Nokia 6 first hands-on Images

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 08, 2017       

Android-Powered Nokia 6 has been Officially launched in China. HMD just introduced the newest Nokia smartphone and the first Nokia-branded phone in two years after Microsoft announced it would stop using the iconic brand.

The new phone will be available in China for around $230 and it comes with the latest Android version with Nokia's UI on top.





Thanks to a chinaz for sharing First Hands-on Images of Android Powered Nokia 6, Take a look- 

The aluminum unibody Smartphone do look beautiful in black, Share your thoughts about this in Comments-

Source: Chinaz

Nokia officially introduces the Android-Powered Nokia 6

 By Felipe Berhau on January 08, 2017       

Drumroll, please... The new Nokia 6 is official! HMD just introduced the newest Nokia smartphone and the first Nokia-branded phone in two years after Microsoft announced it would stop using the iconic brand.

The new phone will be available in China for around $230 and it comes with the latest Android version with Nokia's UI on top. The phone features a 5.5" 1080p screen with Gorilla Glass, classic Nokia design and an impressive audio quality according to HMD.

The phone comes with an aluminum unibody and runs on a Snapdragon 430 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. Its camera should follow the Nokia trend and impress everyone. It's 16MP with an 8MP front shooter.

The phone will be available on the first half of the year.

NOKIA 6 OFFICIAL SPECS:

• 16MP/8MP camera, f/2.0, phase detection
• 4GB RAM
• 64GB storage
• Android 7.0 Nougat
• Dual 6dB amplifiers, Dolby Atmos
• XLTE
•  Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
• 5.5" fullHD screen
• Gorilla Glass 2.5D
• Aluminum unibody

Source

Motorola at CES 2017: Smart Home, new headphones & Alexa-compatible speakers

 By Felipe Berhau on January 08, 2017       

Many new Motorola products were announced at CES 2017. Under Binatone's ownership, the Motorola Home and Accessories divisions launched some exciting connected products.

Now, these products weren't shown at Lenovo's booth, but at the Hubble Connected booth instead, which sadly got very little press coverage. However, Phillis Chan from BigAppleBuddy took some shots of the new products for the Motorola community. Take a look:

Motorola Home and Accessories booth at CES 2017

VerveOnes Music Edition: The new Verves will cost half the price of the first generation and come in two new colors: white and green. It keeps its water resistance while its audio quality was improved.

VerveOnes Music Edition headphones

Motorola Signature Series - Cristopher Connect: this is certainly one of the most interesting Motorola products we have seen in years! An old-looking Wi-Fi speaker that's got Bluetooth connectivity and is Alexa-compatible! And it even uses the old Motorola logo from the 50s! 

Cristofer Connect - Motorola Signature Series

Motorola Orbit: it's an external camera we talked about last week. It's got a 3-month battery life, full HD recording, it's weather proof and can store content on an SD-card.

Motorola Orbit

Motorola Smart Nursery: these range of baby-care products were introduced some months ago and won several awards at CES. Here you can see the Dream Machine, which is a projector which displays pre-set contents for babies, and in the second picture you can see the Humidifier+, also a baby-care product that you can control from the Hubble Connected app.

Dream Machine

Humidifier+

Others - Current VerveLife products: the current range of wireless headphones were also displayed.

Verve Loop headphones

Verve Rider+ headphones

Google Pixel 2: What Features to Expect

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 07, 2017       

Last year, Google gave us the first two Pixel Smartphones i.e. Pixel with 5" Display and Pixel XL with 5.5" Display, with some extra Artificial intelligence in the form of the fledgling Google Assistant. 

Both Google Pixel and Pixel XL were great devices but things like water resistance and an orignal design were left out because they ran out of time.

For 2017, Google has already decided and is all set to really show their vision for the highest-end Android phones. 

Here are Some expected features of Google Pixel 2nd Generation (AKA Google Pixel 2017) -

Snapdragon 835 processor - Qualcomm has already announced it's top-tier mobile processor which will be powering flagship devices this year including the Note 8, S8 and 2017 Google Pixel Devices.

Dual Camera - Google Pixel and Pixel XL are probably the best Camera Smartphones of the year 2016. In 2017 Google might implement dual-camera setup to make Google Pixel 2nd Generation the best Camera smartphone.

QHD Display - Google might upgrade the Pixel smartphone display from 1080 x 1920p to 1440 x 2560p, making the display at level with the Pixel XL.



Water Resistant - 2016 Google Pixel were not Water resistant, but in 2017 Google wants your phone to be there for you, even in less-than-ideal conditions. Water resistant feature will keep your Google Pixel phone safe from splashes and drops in water. 

What features you expect in 2017 Google Pixel Phones? Share your thoughts below!

Nokia E1 specs leaked online, Android Nougat and Snapdragon 425

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 06, 2017       

Nokia is finally all set to make a come back this Year with New Android Smartphones and Tablets. The new Nokia Smartphones are tipped to get revealed in early 2017.

Latest rumor claims that the Entry-level Nokia E1 could come with 5.2 / 5.3-inch HD display. It will be powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor paired with an Adreno 308 GPU and 2GB of RAM | 16GB ROM.



As far as the cameras are concerned, expect a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP Selfie shooter. The Smartphone is likely to come with Google's latest Android 7.0 Nougat. 

The Nokia E1 is believed to be priced under $150, Will you be buying it? Let us know in comments!

Source: NokiaPowerUser

Here's the List of New Daydream-Ready Smartphones

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 06, 2017       

Following a series of announcement at CES 2017, Google and a host of brands has announced Daydream VR support for four new Android Smartphones.

So, Here's the List of New Daydream-Ready Smartphones who have joined the Google's Pixel and the Motorola Moto Z-

• ZTE Axon 7 - This 5.5 inch Smartphone features Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and will get Daydream ready after Android 7.0 Nougat update.

• ASUS ZenFone AR - The World's second Tango Smartphone, which was announced few days back, is all ready to support Daydream.

• Huawei Mate 9 Pro & Porsche Design Mate 9 - These Smartphones feature latest HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor, so you will be able to enjoy Daydream with great visuals and performance.

Source: Google

New Smart glasses for the Moto Z?

 By Felipe Berhau on January 05, 2017       

Apparently, a new MotoMod (sort of) has been shown at CES 2017. It's called the Lenovo New Glass C200 and it's a smart glasses setup similar to Google Glass. 

The original source is in Chinese so it's tough to translate what it says, but what we do know is that after attaching the C200 to a Moto Z smartphone, you'll need its dedicated app to use its features and set it up. This won't be a consumer device, though. It will help industry workers work more efficiently through AR.

As you can see from the pics, the device comes with its own camera, allowing you to see what the device sees on your Moto Z.

Here you can see more pictures of this product:

Source

Three new Motorola products coming at CES

 By Felipe Berhau on January 05, 2017       

Motorola Accessories division, owned by Binatone, is set to announce new devices at CES 2017. In a new image leaked by Motorola Fans official Twitter, three wearables are shown.

The first one is the VerveLoop Sports, a device that will cost half the price of the original VerveLoop+ and comes in a new design while still keeping its water resistance. Audio drivers have also been improved.

The second device shown is the Motorola Dash Cam, a smart tiny camera that will cost under $100. It comes with night-vision, 1080p video recording, 120° wide angle viewing and a 2.7" screen on the other side of the device. 

The third device shown is the new VerveOnes Music Edition. It's the follow-up to last year's award-winning VerveOnes+ and comes with a revamped designed, new colors, for half the price of the original one while still keeping its water resistance. We brought some exclusive shots about the new VerveOnes last week. Take a look:

Is This Our First Look at the Samsung Galaxy S8?

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 05, 2017       

Over the past couple of days, leaks of the "Samsung Galaxy S8" have made various appearances, first as just rumor of Samsung going all bezel-less with the S8 and then as few speculated renders.

Now, real life Image of the Korean giant’s next major handset have found their way onto Weibo, giving us our best and first look at it so far.

For now we have no idea, whether this leaked Image is real or not, but a closer look at the Image shouts "No home button" and a front Samsung logo.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S8 at Mobile World Congress 2017 in February. 



Earlier rumors also says that Samsung Galaxy S8 will be powered by Snapdragon 835 processor which comes with Quick Charge 4.0.

If the above Image is real! Will you be buying the Samsung Galaxy S8? Let us know in comments!

Source: Weibio | Via: Techupdate3

Watch Emily Ratajkowski explain how OnePlus Dash Charge works

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 05, 2017       

OnePlus latest Video shows how does Dash Charge actually work!

Actress and model, Emily Ratajkowski explains the advantages of Dash charging over Qualcomm's Quick Charge and other such systems.

Watch out the video to learn more about Dash Charge-

Asus Zenfone AR Official Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 05, 2017       

Asus ZenFone AR ZS571KL Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS, v7.0 Nougat || ASUS Zen 3.0 UI
Processor	Quad-core, 2150 MHz, Kryo, 64-bit
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro
GPU	Adreno 530
Body
Dimensions	158.67 x 77.7 x 8.95 mm
Weight	170 g
Colors	Black
Display
Type	Super AMOLED Display
Screen Size	5.7 inches (~72.59% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1440 x 2560 pixels (~515 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch	Yes
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Sensors	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall, Barometer
Memory
Card slot	microSD, up to 2 TB
Internal	256 GB
RAM	8 GB
Camera
Primary	23 megapixels dual camera
Features	Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Phase detection, Laser)
Video	3840x2160 (4K), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)
Secondary	8 MP
Multimedia
Music play	Yes
Radio	FM Radio
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
Battery and Power
Type	3300mAh battery
Releasing Date
Announced	2017, January
Release Date	Q2 2017
Expected Price
US Dollor	-
Indian Rs.	-

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom Official Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 05, 2017       

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS, v6.0 Marshmallow || ASUS Zen 3.0 UI
Processor	Octa-core, 2000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953
GPU	Adreno 506
Body
Dimensions	54.3 x 77 x 7.99 mm
Weight	170 g
Colors	Black, Rose Gold, Silver
Display
Type	AMOLED Display
Screen Size	5.5 inches (~70.28% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch	Yes
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Sensors	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Memory
Card slot	microSD, up to 2 TB
Internal	128 GB
RAM	4 GB
Camera
Primary	12 megapixels dual camera
Features	Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Phase detection, Laser)
Video	3840x2160 (4K), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)
Secondary	13 MP
Multimedia
Music play	Yes
Radio	FM Radio
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
Battery and Power
Type	5000 mAh battery
Talk time	48 Hours
Releasing Date
Announced	2017, January
Release Date	Unknown
Expected Price
US Dollor	-
Indian Rs.	-

January’s factory images and OTA files are now Available for Nexus and Pixel Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 04, 2017       

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

The new build no. are as follows-

Pixel and Pixel XL (NMF26U, NMF26V), 

Pixel C (N4F26I), 

Nexus 6P (N4F26I, N4F26J), 

Nexus 5X (N4F26I), 

Nexus Player (NMF26R), 

and Nexus 9 (N4F26M).

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

Factory Images | OTA Files

Android 7.0 Nougat is now rolling out for some Galaxy S7 users

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 04, 2017       

After ending up Android 7.0 Nougat beta program late last month, It seems that Samsung has finally started out rolling Android 7.0 Nougat for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Smartphone. For now, only some users are reportedly getting Official Nougat update on their Galaxy S7.

The update contains G935FXXU1DPLR build no. and features the January Security Patch.

Via: Sammobile

This new gadget can add wireless charging to almost any device

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 04, 2017       

Energysquare, a French sartup has created a new gadget that allows you to wireless charge almost any device.

The device is basically a two-part system that consists of a charging pad and a really thin stickers, which work in conjunction with a charging pad. The sticker features two tiny metal dots (electrodes) along with a Micro-USB, USB-C or Lightning connector that plugs into the charging port of any device.



The technology used in Energysqare allows you to charge multiple devices at once and with same speeds.

One noticeable flaw of the current design is that the sticker blocks your device's charging port. If you want to charge the normal way, you have to remove the sticker. The company acknowledged the problem and is planning to include a port on the backside in future!

Priced at $89, Energysquare package comes with 5 stickers and a charging pad.



Source: Cnet

Up to 7 Nokia Android phones coming out this year

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 04, 2017       

2017 is going to be a great year for Nokia lovers, As the Finnish Company is finally going to make a comeback in Smartphone industry with two new Android Smartphones.


According to a latest presentation about upcoming Nokia Android Phones by Malaysian distributor, HMD may launch as many as 6-7 Nokia Android Phones in the full year 2017.

Rumors says that the First Nokia-branded which might run Near-Stock Android and could have 5-inch and 5.5-inch variants, The same will be named as Nokia D1C or D1 and Nokia E1.

Source: NokiaPowerUser

Honor 6X Official Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 04, 2017       

Honor 6X Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android 6.0 Marshmallow || Huawei EMUI 4.1
Processor	64-bit Octa-Core
Chipset	Huawei Kirin 655
GPU	Mali-T830 MP2
Body
Dimensions	150.9 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm
Weight	162 g
Colors	Gray, Gold, Silver
Display
Type	Super LCD 3 Quad HD
Screen Size	5.5 inch
Resolution	1920p x 1080 pixels (~403 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch	Yes
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Sensors	Hall effect sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Proximity sensor, Compass
Memory
Card slot	Yes-Hybrid
Internal	32/64 GB
RAM	3/4 GB
Camera
Primary	12MP + 2MP dual camera
Video	1920×1080
Secondary	8 MP
Battery and Power
Size	3340 mAh Battery
Status
Announced	2017, January
Price
US Dollor	$250

Note series is not dead, Samsung to release Galaxy Note 8 in the second half of 2017

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 03, 2017       

According to latest rumor, Samsung will not ditch its Note series. Moreover, the South Korean giant is planning to release the Galaxy Note 8 later this year.

A Samsung executive stated that the company will release Galaxy Note 8 in the second half, following the Galaxy S8 and S8 edge that’s set to be released in April.

The Galaxy Note 7 was very popular before user reports began circulating about devices that exploded or caught on fire while charging. As the phablet market, which was developed by Samsung Electronics, has been growing, the company will release the Note series this year again.

Samsung will introduce 2K resolution displays in the Galaxy S8, but it will use 4K resolution displays in the Galaxy Note 8 to realize improved virtual reality (VR) functions. I heard that it will connect with new Gear VR wearable. 

Are you ready to give Samsung another chance? Will you be buying the Samsung Galaxy Note 8? Let us know in comments!

Source: BusinessKorea

Moto Z Play is Getting New Update, No It's not Nougat!

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 03, 2017       

Recently Motorola announced Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Moto G4 and the Moto G4 Plus. According to earlier reports, the next Motorola device to get Android 7.0 Nougat is the Moto Z Play.

Today, Motorola has started rolling out a new Software update with September Security Patch, bug fixes and few stability improvement for the Moto Z Play.

The Update costs 73.1MB and is rolling out for the Moto Z Play users in India in phases. The New version has build number MPN24.104-56.

Screenshots-

Also Read:

• Motorola India to start selling Moto Z and Moto Mods in India

• Moto Z Play Review

Comment below if you have or haven't received the update!

ASUS ZenFone AR: The second Tango-enabled smartphone leaks online!

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 02, 2017       

Qualcomm has accidentally published a press release today about an unannounced ASUS ZenFone AR, the world’s first device to be both Tango-enabled and Daydream-ready, it is powered by the Snapdragon 821.

After Qualcomm's accidental leak, Even Blass, used his @evleaks Twitter account to post renders of the upcoming ASUS ZenFone AR.

We will get to know more about the ASUS ZenFone AR on January 4 at CES-2017. 

Source: Evleaks

Asus could launch a Snapdragon 835 powered smartphone at CES

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 02, 2017       

Asus is teasing a new ZenFone handset that will be powered by latest Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 SoC. In a tweet, the company revealed that it will unveil a phone with World's best processor, which is most likely unannounced Snapdragon 835!

In the past few days, ASUS was talking up dual cameras and virtual reality. So, The new device is could be the next generation ZenFone Zoom, which was leaked few days ago. 

We will get to know more about the 2017 Asus Smartphone with Snapdragon 835 on January 4. 

Source: Asus

Leaked Image of 2017 Xperia X reveal ultra-thin bezel

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 02, 2017       

According to rumors, Sony is planning to announce two presumably Xperia handsets by the model number G3112 and G3121 at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017, which set to take place between February 27 and March 2.

One of the phones to be announced next month could be the Xperia XZ (2017), which was leaked a couple of weeks back. Another one is likely to be "Xperia X 2017", which was leaked earlier today!

The Above Image shows front of 2017 Sony-branded Smartphone. According Slashleaks, the device is probably New Xperia X 2017.

Via: Phonearena | Source: Slashleaks

Samsung Announces Galaxy A (2017) series

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 02, 2017       

The Samsung Galaxy A (2017) series are now official! So, we have a beautiful design, powerful performance with Enhanced Camera.

The 2017 Galaxy A comes with a premium metal frame and 3D glass back which makes the device look beautiful. It has a sleek camera and home key. 



2017 Galaxy A series includes the 5.7-inch A7, 5.2-inch A5 and 4.7-inch A3 smartphones and is available in four stylish colors including Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist and Peach Cloud.

With the Samsung Galaxy A7, you get a 5.7 inch Super AMOLED FHD display, 1.9GHz Octa Core chipset, 3GB RAM, 32GBGB storage plus microSD support up to 256GB, 16MP camera (f/1.9), 16MP (f/1.9) front camera, 3600mAh battery, IP68 water and dust resistance, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

The Galaxy A5 (2017) will feature similar specs as the A7 (2017), except for a smaller battery i.e. 3,000mAh and a smaller display (5.2 inches) while the Galaxy A3 (2017) has a 4.7-inch HD Super AMOLED display with a 1.6GHz octa-core processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, a 13-megapixel rear and 8-megapixel front camera, and a 2350mAh battery.



The Galaxy A will be available in Russia in early-January and will be expanded to global markets.

Marstak Smart Flip cover is 2017's first Moto Mod for Moto Z Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 02, 2017       

This is our first look at Marstak Smart Flip cover Moto Mod for Moto Z Devices

Motorola's Moto Z was one of the most innovative Smartphone of the year 2016. Being modular, Moto Z is designed to accommodate add-on modules that snap to the back of their cases. 

From a Simple Style Case to a Pico Projector, Moto Mods can be attached to the back of Moto Z, Moto Z force or Moto Z Play via magnetic pins.

As reported earlier, Motorola is planning to produce at least 12 new Moto Mod add-ons starting from this year (i.e. 2017), and it seems that we already have our first look at first Moto Mod of the year 2017 i.e. the "Marstak Smart Flip cover".

Image Credits: Louie Chan

Marstak Smart Flip cover comes with Card Pockets and gets easily attached to the back of Moto Z Devices via magnetic pins. 

For now Motorola hasn't made "Marstak Smart Flip cover" official, but according to our source it is available as a freebie for Moto Z Smartphones in Philippines.

Will you be purchasing the Marstak Smart Flip cover for your Moto Z or Moto Z Force?  Let us know by leaving a comment below!