First OnePlus 5 Homescreen Photo goes online!

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 05, 2017       

The entire world is looking for next OnePlus flagship phone which is the OnePlus 5 to release at the earliest, but one has to wait until this summer to get hands on it.

We have already seen the final design of the OnePlus 5 via the leaked teaser image. Now, OnePlus's CEO Liu Zuotu has shared the first screenshot of the OnePlus 5's homescreen on his weibo timeline.

As you can see in the above screenshot, the OnePlus 5 is having a brand new wallpaper and is probably running the latest version of OnePlus's HydrogenOS.

Some rumours say that the phone will be priced tad higher than what we have seen with other OnePlus devices. The phone may cost $599 in the US, which would be a steep price considering the trademark of OnePlus. 

The OnePlus 5 is said to come with a 5.5-inch FHD display, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 6GB of RAM, 64GB/128GB storage options, Dash Charge 2.0, and a dual rear camera. The device might go official on 20th June.

Samsung Internet Browser now officially available for Pixel and Nexus phones

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 05, 2017       

Samsung Internet Browser which comes pre-installed with Galaxy Smartphones running Android 5.0 Lollipop and above is now officially available for the Pixel and Nexus Smartphones.


The Samsung Internet Browser is based on Chromium, Google's open source browser project. It comes enhanced security features, you can protect it via fingerprint and iris scanner, new search engines support, and a floating Quick Menu button that lets you easily change web page text sizes, share pages, or open new tabs.

Previously, only the beta version of the browser was made available to all non-Galaxy Smartphones with Android 5.0 and above. However, you can grab the non-beta version for Pixel and Nexus Smartphone from the Play Store.

Concept shows what Essential Smartphone would look like without camera hole

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 04, 2017       

Andy Rubin’s Essential smartphone is not completely Bezel-less, but it do looks stunning in press images and with top-notch specs the devices matches the standards of the 2017 flagships. But there's one issue that I just can't stop staring at...... The large-ish cutout for the front-facing camera!

The Essential device features cut out for a selfie camera in its full-screen display, which not only looks bad, but could also potentially affect how you use your phone. 

Just like every other Android Smartphone, a lot of information tends to be displayed at the top. Time, Battery life, Network, Notifications and many other icons and information can be seen at top of the screen. We don't know whether or not Essential Phone comes with a pre-designed software that makes words curve around that strange black hole.

A reddit user _7down imagined what the Essential Smartphone would look like with the "bottom bezel placed to the top" of the display instead of a camera hole.

Thoughts?

This could be the final design of the OnePlus 5

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 04, 2017       

The entire world is looking for next OnePlus flagship phone which is the OnePlus 5 to release at the earliest, but one has to wait until this summer to get hands on it. And leaks about the phone are keeping you at bay, especially about the rear camera placement.


It's not that we haven't seen real-life images of the upcoming OnePlus 5, but a new leak has surfaced on weibo that gives us final look at the device's design. 

According to our source, the OnePlus 5 will be coming with horizontally placed dual camera setup and will be announced later this month. (Not on June 15 as rumored)

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

Image Via: Weibo

Google Apps confirms Android O version as Android 8.0

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 04, 2017       

Android O is now official and is available as beta for Google's Pixel and Nexus smartphones. Google plans to release the Android O final build later this year for supported devices.


Until now, we were assuming that the Next iteration of the Android will be having Android version 7.2 or 8.0. But, folks at XDA have confirmed that the Android O will be having version 8.0. 

The confirmation came from teardown of Google Photos and Google Keep APKs that were released since June 1st. The code associated with these apps reveals the "platformBuildVersionName" as 8.0.0.

Via: XDA

Moto C up for pre-order in UK, price revealed

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 04, 2017       

You can now pre-order the Motorola's latest budget-segment Moto C in the UK. The 16GB ROM variant of the Moto C which comes with 1GB RAM costs £88.99 (including VAT). The device can be pre-ordered from Clove and is available in Pearl White, Metallic cherry and Starry Black color options.


The Moto C sports a 5" WFVGA display (854 x 480) resolution, 2MP front camera with selfie flash, 5 rear camera with LED flash, 2350mAh battery, Quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage. The device is available in Pearl White and Starry Black color options.

Interestingly, there's no information about the availability and pricing of the Moto C Plus. However, the Moto C Plus is the exact same phone as the Moto C in terms of design and color options, Specs wise, the C Plus features a 5" 720p panel (1280 x 720), 8MP rear camera, 4000mAh battery, Quad core CPU, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage with dual SIM support.

Moto C can be purchased readily in India and few other countries. However Motorola plans to make the Moto C and Moto C Plus available beginning this spring in various countries across Latin America and Europe.

Pre-order: Moto C (Clove) | Full Specs: Moto C Plus and Moto C

Android 7.1.1 Nougat is now rolling out to the Moto Z Play in Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 03, 2017       

A couple of days ago, we reported that Motorola has finally started pushing Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Moto Z Play in India. The update is rolling out in phases, so there could be a chance that you haven't received it on your Moto Z Play.

Now, a few users are reportedly receiving Android 7.1.1 update for the Moto Z Play in Brazil with "retbr" Software channel.


The Android 7.1.1 update for the Moto Z Play comes with build no. NPN25-137-67. It features the latest June 1, 2017 Android security patch. Motorola also adds Video calling Duo application, Moto Mods v2.0, Stability improvements other interesting features along with Android 7.1.1 Nougat goodies.

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.

Via: Junior Fornazi (G+)

Motorola posts Android 7.1.1 Nougat release notes for the Moto X Play

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 02, 2017       

Looks like Motorola will soon start pushing Android 7.1.1 Nougat software update for the Moto X Play as the company has posted Android 7.1.1 Nougat update release notes for the device on its support website. 


According to Motorola, the update comes with May, 2017 Android security patches. Motorola also adds Video calling Duo application, Stability improvements other interesting features along with Android 7.1.1 Nougat goodies.

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.

Release Notes | Got the latest update? Let us know in the below comment section.

Moto C with 4G VoLTE Support is now up for Grabs in India for 5,999

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 02, 2017       

After announcing the Moto C and Moto C Plus in May, Motorola has finally launched the budget-segment Moto C in India at Rs. 5,999. The same will be available at leading offline retailers across over 100 cities in India.

The Moto C sports a 5" WFVGA display (854 x 480) resolution, 2MP front camera with selfie flash, 5 rear camera with LED flash, 2350mAh battery, Quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage. The device is available in Pearl White and Starry Black color options.

Interestingly, there's no information about the availability and pricing of the Moto C Plus. However, the Moto C Plus is the exact same phone as the Moto C in terms of design and color options, Specs wise, the C Plus features a 5" 720p panel (1280 x 720), 8MP rear camera, 4000mAh battery, Quad core CPU, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage with dual SIM support.

"According to the reports fewer people are expected to upgrade to smartphones because of concerns over price, need and ability to use. We see this as a huge opportunity for a brand like us to initiate the smartphone journey for feature phone users. At Motorola, we focus on mobility through device innovation, user-centric design and smart connectivity to offer the best possible smartphone experience to the consumers.– Sudhin Mathur, Managing Director, Motorola Mobility India

Full Specs: Moto C Plus and Moto C

Nokia 3, 5 and 6 Android Smartphones India launch set for June 13

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 02, 2017       

HMD has confirmed that the new Nokia-branded Android Smartphones will be released in India on June 13. The smartphones are likely to be Nokia 3 and Nokia 5, while the Nokia 6 will join them later.


HMD is throwing an event on June 13 at 12 PM in New Delhi, India, where the brand will announce the much anticipated Nokia Smartphones. 

As far as the pricing is concerned, the Nokia 3 will be the cheapest offering for an expected price of around Rs. 7,000-10,000. The Nokia 5 is expected to cost under Rs 15,000 while the Nokia 6 is likely to be priced under Rs 18,000.

Although Nokia released the Nokia 3310 in the Indian market, but consumers are still finding hard to get their hands on a unit. Also, the 3310 is sold in India exclusive via the offline market. That said, all the other Nokia phones will also be sold in India via both offline and online channels. 

Start saving your money! Let us know in the below comment section, which Nokia Android phone will you be buying? 

Next Essential Smartphone will be Completely Bezel-Less

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 02, 2017       

The father of Android-Andy Rubin recently announced the Essential PH-1 Phone with top-notch specs and mouth-watering design. The device is not completely Bezel-less, but it matches the standard of the 2017 flagships.

In an interview by Bloomberg, Niccolo De Masi, president and COO of Andy Rubin's new company Essential revealed that the next Essential Smartphone will be completely bezel-free. 

"Our Next device will actually swirl all the edges up" - Niccolo De Masi

It seems that the company has already started working on the Next Essential Smartphone with a complete bezel-free design. The device will be likely called Essential PH-2. 

The Essential PH-1 smartphone features a 5.7-inch QHD edge-to-edge display, not the one seen on Galaxy S8. It is powered by the Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. The phone comes with ceramic back and includes USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC. The phone runs Android Nougat. 

Via: Bloomberg | Image: Sharp Mobile Concept

The NBA Edition of Vivo X9 and XPlay 6 are clearly cool

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 01, 2017       

Vivo, the Chinese Brand has announced a limited edition NBA variant of the Vivo X9 and Vivo Xplay 6 to coincide with the NBA Finals, the rubber match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. 

The Vivo Xplay 6, NBA edition comes in blue color with 'NBA blue' hue signature. While the Vivo X9 carries Steph Curry's jersey number '30' on the back and it features antenna lines along the edges that are painted yellow, which looks stunning. Both the devices also comes with custom skin with a wallpaper, icons and typography all made to fit this NBA look.

Here are some Images, Courtesy: Anzhuo

Via: Phonearena

Motorola launches new Moto Mods, including Wireless Charging Style Shells, Gamepad, and JBL SoundBoost 2

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 01, 2017       

Along with the Moto Z2 Play announcement, the company has also announced few interesting Moto Mods, which will support all Moto Z Smartphones. 

First up is a GamePad Moto Mod, which allows you to transform your Moto Z into a handheld gaming console with a simple snap. You get dual control sticks, D-pad and four action buttons for a true gaming experience. The GamePad Module comes with 1035mAh built-in battery.

For Music lovers, Motorola announced JBL SoundBoost 2 which comes with water-repellant coating and will be available in red, blue or black color options. 

Along with the above two, the company also launched the Moto Style Shell with Wireless Charging support. These shells will be available in a variety of finishes.



The new Moto Mods will be available globally this summer, with Moto TurboPower Pack starting at $79.99 USD, Moto Style Shell with Wireless Charging at $39.99 USD, JBL SoundBoost 2 at $79.99 USD and Moto GamePad at $79.99 USD.

JBL SoundBoost 2

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 01, 2017       

JBL SoundBoost 2
Type	Speaker
Manufacturer	JBL By HARMAN
Compatible phones	The Moto Z Family of phones
Body
Dimensions	152 x 73 x 14.5 mm
Weight	135 g
Colors	Black, Red and Blue
Battery and Power
Size	1000mAh
Life	10 hours
Charge Rate	1A/5W rate
Status
Announced	June, 2017
Price
$79.99	US Dollar

Moto Z2 Play Announced at $499 With Snapdragon 626 and 3000mAh battery

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 01, 2017       

You are probably watching along to the Moto Z2 Play live stream or tweets, but the phone is now official with enhanced features such as a slim design, dual-pixel autofocus camera and new fingerprint sensor, that offer security and navigation at the same time.

Along with the Moto Z2 Play, the company also announced new Moto Mods, including the JBL Speaker 2, which comes in Red, Black and Blue colors, new Power Pack and Style Shells. Motorola also confirms that the Gamepad Mod project is alive and will be coming sooner or later this year.

Specs wise, the Moto Z2 Play offers a 5.5-inch FHD display with increased brightness levels. You get the Snapdragon 626 with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The device also has a 12MP Dual Pixel camera at the back along with an 5MP snapper at the front with dual-tone LED flashlight. And yes, a 3000mAh battery.

The Moto Z2 Play features just 5.9mm thickness, and it comes with the aluminium body rather than the glass one seen on Moto Z Play. Also, the Z2 Play will have the camera bump at the back, for all the Moto Mods.

Moto Z2 Play will be available in Brazil today starting at R$ 1,999, and will rollout globally starting this month. In the U.S., Moto Z2 Play will be available exclusively on Verizon and will be available on Motorola.com later this summer for $499 USD.

Android O is coming to the Nokia 6, 5 and 3

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 01, 2017       

The iconic Nokia 3310 is shipping in few countries such as the India, Europe, etc. But the company has been silent on the availability of its first batch of Android phones- Nokia 6, Nokia 5, and Nokia 3. 

According to the recent statement by the Finnish brand, all the three Android phones will ship worldwide by the end of June. This is the same date promised by Nokia at the time of the launch of three phones earlier at the MWC 2017 event. 

A spokesperson from HMD Global told TechRadar that the company will be updating the All the three Nokia Android Smartphones, the Nokia 6, 5 and 3 to Android O, the newest version of Google's operating system.


The Android O developer preview is already available for selected Pixel and Nexus Smartphones. The final version of the Android O will get official later this year. 

Via: Techradar

OnePlus 2 won't get Android Nougat, According to Customer Email

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 01, 2017       

Recently, OnePlus founder and chief executive Pete Lau announced that the company will be updating the OnePlus 3/3T to the Android O, the newest version of Google's operating system. 

Leave Android O, It seems that the OnePlus 2 is not going to receive its long-awaited update to Android 7.0 Nougat even. The report is coming from an owner who posted the confirmation online, along with a copy of the transcript of the conversation with a OnePlus customer support representative.

Source: XDA

Motorola slowly rolling out Android 7.1.1 to the Moto Z Play

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 01, 2017       

Motorola has already rolled out the Android 7.0 Nougat update to its Moto Z's and Moto G4/Plus in most of the regions. However, the company has now started rolling out the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the mid-ranged Moto Z Play.

Few Moto Z Play users have reportedly started receiving the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update with latest June 1, 2017 Android security patch. Motorola also adds Video calling Duo application, Moto Mods v2.0, Stability improvements other interesting features along with Android 7.1.1 Nougat goodies.

For now, only a few users have started receiving the latest Android 7.1.1 update on their Moto Z Play. This means that the Android 7.1.1 Nougat won't be coming to all devices at once, but selected users will get the update.

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.

Thanks ಜಯಂತ್ ಗೌಡ Got the update? let us know in the below comment section!

OnePlus 5 Retail Box Designs are out, Which One Would You Pick

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 31, 2017       

The entire world is looking for next OnePlus flagship phone which is the OnePlus 5 to release at the earliest, but one has to wait until this summer to get hands on it. And leaks about the phone are keeping you at bay, especially about the rear camera placement. 

Now, OnePlus is conducting a poll for the design of the OnePlus 5 retail box. You can vote and choose the 2 best designs from the 8 available on Weibo.

Furthermore, some rumours say that the phone will be priced tad higher than what we have seen with other OnePlus devices. The phone may cost $599 in the US, which would be a steep price considering the trademark of OnePlus. 

The OnePlus 5 is said to come with a 5.5-inch FHD display, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 6GB of RAM, 64GB/128GB storage options, Dash Charge 2.0, and a dual rear camera. According to the latest leak, the OnePlus might announce the OnePlus 5 on June 15.

We are going with the last Red Box, What's your pick? Vote here

OnePlus 3/3T Confirmed to Get the Latest Android O Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 31, 2017       

OnePlus founder and chief executive Pete Lau has announced that the company will be updating the OnePlus 3/3T to Android O, the newest version of Google's operating system.

The Android O developer preview is already available for selected Pixel and Nexus Smartphones. The final version of the Android O will get official later this year.

OnePlus has recently said that it would be killing the OnePlus 3T very soon because the OnePlus 5 launch in nearing. According to the latest leak of an internal mail leak, the OnePlus 5 may be released on June 15. 

Going with the earlier leaks, the OnePlus 5 will ship with Android 7.1.1 Nougat and will likely get Android O along with the OnePlus 3/3T. That said, the OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X won't be getting Android O.

Source

YouTube Rolls Out the Bottom Navigation Bar UI to Android and iOS Devices

 By Unknown on May 31, 2017       

In September 2016, a server side change from YouTube has enabled a new bottom navigation bar UI for some users across the globe. However, the company quickly pulled back the feature and rolled back the old top navigation bar user interface. 

Today, YouTube officially said that all the users across the globe will get the new YouTube's bottom navigation bar UI. YouTube is making this change because customers can reach out all the buttons with their thumb. 




The bottom bar has all the same tabs as the top navigation bar, but the account tab has been replaced with a new library tab. Also, the application is becoming smarter as it resumes from where you have left off.  

YouTube says that the feature is now rolling out for the users of iOS, but Android users have to wait a little more to enjoy the bottom navigation bar UI. 

SOURCE

Android-Powered Nokia Phones Will Reach Customer's Hands by the End of June

 By Unknown on May 31, 2017       

The iconic Nokia 3310 is shipping in few countries such as the India, Europe, etc. But the company has been silent on the availability of its first batch of Android phones- Nokia 6, Nokia 5, and Nokia 3. 

The company has now officially confirmed that all the three Android phones will ship worldwide by the end of June. This is the same date promised by Nokia at the time of the launch of three phones earlier at the MWC 2017 event. 

Sticking to its word, Nokia will roll out the phones in all the markets including the US, India, Germany, Europe, etc. Also, there are some rumours saying that the phones will be up for sale in India from June 15, but no official information from Nokia though. 


We plan to release our upcoming Smartphones worldwide before the end of Q2 2017. (June) Stay tuned for updates. — Nokia Mobile (@nokiamobile) May 28, 2017
Although Nokia released the Nokia 3310 in the Indian market, but consumers are still finding hard to get their hands on a unit. Also, the 3310 is sold in India exclusive via the offline market. That said, all the other Nokia phones will also be sold in India via both offline and online channels. 

OnePlus 5 May Launch on June 15 According to an Internal Mail Leak

 By Unknown on May 31, 2017       

Some weeks back OnePlus confirmed that its upcoming flagship phone- OnePlus 5 will be released this summer. And we may well have the launch date as well. According to an internal mail leak, the phone may be released on June 15. 

However, expect the date, there's not much you can understand what's written in the mail because it's entirely written in Chinese. The OnePlus 3 was also announced in the third week of June so the same may continue this year as well. 

Furthermore, some rumours say that the phone will be priced tad higher than what we have seen with other OnePlus devices. The phone may cost $599 in the US, which would be a steep price considering the trademark of OnePlus. 

The OnePlus 5 is said to come with a 5.5-inch FHD display, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 6GB of RAM, 64GB/128GB storage options, Dash Charge 2.0, and a dual rear camera. The company also teased the smartphone's camera a couple of days ago. 

This is the Moto Z2 with dual rear cameras

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 30, 2017       

Motorola is working on various new smartphones for 2017 and one of them would be the Moto Z2 whose render was leaked recently showing off the front and rear design. 

Today, new high quality renders of the Moto Z2 has surfaced online, showing the dual-camera smartphone from various angles. Have a look-

Source: Slashleaks

10 OnePlus fans will get a chance to test OnePlus 5 in new photography competition

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 30, 2017       

The entire world is looking for next OnePlus flagship phone which is the OnePlus 5 to release at the earliest, but one has to wait until this summer to get hands on it.

OnePlus has recently said that it would be killing the OnePlus 3T very soon because the OnePlus 5 launch in nearing. The company now launched a new competition giving ten fans the chance to test the OnePlus 5 handset before anybody else.

All you have to do is to submit three images taken with a smartphone to OnePlus via Instagram. The owners of the best pictures will get a chance to test the OnePlus 5 at a later date.

“We want to bring a device that’s truly tailored and perfected for photography lovers,” wrote OnePlus on the competition page. “That’s why we’re looking for voices from the mobile photographer community hear and learn from.”

For more details, you can head over to OnePlus lab. There's no information regarding when the submission deadline is.

The Essential Phone is Now Official With Bezel-Less Display, Snapdragon 835, and Dual Cameras

 By Unknown on May 30, 2017       

The father of Android-Andy Rubin has been teasing a smartphone from the past few days with the name- Essential. And the smartphone has now gone official with top-notch specs and mouth-watering design. The entire package is offered at a price of just $699, way less than the Samsung Galaxy S8. 

The Essential smartphone features a 5.7-inch QHD edge-to-edge display, not the one seen on Galaxy S8. It is powered by the Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. The phone comes with ceramic back and includes USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC. The phone runs an unspecified version of Android. 



The attraction for the phone is at the back where the magnetic connectors lie. With the help of these magnetic pins, you can connect additional devices. For now, there's a 360-degree camera that has two 12MP lenses. At the back, there are two cameras of 13MP along with an 8MP front-facing camera. The so-called modular 360-degree camera costs $199. 

The Essential phone is available in Black Moon and Pure White Colour options. As said earlier, the device will ship for $699, and you can now reserve your phone. For customers whoever books the phone will get additional $150 discount for the 360-degree camera accessory, making the price to just $50.