Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus leaks in Clear Renders

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 07, 2017       

Recently Motorola announced the Ultra-budget Moto C and the Moto C Plus Smartphones. Both the devices comes in a variety of colors, super affordable price and targets first time Smartphone buyers.

Well, if you are waiting for a Smartphone of price segment between the Moto C and the Moto G5, then the upcoming Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus is for you.



Reliable tipster, Roland Quandt has leaked the renders of the devices and they look similar to each other with new eye catchy design. The Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus will be released in three colour options- blue, grey and gold. And they will be separated by the screen size and battery capacity. 

Moto E4 Plus

Moto E4

The Moto E4 Plus will feature a larger 5.5-inch display, while the E4 will get a 5-inch screen. Both the screens are 720p panels. 

Also, the interesting suggestion is that the Moto E4 and E4 Plus with the same MediaTek MT6737M chip, paired with 2GB of RAM on both phones. The E4 Plus might be released in 3GB variant as well. Well, both of them will have 16GB of base storage variant. 

The primary camera on the E4 Plus will be of 13MP, while the E4 will get only an 8MP camera. Also, the front-facing camera on both phones will be of 5MP. 

Earlier rumors suggested that the E4 Plus will have a beefy 5000mAh battery and the E4 will have a smaller 2800mAh battery. The E4 and E4 Plus will run Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Rumors says that the Moto E4 will cost €150 (approximately $165) and the E4 Plus will cost €190 (approximately $207).

Source 1 | 2

May 2017 Security update for OnePlus 3/3T also fix VoLTE issue on certain Jio SIM cards

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 07, 2017       

Recently OnePlus announced that they will be updating the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T to the Android O, when available. The company also revealed that the OnePlus 3T will get discontinued later this year.

OnePlus has now started pushing OxygenOS 4.1.5 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the OnePlus 3/3T. Unlike the previous update which focused on adding new features, the new update fixes various bug fixes caused in the last update. For example, the VoLTE issue on certain Jio SIM cards has been fixed in this update. 

Furthermore, the update also says optimised power consumption, which means that the devices will deliver better battery life. Take a look at the complete changelog of the update below:

New additions:
• Added system push notifications for important information from OnePlus

Updates:
• Updated network settings for select carriers
• Updated OnePlus Community app to v1.8
• Updated Android Security Patch level to 1st May 2017
• Modified WiFi no internet indication icon

Bug fixes:
• Fixed storage issue present on 3rd party file managers
• Fixed VoLTE issue on certain Jio SIM cards
• Fixed connection issue on Android Auto

Optimizations:
• Battery
• WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS
• Proximity sensor
• Camera low light focus
• Expanded screenshot

Other changes:

• Enhanced system stability

The update is slowly rolling out in all the countries, but it will take some time to reach your smartphone. Also, you will receive the update only if you're in the Open beta program previously. 

These Renders Show the OnePlus 5 In All Its Glory

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 07, 2017       

As you all know, OnePlus is hosting an event on June 22 to show off its new hardware to take us through 2017. OnePlus will also hold pop-up events starting June 20 in different countries, where users will be able to grab the OnePlus 5 and some exclusive stuffs.

Following a series of leaks that we shared with you earlier, we now have new high-quality photos and confirmed design of the OnePlus's stunning new OnePlus 5 smartphone.

From the above image, it is pretty much clear that OnePlus 5 will sport a horizontally placed dual camera setup, which is the first time we see it from OnePlus. It will be having tiny side bezels to the front.

Apart from the iPhonish design, the OnePlus 5 is confirmed to sport a Snapdragon 835 processor. Going with previous rumors, the device may come with 8GB of RAM, water and dust resistance, Android 7.1.1 Nougat with Oxygen/Hydrogen OS on the top. 

Another set of renders suggest that the OnePlus 5 might come in Black, Blue, Green, Purple and Red color options.

Source: AndroidPolice | Weibo

OnePlus 5 New Renders Gives a Clear Idea of the Design

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 06, 2017       

The entire world is looking for next OnePlus flagship phone which is the OnePlus 5 to release on June 20 during a live keynote. And leaks about the phone are keeping you at bay.

Rumors are making rounds over the internet regarding the upcoming flagship phone from the company, but until now we haven't seen a clear look at the phones. But, that's going to change today, thanks to Kumamoto Technology (Weibo) for sharing the clear design of the OnePlus 5.

Looking at the images, it is pretty much clear that OnePlus 5 will sport a horizontally placed dual camera setup, which is the first time we see it from OnePlus. The OnePlus 5 will sport a 5.5-inch display. 

At the heart of the phone, there will be a Snapdragon 835 SoC coupled with 6GB/8GB of RAM options. The device will feature 1440 x 2560 resolution with almost bezel-less display, dual rear camera, water and dust resistant features.

The phone will use a USB Type-C port and will have a front-facing fingerprint sensor. With a new technology, OnePlus plans to charge the device to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Source: Weibo

It's Official: OnePlus 5 to be unveiled on June 20

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 06, 2017       

As expected, the much anticipated device of the year 2017 "OnePlus 5" will go official on Tuesday, June 20.

The company will reveal the smartphone via an online keynote, which will kick off at 9 p.m. IST/12 p.m. EDT on OnePlus's official website.

OnePlus will also hold pop-up events starting June 20 in different countries, where users will be able to grab the OnePlus 5 and some exclusive stuffs.

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.

Samsung's Note 8 Design LEAKS, Reveals Narrow Display Angles

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 06, 2017       

Samsung's newest smartphones, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are the best smartphones ever in terms of design. While the Galaxy S9 is away for a year, the focus is shifted towards the middle smartphone Galaxy Note 8, which is also said to feature the same design language as S8 and S8+. 


The phone is just few months away from now, but rumors are already flooding in, and today, Poyoco Tech has designed a new concept render of the Galaxy Note 8 indicating that the upcoming phablet will feature significantly narrower display angles to those found on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus.

The leak also reveals that the Galaxy Note 8 will feature a vertically arranged dual camera setup with dual tone LED flash. The device looks a lot similar to the S8 and S8+, but the bezels are squared off to make it look more gorgeous.

Speculations are rife that the phone will feature a 6.4-inch QHD+ display, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 6GB RAM, IRIS Scanner, Dual rear camera, and 4000mAh battery. The release might happen in August 2017, going by Samsung's tradition. 

Source: PoyocoTech | Ice Universe | Via: AndroidHeadlines

Check out the Short clips taken by Essential's 360-degree camera

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 06, 2017       

Andy Rubin’s Essential smartphone is not completely Bezel-less, but it do looks stunning and with top-notch specs the devices matches the standards of the 2017 flagships.

The attraction for the Essential PH-1 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. The so-called modular 360-degree camera costs $199. 


Here are some Short clips taken with the Essential 360-degree camera module- 

Verizon Droid Turbo 2 gets new Software Update with latest security patches

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 06, 2017       

The Moto Droid Turbo 2 has now started receiving a new software update with the latest Security Patches, bug fixes and Stability improvement in the US on Verizon's network. The update arrives as software version 25.201.6.kinzie_verizon.verizon.en.US. Note that the device still runs on Android 7.0 Nougat.


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: Verizon

June's Factory Images and OTA files are now Available for Nexus and Pixel Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 05, 2017       

Every month, Google posts a new security update for the Nexus and Pixel line of devices. The Android security update for June 2017 are already live for a number of devices.

Google has posted both the OTA’s and the factory images for the selected Nexus or Pixel devices. The supported devices includes Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C, Pixel and Pixel XL. 

For now, we have May Security Firmware files based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat for the Pixel and Pixel XL (NHG47N, NJH34C, NJH47B, NKG47L), Pixel C (N2G47W), Nexus 6P (N2G47W), Nexus 5X (N2G47W), and Nexus Player (N2G47X). 

Nexus 6 (N6F27E) and Nexus 9 (N9F27C, N4F27E) gets May security patch based on Android 7.1.1.

Note that for the Google Pixel, NHG47N is for Verizon models, NJH34C is for Deutsche Telekom, NKG47L is for T-Mobile, Fi users, and Rogers, while NJH47B is for everyone else.

You can grab Factory Image or OTA file at the links below. 

Links: Factory Image | OTA File

Download: 6 Wallpapers From the OnePlus 5

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 05, 2017       

The OnePlus 5 is one of the most anticipated devices of 2017 and is expected to fill the success of OnePlus 3 and 3T. Expected to come with mouth watering specifications, the phone will give a tough competition to Samsung Galaxy S8 series and Xiaomi Mi 6. 


According to the latest reports, OnePlus might launch the OnePlus 5 during a press conference in Beijing, China on June 20th. Earlier today, OnePlus's CEO teased the first Homescreen Photo of the OnePlus 5 with a brand new wallpaper.

Thanks to ZeevoX (OnePlus forum member) you can now grab the OnePlus 5's wallpapers from below. To do so, simply right-click on the one you like, select open link in new tab, save it to your PC or Smartphone. You can also download all of them from Google drive.

Drive Link | OnePlus 5 Wallpapers

Via: Droidvendor

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.