Moto X4 Android One Edition Receiving Official Android 8.1 Oreo Update

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 15, 2018       

The Moto X4 Android One is now getting Official Android 8.1 Oreo Software Update. Android 8.1 Oreo comes with numerous enhancements over Android 8.0 Oreo, such as 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. Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Moto X4 also brings the latest March 1st 2018 Security Patch.

The Android 8.1 Oreo update for Android One Moto X4 comes with build no. OPW28.46-3. Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

There's no information when Motorola is going to push Android 8.1 Oreo to the Standard Moto X4(s). We'll let you know once it is available for other variants, Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News. 

Phones Emitting Least Radiation (SAR) – Includes Phones from Samsung, Motorola, and more

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 14, 2018       

One of the biggest concerns associated with Smartphones are the harmful effects of radiation on our health. The studies follow, not always with similar conclusions and always without being able to have an affirmative answer.

Just yesterday, we learned which current-day smartphones emits the highest radiation and apart from all the smartphones, on the top of the was the well known Xiaomi's Mi A1 (Android One).

Today, we've a new infographic straight from Statista showing which current-day smartphones emits the least radiation. The list has been published by German Federal Office for Radiation Protection (Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz) which maintains a comprehensive database of smartphones and the level of radiation they emit.

The smartphone creating the lowest level of radiation is the Sony Xperia M5 - with a specific absorption rate of 0.14 watts per kilogram. Samsung handsets also feature prominently, with half of the top ten coming from the South Korean company. 

Statista

Official Android 8.1 Oreo hits Essential PH-1

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 13, 2018       

Announced back in May 2017, Essential PH-1 is now getting the Official Android 8.1 Oreo through OTA (Over the Air) Software Update.

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.

The Essential smartphone features a 5.7-inch QHD edge-to-edge display, not the one seen on Galaxy S8. It is powered by the Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. The phone comes with ceramic back and includes USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC. The phone runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat. (Now upgradable to Android 8.1 Oreo)

The attraction for the phone is at the back where the magnetic connectors lie. With the help of these magnetic pins, you can connect additional devices. For now, there's a 360-degree camera that has two 12MP lenses. At the back, there are two cameras of 13MP along with an 8MP front-facing camera. The so-called modular 360-degree camera costs $199.

Phones Emitting Most Radiation (SAR) – Mi A1 Tops

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 13, 2018       

One of the biggest concerns associated with Smartphones are the harmful effects of radiation on our health. The studies follow, not always with similar conclusions and always without being able to have an affirmative answer.

There's no conclusive scientific research yet on the impact of mobile phone radiation, but people who want to weigh up the risk should check out the below infographic. 

The list has been published by German Federal Office for Radiation Protection (Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz) which maintains a comprehensive database of smartphones and the level of radiation they emit. The below infographic shows which current-day smartphones emits the highest radiation. However, apart from all the smartphones, the topmost smartphone with the highest emission rate will definately blow your mind, as the top of the list belongs to the well known Xiaomi's Mi A1 (Android One).

This is the list that nobody wants to lead and that as of now is dominated by the Mi A1, the Chinese-made Smartphone with Google's Android One that was released back in September 2017. 

Forbes says "10 out of the top 16 smartphones on the list produced by Chinese manufacturers such as Xiaomi, Huawei, OnePlus and ZTE. Well known American smartphones do appear on the list as well, however, with three versions of the iPhone present." Feel free to share your opinions.

Statista | Forbes | Via: 4GNews

Moto G6 Family Gets TKDN Certified: Launch Imminent

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 13, 2018       

The entire world is looking for next 2018 Motorola budget phone which is the Moto G6 and Moto E5 family to release at the earliest, but one has to wait a little few weeks to get hands on it. And leaks about the phone are keeping you at bay.

Recently, Moto G6 Play (XT1922-1), G6 (XT1925-7),  G6 Plus (XT1926-5), and E5 (XT1924-3) went through TKDN Certification in Indonesia. Earlier this month, all the above mentioned Motorola Smartphone cleared FCC, the G6 Play even cleared NCC revealing a set of Real Life Images.  It seems that Motorola is gearing up for a global launch of the Moto G6 and Moto E5 family.

In terms of specifications, the Moto G6 Plus will be powered with Snapdragon 630 SoC, 4/6GB RAM. It would have a 5.93" FHD+ Display, and 3250mAh battery. It will be available in Silver, Gold, White, Blue and Cyan Color Options.

The Moto G6 Play (XT1922-1) would feature a Snapdragon 430 chipset, which is quite old. Motorola could have used the Snapdragon 450, which is better than the SD430. Additionally, the device would come with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. 

Are you excited for the 2018 Motorola Phones? Let us know in the comments section below. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News. 

//KabarLenovo | Image: ConceptCreator