Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview 2 now Available for Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, and Pixel C!

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 22, 2016       

Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview 2 Images and OTA's are now available for few Nexus Devices including the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Pixel C. 

Also Read:- What's New in Android 7.1

Users can get the Android 7.1.1 Dev Preview 2 update in three ways namely

1) Android Beta Program
2) Flashing Factory Images
3) Flashing OTA .Zip file



The new Android 7.1.1 Developer preview 2 has build NPF26F for Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X and NPF26H for the Pixel C, You can download the Factory Images and OTA .zip from the link below.

Download:- Factory Images | OTA .Zip Files

The OnePlus 3 will continue to receive updates alongside the OnePlus 3T

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 22, 2016       

Recently OnePlus unwrapped the OnePlus 3T, which can be also called as successor of the OnePlus 3. After a great success of OnePlus 3, the company decided to improve the Original "1+3 by adding a T".

Also Read:- OnePlus 3 vs. OnePlus 3T: 5 key differences

The owners of the OnePlus 3 might be worried that their device will be left behind and the Company will concentrate on the newest OnePlus 3T.



Well, Things are all right! OnePlus 3 will get every update the OnePlus 3T receives, effectively adding six months to its update shelf life.

In a statement to Android Authority, a OnePlus representative said-

The OnePlus 3 will continue to receive updates alongside the OnePlus 3T until the newer device reaches the end of its update life cycle.

The Company didn't mentioned when the Software update life cycle will end, but fortunately OnePlus will keep supporting OnePlus 3 for just as long as the new OnePlus 3T.



Source:- AndroidAuthority

OnePlus 3T now available in the United States, coming soon to India

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 22, 2016       

You can now instantly buy the latest flagship killer from OnePlus, the OnePlus 3T is now available for purchase in the US.

Priced right, The OnePlus 3T is exactly a carbon copy of OnePlus 3 with few upgrades which includes a new color "Gunmetal", Snapdragon 821, better camera and a giant battery. 



Also Read:- OnePlus 3 vs. OnePlus 3T: 5 key differences


OnePlus 3T Prices are as follows, Grab it here-

• OnePlus 3T 64GB model - $439

• OnePlus 3T 128GB model - $479

OnePlus 3T 64GB model is $40 more expensive than the OnePlus 3. But Going with the Specs and Design, it's a worth upgrade.

Apart from this, the Device is all set to make its debut to Indian markets. The launch date will be revealed soon by OnePlus India GM Vikas.

It's Official: Nougat rolling out for Moto Z and Z Force, adds Daydream support

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 21, 2016       

Few days back, multiple Moto Z Droid and Moto Z Force owners reported getting Android 7.0 Nougat update on their Smartphones and the same is now officially confirmed by Motorola.

According to Motorola, Android 7.0 Nougat has begin rolling out to Moto Z and Moto Z Force globally. Android 7.0 comes with hot features, but apart from that, Motorola has also added Google's newest VR "Daydream support" for Moto Z Devices. 

With the upgrade to Android 7.0 Nougat, Moto Z and Moto Z Force will be compatible with Daydream, Google’s platform for high-quality, mobile VR. These are the first smartphones from another manufacturer to be recognized by Google as Daydream-ready devices - a distinction given to phones that have been certified for the Daydream platform and are built for VR with
 high-resolution displays, ultra-smooth graphics and high-fidelity sensors for precise head tracking.

 If you haven't got the update on your Moto Z/Z Force, keep checking because it might hit your doors very soon. 



Source:- Motorola

Goodbye HTC: mobile business to be sold

 By Felipe Berhau on November 21, 2016       

No one would have imagined this six years ago...or even earlier this year. Don't get us wrong, it's always sad to see companies that have done so much for the mobile industry in trouble and on the verge of bankruptcy. 

According to new rumors from a Chinese source, HTC might put an end to its mobile division after years of huge losses each quarter. The HTC One was announced as the company's comeback, but it didn't reach expectations. The M8 and M9 weren't backed by a big marketing campaign so its sales were poor. All HTC Desire mid-rangers didn't reach expectations and the HTC 10 was a great phone that very little people bought.

The rumor suggests HTC's co-founder might make a deal on its mobile division earlier next year. Maybe this means the Pixel phones "by Google" (manufactured by HTC) didn't reach expectations? It's hard to tell.

But we do hope HTC can find a good home for that mobile division, provided these rumors are true. Perhaps a Chinese manufacturer could buy it just to get those brand rights since the HTC brand is well-known in Europe and the US. Or perhaps it's all just a rumor and we will still see HTC devices in the future.

This week in Moto: everything you missed

 By Felipe Berhau on November 20, 2016       

You know TechDroider is the #1 source of information for Motorola news. And we are happy to be there for Moto fans. So here's a recap of everything that happened in the Moto World this week.

Motorola Coin - Unboxing & First Impressions

We got the new device from Motorola Accessories, owned by Binatone Global. It's so handy, affordable, and well-designed, that it was worth to review. We are very pleased with it, and we might do a full review of it soon.

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Moto M first Hands-On

M stands for metal on the new mid-tier from Moto, launched some weeks ago. The new Moto M looks gorgeous in gold, and some hands-on pictures in high quality emerged online. Unfortunately, we still don't know when (or if) it's coming to the Western markets. Click the link to check it out in all its glory. 

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Moto G3 gets Nougat (Unofficial)

Moto G3 got the CyanogenMod 14.1 update, which is Android 7.1, which brings a lot of  new features and improvements to the OS. Since there won't be an official update from Motorola, Cyanogen will be the best choice for users who want to get the latest Android version.

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Car Dock Moto Mod & Incipio Power Pack Mod

The list of Mods available keeps getting bigger and better! There's now a new Incipio Moto Mod and it adds an extra 3000mAH battery to the device. Plus, Incipio is planning on launching a Car Dock Moto Mod, which will allow hands-free navigation.

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Moto Z gets Nougat

Hello Nougat! Our beloved Moto flagship just got the latest Android OS version in the US. That's for the Moto Z Droid version. Hopefully, the rest of the world will get Android Nougat goodies soon. Nougat brings multi-window support, new emojis and huge battery improvements. Moto promised the Z would get Nougat before year's end, and they delivered.

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Official Black Friday deals

Moto's got some crazy discounts and bundles if you are buying a Moto Z next week. Head to motorola.com to check out all the great deals they have for you. 

Hellomoto indeed! 

Android Oreo Concept boot animation

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 20, 2016       

Every year, Google reveals a new Android version with a new Sweet name. This year, Google announced the Android "N" (N for Nougat) and in upcoming Next year i.e. 2017 Google may reveal the Android "O" (O for Oreo?), Who knows?

Well, Here's an amazing concept boot-animation of Android Oreo (By Dinesh Kumar)-

You can appreciate his project by going to Behance