New Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus, and Moto G6 Play images surfaces, seems to corroborate earlier leak

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 17, 2018       

Earlier today we posted series of leaks on the unannounced Moto G6, Moto X5, and Moto Z3 Motorola Smartphones.

Confirming the Moto G6 Leaks, MySmartPrice has posted high quality renders of the Moto G6, Moto G6 Play and Moto G6 Plus.

In terms of specifications, the Moto G6 will feature a Snapdragon 450 CPU, while the Moto G6 Plus will be powered with Snapdragon 630 SoC. The G6 and G6 Plus features a 5.7" and 5.93" FHD+ Display, while the G6 Play gets a HD Display with an Unknown Screen Size. The Moto G6's battery weighs in at 3000mAh which is a bit disappointing, but you get 3200mAh with the G6 Plus, and 4000mAh with the G6 Play (Seriously?).

Moto G6 will be available in black, a silver tone, and a rose gold color options, while the Moto G6 Plus will ship in Deep Indigo (black), Nimbus (silver), and Dark Lake (dark teal). The G6 Play will get dark charcoal, gold, and deep blue colors. The Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 will be available in $330 and $240 later this year.

Source

It's happening: Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for Moto G4 Play

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 17, 2018       

After a long wait, theMoto G4 Play users are finally getting Android 7.1.1 Nougat update with the latest Security Patch.

If you own a Moto G4 Play in the India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for Nougat. Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Moto G4 Play brings Latest Security patch, Duo video calling application, New Icons, and other Android 7.1.1 Nougat goodies.

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.

Recently Motorola announced the list of devices getting Android 8.0 Oreo and the Moto G4 Play is not eligible for the update. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

This might be Motorola's Moto Z3 and Moto Z3 Play

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 17, 2018       

Motorola's Moto Z line has been one of its most successful lines of premium phones ever, so it makes sense that Lenovo and Motorola would want to follow-up last year's Moto Z2 Family with Moto Z3.

The latest leaks might just have revealed the first-look of the Moto Z3 and Moto Z3 Play. Droid-Life refers to the phone pictured above and below as the Moto Z3 Play and Moto Z3. The Image also shows a 5G Moto-Mod attached to the Moto Z3.

Assuming that the leaked render is the final design, the Z3 and Moto Z3 Play looks absolutely stunning. What about the Fingerprint sensor? We’re assuming that Motorola is going to ditch the Fingerprint sensor in favour of Iris Scanner and Face Unlock.

The Moto Z3 Play features a 6" 18:9 near edge-to-edge display, while the Moto Z3 has curved 18:9 display just like the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus and Snapdragon 845 SoC. Thoughts?

Droid Life

Moto X5 with iPhone X-Like Notch Leaks

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 17, 2018       

Last year Motorola and Lenovo reincarnated its X-series of phones with the Moto X4. And it makes sense that the company would want to follow-up with a Moto X5.

An alleged leaked render might just have revealed the first-look of the Moto X4's successor. Droid-Life refers to the phones pictured above as the Moto X5. It also states that the device will sport iPhone X-Like Notch and a Full Screen Display.

Assuming that the leaked render is the final design, the Moto X5 looks more like a combo of Moto X4 and iPhone X. The fingerprint sensor is probably placed onto the rear Motorola logo, since there isn't one on the front.

We don't have any information regarding the Specification, however DL states that the Moto X5 would feature dual front and rear cameras, 18:9 Display, and Moto’s Smart Ai.

Also Read: Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus leak shows nearly edge-to-edge screen

Moto X5 will be available in black, and deep blue color options. The expected price is 390$.

Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus leak shows nearly edge-to-edge screen

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 17, 2018       

Motorola's Moto G line has been one of its most successful lines of mid-ranged phones ever, so it makes sense that Lenovo and Motorola would want to follow-up last year's Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus with a Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus.

An alleged leaked render might just have revealed the first-look of the Moto G5 successor. Droid-Life refers to the phones pictured below as the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus. It also states that the device will sport Motorola’s 3D glass and a Full Screen Display.

Assuming that the leaked render is the final design, the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus looks more like the Moto X4 from the rear. The fingerprint sensor is awkwardly placed to the front with new Motorola branding.

In terms of specifications, the Moto G6 will feature a Snapdragon 450 CPU, while the Moto G6 Plus will be powered with Snapdragon 630 SoC. The G6 and G6 Plus features a 5.7" and 5.93" FHD+ Display, while the G6 Play gets a HD Display with an Unknown Screen Size. The Moto G6's battery weighs in at 3000mAh which is a bit disappointing, but you get 3200mAh with the G6 Plus, and 4000mAh with the G6 Play (Seriously?).

Moto G6 will be available in black, a silver tone, and a rose gold color options, while the Moto G6 Plus wll ship in Deep Indigo (black), Nimbus (silver), and Dark Lake (dark teal). The G6 Play will get dark charcoal, gold, and deep blue colors. The Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 will be available in $330 and $240 later this year.

Also Read: Moto X5 with iPhone X-Like Notch Leaks

Thoughts?


Via: Droid-Life

This is the Moto E5 with Rear-Facing Fingerprint Scanner

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 15, 2018       

Motorola's Moto E line has been one of its most successful lines of low-end phones ever, so it makes sense that Lenovo and Motorola would want to follow-up last year's Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus with a Moto E5.

An alleged leaked render might just have revealed the first-look of the Moto E4 successor. MySmartPrice refers to the phone pictured below as the Moto E5 Plus. It also states that the device will be available later this year.

Assuming that the leaked render is the final design, the Moto E5 looks like Moto C from the rear and Moto E4 Plus from the front. The fingerprint sensor is moved to the rear with batwing logo thanks to brand new Motorola branding.

There's no information regarding the Price, or Specifications. We got the Moto E4 and E4 Plus last year around July, but Motorola probably needs to release something to get sales back on track. Thoughts?

Via: MySmartPrice

[Download] Nokia 8's Camera App for Moto G5 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 15, 2018       

Grab Nokia 8's Google Camera Mod with new features for the Motorola Moto G5 Plus!!!

There's no denying that the Nokia 8 comes with very capable Camera Sensor. But what makes the Nokia 8 Camera excel at taking photos is the Camera Application.

The Good News is that you can now install Nokia 8's Camera application (Modded Version) and use the new features on your Motorola G5 Plus.

Developer says that Nokia 8 Camera shoots amazing photographs in HDR Mode. Also it comes with Front White Flash for selfies.

The APK weighs in at around 66MB and can be downloaded from the below link. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Download: Nokia 8 Camera for Moto G5 Plus

Nokia 7 and Nokia 6 (2018) Gets Android 8.0 Oreo Update - Here's What's New

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 15, 2018       

The recently announced Nokia 6 2018 and Nokia 7 are now officially getting Android 8.0 Oreo Software update in China.

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, Motorola has also added several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Nokia 6 2018 and Nokia 7 also brings the latest Security Patch.

The update is already rolling out to the users of Nokia 6 2018 and Nokia 7 in phases. 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.

Nokia plans to launch Official Android Oreo update for the Orignal Nokia 6 in a few weeks. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto X4 dbrand Skins Available for Purchase

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 15, 2018       

Customized smartphone skin manufacturer dbrand has released collections of skins for the Motorola Moto X4. The skins are priced affordably and will set consumers back by $9.95.

The skins are available in various materialistic finishes that include dragon, carbon fiber, leather, wooden, metallic, matte, and also stone skins. You can cover the back and camera of the Moto X4 using these skins.

dbrand Link

Update Moto C Plus to Android 7.1.2 Nougat with Resurrection Remix

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 15, 2018       

An unofficial build of Resurrection Remix ROM based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat is now available for Motorola's Moto C Plus.

Android 7.1.2 is an incremental maintenance release focused on refinements as compared to Android 7.0 Nougat. It includes bugfixes, optimizations, and a small number of enhancements for carriers and users. Along with these enhancements, it also brings new gesture 'Swipe fingerprint scanner to open notification'.

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the Resurrection Remix ROM based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat on Moto C Plus. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Note: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. TechDroider cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.

Known bugs of this Custom ROM includes Broken VoLTE.

Also Read: Motorola Moto Phones Android 8.0 Oreo Update Info

How to Install Android 7.1.2 Nougat Resurrection Remix on Moto X Play:

Step 1: Download Resurrection Remix Android 7.1.2 Nougat custom ROM on to your Smartphone.

Step 2: Save the Folder to /storage/sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/Moto_C/ (If there's no such folder, make one).

Step 3: Boot to TWRP Mode.

Step 4: Once entering the TWRP settings menu, clear phone's memory (full) by selecting 'Wipe' option. Once done, select 'Swipe to Factory Reset' perform factory reset.

Step 5: Return to TWRP settings and tap 'Restore' by the selecting the Backup folder in the phone's memory.

Step 6: Select all the files including System, Boot, and NVRAM.

Step 7: Restoring of the custom ROM begins and after few minutes, a message 'Successful' appears on the screen, thus completing installation.

Downloads

Android 7.1.2 Nougat Resurrection Remix for Moto C Plus (Credits XDA Dev shr!pad)

Customer credit card data may have been pilfered from OnePlus.net

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 14, 2018       

OnePlus users are reporting that OnePlus.net was likely compromised by intruders between October 2017 and December 2017. It’s not clear how many people are affected, but many OnePlus forum members have suspected fraudulent activity after a purchase from OnePlus website.

I purchased two phones with two different credit cards, first on 11-26-17 and second on 11-28-17. Yesterday I was notified on one of the credit cards of suspected fraudulent activity, I logged onto credit card site and verified that there were several transactions that I did not make. I went through the process and switched accounts... no big deal. Today same thing with the other credit card. I do not use either of those credit cards frequently. The only place that both of those credit cards had been used in the last 6 months was on the Oneplus website. I am not too worried about it, I have fraud protection on all of my cards.

I am not accusing OnePlus, and I do love my phone... just the only similarity I could find between the 2 cards. I just want to make everyone aware so that they can check there statements for any unauthorized transactions, incase OnePlus was breached.

Has anyone else experienced fraudulent charges after a recent purchase? - superdutynick OnePlus user

Same thing happened to me. Placed two orders with OnePlus on the 9th and 10th January 2018. I've used two different business credit cards, that I have not used for any other transaction in over a year.

This morning (11th January 2018) I received a call from my bank, asking me about a fraudulent charge of 50 £ on one of the cards. It will be interesting to see if the second card will also be charged with possible fraud attempts.

Once I receive more information from my bank, I will share it here. I'd also like to emphasize, that I am very satisfied with my OnePlus phones and am a strong advocate of your product. Should there be a security issue, every report helps the team at OnePlus to find the culprit. - inflamez OnePlus user

Hi

I literally purchased the Sandstone Oneplus 5t on Tuesday on a credit card that I NEVER take out of the house (ie: I use it for my monthly Netflix subs and nothing else normally). I decided to use if for my purchase as credit was available.

I have just had a call from the credit card fraud team to advise someone has attempted to use my card at Currys (Dixons Group Electrical) in London for £900.


That is ONE HELL of a coincidence, especially as the only time I have used the card with a retailer in the last year was with Oneplus a few days back.

This is no Witchhunt. But I am highly suspicious. - Veran OnePlus user

Anyone who bought items from OnePlus.net during the suspected period of the breach should watch their credit card statements closely. If you find any fraudulent charges on your statement report them to your credit card provider immediately. Companies usually don’t hold credit card holders responsible for unauthorized charges—especially if you report them as soon as possible.

Source: OnePlus Forum

January 2018 security patch rolling out to Xiaomi Mi A1

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 13, 2018       

The Xiaomi Mi A1 (Android One) is now getting the latest January 2018 Security patch with Stability Improvement and Bug fixes.

If you own a Mi A1 you should have received the over-the-air update notification for January 2018 Security Patch, and it's crucial that you download it, as it brings along the fix for the critical severity vulnerabilities.

The January 2018 Android security update for the Mi A1 weighs in at around 89MB. 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.

[Download] Get Pixel 2 Portrait Mode on Moto X4

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 13, 2018       

Grab Pixel 2's Google Camera Mod with Potrait Mode for the Motorola Moto X4!!!

There's no denying that the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL comes with one of the best Smartphone Camera Sensor. But what makes the Pixel 2 Camera excel at taking photos is the Google Camera Application.

The latest Pixel 2 Camera app features Motion Photo, Face Retouching, Portrait Mode and other cool stuffs. The Good News is that you can now install Pixel 2's Camera application (Modded Version) and use the portrait mode feature on your Motorola Moto X4.

Portrait Mode creates the depth of field look. It basically identifies the face and blurs the background which actually looks professional.

The APK weighs in at around 36.8MB and can be downloaded from the below link. Note that Pixel 2's portrait can create the depth of field look around almost any object. It only works when camera app identifies a human face. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Download: Portrait Mode for Moto X4

Samsung Galaxy S9 Specifications, Retail Box Leaked

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 12, 2018       

In 2017 we saw some incredible decisions taken by some of the reputed companies over the globe. One such decision that stands out from every other is that Samsung releasing gorgeous Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus with infinity display. And, they succeeded in doing that.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus is widely regarded as the best looking smartphone of 2017 and one of the best camera smartphone. However, both the Galaxy S8 were criticized for their poor fingerprint sensor placement and rear design language.

As you can see in the above leaked image which looks legit, the Samsung Galaxy S9 features a QuadHD+ sAmoled Infinity Display, 12MP Dual Pixel Camera with OIS, 8MP AF Selfie Camera, Stereo Speakers, IP68 Water and Dust Certification, Iris Scanner, 4/64GB Memory, and Wireless charging.

Earlier Rumors says that the Galaxy S9 Plus will come with dual camera setup. Samsung may ditch the headphone jack with both the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus.

//Reddit

OnePlus 6 Release Date Revealed: When does the OnePlus 6 come out?

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 12, 2018       

In an interview with CNET, Pete officially revealed that the OnePlus 6 is coming with the latest Snapdragon 845 CPU in the second quarter of 2018. The CEO hasn't actually confirmed the name, but logic dictates that the company will name it OnePlus 6.

Pete Lau also said that there's no confirmation of a second device in 2018 (OnePlus 6T), but given what's happend in the last two years the 6T is happening.

As per earlier leaks, the OnePlus 6 would feature an In-Display fingerprint sensor, iPhone X level Face ID, 6/8GB RAM, 64/128GB Internal Storage, and a brand new design.

Additonally, OnePlus is now open to partnering up with US carriers for sales of its handsets. "If the right opportunity and right timing come along, we'll be very happy to experiment". Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

//Cnet

Moto Z Play Android Oreo Release Imminent

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 12, 2018       

Motorola is planning to release the latest Android Oreo update to its Moto Z Play Smartphone. Android 8.0 Oreo update Release Notes for the Moto Z Play are now live.

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, Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Z Play would also feature the latest December 1st 2017 Security Patch, Stability improvements, and brand new Camera Application.

So, the company is most likely to start Android 8.0 Oreo official rollout for the Moto Z Play by the end of this month or early February. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto Z Play - Android™ 8.0 Oreo - Release Notes

INTRODUCTION

We are excited to announce a new software update for moto z play by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 8.0 Oreo to your phone along with other improvements.

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

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

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Android™ 8.0 Oreo: many enhancements including new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls and improved data saver and battery features.
• Android security: includes the updates of Android security patches until 1 December 2017.
• Stability improvements: includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone.
• Camera: improvements on camera app including bug fixes.

Update Moto X Play to Android 8.0 Oreo with XenonHD [How to install]

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 11, 2018       

An unofficial build of XenonHD ROM based on Android 8.0 Oreo is now available for Motorola's Moto X Play. Although this custom ROM is made available to the public, it is still under testing by its developers.

With Android 8.0 Oreo, you'll get new Redesigned Settings and Quick Settings, Advance App shortcut, PIP (Picture In Picture), Notification Dots, New Emojis and other enhancements.

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the XenonHD ROM based on Android 8.0 Oreo on Moto X Play (LUX). You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Note: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. TechDroider cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.

Known bugs of this Custom ROM includes Broken VoLTE, Camera, NFC, and Randon Reboots.

Also Read: Motorola Moto Phones Android 8.0 Oreo Update Info

How to Install Android 8.0 Oreo XenonHD ROM on Moto X Play:

Step 1: Download XenonHD Android 8.0 Oreo custom ROM on to your Smartphone.

Step 2: Boot to TWRP Mode.

Step 3: Once entering the TWRP settings menu, clear phone's memory (full) by selecting 'Wipe' option. Once done, select 'Swipe to Factory Reset' perform factory reset.

Step 4: Return to TWRP settings and tap 'Install' by the selecting .Zip file in the phone's memory.

Step 5: Come back to TWRP menu setting to approve the installation by tapping 'Swipe to Confirm Flash'

Step 6: Flashing of the custom ROM begins and after few minutes, a message 'Successful' appears on the screen, thus completing installation.

Downloads

Android 8.0 XenonHD ROM for Moto X Play (Credits XDA Dev axxx007xxxz)

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Receiving Android Nougat Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 11, 2018       

The last time we updated you on the status of the Galaxy C7 Pro's Android 7.0 Nougat update, we told you that it was in the works and the release is imminent. Well, it looks like Samsung is finally pushing it out to you all.

Samsung is finally rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat Software Update to its Galaxy C7 Pro Smartphone. The Software weighs in at around 1526MB.

If you own a Galaxy C7 Pro in India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for Android Nougat update. The Software brings along New UX, Fixes General Issues, New Multi-Window, and adds Dual Messenger. We will let you know once the update comes to other Samsung Smartphones. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

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.

Source: Techupdates

Moto X5 Concept Shows Off What the Future Holds

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 11, 2018       

In 2017, Motorola resurrected the Moto X series with the Moto X4. The Smartphone received praise from critics and consumers alike for its build quality, software, and camera performance.

This year's Moto X5 will be one of the most anticipated phone of 2018, which is rumored to release in October. A new concept of the Moto X5 has posted online by TargetYoutube and it looks absolutely stunning.

As you can see in the below and above renders, the Moto X5 will have almost zero sized bezels on either sides. Also, the phone in the images has edged display compared to 2.5D on current Moto X4. Coming to the rear, it is having the triple lens camera setup, fingerprint sensor and the Motorola's "M" branding.

The concept creator imagines that the Moto X5 would feature a 5.5-Inches LTPS IPS LCD Display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 CPU, Adreno 630 GPU, 4/6/8GB of RAM, 64/128/256GB of internal memory,and  a 19MP main triple lens camera.


Would you like to see the upcoming Moto X5 with thin bezels? Let us know in the comments below.

iPhone X EMUI Theme now available for Huawei Honor Phones [Download Here]

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 10, 2018       

You can now transform your Huawei Honor or Mate Smartphone running EMUI 5 and above to iPhone X with the help of the iOS X theme. Huawei smartphones like the Honor 7X, Mate 10, or P10 already runs or can be upgraded to EMUI 5 for this theme to work.

Screenshots:

Download: Play Link

Motorola Begins Android Oreo Rollout to Moto X4 in Philippines

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 10, 2018       

If you own a Moto X4 in Philippines you should have received the over-the-air update notification for Android Oreo update.

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, Motorola has also added several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto X4 also brings the latest December 1st 2017 Security Patch.

The Oreo update for the Moto X4 weighs in at around 1138.6MB and comes with build no. OPW27.2. The update is already rolling out to the users of Moto X4 in phases. 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.

Motorola with Google has already updated the Android One Edition of the Moto X4 to Android 8.0 Oreo.

Via: Reddit

January Security Patch OTA Update now live for Pixel 2

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 10, 2018       

After releasing the January Security Patch OTA Files and Fimrware Images back on January 2, Google is finally pushing OTA Update to the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

If you own a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL you should have received the over-the-air update notification for January 1st, 2018 Android security update. The Software brings along Security enhancements, Fixes for Meltdown and Spectre security flaws.

The update weighs in at around 51MB. Google’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.

Via: Droid-Life

Samsung announces Galaxy A8+ with Infinity Display for India: Specs, Price, Availability

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 10, 2018       

Samsung India today announced the Galaxy A8 Plus with Infinity Display, Dual Front Camera, and  and stunning ergonomic design.

“With the release of the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018), we’re bringing our customers’ favorite features from our flagship smartphones, such as the Infinity Display and our first Dual Front Camera with Live Focus, to our Galaxy A series, which is already known for its premium design,” said Junho Park, Vice President of Global Product Planning, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy A8/A8+ Hands On Photos: Even More Beautiful Than We Thought

The Samsung A8+ features 6.0" FHD+ Super Amoled 18.5:9 display, 16MP F1.7 rear camera and 16MP+8MP F1.9 Dual Front Camera, NFC, IP68 water and dust resistance, Android 7.1.1 Nougat, 6GB RAM, 32/64GB Internal Storage, and an Exynos 7885 Octa Core CPU. The Samsung Galaxy A8 Plus features a giant 3,500mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy A8 + comes three color options black, orchid grey, gold. It is priced at Rs 32,990 and will be available on Amazon starting January 20th.

Motorola Intros Slider Keyboard and Vital-Tracking Moto Mod

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 10, 2018       

Motorola and Lenovo at CES 2018 introduced two new Moto Mods including Lenovo Vital Moto Mod and the Livermorium Slider Keyboard Moto Mod.

The Vital Moto Mod connects to your Moto Z Smartphone via Bluetooth, and once connected you’ll be able to use the Vital's own app (Available on Goolge Play) to track heart rate, respiratory rate, Pulse Ox, core body temperature, accurate systolic and diastolic blood pressure from your finger.

The Livermorium Slider Keyboard Moto Mod, adds on a physical five-row QWERTY keyboard to your Moto Z Smartphone. This moto mod delivers when a touch screen can’t handle your typing needs while throwing back to the keyboard days.

The Slider Keyboard will arrive later this winter for $99 and the Vital Moto Mod will be available for $395 this April. Anyone Interested? 

Moto G5s Plus Receiving December Security Update in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 09, 2018       

The Moto G5s Plus just got its latest software update with December 2017 security patch, bug fixes, and improvements.

If you own a Moto G5s Plus in India you should have received the over-the-air update notification for December 1st, 2017 Android security update. The Software brings along Security enhancements, Fixes General Issues, Updates the Camera app, and Optimizes the thermal settings. 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.

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.

Also Read: Here are the Moto G5s Plus January Security Update Release Notes

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.

Cheers Mriganka Kumar

Samsung Galaxy A8/A8+ Hands On Photos: Even More Beautiful Than We Thought

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 09, 2018       

The recently announced Galaxy A8, and Galaxy A8 Plus features Dual Front Camera, a large Infinity Display and stunning ergonomic design. 

“With the release of the Galaxy A8(2018) and A8+(2018), we’re bringing our customers’ favorite features from our flagship smartphones, such as the Infinity Display and our first Dual Front Camera with Live Focus, to our Galaxy A series, which is already known for its premium design,” said Junho Park, Vice President of Global Product Planning, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics.

Here’s a fresh set of Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8 Plus hands-on photos that comes to you courtesy Chinese Social Media Weibo. TBT the rear design looks better than the Samsung Galaxy S8.

The Samsung Galaxy A8 and A8+ features 5.6" and 6.0" FHD+ Super Amoled 18.5:9 display, 16MP F1.7 rear camera and 16MP+8MP F1.9 Dual Front Camera, NFC, IP68 water and dust resistance, Android 7.1.1 Nougat, 4GB RAM (6GB RAM for A8+), 32/64GB Internal Storage, and an Exynos 7885 Octa Core CPU. The Samsung Galaxy A8 features 3,000mAh battery, while the A8 Plus features a giant 3,500mAh battery.


The Galaxy A8 starts at €499, while the A8+ (2018) will cost €599. Both the phones will be available starting early January 2018. India launch is set for January 10, 2018.

Nokia 6 and Nokia 7 Grabs New Update With January Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 08, 2018       

If you own a Nokia 6 or Nokia 7 in China 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 069B.B01 (Nokia 6) and 00CN_3_31H (Nokia 7).

The Software for the Nokia 6 (TA-1000) weighs in at around 112MB, while the Nokia 7 (TA-1041) gets it for 70 MB.

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.

//NPU

Here are the Moto G5s Plus January Security Update Release Notes

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 08, 2018       

Motorola seems to be gearing up to unleash a wave of January Security updates onto its devices. We first saw January 2018 release notes show up for the Moto X4 and Moto Z2 Force, but we are now seeing it for the Moto G5s Plus.

According to Google, January Security Patch brings along 40 different patches with some ranging from a “Moderate” severity all the way to “High” severity including Meltdown and Spectre flaws. Motorola mentions that the update brings along fix to address the KRACK vulnerability issue, which affects Wi-Fi networks.

So, the company is most likely to start January 2018 update official rollout for the Moto G5s Plus by the end of this month. We will let you know once the update is live. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Moto G5s Plus - Maintenance Release Notes

INTRODUCTION

Motorola is excited to announce a new software update for moto g5s plus by Motorola. This update brings important security improvements to your phone.

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

NOTE: All information on your phone will be saved. You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

ENHANCEMENTS

This update introduces changes including the following:

• Android security: includes the updates of Android security patches through January 1st 2018.
• Fix for KRACK vulnerability: includes fix to address the KRACK vulnerability issue, which affects Wi-Fi networks.

NVIDIA Introduces 65” 4K 120Hz Gaming Displays

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 08, 2018       

NVIDIA just announced the world’s first big-screen PC gaming display, specifically designed for enthusiast gamers seeking the ultimate 4K PC gaming experience.

The first Big Format Gaming Display will be available later this year from various brands including ACER, ASUS and HP. The BFGDs are 65 inches, run at 4K at 120Hz, have G-SYNC technology, HDR with 1000 nit peak brightness, and an integrated NVIDIA SHIELD. You also get an instant access to Netflix, Amazon Video and YouTube at 4K, NVIDIA GameStream, Android games and apps, and much more.

NVIDIA Supersizes PC Gaming with New Breed of Big Format Gaming Displays
“BFGDs” Integrate NVIDIA G-SYNC and SHIELD to Deliver
World’s First Giant Screen PC Gaming Experience

LAS VEGAS—CES—Jan. 7, 2018—PC gaming today makes the leap to a giant screen, with NVIDIA’s introduction of big format gaming displays, or BFGDs.

Created in conjunction with NVIDIA hardware partners Acer, ASUS and HP, BFGDs integrate a high-end 65-inch, 4K 120Hz HDR display with NVIDIA® G-SYNC® technology together with NVIDIA SHIELDTM, the world’s most advanced streaming device. The combination delivers a buttery-smooth gaming experience and your favorite mediastreaming applications — all on a giant screen.

“PC gamers expect high performance and instant response times, but, until now, they’ve been largely limited to traditional desktop displays,” said Matt Wuebbling, head of GeForce marketing at NVIDIA. “BFGDs change that. With NVIDIA’s latest technology built into these new displays, PC gamers can now experience their favorite titles in all the low-latency glory they deserve.”

At BFGD’s Heart: G-SYNC HDR
At the heart of BFGDs is the latest G-SYNC HDR technology that synchronizes the display’s 120Hz refresh rate to that of the game at every moment in time. This G-SYNC Variable Refresh Rate technology delivers a highly responsive, smooth, tear-free, immersive gaming experience unmatched by any display of this size.

Additionally, the 4K HDR display features a full-array direct backlight, 1,000-nit peak luminance and DCI-P3 color gamut for the ultimate in visual quality.

Ultra-Low Latency Gaming
Nothing is more important to gamers than responsive gameplay. G-SYNC technology brings the ultra-low latency found in G-SYNC desktop gaming monitors to the BFGD when gaming directly on the PC, AndroidTM, another console or using NVIDIA GameStreamTM technology from a desktop or laptop gaming PC.

Big Screen Streaming
The integration of the Android TVTM-based SHIELD into BFGDs allows gamers to easily switch between gaming and other forms of entertainment. The bundled SHIELD remote and game controller allow for easy navigation and access to all of the world’s biggest streaming apps, including Netflix, Amazon Video, YouTubeTM and Hulu.

With support for the Google Assistant, the entire experience can be controlled simply by using your voice. G-SYNC HDR technology also supports video playback at native framerates, including popular 23.976, 24 and 25 FPS formats. This matches the screen’s refresh rate to the video source’s actual frame rate, eliminating interpolation and presenting the video content as it was intended to be viewed by the director.

Availability and Pricing
BFGDs are available for hands-on demos at CES at the NVIDIA gaming suite and ASUS ROG showcase room at the Wynn Las Vegas by appointment only, and in the HP booth at the Pepcom and Showstoppers press events on Monday and Tuesday evening, respectively. General availability is expected this summer when pricing and further specifications will be announced.

Update Moto G 3rd Gen to Android 8.1 Oreo with LineageOS 15.1

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 08, 2018       

Moto G 3rd Generation and Moto G Turbo Edition users are in for some great news as the industrious community of Android custom ROM developers have released the Android 8.1 Oreo LineageOS 15.1 for the ageing handset. The ROM is now available for testing, thanks to XDA senior member Althafvly and Alberto97 who has uploaded the source code and build installation instructions.

Although this custom ROM is made available to the public, it is still under testing by its developers since Android 8.1 is fresh off the Google labs.

Watch: Android 8.1 New Features!!!

With Android 8.1 Oreo, you'll get new Wallpaper Themes, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings.

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the LineageOS 15.1 ROM based on Android 8.1 Oreo on Moto G 2015 (Osprey) or Moto G Turbo Edition (Merlin). You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Also Read: April 2017 Security Patch Now Available For The Moto G 3rd Generation

Note: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. TechDroider cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.

Also Read: Motorola Moto Phones Android 8.0 Oreo Update Info

How to Install Android 8.1 Oreo LineageOS 15.1 ROM on Moto G3:

Step 1: Download LineageOS 15.1 Android 8.1 Oreo custom ROM on to your Smartphone.

Step 2: Boot to TWRP Mode.

Step 3: Once entering the TWRP settings menu, clear phone's memory (full) by selecting 'Wipe' option. Once done, select 'Swipe to Factory Reset' perform factory reset.

Step 4: Return to TWRP settings and tap 'Install' by the selecting .Zip file in the phone's memory.

Step 5: Come back to TWRP menu setting to approve the installation by tapping 'Swipe to Confirm Flash'

Step 6: Flashing of the custom ROM begins and after few minutes, a message 'Successful' appears on the screen, thus completing installation.

Downloads

Android 8.1 LineageOS for Moto G3/G Turbo (//XDA)

Ready for 2018 Moto Mods?

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 07, 2018       

The Moto Z is one of the most innovative Smartphone we've have ever seen. Being modular, Moto Z is designed to accommodate add-on modules that snap to the back of their cases. From a Simple Style Case to a Pico Projector, Moto Mods can be attached to the back of Moto Z, Moto Z force or Moto Z Play via magnetic pins.

Motorola is betting big on the future of Moto Mods, with the company promising at least 12 Moto Mods a year. During the Special event in China, Motorola showcased few of the upcoming Moto Mods along with the Moto Z 2018. In case you don't know Moto Z 2018 is basically the Moto Z2 Force with Gold touch, new accessories and brand new UI. The entire package comes inside a premium suitcase and includes the Moto Z 2018 along with a few Moto Mods.

The 2018 Moto Mods includes a Camera Mod with ZEISS Optics (Vario-Sonnar) that can be used along with SLR Cameras, Rotatable Camera Mod for Selfie Broadcast, LEGO Mod (Custom Programmable Brick), Flat Panel Display Mod, KEYBOARD Mod for typing, and more. Most of the prototypes are clearly visible in the below image.

Flat Panel Display Mod, Rotatable Camera Mod, Camera Mod with ZEISS Lens, LEGO Mod, Unknown Mod, Keyboard Mod (Left to Right).

Additionally, Developers and entrepreneurs presented innovative Modules such as Eyeglass Mod which transforms 3D world into 2D world, and a Security Mod for Identification. Motorola plans to launch few of these Moto Mods by Mid 2018.

ZOL (Chinese)