Nokia 5 will be available in India starting August 15

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 12, 2017       

After a long delay, the Nokia 5 will be finally available in Indian Markets starting August 15. It will be sold exclusively offline for ₹12,899

We are humbled by the response to Nokia 3. Currently, we are ramping up our production for Nokia 3 on priority to meet the existing consumer demand. In the coming week, we will start production of Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 to get them ready for sales start by mid-august.

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 6, one the other hand will be sold via Amazon with sale starting from August 23rd. Nokia 6 or  Nokia 5: What device are you thinking of getting?

Moto Z2 Force Offers A/B (Seamless) System Updates

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 11, 2017       

Along with the Android 7.0 Nougat, Google also introduced a new update system that allows users with no "Updating Android" screens delaying the initial boot.

According to the new reports from XDA, Motorola is the first OEM to actually implement A/B partition system for Seamless System Updates.

Recently, the Moto Z2 Force got a new update and XDA Team discovered that it was having a familiar screen from his Pixel usage that mentioned the update was installing in the background. Additionally, the device booted right into an updated Android without any delay screen saying "Updating Android".

That said, this system has been highly beneficial and more OEMs should actually implement this feature to their upcoming Smartphones.

Motorola's final Moto X4 design and specifications leak

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 11, 2017       

Just a day ago, we saw leaked Images allegedly confirming the design of the Moto X4 and now, AndroidAuthority has leaked final renders of the Moto X4 in all its glory.

According to the previous leaks, Motorola and Lenovo plans to launch the Moto X4 in the fourth quarter at a mid-tier price. Additionally Moto X4 will be the first non-Nexus-or-Pixel-branded handset to offer Fi-compatibility.

As you can see in the above image, the Moto X4 is having a curved display with front facing fingerprint sensor, which can be used for navigation as well. The aluminum back is having dual-rear camera with Moto branding.

The Moto X4 will feature a 5.2-inch Full HD glass layered display with 3D glass on top. The device will be available in Super Black or Sterling Blue measuring in at 148.35 x 73.4 x 7.99 mm and weighing in at 163 grams. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 630 chipset (eight cores all running at 2.2GHz), Adreno 508 GPU along with 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of internal storage. The device will sport a 3000mAh battery.

Europe, North America and Latin America will get 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, while the Asia Pacific region will get 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage

The Moto X4 will be the first Motorola smartphone after 2016, to feature IP68 level of certification. On the Camera side, it will feature a 16-megapixel front shooter which is designed for ultra low-light selfies and will come with an Adaptive Low Light mode. It will be capable of shooting 4k video at 30 frames per second or Full HD video at 60 frames per second.

The 12MP rear shooter will feature dual pixel autofocus, f/2.0 aperture and 1.4µm pixel size, while the other 8MP ultra-wide sensor will feature f/2.2 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size and 120° field of view. It will be having dual-LED flash, Phase Detection Autofocus and the ability to add depth of field effects. Sounds Great?

Source: AndroidAuthority

List of devices getting MIUI 9 Global Public Beta ROM

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 11, 2017       

Xiaomi has announced the List of Supported devices that will be getting the MIUI 9 Global Beta Firmware based on Android 7.0 Nougat. 

The first batch of supported devices: Redmi Note 4 Qualcomm/ Redmi Note 4X and Mi 6.

The second batch of supported devices: Mi MIX / Mi Note 2 / Mi 5 / Mi 5s / Mi 5s Plus / Mi Max 2 / Mi Max / Redmi 4/4X.

The third batch of supported devices: Redmi 2 / Redmi 2 Prime / Mi 3 / Mi 4 / Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm / Redmi Note 3 Special Edition / Redmi Note 4 MTK / Mi 4i / Redmi Note 2 / Redmi Note Prime / Mi 2/2S / Mi Note / Redmi 3/Prime / Redmi 3S/Prime / Redmi 4A

MIUI 9 Firmware is already out for the first batch, you can download it here. Is your device in the above list? Let us know in the below comment section.

MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM 7.8.10 now available for Download

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 11, 2017       

You can now officially download the MIUI 9 Global Beta Firmware for the Supported Xiaomi Smartphones. Here's the full list of devices that will be getting MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM.

The Redmi Note 4/ Note 4X, and Mi 6 are the first devices to get MIUI 9 Global Beta Firmware. You can download the ROM for both of the devices from the link provided in the end of this Article.

Download: MIUI 9 Stock Wallpapers

Here are the Steps to Install MIUI 9 Global Beta Rom:

1. Please don’t forget to back up your data before upgrading to MIUI 9.

2. If you are using MIUI V5 / MIUI 6 / MIUI 7 / MIUI 8 stable ROM, please upgrade to MIUI 9 via fastboot method.
3. If you’re using MIUI 8 Global Beta ROM, please go to ‘Updater’ and check for updates.

The MIUI 9 comes with latest Android 7.0 Nougat, Split-Screen feature, New Themes, New UI, New Lockscreen, AI, Image Search feature and more.

Download MIUI 9 Global Beta: Redmi Note 4/4X | Mi 6

Android 7.0 Nougat now being tested on these three Samsung Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 11, 2017       

It seems that the South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung will be rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update to three devices within the next few weeks.

Galaxy C5, Galaxy C7, and Galaxy C9 Pro are the devices likely to get Android 7.0 Nougat update pretty soon. The information came from Twitter tipster @mmddj_china stating that all Samsung has started testing Android 7.0 Nougat on these Smartphones.

Android 7.0 Nougat for Samsung devices brings a whole new UI, latest Android security patch, and other usual Nougat goodies including Doze, new emojis, and more.

That said, there's no exact date on when Samsung will be rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat for these three devices. We will let you know once the update is out.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) gets Android 7.0 Nougat

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 10, 2017       

Samsung has finally started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for its Galaxy A5 (2017). For now, the update is only rolling out in Russia, but it's likely coming soon to other regions.

The Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy A5 (2017) brings a newer user interface similar to the one found in the Galaxy S8, a slightly different version of Multi Window mode, enhanced notifications, Samsung Pass, and improved Always On Display functionality.

If you haven't received the update yet, Just go into the settings, Software update, and then hit the Download updates manually button.

Samsung recommends to use a Wi-Fi connection for downloading Software updates. Got the latest update? Let us know in the below comment section. 

Via: Sammobile

You can now pre-order Gamepad Moto Mod

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 10, 2017       

You can now officially pre-order the Gamepad Moto Mod for the Moto Z Smartphones. It is Verizon Exclusive and is available for $79.99.

GamePad Moto Mod allows you to transform your Moto Z into a handheld gaming console with a simple snap. You get dual control sticks, D-pad and four action buttons for a true gaming experience. The GamePad Module comes with 1035mAh built-in battery.

Verizon Link

Moto X4 Appears to Have Just Leaked in Full

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 10, 2017       

If you recall, Motorola released three generations of the Mid-ranged Moto X- the Moto X, Moto X2, Moto X Play and the Moto X Style. And, it's no wonder that Motorola is looking to resume the product portfolio by launching the Moto X4.

There have been several reports that the upcoming Moto X4 could be expensive due to a number of hardware changes, including a 3D curved glass, dual-cameras, IP68 ratings, and more. Until now, we haven't seen the Moto X4, but this is going to change today as a company named Anatel just homologated the Moto X4 revealing it in all its glory.

As you can see in the above Images, the device is having 3D glass on both front and rear. To the back there's a robo-faced dual-camera with bump. The front is having a similar round-ish fingerprint sensor which can be found in 2017 Motorola Smartphones.

Going with previous reports, the Moto X4 will feature a 5.2-inch Full HD glass layered with 3D glass on top. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset (eight cores all running at 2.2GHz) along with 4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of internal storage. The device will sport a 3800mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.

Motorola is expected to unveil the Moto X4 during an event at São Paulo on August 24. The device is rumored to be priced at 350 Euro (₹26000/$400). So, with 3D curved glass, IP68 ratings, and Robo-faced dual-cameras, will you be buying the Moto X4?

Source: Tudocelular