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OnePlus teases new OnePlus 5T variant

The OnePlus 5T is already official with near bezel-less display and top-notch specs. Until now, you could grab the device in Midnight Black, Lava Red, and Star Wars Special Edition, but it seems that OnePlus is giving some fans a new option.

It looks like OnePlus is planning to launch a sandstone variant of the OnePlus 5T. OnePlus has posted a teaser video with a mysterious device hidden inside it. The video shows several people putting their hands inside the box, and few of them recognised a sandstone back. Since the OnePlus 5T is the latest flagship from the company, we can only assume that those people touched the upcoming sandstone variant.


OnePlus plans to launch the Sandstone OnePlus 5T in January 2018. The specs of this new OnePlus 5T version should be exactly the same as the normal one.

With the OnePlus 5T, you get a 6.01-inch FHD Optic AMOLED 18:9 display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 6/8GB RAM, 64GB/128GB storage, 16MP + 20MP with f/1.7 aperture for the best low-light, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing, 16MP front camera, 3300mAh battery with Dash Charge, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

What else new though? Well OnePlus has also added Face Unlock feature that uses 100 identifiers to make sure you are you before unlocking.



Screenshots: Android 8.0 Oreo on the Moto X4

Android 8.0 Oreo is already rolling out to the users of Moto X4 in phases. If you did not receive the update wait for few days or try checking for it manually by heading over to system updates section in the Settings app.

Oreo for Moto X4 brings over the latest features such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, New Emojis, Rootless Andromeda support, and Night Mode. However, you won't notice any major UI changes.

Motorola has also added several new features to the latest software update including new Moto Application, Camera UI, Google Pixel Dialer + Calling Screen, the update also brings the latest December 1st 2017 Security Patch.

Well, without further ado, here are screenshots of Android 8.0 Oreo on the Moto X4 (Thanks to Mohit - @QuickTech Mohit). Let us know how you’re liking Oreo on your phone by leaving a comment!




January 2018 Android Security Update Goes Live For Xiaomi Mi A1 Beta Testers

Looks like New Year came early for Mi A1 Users. Xiaomi Mi A1 users running Android Oreo Beta has picked up a new software update that introduces the January 1st, 2018 security patch.

That’s all that is detailed in the new software version (OPR1.170623.026.7.12.27). 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. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

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Moto G5s Plus Picks Up December Security Patch

Moto G5s Plus has picked up a new software update that introduces the December security patch.

If you own a Moto G5s Plus in Vietnam, Thailand, or Malaysia you should have received the over-the-air update notification for December 1st, 2017 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software version (NPS26.116-61), though there is a mention of the new Camera update included.


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. We will let you know once the update is out for other countries. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Nokia 2 will be updated to 8.1 Oreo under Google's Android Go Program

Nokia 2 will be updated to 8.1 Oreo under Google's Android Go Program
Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. HMD Global has already updated the Nokia 8 to Android 8.0 Oreo and will be rolling out the update for other Nokia phones soon.


The Good part is recently announced Nokia 2 will directly jump to Android 8.1 Oreo under Google's Android Go Program.  Juho Sarvikas, Chef Product Officer for HMD Global made the announcement in a response to a Nokia 2 user.

Recently announced Android Oreo Go Operating System features a handful of Google apps including the GoogleGo, Google Assistant Go, Maps, Gmail, YouTube Go, and other light-weight stuffs. The Android 8.1 Oreo Go is designed to run better on phones with either 512MB or 1GB of RAM.

According to the latest rumors, HMD plans to launch upcoming low-end devices under Google's Android Go Program. As per leaks, the first Nokia Smartphone under Android Go would be Nokia 1. Read more about Nokia 1.