Problems Mount for Samsung as Several Galaxy S8 Users are Reporting Random Reboots

 By Unknown on May 01, 2017       

While Samsung is still recovering from the Galaxy Note 7 debacle, new problems for the South Korean giant continues to mount on the company, but this time in the form of its latest flagship phone, Samsung Galaxy S8. 

Recently, Samsung announced the Galaxy S8 and S8+ and immediately after the launch, several users reported a red tint on display and later on, some people claimed that the IRIS scanner is not working on their phones. Samsung pushed a software update to fix the red tint issue, and some users are still waiting for the upgrade. 

And today, some users are claiming that their Galaxy S8 is rebooting randomly without any signaling. Before the reboot, the device will either freeze or locks up and then reboots. That said, the issue has now been taken through Samsung forums, and we're waiting for a Samsung official to respond. 

That said, this is underwhelming from Samsung' standards. Issues like these will degrade the company's moral. We will keep you updated once after Samsung replies back in its forum. 

Google Pixel Selling in Canada and the US with a More Secured Android Skin, But it's Tad Expensive

 By Unknown on May 01, 2017       

The main forte of using a Google branded phone is the presence of near stock Android OS. If you're an avid Android customizer, then you can head over to XDA Forums and download a custom ROM to enhance the usage of the device. 

However, one of the famous custom ROM CopperheadOS is directly selling the Pixel XL and Pixel with the OS preloaded. The specialty of CopperheadOS is the security it offers. Although Google is pushing monthly security patches and regular software update, CoopperheadOS claims themselves as the more secure than the Google' stock Android. 

The CopperheadOS is available for various Google-branded devices, but if you want a Pixel phone which is more secure than ever, you can purchase the device from CopperheadOS store. Also, the phone is available to purchase only in Canada and the US. 

There are no details regarding the availability of Pixel XL from the CopperheadOS store, but indeed, the store is selling the Pixel for $1049 (32GB option), whereas the 128GB one costs $1149. 

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You can now pin WhatsApp messages at the top of the chat screen

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 30, 2017       

As rumored earlier, Facebook-owned WhatsApp has finally added the ‘Pinned chats’ feature to their latest Beta. The update comes as version 2.17.163 and allows the users to pin messages at the top of the chat screen.

With this new update, users will be able to pin chats (not more than 3, at the moment) by just selecting the contact or group on the chat screen and tapping on the pin button, placed next to the delete button. One can easily unpin the pinned chat by selecting the pinned chat and tapping on the unpin button.

WhatsApp seems to be playing catch-up. It recently copied the Snapchat-like Photo-Video Story feature and put it under the Status section. Now, the instant messaging platform has turned its app into a Telegram clone by overhauling the concept of Pin Chats.

To enjoy the Pin Chat feature, grab the latest WhatsApp beta 2.17.163 by joining the Play Store official beta channel here.

Google VP of Hardware Product Development, David Foster Exits the Company in Just Six Months After His Joining

 By Unknown on April 29, 2017       

Google Vice President of Hardware Product Development, David Foster has resigned to his position from the company, which was confirmed by an employee of Google to Bloomberg, a couple of days ago. However, the Mountain view based company did not give any reply when asked about the situation.

As of now, there's no info on why Foster left the company. Google acquired him just seven months ago from e-commerce giant Amazon to strengthen its position in the hardware department and immediately after he roped in, Google announced the Pixel phones.

While in this stint with Amazon, Foster and his team developed various hardware products from including the Amazon Echo. It is also reported that Google is working on three Pixel phones for 2017, and the Foster is also leading the team, but his sudden exit turns down some shackles.

Foster, however, did not make any public statement on his next journey. We're expecting him to join Andy Rubin's Essential, but not sure about the same though. 

Images of the LG G6 Mini With 5.4-inch Display Leaked Online; Launch Imminent

 By Unknown on April 29, 2017       

It's been just two months since LG launched its flagship phone, the LG G6 and speculations now say that LG will be launching a new phone with moniker LG G6 Mini. 

As the name itself suggests, the G6 Mini will be a stripped down variant of the phone and is almost confirmed to come 5.4-inch QHD+ display, same as the LG G6. It will feature the same design language as LG G6 with the marquee 'Infinity display,' feature.

Apart from the screen size, there are no details about the phone, but LG will surely cut down the hardware on the phone. Of course, it won't come with Snapdragon 835 SoC as the device will be a smaller version of the LG G6. 

To recall, the LG G6 has a 5.7-inch QHD+ display, Snapdragon 821 SoC, 4GB of RAM, dual 13MP rear cameras, 3300mAH battery, and runs Android 7.0 Nougat. 

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You can now pre-order the Nokia 3, 5, 6, and 3310 (2017) in the UK

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 29, 2017       

The wait is over! You can now pre-order the most anticipated HMD's Nokia-branded phones in the UK. All three Android smartphones, Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 can now be pre-ordered at Clove. 

You can pre-order the Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 in the UK for £149.99 and £189.99, the devices are expected to hit the shelves on June 30. The Nokia 6 costs £229.99 and has no exact release date. Along with these three Android Smartphones, the Nokia 3310 is up for grabs for £49.99 and might hit the shelves next month.

With Nokia 5, you get 5.2" HD display, Seamless aluminium unibody, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage with Support for up to 128 GB, Stock Android 7.0 Nougat. It comes with a 3000 mAh battery.

Camera wise, the Nokia 5 features 13MP rear camera with PDAF, 1.12um, f/2, dual tone flash, to the front there's a 8MP with AF, 1.12um, f/2, FOV 84 degrees. It comes in Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black and Copper color options.

The Nokia 3 is the somewhat same phone as the Nokia 5 in terms of design, Specs wise, the Nokia 3 features a 5" HD display, 8MP rear and front camera, 2650mAh battery, MTK 6737 quad-core processor, 2 RAM, 16GB internal storage with SD support.

The Nokia 6 features a 5.5" 1080p screen with Gorilla Glass, classic Nokia design and an impressive audio quality. The phone comes with an aluminum unibody and runs on a Snapdragon 430 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. Its camera should follow the Nokia trend and impress everyone. It's 16MP with an 8MP front shooter.

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McAfee announces World's first 'hack-proof' Smartphone

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 28, 2017       

How many of you remember John McAfee? The Person who created first ever commercial antivirus software, McAfee? Maybe most of you. However, to achieve some success again, the company has launched a new Privacy-centered Smartphone, the John McAfee Privacy Phone.

The Smartphone runs Android Operating System and is created through a partnership with cybersecurity firm MGT. The Company claims that their Smartphone is the “most hack-proof phone” ever created.

The device features physical switches that allow the user to physically disconnect the battery, antennas for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and geolocation, the camera, and the microphone, thus going completely offline. 

McAfee Privacy Phone costs $1,100 and will be available this year. We have seen hack-proof phones from Silent Circle, Sirin Labs, Blackberry and other companies, which apparently failed due to lack of public interest. 

Source: Newsweek

Google Pixel 2 Series Might Hit the Shelves Much Faster than we Anticipated

 By Unknown on April 28, 2017       

There's no denying the fact that Google is working on next generation Pixel phones. Already there are couple of leaks speculating the codenames of the phones- walleye, muskie, and taimen.

While there are details about the Walleye and Muskie, there are absolutely zero details about the Taimen. Some rumors also suggest it as phablet or tablet, but nothing is official yet.

Today's leak also came from the Android Open Source Code (AOSP) as a Google employee is allegedly using a next generation Pixel phone and he got his hands on the Walleye, which is expected to be the low-end Pixel phone.

Previous leak also revealed that the devices will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and Adreno 540 GPU.

So, if the employee already using the device, we might see the leaks about design in coming days. Also, the devices launch might happen earlier itself.

Exclusive: Here's the Best Look at the Upcoming Motorola Moto E4 Plus

 By Unknown on April 28, 2017       

Motorola has released two smartphones in the year already, and it is already rumored that the firm will launch a bunch of smartphones in coming days including the upgrades to last year's Moto E3 and Moto E3 Power, named as Moto E4 and E4 Plus. 

While the internet is filled with the several renders of smaller sibling Moto E4, we are bringing you the exclusive first real life images of the E4 Plus, which will pack a massive 5000mAh battery. 

As you can see in the images, the E4 design of the phone is on par with earlier leaked renders, but nevertheless, the back panel is removable, same as the Motorola Moto G5 released recently. 

The SIM card tray and the microSD card slot are below the back panel, and the battery is removable as well. However, the speaker placement is slightly awkward though at the rear left of the phone. 

Recently, complete specs of the Moto E4 Plus have leaked online and going by that leak, the E4 Plus will have a 5.5-inch HD display. It may be powered by the MediaTek MT6737M SoC, clubbed with 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. 

As far as optics are concerned, it is said to sport a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front-facing flash that also comes with support for LED flash. The device runs Android 7.1 Nougat and aforesaid, it gets a massive 5000mAh battery.