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Android 7.0 Nougat Officially rolling out for Xperia XZ & Xperia X Performance

Android 7.0 Nougat Officially rolling out for Xperia XZ & Xperia X Performance


Sony has finally started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat to its supported Android Smartphones. 

Xperia XZ and Xperia X Performance are the first eligible Sony Smartphones to get Android 7.0 Nougat update via OTA.



Here are the new features of Android Nougat update for Sony Smartphones-


  • Multi-window support – multitasking made easy; run two apps simultaneously and double tap to switch between each
  • Longer battery life – do more for longer, with improved battery life powered by Google & Sony Xperia
  • Messaging – more ways to tell your story with our latest Messaging app, enabling you to share videos and audio with a few taps
  • Manual camera settings control – all-new manual focus and shutter speed controls, now available for Xperia X Performance
  • Home screen – a smarter and more personal Xperia home screen, with Google Now integration


The OTA rollout has just begun, So it might take some time to reach your country!

Source:- Sony



Nokia brand's return to smartphones confirmed for early 2017

Nokia brand's return to smartphones set for 2017

Update: Nokia Branded Android Phones confirmed for early 2017


"Elegant simplicity. Trusted reliability. Lasting quality. We are unlocking new and extraordinary possibilities for billions of people. And we’re just getting started, with new smartphones coming in 2017"  - Nokia

The Iconic brand will be back in 2017. Yes, you heard right! Nokia is all set to make a come back in the smartphone market by next year as the Finland-based company has officially confirmed return to the smartphone world.

Earlier rumor suggest that Nokia can unveil its first new Android Smartphone at MWC in February. 


Nokia brand's return to smartphones set for 2017


Also Read:- Is this Next Generation Nokia's Android Smartphone?


Source | Via


Project Tango Module Probably Coming to the Moto Z

Project Tango Module Probably Coming to the Moto Z


Earlier this year, Lenovo and Google jointly launched World's first Tango Powered Smartphone, the Lenovo Phab Pro 2. But, It looks like the Argument Reality feature will be no-more exclusive to Phab Pro 2 only.

According to PCMag, who spoke with Motorola’s current CEO "Aymar de Lencquesaing", Motorola is likely to introduce Tango-enabled Moto Mod soon to the Moto Z phone



Here's how Project Tango works, You can measure objects with just your phone. Or visualize furniture like a new table or sofa to see how it looks in your home. Or simply play with your virtual pet. Wherever you go with the Tango-enabled Device, there's always more to explore.

The CEO also confirms, Lenovo owns Motorola is shifting its mobile phone products to the Moto brand. 


Via:- PCMag

Some Google Pixel Phones are facing Camera glitch

Few Google Pixel Phones facing Camera glitch


Google Pixel users are reportedly facing issues with the device Camera. After iPhone 7 to Pixel Image bug, some users are reporting major Camera glitch.



The Google Pixel Camera has best-ever 89 DxOMark Mobile score, but there's a Camera issue which is affecting few Pixel Smartphones, Here's how a Pixel XL user describes his problem-


My Pixel XL camera is having major issues. It freezes with pink/purple vertical lines very regularly although not all the time. It also ends up with large blocks moved randomly around the screen.

After using support chat, Google told him to clear the cache and data, delete and reinstall the camera app, but the issue persists. Even the third-party camera apps do not solve the issue.


Few Google Pixel Phones facing Camera glitch


For now, Only international Pixel/Pixel XL variants are facing this issue. Google support staff is now aware of this issue, but there's no indication when the same will be fixed. 



Source:- Google Product forum | Via:- PhoneArena

This is our first look at "Triple-bezel-less" Elephone S8

Following Sharp and Xiaomi, Elephone is soon going to launch a Triple-bezel-less Smartphone.

The Chinese Smartphone producer has confirmed the preliminary design of the Elephone S8 and the same will look somewhat like below Image-

This is our first look at "Triple-bezel-less" Elephone S8

As tipped by Company, the Smartphone will come with a Triple-bezel-less lumia-wave display. It will feature 128GB of Internal storage paired with Unknown Deca-Core Processor.

Source:- Elephone

Galaxy J1 Mini Prime is a 4-inch Smartphone from Samsung

Galaxy J1 Mini Prime is a 4-inch Smartphone from Samsung


Samsung has a new Smartphone for compact phone lovers. The Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini Prime is now available in the US with 4" Screen size.

Pried at $89.99, the Galaxy J1 Mini Prime features a 4-inch TFT screen has a 480 x 800 pixel resolution, Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Quad-core Spreadtrum SC9830 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, 1GB RAM and 8GB Internal Storage with MicroSD card support.



There's a VGA front facing camera and a 5 megapixel rear camera, The device is powered with 1500mAh battery.

Grab this tiny phone at Amazon | Ebay

via:- PhoneArena