Moto G4 Plus gets December Security patch and a new System Animation

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 17, 2017       

Motorola has already updated the Moto G4 Plus and Moto G4 to Android 7.0 Nougat. However, The Moto G4 Plus is now getting a new software update with Security Patches, bug fixes and Stability improvement.



This new update contains December, 2016 Security patch, Notification tone volume fix and a new OS update animation, It costs around 114MB. This update is available for both the Moto G4 Plus users running Soak test and Official update.

Gif via: AndroidPolice

Here's the changelog- 

• Notification tone volume: We have introduced improvements to the volume of the notification tone.
• Android security: Includes the updates of Android security patches until January 1st 2017.
• Stability improvements: Includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone.

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What do you think about this Google Pixel 2 concept?

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 15, 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. 



Also Read: Google Pixel 2: What Features to Expect

Now, Designer Milineam N from behance has come up with an exciting new concept of Google's next flagship. Take a look-

This new concept shows 2017 Google's Phone with a all-glass back and a metal uni-body structure. 

To the back, we have a centered sensors and dual microphone followed by Camera and fingerprint sensor. You will find Google's "G" logo at the bottom.

If this goes real, will you buy it? Share your thoughts below! 

Source:- Behance

Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Official Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 15, 2017       

Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS, v6.0 Marshmallow || Touchwziz UI
Processor	Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
GPU	Adreno 505
Body
Dimensions	140.9 x 70.1 x 8.7 mm
Weight	147g
Colors	Silver
Display
Type	HD
Screen Size	5.0 inches
Resolution	720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density)
Memory
Card slot	microSD, up to 256 GB
Internal	16 GB
RAM	1.5 GB
Camera
Primary	5 MP, F1.9
Secondary	2 MP, F2.2
Multimedia
3.5mm jack	Yes
Battery and Power
Type	Li-Ion 2,600 mAh battery
Talk time	23 Hours
Status
Announced	2016, January
Price
US Dollor	$234.99,

Motorola will update most of its eligible Moto Devices to Android 7.0 Nougat by the end of January!

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 14, 2017       

After updating Nexus 6, Moto Z, Z Force, G4 Plus and G4 to Android 7.0 Nougat, Motorola is all set to roll out Android 7.0 Nougat to other eligible devices. 



When asked by few users about When their Moto Devices will be getting Android 7.0 Nougat Update, Moto_Ger Official twitter account tweeted that the Moto X Play, Moto X Style and Moto Z Play and most of the other Moto devices will get Android 7.0 Nougat by the end of January. While the Moto G4 Play will probably follow Moto X Family and will be updated to Android 7.0 Nougat later on.

We have no idea whether Motorola will update "Powered by Mediatek" moto devices to Android 7.0 Nougat, which includes Moto M and Moto E3 Power.

Source: Moto_Ger

Moto G5 Plus will be announced on February 26th

 By Felipe Berhau on January 14, 2017       

Motorola has just sent invites to the press for an event during MWC in Barcelona. The invite shows both Motorola and Lenovo logos and the iconic "Hellomoto" word. The invite says it will all happen on February 26th.

As you know, the only Motorola device that has been leaking in recent weeks is the Moto G5 Plus, and it even passed through the FCC recently. It's rumored to come with 4GB of RAM, a 5.5" 1080p screen and a new all-metal design similar to the Moto Z. 

The FCC listing also revealed there will be other variants of this phone, one having 2GB of RAM, so it's very likely that the Moto G5 will come in Plus and Play variants like in 2016.

Source

3D renders of the Samsung Galaxy S8 surfaces online

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 13, 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 Pictures.

Now, 3D renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 has surfaced online giving us the first look of Samsung's next flagship from each angle. 

Taking a closer look at the above renders, the Galaxy S8 is having dual speaker grills, and there's no home button and dual-camera setup as expected.

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



The Smartphone looks gorgeous in these renders, Will you be buying the Samsung Galaxy S8? Let us know in comments!

Source: GSMArena

Moto G5 India launch set for March 2017, will be priced at ₹14,999

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 13, 2017       

We have already seen multiple leaks, rumors and even real life Images of the upcoming Motorola Moto G5 Plus smartphone.

According to Igyaan, Motorola will launch the Moto G5 and the G5 Plus in India in March 2017 while the Moto G5 Play will be announced later on. 

The 4GB RAM model of the G5 Plus will go on sale with a starting price of  ₹14,999. There will be two storage options i.e. 32 GB / 64 GB.

As per earlier leaks, the device will be announced in March and will be offered in two color options, Silver and Gold when Motorola officially announces the devices at its press event.

The Moto G5 Plus will pack a 5.5" Full HD display, Snapdragon 625, octa-core clocked at 2.0GHz paired with Adreno 506, 4GB RAM and 32GB Internal storage. 




The device will sport 13-megapixel rear cameras with dual-LED flash, and 5-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat and selfies. The G5 Plus is said to include a 3080mAh battery, Front facing fingerprint sensor and Android 7.0 Nougat.

Source: iGyaan

Nokia 6 gets more than 380,000 pre-orders in 24 hours

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 13, 2017       

Nokia fans have reserved more than 380,000 of its much-anticipated Nokia 6 Android-Phone within the first 24 hours of pre-orders.



Exclusively available only in China from January 19th, one can now pre-register the Nokia 6 on JD.com for 66 CNY (about $9). Though , that $9 fee for each Nokia 6 reservation, which will be deducted from the phone's retail price of $245.




The Nokia 6 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.



Source: JD | Via: hdblog

Moto X Play to get Android 7.0 Nougat in Europe by the end of January

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 13, 2017       

Motorola kept its promise and is still one of the fastest when it comes to updating its devices! Now we have official confirmation of the exact date you will see Android 7.0 Nougat in your Moto X Play.

The Android 7.0 Nougat is already available for the Moto Z, Z Force and Moto G4 Phones, Nougat adds battery optimization, multi-screen support, security improvements and the new Motorola boot animation.



Motorola Germany has just tweeted the official date of the new Android 7.0 update rollout for the Moto X Play. 

@theadamparton Yes, Android 7 will be available for Moto X Play by end of January. Please find further info here: https://t.co/qgHOc8V8cx

— Moto Deutschland (@Moto_GER) January 12, 2017

As you can see, the Moto X Play will get the update by the end of this month i.e. January! Currently we have no idea whether this update will be rolled out globally or not!



Source: Moto_Ger

HTC U Play Official Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 12, 2017       

HTC U Play Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS || HTC Sense
Processor	Octa-core, 64-bit
Chipset	MediaTek Helio P1
Body
Dimensions	145.99 x 72.9 x 3.5 ~ 7.99 mm
Weight	145g
Colors	Blue, Pink and Black
Display
Type	Super LCD
Screen Size	5.2 inch, FHD
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixel (428 ppi)
Multitouch	Yes
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass
Memory
Card slot	microSD, up to 2 TB
Internal	64 GB
RAM	4 GB
Camera
Primary	16-megapixel
Features	f/2.0, PDAF, OIS
Secondary	16 MP
Battery and Power
Type	2500mAh Fast charging (5V/2A)
Stand-by	up to 427.54 hours
Talk time	up to 15.21 hours
Status
Announced	2016, January
Price
US Dollor	-

HTC U Ultra Official Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 12, 2017       

HTC U Ultra Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS, 7.0 Nougat || HTC Sense
Processor	64 bit Quad-Core
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
Body
Dimensions	162.41 x 79.79 x 3.6-7.99mm
Weight	170g
Colors	Blue
Display
Type	Super LCD 5
Screen Size	5.7 inch, Quad HD, Second display: 2.0 inch (160x1040)
Resolution	2560x1440 pixel
Multitouch	Yes
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5/Sapphire Glass
Memory
Card slot	microSD, up to 2 TB
Internal	64 GB
RAM	4 GB
Camera
Primary	12 MP
Features	UltraPixel 2 - f/1.8, 1.55um, LAF, PDAF, OIS
Secondary	16 MP
Battery and Power
Type	3000 mAh battery
Stand-by	up to 13 days
Talk time	up to 26 hours
Status
Announced	2016, January
Price
US Dollor	$749

Moto G 2015 is getting new update with July and October Security patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 12, 2017       

Motorola has already ditched Moto G 3rd generation from the list of devices getting Official Android Nougat. However, The Moto G 3rd Generation is now getting new software updates with Security Patches, bug fixes and Stability improvement.



First update contains July Security patch and costs 12.9MB, the new build no. is 24.71.2.en.03. The Second update contains October Security patch and costs 63.7MB, the new build no. is 24.201.5.en.03.

Screenshots:-

Thanks Prashanth Reddy Nall for tip!

Moto G5 Plus Press Image Leaks, Shows Off Design And Confirms earlier leaks

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 12, 2017       

We have already seen multiple leaks, renders and real life Images of the Upcoming Motorola Moto G5 Plus. What appears to be an official press image of the 5.5-inch Moto G5 Plus has been published by a weibo user.

As per earlier leaks, the device will be announced in March and will be offered in two color options, Silver and Gold when Motorola officially announces the devices at its press event.

The Moto G5 Plus will pack a 5.5" Full HD display, Snapdragon 625, octa-core clocked at 2.0GHz paired with Adreno 506, 4GB RAM and 32GB Internal storage. 



The devices will sport 13-megapixel rear cameras with dual-LED flash, and 5-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat and selfies. The G5 Plus is said to include a 3080mAh battery, Front facing fingerprint sensor and Android 7.0 Nougat.

Thanks for tip! 

Source: Weibo DuanRui

Android-Powered Nokia 6 Unboxing!

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 11, 2017       

The First and Real Unboxing and Hands-On Video of the Nokia 6 is Here!

In this YouTube Video, we’ll take you around the packaging of the phone, share some initial thoughts. Following the below video, there are some Unboxing Images of the Nokia 6!

Let's unbox the Nokia 6! 

Nokia 6 Unboxing Images, Thanks to NotErase 

Camera Samples -

Save the date: Nokia to announce upcoming Android phones on February 26th

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 11, 2017       

Few days ago, HMD made Nokia 6 official! The device is China exclusive and there's no Official statement on whether this device will come outside China or not!

However, Nokia has something for global markets, which the company will announce on February 26, a day before Mobile World Congress officially kicks off in Barcelona.




It is likely that Nokia will announce some new Android Smartphones and we'll hear more about the company's plans for global markets at the event.

Image Credits: ZOL.COM.CN

Nokia working on its own virtual assistant named 'Viki'

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 10, 2017       

Nokia is back to Android world! Few days ago, HMD silently announced its first Nokia-Branded Budget Android Smartphone named Nokia 6.

The Nokia 6 is not a wow Smartphone, but the game not over yet! As per earlier reports, Nokia will be announcing 6 to 7 Smartphones including 2-3 budget-segment and other high-end Phones. 



Recently, Nokia filed trademark for "Viki", the name of its upcoming AI assistant, that will be used in upcoming high-end Nokia Smartphones. 

'Software for the creation and monitoring of mobile and web digital asssistants working with knowledge and combining all data sources into a single chat and voice based interface.'

Beware Cortana, Siri and Google Assistant!



Source | Image Via

Moto G5 Plus full LEAK! Specs and pictures!

 By Felipe Berhau on January 10, 2017       

We told you it wasn't the Moto X last week, and now it's officially confirmed as the next Moto G successor! The new Moto G5 Plus has leaked in all its glory. Take a look.

OLX Rumania listed this prototype in which you can clearly read "Motorola Confidential Property: Not for Sale". But the seller didn't care and already listed it leaking all its specs and showing the device from all its angles.

This phone leaked last November and has been leaking ever since. It even passed through the FCC, revealing its model number (XT1685).

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MOTOROLA MOTO G5 PLUS SPECS

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• 5.5" Full HD display, 480DPI
• Snapdragon 625, octa-core clocked at 2.0GHz
• Adreno 506
• 13MP/5MP
• 4GB RAM
• 32GB internal storage
• Android 7.0 Nougat
• 3080mAH Battery
• Fingerprint scanner
  
  

The phone is priced at 375 dollars in this listing due to it being a prototype, but expect its price to be under 300 dollars. We expect its release to be in late March. 

Source

Samsung aiming to sell 60 million Galaxy S8 units this year

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 09, 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 Pictures.

According to New reports out from South Korea, Samsung is aiming to sell over 60 million Galaxy S8 units in 2017.



“The tech giant has requested its partners to supply (parts) based on the tech giant’s 60 million shipment goal,” an industry source told The Investor.

Looking back to the past, the shipment numbers for some of the recent Galaxy S flagships are as follows:  S3 (65 million), S4 (70 million), S5 (45 million), S6 (45 million) and S7 (48 million).



Source:- Theinvestor

CES 2017: the new Motorola Cristofer Connect Smart Speaker

 By Felipe Berhau on January 08, 2017       

With the storm of Nokia news yesterday, our tour through the Motorola Home booth at CES kind of went unnoticed. We want to revisit one particular product that was introduced in Vegas this week.

The new Cristofer Connect is part of the Motorola Signature Series, a collection of smart speakers inspired by iconic Motorola designs. We were shocked to see this new device comes with the 1940s version of the Motorola logo, used on televisions and home radios.

The new device has a retro-wooden-look and it's got the following specs:

• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth connectivity
• 2 x 10-watt audio
• Powered by Hubble Cloud app (Android and iOS)
• Compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon's Alexa
• OTA software updates

We expect it to be available during the second quarter and it will be found at motorolahome.com and Amazon.

Leaked promo shows 2017 HTC Vive smartphone

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 08, 2017       

Latest leaked video by Evan blass (@evleaks) shows upcoming HTC Vive branded Smartphones in action.

HTC is expected to unveil HTC Ocean next week i.e. on January 12. But this new devices wearing the Vive brand is completely new to us and we have no idea when HTC will announce it.



The below video shows couple of customized cases that that the company is likely to introduce next week, but there's a catch, the video also shows an odd HTC Vive-branded Smartphone.

HTC 2017? pic.twitter.com/ppONWlT5Mr

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) January 8, 2017

The Smartphone do looks great and has a whole new design as compared to other Smartphones out there.

Share your thoughts about this 2017 HTC's Vive-branded Phone in below comments!

Android-Powered Nokia 6 Official Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 08, 2017       

Nokia 6 Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android 7.0 Nougat || Nokia UI
Processor	Octa-core Processor
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
GPU	Adreno 306
Body
Dimensions	154 x 75.8 x 7.85 mm
Colors	Black
Display
Type	FullHD IPS LCD
Screen Size	5.5 inches
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels (~450 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch	Yes
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
Memory
Card slot	microSD, up to 128 GB
Internal	64 GB
RAM	4 GB
Camera
Primary	16 MP, phase autofocus, LED flash
Secondary	8 MP
Multimedia
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
Battery and Power
Type	Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Releasing Date
Announced	2016, January
Status	Announced
Price
US Dollor	$230