Moto G5S Plus Launches August 29 in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 23, 2017       

The Special Edition Moto G5S Plus is on its way to the interested parties in India. According to the Amazon listing, Motorola plans to unveil this Smartphone on August 29 at 12PM. The Listing also suggest that the device will be available exclusively on Amazon India.

The Moto G5S Plus with 13 dual-camera features a 5.5" FHD Display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal storage. It has 8MP front facing sensor, and comes with 3000mAh battery.

The Smaller brother Moto G5S features Snapdragon 430 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM, 5.2-inch display and complete metal body. It runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and comes with 3000mAh battery. Unlike Moto G5S Plus, the Moto G5S has single rear camera with a 16MP Sensor, and 5MP selfie shooter. There's no information regarding the launch of Moto G5S in India.

The device will be available in Lunar Gray and Blush Gold color options. Motorola is expected to reveal the pricing details of the devices during the event. The Techdroider team will be there covering things live as they happen, so make sure to stay tuned for all the latest news in tech.

Android Edition Oreo Cookies First Look

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 22, 2017       

Google has ended months of online speculation about the name of the latest version of its Android mobile operating system by revealing it will be called ‘Android Oreo’.

It seems that Google will be collaborating with Cadbury to release a special edition Android-themed Oreo cookies at various supermarkets and other retailers.

There's no information regarding the availability of these biscuits, but Google is expected to launch them by the end of September.

Here's our first look at the Android Edition Oreo cookies. We've cookie consisting of two chocolate wafers with a sweet green colored creme filling in between. Yummy!

Image: Dave Burke

Download Android 8.0 Oreo for Pixel and Nexus Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 22, 2017       

Android 8.0 Oreo is now Available for Pixel/ Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player and Pixel C | Download the Factory Images right here!

With every new Android OS release, Google posts factory Images for the Nexus and Pixel line of devices. The Android Oreo update with security patch of August 2017 are already live for a number of devices.

Google has posted the factory images for the selected Nexus or Pixel devices with build "OPR6.170623.013". The supported devices includes Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, Pixel C, Pixel and Pixel XL.

Google has also started rolling out the update through OTA in phases to your Pixel and Nexus phones. In case you haven't received the update, you can download and flash the factory images.

Download: Android Oreo Factory Images

Download: Android Oreo Wallpapers and Ringtones Right Here

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 22, 2017       

Android 8.0 Oreo is now official and is readily available for Pixel and Nexus Devices. It comes with brand new features, wallpapers, and ringtones. In case you don't own a Pixel or Nexus and want to get some taste of Android Oreo, you can grab and Install the latest wallpapers and ringtones from the below link.

Here's a preview of the wallpapers you will be getting in the downloaded zip file. Enjoy

• Android Oreo Wallpapers

• Android Oreo Ringtones

• Android Oreo Alarm Tones

• AndroidOreo Notification Tones

With Canvas Infinity Micromax makes clear that it is here to stay!

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 22, 2017       

Simply we are going to hate anyone that blatantly copies the Original design. As we noted this year, Micromax launched tons of re-branded Smartphones and got many of Harsh reviews because of its dirty game.

Today, Micromax announced the Canvas Infinity with 18:9 Display, and Original design at an affordable price. With this device Micromax makes clear that it is here to stay!

The Canvas Infinity sports a 5.7" 18:9 ratio display with 1440 x 720 resolution. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Quad-Core processor coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal storage with MicroSD card support.

The device features a 13-megapixel rear shooter with LED flash and a 16-megapixel selfie shooter to the front. It comes with 2,900mAh battery and runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of the box.

It is priced at INR 9999/- and will be exclusively available at Amazon India starting September 1st. Registrations for the sale will kick off later today at Amazon.

When is Android 8.0 Oreo Coming to Your Phone?

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 22, 2017       

Android 8.0 Oreo is now official and is readily available for Pixel and Nexus Devices. In case you don't own a Pixel or Nexus and want to know when your phone is getting Android Oreo then keep reading this Article.

Google has officially announced partnership with a handful of companies in order to get Android Oreo ready for dispatch by the end of 2017.

"We’ve been working closely with our partners, and by the end of this year, hardware makers including Essential, General Mobile, HMD Global Home of Nokia Phones, Huawei, HTC, Kyocera, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sharp and Sony are scheduled to launch or upgrade devices to Android 8.0 Oreo."

If you ask me, Only flagship Smartphones will see Android 8.0 Oreo update by the end of 2017, while rest of the devices eligible for Android Oreo might get the update in 2018.

We'll let you know once we get specific dates regarding the availability of Android Oreo update.

LineageOS 15 based on Android Oreo Coming Soon!

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 22, 2017       

With the announcement of Android 8.0 Oreo, Lineage Community has announced that the LineageOS 15 based on the Android Oreo is coming soon.

In case you've been living under a rock or if you don't know what LineageOS is... The LineageOS is the latest sensation among custom rom lovers and developers. Lineage OS is a continuation of what CyanogenMod was. LineageOS is one of the fastest growing community and it is now supporting thousands of devices.

We all know that most of the Android devices won't be getting the Android Oreo and there we have LineageOS to the rescue. 

That said, LineageOS is coming and we've made a Special Article for the LineageOS 15 Custom Rom - LineageOS 15 Android 8.0 O News, Features, and Release Date

Oreo! Let the wait for LineageOS 15.0 start now!! - Lineage

Watch Live: Android O Launch

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 22, 2017       

The big day has finally arrived for the unveiling of Android O. Google will showcase the Android O mascot and name in New York City at an event perfectly coinciding with today’s solar eclipse.

The livestream of the event kicks off right around 12:10 AM IST (2:30 PM EST). Watch live action from the Android O Launch event right here:

Motorola Iran Distributor reveals the Moto X4

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 22, 2017       

It's raining Moto X4 news nowadays. Yesterday, we saw real life Images of the device and now, Motorola Official Distributor from Iran has officially revealed the Moto X4 through its Instagram handle. 

The device do looks hot in these pictures. It is having a curved display with front facing fingerprint sensor, which can be used for navigation as well. The aluminum back is having dual-rear camera with Moto branding.

One of these Images also reveals the specifications of the Moto X4. Confirmed Specs includes a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS LCD display, 3/4GB of RAM, a 2.2GHz Octa Core processor (SD630/SD660), and a 3,000mAh battery.

As per earlier leaks, the Moto X4 will be the first Motorola smartphone after 2016, to feature IP68 level of certification. On the Camera side, it will feature a 16-megapixel front shooter which is designed for ultra low-light selfies and will come with an Adaptive Low Light mode. It will be capable of shooting 4k video at 30 frames per second or Full HD video at 60 frames per second.

The 12MP rear shooter will feature dual pixel autofocus, f/2.0 aperture and 1.4µm pixel size, while the other 8MP ultra-wide sensor will feature f/2.2 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size and 120° field of view. It will be having dual-LED flash, Phase Detection Autofocus and the ability to add depth of field effects.

Source: Homatelecom | Via: Motorola-Fans

Replacement screens can be used to hack your phone

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 21, 2017       

In the newly published paper, researchers from Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev revealed how a common fix to your smartphone can be used to hack your data.

By embedding a malicious chip which cost less than $10 within a third-party touchscreen, the research team was able to manipulate the data transfer from the device's hardware to the software drivers within the OS.

This hack enables the hacker to record keyboard inputs, take pictures of the user, install malicious applications, and redirect users to phishing websites.

The below video shows how this hack works on the Huawei Nexus 6P. With this method both the Android and iOS device can be hacked easily. It would be advisable to stick to the Official parts and service shops.




via: engadget | source | Image: ifixit

[Update: Xiaomi reveals Cause] Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Reportedly Explodes In Man's Pocket

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 21, 2017       

After days of investigation, Xiaomi has finally revealed what caused its Redmi Note 4 to catch fire

“Upon first impressions of the damaged device, we can conclude that extreme external force was applied to the device, which led to the back cover and battery being bent and screen getting damaged. A detailed investigation has been launched to understand the exact cause of the damage,” Xiaomi said in a statement.

“We would like to request our customers to avoid opening the device, puncturing the battery or applying extreme physical force to the device. Further, do refrain from getting your smartphone repaired at unauthorized repair shops. Instead, if you find issues with your device, visit Xiaomi Authorized Service Centers or reach us directly on our hotline 1800 103 6286,”

Article: 13/08/2017

After the Note 7 fiasco, Samsung took a huge step with its batteries that might prevent fires and explosions. It's time for all manufacturers to follow Samsung and implement battery protection to their upcoming Smartphones.

Recently a Redmi Note 4 user reported that his device exploded while in Pocket, giving him a second degree burn on his thigh. According to the reports, the Smartphone caught fire while the user "Bhavana Suryakiran" was driving his bike. However, Locals immediately came to rescue and poured water.

The reports also says that the user bought the Redmi Note 4 just 20 days back and he's gonna take this issue to the court.

Sakshi News TV has uploaded several images and a video showing severe burn marks on his thigh and the burning Redmi Note 4. You can check the Images and Video from the below (Source) link (CAUTION: Video might be disturbing).

We just blurred the featured Image of this Article. But, really, the best we can hope for in this kind of situation is that the injured person gets well soon and Xiaomi takes an immediate Action to solve this issue.

Xiaomi has reportedly sold 5 Million Redmi Note 4 from the past 6 months in India, and an exploding phone seems like a freak accident, but it could happen to any Smartphone because of overcharging, or using a third party charger, or any manufacturing fault. There's nothing to be worried about, Even we have a Redmi Note 4X and it's doing well.

Source: Sakshi TV (Telugu) | Via: Sakshi (English) | IndianTalks

Google adds autoplaying video previews to search results

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 21, 2017       

Starting now, when video results show up in the video carousel, just like text snippets for text results, you’ll see video previews. This feature is only accessible via the Google app for Android and Chrome on Android.

At first, this feature is only available in English and in the US, but Google plans to expand the globally and in all languages in the future. 

By default, previews only play when you’re on a wi-fi connection. To enable previews on mobile networks or to opt out of this feature, visit the settings menu within the Google app or settings for Android Chrome.

This is the Moto X4, and it looks stunning

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 20, 2017       

Just a few days ago, we saw leaked Images allegedly confirming the design of the Moto X4 and now, Google Plus user Jerry Yin has leaked real life Images of the Moto X4, and it looks stunning.

According to the latest invites, Motorola and Lenovo plans to launch the Moto X4 on August 24th at a mid-tier price. Additionally Moto X4 will be the first non-Nexus-or-Pixel-branded handset to offer Fi-compatibility.

As you can see in the above images, the Moto X4 is having a curved display with front facing fingerprint sensor, which can be used for navigation as well. The aluminum back is having dual-rear camera with Moto branding.

The Moto X4 will feature a 5.2-inch Full HD glass layered display with 3D glass on top. The device will be available in Super Black or Sterling Blue measuring in at 148.35 x 73.4 x 7.99 mm and weighing in at 163 grams. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 630 chipset or Snapdragon 660 chipset, Adreno 508 GPU along with 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of internal storage. The device will sport a 3090mAh battery.


Europe, North America and Latin America will get 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, while the Asia Pacific region will get 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage

The Moto X4 will be the first Motorola smartphone after 2016, to feature IP68 level of certification. On the Camera side, it will feature a 16-megapixel front shooter which is designed for ultra low-light selfies and will come with an Adaptive Low Light mode. It will be capable of shooting 4k video at 30 frames per second or Full HD video at 60 frames per second.

The 12MP rear shooter will feature dual pixel autofocus, f/2.0 aperture and 1.4µm pixel size, while the other 8MP ultra-wide sensor will feature f/2.2 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size and 120° field of view. It will be having dual-LED flash, Phase Detection Autofocus and the ability to add depth of field effects. Sounds Great?

Source: Jerry Yin

Download: Moto X4 Stock Wallpaper

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 20, 2017       

Motorola is widely expected to unveil the much-anticipated Moto X4 on August 24 during an event in São Paulo. The Moto X4 specs and design is no longer a mystery, as the device have been already leaked multiple times.

Thanks to a Google Plus user "_ ghiottone", you can now download the Moto X4 Wallpaper. To do so, simply right-click on the one you like, select open link in new tab, save it to your PC or Smartphone.

+Ghiottone

Mi Mix 2 Render Offers Direct Size Comparisons With Mi Mix and Galaxy S8 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 19, 2017       

Xiaomi is planning to announce new Mi Mix 2 for 2017 later this year, and we have already seen our first Potential Look at what the 2017 Mi Mix will look like.

Many of the leaks we've been tracking in the last few days in particular offer only few design details beyond what we've already heard about Xiaomi's upcoming Mi Mix 2, but thanks to Benjamin Geskin's render, we now have a clearer idea of how the new handset might look alongside current Mi Mix and Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphones.

The first render shows the Mi Mix 2 with 6.0" display while the second render shows the device in 6.4" display.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 do looks beautiful as compared to current Mi Mix and Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus. The huge-chin is now gone and we now have the 3D glass instead of the flat display. So, will you be upgrading your current Mi Mix to Mi Mix 2?

Google working with Xiaomi for Android One

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 19, 2017       

Back in 2014, Google launched Android One platform in India with an idea of selling $100 entry-level phones with Pure Android and the promise of quick updates. 

With the Nexus brand apparently gone, and the Pixel positioned at the high-end of the market, Google is reportedly working with Xiaomi on its budget-segment Android One phone.

Xiaomi and Google are working together for the "Xiaomi A1" with Stock Android UI, 5.5" FHD Display, Dual Rear Cameras and Dual Sim card Slot at Budget Price. Sounds Great?

The Xiaomi A1 will look similar to the recently announced Mi 5X which packs a Snapdragon 625 Processor coupled with 4GB RAM.

There's no information regarding the rest of specification of the Xiaomi A1, We will let you know once we get new information regarding this Smartphone, Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Source: Krispitech | Image: Benjamin Geskin

Google's Hiroshi Lockheimer teases Android O possible names

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 19, 2017       

It might be troll or Google is teasing us with the new Android O name. Hiroshi Lockheimer, Senior Vice President for Android, tweeted out an Image showing possible names of the Android O

The Image shows Android O teaser file names which Google used till date. Possible names includes Oreo, Oatmean Cookies, Orangia, etc. What's yours Pick?

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Official Look!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 19, 2017       

Samsung appears to have accidentally revealed the Galaxy Note 8 on its own website. We got several official renders confirming the design before Samsung took that page down.

As you can see in the above renders, the Galaxy Note 8 looks absolutely gorgeous and is on-par with the earlier leaked rumors. It is having a beautiful infinity display, just like the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

As per earlier reports the Note 8 will feature a 12-megapixel dual-camera sensor and independent optical image stabilization for the lens. Additionally, you will be getting a 6.3-inch edge-to-edge display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio, Exynos 8895 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipsets, depending on the market coupled with 6GB RAM.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Note 8 on 23rd August during an event in Black, Blue and Gold color options.

via : zyadatef

How to enable and use Instant Apps on Android Device

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 19, 2017       

Instant Apps for Android allows users to run apps instantly without downloading an app from the Play Store. The Instant Apps feature is only available for users running Android Marshmallow and above.

Google says that over 500 million Android devices can access Instant Apps feature, but you need to enable it using the below Guide.

How to enable Android Instant Apps:

1. Open Settings Application on your Android Smartphone.

2. Scroll down and tap on Google.

3. Tap on Instant Apps. 

4. Enable It.

5. Confirm you agree to the terms by tapping, Yes, I'm in.
That's it! You can now access the Instant Apps on your Smartphone from any URL including search, social media, messaging, and other deep links without needing to install your app first.

Right now, there are over 50 apps compatible with Instant Apps, including Jet, Onefootball, Hotpads, Citymapper, Realtor, Vimeo, dotloop, NYTimes Crosswords and many more.

How to use Android Instant Apps

1. Go to a Google search page. 

2. Enter your search term, such as Jet or Vimeo. 

3. Tap on the first result. 

4. Enjoy the app

Android O is touching down to Earth with the solar eclipse!

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 18, 2017       

Android O is touching down to Earth with the total solar eclipse, bringing some super (sweet) new powers!

It's Official, Google will be announcing the Android O on August 21st during a live event from New York City at 2:40PM ET. 

Just a few more days and those of us with supported devices will be enjoying the Android O. The devices currently eligible for Android O developer preview will be the first devices to get Official Android O update. Therefore the first devices to receive this public release are the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, and the trio Pixels: Pixel, Pixel XL, and Pixel C.

Android O is very likely to be called "Oreo". As always, this is just an assumption, and we won't know the name of the Sweet (O...) 'til Google wants us to.

Along with the Android O Countdown Timer, Google's page also has links to the NASA livestream, giving us a good way to spend some time before the event itself kicks off. 

On August 21st, a solar eclipse will sweep across the entire United States for the first time since 1918. Android is helping you experience this historic natural phenomenon so you can learn more about the eclipse and count down to the big day—when you’ll meet the next release of Android and all of it’s super (sweet) new powers, revealed via livestream from New York City at 2:40PM ET.

Google

Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8: Specs Comparison

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 18, 2017       

Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8
OS And Hardware
OS	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat | Samsung Experience
Chipset	Snapdragon 835	Snapdragon 835/Exynos 8895
GPU	Adreno 540	Adreno 540/Mali-G71 MP20
Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Type	IPS	Super AMOLED
Screen Size	5.3 inches QHD	5.8 inches QHD
Memory
Internal	64 GB	64 GB
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
Camera
Primary	13MP Dual Camera, f/2.0, PDAF	12MP, f/1.7, PDAF, OIS
Secondary	13 MP	8 MP
Battery and Power
Type	3090 mAh | Quick Charging	3000 mAh | Quick Charging
Other
3.5mm Jack	Yes	Yes
Price
USD	$700	$720

Which one would you choose?

Nokia 8 isn't coming to the US and China

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 17, 2017       

According to the latest reports from CNBC, the Nokia 8 isn't coming to the US and China.

HMD did not released the specific market list in which it would be releasing the Nokia 8, but told CNBC that it would launch in countries which are accustomed to higher average selling prices of phones.

"The U.S. requires a separate strategy, even a separate portfolio and tech investment so we are not in a rush today around that because we are seeing such strong demand across the globe,"

The Nokia 8 will not launch in China, as the company is crafting a specific strategy around the world's biggest smartphone market, and will launch specific devices tailored to consumers there.

"China is a big focus market and we will make announcements on those dedicated products there in the future," Seiche told CNBC.

Source: CNBC

Moto X4 Will Be Worth The Wait

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 17, 2017       

2017 gave us few popular and innovative devices like the Galaxy S8, LG G6, OnePlus 5, and the Nokia 8. From big screens to great performance, each phone has a lot to offer. Well, they aren't your only option, We've the Galaxy Note 8, Moto X4, and Pixel 2 coming pretty soon.

Waiting for the Moto X4 release date will be tough and we’re here to tell you why waiting is the right decision.

AI Integration

Few months ago a strange video leaked online, where someone was demonstrating the features of the Moto X4. One of the key feature listed was "AI Integration".

Lenovo has already started developing its own AI assistant that will be called CAVA. Lenovo intends for the AI assistant to analyze your commands and provide suggestions based on your message. To do so, CAVA will develop systems that recognize a human face and understand natural language using deep learning technology.

With these two news, we assume that the Moto X4 will be the first device to have CAVA AI assistant Integration.

That Design

The Moto X4 design is no longer a mystery, as the device has been leaked a couple of times. Leaked renders shows the Moto X4 in Super Black and Sterling Blue and it looks pretty HOT!

We've that gorgeous 5.2" display running edge-to-edge with nice curves going from back to the front. Couple that COOL rear design we haven't seen before in any Smartphone.

IP68 is Back

We've seen Motorola doing wonders with the IP68 certified Moto G 3rd Generation (2015) and Moto G Turbo Edition. However, Motorola ditched this feature in all the Official 2016 and 2017 models with it's not so safe Splash-proof technology.

But, It's Back! The Motorola Moto X4 will be coming with IP68 dust and water certification.

At Last Stock Android

One of the enormous strengths of Motorola devices is the fact that they offer near stock Android. One of the sole reasons for Moto brand’s success is its Android skin.

The Moto X4, Of course will offer the Stock Android with Latest version and that's one of the reason why the Moto X4 will be an Instant buy for me.

Specs and Price

The Moto X4 will feature a 5.2-inch Full HD glass layered display with 3D glass on top. The device will be available in Super Black or Sterling Blue measuring in at 148.35 x 73.4 x 7.99 mm and weighing in at 163 grams. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 630 chipset (eight cores all running at 2.2GHz), Adreno 508 GPU along with 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of internal storage. The device will sport a 3000mAh battery.

To the Camera side, the Moto X4 will feature 12MP rear shooter with dual pixel autofocus, f/2.0 aperture and 1.4µm pixel size, while the other 8MP ultra-wide sensor will feature f/2.2 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size and 120° field of view. There's going to be a 16MP sensor to shoot selfies.

Rumor says that the Moto X4 32GB variant will likely cost 350 Euro (₹26000/$400), which is really a good price.

Don’t you think you should maybe wait until Motorola Moto X4 arrive before pulling the trigger on a new phone?

Asus Announces Zenfone Zoom S for Camera lovers

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 17, 2017       

With the celebration of World Photography Day, Asus has announced the Camera centric Zenfone Zoom S.

To the specs side, the Zenfone Zoom S features 5.5-inch FHD Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 4GB RAM / 64GB internal storage, Adreno 506, and 5000mAh Battery with Reverse Charging support.

Let's talk about its Camera, the Zenfone Zoom S has a 12MP Dual Rear Camera with 2.3X Optical and 12 X Digital Zoom that delivers photographic perfection. There's a 13MP Front facing shooter with f/2.0 aperture.

12MP SuperPixel™ camera, 25mm, f/1.7 aperture, 6p lens, 81.8-degree field of view, 1/2.55” type sensor size, 1.4um pixel size Sony IMX362 sensor, OIS, 4K UHD video recording with EIS, RAW shooting support with Android 7.0 (N)

The ZenFone Zoom S is available on Flipkart with a Price tag of INR 26,999/-. It will be available in Navy Black & Glacier Silver color options. Thoughts?

Black Moto Z2 Play now Available for Pre-order in China

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 17, 2017       

Moto Z2 Play Black color Edition is now available for Pre-order in China. You can Pre-order it by going to the Official Motorola China website.

The device do looks gorgeous in Black color, However It is only available in Lunar Gray and Fine Gold color options in most of the Markets. In case, if you want the Black color you can get it from China.

Specs wise, the Moto Z2 Play offers a 5.5-inch FHD display with increased brightness levels. You get the Snapdragon 626 with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The device also has a 12MP Dual Pixel camera at the back along with an 5MP snapper at the front with dual-tone LED flashlight. And yes, a 3000mAh battery.


The Moto Z2 Play features just 5.9mm thickness, and it comes with the aluminium body rather than the glass one seen on Moto Z Play. Also, the Z2 Play will have the camera bump at the back, for all the Moto Mods.

Nokia 8 vs OnePlus 5: Specs Comparison

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 17, 2017       

Nokia 8 vs OnePlus 5
OS And Hardware
OS	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Processor	Octa core (4 2.5GHz Qualcomm® Kryo™ CPU + 4 1.8GHz Kryo)	2.45 GHz Octa-Core CPU
Chipset	Snapdragon 835	Snapdragon 835
GPU	Adreno 540	Adreno 540
Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Type	IPS	Optic AMOLED
Screen Size	5.3 inches QHD	5.5 inches FHD
Memory
Internal	64 GB	64/128 GB
RAM	4 GB	6/8 GB
Camera
Primary	13MP Dual Camera, f/2.0, PDAF	Dual 16MP, ƒ/1.7, DCAF
Secondary	13 MP	16 MP
Battery and Power
Type	3090 mAh | Quick Charging	3300 mAh | Dash Charging
Other
3.5mm Jack	Yes	Yes
Price
USD	$700	$479

Which one would you choose?

Nokia 8 vs Moto Z2 Force: Specs Comparison

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 17, 2017       

Nokia 8 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force
OS And Hardware
OS	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Processor	Octa core (4 2.5GHz Qualcomm® Kryo™ CPU + 4 1.8GHz Kryo)	2.35 GHz Octa-Core CPU
Chipset	Snapdragon 835	Snapdragon 835
GPU	Adreno 540	Adreno 540
Display
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Shatter Shield
Type	IPS	POLED
Screen Size	5.3 inches QHD	5.5 inches QHD
Memory
Internal	64 GB	64 GB
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
Camera
Primary	13MP Dual Camera, f/2.0, PDAF	Dual 12MP, ƒ/2.0
Secondary	13 MP	5 MP
Battery and Power
Type	3090 mAh | Quick Charging	2730 mAh | Turbo Charging
Other
3.5mm Jack	Yes	No
Price
USD	$700	$720

Which one would you choose?

Nokia 8 flagship is Official With the ZEISS Optics and Outdated Design

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 17, 2017       

HMD announced its first Nokia-branded flagship Smartphone today, the Nokia 8. This phone comes with top-notch specs and ZEISS Optics. The entire package is offered at a price of 599 Euro ($705 / 45,000 INR), tad than the OnePlus 5.

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

With these huge bezels, impressive specifications, and Luxury Price, Will you buy the Nokia 8?

Motorola patents Smartphone with Self-healing Smart Display

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 16, 2017       

We've seen Motorola doing wonders with the Shatterproof Display. Now, the company is potentially working on a Smartphone with self-repairing display, reveals a patent turned up by Patently Motorola.

Motorola's diagram showcase a Smartphone which uses thermal energy to cure and heal the shattered display. 

Once Shattered, All you have to do is just open the Repair Application and select the damaged area on its external smart glass. Once selected, the FASCIA healing process will start repairing your Smartphone.

Wondering how it works? Well, the heat from the phone applied to the smart glass trigger the smart glass’s shape memory properties and the smart glass would reverse the damage.

However, Motorola says that this new technology won't repair every crack perfectly. The smart glass can reverse the damage to least some deformation. Thoughts?

Via: Slashgear

Nexus 6 gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat, Again

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 16, 2017       

The Nexus 6 is now getting Android 7.1.1 Nougat Software update, Again. This is not actually the first time the Nexus 6 has seen a 7.1.1 update as back in March, Google pushed a downgrade OTA for the Android 7.1.1-powered Nexus 6 units forcing them back onto 7.0 Nougat.

In order to get the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat update, your Nexus 6 need to be on the most recent Android 7.0 build. The new update weighs in at around 370MB.

Via: AndroidPolice