Moto Z2 Play to Sport Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 SoC, 4GB of RAM, and 12MP Rear Camera: Report

 By Unknown on May 06, 2017       

Recently, there was a rendered image of the Motorola Moto Z2 Play, which showed us how the device looks. As per the image, the device will be thinner than the original Moto Z Play, which means that the battery size will also be crammed. 

That said, Venture Beat has leaked the complete specifications of the upcoming Moto Z2 Play. According to the leak, the Z2 Play will have a lot smaller battery of 3000mAh, which is a serious downgrade, because the Z Play was the best battery smartphone of 2016. 

Besides the battery size, the leak also has complete specs of the phone. It is said that the phone will have the 5.5-inch Full HD display. The device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The chipset upgrade might be a modest one, but the bump in RAM and internal storage is a much-needed one. 

The phone will run Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box. The major upgrade in the Z2 Play would be its camera as it will have a 12MP sensor at the back with larger f/1.7 aperture. This setup might be the same one used on the Moto G5 Plus. The front-facing camera will be the same, but the image shows it will have dual LED flash this time. 

The Moto Z2 Play will also ship in Lunar Gray and Fine Gold color options. The device will be released alongside the Moto C series, Moto E4 series, and the Moto Z2 and Z2 Force next month. 

Why Xiaomi and Motorola Should Enter the Offline Market in India

 By Unknown on May 05, 2017       

It is already a known fact to everyone that the Indian smartphone market is completely dominated by Chinese smartphone vendors such as Xiaomi, Gionee, Coolpad, Lenovo, Vivo, and Oppo. While Samsung is still dominating the market, analysts claim that it will be dethroned by Xiaomi in the next few days. 

Samsung's success primarily comes from the offline market, but the South Korean giant also has a vast presence in the online market. That said, Xiaomi is slowly entering the offline market in recent times but has a long way to go. 

On the other hand, we have Lenovo-owned Motorola, who has been an online-only brand since its comeback in 2014. And there's no scope for it to enter the offline market as well. Because Lenovo is doing a decent in the offline market with its K series of devices. 

However, it's important for both and Xiaomi and Motorola to enter the offline market, barring the success of Vivo and Oppo. Vivo, who is significantly earning a name in the offline market has shipped close to three million units in Q1 2017, which is close to Xiaomi's number. 

Motorola's Moto G series of phones are the trademarks for the budget segment and imagine if the company sells them in the offline market as well? Then the sale figures will surely be doubled. 

Both Oppo and Vivo are looking to invest Rs. 2200 crore in the offline marketing, which tells the entire story of their success in the segment. 

Xiaomi will be entering the market slowly and is opening an exclusive Mi Home store in Bangalore on May 11. However, the company should keep the prices same as the online market. If they don't maintain the price similarly, then Xiaomi won't get enough success in the segment, and it will turn out to be a huge dent. 

OnePlus to unveil OnePlus 5 this summer

 By Unknown on May 05, 2017       

The OnePlus 5 is one of the most anticipated devices of 2017 and is expected to fill the success of OnePlus 3 and 3T. Expected to come with mouth watering specifications, the phone will give a tough competition to Samsung Galaxy S8 series and Xiaomi Mi 6. 

According to The Verge, OnePlus will be announcing its next phone at some point in the summer and the successor to the OnePlus 3 / 3T will not be called OnePlus 4 because that number is considered unlucky.

Going with the earlier rumors, OnePlus 5 is expected to a 5.5-inch display and will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. It will have 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128 storage.

The OnePlus 5 will sport a dual camera at the back, and one sensor will capture monochrome shots, while the other one captures standard shots. The megapixel count is not unknown yet. 

The phone, as expected, will come laden by Android 7.0 Nougat based Oxygen OS. The phone will have a 3600mAh battery and Dash Charge 2.0 will charge the device faster than the OnePlus 3T. 

There might be a OnePlus 5T launched as well with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage and bigger battery, but these are just speculations, so take them with a grain of salt. 

Google to roll out Android O Beta program soon, Nougat Beta ends

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 05, 2017       

It's been two months since Google unveiled Android O Developer preview (alpha) for selected Nexus and Pixel devices. At the time of launch, Google made it clear that it was not the public beta and might not be suitable for daily use. 

Along with the April Android security patch, Google recently pushed Android 7.1.2 stable beta for those who were enrolled in the beta program. Following that, the Nougat public beta is now concluded and Google will soon start rolling out Android O Beta.

We have no idea when Google will start pushing the first Android O Beta firmware, However, According to the developer page, there is a planned release for the Android O second developer preview in the middle of May which is listed as a beta.

Google is also throwing the Google I/O this month on 17 May, where it is expected that more news on Android O will be on offer. 

Via: AndroidHeadlines

Motorola May Launch a 'Moto' Tablet That Will Have New Productivity Mode: Report

 By Unknown on May 05, 2017       

Motorola might enter the tablet space as well in the upcoming days according to a new report. Folks at Android Police managed to grab a screenshot of the so-called Moto tablet, which will be the company's first tablet after so many years. 

Well, for now, the details of this tablet are little known, and the rumor says that it may pack a 9-inch or 10-inch display and will boast of a premium body. There are no details about the processor used, the amount of RAM, camera, and battery of the tablet yet. The leak suggests that it might offer cellular connectivity option as well in some countries. 

If we set the hardware setup aside, aforesaid, the blog managed to grab a screen of the tablet, which shows a 'Productivity Mode.' That said, when you turn on this feature, you will be able to pin some applications to the navigation bar and can seamlessly navigate through them. That's lot quicker way to navigate between the apps. 

Also, there's a dedicated app drawer button kept in the navigation bar, which would be a lot more helpful at times. Having said that, there are no details on when the product will be officially launched. 

HMD Global to Announce Nokia's Plans for Indian Market on May 8

 By Unknown on May 04, 2017       

HMD Global, the parent company, is expected to unveil Nokia phones in the month of June. Ahead of the official unveiling of their phones, HMD has sent out media invites for explaining the roadmap of their product lineup in India. 

The press invite states "HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones invites you to a conversation with Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global." It's pretty much evident with the invite itself that the company is not gonna launch any phone, but instead, they will be discussing the plans for the Indian market. 

The journey won't be an easy one for HMD Global as there are way too many smartphone brands in India right now and especially the market is dominated by Chinese brands such as Xiaomi, Coolpad, Lenovo, etc. 

It is rumored that HMDG Global will pull the wraps of its Nokia 3310 first by the end of May. Later on, other smartphones such as the Nokia 6, Nokia 5, and Nokia 3 will be announced. There might be some details about the pricing as well on May 8. 

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OnePlus One explodes while charging

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 04, 2017       

After the Note 7 fiasco, Samsung took a huge step with its batteries that might prevent fires and explosions. It's time for all manufacturers to follow Samsung and implement battery protection to their upcoming Smartphones. 

Recently a OnePlus One user reported that his device exploded while charging, causing property damage and giving him a second degree burn on his left arm. It's good to see that a OnePlus representative immediately reached out to the original poster via the forum, and the OP replied that he has submitted a support ticket.

The user has uploaded several images and a video showing severe burn marks on his several body parts. You can check the Images and Video from the below forum (Source) link (CAUTION: Images might be disturbing).

Well, my OnePlus One exploded while charging this morning. Almost set my house on fire. The explosion set pillow and blanket on fire as well as carpet....... I got second degree burn on my left arm and lucky no injury on my face..... I'm still in shock... u see the news but it's a totally different experience in real life. Support ticket submitted. I was told by online CS that a specialist will contact me soon. What should I do? Does this happen before? - Says the OnePlus forum user "slr722gts" 

Source: OnePlus Forum (May 1, 2017)

OnePlus 5 Concept Render with FullVision Display and Dual Camera

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 04, 2017       

OnePlus has started working on new OnePlus smartphone, Yes you heard it right. If leaked reports are to be believed then the new smartphone will be dubbed as OnePlus 5, not the OnePlus 4, because Chinese belief that the number 4 is bad luck.

Last month, we saw a photoshopped OnePlus 3, which a website claimed as the design of the OnePlus 5. But, today, we bring to you a concept render of the OnePlus 5 based on recent leaks and the information we got.


Latest rumors suggest that the OnePlus 5 will come with Snapdragon 835 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB Internal Storage, 5.5-inch display with 1440 x 2560 resolution, 3000mAh battery and Dual rear camera setup.

Gif shows Lightsaber Moto Mod concept

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 04, 2017       

If you are a Star Wars fan, you might already know what a Lightsaber is. Well, if you are not aware, the lightsaber also referred to as a laser sword is an elegant weapon of a more civilized age.

To celebrate the Star Wars Day (May 4), Motorola made a concept showing the Lightsaber Moto Mod for the Moto Z in action! Have a look: 

Via: Facebook