Take a closer look at OnePlus 5 Alert Slider and top-right Corner

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 15, 2017       

With just a few days left for the formal announcement of the OnePlus 5 on June 20, thanks to Android Central, we won't have to wait to see Alert Slider, Antenna lines and top-right corner of the OnePlus 5.

There's nothing much to say about the below leaked image, the Alert Slider, Antenna Band and curves of the device can be clearly seen.

Source: Android Central

Moto C and Moto E4 series launched in Philippines

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 14, 2017       

The recently announced Motorola Moto C and Moto E4 Smartphones are now officially available in Philippines. The ultra-budget Moto C is priced at Php3,699 while the higher model Moto C Plus is priced at Php6,299. The Moto E4 Plus costs Php8,999.


The Moto C can be easily bought via lazada while the Moto C Plus and E4 will be available by the end of June at major Lenovo retailers. That said, the below are the specs of Moto C and Moto E4 series.

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 will be available in Metallic Cherry, Pearl White, Fine Gold and Starry Black color options.

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.

The Moto E4 sports a 5" HD display with 2.5D curved glass, 5MP front camera with selfie flash, 8MP autofocus camera with LED flash, 2800mAh battery, NFC support, MT6737 Quad-core processor/ Snapdragon 425/ 427, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage. The device will be available in Iron Grey, Blush Gold, and Oxford Blue color options.

The Moto E4 Plus is the exact same phone as the Moto E4 in terms of design and color options, Specs wise, the E4 Plus features a 5.5" HD display, 13MP rear camera, 5MP selfie shooter, a giant 5000mAh battery, MT6737 Quad core CPU/ Snapdragon 425/ 427, 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage with LTE support. 

via: techupdate3

Unlike Apple, OnePlus reportedly to keep the headphone jack intact in OnePlus 5

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 14, 2017       

As you all know, OnePlus is hosting an event on June 20 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.


Until now we have only seen the official renders of the OnePlus 5 showing off the top half from the rear. Today, new case-renders possibly the back and front of the upcoming OnePlus 5 has surfaced online confirming the existence of the 3.5mm headphone jack.

According to the earlier rumors, the OnePlus 5 might come in two variants, 6GB RAM/64GB ROM and 8GB RAM/128GB ROM. It is confirmed to feature Snapdragon 835 processor, 5.5" FHD display and dual rear cameras each of 13MP.

That said, The OnePlus 5 do looks similar to the iPhone 7 Plus but it do features the 3.5mm headphone jack, which is more than enough to differentiate the two! Thoughts?

Source | Another Image showing off the headphone jack- Weibo

New Google Pixel 2 Concept Suggests Vertical Camera and it Looks Gorgeous

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 14, 2017       

This year's Google Pixel 2 will be the most anticipated phone of 2017, which is rumored to release in October. A new concept of the Pixel with Pixel launcher has posted online by DBS DESIGNING and it looks absolutely stunning.

As you can see in the video, the Pixel 2 will have almost zero sized bezels on either sides, same as the LG G6. Also, the phone in the images has very small chin compared to current Pixel phones. Coming to the rear, it is having the vertical dual-camera setup, fingerprint sensor and the Google's "G" branding.

Google has already confirmed the existence of Google Pixel 2 and it stay premium as per one of the company's official. Would you like to see the upcoming Pixel 2 with thin bezels? Let us know in the comments below. 

Motorola sends out invites for June 27 event; Moto Z and Moto Z Force in Question

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 14, 2017       

Motorola has sent out media invites for the event to be held on 27.06.17 at 19:00, but it did not states which smartphone they are going to launch. Motorola has a knack of teasing smartphones ahead of their official launch, and they are doing the same this time as well. 


The Invite shows that the Hellomoto girl is holding a slim Dual-camera Smartphone. The invite also states that Motorola is back, and perhaps this is a reference to the old Motorola that customers knew and loved before the Lenovo buyout.

Motorola is due to launch five smartphones including the Moto G5s series, Moto X (2017), and the Moto Z2 lineup. That said, the upcoming smartphone may be one from the Moto Z2 lineup. 

Maybe Motorola is looking to announce the Moto Gs series, or it maybe the Moto X (2017). That said, nothing is known for now from the company, and Motorola will tease it in upcoming days ahead of the launch, which will give a clear idea about what they are going to launch in the country. 

Source: MobileXpose

Rumor states Google will not release the second-gen Pixel XL this year

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 13, 2017       

There's no denying the fact that Google has already started working on next generation Pixel Smartphones. Already there are couple of leaks speculating the codenames of the phones- walleye, muskie, and taimen.


According to the latest reports, Google will not release the 2017 Pixel XL (Pixel XL 2) codenamed muskie, which was leaked last week with 5.6-inch display, 18:9 aspect ratio, and Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB Internal Storage.

The reports also claims that Google plans to release only two Smartphones i.e. "walleye", the successor of the Standard Google Pixel and "taimen", the beast Pixel Smartphone with a larger display.

Rick Osterloh (Google's head of hardware) has already confirmed that the second-generation Google Pixel(s) will be released this year and will stay premium.

Via: AndroidPolice

Nokia 3, 5 and 6 Android Smartphones goes official in India: Price, Specs and Availability

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 13, 2017       

The wait is over!The most anticipated HMD's Nokia-branded phones are now official in India. All three Android smartphones, Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 will be available in India both online and offline. 

Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 will be sold exclusively offline for ₹9,499 and ₹12,899, the Nokia 3 will be up for pre-booking starting June 16. Nokia 5, on the other hand, will be available for pre-booking from July 7. The Nokia 6 costs ₹14,999 and will be exclusively sold on Amazon India, and will be available from July 14.

With Nokia 5, you get 5.2" HD display, Seamless aluminium unibody, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage with Support for up to 128 GB, Stock Android 7.0 Nougat. It comes with a 3000 mAh battery.

Camera wise, the Nokia 5 features 13MP rear camera with PDAF, 1.12um, f/2, dual tone flash, to the front there's a 8MP with AF, 1.12um, f/2, FOV 84 degrees. It comes in Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black and Copper color options.

The Nokia 3 is the somewhat same phone as the Nokia 5 in terms of design, Specs wise, the Nokia 3 features a 5" HD display, 8MP rear and front camera, 2650mAh battery, MTK 6737 quad-core processor, 2 RAM, 16GB internal storage with SD support.

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

Motorola Officially announces Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 12, 2017       

Motorola has finally announced the much anticipated Moto E4 and the Moto E4 Plus Smartphones. Both the devices comes in a variety of colors, premium body and affordable price.

The Moto E4 sports a 5" HD display with 2.5D curved glass, 5MP front camera with selfie flash, 8MP autofocus camera with LED flash, 2800mAh battery, NFC support, MT6737 Quad-core processor/ Snapdragon 425/ 427, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage. The device will be available in Iron Grey, Blush Gold, and Oxford Blue color options.

The Moto E4 Plus is the exact same phone as the Moto E4 in terms of design and color options, Specs wise, the E4 Plus features a 5.5" HD display, 13MP rear camera, 5MP selfie shooter, a giant 5000mAh battery, MT6737 Quad core CPU/ Snapdragon 425/ 427, 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage with LTE support. 

Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus will be available beginning this spring in various countries. The Moto E4 will start at $129.99 USD and €149, it will be also available as Amazon exclusive. Moto E4 Plus will cost $179.99 USD and €199.

Motorola teases Moto C Plus India launch

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 12, 2017       

Motorola has revealed that it will be soon launching its Moto C Plus smartphone in India. The company also tweeted a teaser of the smartphone with tag - "Yes, it has got everything that you crave for! Yes, it is THAT cool."

The Motorola Moto C and Moto C Plus were first announced online via Motorola's own blog, Motorola has already launched the Moto C in India at Rs. 5,999. The same is available at leading offline retailers across over 100 cities in India.

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.

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.

For now, there's no information regarding when and for how much Motorola will launch the Moto C Plus. However, just like the Moto C, the Moto C Plus will also be available offline.

Via: Moto_Ind

Motorola begins Android 7.1.1 Nougat soak test on the Moto Z

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 12, 2017       

The last time we updated you on the status of the Moto Z Play Android 7.1.1 Nougat update, we told you that Motorola has already started pushing the update for a few users in Brazil and India. 

Now, Motorola has started testing the Android 7.1.1 Nougat on the Standard Moto Z via Soak test. Those who were accepted for the Soak test are starting to receive the update, which is indeed Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The system version is NPL.26.107, for those keeping track.

The Android 7.1.1 update for Motorola devices brings brand new icons for Motorola's system apps, 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.

Assuming the test rolls out smoothly, those of us not in the test could see the update within a week or two. As we know more, we’ll be sure to pass new info along.





Thanks Leonardo Vinicius!

OnePlus' Product Manager defends OnePlus 5 design, says you can't judge the design and build quality of a smartphone just on the basis of its renders

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 11, 2017       

As you all know, OnePlus is hosting an event on June 20 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.


The design of the OnePlus 5 is no longer a mystery, as the company has officially revealed the render of this upcoming beast! The Smartphone do looks similar to the iPhone 7 Plus, but before criticizing the design, you should wait to see it in the real life.

Recently, OnePlus Product Manager responded to a question on Zhihu (Chinese question-and-answer website, similar to Quora) about the OnePlus 5's design. Obsessed with the design criticism, he defended the design of the Smartphone with multiple points.

One cannot simply judge the design and build quality of a smartphone just on the basis of its renders. Remember when the OnePlus 3 was leaked via TENNA before launch? Everyone on the internet called the design as ugly and boring. But after the release? Everyone who got their hands on the OnePlus 3 were impressed with the design and build.

He also states that the recent renders of the OnePlus 5 cannot define the quality of the phone or its workmanship. You will be able to compare the OnePlus 5 and other similar looking Smartphones only after holding them in your hands.

Thoughts?

Via | Source

Twitter 7.0 Beta adds new round UI, revamps icons, and more

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 10, 2017       

A new update is now available for Twitter beta testers and surprisingly this update revamps the whole UI, rounding everything.

The update is available only for Twitter 7.0 (Beta) through a server-side change. So, it might take a few hours for beta testers to get the new twitter UI.

With this new update, icons are more rounded, increased font size, there's a new retweet icon, profile pictures are circles now, the header photo is gone from the menu, it also rearranges the options in the menu. The new UI looks pretty good, you can easily opt in for twitter Beta by following the below steps.

• Join this Google Group.

• Visit this link and click "Become a Tester" to opt into the program.

• Click "Download Twitter from the Play Store" to update your app

Screenshot: Reddit

OnePlus 5 leak hints at 2 variants with 6GB, 8GB RAM

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 10, 2017       

As you all know, OnePlus is hosting an event on June 20 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.


The design of the OnePlus 5 is no longer a mystery, as the company has officially revealed the render of this upcoming beast! The Smartphone looks similar to the iPhone 7 Plus and is confirmed to feature Snapdragon 835 processor.

Now, the OnePlus 5 has been spotted in GeekBench benchmark listing confirming the 8GB RAM option. Moreover, the 8GB RAM variant was also spotted earlier at Amazon India landing page's source code. 

Additionally, the earlier AnTuTu benchmark listing suggests that there might be a 6GB RAM model of the OnePlus 5 as well. If the leaks are believed to be true, then the OnePlus 5 might come in two variants, 6GB RAM/64GB ROM and 8GB RAM/128GB ROM.

Source: Geekbench | AnTuTu

Motorola sends out invites for June 21st event, likely for new phone

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 10, 2017       

After announcing the Moto Z2 Play this month, Motorola is all set to launch another new Smartphone on June 21 at an event in Brazil.

As per reports Motorola has sent out media invites for the event to be held in Brazil on 21.06.17 at 19h. However, there is nothing revealed on what Motorola will launch at the event.

However, the teaser shows the image of Moto G5 looking Smartphone, which is an indication that Motorola will probably announce the Moto E4 series or Moto GS series. That said, We will let you know once more information is available.

Via

Moto G4 and Moto G5 Vulnerable to Root Shell Attacks, Patch in May's Security Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 09, 2017       

Discovered by Aleph Research, the Moto G5 and the Moto G4 is vulnerable to a kernel command-line injection attack. This initroot attack vulnerability was first discovered inside the Nexus 6.


According to the reports, Android Bootloader (ABOOT) on the Moto G4, Moto G5, and other possible Motorola devices were vulnerable to the same attack that they announced for the Nexus 6 (CVE-2016-10277).

As explained by XDA developers, this whole process allows the attacker to inject a parameter (named initrd) which is able to force the Linux kernel to populate initramfs into rootfs from a specified physical address. The attack also allows an attacker to abuse the download function in ABOOT to put a malicious initramfs at a known physical address. Moreover, the attacker is able to gain an unrestricted root shell.

However, Google has patched this issue in May’s security update. OTA updates of May Android patch is already available for a few Moto Z Play and Moto Z Smartphones. We will let you know once the update is out for the Moto G4, Moto G5, and other Motorola devices.

Via: XDA Developers | Source: Aleph Research

Google Pixel XL 2 Leaks: 5.6-inch Display with 18:9 aspect ratio and more!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 09, 2017       

Alright Guys! There's no denying the fact that Google has already started working on next generation Pixel Smartphones. Already there are couple of leaks speculating the codenames of the phones- walleye, muskie, and taimen.

As spotted by Roland Quandt of Winfuture, the 2017 Google Pixel XL under codename muskie has appeared in the GFXBench revealing most of the specification of the Smartphone.


Starting with the display, the Pixel XL 2 will feature a 5.6" 2560 x 1312 Screen resolution. The device could join the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the LG G6 with an unusual 18:9 aspect ratio. The leak also reveals that the device will be powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB Internal Storage.

As far as the camera is concerned, the Pixel XL 2 will feature a 12MP Rear Camera, we don't have any info whether the camera is a Dual or Single. There's going to be a 8MP front-facing shooter and It will support 4K Video recording as well. The Google Pixel 2 is expected to come with a much improved camera hardware with the key focus on enhancing the low-light photography. 

The device will feature almost all the sensors except altimeter (altitude meter) and heart rate sensor. You will find the latest bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and Android 7.1.1 or Android 8.0 (if released) out of the box. Speculations are also such that the Pixel 2 is reported to ditch the 3.5mm audio jack. All said, we now have the upcoming Pixel XL phone specs confirmed. 

Thoughts?

Via: Winfuture | Source: GFXBench

Android O Developer Preview 3 now Available for Pixel and Nexus Phones

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 09, 2017       

The Android O Developer Preview 3 Factory Images are now available for the Nexus and Pixel Smartphones. For those not in the Android Beta Program, have to flash the firmware manually.

The new Android O Developer preview 3 has build OPP3.170518.006 for the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, and Nexus Player. You can download the Factory Images from the link below.

Android O Preview 3 Images | Release Notes

Grab the Moto Z2 Play Wallpaper here!

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 09, 2017       

The Moto Z2 Play was officially unveiled by Motorola at a press event this month, so as is the case shortly after these get-togethers, the wallpapers from the device are now in the wild.

You can download the below wallpaper. To do so, simply right-click on the Image, select open link in new tab, save it to your PC or Smartphone.

Google now lists expiry dates for Nexus and Pixel Telephone, Online support

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 09, 2017       

We already know that approximate length of Nexus and Pixel Devices to get Android software updates is 18 months and Security Patch is 3 years after available on the Google store and Google already made this clear by providing the exact end-of-life (EOL) dates.


Now, Google has updated its Android updates page to clarify how long they will support both Nexus and Pixel devices with telephone and online support.The Pixel and Pixel XL will be getting Online and Telephone support until October 2019 and so (three years after their initial launch), Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X until September 2018, and Nexus 9 or Nexus 6, until October 2017.

Via: Google Support

OnePlus 3 vs OnePlus 5 - Audio Quality Comparison

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 08, 2017       

OnePlus has officially revealed the design of the OnePlus 5, the Smartphone do looks stunning with horizontally placed dual cameras and has a slimmer body than it's predecessor.

The company has posted a new video Comparing the Audio Quality of the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 5 during a video capture. Have a look-