Google might announce Android O at Google I/O perhaps with these features

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 08, 2017       

Google I/O, which is Google’s yearly developer conference, we get to find out just what Google has been working on and what their plans are for the near and distant future. This year's Google I/O will take place in May, but according to latest rumor, we already have details what we might see at this year's Google I/O.

According to latest report by VentureBeat, Google is expected to reveal the next version of Android OS, "Android O" followed by Multiple Developer Previews and a Fall launch. This latest Android OS will reportedly come with new "smart features."

The first feature will be called "Copy Less". This feature will predict the address you are trying to send to someone. For example, If you and a friend are having a conversation about where to eat dinner and you find a cool restaurant in the Yelp app, when you go back to your conversation GBoard would automatically show you a text suggestion after you type "it's at".

The next feature detailed includes "Finger gesture to trigger actions." For example, if you want to open Camera, just draw letter like a C on the screen. 

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

Which of these features are you excited about most? Are there any other features that interest you? Tell us in the comments section below.

Motorola Moto G5 will be a Flipkart exclusive in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 07, 2017       

This is some breaking news coming in! The new Motorola Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 will be a Flipkart Exclusive in India. Expected to be launched next Wednesday, the new Moto G5s are the newest addition to the Motorola portfolio.

Motorola India has just tweeted about it being a FlipKart Exclusive. The new Moto G5 series will be released on 15th March at 12:15PM.

We're sending a whole lot of love your way @Flipkart. Make way for the ultimate #MotoG5Plus! It is time to #Uncompromise! pic.twitter.com/QQ0i3jkWOR

— Moto India (@Moto_IND) March 7, 2017

The Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus is expected to be priced around ₹13,999 and ₹15,999 in India respectively. 

Full Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus Specs!

Motorola is Announcing the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus in Brasil and Mexico today!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 07, 2017       

Last month Motorola announced the Moto G5, Moto G5 Plus and few Interesting Moto Mods at MWC 2017 event in Barcelona, Spain. 

Today, Motorola will be announcing the new Moto Gs in Brasil and Mexico. Brasil's Motorola launch event is set to be held at Sao Paulo.



Motorola India has already revealed that they will be announcing the 2017 Moto Gs in an event set for March 15, 2017. 

Will you be buying the Moto G5 or Moto G5 Plus? Let us know in comments! 

Google rumored to ditch headphone jack on 'Pixel 2'

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 07, 2017       

In 2016 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 Google releasing their own smartphones. The Google Pixel phones were the search giant's first attempt to take on the Apple iPhone. 



However, according to the latest report from 9to5google, Google might follow Apple's iPhone 7 strategy to remove the standard 3.5mm headphone jack from the Pixel 2. This means that all of your existing headphones will not be compatible with the 2017 Pixel unless you use a USB Type-C adapter.

With the Pixel 2, Google is expected to bring new features and upgrades with some improvements in various areas like the camera, design and SoC. But, all these are just rumors, so take them with a grain of salt. 

March’s Factory Images and OTA files are now Available for Nexus and Pixel Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 06, 2017       

Google's March 2017 Security patches and updates are now available for Supported Nexus Smartphones and Pixel Devices.


As you can see, we are sticking to Android 7.1.1 for all devices.

The new build no. are as follows-

Pixel and Pixel XL (NOF27B), 

Pixel C (N4F26T), 

Nexus 6P (N4F26T), 

Nexus 5X (N4F26T), 
Nexus 6 (N6F26U- 7.1.1),

Nexus Player (NMF26X), 

and Nexus 9 (N4F26T)

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

Factory Images | OTA Files

LineageOS gets One-handed mode Feature!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 06, 2017       

LineageOS is the latest sensation among custom rom lovers and developers. We already know that the Lineage OS is 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.



Lineage OS is still in formation phase and the community developers are working actively to add new features to this project. Now, the community has added some interesting new features to the custom rom, Check e'm out:

• Addon SU for LineageOS 13.0 is fixed (addon-su-13)

• Single Hand Mode has arrived! (oneHand)

Single Hand Mode feature comes enabled in all LineageOS 14.1 builds from 6th March 2017. To use the new Onehanded-mode feature on devices with on-screen navigation buttons, swipe right or left on the home button. On devices with hardware keys, you can set the trigger for this mode in "Settings > Buttons".

Source: Lineage

India to host its Mobile World Congress in September

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 06, 2017       

India will be organizing its own first-ever Mobile World Congress this year in September with a special focus on reaching out to the South East Asian markets.

The GSM Association, which is responsible for organising annual global event of Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, has agreed to associate with COAI in the organization of this three-day mobile technology fiesta in the country.

There is Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and an edition in Shanghai. There is nothing in between for South East Asia. India is emerging as one of the global leaders in telecom which we will also showcase in the Indian Mobile Congress.  - COAI Director General Rajan S Mathew

Tech giants like Facebook, Huawei, Ericsson, Cisco, and Indian mobile and hardware companies are expected participate in this mobile congress.

We have held a meeting with official representatives of other governments as well. We have asked other Indian business association to come together and be part of it. The event will focus on knowledge sharing, exhibition, start-ups, skill development and all pillars of Digital India including Make in India.

The three-day mobile technology fiesta will be organized at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, starting September 27. However there's no information regarding the registration process. We'll be sure to keep you updated, So start packing your bags and collecting your gears for this first-ever India MWC!

Source: PTI

Android Nougat Update Delayed for Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 06, 2017       

If you were hoping to receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, you might be interested to learn that the update appears to have been delayed. 

According to latest tweets sent out by Samsung UK who confirmed that the update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will be delayed.

@harri_ashley The software update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge has been delayed while we review its quality. 1/3

— Samsung UK (@SamsungUK) February 27, 2017

Since Samsung UK was the one that made the announcement, we can only hope that it is limited to UK as opposed to the rest of the world, but don’t be surprised if it is delayed for you as well.

This Mod comes with IR, wireless charging, USB ports and more!

 By Felipe Berhau on March 06, 2017       

In recent months, we've seen Motorola come up with some cool Moto Mods for its Moto Z line of smartphones, but a Mods challenge was also launched, with competitions in the US, India, Argentina and China. Now it's time to show one of the contestants.

This is the Storage Mod. It's a powerful Mod that's a 2,800mAH battery pack with wireless charging but the battery feature won't be its main one. There's a microSD slot, a headphone jack, USB ports, HDMI ports, and a remote control feature on the upper part of the Mod, so you can use it to change channels on your TV. 

The Mod will cost $189 and you can check all the developer info here: Storage Mod

Via: Motorola Fans

List of Official Moto Mods for the Moto Z

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 05, 2017       

There is no fact denying that Motorola is betting big on the future of Moto Mods and the recently concluded hackathon event is a proof for that. As of now, there are various Moto Mods to play music, capture images, project a picture, etc. 

Motorola will be releasing more and more Moto Mods in the near future. The company has already released half a dozen new Moto Mods at the MWC 2017. So, Here's the complete list of Official Moto Mods for your Moto Z.

JBL SoundBoost speaker

The JBL SoundBoost speaker snaps easily onto your Moto Z so you can immediately pump up the volume with powerful stereo sound.

Moto Insta-Share Projector

The Moto Insta-Share Projector snaps easily onto your Moto Z phone so you can immediately start sharing vacation photos or that video everyone’s talking about. It projects up to 70” on any flat surface so the big screen’s always with you.

Hasselblad True Zoom

The Hasselblad True Zoom snaps easily onto your Moto Z phone so you can capture detailed photos from a distance without affecting resolution with 10x optical zoom.

Incipio offGRID Power Pack

The Incipio offGRID Power Pack contains a 2220 mAh battery, giving you up to 22 additional hours of battery life whenever you need it.

Incipio Vehicle Dock

The Incipio Vehicle Dock snaps easily onto your Moto Z phone and allow users to do a hand-free navigation and even use Android Auto while driving.

Moto Style Shell

The Moto Style Shell Transform your phone to fit your style. You can Choose from premium materials like real wood and leather, or pick out a patterned fabric. The Moto Z comes with a free Style Shell Inside the box.

Mophie juice pack

The Mophie juice pack contains a 3150 mAh battery, giving you up to 60% more battery life to your phone. The built in USB-C connector allows you to fast charge your juice pack even when it’s not attached to your phone.

Announced: Coming soon

Turbo Charger

Turbo Charger Mod quickly adds more power to your Moto Z Smartphone, The built in USB-C connector allows you to fast charge your juice pack even when it’s not attached to your phone.

Wireless Charging 

Charge your Moto Z Smartphone Wirelessly with the Wireless Charging Moto Mod, will be available in colorful Shells.

One Compute Mod -

One Compute is a system that will turn the Motorola Moto Z into an Android powered desktop computer.

Motorola Power Pack

The Motorola Power Pack contains adds more battery to your Moto Z, will be available in different colors.

Gamepad Mod

A Gamepad Module which adds gaming controls to the ends of the phone to give you a full gaming experience. 

Robot Mod

This Moto Mod  could turn your Moto Z phone into a robot.

Unannounced: Coming soon

Adventure Mod

This upcoming Module will make your Moto Z Waterproof and will let you use the device under water.

Will keep this post up-to-date, So which Module are you looking forward to buy for your Moto Z? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

LG to release Nougat for G4 in third quarter, V10 in second half of this year

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 04, 2017       

South Korean tech giant LG has already updated few of its newly launched Smartphones to Android 7.0 Nougat. Now, the company has decided to offer the latest Android OS for the V10 and G4.

LG plans to update the V10 in the second half of this year and the G4 in the third quarter. Note that this schedule applies to phones sold in South Korea, while the consumers using the specific models outside of the South Korea will be notified in a separate schedule later.

Source: LG

Here's what's new in the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 04, 2017       

The Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus are now official, both of the devices comes with beautiful metal-body design, competitive specs and a bunch of new features.

The Moto G5 (or Moto G 5th gen) sports a 5" Full HD display (1080p), 5MP front camera, 13MP rear camera, 2800mAh removable battery, Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16/32GB internal storage with SD support and Rapid charging.




The Moto G5 Plus is the exact same phone as the Moto G5 in terms of design, Specs wise, the G5 Plus features a 5.2 Full HD display (1080p), 12MP Dual Autofocus Pixels camera, 3000mAh battery, Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor, 2/3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB internal storage with SD support and Rapid charging.

The latest videos from Motorola shows "what has been added to the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus", Check them out:-

Moto G5 Unboxed: "Motorola" is back

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 04, 2017       

Last month at MWC, Lenovo revealed the 2017 Motorola Moto G Series including Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5. The G5 Plus being 5.2" Smartphone while the Moto G5 is a 5" Smartphone with low end features.

The Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus is going to be launched next week in Brazil and Mexico, while the Indian launch is set for 15th of March. The Smartphone finally gets its first unboxing video revealing that Moto by Lenovo "Motorola" brand is back! Lenovo has used Motorola branding several times on the box.




Via: Motorola-fans

Gboard 6.1 Beta brings improved theme selector, built-in Translator, and more

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 03, 2017       

Latest Gboard (Google keyboard) update brings new features including built-in Translate, new theme selector, emoji prediction and support for the Bashkir language.

The built-in translator lets you type text in your language and automatically translates and enter the translated text in the text field as you type. For now, this feature only works when online.

The new update also brings, a new theme selector UI, which separates solid color themes, recently used, Custom and Landscapes into separate rows. "Landscapes" is a collection of stock images that can be used as background images.

Download Gboard 6.1 for Android (Sign up for Beta and update)

via: AndroidPolice

Lenovo decides to use Motorola branding again!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 03, 2017       

Last year, after acquiring Motorola, Lenovo decided to phase out the Motorola name from its smartphones, and instead use 'Moto by Lenovo'. However, this is going to get over very soon.

According to CNET, Lenovo will no longer shy away from using the Motorola name, Instead we will soon see the Motorola batwing back in action.



In an interview with CNET,  Huckfeldt said, "It was foolish to throw it overboard." He adds, "Give us 12 months, and everyone in the US will know the new Motorola."

Moreover, Lenovo plans to bring Motorola brand globally and eventually phase out the other names including ZUK.

Hello Moto, once again!

Google confirms Pixel 2 is coming this year & it's staying premium!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 03, 2017       

In 2016 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 Google releasing their own smartphones. The Google Pixel phones were the search giant's first attempt to take on the Apple iPhone. 

And, they succeeded in doing that. The Pixel XL is widely regarded as the best smartphone of 2016 and best camera smartphone of all time. 

The latest rumors about Google's upcoming flagship date from January claimed that Google is working on a budget-segment "Pixel 2B". Despite of all these rumors, Rick Osterloh (Google's head of hardware) has confirmed that the second-generation Google Pixel will be released this year and will remain "premium".

"There is an annual rhythm in the industry. So, you can count on us to follow it."


"Pixel stays premium, Google will continue to leave lower price segments to other manufacturers."

With the Pixel 2, Google is expected to bring new features and upgrades with some improvements in various areas like the camera, design and SoC.

What features and changes do you want to see in Google Pixel 2? Let us know in the comment section below!

Source: AndroidPit | Pixel 2 Concept: Deepal Pallav Suthar

Google Assistant is now rolling out for more Android phones

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 02, 2017       

As Google promised, the Google Assistant is now officially rolling out for all Android devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow and Android Nougat with Google Play Services.

The Google Assistant is now live for the English users in the U.S., users living in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, as well as German speakers in Germany.



Just long press on the Home button or say “Ok Google” to get started!

Moto Z Play gets Android Nougat in Canada

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 02, 2017       

Motorola has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update through Canadian carriers for the Moto Z Play "Retca" users. 

We've seen the update coming through Rogers and Telus and few other sub-brands. The update will carry a build number of NPN25.137-24-1, and will weigh around 1GB.



Screenshots:-

The update includes latest Android 7.0 Nougat with many new features including Over 1500 emoji support, Multi-Window feature, New Doze, Custom Quick Settings, Direct Boot and More security. 

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!



Via: Reddit | Image: wolfie1_0

March Android security patch coming to the Nexus 6P on March 7

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 02, 2017       

The Google Nexus 6P will start receiving the latest Android security patch next week.

As listed on Vodafone's website, March security patch for the Nexus 6P will begin rolling out from March 7. There's no information regarding the release date of this month's security patch for the Nexus 5X, However, it is likely to get the new update along with the Nexus 6P.



The update will carry a build no of N4F26T, and will come with "5 March 2017" Security patch level. It will be available via FOTA and will cost approximately 39MB.

Last week, Google announced Android 7.1.2 Nougat Beta for the Pixel and Nexus devices. So, those who are running Android 7.1.2 Beta will not be able to receive March security patch update via OTA.

Source: Vodafone

OnePlus 3/3T gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat Open Beta

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 02, 2017       

Recently OnePlus released Hydrogen OS beta based on Android 7.1.1 for the OnePlus 3 & 3T for Chinese customers with Chinese and English language support, the rom has no Google apps included.

Now, the company has announced OxygenOS (beta 12 for the OnePlus 3 and beta 3 for the OnePlus 3T) based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat with March 2017 security patches.

Here are some key features of OxygenOS Open Betabased on Android 7.1.1 Nougat-

• Upgraded to Android 7.1.1
• New Shot on OnePlus wallpaper option
• Gallery Improvements
• New photo editor with watermark and photo straightening options
• Newly added media will be highlighted in Photos section
• Image location will be displayed on grid view
• Media can be grouped by month and year
• Folders and individual media can be hidden
• General bug fixes

Known Issues and Fixes

• Android pay not able to work on London TFL/Tube
• This can be resolved by updating the app via Play store
• Compatibility issues with certain third party apps

Downloads-

Download the OxygenOS Beta 12 for OnePlus 3 right Here.

Download the OxygenOS Beta 3 for OnePlus 3T right Here.