Android 7.1.2 Nougat likely to release on April 3

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 13, 2017       

Back in January, Google announced Android 7.1.2 beta for a handful of Pixel and Nexus devices including Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, and Pixel C. 

Google said that Android 7.1.2 will be an incremental maintenance release focused on refinements, which includes bugfixes, optimizations, and a small number of enhancements for carriers and users. Along with these enhancements, the beta also brought new gestures 'Swipe fingerprint scanner to open notification' feature to the Nexus 5X. 

Now, Rogers, the largest carrier in Canada has updated its Software update schedule and is planning to roll out a major update which will include VoLTE support and latest security patch for the Google Pixel on April 3. 

This new update is likely to come with the latest Android 7.1.2 OS, as Rogers is said to be testing VoLTE service on its Pixels with the Android 7.1.2 beta. 

Google has not said anything yet so naturally you should take it with a grain of salt.

Via: AndroidCentral

You can now find the Home Screen of your dreams with Google's #myAndroid

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 11, 2017       

One of the best things about Android is how easy it is to customize, and set up your smartphone exactly as you want it. From setting a launcher, setting a live wallpaper to setting the icon pack, Android devices allow for a great deal of customization.



With #myAndroid Taste Test, Google will help you to find the right home screen for you. It's actually a long quiz, with around 22 questions which creates three different "looks" for your Android device based on a combination of different launchers, wallpapers, icon packs, widgets and keyboards.

There’s a home screen for everyone, find yours at #myAndroid

You can now buy the Moto G5 in Europe

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 11, 2017       

Last month Motorola announced the Moto G5, Moto G5 Plus and few Interesting Moto Mods at MWC 2017 event in Barcelona, Spain.

The Moto G5 non-plus model is now available for purchase across Europe. The device can be bought via three retailers (Mobiel, Belsimpel, and GSMwijzer) in the Netherlands for €199. You also get offers to sign up for a specific carrier, which lets you get the Moto G5 in cheap price. The Moto G5 Plus will be available for purchase by early April with an estimated price of €279. 



The 2017 Moto Gs are already available in Brasil and Mexico, the same are set to get launched in India on 15th March. 

Grab the Moto G5: Mobiel, Belsimpel, and GSMwijzer

Source: GSMhelpdesk | Via: Phonearena

Welcome back: WhatsApp Text Status

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 10, 2017       

Recently, WhatsApp killed the 'Text Status' feature and launched a new Instagram and Snap Stories like tab to its interface. Now, there is a new Status tab in the home screen itself and every user can post the photos and videos as their status, which will disappear after 24 hours.

The update received criticism from many users who wanted the old text-based status message back. Now, WhatsApp rolled out a new update i.e. WhatsApp v2.17.95 for Beta testers and surprisingly the new update includes the old "Text Status" feature. 



If you are a WhatsApp Android Beta tester, just update the WhatsApp Application. To view or set a status your old text-status
Just tap the three dots given at the top right corner of the WhatsApp interface > go to Settings > tap on the display picture > go to 'About and phone number' and you will be ready to set your status just like earlier.

Note that your WhatsApp contact must be having the same latest Beta version installed in order to view your Text-Status.

Become WhatsApp beta tester

Download latest WhatsApp beta

New Nokia phones coming to the UK in May

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 10, 2017       

Launched a month ago at MWC, the New Nokia Android Smartphones are all set to hit the Global markets, including the UK in Q2, 2017.

Also Read: Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 are now Official, here's what you need to know!

Clove, an online retailer, has revealed some information regarding HMD's UK plans. The new Nokia Android phones including the Nokia 5, 3 and Nokia 3310 will hit the UK markets by May, 2017. 

The upcoming Nokia 6 will be sold by both Clove (Starting from June) and Carphone Warehouse (Starting from May). HMD also plans to bring a network of service centers across India for a greater after sales services.



The entry-level Nokia 3 will be priced at 139 euros which is 121 Pound approximately, Nokia 5 at 189 euros or 164 Pound approximately, and the Nokia 6 at 229 euros which is 199 Pound approximately. The price can be even lower or may be higher than what we estimated.

Would you buy Nokia Android phones? Which one? Comment below your thoughts

Via: NPU | Source: Clove

Motorola is now updating all Moto Z Play models to the latest Nougat software

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 10, 2017       

Motorola kept its promise and is still one of the fastest when it comes to updating its devices! Now the company has started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat for all the Moto Z Play models. 

We've seen the update coming through Unlocked Moto Z Play "RETUS", Moto Z Play Droid "Verizon", all Canadian carriers including Koodo, Rogers and Telus, and many others. The update is already available for the "RETASIA" and "RETAIL" Moto Z Play since Feb, It weighs around 1GB.

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!



Via: Reddit

Google Pixel, Pixel XL users facing microphone failure, Google offers warranty replacements

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 09, 2017       

Google had a promising start to their own smartphones, Pixel and Pixel XL impressing everyone right from day one. However, it was from hardware side where several users of both the phones complained to have issues. 

That said, here comes another issue. From the last week or more than, 100's of Pixel and Pixel XL users are complaining about the issue of microphones failure when on a call or while recording a video with the camera app. 



Nevertheless, According to a Google employee, the defected phones have a problems in one of the three microphones on the devices. It can also be an issue with a hairline crack in the solder of the microphone component going into the mainframe of the Pixel.

An employee of Google on Support forum responded related to this issue and said that the company is offering replacement for all defective units since they are still within the warranty.

Source: Google Support forum | Via: GSMArena

Moto and Sprint show new device running 1Gbps speeds

 By Felipe Berhau on March 09, 2017       

Sprint, Qualcomm and Motorola held an event in New Orleans today to show some of its upcoming projects related to networks. To show off the new Gigabit LTE Network that will soon launch in the US, Sprint showed a new Moto phone running this new network. The phone is all covered in tape as you can see from the picture, so nothing but the speeds can be seen.

Android Headlines tested the speeds, and it got 600Mbps and even 800Mbps speeds, which is insane for an LTE phone, or any device at all! Sprint is using a lot of frequencies and antennas to make this happen.

We don't know much right now, but we are definitely excited for this new Moto phone coming to Sprint with crazy speeds!

Twitter | AndroidHeadlines 

Five of the Best Technological Tools for Franchise Owners

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 08, 2017       

As a franchise owner — or someone who is considering purchasing a franchise — you probably already understand the importance of purchasing a business that offers great products, outstanding customer service and has a great reputation.

While a great team of employees and a terrific product can certainly help make an individual franchise more successful, as a franchise owner you want to do whatever you can to give your business a boost. Fortunately, with the help of several technological tools and gadgets, you can help your franchise stand out among the competition. Check out the following ideas for doing just that:

Invest in a Great Smartphone

Being a successful franchise owner means being able to stay in touch with your employees and customers at all times, even when you are away from the store, as well as being able to check invoices, bank statements and other company information online. A great way to make this possible is to invest in a state-of-the-art smartphone with a large battery and other helpful features. For example, the ZTE ZMAX Pro is a terrific option; its powerful 1.5 GHz octa-core processor and 32GB of internal memory will help you quickly and easily access needed info, and the long battery life means you won’t have to worry about calls cutting off mid-stream. The phone also includes a fingerprint sensor to help keep all of your franchise’s sensitive info private and secure.

A Property Locator

In order to be a successful franchise owner, you have to keep tabs on your company’s stuff, including keys, business phones and more. Since multiple employees will be handling these items, it can be easy for them to go missing. Thanks to the TrackR Bravo item locator, misplacing important items will be a thing of the past. The attachable disc, which is about the size of a quarter, can be placed on a key ring, a company phone, a folder with important sales reports — anything that you need to keep track of. Then, if the misplaced item is within 100 feet of your phone, you can easily locate it with an app and Bluetooth signal. If it’s farther away, the TrackR Bravo device can still be tracked using other TrackRs as a collective cloud.

A Video Doorbell

Depending on the hours that your franchise is open for business, there might be times when a single employee arrives extra early or late. Help keep your valuable and hard-working employees on staff by reassuring them that you have their safety in mind, and purchase a Ring Video Doorbell; the tech gadget features a wide-angled HD video system that comes equipped with night vision — this way, if someone is working late inside your store and the back doorbell rings or someone knocks, Ring will let him or her see who it is and decide if it’s okay to open the door.

Computer-based Efficiency Tools

In addition to tech devices, a number of apps and programs can help give your franchise a needed boost. For example, Google Drive is a handy program that will allow you to store all of your franchise’s information anywhere — including on the web or a business computer hard drive. You can also access all of the info from a mobile device, which is handy when meeting with other franchisees or company bigwigs, or when attending a trade show and you need to pull up company data. Another handy computer-based tech tool is called Act!; this contact and customer manager helps franchise owners easily organize details about their clients, increase their productivity and get better results.

Android 7.0 Nougat is now rolling out for Asus Zenfone 3

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 08, 2017       

Asus has started rolling out the latest Android OS to the Zenfone 3 (ZE520KL/ZE552KL) (our review). According to the official announcement made by Asus at its forum, the Nougat update is now live.

The update has a build no. V14.2015.1701.8 and comes with these new features:

1. New bundled notifications switch
2. Improved Touch performance
3. Enabled FET VoLTE and VoWi-Fi
4. Removed ‘Share Link’
5. Removed redundant app shortcuts “Audio Wizard”, “Splendid”, “System update” and “Flashlight” from all apps menu
6. Removed “Tap and hold to show menu” from, and add “Tap and hold to activate Multi-window” to Settings > ASUS customized settings > Recent apps key
7. Quick Settings now supports multiple pages, you can swipe left to right to see more quick settings if using more than 12. User can enter or edit screen by tap the edit button on top right corner to determine which settings enabling or disabling
8. Split “Ringtone & Notifications” volume bar into “Ringtone” and “Notification” volume bars on “Volume Panel” and “Sound & Vibration” Settings. So users can adjust “Ringtone” and “Notification” volume respectively
9. Removed Shake Shake from ZenMotion
10. Removed incompatible live wallpapers

If you haven't got the Software update notification, you can check for the update by going to Settings> About device > Software update!

Source: Asus | via: Yugatech

Google might announce Android O at Google I/O perhaps with these features

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 08, 2017       

Google I/O, which is Google’s yearly developer conference, we get to find out just what Google has been working on and what their plans are for the near and distant future. This year's Google I/O will take place in May, but according to latest rumor, we already have details what we might see at this year's Google I/O.

According to latest report by VentureBeat, Google is expected to reveal the next version of Android OS, "Android O" followed by Multiple Developer Previews and a Fall launch. This latest Android OS will reportedly come with new "smart features."

The first feature will be called "Copy Less". This feature will predict the address you are trying to send to someone. For example, If you and a friend are having a conversation about where to eat dinner and you find a cool restaurant in the Yelp app, when you go back to your conversation GBoard would automatically show you a text suggestion after you type "it's at".

The next feature detailed includes "Finger gesture to trigger actions." For example, if you want to open Camera, just draw letter like a C on the screen. 

This year's Google I/O will take place from May 17 to May 19 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.

Which of these features are you excited about most? Are there any other features that interest you? Tell us in the comments section below.

Motorola Moto G5 will be a Flipkart exclusive in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 07, 2017       

This is some breaking news coming in! The new Motorola Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 will be a Flipkart Exclusive in India. Expected to be launched next Wednesday, the new Moto G5s are the newest addition to the Motorola portfolio.

Motorola India has just tweeted about it being a FlipKart Exclusive. The new Moto G5 series will be released on 15th March at 12:15PM.

We're sending a whole lot of love your way @Flipkart. Make way for the ultimate #MotoG5Plus! It is time to #Uncompromise! pic.twitter.com/QQ0i3jkWOR

— Moto India (@Moto_IND) March 7, 2017

The Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus is expected to be priced around ₹13,999 and ₹15,999 in India respectively. 

Full Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus Specs!

Motorola is Announcing the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus in Brasil and Mexico today!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 07, 2017       

Last month Motorola announced the Moto G5, Moto G5 Plus and few Interesting Moto Mods at MWC 2017 event in Barcelona, Spain. 

Today, Motorola will be announcing the new Moto Gs in Brasil and Mexico. Brasil's Motorola launch event is set to be held at Sao Paulo.



Motorola India has already revealed that they will be announcing the 2017 Moto Gs in an event set for March 15, 2017. 

Will you be buying the Moto G5 or Moto G5 Plus? Let us know in comments! 

Google rumored to ditch headphone jack on 'Pixel 2'

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 07, 2017       

In 2016 we saw some incredible decisions taken by some of the reputed companies over the globe. One such decision that stands out from every other is that Google releasing their own smartphones. The Google Pixel phones were the search giant's first attempt to take on the Apple iPhone. 



However, according to the latest report from 9to5google, Google might follow Apple's iPhone 7 strategy to remove the standard 3.5mm headphone jack from the Pixel 2. This means that all of your existing headphones will not be compatible with the 2017 Pixel unless you use a USB Type-C adapter.

With the Pixel 2, Google is expected to bring new features and upgrades with some improvements in various areas like the camera, design and SoC. But, all these are just rumors, so take them with a grain of salt. 

March’s Factory Images and OTA files are now Available for Nexus and Pixel Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 06, 2017       

Google's March 2017 Security patches and updates are now available for Supported Nexus Smartphones and Pixel Devices.


As you can see, we are sticking to Android 7.1.1 for all devices.

The new build no. are as follows-

Pixel and Pixel XL (NOF27B), 

Pixel C (N4F26T), 

Nexus 6P (N4F26T), 

Nexus 5X (N4F26T), 
Nexus 6 (N6F26U- 7.1.1),

Nexus Player (NMF26X), 

and Nexus 9 (N4F26T)

You can download the factory images and OTA files from the below link-

Factory Images | OTA Files

LineageOS gets One-handed mode Feature!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 06, 2017       

LineageOS is the latest sensation among custom rom lovers and developers. We already know that the Lineage OS is a continuation of what CyanogenMod was, the LineageOS 14.1 is based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and has same build number system as CyanogenMod's.



Lineage OS is still in formation phase and the community developers are working actively to add new features to this project. Now, the community has added some interesting new features to the custom rom, Check e'm out:

• Addon SU for LineageOS 13.0 is fixed (addon-su-13)

• Single Hand Mode has arrived! (oneHand)

Single Hand Mode feature comes enabled in all LineageOS 14.1 builds from 6th March 2017. To use the new Onehanded-mode feature on devices with on-screen navigation buttons, swipe right or left on the home button. On devices with hardware keys, you can set the trigger for this mode in "Settings > Buttons".

Source: Lineage

India to host its Mobile World Congress in September

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 06, 2017       

India will be organizing its own first-ever Mobile World Congress this year in September with a special focus on reaching out to the South East Asian markets.

The GSM Association, which is responsible for organising annual global event of Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, has agreed to associate with COAI in the organization of this three-day mobile technology fiesta in the country.

There is Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and an edition in Shanghai. There is nothing in between for South East Asia. India is emerging as one of the global leaders in telecom which we will also showcase in the Indian Mobile Congress.  - COAI Director General Rajan S Mathew

Tech giants like Facebook, Huawei, Ericsson, Cisco, and Indian mobile and hardware companies are expected participate in this mobile congress.

We have held a meeting with official representatives of other governments as well. We have asked other Indian business association to come together and be part of it. The event will focus on knowledge sharing, exhibition, start-ups, skill development and all pillars of Digital India including Make in India.

The three-day mobile technology fiesta will be organized at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, starting September 27. However there's no information regarding the registration process. We'll be sure to keep you updated, So start packing your bags and collecting your gears for this first-ever India MWC!

Source: PTI

Android Nougat Update Delayed for Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 06, 2017       

If you were hoping to receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, you might be interested to learn that the update appears to have been delayed. 

According to latest tweets sent out by Samsung UK who confirmed that the update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will be delayed.

@harri_ashley The software update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge has been delayed while we review its quality. 1/3

— Samsung UK (@SamsungUK) February 27, 2017

Since Samsung UK was the one that made the announcement, we can only hope that it is limited to UK as opposed to the rest of the world, but don’t be surprised if it is delayed for you as well.

This Mod comes with IR, wireless charging, USB ports and more!

 By Felipe Berhau on March 06, 2017       

In recent months, we've seen Motorola come up with some cool Moto Mods for its Moto Z line of smartphones, but a Mods challenge was also launched, with competitions in the US, India, Argentina and China. Now it's time to show one of the contestants.

This is the Storage Mod. It's a powerful Mod that's a 2,800mAH battery pack with wireless charging but the battery feature won't be its main one. There's a microSD slot, a headphone jack, USB ports, HDMI ports, and a remote control feature on the upper part of the Mod, so you can use it to change channels on your TV. 

The Mod will cost $189 and you can check all the developer info here: Storage Mod

Via: Motorola Fans

List of Official Moto Mods for the Moto Z

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 05, 2017       

There is no fact denying that Motorola is betting big on the future of Moto Mods and the recently concluded hackathon event is a proof for that. As of now, there are various Moto Mods to play music, capture images, project a picture, etc. 

Motorola will be releasing more and more Moto Mods in the near future. The company has already released half a dozen new Moto Mods at the MWC 2017. So, Here's the complete list of Official Moto Mods for your Moto Z.

JBL SoundBoost speaker

The JBL SoundBoost speaker snaps easily onto your Moto Z so you can immediately pump up the volume with powerful stereo sound.

Moto Insta-Share Projector

The Moto Insta-Share Projector snaps easily onto your Moto Z phone so you can immediately start sharing vacation photos or that video everyone’s talking about. It projects up to 70” on any flat surface so the big screen’s always with you.

Hasselblad True Zoom

The Hasselblad True Zoom snaps easily onto your Moto Z phone so you can capture detailed photos from a distance without affecting resolution with 10x optical zoom.

Incipio offGRID Power Pack

The Incipio offGRID Power Pack contains a 2220 mAh battery, giving you up to 22 additional hours of battery life whenever you need it.

Incipio Vehicle Dock

The Incipio Vehicle Dock snaps easily onto your Moto Z phone and allow users to do a hand-free navigation and even use Android Auto while driving.

Moto Style Shell

The Moto Style Shell Transform your phone to fit your style. You can Choose from premium materials like real wood and leather, or pick out a patterned fabric. The Moto Z comes with a free Style Shell Inside the box.

Mophie juice pack

The Mophie juice pack contains a 3150 mAh battery, giving you up to 60% more battery life to your phone. The built in USB-C connector allows you to fast charge your juice pack even when it’s not attached to your phone.

Announced: Coming soon

Turbo Charger

Turbo Charger Mod quickly adds more power to your Moto Z Smartphone, The built in USB-C connector allows you to fast charge your juice pack even when it’s not attached to your phone.

Wireless Charging 

Charge your Moto Z Smartphone Wirelessly with the Wireless Charging Moto Mod, will be available in colorful Shells.

One Compute Mod -

One Compute is a system that will turn the Motorola Moto Z into an Android powered desktop computer.

Motorola Power Pack

The Motorola Power Pack contains adds more battery to your Moto Z, will be available in different colors.

Gamepad Mod

A Gamepad Module which adds gaming controls to the ends of the phone to give you a full gaming experience. 

Robot Mod

This Moto Mod  could turn your Moto Z phone into a robot.

Unannounced: Coming soon

Adventure Mod

This upcoming Module will make your Moto Z Waterproof and will let you use the device under water.

Will keep this post up-to-date, So which Module are you looking forward to buy for your Moto Z? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

LG to release Nougat for G4 in third quarter, V10 in second half of this year

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 04, 2017       

South Korean tech giant LG has already updated few of its newly launched Smartphones to Android 7.0 Nougat. Now, the company has decided to offer the latest Android OS for the V10 and G4.

LG plans to update the V10 in the second half of this year and the G4 in the third quarter. Note that this schedule applies to phones sold in South Korea, while the consumers using the specific models outside of the South Korea will be notified in a separate schedule later.

Source: LG

Here's what's new in the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 04, 2017       

The Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus are now official, both of the devices comes with beautiful metal-body design, competitive specs and a bunch of new features.

The Moto G5 (or Moto G 5th gen) sports a 5" Full HD display (1080p), 5MP front camera, 13MP rear camera, 2800mAh removable battery, Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16/32GB internal storage with SD support and Rapid charging.




The Moto G5 Plus is the exact same phone as the Moto G5 in terms of design, Specs wise, the G5 Plus features a 5.2 Full HD display (1080p), 12MP Dual Autofocus Pixels camera, 3000mAh battery, Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor, 2/3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB internal storage with SD support and Rapid charging.

The latest videos from Motorola shows "what has been added to the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus", Check them out:-

Moto G5 Unboxed: "Motorola" is back

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 04, 2017       

Last month at MWC, Lenovo revealed the 2017 Motorola Moto G Series including Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5. The G5 Plus being 5.2" Smartphone while the Moto G5 is a 5" Smartphone with low end features.

The Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus is going to be launched next week in Brazil and Mexico, while the Indian launch is set for 15th of March. The Smartphone finally gets its first unboxing video revealing that Moto by Lenovo "Motorola" brand is back! Lenovo has used Motorola branding several times on the box.




Via: Motorola-fans

Gboard 6.1 Beta brings improved theme selector, built-in Translator, and more

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 03, 2017       

Latest Gboard (Google keyboard) update brings new features including built-in Translate, new theme selector, emoji prediction and support for the Bashkir language.

The built-in translator lets you type text in your language and automatically translates and enter the translated text in the text field as you type. For now, this feature only works when online.

The new update also brings, a new theme selector UI, which separates solid color themes, recently used, Custom and Landscapes into separate rows. "Landscapes" is a collection of stock images that can be used as background images.

Download Gboard 6.1 for Android (Sign up for Beta and update)

via: AndroidPolice

Lenovo decides to use Motorola branding again!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 03, 2017       

Last year, after acquiring Motorola, Lenovo decided to phase out the Motorola name from its smartphones, and instead use 'Moto by Lenovo'. However, this is going to get over very soon.

According to CNET, Lenovo will no longer shy away from using the Motorola name, Instead we will soon see the Motorola batwing back in action.



In an interview with CNET,  Huckfeldt said, "It was foolish to throw it overboard." He adds, "Give us 12 months, and everyone in the US will know the new Motorola."

Moreover, Lenovo plans to bring Motorola brand globally and eventually phase out the other names including ZUK.

Hello Moto, once again!

Google confirms Pixel 2 is coming this year & it's staying premium!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 03, 2017       

In 2016 we saw some incredible decisions taken by some of the reputed companies over the globe. One such decision that stands out from every other is that Google releasing their own smartphones. The Google Pixel phones were the search giant's first attempt to take on the Apple iPhone. 

And, they succeeded in doing that. The Pixel XL is widely regarded as the best smartphone of 2016 and best camera smartphone of all time. 

The latest rumors about Google's upcoming flagship date from January claimed that Google is working on a budget-segment "Pixel 2B". Despite of all these rumors, Rick Osterloh (Google's head of hardware) has confirmed that the second-generation Google Pixel will be released this year and will remain "premium".

"There is an annual rhythm in the industry. So, you can count on us to follow it."


"Pixel stays premium, Google will continue to leave lower price segments to other manufacturers."

With the Pixel 2, Google is expected to bring new features and upgrades with some improvements in various areas like the camera, design and SoC.

What features and changes do you want to see in Google Pixel 2? Let us know in the comment section below!

Source: AndroidPit | Pixel 2 Concept: Deepal Pallav Suthar

Google Assistant is now rolling out for more Android phones

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 02, 2017       

As Google promised, the Google Assistant is now officially rolling out for all Android devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow and Android Nougat with Google Play Services.

The Google Assistant is now live for the English users in the U.S., users living in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, as well as German speakers in Germany.



Just long press on the Home button or say “Ok Google” to get started!

Moto Z Play gets Android Nougat in Canada

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 02, 2017       

Motorola has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update through Canadian carriers for the Moto Z Play "Retca" users. 

We've seen the update coming through Rogers and Telus and few other sub-brands. The update will carry a build number of NPN25.137-24-1, and will weigh around 1GB.



Screenshots:-

The update includes latest Android 7.0 Nougat with many new features including Over 1500 emoji support, Multi-Window feature, New Doze, Custom Quick Settings, Direct Boot and More security. 

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!



Via: Reddit | Image: wolfie1_0

March Android security patch coming to the Nexus 6P on March 7

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 02, 2017       

The Google Nexus 6P will start receiving the latest Android security patch next week.

As listed on Vodafone's website, March security patch for the Nexus 6P will begin rolling out from March 7. There's no information regarding the release date of this month's security patch for the Nexus 5X, However, it is likely to get the new update along with the Nexus 6P.



The update will carry a build no of N4F26T, and will come with "5 March 2017" Security patch level. It will be available via FOTA and will cost approximately 39MB.

Last week, Google announced Android 7.1.2 Nougat Beta for the Pixel and Nexus devices. So, those who are running Android 7.1.2 Beta will not be able to receive March security patch update via OTA.

Source: Vodafone

OnePlus 3/3T gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat Open Beta

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 02, 2017       

Recently OnePlus released Hydrogen OS beta based on Android 7.1.1 for the OnePlus 3 & 3T for Chinese customers with Chinese and English language support, the rom has no Google apps included.

Now, the company has announced OxygenOS (beta 12 for the OnePlus 3 and beta 3 for the OnePlus 3T) based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat with March 2017 security patches.

Here are some key features of OxygenOS Open Betabased on Android 7.1.1 Nougat-

• Upgraded to Android 7.1.1
• New Shot on OnePlus wallpaper option
• Gallery Improvements
• New photo editor with watermark and photo straightening options
• Newly added media will be highlighted in Photos section
• Image location will be displayed on grid view
• Media can be grouped by month and year
• Folders and individual media can be hidden
• General bug fixes

Known Issues and Fixes

• Android pay not able to work on London TFL/Tube
• This can be resolved by updating the app via Play store
• Compatibility issues with certain third party apps

Downloads-

Download the OxygenOS Beta 12 for OnePlus 3 right Here.

Download the OxygenOS Beta 3 for OnePlus 3T right Here.