirus pandemic.
Android 10 incorporates a darkish mode that’s simpler on the eyes in low lighting. The Good Reply function within the replace predicts what you may sort subsequent and even suggests responses straight within the notifications. It additionally suggests actions like utilizing Google Maps to find an tackle that you just obtain in a message. Android 10 consists of extra intuitive gestures that can allow you to navigate backwards and ahead, pull up the homescreen, and swipe to open apps.
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