Moto Z Play users on Android 7.1.1 Soak test are now getting another Software update

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 28, 2017       

Earlier this month, Motorola started rolling out Soak test of Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Moto Z Play with June 1, 2017 Android security patch, Video calling Duo application, Moto Mods v2.0, Stability improvements other interesting features along with Android 7.1.1 Nougat goodies.

Then again, there's another update for the Moto Z Play users running Android 7.1.1 Nougat Soak test. This latest software update features build no. of NPN26.118-10 and weighs in at around 181.6MB.

The update reportedly brings latest Security patch and other enhancement. Note that the device still runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat after the update.

Assuming the test rolls out smoothly, those of us not in the test could see the update within a week or two. Once Motorola announces an official rollout of the update for all, we shall let you know. 

Source: Gabriel Teixeira (Facebook)

It's real: Qualcomm Announces Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 28, 2017       

Today is the day we've all been waiting for, Qualcomm has finally announced the world's first Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor which is capable of Scanning through Display, Thick Glass and Metal with Underwater Operation, Heartbeat and Blood Flow Detection.

Qualcomm says that it is the first commercially announced integrated ultrasonic-based mobile solution to detect heart beat and blood flow for improved mobile authentication experiences.

Note that Qualcomm's design will only work when implemented on an OLED panel under 1200 μm thick. Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors for Glass and Metal will be compatible with the recently announced Snapdragon 660 and 630 Mobile Platforms, and future Snapdragon Mobile Platforms and non-Snapdragon platforms. 

Qualcomm has partnered with VIVO demonstrating Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors for Display and Metal using modified versions of the VIVO XPlay 6, which can be found at Qualcomm Technologies’ booth W5.E90 (Hall W5) at MWC Shanghai.

That said, Qualcomm announced that it will be supplying these futuristic Next-gen scanners for OEM starting in Summer 2018.

DEAL: JBL SoundBoost Speaker Mod is ₹2,999 Right Now (57% Off)

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 28, 2017       

You can grab the JBL SoundBoost Speaker Mod for the Moto Z Smartphones (Compatible only with Moto Z, Moto Z Play, Moto Z2 Play) from Flipkart just at ₹2,999 and that’s a pretty crazy low price. You will be also getting Extra 5% off on Axis Bank Buzz Credit Cards.

Originally priced at ₹6,999, the JBL SoundBoost is the descendant of the recently announced JBL SoundBoost 2. It comes with 2 Speakers and a 1000 mAh inbuilt Battery.

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OnePlus 6 may feature a Rear-Facing Fingerprint Scanner

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 27, 2017       

It's been just a few days since OnePlus launched its OnePlus 5 flagship smartphone. And now, we have some information regarding the OnePlus 6.

In a recent AMA (Ask Me Anything) event on Reddit, OnePlus revealed that they're considering moving the fingerprint scanner on the back for its next-gen Smartphone. This means that the OnePlus 6 may feature a fingerprint sensor on the back, and technically this will also allow OnePlus to implement the bezel-less display or something like LG G6 to the front.

Additionally, OnePlus also said that their next-gen Smartphone might cost more than $800. That said, OnePlus could have implemented a bezel-less display to the OnePlus 5, but due to lack of resources, the OnePlus 5 uses the same screen as the OnePlus 3T.

OnePlus is probably considering moving the fingerprint scanner on the back for its OnePlus 6 or maybe OnePlus 5T and that means we might see some upgrade over the next-gen OnePlus' display. Thoughts?

Via: AndroidHeadlines | Source: Reddit

Is This Our First Look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 27, 2017       

Samsung's newest smartphones, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are the best smartphones ever in terms of design. While the Galaxy S9 is away for a year, the focus is shifted towards the middle smartphone Galaxy Note 8, which is reported to launch in September in black, blue, and gold color options.

Until now, we have only seen the leaked information and Specifications about this upcoming beast, but this is going to change now, as 91mobiles has leaked the set of Galaxy Note 8 renders online.

As you can see in the above images, the Galaxy Note 8 follows same design as the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. It is having much premium rectangular design with a huge camera bump to the back. Reportedly the phablet will measure 162.4 x 62.4 x 8.4mm, with 9.5mm thickness when the camera bump is included.

As per earlier reports the Note 8 features a 12-megapixel dual-camera sensor and independent optical image stabilization for the lens. Additionally, you get a 6.3-inch edge-to-edge display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio, Exynos 8895 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipsets, depending on the market coupled with 6GB RAM.

To the software side, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be having an improved split-screen multitasking, S Pen with enhanced features such as full-sentence language translation and currency conversion, and the ability to pin handwritten notes to the always-on display.

That said, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be coming with a 3300mAh battery and will be announced in second half of September in black, blue, and gold color options.



Source 91mobiles