Saturday, 12 November 2016

UMi Plus E (4GB | 64 GB)

UMi Plus E features:

  • 5.5-inch Full HD (1920*1080) IPS LCD Display
  • 13 MP, f/2.2, LED flash, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
  • 5 MP, f/2.0
  • 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth V4.1, GPS
  • Fingerprint Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor
  • Single SIM 
  • Mediatek Helio P20
  • Octa-core 2.3GHz Cortex-A53
  • Mali-T880 GPU
  • 4GB RAM | 64GB ROM
  • Android 6.0.1 out of box
  • Non-removable Li-lon 4000 mAh battery
  • Supports Quick Charging
  • Separate 3.5mm jack
  • Price: $199.99 (For first 999 devices), $269.99 (Regular pricing)
Buy Now : umidigi.com

Android Nougat 7.1, 7.1.1 & 7.1.2 Version Release Date

  • After Google officially naming 2016’s Android version as Android Nougat, we have news that Nougat 7.1, 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 will be the next Android version.
  • Popular leakster Evleaks has revealed that there will be three quarterly maintenance release of Android Nougat with Android 7.1, 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 version.
  • These releases will bring in the new Nexus launcher and Google Assistant support.
  • Moving on to Android Nougat software roll-out, currently it’s available for Nexus devices and only one Android One handset. While many OEM’s have prepared the preliminary list of devices to get the Android 7.0 update, there will be many more devices added to the list later on.
  • The 7.1 update will be available in fall and the 7.1.1 is planned for December 2016 release.
  • 7.1.2 Nougat update roll out might begin early next year. That’s what we have learn and hope Google does that.
  • And going deep into Android development we have listed devices which are expected to get Android Nougat 7.1 update moving on from Android 7.0.
  • The Android 7.1 based CyanogenMod 14.1 has arrived. Download CM 14.1 Nightlies build for supported handsets.

DEVICES GETTING OFFICIAL CM14.1 ROMS BASED ON ANDROID 7.1

  • In some of our previous posts, we gave you the full introduction of AndroidNougat 7.1 which even though has only been released as a developer preview in beta modes for different devices but is already showing off some of its best features. You can check the link given above to see the features and supported devices for Android Nougat 7.1.
  • Many of the expected devices haven't been provided with an update of Android 7.1 but however the list we are featuring today will be giving the officially launched CyanogenMod 14.1 to each one of those devices.
  • If your devices are listed in the given list below, you can try downloading the official CM14.1 for your supported devices.
  • Currently, more devices are under testing phase and will be enlisted soon. So the list you're seeing below will be updated accordingly with the suitable links for downloading and trying your CyanogenMod 14.1 on your devices.
  • Devices getting the update:
  1. Nexus6P
  2. OnePlus 3
  3. LGG4 (h811/h815)
  4. LGG3 (d855)
  5. MOTOG (Falcon)
  6. MOTO G (Peregrine)
  7. Galaxy S5 (klte)
  8. GalaxyS5 (kltespr)
  9. GalaxyS5 (kltedv)
  10. Xiaomi Mi3w and Mi4
  • So if the list features any of your device, go ahead and want to try CM14.1 on your devices, then visit here and download your ROM as per the guide given in the link. Be careful about what you download and always cross check the ROMs before downloading and flashing them. Also make sure you've a backup of your data and a TWRP always on board.

Friday, 11 November 2016

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (3GB | 32GB)

Asus Zenfone 3 Max features:

  • 5.2-inch HD (720*1280 pixel), 282 PPI, IPS LCD Display
  • 13 MP, f/2.2, Phase detection autofocus, LED flash, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama, Video: 1080p@30fps
  • 5 MP, f/2.0
  • 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth V4.0, GPS
  • Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass
  • Dual (Micro SIM & Nano SIM) with Dual Standby (Second SIM is Hybrid slot use one SIM or Micro SD card)
  • Mediatek MT6737M
  • Qua-core 1.25GHz Cortex-A53
  • 3GB RAM | 32GB ROM
  • Expandable memory upto 256GB
  • Asus ZenUI based Android 6.0.1 out of box
  • Non-removable Li-lon 4130 mAh battery
  • 3.5mm jack
  • 1 Years Warranty, 6 Months for accessories
  • Price: 12,999 INR

Buy Now (Flipkart): Grey, Gold, Silver

Thursday, 10 November 2016

Nougat update for LG G5 is now rolling out

Nougat update for LG G5:

  • Inline with the expectations, LG has announced that it has started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update to its G5 smartphone.
  • The update is currently hitting units in the company's home country of South Korea, while other regions including the Americas and Asia will get it "in the weeks to come."
  • The company notes that more information related to the update will be locally available in the weeks ahead.
  • "At LG, we know our customers want the best, most up-to-date mobile experience," the company said in a press release. "Getting software updates to our users faster than the competition is our way of demonstrating that LG is committed to supporting our products and customers to ensure they have a positive ownership experience."

SuperSU is Updated to Version 2.78 SR3

SuperSU is Updated to Version 2.78 SR3, Fixes Pixel Related Issue and More:

  • A little over a week ago Chainfire announced he was able to gain root access to the Pixel phones, and that it would be packaged up and released in a few days.
  • Then we saw the first official root method released for both the Pixel and Pixel XL. Thousands of us were instantly able to gain root access to our Pixel phones thanks to the work he put into the project.
  • Many thought he would take a break and relax for a little bit, but yesterday Chainfire released a bugfix update for SuperSU.
  • In a Google+ post published right after lunch time, Chainfire released version 2.78 SR3 of SuperSU. He tells us that most of the changes in this update are related to the A/B partition layout of the Pixel phones, but that it included some additional fixes as well.
  • The first change we’re told about is a System bind, and how SuperSU has now replaced the /system to /system_root/system symlink with a bind mount for devices that have the A/B partition layout (like we see in the Pixel and Pixel XL).
  • This change fixes the absolute paths to something that Android actually expects and as a result it has fixed the System UI crash issue when the battery dropped to 15%.
  • Chainfire says this will also fix some root apps that manipulate the /system partition as well.
  • The next fix in this update was getting SuperSU’s Full Unroot feature to work on devices that used the A/B partition layout.
  • This bug fix update also allows systemless root to survive when the Factory Reset Protection feature is enabled.
  • However, we are told that updates to SuperSU that were installed from the Play Store will be lost. These were the three biggest changes/fixes that are included in the latest update to SuperSU, but Chainfire also gives us a full changelog of the minor fixes too.
  1. Fix ‘Full Unroot’ on slot-based systems
  2. sukernel: replace system symlink with bind mount
  3. sukernel: add missing slot check for system_root import
  4. sukernel: fix ramdisk backup segmentation fault
  5. supolicy: adjust priv_app policy to be able to call su
  6. launch_daemonsu: adjust su.img size detection
  7. ZIP: improve loop device setup
  8. ZIP: add factory reset protection (FRP variable, default if slots used)
Source: Chainfire

Lenovo Phab 2 Plus (3GB | 32GB)

Lenovo Phab 2 Plus features:

  • 6.4-inch Full HD (1080*1920 pixel), 344 PPI, IPS LCD Display
  • Dual 13 MP, f/2.0, Laser & phase detection autofocus, Dual LED flash, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama, Video: 1080p@30fps
  • 8 MP, f/2.2, Video: 1080p
  • 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth V4.1, GPS
  • Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass
  • Dual (Micro SIM & Nano SIM) with Dual Standby (Second SIM is Hybrid slot use one SIM or Micro SD card)
  • Mediatek MT8783
  • Octa-core 1.3GHz Cortex-A53
  • 3GB RAM | 32GB ROM
  • Expandable memory upto 256GB
  • Vibe UI based Android 6.0.1 out of box
  • Non-removable Li-lon 4050 mAh battery
  • 3.5mm jack
  • 1 Years Warranty, 6 Months for accessories
  • Price: 14,999 INR
Buy Now (Amazon): Gold with JBL earphones

Sony Xperia XA Ultra Dual (3GB | 16GB)

Sony Xperia XA Ultra Dual features:

  • 6-inch Full HD (1080*1920 pixel), 367 PPI, IPS LCD Display, Scratch Resistance Glass
  • 21.5 MP, f/2.2, Phase detection autofocus, Dual LED(dual-tone) flash, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama, Video: 1080p@30fps
  • 16 MP, f/2.0, OIS, autofocus, LED flash, Video: 1080p
  • 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth V4.1, GPS, NFC
  • Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass
  • Dual (Nano SIM) with Dual Standby
  • Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10
  • Octa-core (4*2.0GHz Cortex-A53 & 4*1.0 GHz Cortex-A72)
  • Mali-T860MP2 GPU
  • 3GB RAM | 16GB ROM
  • Expandable memory upto 256GB
  • Sony UI based Android 6.0.1 out of box
  • Non-removable Li-lon 2700 mAh battery
  • 3.5mm jack
  • 1 Years Warranty, 6 Months for accessories
Buy Now (Flipkart): Graphite, Lime Gold, White
Buy Now (Amazon): Graphite, Lime Gold, White

Microsoft announces next major update for Windows 10

  • On 26th October Microsoft has announced the next major update to Windows 10 at its hardware event in New York City.
  • Originally codenamed Redstone 2, the update will be called "Creators Update" when it launches to the public early next year.
  • The update will feature a number of features and improvements over the Anniversary Update, with a big focus being on creating content as the name suggests.
  • The update will be rolling out to all Windows 10 users for free in the early part of next year.
  • Much like the Anniversary Update, we expect this update to rollout in waves, being that it is one of the few "major" updates scheduled for 2017.
  • The update will be available for Windows 10 PC's, tablets, HoloLens and more.
  • With the Creators Update, Microsoft has rebuilt the Paint app, bringing it to the Universal Windows Platform with pen support, and new features such as 3D support for devices like HoloLens.
  • There's a lot going on for Windows 10 in the coming months, and Insiders will get first dibs trying out new features over the next few weeks.

Xiaomi Mi VR headset


Xiaomi Mi VR headset announced, costs about Rs. 1950:

  • Xiaomi launched the stunning Mi MIX and MiNote 2, Xiaomi's second virtual reality headset, the Mi VR took the sidelines. The new VR headset will work with the new Xiaomi smartphones including the Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi Note 2.
  • The Xiaomi Mi VR headset is very affordable at just 199 Yuan or about 1950 INR or $29.
  • Xiaomi's new VR headset is built better and looks similar to the PlayStation VR.
  • The company has packed motion sensor with lower latency at just 16ms to give user a vertigo-free experience and there's a separate 9-axis motion controller with touch controls to interact with content once you have the headset on.
  • The controller is part of the package.
  • The custom 38mm lens inside has an anti-glare coating and provides a 103-degree field of view. Along with the hardware side of things, Xiaomi also announced its MIUI VR store to download content to watch and play.
  • There are already 30 VR apps available along with more than 500 panoramic videos.
  • There is no word if and when the Xiaomi Mi VR headset will make it outside China.
  • Like the Mi Note 2 and Mi MIX, this may or may not launch in India.