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  1. Android News

    DEAL: Nextbit Robin selling for $200 on Amazon

    Looking to score an amazing deal on the Nextbit Robin? The phone is currently listed on Amazon for $200, but the low price will only last until midnight. The $200 sale price is $100 less than what you can buy the phone for directly from Nextbit.
  2. Android News

    Upcoming Nextbit Robin update to include video backup and improved thermal tuning

    Nextbit has announced that the next update for the Robin will be packed with a handful of improvements, new features and Android security update for July. With the update installed, the Robin will be able to back up video files to Nextbit's cloud service, freeing up precious storage space on the...
  3. Android News

    Nextbit Robin now comes in Ember

    Nextbit has revealed a new color option for the Nextbit Robin. You can now buy it in Ember. The device will run you $299.
  4. Android News

    The Nextbit Robin is available on Massdrop for $269.99

    The Nextbit Robin has been added to various sales that can be found on the Massdrop website. Currently, the device is priced at $269.99, but if 30 more people commit to purchase the device, the price will be dropped to just $249.99.
  5. Android News

    Nextbit teases a red Robin

    The Nextbit Robin is available in a handful of colors already, but the company is now teasing a red version of the phone. Nextbit isn't saying when the red Robin will be coming to market, but we're hoping we don't have to wait too long.
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    Nextbit's releases Web Client beta to give its users access to their photos from their computer

    Nextbit is beta testing Web Client which allows its user to view, share and download their pictures to their computer from Nextbit's cloud backup service.
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    Nextbit's Q4 OS update will bring battery improvements

    Nextbit has announced a major focus of theirs for the next OS upgrade, which is scheduled for Q4. The company says they have built a smart battery system that can tune your device for battery efficiency according to your tendencies and needs. This will sit atop the battery improvements baked...
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    DEAL: Nextbit reduces the price of the Robin to $300

    Nextbit had originally been charging $400 for their first smartphone, the Robin, but some retail outlets had deals here and there that discounted it down to $300. Now, the company has reduced the price down to $300 no matter where you live.
  9. Android News

    Nextbit launches beta program for Nextbit Robin

    Nextbit has announced a beta tester program. Owners of the Nextbit Robin can sign up to participate in new software beta tests. They'll be asked to give feedback and will help shape the software updates to make sure they're up to par.
  10. Android News

    Nextbit will be hosting a Facebook Live session tomorrow to talk about how they designed the Robin

    Nextbit has announced they would like to talk to the community about how they designed their first smartphone, the Nextbit Robin. The session will take place on Facebook live tomorrow, June 9th at 8AM PST at the source link below.
  11. Android News

    Nextbit announces their June security update for the Robin that also includes changes and bug fixes

    Now that Google has started to roll out their June security patch update, Nextbit has just announced theirs for the Robin. Along with the June security patches, Nextbit says this update also includes. . . Speaker volume We have totally revamped the speaker volume after the audio enhancements...
  12. Android News

    Deal: $100 off the Nextbit Robin

    Amazon has the Nextbit Robin for $100 off, bringing its discounted price tag down to $299. The Nextbit Robin is a mid-range phone that makes use of cloud storage to help save you storage space.
  13. Android News

    Nextbit Robin apps ported to all Android 6.0+ devices

    A user on XDA has figured out a way to get the launcher, camera and gallery apps which can only be found on the Nextbit Robin, ported to other devices. If your device is running at least Android 6.0 Marshmallow, then you'll be able to download these and try them out.
  14. Android News

    You can use the Nextbit Robin's camera & gallery apps on any Android 6.0+ device

    Nextbit made a big splash in the Android community with their successfully crowdfunded smartphone and some are even really enjoying the camera and gallery apps. XDA Senior Member Ninnix96 has just released modded versions of these apps. All you have to do is sideload them and you can run them...
  15. Android News

    Nextbit Robin unveiled for India, to go on sale May 30 for ₹19,999

    Nextbit has officially announced that it will start selling the Robin on May 30. The phone will be available in Mint or Grey through Flipkart for ₹19,999 (roughly $297 USD). The basic specs include a 5.2-inch 1080p display, 32GB of integrated storage, 100GB of cloud storage, 3GB of RAM, Qualcomm...
  16. Android News

    Nextbit planning to launch the Robin in India on May 25

    The Nextbit Robin will be spreading its wings and landing in India on May 25. Pricing details for India are not yet available, but the phone will likely sport a competitive price tag in an effort to compete with the most popular devices currently available in India.
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    Nextbit Robin review states that the device is easily a top pick in the mid-range lineup

    Popular Mechanics has published its full review of the Nextbit Robin and love everything about the device. With a $399 price-tag, the Robin performs better than expected and brings new features to the Android platform that should be adopted by other smartphone manufacturers.
  18. Android News

    Nextbit Robin gets nightly CyanogenMod support

    The Nextbit Robin is the latest device to be added to the list of those which support CyanogenMod. The builds are still considered nightly, which are snapshots of the development team's latest changes each night. As such, it's not recommended for daily use, but it's a nice way to preview what's...
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    DEAL: Beginning tomorrow, the Nextbit Robin will be on Amazon for $300

    From May 4th through the 10th, you'll be able to pick up the Nextbit Robin from Amazon for $299.99. This is $100 cheaper than you can get it directly from the Nextbit store, but the discount will only be available for one week.
  20. Android News

    Nextbit Robin update brings improved camera, performance, new emojis and more

    The Nextibt Robin is getting a big new update today. It brings us from Android 6.0 to Android 6.0.1, with the notable change on Android's side being the addition of the latest emoji set. Beyond that, the Nextbit Robin is enjoying improved performance, an overhauled camera experience, and...
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    Nextbit Robin's camera scores an 81 at DxO Labs

    The Nextbit Robin has been rated by the photography experts at DxO Labs. It got an 81, which is a moderate score compared to flagships which can score anywhere between 85 and 88. The camera was praised for preserving detail in low light, vivid color reproduction, and surprisingly fast autofocus.
  22. Android News

    Nextbit Robin review says it's very good for the price point

    A user on /r/Android just wrote up a detailed and in-depth user review of the Nextbit Robin. They really enjoyed what the device had to offer for the amount of money it costs. They say the device excels in a number of areas but the camera is definitely lacking compared to other devices at the...
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    Nextbit Robin review says the smart storage feature shows promise but needs improvements

    Mishaal from XDA just published his review of this Nextbit Robin and while he was skeptical about the smart storage feature, he changed his mind after he had a chance to use it. Mishaal feels Nextbit still needs to tweak the feature, but it could be great once it hits the sweet spot. He says...
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    Nextbit publishes factory images for the Robin

    Nextbit just recently published the kernel source code for their Robin smartphone and during that announcement they said factory images would be available soon. That time is now. If you've been waiting for Nexbit to publish the factory images for the Robin, then you can download them right now.
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    Nextbit executives say the April OTA update brings 6.0.1, more emojis, and improves camera speed

    A lot of people are liking the newly launched Nextbit Robin but it does come with some quirks. Thankfully, the company has an OTA update planned for April that brings some much needed fixes. The update will bring Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, along with all of its tweaks and fixes. Not only that...