Moto Z Play (retapac) gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 01, 2017       

Motorola has finally started the full rollout of Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Moto Z Play with retapac (Retail Asia Pacific region) Software channel.

Apart from the latest July 1st, 2017 Android security patch, Motorola adds Video calling Duo application, Moto Mods v2.0, Brings back Tap on Fingerprint to wake-up Navigation Bar and Status Bar when in Full-Screen Mode, Stability improvements other interesting features along with Android 7.1.1 Nougat goodies. The new update features build no. NPN26.118-22.

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.

Via: Reddit

Essential Phone screenshot reveals thick Status Bar and Pixel-like home button

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 31, 2017       

A few months ago, Essential revealed its PH-1 Smartphone with top-notch specs and mouth-watering design. The entire package is offered at a price of just $699, way less than the Samsung Galaxy S8. 

The company announced earlier this month that Sprint would be the exclusive carrier in the United States, TELUS in Canada. The phone is expected to start shipping sometime in August to the public.

Thanks to Jason Mackenzie (Head of sales at Essential), we now have our first look at the Essential smartphone's Screenshots. It's not just an ordinary image, the screenshot also reveals how big the Status Bar on the Essential Phone is. Additionally, the Screenshot also confirms that the Essential Phone will be coming with Pixel-like home button with small white outline.

The Essential smartphone features a 5.7-inch QHD edge-to-edge display, not the one seen on Galaxy S8. It is powered by the Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. The phone comes with ceramic back and includes USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC. The phone runs Android Nougat.

Google Clock now has a Dark Background

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 31, 2017       

Google has updated its Clock Application with new icon and background theme. The latest Google Clock version 5.1 includes a new dark background with Android O support.

The background is now all dark instead of purple, the Add Alarm button has now turned into blue replacing the red color.

You can download the latest update right now by going to the Google Play link below.

Google Play: Clock

Moto Z3 will be Compatible with Current Moto Mods

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 31, 2017       

Recently Motorola announced the Moto Z2 Force along with the new Moto Mods. If you already own a Moto Z device or if you are planing to buy new Moto Z2 device then this recent report might be interesting for you.

According to the latest reports, the Current Moto-Mods will be compatible with the 3rd Generation Moto Z Smartphones. So, there's going to be the similar design and height of the Moto Z3 with enhanced specifications.

A spokesperson told TechRadar, "Motorola has confirmed three generations of support for Moto Mods, so the next gen devices will support current mods".

This means that if you have already bought new Moto Mods, you’ll be able to take those expensive Mods with you to the next Moto Z. 

The report also says that the current Moto Mods may also work with further phones from the company, but right now Motorola has only promised it will make the third Moto Z line phone compatible.

Source: TechRadar | Image: Helder Filipov

Here is the Moto G5S Plus in All Three Colors

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 31, 2017       

We all know that Motorola is due to announce three Smartphones including the Moto X4, Moto G5S, and Moto G5S Plus. We have already seen the renders of all these Smartphones, and now Thanks to Evan Blass, we have another set of renders showing off the Moto G5S Plus in all three colors.

As you can see in the below renders, the Moto dimple is coming back and is placed below the rear 12MP dual-camera module. The smartphone will be entirely made of metal, unlike the plastic edges are seen on the Moto G5. It will feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal storage. The front-facing selfie shooter will feature 8 megapixels sensor.

The Moto G5s will boast a 5.2-inch Full HD display, while the Moto G5s Plus will have a 5.5-inch display with dual cameras at the back. Motorola plans to launch both the devices along with the Moto Z2 Force at July 25th event.

We have no idea what colors these are, but According to earlier leaks the Moto G5S Plus with dual-camera and 5.5" display would cost 330 Euro (24900 INR/ 387 USD).

Via: Evan Blass