Here’s a closer look at the Moto Z3 Play's Fingerprint Sensor

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 28, 2018       

Following a series of leaks that we shared with you earlier, here's another clear look at Moto Z3 Play's new Fingerprint Sensor location. As you can see in the above case render, the fingerprint sensor is built below the volume keys on the side of the devices in order to accomodate the 18:9 Screen.

This year Motorola is going Max Vision (That's what Motorola calls) with all the Moto G, Moto X, and Moto Z line of Smartphones.

The Moto Z3 Play is expected features a 6" 18:9 near edge-to-edge display, while the Moto Z3 would have curved 18:9 display just like the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus and Snapdragon 845 SoC. Thoughts?

Just a few days back, Motorola announced that they'll be sharing 2018 Moto Products next month (April 2018). Thoughts?

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Nokia India is Announcing Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 (2018), and Nokia 8 Sirocco on April 4

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 28, 2018       

Nokia confirmed via Press Invites that they are indeed going to announce new 2018 Nokia Smartphones on April 4. Nokia will be announcing the Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco, and Nokia 8110 4G at the event, as the company while revealing all these devices at MWC said that they will arrive in India starting April.

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.

With the Nokia 7 Plus (Hands-on), 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.

Also Read: Nokia 7 Plus with Snapdragon 660 could cost you around Rs 20,000 in India

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 and has Snapdragon 835 CPU.

We’ll keep you updated as April 4 arrives!

Motorola Reveals Digital TV Mod, Available Next Week!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 27, 2018       

The Moto Z is one of the most innovative Smartphone we've have ever seen. Being modular, Moto Z is designed to accommodate add-on modules that snap to the back of their cases. From a Simple Style Case to a Pico Projector, Moto Mods can be attached to the back of Moto Z, Moto Z force or Moto Z Play via magnetic pins.

Motorola today revealed Moto Power Pack & Digital TV Moto Mod for the Moto Z Smartphones. This new Mod allows you to watch TV wherever you want and comes with 2,800mAh built-in battery.

You can save your favorite channels, record the live broadcast, pause and resume recording. In addition, the Moto Power Pack & Digital TV Module has an integrated kickstand which helps you to lean your Smartphone on the desk or on plain surface to wartch TV.

The Moto Power Pack & Digital TV will be available in Brazil starting next week on Motorola's website for 399 Brazilian Real. Thoughts?

Motorola Publishes A New Digital TV Moto Mod App On The Play Store

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 27, 2018       

Motorola has published a new Mobile digital TV application for the Moto Z Smartphones with yet to be announced digital TV Moto Mod.

The Mobile digital TV App brings the broadcast TV experience to mobile devices, making the experience more personal and more universally available. Digital TV Features:

• Watch TV while away from home: Digital TV brings the broadcast TV experience to the mobile device, with the additional support of the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and Ginga, for user interactivity.
• Record the TV program that you like: You may record the program you are watching, so that you can see it again later, or share something you liked with others.
• Choose when to watch your favorite program: You may love a TV program but you may not necessarily be available to watch it when it plays. This feature gives you the ability to schedule it to be recorded, so that you can watch it later, when you like it.

You'll need to attact the Moto Power Pack and Digital TV Mod to use this app. Well that's what Motorola Says.

Update: Motorola Reveals Digital TV Mod, Available Next Week!!!

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It's Official: New Motorola Smartphones Coming Next Month!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 26, 2018       

In a blog post, Motorola announced that they've appointed Sergio Buniac to lead them forward as President and Chairman of Motorola.

The Lenovo-owned company also announced that they will be announcing their first products of the year 2018 next month. And yeah, Motorola also cleared that they are here to stay!

"We realize we’ve had a great deal of transformation over the past years, and we’re grateful for our fans’ support and commitment. We’re excited for what 2018 (and beyond!) is going to bring us and look forward to sharing our first products of the year with you next month!"

Motorola is expected to announce the Moto G6 and Moto E5 Series by the Mid of next month. Excited?

/Motorola Blog

Motorola Moto G6 clears TENNA

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 26, 2018       

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.

Today, Motorola announced that they'll be revealing the new Motorola products next month. And we all know that the new products are none other than Moto G6 and Moto E5 Smartphones.

The Moto G6 (non-plus) just cleared Tenna Certification revealing the Specs and Images. As you can see in the above images, the Moto G6 Plus is having Full Screen display with Fingerprint sensor to the front, the device has premium glass back and dual rear cameras just like the Moto X4.

Moto G6 Specs and Price

Source: Tenna | Via:Nashvillechatterclass

MIUI 9 Global Beta Android 8.1 Oreo for Indian Redmi Note 5 Pro [Screenshots]

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 26, 2018       

Earlier this month, Xiaomi revealed the Redmi Note 5 Pro as Redmi Note 5 in China with MIUI 9.5 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The China stable Firmware can be easily flashed on the Indian Redmi Note 5 Pro, but it cannot be used as a daily driver because of a few bugs.

Now, FunkyHuawei.club has leaked the Android 8.1 Oreo global beta ROM for the India Redmi Note 5 Pro and unlike the Chinese ROM, this version supports Dual VoLTE, and features PIP (Picture In Picture) mode. Also this Firmware is pretty stable and comes with pre-loaded Google apps.

In case you don't know, Android 8.1 Oreo brings Project Treble to the Redmi Note 5 Pro meaning you'll be able to flash AOSP GSI (Generic System Images) onto your Smartphone.

In order to flash the Global Beta Firmware, you'll beed Oreo based TWRP. You can just flash the MIUI 9 (Android 8.1) Global ROM on your Redmi Note 5 Pro (Android Nougat) via TWRP. Ofcourse, your Redmi Note 5 Pro must be Unlocked.

Join us at Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.



Download: MIUI 9 Global Beta (Android 8.1) | TWRP | Via: XDA

Moto E5 Play confirmed by Motorola

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 26, 2018       

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.

Now, as spotted by 91mobiles, Motorola has confirmed the Moto E5 Play. The device has been spotted on the company’s official Support website.

The recent leaks says that the Moto E5 would feature a Snapdragon 430 CPU. There's no information regarding the Price, or Specifications of the Moto E5 Play. 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?

Source: 91mobiles

OnePlus 6 Concept Gives a Glimpse of the Future

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 25, 2018       

After seeing last month's OnePlus 6 leak that potentially revealed the design of OnePlus's new flagship for 2018, the concept makers have been busy getting their takes ready. Youtuber Concept Creator and TechnoBuffalo has come up with an exciting new concept of the OnePlus 6.

The phone’s fingerprint scanner is placed on the back, more like the Samsung Galaxy S9. It has a dual camera setup at the rear. If you take a closer look at the phone’s front, you’ll also notice that it has tiny notch, which stores the front-facing camera and some sensors.

The phone they detail features a 19:9 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2280×1080) AMOLED display, 6/8GB of RAM, a 16+20MP shooter, Snapdragon 845, and other miscellaneous top tier specs.

Recently the OnePlus 5T ran out of stock in the Notch American market. The fans of the Chinese smartphone maker who have not bought the OnePlus 5T will have to wait until the launch of OnePlus 6 to get their hands on a OnePlus device.

What about you? Let’s hear your wish list for this year’s OnePlus 6 – does it look like this?

We're on Telegram!!! Join us now! Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

/Technobuffalo /ConceptCreator

PUBG Desert Map & New Weapons Coming to Android/iOS

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 24, 2018       

Player Unknown's Battleground (or PUBG in short) is the most popular battle royale-style game in which you have to survive as long as you can against 99 players in the arena, which periodically shrinks.

PUBG was recently made available for Android and iOS Smartphones. I've been playing PUBG for Android on a Pixel XL over the past few weeks and definately it is one of the best game you can play right now.

Just a few days back PUBG Corporation released a new Desert Map Miramar for PC players and the Good news is same is coming for Android/iOS along with new weapons and vehicles.

As you can see in the below Screenshot, there's a new vehicle, which looks like a Mini Bus (Sort of). And yeah, the location is Miramar (Desert).

Another Screenshot which gives a clear look at the new Map and a Pump-Action Shotgun, which most likely you can swap only with Pistol. So basically, you'll be able to keep 3 kick-ass guns.

We'll let you know once the Desert Map arrives for the Android/iOS Smartphones. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Mi A1 users are getting March Security Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 23, 2018       

The Xiaomi Mi A1 (Android One) is now getting the latest (April) March 2018 Security patch with Stability Improvement and Bug fixes.

If you own a Mi A1 you should have received the over-the-air update notification for March 2018 Security Patch, and it's crucial that you download it, as it brings along the fix for the critical severity vulnerabilities.

The March 2018 Android security update for the Mi A1 weighs in at around 440MB. 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 and Twitter page to get the first News.

Motorola Posts Android 8.1 Release Notes for the Moto X4

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 23, 2018       

It seems that Motorola is gearing up to launch Android 8.1 Oreo Software Update for the Moto X4 as the Relese Notes of the 8.1 Oreo for the X4 are now live.

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 would also brings the latest March 1st 2018 Security Patch.

So, the company is most likely to start Android 8.1 Oreo official rollout for the Moto X4 by the end of this month or early April. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto X4 - Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ Release Note

INTRODUCTION

We are excited to announce a new software update for moto x4 by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ to your phone along with other improvements.

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

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™ 8.1 Oreo™ : Many enhancements including new Power menu UI, Bluetooth and notifications improvements.
• Android security: Includes the updates of Android security patches until March 1st 2018.

//Motorola

OnePlus 6 Leak-based Render shows a Gorgeous Smartphone

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 22, 2018       

In 2017, OnePlus skipping the 4 announced OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5. Both the Smartphones received praise from critics and consumers alike for its build quality, software, and camera performance.

This year's OnePlus 6 will be one of the most anticipated phone of 2018, which is rumored to release in July. A new concept of the OnePlus 6 based on leaks has posted online by YouTuber Dave Lee and it looks absolutely stunning.

As you can see in the below renders, the OnePlus 6 will have almost zero sized bezels on either sides. Also, the phone in the images has iPhone X-like notch which mimicks the previous leak. Coming to the rear, it is having the dual lens camera setup, fingerprint sensor and the OnePlus branding.

The OnePlus 6 is expected to feature 19:9 aspect ratio, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 CPU, Adreno 630 GPU, 6/8GB of RAM, 128/256GB of internal memory, and Android 8.1 Oreo with OxygenOS.

Recently, OnePlus 6 went through AnTuTu with codenam A6000 and it scored a total of 276510 killing the previous champion, the upcoming Mi Mix 2s.

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. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Assuming this is the final design, are you buying the OnePlus 6?

Source: Dave Lee

[Updated: Brazil gets it too] Moto Z Oreo Update Rolling Out Now in China!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 22, 2018       

The last time we updated you on the status of the Moto Z Android 8.0 Oreo update, we told you that it was in the works and could arrive with a “few” weeks. Well, it looks like Motorola has started pushing it out in China.

The Moto Z in China is now getting Official Android 8.0 Oreo Software Update. 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 has also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Z also brings the latest March 1st 2018 Security Patch.

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. We will let you know once the update is live for other Countries. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Update: Moto Z 2018 Pick Up Oreo Update Too

Update: We're also seeing Android 8.0 Oreo Software Update with version OPL27.76-51 for the Brazilian Moto Z 2016 Too!!!

Moto Z Play is Getting Its Oreo Update Right Now in China!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 20, 2018       

It's raining Oreo Update today. Just a few minutes back we reported that Moto Z 2016 and Moto Z 2018 are getting Oreo and now it seems that Motorola is also rolling out same for the Moto Z Play.

Moto Z Play Oreo update in China is rolling out as OCN27.82-18 and has the latest March 1st 2018 Security Patch. It also features stability improvements and bug fixes.

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 has also add several new features to the latest software update.

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 and Twitter page to get the first News.

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[Update: Video] Redmi Note 5 Pro Gets LineageOS 14.1 Treatment [Screenshots]

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 20, 2018       

Want to get rid of MIUI from your brand new Redmi Note 5 Pro? Well, LineageOS 14.1 with Stock Android experience is for you!

LineageOS 14.1 is now available for the recently announced Redmi Note 5 Pro (A.K.A Redmi Note 5 for China). The LineageOS 14.1 is based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat, which is not the latest OS, but still great for Stock Android lovers.

Developer vasishath says that "Almost Everything" works in this Custom ROM including Boots, Volte, RIL (Calls, SMS, Data), Fingerprint, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Camera, Camcorder, Video Playback, Audio, Sensors, Flash, LED, and GPS.

You'll need an Unlocked Bootloader with TWRP recovery installed on your Redmi Note 5 Pro (How to Video Guide coming later tomorrow on our YouTube Channel). Rest of the process includes Downloading and Flashing Google Apps and LineageOS 14.1. 

Screenshots by Shahan_mik3 (XDA)

Download LineageOS 14.1 for Redmi Note 5 Pro

XDA Thread

How to Install LineageOS 14.1 on the Redmi Note 5 Pro

Motorola Moto Phones Android 8.0 Oreo Update Info - March 20, 2018

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 20, 2018       

Motorola has already started working on Android 8.0 Oreo for eligible Moto devices and today we want to take a look at everything we know about the Moto devices Android 8.0 Oreo update and its release as we push deeper into the year.

Android 8.0 Oreo for the Motorola devices (Changes and Features)

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.


Moto Z2 Force Android 8.0 Oreo Update [Available]

[December 22, 2017] It's Official: Oreo Update For The Moto Z2 Force (US Verizon)

[December 20, 2017] Moto Z2 Force Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta [Screenshots]

[January 1, 2018] Moto Z2 Force Android 8.0 Oreo OTA Captured And Available For Download


Moto X4 Android 8.0 Oreo Update [Available]

[February 11, 2018] Android 8.0 on Moto X4: Moto Launcher gets Dark Theme Option

[January 10, 2018] Motorola Begins Android Oreo Rollout To Moto X4 In Philippines

[January 6, 2018] Moto X4 Official Android 8.0 Firmware: How to Download and Install

[December 29, 2017] Screenshots: Android 8.0 Oreo on the Moto X4

[December 28, 2017] Moto X4 Regular Variant Gets Android Oreo Update Too!!!

[December 23, 2017] Moto X4 Android One Edition Receiving Official Oreo Update

[December 16, 2017]

Moto X4 Android 8.0 Oreo Release Notes are now live. So, the company is most likely to start Android 8.0 Oreo official rollout for the Moto X4 by the end of this month or early January. Taking about the Android One Moto X4, Google promised to update the Moto X4 on Project Fi to Android Oreo by the end of 2017. We will let you know once the update is live.


Moto Z2 Play Android 8.0 Oreo Update

[January 22, 2018] Moto Z2 Play Getting Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test In Brazil

[March 07, 2018] Moto Z2 Play Android Oreo Release Imminent


Moto Z Play Android 8.0 Oreo Update

[February 24, 2018] Moto Z Play Users On Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test Are Now Getting Another Software Update: Here's What's New

[February 01, 2018] Moto Z Play Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta [Screenshots]

[January 31, 2018] Moto Z Play Getting Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test In India

[January 18, 2018] Oreo Soak Test Rolling Out To Moto Z Play in the US

[November 29, 2017]

Screenshot showing Moto Z Play running Android 8.0 Oreo Internal Build with December Security Patch.

Moto Z Android 8.0 Oreo Update 

[March 20, 2018] Moto Z Oreo Update Rolling Out Now in China!

[January 22, 2018] Moto Z Gets Oreo Soak Test Too!


[November 22, 2017]

Motorola has started sending out Android Oreo Soak Test invitations to the Moto Z users enrolled for Motorola Feedback Network. Android 8.0 Oreo Beta may hit the Moto Z within next 48 hours.

[December 1, 2017]

Motorola has internally started testing Android 8.0 Oreo Beta on the Standard Moto Z. As you can see in the below screenshot, the Android 8.0 Oreo Internal Beta features November 2017 Security Patch.

Android 8.0 Oreo for other Motorola devices?

We haven't seen any sign of the Android 8.0 Oreo update for any other Motorola device apart from the one mentioned above.

The Moto devices likely to get Android 8.0 Oreo includes Moto X4, Moto Z2 Force, Moto Z2 Play, Moto Z, Moto Z Force, Moto Z Droid and Z Force Droid, Moto Z Play, Moto G5s Plus, Moto G5s, Moto G5 Plus, Moto G5, and Moto G4 Plus.

That said, we'll update the article as soon as we get more information regarding Android 8.0 Oreo for Moto devices. Kindly let us know if we missed anything! Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto Z 2018 Pick Up Oreo Update Too

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 20, 2018       

Not only the 2016 Moto Z, the Moto Z 2018 (Special Edition) which was announced back in late 2017 with a price tag of 9999 Yuan ($1500) is getting Android 8.0 Oreo (ZUI).

Also Check: Moto Z 2018 Unboxing Photos: The Most Premium Motorola Phone
Moto Z 2018 Oreo update is rolling out as OCX27.138-29 and has December 2017 Security Patch (eh?).

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 has also add several new features to the latest software update.

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 and Twitter page to get the first News.

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