Moto Z Play Emerges in Photos, Follows Along the Moto Z Design

 

One of the most noticeable changes to the Moto Z Play is the new position of the Moto logo on the front. Moving it to the top of the panel gives the bottom chin a smaller appearance. The square fingerprint sensor still exists in its square form.

The back of the device looks like it could be made of either glass or clear plastic. Since the Moto Z Play is to be the cheaper alternative to the Moto Z, we wouldn’t be surprised if it was plastic. The distinguishing factor on the back is the different coloring for the Mod connection pins.
There is no new info on the specs of the device, but we did have some from the last time the phone made an appearance. The Moto Z Play, codename Vertex, will sport a 5.5″ FHD AMOLED display. The SoC in this phone will be the Snapdragin 625 clocked @2.4GHz. The phone will come in a 16GB internal storage + 2GB RAM option and another 32GB internal + 3GB RAM option. The camera on the device will be a 16MP shooter with laser autofocus and PDAF, and the battery capacity will be a healthy 3,500 mAh. Since the specs are not flagship level, the device will be priced lower than the Moto Z. And since the magnetic pins for the Mods do make an appearance, one can expect cross compatibility. This would make the Moto Z Play a cheaper option for those that want to try out Moto/Lenovo’s vision for modularity.
Let’s hope the Moto Z Play does not disappoint with the pricing.

Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime review: The budget battery king

Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime has a fingerprint scanner on the back.
In Xiaomi’s case, the battery lives up to the claims. In the GeekBench 3 battery test, the phone was still at 51 per cent seven hours into the test, and I was listening to music, getting notifications, etc on the phone. From what I’ve observed, most phones are down to 20 per cent if you run GeekBench for 7 straight hours.


Redmi 3S Prime Specs: 5-inch HD display | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor at 1.4 Ghz | 3GB RAM+32GB storage (expandable to 128 GB ) | 13 MP rear camera + 5 MP front camera | MIUI 7 on Android M | 4100 mAh battery
Redmi 3S Price: Rs 8,999 for 3GB RAM+ 32GB storage/ Rs 6,999 for 2GB RAM+16GB storage
Redmi 3S Prime/Redmi 3S is a smaller version of the Redmi Note 3, and yet you can’t help but wonder: How can this 5-inch phone have a slightly larger battery compared to the Note 3? (4100 vs 4050 mAh). The Redmi 3S shows it is possible to bring good design and specifications at a budget.
The full metal unibody design and frame on the side with the slightly curved back means the phone fits easily in your hand. The camera lens is on the left corner with the fingerprint scanner being bang in middle of the rear cover, and the speakers are also at the back. One look at the phone and you are likely to say: Redmi 3S Prime is a copy of the Redmi Note 3, which might not be such a bad thing for Xiaomi. It shows a certain standard across design, which has come to define the company’s products.

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Android N update: when will I get it?

Google Nexus Android N update schedule

March 9: Android N developer preview 1 (alpha)
April 13: Android N developer preview 2 (alpha)
May 18: Android N developer preview 3 (beta)
June 15: Android N developer preview 4 (with final APIs and SDK)
July 18: Android N developer preview 5 (near-final build)
August/September: Final Android 7.0 AOSP build


The Android N developer preview 5 is now available for Nexus devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program. If you haven’t yet received the update, just head to Settings > About Phone > System Updates > Check for Updates to force the OTA. The factory images are also up on the Android Developers site if you prefer to do it that way (or if you flashed the first preview before realizing how easy the Beta Program is).
The monthly Android N updates were only available for the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C, General Mobile 4G (Android One) and Sony Xperia Z3 (D6603 and D6653). We’ve added information below for other manufacturers based on how long it took OEMs to get Marshmallow out following the release of Android 6.0 in September last year.

Motorola Android 7.0 update

Moto owners will likely still get the Motorola Android 7.0 update a lot earlier than most, despite now being owned by Lenovo rather than Google. The Moto X Pure Edition got its first U.S. update to Marshmallow on December 7, 2015, but that was the unlocked version not slowed down by the addition of carrier bloatware and “optimization”.
With this in mind, Moto owners could be the first non-Nexus owners to see Android 7.0 in 2016, even beating out the LG G5. However, we’re yet to see how a Lenovo-owned Motorola handles software updates. At the very least we know the new near-stock Moto devices will run both the Android N and Android O releases.
Best case scenario: A little over a month after Android 7.0 arrives (early December 2016)

Xiaomi Android 7.0 update

Xiaomi had a pretty bad case of the hiccups when it came to the Marshmallow update, so it may not be entirely representative to base assumptions about the Xiaomi Android 7.0 update based on its most recent update performance. Despite announcing Marshmallow was in the final stages of testing back in December 2015, it wasn’t until early April that the Mi 4, Mi 3 and Mi Note finally got Android 6.0.
In the worst case scenario, Xiaomi suffers similar problems with Android 7.0 and users won’t see it until six months after Google releases it. In the best case scenario, Xiaomi meets its timeline and has the update out in late December 2016 or early January 2017.
Best case scenario: Two or three months after Google (December 2016 – January 2017)

Google’s New Project Could Change the Future of Smartphones

But only if it's not too confusing

Google wants make modifying your smartphone as easy as rearranging Lego blocks
That’s the premise of Project Ara, a plan to make phones with parts that can be easily snapped on and off, allowing for an unprecedented level of customization. Google first unveiled the concept roughly two years ago. After a series of fits and starts, Google is now promising that consumers will be able to buy the first Ara phone sometime next year.
The idea might sound far-fetched, but consider this: What if you could just replace your phone’s camera instead of paying hundreds to upgrade to an entirely new device? Or what if you were able to add more powerful speakers to your phone when watching a movie or listening to Spotify? Some parts will be off-limits for swapping — the processor, for instance. But Ara phones will still allow for intriguing possibilities.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7




 
the company’s Android smartphone geared towards productivity, will launch today. Samsung is holding simultaneous events in New York City, London and Brazil to announce the next Galaxy Note device. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has been revealed in several leaks already. Now a recent reports suggest Galaxy Note 7 will launch in India on August 11, just a week after global announcement.
With Galaxy Note 7, Samsung is keeping the number scheme around its flagship devices more uniform. Samsung is skipping Note 6 in favour of Note 7, which fits well with the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge series and makes more marketing sense. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 this year promises to put more emphasis on S Pen, and we could also see more utilities for S Pen gestures. Here is everything we know so far about the device:
Design and Display: The rumour indicates Samsung will launch Galaxy Note 7 with dual edge display, similar to the Galaxy S7 range. In 2014, Samsung had announced Galaxy Note 4 Edge which had a single edge display, but with the Note 5, we didn’t get any ‘edge display’ version.  While some rumours point at Samsung launching a regular version of Note 7, the chances of that are low.
With the dual-edge curved display, Galaxy Note 7 won’t be very different from Galaxy S7 edge. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful smartphones available right now, and with Note 7, the company could just add another one to the lineup. A press render revealed by @onleaks comparing Galaxy S7 edge and Note 7 edge shows S7 edge is more curvier than Note 7. The Note 7 will be square in shape, and will have a dimensions similar to Galaxy Note 5.
Samsung  Galaxy Note 7 is reportedly launching with 5.7-inch QHD AMOLED display, and we can expect sharp and vibrant colours. However, this means there’s not much change on the display side compared to the earlier Note 5.

Sony launches GT4D and V44D party audio systems

Sony's new speaker system features Bluetooth and NFC connectivity to enhance ease-of-use for mobile and computer devices

 

Sony’s has launched its new portable home audio systems- GT4D and V44D featuring Dolby digital sound. The speaker systems feature Bluetooth and Near Field Communication (NFC) connectivity to enhance ease-of-use for mobile devices, PC and Mac users. Consumers get an option for AUX input, DVD, and USB. The devices also have built-in FM and LDAC capabilities. They can be controlled remotely through Sony’s in-house SongPal app.
The V44D is a one-box speaker with an inbuilt handle to help carry it around. The GT4D, which is much bigger in size is equipped with wheels and a pull-out handle like a towable suitcase. The sound output for the GT4D is 1600W, and for the V44D is 660W. Both speakers are equipped with LDAC and DSEE features. DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) is designed to up-scale compressed music content, while LDAC enables transmission of Hi Quality Audio even over Bluetooth.
GT4D’s intelligent sense feature supports pre-defined gesture control that can take the user directly to the menu or the music player. The system also users to set some personalised gestures of their own. It is possible to skip tracks by flickering left or right and by manage the volume with an up and down motion. The V44D is equipped with motion control that can drive a smartphone’s motion with a simple left and right shake to change tracks; play and pause favorite tracks and also manage the volume control.
Users can operate a USB music list from a distance by connecting to the SongPal App. This application concept is called ‘Smart remote commander’ and is supported by Android and iOS devices. Both speakers have a USB and HDMI output, and support a Karaoke system.
Both audio systems comprises of Songpal DJ function enabling customers to add effects to music like voice, music and lighting. The app can be installed in the devices and controls DJ effects using smartphone. It also encompasses of one touch connection offering and listening via one’s smartphone.
Sony’s GT4D audio system is priced at Rs 50,990 and the V44D at Rs 29,990.