Android 7.0 Nougat Update for the Moto X Pure Edition is in "final field testing"

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 01, 2017       

Motorola has already started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat software update for the Moto X Force and the Moto X Style. The Moto X Style is exactly a carbon copy of Moto X Pure Edition with minor differences.

According to the latest report, Motorola will begin rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat Software update for the Moto X Pure Edition (North American Variant) pretty soon. But there's no estimated time provided by them. 

“We’re in final field testing and North America is preparing for carrier approvals.” A Moto spokesperson told Talk Android.

Finally, there' some good news for the owners of Moto X PE as they have been waiting for the update since ages now. Motorola might release the Nougat update very soon. So, wait for that.

Mid-Tier Moto X4 Is Coming to Project Fi Later This Year

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 30, 2017       

A month ago, we saw a presentation video allegedly confirming the specs of the Moto X4 and now, popular tipster, Evan Blass on Venturebeat claims that the phone is coming to Project Fi Later this Year.

Additionally, Motorola and Lenovo plans to launch the Moto X4 in the fourth quarter at a mid-tier price. Moto X4 will be the first non-Nexus-or-Pixel-branded handset to offer Fi-compatibility.

If you recall, Motorola released three generations of the Moto X- the Moto X, Moto X2, and the Moto X Style, which was the third generation. And, it's no wonder that Motorola is looking to resume the product portfolio by launching the Moto X4. 

The Moto X4 will feature a 5.5-inch Full HD glass layered with 3D glass on top. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device will sport dual camera at the back, metal body, and a 3800mAh battery. 

Source: Venturebeat

Top 10 Smartphones on AnTuTu In May 2017

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 30, 2017       

Most Popular benchmark maker AnTuTu has released list for the Top 10 Performance Smartphones for the month of May 2017 and it covers smartphone brands from around the world and the domestic Chinese brand.

The below chart is based on the average performance of the smartphones in AnTuTu benchmark test and the list contains only 10 Smartphones retaining their positions.

As you can see, the recently announced HTC U11 tops the AnTuTu with Snapdragon 835 processor. It is closely followed by the iPhone 7 Plus which is powered by the A10 chip. At the number 3 position is the Snapdragon 835-powered Mi 6 and at number four and five is the SD 835-powered Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. The OnePlus 3T with a Snapdragon 821 chip inside occupies the seventh spot, while the OnePlus 3 is at eighth. The rest of the list is made up of the LeEco Le Pro3 at the ninth position, LeEco Le Max 2 at the tenth.

HTC U11 killer is already born and it's the latest OnePlus 5 with a giant 8GB RAM, we won't be surprised if OnePlus snatches the crown from the U11 with the OnePlus 5 in the upcoming AnTuTu global Smartphone scores. Thoughts? 

Source: AnTuTu

Verizon Moto G4 Play gets new Software Update with June security patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 30, 2017       

The Moto G4 Play has now started receiving a new software update with the latest June Security Patch, bug fixes and Stability improvement in the US on Verizon's network. The update arrives as software version MPIS24.241-2.35-1-17. Note that the device still runs on Android Marshmallow.

This update would have been more exciting if it had brought Android Nougat 7.0, which is already available for most of the Moto devices. However, Motorola has already started working on Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Moto G4 Play, and few Soak test users from Brazil are already testing the latest build.

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.

Verizon instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be sufficiently charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

Source: Verizon

Moto M gets Android 7.0 Nougat in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 30, 2017       

After announcing the update for the device earlier, Motorola has finally started pushing the latest Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Mediatek powered Moto M in India.

The update comes with latest Android Security patch, Duo Video calling application and other Android 7.0 goodies. The build number after the update is XT1663_S141_170607_ROW_TO_XT1663_S356_170621_ROW and it weighs in at around 1499MB.

For now, the update is reportedly rolling out in phases for a few Moto M users in India.This means that the Android 7.0 Nougat won't be coming to all devices at once, but selected users will get the update.

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 Tarun

Moto X Style Nougat OTA captured and available for download

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 29, 2017       

Today, we reported that Motorola has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat Software update for the Moto X Style with May Security patch, Video calling Duo application and other Nougat goodies. Well, if you haven't received the update yet, then this recent development might be of interest to you.

A Google Plus user "Milton Fernandez" has managed to capture the Moto X Style XT1572 (DUAL Brazil) Android 7.0 OTA update, meaning that owners of the Moto X Style codename CLARK can install the update right now if they wish to (link to Google Plus post at the bottom of the page). But before you do, there are a few things to consider-

Andre Luis Fontolan has stated that this update can only be flashed on Moto X Style (Brazil variant). It might not work on Moto X Pure Edition (American). Note that this OTA file is for the Moto X Style, so do not attempt to flash it on other devices.

We recommend you to wait for the official OTA, as Motorola has already started pushing the update. The company’s official Facebook handle has also confirmed that the Nougat update will reach the Moto X Style in a couple of weeks, and the Moto X Play in Mid-July

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Moto X Style (Pure Edition) Now Getting Nougat Update in Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 29, 2017       

As promised, Motorola has started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update to the Moto X Style (Moto X Pure Edition) in Brazil. 

Moto X Style users living in Brazil have reportedly started receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat update with May 1, 2017 Android security patch. Motorola also adds Video calling Duo application, Stability improvements other interesting features along with Android 7.0 goodies.

For now, only a users living in Brazil have started receiving the latest Android 7.0 update on their Moto X Style. This means that the Android 7.0 Nougat won't be coming to all regions at once.

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.

Update: Moto X Style Nougat OTA captured and available for download

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Is the OnePlus 5 Waterproof?

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 29, 2017       

Since the OnePlus 5 have been out for a few days, some users have begun to test the breaking point of the new device, especially in regards to the possibility of water resistance. A handful of YouTubers are doing 1 minute water test of the OnePlus 5 under a few inches of water, claiming that it's waterproof, but they don't know that the main problem occurs after few hours or few days!

And now, french media "frandroid" exclusively claims that OnePlus made the OnePlus 5 nearly waterproof and didn't tell anyone. The OnePlus 5 is actually IP67 if it passes the certification, claims the same media. IP67 rating means that it is fully protected from dust and can also withstand being submerged in 1m (about 3.3 feet) of static water for up to 30 mins.

It could be possible that OnePlus 5 sport a combination of new technology that makes it far more resistant to liquid damage than past OnePlus Smartphones, but that doesn't mean that it's waterproof. OnePlus has yet to comment publicly about this, we will let you know once the official statement is out!

With the OnePlus 5, you get a 5.5-inch 1080p Optic AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB/8GB RAM, 64GB/128 GB storage, 20+16 MP Dual Rear Camera with F/2.6 and F/1.7 aperture for the best low-light, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing, 16MP front facing camera, 3300mAh battery with Dash Charge (58% battery in 30 minutes of charging), and Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Galaxy Note 8 case render leaks, shows off horizontal dual-camera setup

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 28, 2017       

The entire world is looking for next Samsung flagship phone which is the Galaxy Note 8 to release at the earliest, but one has to wait until this September 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 leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, however this new leak shows the case renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, which looks absolutely stunning and is on-par with the earlier leaked rumors. 

As you can see in the above images, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is having a horizontal dual-camera setup with Fingerprint sensor. To the front, the device features an infinity display, just like the Samsung Galaxy S8.

As per earlier reports the Note 8 will feature a 12-megapixel dual-camera sensor and independent optical image stabilization for the lens. Additionally, you will be getting a 6.3-inch edge-to-edge display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio, Exynos 8895 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipsets, depending on the market coupled with 6GB RAM.

Via: AH | Source: Mobilefun

This is the Meizu Pro 7 with secondary screen

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 28, 2017       

What you are seeing right now is the first live Images of the upcoming Meizu Pro 7 with a secondary screen on the back. 

To the front there's a single camera, white front panel and the fingerprint sensor. The back contains something you would like to see, there's a dual-camera module above the secondary display on the left.

Earlier rumors says that the Meizu Pro 7 might feature a Helio X30/Exynos 8895 chipset and dual Sony cameras, both of 12 MP resolution.

Source | Via

Moto Z Play users on Android 7.1.1 Soak test are now getting another Software update

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 28, 2017       

Earlier this month, Motorola started rolling out Soak test of Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Moto Z Play with June 1, 2017 Android security patch, Video calling Duo application, Moto Mods v2.0, Stability improvements other interesting features along with Android 7.1.1 Nougat goodies.

Then again, there's another update for the Moto Z Play users running Android 7.1.1 Nougat Soak test. This latest software update features build no. of NPN26.118-10 and weighs in at around 181.6MB.

The update reportedly brings latest Security patch and other enhancement. Note that the device still runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat after the update.

Assuming the test rolls out smoothly, those of us not in the test could see the update within a week or two. Once Motorola announces an official rollout of the update for all, we shall let you know. 

Source: Gabriel Teixeira (Facebook)

It's real: Qualcomm Announces Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 28, 2017       

Today is the day we've all been waiting for, Qualcomm has finally announced the world's first Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor which is capable of Scanning through Display, Thick Glass and Metal with Underwater Operation, Heartbeat and Blood Flow Detection.

Qualcomm says that it is the first commercially announced integrated ultrasonic-based mobile solution to detect heart beat and blood flow for improved mobile authentication experiences.

Note that Qualcomm's design will only work when implemented on an OLED panel under 1200 μm thick. Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors for Glass and Metal will be compatible with the recently announced Snapdragon 660 and 630 Mobile Platforms, and future Snapdragon Mobile Platforms and non-Snapdragon platforms. 

Qualcomm has partnered with VIVO demonstrating Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors for Display and Metal using modified versions of the VIVO XPlay 6, which can be found at Qualcomm Technologies’ booth W5.E90 (Hall W5) at MWC Shanghai.

That said, Qualcomm announced that it will be supplying these futuristic Next-gen scanners for OEM starting in Summer 2018.

DEAL: JBL SoundBoost Speaker Mod is ₹2,999 Right Now (57% Off)

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 28, 2017       

You can grab the JBL SoundBoost Speaker Mod for the Moto Z Smartphones (Compatible only with Moto Z, Moto Z Play, Moto Z2 Play) from Flipkart just at ₹2,999 and that’s a pretty crazy low price. You will be also getting Extra 5% off on Axis Bank Buzz Credit Cards.

Originally priced at ₹6,999, the JBL SoundBoost is the descendant of the recently announced JBL SoundBoost 2. It comes with 2 Speakers and a 1000 mAh inbuilt Battery.

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OnePlus 6 may feature a Rear-Facing Fingerprint Scanner

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 27, 2017       

It's been just a few days since OnePlus launched its OnePlus 5 flagship smartphone. And now, we have some information regarding the OnePlus 6.

In a recent AMA (Ask Me Anything) event on Reddit, OnePlus revealed that they're considering moving the fingerprint scanner on the back for its next-gen Smartphone. This means that the OnePlus 6 may feature a fingerprint sensor on the back, and technically this will also allow OnePlus to implement the bezel-less display or something like LG G6 to the front.

Additionally, OnePlus also said that their next-gen Smartphone might cost more than $800. That said, OnePlus could have implemented a bezel-less display to the OnePlus 5, but due to lack of resources, the OnePlus 5 uses the same screen as the OnePlus 3T.

OnePlus is probably considering moving the fingerprint scanner on the back for its OnePlus 6 or maybe OnePlus 5T and that means we might see some upgrade over the next-gen OnePlus' display. Thoughts?

Via: AndroidHeadlines | Source: Reddit

Is This Our First Look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 27, 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 reported to launch in September in black, blue, and gold color options.

Until now, we have only seen the leaked information and Specifications about this upcoming beast, but this is going to change now, as 91mobiles has leaked the set of Galaxy Note 8 renders online.

As you can see in the above images, the Galaxy Note 8 follows same design as the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. It is having much premium rectangular design with a huge camera bump to the back. Reportedly the phablet will measure 162.4 x 62.4 x 8.4mm, with 9.5mm thickness when the camera bump is included.

As per earlier reports the Note 8 features a 12-megapixel dual-camera sensor and independent optical image stabilization for the lens. Additionally, you get a 6.3-inch edge-to-edge display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio, Exynos 8895 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipsets, depending on the market coupled with 6GB RAM.

To the software side, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be having an improved split-screen multitasking, S Pen with enhanced features such as full-sentence language translation and currency conversion, and the ability to pin handwritten notes to the always-on display.

That said, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be coming with a 3300mAh battery and will be announced in second half of September in black, blue, and gold color options.



Source 91mobiles

Lenovo K6 Note gets Android 7.0 Nougat Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 27, 2017       

Lenovo K6 Note also known as Lenovo K6 Plus in Brazil is now reportedly getting Android 7.0 Nougat update in India. The software update features build no. as K53_S123_170216_ROW_TO_K53_S218_1870605_ROW and weighs in at around 1776MB.

The update includes latest Security Patch, Video calling Duo application, and all the usual Nougat goodies like quick settings customization, split-screen apps, and improved Doze Mode.

Lenovo's instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be sufficient enough 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.

Source: Lenovo Forum

Have you got this latest update? Let us know in the below comment section!

Motorola rolls out May 2017 Android Security patch for the Moto G4 Play in Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 26, 2017       

Just a few days ago we reported that the selected Moto G4 Play devices are receiving Android 7.1.1 Nougat update, which is probably for the MFN (Motorola feedback network) testers.

However, Motorola is now pushing a new software update for the Moto G4 Play in Brazil with Build no. MPIS24.241-15.3-21 and it weighs in at around 44MB.

The update only contains May 2017 security patch, and it doesn't bring any new features whatsoever. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Nougat 7.1.1, which is already available for few Moto devices.

The update is already rolling out to the users of  Moto G4 Play in Brazil. If you did not receive the update wait for few days or try checking for it manually by heading over to system updates section in the Settings app. Make sure you've at least 50 percent juice left on your phone before updating it.

Thanks everyone for sending this in! 

Xiaomi's Mysterious 'Bezel-Less' Smartphone Leaks online

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 26, 2017       

What you are seeing right now is the latest leaked Image of Unknown Xiaomi's 'Bezel-Less' Smartphone which looks almost identical to the Samsung Galaxy S8 without the bottom bezel.

Speculations are that this could be the upcoming Mi Note 3, which Xiaomi will launch later this year. That said, we don't have any other information regarding this Smartphone!

Via: Weibo

Samsung announces gorgeous Rose Pink Galaxy S8 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 26, 2017       

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are one of the most beautiful Smartphone we have ever seen, adding another layer to its beauty Samsung has now announced the Rose Pink color variant of the Galaxy S8 Plus.

This new color will be available for purchase from the company’s official website in Taiwan at TW 27,900 ($920). Being a limited edition color variant, this phone will be available for a short period of time only.

With the regular Galaxy S8 Plus, you get a 6.2-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display, Exynos Octa-core or Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor depending on the market, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage plus microSD support up to 256GB, Dual Pixel 12MP camera (f/1.7) for the best low-light, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing, 8MP (f/1.7) front camera, 3500mAh battery, fast wired and wireless charging, IP68 water and dust resistance, and Android 7.0 Nougat.

Moto X Force Nougat OTA captured and available for download

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 26, 2017       

A few days back we reported that Motorola has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat Software update for the Shatterproof Moto X Force with latest Security patch, Video calling Duo application and other Nougat goodies. Well, if you haven't received the update yet, then this recent development might be of interest to you.

A Google Plus user "Milton Fernandez" has managed to capture the Moto X Force XT1580 Android 7.0 OTA update, meaning that owners of the Moto X Force codename KINZIE can install the update right now if they wish to (link to Google Plus post at the bottom of the page). But before you do, there are a few things to consider-

Milton Fernandez has stated that this update can only be flashed on devices with December 1, 2016 security patch with Build no. MPKS24.78-8-12. Note that this OTA file is for the Moto X Force, so do not attempt to flash it on other devices.

We recommend you to wait for the official OTA, as Motorola has already started pushing the update. The company’s official Facebook handle has also confirmed that the Nougat update will reach the Moto X Style in a couple of weeks, and the Moto X Play in Mid-July

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