Samsung Galaxy S8 Android Oreo Beta: How to Get + What's New

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 02, 2017       

Samsung hasn't announced the Oreo Beta program yet, but the update is surprisingly already live for a few selected Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus owners.

Apart from the Android 8.0 Oreo Goodies including new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Samsung has add several new features to the Samsung Experience 9.0.

According to the reports, the OTA from Nougat to Android Oreo Beta weighs in at around 1.4GB. It's good practice to keep a backup before installing the Beta OTA.

As of now, the beta will be only available on T-Mobile, Sprint, and unlocked version of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. You'll need to log into the Samsung+ Application and look for the beta registration option at the top.

Here's What's New in the Android 8.0 Oreo Beta for Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus!

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta [Screenshots]

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 01, 2017       

Samsung is now all set to launch Android 8.0 Oreo Beta program for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, but it seems that a lucky user already got his hands on with the latest Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta Update for the Galaxy S8.

Apart from the Android 8.0 Oreo Goodies including new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Samsung has add several new features to the Samsung Experience.

The user reports that there's a new app shortcut menu which also shows the notifications after a long press. Samsung has also added new emoji's to the Android 8.0 Oreo Beta build for the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

Recently Samsung updated its Samsung Connect Application to Support Android 8.0 Oreo and this is an indication that Samsung is all set to roll out public beta to the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus users. The Galaxy Note 8 might follow the same soon. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Below are some screenshots of the New UI and Changes in Android 8.0 Oreo Beta for Galaxy S8.

[Update: More Screenshots] 

Individual Screenshots

Source: Reddit

Moto X Play finally gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat update in Mexico

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 01, 2017       

After a long wait, the Moto X Play users are finally getting Android 7.1.1 Nougat update with the latest Security Patch.

If you own a Moto X Play in the Mexico you should have received the over-the-air update notification for Nougat. 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.

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.

Recently Motorola announced the list of devices getting Android 8.0 Oreo and the Moto X Play is not eligible for the update. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

HMD Announces Nokia 2!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 31, 2017       

The Nokia 2 is now official with integrated Google Assistant, and 4100mAh battery that offer a new level of functionality and convenience.

As for the rest of the story that has been leaked in various forms over the past weeks, this is what we are looking at. So, we have a battery-centric Nokia device which offers 2 day long lasting battery life.

With the Nokia 2, you get a 5.0-inch HD IPS display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 8MP rear and, 5MP front camera, 4100mAh battery, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat with confirmed upgrade to Android Oreo.

The Nokia 2 will be available starting on Mid-November. The Nokia 2 be offered in a rich color palette including Black, White, and Copper.

What else new, though? Well, Nokia 2 features Gorilla Glass 3 protection, Sculpted polycarbonate back, and will be available as both single SIM and dual SIM variants. The Nokia 2 starts at 99 Euro. 

If you ask me the Nokia 2 and today's launch was quite disappointing. We were expecting Nokia to announce the quality Nokia 7. Also Launch event was for India and they announced pricing for Europe.. Eh!

Full Nokia 2 Specs

[Update: Only Nokia 2] Nokia is Announcing the Nokia 7 and Nokia 2 Today, Watch the Event Live Here!

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 31, 2017       

Update: Nokia announces Nokia 2, No Nokia 7!

The Nokia 7 and Nokia 2 will be officially announced in India today during a live streamed event at 12:00 PM IST. HMD will show off the Nokia 2 and Nokia 7, tell us the new features.

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

Nokia 7 Specifications and Features

The Nokia 7 features a 5.2-inch FHD IPS display with huge chin but slim design. It is powered by the Snapdragon 630 SoC, 4/6GB of RAM, and 64/128GB of internal storage. The phone comes with Splashproof (IP54) ratings, and includes USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC. The phone runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

The attraction for the phone is it's "Bothie" feature, which was introduced along with the Nokia 8. It allows you to use both the front and the rear Camera's together. At the back, there is a single camera of 16MP with Zeiss optics along with an 5MP front-facing camera.

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Nokia 2 Rumored Specifications and Features

Nokia 2 would feature a 4.7 - 5" display, Snapdragon 212 SoC clocked at 1.27 GHz, paired with 1GB RAM, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat. 

Nokia plans to price the device at around $99 which is Rs. 6000. 

Which one would you buy? Let us know in the below comment section-