[Updated] April 2017 Factory Images Now Available for Nexus and Pixel devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 03, 2017       

Every month, Google posts a new security update for the Nexus and Pixel line of devices. The Android security update for April 2017 are already live for a number of devices.

Google has posted both the OTA’s and the factory images for the selected Nexus or Pixel devices. The supported devices includes Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C, Pixel and Pixel XL. 

For now, we have April Security Firmware files based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Pixel and Pixel XL (NOF27D), Nexus 6P (N4F26U), Nexus 5X (N4F26U), Nexus 6 (NBD92G,N6F26Y),  and Nexus 9 (N4F26X). 

You can grab Factory Image or OTA file at the links below. 

Links: Factory Image | OTA File

Update: Android 7.1.2 OTA's now Live for Nexus and Pixel Phones

Sony Xperia XZs, the Successor to Xperia XZ With 'Motion Eye' Camera Launched in India at Rs. 49,990

 By Unknown on April 03, 2017       

Sony India has launched its latest flagship phone in India, the Sony Xperia XZs, which is an incremental upgrade to last year's Xperia XZ. The Xperia XZs is the industry's first smartphone to shoot slow motion videos at 960fps. The new Xperia XZs is priced at Rs. 49,990 in India and can be purchased from April 11 in all the offline retail stores and online site, Flipkart. 

The Sony Xperia XZs comes with a 5.2-inch Full HD panel, and is powered by the quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC. The smartphone comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The storage can be expandable via microSD card. 

The XZs comes with 19MP Exmor RS memory stacked sensor that has the capability of recording slow motion videos at 960fps. The phone also has hybrid autofocus and can record video of 4K resolution. The Xperia XZs has a front-facing camera of 13MP for videos and selfies. 

The phone has unimetal body design and comes with 4G LTE, VoLTE support. It boots Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box and is armed with. 2900mAh battery that has support for QuickCharge 3.0 technology. The Xperia XZs also has IP68 certification. 

Amazon Prime Exclusive Moto G4 is Now Receiving Android Nougat Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 03, 2017       

The Amazon Prime Exclusive Motorola Moto G4 XT1625 which is only available in the US is now receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat update. So those who have this device will want to keep an eye out for the software update as it could be landing on their device as soon as today.

The update brings in a mostly redesigned interface, split screen, new boot-animation, one-handed mode and few other features. Moto G4 (Prime Exclusive) Nougat update carries build version NPJ25.93-14. 



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. The changelog for the software patch does not explicitly mention any other improvements to the device.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Software updates menu in Settings, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 20-30 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Upcoming Nokia 9 Flagship Phone Tipped to Come With IRIS Scanner, IP68 Rating, and 22MP Carl Zeiss Rear Camera

 By Unknown on April 03, 2017       

Nokia is slated to release few Android phones in Q2 2017, and few of them will fall into flagship segment. According to a new leak from NPU, the Nokia 9 will be the first flagship phone from Nokia, which will be released next month. The source also tipped the specs of the phone. 

The Nokia 9, going by the leaks will come powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. The Nokia 9 will get a 5.5-inch QHD OLED display and rumored to feature the Nokia OZO 3D audio technology. 



As per the leak, the Nokia 9 will boast of 22MP Carl Zeiss dual rear camera along with a 12MP front-facing snapper for selfies and video calls. In addition, Nokia is planning to make the phone water and dust resistant to compete with the rivals such as Galaxy S8 and LG G6. 

The Nokia 9 will boot Android Nougat based stock OS and expected to come with a 3800mAh battery with Qualcomm's QuickCharge 4.0 technology. The phone might be the first Nokia phone to feature IRIS scanner. 



All said and done, these are just tipped specifications, and none of them are officially confirmed by the company. We will update you in there's any info related to Nokia 9. 

The Pixel C is now getting Android 7.1.2 Nougat with April Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 02, 2017       

After months of releasing Android 7.1.2 Nougat beta, Google has finally started rolling out the final build of the new version of Android. Google's Android tablet, the Pixel C is now getting Android 7.1.2 Nougat though the OTA (Over-The-Air) with the latest April 5, Android Security patch.

The latest Android 7.1.2 OTA also adds the Pixel Launcher and filled-in Pixel-style nav buttons to the Pixel C. The update costs 340.1MB and is reportedly rolling out globally. 



In all possibility, you might get a notification to download Android 7.1.2 on your Google Pixel C. Or you can manually check the software update. You can go to ‘Setting’, choose ‘Status’, then ‘System updates’.

Google is widely expected to roll the Android 7.1.2 update with April patch to the Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Nexus Player on April 3.

Via: Reddit

Moto X 2017 shows up in freshly leaked press render

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 02, 2017       

Motorola moved away from the Moto X brand last year with the release of the Moto Z as their new flagship line, but it looks like the Moto X series is alive and well.

It was just a few days ago when we showed you the live pictures of the Moto X (2017). Now, According to a leak from the folks at Weibo, we may have our best look at the 2017 Moto X, Dual Camera and all. 

In the render below, the device looks a lot like the new Moto G5, only with a dual camera setup on the back with few visible antenna lines and a deep Moto dimple. You’ll also notice the fingerprint sensor looks just like that in the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus. 

We don’t know the full set of specs, but Reputed Motorola tipster, Roland Quandt on his Twitter handle has certainly revealed some specs of the phone. This phone appears to run a Snapdragon 625 processor, 3/4GB RAM, and carry 32/64GB storage. It has a 13MP rear facing dual-camera setup.

Thoughts?

Source: Weibo | Roland Quandt (twitter)