This Galaxy S10 concept is the phone we want Samsung to build

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 12, 2018       

In 2017 we saw some incredible decisions taken by some of the reputed companies over the globe. One such decision that stands out from every other is that Samsung releasing their first Infinity Display Smartphones. Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus were the Samsung's first attempt to take on the bezel-less war.

And, they succeeded in doing that. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is widely regarded as the best smartphone of 2017. However, it's successor Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus were criticized for familiar design language and traditional features.

Now, Phone Designer has come up with an exciting new concept of Samsung's next flagship Galaxy S10. The phone’s fingerprint scanner is placed underneath the display, just like Vivo Apex. It has a triple camera setup at the rear. If you take a closer look at the phone’s front, you’ll also notice that it has tiny top bezel, which makes device beautiful.

Phone Designer imagines that a variant of the Galaxy S10 would feature transparent panel just like the Xiaomi Mi8 EE, and HTC U12 +. 

Well, before we actually dive into it, you should know that there is a minimal chance this is what Galaxy S10 will look like in 2019. That said, it’s still fun to imagine what it would be like to use an Galaxy S10 like this, and the possibilities are endless.

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S10 at MWC 2019. Thoughts on this beautiful S10 Concept?

Phone Designer | Mobil-helden

Moto X4 Android One Receiving May 2018 Security Update, Fixes Android Auto and USB transfer

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 12, 2018       

The Moto X4 Android One Edition is now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto X4 (Android One) you should have received the over-the-air update notification for May 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for the Moto X4 brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements. The new build number is OPW28.2.

The update also Fixes Android Auto and USB transfer bug which was introduced along with Android 8.1 Oreo with April 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. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

List of Xiaomi Smartphones getting MIUI 10's Single Camera Portrait Mode

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 09, 2018       

Xiaomi's latest MIUI 10 comes with brand new User Interface, Speed Improvements and AI Camera Application for Portrait shots both for Front and Rear Cameras.

Along with the recent announcement of Xiaomi Redmi Y2 in India, the company also confirmed the list of Xiaomi phones getting MIUI 10 along with single-camera portrait mode support. However, they didn't announced the ETA for the same.

Below are the list of Xiaomi phones getting MIUI 10 OS along with Single Camera portrait mode:

• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
• Xiaomi Mi 5s
• Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
• Xiaomi Mi 5
• Xiaomi Mi Note 2
• Xiaomi Mi Max
• Xiaomi Mi Max 2
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (India)
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
• Xiaomi Redmi 5
• Xiaomi Redmi 4
• Xiaomi Redmi 4X

Good news is Xiaomi also announced that Xiaomi Mi 6 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Indian variant) will be getting Front Portrait mode for great selfies.

That being said, we'll let you know whenever Xiaomi rolls out MIUI 10 for these Smartphones. 

Mid-Range Google Pixel Smartphone with Snapdragon 710 is in the works

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 02, 2018       

Alright Guys! There's no denying the fact that Google has already started working on next generation Pixel Smartphones. Already there are couple of leaks speculating the design of the phones.

As revealed by our favorite Roland Quandt of Winfuture, the company is also working on a Mid Range Pixel Smartphone with Snapdragon 710.

The recently announced Snapdragon 710 features, Multicore AI Engine, Adreno 616 GPU, and Kryo 360 CPU. It is better than any Snapdragon 600 series SoC and shares more features with the Snapdragon 800 series.

It is  not the first time we're hearing about the Pixel Mini or Mid Range Pixel Smartphone. Just a few months back Economictimes reported that Google is working on a new mid-range smartphone specially for Indian markets.

Roland says that the company is planning to launch it in the 1st half of 2019, that's actually a long way to go.

We'll be getting the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL this October, and definately we're going to see more leaks about the Mini Pixel. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Roland Quandt

Moto G5s Plus Android 8.1 Oreo Release Imminent | Release Notes Live

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 30, 2018       

Motorola is planning to release the latest Android 8.1 Oreo update to its Moto G5s Plus Smartphone. Android 8.1 Oreo update Release Notes for the Moto G5s Plus 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 Setting. Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto G5s Plus would also feature the latest June 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and brand new Camera Application.

Also Read: Moto X4 Picks Up Android 8.1 Oreo in the US

So, the company is most likely to start Android 8.1 Oreo official rollout for the Moto G5s Plus by Mid June. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

After Moto G5s Plus, the company plans to update Moto G5s, Moto G5 Plus, Moto G5, and at last the Moto G4 Plus. It looks like Motorola is skipping Android 8.0 in favour of Android 8.1, which is impressive.

Moto G5s Plus - Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ Release Notes
INTRODUCTION

We are excited to announce a new software update for moto g5s plus 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/mymotog.

NOTE: 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 multitasking features, more efficient notification controls, improved data saver and battery features, new power menu UI and Bluetooth improvements

• Android security: includes the updates of Android security patches until June 1st of 2018

//Motorola

Pixel 3 XL Concept Shows Off What the Future Holds

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 29, 2018       

In 2016, Google announced their own Pixel lineup. The Smartphones received praise from critics and consumers alike for its build quality, software, and camera performance.

This year's Pixel 3 XL will be one of the most anticipated phone of 2018, which is rumored to release in October. A new concept of the Google Pixel 3 XL has posted online by Reddit user fondantsnail and it looks on par with earlier leaks.

As you can see in the below and above renders, the Pixel 3 XL will have almost zero sized bezels on either sides. Also, the phone in the images has top notch, smaller than the iPhone 10 with a bottom chin.

The concept maker also shows how the Pixel 3 XL would look like after hiding the Notch via Software.

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are expected to feature record breaking Dual Cameras, yet to be announced Snapdragon 846 CPU, 6GB RAM, Stereo Speakers, IP68 Water and Dust Proof, and Android P on board. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Reddit

Moto X4 Gets April 2018 Security Patch in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 29, 2018       

The Moto X4 Regular variant is now getting the April 2018 Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto X4 in India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for April 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for the Moto X4 brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements. The new build number is OPWS27.2.2.

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.

Screenshots QuickTech Mohit

Android P Confirmed for OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 25, 2018       

Back at Google I/O 2018 (8 May), Google announced Android P Beta for a bunch of non-pixel Smartphones including the recently announced OnePlus 6. And keeping the promise, OnePlus released Android P Beta for the OnePlus 6  just after its launch (16 May).

OnePlus posted on its forum regarding the Android P Beta for the OnePlus 6 and also revealed its plans for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T.

"We're excited to announce we've been working closely with Google to give OnePlus 6 users early access to Android P Beta, shortly after launch. OnePlus devices are some of the most developer-friendly phones on the market. We look forward to seeing how app developers and other early adopters in our community will take advantage of this beta to create even better software experiences.

Since day one, we've been committed to working with our community to build the best software possible. We've come a long way thanks to the passion and dedication of the whole OnePlus community. Your feedback has helped our team push out some of the industry's fastest software updates. OxygenOS continues to evolve at an incredible pace, thanks to you.

Over 135,000 of our users signed up to review the OnePlus 6 early via The Lab. With the OnePlus 6 device in their hands, they'll be among the first in our community to be able to download the Android P Build. (OnePlus 5/5T friends, we'll have something nice lined up for you later this year.) In the meantime, if you'd like to read more about the latest Android release, feel free to visit OnePlus Dev Preview. We'll continue to work closely with Google in the coming days, so stay tuned!"

Google is announcing the final version of Android P later this year, and as OnePlus said that they've something nice (Android P Software Update) for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T planned for later this year. 

OnePlus has already confirmed that Android 8.1 Oreo would be the last Android update for the OnePlus 3 and 3T. We'll let you know once we get more information regarding Android P for OnePlus devices, Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto G5s Plus Official Android 8.0 Oreo Update is on Its Way

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 25, 2018       

[Update: Looks Fake (Device Name: Moto GS5 Plus) | Also OP at Moto G5s Plus Brazil Facebook group deleted his post.

Motorola is planning to release the latest Android Oreo update to its Moto G5s Plus Smartphone. The company is sending out notifications regarding the availability of Android 8.0 Oreo update to the Moto G5s Plus users. If you own a Moto G5s Plus in Brazil you should have received the notification with an image revealing Motorola's plan.

"We are happy to tell you that your Moto G5s Plus will receive the Official Android 8.0 Oreo Software update soon. Here are a few tips we have prepared for new version of the software"

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 G5s Plus would also feature the latest May 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and brand new Camera Application.

So, the company is most likely to start Android 8.0 Oreo official rollout for the Moto G5s Plus by the end of this month or early June.

After the rollout of Android Oreo for the Moto G5s Plus, Motorola is expected to release the same for the Moto G5s, Moto G5 Plus, and the Moto G5. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Source: Moto G5s Plus Brazil Group Facebook (Deleted)

Motorola is announcing the Moto Z3 Play Early June

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 24, 2018       

Motorola Brazil confirmed via Press Invites that they are indeed going to announce new Motorola Smartphones on June 6. Motorola will be announcing the Moto Z3 Play, as the smartphone recently got certified via different certification websites. Moreover, they've already revealed the Moto G6 Plus, Moto G6, Moto G6 Play and Moto E5 Series back in April.

In terms of specifications, the Moto Z3 Play will be powered with Snapdragon 636 SoC, 4/6GB RAM. It would have a 5.46" FHD+  (2160 x 1080) Max Vision Display, and 3000mAh battery. It will be available in Black, Deep Indigo and Gold Color Options.

As far as the Cameras are concerned,  the Z3 Play is expected to sport 12+12MP rear sensors and 8MP selfie shooter. Just like the Moto G6 Plus, it would feature Portrait mode, Black and White mode, Wide angle Selfie, Blackground Editor, and other cool goodies.

Are you excited for the 2018 Moto Z Phones? Let us know in the comments section below. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Via

Moto G6 Plus now receiving its first software update

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 23, 2018       

The recently announced Moto G6 Plus is now receiving its first software update with April 2018 Security Patch.

If you own a Moto G6 Plus in Brazil you should have received the over-the-air update notification for April 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for the Moto X4 brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements. The new build number is OPW27.113-45.

Note that the Moto G6 Plus 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.

Download: Moto G6 Plus Official Wallpaper

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.

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The Redmi Note 5 Pro is finally receiving its stable Oreo update

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 22, 2018       

The Redmi Note 5 Pro is finally receiving its full, stable Oreo update in India and few other countries where the device is available. The device had beta Oreo updates leaked out as far back as early March but a number of setbacks have seen users stuck waiting for the full update till now.

Users of the Redmi Note 5 Pro can finally rest easy, however, as Xiaomi says the software (V9.5.6.0.OEIMIFA) is currently being pushed in phases, so you may need to wait a little.

The update is one to Android 8.1, which is impressive, seeing as most other OEMs are still pushing Android 8.0. The update, also packaged as an upgrade to MIUI 9, brings Full Screen Gestures, Speed and Battery Improvement.

Read: MIUI 9 Android 8.1 Oreo For Redmi Note 5 Pro [Screenshots]

You can check our Full Review of Redmi Note 5 Pro Android 8.1 Oreo update right on YouTube. 

Android P Beta available for non-Pixel devices including Nokia 7 Plus, OnePlus 6, Essential Phone

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 10, 2018       

Google just released new Android P Build (Developer Preview 2) with exciting new features, and also announced a huge expansion of the Android Beta program. The company is now allowing non-Google devices to be a part of the beta program.

You'll be able to install the latest Android P DP2 on OnePlus, Xiaomi, Nokia, Essential, Sony, Vivo, and Oppo Smartphones. Specifically, the phones are:

• Sony Xperia XZ2
• Vivo X21UD
• Vivo X21
• Essential Phone
• Nokia 7 Plus
• Oppo R15 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
• OnePlus 6

In case you want to Install it on above mentioned devices, you can do it via downloading files and flashing them manually via adb. You can follow the link below and grab the instructions from OEMs to get Android P.

Note that the OnePlus 6 will get the Android P beta firmware on May 16, the same day the phone is launched.

• OnePlus 6
• Essential Phone
• Nokia 7 Plus
• Sony Xperia XZ2
• Vivo X21UD
• Vivo X21
• OPPO R15 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

Moto Z2 Play Gets Oreo Update in Brazil (Updated: India Too!)

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 30, 2018       

Following the Moto Z, and Moto Z Play units picking up Android 8.0 Oreo Software, the update is now live for the Moto Z2 Play.

We've seen the update coming through Moto Z2 Play in Brazil (RETBR) and India (RETIN). It weighs around 1GB and features April 1, 2018 Security patch.

Android 8.0 Oreo update includes new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and other Oreo goodies.

The stable build is rolling out as OPS27.76-12-25 for the Moto Z2 Play. 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.

Moto Z2 Play Oreo Release Notes (BR)

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Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!

Android P Booted on Motorola Moto Z

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 29, 2018       

After seeing last month's Android P DP1 for Pixel Smartphones that revealed what Google is backing, the developers have been busy getting their takes ready. Developer erfanoabdi has come up with Android P Port for the Motorola Moto Z.

Erfanoabdi has successfully booted up Android 9.0 P Developer Preview on the Moto Z thanks to unofficial Project Treble compatibility. The developer has also shared images showing the  Interface and About Phone Settings section.

He used his script “Capire Le Treble” which allows him to flash a device-specific system image on different devices without a /vendor partition to flash modified Android P DP1 Image from Google Pixel XL (Marlin) onto his Moto Z which was running Official LineageOS 15.1.

XDA notes that Camera, WiFi, Radio and few other things are not working as of now. However, the developer managed to get Moto Mods working. 

There's no information when Android P Port will be available for Moto Z users.

/XDA

Moto X4 Picks Up Android 8.1 Oreo in the US

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 28, 2018       

The Moto X4 Android One is now getting Official Android 8.1 Oreo Software Update in the United States (RETUS). 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 April 1st 2018 Security Patch.

The Android 8.1 Oreo update for Android One Moto X4 comes with build no. OPW28.1 and weighs in at around 992.5MB. 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.

Moto G5 Plus/ Moto G5 April 2018 Security Patch Update Info

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 26, 2018       

Motorola is now rolling out April 2018 Security Patch for the Moto G5 Plus Smartphones.

The April 2018 security update release notes are also live for the Moto G5 Plus. Motorola mentions that the update only includes Android security patches through April 1st, 2018.

We've seen the update coming through Moto G5 Plus in Europe (RETEU). The stable build is rolling out as NPNS25.137-93-10.

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.

April Security Patch Release Notes for the Moto G5 Plus

Moto G5 April Security Patch Release Info

We haven't seen any sign of the April 2018 Security Patch update for the Moto G5.

That said, we'll update the article as soon as we get more information regarding March Security Patch update for the Moto G5. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto G5s Plus/ Moto G5s April 2018 Security Patch Update Info

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 26, 2018       

Motorola is now rolling out April 2018 Security Patch for the Moto G5s and Moto G5s Plus Smartphones.

The April 2018 security update release notes are also live for both the Moto G5s Plus and Moto G5s. Motorola mentions that the update only includes Android security patches through April 1st, 2018.

We've seen the update coming through Moto G5s in Brazil (RETBR), and Moto G5s Plus in India (RETIN) and Europe (RETEU). The stable build is rolling out as NPPS26.102-49-8 for the Moto G5s, and NPPS26.116-61-8 for the G5s Plus.

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.

April Security Patch Release Notes for the Moto G5s Plus | Moto G5s

That said, we'll update the article as soon as we get more information regarding April 2018 Security Patch update for the Moto G5s Plus/Moto G5s. Kindly let us know if we missed anything! Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

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Moto G5s

Moto G5s Plus

Xiaomi is working on Android One Smartphone, Confirms Xiaomi CEO

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 26, 2018       

Back in July 2017, Xiaomi announced the Mi 5X for China and rebrandend it as Mi A1 (Android One) for the global markets, which was made official in September 2017 during an event in India. Both the Smartphones received praise from critics and consumers alike for its software (Stock Android), and camera performance.

In case you don't know, the Mi A1 is a part of Google’s Android One program which runs stock Android and will receive consistent software updates for a longer period than other smartphones by OEMs that are not a part of the Android One program.

Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jen revealed that the company has plans to make more Smartphones powered by Google's Android One. Moreover, they are planning to launch an Android One device under the popular Redmi series.

“Yes, we plan to have more Android One devices. Some of our users in India seem to like stock Android, and we are willing to bring in more devices with Android One including the Redmi series.”

Recently announced Mi 6X is expected to arrive as Mi A1 (2018) in other markets with Android One. Thoughts?

/TechPP | Image: Concept Creator

Moto X4 Picks Up April 2018 Security Patch in Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 25, 2018       

The Moto X4 Regular variant is now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto X4 in Brazil you should have received the over-the-air update notification for April 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for the Moto X4 brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements. The new build number is OPWS27.2.2.

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.

Screenshots Reddit (u/pertilee)