The Moto E5 Plus has 18:9 Screen and Dual Rear Cameras

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 26, 2018       

Motorola's Moto E line has been one of its most successful lines of low-end phones ever, so it makes sense that Lenovo and Motorola would want to follow-up last year's Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus with a Moto E5 and Moto E5 Plus.

An alleged leaked render might just have revealed the first-look of the Moto E4 Plus successor. Eval Blass refers to the phone pictured below as the Moto E5 Plus.

Assuming that the leaked render is the final design, the Moto E5 Plus looks idential to the upcoming Moto G6 Play but with Dual Rear Cameras. The fingerprint sensor is moved to the rear with batwing logo thanks to brand new Motorola branding. Additionaly, we have 18:9 Full Screen Display.

There's no information regarding the Price, or Specifications. We got the Moto E4 and E4 Plus last year around July, but Motorola probably needs to release something to get sales back on track. Thoughts?

Evleaks

Samsung Announces Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus, Available March 16

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2018       

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus are now official with enhanced features such as a bezel-less, dual-edge Infinity Display and Dual Pixel camera with variable aperture, that offer a new level of functionality and convenience.

As for the rest of the story that has been leaked in various forms over the past weeks, this is what we are looking at. So, we have a "new era of smartphone design and fantastic new services, opening up new ways to experience the world".

With the regular Galaxy S9, you get a 5.8-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 processor depending on the market, 4GB RAM, 64GB/128GB/256GB storage plus microSD support up to 256GB, Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor with OIS (F1.5/F2.4) for the best low-light, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing, 8MP (f/1.7) front camera, 3000mAh battery, fast wired and wireless charging, IP68 water and dust resistance, and Android 8.0 Oreo.

The Galaxy S8 Plus isn’t much different, but it does have the bigger 6.2-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display, a bigger 3500mAh battery, and Dual Camera with Dual OIS - Wide-angle: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12MP AF sensor (F1.5/F2.4), Telephoto: 12MP AF sensor (F2.4).

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be available starting on First week of March, and will be offered in a rich color palette including Midnight Black, Lilac Purple, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray.

HMD Announces Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 1

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2018       

You are probably watching along to the Nokia MWC 2018 live stream, but the Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 1 is now official with enhanced features. Nokia 7 Plus is powered by Google's Android One, Nokia 1 by Android Oreo Go.

As for the rest of the story that has been leaked in various forms over the past weeks, this is what we are looking at. So, we have a "new era of smartphone design and fantastic new services, opening up new ways to experience the world".

Nokia 8 Sirocco comes with curved glass finish in a stainless-steel frame. It has a 5.5-inch curved edge-to-edge pOLED display protected by a 3D Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top, Dual rear sensors with ZEISS optics with one wide-angle sensor coupled with a secondary 13-megapixel sensor with 2x optical zoom. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo.

With the Nokia 7 Plus, you get a 6 inches 18:9 display, Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with MicroSD. We have 12MP + 13 MP with ZEISS Optics, 2X optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, Dual PD all pixel focus, Nokia Pro Mode app, and Bothie.

The Nokia 1 features a two-tone polycarbonate design with a slightly curved body. It runs Android Oreo (Go Edition) which has been optimized for devices with 1GB RAM or less. It has a 4.5" compact screen.

The Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 1 will be available starting on April 2018 at €749, 399€ and 85€, respectively. And will be offered in a rich color palette

Nokia 6 2018 Global Availability and Pricing

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2018       

Nokia at MWC 2018 announced the Global variant of the Nokia 6 2018.

This device will be available for purchase from the company’s official website and stores starting April 2018 at 279€ (22,000 INR).

Nokia 6 features a 5.5" Display, Single 16MP Rear Camera with Bothie feature, Snapdragon 630 CPU paired with 4GB DDR4 RAM. The Nokia 6 2018 runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and will be upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo in near future. The Design looks far better than the OG Nokia 6.

Take a look at the new Nokia 8110

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2018       

Nokia at MWC 2018 today announced the classic "slider" Nokia 8110. The new 8110 has all the modern features and cost in at around €79.

The device has a rear camera, 4G, and can be used as a Wifi hotspot for your Smartphone or laptop.

It will have a basic version of Facebook and Messenger but it won't feature WhatsApp, as of now. Of course you also get the Snakes Game. //huffingtonpost

Dragon Ball Super - Episode 129 Extended Preview

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2018       

The fifth anime in the beloved Dragon Ball series, Dragon Ball Super is coming to an end. Unexpectedly, the Anime started back in 2015 and whose development made it predict that Goku, Vegeta and company would return every Sunday for several years, will end soon.

Consequently, After the last episode, 128, the Univerce 7 team have, respectively, two warriors in competition, Goku and Frieza.

The fate of Univerce 7 is on Goku and According to the Episode 129 preview (Shown at the last of Episode 128), Son would hit Ultra Instinct again.

Even though we'd usually get an episode on Sundays, February 25th being the day it was supposed to air, however, due to some reason, the Episode 129 would hit on first week of March. Well, there's no need to be sad, because we have bonus Episode 129 Preview / Trailer for you guys.

Cheers Terez, Herms and Rmehedi

Official LineageOS 15.1 Update List: Which Phones Will Get the ROM?

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2018       

LineageOS 15.1 is now Official with tons of new features and improvements. LineageOS 15.1 nightlies will start this Monday (February 26). Below are the list of devices that will be updated to LineageOS 15.1 as of now.

• Google Nexus 6P - angler
• Google Nexus 5X - bullhead
• LeEco Le Pro3 / Le Pro3 Elite
• OnePlus 3 / 3T - oneplus3
• OnePlus 5 - cheeseburger
• OnePlus 5T - dumpling
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Wi-Fi (2016)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 Wi-Fi (2016)
• Xiaomi Mi 5 - gemini
• Xiaomi Mi 5S - capricorn
• Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus - natrium

Also Read: LineageOS 15.1 Android Oreo (8.1) Announced! Here's What's New!

While this is already an exciting list of devices that already got Lineage OS nightlies, the developers are planning to bring it to more smartphones. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

LineageOS 15.1 Android Oreo (8.1) Announced! Here's What's New!

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 25, 2018       

Lineage finally today announced the official LineageOS 15.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo with tons of new features and improvements.

Android 8.1 Oreo LineageOS 15.1 comes with numerous enhancements over LineageOS 14 Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout. Lineage has also added several new features to the latest LineageOS 15.1.

You can now set custom colors, and change between dark and light User Interface. "Automagic" feature change themes automatically based on your current wallpaper, just like the Android 8.1 on Pixel Smartphones.

Finally, there's new 'Trebuchet' launcher. It now supports icon packs and adaptive icons. You can also change the shapes of icons. Lineage has also added a QR code scanner to its Camera, which helps you to download or open any application. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Read: List of devices getting Official LineageOS 15.1

Moto Z Play users on Android 8.0 Oreo Soak test are now getting another Software update: Here's What's New

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 24, 2018       

Still waiting for the Android Oreo update for your Moto Smartphone? All we know at this point is that, yes, Motorola is testing Oreo on few Moto Z and Moto G phones. The company isn’t providing a timetable like it did earlier this year, though. That’s likely because it doesn’t want to give false hope and disappointment to their customers.

Back in January, Motorola started rolling out Soak test of Android 8.0 Oreo for the Moto Z Play with December 1, 2017 Android security patch, Stability improvements and other interesting features along with Android 8.0 Oreo goodies.

Then again, there's another update for the Moto Z Play users running Android 8.0 Oreo Soak test. This latest software update features build no. of OPN27.76-12-2 and weighs in at around 450MB.

The update brings latest February 1, 2018 Security patch, Stability Improvements, Camera enhancements, New icons, App dots, Pixel Dialer, and new Moto Launcher, Note that the device still runs Android 8.0 Oreo after the update.

With this new update, Motorola has removed the old Google now launcher and replaced it with brand new Moto Launcher which supports App dots. Additionally, there's new icons for Camera, Settings, Dialer, and Contacts. No, you won't get new Moto Actions with this update.

The company is most likely to start Android 8.0 Oreo official rollout for the Moto Z Play by the end of this month or early March. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Nokia 7 Plus Render Leaked, Includes 18:9 FullScreen Display and Dual Zeiss Camera

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 23, 2018       

2017 was HMD's most successful year ever as Nokia phones sales soar. It seems that the company is planning to launch a bunch of Android Smartphones under Nokia brand in 2018.

Back in December 2017, we learned about the Nokia 7 Plus and other unannounced Nokia Smartphones via refrences inside Nokia Camera application. But now we have new information + high quality renders of the Nokia 7 Plus.

As you can see in the below image, the Nokia 7 Plus looks exactly similar to the Nokia 7 in terms of rear design but has dual-rear cameras and a 6 inches 18:9 display. On the Specificiation side, the Nokia 7 Plus features Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7. It has 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with MicroSD.


It seems that Google working with Nokia for the software of the Nokia 7 Plus. The Nokia 7 Plus Android One Edition would get direct updates from Google eliminating the delays.

Taking a look at the Camera specs, we have 12MP + 13 MP with ZEISS Optics, 2X optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, Dual PD all pixel focus, Nokia Pro Mode app, and Bothie.

HMD may announce the Nokia 7 Plus along with the Nokia 9 at MWC in Barcelona, Spain. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Geekbench Reveals Moto G6 Features

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 23, 2018       

We've been hearing rumours for some time that Motorola will launch the Moto G6 family at MWC. The devices have already been leaked via various renders and real life images. Now, according to Geekbench, it seems that we've confirmed specification of the Moto G6.

The Moto G6 would feature a Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) chipset, which contradicts earlier rumors of the G6 featuring Snapdragon 450 (SDM450). Additionally, the device would come with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.

According to earlier leaks, G6 would get a 5.7" FHD+ Display. It has a 3000mAh with fast charging, Dual rear cameras of 12+5MP, and front facing fingerprint shooter. The device will ship in five color options including Silver, Gold, White, Blue and Cyan.

Motorola and Lenovo are all set to reveal the Moto G6 family at the Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, Spain.

Geekbench | Image: Concept Creator

Dark Mode confirmed for Android 9.0 P

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 23, 2018       

The last time we updated you on the status of the Google's upcoming Android P, we told you that it will get a refreshed design, support for iPhone X-Like notches and unique display type. Additionally, the first developer preview is near finalized and might hit on March 14 (Pie Day).

Now, According to the latest information, Google is finally adding Dark Mode/ Night Mode to Android 9.0 P.  

Watch: Android 9.0 P Security and Privacy Features & New Google Dialer!

When a user asked to embed Dark Mode on OLED Screens with Android 9.0, Google's Android Open Source Project (AOSP) moderators said today "our engineering team has added this feature. It will be available in a future Android release." Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Android User:

Reported Issue
Dear Sir/Madam,

Dark Mode / Black displays on OLED Screens vastly improves Battery Life on Android Phones. Please kindly add a Dark Mode or Night Theme in Android 9.0 that we can set under "Settings" in Android 9.0. Currently, only by installing 3rd party apps can we enable this Dark Mode.

Thank You!!!

Google Team: Our engineering team has added this feature. It will be available in a future Android release. //Google

Android 8.1 Oreo might bring Project Treble to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 23, 2018       

The recently announced Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with decent specifications at decent price. The device runs on not so latest Android 7.1.2 Nougat with MIUI 9 on the top. However, according to the latest reports, Xiaomi is testing the latest Android 8.1 Oreo on the Note 5 Pro.

Folks at XDA has discovered that the Android 8.1 Oreo might bring Project Treble support to the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The Android 8.1 firmware for the Redmi Note 5 Pro with codename "whyre" contains the line “ro.treble.enabled = true”, which means that Redmi Note 5 Pro will get Project Treble support with the upcoming Android 8.1 Oreo for the.

Also Read: Xiaomi's Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro both supports Quick Charge 2.0

There's no information on when is Xiaomi going to roll out Android 8.1 Oreo to its Smartphones. However, Xiaomi recently started the development of MIUI 10 which is based on Android Oreo.

That said, Android 8.1 Oreo is in testing for the Redmi Note 5 Pro. We'll notify you when the update goes live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

XDA

MWC 2018: New Android One Smartphones Incoming!

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 22, 2018       

In a blog post, Google celebrated the 10 years of the first Android device and talked about Android Oreo (Go Edition) and Android One Smartphones. Google said that Android now powers more than 2 billion active devices from 1,300 brands across 24,000 unique products.

Google also revealed that we're going to see new Android One and Android Oreo (Go) powered Smartphones from popular brands at MWC which is happening 26 Feb 2018 – 1 Mar 2018.

Monday kicks off Mobile World Congress in Barcelona—the mobile industry’s largest trade show. Our partners will be announcing amazing new Android devices, you'll be able to see the growing industry momentum around RCS, and we'll be showcasing the latest from Google including Google Assistant and Lens.

We’re excited about the progress we’ve made with Android One in recent months, and at MWC you’ll see news from our partners about some great new Android One devices.

As per earlier leaks, Nokia is expected to announce the Nokia 7 Plus with Android One and Nokia 1 with Android Go. Indian Telecom giant Reliance Jio is also expected to reveal a new Android Go powered Smartphone in partnership with Mediatek.

Land Rover Explore: Smartphone for adventurers

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 22, 2018       

Land Rover at MWC 2018 announced the toughest Smartphone in the world for Adventurers. 

The device has megnatic back just like the Moto Z where you can attach different accessories. One such accessory includes  'Adventure Pack' that sticks magnetically to the rear of the handset to extend battery life with an additional 3.600mAh, as well as improving the Explore's GPS and mapping capabilities.

Specifications of Land Rover Explore:

Display: 5-inch FHD display, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, optimised for outdoor use
OS: Android Nougat OS, with scheduled upgrade to Oreo
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB, expandable via microSD
Chip: Deca-core 2.6GHz 64 bit MTK Helio X27 chipset with dual SIM functionality
Camera: 16MP
Front camera: 8MP front camera
Battery: 4000mAh plus add-on battery pack
Durability: IP68 splash, water and dust resistance
Drop-proof: 1.8 metres with factory-fitted screen protector

The handset release date is set for April 26 with a price tag of £499 ($695).

Image: FrAndroid

Moto Z Play Android 8.0 Oreo Update is on Its Way

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 22, 2018       

Motorola is planning to release the latest Android Oreo update to its Moto Z Play Smartphone. Android 8.0 Oreo update Release Notes for the Moto Z Play are now live.

Android Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Z Play would also feature the latest February 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and brand new Camera Application.

Also Read: Moto Z Play Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta [Screenshots]

So, the company is most likely to start Android 8.0 Oreo official rollout for the Moto Z Play by the end of this month or early March. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto Z Play - Android™ 8.0 Oreo™ - Maintenance Release Notes

INTRODUCTION

We are excited to announce a new software update for moto z play by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 8.0 Oreo to your phone along with other improvements.

For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotoz.

NOTE: all information on your phone will be saved. You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Android security: includes the updates of Android security patches through February 1st 2018.
• Stability improvements: includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone.
• Camera: improvements on camera app including bug fixes.

//Motorola

And Here is the Moto G6 Plus in Five Fun Colors

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 21, 2018       

Alright, Here's the Moto G6 Plus in Silver, Gold, White, Blue and Cyan Color Options.

We're just a few days away from the launch of Moto G6 smartphones and the leaks continue to pour in. After pretty much revealing the design from earlier leaked renders, we now have more from Android Headlines. The new renders confirms the design and color options of the Moto G6 Plus.

In terms of specifications, the Moto G6 will feature a Snapdragon 450 CPU, while the Moto G6 Plus will be powered with Snapdragon 630 SoC. The G6 and G6 Plus features a 5.7" and 5.93" FHD+ Display, while the G6 Play gets a HD Display with an Unknown Screen Size. The Moto G6's battery weighs in at 3000mAh which is a bit disappointing, but you get 3250mAh with the G6 Plus, and 4000mAh with the G6 Play.

Moto G6 will be available in black, a silver tone, and a rose gold color options, while the Moto G6 Plus wll ship in Silver, Gold, White, Blue and Cyan. The G6 Play will get dark charcoal, gold, and deep blue colors. The Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 will be available in $330 and $240 later this year.

Motorola and Lenovo are all set to reveal the Moto G6 family at the Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, Spain.

Google's Android Enterprise Program Recommends Best Smartphone for Businesses

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 21, 2018       

Google today announced the Android Enterprise Recommended program, a Google-led global initiative that raises the bar of excellence for enterprise devices and services.

Devices in the program meet an elevated set of specifications for hardware, deployment, security updates, and user experience to help organizations handle the most challenging and diverse business environments. In addition, OEMs in the program receive an enhanced level of technical support and training from Google.

Google has also listed system requirement for an Android Enterprise Recommended Smartphone:

• Minimum hardware specifications for Android 7.0+ devices
• Support for bulk deployment of Android devices including zero-touch enrollment
• Delivery of Android security updates within 90 days of release from Google, for a minimum of three years
• Availability of unlocked devices, direct from manufacturer or reseller
• Consistent application experience in managed profiles and on managed devices

The first phones in the Enterprise Recommended program include devices from Motorola, Nokia, LG, and others. Here's the full list:

• BlackBerry KEYone and Motion
• Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL
• Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P10, P10 Plus, P10 Lite, and P smart
• LG V30 and G6
• Motorola X4 and Z2
• Nokia 8
• Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, XZ Premium, XA2, and XA2 Ultra

Google says that they'll add more models in the coming weeks. 

Source: Android

Moto X4 Android One and Amazon Prime Picks Up February 2018 Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 21, 2018       

The Moto X4 on Android One and Amazon Prime are now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto X4 Android One or Amazon Prime Edition you should have received the over-the-air update notification for February 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for the Moto X4 brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements. The new build number is OPWS27.1.2 for both Android One and Amazon Prime.

Note that the Moto X4 still runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Oreo 8.1, which is already available for the Pixel and Nexus Smartphones.

Also Read: Android 8.0 on Moto X4: Moto Launcher gets Dark Theme Option

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.

Febryary 2018 Security Patch Release Notes for the Moto X4

Screenshots Reddit (u/xyashirox) and (David Zera) | Android One (Left), Amazon Prime (Right)

You’ll soon be able to get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy S9 design, thanks to augmented reality

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 21, 2018       

It seems that Samsung is going to use Augmented Reality to show off the design of its upcoming Smartphones.

Inside the latest Samsung's Unpacked 2018 application, the folks over at XDA found a bunch of Samsung Galaxy S9 3D models that Samsung is going to use to show the Samsung Galaxy S9 in AR.

With the Samsung's Unpacked 2018 App, you'll be able to get hands-on look of the Samsung Galaxy S9 when launched. The 3D models confirms few things including the availability of headphone jack, bixby button, Lilac Purple color, and the new fingerprint sensor placement.

Below are some images of the Samsung Galaxy S9 3D model.