[Download] Get Pixel 2's "Portrait" Feature for 2016 Pixel, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 01, 2018       

There's no denying that the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL comes with one of the best Smartphone Camera Sensor. But what makes the Pixel 2 Camera excel at taking photos is the Google Camera Application.

The latest Pixel 2 Camera app features Motion Photo, Face Retouching, Portrait Mode and other cool stuffs. The Good News is that you can now install Pixel 2's Camera application (Camera NX) and use the portrait mode feature on your 2016 Pixel and Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X.

Portrait Mode creates the depth of field look. It basically identifies the face and blurs the background which actually looks professional.

The APK weighs in at around 36.5MB and can be downloaded from the below link. Note that Pixel 2's portrait can create the depth of field look around almost any object. While the Camera NX (Google Camera Mod) works only when camera app identifies a human face. It works great on my Pixel XL.

Download: Pixel 2 Camera App | Chromloop

Lenovo launches its first full screen display Smartphone!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 01, 2018       

Lenovo officially announced the Lenovo K320t during an event in China. The K320t is Lenovo's first mid-range smartphone to feature 18:9 full screen display.

It comes with a 5.7" 1440 × 720 Display, 8MP AF +2MP Dual-Rear Camera, 1.3GHz Spreadtrum Quad-Core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage which can be expended upto 128GB via microSD card, 3000mAh battery, Micro USB port for data syncing and charging, 3.5mm Audio Jack, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat. You get Fingerprint sensor on the rear.

The Lenovo K320t costs 1000.00 Yuan (154 USD/ 10,000 INR) which seems quite costly for those specifications. It will be available only in Black color. Thoughts?

Moto Z2 Force Android 8.0 Oreo OTA captured and available for download

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 01, 2018       

A few days ago, we reported that Motorola has started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update with December Security patch for the Moto Z2 Force. Well, if you can't wait for the official OTA, then this recent development might be of interest to you.

XDA user "joemossjr" has managed to capture the OTA of T-Mobile Moto Z2 Force Android 8.0 Oreo update, meaning that owners of the Moto Z2 Force can install the update right now if they wish to (link to XDA post at the bottom of the page). But before you do, there are a few things to consider-

Joemossjr has stated that this update can only be flashed on Moto Z2 Force T-Mobile with build NCX26.122-59-8 (Download link). Note that this OTA file is for the Moto Z2 Force on T-Mobile, so do not attempt to flash it on other devices.

There's only 1 Soak Test OTA file available for the Moto Z2 Force. The developer states that you need to Install it in order to get the latest Android 8.0 Oreo with December Security patch, new icons, and features.

We recommend you to wait for the official OTA, as Motorola is rolling the update in phases.
XDA Link

Here's What's New in Android 8.0 Oreo for Motorola Phones

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 31, 2017       

We all know that Motorola is one of the fastest when it comes to updating it's Smartphones to the latest Android OS. Additionally Motorola's stock-like interface has never taken too long to update.

Just a few days back, we wrote about the official rollout of Android 8.0 Oreo on Moto Z2 Force and Moto X4 (Both Android One and Regular Variants) phones throughout the U.S., India, and Brazil. While this update might seem like a really modest improvement over the Android 7.0 Nougat, there is actually way more than meets the eye. Motorola Brazil has put together a guide to what's new in Android 8.0 Oreo for Motorola Devices.

Easy to Configure 

Android 8.0 Oreo is attractive, user-friendly, and faster than Android Nougat. The new Settings Application has linked related items which makes it easier to access other Settings.

Log in with Autofill

The autofill feature stores and secures user data, such as addresses, user names, and even passwords. So the next time you access your account, the system automatically enters your username and password, making browsing more smooth.

See notifications in apps

Motorola has included Pixel Exclusive Notification Dots. Whenever there is a notification from an application, a small dot will be displayed on its icon. With a long touch on the app, you'll be able to see all the details of the notification in the foreground and perform the actions.

Picture in Picture (PIP)

PIP display allows users to continue watching a video while they're answering a chat or hailing a car.

New Emojis

Android 8.0 Oreo comes with over 60+ Redesigned Emojis.

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto X4 and Moto Z2 Force is rolling out 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.

Credits: Matilda | Featured Image: Motorola-phone RU

Happy New Year Guys :)

Nokia's Smartphone Lineup for 2018 Gets Leaked

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 30, 2017       

2017 was HMD's most successful year ever as Nokia phones sales soar. It seems that the company is planning to launch a bunch of Android Smartphones under Nokia brand in 2018.

Not one, but four Nokia phones have just been leaked, seemingly revealing company's plans for 2018 with new handsets on the way.

Inside the latest Nokia Camera application on Nokia 5 Oreo Beta, the folks over at NokiaMob found a bunch of .png files that contains names of different announced and unannounced Nokia Devices. The list includes Nokia 1, Nokia 2, Nokia 3, Nokia 4, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, Nokia 7, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 and Nokia 9.

The new Nokia 1 and Nokia 9 has been leaked several times in the recent past. The refrences to these smartphones inside the latest Nokia Camera application confirms their existence. Interestingly there's also mentions of the Nokia 7 Plus, which suggests an upgraded variant of the Nokia 7 could be on its way.

Nokia 1 is expected feature an IPS display with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels, 8GB ROM, and 1GB RAM. The device is likely to be powered with a Mediatek CPU. HMD plans to launch the Nokia 1 globally in March with its Russian price tag of 5,990 rubles which is just 103$. It will be launched as part of Google's Android Go program.

Apart from these four devices, the Company is also planning to launch revised version of its previous Smartphones. Recently leaked Nokia 6 2018 is one of them. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

//NokiaMob | Image: Concept Creator