Google I/O 2018 starts on May 8th | Android P Launch Expected

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 24, 2018       

Google I/O, which is Google’s yearly developer conference, we get to find out just what Google has been working on and what their plans are for the near and distant future. This year's Google I/O will take place from May 8th to May 10th at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.

This news isn't official yet, but the company tweeted out a few puzzles, when solved, confirmed the details.

Last year Google announced Android Oreo, Google Photos, Google Assistant, and Daydream standalone headsets. Just like every year, Google is expected to reveal the next version of Android OS, "Android P" followed by Multiple Developer Previews and a Full launch. This latest Android OS will reportedly come with new "smart features."

The latest commits in AOSP (Android Open Source Project) reveals that the next Android version will be called as "Android Pi", which is shorthand used for Android Pie. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Download New Moto Display, File Manager, Launcher, Contacts, and FM for Motorola Smartphones

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 24, 2018       

With Android 8.0 Oreo for Moto Smartphones, Motorola has also updated the Moto Display, File Manager, Moto Launcher, Contacts, and FM Radio applications.

The new Moto Display now features both Portrait and Landscape orientations, File Manager gets a new icon which is clearly visible in the above image, Moto Launcher now has transparent App Drawer, FM Radio and Contacts gets new icon.

XDA member Abhishek Sharma says that these applications are from latest Android 8.0 Oreo update for Moto Z Smartphones and can be installed on any Motorola device with Android 7.0 Nougat and above.

Apart from the FM Radio, everything is working absolutely fine on my Moto Z Play. You can download all these applications from the below page.

Download: New Moto Apps

Chrome 64 adds Autoplay and AdBlocker to Android [Download Here]

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 24, 2018       

Back in June 2017, Google announced that they are planning to start blocking abusive ads in Chrome at some point in early 2018. Well, it looks like today is the day. Chrome 64 with Autoplay and AdBlocker is now available for Android.

The new Chrome for Android arrives as version 64.0.3282.116 and is rolling out to Google Play starting today. New Chrome prevents sites with abusive ad experiences from opening new windows or tabs without your permission. Google has also added stability and performance improvements.

Good news, everyone! Chrome 64 (64.0.3282.116) for Android has been released and will be available on Google Play over the course of the next few weeks. This release prevents sites with abusive ad experiences from opening new windows or tabs without your permission. We’ve also included stability and performance improvements.
A list of the changes in this build is available in the Git log.

If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. More information about Chrome for Android is available on the Chrome site.

Estelle Yomba
Google Chrome

Download: Google Play

Xiaomi just announced the MIUI 10

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 23, 2018       

During the MIUI 2017 summer meeting in China, Xiaomi's Vice President, Hong Feng announced the MIUI 10. He said that the software is in the development and will be available for testing this summer."Our MIUI team will mainly focus on the design and UI of the MIUI 10 - Hong Feng."

MIUI 10 is expected to be based on Android 8.0 Oreo. Android 8.0 Oreo 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, Xiaomi is also expected to add several new features to the latest software update. 

Xiaomi may also include face unlock and swipe gestures with the MIUI 10. Feng says that the OS will be available for most of the devices later this year. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Xiaomi devices likely getting MIUI 10 based on Android 8.0 Oreo includes the Redmi 5 Plus, Redmi 5, Mi 6, Mi MIX 2, Mi MIX, Mi Note 3, Redmi Note 4/4X, Mi 6 Plus, Mi Max 2, Mi 5C, and Mi 5A.

Via: iTHome

Nokia 8 Gets Android 8.1 Oreo Beta: Here's What's New!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 23, 2018       

Android 8.1 Oreo Beta is now available for the Nokia 8. It it is the lastest Android Software from Google and arrives in as build V4.82A for the Nokia 8.

The beta ota is now available to download for the Nokia 8. You can enroll your device in automatic OTA system updates through the Beta Labs. Once enrolled, your device will receive regular over-the-air (OTA) updates of all milestone builds in the Android 8.1 Beta. When the next version of Android is released, your device will automatically update to the final version.

You can also un-enroll your device at any time. The device will receive an OTA update to the most recent production version of Android available for that device (for example, Android 8.0 Oreo). The update requires a full device reset, so user data on the device will be removed.

If you are already running Android 8.0 Oreo Beta, you can easily update to 8.1 via an OTA Update which weighs in at around 1554 MB.

Android 8.1 comes with new dark and light themes which changes according to wallpaper, Pixel 2 Launcher, Redesigned Power Menu, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, Round Statusbar Icons, and Settings.