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Xiaomi is Announcing the Mi A1 Today, Watch the Event Live Here!

The Mi A1 (Android One) will be officially announced in India today during a live streamed event. Xiaomi will show off the Mi A1, tell us the new features. 

During this Livestream, we are sort of expecting to see the price of the Smartphone and Launch day offers. You can watch out the live event here-



Nokia releases September Android security update for Nokia 5

Nokia releases September Android security update for Nokia 5
As promised, HMD is now rolling out the latest monthly Android security patch Software update to the mid-tier Nokia 5. The company has now released Android September 2017 Security update to the Nokia 5.

The latest update weighs in at around 142 MB and features the latest security patch. You won't get new features or improvements with this update.
Nokia releases September Android security update for Nokia 5
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 5 and other three devices will be getting Android O for sure.

Unofficial Lineage OS 15 based on Android Oreo is now available for the Moto G 3rd Generation

Unofficial Lineage OS 15 based on Android Oreo is now available for the Moto G 3rd Generation
You can now download and install the LineageOS 15 based on Android 8.0 Oreo on your Moto G 3rd Generation (Moto G 2015) Smartphone.

Google recently launched the Next Iteration of its Android Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo. The Tech Giant also pushed Android Oreo source code to AOSP, helping the developers develop custom ROMs for their devices based on Oreo.


Well, if you are a Moto G3 owner, then this recent development might be of interest to you. Developer "Alberto97" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo LineageOS 15 on the Moto G3. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as the RIL, WiFi, sensors, etc.), but it's still not suitable for daily use.

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the LineageOS 15 Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Moto G 2015 Osprey. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.
Unofficial Lineage OS 15 based on Android Oreo is now available for the Moto G 3rd Generation
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Download LineageOS 15 for Moto G3 Osprey

Direct Download: LineageOS 15 (Via XDA)


// Screenshots Credits: Androidbaba XDA

This Pixel 2 concept is the phone we want Google to build

In 2016 we saw some incredible decisions taken by some of the reputed companies over the globe. One such decision that stands out from every other is that Google releasing their own smartphones. The Google Pixel phones were the search giant's first attempt to take on the Apple iPhone.

And, they succeeded in doing that. The Pixel XL is widely regarded as the best smartphone of 2016 and best camera smartphone of all time. However, as the same case with every other smartphone, the both the Pixels were criticized for their poor design language and lack of waterproofing.

Now, Designer R.Batinic has come up with an exciting new concept of Google's next flagship.The phone’s fingerprint scanner is placed on the back, just like current Google Pixel. It has a dual camera setup at the rear. If you take a closer look at the phone’s front, you’ll also notice that it has tiny top and chin bezel, which makes device beautiful.

Well, before we actually dive into it, you should know that there is a 0% chance this is what Google's Pixel will look like in 2017. Maybe less than 0%. That said, it’s still fun to imagine what it would be like to use an Google Pixel like this, and the possibilities are endless.

Credits: R.Batinic

[Update]Moto G5s Plus doesn't actually have the In-Camera Live Depth Adjustment Bar

Update: Motorola updates Moto G5s Plus Camera with Depth Adjustment Bar

While most of the customers have the Moto G5s Plus in their hands, we have learned that the Moto G5s Plus bought from Amazon India doesn't comes with "Live depth enabler".

Unfortunately, it is almost certain that most of the Unboxing/ Camera Reviews of the Moto G5s Plus that contains it's Camera UI Video is misleading customers, as Motorola provided reviewers a device that comes with "Live depth enabler". This move, mislead not just customers, but taint the work of reviewers and journalists with misleading data that most are not able to verify.

Here are some of the Screenshots of the Moto G5s Plus Unboxing Videos from reputed YouTubers like iGyaan and Geekyranjit. The below Images clearly shows the "Live Depth adjustment bar" Option.

//iGyaan
Moto G5s Plus doesn't actually have the In-Camera Live Depth Adjustment Bar
Moto G5s Plus doesn't actually have the In-Camera Live Depth Adjustment Bar

//Geekyranjit
Moto G5s Plus doesn't actually have the In-Camera Live Depth Adjustment Bar
Moto G5s Plus doesn't actually have the In-Camera Live Depth Adjustment Bar
Few of the users have also reported "Missing Camera depth adjustment bar" issue at Lenovo Forums.

Hi, I purchased Moto G5s plus on the release date 30th August in India. I am unable to figure out why my phone is not having the depth adjustment bar when the camera is in depth enabled mode as shown in all promotional and review videos. Thanks in advance.
Note: I tried updating the camera app and camera tuner app. Still it is not working. - SurDev_G5S
WHAT??? Are they kidding?
They have showed the adjustment bar in all their promos and even saw this feature in Indian Unit while watching some youtube videos. Can't believe that there is no adjustment bar for depth enabled mode. This is clear case of misguidance.
What shall we do now? Smiley Sad - Saurabhprk
Camera UI of the Moto G5s Plus bought from Amazon India
Moto G5s Plus doesn't actually have the In-Camera Live Depth Adjustment Bar

We are disappointed with Motorola, and hope that they will update their Camera Application with Live Depth Adjustment Bar feature. It is misrepresenting their phone to their customers, and is not the type of behavior that we like to see with devices as otherwise awesome as the Moto G5s Plus.

//Lenovo Forum  //Hatim Mittal