Moto Z Play getting Android 8.0 Oreo soak test in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 31, 2018       

The last time we updated you on the status of the Moto Z Play's Android 8.0 Oreo update, we told you that it was in the works and the release is imminent. Well, it looks like Motorola and Lenovo are finally pushing early beta build to the MFN users.

If you own a Moto Z Play in the India and have enrolled to Motorola Feedback Network, you should have recieved a notification for Android 8.0 Oreo Software Update with build number OPN27.74.

Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test for the Moto Z Play comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola has also added several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Z Play also brings the latest January 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability and Camera improvements.

Related: Here's What's New In Android 8.0 Oreo For Motorola Phones

Assuming the test rolls out smoothly, those of us not in the test could see the update within a week or two. Once Motorola announces an official rollout of the update for all, we shall let you know. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Credits: Mohammed Mustafa (Moto Z Facebook Group) | Featured Image: Motorola-phone RU

OnePlus 5T gets new update, OxygenOS pushed to Open Beta 3

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 30, 2018       

OnePlus is pushing a new software update to the users of OnePlus 5T in the form of OxygenOS Open Beta 3. With the latest update, the company is fixing various bugs along with some new features as well.

The update brings a new pick-up gesture switcher to the Phone application. Now, you can choose whether to lift an incoming call by swiping down or up the screen.

Phone

• Added pick-up gesture switcher
• You can now choose which way you slide (up or down) to pick up a phone call

System

• General bug fixes and improvements
• Removed Clipboard function
• Thanks for your feedback, we removed this feature based on that.
• Applied CPU security patch: CVE-2017-13218
• Added new Navigation gestures that you can enable by going into settings and disabling the nav bar.

India only

• Added SMS categorization function for India only
• This is an India only feature that auto-sorts your SMS messages into categories

Besides, the company has removed the Clipboard function which was found sending users data to Chinese servers. The update also brings new security patch CVE-2017-13218 and new Navigation gestures that you can enable by going into settings and disabling the nav bar.

The update is currently rolling out for the users under OpenBeta OS, and later on, all the features will be added to the stable build of the OS. Have you received the update? Let us know in the comments section below. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

OnePlus 5 OxygenOS Beta 5 removes Clipboard; Here's What's New!

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 30, 2018       

OnePlus is pushing a new software update to the users of OnePlus 5 in the form of OxygenOS Open Beta 5. With the latest update, the company is fixing various bugs along with some new features as well.

The update brings a new pick-up gesture switcher to the Phone application. Now, you can choose whether to lift an incoming call by swiping down or up the screen.

Phone

• Added pick-up gesture switcher
• You can now choose which way you slide (up or down) to pick up a phone call

System

• General bug fixes and improvements
• Removed Clipboard function
• Thanks for your feedback, we removed this feature based on that.
• Applied CPU security patch: CVE-2017-13218

India only

• Added SMS categorization function for India only
• This is an India only feature that auto-sorts your SMS messages into categories

Besides, the company has removed the Clipboard function which was found sending users data to Chinese servers. The update also brings new security patch CVE-2017-13218. 

The update is currently rolling out for the users under OpenBeta OS, and later on, all the features will be added to the stable build of the OS. Have you received the update? Let us know in the comments section below. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Screenshots: Android 8.0 Oreo on the Nokia 6

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 30, 2018       

Android 8.0 Oreo is already rolling out to the users of Nokia 6 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.

Android Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Nokia has also added several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Nokia 6 2017 also brings the latest January 1, 2018 Security Patch.

Nokia Changelog says that the new version includes Update Settings UI, Screen and Pedometer card, Enhance Power saving and background activity manager, Enhance Low Light Camera Image Quality, Nokia Cloud, Notification wake up, and long screen capture.

Well, without further ado, here are screenshots of Android 8.0 Oreo on the Nokia 6 (Thanks to Roland Quandt - @rquand). Let us know how you’re liking Oreo on your phone by leaving a comment! Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Nokia 6 is getting Android 8.0 Oreo: Here's What's New!

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 30, 2018       

The Nokia 6 2017 is now getting Android 8.0 Oreo. The update is now available for both Global and Chinese variant of the Nokia 6. 

Android Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Nokia has also added several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Nokia 6 2017 also brings the latest January 1, 2018 Security Patch.

Nokia Changelog says that the new version includes Update Settings UI, Screen and Pedometer card, Enhance Power saving and background activity manager, Enhance Low Light Camera Image Quality, Nokia Cloud, Notification wake up, and long screen capture.

The update is already rolling out to the users of Nokia 6 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. Make sure you've at least 50 percent juice left on your phone before updating it. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.