Moto X4 Android One Receiving May 2018 Security Update, Fixes Android Auto and USB transfer

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 12, 2018       

The Moto X4 Android One Edition is now getting the latest Android security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto X4 (Android One) you should have received the over-the-air update notification for May 1, 2018 Android security update. New software update for the Moto X4 brings along Bug fixes and Stability improvements. The new build number is OPW28.2.

The update also Fixes Android Auto and USB transfer bug which was introduced along with Android 8.1 Oreo with April 2018 Security Patch.

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. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

List of Xiaomi Smartphones getting MIUI 10's Single Camera Portrait Mode

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 09, 2018       

Xiaomi's latest MIUI 10 comes with brand new User Interface, Speed Improvements and AI Camera Application for Portrait shots both for Front and Rear Cameras.

Along with the recent announcement of Xiaomi Redmi Y2 in India, the company also confirmed the list of Xiaomi phones getting MIUI 10 along with single-camera portrait mode support. However, they didn't announced the ETA for the same.

Below are the list of Xiaomi phones getting MIUI 10 OS along with Single Camera portrait mode:

• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
• Xiaomi Mi 5s
• Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
• Xiaomi Mi 5
• Xiaomi Mi Note 2
• Xiaomi Mi Max
• Xiaomi Mi Max 2
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (India)
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
• Xiaomi Redmi 5
• Xiaomi Redmi 4
• Xiaomi Redmi 4X

Good news is Xiaomi also announced that Xiaomi Mi 6 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Indian variant) will be getting Front Portrait mode for great selfies.

That being said, we'll let you know whenever Xiaomi rolls out MIUI 10 for these Smartphones. 

Download: Moto Z3 Play Official Wallpaper

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 09, 2018       

The recently announced Moto Z3 Play comes with a beautiful design and Max Vision 18:9 Display. If you need to get your hands on the Moto Z3 Play wallpaper, you can grab them straight from below. There's only a single exclusive wallpapers from Motorola's latest Smartphone.

Downloadable in 1600 x 1600, the wallpaper won’t only look good on your own smartphone, but will look great on your tablets, too.

To get it on your phone, you can simply save the image from below.

Mid-Range Google Pixel Smartphone with Snapdragon 710 is in the works

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 02, 2018       

Alright Guys! There's no denying the fact that Google has already started working on next generation Pixel Smartphones. Already there are couple of leaks speculating the design of the phones.

As revealed by our favorite Roland Quandt of Winfuture, the company is also working on a Mid Range Pixel Smartphone with Snapdragon 710.

The recently announced Snapdragon 710 features, Multicore AI Engine, Adreno 616 GPU, and Kryo 360 CPU. It is better than any Snapdragon 600 series SoC and shares more features with the Snapdragon 800 series.

It is  not the first time we're hearing about the Pixel Mini or Mid Range Pixel Smartphone. Just a few months back Economictimes reported that Google is working on a new mid-range smartphone specially for Indian markets.

Roland says that the company is planning to launch it in the 1st half of 2019, that's actually a long way to go.

We'll be getting the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL this October, and definately we're going to see more leaks about the Mini Pixel. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Roland Quandt

Moto G5s Plus Android 8.1 Oreo Release Imminent | Release Notes Live

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 30, 2018       

Motorola is planning to release the latest Android 8.1 Oreo update to its Moto G5s Plus Smartphone. Android 8.1 Oreo update Release Notes for the Moto G5s Plus are now live.

Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Setting. Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto G5s Plus would also feature the latest June 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and brand new Camera Application.

Also Read: Moto X4 Picks Up Android 8.1 Oreo in the US

So, the company is most likely to start Android 8.1 Oreo official rollout for the Moto G5s Plus by Mid June. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

After Moto G5s Plus, the company plans to update Moto G5s, Moto G5 Plus, Moto G5, and at last the Moto G4 Plus. It looks like Motorola is skipping Android 8.0 in favour of Android 8.1, which is impressive.

Moto G5s Plus - Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ Release Notes
INTRODUCTION

We are excited to announce a new software update for moto g5s plus by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ to your phone along with other improvements.

For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotog.

NOTE: You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Android™ 8.1 Oreo™: many enhancements including new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls, improved data saver and battery features, new power menu UI and Bluetooth improvements

• Android security: includes the updates of Android security patches until June 1st of 2018

//Motorola