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 Android 7.0 Nougat stable update starts rolling out

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Nextbit started rolling out Android 7.0 (Nougat) for its community beta testers back in November last year. Last month Nextbit released Nougat beta 3 update for the Robin. Now it has started rolling out the final version of the Android 7.0 update for the Robin users globally. The latest build 88 for the Robin also includes January 5, 2017 Android security update. Continue reading “Nextbit Robin Android 7.0 Nougat stable update starts rolling out”

Razer acquires Nextbit; Robin sales stopped, support and software updates will continue for 6 months

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Razer, global lifestyle brand for gamers has confirmed that it has acquired the majority of the assets of Nextbit Systems Inc. and has brought onboard the management and employees of the company. Financial details of the transaction, which closed earlier this month, were not disclosed. Razer acquired audio company THX last year. Continue reading “Razer acquires Nextbit; Robin sales stopped, support and software updates will continue for 6 months”

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”

Nextbit Robin Giveaway Winner Announcement

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Hello readers! We started our Nextbit Robin giveaway last week teaming up with Nextbit to giveaway two Nextbit Robin (Special Edition MintNight and Limited Edition Ember) smartphones. The giveaway ended a few days back, and as promised, today we reveal the lucky winners. Before that, we would like to thank all the participants who took their time to participate in this giveaway, the response has been amazing. Are you the lucky winner of the Robin handset? Find out below. Continue reading “Nextbit Robin Giveaway Winner Announcement”

Nextbit Robin Ember variant launched in India

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Nextbit has finally launched the limited edition Ember color variant of the Robin smartphone in India on Flipkart for Rs. 19,999. It was expected to launch earlier this month. The limited edition variant has a black back with bright red end caps. Continue reading “Nextbit Robin Ember variant launched in India”

Nextbit Robin Giveaway

Nextbit Robin Giveaway

Hello readers! Thanks for your amazing response for all our giveaways. We are back with another giveaway just for you. This time we are giving away not one, but two Nextbit Robin (Special Edition MintNight and Limited Edition Ember) smartphones teaming up with Nextbit. The cloud-first Robin smartphone was launched in India back in May and it even got a temporary price cut in the country recently. Continue reading “Nextbit Robin Giveaway”

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”

Announcing the next round of Nextbit Robin meetups in India powered by FoneArena

After the successful tour a couple of months back, Nextbit Robin tour is resuming in India! We, the FoneArena team along with the makers of the cloud-sensation Robin have decided to come to a city near you!

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Nextbit, the American smartphone manufacturer recently launched their Robin smartphone in India and the device has been one of the hot sellers in the market. Continue reading “Announcing the next round of Nextbit Robin meetups in India powered by FoneArena”

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”