It's no longer a secret that Motorola will be announcing its first Dual-Camera Smartphone, the Moto Z2 Force on 25th July during an event. We have already seen the official and leaked renders of the Shatterproof Moto Z2 Force, but today thanks baidu forum, we have our first real look at the Moto Z2 Force.
As you can see in the below Images, the Moto Z2 Force design looks similar to the Moto Z2 Play, which was launched last month. Additionally, Motorola is finally entering into the Dual-Camera world and according to me the robo-faced dual-camera looks much better and unique. We have seen a lot of companies going with iPhone-ish Dual-camera design, it do looks great but at the same time it loses its uniqueness.
As per earlier leaks, the Moto Z2 will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 chipset with Adreno 540 GPU, 5.5" QHD (2560 x 1440) display. Under the hood you will find 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of internal storage. A 12MP + 12MP Dual camera setup on the rear, 5MP to the front and Android 7.1.1 will come pre-installed.
On the other hand, the Moto Z2 Force will feature 5.5-inch display, with an unknown resolution. The Z2 Force will be having a shatterproof display along with the latest Snapdragon 835 SoC.
It seems that the South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung will be rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update to three devices within the next few weeks.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016), and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 are the devices likely to get Android 7.0 Nougat update pretty soon. The information came from the Wi-Fi Alliance certification stating that all the devices have successfully passed the testing with Android 7.0 Nougat installed.
Android 7.0 Nougat for Samsung devices brings a whole new UI, latest Android security patch, and other usual Nougat goodies including Doze, new emojis, and more.
That said, there's no exact date on when Samsung will be rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat for these three devices. We will let you know once the update is out. Source 123
With fresh Nokia 8 leaks now popping up each and every day, Android fans are getting more eager than ever to see Nokia unveil its hot new flagship smartphone. Nokia is expected to launch the Nokia 8 with Carl Zeiss Optics on 31st July. It's not like that we haven't seen the Nokia 8 in the earlier leaked renders and live Images, but today's leak shows us that the Nokia 8 Chinese variant will be coming with a hybrid Card slot.
Below are few more images of the Dual-Camera Nokia 8. The front image text shows that the device is unlocked and can't be trusted, also there's the usual Powered By Android boot logo.
One thing worth noticing is that the camera frame is not having "ZEISS" text, which we saw in earlier leaked renders. It could be possible that the below devices are early production units for testing.
With either 5.7-inch or 5.3-inch 2K Display, Snapdragon 835 and 4GB RAM, theNokia8 will stay premium with a price of 589 euros (675 USD/ 43500 INR). It will be coming with blue, steel (silver), Gold / blue, and gold / copper color options. We will let you know once we new information regarding the Nokia 8, Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News. Source: Baidu | 2
Development Status of Xposed for Android Nougat 7.0 and 7.1.1. Available for download or not?
The Xposed framework is one of the most loved feature for rooted Android devices. It's a set of tweaks, as the name implies, a framework where other developers can run their own code, known as modules. It's been a few months since Google launched Android 7.0 and more recently, Android 7.1. With the release of new Android versions, Question arises, When will the Xposed framework finally support Android 7.0 and above? Will it?
Here is a quick update on the current status of the framework on Nougat
Update: 21st July, 2017
Xposed for Android 7.1.1 Nougat is now available, Thanks to PurifyOS Team. You can watch the below tutorial on How to Install Xposed on your Android 7.1.1 Smartphones. Download links and other information can be found in the below Video description.
Update 2: 28th January 2017
It seems that more and more people get nervous about whether (and when) there will be Xposed for Nougat or not, so I felt I should say something. Why does it take that long? Because with every release, I try to ensure that Xposed integrates nicely with the improvements in the new ART version. The step from Lollipop to Marshmallow wasn't huge. It was an evolution, some things even made it possible to integrate Xposed in a more elegant way. On the whole, it was mainly careful porting than rather innovating. With Nougat, something fundamental has changed. If you're using Nougat already, you'll have noticed that installations are much faster now. That's because APKs aren't compiled immediately (AOT), but start in (slower) interpreting mode. Sounds bad, but they have enabled JIT, which will quickly compile those methods that are used very often. That will restore the well-known and constantly improving performance of native code. Besides that, ART keeps a list of these frequently used methods ("profiling"). When the device is idle, it finally does the AOT compilation, but based on the profiling data. After that, you get the great performance right after starting the app. JIT is still waiting in case the usage patterns change, and I think it will also adjust the profile and improve the AOT compilation. That results in various different compilation states and more complexity. Besides that, there were many issues in the past caused by Xposed's need to recompile the whole ROM and all apps: It sometimes caused boot loops when the odex files were too heavily pre-optimized, it blocked quite some storage space to store the recompiled files, and I needed to disable some optimizations like inlining and direct pointer calls. I hope that I can make use of the JIT compiler to avoid that in Nougat. If Xposed knew from where a method is called, it could invalidate the callers' compiled code, so that they would temporarily use the interpreter. If they're important enough, JIT will recompile them. I have already done a lot of research and experiments for this and I'm currently trying to implement this. But as you can imagine, all of that is much effort and can easily take hundreds of hours. That's net (working) time, not real time. If I worked on Xposed 24 hours a day, that might be done within a week or two. But, in the last year or so, my "time for Xposed stuff" was about 5 hours a week, sometimes more and sometimes less. You can do the math yourselves... There are just so many other (non-technical) things that I need or want to do. If you substract the time it took me to build the new installer version, move the repo to a new server and restore compatibility with the Nov 2016 security patches, that's even less time for new stuff. So yes, I'm still working on Nougat support, whenever my free time allows it, but I don't have any idea when it will be done. Once it's done, you'll know. -rovo89 (XDA)
Update: 6th November, 2016
“Hooks are generally working now. However, they’re still unreliable for inlined methods and when JIT is used (which is often the case). I had given a few technical insights here. I’m currently thinking about the different situations that need to be handled and I create unit tests for them. Then I need to fix those which are failing or even crashing the device – ideally without recompiling the whole ROM like in previous versions. Not sure if the latter is possible though.” -rovo89
Xposed for Nougat status: Available for Android 7.1.1 Nougat
The entire world is looking for next HMD flagship phone which is the Nokia 8 to release at the earliest, but one has to wait until end of this month to get hands on it. Today, a user at baidu forum has leaked the first real-life Images of the device confirming the design.
As you can see in the above and below leaked Image, the Nokia 8 looks absolutely stunning and is on-par with the earlier leaked rumors. Below is the clear Image showing off the Nokia 8's dual-camera setup and the fingerprint sensor.
According to the earlier reports, the Nokia 8 will carry model no. TA-1004 and will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 835 chipset, just like the Galaxy S8, OnePlus 5 and other flagship phones. The device will be having 4GB RAM coupled with 64GB of Internal Storage.
HMD is planning to launch two Nokia 8 variants, One with Single Sim slot and the other with Dual Sim card slot. Additionally, the device will be coming with blue, steel (silver), Gold / blue, and gold / copper color options.
With the 5.7-inch 2K Display and other flagship specs, theNokia8 will stay premium with a price of 589 euros (675 USD/ 43500 INR). We will let you know once we new information regarding the Nokia 8, Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
With the launch of the Moto Z2 Play in China, Motorola and Lenovo announced the variety of special edition Moto-Mods to commemorate the the release of the Transformers: The Last Knight. The special edition Transformers Moto Mods includes 5 Style shells with different designs, and a Projector Mod. All of them looks Insanely cool and I really can't wait to attach one of those to my Moto Z Play.
Let me be perfectly clear, Motorola is only selling the Transformers Moto-Mods in the China only and there's no indication if or when it will come to other regions. There's also likely to be a limited number available, so if you want one, better start looking on how to import it now or those who can make it to the China, it would be great if you can bring me one too. That said, we will let you know if Motorola plans to release these special edition Moto-Mods in any other regions. How bad you want one of these for your Moto Z? Let us know in the below comment section!
Even if you are not a OnePlus 5 user, you might have heard about the news that the OnePlus 5 is Rebooting when dialing Emergency number 911, and that's actually something which needs to be fixed at the earliest.
OnePlus is now rolling out a hot fix OxygenOS 4.5.6 OTA for the OnePlus 5 devices which fixes the issue that was causing OnePlus 5 to reboot when calling to an emergency number.
Here's the official changelog, posted by the community moderator: "Fixed reboot caused by dialing 911 on certain OnePlus 5 units"
OnePlus says that the OTA update is incremental and will reach a small percentage of users today, other users will get it soon. Got the update? Let us know in the below comment section!
Back in 2016, Lenovo and Motorola launched the Modular Moto Z along with Snapable backs know as the Moto-Mods. One such Module shown was OneCompute Mod, which helps you turning your Moto Z Smartphone to a Computer. It actually communicates with a traditional monitor, providing a desktop-like experience. Since then, we haven't heard a single word from Motorola regarding the availability of the OneCompute Mod. Today, Lenovo in it's event "Lenovo Tech World" showcased the OneCompute Mod and here are some Live Images of the same.
As you can see that the OneCompute Mod looks like a dock, where you have to attach your Moto Z Smartphone. You will be getting/using a controller to play games, as seen in the above and below images. The above Image shows the Back of OneCompute Mod, where you have to attract some cables through your PC. There's no information regarding when the OneCompute Mod will be available in stores. We will update you once we get more information regarding this. Images: Jason (MotClub HK)
The entire world is looking for first Nokia's flagship phone which is the Nokia 8 to release at the earliest, but one has to wait until July 31st to get hands on it. And leaks about the phone are keeping you at bay. Today Nokia has accidentally revealed the Nokia 8, listing it on their official website. However, the listing has now been taken down, but thanks to a few users for capturing the screenshot of the Nokia 8's product page.
We have already seen renders showing Rear and Front of the Nokia 8 in Silver and Blue, the below official Image shows the Nokia 8 from a different angle. As per earlier leaks, the Nokia 8 will be having Dual-Cameras to the rear with Carl Zeiss sensor, which will surely create new Imaging Standards in the Smartphone's history. The front is not that appealing as the device is having a normal 2.5D curved glass, with big top-bottom bezels. It is expected to launch on July 31st. Are you excited? Let us know in the below comment section!
The MIUI 9 is just around the corner, Xiaomi has officially confirmed that it will be announcing the MIUI 9 along with the Mi 5X during an event on 26th July. According to the earlier reports, the MIUI 9 will be based on Android 7.0 Nougat and will be available for most of the Xiaomi devices including the Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi 4c, Mi 4S, Mi Note 2, Mi Mix, Redmi Note 4X, and Redmi Note 4.
Just a few days ago, the company officially revealed the first look at the Homescreen and Lockscreen of the MIUI 9, It was having a materialistic wallpapers and now Xiaomi has officially made the Wallpapers available for download. You can download the two wallpapers from below. Although the MIUI 9 will be coming with tons of wallpapers, we'll be updating this Article as soon as the new wallpapers are out!
We all know that Xiaomi will be revealing the Mi 5X and MIUI 9 during an event on 26th July. We have already seen the rear design and few specs leak of the Mi 5X. However, Xiaomi today have officially revealed the renders of this upcoming beast in its registration page. As you can see in the above and below Images, the Mi 5X sports a dual-camera setup just like the iPhone 7 Plus. It is having a rear facing fingerprint sensor placed to the center with MI branding to the bottom. The front is probably having a 2.5D curved glass.
Just like the Redmi Note 4/4X, the Mi 5X packs a Snapdragon 625 Processor coupled with 4GB RAM. It is having a 5.5-inch Display with unknown resolution. Earlier leak reveals that the Mi 5X will be priced at CNY 1999 (18940 INR/ 294USD). The price seems to be a little bit higher, as we already have the Redmi Note 4 with same specs in a low price. However we have to wait till 26th July to see the full specs of this upcoming beast. Xiaomi Mi 5X
Google's Phone app, which is only available for Pixel, Nexus and Android One devices is now getting a new update with version 10.1. This update adds new security features, improvements, and other bug fixes. The Emergency location display feature adds a location card when dialing an emergency phone number like 911 in the United States. The card contains current address, exact coordinates and a small map for precise location.
The update also features call waiting improvements for accepting second calls and ending ongoing ones and other bug fixes. You can download the latest update from the Play Store. Note that the Application is only available for Google devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow and above.
It seems that Google just dropped an unexpected OTA for a few Pixel XL users. It is probably rolling out in phases because only a few users have reported getting the latest update. If it is the Developer preview 4, the full system images, OTAs will be live soon. The latest update comes with August 5, 2017 Security patch and Android version 8.0.0. One of the user who got the update claimed that he bought the device directly with Android O Pre-Installed. We're still not sure, if this is the Dev Preview 4 or Google accidentally updated a few devices.
If it's really Dev Preview 4, you will be getting the update soon on selected Android Smartphones including Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, Pixel C, Pixel, and Pixel XL. We'll update this Article, once we get more information on this. The below are the screenshots of Android 8.0.0 with August 5, 2017 Security patch. Got the update? Let us know in the below comment section.
HMD is now all set to announce its first Nokia branded flagship Smartphone. The high-end Smartphone will be named "Nokia 8", instead of Nokia 9 which was rumored earlier. Today, we finally have our first look at the Nokia 8 with Carl Zeiss optics. As you can see in the below Image, the Nokia 8 looks gorgeous in Deep Blue color. It is having Dual-Cameras to the rear with Carl Zeiss sensor, which will surely create new Imaging Standards in the Smartphone's history. The front is not that appealing as the device is having a normal 2.5D curved glass, with big top-bottom bezels.
According to the latest reports, the Nokia 8 will carry model no. TA-1004 and will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 835 chipset, just like the Galaxy S8, OnePlus 5 and other flagship phones. The device will be having 4GB RAM coupled with 64GB of Internal Storage.
HMD is planning to launch two Nokia 8 variants, One with Single Sim slot and the other with Dual Sim card slot. Additionally, the device will be coming with blue, steel (silver), Gold / blue, and gold / copper color options. With the 5.7-inch 2K Display and other flagship specs, the Nokia 8 will stay premium with a price of 589 euros (675 USD/ 43500 INR). Will you be buying the Nokia 8? Let us know in the below comment section. Update: Evan Blass has leaked another Image of the Nokia 8 in Silver color variant, which looks stunning. Here, have a look-
Motorola has finally started rolling out the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Standard Moto Z with "retapac" Software channel in Hong Kong and Indonesia. The Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Moto Z brings latest July 2017 Security patch, Duo Video calling application, Round icons, and other Android 7.1.1 Nougat goodies including App shortcuts and enhanced Doze.
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.
If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.
Screenshots by Louie Chan! Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!
A week back, we reported that Xiaomi is working on a new Smartphone named Mi 5X with Dual-Cameras and Mid-tier specs. Today, we have our first clear look at the device along with its release date. As you can see in the above and below Images, the Mi 5X sports a dual-camera setup just like the iPhone 7 Plus. It is having a rear facing fingerprint sensor placed to the center with MI branding to the bottom. The Image doesn't reveal the front of the device, however, don't expect an Infinity or Full Vision display from Xiaomi.
Just like the Redmi Note 4/4X, the Mi 5X packs a Snapdragon 625 Processor coupled with 4GB RAM. It is having a 5.5-inch Display with unknown resolution.
Earlier leak reveals that the Mi 5X will be priced at CNY 1999 (18940 INR/ 294USD). The price seems to be a little bit higher, as we already have the Redmi Note 4 with same specs in a low price. However we have to wait till 26th July to see the full specs of this upcoming beast.
Remember Jide Technology? The creator of world's first Android PC... The company who made Remix OS, a very Successful attempt for porting Android OS to standard x86-based PCs. Maybe most of you. Well the company is now shifting away from consumer products.
"Over the past year, we received an increasing number of inquiries from enterprises in various industries, and began helping them build great tools for their organizations by leveraging Jide software and hardware. We see huge potential in the role that Jide can play to revolutionize how these businesses operate. And given our existing resources, we decided to focus our company efforts solely on the enterprise space moving forward."
In an official statement, Jide says that it will be discontinuing the Remix IO and IO+, that was funded on Kickstarter back in November 2016 and still wasn't shipped to customers. Additionally, the company will no longer support the Remix OS for PC and maybe for Smartphones.
The company promises to provide full refunds to All Backers via Kickstarter and from Online Store for both Remix IO and Remix IO+ starting August 15th. Jide notes that the refund might take around ten days to appear on your credit or debit card statement. We’d like to take this moment to thank our incredible community, who’ve joined us on this journey in the last three years to helped us build Remix OS. We very much believe that the future of computing is with Android and we're excited for the role Jide will play in this amazing ecosystem. - Jide
Back in June, Motorola gave an official confirmation on its MotoITA Facebook page that Nougat update will reach the Moto X Force within few days, Moto X Style in a couple of weeks, and the Moto X Play in Mid-July.
There was a little delay but Motorola kept its promise and is still one of the fastest when it comes to updating its devices! The company has already updated the Moto X Force and has started rolling out theAndroid 7.0 Nougatfor the Moto X Style. But, what about the Moto X Play? Well, company’s official Facebook handle now confirms that the Moto X Play will get Android 7.0 Nougat immediately after the completion of Nougat roll-out for the Moto X Style. That means, the Android 7.0 Nougat for the Moto X Play is just around the corner.
Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Moto devices features latest Security Patch, Video calling Duo application, New Moto Actions and all the usual Nougat goodies like quick settings customization, split-screen apps, and improved Doze Mode. We will let you know once the update is out for the Moto X Play. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
Earlier this month, HMD partnered with German lens manufacturer Carl Zeiss to set “new imaging standards” for the upcoming Nokia Smartphones. Additionally, HMD has already confirmed that they will be launching a dual-camera Smartphone with Zeiss sensor this year. The rumors are piling up around the Nokia 9 or Nokia 8 that might be unveiled this summer with Zeiss optics.
All leaks till date suggested the specs of the upcoming Nokia Smartphone, but that's going to change from today as a new leak from the King of leaks Evan Blass gives us our first look at the Camera setup of Nokia - Carl Zeiss Smartphone. As you can see in the below Image, the device sports a dual-camera with "ZEISS" branding below the line. To the bottom of the camera frame there's a sensor and LED Flash. We don't have any information on whether this device will be named Nokia 8 or Nokia 9.
That said, this is just a teaser, the full Image of the Nokia Smartphone with Carl Zeiss optics might be just around the corner. Rumors says that Nokia might unveil the Nokia 8 with Zeiss optics on July 31.
According to the latest leaked poster, Xiaomi is now all set to announce its brand new Mi 5X with Mid-tier specs and features. Just like the Redmi Note 4/4X, the Mi 5X packs a Snapdragon 625 Processor coupled with 4GB RAM. It is having a 5.5-inch Display with unknown resolution.
As you can see in the below Image, the Chinese guy is holding a dual-camera Smartphone which is possibly the Mi 5X. The poster also reveals that the Mi 5X will be priced at CNY 1999 (18940 INR/ 294USD). The price seems to be a little bit higher, as we already have the Redmi Note 4 with same specs in a low price. However we have to wait a little to see all the specs of this upcoming beast. That said, for now we don't know the exact date of when Xiaomi is going to announce the Mi 5X. We will let you know once we get more information about this.
After a lots of Soak tests, Motorola has finally started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat Software update for the users of the Moto X Style. We've seen the update coming through Moto X Style in India, France, Netherlands, Brazil, Canada, Germany, and other countries. It weighs around 1GB and features May 1, 2017 Security patch, Duo video calling application, and other Android 7.0 Nougat goodies. Also Read: Moto X Style Nougat OTA Captured And Available For Download
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.
If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device. Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!
HMD is now all set to announce its first Nokia branded flagship Smartphone. The high-end Smartphone will be named "Nokia 8", instead of Nokia 9 which was rumored earlier. According to the latest reports, the Nokia 8 will carry model no. TA-1004 and will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 835 chipset, just like the Galaxy S8, OnePlus 5 and other flagship phones. The device will be having 4GB RAM coupled with 64GB of Internal Storage.
HMD is planning to launch two Nokia 8 variants, One with Single Sim slot and the other with Dual Sim card slot. Additionally, the device will be coming with blue, steel (silver), Gold / blue, and gold / copper color options. With the 5.7-inch 2K Display and other flagship specs, the Nokia 8 will stay premium with a price of 589 euros (675 USD/ 43500 INR). Will you be buying the Nokia 8? Let us know in the below comment section.
Source: Winfuture
Last year, Motorola ditched the Moto Gallery Application in favour of Google photos, and most of the users were upset with this decision.
Well, the Moto Gallery is Back with a brand new round Icon. Earlier this month, Motorola started updating most of its devices to Android 7.1.1 Nougat, which comes with Brand new round Icons and other interesting features. So, XDA devs modified the Moto Gallery to give it Motorola's own style. TigerCourage (XDA member) modified the ported Gallery and changed the icon to be round just like the new Moto icons, while Abhishek Sharma highlighted reels and enabled people tag feature.
You can download the latest Moto Gallery Application from the link below. Just Install it normally, make sure the Unknown Source Option is selected in the device Settings.
As per earlier leaks, the Moto Z2 will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 chipset with Adreno 540 GPU, 5.5" QHD (2560 x 1440) display. Under the hood you will find 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of internal storage. A 12MP + 12MP Dual camera setup on the rear, 5MP to the front and Android 7.1.1 will come pre-installed.
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