Other than zero bloatware, another benefit of being in the Android One program is the speedy updates when a new major version of Android comes out. Android 9.0 Pie was just officially announced not too long ago, and the Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 7 Plus – which are in the Android One program – are among the first globally to receive update.
The all new Android 9.0 Pie changes the Nokia 7 Plus – which we originally reviewed here. Nokia claims that it is now the most efficient Nokia smartphone yet. With advances in machine learning and AI features – such as Adaptive Battery and App Actions, the resource is segregated in an even more efficient way in terms of performance and energy.
For the recently-launched Nokia 6.1 Plus, you can sign up to become a beta tester and try out these new set of features by heading over to Nokia phones beta labs.
“We are excited to announce that the much anticipated Android 9 Pie update is now available on the Nokia 7 Plus whereas Nokia 6.1 Plus users now have access to the beta version. While the update is scheduled to roll out to all other Nokia Android One models in the upcoming months, we are delivering our promise for our consumers to receive pure, secure, and up-to-date Android on Nokia smartphones. Android 9 Pie puts AI at the core of the operating system with added focus on intelligence simplicity and digital wellbeing. We believe this update will add value to the everyday lives of our consumers.”
– Vijay Thangavelu, Country Manager (Malaysia and Myanmar), HMD Global
Here are a few feature highlights of the Android 9 Pie which are now available:
- App Actions – Helps you get things done faster by predicting your next move and displaying the right action on your phone
- Slices – Identifies relevant information of your favourite apps to make them more easily accessible when you need them
- Adaptive Battery – Uses deep learning to understand usage patterns and prioritises battery power on important apps
- Adaptive Brightness – Automatically adapts phone brightness by learning from your interactions with different settings
- New System Navigation – Features a single home button that provides intelligent predictions and suggestions (user enabled)
- Dashboard – Highlights screen time and phone usage including how many times device has been unlocked and number of notifications received
- App Timers – Set time limits on app usage
- Wind Down and Do Not Disturb – Set a daily schedule to get your phone ready for bed. Your screen fades to Grayscale, while Do Not Disturb silences notifications for a restful sleep. You can activate Do Not Disturb anytime you want to disconnect.
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