Tech Ticker

You are here: Home / Featured / Nokia announces first devices powered by Android OS

Nokia announces first devices powered by Android OS

By Leave a Comment

Nokia X

Although Nokia’s stance in relation to Android has been negative since it adopted Windows Phone, the company did something surprising today by announcing Android powered Nokia devices. The first three devices to be powered by Android are the Nokia X, X+ and XL.

The X Series phones run the forked version of Android and Nokia pitches it as a mid-way between Asha and Lumia smartphones.

The Nokia X phones run a tile-based user interface inspired by the Lumia range and even features Fastlane, HERE Maps, MixRadio along with Microsoft services.

Nokia X+

The Nokia X features a 4-inch IPS capacitive display, 3MP camera while the X+ is similar to the Nokia X but with better memory and storage. The Nokia XL on the other hand has a 5-inch IPS WVGA display with 5MP rear-facing camera and 2MP front-facing camera.

All the devices are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core processor and dual-SIM support.

The Nokia X will go on sale immediately for 89 euros in Asia (including India), Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa while the Nokia X+ and Nokia XL will launch in second quarter for 99 euros and 109 euros respectively.

Nokia XL

Worth a read

ASUS Unveils ROG XREAL R1 240Hz AR Gaming Glasses

By Leave a Comment

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) teamed up AR leader XREAL to launch the ROG XREAL R1, the first augmented reality (AR) gaming glasses to feature a 240Hz refresh rate. Designed as a wearable alternative to large-format monitors, the R1 aims to provide high-performance spatial displays for handhelds, consoles, and PCs. Equipped with micro-OLED technology screen, […]

Google Launches AI Plus Plan in India with Expanded Access to AI Tools

By Leave a Comment

Google has introduced a new subscription plan called the Google AI Plus for users in India, which provides access to its advanced AI models and tools for a monthly fee. The plan aims to bring its latest AI capabilities — from text generation and image editing to video generation and enhanced productivity tools — to […]

Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z TriFold

By Leave a Comment

Foldable phones are a big deal for Samsung, so color us surprised when Samsung decided to give its first tri-fold device, an official confirmation by way of a press release and not a full-fledged event. Nevertheless, here it is – the Galaxy Z TriFold, Samsung’s first device with a multi-folding design. Unlike Huawei’s tri-fold phone, […]

Fujifilm India Launches instax mini 41 Analog Instant Camera

By Leave a Comment

Fujifilm India has launched the instax mini 41, an analog instant camera priced at Rs. 13,999. The device builds on the design of the previous instax mini 40 model, offering updates in aesthetics and functionality. The mini 41 retains the retro design appeal of its predecessor but brings a sleeker finish in black and dark-toned […]

Colorful launches iGame M15 Origo and iGame M16 Origo Laptops

By Leave a Comment

Colorful has introduced two new laptops in its flagship iGame laptop series. The iGame M15 Origo and iGame M16 Origo laptops come with the top-of-the-line Intel 14th Gen Core HX and Core Ultra processors, along with the latest Nvidia 5060 or 5070 graphics cards. Both gaming laptops come with a display that supports QHD resolution, […]

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *