Android 6.0.1 update rolling out for Moto G 3rd Gen and Moto G Turbo in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 29, 2016       

Motorola has finally started rolling out Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update for for both ( Moto G 3rd Generation and Moto G turbo edition ) . Android 6.0.1 Seems to be last Marshmallow version and its finally out for Moto G3 and Moto G Turbo users .



The Update comes with Latest March 2016 Security patch . The Update is of 371.4 MB ( For Moto G 3rd gen ) and 132 MB ( for Moto G Turbo ) .

Motorola has also added the new features of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow in this sweet update , The new update comes with -

• Android Security - Includes the updates of Android security patches until March 1st 2016.

• Power button to launch camera - You can now launch the camera by double-pressing the power button.

• Camera shutter tone switch - The camera shutter tone switch is back. Now you can turn off and on the sound of the camera shutter at any time.

• Stability Improvements - Includes changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of your phone.

Screenshots -

Android 6.0.1 Update Moto G 3rd Gen ( Thanks Prashanth Reddy Nalla for SS )

Android 6.0.1 Update Moto G Turbo ( Thanks Satish Dhillon for SS )

If you haven't got the notification of update , Just check settings > software update .

LG reveals Marshmallow based UX 5.0 UI

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 28, 2016       

LG has finally unveiled LG UX 5.0 User interface which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow . The New UI is now available for LG G5 and will be available for Other LG devices later on .

The New LG UX 5.0 comes with many new features . Some of the features are -

• LG Friends Manager

• New enhanced Camera with many new features

• New Home screen and App Drawer 

• Many new applications - LG Health, Always on, Smart Doctor, World Clock, File Manager, Quick Help, LG Backup, and Diverse Security Method for fingerprint recognition.

Here's A Look at Microsoft's upcoming Skype Universal App

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 27, 2016       

Few months back Microsoft revealed that They are working on new Skype Universal Windows App for Windows 10 PCs . Mspoweruser got a chance to try The new Skype Application .

Skype UWP app will be available for Windows 10 PC as well as Windows 10 Mobile .


According to Mspoweruser , the application is far better than the older version of Skype app . Here are the screenshots of the same for Windows 10 PC -

Here are the screenshots of Skype UWP Preview for Windows 10 Mobile -

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Motorola Taking survey to ask what improvements you want in Moto G 4th generation

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 27, 2016       

Update :- There been a misconception that We are taking a survey . The answer is - No we are not taking any survey , we just said that - Motorola is sending emails to their Fans and asking them about features they want in Moto G4 .

This Time Lenovo and Motorola are working together to make Next Generation Moto Smartphones . The 2016 Moto Smartphones are now in works and will be launched in Mid July .

According to previous leaks and info , Next Generation Moto Smartphones will be coming with Fingerprint scanner and More Attractive and innovative designs .

Moto Survey ( Screenshot from Desktop )

Now Motorola is taking a survey from previous gen Moto G users through email that "What Improvement they want in Moto G 4th generation " . Though Only few users have got the mail from Motorola regarding the survey .

After a great hit of Moto G 3rd Generation , Motorola wants to make Moto G 4th Generation the best Mid ranged smartphone .

Also Read - Moto G 4th Generation ( AKA 2016 Moto G4 ) Release Date, Price and Specs

However we already knew that Next Generation Moto G will not be shatterproof ( Read here - Why ) . 

You can share your views on what Improvements you want in Moto G 4th Generation ?

CyanogenMod 13 Officially Available for Moto G 3rd generation ( Osprey )

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 27, 2016       

Cyanogen has finally released the official builds of Cyanogenmod 13  ( Which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow ) for Moto G 3rd generation ( Osprey ) . 



The users who have Rooted Moto G 3rd generation with TWRP ( or any ) recovery installed can Install Cyanogenmod 13 Official Builds on Moto G3 .

The Official Nightly can be Download from Cyanogenmod's Download Page .

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Follow These Guides and Then proceed for Cyanogenmod 13  Installation on Motorola Moto G 3rd generation .

• How to Unlock Bootloader of Moto G 3rd Gen ( 2015 )

• How to install TWRP recovery on Moto G 3rd Generation ( 2015 )

• Root Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation

How to Install Cyanogenmod 13 on Moto G 3rd generation ( 2015 ) -

Step 1. Your Phone must be having unlocked Bootloader , Rooted and TWRP Installed .

Step 2. Download Official Cyanogenmod 13 Custom Rom from - Here.

Step 3. Boot to Recovery mode .

Step 4. Clear data , Clear cache , Clear dalvik cache .

Step 5. Select Install zip from Sdcard .

Step 6. Choose the file you downloaded following Step 2 ( First flash Cyanogenmod 13  and then Gapps )

Step 7. Reboot system now .

Yu Smartphone with 5.2-inch Display, Snapdragon 615, 3GB RAM Leaked Online

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 26, 2016       

Indian Company YU seems to be working on a New Device , Possible YU Yureka Plus successor . The Device was spotted on Zauba ( entering India from China ) as well as on GFXBench ( Showing some hardware and software details ) .

YU Smartphone Concept

According to the import listing , The Device will come with 5.2 inch Display , and 4G connectivity with Dual sim . The Device model number is YU5200 .

While According to GFXBench The Device will be coming with 5.1.1 Lollipop Out of the box . The Device will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa core CPU colcked at 1.6GHz .



The Smartphone will come with 3GB RAM , 16GB internal storage , 12 MP rear and 4.8 MP front camera .

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