Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Oreo Release Imminent!

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 20, 2018       

It seems that the South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung will be rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update to its flagship within the next few weeks.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with model number SM-N950F is likely to get Android 8.0 Oreo update pretty soon. The information came from the Wi-Fi Alliance certification stating that the devices has successfully passed the testing with Android 8.0 Oreo installed.

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, Samsung has add several new features to the latest software update.

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Samsung Smartphones comes with latest Samsung Experience 9.0 with new UI and enhancements.

Also Read: Here's What's New in Official Android 8.0 Oreo for Galaxy S8

That said, there's no exact date on when Samsung will be rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo for the Note 8. We will let you know once the update is out. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

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Official LineageOS 15.1 Release Imminent! Latest Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 18, 2018       

The last time we updated you on the status of LineageOS, we told you that Lineage is skipping LineageOS 15 (Android 8.0 Oreo) in favor of the latest Android 8.1 Oreo LineageOS 15.1.

With Android 8.1 you get a brand new Pixel 2 launcher, Power-Reboot menu, Dim Navbar keys, and my favorite one is Black and White theme depending on the Wallpaper used.

Those of you waiting for the Oreo based Official LineageOS ROM, here's an update for you guys. Lineage is all set to announce the Official builds of LineageOS 15.1 for tons of Smartphones. According to the latest commit, Lineage is done building the LineageOS 15.1. However, the commit is yet to be merged, so it could arrive anytime soon.

We'll notify you guys when there's any new information on LineageOS 15.1. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.
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Xiaomi's Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro both supports Quick Charge 2.0

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 17, 2018       

Xiaomi recently announced the Redmi Note 5 (A.K.A Redmi 5 Plus) and Redmi Note 5 Pro with 18:9 Full Screen Display and Snapdragon 625 (Note 5), Snapdragon 636 (Note 5 Pro).

Both of these smartphones support Qualcomm’s Quick Charge?
Yes, both of them supports QuickCharge 2.0 through Micro USB.

A lot of Xiaomi’s smartphones don’t support Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, even though they have the necessary hardware. The reason is because the manufacturer doesn’t usually pay the license fee required to use the technology, which has been the case with the Mi A1 and Redmi Note 4.

Both the Redmi Note 5's and Redmi Note 5 Pro's Processor are also capable of using Quick Charge 3.0, but considering the price and specifications, Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0 is used. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

[Update: Live Image] This Could be the Android One Nokia 7 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 16, 2018       

[Article: 15-02-2018] 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.

Back in December 2017, we learned about the Nokia 7 Plus and other unannounced Nokia Smartphones via refrences inside Nokia Camera application. But now we have new information + high quality renders of the Nokia 7 Plus, thanks to Evan Blass.

As you can see in the below image, the Nokia 7 Plus looks exactly similar to the Nokia 7 in terms of rear design but has dual-rear cameras and a 6 inches 18:9 display. On the Specificiation side, the Nokia 7 Plus features Snapdragon 660 CPU which is of course faster than the Snapdragon 630 used in Nokia 7. It has 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB with MicroSD. 

It seems that Google working with Nokia for the software of the Nokia 7 Plus. The Nokia 7 Plus Android One Edition would get direct updates from Google eliminating the delays.

Taking a look at the Camera specs, we have 12MP + 13 MP with ZEISS Optics, 2X optical zoom, f/2.0 aperture, Dual PD all pixel focus, Nokia Pro Mode app, and Bothie.

HMD may announce the Nokia 7 Plus along with the Nokia 9 at MWC in Barcelona, Spain. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Source: Evleaks

[Update: 16-02-2018] Live Hands On Image of the Nokia 7 Plus (Via Vtechgraphy)

January 2018 Security Update is now live for the Moto G5 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 16, 2018       

The last time we updated you on the status of the Moto G5 Plus January Security Update, we told you that it is rolling out to the users in Brazil and now Motorola is finally pushing it to Indian users.

If you own a Moto G5 Plus in India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for January 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software version (NPNS25.137-92-4), though there is a mention of "KRACK" Fix. It’s a WiFi vulnerability that breaks WPA2 by forcing nonce reuse.

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.

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