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Official List of Sony Xperia Devices getting Android 7.0 Nougat



Google has just revealed Android 7.0 Nougat and it's the sweetest Android ever. The Firmware is now up for supported Nexus Devices.


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Sony has also unveiled the roadmap and plans of upgrading their Smartphones to Android 7.0 Nougat and Here's the Official List of Sony Xperia Devices getting Android 7.0 Nougat.


  • Xperia Z3+
  • Xperia Z4 Tablet
  • Xperia Z5
  • Xperia Z5 Compact
  • Xperia Z5 Premium
  • Xperia X
  • Xperia XA
  • Xperia XA Ultra
  • Xperia X Performance

You can expect the Android 7.0 Nougat Update for above listed device very soon. Also, Sony will be providing new Sony features & functionality and the improvements along with Android 7.0 Nougat Update.


Source- Sony

Lenovo and Motorola Smartphones to come with preloaded Microsoft Office, Skype, and OneDrive



Microsoft has announced that its new Applications will come preloaded onto some Lenovo and Motorola Smartphones. Selected Lenovo products which Runs Google's Android will come with preloaded Microsoft Office, Skype, and OneDrive Applications.

The New Patent cross-licensing agreement between The Microsoft and Lenovo signed covers both Lenovo and Motorola devices.



According to Nick Parker, corporate vice president OEM Division, Microsoft


"Microsoft's thrilled that our productivity apps will be pre-installed on Lenovo's premium devices.
The marriage of Microsoft's apps and Lenovo's Android-based devices will enable customers around the world to be more productive, more connected and achieve even more."

According to Christian Eigen, Leader of Corporate Alliances, Lenovo


"Our collaboration with Microsoft will create new opportunities for our customers to take advantage of some of Microsoft's most popular apps.
Installing Microsoft apps and services on our devices will bring additional value to consumers around the globe."

Lenovo haven't confirmed that which products will be the first to ship with Microsoft Applications. 



Source- Prnewswire | Via- The Verge

Here are some "HOT" Android 7.0 Nougat Features

Here are some "HOT" Android 7.0 Nougat Features


Android 7.0 Nougat is Finally Officially Out and It's available right now for Supported Nexus Devices. According to Google it’s by far sweetest Android version.

Android Nougat Comes with Many Amazing features, We have already seen many of them in the Android N Previews, But Here are the Official One




Over 1500 emoji Support-

Android Nougat Now Supports over 1,500 different emoji built into Android, including 72 new ones.


Multi-locale support- 

In Android 7.0 Nougat, Apps can tailor their content based on your locale settings. So if you speak multiple languages, for instance, then search engines can show results in each of those languages.

Here are some "HOT" Android 7.0 Nougat Features

Quick Settings controls-

Quick Settings gives you easy access to things like bluetooth, WiFi and the all-important flashlight. With Android Nougat, you can actually control what tiles go where, and move ‘em around to fit your needs.

Multi-window-

Android 7.0 Nougat Supports Multiple Windows, You can Access Two Apps Side-by-Side. The windows are resizable, too, by simply dragging the divider.

Here are some "HOT" Android 7.0 Nougat Features


Direct Reply-

Reply directly to notifications without having to open any app.

Here are some "HOT" Android 7.0 Nougat Features


Quick Switch-

You can simply Switch between your two most recently used apps by just double tapping the Overview button.


New Battery Saver-

Android Nougat Comes with a New Battery Saver Mode, A New and Better "DOZE", It's now even more dozier with Android Nougat. Your device can now drop into lower power usage when it’s getting jostled around in your pocket or bag while on the move.

Here are some "HOT" Android 7.0 Nougat Features


More secure-

Android Nougat 7.0 is now more secure than Previous Android Versions, New Security measures includes- Seamless updates, File-based encryption and and Direct Boot.


So, These are some HOT Features of Android 7.0 Nougat. You can head ahead to Android Nougat Official Website for more info.

Android 7.0 Nougat is Official!

Finally! Yeah, Android 7.0 Nougat is Official and according to Google Android Nougat is our sweetest release yet.

We all were waiting for this Moment since March when Google just released the first Android N developer preview Image for Nexus Devices, and Now Android Nougat 7.0 is finally Official.



Android 7.0 Nougat comes with many new and amazing features including Over 1500 emoji support, Multi-Window feature, New Doze, Custom Quick Settings, Seamless Updates, Direct Boot and More Security!



With Android 7.0 Nougat, Google has also made LG V20 Official, Which is the first new smartphone that comes with Android Nougat, right out of the box. 

Hasselblad Camera Module Leaked in Full Glory

Back in June Lenovo announced Motorola Moto Z and Moto Z Force along with Moto Mods, including a projector, battery pack, Style Cases and a JBL speaker. The Moto Mods gets attached to the Smartphone and enhances its feature.



Well Few days back we leaked "This is How Motorola New Camera Module will work" and Now Here's The Real Image of Moto Z Hasselblad Camera Module.



According to our source, This New Camera Module will be built by "Hasselblad". The Module will offer up to 10x Optical Zoom, a xenon flash followed by a physical shutter and zoom lens.

Lenovo might reveal Moto Z Play and New Moto Mods including "Hasselblad Camera Module" on 6th September.



Source- Weibo

OxygenOS 3.1.0 Marshmallow (Community Build) now Available for OnePlus X



OnePlus X was launched back in November 2015 with  OxygenOS 2.2.1 based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Out Of The Box.



Well Here a Good news for OnePlus X users, OxygenOS 3.1.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is now Finally available for OnePlus X. Though This Firmware is a Community Build and Might Contain few bugs.



Here are some features of This Firmware-



  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
  • Launcher upgrades
    • New icon packs
    • Google search bar UI customization
    • New wallpaper picker
  • Shelf UX improvements
    • Long press boards to rearrange or remove
  • General system performance improvement
  • Settings changes
    • New (native Android) app permissions
    • New Alert Slider settings with more customization options
  • New apps
    • OnePlus Music Player
    • OnePlus Gallery
  • August 1 security patches for Android



You can Download The Firmware from This Download Link, Make sure to keep a backup before flashing this firmware. 



Source- OnePlus Forum

Reliance Jio SIM Offer Now Available for Everyone With a 4G Phone



Reliance Jio 4G Sim Offer is now said to be open for all 4G Smartphones. People will be purchase Reliance Jio Sim with their non-Lyf/ Samsung/ LG phone. [Confirmed by India Today]

One have to just Go to Nearby Reliance Digital or Xpress Mini Store to Avail This Offer. Customers are required to submit their needed Documents to get the Sim.


The Reliance Jio Sim Offers Free HD voice call, HD video call, apps, data and SMS for three months. The offer is valid for a period of 90 days from the activation of the Jio SIM.


via- India Today

Developer Installs Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Lumia 525

Developer Installs Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Lumia 525


The Windows 8 Smartphone Nokia Lumia 525 which comes with 4 inch, 800 x 480 pixel IPS display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of storage, was hacked to Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow.



A Developer "Triszka Balázs" Finally manages to Boot Cyanogenmod 13 (Android 6.0.1) Marshmallow on Nokia Lumia 525. Accordingly The Developer replaced UEFI firmware with LK Bootloader and TWRP Recovery.




For Now, Modem, Sound and Wifi doesn't Fully works, else everything works like charm. This Build works on Lumia 525 and can be adjusted to work on Lumia 520 too. 



The Developer will be providing a preview build very soon for Other Users.

This is Just a Starting, Hope Developers will manage to Install Android on Other Windows Smartphone as well and vice versa.

Facebook’s Lifestage is an teens-only Social App for iOS That’s Probably Coming to Android

The Social Giant "Facebook" has launched A new Social Application Called "Lifestage" for Teens-Only.



Lifestage is a standalone iOS Application Only for People with Age 21 and under, It means anyone 22 or older will only be able to see their own profile. The Application asks for you for your happy face, sad face, likes, dislikes, best friend, the way you dance, and more, but instead of filling in this biography quiz with text, you shoot videos.




Overall This Application is only for Teenagers Studying in School or College. Everything you post in Lifestage is always public and viewable by everyone, inside and outside your school. There is no way to limit the audience of your videos. 

Though A Swipe will let you to block and report sketchy peoples.



For Now This Awesome Application is available for iOS, Though It will be coming very soon to Android.