Here are the first official camera samples from the Xiaomi Mi6

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 19, 2017       

Xiaomi Mi6 went official today packing the latest developments the company has to offer - beautiful and unique design, Snapdragon 835 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and Adreno 540 GPU, and two 12MP sensors. One sensor will capture regular shots, and the other one is a telephoto sensor, same as the Apple iPhone 7 Plus.

The Xiaomi Mi6 camera comes with an optical zoom dual camera that takes clearer photos of distant subjects, and gives portrait shots an unparalleled background blur effect. The device comes with a 2X Lossless Zoom feature that also possesses 10X Digital Zoom if you are capturing still images.

And while we already know the camera is meant for greatness, so here are some official Camera samples of Xiaomi's Mi6. Like always, we would advise you to wait for some real samples from Mi6’s camera until we can make our final judgment.

Google accidentally releases confidential test build of May 2017 security update to Pixel XL

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 19, 2017       

Google's Pixel XL users are reportedly getting "Confidential Internal Only" OTA with May 2017 security patch on their devices. The size of the software was just over 62MB in file size and was meant to hit the devices in May.

The screenshot below clearly states that the software update was for Googlers-only, who test the upcoming software updates for Google devices. The screenshot also mentions that the Google employees are not allowed to "discuss or comment" externally regarding the Confidential Internal Only OTA(s).

The update doesn't seem to bring any visible changes or new features. The update comes with build no. N2G470. Like every other security patch update, Google is expected to roll out the May, 2017 security patch to Pixel and Nexus devices on the first Monday of the month.

Via: AndroidPolice

Xiaomi Mi 6 Debuts in China With Snapdragon 835 SoC, Dual Rear Camera, and Lacks 3.5mm Headphone Jack

 By Unknown on April 19, 2017       

Xiaomi Mi 6 finally goes official in China, the company's homeland. As rumored, Xiaomi did not launch two variants of the phone, and there's no Mi 6 Plus in real life. Xiaomi might announce it in coming months. 

However, speculations were not wrong regarding the specifications of the phone. The Xiaomi Mi 6 retains the same display size of 5.15-inch as its predecessor Xiaomi Mi 5 and has Full HD resolution. At the heart of the phone is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and Adreno 540 GPU. The phone comes with two storage options- 64GB and 128GB. 

Xiaomi has added a dual rear camera setup on the phone with two 12MP sensors. One sensor will capture regular shots, and the other one is a telephoto sensor, same as the Apple iPhone 7 Plus. The phone comes 2*2 Wi-Fi band that delivers double speeds and broader range. It also has support for NFC for Mi-Pay. 

The Mi 6 comes with a larger 3340mAh battery with Qualcomm QuickCharge 4.0. There's also a silver colored variant of the phone, which looks incredibly dope. The Mi 6GB+64GB model will come with a price tag of 2499 Yuan ($363), and the 6GB+128GB variant comes with a price tag of 2899 ($421). The premium silver variant ships for 2999 Yuan ($435). 

Samsung Galaxy S8 pre-orders hit a million, break record

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 18, 2017       

According to a new report out from Korea, the pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus smartphones touched a million since April 7. This figure is the highest preorder amount on record for a new phone in Samsung's home country.

Samsung is expected to ship 60 million Galaxy S8(s) units overall, and according to analysts prediction, 50 million of those units will be purchased this year alone.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will hit the shelves in the US and South Korea on April 21 and Samsung can't wait to get their best phones yet into the hands of customers starting this Friday. 

Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in India on April 19, that is tomorrow. The Smartphone will be available for pre-order on Flipkart following the launch.

Via: The Investor

Google Play Store's 'My Apps and Games' Section is Getting a Much Needed Refresh

 By Unknown on April 18, 2017       

Google is pushing a much-needed update to the Google Play Store with a revamped 'My Apps and Games' section. After the new update, you can quickly update each application from the Play Store without opening the complete application page. 

As you can see in the image above, Google is adding a new 'Update' button for each application that is installed on your phone, allowing you to press the update button for per app updation, which is a good feature to have around. 

Previously, users were left with only one option of 'Update all,' which by pressing start updating all the apps on your phone with newer versions. Nevertheless, the 'Update all' button is still present out there. 

There's a new Updates section that displays all the apps which are yet to be updated and all the apps which are recently updated. Another new section is 'Library,' that shows the applications which you have installed from your Google account in the past. Nice handy feature to show all your essential apps. 

The update has already started rolling out in some countries, and it will take some time to reach your phone. Anyways, do keep an eye on the My Apps and Games section though. 

New Google Pixel 2 Concept Suggests Minimal Bezels and it Looks Gorgeous

 By Unknown on April 18, 2017       

This year's Google Pixel 2 will be the most anticipated phone of 2017, which is rumored to release in October. A new concept of the Pixel and Pixel launcher has posted online by a Google Plus user Gabriel Zegarra and it looks absolutely stunning.

As you can see in the images, the Pixel 2 will have almost zero sized bezels on either sides, same as the LG G6. Also, the phone in the images has very small chin compared to current Pixel phones. 

Coming to the Pixel launcher, it is the same one seen the Pixel phones, but the user suggest that the font on the lock screen, home screen, and app drawer will be changed this time around. Google might replace Roboto font with Product on both lock screen and home screen, says the user. 

Google has already confirmed the existence of Google Pixel 2 and it stay premium as per one of the company's official. Would you like to see the upcoming Pixel 2 with thin bezels? Let us know in the comments below. 

SOURCE

Stable Android 7.1.2 is rolling out to Pixel phones Beta Testers

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 17, 2017       

A little two weeks ago, Google announced Android 7.1.2 Stable build with April 2017 Security patches for the Nexus and Pixel devices. The OTA's and Firmware are already available for selected phones.

Today, Google has started rolling out the Android 7.1.2 Nougat update though the OTA (Over-The-Air) for Google Pixel and Pixel XL Beta testers, while it might still take some time for all Pixel phone owners.



The update weighs in around 31MB with build no. N2G47E and is readily available for the Google Pixel/Pixel XL beta testers on Android 7.1.2 Beta. Along with the Android 7.1.2 goodies, the update brings a number of bug fixes, general performance/stability improvements, and adds new features including Enhanced notification stability, Fingerprint swipe, General connectivity improvements, and Battery usage alerts.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Software updates menu in Settings, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.


Via: Droid-Life

Android O gets Substratum theme engine support

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 17, 2017       

Substratum, a theme engine based on Sony’s Overlay Manager Service (OMS) is now available for the next iteration of Android. Android O developer preview users who have achieved root privileges can now theme their system via Substratum.

Substratum latest release "670" brings full Android O theming support. Users can now theme on API level 26 resources/Android O Developer Previews. The source code of the same is readily available for themers.



Along with Android O support, Substratum 670 brings "Dynamic Refresh Mode" which automatically refresh the list of themes installed without triggering a refresh by swiping down. The latest build also fix some errors and adds minor new features.

Android O Developer preview is available for the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, Huawei Mate 9 and the official Android Emulator.



Source: Google+

Sony Xperia X Gets a New Concept Update Based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat

 By Unknown on April 17, 2017       

Sony developers have been doing a great job until now as they are releasing a new Concept update for the Sony Xperia X users. Concept developers are looking to release an update based on the Android 7.1.2. The update will start rolling out next week. 

Developers have been working on the update right from the day when Google released the update for Google Pixel and Pixel XL. You might be wondering what's new in the OS! Well here's the official changelog: 

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

As seen on the other Pixel devices, this update will also come with various bug fixes. And developers claim that they haven't gone through any major issues so far. 

However, they claim that some users might come across some Wi-Fi related issues, which can be fixed through a factory reset of the phone. 

Report: Indian hacker group leaks data of 1.7 million Snapchat users

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 17, 2017       

Snapchat, the popular photo and video sharing application recently came into dark news when an ex Snapchat employee claimed that the company CEO "Evan Spiegel" said some unsavory things about Indian and Spaniard users of Snapchat.

#BoycottSnapchat and #Uninstall_Snapchat tags were trending on twitter as well as other Social media platforms, when users got to know that Snapchat had no plans to expand the business to "poor countries" like India and Spain, and the app was only meant for "rich people."



Now, Indian hacker group has reportedly claimed to leak the data of nearly 1.7 million Snapchat users. The hacker group has made the database available on the darknet to mark their resentment against company's remark for India. 

These Anonymous Indian hackers are among the top Bug Bounty hunters in the world looking to find vulnerabilities and bugs in systems of IT giants.



However, the company has not confirmed any leaks yet. In the meanwhile, Snapchat has started pushing notifications to the users trying to uninstall it from their devices. Upon making an attempt to uninstall Snapchat, it gives users a notification message "Deleting Snapchat will make Snapchat poor."

Deal: Cases and Screen Protectors for Just ₹99 at Flipkart

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 17, 2017       

You can grab the cases and screen protectors for your Smartphone just at ₹99 from Flipkart and that’s a pretty crazy low price. You will be also getting a 25% cashback after making payments via Phonepay.

The cases and screen protectors are available for most of the Smartphones including the Moto G5 Plus, Moto G4 Plus, Redmi 3S Prime, Samsung Galaxy S7, Mi MAX, Galaxy On8.

Flipkart Links: Smartphone Cases | Screen Protectors

Moto C and Moto C Plus New Renders Gives a Clear Idea of the Design

 By Unknown on April 16, 2017       

We already know that Motorola is working on their cheapest Moto phone ever and it will be reportedly called as Moto C. Motorola will launch the Moto C and C Plus targeting first-time smartphone buyers. Last week, Renders of the product had surfaced online, and now, a 360-degree rendered video of the phone has leaked by Android Authority and OnLeaks. 



As you can see in the images, the Moto C and C Plus looks similar to the Moto G5 series from the front and from the rear. 

According to previous reports, the Moto C and C Plus will feature same design language and might also come with a 5-inch display, but different innards. The Moto C will feature a WFVGA display (854 x 480) resolution, whereas the Moto C Plus will feature a 720p panel (1280 x 720). 

Both the phones will differ in other specifications too, the Moto C Plus will be an LTE-only phone, while the Moto C will support both 3G and 4G networks. The Moto C will come with come with a 32-bit 1.3GHz MediaTek SoC, and the Moto C Plus will feature a 64-bit MediaTek chip with same clock speed. RAM in Moto C will be limited to just 1GB, and the Moto C Plus will come in 1GB/2GB of RAM models, but it ultimately depends on the region. The Moto C will come with 8GB/16GB of onboard storage, and the C Plus will undoubtedly feature 16GB of internal storage.



Both the phones will come with a 2MP front-facing camera. The Moto C will get a 5MP snapper at the rear, and the C Plus will get an 8MP unit at the back. The biggest difference between both the phones will be the battery capacity as the Moto C will be backed with a smaller 2350mAh battery. On the flip side, the Moto C Plus will get a massive 4000mAh battery. 

The phones might be announced alongside Moto E4 and E4 Plus next month.

A New Leaked Video Reveals How the Upcoming Moto E4 Plus Looks!

 By Unknown on April 16, 2017       

There are numerous rumors about Motorola's upcoming budget smartphone, the Moto E4 Plus. Up until now, all the rumors stated the phone's specfications and a blurred image. 

Today, a new video has been leaked online showing the phone in all angles. The Moto E4 Plus also feature the same design language as the Moto G5 series and also comes with metal body. 

The phone comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack on top, micro USB port at bottom, and power, volume rockers on the left side of the phone. 

The same Saturn ring embedded with a camera module is present at the rear along with a tiny Lenovo branding at the bottom. 

All in all, the Moto E4 Plus looks just like the Moto G5 with subtle changes here and there. Check out the video below. 

Moto Z2 Force Renders and Video Emerge Online!

 By Unknown on April 15, 2017       

Despite the fact that Motorola is working on the Moto Z2, the Lenovo-owned company is making some significant changes to the phones. Last week, a blurry image of the product had surfaced online, and now, a 360-degree rendered video of the phone has leaked by Android Authority and OnLeaks. 

As you can see in the images, the Moto Z2 Force looks similar to the Moto G5 series from the front and from the rear, it retains the last year's Moto Z design with the same camera bump and 16 magnetic pins. 



The leak further says that the Moto Z2 Force will be a lot thinner than the last year Moto Z at 5.9mm (8.50mm with camera bump) and it also comes with the iconic 3.5mm HEADPHONE JACK port. Motorola for some unknown reasons removed the 3.5mm jack port in the Moto Z Force last year. 

With its 5.9mm thickness, the Moto Z2 won't come with the larger 3500mAh battery and on-par with the earlier rumors, the Moto Z2 Force will feature dual camera setup at the back, front-facing fingerprint scanner, and a USB Type-C port at the bottom. 

Huawei is Not Hesitating to Blame Google Over the Nexus 6P Bootloop and Shutdown Issues

 By Unknown on April 15, 2017       

Back at the end of 2016, the 2015's flagship phone for Google, the Nexus 6P users have faced several bootloop and shutdown issues even at 60 percent battery left. And now, Law firm Chimicles & Tikellis LLP is investigating the case of bringing a class action lawsuit against Google regarding the owners of Nexus 6P who are experiencing the issue. 

Also, in the same lawsuit filed against Google, the firm might also include the Nexus 5X which was also affected by a similar problem. Several users have reported the problem on Android 7.0 Nougat, but downgrading the device to Android Marshmallow did not help either for some users.



The major issue here is that neither Google nor Huawei is taking the responsibility to solve the issue. Google is aware of the issue, but all the search giant can do is inform customers to get a replacement device. 

But that isn't the case with Huawei though. The Chinese firm is blatantly saying that the issue in the Google' software and not the hardware and hence, the issue will not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. So, the entire blame is now on the heads of Google to give a proper reply to the customers.



VIA

Android 7.1.1 Nougat is rolling out to the Nokia 6

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 15, 2017       

The Nokia 6 has now started receiving a new software update with the Android 7.1.1 Nougat in China. The update arrives as software version 00CN_3_170.

The 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Nokia 6 includes the latest April 2017 security patches, enhanced power saving mode, updated Nokia drivers and all the usual 7.1.1 Nougat goodies like GIF's support, App Shortcuts, and new emoji(s).

“Most of the smartphones in the market do not have the Android OS in the way it should be, Vendors are adding a skin on top of the OS. Consumers have the right to have the latest version of the OS, and we will be pushing the latest version and the patches as soon as it is available from Google. We and Google will jointly enhance the Nokia brand to put the right kind of inputs into the phone, including Google Assistant.” said HMD Global’s vice president for the Middle East and North Africa Per Ekman.



The Nokia 6 in China comes with near Stock Android and there's no surprise that the new Android-powered Nokia Smartphones will get major OS updates as quickly as possible.

HMD is expected to release the Nokia Android smartphones including the Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 globally within few months.

Pixel and Nexus Users Reporting fingerprint sensor issues after Android 7.1.2 update

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 15, 2017       

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

That said, here comes another issue. From the last week or more than, 100's of Pixel and Nexus users are complaining about the Fingerprint sensor issue on Google's product forums.



Nevertheless, we believe that the Android 7.1.2 Nougat update might have broke something related to Fingerprint sensor files, which is apparently causing this issue. The actual issue is the 
Fingerprint sensor no longer granting access to the devices, however the swipe down for notifications Moves gesture is still functional.

The issue is reportedly affecting both the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, as well as the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. The cause of the problem hasn't been identified yet, and there's no workaround to make the fingerprint sensor work again.



Via: AndroidPolice | Source  Pixel User Community Forum | Nexus Help Forum

Moto E4 and E4 Plus press renders LEAKED!

 By Unknown on April 15, 2017       

Popular Twitter leaker and VentureBeat editor, EvLeaks, has leaked the front of both Moto E devices for 2017! Motorola is leaking all over the place right now. We saw the Moto C, Moto Z2 and many other leaking last week, and now the front of the Moto Es leaked.

It's also funny that Motorola itself leaked these devices in its anniversary video two weeks ago, showing the Moto C and the E Plus. But now, we have clear confirmation of the front of both devices. They are actually very different. One of them looks premium while the other looks like the usual Moto E affordable phones.

We now know the Plus will have a bit larger screen and the regular Moto E4 will have a smaller screen and the Moto logo on the bottom of the device. Both of them seem to have a front facing flash.

The phones reportedly passed through the FCC already and are all over the place, meaning Motorola might release them soon. Are you excited for these, or waiting for the Moto C?

Source

Samsung's Galaxy S8 Active to launch on AT&T this year

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 14, 2017       

Samsung Galaxy S8, the near bezel-less beast is reportedly getting a rugged version. A Galaxy S8 Active will apparently be available from a U.S. carrier AT&T, Sammobile has learned, revealing that the model number for the handset is SM-G892A.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is currently in works, though it's not clear when it's supposed to be launched. There aren’t many details beyond that, but the codename for this device is "Crusier".



The Samsung Galaxy S8 does come with water and dust proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes (IP68 certification). So it would be great if Samsung comes out with a Rugged version of the Samsung Galaxy S8, which will add additional protection and rugged elements to the sleek and beautiful design of the S8.

The Active variant of the Galaxy S8 might pack a generous battery. (As the Samsung Galaxy S7 active comes with a 4000mAh battery, which is apparently larger than the other Galaxy S7 variants). 



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. 

Source: Sammobile

In China, you can upgrade your Nexus 5X 2GB RAM to 4GB for around $60

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 14, 2017       

Launched back in 2015, the Nexus 5X packs 2GB RAM and comes with 16/32 GB Storage options with no microSD card slot. Think 2GB of RAM is too low for a Smartphone like Nexus 5X in 2017? How about 4GB RAM?

In particular, a XDA member "Cathair2906" decided to send his Nexus 5X with Bootloop issue to China for CPU fixing and apart from fixing the Bootloop, the local company made it possible to upgrade the RAM of the Nexus 5X, at a minimal cost of $60.



For more adventurous folks, who don’t mind voiding their warranty, local companies in China will happily upgrade your RAM, all the way up to 4GB, for up to CNY 400 ($60). If you don’t want to go up to 4GB, you can upgrade to 3GB for a low price.

The Nexus 5X (4GB RAM) user reportedly updated his device from Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to 7.1.2 Nougat without any issues. The smartphone is much faster than before, claims the Nexus 5X user. 

This is likely a practice that won’t take off in your country in any real capacity, but for those that can make it to the China, and don’t mind voiding their warranty, it’s a quick and cheap option to upgrade the RAM available in your device pretty quickly.

Source: XDA

Schematic Drawings of the Nokia 9 and Nokia 8 Leaked Online

 By Unknown on April 14, 2017       

There are numerous rumors about the Nokia flagship phones to be released in coming days. Some claim that Nokia is looking to launch two flagship phones with Snapdragon 821 and Snapdragon 835 SoC, which are purportedly called as Nokia 8 and Nokia 9. 

As per the latest leak from Nokiapoweruser, Nokia has started working on both the phones as their schematic design papers were leaked. As per the drawings, both the Nokia 8 and Nokia will feature slim bezels and will also have the edge-to-edge displays. The Nokia 8 will feature a hardware fingerprint scanner, whereas the Nokia 9 will come with a fingerprint sensor embedded into the screen of the phone, but we're not sure in this aspect. 

The Nokia 9 will also come with an IRIS scanner as per the drawings, whereas the Nokia 8 misses out on that. Both the phones feature dual camera setup at the back, which is a good thing to see. 

Speculations are rife that the Nokia 9 will pack a 5.5-inch QHD display, Snapdragon 835 SoC, Adreno 540 GPU, 6GB of RAM, 22.1MP primary camera, 12MP front-facing camera, 3800mAh battery, and will be laden by Android Nougat. The phone is expected to cost $699 in the US and 749 Euro in the European countries. 

The Nokia 8 may come powered by the Snapdragon 821 chip, 4GB of RAM, 5.2-inch Full HD display, 13MP rear camera, 13MP front-facing camera, and Android Nougat. Both the phones are expected to release by the end of Q2 2017 and won't be available until Q3 2017.  

A Total of 200 Million Users are Pushing Stories in Instagram on a Daily Basis

 By Unknown on April 13, 2017       

Instagram Stories might be a clone to the Snap Stories, but that didn't keep users away from the service. Instagram today announced that a total of 200 million Instagram stories are being used by users all across the globe, which is up from 150 million mark in January. 

Upping the ante from 150 million to 200 million in just three months is not a small achievement. To celebrate the occasion, the Facebook-owned company is rolling out some new features to the application for both Android and iOS. 



The update takes the Android app to version number 10.16.1, whereas the iOS app will grace version number 10.16. The exciting feature added in the new update is the selfie stickers, which allows you to use a selfie as a sticker along with all the usual customizations. 

Also, the update brings geolocation to four new cities- Chicago, London, Madrid, and Tokyo. Furthermore, after the latest update, you can create a shortcut of your favorite stickers, which is a handy feature to have around.  

OnePlus 5 model number confirmed in new leak

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 13, 2017       

We already know that OnePlus is going to skip the OnePlus 4 (Because Chinese belief that the number 4 is bad luck), So the OnePlus 5 will be the next flagship phone from OnePlus, which will be released in the second half of the year.

A OnePlus device with the model number A5000 has popped for its Chinese certification, potentially confirming the rumored model number. Since the OnePlus devices has a long history of "Axxxx" device model names, OnePlus 3 had the model number A3000 and the 3T was A3010, so the OnePlus 5 will likely to come with A5000 model number.



Previous rumors suggest that the OnePlus 5 will come with Snapdragon 835 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 1440 x 2560 resolution bezel-less display, dual rear camera, water and dust resistant features.

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 OnePlus 5. 

Via: Krispytech | Image: Muhsin M

Google Photos Picks Up a New Update; Brings Video Stabilization Feature to All Phones

 By Unknown on April 13, 2017       

Google Photos has picked a new update, which brings a lot of new features to the most used photo app. However, the major addition was the video stabilization feature.

Now, you need not worry about not having the Optical Image Stabilisation feature on your phone, which reduces the shakes in the video while capturing. And the same functionality is added to Google Photos as well, but the interesting part is you can stabilize the video after capturing a photo. 

Yes, you heard it right. Capture a video from your phone. Open the Google Photos app and stabilize the video.That's it. The feature works absolutely fine, but yeah, it does remove quality of the video, but totally worth it.

The update is already rolling out to the users are you can get the feature in the latest 2.13 version of Google Photos.

Google Launches 'Areo' in India, A New App Focusing at Solving Your Daily Needs

 By Unknown on April 13, 2017       

Google has come up with yet another application exclusively for the Indian market, named as Areo. The application is aimed at solving consumers day-to-day needs such as ordering food, home services, etc. 

As of now, there are limited deals such as the food delivery, beauty, home maintenance, chores and cleaning, repairs and installation, and fitness in Areo. Google will soon add more services to the applications. 

How it works? It works just like other third-party apps such Snapdeal, Tapzo, who partner with the original service provider and help them in growing. For example, Google has partnered with Fasoos, Box8, and Freshmenu for the food delivery, while the home services will be taken care by Urban Clap. 

As of now, Areo is available only for Mumbai and Bangalore customers. There's no desired info on the service availability in other cities. 

April security patch rolling out to the Moto Z in Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 13, 2017       

The Moto Z has now started receiving a new software update with the April Security Patch, bug fixes and Stability improvement in Brazil. The update arrives as software version NPLS25.86-30-12. Note that the device still runs on Android 7.0 Nougat.

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.



Motorola has already updated the Moto Z family to Android 7.0 Nougat. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Nougat 7.1.1, which is already available for Google's Pixel and Nexus devices. 

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Software updates menu in Settings, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Source: Google+ | Via: Motorola-Fans

Stable Android 7.1.2 is rolling out to Nexus 6P Beta Testers

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 13, 2017       

A little two weeks ago, Google announced Android 7.1.2 Stable build with April 2017 Security patches for the Nexus and Pixel devices. The OTA's and Firmware are already available for selected phones.

Today, Google has started rolling out the Android 7.1.2 Nougat update though the OTA (Over-The-Air) for Nexus 6P Beta testers, while it might still take some time for all Nexus 6P owners.



The update weighs in around 25MB and is readily available for the Nexus 6P beta testers on Android 7.1.2 Beta. Along with the Android 7.1.2 goodies, the update brings a number of bug fixes, general performance/stability improvements, and adds new features including Enhanced notification stability, Fingerprint swipe, General connectivity improvements, and Battery usage alerts.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Software updates menu in Settings, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.


Via: AndroidHeadlines

Huawei is Already Testing the Android O in Mate 9

 By Unknown on April 12, 2017       

Chinese smartphone vendor, Huawei is already testing the next iteration of Android O in its flagship phone, the Huawei Mate 9. As per a report from Xda developers, Huawei, once a partner of Google has ported its EMUI based of Android O. 

Google nearly three weeks ago released the first Developer Preview of Android O for the Google Pixel and Nexus devices. However, it will take ages for OEM's to out the next iteration of Android, but it's surprising how Huawei managed to port the latest OS. 



The report further says that the phone is running rooted version of the Android EUI, but the phone is not usable as a daily driver as it is plagued with issues related to Google Play Services and Wi-Fi. 

One of the prominent features in Android O is the picture-in-picture mode, and the feature is reportedly working fine in the Mate 9. So, will Huawei manage to release the Andriod O before Google does? Time will tell. 

Source: XDA

Google AutoDraw turns your horrible doodles into a masterpiece

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 12, 2017       

Google's new experiment turns your awful line drawings into works of art. Google uses artificial intelligence to determine what your are actually attempting to draw. The AI-powered platform recognizes the doodles and replaces them with beautiful sketch.

AutoDraw is a new kind of drawing tool. It pairs machine learning with drawings from talented artists to help everyone create anything visual, fast. You can use the AutoDraw from anywhere using your Smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop, etc and it's free.

AutoDraw’s suggestion tool uses the same technology used in QuickDraw, to guess what you’re trying to draw. Right now, it can guess hundreds of drawings and Google look forward to adding more over time. 

Google is also hiring Artist community to help them in creating drawings for others to use with AutoDraw. You can try out AutoDraw here.