OnePlus 5 vs. OnePlus 3T: 5 key differences

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 22, 2017       

The OnePlus 5 is now official with enhanced OxygenOS, Dual Camera, Ceramic Fingerprint sensor, which can unlock your Smartphone in just 0.2s and other interesting features. The OnePlus 5 shares some similar features to the OnePlus 3T with few upgrades, In this article we will talk about Key differences that you will find in OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 3T-

• The OnePlus 5 is powered by the latest Snapdragon 835 chipset coupled with 6/8GB RAM options, while you get Snapdragon 821 coupled with 6GB RAM with the OnePlus 3T. 

• The Dual-Camera of the OnePlus 5 features a 20MP telephoto lens coupled with a more traditional 16MP f/1.7 shooter to accurately determine the distance between the sensor and objects in the environment. OnePlus says that the device's camera is super fast, ultra clear and is 40% faster than the OnePlus 3T (16MP primary camera) in terms of focusing speed. Unlike OnePlus 3T, the OnePlus 5 lacks OIS.

• OnePlus 3T has a 3,400mAh non-removable battery while the OnePlus 5's battery has been downgraded to 3300mAh. However, with "hardware and software optimisations" the OnePlus 5 manages to deliver 20 percent more battery life than its predecessor

• Design wise, the OnePlus 5 do looks similar to the iPhone 7 Plus with dual-mounted horizontal camera while the OnePlus 3T have it's own unique design and it looks premium. 

• You get bluetooth 5.0 with the OnePlus 5, compared to Bluetooth v4.2 on the OnePlus 3T. The OnePlus 5 is a little bit slimmer and lighter at 7.25mm/153 grams, compared to the 7.35mm/158 grams of the OnePlus 3T.

These are the only differences you will find between the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 3T. Share your comments If you think that there are more differences between them!

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Watch Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus Official Product Video Trailer

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 22, 2017       

The Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus are now official and is now available for purchase in Brazil, México, Philippines and Colombia. Both of the Smartphone resembles the Moto G5 series in design and build quality.

To accompany the announcement of the Moto E4 devices, the company has posted product video showing the features and beauty of the 2017 Moto Es.


The Moto E4 sports a 5" HD display with 2.5D curved glass, 5MP front camera with selfie flash, 8MP autofocus camera with LED flash, 2800mAh battery, NFC support, MT6737 Quad-core processor/ Snapdragon 425/ 427, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage. The device will be available in Iron Grey, Blush Gold, and Oxford Blue color options.

The Moto E4 Plus is the exact same phone as the Moto E4 in terms of design and color options, Specs wise, the E4 Plus features a 5.5" HD display, 13MP rear camera, 5MP selfie shooter, a giant 5000mAh battery, MT6737 Quad core CPU/ Snapdragon 425/ 427, 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage with LTE support. 

Recent Leaks Suggest the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Will be Built around Dual Rear Cameras

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 21, 2017       

If you’re a fan of the Samsung tablets, you’ll love what the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 supposedly has on offer. In recent leaks, it’s reported that the Note 8 will contain dual rear cameras to give the tablet an edge over its competitors. Whether this is true or not we’re not sure, but the tablet looks like it’s going to be available in August this year, a year after the Note 7 became available. The popular Android-based tablets are sure to be a hit this year with many new features and better functionality available.

Samsung Appear Confident After Latest Tablet Releases

It is clear Samsung developers are becoming increasingly confident in their tablet developments because of how well-thought of their recent releases of the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ were. Samsung are becoming much better developers and are learning from their previous models. They seem to be the developers trying new things to better a user’s experience. It’s unknown if the dual rear cameras are a reality, but given how far Samsung have come on with their handsets and tablets in recent years, it wouldn’t be surprising.

Samsung Will Forget About Their Note 7 Disaster

It’s no surprise that Samsung had a nightmare on their hands when they released the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 last year. It was a tablet that failed in all aspects and there were numerous reports of devices that had battery problems and even exploded. It was up to Samsung to recall thousands and make sure the next release was going to make up for it. Samsung has well and truly put this release firmly back in their minds and they will be looking for the Note 8 to give them back the reputation they deserve.

It’s Not All Good News for Samsung Fans

Fans will love to hear the leaks contain feature lists for the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8, but they will hate to hear it won’t have Android O. It appears Samsung are testing their new device on Android 7.1.1, and that means when Google release their latest version of Android O, Samsung probably aren’t going to take advantage of it. Further reports suggest the new tablet will be released before Android O, which will back up that rumor.

Will the Galaxy Note 8 Have the Same Problems as the Note 7?

Samsung will be hoping they’ve solved all battery issues from their last release of the Samsung Note 7. Many students studying for their masters in computer science online using an online masters computer science program will be hoping for the same. Developers generally don’t make the same mistakes twice and many fans will be hoping for a better version of the tablet this time around.

It’s still not 100% certain what the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will consist of, but if recent leaks are true, it will have the dual rear cameras that all tablet fanatics are craving for – and plenty of other features for tablet owners to enjoy.

Google Pixel 2 concept shows a huge Battery Bump, No Ports, and 4 Cameras

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 21, 2017       

Various recent reports claimed that Google is already working on the Google Pixel 2 series of phones. A total of three two smartphones named Walleye, Muskie, and Taimen codenames have popped online in recent times in the Android Open Source code.

And now, a Reddit user have designed a concept of the upcoming Google Pixel 2, and I must say it craziest concept ever. The front design of the phone looks similar to the first generation Pixel phones with trimmed down bezels.

Also, he imagines the unusual dual camera setup at the back and the sensors are vertically placed to each other. Aforesaid, the phone has almost same design language as Pixel with three quarters glass and One quarter metal back with "G" branding. The crazy thing about this mock up is the giant battery (4800mAh) bump with a 8X optical zoom camera for high-quality images. The concept maker also killed all the ports in favour of Wireless tech.

However, Google won't go with this design language definitely as the search giant will go for the Infinity Display with almost zero bezels as already a concept with the same have surfaced online, which looks a lot more beautiful than this.

Via: Reddit

Lenovo Mobile domain is moving to Moto.com in China

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 21, 2017       

A few months back, Lenovo announced that it was shutting down the ZUK brand and will only focus on Moto Motorola. The company also has not released any Lenovo branded phone this year. 

Lenovo recently announced that it will soon moving their online domain to Moto.com in China. Starting tomorrow (June 22), Lenovomobile.com will redirect the users to Moto.com.

Lenovo and Motorola has already announced the Moto C, Moto E4, Moto G5 and Moto Z2 Play. Covering all price ranges, Motorola is due to launch five more smartphones including the Moto G5s series, Moto X (2017), and the Moto Z2 lineup.

That said, to fully embrace Motorola devices, Lenovo is abandoning its original online domain "Lenovomobile.com" in China in favor of Moto.com.

Via | Source

DEAL: Moto Z is ₹29,999 Right Now (14% Off)

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 21, 2017       

You can grab the Modular Moto Z from Amazon just at ₹29,999 and that’s a pretty crazy low price. You will be also getting a 2500 additional cashback as Amazon Pay balance on credit card EMI transactions.

The Moto Z comes with a premium design, metal back, 13 MP rear camera with optical image stabilization & laser autofocus, 2600 mAh all day battery with TurboPower charging, Snapdragon 820 processor with Adreno 530 GPU , 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage.

The only reason you will grab a Moto Z for ₹29,999 over the Moto Z Play which is available at ₹25,999 is the processor, metal back, slim design and an improved camera. 

You also get special discounts on the Moto Mods when you purchase Moto Z or Moto Z Play from Amazon, ₹5,000 off on the Hasselblad True Zoom Camera and ₹1,000 on JBL Soundboost.

Amazon Link

Here are some Images Taken by the OnePlus 5 Dual Camera

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 21, 2017       

The OnePlus 5 is now official with enhanced OxygenOS, Dual Camera, Ceramic Fingerprint sensor, which can unlock your Smartphone in just 0.2s and other interesting features.

The Dual-Camera of the OnePlus 5 features a 20MP telephoto lens coupled with a more traditional 16MP f/1.7 shooter to accurately determine the distance between the sensor and objects in the environment. OnePlus says that the device's camera is super fast, ultra clear and is 40% faster than the OnePlus 3T in terms of focusing speed.

Here are some samples Images taken by the OnePlus 5 (Via OnePlus)

Never Settle: The OnePlus 5 is now official!

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 20, 2017       

You are probably watching along to the OnePlus live stream, but the OnePlus 5 is now official with enhanced OxygenOS, Dual Camera, Ceramic Fingerprint sensor, which can unlock your Smartphone in just 0.2s.

As for the rest of the story that has been leaked in various forms over the past weeks, this is what we are looking at. So, we have a "new OnePlus smartphone with high-end Specs and friendly price".

With the OnePlus 5, you get a 5.5-inch 1080p Optic AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB/8GB RAM, 64GB/128 GB storage, 20+16 MP Dual Rear Camera with F/2.6 and F/1.7 aperture for the best low-light, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing, 16MP front facing camera, 3300mAh battery with Dash Charge (58% battery in 30 minutes of charging), and Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

The OnePlus 5 will be available starting June 27, and will be offered in a rich color palette including Slate Gray (6GB) at £449 and Midnight Black (8GB) at £499. You can get an early access to the OnePlus 5 via Early Drop.

Full OnePlus 5 Specs

OnePlus is Announcing the OnePlus 5 Today, Watch the Event Live Here!

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 20, 2017       

The OnePlus 5 will be officially announced today during a live streamed event. OnePlus will show off the OnePlus 5, tell us the new features and official specs. 

During this Livestream, we are sort of expecting to see the price of the Smartphone and Launch day offers. You can watch out the live event here-

HMD ditches 4GB RAM Variant of the Nokia 9 in favor of 6GB and 8GB model

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 20, 2017       

HMD Global, the company behind Nokia is reportedly ditching the 4GB RAM model of the upcoming Nokia 9 Flagship Smartphone in favor of the 6GB and 8GB RAM variants.

The Nokia 9 was planned to come in 4GB, 6GB and 8GB RAM variants, but according to a letter which HMD Global sent to the FCC, the 4GB RAM variant won’t be happening. The Nokia 9, earlier this month was certified by the regulator with model number TA-1004, but HMD requested to modify number as TA-1012.

We have already seen the hands-on Images of the Nokia 9. The dual-camera Smartphone is said to feature Specs 5.27-inch QHD display with a resolution of 1440x 2560 pixels and will be powered by the Snapdragon 835 SoC along with 6GB/8GB of RAM, and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. And the model number is 'Heart.' 

The Nokia 9 will come with Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box and with a fingerprint scanner embedded into the home button same as the current Nokia devices.




Via: AndroidHeadlines

Samsung rolls out June 2017 Android Security patch for the Galaxy S7 in Canada

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 20, 2017       

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Smartphones in Canada are now receiving the latest Software update with June 2017 Android security patch.

Few reddit users have seen update coming through Bell and Telus. The update comes with build no. G930W8LS2BQF1 and weighs in at around 17.53MB. It brings new features, bug fixes, improvements and latest Security patch.

Via: Reddit

Nokia 3 Unboxing!

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 19, 2017       

The Nokia 3 is now officially available in stores, it comes with Mediatek MT6737 SoC coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM, 8MP front and rear camera with Auto Focus, and a beautiful design. The device comes in four color variants, but the one we have is the Matte Black color.

In this YouTube Video, we’ll take you around the packaging of the phone, share some initial thoughts on the in-hand feel.

Let's unbox the Nokia 3!

Check out all the OnePlus 5 Prototypes with Different design!

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 19, 2017       

There's no fact denying that the OnePlus 5 is one of the most anticipated Smartphone of the year 2017. Starting this year, we saw a lots of rumors, leaks and renders of the OnePlus 5 and all of them had a completely different story to tell.

OnePlus gave The Verge an early access to its Shenzhen facilities to talk about the new Smartphone and its manufacturing process, and one of the things that the News/Media website interviewed and accessed was a glimpse at some of the early dual camera prototype designs of the OnePlus 5. 

As you can see in the above Image, there are total 14 OnePlus 5 prototype with different designs. Some with vertical dual-cameras, few of them looks like the copy of Nexus 6P/Huawei P10, while most of them are having a horizontal Camera like the iPhone 7.

However, the final design of this Smartphone is no longer a mystery as the company has already revealed the render of the OnePlus 5.  Just a day left for the announcement of the OnePlus 5!

Via: The Verge

Download Moto Z2 Play Pixel-Like Launcher with Google Now Integration

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 19, 2017       

The recently launched Moto Z2 Play comes with Android 7.1.1 Nougat, Brand new System icons and a Default Moto App launcher with Google Now Integration and 5x5 icon grid. (Grab the Moto Z2 Play Wallpaper Here)

Well, Android 7.1.1 Nougat Software update for other Motorola Smartphones do brings latest System icons but you will not be getting any new default Pixel-like launcher. However, You can now download the Official Moto App launcher, sideload, and get a taste of Pixel-like launcher with Google now Integration.

Thanks to XDA member, Junior Passos for uploading the Moto App launcher from the Moto Z2 Play. As a warning and reminder, we are not the providers of these files and cannot assure you that they are safe. But, the launcher works perfectly on our Moto Z Play running Android 7.1.1 Nougat and Moto G5 running Android 7.0.

Direct Download Link: Moto App launcher (.apk) (Via XDA)

Let us know in the below comment section if the Moto App launcher is working perfectly on your Moto device.

Motorola rolls out May 2017 Android Security patch for the Moto G5 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 18, 2017       

Just a few days ago we reported that the Moto G4 and Moto G5 Smartphones are Vulnerable to Root Shell Attacks, which can be avoided after installing May's Security Update.

However, Motorola is pushing May 2017 security update for the Moto G5 Plus in India, that apparently solves the problem. Motorola also suggests users update the device as soon as they receive the upgrade.

The update only contains May 2017 security patch, and it doesn't bring any new features whatsoever. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Nougat 7.1.1, which is already available for few Moto devices.

The update is already rolling out to the users of  Moto G5 Plus in India. 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.

Source: Motorola | Thanks Harshith!

Check out the camera samples from the OnePlus 5

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 18, 2017       

As you all know, OnePlus is hosting an event on June 20 to show off its new hardware to take us through 2017. OnePlus will also hold pop-up events starting June 20 in different countries, where users will be able to grab the OnePlus 5 and some exclusive stuffs.

Now, OnePlus co-founder Pete Lau (Liu Zuohu) has posted a bunch of beautiful images on Chinese social networking site Weibo, showing off the OnePlus 5’s photographic capabilities.

Download: 6 Wallpapers From The OnePlus 5

That said, we have already seen the official renders of the OnePlus 5, confirming the iPhone-ish design with horizontal dual-camera setup of 20MP and 16MP

According to the earlier rumors, the OnePlus 5 might come in two variants, 6GB RAM/64GB ROM and 8GB RAM/128GB ROM. It is confirmed to feature Snapdragon 835 processor, 5.5" FHD display and a 3300mAh battery.

This Pixel 2 concept is the Smartphone we want Google to build

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 17, 2017       

This year's Google Pixel 2 will be the most anticipated phone of 2017, which is rumored to release in October. A new concept of the Pixel and Pixel launcher has posted online by a Reddit user Bobby Mckenzie and it looks absolutely stunning.

As you can see in the images, the Pixel 2 will have almost zero sized bezels on either sides and bottom, same as the LG G6 and Essential PH-1. Also, the phone in the images has very small top compared to current Pixel phones.

The rear side of the Pixel 2 Concept shows interestingly arranged dual-cameras and LED Flash, which looks unique. Also, it has the back-mounted fingerprint sensor similar to the current Pixel phones, Google branding and an Antenna band placed slightly above the bottom.

Coming to the Pixel launcher, it is the same one seen the Pixel phones, but Google will probably bring something exclusive and new with the 2017 Pixel Smartphones.

Google has already confirmed the existence of Google Pixel 2 and it stay premium as per one of the company's official. Would you like to see the upcoming Pixel 2 with thin bezels? Let us know in the comments below.

Via: Reddit

Download: Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 Stock Wallpapers

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 17, 2017       

The Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 was officially unveiled by HMD at a press event this week in India. The Nokia 3 is readily available in the offline stores, while the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 will up for pre-order starting from 7th July.

All the three Nokia Android phones comes with Beautiful wallpapers and you can grab them from below. To do so, simply right-click on the one you like, select open link in new tab, save it to your PC or Smartphone.

Videos shows man using Essential PH-1 Smartphone

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 16, 2017       

Late last month, Essential revealed its PH-1 Smartphone with top-notch specs and mouth-watering design. The entire package is offered at a price of just $699, way less than the Samsung Galaxy S8. 

The company announced earlier this week that Sprint would be the exclusive carrier in the United States, TELUS in Canada. The phone is expected to start shipping sometime in June to the public, but it looks like that few users have got their hands on the smartphone early.


The below clip shows the Essential PH-1 Smartphone in action, have a look:-

Moto G4 Play starts receiving Android 7.1.1 Nougat (Soak test) Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 16, 2017       

After announcing the update for the device earlier, Motorola has finally started pushing the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Moto G4 Play Soak test users in Brazil.

The update comes with latest June 2017 Security patch, New System icons, Duo Video calling application and other Android 7.1.1 goodies. The build number after the update is NPI26.48-8 and it weighs in at around 638MB.

For now, the update is reportedly rolling out in phases for a few Moto G4 Play users in Brazil.This means that the Android 7.1.1 Nougat won't be coming to all devices at once, but selected users will get the update.

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

Report: Google reaches 1.8 Million in Pixel sales

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 16, 2017       

Google had a promising start to their own smartphones, Pixel and Pixel XL impressing everyone right from day one. According to new reports from BayStreet Researchers, Google has sold close to 1.8 million Pixels since it launched nearly eight months ago.

The Pixel and Pixel XL were the best phones of 2016, but getting a hand on one of them was difficult as the phones were already out of stock. The report also states that around 475,000 Google Pixel devices were sold in the second quarter of the year 2017 (which ends on June 30th.)

Google is already looking for the next generation Pixel phones, As per earlier rumors Google is investing an amount that is close to $1 billion to develop OLED panels and if this rumor is believed to be true and if LG accepts the deal, we don't have to face any availability issues with the upcoming Pixel 2 flagship phone and the sales will apparently surpass the current numbers.

Via: AndroidHeadlines