Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview 2 now Available for Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, and Pixel C!

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 22, 2016       

Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview 2 Images and OTA's are now available for few Nexus Devices including the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Pixel C. 

Also Read:- What's New in Android 7.1

Users can get the Android 7.1.1 Dev Preview 2 update in three ways namely

1) Android Beta Program
2) Flashing Factory Images
3) Flashing OTA .Zip file



The new Android 7.1.1 Developer preview 2 has build NPF26F for Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X and NPF26H for the Pixel C, You can download the Factory Images and OTA .zip from the link below.

Download:- Factory Images | OTA .Zip Files

Pixel Home Button Animation ported to Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 14, 2016       

Google's Pixel and Pixel XL comes with a new navigation bar and even a new home button animation which gets enabled when activating Google assistant. 

When activating Google assistant, Four dots slide out in each respective direction, and then quickly aligning themselves horizontally. 



Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P users can now also enjoy this new Home Button Animation. Thanks to Chromloop, who successfully ported new Pixel animation to Nexus 5X and 6P running Android 7.1.1 (Developer preview).

You can grab the modded file and read the Instructions by visiting Chromeloop.

Night mode could return to Nexus devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 11, 2016       

Google might bring back "Night mode" to Nexus Smartphones. The feature was removed earlier after Android 7.0.1 beta update. According to Ian Lake from Google: "Night mode requires driver support that is no present on Nexus devices".



But it seems that Google must have heard Angry Nexus users (As They want the Night mode back) because today someone at Google has marked the issue as "closed" with a status of "FutureRelease".

Google might include the "Night mode" feature in future Beta update for Nexus 6P and 5X.

Via:- Phandroid

November's factory images and OTA files are now Available for Nexus and Pixel Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 08, 2016       

Google's November Security patches and updates are now available for Supported Nexus Smartphones and Pixel Devices. It's the first update for the Pixel and Pixel XL, the update comes with Bluetooth fix, VR improvements, WiFi Calling option for New Mexico and November Security patch.



The new build no. are as follows-

Pixel – NDE63X, NDE63V, NDE63U (7.1.0)
Pixel XL – NDE63X, NDE63V, NDE63U (7.1.0)
Pixel C – NRD91N (7.0)
Nexus 6P – NBD91K (7.0)
Nexus 5X – NRD91N (7.0)
Nexus 6 – MMB31C, MOB31K, NBD91P (6.0.1/7.0)
Nexus Player – NRD91N (7.0)
Nexus 9 LTE – NRD91N (7.0)

Nexus 9 Wi-Fi – NRD91N (7.0)

According to Verizon, the Pixel and Pixel XL new update features

• Message notifications while connected to vehicle Bluetooth® systems
• Daydream View performance
• Adds New Mexico as a state option during Wi-Fi Calling setup
• November Security Patch

You can download the factory images and OTA files from the below link-

Factory Images | OTA Files

Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview now Available for Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, and Pixel C!

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 20, 2016       

Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview Images and OTA's are now available for few Nexus Devices including the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Pixel C. 

As announced earlier by Google that Developer preview will hit the Nexus Devices by the end of October and Yes, they are finally here. 



Also Read:- What's New in Android 7.1

Users can get the Android 7.1.1 Dev Preview update in three ways namely

1) Android Beta Program
2) Flashing Factory Images
3) Flashing OTA .Zip file



The new Android 7.1.1 has build NPF10C, You can download the Factory Images and OTA .zip from the link below.

Download:- Factory Images | OTA .Zip Files

Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P users can now Download and Install Pixel Camera Application

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 15, 2016       

Google Pixel comes with a new Camera application, that has now been ported to Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P running Android 7.0 Nougat. 



Google Camera v4.2 which comes with Pixel Smartphones, has been modified by Developers at XDA to make it work on Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P.

Here are the Screenshot of Google Camera v4.2

The new Google Camera v4.2 has long-press to lock the exposure/focus, manual exposure, and new UI grid options. What are you waiting for? Give it a try right now!



Download Pixel Google Camera v4.2

Via:- XDA

Poll: Do you like the leaked design of the Pixel Smartphones

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 20, 2016       

Today We have seen the most finest Images of 2016 Google Smartphones i.e Pixel & Pixel XL. Both the Smartphone features exactly same design. The Pixel is 5" while the Pixel XL is 5.5".


After Looking at the leaked images of the Pixel, I never thought Google Smartphones can go This Uglier.... Well That's my Opinion, Do you like the leaked design of the Pixel Smartphones?

Want to Share something else? Comment below

HTC M1 | Pixel XL (Marlin) : Images, Specs, Price and everything we know so far

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 18, 2016       

Google is all set to reveal its 2016 Nexus Pixel Smartphones along with Android 7.1 Nougat. We have already seen multiple leaks and information about Two upcoming Pixel Devices.

According to evleaks, There's is Going be Two HTC-Made Google Smartphones namely HTC S1 and HTC M1. While According to AndroidPolice These Devices will be having Codename: Sailfish for HTC S1 (Pixel) and Marlin for HTC M1 (Pixel XL).



So, In This Article We will be talking Only about HTC M1 i.e Pixel XL "Marlin"

Also Read- HTC S1 | Pixel X (Sailfish) : Images, Specs, Price and everything we know so far

HTC M1 | Pixel XL: Design

According to Our Concept render, The HTC M1 Codename Marlin is going to be a metal device with a Glass Top. The edges look almost same like that of the HTC 10.



Talking about the front we will get an 8MP front camera, earpiece, and a 5.5" Screen. The Glass Back will be having Dual-LED Flash, 13MP Camer, few sensors and a Fingerprint. The Antenna lines are clearly visible.

It seems that Google might be ditching Nexus Branding on 2016 Pixel Smartphones. Though There's Going to be a "G" logo at the back of Nexus Marlin.

HTC M1 | Pixel XL: Specifications

As leaked earlier by AnTuTu, The Pixel XL will be equipped with a Snapdragon 821 SoC, 4GB RAM, and 32GB of storage. 

As far as the cameras are concerned the Device will feature a 13MP main shooter and an 8MP selfie shooter. It will come with Google's latest Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box. According to Rumors, 2016 Nexus will be having their own Skin.

There is also said that the Device will be having a 3450mAh battery and USB Type-C charging. 

HTC M1 | Pixel XL: Release date and price

As said earlier, The HTC M1 (Marlin) is going to be a Larger 2016 Google Smartphone and will be priced around 600$.

The Device might get launched along with Android Nougat 7.1 Next Month on October 4.

Want to know more?

We will keep this article updated, Though You can follow all the news on the Pixel XL/ Marlin Label!

In News-

HTC Nexus Marlin Hits AnTuTu

2016 Nexus Smartphones pass through FCC

Nexus Marlin Front Image Shows thin screen bezels

Sprint Will Be The First Carrier To Launch HTC Nexus Marlin

[Updated] Exclusive: Nexus Marlin First Real Image!

HTC Nexus Devices "Marlin" and "Sailfish" in works!

This is What the Pixel XL (Marlin) Will Look Like

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 17, 2016       

Every year, most of us waits for the release of that year's Nexus lineup. Now Google is all set to reveal the Pixel Smartphones on October 4, Google might call its next devices the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL (Codename Sailfish and Marlin).

We have already seen multiple leaks of 2016 Pixel Devices, Summing up all these, We finally made probably most accurate Pixel XL (Marlin) render.

As far as the Design's are concerned, Both The Devices will feature a two-tone glass back. The Pixel XL will come with a 5.5" Quad HD Display. Under The Hood there's going to be a Snapdragon 821, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB base storage. There will be 12MP rear and 8MP front-facing cameras.

This render is inspired by all earlier leaks made by Our Source (A great Thanks to him), AndroidPolice, WinFuture.de, usbfl (twitter), and evleaks.

Google Pixel Sailfish Render leaked in 360 degree Video

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 11, 2016       

Google is all set to announce the upcoming Nexus Pixel Smartphones on October 4. According to earlier reports the Smartphones will be called Pixel (codenamed- Sailfish) and Pixel XL (codenamed- Marlin).



Today, A 360 degree video has surfaced online leaking Pixel Sailfish (The Smaller 2016 Google smartphone). The Video shows the upcoming smartphone in full glory. 




As far as the specs are concerned, Summing up all the leaks, The Sailfish is rumored to feature a 5-inch display with a 1080 x 1920 resolution. The Device will probably feature Snapdragon 820 or 821 chipset with a quad-core CPU and the Adreno 530 GPU. 4GB of RAM is inside along with 32GB of external storage. There's going to be a 12MP rear, 8MP selfie shooter. 

The Smartphone will come with Android 7.1 out of the box.



Source:- AndroidAuthority

Google Sailfish and Marlin will be called "Pixel" and "Pixel XL"

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 02, 2016       

We have already seen Multiple leaks and information about the upcoming Google's 2016 Smartphone. Manufactured by HTC, The Devices will be called HTC S1 and HTC M1 with codename "Sailfish" and "Marlin".



According to new reports, Google is planning to expand Pixel hardware line, Thus the 2016 "Nexus" Smartphones will be branded "Pixel". The Smartphones will be called "Pixel" and "Pixel XL". Both the Smartphones will be announced along with Other Google Products on October 4th.

The "Pixel" (AKA Sailfish/ HTC S1) will feature a 5" display and will be less expensive, While The "Pixel XL" (AKA Marlin/ HTC M1) will feature a 5.5" Display and will be premium device.

Along with These two Smartphones, Google will announce 4K Chromecast, Google Home, Daydream VR viewer and other Goodies on October 4th.



Source- AndroidPolice | 2

[Update- Available for Nexus 5X] Android 7.0 Nougat Factory Images Now Available

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 26, 2016       

Google has already revealed Android 7.0 Nougat and its now time to Install This New Firmware on Nexus Devices. Google has finally posted factory images and OTA .zip files for supported Nexus Devices.

Also Read-

• Here are some "HOT" Android 7.0 Nougat Features

For Now, Google have added Android 7.0 Nougat Firmware for Pixel C (NRD90M), Nexus 9 WiFi (NRD90M), Nexus Player (NRD90M), and Nexus 5X (NRD90M). The Firmware will be up for Other Nexus Devices in Next few minutes/ hours.

You can Download Nexus Factory Images and OTA .zip files Right now!

Update:- Nougat Factory Image out for Nexus 5X.

Android 7.1 Nougat to come with Nexus Launcher, Redesigned Navbar and Other Features

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 25, 2016       

Google has already released Android 7.0 Nougat, But Wait! Where's the leaked Nexus Launcher, New Navigation Bar Design, Google Assistant and Other Leaked features?

Also Read-

• Work on CyanogenMod 14 (Nougat) has started

• How to Enable Night Mode on Android 7.0 Nougat

• Here are some "HOT" Android 7.0 Nougat Features

Well According to Nate Benis, Google will bring Nexus Launcher and Other Goodies with first maintenance release of Android Nougat (MR1). Google may be planning to bump the version number up to 7.1 with the first maintenance update.

There are also rumors that Android 7.1 will come Pre-Installed with 2016 Nexus Smartphones. Both the Firmware and Nexus Devices are tipped to arrive somewhere in October.

Source- Nate Benis

HTC Sailfish render based on leaks

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 18, 2016       

Google is about to reveal two New Nexus Devices. Codenamed Sailfish and Marlin, the two devices will be manufactured by HTC. We have already seen multiple renders of both Nexus Sailfish and Nexus Marlin.



This week Many Leaked Image Of Nexus Sailfish surfaced on web. Nima Jafari (Google+) has made an accurate render of HTC Nexus S1 (Sailfish), His Render shows the front of Nexus Sailfish.

Going with the above Image and Past leaks, The Device will be having huge bezels. The Device will come with Nexus Launcher with New Navigation Bar icons.

Also Read- HTC Nexus S1 (Sailfish) : Images, Specs, Price and everything we know so far

Google should unveil the new Nexus devices at some point in the coming months, likely along with Android 7.0 Nougat.


Source- Nima Jafari

HTC S1 | Pixel X (Sailfish) : Images, Specs, Price and everything we know so far

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 17, 2016       

Google is all set to reveal its 2016 Nexus Smartphones along with Android 7.0 Nougat. We have already seen multiple leaks and information about Two upcoming Nexus Devices.

According to evleaks, There's Gonna be Two HTC-Made Nexus Smartphones namely HTC S1 and HTC M1. While According to AndroidPolice These Devices will be having codename: Sailfish for HTC S1 (Smaller Nexus) and Marlin for HTC M1 (Larger Nexus).

So, In This Article We will be talking Only about HTC Nexus S1 "Sailfish" ( The Smaller Nexus ).

HTC S1 | Pixel X: Design

According to AndroidPolice's Concept render, The HTC Nexus S1 codename Sailfish is going to be a metal device with a Glass Top. The edges looks almost same like that of HTC 10.

It seems that Google might be ditching Nexus Branding on 2016 Nexus Smartphones. Though There's Going to be a "G" logo at the back of Nexus Sailfish.

HTC S1 | Pixel X: Specifications

As leaked earlier by AnTuTu and Geekbench, The Nexus Sailfish will be equipped with a Snapdragon 820 SoC, 4GB RAM, and 32GB of storage. 

As far as the cameras are concerned the Device will feature a 13MP main shooter and an 8MP selfie shooter. It will come with Google's latest Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. According to Rumors, 2016 Nexus will be having their own Skin.

There is also said that the Device will be having a 2770mAh battery and USB Type-C charging. 

HTC S1 | Pixel X: Release date and price

As said earlier, The HTC Nexus S1 (Sailfish) is going to be a Smaller 2016 Nexus Smartphone and will be priced around 400$.

The Device might get launched along with Android Nougat Next Month.

Want to know more?

We will keep this article updated, Though You can follow all the news on the Nexus Sailfish Label !

In News-

Nexus Sailfish Pictured Once Again From Different Angle

2016 Nexus Passes Through FCC

HTC Nexus Sailfish Live Images leaks out!

This Could be our First Real Look at 2016 HTC Nexus

Did Google just posted 2016 Nexus on Instagram?

HTC Nexus 2016 (codenamed Sailfish) now spotted on Geekbench

HTC Nexus Sailfish Hits AnTuTu

HTC Nexus Sailfish spotted on GFXBench

2016 Nexus Smartphone "Sailfish" Concept is Amazing

Exclusive : 2016 Nexus Device "HTC Sailfish" details leaked online

HTC Nexus Devices "Marlin" and "Sailfish" in works !

Credits: Via- evleaks | AndroidPolice, Images by frksup (reddit), ApSciLeonard (reddit)

HTC Nexus Marlin Hits AnTuTu

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 17, 2016       

We are almost there, Google is very soon Going to Announce Two HTC-Made Nexus Smartphones i.e HTC S1 ( Sailfish ) and HTC M1 ( Marlin ).



Few weeks back, The Smaller Nexus i.e Sailfish went through AnTuTu, Now AnTuTu reveals Nexus Marlin Specifications confirming 5.5-inch screen, 4GB RAM, SD-820 and a 3450mAh battery.

Going with the AnTuTu Benchmarks, Nexus Marlin features the same specifications we leaked earlier i.e Snapdragon 820 SoC and the Adreno 530 GPU. 4GB of RAM is inside along with 32GB of internal storage. A 13MP Rear Camera with an 8MP selfie shooter in front. 

The Device will be powered with 3450mAh battery, and will come with Android 7.0 Nougat Pre-Installed.



Source- AnTuTu via- The_Malignant

Nexus Sailfish Pictured Once Again From Different Angle

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 16, 2016       

Few days back a Twitter user ( usbfl ) leaked an Image showing Nexus Sailfish, Though the Image was of bad quality, but still we finally got a real look at Nexus Sailfish.

Today, usbfl ( twitter ) has once again leaked Nexus Sailfish Showing different Angle of The Device.

According to the leaker, The Nexus Sailfish is having Full Glass with Fingerprint Scanner at Back. The Nexus sailfish gonna looks like a cross between the Nexus 4 & iPhone with glass and fingerprint scanner on the back.

source- usbfl(twitter)

2016 Nexus Smartphones passes through FCC

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 15, 2016       

We have already seen multiple Renders and Real Life Images of HTC made 2016 Google Nexus Smartphones namely HTC M1 ( Marlin ) and HTC S1 ( Sailfish ).


Today, Two New HTC Nexus Smartphones with code names G-2PW2100 and G-2PW4100 just passes through FCC. The listing also points to Google’s Nexus website as the location of the handset manuals. The model numbers for both handsets also start with a "G" using Google’s own font, so it’s pretty clear that these are Nexus phones.

These FCC listings confirms that the devices will have 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth LE and NFC connectivity. 

Source: FCC | Via: Krispitech

HTC Nexus Sailfish Live Images leaks out!

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 15, 2016       

Nexus season is finally here, And with it, We are finally seeing the new 2016 Nexus smartphones in the flesh. 



Yesterday, We Just saw a new Real Blurred Image of Nexus Sailfish ( Uploaded by a New Twitter user ) and accordingly The Nexus Sailfish was a cross between the Nexus 4 & iPhone with glass and fingerprint scanner on the back.

Today, AndroidPolice has leaked new set of Images claiming that It's definitely Nexus Sailfish.Though The Images are Well Cropped.

The Nexus Sailfish Almost looks like AndroidPolice's render Image. According to them, Both Marlin and Sailfish will feature same design apart from size and battery, Both will be metal body

We have already seen first real Image of Nexus Marlin, protected by heavy case. 

via AndroidPolice

This Could be our First Real Look at 2016 HTC Nexus

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 14, 2016       

Google is all set to reveal the 2016 Nexus Smartphone Made-By-HTC, These Nexus Smartphone will be called HTC M1 ( Marlin ) and HTC S1 Sailfish.

We have already seen multiple renders of both Nexus Sailfish and Nexus Marlin. According to rumors, Nexus Sailfish will be having a plastic finish, while Nexus Marlin will be Metal body ( Just like HTC 10 ).

Today, an twitter user ( @usbfl ) probably leaked The Real Life Image of Nexus Sailfish ( or 2016 Nexus ).

The Image looks almost same as the AndroidPolice Render Image of Nexus Sailfish. Well according to the leakster, the Nexus looks like a cross between the Nexus 4 & iPhone with glass and fingerprint scanner on the back.

Well Going with this leaked Image, The Smartphone looks quite thick. The Device has a headphone jack on the top with Camera and Fingerprint Scanner at the back.



via- usbfl (twitter)