Mi A1 vs. Mi 5x: 4 key differences

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 06, 2017       

The Xiaomi Mi A1 is now official with Google's Stock Android and Dual Camera. The Mi A1 is exactly a carbon copy of the Mi 5x with few upgrades and downgrades. In this article we will talk about Key differences that you will find in Mi A1 and the Mi 5x.

Screen Protection: The Xiaomi Mi A1 comes with 2.5D Curved Gorilla Glass 3. However, the Mi 5x doesn't feature any Gorilla Glass Protection.

Android UI: "Made by Xiaomi, Designed by Google" The Mi A1 comes with Pure Stock Android with two pre-installed Xiaomi Application. Xiaomi and Google plans to update the Mi A1 to Android 8.0 Oreo by the end of 2017 and to Android P whenever it gets launched. The Mi 5x on the other hand comes with MIUI 8 based on Android Nougat.

Variants: You get two variants with the Mi 5x 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM, 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. The Mi A1 on the other hand features only 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM.

Availability: The Mi 5X is China exclusive, however you can import that device from Gearbest. The Mi A1, thanks to Google's Android One Project will be available in tons of countries.

That said, the Mi A1 is the Mi 5x with Google's Back, you can find the Xiaomi Mi A1 pricing, specs and availability details here.

Xiaomi Announces Mi A1 (Android One), Available September 12

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 05, 2017       

You are probably watching along to the Mi A1 live stream, but the device is now official with enhanced features such as a dual-camera, fingerprint resistant back and Stock Android.

As for the rest of the story that has been leaked in various forms over the past weeks, this is what we are looking at. So, we have the First Xiaomi Smartphone with Google's latest Stock Android.

With the Mi A1, you get a 5.5-inch FHD LTPS IPS LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage plus microSD support up to 128GB, 12MP Wide Angle + 12MP Telephoto (Same like the iPhone 7 Plus) for the best low-light, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing, 5MP front camera, 3080mAh battery, and Android 7.0 Nougat.

What else new, though? Well, you get a Beautify 3.0, IR Blaster, Confirmed update to Android Oreo by the end of 2017 and Android P whenever it get released.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 will be available Offline and Online starting 14,999 INR (233 USD) on September 12, and will be offered in a rich color palette including Black, Rose Gold, and Gold.

Xiaomi is Announcing the Mi A1 Today, Watch the Event Live Here!

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 05, 2017       

The Mi A1 (Android One) will be officially announced in India today during a live streamed event. Xiaomi will show off the Mi A1, tell us the new features. 

During this Livestream, we are sort of expecting to see the price of the Smartphone and Launch day offers. You can watch out the live event here-

Nokia releases September Android security update for Nokia 5

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 05, 2017       

As promised, HMD is now rolling out the latest monthly Android security patch Software update to the mid-tier Nokia 5. The company has now released Android September 2017 Security update to the Nokia 5.

The latest update weighs in at around 142 MB and features the latest security patch. You won't get new features or improvements with this update.

Recently HMD promised that the Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 will be getting software updates for till next 2 years. That means, the Nokia 5 and other three devices will be getting Android O for sure.

Unofficial Lineage OS 15 based on Android Oreo is now available for the Moto G 3rd Generation

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 05, 2017       

You can now download and install the LineageOS 15 based on Android 8.0 Oreo on your Moto G 3rd Generation (Moto G 2015) Smartphone.

Google recently launched the Next Iteration of its Android Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo. The Tech Giant also pushed Android Oreo source code to AOSP, helping the developers develop custom ROMs for their devices based on Oreo.

Well, if you are a Moto G3 owner, then this recent development might be of interest to you. Developer "Alberto97" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo LineageOS 15 on the Moto G3. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as the RIL, WiFi, sensors, etc.), but it's still not suitable for daily use.

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the LineageOS 15 Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Moto G 2015 Osprey. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Stay tuned  to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Download LineageOS 15 for Moto G3 Osprey

Direct Download: LineageOS 15 (Via XDA)

Android 8.0 Oreo Gapps

// Screenshots Credits: Androidbaba XDA

This Pixel 2 concept is the phone we want Google to build

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 04, 2017       

In 2016 we saw some incredible decisions taken by some of the reputed companies over the globe. One such decision that stands out from every other is that Google releasing their own smartphones. The Google Pixel phones were the search giant's first attempt to take on the Apple iPhone.

And, they succeeded in doing that. The Pixel XL is widely regarded as the best smartphone of 2016 and best camera smartphone of all time. However, as the same case with every other smartphone, the both the Pixels were criticized for their poor design language and lack of waterproofing.

Now, Designer R.Batinic has come up with an exciting new concept of Google's next flagship.The phone’s fingerprint scanner is placed on the back, just like current Google Pixel. It has a dual camera setup at the rear. If you take a closer look at the phone’s front, you’ll also notice that it has tiny top and chin bezel, which makes device beautiful.

Well, before we actually dive into it, you should know that there is a 0% chance this is what Google's Pixel will look like in 2017. Maybe less than 0%. That said, it’s still fun to imagine what it would be like to use an Google Pixel like this, and the possibilities are endless.

Credits: R.Batinic

[Update]Moto G5s Plus doesn't actually have the In-Camera Live Depth Adjustment Bar

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 04, 2017       

Update: Motorola updates Moto G5s Plus Camera with Depth Adjustment Bar

While most of the customers have the Moto G5s Plus in their hands, we have learned that the Moto G5s Plus bought from Amazon India doesn't comes with "Live depth enabler".

Unfortunately, it is almost certain that most of the Unboxing/ Camera Reviews of the Moto G5s Plus that contains it's Camera UI Video is misleading customers, as Motorola provided reviewers a device that comes with "Live depth enabler". This move, mislead not just customers, but taint the work of reviewers and journalists with misleading data that most are not able to verify.

Here are some of the Screenshots of the Moto G5s Plus Unboxing Videos from reputed YouTubers like iGyaan and Geekyranjit. The below Images clearly shows the "Live Depth adjustment bar" Option.

//iGyaan

//Geekyranjit

Few of the users have also reported "Missing Camera depth adjustment bar" issue at Lenovo Forums.

Hi, I purchased Moto G5s plus on the release date 30th August in India. I am unable to figure out why my phone is not having the depth adjustment bar when the camera is in depth enabled mode as shown in all promotional and review videos. Thanks in advance.
Note: I tried updating the camera app and camera tuner app. Still it is not working. - SurDev_G5S

WHAT??? Are they kidding?
They have showed the adjustment bar in all their promos and even saw this feature in Indian Unit while watching some youtube videos. Can't believe that there is no adjustment bar for depth enabled mode. This is clear case of misguidance.
What shall we do now? Smiley Sad - Saurabhprk

Camera UI of the Moto G5s Plus bought from Amazon India

We are disappointed with Motorola, and hope that they will update their Camera Application with Live Depth Adjustment Bar feature. It is misrepresenting their phone to their customers, and is not the type of behavior that we like to see with devices as otherwise awesome as the Moto G5s Plus.

//Lenovo Forum  //Hatim Mittal

Download Mi Mix 2 Stock Wallpapers Right Here!

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 04, 2017       

The Mi Mix 2 is just around the corner, Xiaomi has officially confirmed that it will be announcing the Mi Mix 2 during an event on 11th September.

According to the earlier reports, the Mi Mix 2 will feature a generous 6.4" edge-to-edge display, dual camera, Snapdragon 836, and 6/8GB RAM.

Just a few days ago, the company officially revealed the front design (Above Image) of the Mi Mix 2 and now its Wallpapers are available for download.

You can download few of the wallpapers from below. Although the Mi Mix 2 will be coming with tons of wallpapers, we'll be updating this Article as soon as the new wallpapers are out!

Download: Mi Mix 2 Wallpaper

Moto C Plus gets June Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 04, 2017       

Motorola's Ultra Budget Moto C Plus is now getting a new software update with Security Patches, bug fixes and Stability improvement.

This new update brings June 2017 Security patch and stability improvements fixes. This update weighs in at around 454MB. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Nougat 7.1.1, which is already available for Moto Z Smartphones.

The update is already rolling out to the users of the Moto C Plus in India. If you did not receive the update wait for a few days or you can check it manually by going to Settings - About Phone - Software Updates.

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.