Stock Android 7.1.1 ported to the Moto G 3rd Generation (2015)

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 11, 2017       

Last year, Motorola made a decision that the Moto G 3rd Generation – one of its most popular phones ever – is not going to get an official Android Nougat update. Cue the sound of millions of hearts of Moto G 2015 owners breaking, as most of them were really still hoping against hope that it would happen.

Now the Moto G 3rd Generation is given a lifeline through community development by "althafvly", an XDA Senior Member, with a port from the Moto G4 Play and Moto X Play that recently got an update to official Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Android 7.1.1 Nougat brings Brand new Moto System icons, New Camera UI, New bootanimation, and other usual Android 7.1.1 Nougat goodies. 

Apart from the Video recording and Moto Actions bug, the port is stable and fully functional. If you want to get a taste of Official (Sort of) Android 7.1.1 Nougat on the Moto G 3rd Generation, then go ahead to XDA. Note that it needs an Unlocked bootloader and a Custom recovery.

Motorola rolls out June 2017 Android Security patch for the Moto G4 Plus in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 11, 2017       

Motorola is now pushing a new software update for the Moto G4 Plus in India with Build no. NPJS25.93-14-8 and it comes with the latest security patch. It weighs in at around 55MB.

The update only contains June 2017 security patch, and it doesn't bring any new features whatsoever. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Nougat 7.1.1, which is already available for few Moto devices.

The update is already rolling out to the users of  Moto G4 Plus in India. If you did not receive the update wait for few days or try checking for it manually by heading over to system updates section in the Settings app.

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.

Thanks Manish Mndl

LG Announces LG Q6 with FullVision Display, Available August

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 11, 2017       

 LG today announced three new LG Q6 Smartphones, which is a part of its new Q series. The Q smartphones will be the first LG Smartphones with FullVision display following the LG G6.

The Q series boasts premium specs and design at exceptional price points. The Q6 family consists of the Q6+, Q6 and Q6α. The three variants differs only in terms of memory and storage: the Q6+ comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM, the base Q6 delivers 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and the most affordably-priced Q6α comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB of ROM.

The LG Q6 carries a 100-degree wide angle selfie camera that a allows shutterbugs to include a large group of friends and family in the shot without effort. The camera’s improved LG UX 6.0 takes full advantage of the 18:9 aspect ratio of the FullVision display. Note that you won't get a fingerprint sensor with the LG Q6.

“The LG Q6 is a blend of premium features, great performance and attractive pricing, a combination that is extremely important to us as we look at the way consumers are using smartphones around the world,” said Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The Q series is our way of getting the superb experiences with the essence of the LG’s premium line-ups to more consumers’ hands and pockets.”

With LG Q6 you get a Snapdragon 435 Processor, 5.5-inch 18:9 FHD+ FullVision Display, 13MP Standard Angle / Front 5MP Wide Angle, 3,000mAh non-removable battery, Android 7.1.1 Nougat with LG UX on the top.

The LG Q6 will go on sale in Asia starting next, followed by availability in Europe, Latin America and North America onward.

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Top 10 Smartphones on AnTuTu In June 2017

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 10, 2017       

Most Popular benchmark maker AnTuTu has released list for the Top 10 Performance Smartphones for the month of June 2017 and it covers smartphone brands from around the world and the domestic Chinese brand.

The below chart is based on the average performance of the smartphones in AnTuTu benchmark test and the list contains only 10 Smartphones retaining their positions.

As you can see, the recently announced OnePlus 5 tops the AnTuTu with Snapdragon 835 processor. It is closely followed by the ZTE’s Nubia Z17 which is having 8GB RAM. At the number 3 position is the Snapdragon 835-powered HTC U11 and at number four and five is the SD 835-powered Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus and the Xiaomi Mi 6. The iPhone 7 Plus with a A10 chip inside occupies the sixth spot, while the Xperia XZ Premium is at seventh. The rest of the list is made up of the iPhone 7 at the eighth position, Galaxy S8 at the ninth, and OnePlus 3T at the last.

That said, It's not a shocker that the OnePlus 5 snatched the crown from the HTC U11, which was on the top of the list last month. The OnePlus 5 features 8GB RAM and is accused of cheating on benchmarks, also it is the first device to cross the 180k mark. Thoughts?


Source: AnTuTu

Nokia 5 gets June 2017 Security patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 10, 2017       

Just a few days ago, the Nokia 6 got the latest July 2017 Security patch even before the Google Pixel Smartphones. Now, its Smaller brother Nokia 5 is getting June 2017 Security update with System improvements, and User Interface enhancements.

The update weighs in at around 283.3MB and is available right now for the Nokia 5. You won't get new features or improvements with this update.

Recently HMD promised that the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 will be getting software updates for till next 2 years. That means, the Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 will be getting Android O for sure.\

With Nokia 5, you get 5.2" HD display, Seamless aluminium unibody, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage with Support for up to 128 GB, Stock Android 7.0 Nougat. It comes with a 3000 mAh battery.

Camera wise, the Nokia 5 features 13MP rear camera with PDAF, 1.12um, f/2, dual tone flash, to the front there's a 8MP with AF, 1.12um, f/2, FOV 84 degrees. It comes in Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black and Copper color options.

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