Nextbit Robin smart storage cloud service shutting down on March 1

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Nextbit today announced that it will be shutting down smart cloud storage service which was a major feature of Nextbit OS that seamlessly expanded local storage by syncing apps, photos, and other content to the cloud.  Continue reading “Nextbit Robin smart storage cloud service shutting down on March 1”

Nextbit ends customer support for Robin cloud-first smartphone

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Razer acquired Nextbit back in January this year and stopped selling Nextbit Robin smartphones, but it already promised software updates for the smartphone for 6 more months. Today the company has announced that it has ended customer support for the phone starting August 1st. It rolled out the Android 7.1.1 update for the phone in June, which is the major software update for the phone.  Continue reading “Nextbit ends customer support for Robin cloud-first smartphone”

Nextbit Robin Android 7.1.1 Nougat update starts rolling out

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Nextbit rolled out Android 7.0 (Nougat) back in March this year. Now it has started rolling out the Android 7.1.1 update for the Robin users globally. The latest build 88 for the Robin also includes April 1, 2017 Android security update, even though June security update is already available. Continue reading “Nextbit Robin Android 7.1.1 Nougat update starts rolling out”

Nextbit Robin gets Android 7.0 Nougat community beta

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Nextbit has finally started rolling out Android 7.0 (Nougat) for its community beta testers. Nextbit said that it has worked with members of Paranoid Android, who are now part of its development team. Both have joined forces to bring a faster, less power-hungry OS. It said that after the update phone is going to feel faster and perform even better. Continue reading “Nextbit Robin gets Android 7.0 Nougat community beta”

Nextbit Robin gets a price cut, now available on Amazon in the US for $169

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Nexbit announced the Robin, its “cloud first” Android smartphone back in September last year for $399 through Kickstarter. It was available for $299 for the first 1,000 early Kickstarter backers. Later was released in the US through Amazon at a price of $399. It got a price cut few months back to $299, later it was available for $199.99. Continue reading “Nextbit Robin gets a price cut, now available on Amazon in the US for $169”

Xiaomi Redmi 4 surfaces, Nextbit Robin gets a price cut and more – FoneArena Daily

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Nextbit Robin gets Rs. 5000 price cut in India, now available for Rs. 14999

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Nextbit launched its cloud-first Robin smartphone in India at a price of Rs. 19,999. Today the smartphone has received a Rs. 5000 price cut and is available for Rs. 14,999 on Flipkart as a part of its Freedom Sale. Flipkart says that this limited period offer is valid until stocks last or till the offer ends. Continue reading “Nextbit Robin gets Rs. 5000 price cut in India, now available for Rs. 14999”

Nextbit Robin gets new Ember color variant, coming to India next week

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Nextbit has finally introduced the Ember color variant of the Robin smartphone, after teasing it earlier this month. This limited edition variant has a black back with bright red end caps. Continue reading “Nextbit Robin gets new Ember color variant, coming to India next week”

NextBit Robin Refurbished, Unboxed units will be available on Overcart starting at Rs. 15399 on July 28

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Overcart, popular for selling refurbished and unboxed smartphones is back with another flash sale. The company will sell unboxed and refurbished units of Nextbit Robin smartphone that was launched in India recently for Rs. 19,999. Continue reading “NextBit Robin Refurbished, Unboxed units will be available on Overcart starting at Rs. 15399 on July 28”

Nextbit Robin gets price cut, Google Gboard Keyboard for iOS launched and more – FoneArena Daily

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Nextbit Robin gets latest Android security patch, several fixes and improvements

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Nextbit started rolling out  June update for the Robin smartphone that brings several fixes, improvements and also some features. The new update enhances loudspeaker volume, adds two custom ringtones and also includes Android security patch for June. The smartphone got Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) update back in April along with expanded emoji set, processor tuning and more. Continue reading “Nextbit Robin gets latest Android security patch, several fixes and improvements”

Nextbit Robin Review

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Chances are that you’ve already heard about the Nextbit Robin. A phone that solves a singular problem, the problem of running out of storage, most often when you need it the most. In doing so though, Nextbit has succeeded in making a rather good smartphone too. Here’s the FoneArena review of the Nextbit Robin where we talk about what really makes the handset tick. Continue reading “Nextbit Robin Review”

Nextbit Robin cloud-first smartphone launched in India for Rs. 19999

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Nextbit has launched Robin, the company’s cloud-first smartphone in India, as it had promised. By merging cloud and on-board storage, the Robin backs up apps and photos and intelligently archives the stuff that are not frequently used and easily restores items when you need them. It packs a 5.2-inch 1080p display, is powered by Snapdragon 808 chip with 3GB RAM and runs on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow). Continue reading “Nextbit Robin cloud-first smartphone launched in India for Rs. 19999”

Nextbit Robin launching next week, Xiaomi Mi 4K Android TV Box announced – FoneArena Daily

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Nextbit Robin launching in India on May 25

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Nextbit just sent out invites for the launch of Robin, its “cloud first” Android smartphone in India on May 25th. It finally received regulatory approval from the government earlier this month and also started shipping for Kickstarter backers in the country. Tom Moss, CEO and Co-Founder of Nextbit and Shankar Parasaram, Head of India Operations will be present at the event.

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