Android 7.0 Nougat is now rolling out for Asus Zenfone 3

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 08, 2017       

Asus has started rolling out the latest Android OS to the Zenfone 3 (ZE520KL/ZE552KL) (our review). According to the official announcement made by Asus at its forum, the Nougat update is now live.

The update has a build no. V14.2015.1701.8 and comes with these new features:

1. New bundled notifications switch
2. Improved Touch performance
3. Enabled FET VoLTE and VoWi-Fi
4. Removed ‘Share Link’
5. Removed redundant app shortcuts “Audio Wizard”, “Splendid”, “System update” and “Flashlight” from all apps menu
6. Removed “Tap and hold to show menu” from, and add “Tap and hold to activate Multi-window” to Settings > ASUS customized settings > Recent apps key
7. Quick Settings now supports multiple pages, you can swipe left to right to see more quick settings if using more than 12. User can enter or edit screen by tap the edit button on top right corner to determine which settings enabling or disabling
8. Split “Ringtone & Notifications” volume bar into “Ringtone” and “Notification” volume bars on “Volume Panel” and “Sound & Vibration” Settings. So users can adjust “Ringtone” and “Notification” volume respectively
9. Removed Shake Shake from ZenMotion
10. Removed incompatible live wallpapers

If you haven't got the Software update notification, you can check for the update by going to Settings> About device > Software update!

Source: Asus | via: Yugatech

Google might announce Android O at Google I/O perhaps with these features

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 08, 2017       

Google I/O, which is Google’s yearly developer conference, we get to find out just what Google has been working on and what their plans are for the near and distant future. This year's Google I/O will take place in May, but according to latest rumor, we already have details what we might see at this year's Google I/O.

According to latest report by VentureBeat, Google is expected to reveal the next version of Android OS, "Android O" followed by Multiple Developer Previews and a Fall launch. This latest Android OS will reportedly come with new "smart features."

The first feature will be called "Copy Less". This feature will predict the address you are trying to send to someone. For example, If you and a friend are having a conversation about where to eat dinner and you find a cool restaurant in the Yelp app, when you go back to your conversation GBoard would automatically show you a text suggestion after you type "it's at".

The next feature detailed includes "Finger gesture to trigger actions." For example, if you want to open Camera, just draw letter like a C on the screen. 

This year's Google I/O will take place from May 17 to May 19 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.

Which of these features are you excited about most? Are there any other features that interest you? Tell us in the comments section below.

Motorola Moto G5 will be a Flipkart exclusive in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 07, 2017       

This is some breaking news coming in! The new Motorola Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 will be a Flipkart Exclusive in India. Expected to be launched next Wednesday, the new Moto G5s are the newest addition to the Motorola portfolio.

Motorola India has just tweeted about it being a FlipKart Exclusive. The new Moto G5 series will be released on 15th March at 12:15PM.

We're sending a whole lot of love your way @Flipkart. Make way for the ultimate #MotoG5Plus! It is time to #Uncompromise! pic.twitter.com/QQ0i3jkWOR

— Moto India (@Moto_IND) March 7, 2017

The Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus is expected to be priced around ₹13,999 and ₹15,999 in India respectively. 

Full Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus Specs!

Motorola is Announcing the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus in Brasil and Mexico today!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 07, 2017       

Last month Motorola announced the Moto G5, Moto G5 Plus and few Interesting Moto Mods at MWC 2017 event in Barcelona, Spain. 

Today, Motorola will be announcing the new Moto Gs in Brasil and Mexico. Brasil's Motorola launch event is set to be held at Sao Paulo.



Motorola India has already revealed that they will be announcing the 2017 Moto Gs in an event set for March 15, 2017. 

Will you be buying the Moto G5 or Moto G5 Plus? Let us know in comments! 

Google rumored to ditch headphone jack on 'Pixel 2'

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 07, 2017       

In 2016 we saw some incredible decisions taken by some of the reputed companies over the globe. One such decision that stands out from every other is that Google releasing their own smartphones. The Google Pixel phones were the search giant's first attempt to take on the Apple iPhone. 



However, according to the latest report from 9to5google, Google might follow Apple's iPhone 7 strategy to remove the standard 3.5mm headphone jack from the Pixel 2. This means that all of your existing headphones will not be compatible with the 2017 Pixel unless you use a USB Type-C adapter.

With the Pixel 2, Google is expected to bring new features and upgrades with some improvements in various areas like the camera, design and SoC. But, all these are just rumors, so take them with a grain of salt. 

March’s Factory Images and OTA files are now Available for Nexus and Pixel Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 06, 2017       

Google's March 2017 Security patches and updates are now available for Supported Nexus Smartphones and Pixel Devices.


As you can see, we are sticking to Android 7.1.1 for all devices.

The new build no. are as follows-

Pixel and Pixel XL (NOF27B), 

Pixel C (N4F26T), 

Nexus 6P (N4F26T), 

Nexus 5X (N4F26T), 
Nexus 6 (N6F26U- 7.1.1),

Nexus Player (NMF26X), 

and Nexus 9 (N4F26T)

You can download the factory images and OTA files from the below link-

Factory Images | OTA Files

LineageOS gets One-handed mode Feature!

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 06, 2017       

LineageOS is the latest sensation among custom rom lovers and developers. We already know that the Lineage OS is a continuation of what CyanogenMod was, the LineageOS 14.1 is based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and has same build number system as CyanogenMod's.



Lineage OS is still in formation phase and the community developers are working actively to add new features to this project. Now, the community has added some interesting new features to the custom rom, Check e'm out:

• Addon SU for LineageOS 13.0 is fixed (addon-su-13)

• Single Hand Mode has arrived! (oneHand)

Single Hand Mode feature comes enabled in all LineageOS 14.1 builds from 6th March 2017. To use the new Onehanded-mode feature on devices with on-screen navigation buttons, swipe right or left on the home button. On devices with hardware keys, you can set the trigger for this mode in "Settings > Buttons".

Source: Lineage

India to host its Mobile World Congress in September

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 06, 2017       

India will be organizing its own first-ever Mobile World Congress this year in September with a special focus on reaching out to the South East Asian markets.

The GSM Association, which is responsible for organising annual global event of Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, has agreed to associate with COAI in the organization of this three-day mobile technology fiesta in the country.

There is Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and an edition in Shanghai. There is nothing in between for South East Asia. India is emerging as one of the global leaders in telecom which we will also showcase in the Indian Mobile Congress.  - COAI Director General Rajan S Mathew

Tech giants like Facebook, Huawei, Ericsson, Cisco, and Indian mobile and hardware companies are expected participate in this mobile congress.

We have held a meeting with official representatives of other governments as well. We have asked other Indian business association to come together and be part of it. The event will focus on knowledge sharing, exhibition, start-ups, skill development and all pillars of Digital India including Make in India.

The three-day mobile technology fiesta will be organized at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, starting September 27. However there's no information regarding the registration process. We'll be sure to keep you updated, So start packing your bags and collecting your gears for this first-ever India MWC!

Source: PTI

Android Nougat Update Delayed for Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 06, 2017       

If you were hoping to receive the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, you might be interested to learn that the update appears to have been delayed. 

According to latest tweets sent out by Samsung UK who confirmed that the update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will be delayed.

@harri_ashley The software update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge has been delayed while we review its quality. 1/3

— Samsung UK (@SamsungUK) February 27, 2017

Since Samsung UK was the one that made the announcement, we can only hope that it is limited to UK as opposed to the rest of the world, but don’t be surprised if it is delayed for you as well.