Could this be our first look at the OnePlus 5? Probably not

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 26, 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.

Earlier this month, the device passed through Chinese certification website, confirming the model number as A5000. The speculations and reports of the OnePlus 5 talk about an improved camera and processor than its predecessor.

Now, According to India Today Tech, this could be our first look at the OnePlus 5. What you see below are said to be renders of the device based on what "people who have seen the phone and have possibly worked on the OnePlus 5". 

The Image is obviously a photoshopped Midnight Black OnePlus 3, but if the source is believed to be true, the OnePlus 5 might feature dual camera and will look almost identical to its predecessor. The source also claims that "If the phone doesn't have a fingerprint scanner on the back means it will have that sensor under the screen on the front."

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

All said and done, these are just rumors, and none of them are officially confirmed by the company. We will update you in there's any info related to OnePlus 5.

Source: India Today Tech

5 Ways Technology is Changing the Baseball Experience

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 26, 2017       

Baseball is embracing innovative technologies to improve the fan experience, and also encourage younger views to embrace the national pastime. Although football seems to hold the majority backing of technological advancements, baseball is seemingly following suit. Therefore, there are now new and exciting technologies that are transforming the game, such as the top five listed below.

Virtual Reality

MLB Advanced Media does so much more than simply produce the baseball league’s TV channels and streaming. It is also a video game and virtual headset developer. Fans can, therefore, step inside a baseball game and feel firsthand what it is like to be their athletic celebrities. Additionally, fans can develop their baseball skills without having to step onto an actual pitch.

Baseball Simulation

If you really want to feel like a player, you should look no further than the free baseball simulation games. The online and PC technology offers the multiple fantasy baseball game, with over 4,000 players to choose from in the line-up. It is undoubtedly one of the most realistic baseball games you can play, from the weather conditions through to the attention to detail of the parks and players. How often do you get to have Willie Mays or Ted Williams in your lineup?

Artefacts and Technology Exhibition

Fans can immerse themselves into the world of baseball with the Hall of Fame tour, which is a travelling exhibition that showcases the history of baseball through artefacts and technology. Therefore, baseball lovers can learn more about the stories and stars that have created the history of the sport, which will be shown through various technologies like iPads. Make sure to see the artefacts up close, such as Yogi Berra’s mitt worn during the Don Larsen’s Perfect Game in 1956, as well as Bobby Thomson’s bat in the 1952 walk-off home run. There’s also the ball Babe Ruth hit in the final home run of his career, way back in 1935.

Internet Access

No other stadium in the world can compare to the PacBell Park, as it is the first Major Baseball League in the world offering internet kiosks with strict internet access at the ballparks. The free internet has been installed on three levels of the stadium, which allows fans to use social media, send and receive emails, and browse baseball statistics. It has been coined a part museum and part high-tech showplace, as fans can also enjoy interactive nostalgia footage.

Innovative Scoreboards

Head to the Mariners’ new Seattle park, Safeco Field, and you cannot help but notice the innovative scoreboard that is a whopping 56 feet tall and 190 foot wide. Not only that, but it has a high-resolution LED screen. Sounds good, right? Well, unlike other fields, fans can also experience another ten smaller scoreboards across the park.

What makes these boards stand out is the fact that they can automatically record and report the pitch speed, as well as the type of pitch. It is, without a doubt, one of the most forward-thinking ballparks in the United States.

While technology has usually fallen behind the likes of basketball and football in recent years; baseball is seemingly undergoing a digital transformation. We can only expect more technological advancements in the future, which will ensure many more fans embrace the historic national sport.

The Latest Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Concept Video is Slick

 By Unknown on April 25, 2017       

Samsung's newest smartphones, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are the best smartphones ever in terms of design. While the Galaxy S9 is away for a year, the focus is shifted towards the middle smartphone Galaxy Note 8, which is also said to feature the same design language as S8 and S8+. 

The phone is just four months away from now, but rumors are already flooding in, and today, Mushin M. Belaal has designed a new concept of the Galaxy Note 8, and it looks dope in every aspect. 

Well, if Samsung releases the device with the same design, it will give Galaxy S8 users run for their money. The device looks a lot similar to the S8 and S8+, but the bezels are squared off to make it look more gorgeous.

Speculations are rife that the phone will feature a 6.4-inch QHD+ display, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 6GB RAM, IRIS Scanner, Dual rear camera, and 4000mAh battery. The release might happen in August 2017, going by Samsung's tradition.  

GIF Shows the Multi SIM Moto Mod in Action

 By Unknown on April 25, 2017       

2016 marked the year for modular smartphones with LG and Motorola starting the trend. But Motorola took the game to an entirely new level with the Moto Mods concept. The best part of the project is that the company is allowing third-party vendors to develop the mods. 

There are already some innovative Moto Mods released, and some are in the works. Recently, a Moto Mod leaked suggested a qwerty keyboard addition to the phone, and now a GIF shows an impressive Moto Mod. 

The concept is that the Mod allows you to use four SIM cards along with the default SIM card tray that comes with the phone. Nevertheless, the GIF just shows that we can use four SIM cards on the phone, but haven't leaked any info about the implementation though. 

There are several other Moto Mods, which will be releasing in coming weeks, but this one surely is an interesting one to watch out. 

This is our first look at the New Moto Style Shells

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 25, 2017       

As you might be aware of the fact that Motorola will be releasing more and more Moto Mods in the near future. The company might release few new Moto Mods including a tablet-dock Mod, a GamePad Mod, new Style Shells, Moto-Mods Charger, and Power Pack Mod, this week. 

Earlier today Hellomotohk gave us an early look at the upcoming Power Pack Mod. Now, thanks to Louie Chan from Microblogging website Weibo, here's our first look at the Next generation Moto Style Shells for the Moto Z Phones.

These Next Gen Style shells do looks beautiful and comes with stunning new backgrounds. These style shells will be available globally and might launch this week, if the sources are believed to be true.

Fow now, the Moto Style Shell are available in premium materials like real wood, leather, and patterned fabric.

Via: Louie Chan

Grab the $0.76 or ₹10 Samsung Galaxy S8 Icon Pack for Free Today

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 25, 2017       

Aspire Ux S8 Icon Pack which is based on the Samsung Galaxy S8's UX icons is now available for free and can be downloaded from Google Play Store.

The Application contains over 600+ high quality icons, HD wallpapers and Samsung Galaxy S8's Original weather and search widget.

Grab it from Play Store

This is the Moto Power Pack Mod, coming this week

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 25, 2017       

The Moto G5 wasn’t the only new handset that Motorola showed off at Mobile World Congress. The Lenovo-owned company also announced new Moto Mods for the Moto Z phones.

Now, Motorola is all set to launch the new Moto Mods including a tablet-dock Mod, a GamePad Mod, new Style Shells, Moto-Mods Charger, and Power Pack Mod, this week. 

Thanks to Hellomotohk we have an early look at the Power Pack Mod for the Moto Z:

Motorola Pushes the Bug Fixing Update for Verizon Moto G5 Plus Users that Fixes the Annoying 911 Call Issue

 By Unknown on April 25, 2017       

A few days ago, we reported that the users of Moto G5 Plus under Verizon network are facing a weird issue that they are not able to call the emergency number 911, which was claimed to be a software issue. 

However, Motorola is pushing a bug fixing update for the same, that apparently solves the problem. Motorola also suggests users update the device as soon as they receive the upgrade.

The update only fixes this issue, and it doesn't bring any new features whatsoever. Previously, it was said that the call to 911 was disconnecting due to a critical bug, which annoyed several users on the network.

The update is already rolling out to the users of Verizon Moto G5 Plus from April 21. If you did not receive the update wait for few days or try checking for it manually by heading over to system updates section in the Settings app. Make sure you've at least 50 percent juice left on your phone before updating it.

Got the update? Let us know in the below comment section!

Google Pixel 2 to feature Snapdragon 835 processor

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 24, 2017       

This year's Google Pixel will be the most anticipated phone of 2017, which is rumored to release in October. Google Pixel 2, the next instalment from the internet giant’s stable, might feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor just like the SoC of Samsung Galaxy S8 and Mi6.

As spotted by Roland Quandt of Winfuture, the 2017 Google's Smartphones under codename "taimen", "muskie" and "walleye" has appeared in the AOSP code with the CPU model number as "MSM8998" i.e. Snapdragon 835.

According to earlier rumors, the Walleye will be the smaller Pixel, whereas the Taimen is being touted as the third phone, which will be massive to hold.

The Google Pixel 2 is expected to come with a much improved camera hardware with the key focus on enhancing the low-light photography. Speculations are also such that the Pixel 2 is reported to ditch the 3.5mm audio jack. All said, we now have the upcoming Pixel phone SoCs confirmed. 

Source: Winfuture

Samsung Wemogee: A Communication Tool Aimed at People With Language Disorders

 By Unknown on April 24, 2017       

Samsung Electronics has launched a new communication application called as Wemogee. The application is primarily designed for users who are suffering from aphasia and other language disorders, who in turn were not able to express their ideas and emotions with others. 

As of now, there are over three million people worldwide suffering from aphasia, and this application helps in improves the communication level between people with emojis and other innovative ways. 

The application is developed in collaboration with a team of speech therapists and the application functions as a kind of translator between text and emojis. With this application, Samsung is looking to change the way people communicate. 

The Wemogee will be up for download from April 28 and can supports two languages for now- English and Italian. 

Source: Wemogee

Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 pass Wi-Fi certification; Release date is nearing

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 24, 2017       

There were some rumors online saying that Samsung will release the Galaxy Note 7 again to market with a smaller battery. Also, Samsung confirmed the same news a couple of months ago as they have to follow some regulatory rules of the Korean government and planning to release the phone sometime later this year.

Now, the Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 7 just got the Wi-Fi certification, confirming it's resurrection. The SM-N930-models are the variations of the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 that is expected to be launched in June.

As rumored earlier, the phone will come with a smaller 3200mAh battery and Android 7.0 Nougat OS.

For the uninitiated, Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 7 back in August 2016, but the phone soon started exploding due to some manufacturing and battery defects, which ultimately led Samsung to abandon the phone. 

Here's how much the Samsung Galaxy S8 costs to make

 By Unknown on April 24, 2017       

Samsung's latest smartphones, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ have shown us how it should bring back the lost trust for a brand that has gone through the entire Galaxy Note 7 debacle six months ago. The entire world waited for six months, and each and every member is definitely impressed with the phone. 

According to the data released by analytics firm IHS Markit on April 20, its costs $307.5 to Samsung for building a single unit of the Galaxy S8 and that's way higher than the Apple iPhone 7. To be precise, it is nearly $82.70 more than the iPhone 7 manufacturing costs. 

Also, the firm revealed that the Galaxy S8 is the most expensive smartphone to build. Sadly, the firm did not reveal the manufacturing cost of Galaxy S8+. If it does, then surely, the S8+ would have been the most expensive one. 

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ comes with an innovative edge-to-edge display, top notch hardware, and great cameras as well. Certainly, the phones are a great deal to watch out for. 

Via: Sammobile

Chip Maker Qualcomm and Gear Maker Samsung Already Started Working on the Galaxy S9's Processor: Report

 By Unknown on April 24, 2017       

It's been just one month since Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S8 and S8+ and the company has already started working with Qualcomm for the Galaxy S9's processor. 

Samsung and Qualcomm have partnered with each other last year, and Samsung solely manufactured the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, which also led to several smartphone launch delays.

Also, the report cites that the processor will be called as Snapdragon 845, which is expected to deliver better performance than the Snapdragon 835. But, we can't speak about the performance this early. 

The Snapdragon 845 SoC is also expected to be built on the 10nm manufacturing process as Samsung recently teased its second-generation 10nm manufacturing process promising 10 percent better performance and 15 percent more power efficiency. 

A Moto X Style user upgraded his device to 4GB of RAM

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 23, 2017       

Launched back in 2015, the Moto X Style packs 3GB RAM and comes with 32GB Storage. Think 3GB of RAM or 32GB Internal memory is too low for a Smartphone like Moto X Style in 2017? How about 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage?

In particular, a Moto X Style user "Gopimfam" from China made it possible to upgrade the RAM as well as the Internal storage of the Moto X Style. The user has also uploaded some images showing the Moto X Style (XT1570) running with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal storage.

A couple of weeks ago, a Nexus 5X user reportedly upgraded his Smartphone's RAM from 2GB to 4GB. Accordingly, 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.

Obviously, this isn’t something everyone would be able to do, but if you are absolutely in love with your Smartphone and want to keep it going for next few years, something like this could certainly help with that. 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.

AVG Antivirus for Android

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 23, 2017       

When it comes to protecting your phone, not just any free antivirus app will get the job done. With so many threats both in the cyber world and the physical one working against your device’s security, you really need the best free antivirus for Android that’s available to get proper coverage and ensure your sensitive data is truly kept safely away from the wrong hands. Fortunately, AVG AntiVirus is available to Android owners everywhere, and offers you a level of protection that’s unparalleled by other free apps that are currently available.

Some of the benefits that really set AVG mobile antivirus software apart from the rest include options like:

• The ability to scan for potential threats like viruses and malware at any point in time, and immediate removal of any issues that might be found.

• Scanning of any webpages you might be visiting, and a redirect to an AVG safe page if potential harmful content is found on the page you’re attempting to access.

• Analyzing of WiFi networks you’re connected to, to ensure there are no encryption errors to threaten your phone while you browse or take care of business.

• Providing an encrypted vault that you can use to store all of the most sensitive photos, files and documents in your phone, preventing unwelcome guests from getting their hands on the data.

• A variety of antitheft tool, ranging from a simple location program to the ability to wipe your phone’s SD card remotely to keep sensitive information out of the wrong hands.

• A feature that snaps a picture of anyone that enters the wrong password into your phone more than 3 times, and emails the results to you.

Each of these features serves to make AVG AntiVirus the best free protection application in the current market, and helps to ensure your phone is safe and secure in all aspects while you take care of your busy schedule.

Upcoming Moto Smartphones to come with ZUK's ZUI

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 23, 2017       

Motorola has already started working on the 2017 Moto Smartphones, the specs and design of these devices are no longer a mystery, as all the devices have been already leaked multiple times. 

Now, Lenovo’s Vice-President Alex Chen Yu on Microblogging platform Weibo (deleted), has disclosed that the upcoming Moto smartphones would feature the intuitive ZUI which is used on its ZUK brand.

Motorola may now be the property of Lenovo, but the company's Moto phones still retain one feature that their fans love them for - nearly stock Android UI. It's not clear that whether the ZUI will be on all upcoming Moto smartphones or only for the Moto phones sold in China. 

This year, Motorola is expected to launch the cheapest smartphone lineup, the Moto C series and Moto E4 series, the next generation Moto Z flagship models, the Moto Z2 Play, Moto Z2 and Moto Z2 Force. 

Via: Mydrivers

Samsung to Roll Out Red Tint Fixing Update Next Week: Report

 By Unknown on April 23, 2017       

Samsung is off to an incredible start with the Galaxy S8 and S8+ as they were received by the audience. After the Galaxy Note 7 faisco, Samsung was bothered of not gaining the lost trust, but that seems to be not the case as the phone has received well over 1 million prebookings. 

However, a couple of days ago, various owners who received the Galaxy S8 said that a red tint is seen on the display constantly. The best part is Samsung is aware of the issue. 

According to report from The Investor, Samsung will roll out an update to the Galaxy S8, which will fix the issue as the problem is caused due to a small manufacturing issue. "We can’t release a specific date yet, but the update will occur next week at the latest," said a spokesperson to the source. 

Moreover, if the issue exist even after the update, Samsung will replace the units with a new one, cites the report. 

Nokia Announces Withings Steel HR Special Edition on the Eve of Mother's Day

 By Unknown on April 22, 2017       

Finnish gear maker, Nokia who has the rights to sell the Withings products has announed a special edition of its Withings Steel HR health watch. Nokia has launched this product on the eve of the Mother's day. 

The Steel HR Edition Leather comes wrapped in a gift box, which has the box inside, leather strap, charger, and a standard silicone strap, which is ideal while playing games or swimming. 

The leather strap is an Italian hazelnut leather one, which is way strudier than the silicon strap. Rest of the things are normal when compared to the previous one. It has a heart rate monitor, which can be useful to check your heartbeat. 

The Steel HR works with the Health Mate app, which has various features such as activity tracking, heart rate monitor, etc. It has the ability to display notifications for calls, text messages, etc. Also, Nokia promises a battery life of 25 days. The special edition Steel HR retails for 229.5 Euro (approx. $242).

OnePlus 3 is the Top Rated Smartphone in China in March 2017 Says AnTuTu

 By Unknown on April 22, 2017       

Arguably, OnePlus 3 is the best smartphone of 2016 with flagship specifications at an affordable price, and it's continuing in 2017 as well. According to the data released by AnTuTu, the OnePlus 3 is the top rated smartphone in China in March 2017. 

Xiaomi Mi Max is the second best-rated smartphone next to OnePlus. The list is filled with five Xiaomi phones- Mi Max, Mi Mix, Redmi Note 3, Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, and Mi 5. The OnePlus 3T is the fifth rated smartphone in the country. 

While the phones mentioned above are the top rated Android phones, the iOS top-rated phones are led by the Apple's compact yet powerful smartphones, iPhone SE. The small smartphone is powered by the Apple iPhone 6s Plus. 

Both the 2016 Apple flagship phones- iPhone 7 and 7 Plus occupy the fourth and sixth position. The three-year-old iPhone 5s is the third rated smartphone in the China land. 

Moto Z is now cheaper than the Moto Z Play in Germany

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 22, 2017       

Modular phone was first introduced by LG back at the MWC 2016 with the LG G5. However, it was Lenovo who took the concept to a whole new level with their Moto Z range of phones. The Moto Z and Z Force being high-end flagship phones while the Moto Z Play is the lower-specced, slightly cheaper version of the flagship Moto Z.

With Moto Z Play you get a 5.5" full HD screen, a Snapdragon 625 SoC and a 16MP camera. It's 7mm thin and comes with a headphone jack. In terms of design, it doesn't differ much from the Moto Z, though this one comes with a glass back.

Priced right, the Moto Z Play became much popular due to it's bigger battery paired with Snapdragon 625 SoC. Due to the falling demand of the Original Moto Z over the Z Play, The Standard Moto Z is now available at much cheaper rates than the Moto Z Play. As posted by a reddit user, the Standard Moto Z now costs 249 Euro while the Moto Z Play is available at 359 Euro at Saturn (Store) in Germany.

In the next popular comment, a user replies "Some people don't need 1440p or the SD821, and would get far more benefit out of much better battery life. Besides, 1080p and the SD625 are both enough for many people. I would have still bought the Z Play even if the regular Z was cheaper." The thread has since turned into each subsequent user commenting that they will still choose the Moto Z Play over the Standard Moto Z, because Why not?

Via: Reddit

This is the Moto Z2 Play

 By Unknown on April 22, 2017       

TechnoBuffalo just leaked the Moto Z2 Play and it looks freaking gorgeous! Motorola is set to release this phone soon, and you can see some things changed in this design.

For instance, its all-metal now and takes some cues from the Moto G5 Plus. There is a single camera, a round fingerprint scanner and a front facing LED light. From the pictures, you can see it's all metal now, compared to the original Z Play which had a glass back. The screen doesn't seem to differ, so expect a 5.5" screen. Battery life will be big just like last year.

The rest of the specs and the release date are yet to be confirmed.

Source

(Update) March Android security patch now rolling out to the Moto Z Play

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 21, 2017       

Article: 30/03/2017

The Moto Z Play smartphones are now receiving latest March, 2017 Android security patch in the Europe. This software patch contains Google’s critical security updates for the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system.

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.



Motorola has already updated the Moto Z family along with the Moto Z Play 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. 

Got the latest March Security update on your Moto Z Play? Let us know in comments section below!

Update: 21/04/2017

 Following a 195MB software update with some new features, Motorola has started rolling out March Android security patch with build no. NPNS25.137-24-1-4 for the Moto Z Play in India

Xiaomi Mi6 Ceramic Edition Unboxing!

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 21, 2017       

The Xiaomi Mi6 is now official with Snapdragon 835 SoC, Dual Rear Camera, and Lacks 3.5mm Headphone Jack. The device comes in three color variants, but the one worth talking about is the Ceramic variant.

In this YouTube Video, we’ll take you around the packaging of the phone, share some initial thoughts on the in-hand feel.

Let's unbox the Xiaomi Mi6 Ceramic edition!

 

(Update) Several Verizon Moto G5 Plus Users are Complaining that they Can't Call 911 Due to Software Bug

 By Unknown on April 20, 2017       

There's no fact denying that the Motorola Moto G5 Plus is the best budget smartphone under $300 price bracket. It has a great camera for the asking price, excellent build, powerful hardware, and stock Android, which loved by everyone. 

However, users of Verizon Moto G5 Plus are complaining a weird bug in the software of the phone as it is not allowing them to call emergency number 911. 

When some user tried to contact Verizon, they replied him that it's a software bug and can be fixed with an update, but they did not mention any timeline for the update, which is annoying. 

Several users are complaining the issue on Reddit, but Motorola is yet to respond them. Nevertheless, it's a critical bug that needs to be addressed by the company at the earliest. 

I really loved​ the phone at first but discovered just two weeks in that there is a Motorola software but which appears on Verizon network when using their G4 LTE network which prevents you from calling 911. I received the phone on Apr 2, 2017 and on Apr 16 I discovered that 911 calls couldn't be​ made. Luckily I was only calling only to report suspicious activity at a business and not a personal crime because calls would not go through. - Amazon user

Needed to call an ambulance today, dialed 911. Immediate disconnect. Disabled bluetooth, restarted phone, did all the raindances. Remember, I'm in a situation where I need paramedics so this is a little insane. - Reddit user

Update:

Motorola will be issuing a fix for this issue within the next week, until this software update arrives, Moto G5 Plus users on Verizon should head into Settings > More > Wireless & networks > Cellular networks and ensure that “Enhanced 4G LTE Mode” is turned off. 

OnePlus rolls out Open Beta 14 and 5 for OnePlus 3 and 3T with bug fixes and improvements

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 20, 2017       

OnePlus has now started rolling out Open Beta 14 for OnePlus 3 and Open Beta 5 for OnePlus 3T users. Both the beta updates are exactly the same in terms of features along with an identical changelog. This new update is based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

OnePlus 3/3T users who are already running preview Open Beta (13 and 4), should be automatically notified of these new updates. The OTA update weighs in at 1388MB. 

The new update brings bug fixes and other optimizations to both the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T including Bluetooth improvements, GPS and Night Mode optimizations, Launcher fixes and other optimizations. In addition to, the community app has been updated to version 1.8.

If you’ve already flashed a previous Open Beta build, you will receive this update via OTA. If you haven’t, you will need to flash this build by ADB sideload. You can grab the files of Open beta 5 and 14 for the OnePlus 3 and 3T from the below link. 

OnePlus 3 OxygenOS Open Beta 14 | OnePlus 3T OxygenOS Open Beta 5

Motorola Moto G4 Play Confirmed to Receive Android Nougat Update in June

 By Unknown on April 20, 2017       

Lenovo-owned Motorola rolled out the Android Nougat update for the both its Moto G4 and G4 Plus back in March, leaving out the third phone G4 Play users bothered. However, the company has already confirmed that they will release the update for the phone in coming months. 

But there's no estimated time provided by them. Android Authority reports that the update will be released in June and will gradually roll out across all the countries. 

"Consumers will start to see Android Nougat on Moto G4 Play in June," said a spokesperson of Lenovo to the blog. Also, the report cites that the update will be first released to the US users of Moto G4 Play. 

Finally, there' some good news for the owners of G4 Play as they have been waiting for the update since ages now. Motorola might release the soak test build next month. So, wait for that. 

Google Chrome Will Soon Get an Ad Blocker that Blocks Annoying Ads: Report

 By Unknown on April 20, 2017       

Google is working on an ad blocker to embed it in the Google Chrome browser. Google itself is an ad company and is now looking to block ads from websites that are ruining the experience of users. 

The report came from Wall Street Journal, and it states that the ad blocker is not a fill fledged ad blocker. Instead, it will block some ads in websites that are giving users a headache. 

There are some potential sites which are flooded with ads. Even though users will erase ads, some more will arise, which is causing users to search for an ad blocker. 

The report further cites that Google will kill ads such as pop up, auto-play ads. Google is looking to add the feature in coming weeks, and it is also said that the search giant has finished testing the feature.

Moto Z Play new update fixes low notification volume and adds a new System Animation

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 20, 2017       

The Moto Z Play has now started receiving a new software update with some new features, bug fixes and Stability improvement in India. The update arrives as software version NPN25.137-24-1. 

This new update contains Notification tone volume fix and a new OS update animation, It weighs in at 195MB. It's worth noticing that apart from few new features and bug fixes, the update remains on the last January security patch and still runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Nougat 7.1.2, 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.

Thanks everyone for sending this in!

Sharp Aquos R With Snapdragon 835 SoC and Emopa AI Assistant Announced

 By Unknown on April 20, 2017       

Sharp, the Japanese smartphone brand has announced its 2017 flagship phone, namely, the Sharp Aquos R. The smartphone packs in some insane specifications and costs way cheaper than the other flagship phones out there. 

Being a display maker, Sharp has packed a 5.3-inch 2K HDR display IGZO display on the phone, which comes with 120Hz refresh rate. Under-the-hood, the phone has powerful Snapdragon 835 chip, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Sadly, the storage in the phone can't be expanded. 

The phone packs a 22.6MP rear camera with OIS, f/1.9 aperture, and LED flash. Sharp has added a 16.3MP front-facing camera which can capture wide-angle shots. The phone comes preinstalled with Android 7.1 Nougat and is backed by a 3160mAh battery. The phone also has a fingerprint sensor embedded into its home button. 

Sharp is also betting big in the AI department with its all new 'Emopa.' This AI engine of Sharp works same as other assistants available out there. The phone is waterproof and dustproof one with IP68 certification. 

Grab the Google Pixel 2 Concept's wallpaper here!

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 19, 2017       

A couple of days ago, we wrote an article on a brand new Google Pixel 2 and Pixel launcher concept, which was shared by Gabriel Zegarra and it looks absolutely stunning.

Some of you guys were asking about the wallpaper used in these concept Images. So you can grab the concept's wallpaper along with few other beautiful wallpapers from below.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to Come With 6.4-inch QHD+ Display, Dual Rear Camera: KGI Analyst

 By Unknown on April 19, 2017       

Samsung last month announced its flagship phones, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in India with dual curved Infinity displays, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 12MP Rear Camera, and 8MP front-facing camera. Slowly, Samsung is launching the phones in all the countries, and the focus is now shifting towards its upcoming big phone- the Galaxy Note 8.

While Samsung made everyone forget about the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, the world will still be looking at Galaxy Note 8. Today, the popular analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the Note 8 will be the first phone from the South Korean smartphone giant to feature dual camera at the rear. 

Samsing will add one 12MP sensor and one 13MP sensor in the phone. Out of which, the 12MP sensor will include 3x optical zoom capabilties and wide-angle lens and also a 13MP telephoto lens. Both the cameras will come with OIS.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Note 8 will pack a 6.4-inch QHD+ display with similar design of the Galaxy S8 and S8+. The trademark S Pen will also be present and the phone will be powered by either the Exynos 8895 chip or Snapdragon 835 SoC, depending on the region. 

The analyst also said that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ received a huge reception by the audience even after the Galaxy Note 7 debacle.

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