OxygenOS 4.5.7 roll-out begins for OnePlus 5 owners

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 01, 2017       

The OnePlus 5 is now getting a software update with new features, latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and other improvements. 

The update arrives as OxygenOS 4.5.7, brings new OnePlus Slate font, adds EIS (Electronic image stabilization) for 4k video recording, and updates the Security patch to 1st July 2017.

Take a look at the complete changelog of the update below:

• New additions:
• Introducing the all new OnePlus Slate font
• Added EIS for 4k video recording
• Updates:


• Updated Android security patch level to 1st July 2017
• Updated to latest GMS package
• Optimizations:
• Wi-Fi connectivity improvements
• Standby battery enhancements
• Bug Fixes:
• Fixed occasional sound leaks in the speakers when using earphones
• Fixed camera shutter sound bug in silent mode for Indian region
• Fixed missing sound channels when recording videos

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 using Stock Un-modified firmware.

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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.

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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