General Tech News, Innovations, Competition smartphones & devices https://nokiapoweruser.com/news/tech-home/ Nokia, Android & interesting Tech news Sun, 05 Feb 2023 08:19:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://i0.wp.com/nokiapoweruser.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/NPU-logo-2-2.jpg?fit=32%2C19&ssl=1 General Tech News, Innovations, Competition smartphones & devices https://nokiapoweruser.com/news/tech-home/ 32 32 53089901 Nothing Phone 1 vs Nokia X30 5G : Nothing can beat Nokia? https://nokiapoweruser.com/nothing-phone-1-vs-nokia-x30-5g-nothing-can-beat-nokia/ https://nokiapoweruser.com/nothing-phone-1-vs-nokia-x30-5g-nothing-can-beat-nokia/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2023 08:19:00 +0000 https://nokiapoweruser.com/?p=92633 Introduction Nothing Phone 1 is a solid midrange device, and with the current price slash, the deal is even sweeter. On paper, the device packs a punch and it is priced aggressively for the lower variant. But, in my previous comparison with the Nokia G60 5G, it is apparent that a good software experience is […]

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]]> https://nokiapoweruser.com/nothing-phone-1-vs-nokia-x30-5g-nothing-can-beat-nokia/feed/ 1 92633 Major update for Firefox for Android brings redesigned UI & other new features https://nokiapoweruser.com/major-update-for-firefox-for-android-brings-redesigned-ui-other-new-features/ https://nokiapoweruser.com/major-update-for-firefox-for-android-brings-redesigned-ui-other-new-features/#respond Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:25:21 +0000 https://nokiapoweruser.com/?p=85908 Firefox for Desktop & Mobile has undergone a major redesign in its latest version and the major update is now rolling out. The redesigned UI and other new features are now available for Firefox for Android if you use the browser on your Android smartphone. Firefox claims that the fresh new design for the browser […]

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]]> https://nokiapoweruser.com/major-update-for-firefox-for-android-brings-redesigned-ui-other-new-features/feed/ 0 85908 WhatsApp supports import of 3rd-party animated sticker packs now https://nokiapoweruser.com/whatsapp-supports-3rd-party-animated-sticker-packs-import-now-10026/ https://nokiapoweruser.com/whatsapp-supports-3rd-party-animated-sticker-packs-import-now-10026/#respond Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:37:41 +0000 https://nokiapoweruser.com/?p=84589 WhatsApp has started to roll-out the support for 3rd-party animated sticker packs import. The support is now live in India, Brazil and Indonesia, it seems. The compatible WhatsApp for Android versions for this feature is 2.21.3.19 and newer. Though updating to 2.21.5.6 Android Beta can help to get the feature quickly in the above-mentioned countries. […]

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]]> https://nokiapoweruser.com/whatsapp-supports-3rd-party-animated-sticker-packs-import-now-10026/feed/ 0 84589 Snapdragon insiders program with a promise of “extra” announced by Qualcomm https://nokiapoweruser.com/snapdragon-insiders-program-with-a-promise-of-extra-announced-by-qualcomm-10026/ https://nokiapoweruser.com/snapdragon-insiders-program-with-a-promise-of-extra-announced-by-qualcomm-10026/#respond Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:42:29 +0000 https://nokiapoweruser.com/?p=84582 Qualcomm has sought to connect to enthusiast community by announcing “Snapdragon insiders” program. The program is live in India and those interested in other regions can signup too. Qualcomm promises behind-the-scenes access to news, experiences, and giveaways as a Snapdragon insider. Snapdragon Insiders will get behind-the-scenes access, premium experiences and extra perks that only the […]

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]]> https://nokiapoweruser.com/snapdragon-insiders-program-with-a-promise-of-extra-announced-by-qualcomm-10026/feed/ 0 84582 Update: Nokia smartphones to keep getting exclusive Zeiss experiences, says HMD. Sony Xperia 1 II to launch with Zeiss Optics https://nokiapoweruser.com/zeiss-optics-nokia-exclusive-no-more-sony-xperia-1-ii-to-launch-with-zeiss-optics/ https://nokiapoweruser.com/zeiss-optics-nokia-exclusive-no-more-sony-xperia-1-ii-to-launch-with-zeiss-optics/#comments Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:37:00 +0000 https://nokiapoweruser.com/?p=79764 Update: HMD CPO Juho Sarvikas took to Twitter to welcome Sony on joining the Zeiss family and also sought to clarify that Nokia smartphones will keep getting exclusive Zeiss experiences. Perhaps by the Zeiss experiences, he meant exclusive editing modes like Zeiss Swirl, Modern and smooth that Nokia 7.2 came with. Our Zeiss partnership provides […]

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]]> https://nokiapoweruser.com/zeiss-optics-nokia-exclusive-no-more-sony-xperia-1-ii-to-launch-with-zeiss-optics/feed/ 2 79764 HMD needs a standalone & cheaper Nokia smartphone portfolio adopting “better specs for money” strategy https://nokiapoweruser.com/hmd-needs-a-standalone-cheaper-nokia-smartphone-portfolio-adopting-better-specs-for-money-strategy/ https://nokiapoweruser.com/hmd-needs-a-standalone-cheaper-nokia-smartphone-portfolio-adopting-better-specs-for-money-strategy/#comments Fri, 31 Jan 2020 17:57:55 +0000 https://nokiapoweruser.com/?p=78672 It is certainly easier said than done but the way current Nokia smartphones are not really setting the markets on fire, HMD needs to revisit its smartphone startegy for sure. This quarter Nokia is not among the top 10 smartphone brands reveals the report from analyst firm Counterpoint research. Customer in growth markets like India […]

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]]> https://nokiapoweruser.com/hmd-needs-a-standalone-cheaper-nokia-smartphone-portfolio-adopting-better-specs-for-money-strategy/feed/ 23 78672 Truecaller for Android updated with support for Group chats https://nokiapoweruser.com/truecaller-for-android-updated-with-support-for-group-chats/ https://nokiapoweruser.com/truecaller-for-android-updated-with-support-for-group-chats/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2019 02:09:24 +0000 https://nokiapoweruser.com/?p=78504 Truecaller is now getting another update on the Android platform. The update to Truecaller for Android comes with app version 10.52.7 in the Google Play Store. 8t comes with an update size of around 38MB. The updated version brings some new features along with it. It brings support for Group chats in Truecaller. With group […]

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]]> https://nokiapoweruser.com/truecaller-for-android-updated-with-support-for-group-chats/feed/ 0 78504 Nokia 7.2 with a large 1/2” sensor & pixel-binning takes Nokia 808/Lumia 1020/1520/930 imaging heritage forward. Dedicated Night Mode comes https://nokiapoweruser.com/nokia-7-2-with-a-large-1-2-sensor-pixel-binning-takes-nokia-808-lumia-1020-1520-930-imaging-heritage-forward-dedicated-night-mode-comes/ https://nokiapoweruser.com/nokia-7-2-with-a-large-1-2-sensor-pixel-binning-takes-nokia-808-lumia-1020-1520-930-imaging-heritage-forward-dedicated-night-mode-comes/#comments Fri, 06 Sep 2019 10:40:00 +0000 https://nokiapoweruser.com/?p=77698 HMD has not only plonked a relatively large sensor of 1/2” on Nokia 7.2 but has also used pixel-binning to deliver smaller final images condensed from the 48MP sensor. This takes forward the strong Nokia PureView imaging heritage that used big sensor size and pixel-binning to deliver great imaging quality on Nokia 808 and later […]

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]]> https://nokiapoweruser.com/nokia-7-2-with-a-large-1-2-sensor-pixel-binning-takes-nokia-808-lumia-1020-1520-930-imaging-heritage-forward-dedicated-night-mode-comes/feed/ 4 77698 Instagram likely to get a new Color wheel in the Story camera https://nokiapoweruser.com/instagram-likely-to-get-a-new-color-wheel-in-the-story-camera/ https://nokiapoweruser.com/instagram-likely-to-get-a-new-color-wheel-in-the-story-camera/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2019 18:19:28 +0000 https://nokiapoweruser.com/?p=77656 Instagram is currently testing a slew of new features that will soon be rolled out to the public. The Facebook-owned company adds another item to the list of features, on which the company is currently working on. The company is now considering introducing a new feature Color wheel in the Create mode in Story Camera […]

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]]> https://nokiapoweruser.com/instagram-likely-to-get-a-new-color-wheel-in-the-story-camera/feed/ 0 77656 Facebook is testing a new cleaner layout https://nokiapoweruser.com/facebook-is-testing-a-new-layout/ https://nokiapoweruser.com/facebook-is-testing-a-new-layout/#comments Wed, 04 Sep 2019 16:46:55 +0000 https://nokiapoweruser.com/?p=77649 Facebook is currently in the process of giving a design overhaul to its apps and services. We’ve earlier announced that the social media giant has started working on the Dark Theme for Facebook. Of course, Dark Theme is one of the features that critical to in giving the design overall. But aside from Dark Theme, […]

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]]> https://nokiapoweruser.com/facebook-is-testing-a-new-layout/feed/ 2 77649 Facebook Messenger for Android to add new UI for setting sound files from the device as ringtones https://nokiapoweruser.com/facebook-messenger-for-android-to-add-new-ui-for-setting-sound-files-from-the-device-as-ringtones/ https://nokiapoweruser.com/facebook-messenger-for-android-to-add-new-ui-for-setting-sound-files-from-the-device-as-ringtones/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:45:19 +0000 https://nokiapoweruser.com/?p=77536 It seems that Facebook for Android is adding a new UI supporting a new feature related to ringtones. The new UI will allow to pick sound files from the device and set as ringtones. Check the image in the tweet below that shows the new UI for setting sound files from the device as ringtones […]

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]]> https://nokiapoweruser.com/facebook-messenger-for-android-to-add-new-ui-for-setting-sound-files-from-the-device-as-ringtones/feed/ 0 77536 [Up Now] Twitter down, users facing worldwide Twitter outage https://nokiapoweruser.com/twitter-seems-to-be-down-for-many-worldwide/ https://nokiapoweruser.com/twitter-seems-to-be-down-for-many-worldwide/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:14:00 +0000 https://nokiapoweruser.com/?p=77382 Update: Twitter has restored its services in India and other regions. Popular social networking platform Twitter seems to be down for many and this outage is happening worldwide. In India, users are reporting to see the error message of “Something went wrong” while trying to perform any action. If you are already logged in then […]

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