We all know that Xiaomi will be revealing the Mi 5X and MIUI 9 during an event on 26th July. We have already seen the rear design and few specs leak of the Mi 5X. However, Xiaomi today have officially revealed the renders of this upcoming beast in its registration page. As you can see in the above and below Images, the Mi 5X sports a dual-camera setup just like the iPhone 7 Plus. It is having a rear facing fingerprint sensor placed to the center with MI branding to the bottom. The front is probably having a 2.5D curved glass.
Just like the Redmi Note 4/4X, the Mi 5X packs a Snapdragon 625 Processor coupled with 4GB RAM. It is having a 5.5-inch Display with unknown resolution. Earlier leak reveals that the Mi 5X will be priced at CNY 1999 (18940 INR/ 294USD). The price seems to be a little bit higher, as we already have the Redmi Note 4 with same specs in a low price. However we have to wait till 26th July to see the full specs of this upcoming beast. Xiaomi Mi 5X
Google's Phone app, which is only available for Pixel, Nexus and Android One devices is now getting a new update with version 10.1. This update adds new security features, improvements, and other bug fixes. The Emergency location display feature adds a location card when dialing an emergency phone number like 911 in the United States. The card contains current address, exact coordinates and a small map for precise location.
The update also features call waiting improvements for accepting second calls and ending ongoing ones and other bug fixes. You can download the latest update from the Play Store. Note that the Application is only available for Google devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow and above.
It seems that Google just dropped an unexpected OTA for a few Pixel XL users. It is probably rolling out in phases because only a few users have reported getting the latest update. If it is the Developer preview 4, the full system images, OTAs will be live soon. The latest update comes with August 5, 2017 Security patch and Android version 8.0.0. One of the user who got the update claimed that he bought the device directly with Android O Pre-Installed. We're still not sure, if this is the Dev Preview 4 or Google accidentally updated a few devices.
If it's really Dev Preview 4, you will be getting the update soon on selected Android Smartphones including Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, Pixel C, Pixel, and Pixel XL. We'll update this Article, once we get more information on this. The below are the screenshots of Android 8.0.0 with August 5, 2017 Security patch. Got the update? Let us know in the below comment section.
HMD is now all set to announce its first Nokia branded flagship Smartphone. The high-end Smartphone will be named "Nokia 8", instead of Nokia 9 which was rumored earlier. Today, we finally have our first look at the Nokia 8 with Carl Zeiss optics. As you can see in the below Image, the Nokia 8 looks gorgeous in Deep Blue color. It is having Dual-Cameras to the rear with Carl Zeiss sensor, which will surely create new Imaging Standards in the Smartphone's history. The front is not that appealing as the device is having a normal 2.5D curved glass, with big top-bottom bezels.
According to the latest reports, the Nokia 8 will carry model no. TA-1004 and will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 835 chipset, just like the Galaxy S8, OnePlus 5 and other flagship phones. The device will be having 4GB RAM coupled with 64GB of Internal Storage.
HMD is planning to launch two Nokia 8 variants, One with Single Sim slot and the other with Dual Sim card slot. Additionally, the device will be coming with blue, steel (silver), Gold / blue, and gold / copper color options. With the 5.7-inch 2K Display and other flagship specs, the Nokia 8 will stay premium with a price of 589 euros (675 USD/ 43500 INR). Will you be buying the Nokia 8? Let us know in the below comment section. Update: Evan Blass has leaked another Image of the Nokia 8 in Silver color variant, which looks stunning. Here, have a look-
Motorola has finally started rolling out the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Standard Moto Z with "retapac" Software channel in Hong Kong and Indonesia. The Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Moto Z brings latest July 2017 Security patch, Duo Video calling application, Round icons, and other Android 7.1.1 Nougat goodies including App shortcuts and enhanced Doze.
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.
Screenshots by Louie Chan! Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!
