Moto X4 India launch set for October 3

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 19, 2017       

Motorola is now all set to announce the Moto X4, which comes with Amazon Alexa, Moto Key, and Dual Smart Camera in India. The device will be announced on October 3 and will be available both Online and Offline.

With the Moto X4, you get a 5.2-inch Full-HD glass layered display with 3D glass on top, Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 2.2 GHz octa-core processor, 3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB storage plus microSD support up to 256GB, Dual Pixel 12+8MP rear camera for the best low-light, zoom and blur background with enhanced image processing, 16MP front camera with Panoramic Selfie, 3000mAh battery with Turbo-charging, IP68 water and dust resistance, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

What else new, though? Well, you get Corning Gorilla Glass protecting the front and back of the devices from scratches, Integrated Amazon Alexa Assistant, Quick Screenshot feature which allows you to just place three fingers on the screen for a moment to capture a screenshot anytime, and Moto Key to access your favorite password-secured websites on your phone or laptop with a simple touch of your finger

Although the phone was priced at €399 (Rs 30,000 approx.) in the European market, it is expected to be launched within the Rs 20,000 to Rs 23,000 price bracket in India.

Motorola confirms it will update the Moto G4 Plus to Android Oreo

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 18, 2017       

Just a little few days back, Motorola announced the list of Moto devices getting Android 8.0 Oreo update. In a move that disappoints Moto G4 Plus users, Motorola eliminated the 2016 Moto G series from that list.

Additionally, Motorola removed all mentions of Android Oreo from the Moto G4 Plus product page. The page had previously said the device would get Android “versions N and O,” but the O part was removed.

Motorola responded today with the following to their Oreo updates blog post: 

Since the time of posting this, we have learned of some errors in our marketing materials around Android O upgrades for moto g4 Plus. It’s our general practice for the moto g family to get one major OS upgrade per device, so it wasn’t originally planned for Android O. But it’s important to us we keep our promises, so in addition to the N upgrade it has already received, we will be upgrading moto g4 Plus to Android O. Because this is an unplanned upgrade, it will take some time to fit into our schedule, we’ll update our software upgrade page when we have more info.

In other words, Motorola will now update the Moto G4 Plus (Not the Moto G4 or Moto G4 Play) to Android 8.0 Oreo. However, it might take too long for the update to reach the Moto G4 Plus devices. Thoughts?

Nintendo Switch Moto Mod Concept Looks Good Enough To Be The Real Deal

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 18, 2017       

There is no fact denying that Motorola is betting big on the future of Moto Mods and the recently concluded hackathon event is a proof for that. As of now, there are various Moto Mods to play music, capture images, project a picture, etc.

But now, Ryvaeus (Reddit Username), one of the Moto Z user is on a mission to do something unique. Yes, he is designing a Gaming mod with Joy-Con Controllers. For those who don't know Joy-Con are the primary controller of the Nintendo Switch console. They can be attached or detached and used wirelessly.

This Moto Mod follows same concept that the GamePad Mod offers. It adds physical gaming controls to your phone. 

The developer has already built a prototype of the mod which adds the Joy-Con to the device. Want to see that Project into reality? Share your Thoughts below!

Google launches "Tez" Payment Application in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 18, 2017       

Google has launched "Tez" a new Payment Application in India for both Android and iOS devices. The app comes with tons of features, which lets you make payments and transfer money with ease.

Send money home to your family, split a dinner bill with friends, or pay the neighborhood Chaiwala. Make all payments big or small, directly from your bank account with Tez, Google’s new digital payment app for India.

With Tez, you can transfer money directly to your bank account. Simply link your account to Tez over UPI and instantly transfer money from bank to bank. It comes with enhanced Google’s multi layered security and 24/7 protection feature. You also get Tez Cash Mode, which lets you instantly send or receive payments to anyone nearby without sharing personal details like your phone number or bank account.

You can also earn Tez Scratch Cards to win up to ₹1,000 with each transaction, ₹1 lakh every week with Lucky Sundays. You don’t need to hunt for coupon codes. Just use Tez and if you win, your rewards go straight into your bank account.

Google plans to update Tez Application with new features including Pay through debit and credit cards, and Pay and set reminders for recurring bills such as DTH in future.

Download: Android | iOS

Nokia 8 to get Android Oreo Soon, Beta Test Is Ongoing

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 16, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. Recently Nokia confirmed that they will be updating all the Nokia Android Smartphones to Android 8.0 Oreo (Including Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 8).

Now, Nokia has started testing the Android 8.0 Oreo Beta update on the Nokia 8. This means that the Oreo won't be coming to all users at once, but selected users enrolled for Closed Beta will get the update for testing purpose.

Chief Product Officer of HMD Global, Juho Sarvikas on his twitter handle shared some Images showing the Nokia 8 Android Oreo (Beta) Update screen.

That said, HMD plans to roll out the Android Oreo update to all the Nokia Android Smartphones by the end of 2017. We'll let you know once we get more information.

Unofficial Lineage OS 15 based on Android Oreo is now available for the Moto G 2nd Generation

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 16, 2017       

You can now download and install the LineageOS 15 based on Android 8.0 Oreo on your Moto G2 2014 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 G 2nd Generation owner, then this recent development might be of interest to you. Developer "LuK1337" and "luca020400" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo LineageOS 15 on the Moto G 2014. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as the RIL, WiFi, sensors, etc.).

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 2nd Gen Titan. 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 G2 Titan

Direct Download: LineageOS 15 (XDA)

Custom Recovery (Required): TWRP

Android 8.0 Oreo Gapps

Moto Z Play gets August Security Patch in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 16, 2017       

Moto Z Play is now getting a new software update in the India with Security Patches, bug fixes and Stability improvement.

This new update brings August 2017 Security patch and stability improvements fixes. This update comes with build no. NPNS26.118-22-1.

The update is already rolling out to the users of the Moto Z Play 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.

Recently Motorola announced the list of devices getting Android 8.0 Oreo and the Moto Z Play is eligible for the update. Motorola plans to roll Android Oreo update by the end of 2017.

Thanks Siva Da

Get all Galaxy Note 8 features on S8 or S8 Plus with NEMESIS Port ROM

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 16, 2017       

The recently announced Samsung Galaxy Note 8 comes Android 7.1.1 Nougat and tons of new features and enhancement. If you have a Galaxy S8 or a Galaxy S8 Plus and you don’t want to spend extra bucks to get your hands on a Galaxy Note 8, you can still get a glimpse of its software at the least.

A custom ROM (Nemesis) based on Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Firmware has made its way for the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. The ROM features all the goodies that comes with the Galaxy Note 8. You will also get the Galaxy Note 8’s new Samsung experience, also the new UI for a lot of applications.

The Nemesis ROM is completely debloated and deknoxed. It comes with Magisk installed in it. In order to Install this ROM on your Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, You'll need to have the TWRP recovery installed.

You can download the Note 8 Port (Nemesis) Custom ROM from the link below. Flash the ROM via TWRP to Install it on your S8 or S8 Plus.

Download: XDA

Samsung Galaxy S8 spotted on Geekbench running Android Oreo

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 15, 2017       

Android 8.0 Oreo Software update would be coming soon to both the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

Just a few days back we reported that Samsung has started working on Android 8.0 Oreo updates for the Galaxy S8 Phones. Reportedly, the Oreo firmware version could be G950FXXU1BQI1 on the Galaxy S8, and G955FXXU1BQI1 on the Galaxy S8+.

Now, the Galaxy S8 (Non-Plus) variant has been spotted on Geekbench running the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. That means Oreo update for the Galaxy S8(s) is around the corner.

With Android 8.0 Oreo, you'll get new Settings and Notification panel UI, latest features including Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and new emojis.

That said, there's no exact date on when Samsung will be rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo for the duo Galaxy S8(s). We will let you know once the update is out.

Geekbench