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The Incipio Style shell is available in Nautical Blue, Champagne, and Gunmetal color options. It gets attached to your Moto Z via magnets.
Verizon Link (Original Price: $14.99 | Deal Price: $6)
DEAL: This Incipio Interchangeable Back Plate for Moto Z is Only $6 Right Now
The Incipio Style shell is available in Nautical Blue, Champagne, and Gunmetal color options. It gets attached to your Moto Z via magnets.
Verizon Link (Original Price: $14.99 | Deal Price: $6)
Moto-ModsMoto Z Play (retbr) gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat with July Security Patch
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Apart from the latest July 1st, 2017 Android security patch, Motorola adds Video calling Duo application, Moto Mods v2.0, Stability improvements other interesting features along with Android 7.1.1 Nougat goodies. The new update features build no. NPN26.118-22.
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.
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: Reddit
Nokia 8 Will Be Revealed on August 16
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However, except the date, HMD has not revealed which product they will be announcing. But we all know that it's gonna be the Nokia 8 with Zeiss Optics. Here's what HMD Global invite says
"HMD Global invites you to an exclusive gathering to unveil the next milestone for Nokia phones."
Furthermore, some rumours say that the phone will be priced tad higher. The phone may cost 589 euros (675 USD/ 43500 INR), which would be a steep price considering the trademark of Nokia.
"HMD Global invites you to an exclusive gathering to unveil the next milestone for Nokia phones."
Furthermore, some rumours say that the phone will be priced tad higher. The phone may cost 589 euros (675 USD/ 43500 INR), which would be a steep price considering the trademark of Nokia.
The Nokia 8 is said to come with a 5.7-inch 2K, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4GB of RAM, 64GB internal storage. It will be available in blue, steel (silver), Gold / blue, and gold / copper color options.
Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 CAD Renders Arrive to Show Off the Flagship’s Design
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A few weeks back, Potential Render of the Pixel XL 2 had surfaced online, and now, a 360-degree rendered video of both the phones has leaked by Mysmartprice and Onleaks.
As you can see in the images/video, the Pixel 2 looks a lot different from the Pixel XL 2 in terms of front design. The Pixel XL 2 is having a 2:1 Full vision display while the Standard Pixel 2 is having huge chin to the top and the bottom, just like the 2016 Pixel phones.
Both the devices will be having similar rear design with a two-tone glass and metal finish, though the glass window is located near the top and no longer encloses the fingerprint scanner. On the bottom, a Google “G” is present.
Additionally, the Google Pixel XL 2017 might feature a squeezy side, just like we have seen on the HTC U11, which will allow you to interact with the phone, primarily when using Google Assistant.
Latest rumors says both the Pixel 2 Phones will feature Snapdragon 836 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Do share your initial thoughts on the design below.
Latest rumors says both the Pixel 2 Phones will feature Snapdragon 836 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Do share your initial thoughts on the design below.
Watch Moto Z2 Force and New Moto Mods Official Product Video Trailer
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The latest Moto Mods includes a Moto 360 Camera, which shoots 360-degree videos, images, and audios. There's also a Gamepad Mod which adds dual-control stick to the Moto Z Phones.
To accompany the announcement of the Moto Z2 Force and new Moto Mods, the company has posted product video showing the features and beauty of these devices.
Moto 360 Camera Mod shoots 360° video, audio, and images
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The Moto 360 Camera Module can shoot 4K 360° video with immersive 3D audio, it can also captures photos with an ultra wide-angle 150° field of view.
Additionally, Users will be able to edit their 360° photos and videos right from their Moto Z phone. The Advanced editing software allows you to easily adjust 360 content to fit your needs.
You can also Live stream your 360° videos directly on your social media channels, that's something really cool. If you ask me, the price seems to be a little bit higher as compared to the Andy Rubin's Essential Smartphone 360 Camera Module, which is priced just at $199. Thoughts?
Moto Z2 Force goes official with Shatterproof Display, Dual Cameras, and Snapdragon 835
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The device features a 5.5" Quad HD 1440p Super AMOLED display, which the company guarantees Shatterproof. It's wrapped in a sleek 7000 series aluminum unibody, which looks premium.
Other specifications includes, the latest Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, Dual-rear camera each of 12MP, 5MP front-facing camera, and 2,730mAh battery.
Along with the Moto Z2 Force, the company has also revealed few new Moto Mods including Moto 360 Camera and Gamepad Mod. That said, the Moto Z2 Force is priced at $750 (48290 INR) and will be available in all four carriers in the US. Thoughts?
Verizon accidentally lists Moto Z2 Force, Specs revealed
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The listing suggests that the Moto Z2 Force features a 5.5-inch QHD Shatterproof display, Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB RAM, 64GB storage. There's going to be dual-rear camera, each of 12MP, 5MP front-facing camera, and 2,730mAh battery.
The Z2 Force is probably Motorola's first Smartphone with Dual-cameras. You might have noticed that the battery is now smaller as compared to previous generation Moto Z(s).
That said, the event has already begun and we will be posting the news as soon as the device gets official.
Source: Verizon | Via: DL
Nokia 2 specs leaked via Geekbench, Snapdragon 212 and 1GB RAM confirmed
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Thanks to Geekbench, we now have confirmed specifications of the Nokia 2. The device will be coming with Snapdragon 212 SoC clocked at 1.27 GHz, paired with 1GB RAM.
In terms of design, the Nokia 2 looks exactly like the Nokia 3. One thing that is worth noticing is that the Nokia 2 will be having on-screen navigation keys instead of touch capacitive buttons, which can be found in previous Nokia Smartphones including the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6.
Android 7.1.1 Nougat will be coming pre-installed with the Nokia 2. Nokia is expected to reveal the Nokia 2 later this year.
Via: Geekbench
Google launches final Android O Developer Preview
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The new Android O Developer preview 4 is having the prefix OPP4 and is available 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 4 Images | Release Notes
Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt Unboxing!
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In this YouTube Video, we’ll take you around the packaging of the phone, share some initial thoughts on the in-hand feel.
Let's unbox the Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt!
OnePlus Launcher is Now Live on the Play Store
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OnePlus launcher features a lot of influence from Google’s Pixel Launcher. Also, it is only available for the compatible OnePlus devices.
Here's what the Official OnePlus Launcher (Play Store) description says:
OnePlus Launcher is officially on the Google Play: Designed by OnePlus team, fast and stable, this launcher allows you to easily set up your home screen by finger-tips;
WYSIWYG Settings: WYSIWYG - “What you see is what you get”, OnePlus launcher provide options in the most intuitive way. You always can preview the changes before you apply them. Just a glance, stay cool, no need to check it again and again.
Organize your life in Shelf: Shelf is a space that only reserved for you. Basically you can place what you want in it and make it your own way. Also we make something special for you such as weather info, quick notes and recent launched apps. Hopefully a simple swipe can help you find all you need for the whole day.
Secret gestures: Under the options, we preset gestures for you to quick access notifications and the search. Try swiping up or down on your home screen and you will like it for sure.
Customize your icons: OnePlus launcher support a wide range of icon packs. You can change them simply by a tap in options or drag an icon to the top. In addition of our default icon packs, there are hundreds of icon packs on the market for you. Download your favorite ones and give them a try.
OnePlus Launcher: Play Store
2017 Pixel Smartphones could feature Snapdragon 836 SoC
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We have already seen our first potential look at what to expect from the Pixel XL 2. Now, According to the latest reports, we now have a little more details about the Specifications of both the upcoming Pixel devices.
In the latest report, provided by Fudzilla and its unnamed source, the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will feature Snapdragon 836 SoC. Additionally, Snapdragon 836 is going to be relatively similar to the Snapdragon 835 in terms of hardware but will feature higher peak GPU and CPU clock speeds.
The report also says that the 2017 Pixel phones will be having a better camera, and that's something really interesting. We have seen Google doing wonders with the 2016 Pixel cameras and it seems that Google will be breaking the walls again to create new Imaging Standards with the Pixel 2.
[Update: Here's the Rear] Nokia 2 Front Shows Up in a Leaked Sketch
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There are some rumors that Nokia might reveal the Ultra-budget Nokia 2 with Snapdragon 210/212 processor this year. We haven't seen any possible renders or live images of the Nokia 2, but that's going to change today, thanks to an alleged leak from baidu.
As you can see in the below and above Sketch (Sort of), Despite of being an Ultra-budget device, the Nokia 2 will be having a front facing camera with Speaker grill and Nokia branding, just like the Nokia 3.
One thing that is worth noticing is that the Nokia 2 will be having on-screen navigation keys instead of touch capacitive buttons, which can be found in previous Nokia Smartphones including the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6.
The Nokia 2 might come with the same rear design like the Nokia 3, but with low-end specs. That said, Nokia is expected to reveal the Nokia 2 later this year.
Source: Baidu
Update: 23/07/2017
Thanks to baidu forum, the below image shows the rear design of the upcoming Nokia 2. As you can see, the design looks almost identical to the Nokia 3.
LG G4 gets Android 7.0 Nougat update!
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It seems that LG has now started pushing the Android 7.0 Nougat Software update to the LG G4 earlier than planned. However, the availability is only limited to the company's home country of South Korea.
The update can be downloaded via the LG Bridge app. You can also Install the update manually via sideloading KDZ files available for the F500S, F500L, F500K models.
For now, there's no information on when LG will start rolling out the update through OTA. We will let you know once it's available.
Download KDZ Files: XDA
Here's the first live photo of the Dual-Camera Moto Z2 Force
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It's no longer a secret that Motorola will be announcing its first Dual-Camera Smartphone, the Moto Z2 Force on 25th July during an event.
We have already seen the official and leaked renders of the Shatterproof Moto Z2 Force, but today thanks baidu forum, we have our first real look at the Moto Z2 Force.
As you can see in the below Images, the Moto Z2 Force design looks similar to the Moto Z2 Play, which was launched last month. Additionally, Motorola is finally entering into the Dual-Camera world and according to me the robo-faced dual-camera looks much better and unique. We have seen a lot of companies going with iPhone-ish Dual-camera design, it do looks great but at the same time it loses its uniqueness.
As per earlier leaks, the Moto Z2 will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 chipset with Adreno 540 GPU, 5.5" QHD (2560 x 1440) display. Under the hood you will find 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of internal storage. A 12MP + 12MP Dual camera setup on the rear, 5MP to the front and Android 7.1.1 will come pre-installed.
We have already seen the official and leaked renders of the Shatterproof Moto Z2 Force, but today thanks baidu forum, we have our first real look at the Moto Z2 Force.
As you can see in the below Images, the Moto Z2 Force design looks similar to the Moto Z2 Play, which was launched last month. Additionally, Motorola is finally entering into the Dual-Camera world and according to me the robo-faced dual-camera looks much better and unique. We have seen a lot of companies going with iPhone-ish Dual-camera design, it do looks great but at the same time it loses its uniqueness.
On the other hand, the Moto Z2 Force will feature 5.5-inch display, with an unknown resolution. The Z2 Force will be having a shatterproof display along with the latest Snapdragon 835 SoC.
Source: Baidu
Source: Baidu
Android 7.0 Nougat is coming soon to these three Samsung Devices
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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016), and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 are the devices likely to get Android 7.0 Nougat update pretty soon. The information came from the Wi-Fi Alliance certification stating that all the devices have successfully passed the testing with Android 7.0 Nougat installed.
Android 7.0 Nougat for Samsung devices brings a whole new UI, latest Android security patch, and other usual Nougat goodies including Doze, new emojis, and more.
More leaked images of the Nokia 8 in Copper Gold
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Nokia is expected to launch the Nokia 8 with Carl Zeiss Optics on 31st July. It's not like that we haven't seen the Nokia 8 in the earlier leaked renders and live Images, but today's leak shows us that the Nokia 8 Chinese variant will be coming with a hybrid Card slot.
One thing worth noticing is that the camera frame is not having "ZEISS" text, which we saw in earlier leaked renders. It could be possible that the below devices are early production units for testing.
Source: Baidu | 2
[Update: Available for Android 7.1.1] Xposed for Android Nougat 7.0 & 7.1.1
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Development Status of Xposed for Android Nougat 7.0 and 7.1.1. Available for download or not?
![[Current Development Status] Xposed for Android Nougat 7.0 & 7.1.1](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwifiHkMHpeDsZYa7vkxVOevPGLntrBTOiABIMMkXQYA1ue68XlTJIQf7iUeultcB1O10g9gszIGru987Rm-PMkq26B6-ZcoyexdBwwOw0yYoRzK-2dVPBQ6WJH4GPLT3I2-kn0ETKUd4/s640/Xposed.png "[Current Development Status] Xposed for Android Nougat 7.0 & 7.1.1")
The Xposed framework is one of the most loved feature for rooted Android devices. It's a set of tweaks, as the name implies, a framework where other developers can run their own code, known as modules.
It's been a few months since Google launched Android 7.0 and more recently, Android 7.1. With the release of new Android versions, Question arises, When will the Xposed framework finally support Android 7.0 and above? Will it?
Update: 6th November, 2016
Xposed for Nougat status: Available for Android 7.1.1 Nougat
![[Current Development Status] Xposed for Android Nougat 7.0 & 7.1.1](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwifiHkMHpeDsZYa7vkxVOevPGLntrBTOiABIMMkXQYA1ue68XlTJIQf7iUeultcB1O10g9gszIGru987Rm-PMkq26B6-ZcoyexdBwwOw0yYoRzK-2dVPBQ6WJH4GPLT3I2-kn0ETKUd4/s1600/Xposed.png "[Current Development Status] Xposed for Android Nougat 7.0 & 7.1.1")
It's been a few months since Google launched Android 7.0 and more recently, Android 7.1. With the release of new Android versions, Question arises, When will the Xposed framework finally support Android 7.0 and above? Will it?
Here is a quick update on the current status of the framework on Nougat
Update: 21st July, 2017
Xposed for Android 7.1.1 Nougat is now available, Thanks to PurifyOS Team. You can watch the below tutorial on How to Install Xposed on your Android 7.1.1 Smartphones. Download links and other information can be found in the below Video description.
Update 2: 28th January 2017
It seems that more and more people get nervous about whether (and when) there will be Xposed for Nougat or not, so I felt I should say something.
Why does it take that long? Because with every release, I try to ensure that Xposed integrates nicely with the improvements in the new ART version. The step from Lollipop to Marshmallow wasn't huge. It was an evolution, some things even made it possible to integrate Xposed in a more elegant way. On the whole, it was mainly careful porting than rather innovating.
With Nougat, something fundamental has changed. If you're using Nougat already, you'll have noticed that installations are much faster now. That's because APKs aren't compiled immediately (AOT), but start in (slower) interpreting mode. Sounds bad, but they have enabled JIT, which will quickly compile those methods that are used very often. That will restore the well-known and constantly improving performance of native code. Besides that, ART keeps a list of these frequently used methods ("profiling"). When the device is idle, it finally does the AOT compilation, but based on the profiling data. After that, you get the great performance right after starting the app. JIT is still waiting in case the usage patterns change, and I think it will also adjust the profile and improve the AOT compilation.
That results in various different compilation states and more complexity. Besides that, there were many issues in the past caused by Xposed's need to recompile the whole ROM and all apps: It sometimes caused boot loops when the odex files were too heavily pre-optimized, it blocked quite some storage space to store the recompiled files, and I needed to disable some optimizations like inlining and direct pointer calls. I hope that I can make use of the JIT compiler to avoid that in Nougat. If Xposed knew from where a method is called, it could invalidate the callers' compiled code, so that they would temporarily use the interpreter. If they're important enough, JIT will recompile them.
I have already done a lot of research and experiments for this and I'm currently trying to implement this. But as you can imagine, all of that is much effort and can easily take hundreds of hours. That's net (working) time, not real time. If I worked on Xposed 24 hours a day, that might be done within a week or two. But, in the last year or so, my "time for Xposed stuff" was about 5 hours a week, sometimes more and sometimes less. You can do the math yourselves... There are just so many other (non-technical) things that I need or want to do. If you substract the time it took me to build the new installer version, move the repo to a new server and restore compatibility with the Nov 2016 security patches, that's even less time for new stuff.
So yes, I'm still working on Nougat support, whenever my free time allows it, but I don't have any idea when it will be done. Once it's done, you'll know. -rovo89 (XDA)
Update: 6th November, 2016
“Hooks are generally working now. However, they’re still unreliable for inlined methods and when JIT is used (which is often the case). I had given a few technical insights here. I’m currently thinking about the different situations that need to be handled and I create unit tests for them. Then I need to fix those which are failing or even crashing the device – ideally without recompiling the whole ROM like in previous versions. Not sure if the latter is possible though.” -rovo89
Xposed for Nougat status: Available for Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Nokia 8 hands-on photo leaked, reveals the actual design
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As you can see in the above and below leaked Image, the Nokia 8 looks absolutely stunning and is on-par with the earlier leaked rumors. Below is the clear Image showing off the Nokia 8's dual-camera setup and the fingerprint sensor.
HMD is planning to launch two Nokia 8 variants, One with Single Sim slot and the other with Dual Sim card slot. Additionally, the device will be coming with blue, steel (silver), Gold / blue, and gold / copper color options.