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Android 7.0 Nougat is now rolling out to the Moto X Force

The Shatterproof Moto X Force is now getting Android 7.0 Nougat. The Software update also includes April 2017 Security Patch, New Moto Actions and all the usual Nougat goodies like quick settings customization, split-screen apps, and improved Doze Mode.

For now, only a few users have started receiving the latest Android update on their Moto X Force. This means that the Android Nougat won't be coming to all devices at once, but selected users will get the update.


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.

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Finally OnePlus Confirms that the OnePlus 5 Will be Powered by Snapdragon 835 Chipset

Finally OnePlus Confirms that the OnePlus 5 Will be Powered by Snapdragon 835 Chipset

The entire world is looking for next OnePlus flagship phone which is the OnePlus 5 to release at the earliest, but one has to wait until this summer to get hands on it. And leaks about the phone are keeping you at bay, especially about the rear camera placement. 


The phone is said to come with a dual camera at the rear. Instead of giving its word on the camera setup, OnePlus has officially confirmed that the OnePlus 5 will come with Snapdragon 835 chipset, paired with 6GB of RAM. The RAM is based on various leaks. But OnePlus has confirmed that Snapdragon 835 thing though. 

Other details of the phone is still under the wraps. Qualcomm also said that the OnePlus 5 is coming soon. The device might be unveiled in mid-June. OnePlus is also tweaking the Oxygen OS to deliver superior performance with the OnePlus 5.  


"With the OnePlus 5, our commitment to this philosophy continues. We're proud to announce the OnePlus 5 will feature the Snapdragon™ 835 processor, which sets the foundation for smooth, powerful, and efficient performance. With graphically-demanding apps, for example, you'll notice how fast they load and how well they run," OnePlus said in its forums page.

Google Opinion Rewards Finally Lands in India, Turkey, and Singapore

Google has finally brought its Google Opinion Rewards to few more countries including India, Turkey, and Singapore. With the Opinion Rewards app, you can earn credits for the surveys being conducted by Google in the app. 

Google will send surveys every week from now, and if you answer them correctly, you will be rewarded with some amount, which you can use to purchase any app or game in the Google Play. 

So, in the US, the company will give up to $1 for each survey, and in India, it will start from Rs. 10 and may go up for each survey. The survey amount credits will be linked to your Google account. 

Google has taken a long time to bring the app to India, but it's now official in India. Go and give your first survey to earn some amount. 


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After Moto G5s, the Moto G5s Plus Shown in Clear Renders


Yesterday, the upcoming Moto G5s was leaked in full glory, and today, folks at Gear India have leaked the complete photos of its bigger variant-the Moto G5s Plus. The roadmap leaked earlier stated that it will come with dual camera setup at the back. 

On par with that, the G5s Plus in the render has two cameras at the back supported by a dual-tone LED flash. Also, it comes with a full metal body without any plastic sides, that adds a premium look and feel to the phone. 


The Moto G5s Plus will flaunt a 5.5-inch Full HD display with a resolution of 1080*1920 pixels with 2.5D curved glass. The dual camera implementation is not yet leaked. 

The Moto G5s, on the other hand, will have a 5.2-inch Full HD display with a single camera at the back. The Moto G5s and G5s Plus will have a front-facing flash. 

OnePlus Converts 45,000 Telephone Boxes in the UK to Dash Charge Stations as a Part of Advertising


Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is always known for its unique marketing strategies. Time by time, the company has impressed the audience with its marketing, and now, the vendor has come up with a unique marketing strategy in the UK.

Although, it may be a marketing from OnePlus, but the new campaign will be helpful for the OnePlus smartphone owners in the country. Here's what the new campaign all about- OnePlus has added its Dash Charge technology to power the OnePlus smartphone users to the telephone boxes in the UK. 

There are over 45,000 telephone boxes in the UK, and OnePlus is converting each of it to a charging spot. Further, a user can adopt a telephone box for just 1 Euro. OnePlus says that the telephone boxes are connected to the National Grid, so there's no problem of power cut whatsoever. 

With this new campaign, OnePlus is providing a free source of ultrafast charging for users across the UK. Another great initiative from OnePlus, nevertheless. 

You can now buy Official Moto G5 Plus Cover in Canada

You can now grab the Official Motorola cases and flip cover for the Moto G5 Plus in Canada. The Silicone Cover is available in Gunmetal, Red and Blue colors, while the Touch Flip Cover is available in Smoke Black. 


The Silicone Cover can be purchased at 19.49 Canadian Dollar, while the Touch Flip Cover is available at 29.49 Canadian Dollar. You can grab the cases from Mobilefun.

Moto G5 Plus Blue Silicone Cover Link

Moto G5 Plus Red Silicone Cover Link

Moto G5 Plus Gunmetal Silicone Cover Link

Moto G5 Plus Touch Flip Cover Link

You can check out our Unboxing video of Touch Flip Cover for the Moto G5 (non-plus) which is available in India via Amazon.


Upcoming Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) Full Details Surfaced Online

Samsung is working on the successors to its mid-range Galaxy J series. The company already announced the Galaxy J3 (2017) in the US and the Galaxy J5 (2017), Galaxy J7(2017) are yet to be announced. Rather than the plastic body seen on Galaxy J (2016) phones, this year's Galaxy J phones will come with metal body. 

Reliable tipster, Roland Quandt also leaked the renders of the devices and they look similar to each other with new eyecatchy design. The Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) will be released in three colour options- blue, black, glod, and rose gold. And they will be separated by the screen size and battery capacity. 




The Galaxy J5 (2017) will flaunt a 5.2-inch Full HD display, while the J7 will sport a 5.5-inch Full HD display. The J5 will get a smaller battery of 3000mAh and the J7 will carry a massive 3600mAh battery on board. 

Both the devices will be powered by the 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 7870 SoC and they adore 13MP cameras on both front and back. The devices will also feature fingerprint scanner this time around. Launch date of the phones is yet to be revealed by the company.