Android 8.1 Oreo update for Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 2018 begins rolling out

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 12, 2018       

The recently announced Nokia 6 2018 and Nokia 7 Plus is now receiving Official Android 8.1 Oreo. It it is the lastest Android Software from Google and arrives in as build  v2.13B for the Nokia 6.1 and the Nokia 7 Plus.

Android 8.1 comes with numerous changes over Android 8.0. You get 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. Nokia has also added the latest April 2018 Security Patch with the update.

The Android 8.1 for the Nokia 7 Plus weights in at around 510MB, and 802MB for the Nokia 6 2018. Nokia's instructions explain that for a successful installation, your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network.

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. We will let you know once the update is out for other devices. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Motorola to begin rolling out the Android Oreo Update to Moto Z and Moto Z Force in a few weeks

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 11, 2018       

Motorola Moto Z and Moto Z Force owners can expect to see the Android 8.0 Oreo begin its official rollout for their devices in a few weeks.

Motorola is sending out notifications regarding the availability of Android 8.0 Oreo update to the Moto Z/Droid and Moto Z Force/Droid users. If you own a Moto Z or Z Force you should have received the notification with an image revealing Motorola's plan.

We're planning an Android 8.0 Oreo update for your device... It may take a while, so check back in a few weeks!

Android 8.0 Oreo update include new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, Motorola might also add several new features to the latest software update. The Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Smartphones may also bring new Moto Key application that let's you securely save passwords, Moto Alexa, and new Moto Live Stream.

Motorola has already started testing Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Moto Z, Moto Z Force Moto Z Play, and Moto Z2 Play. It seems that the Moto Z and Z Force will be the first among the above to get Android Oreo. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Thanks Leif, and Alex!

Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo Leaks Ahead India Launch

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 10, 2018       

Samsung is all set to reveal the Galaxy J7 Duo for Indian markets. The Smartphone is expected target Sub 20,000 price segment.

As you can see in the below image, which was captured during sales training session, the J7 Duo features Super AMOLED display, dual rear cameras, latest Oreo Operating System and 4G capabilities.

With the J7 Duo, you'll get a 5.5" Super Amoled display with old 16:9 ratio, Dual 13 MP + 5 MP setup just like the Galaxy C7 2017, but with f/1.9 aperture on the main (13MP) sensor. It will be powered by Exynos 7870 CPU which is quite old, 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM which can be expended by microSd Card, and a 3000mAh battery.

The specs seems quite disappointing, but the good news is the J7 Duo will have the latest Android 8.0 Oreo with Samsung's Experience 9.0 UI. There's no information on the pricing, however, as usual, Samsung is expected to price it way more than its actual value. Thoughts?

/GSMArena

Google Home & Home Mini has arrived in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 10, 2018       

Google India today announced the Google Home and Home Mini Smart Speakers with Google Assistant. The Standard Home is priced at Rs. 9,999 while the Home Mini costs Rs. 4,449. 

Below are some amazing things you can do with your Google Home products:

• Find my phone: When you lose your phone in the couch cushions, your Assistant can find it for you. “Hey Google, find my phone” will ring your Android phone (even if it’s on silent) or your iPhone.

• Set a sleep timer: Fall asleep to the sweet sounds of your favorite music or podcast by saying, “Hey Google, set a sleep timer for 30 minutes.”

• Play news by voice on your TV: Stay on top of current events with YouTube news playlists from sources like ABC, Fox and NBC. With a Chromecast-connected TV, you can ask say: “Hey Google, play the news on my TV” or “Ok Google, play sports news on my TV.”

• Turn the TV on and off: With Google Home, Chromecast, and a compatible TV you can just say “Hey Google, turn off the TV.”

• Enable night mode: In night mode, Mini’s lights dim and the volume lowers so that you you don’t disturb others in your household when it’s late (or early).

• Set a default TV or speaker: Choose a Chromecast-connected TV to be your default screen, so you don’t need to mention the device's name in your voice command. When you say “Play yoga videos,” they’ll play on the TV you’ve set as the default. It works the same way for speakers connected to Chromecast Audio—you can designate a group of speakers that cover several rooms (“first floor,” for example) as the default. Then say “Hey Google, play workout playlist” and it will automatically start playing on that group of speakers.

Both the Google Home and Home Mini will be available starting today at Flipkart, Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, Sangeeta Mobiles, and Poorvika Stores.

Oh, hi there, OnePlus 6!

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 08, 2018       

In 2017, OnePlus skipping the 4 announced OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5. Both the Smartphones received praise from critics and consumers alike for its build quality, software, and camera performance.

This year's OnePlus 6 will be one of the most anticipated phone of 2018, which is rumored to release on 5th May.

Today, a weibo user shared another look at the OnePlus 6' rear and it looks great. From the above and below images, the headphone jack, dual rear cameras are confirmed. The fingerprint sensor is placed just below the flash, looks like a great placement.

Recently OnePlus revealed that the OnePlus 6 would feature a top notch with 19.616mm x 7.687mm size. The Company said that their notch will be bigger than the Essential Phone, smaller than the iPhone X.

The device is expected feature 19:9 aspect ratio, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 CPU, Adreno 630 GPU, 6/8GB of RAM, 128/256GB of internal memory, and Android 8.1 Oreo with OxygenOS. Thoughts?

Source (The orignal Image has a ribbon attached, so we just photoshopped it to give you guys a clear look.)