Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro with Snapdragon 625 SoC and 4GB of RAM Pays a Visit to GeekBench

 By Unknown on January 26, 2017       

Nearly a month ago, the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro was certified by TENAA and was expected to be announced very soon. However, we might have to wait some more days for the official launch. The phone is now spotted on benchmarking site, GeekBench, confirming the specifications leaked by the GFXBench site.



The latest GeekBench listing reveals the phone's model number as SM-C5010, citing to the earlier leaked ones. The phone is powered by an octa-core chip at the time of benchmark testing with all the cores clocked at 2.21GHz. Also, the motherboard number is shown as msm8953, which is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. Also, the Galaxy C5 Pro comes with 4GB of RAM.

The phone will boot Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, which is a sad thing to see even in early 2017. The GeekBench listing did not reveal any details regarding the camera and display of the phone, but earlier TENAA listing and GFXBench listing said the phone will get a 5.5-inch FHD display, 16MP rear and front-facing cameras, and a 3000mAh battery.

Samsung is expected to the announce the phone in near future, maybe in the first week of February. Also, the phone will make into the Indian market in coming months.


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Motorola starts Android 7.0 Nougat beta testing for the Moto Z Play!

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 25, 2017       

After updating Nexus 6, Moto Z, Z Force, G4 Plus and G4 to Android 7.0 Nougat, Motorola has finally started testing Android 7.0 Nougat for the Moto Z Play.

Moto Z Play users who were registered for BNM have started receiving Android 7.0 Nougat Beta with January 1 security patch in China . 

We already know that Motorola will start rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update for unlocked (Sold directly by Motorola) variant of the Motorola Moto Z from next month, while both the Verizon and unlocked versions of the Moto Z Play would get Android 7.0 in March.

Nokia 6 to soon be available outside of China

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 25, 2017       

The Nokia 6 is one of the popular Smartphone of the year 2017. And so far, it is only available in China. This, however, may soon change as device is going to be on Sale In Philippines.

Starting from February 26, Majority of retailers in Philippines will start selling "White color variant" of the Nokia 6. 

Listed at Lazada (Philippines e-commerce website), the Nokia 6 is priced at $370, which is $125 more than price of the device in China.




The Nokia 6 features a 5.5" 1080p screen with Gorilla Glass, classic Nokia design and an impressive audio quality according to HMD.

The phone comes with an aluminum unibody and runs on a Snapdragon 430 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. Its camera should follow the Nokia trend and impress everyone. It's 16MP with an 8MP front shooter.

Source: Lazada | Via: Phonearena

Google I/O 2017 to take place May 17 – 19

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 25, 2017       

This year's Google I/O will take place from May 17 to May 19 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.

This news isn't official yet, but the company tweeted out a few puzzles, when solved, confirmed the details.

Last year Google announced Android Nougat, Home, Daydream VR, Allo, and Duo.

Via: Cnet

Official LineageOS builds are now available for the Moto G, Moto E, Nexus 7, Galaxy S3 and more

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 24, 2017       

More Official LineageOS builds are up and are now available for the Motorola Moto G, Moto E, Moto X Pure, Google Nexus 7(2013), Galaxy S3, Xiaomi Mi4, Oppo Find 7a, Find 7s, LG G2 and LG G3.

If your device is not in the above list, you can try finding it here- Lineage OS

Lineage OS (Another open-source operating system for smartphones and tablet, based on the Android mobile platform) will be a continuation of what CyanogenMod was. The LineageOS 14.1 is based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and has same build number system as CyanogenMod's.

The latest smartphones to get LineageOS 14.1 nightlies are as follows:

• Nexus 7 2013 (4G) (deb)- Download Here
• Nexus 7 2013 (Wi-Fi) (flo)- Download Here
• LG G2- d800, d801, d802, d803
• LG G3- d851, d855
• Motorola Moto E (condor)- Download Here
• Moto X Pure (clark)- Download Here
• Motorola Moto G (falcon)- Download Here
• Oppo Find 7a- Download Here
• Oppo Find 7s- Download Here
• Samsung Galaxy S3- d2att, d2spr, d2tmo, d2vzw
• Xiaomi Mi 3w/ Mi 4(Cancro)- Download Here

While this is already an exciting list of devices that already got LineageOS nightlies, the developers are planning to bring it to more smartphones.




Already have LineageOS Installed on your Device? Share your thoughts with Screenshots!

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[Update: OnePlus One too]Official LineageOS builds are now available for the Moto G4 Plus, Nexus 6P, Redmi 1s and more 

Android 7.0 Nougat OTA starts rolling out for the HTC 10 and One M9

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 24, 2017       

HTC has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat for the HTC 10 and the HTC One M9 in few European regions, Egypt and Sri-Lanka.

For HTC One M9 the update costs 1.27GB with Software version 4.14.401.1, while for the HTC 10 the update costs 1.17GB with Software version 2.41.401.3.

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Leaked image shows top half of the LG G6

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 24, 2017       

LG have already started sending media invites for an event on February 26 where it is expected to unveil the LG G6.

Now, The Verge has leaked the top half of the upcoming LG's flagship Smartphone in full glory. 

The below image shows the LG G6, which is expected to feature a 5.7-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The screen-to-bezel ratio is greater than 90 percent, almost like Mi Mix.

Additionally, it is reported that the LG G6 will be made entirely out of glass and metal, will feature a headphone jack and is expected to be waterproof as well.

Nokia Heart could be Nokia's next Android Smartphone

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 24, 2017       

Nokia is all set to announce its latest Android Smartphones in an event on February 26, a day before Mobile World Congress officially kicks off in Barcelona.

HMD's roadmap suggests that Nokia will launch up to 7 Android Smartphones this year, the first one i.e. the Nokia 6 is already official with 5.5" display and SD430 processor.



Over the past couple of days, we have seen multiple rumors and leaks of the upcoming Nokia branded Android Smartphones, which includes the "Nokia P1" and the "Nokia E1". The latest leak suggests that the "Nokia Heart" could be among the 7 Smartphone, which the company will announce this year.

Listed on GFXBench, the Nokia Heart sports a 5.2" HD display and is powered by a 1.4Ghz Octa-Core processor, which could be Snapdragon 430 or 435. It has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The device is equipped with 12MP rear and 8MP front facing Camera. It runs Android 7.0 Nougat.





Source:GFXBench | Via:Techupdate3

[Update: OnePlus One too]Official LineageOS builds are now available for the Moto G4 Plus, Nexus 6P, Redmi 1s and more

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 23, 2017       

Update: Official LineageOS now available for OnePlus One, Grab it from below link!

The first official LineageOS builds are up and are now available for the Motorola Moto G4 Plus/G4, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Redmi 1s and Nextbit Robin.

Lineage OS (Another open-source operating system for smartphones and tablet, based on the Android mobile platform) will be a continuation of what CyanogenMod was. The LineageOS 14.1 is based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and has same build number system as CyanogenMod's.

The latest smartphones to get LineageOS 14.1 nightlies are as follows:

• Moto G4 Plus/G4 (athene) - Download Here
• Nexus 6P (angler) - Download Here
• Nexus 5X (bullhead) - Download Here
• Nextbit Robin (ether) - Download Here
• Redmi 1s (armani) - Download Here
• OnePlus One (bacon) - Download Here

While this is already an exciting list of devices that already got LineageOS nightlies, the developers are planning to bring it to more smartphones.




Already have LineageOS Installed on your Device? Share your thoughts with Screenshots!

Samsung announces what caused the Galaxy Note 7 Battery Issue and Recall

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 23, 2017       

Samsung has officially announced the reason(s) why its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones overheated and caught fire.

According to Samsung there were two separate battery issues that investigations have identified. The first battery had a design flaw in the upper right corner that could cause a short circuit, while the second battery which was used for replacement units had a manufacturing issue that could lead to fires because of a welding defect. 

This is how Samsung plans to prevent future phones from catching fire:

Since the Samsung Galaxy Note7 recall, we've re-assessed every step of the smartphone manufacturing process and developed the 8-Point Battery Safety Check. It involves putting our batteries through extreme testing, inside and out, followed by careful inspection by X-ray and the human eye. We are making a stronger commitment to safer devices.

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Pure Nexus Gets an update, adds One-handed mode and Header options

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 23, 2017       

"Pure Nexus" is one of the most stable and finest custom roms available for the Google Pixel and the Nexus Smartphones. Even though the "Pure Nexus Project" is exclusive to Nexus and Pixel Smartphones, it has been ported to many other devices.

The Pure Nexus Project aims to bring stability and features to your Nexus device, while keeping Google's vision in line and not straying too far away from that. If you are looking for a stable ROM with true tested features and minimal bugs, then this is the place to be.

Recently, Pure Nexus Project Moderators released an update for the custom rom. It brings One-handed mode, as well as new Header option, which can be used to change header background.

Via: Reddit

Moto M Expands to 10 More Countries

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 22, 2017       

Last year, Lenovo unveiled The Motorola Moto M in an event at Guangzhou, China. The Device is already available to buy in China, UAE, India and has been expanded to 10 More Countries.

Now, Users in Indonesia, Libia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Thailand and Ukraine will be able to purchase the Moto M.



The Moto M (M for all-metal) features a Splash-Proof 5.5 inch full HD display and weights 163g. With rear fingerprint sensor, the device is powered with MediaTek Helio P15 Octa-core CPU clocked at 2.2GHz. It comes in two variants 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB Internal Storage which can be expanded upto 128GB through Micro-SD Card.

Via: Motorola Fans (twitter)

Moto Z (2017) with Snapdragon 835 Could Be In The Works

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 22, 2017       

A new variant of the Moto Z has appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking website. The listing reveals that the 2017 Motorola Smartphone with model no. XT1650 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 chipset, and has 4GB of RAM. The Smartphone runs Android 7.1.1, which is the latest Android version right now.



We already know that the given  model number "XT1650" is allotted to the Moto Z (2016). But, if the listing is legit, we might see Moto Z (2017) with Snapdragon 835 very soon.

Will you be upgrading from the Moto Z(2016) to Moto Z(2017)? Let us know why — or why not —in the comments so everyone else can benefit from your thoughts!

Source: Geekbench

DEAL: Get a new Samsung Galaxy S6 for just ₹28,999

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 21, 2017       

Paytm is now selling the Samsung Galaxy S6 (64GB Limited Edition) for just ₹28,999 (After 2000 Cashback).

In case you've forgotten, the Samsung Galaxy S6 sports a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display, a Exynos 7420 Octa Core processor, 3GB of RAM, 32/64GB of storage, a 16MP camera, and a 2550mAh battery. As you can see, the device is quite a monster even for a early 2017 purchase.

Grab it here from Paytm (Use code: GET2000)

Lineage OS: Everything you need to know

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 21, 2017       

Lineage OS: Everything you need to know- Release date, News and Update!

Update: January 21, 2017

Lineage OS Boot Animation:

Updated: January 1, 2017

This is Lineage new Logo

Updated: December 27, 2016

Lineage OS Gerrit is Up, Access it here!

Article: December 25, 2016

CyanogenMod is dead, but the company will work on a new project named "Lineage" that will be used to define the custom Android releases.



Lineage OS (Another open-source operating system for smartphones and tablet, based on the Android mobile platform) will be a continuation of what CyanogenMod was, However Lineage OS is still in formation phase. The success of this project depend entirely on how much support it receives from the development community.

So, yes, this is us. LineageOS will be a continuation of what CyanogenMod was. To quote Andy Rubin, this is the definition of open. A company pulling their support out of an open source project does not mean it has to die.
Check back for more information on Tuesday.   - Lineage Team | December 24, 2016

So, we will be getting more information regarding the Lineage OS on Tuesday i.e. on 27th December. We'll continue to post any major Lineage news right here on TechDroider.

You can follow Lineage OS at LineageOS.org, Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Samsung Galaxy S8: This could be the best look yet

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 20, 2017       

Over the past couple of days, leaks of the "Samsung Galaxy S8" have made various appearances, first as just rumor of Samsung going all bezel-less with the S8, few speculated Pictures and then as Case maker render.

The Galaxy S8 render that you see below, is the latest to surface ahead of the official announcement by Samsung. The leak came from PriceRaja and this could be our best look at the upcoming Samsung's flagship.

The site claims that the Galaxy S8 will feature an Iris scanner, which would scan your face and eyes to unlock the handset.

Now, if previous rumors are to be believed, Samsung plans to release Galaxy S8 in two variants, a smaller Galaxy S8 variant, and the larger Galaxy S8 Plus smartphone.

According to PriceRaja, the above render is of the Samsung Galaxy S8 (non-plus) and it sports 5.5" 4K display. 

If This is the Galaxy S8, What do You Think?

Samsung finds two reason behind the Galaxy Note 7 fires

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 20, 2017       

Samsung will officially announce the reason(s) why its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones overheated and caught fire on Jan. 23. But an early report by the Wall Street Journal lists the reasons before Samsung's event.

According to the WSJ, the main reason behind Galaxy Note 7 fires and recall was irregularly sized batteries that caused the phone to overheat. Other reason was "the batteries were manufactured defectively." 



We will hear more from Samsung about "Note 7 exploding batteries" on Jan. 23 in an announcement, which will be livestreamed in Chinese, English and Korean on its websites. Koh Dong-jin, Samsung's mobile president, will give details of the probe. 

Via: Phonearena | Source: WSJ

"Timewave" Moto Mod will add "5D touch" to the Moto Z

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 19, 2017       

The Motorola Moto Z was one of the most innovative Smartphone of the year 2016. 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.

Now, a company named "Esper" is working on a new Moto Mod called "Timewave". This futuristic Module can add additional functionalities to your Moto Z phones. 

Pressing a button on Moto Mod can launch meditation, a 60 second stretch timer, log that you drank water, and much more. The back is a '5D' touch surface that enable custom actions, such as:

• Launch app
• Navigate home
• Activate voice control
• Scrub through video
• Scroll through page,
• Share
• Use as a keyboard to play music!
• and more...

The next stage in human evolution, joining with our digital souls: Esper (Follow this project at Tryesper)

Source: Reddit

Xiaomi is Announcing the Redmi Note 4 Today in India, Watch the Event Live Here!

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 19, 2017       

The Redmi Note 4 will be officially announced today during a live streamed event from New Delhi, India at 11:30AM(IST). 

Xiaomi is expected to announce the SD625 variant. The Smartphone will be exclusively available on Flipkart.


During this Livestream, we are sort of expecting to see the price of the Smartphone and Launch day offers. You can watch out the live event here-

Motorola to release Nougat for unlocked Moto Z next month, Moto Z Play in March

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 19, 2017       

Motorola will start rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update for unlocked (Sold directly by Motorola) variant of the Motorola Moto Z from next month, while both the Verizon and unlocked versions of the Moto Z Play would get Android 7.0 in March.

We already know that Moto X Play, Moto X Style and Moto Z Play and most of the other Moto devices will get Android 7.0 Nougat by the end of January. While the Moto G4 Play will probably follow Moto X Family and will be updated to Android 7.0 Nougat later on.



Nougat adds battery optimization, multi-screen support, security improvements and the new Motorola boot animation. We have already updated our Moto Z to Official Android 7.0 Nougat, take a look- 




Via: AndroidCentral