Night mode could return to Nexus devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 11, 2016       

Google might bring back "Night mode" to Nexus Smartphones. The feature was removed earlier after Android 7.0.1 beta update. According to Ian Lake from Google: "Night mode requires driver support that is no present on Nexus devices".



But it seems that Google must have heard Angry Nexus users (As They want the Night mode back) because today someone at Google has marked the issue as "closed" with a status of "FutureRelease".

Google might include the "Night mode" feature in future Beta update for Nexus 6P and 5X.

Via:- Phandroid

Rumor: Motorola's 2017 roadmap includes Moto X comeback and a new Moto C

 By Felipe Berhau on November 10, 2016       

Get excited, world. Moto is here. That's what Motorola's latest campaign says. And we should be excited, indeed. HellomotoHK has now leaked the names of all the upcoming devices for the next year.

This includes the typical Moto G, Moto Z, Moto E devices we've seen this year, and those series might be split into Play, Force, Droid and Plus editions. The list also includes the newly announced Moto M series and the iconic Moto X series, which might make a comeback next year. There's also a Moto C, and we feel that name screams low-end smartphone. The full list shows these devices:

• Moto Z - Motorola
• Moto X - Lenovo
• Moto M - Lenovo
• Moto G - Motorola / Lenovo
• Moto E - Lenovo / ODM
• Moto C - Lenovo / ODM

From what we can tell, the Motorola team will be in charge of designing and engineering the Moto Z and Moto G series as always, though the other devices will be handled by Lenovo teams. Everything will be under Motorola Mobility, the company, though. Since late 2015, Motorola has been in charge of designing and manufacturing all the Lenovo MBG devices and this remains.

HellomotoHK also said yesterday's Moto M is in fact a Lenovo project. But from the packaging leaks from previous weeks you can see it says the phone was made by Motorola Mobility. Too hard to understand? Here is a shorter explanation: all Moto phones are still manufactured by Motorola Mobility, though Lenovo teams are working inside Motorola to create the new Moto X, Moto M, Moto E and Moto C devices. Why so many devices? That's because Moto(rola) will be the only Lenovo brand for smartphones from now on.

As for the Moto 360? Well, we know smartwatches haven't been as successful as expected. HellomotoHK said in the comments section that Motorola might sell that business or license the brand rights for watches next year. Knowing Motorola sold its accessories division last year to Binatone, that could possibly be the new home for Moto 360 devices, though nothing is confirmed.

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OnePlus X getting November security patch update

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 10, 2016       

Last month, OnePlus released Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for the OnePlus X. Now company is rolling out the latest November Security patch to the device.



This new update i.e. OxygenOS 3.1.4 contains many bug fixes and stability improvements along with November Security patch. The update has available to everyone right now!

Via:- OnePlus

Report: Lenovo Will Use Moto Branding for All Its Future Handsets

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 09, 2016       

As rumored earlier, Lenovo is ditching its own brand for all future handsets. Instead, it will be using "Moto" as its only brand for future.

The reports also says that the Company is replacing Xudong Chen as co-president and SVP of Lenovo’s Mobile Business Group in China, with Gina Qiao, formerly SVP of human resources.



And it would also mean we won't see "Vibe" or "Phab" phones in the future. Everything might turn into Moto G, E, Z and so on. 

Via:- Campaignasia

OnePlus 3T will be announced on November 15, Snapdragon 821 confirmed

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 09, 2016       

OnePlus is all set to announce a new Smartphone on November 15, As rumored earlier, the OnePlus 3T is probably going to be a new addition to the OnePlus family. 



Yesterday, Qualcomm told us that next OnePlus Smartphone will be powered by Snapdragon 821 and now OnePlus has officially started teasing out the upcoming OnePlus 3T.

T-7: The @Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (2.35GHz) is coming your way. Find out more on November 15. pic.twitter.com/fA8mUTYAjd

— OnePlus (@oneplus) November 8, 2016

OnePlus is probably referring to "OnePlus 3T" by saying "T-7".



Talking about the other specs, the Device is believed to feature 16MP Sony IMX398 sensor. In comparison to the OnePlus 3, the OnePlus 3T variant will be powered with Snapdragon 821 clocked at 2.35GHz and paired with 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 64GB or 128GB of on-board storage, a fingerprint reader on the front and 8MP selfie camera.

Android 7.1 based Cyanogenmod 14.1, begins rolling out to the Moto G, Xiaomi Mi4, OnePlus 3 and others

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 09, 2016       

Cyanogen Team has finally started developing Cyanogenmod 14.1, based on latest Android 7.1 for supported Android Devices. The first nightly builds of CM14.1 will be start rolling out today for few supported Smartphones.



Here's a list of the Android devices that will be able to download the Official CyanogenMod 14.1-

• Moto G variants(falcon/peregrine/thea/titan)
• OnePlus 3
• Nexus 6P (angler)
• Nexus 5X (bullhead)
• Xiaomi Mi3w/Mi4 (cancro)
• LG G3 (d855)
• LG G4 (h811/h815 )
• Samsung Galaxy S5 (klte/kltedv/kltespr/klteusc/kltevzw)
• Zenphone 2 (Z00L/Z00T)

Your Smartphone's bootloader must be unlocked and should be having a custom recovery Installed (TWRP/CWM) in order to Install the latest Cyanogenmod nightly on your Device.



We will update the article, once download links are available!

Source:- Cyanogenmod

Moto M goes official in China

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 08, 2016       

Lenovo has officially announced the Motorola Moto M in an event at Guangzhou, China. The Device will go on sale from November 10th in China.

The Moto M (M for all-metal) features a Splash-Proof 5.5 inch full HD display and weights 163g. With rear fingerprint sensor, the device is powered with MediaTek Helio P15 Octa-core CPU clocked at 2.2GHz. It has 4GB RAM and 32GB Storage which can be expanded upto 128GB through Micro-SD Card.



Talking about the Camera, the Moto M has a 16MP rear camera with PDAF and dual-led flash, at the front there's a 8MP selfie shooter. The rear camera is capable of capturing 1080p video.

Priced at ¥ 1999 ($295), The Moto M has a 3050mAh battery with fast charging capability, runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Lenovo's One UI on the top,  and it comes in Gold and Cool Silver.

For Full Specifications, Go to: Motorola Moto M Official Specs



For now the Smartphone is a China exclusive and there's no information regarding whether this device will arrive outside China.

Motorola Moto M Official Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 08, 2016       

Motorola Moto M Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow) | Lenovo One UI
Processor	Octa-core 2.2GHz 64bit
Chipset	MediaTek Helio P10 MT6755
GPU	Mali-T860 MP2
Body
Dimensions	151 × 75 × 8 mm
Weight	163 g
Colors	Gold and Silver
Display
Type	FHD Display
Screen Size	5.5 inches
Resolution	1920 × 1080 pixels | 401ppi
Multitouch	Yes
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Memory
Card slot	128 GB
Internal	32 GB
RAM	4 GB
Camera
Primary	16 MP, LED flash
Secondary	8 MP
Multimedia
3.5mm jack	Yes
Battery and Power
Type	3050 mAh battery | 10W rapid charger
Releasing Date
Announced	November 8, 2016
Status	Announced
Price
US Dollor	$295
Chinese Yuan	¥ 1999

Bases for Google Home are now available starting at $20

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 08, 2016       

Bases for Google Home are now available through Google Store, The bases helps users to customize their product i.e. Google Home.

The starting price of Google Home base is $20, the product comes in two material, fabric or metal. 
Made from a combination of nylon and polyester, Fabric variant comes in three colors- Mango, Marine, and Violet. Fabric bases is priced at $20.



While the metal variant comes in Carbon, Copper, and Snow, costs $40.

Get it here- Google Store

Motorola set to release a new boot animation

 By Felipe Berhau on November 08, 2016       

Hellomoto indeed! Remember we told you about the Motorola logo making a comeback to Moto boot animations after being cut out for this year's roadmap? Well, Motorola and Lenovo have made a few edits to the last one they announced, and Moto is already showing it up in some of its Twitter accounts.

The new boot animation is similar to what you saw last time, but one of the things that got some criticism from fans and tech sites was the fact that Lenovo seemed to punch the batwing logo out of the picture, as if they were replacing Motorola. Some Motorola fans complained about this, because it seemed like Moto(rola) was punched/kicked out by its parent company.

But Lenovo did listen to those comments and decided to change it up a bit. Now, instead of the Lenovo logo kicking out the Motorola logo, the batwing rotates and becomes the Lenovo logo, and then it rotates once again to become the batwing, and so on.

Although some might find this isn't a big deal, I think it's quite meaningful. Lenovo and the Moto team listened to the fans when they asked for the Motorola logo to be back as boot animation for Moto phones, and now they listened to the fans when they asked to modify it. It speaks good about the company and its respect for the Motorola legacy.

You can check out the new boot animation with its new ending here:

LG G5 starts getting Android Nougat update in Korea

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 08, 2016       

As rumored earlier, LG has finally started pushing out Android 7.0 Nougat update for Korean LG G5, while the LG G5's at other regions will be getting this new update very soon.

According to LG, Android 7.0 Nougat will hit LG G5 devices in multiple regions which includes the America, Asia and other markets where the phone was launched.



Comparing other Smartphone companies, LG, Motorola and HTC has making good progress regarding Software updates. Unlike Samsung which is lagging behind!

Recalling again, Android 7.0 Nougat comes with many new HOT Features, Read them all here. 

Via:- AndroidHeadlines

November's factory images and OTA files are now Available for Nexus and Pixel Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 08, 2016       

Google's November Security patches and updates are now available for Supported Nexus Smartphones and Pixel Devices. It's the first update for the Pixel and Pixel XL, the update comes with Bluetooth fix, VR improvements, WiFi Calling option for New Mexico and November Security patch.



The new build no. are as follows-

Pixel – NDE63X, NDE63V, NDE63U (7.1.0)
Pixel XL – NDE63X, NDE63V, NDE63U (7.1.0)
Pixel C – NRD91N (7.0)
Nexus 6P – NBD91K (7.0)
Nexus 5X – NRD91N (7.0)
Nexus 6 – MMB31C, MOB31K, NBD91P (6.0.1/7.0)
Nexus Player – NRD91N (7.0)
Nexus 9 LTE – NRD91N (7.0)

Nexus 9 Wi-Fi – NRD91N (7.0)

According to Verizon, the Pixel and Pixel XL new update features

• Message notifications while connected to vehicle Bluetooth® systems
• Daydream View performance
• Adds New Mexico as a state option during Wi-Fi Calling setup
• November Security Patch

You can download the factory images and OTA files from the below link-

Factory Images | OTA Files

Qualcomm teases Upcoming OnePlus Smartphone, to come with Snapdragon 821 SoC

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 07, 2016       

As rumored earlier, OnePlus could unleash the OnePlus 3T on November 15. According to new reports, OnePlus is throwing a launch event on November 15 in London and they will probably unveil the rumored OnePlus 3T.



As teased by Qualcomm, The Smartphone will probably sport Latest Snapdragon 821 Processor.

Something new from @OnePlus is on the way…and it’s powered by our #Snapdragon 821 processor. Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/3jOyZFRQ5t

— Qualcomm (@Qualcomm) November 7, 2016

Talking about the other specs, the Device is believed to feature 16MP Sony IMX398 sensor. In comparison to the OnePlus 3, the OnePlus 3T variant will be powered with Snapdragon 821 paired with 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 64GB or 128GB of on-board storage, a fingerprint reader on the front and 8MP selfie camera.




The OnePlus 3T is expected to be priced at 480$, we will get to know more about it on November 15.

Verizon releases new updates for Pixel and Pixel XL with November security patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 07, 2016       

Verizon is now pushing a new update for Google's Pixel and Pixel XL. The new update brings Bluetooth fix, VR improvements, WiFi Calling option for New Mexico and November Security patch.

As said earlier by Google "Pixel and Pixel XL on Verizon will get updates at the same time as Google’s" and it seems that Verizon is right on time!




Here's the Changelog for the new update-

• Message notifications while connected to vehicle Bluetooth® systems
• Daydream View performance
• Adds New Mexico as a state option during Wi-Fi Calling setup

Source:- Verizon(Pixel XL)| Verizon(Pixel) | Via:- DroidLife

Lenovo sold 1 million Motorola Moto Z globally

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 07, 2016       

Back in June, Lenovo announced the Motorola Moto Z. The Moto Z Family bought us Semi-Modular Innovative Smartphones with Moto Mods support. Moto Mods bought unlimited possibilities a smartphone can transform into!

The Modularity Gone right, and Lenovo manages to sell a total of 1,000,000 units of the Motorola Moto Z. The news came from Lenovo's CEO Yang Yuanqing.



Also Read:- Moto Z Play Review

Google to launch WebVR for Android in January

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 07, 2016       

Google is planning to launch new Chrome application for Android with integrated WebVR v1.1 Support. 

The Beta of this application will go live in December for Testers and Beta users, while the stable application will go official in January. 



WebVR will help users to Experience virtual web content through Chrome. Chrome's VR Shell will allow 2D websites not built for WebVR to be browsed in VR, as said by Megan Lindsay, WebVR Product Manager at Google.



Source:- WebVR | Via:- isitvr

Nokia Prism Smartphone concept is just stunning!

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 06, 2016       

Nokia, the legendary Finnish brand is soon going to unveil its Android-powered smartphones. The Iconic brand is reportedly preparing to launch two new smartphones in 2017.

You might have seen many concept smartphones, but this "NOKIA PRISM" concept is just stunning.

The Device seems handy and Windows 10 OS makes it much easier to handle the software. The prominent corner is reserved for the signal and notifications.

With Leather back, the device has a stunning camera and dual-led flash. 

Powered by Windows, Nokia's Prism just looks beautiful in a pentagon metal frame. 

Via:- Behance

Do you want this concept to go real? Share it now and Comment below your thoughts!

This is Meizu's Bezel-less Smartphone

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 06, 2016       

Few days back, Xiaomi announced the Bezel-less Mi MIX. With 84.16% Screen-to-body ratio, the smartphone looks stunning and features great specs. 

Also Read- Xiaomi Mi MIX Specs

It seems we will be seeing another Bezel-less smartphone made by Meizu very soon. The newly surfaced render from weibo shows Meizu Bezel-less Smartphone in works. Just like Mi MIX, there's a on-screen fingerprint sensor.

According to the leaked renders, the Device will get officially announced on December 24th. 

Will you be looking forward for this Fully bezel-less beast? Comment below

Source:- Weibo | Via:- Techupdate3 

Is this Next Generation Nokia's Android Smartphone?

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 06, 2016       

Nokia is all set to make a come back in the smartphone market by next year as the Finland-based company is reportedly preparing to launch two new smartphones in 2017.

No need to wait for 2017 to get a look at Nokia's upcoming Smartphones, Nokia's upcoming new high-end smartphone has now been leaked and now we have a first look at this device as seen in the leaked Real life Images.



The below leaked Images shows a metal body Nokia Smartphone in two colors i.e. Silver and Matte Black. There are Antenna bands on the back top and bottom. 

The back also shows Camera and Fingerprint sensor holes followed by Nokia logo. 

At the side there are volume rockers and a power button. The placement of these buttons are just like the Moto Z Play.

The report says, Nokia will announce new Android Smartphones and tablets at MWC 2017. 

Source:- NokiaPowerUser

New Android One Smartphone Announced, comes with Android Nougat

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 05, 2016       

Android One isn't dead, General Mobile has announced a new Android One smartphone "the GM 5" which comes out with Android 7.0 Nougat.



Specs wise, the GM 5 is an entry-level smartphone which features a 5" HD display protected by Gorilla Glass 4. The Smartphone is powered by an unknown Snapdragon Chipset clocked 1.2GHz paired with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage which can be expanded upto 64GB.

The Device has a 13MP rear and 5MP front-facing camera. The GM 5 packs a 2,500mAh battery and comes in three different colors i.e. Golden, Space Gray and Black.

For now this new Android One device will be available in 20 markets, which includes: Azerbaijan, Albania, Afghanistan, Belgium, Bosnia, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Iraq, Kenya, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, Pakistan, Serbia, Tunisia, Turkey and Uzbekistan.

General Mobile GM 5 Images-

General Mobile

Xiaomi Announces Redmi 4 and Redmi 4A

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 04, 2016       

Xiaomi Announces Redmi 4 and Redmi 4A  | Price | India Release and Specifications

As expected, Xiaomi has unveiled two new budget smartphones namely Redmi 4 and Redmi 4A in China. Both the smartphones comes with interesting specifications and all metal unibody design.

The Redmi 4 comes out with two variants, one with Snapdragon 430 (Standard Edition) & other with Snapdragon 625 (Pro Edition). 

Redmi 4 with Snapdragon 430 features a 5" HD Display, It has an Octa Core processor clocked at 1.4GHz paired with 2GB RAM and 16GB Storage. The Device sports a 13MP rear and 5MP selfie shooter. Skinned with MIUI 8, the device runs Marshmallow and has a giant 4100mAh battery.

Talking about Redmi 4 with Snapdragon 625, The Device sports a 5" FHD Display, It has an Octa Core processor clocked at 2.0GHz paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB Storage. The Device sports a 13MP rear and 5MP selfie shooter. Skinned with MIUI 8, the device runs Marshmallow and has a giant 4100mAh battery

In addition, Xiaomi also launched the Redmi 4A

The Xiaomi Redmi 4A sports a 5" Display with Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 CPU, 2GB RAM and 32GB internal memory. The Device is packed with 3,120mAh battery and a fingerprint sensor placed at back.

The Redmi 4 with Snapdragon 430 has been priced at CNY 699, the Redmi 4 version with Snapdragon 625 will cost buyers CNY 899. Both the phones will be China-exclusive for now.
With Fingerprint the Redmi 4A is priced at CNY 499

Motorola Moto M Promotional Images

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 04, 2016       

The new Moto M is Moto's worst kept secret right now, leaking all over the place. Lenovo is throwing an event on November 8, where Lenovo will announce "Moto" as it's only brand and will also unwrap the Motorola Moto M.



If you can't even wait 4 more days, we have something for you. Here are some Promotional Images of Motorola Moto M, showing its specs and Images.

The P2i water-repellent nanocoating on display will protect 5.5" Motorola Moto M from splashes.

The Device is powered with MTK Helio P15 processor clocked at 2.2GHz and 4GB of RAM paired wih 32GB Storage. The Smartphone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Moto M has a 13MP rear and 8MP front camera, And there's also a 3050mAH battery on board. 

We have already covered Motorola Moto M Specs (Feel free to take a look). The estimate price of the device will be 1999 yuan (19,700/- INR | 290 USD)

Rumor: OnePlus 3T to launch on November 14

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 03, 2016       

OnePlus could unleash the rumored OnePlus 3T on November 14. According to new reports, OnePlus is throwing a launch event on November 14 in London and they will probably unveil the rumored OnePlus 3T.



With the model no. A3010, the Device is believed to feature 16MP Sony IMX398 sensor. In comparison to the OnePlus 3, the OnePlus 3T variant will be powered with Snapdragon 821 paired with 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 64GB or 128GB of on-board storage, a fingerprint reader on the front and 8MP selfie camera.



The OnePlus 3T is expected to be priced at 480$, we will get to know more about it on November 14.

Via:- Techupdate3

Rumor: Moto will be the only Lenovo mobile brand

 By Felipe Berhau on November 03, 2016       

From Moto G4 and G4 Plus launch event in Japan.

Moto(rola) has had quite a year. First, it was announced the brand would be phased out. Then, all the executive team we knew was either changed or left the company. Then we've saw most of the tech sites jump on the hate bandwagon. And after a couple heart attacks like those, we saw most of it was false and that Motorola was still alive, launching amazing smartphones like the Moto Z with MotoMods.

Now, there's a new rumor in the house, that suggests Lenovo will stop using its own brand in smartphones and only keep the Moto brand. HellomotoHK was the one who reported this, and he's had a great record at leaking information and pictures.

He said Lenovo would announce a change in its MBG executive team, chaning its co-President. This was before Lenovo's financial report came out, and one of the announcements was that one. If the rest is true, then we will see many Motorola phones coming next year, which is good for us, fans.

And it would also mean we won't see Vibe or ZUK phones in the future. Everything might turn into Moto G, E, Z and so on. Or maybe, just maybe, they keep those brands and combine them with Moto, having MotoVIBE, for example. Who knows? Everything is possible.

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