Custom ROM brings Android 8.0 Oreo to Moto Z Play

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 10, 2017       

XPerience Custom ROM brings Android 8.0 Oreo to the Moto Z Play!!!

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. Motorola has already updated it's software support page with the list of its devices that will officially get the update and yes the Moto Z Play is one of them.

However, it may take some time for Motorola to roll the Official Android Oreo update. But you can  Install it right now via XPerience ROM. Developer "TeamMex" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo based XPerience ROM for the Moto Z Play. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as RIL, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.).

With Android 8.0 Oreo, you'll get new Settings and Notification panel UI, latest features including Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and new emojis.

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the XPerience Custom ROM based on Android 8.0 Oreo on Moto Z Play Addison. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

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Direct Download: XPerience ROM (// XDA)

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August security patch rolling out to Moto G5 Plus in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 10, 2017       

The Moto G5 Plus (retin) is now getting the not-so-latest August Security patch with Stability Improvement and Bug fixes.

If you own a Moto G5 Plus in India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for August Security Patch, and it's crucial that you download it, as it brings along the fix for phone audio issue.

The update costs in at around 53.9MB and comes with build number NPN25.137-67-5. Note that the device still remains on Android 7.0 Nougat.

August Android security update also resolves tons of issues dated 2017-08-01. The most severe of these issues is a critical security vulnerability in media framework that could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. The severity assessment is based on the effect that exploiting the vulnerability would possibly have on an affected device, assuming the platform and service mitigations are turned off for development purposes or if successfully bypassed.

Rogers reveals Android Nougat update coming to Moto X Play

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 09, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. However, for those who are still waiting for Android Nougat, they want to know when they will get a taste of the new Android dessert. Canadian mobile carrier, Rogers has updated its OS schedule for some of its phones.

According to the list, the Moto X Play running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on Rogers will get Android 7.x Nougat on October 31st, 2017.

Recently Motorola started rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat for Moto X Play in India. Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Moto X Pure brings Latest Security patch, Duo video calling application, New Icons, and other Android 7.1.1 Nougat goodies.

The Firmware costs in at around 763.2MB, it comes with build number 26.31.1.en.03. It is also interesting to note Canada is getting the Nougat update early. This means related announcements will be heard in the United States in the coming weeks.

Also read: How to Install Android 8.0 Oreo on Moto X Play via LineageOS 15

Source: Rogers

These Photos were shot with the Google Pixel 2

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 09, 2017       

Google announced its new Pixel 2 smartphones this month, boasting that it has “the best smartphone camera ever.” DxOMark agreed, giving the phone’s camera a record-breaking score of 98.

Googler Isaac Reynolds has published "Unedited" sample photos and videos showing how the Google Pixel 2 performs in the real world.

"We showed a few photos taken on Pixel 2 during the keynote, and we know some our our most enthusiastic fans will want to see them up close for themselves. Go ahead — take a look at some of our favorite unedited Pixel 2 photos and videos. There are also two videos edited to show side-by-side comparisons of video stabilization."

Here’s a selection of sample photos shot in a number of environments and lighting situations with various camera settings.

You can find larger sets of higher-res Pixel sample photos and videos in Reynolds’ album

OnePlus 5T leak spotted, may have 6-inch dual-curved 18:9 Display

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 09, 2017       

There's no denying the fact that OnePlus is working on next generation Smartphone. Already there are couple of leaks speculating the release of the next OnePlus device.

Several rumors says that OnePlus might skip the OnePlus 5T in favour of the OnePlus 6 because  there's nothing much for a T version to upgrade. Now, According to the latest report from Gizmochina, the OnePlus 5T is on its way.

With the OnePlus 5T, the Chinese firm is considering moving the fingerprint scanner on the back and this will also allow OnePlus to implement the 18:9 6" display with 2160 x 1080p to the front. Additionally, the OnePlus 5T front design might resemble the recently leaked Oppo F5 (Below Render).

Back in June, during AMA (Ask Me Anything) event on Reddit, OnePlus revealed that they could have implemented a bezel-less display to the OnePlus 5, but due to lack of resources, the OnePlus 5 uses the same screen as the OnePlus 3T.

Based on the information we got from our source, the OnePlus 5T will look exactly same as the upcoming Oppo R11s, which is scheduled to launch later this month.

That said, OnePlus might reveal the OnePlus 5T in November 2017. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.