Nokia has announced the rollout of the latest Android 9 Pie for the Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6.1 Plus which will commence in phases throughout October 2018. These devices are part of the Android One program by Google which gives users a stock Android. As you would expect, devices in this program will not have any bloatwares, skins UI changes or hidden processes that could potentially drain the battery quicker.
The latest upgrade has a strong implementation of AI, machine learning and digital wellbeing alongside some of Android Oreo’s strongest features. Some of the key features from Android 9 Pie are as below:
- 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)
The new update also comes with Digital Wellbeing features such as:
- 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.
Users of the recently launched Nokia 6.1 Plus who are looking forward for early hands on these features can register their interest on Nokia phones beta labs.
