Moto Z2 Force on Verizon gets January 2018 Security Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 01, 2018       

The Moto Z2 Force on Verizon just got a new software update with latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto Z2 Force you should have received the over-the-air update notification for January 1, 2018 Android security update. The new build number is ODXS27.109-34-4. Changelog says that the update also includes Meltdown and Spectre security patches. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

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.

[Download APK] Moto Camera with Spot Color for Moto G5s Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 01, 2018       

Last night, we told you that the Moto G5s Plus is now getting a new Camera update with Moto X4's Spot Color feature which creates artistic photos by preserving one color in the frame and keeping other elements in monochrome.

The new Moto Camera 2 update is already available on Play store as version 7.1.9.6. If you haven't recieved the update you can manually install it by downloading and install the below .apk file (Thanks to XDA member Saadatrm.)

Download: Moto Camera (XDA)

Nokia 8 Price Falls by up to Rs 8,000; Here's the New Price!

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 01, 2018       

Back in September 2017, HMD announced the flagship Nokia 8 in India with top-notch specs and ZEISS Optics. The entire package was offered at a price of Rs 36,999 and according to retailer Mahesh Telecom, it is now available at Rs 28,999, following a drop of Rs 8,000.

The Nokia 8 features a 5.3-inch QHD IPS display with huge chin and top bezels. It is powered by the Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. The phone comes dual rear cameras with Zeiss Optics, Splashproof (IP54), OZO 360-degree Audio, 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 allows you to use both the front and the rear Camera's together. Another feature that might wonder you is its OZO Audio, which gives 360-degree sound with amazing quality. At the back, there are two cameras of 13MP with Zeiss optics along with an 13MP front-facing camera.

The Nokia 8 will be available in Polished Blue, Tempered Blue, Steel, Polished Copper Colour options. The device will pack a 3090mAh battery with quick charge support.

Moto Z Play Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta [Screenshots]

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 01, 2018       

Just a few weeks back, Motorola started recruitment for Android Oreo beta testers for the Moto Z Play and today the company has started rolling out the update to the eligible users in the US and India. While this is only a beta program, it's still good to see that Motorola is working on bringing the latest version of Android for its users.

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.

While the company has not revealed date of the official rollout of Android Oreo, it is believed that Motorola might release the official update by Mid Feb. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Below are some screenshots of the Android 8.0 Oreo Beta for Moto Z Play.

Cheers: LovinVEVO (XDA Member)

Moto G5s Plus gets Spot Color with new Camera update

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 31, 2018       

Moto G5s Plus is now getting a new Camera update with Moto X4's Spot Color feature which creates artistic photos by preserving one color in the frame and keeping other elements in monochrome.

The new Moto Camera 2 update arrives as version 7.1.9.6. The update is already rolling out to the users of Moto G5s Plus from January 30. If you did not receive the update try checking for it manually by heading over to My Apps section in the Play Store.

[Update] [Download APK] Moto Camera with Spot Color for Moto G5s Plus