Google expected to sell only 800K units of Pixel 5 in 2020

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 30, 2020       

The Google's Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A XL are on it's way and this year Google is targeting a wide range of Audience by Lowering down the Price and ofcourse Lowering down the Specifications. Unlike the Pixel 4, Pixel 3, Pixel 2 XL or the OG Pixel Phone, the Pixel 5 is a Mid-range Smartphone with some Flagship Features.

Google is looking to produce only around 800K units of the Pixel 5 in 2020. Google is expected to ship 3 million units if we combine the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 4a together. This year, the top selling phones were Galaxy A51 and iPhone 11, so Google with Pixel 4A and Pixel 5 can easily surpass most phones.

"Google gave a relatively conservative order forecast this year because its flagship Pixel 4 did not sell well last year, and because COVID-19 is causing their team to stay on the safe side concerning handsets for now."

FYI, Google sold 7.2 million Pixel Smartphones last year, but this year due to Covid-19, All the Tech Giants including Google got affected, so shipping 3M Units of New Phones in 2020 is not bad at all. 

OnePlus 8T OFFICIAL TEASER is now LIVE

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 20, 2020       

OnePlus finally revealed that the OnePlus 8T is real and is Coming Officially next month. They're also throwing a Contest where users can Win a brand new OnePlus 8T or Discount on OnePlus Devices just by Clicking on "Notify Me" for the OnePlus 8T News.

OnePlus also released a Trailer Teaser with Brand Ambassador Rober Downey Jr. (also known as RDJ) to promote the upcoming OnePlus 8T 5G Smartphone. Sadly this also confirms there's no OnePlus 8T Pro this year.

We saw the Design of OnePlus 8T a few days back and it's coming with Samsung Galaxy S20 Like Camera module with 48MP likely IMX689. OnePlus will be using 65W SuperWarp Charging, 120Hz FHD+ Display, and Snapdagon 865+ CPU.

So the launch event Kicks 14th October and we're also expecting New OnePlus Nord Devices with OnePlus Buds Z and finally OnePlus Watch. 

Sorry, Android. Google Widget on iPhone is Cool

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 19, 2020       

So Google just made this Cool new Widget Available for iPhones running iOS 14. Apple iOS 14 finally comes with an Option where you can place Widgets inbetween your Applications and that's Something Android has been doing for years, but you know, when Apple do it, it's Cool.

This new Search Widget looks really nice and is available in different sizes for iOS 14. It Got a Search Bar, Lens, Voice Search and Incognito Option right there. Sadly it's not available for Google's own Android, Google likely want it to be iOS Exclusive.

This is not the first time we're seeing something like that from Google's side, Google got a sweet spot for iOS. Motion Stills, Photovine and there are many Cool Google Applications first came to iOS and then made their way to Android.

As an Android user, this makes me feel like Google loves iOS more than Android. Not Cool Google.

Image /Chris Welch

This is the Google Pixel 5

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 21, 2020       

Despite of having a Not-So-Premium Plastic Body, Single Camera, and a Small Battery, the Pixel 4A is a huge success, and that's because Google nailed it with the Pricing and Camera.

With the Pixel 5, Google is planning to follow same approach, that's a Plastic Body with Rear-Fingerprint Scanner, and Dual Cameras on Back. Google is using Snapdragon 765 5G CPU in this one.

Basically, it can be seen, Google is mainly focusing on two things, that's Android Software and Camera. There's also a lot Cheaper Google Pixel 4A 5G Coming in with nearly same Specs like Pixel 5 but downgrade Design.

This year there's no Flagship Pixel device like with Higher-Refresh rate, or Higher Megapixels count, or Snapdragon 865 CPU, or IP68 Rating. Main focus is again on Camera, which are unbeatable and Software.

/Pricebaba x /Onleaks

OnePlus Nord to Feature Dual Front Facing Selfie Camera

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 26, 2020       

OnePlus is announcing the OnePlus Nord A.K.A OnePlus Z next month on 10th July. We're on the edge of launch and there are still rumors and leaks coming in about the Design.

According to Android Central and Max J., OnePlus Nord would feature Dual Front Facing Selfie Camera of 32MP + 8MP. Good news is Unlike the Poco X2, the OnePlus Nord is getting a Secondary Wide-angle Shooter.

In terms of the Design, the OnePlus Nord is getting Dual-Hole Punch on top Left corner like the Huawei P40, however the Punch-hole won't be as long as the P40.

Other Specifications includes a Snapdragon 765 5G CPU, 12GB RAM, Quad Camera Setup. OnePlus may launch the OnePlus Nord in Teal, Pink, White and Black Colors.

OnePlus 8 Pro Getting New Software Update in the US (Oxygen OS 10.5.5.IN11AA)

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 25, 2020       

OnePlus latest flagship the OnePlus 8 Pro is now getting it's First Public Software Update in the US. It arrives with the Build Oxygen OS 10.5.5.IN11AA for the users living in the United States.

This Software update Fixes some Display issue, improves Battery and enhances the Camera. Below are the Changes this update brings to the OnePlus 8 Pro.

• Optimized the display effects
• Improved video smoothness in Motion graphics smoothing
• Fixed known issues and improved system stability
• Battery
•  Simplified interaction experience for Bedtime mode
• Camera
•  Improved accuracy of white balance and focus in a dark environment
•  Improved the smoothness and stability Network
•  Enhanced the mobile data and Wi-Fi transmission stability

It doesn't fix the Green tint and Black Crush issue, OnePlus will be rolling out fix for that issue with the future update.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Goes OFFICIAL

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 27, 2020       

Xiaomi along with making Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, also made a surprise Mi 10 Lite Official. Last year we got the Mi 9SE the mid range flagship Design phone, and continuing this trend there comes the Mi 10 Lite.

So the Mi 10 lite comes with a nice and never seen looking design, it has a 6.57" AMOLED Panel which is likely from TCL and not Samsung coz even Mi 10 uses TCL's Screen. This Phone got a notch, in the world of holes and Ful-Screen Designs, the Mi 10 Lite comes with a U-shape Drop Notch which looks not so cool.

Best part is there is a headphone jack on top and that's shocking coz Xiaomi ditched the 3.5mm jack from both the Mi 10 and 10 Pro. Quad Camera Setup, 48MP Primary Shooter, an Ultra Wide lens, Likely Telephoto and Depth with Dual LED Flash..

There's Snapdargon 765 5G CPU, which is based on 7 nm, gets Adreno 620 GPU, there's LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.1. There's also 4160mAh huge battery with 20W of fast charging, so pretty decent specificaitons with a decent design.

Mi 10 Lite starts just at 349 Euros which is 28,000 INR, and $383. The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are priced at 799EUR and 999EUR, the specifcaitons are Snapdragon 865 CPU, 90hz TCL OLED Screen, and 108MP Camera on back..

Samsung Galaxy A70 is getting Official Android 10 with OneUI 2.0

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 21, 2020       

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is now receiving its Official Android 10 update. We've seen the update coming through Galaxy A70 in Ukraine. It weighs around 2.06GB and features February 1, 2020 Security patch.

Android 10 update includes new Gesture Navigation, System-wide Dark Theme, and better notifications control with suggested actions and silent groups. You also have more control over privacy and security.

The stable build is rolling out as A705FNXXU5BTB9 for the Samsung Galaxy A70. Samsung’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!

Motorola One Action Receiving Its Android 10 Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 07, 2020       

The Motorola One Action is now receiving its Official Android 10 update. We've seen the update coming through Motorola One Power in Brazil (RETBR). It weighs around 1.2GB and features December 1, 2019 Security patch.

Android 10 update includes new Gesture Navigation, System-wide Dark Theme, and better notifications control with suggested actions and silent groups. You also have more control over privacy and security.

The stable build is rolling out as QSB30.62-17 for the Motorola One Action. Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!

Moto G8 Plus Getting December 2019 Security Update in Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 03, 2020       

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Motorola Moto G8 Plus you should have received the over-the-air update notification for December 1, 2019 Android security update. New software update for the Moto G8 Plus brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements. The Update carries Build number. PPOS29.114-134-7.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10 Gets Android 10 Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 24, 2019       

Samsung is now sending out the latest Android 10 OTA Software Update to the Samsung Galaxy S10 Unlocked in the US. The latest Android 10 for Samsung Devices comes with OneUI 2.0 Interface.

This new Software update for the Galaxy S10 comes with G97*U1UEU2CSKP. It's great to see Samsung completing the Android 10 Updates for the S10 series before the end of 2019.

Samsung's OneUI 2.0 comes with exciting features along with Google's Android 10. This includes New Navigation Gesture System, Dark Mode, Screen Recorder, Face Unlock Improvements and better Pro Camera Mode.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 9 Gets December 2019 Security Patches

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 01, 2019       

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 9 is now reportedly getting latest December, 2019 security patch with Stability Improvement and Bug fixes.

If you own a Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10 Plus or Galaxy Note 9 you should have received the over-the-air update notification for December 2019  Security Patch, and it's crucial that you download it, as it brings along the fix for the critical severity vulnerability.

For now the update is only available for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 9 models in Europe and will be rolling out for other markets pretty soon. The update arrives as software version N97*FXXS1ASKB for the Note 10, and N960FXXS4CSK2 for the Note 9.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

/SamMobile

Unremovable malware "xHelper" infects 45,000 Android devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 30, 2019       

Spotted back in March 2019, xHelper is an unremovable Malware which has already infected 45,000 Android Smartphones. Reports are xHelper is making on average 131 victims per day and 2,400 victims per month.

According to Malwarebytes, xHelper gets installed via Unknown Third Party Applications which are not downloaded via Play Store. Worst part is you just cannot Uninstall this Malware, even performing factory reset of the entire device won't do anything good.

/Malwarebytes

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Announced with 108MP Camera

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 28, 2019       

Xiaomi has now Officially announced the Mi CC9 Pro with 108MP Camera and Penta Lens System. The Mi CC9 Pro is the Third Smartphone under Mi CC9 Lineup which is a Camera Centric Series.

Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has Curved Screen and Curved Back Panel with 4 Cameras arrnaged vertically. Teaser image shows, the Mi CC9 Pro has a 108MP Camera, Telephoto 5X Zoom, and Time-of-Flight Sensor with Dual LED Flash.

In terms of the Specifications, the Mi CC9 Pro has Snapdragon 730G CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, and 6.x" with Tear Drop Notch and Curved Panel.

Xiaomi will also be launching the Mi Watch and Mi TV 5 along with Mi CC9 Pro on November 5th. Are you excited for the Mi CC9 Pro? Let us know.

[Updated] List of Motorola Moto Devices that are likely to get Android 10.0 Q

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 28, 2019       

Google is about to release the next version of Android, Android 10.0 Q, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started.

With Android 10.0 Q, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Dark Theme, New User Interface, Theme Support, Accent Color, Bubble Smart replies, LockScreen Clock Option, Screen Recording, Brand new Settings with new Privacy and Permissions Options, and more...

Motorola Moto Phones will obviously get Android Q, but the question is which Motorola Smartphones will get it? So, we have made an unofficial list of the Motorola devices which are likely to get Android 10.0 Q.

List of Moto Smartphones that may get Official Android 10.0 Q -

• Moto Z4
• Moto Z3
• Moto Z3 Play
• Moto G7 Play
• Moto G7 Power
• Moto G7
• Moto G7 Plus
• Motorola One Power
• Motorola One
• Motorola One Vision
• Motorola One Action
• Motorola One Zoom

So above are the devices likely to get Android 10.0. Note that above is the unconfirmed and unofficial list of devices that may possibly get Android Q. We will let you know once Motorola announces the official list. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Thoughts?

Update: We've added the Motorola One Action and Motorola One Zoom to the List of devices getting Android Q.

Samsung Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30s Goes Official

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 28, 2019       

Samsung just announced the Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30s with better Design and Cameras. Both these Smartphone features Unique Geometric pattern and Guturistic Holographic effect design, and has an upgraded Camera.

“With a versatile camera, an uninterrupted infinity display and long-lasting battery life, these new smartphones include upgraded features that matter to these users the most. The new Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30s are the next step in delivering next-level performance to essential everyday features.”

The Samsung Galaxy A30s comes with 6.4" HD+ Display, has Exynos 7904, 3/4GB RAM, 32/64/128GB Internal Memory, and the major change comes with an In-Display Fingerprint sensor. It has 4000mAh Battery with 15W Fast Charging.

The A50s on the other hand has 6.4" FHD+ Panel, Exynos 9610 SoC, 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB Internal Storage, and comes with 48MP Camera with better Fingerprint Sensor.

New Color Options includes Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green and Prism Crush Violet. No Details on Pricing or Sales.

List of Samsung Galaxy Phones that are likely to get OneUI 2.0 based on Android 10.0 Q

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 05, 2019       

Android 10.0 Q is almost here, and the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. 

With Android 10.0 Q, you get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Dark Theme, New User Interface, Theme Support, Accent Color, Bubble Smart replies, LockScreen Clock Option, Screen Recording, Brand new Settings with new Privacy and Permissions Options, and more.

Samsung has already started working on the new OS and Android Q for Samsung Smartphones will bring OneUI 2.0 Skin on top which maybe different in terms of features from the Stock Android, but rumors are it is going to bring new and more fluid User Interface and Gestures.

Samsung Galaxy Phones will obviously get Android Q, but the question is which Samsung Smartphones will get it? So, we have made an unofficial list of the Samsung devices which are likely to get Android 10.0 Q.

List of Samsung Galaxy Smartphones that may get Official Android 10.0 Q -

Samsung Galaxy Note Series

• Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
• Samsung Galaxy Note 10
• Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Samsung Galaxy S Series

• Samsung Galaxy S10+
• Samsung Galaxy S10
• Samsung Galaxy S10e
• Samsung Galaxy S9
• Samsung Galaxy S9+

Samsung Galaxy A Series

• Samsung Galaxy A80
• Samsung Galaxy A70
• Samsung Galaxy A60
• Samsung Galaxy A50
• Samsung Galaxy A40
• Samsung Galaxy A40s
• Samsung Galaxy A30
• Samsung Galaxy A20
• Samsung Galaxy A10
• Samsung Galaxy A10s
• Samsung Galaxy A10e

Samsung Galaxy M Series

• Samsung Galaxy M40

So above are the devices likely to get Android 10.0. Note that above is the unconfirmed and unofficial list of devices that may possibly get Android Q. We will let you know once Samsung announces the official list. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Thoughts?

Samsung Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 may feature Exynos 9630 SoC

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 02, 2019       

Samsung is planning to announce 9 new Galaxy A Smartphones in 2020 including the Galaxy A11, Galaxy A21, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A41, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71, Galaxy A81, and Galaxy A91.

According to the latest reports from Galaxy Club, Samsung has started working on Next Mid-range SoC, the Exynos 9630, which will likely Power the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71.

Exynos 9630 will be based on 8nm Process, and will be a huge upgrade both in terms of Performance and Features in comparison to Exynos 9610 we have right now with the Samsung Galaxy A50.

The 9630 is having a product codename S5E9630 and may likely power the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71.


Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 along with Exynos 9630 early Next Year that is 2020. We got the Galaxy A50 in Feb, 2019, so you can expect the Galaxy A51 around Feb, 2020. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

Huawei Nova 5i Pro Goes Official

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 27, 2019       

Huawei during an event in China announced the Mate 20 X 5G Edition and also launched the brand new Huawei Nova 5i Pro with Quad Camera Design.

The Nova 5i Pro features a 6.26 LCD Panel with Punch-Hole Design. There are 4 Cameras on the Back Panel which includes a 48MP Primary lens, 8MP Wide Angle sensor, 2MP Macro lens, and 2MP Depth Sensor.

Kirin 810 SoC powers the Nova 5i Pro which according to Benchmarks is better than Snapdragon 730 SoC. There are 3 variants, 6/128, 8/128, and 8/256. Pricing starts at 2199 Yuan which makes it 22,000 INR, and $319.

Rumors are Huawei is planning to launch it Internationally as Mate 30 Lite. Excited?

OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T Gets OxygenOS 9.0.4 with June 2019 Security Patches

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 30, 2019       

OnePlus 3 OnePlus 3T is now getting Official OxygenOS 9.0.4 Software with General bug fixes and improvements.

OxygenOS 9.0.4 for the OnePlus 3 OnePlus 3T features the latest June, 2019 Security Patches and weighs in at 1.58GB as Full ROM.

This OTA will have a staged rollout, the OTA will be received by a limited number of users today and will have a broader rollout in a few days (sometimes a couple of weeks or more) after making sure there are no critical bugs, so using VPN to download this build might not work as the rollout is not based on regions and is randomly pushed out to a very limited number of devices.

Changelog:

• System
• Updated Android security patch to 2019.6
• General bug fixes and improvements

The latest update is rolling out in phases to a limited number of devices. Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.