The entire world is looking for next 2018 Motorola budget phone which is the Moto G6 and Moto E5 family to release at the earliest, but one has to wait a little few weeks to get hands on it. And leaks about the phone are keeping you at bay.
Recently, Moto G6 Play (XT1922-1), G6 (XT1925-7), G6 Plus (XT1926-5), and E5 (XT1924-3) went through TKDN Certification in Indonesia. Earlier this month, all the above mentioned Motorola Smartphone cleared FCC, the G6 Play even cleared NCC revealing a set of Real Life Images. It seems that Motorola is gearing up for a global launch of the Moto G6 and Moto E5 family.
Today, we have first real (non-render) pictures of the Moto E5 Plus with plastic gloss back, which actually looks premium. The fingerprint sensor is moved to the rear with batwing logo thanks to brand new Motorola branding to the front. 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?
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.
We think, it's time for Lenovo and Motorola to release the most awaited Android Oreo update for these Smartphones. If delayed more the users will eventually choose another brand or will end up Installing a custom firmware to update their devices.
Motorola just released Android Oreo Release Notes for the Moto Z Droid/Moto Z Force Droid Smartphones. Does that mean Motorola will push Android Oreo to the Moto Z Droid/Moto Z Force Droid any time soon? Well, we don't know, because we have already seen tons of Oreo based Release Notes in the past and still there's no sign of the update for Moto devices.
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/ Force Droid would also feature the latest March 1st 2018 Security Patch, and Stability improvements.
We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
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The Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 2018, Nokia 1 are coming to India as early as next month (April 2018).
The report came from HMD’s CEO Florian Seiche. When asked about HMD’s plans for the Nokia brand on the Indian market, Seiche revealed that beginning next month they are planning launch Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, new Nokia 6 and Nokia 1 handsets in India
"HMD Global plans to launch the 4G feature phone in collaboration with a telecom operator in May in India, which will pit it directly against Reliance Industries’ JioPhone. Both companies are targeting a bulk of the roughly 500 million basic phone users who have not upgraded to smartphones for reasons of affordability and use cases.
In addition, beginning next month, the company plans to launch Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, new Nokia 6 and Nokia 1 handsets in India." - Economictimes
Additionally, the company has already partnered with Foxconn to setup its manufacturing in India for existing as well as new smartphone and feature phones.
Recently Google unveiled the next iteration of Android OS i.e. Android P (Developer Preview 1) with exciting new features, brand new Settings, Quick Setting Tiles, Notification Panel, and Launcher Design.
Google has also added few security enhancements including a feature with ability to lock your phone down and prevent it from being unlocked with your fingerprint/smart lock/biometrics. Well, the good news is you can still get that Lockdown feature without having the Pixel or Pixel XL.
Lineage Community has added a similar feature to the latest LinageOS 15.1 build which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. It is now available for LineageOS users with the most recent weeklies update.
As of now, the Official LineageOS 15.1 is only available for a few Smartphones.
The Lockdown feature prevent your Smartphone from being unlocked with your fingerprint/smart lock/biometrics and you can only unlock it using the password, PIN or pattern.
Today, Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 5 (AKA Redmi Note 5 Pro) in China with Android 8.1.0 Oreo with MIUI 9 on the top, Quick Charger 3.0, and FullScreen Display.
The Redmi Note 5 has 18:9 FullScreen Display, Dual 12+5 Rear Cameras, 13MP Front Shooter, and Snapdragon 636 SoC. It is available in 3/4/6GB RAM and 32/64 GB Internal Storage.
Redmi Note 5 in China runs on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo with Project Treble Support. However, In India, the Redmi Note 5 Pro ships with Android 7.1.1 Nougat with Xiaomi's MIUI 9.
You might be thinking how you'll be able to get or Install Android 8.1 Oreo on your Indian Redmi Note 5 Pro? Well, Xiaomi on their MIUI forum will post fastboot images of the Android 8.1 Oreo for the Redmi Note 5, and you can easily install same on your Redmi Note 5 Pro. However, you'll need an Unlocked Redmi Note 5 Pro to Install Fastboot Images. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
Motorola has already updated the Moto X4, and the Moto Z2 Force to Official Android 8.0 Oreo. Now, it seems that Motorola is internally testing Android 8.0 Oreo for the Moto G4 Plus. The confirmation came from a screenshot of Moto G4 Plus running Android 8.0.0 Oreo with January 2018 Security patch.
The Screenshot clearly shows Moto G4 Plus with codename Athene and channel Retla running internal Android Oreo with January 1, 2018 Security Patch.
Apart from the Android 8.0 Oreo Goodies including new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update.
The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Smartphones may bring new Moto Key application that let's you securely save passwords, Moto Alexa, and new Moto Live Stream. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
The Moto X4 Android One is now getting Official Android 8.1 Oreo Software Update. Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto X4 also brings the latest March 1st 2018 Security Patch.
The Android 8.1 Oreo update for Android One Moto X4 comes with build no. OPW28.46-3. 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.
There's no information when Motorola is going to push Android 8.1 Oreo to the Standard Moto X4(s). We'll let you know once it is available for other variants, Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
One of the biggest concerns associated with Smartphones are the harmful effects of radiation on our health. The studies follow, not always with similar conclusions and always without being able to have an affirmative answer.
Today, we've a new infographic straight from Statista showing which current-day smartphones emits the least radiation. The list has been published by German Federal Office for Radiation Protection (Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz) which maintains a comprehensive database of smartphones and the level of radiation they emit.
The smartphone creating the lowest level of radiation is the Sony Xperia M5 - with a specific absorption rate of 0.14 watts per kilogram. Samsung handsets also feature prominently, with half of the top ten coming from the South Korean company.
Announced back in May 2017, Essential PH-1 is now getting the Official Android 8.1 Oreo through OTA (Over the Air) Software Update.
Android 8.1 comes with new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings.
The Essential smartphone features a 5.7-inch QHD edge-to-edge display, not the one seen on Galaxy S8. It is powered by the Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. The phone comes with ceramic back and includes USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC. The phone runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat. (Now upgradable to Android 8.1 Oreo)
The attraction for the phone is at the back where the magnetic connectors lie. With the help of these magnetic pins, you can connect additional devices. For now, there's a 360-degree camera that has two 12MP lenses. At the back, there are two cameras of 13MP along with an 8MP front-facing camera. The so-called modular 360-degree camera costs $199.
One of the biggest concerns associated with Smartphones are the harmful effects of radiation on our health. The studies follow, not always with similar conclusions and always without being able to have an affirmative answer.
There's no conclusive scientific research yet on the impact of mobile phone radiation, but people who want to weigh up the risk should check out the below infographic.
The list has been published by German Federal Office for Radiation Protection (Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz) which maintains a comprehensive database of smartphones and the level of radiation they emit. The below infographic shows which current-day smartphones emits the highest radiation. However, apart from all the smartphones, the topmost smartphone with the highest emission rate will definately blow your mind, as the top of the list belongs to the well known Xiaomi's Mi A1 (Android One).
This is the list that nobody wants to lead and that as of now is dominated by the Mi A1, the Chinese-made Smartphone with Google's Android One that was released back in September 2017.
Forbes says "10 out of the top 16 smartphones on the list produced by Chinese manufacturers such as Xiaomi, Huawei, OnePlus and ZTE. Well known American smartphones do appear on the list as well, however, with three versions of the iPhone present." Feel free to share your opinions.
The entire world is looking for next 2018 Motorola budget phone which is the Moto G6 and Moto E5 family to release at the earliest, but one has to wait a little few weeks to get hands on it. And leaks about the phone are keeping you at bay.
Recently, Moto G6 Play (XT1922-1), G6 (XT1925-7), G6 Plus (XT1926-5), and E5 (XT1924-3) went through TKDN Certification in Indonesia. Earlier this month, all the above mentioned Motorola Smartphone cleared FCC, the G6 Play even cleared NCC revealing a set of Real Life Images. It seems that Motorola is gearing up for a global launch of the Moto G6 and Moto E5 family.
In terms of specifications, the Moto G6 Plus will be powered with Snapdragon 630 SoC, 4/6GB RAM. It would have a 5.93" FHD+ Display, and 3250mAh battery. It will be available in Silver, Gold, White, Blue and Cyan Color Options.
The Moto G6 Play (XT1922-1) would feature a Snapdragon 430 chipset, which is quite old. Motorola could have used the Snapdragon 450, which is better than the SD430. Additionally, the device would come with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.
Are you excited for the 2018 Motorola Phones? Let us know in the comments section below. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus were made available for preorder last weekend.
Both the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus comes with enhanced features such as a bezel-less, dual-edge Infinity Display without "Notch" and Dual Pixel camera with variable aperture, that offer a new level of functionality and convenience.
Now, a new concept of the Samsung Galaxy S9 has posted online by Martinhajek and it looks absolutely stunning.The concept creator imagines that the Galaxy S9 would feature a Notched-Display with more Screen-to-Body ratio.
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).
Back at MWC 2018 HMD Global revealed the Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 6 2018, Retro Nokia 8110 and the little Nokia 1. The main attraction of the Nokia MWC event was the beautiful Nokia 7 Plus and near-bezel-less Nokia 8 Sirocco.
The Nokia 7 Plus is already available in China at 2300 Chinese Yuan which is about Rs. 23500 INR. However, considering Nokia's aggressive pricing for India, the Nokia 7 Plus could be priced in at around Rs. 20,000.
Back in 2017, Nokia revealed the Nokia 6 at 1699 Chinese Yuan which is about Rs. 17,500 INR, but Nokia priced it aggressively at 14,999 in India.
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.
Last time we updated you on the status of OnePlus's Android 8.1 Oreo update, we told you that OxygenOS Beta 6 based on Android 8.1 is now available for the OnePlus 5. Well, it seems that OnePlus is pushing same for the OnePlus 5T as well.
OnePlus is pushing a new software update to the users of OnePlus 5T in the form of OxygenOS Open Beta 4. With the latest update, the company is fixing various bugs along with some new features as well.
The update brings latest Android 8.1 Oreo with February 2018 Security Patch. Android 8.1 comes with new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings. OnePlus has also added new autopick phone gesture with this update.
The Software weighs in at around 1667MB and is currently rolling out for the users under OpenBeta OS via OTA, all the features will be added to the stable build of the OS.
Have you received the update? Let us know in the comments section below. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
OnePlus is pushing a new software update to the users of OnePlus 5 in the form of OxygenOS Open Beta 6. With the latest update, the company is fixing various bugs along with some new features as well.
The update brings latest Android 8.1 Oreo with February 2018 Security Patch. Most likely Android 8.1 would be the last update for both the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T.
Android 8.1 comes with new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings. OnePlus has also added new autopick phone gesture with this update.
The update is currently rolling out for the users under OpenBeta OS, and later on, all the features will be added to the stable build of the OS. Have you received the update? Let us know in the comments section below. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
If you own a Nokia 2 in India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for March 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software version of Nokia 2.
The Software for the Nokia 2 (TA-1011) weighs in at around 84.6MB.
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. We will let you know once the update is out for other countries. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
Today, Motorola confirmed that they are laying off a number of employees from their Chicago office.
"In late 2017, Lenovo announced a worldwide resource action that would occur over the next several quarters, and impacting less than two percent of its global workforce. This week’s employment reductions are a continuation of that process. We are reducing our Motorola operations in Chicago however this did not impact half of our workforce there and our Moto Z family will continue. - Motorola said to 9to5Google"
Well, that's not all. According to the latest reports, Lenovo-owned Motorola is cancelling the Moto X4 successor, the unannounced Moto X5 which was leaked back in January with FullScreen Display and iPhone-X like notch.
The report further says that Motorola will be narrowing its focus back to Moto G, Moto E, and the Moto Z Smartphones.
Just yesterday, Google announced the first developer preview of the Android 9.0 P with exciting new features and a few user interface changes. The Android P Developer Preview 1 is only available for Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL and can be flashed via Firmware Images or OTA files.
We tried Android P DP1 on the Pixel XL and below are some videos and screenshots showing off the new UI and Changes in the Android P.
Android P Overview
Android P Animations in Slow Motion
Android P Screenshots
Android P New Features [Developers]
Android P introduces great new features and capabilities for users and developers. This document highlights what's new for developers.
Indoor Positioning with Wi-Fi RT - Android P adds platform support for the IEEE 802.11mc Wi-Fi protocol—also known as Wi-Fi Round-Trip-Time (RTT)—to let you take advantage of indoor positioning in your apps.
Display cutout support - Android P offers support for the latest edge-to-edge screens with display cutout for camera and speaker. The new DisplayCutout class lets you find out the location and shape of the non-functional areas where content shouldn't be displayed. To determine the existence and placement of these cutout areas, use the getDisplayCutout() method.
Notifications
Android P introduces several enhancements to notifications, all of which are available to developers targeting Android P and above.
Support for images: Android P now displays images in Messaging Notifications on phones.
Save replies as drafts: Your app can retrieve the EXTRA_REMOTE_INPUT_DRAFT sent by the system when a user inadvertently closes a messaging notification.
Identify if a conversation is a group conversation: You can use setGroupConversation() to purposefully identify a conversation as a group or non-group conversation.
SmartReply: Android P supports the same suggested replies available in your messaging app.
Multi-camera support and camera updates - You can now access streams simultaneously from two or more physical cameras on devices running Android P. On devices with either dual-front or dual-back cameras, you can create innovative features not possible with just a single camera, such as seamless zoom, bokeh, and stereo vision. The API also lets you call a logical or fused camera stream that automatically switches between two or more cameras.
Animation - Android P introduces a new AnimatedImageDrawable class for drawing and displaying GIF and WebP animated images.
Security enhancements - Android P introduces a number of new security features, including a unified fingerprint authentication dialog and high-assurance user confirmation of sensitive transactions.
Android 9.0 P first Developer Preview is now available to the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL.
Note that there won't be any OTA beta to join, so you'll need to flash the Developer Preview Images or OTA files manually. Download Android P Factory Images and OTA files from below.
OnePlus is all set to reveal its trump card, the OnePlus 6 with almost Bezel-less display, dual camera, and other 2018 flagship features. We have already seen the live images of the OnePlus 6, and it looks gorgeous with premium glass back and notched display.
Today, folks at AndroidCentral leaked the AnTuTu benchmark scores of the OnePlus 6, codenamed A6000. They also confirmed other key details about the upcoming flagship.
OnePlus 6 scores 276510 at AnTuTu and kills the previous champion, the upcoming Mi Mix 2s. The Smartphone will run on Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 845 processor paired with 6/8GB of RAM.
FYI, the Samsung Galaxy S9 scores a total of 241470 on AnTuTu, the iPhone X (Bionic A11) has a total of 224538, and the last year's OnePlus's flagship the OnePlus 5T at 180651.
OnePlus 6 is confirmed to feature an iPhone X like notch with 19:9 Display. As per earlier leaks, it would run OxygenOS 5.1.0 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Thoughts?
