OnePlus 5 model number confirmed in new leak

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 13, 2017       

We already know that OnePlus is going to skip the OnePlus 4 (Because Chinese belief that the number 4 is bad luck), So the OnePlus 5 will be the next flagship phone from OnePlus, which will be released in the second half of the year.

A OnePlus device with the model number A5000 has popped for its Chinese certification, potentially confirming the rumored model number. Since the OnePlus devices has a long history of "Axxxx" device model names, OnePlus 3 had the model number A3000 and the 3T was A3010, so the OnePlus 5 will likely to come with A5000 model number.



Previous rumors suggest that the OnePlus 5 will come with Snapdragon 835 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 1440 x 2560 resolution bezel-less display, dual rear camera, water and dust resistant features.

All said and done, these are just tipped specifications, and none of them are officially confirmed by the company. We will update you in there's any info related to OnePlus 5. 

Via: Krispytech | Image: Muhsin M

Google Photos Picks Up a New Update; Brings Video Stabilization Feature to All Phones

 By Unknown on April 13, 2017       

Google Photos has picked a new update, which brings a lot of new features to the most used photo app. However, the major addition was the video stabilization feature.

Now, you need not worry about not having the Optical Image Stabilisation feature on your phone, which reduces the shakes in the video while capturing. And the same functionality is added to Google Photos as well, but the interesting part is you can stabilize the video after capturing a photo. 

Yes, you heard it right. Capture a video from your phone. Open the Google Photos app and stabilize the video.That's it. The feature works absolutely fine, but yeah, it does remove quality of the video, but totally worth it.

The update is already rolling out to the users are you can get the feature in the latest 2.13 version of Google Photos.

Google Launches 'Areo' in India, A New App Focusing at Solving Your Daily Needs

 By Unknown on April 13, 2017       

Google has come up with yet another application exclusively for the Indian market, named as Areo. The application is aimed at solving consumers day-to-day needs such as ordering food, home services, etc. 

As of now, there are limited deals such as the food delivery, beauty, home maintenance, chores and cleaning, repairs and installation, and fitness in Areo. Google will soon add more services to the applications. 

How it works? It works just like other third-party apps such Snapdeal, Tapzo, who partner with the original service provider and help them in growing. For example, Google has partnered with Fasoos, Box8, and Freshmenu for the food delivery, while the home services will be taken care by Urban Clap. 

As of now, Areo is available only for Mumbai and Bangalore customers. There's no desired info on the service availability in other cities. 

April security patch rolling out to the Moto Z in Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 13, 2017       

The Moto Z has now started receiving a new software update with the April Security Patch, bug fixes and Stability improvement in Brazil. The update arrives as software version NPLS25.86-30-12. Note that the device still runs on Android 7.0 Nougat.

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.



Motorola has already updated the Moto Z family to Android 7.0 Nougat. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Nougat 7.1.1, which is already available for Google's Pixel and Nexus devices. 

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Software updates menu in Settings, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Source: Google+ | Via: Motorola-Fans

Stable Android 7.1.2 is rolling out to Nexus 6P Beta Testers

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 13, 2017       

A little two weeks ago, Google announced Android 7.1.2 Stable build with April 2017 Security patches for the Nexus and Pixel devices. The OTA's and Firmware are already available for selected phones.

Today, Google has started rolling out the Android 7.1.2 Nougat update though the OTA (Over-The-Air) for Nexus 6P Beta testers, while it might still take some time for all Nexus 6P owners.



The update weighs in around 25MB and is readily available for the Nexus 6P beta testers on Android 7.1.2 Beta. Along with the Android 7.1.2 goodies, the update brings a number of bug fixes, general performance/stability improvements, and adds new features including Enhanced notification stability, Fingerprint swipe, General connectivity improvements, and Battery usage alerts.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Software updates menu in Settings, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.


Via: AndroidHeadlines

Huawei is Already Testing the Android O in Mate 9

 By Unknown on April 12, 2017       

Chinese smartphone vendor, Huawei is already testing the next iteration of Android O in its flagship phone, the Huawei Mate 9. As per a report from Xda developers, Huawei, once a partner of Google has ported its EMUI based of Android O. 

Google nearly three weeks ago released the first Developer Preview of Android O for the Google Pixel and Nexus devices. However, it will take ages for OEM's to out the next iteration of Android, but it's surprising how Huawei managed to port the latest OS. 



The report further says that the phone is running rooted version of the Android EUI, but the phone is not usable as a daily driver as it is plagued with issues related to Google Play Services and Wi-Fi. 

One of the prominent features in Android O is the picture-in-picture mode, and the feature is reportedly working fine in the Mate 9. So, will Huawei manage to release the Andriod O before Google does? Time will tell. 

Source: XDA

Google AutoDraw turns your horrible doodles into a masterpiece

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 12, 2017       

Google's new experiment turns your awful line drawings into works of art. Google uses artificial intelligence to determine what your are actually attempting to draw. The AI-powered platform recognizes the doodles and replaces them with beautiful sketch.

AutoDraw is a new kind of drawing tool. It pairs machine learning with drawings from talented artists to help everyone create anything visual, fast. You can use the AutoDraw from anywhere using your Smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop, etc and it's free.

AutoDraw’s suggestion tool uses the same technology used in QuickDraw, to guess what you’re trying to draw. Right now, it can guess hundreds of drawings and Google look forward to adding more over time. 

Google is also hiring Artist community to help them in creating drawings for others to use with AutoDraw. You can try out AutoDraw here.

Press Renders of Motorola Moto C, Moto C Plus, Moto E4, and Moto Z2 Leaked Online

 By Unknown on April 12, 2017       

From the past two days, it has been about the Motorola's cheapest smartphone lineup, the Moto C series and Moto E4 series. Until now, we have seen the phones in various leaked images, but now, press renders of the Moto C, Moto C Plus, and Moto E4 have surfaced online. 

The Moto C and C Plus as seen on previous leaks will have the same display size of 5-inches, but they will be differentiated with the panel. The C will use a WFVGA screen, and the C Plus will have a 720p display. Also, both the phones will not feature a fingerprint scanner.

The Moto C will come with a 32-bit MediaTek processor, and the C Plus will pack a 64-bit 1.3GHz MediaTek SoC. The Moto C will get only 1GB of RAM, and the C Plus will house 1GB/2GB of RAM. Also, the Moto C will feature a smaller 2350mAh battery, whereas the C Plus will come with a larger 4000mAh battery.

Coming to the Moto E4, it is said to come in two variants, the regular Moto E4 and the bigger Moto E4 Plus. All the three phones look similar, but the C series will come with hardware navigation keys, and the E4 comes with on-screen navigation keys. 

Alongside these phones, a render of Moto Z2 leaked as well showcasing the dual camera at the rear and with the same design language as the first Moto Z phones. All the four phones look similar to the Moto G5 series of phones. 

Source: Slashleaks

Motorola Pushes the Kernel Sources of Moto G5 Plus to Github

 By Unknown on April 12, 2017       

After delaying for more than one and half month, Motorola finally released the kernel source of its budget-friendly Moto G5 Plus, allowing developers to start the development of custom ROMs for the device. 

Motorola usually releases the kernel sources in just two weeks of the phone's launch, but this time around, the Lenovo-owned company took a little bit more time than the usual. Nevertheless, the company has released the code and developers can start working. 



The kernel sources are available in the tar.gz file extension and also in the form of a .zip file. If you're interested in developing a custom ROM for Moto G5 Plus, the go ahead to Github and download the kernel sources and set it up in the Android Kitchen. 

The Moto G5 Plus is the latest budget smartphone from the company packing decent specifications such as the Snapdragon 625 SoC, 3GB/4GB of RAM, 16/32GB of native storage, 3000mAh battery, Android Nougat, and a 5.2-inch FHD screen.