Android 7.1.2 Nougat likely to release on April 3

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 13, 2017       

Back in January, Google announced Android 7.1.2 beta for a handful of Pixel and Nexus devices including Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player, and Pixel C. 

Google said that Android 7.1.2 will be an incremental maintenance release focused on refinements, which includes bugfixes, optimizations, and a small number of enhancements for carriers and users. Along with these enhancements, the beta also brought new gestures 'Swipe fingerprint scanner to open notification' feature to the Nexus 5X. 

Now, Rogers, the largest carrier in Canada has updated its Software update schedule and is planning to roll out a major update which will include VoLTE support and latest security patch for the Google Pixel on April 3. 

This new update is likely to come with the latest Android 7.1.2 OS, as Rogers is said to be testing VoLTE service on its Pixels with the Android 7.1.2 beta. 

Google has not said anything yet so naturally you should take it with a grain of salt.

Via: AndroidCentral

You can now find the Home Screen of your dreams with Google's #myAndroid

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 11, 2017       

One of the best things about Android is how easy it is to customize, and set up your smartphone exactly as you want it. From setting a launcher, setting a live wallpaper to setting the icon pack, Android devices allow for a great deal of customization.



With #myAndroid Taste Test, Google will help you to find the right home screen for you. It's actually a long quiz, with around 22 questions which creates three different "looks" for your Android device based on a combination of different launchers, wallpapers, icon packs, widgets and keyboards.

There’s a home screen for everyone, find yours at #myAndroid

You can now buy the Moto G5 in Europe

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 11, 2017       

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

The Moto G5 non-plus model is now available for purchase across Europe. The device can be bought via three retailers (Mobiel, Belsimpel, and GSMwijzer) in the Netherlands for €199. You also get offers to sign up for a specific carrier, which lets you get the Moto G5 in cheap price. The Moto G5 Plus will be available for purchase by early April with an estimated price of €279. 



The 2017 Moto Gs are already available in Brasil and Mexico, the same are set to get launched in India on 15th March. 

Grab the Moto G5: Mobiel, Belsimpel, and GSMwijzer

Source: GSMhelpdesk | Via: Phonearena

Welcome back: WhatsApp Text Status

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 10, 2017       

Recently, WhatsApp killed the 'Text Status' feature and launched a new Instagram and Snap Stories like tab to its interface. Now, there is a new Status tab in the home screen itself and every user can post the photos and videos as their status, which will disappear after 24 hours.

The update received criticism from many users who wanted the old text-based status message back. Now, WhatsApp rolled out a new update i.e. WhatsApp v2.17.95 for Beta testers and surprisingly the new update includes the old "Text Status" feature. 



If you are a WhatsApp Android Beta tester, just update the WhatsApp Application. To view or set a status your old text-status
Just tap the three dots given at the top right corner of the WhatsApp interface > go to Settings > tap on the display picture > go to 'About and phone number' and you will be ready to set your status just like earlier.

Note that your WhatsApp contact must be having the same latest Beta version installed in order to view your Text-Status.

Become WhatsApp beta tester

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New Nokia phones coming to the UK in May

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 10, 2017       

Launched a month ago at MWC, the New Nokia Android Smartphones are all set to hit the Global markets, including the UK in Q2, 2017.

Also Read: Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 are now Official, here's what you need to know!

Clove, an online retailer, has revealed some information regarding HMD's UK plans. The new Nokia Android phones including the Nokia 5, 3 and Nokia 3310 will hit the UK markets by May, 2017. 

The upcoming Nokia 6 will be sold by both Clove (Starting from June) and Carphone Warehouse (Starting from May). HMD also plans to bring a network of service centers across India for a greater after sales services.



The entry-level Nokia 3 will be priced at 139 euros which is 121 Pound approximately, Nokia 5 at 189 euros or 164 Pound approximately, and the Nokia 6 at 229 euros which is 199 Pound approximately. The price can be even lower or may be higher than what we estimated.

Would you buy Nokia Android phones? Which one? Comment below your thoughts

Via: NPU | Source: Clove

Motorola is now updating all Moto Z Play models to the latest Nougat software

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 10, 2017       

Motorola kept its promise and is still one of the fastest when it comes to updating its devices! Now the company has started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat for all the Moto Z Play models. 

We've seen the update coming through Unlocked Moto Z Play "RETUS", Moto Z Play Droid "Verizon", all Canadian carriers including Koodo, Rogers and Telus, and many others. The update is already available for the "RETASIA" and "RETAIL" Moto Z Play since Feb, It weighs around 1GB.

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!



Via: Reddit

Google Pixel, Pixel XL users facing microphone failure, Google offers warranty replacements

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 09, 2017       

Google had a promising start to their own smartphones, Pixel and Pixel XL impressing everyone right from day one. However, it was from hardware side where several users of both the phones complained to have issues. 

That said, here comes another issue. From the last week or more than, 100's of Pixel and Pixel XL users are complaining about the issue of microphones failure when on a call or while recording a video with the camera app. 



Nevertheless, According to a Google employee, the defected phones have a problems in one of the three microphones on the devices. It can also be an issue with a hairline crack in the solder of the microphone component going into the mainframe of the Pixel.

An employee of Google on Support forum responded related to this issue and said that the company is offering replacement for all defective units since they are still within the warranty.

Source: Google Support forum | Via: GSMArena

Moto and Sprint show new device running 1Gbps speeds

 By Felipe Berhau on March 09, 2017       

Sprint, Qualcomm and Motorola held an event in New Orleans today to show some of its upcoming projects related to networks. To show off the new Gigabit LTE Network that will soon launch in the US, Sprint showed a new Moto phone running this new network. The phone is all covered in tape as you can see from the picture, so nothing but the speeds can be seen.

Android Headlines tested the speeds, and it got 600Mbps and even 800Mbps speeds, which is insane for an LTE phone, or any device at all! Sprint is using a lot of frequencies and antennas to make this happen.

We don't know much right now, but we are definitely excited for this new Moto phone coming to Sprint with crazy speeds!

Twitter | AndroidHeadlines 

Five of the Best Technological Tools for Franchise Owners

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 08, 2017       

As a franchise owner — or someone who is considering purchasing a franchise — you probably already understand the importance of purchasing a business that offers great products, outstanding customer service and has a great reputation.

While a great team of employees and a terrific product can certainly help make an individual franchise more successful, as a franchise owner you want to do whatever you can to give your business a boost. Fortunately, with the help of several technological tools and gadgets, you can help your franchise stand out among the competition. Check out the following ideas for doing just that:

Invest in a Great Smartphone

Being a successful franchise owner means being able to stay in touch with your employees and customers at all times, even when you are away from the store, as well as being able to check invoices, bank statements and other company information online. A great way to make this possible is to invest in a state-of-the-art smartphone with a large battery and other helpful features. For example, the ZTE ZMAX Pro is a terrific option; its powerful 1.5 GHz octa-core processor and 32GB of internal memory will help you quickly and easily access needed info, and the long battery life means you won’t have to worry about calls cutting off mid-stream. The phone also includes a fingerprint sensor to help keep all of your franchise’s sensitive info private and secure.

A Property Locator

In order to be a successful franchise owner, you have to keep tabs on your company’s stuff, including keys, business phones and more. Since multiple employees will be handling these items, it can be easy for them to go missing. Thanks to the TrackR Bravo item locator, misplacing important items will be a thing of the past. The attachable disc, which is about the size of a quarter, can be placed on a key ring, a company phone, a folder with important sales reports — anything that you need to keep track of. Then, if the misplaced item is within 100 feet of your phone, you can easily locate it with an app and Bluetooth signal. If it’s farther away, the TrackR Bravo device can still be tracked using other TrackRs as a collective cloud.

A Video Doorbell

Depending on the hours that your franchise is open for business, there might be times when a single employee arrives extra early or late. Help keep your valuable and hard-working employees on staff by reassuring them that you have their safety in mind, and purchase a Ring Video Doorbell; the tech gadget features a wide-angled HD video system that comes equipped with night vision — this way, if someone is working late inside your store and the back doorbell rings or someone knocks, Ring will let him or her see who it is and decide if it’s okay to open the door.

Computer-based Efficiency Tools

In addition to tech devices, a number of apps and programs can help give your franchise a needed boost. For example, Google Drive is a handy program that will allow you to store all of your franchise’s information anywhere — including on the web or a business computer hard drive. You can also access all of the info from a mobile device, which is handy when meeting with other franchisees or company bigwigs, or when attending a trade show and you need to pull up company data. Another handy computer-based tech tool is called Act!; this contact and customer manager helps franchise owners easily organize details about their clients, increase their productivity and get better results.