It's Official: The OnePlus 5 is an iPhone 7 Plus that runs Android!

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 08, 2017       

As you all know, OnePlus is hosting an event on June 22 to show off its new hardware to take us through 2017. OnePlus will also hold pop-up events starting June 20 in different countries, where users will be able to grab the OnePlus 5 and some exclusive stuffs.


Following a series of leaks that we shared with you earlier, It's now official that the OnePlus 5 will be having a similar design like the iPhone 7 Plus. OnePlus has officially shared the photo you are seeing below.

The smartphone looks slimmer than it's predecessor and features a horizontal dual-camera setup with a LED flash. This is probably the best placement for dual cameras, if you ask me. 

Apart from the iPhonish design, the OnePlus 5 is confirmed to sport a Snapdragon 835 processor with 8GB RAM. Going with previous rumors, the device may come with water and dust resistant feature, Android 7.1.1 Nougat with Oxygen/Hydrogen OS on the top. 

Moto Z2 Play launched in India, Reserve Now for ₹27,999

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 08, 2017       

Lenovo-owned Motorola, today announced the Moto Z2 Play in India at a price of Rs. 27,999. The phone will be available both online at Flipkart and offline at various retail outlets and only the 4GB of RAM variant is launched in India, clubbed with 64GB of internal storage. 


Specs wise, the Moto Z2 Play offers a 5.5-inch FHD display with increased brightness levels. You get the Snapdragon 626 with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The device also has a 12MP Dual Pixel camera at the back along with an 5MP snapper at the front with dual-tone LED flashlight. And yes, a 3000mAh battery.

The Moto Z2 Play features 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, for all the Moto Mods

Along with the Moto Z2 Play, the company also announced new Moto Mods, including the JBL Speaker 2, which comes in Red, Black and Blue colors, new Power Pack and Style Shells. Motorola also confirms that the Gamepad Mod project is alive and will be coming sooner or later this year.

Pre-order Moto Z2 Play (Flipkart) | Find out offline retailers

Moto Z and Moto Z Play gets new software update with Moto Mods v1.6

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 07, 2017       

The Moto Z and Moto Z Play Smartphones are now getting a new Software update with latest security patches and improvements. 

Here's the Motorola's changelog for this update

• Android Security : Includes the updates of Android security patches until May 1st 2017 

• Moto Mods™: Updates the Moto Mods platform to the version 1.6.

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.

Via: Motorola | Motorola-Fans

Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus leaks in Clear Renders

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 07, 2017       

Recently Motorola announced the Ultra-budget Moto C and the Moto C Plus Smartphones. Both the devices comes in a variety of colors, super affordable price and targets first time Smartphone buyers.

Well, if you are waiting for a Smartphone of price segment between the Moto C and the Moto G5, then the upcoming Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus is for you.



Reliable tipster, Roland Quandt has leaked the renders of the devices and they look similar to each other with new eye catchy design. The Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus will be released in three colour options- blue, grey and gold. And they will be separated by the screen size and battery capacity. 

Moto E4 Plus

Moto E4

The Moto E4 Plus will feature a larger 5.5-inch display, while the E4 will get a 5-inch screen. Both the screens are 720p panels. 

Also, the interesting suggestion is that the Moto E4 and E4 Plus with the same MediaTek MT6737M chip, paired with 2GB of RAM on both phones. The E4 Plus might be released in 3GB variant as well. Well, both of them will have 16GB of base storage variant. 

The primary camera on the E4 Plus will be of 13MP, while the E4 will get only an 8MP camera. Also, the front-facing camera on both phones will be of 5MP. 

Earlier rumors suggested that the E4 Plus will have a beefy 5000mAh battery and the E4 will have a smaller 2800mAh battery. The E4 and E4 Plus will run Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Rumors says that the Moto E4 will cost €150 (approximately $165) and the E4 Plus will cost €190 (approximately $207).

Source 1 | 2

May 2017 Security update for OnePlus 3/3T also fix VoLTE issue on certain Jio SIM cards

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 07, 2017       

Recently OnePlus announced that they will be updating the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T to the Android O, when available. The company also revealed that the OnePlus 3T will get discontinued later this year.

OnePlus has now started pushing OxygenOS 4.1.5 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the OnePlus 3/3T. Unlike the previous update which focused on adding new features, the new update fixes various bug fixes caused in the last update. For example, the VoLTE issue on certain Jio SIM cards has been fixed in this update. 

Furthermore, the update also says optimised power consumption, which means that the devices will deliver better battery life. Take a look at the complete changelog of the update below:

New additions:
• Added system push notifications for important information from OnePlus

Updates:
• Updated network settings for select carriers
• Updated OnePlus Community app to v1.8
• Updated Android Security Patch level to 1st May 2017
• Modified WiFi no internet indication icon

Bug fixes:
• Fixed storage issue present on 3rd party file managers
• Fixed VoLTE issue on certain Jio SIM cards
• Fixed connection issue on Android Auto

Optimizations:
• Battery
• WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS
• Proximity sensor
• Camera low light focus
• Expanded screenshot

Other changes:

• Enhanced system stability

The update is slowly rolling out in all the countries, but it will take some time to reach your smartphone. Also, you will receive the update only if you're in the Open beta program previously. 

These Renders Show the OnePlus 5 In All Its Glory

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 07, 2017       

As you all know, OnePlus is hosting an event on June 22 to show off its new hardware to take us through 2017. OnePlus will also hold pop-up events starting June 20 in different countries, where users will be able to grab the OnePlus 5 and some exclusive stuffs.

Following a series of leaks that we shared with you earlier, we now have new high-quality photos and confirmed design of the OnePlus's stunning new OnePlus 5 smartphone.

From the above image, it is pretty much clear that OnePlus 5 will sport a horizontally placed dual camera setup, which is the first time we see it from OnePlus. It will be having tiny side bezels to the front.

Apart from the iPhonish design, the OnePlus 5 is confirmed to sport a Snapdragon 835 processor. Going with previous rumors, the device may come with 8GB of RAM, water and dust resistance, Android 7.1.1 Nougat with Oxygen/Hydrogen OS on the top. 

Another set of renders suggest that the OnePlus 5 might come in Black, Blue, Green, Purple and Red color options.

Source: AndroidPolice | Weibo

OnePlus 5 New Renders Gives a Clear Idea of the Design

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 06, 2017       

The entire world is looking for next OnePlus flagship phone which is the OnePlus 5 to release on June 20 during a live keynote. And leaks about the phone are keeping you at bay.

Rumors are making rounds over the internet regarding the upcoming flagship phone from the company, but until now we haven't seen a clear look at the phones. But, that's going to change today, thanks to Kumamoto Technology (Weibo) for sharing the clear design of the OnePlus 5.

Looking at the images, it is pretty much clear that OnePlus 5 will sport a horizontally placed dual camera setup, which is the first time we see it from OnePlus. The OnePlus 5 will sport a 5.5-inch display. 

At the heart of the phone, there will be a Snapdragon 835 SoC coupled with 6GB/8GB of RAM options. The device will feature 1440 x 2560 resolution with almost bezel-less display, dual rear camera, water and dust resistant features.

The phone will use a USB Type-C port and will have a front-facing fingerprint sensor. With a new technology, OnePlus plans to charge the device to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Source: Weibo

It's Official: OnePlus 5 to be unveiled on June 20

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 06, 2017       

As expected, the much anticipated device of the year 2017 "OnePlus 5" will go official on Tuesday, June 20.

The company will reveal the smartphone via an online keynote, which will kick off at 9 p.m. IST/12 p.m. EDT on OnePlus's official website.

OnePlus will also hold pop-up events starting June 20 in different countries, where users will be able to grab the OnePlus 5 and some exclusive stuffs.

Previous rumors suggest that the OnePlus 5 will come with Snapdragon 835 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 1440 x 2560 resolution with almost bezel-less display, dual rear camera, water and dust resistant features.

Samsung's Note 8 Design LEAKS, Reveals Narrow Display Angles

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 06, 2017       

Samsung's newest smartphones, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are the best smartphones ever in terms of design. While the Galaxy S9 is away for a year, the focus is shifted towards the middle smartphone Galaxy Note 8, which is also said to feature the same design language as S8 and S8+. 


The phone is just few months away from now, but rumors are already flooding in, and today, Poyoco Tech has designed a new concept render of the Galaxy Note 8 indicating that the upcoming phablet will feature significantly narrower display angles to those found on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus.

The leak also reveals that the Galaxy Note 8 will feature a vertically arranged dual camera setup with dual tone LED flash. The device looks a lot similar to the S8 and S8+, but the bezels are squared off to make it look more gorgeous.

Speculations are rife that the phone will feature a 6.4-inch QHD+ display, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 6GB RAM, IRIS Scanner, Dual rear camera, and 4000mAh battery. The release might happen in August 2017, going by Samsung's tradition. 

Source: PoyocoTech | Ice Universe | Via: AndroidHeadlines

Check out the Short clips taken by Essential's 360-degree camera

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 06, 2017       

Andy Rubin’s Essential smartphone is not completely Bezel-less, but it do looks stunning and with top-notch specs the devices matches the standards of the 2017 flagships.

The attraction for the Essential PH-1 Phone is at the back where the magnetic connectors lie. With the help of these magnetic pins, you can connect additional devices. For now, there's a 360-degree camera that has two 12MP lenses. The so-called modular 360-degree camera costs $199. 


Here are some Short clips taken with the Essential 360-degree camera module- 

Verizon Droid Turbo 2 gets new Software Update with latest security patches

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 06, 2017       

The Moto Droid Turbo 2 has now started receiving a new software update with the latest Security Patches, bug fixes and Stability improvement in the US on Verizon's network. The update arrives as software version 25.201.6.kinzie_verizon.verizon.en.US. Note that the device still runs on Android 7.0 Nougat.


If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Software updates menu in Settings, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Source: Verizon

June's Factory Images and OTA files are now Available for Nexus and Pixel Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 05, 2017       

Every month, Google posts a new security update for the Nexus and Pixel line of devices. The Android security update for June 2017 are already live for a number of devices.

Google has posted both the OTA’s and the factory images for the selected Nexus or Pixel devices. The supported devices includes Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C, Pixel and Pixel XL. 

For now, we have May Security Firmware files based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat for the Pixel and Pixel XL (NHG47N, NJH34C, NJH47B, NKG47L), Pixel C (N2G47W), Nexus 6P (N2G47W), Nexus 5X (N2G47W), and Nexus Player (N2G47X). 

Nexus 6 (N6F27E) and Nexus 9 (N9F27C, N4F27E) gets May security patch based on Android 7.1.1.

Note that for the Google Pixel, NHG47N is for Verizon models, NJH34C is for Deutsche Telekom, NKG47L is for T-Mobile, Fi users, and Rogers, while NJH47B is for everyone else.

You can grab Factory Image or OTA file at the links below. 

Links: Factory Image | OTA File

Download: 6 Wallpapers From the OnePlus 5

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 05, 2017       

The OnePlus 5 is one of the most anticipated devices of 2017 and is expected to fill the success of OnePlus 3 and 3T. Expected to come with mouth watering specifications, the phone will give a tough competition to Samsung Galaxy S8 series and Xiaomi Mi 6. 


According to the latest reports, OnePlus might launch the OnePlus 5 during a press conference in Beijing, China on June 20th. Earlier today, OnePlus's CEO teased the first Homescreen Photo of the OnePlus 5 with a brand new wallpaper.

Thanks to ZeevoX (OnePlus forum member) you can now grab the OnePlus 5's wallpapers from below. To do so, simply right-click on the one you like, select open link in new tab, save it to your PC or Smartphone. You can also download all of them from Google drive.

Drive Link | OnePlus 5 Wallpapers

Via: Droidvendor

First OnePlus 5 Homescreen Photo goes online!

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 05, 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.

We have already seen the final design of the OnePlus 5 via the leaked teaser image. Now, OnePlus's CEO Liu Zuotu has shared the first screenshot of the OnePlus 5's homescreen on his weibo timeline.

As you can see in the above screenshot, the OnePlus 5 is having a brand new wallpaper and is probably running the latest version of OnePlus's HydrogenOS.

Some rumours say that the phone will be priced tad higher than what we have seen with other OnePlus devices. The phone may cost $599 in the US, which would be a steep price considering the trademark of OnePlus. 

The OnePlus 5 is said to come with a 5.5-inch FHD display, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 6GB of RAM, 64GB/128GB storage options, Dash Charge 2.0, and a dual rear camera. The device might go official on 20th June.

Samsung Internet Browser now officially available for Pixel and Nexus phones

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 05, 2017       

Samsung Internet Browser which comes pre-installed with Galaxy Smartphones running Android 5.0 Lollipop and above is now officially available for the Pixel and Nexus Smartphones.


The Samsung Internet Browser is based on Chromium, Google's open source browser project. It comes enhanced security features, you can protect it via fingerprint and iris scanner, new search engines support, and a floating Quick Menu button that lets you easily change web page text sizes, share pages, or open new tabs.

Previously, only the beta version of the browser was made available to all non-Galaxy Smartphones with Android 5.0 and above. However, you can grab the non-beta version for Pixel and Nexus Smartphone from the Play Store.

Concept shows what Essential Smartphone would look like without camera hole

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 04, 2017       

Andy Rubin’s Essential smartphone is not completely Bezel-less, but it do looks stunning in press images and with top-notch specs the devices matches the standards of the 2017 flagships. But there's one issue that I just can't stop staring at...... The large-ish cutout for the front-facing camera!

The Essential device features cut out for a selfie camera in its full-screen display, which not only looks bad, but could also potentially affect how you use your phone. 

Just like every other Android Smartphone, a lot of information tends to be displayed at the top. Time, Battery life, Network, Notifications and many other icons and information can be seen at top of the screen. We don't know whether or not Essential Phone comes with a pre-designed software that makes words curve around that strange black hole.

A reddit user _7down imagined what the Essential Smartphone would look like with the "bottom bezel placed to the top" of the display instead of a camera hole.

Thoughts?

This could be the final design of the OnePlus 5

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 04, 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.


It's not that we haven't seen real-life images of the upcoming OnePlus 5, but a new leak has surfaced on weibo that gives us final look at the device's design. 

According to our source, the OnePlus 5 will be coming with horizontally placed dual camera setup and will be announced later this month. (Not on June 15 as rumored)

Previous rumors suggest that the OnePlus 5 will come with Snapdragon 835 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 1440 x 2560 resolution with almost bezel-less display, dual rear camera, water and dust resistant features.

Image Via: Weibo

Google Apps confirms Android O version as Android 8.0

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 04, 2017       

Android O is now official and is available as beta for Google's Pixel and Nexus smartphones. Google plans to release the Android O final build later this year for supported devices.


Until now, we were assuming that the Next iteration of the Android will be having Android version 7.2 or 8.0. But, folks at XDA have confirmed that the Android O will be having version 8.0. 

The confirmation came from teardown of Google Photos and Google Keep APKs that were released since June 1st. The code associated with these apps reveals the "platformBuildVersionName" as 8.0.0.

Via: XDA

Moto C up for pre-order in UK, price revealed

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 04, 2017       

You can now pre-order the Motorola's latest budget-segment Moto C in the UK. The 16GB ROM variant of the Moto C which comes with 1GB RAM costs £88.99 (including VAT). The device can be pre-ordered from Clove and is available in Pearl White, Metallic cherry and Starry Black color options.


The Moto C sports a 5" WFVGA display (854 x 480) resolution, 2MP front camera with selfie flash, 5 rear camera with LED flash, 2350mAh battery, Quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage. The device is available in Pearl White and Starry Black color options.

Interestingly, there's no information about the availability and pricing of the Moto C Plus. However, the Moto C Plus is the exact same phone as the Moto C in terms of design and color options, Specs wise, the C Plus features a 5" 720p panel (1280 x 720), 8MP rear camera, 4000mAh battery, Quad core CPU, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage with dual SIM support.

Moto C can be purchased readily in India and few other countries. However Motorola plans to make the Moto C and Moto C Plus available beginning this spring in various countries across Latin America and Europe.

Pre-order: Moto C (Clove) | Full Specs: Moto C Plus and Moto C

Android 7.1.1 Nougat is now rolling out to the Moto Z Play in Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 03, 2017       

A couple of days ago, we reported that Motorola has finally started pushing Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Moto Z Play in India. The update is rolling out in phases, so there could be a chance that you haven't received it on your Moto Z Play.

Now, a few users are reportedly receiving Android 7.1.1 update for the Moto Z Play in Brazil with "retbr" Software channel.


The Android 7.1.1 update for the Moto Z Play comes with build no. NPN25-137-67. It features the latest June 1, 2017 Android security patch. Motorola also adds Video calling Duo application, Moto Mods v2.0, Stability improvements other interesting features along with Android 7.1.1 Nougat goodies.

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.

Via: Junior Fornazi (G+)