[Download] Pixel 2 Launcher with Google Now and Notification Badges

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 15, 2017       

Just a few days ago we reported that Google Pixel 2 default Launcher is now available for all the Android devices but some of the features only work when installed as a system app.

Well, the new Pixel 2 Launcher Mod enables Google now and weather without installing as a system app, it also enables notification badges (Android O feature) for Nougat. The developer "paphonb" has also added few interesting custom features to the launcher.

The APK weighs in at around 2.53 MB and can be downloaded from the below link. Note that you can access the Google Feed from the leftmost screen.

Recently Google updated its Wallpaper Application with Pixel 2 wallpaper and other interesting categories. Google Wallpaper will be the best complement for Pixel 2 launcher.

Direct Download: Pixel 2 Launcher (XDA)

First Look at Razer’s Smartphone

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 15, 2017       

Razer is now all set to unveil its very first smartphone during an event on November 1st.

Razer phone will have a 5.7-inch display with a 2560 x 1440 resolution which is same as the LG G6. It’ll have a Snapdragon 835 processor, 8GB RAM with a single 12-megapixel dual rear camera, an 8-megapixel front camera, and 64GB of internal storage.

Razer plans to position its Smartphone as a gaming device. We haven't seen any possible renders or live images of the Razer Phone, but that's going to change today, thanks to an alleged leak.

Via: Techbyte

Motorola announces Rose Gold and Cool Black Moto G5s

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 14, 2017       

Motorola has officially announced the Moto G5s in 2 new accents - Rose Gold and Cool Black.

Starting October 23, the Rose Gold and Cool Black version of the smartphone will be available in Chinese markets and there's no indication if or when it will come to other regions. There's also likely to be a limited number available, so if you want one, better start looking on how to import it now or those who can make it to the China, it would be great if you can bring me one too.

With the 5.2-inch display and complete metal body, the Moto G5S features Snapdragon 430 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. It comes with 3000mAh battery. Unlike Moto G5S Plus, the Moto G5S has single rear camera with a 16MP Sensor, and 5MP selfie shooter.

It runs Lenovo's own ZUI based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and comes with all the Moto Actions. The whole package costs 1599 Chinese Yuan (242 USD).

That said, we will let you know if Motorola plans to release these special edition Moto G5s color variants in any other regions. How bad you want one of these? Let us know in the below comment section!

Official Android 8.0 Oreo Beta now available for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 14, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update has already started. 

Chinese smartphone firm, OnePlus has released a new OxygenOS Beta update based on Android 8.0 Oreo for the OnePlus 3 and 3T. The OnePlus 3T receives OxygenOS Beta 16, and the OnePlus 3's version is OxygenOS Beta 25.

With Android 8.0 Oreo Beta for OnePlus 3/3T, you'll get new Settings and Notification panel UI, latest features including Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and new emojis.

Note that most major aspects of the phone are working as expected but fingerprint actions may be slower than you are used to, shortcut to access Google Photos is unavailable, some stability issues with NFC and bluetooth. OnePlus plans to optimize performance and compatibility of 3rd party apps in the next update.

OnePlus has already confirmed that the "Flagship Killer" OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T won't be getting any major OS updates after Android Oreo. You can download the OxygenOS beta based on Android Oreo from the below link.

Android Oreo Beta: OnePlus 3T | OnePlus 3

Android 8.1 is Coming Soon!

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 14, 2017       

It seems that Google has already started working on next iteration of Android OS i.e. Android 8.1 Oreo.

The confirmation came from a Reddit user, who noticed that the Android SDK Build-Tools 26.0.2 added the support for Android 8.1.0. Another thing worth noticing is that few Google Apps are already targeting API 27.

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