Google launches YouTube Go in India, designed for slower network connections

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 05, 2017       

The YouTube Go, which was launched back in September, 2016 at Google for India event is now officially available in India. The beta version of YouTube Go is now available for download on the Google Play Store.

Google says that the YouTube Go is designed for spotty Internet connections, and gives you more control over data usage, by providing choice and transparency into the amount of data spent on streaming or saving videos. It also allows you to quickly share the videos with friends nearby.

YouTube Go features includes:

• A home built for you: YouTube Go home screen features trending and popular videos in your area, so that you can find and discover videos that you and your community care about.
• Preview videos before you save or watch: On YouTube Go we’ll show you a preview of the video when you tap on a thumbnail, giving you a better sense of what the video is about before you decide if you want to watch it.
• Choose your resolution when saving or streaming videos: You can choose to save a video for offline viewing later or stream it now. And we also allow you to choose the amount of data you’d like to spend on that video.
• Share videos with friends nearby: Share videos with friends and family nearby without using any data. You can send and receive videos instantly and offline with others using the YouTube Go app.

Users in India can download the YouTube Go beta from the Google Play Store starting today. Google also plans to hold several events in Udaipur over the upcoming weeks to talk more about this new YouTube Application.

Source: YouTube

Android 7.0 Nougat is now rolling out for some Moto X Style users

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 05, 2017       

Following weeks of testing Android 7.0 Nougat (Soak test) for the Moto X Style, the company has reportedly started rolling out the latest Android update to some selected Moto X Style users in India. 

The 7.0 Nougat update for the Moto X Style reportedly includes the February 2017 security patches and all the usual Nougat goodies like quick settings customization, split-screen apps, and improved Doze Mode.



For now, only a few users have started receiving the latest Android update on their Moto X Style. This means that the Android Nougat won't be coming to all devices at once, but selected users will get the update.

If you have received the update, let us know how it's running for you in the comments below.

Motorola Might Have Just Accidentally Revealed the Moto X (2017) and a Bizarre Looking White Colored Phone

 By Unknown on April 04, 2017       

Celebrating their 44th anniversary, Motorola posted a video on their official YouTube channel showing their innovations from the inception. However, if you slowly observe the video, there's a new smartphone with dual rear camera. 

So, it might probably be the Moto X (2017), whose renders were leaked a couple of days ago. Going by the video, the phone boasts of a dual lens camera at the rear, which is the first Moto phone to feature dual camera. 

Up front, there will be front-facing flash as well to accompany the selfie camera. Also, the design looks exactly similar to the recently announced Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus. It's pretty evident that Motorola is sticking to a certain design language every year. 



According to the earlier rumors, the Moto X (2017) will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 13MP dual lens camera, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, and runs on Android Nougat. 

Alongside this, there's another phone in the video, with the same Saturn ring camera at the rear and we're assuming it as the Moto C or Moto M 2nd Gen, but these are just our assumptions. 



Watch the video here:

Here's what's new in Android 7.1.2 for Pixel and Nexus Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 04, 2017       

Android 7.1.2 Nougat is now Official and is readily available for the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus Player, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. The latest Android version comes with tons of new features, fixes and improvements. Google also shared the Android 7.1.2 Nougat changelog, which some of you will find rather interesting.



Here's the official changelog for the Pixel and Pixel XL:

Today, and over the next few weeks, we will begin the rollout of Android 7.1.2 to Pixel and Pixel XL devices. This update contains a number of bug fixes, added features, and general performance/stability improvements. A few changes and updates that we want to highlight are listed below:

• Improved fingerprint swipe performance
• Bluetooth connectivity improvements
• Battery usage alerts

Some of the other fixes are with the early shutdown issue, a fix for the small number of users experiencing pink banding on the camera, and a fix to the audio popping issue some users were experiencing at high volumes.

With Android 7.1.2 Google improved the fingerprint swipe gesture performance and Bluetooth connectivity, while a new feature has been added as well, Battery Usage Alerts.



Here's the official changelog for the Nexus phones:

Today, and over the next few weeks, we will begin the rollout of Android 7.1.2 to Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, and Pixel C. This update contains a number of bug fixes, added features, and general performance/stability improvements. A few changes and updates that we want to highlight are listed below:

• Enhanced notification stability
• Fingerprint swipe on 5X/6P
• General connectivity improvements
• Battery usage alerts

Android 7.1.2 adds Pixel-exclusive Fingerprint swipe feature to the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, that allows you to "swipe" the scanner to access the notification shade. Google says that they improved notification stability, Connectivity and adds Battery Usage Alerts. You can grab the Android 7.1.2 Factory Images and OTA's for the Google Pixel and Nexus phones here.

Source: Google | 2

Pre-orders for Silver Nokia 6 now live in China

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 04, 2017       

Nokia 6, the first Nokia Android phone by HMD Global is now available to buy in a new Silver color option. The Stunning Silver color, which radiates quality and luxury, is exclusively available for registration on e-commerce platform JD.com in China.

The Silver color with Black front looks quite decent and was spotted on Chinese certification website TENAA, before the official launch. So we were expecting this color variant to go official soon. The new Silver Nokia 6 follows the Matte Black edition released earlier this year.



HMD Global has already announced the new colors of the Nokia 6 at MWC 2017. The new colors includes Arte Black, Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Silver and Copper. The Matte Black and Silver color are now available on Chinese e-commerce platform Jingdong.

According to the new reports, HMD Global plans to release the Nokia Android phones globally by late April. The Nokia 6 Silver variant can be pre-ordered from JD.com, the sale will go live on April 11.

Motorola Moto G5 With Snapdragon 430 SoC, 3GB of RAM, and 13MP Rear Camera Launched at Rs. 11,999 in India

 By Unknown on April 04, 2017       

Lenovo-owned Motorola, today announced the Moto G5 in India at a price of Rs. 11,999. The phone will be an exclusive to Amazon India and only the 3GB of RAM variant is launched in India, clubbed with 16GB of internal storage. 

The Moto G5 flaunts a 5-inch FHD display with a pixel density of 441 PPI. Under-the-hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, which is an octa-core chip clubbed with 3GB of RAM. The internal storage in the phone is 16GB, which can be further expandable up to 128GB via a dedicated microSD card. 




Motorola has added a 13MP camera sensor at the rear side of the phone with support for PDAF and dual LED flash. The Moto G5 comes with a 5MP wide angle front-facing camera. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

The Moto G5 also boots Android 7.0 Nougat OS and is armed with a 2800mAh battery. The phone will be available to purchase starting tomorrow at 12:00 AM in Amazon India. Amazon Prime customers will get Rs. 1000 cash back as Amazon Pay balance and HDFC credit card holders will also get additional Rs. 1000 off. Amazon is also bundling a 16GB microSD card with the phone for early buyers. 

Here is What Motorola Innovated in the Last 44 Years [Infographic]

 By Unknown on April 04, 2017       

Motorola, who introduced the world's first portable cellular telephone and system 44 years ago has been around with us for 88 long years. On April 3, 1973, Motorola demonstrated the portable cellular telephone and since then, the company invented so many things. 

Motorola back in 1970's introduced the DYNATAC based cellular telephone that has an antenna line for receiving the cellular signals. Later in 1990s, the company came out with 'STARTAC', which was the world' smallest and lightest mobile device at that time. 

In 2000s, Motorola introduced the iconic Razr V3, which was the first mobile phone to be made up of aluminum. And recently, the company has unveiled the Moto Z series of phones with swappable back panels called as Moto Mods, which is a huge hit. 

Going into the future, Motorola is promising extremely high updates in the battery, design, materials, and modularity in the phones. 

[Updated] Android 7.1.2 Nougat Now Available for Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 03, 2017       

Surprise! Android 7.1.2 Nougat with April 2017 Security patch is now available for the Pixel and Nexus Devices. 

Google has posted OTA’s for the selected Nexus or Pixel devices. The supported devices includes Nexus Player, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel C, Pixel and Pixel XL. 



For now, we have Android 7.1.2 OTA files for the Pixel (N2G47E, N2G47J), Pixel XL (N2G47E, N2G47J), Pixel C (N2G47D), Nexus 6P (N2G47H), Nexus 5X (N2G47F), and Nexus Player (N2G47H).

You can download the OTA's from the Link below:

• Pixel (N2G47E, N2G47J)
• Pixel XL (N2G47E, N2G47J)
• Pixel C (N2G47D)
• Nexus 6P (N2G47H)
• Nexus 5X (N2G47F)
• Nexus Player (N2G47H)

Download: Firmware Images

Update: The Firmware Images are now live as well.

Update: 7.1.2 OTA's and Firmware Images are now available for the Pixel C and Nexus Player.

[Updated] April 2017 Factory Images Now Available for Nexus and Pixel devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 03, 2017       

Every month, Google posts a new security update for the Nexus and Pixel line of devices. The Android security update for April 2017 are already live for a number of devices.

Google has posted both the OTA’s and the factory images for the selected Nexus or Pixel devices. The supported devices includes Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C, Pixel and Pixel XL. 

For now, we have April Security Firmware files based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Pixel and Pixel XL (NOF27D), Nexus 6P (N4F26U), Nexus 5X (N4F26U), Nexus 6 (NBD92G,N6F26Y),  and Nexus 9 (N4F26X). 

You can grab Factory Image or OTA file at the links below. 

Links: Factory Image | OTA File

Update: Android 7.1.2 OTA's now Live for Nexus and Pixel Phones

Sony Xperia XZs, the Successor to Xperia XZ With 'Motion Eye' Camera Launched in India at Rs. 49,990

 By Unknown on April 03, 2017       

Sony India has launched its latest flagship phone in India, the Sony Xperia XZs, which is an incremental upgrade to last year's Xperia XZ. The Xperia XZs is the industry's first smartphone to shoot slow motion videos at 960fps. The new Xperia XZs is priced at Rs. 49,990 in India and can be purchased from April 11 in all the offline retail stores and online site, Flipkart. 

The Sony Xperia XZs comes with a 5.2-inch Full HD panel, and is powered by the quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC. The smartphone comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The storage can be expandable via microSD card. 

The XZs comes with 19MP Exmor RS memory stacked sensor that has the capability of recording slow motion videos at 960fps. The phone also has hybrid autofocus and can record video of 4K resolution. The Xperia XZs has a front-facing camera of 13MP for videos and selfies. 

The phone has unimetal body design and comes with 4G LTE, VoLTE support. It boots Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box and is armed with. 2900mAh battery that has support for QuickCharge 3.0 technology. The Xperia XZs also has IP68 certification. 

Amazon Prime Exclusive Moto G4 is Now Receiving Android Nougat Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 03, 2017       

The Amazon Prime Exclusive Motorola Moto G4 XT1625 which is only available in the US is now receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat update. So those who have this device will want to keep an eye out for the software update as it could be landing on their device as soon as today.

The update brings in a mostly redesigned interface, split screen, new boot-animation, one-handed mode and few other features. Moto G4 (Prime Exclusive) Nougat update carries build version NPJ25.93-14. 



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. The changelog for the software patch does not explicitly mention any other improvements to the device.

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 20-30 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Upcoming Nokia 9 Flagship Phone Tipped to Come With IRIS Scanner, IP68 Rating, and 22MP Carl Zeiss Rear Camera

 By Unknown on April 03, 2017       

Nokia is slated to release few Android phones in Q2 2017, and few of them will fall into flagship segment. According to a new leak from NPU, the Nokia 9 will be the first flagship phone from Nokia, which will be released next month. The source also tipped the specs of the phone. 

The Nokia 9, going by the leaks will come powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. The Nokia 9 will get a 5.5-inch QHD OLED display and rumored to feature the Nokia OZO 3D audio technology. 



As per the leak, the Nokia 9 will boast of 22MP Carl Zeiss dual rear camera along with a 12MP front-facing snapper for selfies and video calls. In addition, Nokia is planning to make the phone water and dust resistant to compete with the rivals such as Galaxy S8 and LG G6. 

The Nokia 9 will boot Android Nougat based stock OS and expected to come with a 3800mAh battery with Qualcomm's QuickCharge 4.0 technology. The phone might be the first Nokia phone to feature IRIS scanner. 



All said and done, these are just tipped specifications, and none of them are officially confirmed by the company. We will update you in there's any info related to Nokia 9. 

The Pixel C is now getting Android 7.1.2 Nougat with April Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 02, 2017       

After months of releasing Android 7.1.2 Nougat beta, Google has finally started rolling out the final build of the new version of Android. Google's Android tablet, the Pixel C is now getting Android 7.1.2 Nougat though the OTA (Over-The-Air) with the latest April 5, Android Security patch.

The latest Android 7.1.2 OTA also adds the Pixel Launcher and filled-in Pixel-style nav buttons to the Pixel C. The update costs 340.1MB and is reportedly rolling out globally. 



In all possibility, you might get a notification to download Android 7.1.2 on your Google Pixel C. Or you can manually check the software update. You can go to ‘Setting’, choose ‘Status’, then ‘System updates’.

Google is widely expected to roll the Android 7.1.2 update with April patch to the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Nexus Player on April 3.

Via: Reddit

Moto X 2017 shows up in freshly leaked press render

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 02, 2017       

Motorola moved away from the Moto X brand last year with the release of the Moto Z as their new flagship line, but it looks like the Moto X series is alive and well.

It was just a few days ago when we showed you the live pictures of the Moto X (2017). Now, According to a leak from the folks at Weibo, we may have our best look at the 2017 Moto X, Dual Camera and all. 

In the render below, the device looks a lot like the new Moto G5, only with a dual camera setup on the back with few visible antenna lines and a deep Moto dimple. You’ll also notice the fingerprint sensor looks just like that in the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus. 

We don’t know the full set of specs, but Reputed Motorola tipster, Roland Quandt on his Twitter handle has certainly revealed some specs of the phone. This phone appears to run a Snapdragon 625 processor, 3/4GB RAM, and carry 32/64GB storage. It has a 13MP rear facing dual-camera setup.

Thoughts?

Source: Weibo | Roland Quandt (twitter)

Moto "Pet Translator Mod" Translates Animal Speech into Words

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 01, 2017       

Pets have become our part of life and Language is one of our biggest barrier which disables us to communicate with our pets, So Motorola is back with another innovative Moto Mod to remove language barriers between the species.

The Pet Translator Mod which comes with an inbuilt microphone, records the animal sound and produces a translation in plain english language. 

Unbelievable? Just Watch:- 

Introducing the new Moto Pet Translator Mod, because even the fluffiest of pets deserve to have a voice. Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/1JQ9ld8Awm

— Moto UK (@Moto_UK) April 1, 2017

This Isn't Even an April Fools' Joke! Is it?

Motorola announces non-irritable, customisable and portable "RAZR Moto Mod"

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 01, 2017       

Introducing Moto’s all-new, non-irritable, customisable and portable RAZR Mod.
When it's time for you to shave, our smart Mod reminds you via push notifications. While going at it, control the precision of your shave at the touch of a button. To complement your shave, our aftershave dispenser automatically soothes your skin.
This innovative Moto Mod allows you to shave anytime, anywhere, working seamlessly on your Moto Z with just a snap. How cool is that? Not!! - Moto Malaysia

OnePlus introduces its own drink!

 By Unknown on March 31, 2017       

OnePlus took over to Twitter to announce a new product. It's not a phone, though. It's an energy drink called Dash Energy Drink. As you know, tomorrow is April 1st, popularly known as April Fool's Day in English speaking countries. Every person tries to fool their friends, and in recent years, companies have taken the opportunity to do the same.

OnePlus says this new product will "unlock the person's hidden potential". The company is implicitly promoting its recent features, like the quick charging method it uses in its phones. For example, it states this energy drink gives you a full day of power within minutes. 

Although it's an April Fool's joke, the energy drink is actually real. It's all a marketing campaign around April Fool's, and it will be available for you to drink if you live in the UK and India. Several stores will carry this drink.

OnePlus also cut the price of its fast Dash Charger, compatible with the recent OnePlus USB-C models. You can also get that discount starting right now. Here's a video promoting the newly announced drink:

Reliance Jio extends Prime membership till April 15, Jio summer surprise announced

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 31, 2017       

Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio has extended its Prime membership enrollment to April 15 and launched Jio summer surprise offer exclusively for its Prime customers.

Customers who could not enrol for JIO PRIME by 31st March for whatever reason can still do so by paying Rs 99 along with their first purchase of Jio’s Rs 303 and other plans till 15th April. The service has been extended due to the overwhelming response from the customers.



The Company has also announced Jio Summer Surprise offer exclusively for its Prime Customers. The users opted for JIO Prime prior to 15 April using Jio's Rs 303 plan or of any higher value will get services for the initial three months on a complimentary basis. The regular tariff plan (monthly basis) will be applicable from July, once the complimentary service ends.



According to a press release by the company, over 72 million Jio customers have signed up for Jio Prime. The company plans to give more surprises to the JIO Prime customers. Awesome? Have any questions? Let us know in the comment section below!

Watch Moto G5 Sapphire Blue Official Product Video Trailer

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 31, 2017       

The Sapphire Blue Motorola Moto G5 is now official and is now available for purchase in the UK. O2 is the exclusive seller of the Moto G5 in "Sapphire Blue," whereas the basic colors i.e. Lunar Grey and Fine Gold can be bought via Amazon UK.



To accompany the announcement of the limited edition Sapphire Blue Moto G5, the company has posted product video showing the features and beauty of stunning aluminium design Sapphire Blue Moto G5.

You can now buy the Sapphire Blue Moto G5 in the UK

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 31, 2017       

The Special edition "Sapphire Blue" Motorola Moto G5 is now officially available for purchase in the UK. O2 is the exclusive seller of the Moto G5 in "Sapphire Blue," whereas the basic colors i.e. Lunar Grey and Fine Gold can be bought via Amazon UK.

The Smartphone costs £0 for an upfront cost for qualifying customers and £19 per month on top of the monthly phone bill cost. You can also opt for a prepaid plan with an upfront cost of £139.99, with a qualifying prepaid tariff. 



As of right now only the Moto G5 (non-plus) variant is available from O2, whereas the Moto G5 Plus with the same color will be launched in subsequent weeks with basic changes to the specs.

The Moto G5 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. It is worth noting that O2 only sells 16GB version of the Sapphire Blue Moto G5. 

Grab the Moto G5 Sapphire Blue: O2

via: AndroidHeadlines | Roland Quandt (Twitter)

Download: Samsung Galaxy S8 Wallpapers

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 31, 2017       

The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus was officially unveiled by Samsung at a global press event this week, so as is the case shortly after these get-togethers, the wallpapers from the device are now in the wild.

Both the phone comes with Beautiful wallpapers including few Animated Infinity Wallpapers (which can be found in the Samsung Themes app) and 4 default stock backgrounds.

You can download all wallpapers down below. To do so, simply right-click on the one you like, select open link in new tab, save it to your PC or Smartphone.

Credits: David Wilson (Google Plus)

These companies are fighting to build the 2018 Pixel Smartphones

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 30, 2017       

Image: Benjamin Geskin

Last year, Google and HTC gave us the first two Pixel Smartphones i.e. Pixel with 5" Display and Pixel XL with 5.5" Display, with some extra Artificial intelligence in the form of the fledgling Google Assistant. According to the recent reports, Google has already sold over 2.1 million units of Pixel phones since their release in fall 2016. So, it's no surprise that the company is planning new models for 2017. 

HTC will continue to be Google's manufacturing partner for this year's Pixel smartphones as the Taiwanese Smartphone maker scored a two-year manufacturing deal from Google last year.

As reported by Digitimes, HTC is now competing with LG, TCL, and Coolpad for the Pixel 3 smartphones, which Google will release in 2018. The same report also notes that LG is more likely to win orders for the Pixel 3 smartphones. 

2017 Google Pixel rumors have been surfacing over the last couple of months and many of those rumors have been consistent across multiple reports. As per the initial reports, 2017 Google Pixel will be codenamed "Walleye" and the 2017 Pixel XL will be codenamed "Muskie", Google is also working on a third larger Smartphone under codename "taimen." 

Which company should make the 2018 Pixel Phones? Should it be HTC with its awesome designs? Or LG with its mind-blowing specs? Or Coolpad with affordable prices? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Top Tech Brands Are Trying to Connect with You

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 30, 2017       

If you have been paying close attention to the tech market recently, you will have noticed that a lot of brands – particularly those who used to be conventional, like Samsung – are now engaging their users more and more. Enthusiast brands like OnePlus and Xiaomi have been doing this for a while, but traditional ones are now beginning to respond to users, take advantage of user-generated content and even run digital campaigns like never before.

The shift in marketing trends, according to the masters in business administration online department of Northeastern University, is caused by changes in behavior. We interact with each other differently these days, with social media being an essential part of our lives. Instead of formal reviews from various sources, we can now access peer reviews and tech videos easily.

To understand more about tech brands’ efforts in reaching out to their users, the Trends That Are Changing the Way Brands Market to Consumers by Northeastern University is the infographic to read.

Google has already sold 2.1 million units of Pixel and Pixel XL

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 30, 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 and Pixel XL is widely regarded as the best smartphone of 2016 and best camera smartphone of all time. However, Google has done a poor job of shipping adequate supply of both Pixels.

Despite of Google's inability to maintain supply for its Pixel-branded smartphones, HTC has reportedly already shipped more than 2.1 million Pixel and Pixel XL units to Google since their release in fall 2016.

Comparing with Apple or Samsung, the numbers are quite low. However, if we consider how bad the Nexus sales were and Pixels are supposedly available only in a handful of countries, this number seems pretty impressive.

The 2017 Pixel Smartphones are still a few months away and hopefully by then a healthy number of units will be shipped.
Source: Ctee

A new Pixel Launcher is coming?

 By Unknown on March 29, 2017       

AndroidPolice is reporting that the Pixel Launcher got redesigned overnight to include many new design elements. As you know, Google has its own launcher, that a few OEMs use, while other build their own. But the Google Now Launcher had become quite a popular alternative.

This launcher showed what a pure android experience means, and over the years, Google has added and removed a couple design feats. This time, the source reports that the search bar is back after being gone for a while.

The source also points out that the weather and clock widget are gone with this redesign, but that it might come back later with a new update. You can see the differences in the following picture:

If you are wondering how to get the new design with the search bar, which to me looks nicer, the source says all you need to do is clearing App data from the settings. Tell us what you think about this new design in the comments section.

Samsung Announces Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, Available April 21

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 29, 2017       

You are probably watching along to the Galaxy S8 live stream, but the phones are now official with enhanced features such as a bezel-less, dual-edge Infinity Display and Bixby, an intelligent interface, that offer a new level of functionality and convenience.

As for the rest of the story that has been leaked in various forms over the past weeks, this is what we are looking at. So, we have a "new era of smartphone design and fantastic new services, opening up new ways to experience the world".



With the regular Galaxy S8, you get a 5.8-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, 3000mAh battery, fast wired and wireless charging, IP68 water and dust resistance, and Android 7.0 Nougat.

The Galaxy S8 Plus isn’t much different, but it does have the bigger 6.2-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display and a bigger 3500mAh battery. The rest is the same.

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be available starting on April 21, and will be offered in a rich color palette including Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue and Maple Gold.

What else new, though? Well, you get a new Gear VR with Controller (powered by Oculus), The Samsung DeX which transforms your smartphone into a desktop by providing a secure desktop-like experience, Samsung Connect for smart device management, enhanced Samsung Health and a New high-performance earphones tuned by AKG by Harman. 

Full Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus Specs

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 29, 2017       

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android 7.0 Nougat || Samsung Experience 8.1
Processor	Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835
GPU	Adreno 540
Body
Dimensions	152.4 x 78.5 x 7.9 mm
Weight	151 g
Colors	Black Sky, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue
Display
Type	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Screen Size	6.2 inches
Resolution	1440 x 2960 pixels (~531 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch	Yes
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Sensors	Iris, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Heart Rate
Memory
Card slot	microSD, up to 256 GB
Internal	64 GB
RAM	4 GB
Camera
Primary	12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm
Features	Phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash
Video	2160p@60fps, 1080p@120fps
Secondary	8 MP, f/1.7
Battery and Power
Type	Non-Removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
Stand-by	-
Talk time	-
Releasing Date
Announced	-
Status	-
Expected Price
US Dollor	-
Euro	€909

Samsung Galaxy S8 Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 29, 2017       

Samsung Galaxy S8 Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android 7.0 Nougat || Samsung Experience 8.1
Processor	Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835
GPU	Adreno 540
Body
Dimensions	159.9 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm
Weight	173 g
Colors	Black Sky, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue
Display
Type	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Screen Size	5.8 inches
Resolution	1440 x 2960 pixels (~571 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch	Yes
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Sensors	Iris, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Heart Rate
Memory
Card slot	microSD, up to 256 GB
Internal	64 GB
RAM	4 GB
Camera
Primary	12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm
Features	Phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash
Video	2160p@60fps, 1080p@120fps
Secondary	8 MP, f/1.7
Battery and Power
Type	Non-Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Stand-by	-
Talk time	-
Releasing Date
Announced	-
Status	-
Expected Price
US Dollor	-
Euro	€809

Android 7.0 Nougat is now rolling out for Lenovo P2

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 29, 2017       

The Lenovo P2, which was originally launched with Android 6.0 Marshmallow back in January, 2017 in India is now getting Android 7.0 Nougat update. So those who have this device will want to keep an eye out for the software update as it could be landing on their device as soon as today.

The Android 7.0 Nougat Software update for the Lenovo P2 weighs around 1957MB, and carries build number P2a42_S232_170320_ROW. The update to Android 7.0 Nougat should be pretty similar to what the company has launched on their flagship devices "ZUK". 

The Android 7.0 Nougat based ZUI stable version brings in a mostly redesigned interface for the Lenovo P2, and also brings split screen, U-Touch fingerprint gestures and few other features. 

The battery-centric Lenovo P2 comes with 5.5-inch full HD Super AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor clocked at 2 GHz, which is coupled with 3GB/4GB RAM, 32GB, which can be further expanded to another 128 GB via a micro SD card.

Source: Techupdate3

Samsung Galaxy S8 Key Features leaked Ahead of Launch

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 29, 2017       

Today is the day, when Samsung is going to unveil the most awaited Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus during a press conference in New York City. The specs and design of these devices are no longer a mystery, as the device have been already leaked multiple times.

Following a series of leaks that we shared with you earlier‏, we now have all information about new Samsung Galaxy S8 features.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 handbook