Xiaomi's Cool Blackshark Gaming Smartphone Hands On Images!

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 13, 2018       

Xiaomi today announced the coolest Smartphone for Gamers, the Blackshark with unique design crafted to handle hardcore gaming paired with heat pipe and liquid cooling that can bring down the temperature of the device by 8 degrees.

Here’s a fresh set of Xiaomi's Blackshark hands-on photos that comes to you courtesy Chinese Social Media Weibo.

The Blackshark smartphone features a 5.99" IPS FHD+ display with an 18:9 Screen to body ratio, however, you still get huge chin thanks to the front-facing Fingerprint Sensor. There are also a few virtual buttons on the left and right for multitasking and other operations.

Guys, just look at that awesome rear design with rugged plastic encasement and matte metal surface. Xiaomi says that this design will make it easy for Gamers to grasp the Smartphone and will provide full hardcore gaming experience. Additionally, we have the cool Blackshark logo at the back which creates special effects when the phone is turned on.

As per the specifications, the Xiaomi Blackshark features a Snapdragon 845 paired with 6/8 GB of RAM, 64/256 GB Interal storage, 4,000mAh with QC 3.0, Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 9.5, 12+20-megapixel rear camera with f/1.75 aperture, and a 20-megapixel front facing camera with f/2.2 aperture.

You also get a Bluetooth-enabled Shark GamePad which you can attach to the top of the Smartphone. It has a joystick, trigger, and a 340mAh battery that can run upto 30 hours.

Let me be perfectly clear, Xiaomi plans to sell the Blackshark in the China only 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 products from China or those who can make it to the China, it would be great if you can bring me one too.

The Black Shark gaming phone is priced at 2,999 Yuan ($477) for the 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 3,499 Yuan ($557) for 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. You can get Shark GamePad for 179 Yuan ($29).

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And Finally, the Moto Z is Getting Oreo

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 13, 2018       

The Motorola Moto Z is now receiving its Official Oreo update. We've seen the update coming through 2016 Moto Z in India (RETIN), Other Asian markets (RETAPAC), China (RETCN), Mexico, Canada (BWACA, RCICA), and few other markets. It weighs around 1GB and features March 1, 2018 Security patch.

Android 8.0 Oreo update includes new Settings and Notification panel UI, Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and other Oreo goodies.

The stable build is rolling out as OPL27.76-51 for the Moto Z. 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.

Got the latest update? Let us know in comments!

Screenshots: Bhavik Parmar (Facebook) | Michael Gerard Hernandez

Release Notes: Moto Z Android 8.0 Oreo

Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus Picks Up March 2018 Security Patch

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 12, 2018       

Moto G5 and G5 Plus has picked up a new software update that introduces the March 2018 security patch.

If you own a Moto G5 Plus or it's little brother Moto G5 in India and Brazil you should have received the over-the-air update notification for March 1st, 2018 Android security update. That’s all that is detailed in the new software version (NPNS25.137-92-8).

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

Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 March Security Update Release Notes

Moto G5 Really Blue Images

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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!