Xiaomi Mi Note 2 goes official With 5.7″ FHD Display

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 26, 2016       

Xiaomi finally revealed the Mi Note 2 this week and teased the upcoming Xiaomi Mi MIX, the bezel-less beast. 



The Mi Note 2 can be your alternative to the late Note 7 and even shares some specs with the Note 7. The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 comes out with stylish dual-curved 5.7-inch OLED Display.

The Device is powered with latest Snapdragon 821 SoC with a clock speed of 2.35GHz combined with 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM with 128GB of UFS 2.0 storage while another variant comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.



As far as the Camera's are concerned, the device features a Rear 22.56MP Sony IMX318 Exmor sensor with a f/2.0 lens, to the front we have a 8MP shooter with a Sony IMX268 sensor.

The Mi Note 2 comes with 4070 mAh battery pack, equipped with Quick Charge 3.0. The costing of this device are as follows-

China -
6GB | 128GB  - CNY 3299 ($485)
4GB | 64GB  - CNY 2799 ($415)

Global -
6GB | 128GB  - CNY 3499 ($520)

Source

This Is The Actual Cost Of Making a Google Pixel XL

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 26, 2016       

According to BoM experts at IHS, the Google Pixel XL 32GB variant actually costs only $285 to build. 

Note:- Software, R&D and marketing costs are never included in BoM calculations.



Actual cost- $285 | Selling Price- $769. Google is earning pure profit (Approx $485) by selling out their first Smartphones at this price. Though Nothing new, For comparison, the Samsung's Galaxy S7 costs $255 to make, while the iPhone 7's amounts to $224.80.

Also watch: Google Pixel XL Unboxing!

Source:- ihs

Here is another set of Real Life Moto M Images

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 25, 2016       

Motorola and Lenovo are all set to reveal the newest addition to Moto Family i.e. the Moto M and the Moto M Plus. Both the Smartphones are Mid-Tier phones which will probably replace the Moto X.



Moto M: Codenamed "Kung-Fu" The Smartphone features a a full HD 5.5" display, a MediaTek processor with 4GB of RAM, and a 16/8MP camera set up. Its model number is XT1662 and runs Marshmallow.

Today, We got another set of Real Life Images of Motorola Moto M from Anonymous tipster.

In terms of design, expect a gold aluminum unibody and a rear fingerprint scanner. No, it's not on the Motorola dimple. They chose to include the logo on the bottom of its back. The Device has tiny side bezels which makes it looks premium.



Moto M will be the first Motorola Smartphone to feature a rear-facing fingerprint sensor and the first Moto Phone to support "4G+" (which is capable of 90Mbps speeds). The Smartphone comes with Pre-Installed Microsoft Apps including. 

Not enough? Also Read:- Exclusive: Moto M Renders and everything we know so far

Here's everything we leaked about Moto M and Moto M Plus-

Exclusive: Moto M Plus Images and Specs

Exclusive: Lenovo Moto M to come with preloaded Microsoft Apps

Codenamed "Kung-Fu", Lenovo Moto M will be released Globally

Exclusive: Photos of the Lenovo Moto M

Moto M to come with Lenovo's One UI and will be exclusive to the Chinese market

[Updated] 5.5" Lenovo Moto M Passes Through Tenna

Motorola Moto M to come with Fingerprint sensor embedded back on Moto Dimple

Xiaomi Mi MIX Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 25, 2016       

Xiaomi Mi MIX Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS || MIUI 8
Processor	2.35GHz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
GPU	-
Body
Dimensions	-
Weight	-
Colors	Ceramic Black and White
Display
Type	-
Screen Size	6.4” edge-less display (~91.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1280 pixels (~312 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch	Yes
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Sensors	Fingerprint, NFC, Infrared, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ultrasonic Proximity, Compass
Memory
Card slot	-
Internal	128GB / 256GB
RAM	4GB / 6GB
Camera
Primary	16 MP, PDAF, LED flash
Features	-
Video	-
Secondary	Auto Rotate Upside-Down Camera
Multimedia
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	No
Battery and Power
Type	4400mAh battery, Quick Charge 3.0
Stand-by	-
Talk time	-
Releasing Date
Announced	2016, October
Status	Releasing on 4 November, 2016
Price
US Dollor	$516 (4GB + 128GB)| $590 (6GB + 256GB)

Google Pixel and Pixel XL hits the Indian Stores

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 25, 2016       

Google's First Smartphones i.e. the Pixel and Pixel XL finally hits the Indian stores with Pre-order ending today. 

The Smartphones were launched back on October 4th and went on Pre-order in India exclusively at Flipkart from 13th October. The Pre-orders are finally ending today and One can now directly buy the Pixel Smartphones in India.



The Pixel Smartphones are now available in India at Flipkart, Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay sales, e zone, Hotspot, Sangeetha, poorvika and Bajaj electronics. 

Also Watch:- Pixel XL Unboxing


The Pixel comes in two size i.e. 5.5" and 5" and three colors i.e. Very Silver, Quite Black and our limited edition for the U.S. only, Really Blue.





Both the Smartphone features a 2.5D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 on the front display and back glass to accent the aerospace grade aluminum body. The Pixel Smartphone comes out with the best smartphone camera featuring a 12.3MP rear cam with an f/2.0 aperture and big 1.55 micron pixels. The Pixel are powered with Snapdragon 821 64-Bit Quad-Core Processor, 4GB RAM and comes out with Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box.

Google Pixel-

Google Pixel (Quite Black, 32 GB)-  ₹57,000
Google Pixel (Very Silver, 32 GB)- ₹57,000

Google Pixel (Quite Black, 128 GB)- ₹66,000
Google Pixel (Very Silver, 128 GB)- ₹66,000

Google Pixel XL-

Google Pixel XL (Quite Black, 32 GB)-  ₹67,000
Google Pixel XL (Very Silver, 32 GB)- ₹67,000

Google Pixel XL (Quite Black, 128 GB)- ₹76,000

Google Pixel XL (Very Silver, 128 GB)- ₹76,000

WhatsApp Beta adds Video Calling support

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 25, 2016       

Yesterday, WhatsApp rolled out a new update i.e. WhatsApp v2.16.318 for Beta testers and surprisingly the new update includes the most awaited Whatsapp feature i.e. Video Calling.



If you are a WhatsApp Android Beta tester, just update the WhatsApp Application. To make a video call your WhatsApp contact must be having the same latest Beta version installed. 
Just Tap the Call icon and you will be ready to make your first Video Call.

The User Interface of WhatsApp Video Call is simple, One can use the Rear or Front Camera, Can do WhatsApp text at the same time and Mute the Voice.

Niantic Announces Pokemon Go "Halloween event"

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 24, 2016       

The First ever event of Pokemon GO Game has been Officially announced by Niantic. 

The Pokemon GO "Halloween event" will start from October 26 and will end on November 1. The event is Global, means all the countries will be able to take part in this Spooky event.



The Trainers will get extra candy during the event and even will get encountered by Spooky Ghost Pokemon including Drowzee, Gastly, Gengar, Golbat, Haunter, Hypno, and Zubat. 





Source:- Niantic

Google Pixel XL Undergoes the Teardown Treatment, Gets Decent Repairability Score

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 24, 2016       

Last week the Pixel and Pixel XL went on sale, You might have already got your Order or might be getting it soon.

Also Read:- Google Pixel XL Unboxing!



Folks over iFixit have decided to test how easy it is to perform self repair over the Pixel XL. Their full teardown of the Pixel XL also reveals that the AMOLED display and the RAM is made/supplied by Samsung and The battery has an HTC logo on it. 

Altogether Pixel XL gets a Decent 6 out of 10 repairability score, Go ahead to iFixit to get full idea on "How you can Repair your Pixel Smartphone".



Source:- iFixit

Dual Camera "LeEco Le X652" Real life Images leaked online

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 24, 2016       

LeEco Le X652 "The Alien faced (Dual Rear Camera)" Smartphone which was spotted earlier at Tenna Listing is now leaked once again showing real life design of the Smartphone.



The Real Life images was first spotted by TechUpdate3 and was leaked via Chinese website Weibo. 

Accordingly, the Smartphone features a 5.5" FHD Display and is powered by 2.5 Helio X25 Processor along with 3GB RAM , 32GB storage. The Device features a 13MP+13MP rear facing dual camera setup and 8MP front camera.



Le X652 weights 168gm and has a 3900mAh Battery, The device is expected to launch soon.

Google Pixel XL Unboxing!

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 23, 2016       

Google First Smartphones i.e. Pixel and Pixel XL are already up for Pre-order or Direct Purchase in few Countries. If you have ordered the Device, Your order might have already arrived or will be arriving by the next week.



In this YouTube Video, we’ll take you around the packaging of the phone, share some initial thoughts on the in-hand feel. Following the below video, there are some Unboxing Images of the Google Pixel XL 32GB variant.

Let's unbox the Google Pixel XL - By Paul Dournovo!

Google Pixel XL Unboxing Images-

Very Blue Google Pixel Goes through burn, bend and scratch test

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 22, 2016       

Google's first Smartphone i.e. Pixel and Pixel XL comes with a Gorilla Glass 5, Aluminium body and a Glass back. 



But the question is How durable is the Google's First Smartphone ? Well "JerryRigEverything" will answer you by doing a brutal bend, scratch and burn test!

Google Keyboard on Android 7.1 now Support GIFs in Google’s Messenger App

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 22, 2016       

If you have updated your Smartphone to the latest Android 7.1 Nougat, You can now check out the new Google Keyboard i.e. v5.2 and try a new feature which Support Sending GIFs in Google’s Messenger App.



Apart from GIF's support, the new Keyboard also includes-

• New Emojis.
• Emoji button to the left of space bar with an option to remove in settings.
• Ability to set emojis to show up on symbols page Emojis on symbols key.
• New secondary symbols key button.

For now, the use of GIF's from Google keyboard is limited to Messenger only.

Comment below if you are enjoying and using this new feature of Google Keyboard.

Via:- Reddit

Google Pixel and Pixel XL Factory Images and OTA Files now available

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 21, 2016       

Google has just released the Factory Firmware Images, OTA Files and Driver Binaries for the Pixel and Pixel XL.

The Firmware Images will help Pixel users to put the Smartphone back to Original Software condition while the you can flash the OTA for doing a manual software update to latest version, without wiping the whole data.



For now there are three Factory Images namely- NDE63H, NDE63L, NDE63P. Note- The Images are different for different carriers and country.

Download:- Factory images | OTA files | Drivers

How to manually update the Moto G4 Plus to Official Android 7.0 Nougat

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 21, 2016       

How to Download and Install Official Android 7.0 Nougat OTA Update for Moto G4 Plus

Few days back, we reported that the Moto G4 Plus in Brazil is getting Android 7.0 Nougat and the same was spotted in India. It seems to be a Soak test though or may be not. 

Somehow, someone named "Rahul Trivedi" has captured the OTA of the Incoming Android 7.0 Nougat update for Moto G4 Plus and now you can easily Install the update on your "Moto G4 Plus". 



Note:- This OTA.zip file is only for Moto G4 Plus (Indian-Athene-Retail)(XT1643, XT1640, XT1626), I don't know if it will work on Other variants or not, try it out on your own risk and comment below.

Steps for How to manually update the Moto G4 Plus to Android 7.0 Nougat-

Step 1. Download the OTA zip file from below link.

Step 2. Boot to stock recovery mode. 
(Watch above video) (Boot to Fastboot mode> Recovery> You will see "No Command"> Press Volume Up and Power to enter Recover mode".)

Step 3. Select Apply Update from Sdcard.

Step 4. Choose Blur_Android7_Nougat_Athene (Whatever) .zip.



Download- 

Moto G4 Plus Nougat OTA File- Download Here

Exclusive: Moto M Renders and everything we know so far

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 20, 2016       

Motorola and Lenovo are all set to reveal the newest addition to Moto Family i.e. the Moto M and the Moto M Plus. Both the Smartphones are Mid-Tier phones which will probably replace the Moto X.

Moto M: Codenamed "Kung-Fu" The Smartphone features a a full HD 5.5" display, a MediaTek processor with 4GB of RAM, and a 16/8MP camera set up. Its model number is XT1662 and runs Marshmallow.



In terms of design, expect a gold aluminum unibody and a rear fingerprint scanner. No, it's not on the Motorola dimple. They chose to include the logo on the bottom of its back. The Device has tiny side bezels which makes it looks premium.

Moto M will be the first Motorola Smartphone to feature a rear-facing fingerprint sensor and the first Moto Phone to support "4G+" (which is capable of 90Mbps speeds). The Smartphone comes with Pre-Installed Microsoft Apps including. 

Although we first reported the phone was made by Lenovo and not its Motorola Mobility subsidiary, new information suggests Motorola is behind this new phone. It will show both Lenovo and Motorola brands in the box, but it's manufactured by Motorola Mobility just like previous Moto phones

Moto M and Moto M Plus will be released later this year. We have probably covered most of the features of this Device. 

Moto M Real life Images-

Google Pixel and Pixel XL to receive guaranteed Android updates till October 2018

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 20, 2016       

Google's new Pixel and Pixel XL which comes with Android 7.1 will be the first to get Latest Android updates until October 2018.



According to Google's 'Check & update your Android version' support page, the Google Pixel and Pixel XL is guaranteed to receive Android updates until October 2018 i.e. 2 years, while the same will get security patches for at least 3 years from when the device first became available, or at least 18 months from when the Google Store last sold the device, whichever is longer.

Here's the actual statement-

Pixel phones get the latest version of Android directly from Google.
If you bought your device from the Google Store, updates will typically reach your device within 2 weeks. If you bought your device from your mobile operator or somewhere else, updates may take longer.
Pixel phones get Android version updates for at least 2 years from when the device became available on the Google Store. After 2 years, we can't guarantee additional updates.

Pixel phones get security patches for at least 3 years from when the device first became available, or at least 18 months from when the Google Store last sold the device, whichever is longer. 

Source:- Google

Exclusive: Photos of the Upcoming Moto M

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 20, 2016       

Earlier we did series of Leaks regarding the Motorola-Lenovo Moto M. Summing-up All the leaks, The upcoming Lenovo-Motorola Moto M and Moto M Plus will be the newest addition to the Moto Series and will probably replace the Moto X, this year.



The new Moto M sports a full HD 5.5" display, a MediaTek processor with 4GB of RAM, and a 16/8MP camera set up. Its model number is XT1662 and runs Marshmallow.

While the Moto M Plus sports a 6" 1080p display and comes with Snapdragon 652.

Codenamed "Kung-Fu", The Motorola Moto M will be launched globally with Pre-loaded Microsoft Applications. The Moto M and Moto M Plus are going to be Mid-end smartphone with Premium Design.

Both the Moto M and M Plus will be revealed later this year. 

The Moto M will be the first Moto Smartphone to feature a rear facing fingerprint sensor, While the Moto M Plus will feature a not-so-round fingerprint sensor.

Here's everything we leaked about Moto M and Moto M Plus-

Exclusive: Moto M Plus Images and Specs

Exclusive: Lenovo Moto M to come with preloaded Microsoft Apps

Codenamed "Kung-Fu", Lenovo Moto M will be released Globally

Exclusive: Photos of the Lenovo Moto M

Moto M to come with Lenovo's One UI and will be exclusive to the Chinese market

[Updated] 5.5" Lenovo Moto M Passes Through Tenna

Motorola Moto M to come with Fingerprint sensor embedded back on Moto Dimple

Motorola posts Android 7.0 Nougat release notes for Moto G4 and G4 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 20, 2016       

Looks like Motorola will soon start rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat for 2016 Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus. The company has posted Android 7.0 Nougat update release notes for the device on its India support website. 

Also Read:- Moto G4 Plus Review: The Budget King

As reported earlier, Motorola will begin the Nougat update for Moto G4 and Moto Z Family by the end of October and Yes It's Finally Happening. Other Devices which are officially listed to receive Nougat will get the update sooner or later this year, Check the Full list here.



Yesterday we reported that Motorola Moto G4 Plus in Brazil is getting Android 7.0 Nougat soak test update. Now, Motorola is finally all set to roll out the Sweetest Android OS to it's 2016 Smartphones.



Also Read- Hot Features of Android 7.0 Nougat

Source

Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview now Available for Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, and Pixel C!

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 20, 2016       

Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview Images and OTA's are now available for few Nexus Devices including the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Pixel C. 

As announced earlier by Google that Developer preview will hit the Nexus Devices by the end of October and Yes, they are finally here. 



Also Read:- What's New in Android 7.1

Users can get the Android 7.1.1 Dev Preview update in three ways namely

1) Android Beta Program
2) Flashing Factory Images
3) Flashing OTA .Zip file



The new Android 7.1.1 has build NPF10C, You can download the Factory Images and OTA .zip from the link below.

Download:- Factory Images | OTA .Zip Files

Exclusive: Moto M Plus Images and Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 19, 2016       

Motorola has been on a roll lately. The company launched its Moto Z series some months ago and is now ready to launch yet another phone. Making it the ninth or tenth device to launch this year.



We've received some pictures of a device that we knew very little of: the Moto M Plus . We've talked about the Moto M before, but that one is a whole different device, with the M Plus being closer to Motorola's traditional design language.

The new Moto M Plus  features a front facing fingerprint scanner and a 6.0" 1080p display for those Nexus 6 fans. And there's also a Snapdragon 652 on board, so expect this device to be sold as a premium/upper mid-tier device.



Unlike the Moto M (without the Plus ), this one doesn't come with a rear fingerprint scanner. As you will see in the next picture, the back of the phone comes with a very similar design to the original Droid Turbo (you can see the curves) and the Moto Z camera set up.

Image via- weibo

We also got some info about its brother, Moto M, which will be announced very soon, with a late November or early December international release. However, we don't have information on Moto M+'s release date or if it will ever come out of China.

Android 7.0 Soak Test Is Starting For the Moto G4 Plus In Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 19, 2016       

Earlier this month, Motorola announced the list of devices getting Google's newest Android i.e. Android 7.0 Nougat. You can go through full list- Here.

As said earlier by Motorola, the Moto Z and Moto G4 Family will start getting Android 7.0 Nougat update in Quarter 4 and Yes... Seems Motorola has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat for Moto G4 Plus Soak testers in Brazil.



The update costs 953MB and is hitting Soak testers of Moto G4 Plus in Brazil. 

Thanks Aditya Verma 

Motorola Moto Z Play Unboxing!

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 19, 2016       

Few days back the Lenovo-Motorola Moto Z and the Moto Z Play went on sale in India and If you have ordered the Device, Your order will be arriving by the end of the week. We Got a Moto Z Play, Lets Do its unboxing.


In this YouTube Video, we’ll take you around the packaging of the phone, share some initial thoughts on the in-hand feel. Following the below video, there are some Unboxing Images of the Moto Z Play.

Let's unbox the Moto Z Play!

Moto Z Play Unboxing Images-

Google Assistant features an insane trivia game for your Pixel Phone

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 19, 2016       

Just say- OK Google, “I’m Feeling Lucky” to your Pixel Smartphone and you will become a part of T.V. style audio-only trivia game show.



The new Google Assistant which comes integrated to Pixel and Pixel XL has a hidden Easter egg inside, which was first discovered by ArsTechnica. 

To play this "Trivia" game, all you have to say is "OK Google, I'm Feeling Lucky" to Google Assistant. The same will open with an introduction, Theme music starts playing, the Google Assistant introduces itself, the audience cheers, and the questions start. If multiple contestants want to play, a round-robin format is used as players take turns answering questions. At the end of the game, Google Assistant announces the winner.



So, Are you feeling lucky?

Source:- ArsTechnica