Action Launcher brings Pixel 2's style to any Android phone

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 08, 2017       

The most loved feature of Android is its ability to customize the home screen, icons, and appearance without Root. Just a couple days after Google's unveiling of the Pixel 2, Action Launcher has already been updated with Pixel 2-style search bar and looks.

You can download it for free from the Google Play Store. However, to get the Pixel 2 Style Search bar, you have to upgrade to Action Launcher Plus (Paid).

Once you've got the Action Launcher Plus with v29.0 update, go to Settings -> Quickbar -> Style. From here, you can select "Search box (dock)" to get the Pixel 2-style search bar right on your home screen.

You can also adjust its contours, opacity, position, and other aspects. This App is available for all devices with Android Lollipop or higher version.

Download it from Play Store

LG Nexus 5 gets Android 8.0 Oreo via Custom ROM

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 07, 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. Google has already updated the eligible Pixel and Nexus devices to the latest Android OS.

We all know that the Nexus 5 won't be getting Android Oreo Update Officially. But you can now Install the latest Android 8.0 Oreo Unofficially via Custom ROM. Developer "amaces" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo Unlegacy Android Project (AOSP) for the Nexus 5. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as RIL, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.).

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.

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the Lineage OS 15 Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Nexus 5 Hammerhead. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

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Download Nexus 5 Hammerhead

Direct Download: Unlegacy Android Project

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Google: The Pixel 2 still comes with a headphone jack, but...

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 07, 2017       

Just a little few days back, Google announced the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, both of the devices have unique design, best-in-class camera, and top-notch specs. They also don’t have headphone jacks.

In the Google support forum, Pixel/Nexus Community Manager Orrin Hancock explained that "The Pixel 2 still comes with a headphone jack but we have moved to USB-C, a standard that is becoming commonplace in the best phones and laptops of today. Moving to the USB-C audio port with Pixel 2 allows us to provide a better audio and digital experience, as we move towards a bezel-less future."

Hancock’s also listed the Made For Google headphones that have been verified to be compatible with the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

Hancock also confirmed that the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will come with an adapter in the box which can be used with existing 3.5mm headphones.

At last he says that Other USB-C to 3.5mm adapters/splitters or USB-C headphones should work, but please be sure they are compatible with digital audio and support the proper audio standards. Thoughts?

Microsoft Launcher arrives for Android [Download Here]

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 06, 2017       

It's been two years since Microsoft announced the "Arrow launcher" and today Microsoft renewed it with new features, new interface, and name.

Arrow Launcher is now Microsoft Launcher, a launcher which can be synchronized with your Windows 10 PC. It seems that Microsoft wants its presence in the Android world and Microsoft Launcher will be the best complement for its recently announced "Edge for Android" browser.

With a Microsoft account or work/school account, you can access your calendar, documents, and recent activities in your personalized feed. You can even open photos, docs and webpages on your Windows PC* to be productive across all your devices.

The Microsoft launcher offers new custom wallpapers, custom widgets, and a great variety of customizable gestures to open the application drawer, block the screen, open the browser, access the configuration or open applications.

You can download the Microsoft Launcher from the Play Store (Beta)

Pixel 2 vs. Pixel 2 XL: 3 key differences

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 06, 2017       

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are now official with Best rated Smartphone camera, enhanced features such as an Active Edge, and front facing stereo speakers. The Pixel 2 XL is exactly a carbon copy of the Pixel 2 with few upgrades. In this article we will talk about Key differences that you will find in Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL.

Display: The Google Pixel 2 comes with 5.0" FHD AMOLED Display with 2.5D Curved Gorilla Glass 5 Protection. However, the Pixel 2 XL features a FullScreen 6.0" QHD+ pOLED with 3D Curved Gorilla Glass 5 Protection

Color: The Google Pixel 2 is available in three rich color variants including Just Black, Clearly White, and Kinda Blue. The Pixel 2 XL, on the other hand is only available in Just Black, and Black-White color options.

Battery: You get 2700 mAh battery with the Pixel 2 and 3520 mAh battery with the Pixel 2 XL. Both of the Smartphones provides 7 hours of go with 15 minutes of charge.

That said, these are few of the key changes you'll find between the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Which one would you choose? Let us know in the below Comment section.