Neowin News Feed for: Nextbit

Razer's smartphone breaks cover weeks before anticipated reveal

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:01 +0000

Razer has plans to release a smartphone by year's end. As we get closer, more information about the handset seems to be leaking and now an alleged image of the device has found its way online. Read more...

Nextbit ends customer support for Robin, software updates to continue until February 2018

Hamza Jawad — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 21:02:01 +0000

Nextbit has ended customer support for Robin, its sole smartphone. However, software updates will continue for six more months, and users can still refer to Nextbit's online self-help. Read more...

Nextbit will officially close most support channels on July 31

Shreyas Gandhe — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 06:42:01 +0000

Smartphone maker, Nextbit, which was acquired by Razer, has announced that it will be ending support for its handset by the end of this month. Software updates are expected to continue till 2018. Read more...

Nextbit Robin gets updated to Android 7.1.1

Timi Cantisano — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 03:30:01 +0000

If are an owner of the Nextbit Robin, you'll be glad to know that it has now been updated to Android 7.1.1. The update can be downloaded directly from the site or you can wait for the OTA update. Read more...

Nextbit's Robin gets deep discount, priced at $149 with free Bluetooth waterproof headset

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 18:24:01 +0000

It has been a couple years since the initial release of Nextbit's Robin, but it looks like a new batch has arrived on the market and is being sold with a large discount, slashing the price to $149. Read more...

Android 7.0 Nougat is now available for the Nextbit Robin

Andy Weir — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 07:10:01 +0000

Nextbit launched a closed beta for its Nougat update back in November, but it's now rolling out Android 7.0 for its Robin smartphone. Unfortunately, the update comes with the January security patches. Read more...

Razer purchases Nextbit, will function as an independent division

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:30:02 +0000

The makers of the Robin smartphone have been purchased by Razer. The news went live today on the Nextbit forums, but the deal was completed prior to the weekend. Further details weren't released. Read more...

Nextbit and Paranoid Android team up to bring Nougat to Robin quicker

Paul Hill — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 03:28:01 +0000

Nextbit and Paranoid Android have come together to work on bringing their respective ROMs, for the Nextbit Robin, up to Android Nougat. The two are pleased that the collaboration expedited the work. Read more...

Nextbit Robin drops to $169 on Amazon.com

Timi Cantisano — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 21:34:01 +0000

If you've been clamoring to pick up a good handset with a relatively low price, the Nextbit Robin might be an option to consider. The handset is currently priced at $169 and offers a US warranty. Read more...

Nextbit Robin gets heavy discount for Prime Day with its lowest price yet

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 18:44:01 +0000

If you've been eyeing the chance to purchase the Nextbit Robin and you're an Amazon Prime customer, now will be your best chance, as Nextbit has discounted the smartphone to its lowest price yet. Read more...

Nextbit Robin debuts on Amazon at discounted price of $299

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 04 May 2016 16:22:01 +0000

If you missed your chance to purchase the Nextbit Robin on Kickstarter, the handset is now being offered at a special promotional price on Amazon. The promo will run from May 4th to the 10th. Read more...

Nextbit announces 'Robin', a $300 cloud-first Android smartphone

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 18:52:01 +0000

Nextbit has unveiled there cloud-first smartphone, Robin. The handset will utilize the power of the cloud to create a more intelligent and efficient Android smartphone. Read more...

Nextbit wants to build a smartphone that gets better with age

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:40:01 +0000

Nextbit is teasing the release of a new smartphone that will arrive on September 1st. The company is touting that it will be able to create a device that will become better over time. Read more...