Welcome back: WhatsApp Text Status

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 10, 2017       

Recently, WhatsApp killed the 'Text Status' feature and launched a new Instagram and Snap Stories like tab to its interface. Now, there is a new Status tab in the home screen itself and every user can post the photos and videos as their status, which will disappear after 24 hours.

The update received criticism from many users who wanted the old text-based status message back. Now, WhatsApp rolled out a new update i.e. WhatsApp v2.17.95 for Beta testers and surprisingly the new update includes the old "Text Status" feature. 



If you are a WhatsApp Android Beta tester, just update the WhatsApp Application. To view or set a status your old text-status
Just tap the three dots given at the top right corner of the WhatsApp interface > go to Settings > tap on the display picture > go to 'About and phone number' and you will be ready to set your status just like earlier.

Note that your WhatsApp contact must be having the same latest Beta version installed in order to view your Text-Status.

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New Nokia phones coming to the UK in May

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 10, 2017       

Launched a month ago at MWC, the New Nokia Android Smartphones are all set to hit the Global markets, including the UK in Q2, 2017.

Also Read: Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 are now Official, here's what you need to know!

Clove, an online retailer, has revealed some information regarding HMD's UK plans. The new Nokia Android phones including the Nokia 5, 3 and Nokia 3310 will hit the UK markets by May, 2017. 

The upcoming Nokia 6 will be sold by both Clove (Starting from June) and Carphone Warehouse (Starting from May). HMD also plans to bring a network of service centers across India for a greater after sales services.



The entry-level Nokia 3 will be priced at 139 euros which is 121 Pound approximately, Nokia 5 at 189 euros or 164 Pound approximately, and the Nokia 6 at 229 euros which is 199 Pound approximately. The price can be even lower or may be higher than what we estimated.

Would you buy Nokia Android phones? Which one? Comment below your thoughts

Via: NPU | Source: Clove

Motorola is now updating all Moto Z Play models to the latest Nougat software

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 10, 2017       

Motorola kept its promise and is still one of the fastest when it comes to updating its devices! Now the company has started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat for all the Moto Z Play models. 

We've seen the update coming through Unlocked Moto Z Play "RETUS", Moto Z Play Droid "Verizon", all Canadian carriers including Koodo, Rogers and Telus, and many others. The update is already available for the "RETASIA" and "RETAIL" Moto Z Play since Feb, It weighs around 1GB.

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!



Via: Reddit

Google Pixel, Pixel XL users facing microphone failure, Google offers warranty replacements

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 09, 2017       

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

That said, here comes another issue. From the last week or more than, 100's of Pixel and Pixel XL users are complaining about the issue of microphones failure when on a call or while recording a video with the camera app. 



Nevertheless, According to a Google employee, the defected phones have a problems in one of the three microphones on the devices. It can also be an issue with a hairline crack in the solder of the microphone component going into the mainframe of the Pixel.

An employee of Google on Support forum responded related to this issue and said that the company is offering replacement for all defective units since they are still within the warranty.

Source: Google Support forum | Via: GSMArena

Moto and Sprint show new device running 1Gbps speeds

 By Felipe Berhau on March 09, 2017       

Sprint, Qualcomm and Motorola held an event in New Orleans today to show some of its upcoming projects related to networks. To show off the new Gigabit LTE Network that will soon launch in the US, Sprint showed a new Moto phone running this new network. The phone is all covered in tape as you can see from the picture, so nothing but the speeds can be seen.

Android Headlines tested the speeds, and it got 600Mbps and even 800Mbps speeds, which is insane for an LTE phone, or any device at all! Sprint is using a lot of frequencies and antennas to make this happen.

We don't know much right now, but we are definitely excited for this new Moto phone coming to Sprint with crazy speeds!

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