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

 By Unknown on April 17, 2017       

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

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

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

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

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

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

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 17, 2017       

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

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



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

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



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

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

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 17, 2017       

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

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

Flipkart Links: Smartphone Cases | Screen Protectors

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

 By Unknown on April 16, 2017       

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



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

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

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



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

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

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

 By Unknown on April 16, 2017       

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

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

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

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

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

Moto Z2 Force Renders and Video Emerge Online!

 By Unknown on April 15, 2017       

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

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



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

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

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

 By Unknown on April 15, 2017       

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

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



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

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



VIA

Android 7.1.1 Nougat is rolling out to the Nokia 6

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 15, 2017       

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

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

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



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

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

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

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 15, 2017       

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

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



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

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



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

Moto E4 and E4 Plus press renders LEAKED!

 By Unknown on April 15, 2017       

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

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

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

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

Source

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

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 14, 2017       

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

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



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

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



All said and done, these are just tipped specifications, and none of them are officially confirmed by the company. We will update you in there's any info related to Nokia 9. 

Source: Sammobile

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

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 14, 2017       

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

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



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

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

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

Source: XDA

Schematic Drawings of the Nokia 9 and Nokia 8 Leaked Online

 By Unknown on April 14, 2017       

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

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

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

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

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

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

 By Unknown on April 13, 2017       

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

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



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

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

OnePlus 5 model number confirmed in new leak

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 13, 2017       

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

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



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

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

Via: Krispytech | Image: Muhsin M

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

 By Unknown on April 13, 2017       

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

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

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

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

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

 By Unknown on April 13, 2017       

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

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

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

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

April security patch rolling out to the Moto Z in Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 13, 2017       

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

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.



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

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

Source: Google+ | Via: Motorola-Fans

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

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 13, 2017       

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

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



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

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


Via: AndroidHeadlines

Huawei is Already Testing the Android O in Mate 9

 By Unknown on April 12, 2017       

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

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



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

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

Source: XDA

Google AutoDraw turns your horrible doodles into a masterpiece

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 12, 2017       

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

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

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

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

Press Renders of Motorola Moto C, Moto C Plus, Moto E4, and Moto Z2 Leaked Online

 By Unknown on April 12, 2017       

From the past two days, it has been about the Motorola's cheapest smartphone lineup, the Moto C series and Moto E4 series. Until now, we have seen the phones in various leaked images, but now, press renders of the Moto C, Moto C Plus, and Moto E4 have surfaced online. 

The Moto C and C Plus as seen on previous leaks will have the same display size of 5-inches, but they will be differentiated with the panel. The C will use a WFVGA screen, and the C Plus will have a 720p display. Also, both the phones will not feature a fingerprint scanner.

The Moto C will come with a 32-bit MediaTek processor, and the C Plus will pack a 64-bit 1.3GHz MediaTek SoC. The Moto C will get only 1GB of RAM, and the C Plus will house 1GB/2GB of RAM. Also, the Moto C will feature a smaller 2350mAh battery, whereas the C Plus will come with a larger 4000mAh battery.

Coming to the Moto E4, it is said to come in two variants, the regular Moto E4 and the bigger Moto E4 Plus. All the three phones look similar, but the C series will come with hardware navigation keys, and the E4 comes with on-screen navigation keys. 

Alongside these phones, a render of Moto Z2 leaked as well showcasing the dual camera at the rear and with the same design language as the first Moto Z phones. All the four phones look similar to the Moto G5 series of phones. 

Source: Slashleaks

Motorola Pushes the Kernel Sources of Moto G5 Plus to Github

 By Unknown on April 12, 2017       

After delaying for more than one and half month, Motorola finally released the kernel source of its budget-friendly Moto G5 Plus, allowing developers to start the development of custom ROMs for the device. 

Motorola usually releases the kernel sources in just two weeks of the phone's launch, but this time around, the Lenovo-owned company took a little bit more time than the usual. Nevertheless, the company has released the code and developers can start working. 



The kernel sources are available in the tar.gz file extension and also in the form of a .zip file. If you're interested in developing a custom ROM for Moto G5 Plus, the go ahead to Github and download the kernel sources and set it up in the Android Kitchen. 

The Moto G5 Plus is the latest budget smartphone from the company packing decent specifications such as the Snapdragon 625 SoC, 3GB/4GB of RAM, 16/32GB of native storage, 3000mAh battery, Android Nougat, and a 5.2-inch FHD screen. 

Samsung starts testing Android 7.1 Nougat for several devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 12, 2017       

It's been a while since Google launched Android 7.1 Nougat for selected Nexus and Pixel devices. Now, According to new reports Android 7.1 might hit Several Samsung phones, including the Galaxy S8, soon.

Samsung has already started targeting Android 7.1, rather than 7.0 with their latest update of Samsung Health and Samsung Game Tuner. Both the applications are only supported on Samsung phones, leading to the theory that the Android 7.1 Nougat update is currently under testing.

The recently announced Samsung Galaxy S8 comes with Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box and Android 7.1 would be a welcome move, as the inclusion of the almost a year old Android 7.0 was one of the Galaxy S8's biggest disappointments.

Samsung has already started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update to the Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge, Galaxy S6, S6 edge and Note 5. So, these devices are on the top of the list which are likely to get Android 7.1 Nougat.

Via: Sammobile

Motorola Moto C and Moto C Plus to Come With MediaTek Chips Targeting Entry-Level Markets

 By Unknown on April 11, 2017       

Earlier today, we reported that Motorola is working on their cheapest Moto phone ever and it will be reportedly called as Moto C. A new leak from a famous tipster, Evan Blass, says that Motorola will launch the Moto C and C Plus targeting first-time smartphone buyers. 

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

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

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

All said, both the phones will boot Android Nougat out-of-the-box. However, Blass did not reveal the pricing of the phones. The phones might be announced alongside Moto E4 and E4 Plus next month.

SOURCE

Android O Breaks Apps that Overlay on top of the Status Bar

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 11, 2017       

The Android O comes with some new features such as notification channels, advanced doze mode, self destructing notifications, and tons of other tiny features. We have already listed the completely new features of the Android O here.

With previous Android versions, apps have been able to operate on top of other apps and system UI elements for certain functions. However, with the arrival of Android O, such apps results in huge UI mess and eventually breaks the status bar.



This happens because the TYPE_SYSTEM_OVERLAY is deprecated and replaced with TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY. This means that, while system overlays will still continue to function for the most part, apps will no longer be able to draw over the status bar.

This feature also stops Twilight (Night Mode) covering parts of the screen like the status bar or keyboard, which would defeat the purpose of the application. 

Since this is just the first Developer Preview for Android O, Google might add new or remove some of the existing features in future builds. 



Via: XDA

New Leak Tips the Pricing of Nokia 9; To Cost $699 in the US

 By Unknown on April 11, 2017       

Nokia is said to unveil a bunch of Android smartphones by the end of this year, and one of them will be the flagship Nokia 9, which will be the company's first phone to use Snapdragon 835 SoC. 

According to a new report from Nokiapoweruser, the Nokia 9 will be announced by the end of July of early August at the same time when Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be announced. The phone will be sold sometime later in Q3 2017. 

Also, the leak suggests that the Nokia 9 will cost $699 in the US and 749 Euro in some of the European countries. What's interesting is the Indian price leak. Yes, according to the rumor, the Nokia 9 will be sold in India for Rs. 44,999. 

Previous rumors suggest that the Nokia 9 will come with an IRIS scanner, fingerprint scanner, IP68 rating, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 3500mAh. battery, 5.7-inch Quad HD display, and Android Nougat.

Xiaomi Mi 6 With Snapdragon 835 SoC to Launch on April 19: Officially Confirmed

 By Unknown on April 11, 2017       

So, here we bring the most anticipated news of the month. The Xiaomi Mi 6 was confirmed to launch this month itself by CEO Lei Jun. Some misleading news suggested that the phone will be announced today, however, Xiaomi will announce the phone on April 19, just two days before the Samsung Galaxy S8 sale. 

Our source also confirmed that Xiaomi will be ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack with the Xiaomi Mi 6 in favor of the USB Type-C audio. It is already a known reason why Xiaomi delayed the Mi 6 launch till now: the availability of Snapdragon 835 SoC. 



As you might be aware of the fact that Samsung used the entire first batch production of Snapdragon 835 on their Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, that apparently left Xiaomi with only option- delay the phone until you get the chip. 

As far as rumored specifications go, the Xiaomi Mi 6 will come in two variants- Mi 6 and Mi 6 Plus. Both the variants will be powered by Snapdragon 835 SoC, and the Mi 6 Plus might come with a dual lens camera at the rear. All said, these are just rumored specs. We will have to wait until April 19 to know the final details of the device. 

Benefits of 3D printing

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 11, 2017       

Image: 3DPrint

Technology is developing at an unprecedented rate. It serves us and will continue to do so in unimaginable ways. The progressions in technology has introduced 3D printing in the industry. We are properly aware of the traditional printing technology and the world has benefited from it tremendously. 3D printing is a massive elevation in the traditional technology. It has the ability to produce three-dimensional objects which can further be used in several ways. 

3D printing can be used anywhere from packaging industries to medication purposes. Here are some benefits listed which will give you a better idea about 3D printing;

Affordability

This is surprisingly the most important benefit 3D printing offers. Technology is getting cheaper as it advances. Manufacturers have made sure to keep the innovations as affordable as they can. Similar is the case with 3D printers. They even prove to be less  expensive than creating parts through traditional machining. For instance, making 3D surgical tools can be relatively cheaper than purchasing stainless steel counterparts. 
Even the prosthetics are cheaper than traditional ones. So in general, 3D printing is much more affordable. 

Quick production

Conventional prototype manufacturing requires tooling and manufacturing. You will have to individually pay for man power and other relevant equipment. These add to the extra costs. Even the complete process takes considerable amount of time. Even you will have to remodel the prototype each and every time. Experiencing the struggle is pretty annoying. With traditional prototyping, maintaining a business is also difficult due to high consumption of time. When it comes to 3D printing, they consume no time. Once you are done with the design, print it. The process is also free of irrelevant and undesired interferences. This let you spend time on recommended tasks enhancing productivity. 

Easily customizable

Massive production is required in industries’ manufacturing process. This means that all products are going to be of same type and shape. If you want to add much more personalization and customization, consider 3D printing. You can meet your needs by changing a bit of prototype. Customizing 3D printers are widely used in medical and dental industries. It will allow you to customize according to the demands without incurring additional costs. In this way people can be unique especially when it comes to fashion industry. 

Production of new shapes

The traditional industry relies on molding and trimming technology to generate the shape they desire. The process requires a lot of effort and is pretty difficult to achieve. 3D printing makes this easy. The nozzle of 3D printers can build infinite amount of shapes no matter how complex the figure is. It even enhances the integrity of structure. In fact, 3D printing is even used to manufacture furniture. There are countless possibilities when it comes to 3D printing. It all depends on your imagination and creativity. 

Diversity

Diversity is one of the benefits this facility offers. Mixing diverse raw materials can be costly in terms of money when it comes to mass production. It is even difficult to mix the physical and chemical properties of different objects in conventional methods. 3D printing has made several progressions in this specific area. 3D printing can use a variety of material like glass, plastic, paper and gold. There are other varieties of materials as well. With a range of materials in your hand you can achieve anything. Lix 3D pens provides the same diversity. 

Environmental friendly

A lot of focus is laid upon sustainable development these days. Industries must take the sustainability factor into account before producing something. 3D printing is an ideal option in such scenarios. It is highly energy-efficient producing less waste. Traditional methods produces a lot of junk which is generally not useful. The object created through 3D printers are also lighter and sturdy at the same time. Less the waste is produce, lower the impacts are on atmosphere. 

Accessibility

3D printing has gained recognition in the past few years. Now more people are getting access to the facility. This technology can impact the notion of consumerism largely. With easy accessibility, these printers as well as pens are available widely in the market in a variety of price range. 

Here's the Motorola Moto C in Different Colors

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 11, 2017       

Earlier this month, Motorola accidentally leaked the Moto X 2017 and the Moto C in their YouTube video while Celebrating their 44th anniversary of first Mobile Phone Call.

Today's leak is coming from the most prominent tipster of Motorola Smartphones, "uncap" (Weibo). In his profile, he posted an image of the Moto C in all Different Colors, which looks absolutely stunning and is on-par with the earlier leaked rumors. 

Yes, the Moto C will be Motorola's ultra-budget Smartphone and will be priced even lower than the Moto E phones. As far as the Specs are concerned, the Moto C will be powered by a Mediatek MT6737m processor paired with 1GB RAM and 16GB Internal memory. It will feature a 5-inch F2VGA Display with 854x480 resolution, 5MP Rear, 2MP front camera and 2300mAh removable battery.

With a Saturn ring camera design, the smartphone do looks premium. It will be coming with Android 7.0 Nougat with Pixel launcher. Motorola is expected to launch the Device with a price tag of around $50-$80. Thoughts?

Via: Krispitech

Samsung Galaxy S7 users facing many issues following Android Nougat update

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 11, 2017       

Android users desperate for the latest version of Android Nougat operating system are having a torrid time. Samsung Galaxy S7 users are facing tons of issues after upgrading to Android Nougat and users have taken to Verizon Wireless support page to discuss the same. 

If you haven't updated your Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge to Android 7.0 Nougat, you might be better off skipping Nougat for a few days/weeks after reading the list of issues below.



Samsung Galaxy S7 users running Android 7.0 Nougat are reportedly facing Camera issues like underperformance, crashes, and unresponsive settings. This, however can be fixed by resetting camera app or restoring factory settings. Other major issues includes No Option to Rotate Screen, Trouble enabling WiFi, Notification alerts not working as intended for various apps, Bootloop, LED Notification not working, Distorted sound coming out of the speaker, drastic battery life drops.

Samsung support staff is now aware of this issue. So, hope it gets fixed at the earliest. 

Via: Mobileinternist | Source: Verizon Wireless Forum