Gboard 6.1 Beta brings improved theme selector, built-in Translator, and more

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 03, 2017       

Latest Gboard (Google keyboard) update brings new features including built-in Translate, new theme selector, emoji prediction and support for the Bashkir language.

The built-in translator lets you type text in your language and automatically translates and enter the translated text in the text field as you type. For now, this feature only works when online.

The new update also brings, a new theme selector UI, which separates solid color themes, recently used, Custom and Landscapes into separate rows. "Landscapes" is a collection of stock images that can be used as background images.

Download Gboard 6.1 for Android (Sign up for Beta and update)

via: AndroidPolice

Lenovo decides to use Motorola branding again!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 03, 2017       

Last year, after acquiring Motorola, Lenovo decided to phase out the Motorola name from its smartphones, and instead use 'Moto by Lenovo'. However, this is going to get over very soon.

According to CNET, Lenovo will no longer shy away from using the Motorola name, Instead we will soon see the Motorola batwing back in action.



In an interview with CNET,  Huckfeldt said, "It was foolish to throw it overboard." He adds, "Give us 12 months, and everyone in the US will know the new Motorola."

Moreover, Lenovo plans to bring Motorola brand globally and eventually phase out the other names including ZUK.

Hello Moto, once again!

Google confirms Pixel 2 is coming this year & it's staying premium!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 03, 2017       

In 2016 we saw some incredible decisions taken by some of the reputed companies over the globe. One such decision that stands out from every other is that Google releasing their own smartphones. The Google Pixel phones were the search giant's first attempt to take on the Apple iPhone. 

And, they succeeded in doing that. The Pixel XL is widely regarded as the best smartphone of 2016 and best camera smartphone of all time. 

The latest rumors about Google's upcoming flagship date from January claimed that Google is working on a budget-segment "Pixel 2B". Despite of all these rumors, Rick Osterloh (Google's head of hardware) has confirmed that the second-generation Google Pixel will be released this year and will remain "premium".

"There is an annual rhythm in the industry. So, you can count on us to follow it."


"Pixel stays premium, Google will continue to leave lower price segments to other manufacturers."

With the Pixel 2, Google is expected to bring new features and upgrades with some improvements in various areas like the camera, design and SoC.

What features and changes do you want to see in Google Pixel 2? Let us know in the comment section below!

Source: AndroidPit | Pixel 2 Concept: Deepal Pallav Suthar

Google Assistant is now rolling out for more Android phones

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 02, 2017       

As Google promised, the Google Assistant is now officially rolling out for all Android devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow and Android Nougat with Google Play Services.

The Google Assistant is now live for the English users in the U.S., users living in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, as well as German speakers in Germany.



Just long press on the Home button or say “Ok Google” to get started!

Moto Z Play gets Android Nougat in Canada

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 02, 2017       

Motorola has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update through Canadian carriers for the Moto Z Play "Retca" users. 

We've seen the update coming through Rogers and Telus and few other sub-brands. The update will carry a build number of NPN25.137-24-1, and will weigh around 1GB.



Screenshots:-

The update includes latest Android 7.0 Nougat with many new features including Over 1500 emoji support, Multi-Window feature, New Doze, Custom Quick Settings, Direct Boot and More security. 

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!



Via: Reddit | Image: wolfie1_0