Essential PH-1 Phone Official Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 30, 2017       

Essential PH-1 Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android Nougat
Processor	Kryo 280 Octa-core (2.45GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
GPU	Adreno 540
Body
Dimensions	141.5 x 71.1 x 7.8 mm
Weight	185 g
Colors	Black Moon, Stellar Grey, Pure White, Ocean Depths
Display
Type	-
Screen Size	5.71” with radiused corners
Resolution	2560 x 1312 QHD
Multitouch	Yes
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
Memory
Card slot	-
Internal	128 GB
RAM	4 GB
Camera
Primary	13MP Dual RGB + Mono camera
Features	Hybrid Auto Focus, Phase Detect, IR Laser Assist Focus
Video	Video at 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps or 720p 120fps
Secondary	8 MP
Multimedia
3.5mm jack	-
Battery and Power
Type	3040 mAh battery
Releasing Date
Announced	2017, May 30
Price
US Dollar	$699

Source: Essential

Security update for Moto G5 Plus also Improves Audio During a Video capture

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 30, 2017       

Moto G5 Plus is now getting a new software update in India with Security Patches, bug fixes and Stability improvement. The update also Improves Audio During a Video capture.

This new update contains March, 2017 Security patch, it fixes Audio Noise during Video capture and imroves data traffic. This update comes with build no. NPN25-137-67. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Nougat 7.1.2, which is already available for Google's Pixel and Nexus devices. 

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.

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!

Motorola Moto Z2 Play Live and Retail Box Images Posted Online

 By Unknown on May 30, 2017       

There are some rumours that Motorola will announce the Moto Z2 Play on June 1 at the Computex 2017 event. Before that, a user has posted the complete images along with the retail box pictures of the Z2 Play, which allegedly showed and confirmed the design of the specs. 

The Moto Z2 Play will be slim at the just 5.9mm thickness, and it comes with the aluminium body rather than the glass one seen on Moto Z Play. Also, the Z2 Play will have the camera bump at the back, and this time around, the Moto Mods are called as 'Moto Snaps.' 

The retail box of the device is red in colour, and he also showed the CPU-Z configuration of the phone. The device will feature a 5.5-inch Full HD display, same as its predecessor and will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 626 SoC. There will be 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device also has a 12MP Dual Pixel camera at the back along with an 8MP snapper at the back with dual-tone LED flashlight. 

The Moto Z2 Play will pack a smaller 3000mAh battery, smaller than the Moto Z Play battery. The device also comes with Moto Turbo Charging technology. 

Google for Jobs is Slowly Rolling Out for Users in the United States

 By Unknown on May 29, 2017       

At the Google I/O event in 2017, the search giant announced a new feature called 'Google for Jobs,' which apparently helps users to get a job in a more easier way. For example, if you search for any store in the US, then the Google Search will list the store's details along with jobs available if any. 

Google did not reveal when the feature will go live for the users officially. However, the feature is live for some users in the US reports Android Police. The publication says that they've seen a job listing of Barista Coffee Shop.

New Google Search UI

Technically, Google maybe making server side changes to enrol the new feature in batches. That said, the feature may go official in coming days or weeks for all the residents of the US. 

Google for Jobs helps the citizens of the country to get a job quickly as the owners of a store can list the vacant job positions in Google Search itself. It also takes data from various third-party sites to list the vacant sites. 

Judy Malware Has Infected 36.5 Million Android Smartphones Across the Globe

 By Unknown on May 29, 2017       

Judy Malware is a new virus spreading to Android smartphones across the globe. According to a security firm Checkpoint, the malware has already spread to nearly 36.5 million Android devices and can be found in 41 Android apps in Google Play Store. And nearly 4.5 million to 18.5 million downloads are seen for the infected apps from the time of infection. 

The Judy Malware is an auto ad-clicking malware, which automatically clicks ads when you're on the infected app. That said, the revenue for those apps will be increased big time with this tool. 

Hackers have silently infected the apps by creating a Control and Command server, which apparently can't be spotted on the Google Play's Protect tool Bouncer. The CheckPoint firm says that this malware is in the Google Play Store apps since years now and a South Korean company, ENISTUDIO Corp created this malware. 

So, to stay secured and away from these apps, check out the reviews for the app and game before downloading it. And if you find a bad review, then ignore the app. 

Top Productivity Apps for Your New Android Phone

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 29, 2017       

Smartphones are now more capable than ever. The latest flagship phones feature Snapdragon 835 and a minimum of 4GB of RAM, allowing them to multitask better and run heavier, more complex apps without a problem. The Samsung GALAXY S8 can even be used as a desktop computer, showing just how capable it is.

The added power means you can now use most smartphones to replace your laptop; when you don’t have your laptop with you, you can still handle work or school-related tasks with ease using your phone. Of course, you need the best productivity apps for the job, and we have the top picks in this article.

Google Suite
Google has a number of productivity apps for Android phone users, including Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. You’ll be surprised to know just how capable they are for even the most demanding tasks. I was trying to meet a submission deadline for my online MSMPP program assignment the other day and I relied heavily on Google Docs to get things done.

Google Calendar is just as handy. The interface is among the best on the market, delivering all the information you need through stunning visuals. The masters in project and program management program from Brandeis University I’m taking obliges me to keep up with schedules and exams, and Google Calendar – along with features such as auto-sync and reminders – has helped me.

For working on longer documents, it’s more comfortable to pair a Bluetooth keyboard instead of using the on-screen one. That said, there is nothing you cannot do on the go as long as you have a smartphone and Google productivity apps installed.

Pushbullet

Pushbullet is not a productivity app per se, but it is an app that you must try nonetheless. It allows your smartphone to be accessed from your laptop, giving you a better user experience in the process. It started life as an SMS app that helped users send text messages from computers, but it now offers many new features.

For instance, you can move files from and to the phone easily. The next time you need to carry a PowerPoint presentation on your phone, you can just sync the file through Pushbullet in seconds. It also supports display notifications and allows you to use messaging apps on your computer.

Unclouded

The last app on our list is Unclouded. This app is a must-have if you use more than one cloud storage service. It makes managing multiple accounts on Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and other services easier. Keep in mind that you can only manage a maximum of two accounts when using the free version, but switching to premium is well worth the small price you have to pay.

The app shows all of your cloud-stored files in one cool interface, eliminating the need to open several apps to gain access to your cloud storage. You can move files between services and access features such as sharing and file management just as easily.

With these apps installed, you will find your smartphone to be more capable than ever. There will be no task that you can’t handle on the go with the best productivity apps helping you every step of the way.

Snap-sticker Style Mods for Moto Z and Moto Z Play Now Available in Brazil

 By Unknown on May 29, 2017       

Motorola's first generation Modular smartphones were a huge hit and are still going good in markets such as the Europe, UK, and the US. Motorola has opened the Moto Mods building concept to third-party developers, and various Kickstarter Moto Mods arrived last year with unique capabilities.

Today, Snap-sticker has launched its wide-range of Moto Style Mod for the Moto Z, and the Moto Z Play in Brazil. That said, if you're not satisfied with the official Motorola Style Mods, you can get these Snap-sticker ones starting at $68. 

The price may seem to be steep for an unofficial Style Mod, but these are worth checking out. The Snap-sticker Mods will change the entire look of your Moto Z/Moto Z Play. Furthermore, these Mods come with a wooden sticker for free to protect the camera lens. 

Having said that, you can customise these stickers with your photos including additional text on it. Right now, there are four coloured Snap-sticker Moto Mods available- Ivory, Ironwood, Zebra, and Muirapiranga. Out of the four, the ivory one looks slick. 

If you're a resident of Brazil, you can purchase the Mods by visiting here. 

Doodle Army 2 : Mini Militia updated to v3.0.136 with new Store items, new Avatar, and more

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 28, 2017       

One of the most popular multiplayer action game "Doodle Army 2: Mini Militia also known as DA2" is now getting a major update with tons of Avatar selections, two new Store items and bug fixes.

The latest update v3.0.136 features new Store items including "Pistol scope" which increases zoom on pistols by a factor of 1X, "Range Finder" which reflects distance from the enemy. You also get new vibrant festival/club color choice dress combinations in the Avatar customization tab. 

Along with these features, Appsomniacs has also added Score Sync config tool to aid support with migrating scores to the new score storage system and Numerous bug fixes. Note that the old versions won't see the visual changes.

You can download Doodle Army 2: Mini Militia for free from the Google Play Store. But if you want to get full access to all the features, you can upgrade to the Pro Player Pack through in-app purchases.

This So-Called LG V30 Project Will Blow Your Mind!

 By Unknown on May 27, 2017       

Google, at its I/O 2017 event a few days ago have confirmed that LG will be launching the LG V30 smartphone later this year and it will be Google Daydream ready. Popular tipster, Evan Blass today shared crucial information about the phone of what LG thought about it initially. 

Blass said "This is an old-ish mockup of Project Joan, a.k.a. the LG V30. Not clear if the project is still headed in this direction." By his words, it is clear that LG may not be working on the project now. 

However, if this project continues and LG releases the product in real life, it will be a gamechanger. Unlike the previous LG V series of phone which came out with a secondary display at the top, the V30 in the image has a secondary screen at the bottom and it's a breathtaking project nevertheless. 

Blass says that the secondary display can be expandable from the bottom on the primary display. Having said that, if LG work on this project and release the final product, it will be surely a segment changing phone in the market. 

Here's the Moto Z2 Play in all three colors

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 27, 2017       

Last month, we saw a render of the Moto Z2 Play is Grey color along with few Style shells, and now we have the front renders of the same device in White/Gold, Black/Grey and White/Silver color variants.

The Moto Z2 Play won't feature drastic changes from the Moto Z Play because Motorola promised that the Moto Mods will fit their devices for the next two years. 

Not only in the form of design, the device won't feature any drastic hardware changes as well. The phone will feature the same 5.5-inch display with increased brightness levels. The Snapdragon 626 will power the phone, but this time around there will be 4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage. 

The Z2 Play will use the same camera sensor as the Moto G5 Plus along with 5MP front-facing camera with dual tone LED flash. The battery size may also be trimmed down to 3000mAh, which will be a huge downgrade. 

SOURCE : Roland Quandt‏

Nova Launcher Beta Brings the Latest Android O Styled Notification Dots Feature

 By Unknown on May 27, 2017       

It is just a matter of time for third-party launcher owners to add the features Google officially teases. At the Google I/O 2017 last week, Google said that it's bringing the much-asked feature from users of Android- 'Notification Dots' with the Android O. 

The Notification Dots is a feature that adds a rounded badge to the app icon on the launcher whenever there's an unread notification. The update also added the round styled search bar, which was also teased by Google at the event. 

The Notification Dots is available in various Android skins such as TouchWiz, Xperia UX, LG UI, MIUI, etc. since ages. Also, Apple's iOS has this feature since a long time, probably introduced with the Apple iOS 7 three years ago. 

The Nova Launcher Beta latest version is already out and users can install the launcher right away to experience the upcoming Android O feature way before its official release. 

OnePlus Has a Started a New Referral Program For Its Previous Smartphone Buyers

 By Unknown on May 27, 2017       

OnePlus has recently said that it would be killing the OnePlus 3T very soon because the OnePlus 5 launch in nearing. The company now started a new referral program with which users can earn good discounts on the accessories. 

However, the all new referral program is applicable for the previous OnePlus smartphone buyers. That said, the owners of a OnePlus smartphone have to get their referral link and refer friends. 

The user will be entitled to a $20 coupon if they use a referral link, and they can use it only after purchasing a smartphone. As said earlier, the discount coupon is applicable only for the accessories and not for smartphones. 

Also, in return, you will be rewarded with 100 points and those points can also be exchanged for accessories, OnePlus Swag, and discounts on smartphones itself. That said, the referral program is slightly on the lower side as it gives just 100 points for a single referral. Nonetheless, you can use the points to avail discount on the upcoming OnePlus 5. 

OnePlus 5 case render leaks, shows off vertical dual-camera setup

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 27, 2017       

The entire world is looking for next OnePlus flagship phone which is the OnePlus 5 to release at the earliest, but one has to wait until this summer to get hands on it. And leaks about the phone are keeping you at bay, especially about the rear camera placement. 

We have already seen multiple real-life images of the OnePlus 5, however this new leak shows the case renders of the OnePlus 5, which looks absolutely stunning and is on-par with the earlier leaked rumors. 

As you can see in the above images, the OnePlus 5 is having a vertical dual-camera setup. To the front, the device features a fingerprint sensor which looks similar to that in the OnePlus 3/3T. The Alert slider seems missing from the side of the device. Apart from the trimmed side bezels 

It's not confirmed that the above is the finally look at the OnePlus 5, so take it as a grain of salt.

OnePlus has already confirmed that the OnePlus 5 will come with Snapdragon 835 chipset. The device might be unveiled in mid-June. OnePlus is also tweaking the Oxygen OS to deliver superior performance with the OnePlus 5.  

April 2017 Security Patch now available for the Moto G 3rd Generation

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 27, 2017       

One of the best selling device of the 2015, the Moto G 3rd generation is now getting a new software update with the April 1, 2017 Android Security patch, bug fixes, Stability improvement.

The update arrives as software version 24.226.17.en.03 and weighs in at 39.8MB. It's worth noticing that apart from few security patch and bug fixes, the update remains still runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

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.


Thanks Puppala Raj Kumar!

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!

A New Android Vulnerability Gave the Hacker Complete Access of the Smartphone

 By Unknown on May 26, 2017       

Android operating system was never a secured one, starting from day 1 when it announced in 2007. Every year, attackers are exploiting the Android OS by hacking a user's device. And this article is also about the same attack happened recently. 

However, the highlight of this new attack is that the hacker has got the access to the smartphone even when it's locked. As you can in the video, there's an attack called 'clickjacking,' which unknowingly takes the user's action on the screen, but he won't be aware of what he is doing. 

"These attacks allow a malicious app to completely control the UI feedback loop and take over the device — without giving the user a chance to notice the malicious activity. These attacks only require two permissions that, in case the app is installed from the Play Store, the user does not need to explicitly grant and for which she is not even notified. Our user study indicates that these attacks are practical. These attacks affect all recent versions of Android (including the latest version, Android 7.1.2), and they are yet to be fixed," said by the attacker. 



A Google Spokesperson in reply to the latest vulnerability said : We’ve been in close touch with the researchers and, as always, we appreciate their efforts to help keep our users safer. We have updated Google Play Protect — our security services on all Android devices with Google Play — to detect and prevent the installation of these apps. Prior to this report, we had already built new security protections into Android O that will further strengthen our protection from these issues, moving forward." 

Samsung Galaxy Feel With 4.7-inch Display and 3000mAh Battery Unveiled

 By Unknown on May 26, 2017       

Samsung would be in the launch spree for the next one month or so as its time for the South Korean smartphone giant to update its budget lineup. The latest smartphone added in the budget lineup is Samsung Galaxy Feel. 

The highlight feature of the Galaxy Feel is the cameras, and it's water and dust resistant properties. The Galaxy Feel comes with a compact 4.7-inch Super AMOLED HD display. The smartphone is powered by a 1.6GHz octa-core processor along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. 

The phone comes with a 16MP camera at the back with PDAF and LED light, and a 5MP is donned at the front of the phone. The device is light in weight at 149 grams and measures 8.3mm in thickness. The smartphone runs Android 7.0 Nougat and has a 3000mAh battery backing it. 

The device launched in Japan in collaboration with NTT Docomo. Also, the price of the phone is not yet known along with other countries availability. 

OnePlus 3T Will be Discontinued Soon; Company Says Grab the Phone at the Earliest

 By Unknown on May 26, 2017       

OnePlus has confirmed that its six-month-old flagship phone OnePlus 3T will be discontinued by the end of this month in most of the countries such as the US, Europe, and the UK. The Chinese company has informed the news on the OnePlus forums. 

However, they would still sell the phone in some countries such as India until the end of 2017. However, in other countries, the phone will be sold till the stock lasts. 

OnePlus issued a statement as follows for the Indian market- “The OnePlus 3T (both 64GB and 128GB variants) will continue to be available for purchase in India until later this year. OnePlus products and accessories are available through all three official sales channels, including oneplusstore.in, Amazon.in and the OnePlus Experience Store in Bangalore.”

So, this essentially mean that OnePlus 5 launch date is nearing. OnePlus also said that they will continue to provide the support for OnePlus 3T and OnePlus 3 as they are doing it now. 

Nokia 9 gets benchmarked with 8GB RAM

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 26, 2017       

A new variant of the Nokia 9 has been spotted on the benchmarking site Geekbench. The listing reveals that the upcoming Nokia's beast will be coming with a humongous 8GB of RAM.

As you can see in the image below, it clearly states that the phone will bear a model name "Heart", which was rumoured earlier as well. The device was running Android 7.1.1 Nougat while running the benchmark test. 

The Smartphone recently got leaked in real life images revealing the potential specs and design. Specs wise, the Nokia 9 will have a 5.27-inch QHD display with a resolution of 1440x 2560 pixels and will be powered by the Snapdragon 835 SoC along with 4GB/8GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage.

The Nokia 9 will have a dual camera at the back, but it is claimed that the camera quality is modest at its best. The phone will feature all the essentials such as the 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, and all the major sensors.

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In Android O, Your Device's Proximity Sensor Can Turn Off the Ambient Display

 By Unknown on May 25, 2017       

Google introduced the Ambient display feature with the Google Marshmallow, copying Moto display feature. Ambient display basically shows all the notifications in a glance without completely turning on the screen. 

All these days Ambient display used to activate when there' something moved on top of the proximity sensor, which was a kind of decent implementation. But with Android O, Google is taking it further. 

In Android O, the ambient display with turn off by closing the proximity sensor. This would be really helpful. Although it may be irritating sometimes, it will be useful most of the time. 

The feature would be rolled in Android O and some of the current Developer Preview owners of Android O are already experiencing the new feature. 

SOURCE

Pokemon: Magikarp Jump Silently Lands in Google Play Store

 By Unknown on May 25, 2017       

Pokemon: Magikarp Jump is a relatively new game, which silently landed in Google Play Store today. As the name itself suggests, the game completely revolves around probably the weakest Pokemon in the entire series- Magikarp, which is a fish to be precise. 

Initially, when the game begins, you will be assigned a trainer from the professor and your first assignment would be to grab a Magikarp by fishing. After adoping a Magikarp, the real game begins. 

Over the time passes, you have to grow the Magikarp and make it ready for battling. Wondering what's the battle will be? Well, here's the answer- Two trainers with Magikarp's will take the battle and the Magikarp which jumps to a maximum height would be the winner. 

Sounds odd, right? But, that's the game is all about. The game is already available globally for download from the Google Play Store. I suggest you don't waste your precious 53MB by downloading the Pokemon: Magikarp Jump.