Nokia 3 getting Android 7.1.1 Nougat update

HMD Global is rolling out the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for its Nokia 3 smartphone. HMD Global CEO confirmed on Twitter that the update has started rolling out. The company is also said to working on the Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and the flagship Nokia 8.

To recall, the Nokia 3 features a 5-inch display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, powered by MediaTek MTK 6737, coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, with an option to expand up to 128GB via a microSD card. The front and rear camera have both 8MP sensors. Fuelled by a 2650mAh battery, the phone operates Android 7.0 Nougat. Nokia has also promised to release monthly security OS updates to the smartphones as soon as they are available for a safer Android ecosystem.  The device will feature four colours—Silver White, Matte Black, Tempered Blue and Copper White.

The Nokia-branded Android smartphone was unveiled along with two other Android smartphones—Nokia 6 and Nokia 5. The next Nokia’s Android-powered phone in the row to hit shelves in India is Nokia 5.