Google Posts New Android 8.1 Images for Pixel and Nexus Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 23, 2018       

Google has updated its software page with new files of January Android 8.1 for the Pixel and Nexus devices on Verizon, Softbank, and Telstra.

Pixel 2 owners on Verizon are getting a new Android 8.1 Software (r8) with build number OPM2.171019.016. For Softbank Nexus 6P owners, the Android 8.1 update arrives with build of OPM5.171019.014 (r9). And Nexus 5X users with Telstra/Softbank, you are getting a new Android 8.1 with build of OPM5.171019.014.

You can grab Factory Image or OTA file at the links below.

Links: Factory Image | OTA File

Via: Droid-Life

Moto Z Gets Oreo Soak Test Too!

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 22, 2018       

Just a few hours back we reported that the Moto Z2 Play in Brazil is getting Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test. And now, Motorola is sending out Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test to the Standard Moto Z too.

If you own a Moto Z in the Brazil and have enrolled to Motorola Feedback Network, you should have recieved a notification for Android 8.0 Oreo Software Update with build number OPL27.76-15.

Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test for the Moto Z comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola has also added several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Z also brings the latest January 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability and Camera improvements.

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

Moto Z2 Play getting Android 8.0 Oreo soak test in Brazil

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 22, 2018       

The last time we updated you on the status of the Moto Z2 Play's Android 8.0 Oreo update, we told you that it was in the works and the release is imminent. Well, it looks like Motorola and Lenovo are finally pushing early beta build to the MFN users.

If you own a Moto Z2 Play in the Brazil and have enrolled to Motorola Feedback Network, you should have recieved a notification for Android 8.0 Oreo Software Update with build number OPN27.74.

Android 8.0 Oreo Soak Test for the Moto Z2 Play comes with numerous enhancements over Android Nougat, such as faster booting, new Settings and Quick-Settings UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola has also added several new features to the latest software update. Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Z2 Play also brings the latest January 1st 2018 Security Patch, Stability and Camera improvements.

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

Credits: Anderson Jorge

Nokia’s Android Flagship With Penta-Lens Camera Design Leaks

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 22, 2018       

The last time we updated you on the status of the Nokia's upcoming Android Smartphone with Penta-Lens Camera, we told you that it was in the works and will be unveiled as early as late 2018. Well, it looks like today we have our first design look of Nokia's Flagship With Penta-Lens Camera.

As you can see in the below sketch, we have a round fingerprint reader located beneath the circular camera module. Previous leak says that the device will feature a bezel-free design and Snapdragon 845 CPU.

The Penta-Lens Camera system features a circular form factor with seven holes, five for camera lenses and two for LED flash. If testing goes right, HMD may think of mass production in April-May, and apparently the device will be unveiled as early as late 2018.

HMD is also planning to reveal new Nokia 8 2018 with near edge-to-edge display at MWC 2018 in Barcelona, Spain.The Nokia 8 2018 is also expected to feature Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6GB RAM, and dual rear cameras.

//Baidu

Xiaomi Mi 6X Leaks: Is this the Xiaomi Mi A2 with Android One?

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 21, 2018       

Back in July 2017, Xiaomi announced the Mi 5X for China and rebrandend it as Mi A1 (Android One) for the global markets, which was made official in September 2017 during an event in India.

In case you don't know, the Mi A1 is a part of Google’s Android One program which runs stock Android and will receive consistent software updates for a longer period than other smartphones by OEMs that are not a part of the Android One program.

Today, a weibo user shared what appears to be the back panel and case renders of the Mi 6X (AKA Mi A2), confirming the phone's design. As you can see in the below leaked image, we have vertical dual-cam setup just like the iPhone X.

Confirming the above leak, Slashleaks posted case renders of the Mi 6X which shows edge-to-edge display and confirms the vertical dual-cam setup.

Mi A1 was the replica of Mi 5X, so it is safe to assume that the Mi 6X would be the Mi A2 with Android One. Also the Mi A1 was one of the most successful mid-range smartphone ever, so it makes sense that Xiaomi would want to follow-up last year's Mi A1 with a Mi A2.

Via: 4GNews | Shashleaks