Report: Google reaches 1.8 Million in Pixel sales

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 16, 2017       

Google had a promising start to their own smartphones, Pixel and Pixel XL impressing everyone right from day one. According to new reports from BayStreet Researchers, Google has sold close to 1.8 million Pixels since it launched nearly eight months ago.

The Pixel and Pixel XL were the best phones of 2016, but getting a hand on one of them was difficult as the phones were already out of stock. The report also states that around 475,000 Google Pixel devices were sold in the second quarter of the year 2017 (which ends on June 30th.)

Google is already looking for the next generation Pixel phones, As per earlier rumors Google is investing an amount that is close to $1 billion to develop OLED panels and if this rumor is believed to be true and if LG accepts the deal, we don't have to face any availability issues with the upcoming Pixel 2 flagship phone and the sales will apparently surpass the current numbers.

Via: AndroidHeadlines

OnePlus 3 and 3T Receives OxygenOS Open Beta 18 and 9 Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 16, 2017       

Chinese smartphone firm, OnePlus has released a new OxygenOS Beta update to the OnePlus 3 and 3T. The OnePlus 3T receives OxygenOS Beta 9, and the OnePlus 3's version is OxygenOS Beta 18.

Unlike the previous update which focused on adding new features, the new beta update fixes various bug fixes caused in the last update. For example, the duplicate notifications bug has been fixed in this update.

Furthermore, the new beta also updates OnePlus Community app to V1.9, it also fix sending files via 3rd party applications like Shareit or Xender. Take a look at the complete changelog of the update below:

• Updated OnePlus Community App to V1.9
• Bug Fixes
• Fixed occasional duplicate notifications
• Fixed expanded screenshot duplicate stitches
• Fixed app locker
• Fixed inaccurate battery percentage
• Fixed certain display issues with OnePlus Font
• Fixed certain display issues in the weather app
• Fixed camera occasionally unable to open
• Fixed sending files with 3rd party apps via hotspot
• Fixed inaccurate displayed network speed when activating hotspot

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. 

Via: OnePlus

Here's another look at the OnePlus 5

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 16, 2017       

With just a few days left for the formal announcement of the OnePlus 5, thanks to one of the most reliable tipster krispitech, we now have another leaked image of the OnePlus 5 showing the rear half.

The curved corners, antenna band, horizontal dual-cameras followed by LED flash and microphone are clearly visible. Above the Power button there's a sim-card tray.

That said, the OnePlus 5 might come in two variants, 6GB RAM/64GB ROM and 8GB RAM/128GB ROM. It is confirmed to feature Snapdragon 835 processor, 5.5" FHD display with 3D Glass and dual rear cameras of 20MP and 16MP.

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. 

Source: Krispitech

Moto Z2 specs revealed by AnTuTu

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 15, 2017       

As you all know, Motorola is hosting an event "Motorola is back" on June 27, where it is likely to reveal the new Moto Z and Moto Z Force with dual-camera setup.

While we have already seen the leaked renders of the upcoming Moto Z2, the device has been run through the AnTuTu benchmark test. As a result, AnTuTu was able to post and confirm the specs for the handset.

From the listing we can tell you that, the Second Generation Moto Z will be called Moto Z(2), which was rumoured earlier as well. The device will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 chipset with Adreno 540 GPU, 5.5" QHD (2560 x 1440) display. Under the hood you will find 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of internal storage. A 12MP + 12MP Dual camera setup on the rear, 5MP to the front and Android 7.1.1 will come pre-installed.

The Moto Z2 is expected to come with metal back and usual 16 magnetic pins to connect the Moto Mods. Motorola might also launch few new Moto Mods along with the Moto Z2 and Moto Z2 Force. That said, we don't know how much will the Moto Z2 cost, but as compared to the Moto Z2 Play cost, don't expect it to be cheap.

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Google is testing a new transparent Google Now panel

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 15, 2017       

As reported by a bunch of reddit users, Google is now experimenting a new background design for its Google now page. 

The below screenshots are from version 7.3 of the Google app, the latest UI is somewhat similar to the Google Now panel you have right now, except the background is now transparent and shows the current wallpaper underneath the shortcuts and cards. The Google logo is no more and the search bar has been moved to the top.

That said, Google seems to be testing or maybe rolling out the new transparent Google Now panel UI. So far, only a few reddit users has reported these design changes. Anyone else seeing it? Let us know in the below comment section!