Samsung Galaxy S7 users facing many issues following Android Nougat update

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 11, 2017       

Android users desperate for the latest version of Android Nougat operating system are having a torrid time. Samsung Galaxy S7 users are facing tons of issues after upgrading to Android Nougat and users have taken to Verizon Wireless support page to discuss the same. 

If you haven't updated your Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge to Android 7.0 Nougat, you might be better off skipping Nougat for a few days/weeks after reading the list of issues below.



Samsung Galaxy S7 users running Android 7.0 Nougat are reportedly facing Camera issues like underperformance, crashes, and unresponsive settings. This, however can be fixed by resetting camera app or restoring factory settings. Other major issues includes No Option to Rotate Screen, Trouble enabling WiFi, Notification alerts not working as intended for various apps, Bootloop, LED Notification not working, Distorted sound coming out of the speaker, drastic battery life drops.

Samsung support staff is now aware of this issue. So, hope it gets fixed at the earliest. 

Via: Mobileinternist | Source: Verizon Wireless Forum

Here Are Google's Best Tips for Creative Flower Photography from Pixel Phones

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 10, 2017       

Spring is here! The time has finally come to get outside and enjoy some long awaited sunshine. As the flowers start to emerge from the soil, we all get ready to capture the spring flower and starts sharing photos of flowers on social media.

Flower photography is probably the most explored area of amateur photography, but the results for many people are never in touch with what they saw. So, Google has gathered a few tips to help
you to take and share the prettiest photos of different flowers with the help of your Pixel Smartphone.

Lighting is key. Check your exposure to ensure you're giving your plants and flowers the right amount of light to see the details. On Pixel, you can easily brighten or darken your shot to get the perfect amount of exposure. Tap the camera, the slide your finger up or down to adjust the exposure depending on the lighting conditions.

Consider your frame. Take note of the surrounding area (is it worthy of the ‘gram?). If it’s not, zoom in. If it is, capture a wider angle that shows the full view. On Pixel, you can use a compositional tool to help frame your shot. Look for the grid in the top right of the camera—your arrangement should be at the center of the grid. We recommend 3 x 3 as a ratio for flowers.

That Lens Blur, tho. This Pixel feature will make your photos look professional. Start by clicking on the menu bar at the top left; you’ll see the Lens Blur option second from the bottom. Click on it, take your photo and slowly raise your phone to capture the perfect lens blur. After you snap a photo you can also edit the placement and degree of lens blur. This is a great for up-close shots!

Grab a friend. Have him or her pose with your flowers to bring them to life and add depth to the photo.

Take as many as you want! With Pixel, you get unlimited high-quality storage with Google Photos for free, so you can try out as many shots as you need without worrying about filling up your phone with dud buds.


Find ‘em later. Just type “flowers” into the search bar in Google Photos for a bouquet of photos just waiting to be shared.

Source: Google Blog

Google Reportedly Investing Close to $1 Billion to Develop OLED Display Panels With LG

 By Unknown on April 10, 2017       

According to new reports emerging online, Google is investing an amount that is close to $1 billion to develop OLED panels. And as expected, Google is in talks with the South Korean vendor, LG to produce the OLED display panels. 

Google is making this decision especially after looking at the availability of the Pixel phones. 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 cites that Google struggled for the OLED panels to integrate them in the Pixels, but couldn't find a reliable source. Also, LG is one of the pioneers in the OLED panel display technology, not for integrating them on their phones, but for selling them to other phones. 

That said, Google is already looking for the next generation Pixel phones 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. 

Google Nexus 6 Spotted on Google Git Running Android O Preview

 By Unknown on April 10, 2017       

Google's Nexus 6 has been done and dusted. It's been three years since Motorola and Google launched the Nexus 6 and the search giant has already stopped providing software updates to the phone. 

However, it now appears like the phone will receive Android O update. According to the Google Git, Google is testing the phone with the latest Android O Preview, which means that the search giant still has plans to release the update to the phone. 



Google has a knack of testing upcoming Android versions in older phones to test the compatibility. If we're not wrong, the company is continuing the same with Nexus 6 as well. 

That said, Google recently released the Android 7.1.1 update for Nexus 6 owners, concluding it as the last OS update to the phone. Since then, Google did not release the Android 7.1.2 update as well to Nexus 6. 

OnePlus 5 Tipped to Come With 8GB RAM, Snapdragon 835 and Dual Rear Cameras

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 10, 2017       

According to a new leak, skipping the OnePlus 4 (Because Chinese belief that the number 4 is bad luck), the OnePlus 5 will be the next flagship phone from OnePlus, which will be released in the second half of the year.

The OnePlus 5, going by the leaks will come powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM, which is twice the amount found in today's flagship models. The OnePlus 5 will get a 1440 x 2560 resolution screen and rumored to feature the bezel-less display.



As per the leak, the OnePlus 5 will boast dual rear camera along with an impressive front-facing snapper for selfies and video calls. In addition, OnePlus is widely expected to make the phone water and dust resistant to compete with the rivals such as Galaxy S8 and LG G6. The device is rumored to be priced under $500.

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 OnePlus 5. 

Source: PCPOP | Image Concept: Muhsin M.

Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Will be Backed by a Smaller 3200mAh Battery Cell

 By Unknown on April 08, 2017       

There were some rumors online saying that Samsung will release the Galaxy Note 7 again to market with a smaller battery. Also, Samsung confirmed the same news a couple of weeks ago as they have to follow some regulatory rules of the Korean government and planning to release the phone sometime later this year. 

All these days, speculations were rife about the battery capacity of the phone, but now, a new leak coming from Vietnam confirms that the phone will come with a smaller 3200mAh battery. Moreover, the phone bear a different model of SM-935, and that might be the exclusive to Vietnam market. 



As per earlier reports, Samsung will release the phone between June and July in some growing markets such as Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, etc. Also, the phone will costs just five percent less than the original Galaxy Note 7. 

For the uninitiated, Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 7 back in August 2016, but the phone soon started exploding due to some manufacturing and battery defects, which ultimately led Samsung to abandon the phone.