[To launch for Rs. 17,999] Exclusive: This is how Oppo F1s looks like, specifications leaked

Update (30/7/2016): According to our sources, Oppo will launch the Oppo F1s in India for Rs. 17,999. The device will be available for pre-order starting August 4th to August 10th in India.

As an introductory offer, pre-orders will be eligible for Exclusive gift pack and one of the lucky buyer gets an additional F1s autographed by celebrity. 

Updating the specifications, the F1s will be powered by 1.5GHz 64-bit Octa-core MediaTek MT6750 processor and run on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Also, our sources now report that the Oppo F1s will come with an 13MP rear camera rather than 16MP as reported earlier. The device measures 154.5 x 76 x 7.38mm and weighs 160 grams.

Keep following the post for more details about Oppo F1s.

Original Story (29/7/2016): Oppo launched the Oppo F1, camera-centric smartphone in India earlier this year in late-January. Following its success, Oppo has officially announced that it will be launching the successor to Oppo F1, called Oppo F1s with better specifications and build in August. 

The company has started sending out press invites to Indian tech media for the launch of Oppo F1s in the country on August 3rd. According to Oppo, “the F1s will be one of company's core products for the second half of 2016, and will carry on the F1’s legacy of superb photography, sleek design and snappy performance, while adding new features and taking others to new heights.”

Samsung Galaxy Note7 - Everything you need to know about this upcoming phablet

Samsung, a name, a brand, a company, that has rooted itself into almost everything in the world as we know it. Today, Samsung is known for setting benchmarks in the smartphone market. Samsung Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Note 2 were those devices that completely revolutionized the way smartphones were ever made. After this, the Galaxy S series and the Note series just kept growing year-by-year getting upgrades in one or the other aspect with every iteration.

This year again, Samsung made the consumers jump out of their chairs and grab the product away with the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge. But this isn't going to be it. Just like every year, Samsung is going to release a new Note phone too, named, the Samsung Galaxy Note7. You all might be wondering "What happened to the Note 6?". Well, this year Samsung just decided to skip a number and jump to the Note 7. The reason for doing so was given by Samsung, which is:

First and foremost though, you might be curious as to why it’s called Galaxy Note7 instead of Galaxy Note6. There are a couple reasons why. First, the Galaxy Note7 will complement our Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, and unify our product portfolio. Second, the Galaxy Note7 will minimize confusion about the latest mobile technology from Samsung, and provide full alignment with Galaxy S smartphone.

Now that being said, let's take a look at the time of announcement for this potential market wrecker.

BlackBerry DTEK50 running Android 6.0 Marshmallow officially announced

BlackBerry in a very surprising move has officially took the wraps off its second Android smartphone earlier today. Dubbed as BlackBerry DTEK50 (Yes, that's what it's called), the smartphone is a mid-range one and is actually a rebranded Alcatel Idol 4. BlackBerry DTEK50 is codenamed BlackBerry Neon, and is one of the three smartphones that BlackBerry will be releasing in the near future. 

According to BlackBerry, DTEK50 is the world's most secure Android smartphone. Unlike BlackBerry PRIV, DTEK50 comes sans keyboard.

BlackBerry has priced the DTEK50 for $299.99 and is available for pre-order starting today in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and The Netherlands. In the U.S., DTEK50 will initially be available in Best Buy, B&H and Amazon. Availability of DTEK50 in additional global channels and countries will be announced in the coming weeks.

As an introductory offer, customers who pre-order a DTEK50 on ShopBlackBerry.com will receive a complimentary BlackBerry Mobile Power Pack worth $59.99 USD. The offer expires on August 8th at 11:59 pm PST, notes BlackBerry.

CCTV/DVR Footage/Video Recovery in India using Stellar Data Recovery

We live in a world that just cannot run without simple storage devices, as the 21st century is a complete digital book operating constantly on the logic of 0's and 1's. The storage devices like Hard Disk Drives, the newly implemented (insanely fast!) Solid State Drives etc are a very vital part of these systems.

As much as their names carry weight, so does their job. They collect all of the data that is important for the day-to-day functionality of the systems, but of course you all know that. But it becomes a real mess when these devices crash, or simply get damaged due to some reason and then there is also the most common unfortunate incident - deletion of that important data by mistake!

We just keep on using and storing such data without even caring or thinking about how important it is and what would happen if we can't access altogether one day. This is the part where there is a sense of panic, we all think about having to spend a hefty amount for getting that data back from the dead. Then we all fire up Google and start searching for something that we can do on our own to get out of this mess. The search results come up with techniques for "Data Recovery".

Recently, I was looking up for corrupted or damaged CCTV footage video recovery options as CCTV footage are very useful and sensitive data because these footages can be used for any evidence in court, and also, since these are used for security purpose, whichever storage devices are used to store them are hardware encrypted, that makes the recovery of the data all the more difficult.

Considering above points, I can easily conclude that CCTV footage recovery is not an easy task, as not everyone can do it independently. At this point, I came across a really good brand named "Stellar Data Recovery". It provides both - services and a great product, to recover faulty/deleted CCTV Footage. This is special because there aren't really many easy options for CCTV DVR Video Recovery out there.

[OFFICIAL] Prisma – Art Filters and Photo Effects App for Android

Update - Prisma Labs, inc. has officially launched the Prisma App for Android on Google Play. You can install the Prisma App on your Android smartphone by clicking the below link.

Prisma on Google Play

Download Prisma APK

Original Story (19/7/2016) - Finally It's Happening!!!

Prisma – Art Filters and Photo Effects App that was launched for iOS last month has finally arrived on Android, but in a BETA form. Prisma for iOS, in just five weeks has already gained crown for the number one app in 40+ countries, and has been downloaded over 7.5 million times on App Store. The app on iOS is generating nearly 1.5 million active users daily. INSANE!

Prisma is not like any other filters or photo effects app available in market, rather Prisma uses Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to turn your photos into masterpieces.

After gaining huge popularity on iOS in such a short period of time, the demand for Prisma on Android increased drastically. And here, after five weeks Prisma is finally available on Android.

You can't find the app on Play Store. To download Prisma App for Android click the link below the image.

Note: The apk has been tested and is malware proof.

Huawei Honor 8 with 5.2-inch display, dual rear camera, Kirin 950 SoC officially announced

Honor, Huawei's affordable sub-brand has officially took the wraps off the Honor 8 smartphone last week at an event in China. Honor 8 is company's latest flagship smartphone and comes with dual rear camera's. Comparing Honor 8 with Huawei P9, the only difference lies in build quality, price and processor. It can be concluded that Honor 8 is a cheaper variant of Huawei P9.

Honor notes that the device comes in Pearl White, Sunrise Gold, Midnight Black, Sakura Pink and Sapphire Blue colors and will be available in three different variants in China starting July 19th at 10:08 am. There is no word on international launch at this point.

Honor 8

Asus Zenfone 3 Laser, Zenfone 3 Max and ZenPad 3S 10 officially announced

Asus earlier this week officially announced trio of devices, which include two mid-range smartphones and a high-end tablet. The devices which Asus launched are Asus Zenfone 3 Laser, Asus Zenfone 3 Max and Asus ZenPad 3S 10.

Talking of smartphones first, both the Zenfone 3 Max and Laser were announced in Vietnam at Zenvolution 2016 event. Asus has not revealed complete specification sheet of both the devices and even availability details are yet to be disclosed.

According to Asus, Max will be available in Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver and Sand Gold colors, whereas the Laser will be available in Gold, Rose Gold and Silver colors. When it comes to pricing, the Zenfone 3 Max costs 4,490,000 Vietnamese Dong (~ US $199 / Rs. 13,382) and the Zenfone 3 Laser costs 5,990,000 Vietnamese Dong (~ US $266 / Rs. 17,852).

Coming to tablet now, Asus ZenPad 3S 10 was announced at an event in Taiwan. The ZenPad 3S 10 comes in Grey and Silver color options and is priced at Taiwan $11,000  (~ US $344 / Rs. 23,075). Asus has revealed that the ZenPad 3S 10 will be available in Taiwan starting August 1st.

Asus Zenfone 3 Max

Asus Zenfone 3 Max

Asus Zenfone 3 Max Specifications

• 5.2-inch HD IPS LCD display with 2.5D Curved Corning Gorilla Glass
• 1.3GHz 64-bit quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor
• Mali-T720 GPU and 3GB RAM
• Zen UI 2.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• 13MP PixelMaster 3.0 rear camera with LED flash
• 5MP front-facing camera
• 32GB internal storage with microSD card support
• 4100mAh battery with reverse charging support and promises up to 30 days of standby, 20 hours of 3G talk time, 20 hours of web browsing on 4G and 15 hours of video playback

Asus Zenfone 3 Laser

Asus Zenfone 3 Laser

Asus Zenfone 3 Laser Specifications

• 5.5-inch Full HD display with 2.5D Curved Corning Gorilla Glass
• 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor
• Adreno 505 GPU and 4GB RAM
• Zen UI 2.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• 13MP PixelMaster 3.0 rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, 0.03 sec 2nd-Gen Laser AF, 3-axis EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization), f/2.0 aperture, Color correction mode, 
• front-facing camera
• 32GB internal storage with microSD card support

Both the devices come with high-end aluminum frame body and feature fingerprint scanner on rear, embedded inside power button. This fingerprint scanner is capable of unlocking the phone in 0.2 second. 

Asus ZenPad 3S 10

Asus ZenPad 3S 10

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Specifications

• 9.7-inch QXGA Fully Laminated IPS display with 2048 x 1536 pixels resolution, 4:3 aspect ratio, 178-degree wide viewing angle
• 64-bit hexa-core MediaTek MT8176 processor
• 600MHz PowerVR GX6250 GPU and 4GB RAM
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow underneath Zen UI
• Measures: 240.5 x 163.7 x 5.8-7.15 mm -- Weighs: 430 g
• 8MP rear camera with Auto Focus, Full HD video recording
• 5MP front-facing camera
• 32GB internal memory with up to 128GB microSD card support
• 5900mAh battery
• 2x 5 magnet speakers, DTS Audio, 7.1-channel surround sound, 24-bit / 192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Sonic Master technology
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX, USB Type-C and GPS / GLONASS
• Fingerprint scanner embedded into home button

Via 1, 2, 3

LG Stylus 2 Plus with 5.7-inch Quantum display launched in India for Rs. 24,450

LG has officially launched a new variant of LG Stylus 2 in India. Called LG Stylus 2 Plus, the device was first launched in Taiwan earlier this year. LG Stylus 2 Plus when compared to Stylus 2 comes with upgraded specifications and features, though design remains the same. The Stylus 2 Plus comes in black color option and LG has priced it at Rs. 24,450. 

The device is already available from selected brick and mortar retailers in the country.

LG Stylus 2 Plus

Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro and On7 Pro launched in India for Rs. 9,190 and Rs. 11,190

Samsung in a surprising move has officially launched the successors of Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7. The new variants are called Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro and Galaxy On7 Pro, and brings minor hardware upgrades with latest version of Android, when compared to the predecessors. The Galaxy On5 and On7 Pro comes in black and gold color options.

Samsung has priced the Galaxy On5 Pro at Rs. 9,190, whereas the Galaxy On7 Pro costs Rs. 11,190. Both the devices are already available exclusively from online retailer Amazon India.

Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro and On7 Pro

AspectWise Review: Sorting Mobiles, Laptops, Tablets & more made easy

Smartphone market is ever-growing. Be it today or tomorrow, in this industry, we see different smartphones being launched in various markets across the globe. Talking specifically about India, every week a new phone is welcomed in the country in varying price segments. Referring HTC for once, couple of months back the Taiwanese manufacturer launched five devices in the country in a day targeting nearly every price bracket.

These many launches and introduction of new companies like LeEco, Zopo, Xiaomi, ZUK, LYF and more, not only fill the smartphone market with unwanted products, rather it also makes we, the buyer's, difficult to select the best one out in the market or say the one that suits our profile.

If we move a step further and select the device that suits our profile, online reviews and prices on different portals surely obfuscate us. Then the last option left is open all portals and scan every review and price and then find the average out of it.

Counting these problems, a newfangled startup named AspectWise has come up online with its own Artificial Intelligence trying to solve the above mentioned hiccups.

HP Pavilion 15-ab516tx available from Reliance Digital Store for Rs. 54,999 with great offers

Whenever we go hunting for that "perfect laptop" in a particular budget range that we just wish to be a "Bang for the buck" product, we end up looking at a plethora of products altogether. Laptop market has proven to be an ever-growing platform as the population dependent on it is simply HUGE!

Now, we all see that HP (Hewlett Packard) always dominates these lists. Their products are the most selling and reliable ones if compared to other vendors. They also are available with a very reasonable price for what they have to offer.

So, if we want a laptop under Rs. 60,000 budget, then the HP Pavilion 15-ab516tx, has been proven to be best choice. Before talking about pricing and other details, first let's see what this laptop packs under the hood.

HP Pavilion 15-ab516tx

Motorola Moto E3 with 5-inch display, 4G LTE officially announced

Motorola has officially announced the third-generation Moto E smartphone. Called Moto E3, the device display has been bumped from 4.5-inch found on Moto E 2nd Gen to 5-inch. The Moto E3 comes after Moto Z flagship series and Moto G4 series, all launched earlier this year. The device comes in black and white color options.

According to Motorola, Moto E3 will be initially launched in the UK and be available from Tesco, Amazon, Argos, O2 and other retailers starting early September. The E3 will be priced at £99, equivalent to US$132 / Rs. 8860.

Entry-level Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo with sAMOLED display goes official

Samsung has silently listed a new entry-level smartphone on its official website. Called Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo, the device is found listed on Samsung's South Africa website. The Galaxy J1 Ace Neo is an entry-level device and comes with Super AMOLED display. The phone will be available in black, white and blue color options.

Additional details such as pricing and availability are yet to be disclosed.

Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace Neo

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Games Edition officially announced

After getting leaked online last month and as scheduled, Samsung has officially took the wraps of the Olympic Games Edition of Galaxy S7 edge. If you are unaware, Samsung is the official partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment category for the Olympics. This special limited edition Galaxy S7 edge is same like original but based completely on Olympic theme – from design to software to box packaging.

Samsung has revealed that it will give total of 12,500 Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Games Edition phones along with Gear Icon X earbuds to all of the athletes in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Games Edition

OnePlus begins rolling out OxygenOS 3.2.1 update for OnePlus 3

OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS 3.2.0 update for OnePlus 3 with two major improvements - sRGB mode and RAM management fix, earlier this week. Soon after update was rolled out globally, OnePlus paused the roll-out due to some undisclosed issues. Now, OnePlus is back with another update for OnePlus 3.

OnePlus says that rather than continuing that rollout, they are skipping right ahead to 3.2.1. OxygenOS 3.2.1 update is rolling out slowly to all OnePlus 3 owners.

OnePlus 3

EUI 5.8.015S update for LeEco Le 2 widely rolling out in India

LeEco launched the Le 2 smartphone in India last month. Le 2 has proved to be one of the best smartphones available in market. With top-notch specifications and competitive pricing, LeEco aims at capturing big market share with the launch of Le 2 in India.

To continue following this approach, LeEco has started rolling out major update for Le 2 smartphone which brings massive improvements and features. With this new update, EUI version on Le 2 jumps from 5.6.013S to 5.8.015S, though the Android version remains same at Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

The update weighs at 471.19 MB in size and brings many changes. 

Xiaomi Mi Max with enormous 6.44-inch display, 4850mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 14999

Late last month Xiaomi officially took the wraps of the Xiaomi Mi Max in India at an controversial event in Delhi. Xiaomi Mi Max was originally announced in China in May and comes with a colossal 6.44-inch display. The Mi Max launched in India comes in Silver, Light Grey and Gold colors and will be available in two variants priced unalike. 

According to Xiaomi, the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage Mi Max powered by Snapdragon 650 SoC will cost Rs. 14,999, whereas the 4GB RAM with 128GB storage variant powered by Snapdragon 652 SoC will be available for Rs. 19,999.

The device went on sale in India on July 6th through mi.com, but since then it's out-of-stock. Xiaomi says that the Mi Max will be available from Amazon India, Flipkart, Snapdeal, PayTM and Tata CLiQ starting July 13th. 

Xiaomi Mi Max

Panasonic launches Eluga Note in India for Rs. 13290

Panasonic, earlier this week, has officially announced the launch of its next smartphone in Eluga series. Dubbed as Panasonic Eluga Note, the smartphone features a 5.5-inch display. According to Panasonic, the Eluga Note will be available in just Champagne Gold color option. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 13,290.

Panasonic notes that the device will be available for purchase in the country via offline stores only. Honestly, the pricing of Eluga Note is way to high, considering the hardware it offers.

Panasonic Eluga Note

7-inch huge Samsung Galaxy J Max launched in India for Rs. 13,400

Along with Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016), the South Korean smartphone manufacturer has also launched a new phablet in the country. Dubbed as Samsung Galaxy J Max, the device sports a massive 7-inch display, to compete with the Xiaomi Mi Max, that launched in India a week back. The Galaxy J Max is mid-range device and will be available in Black and Gold color options. 

Samsung Galaxy J Max is priced at Rs. 13,400 and is scheduled to be available in the country starting July-end through both online and brick & mortar stores. Similar to Galaxy J2 (2016), the device also comes with 6 months double data offer for Airtel prepaid.

Samsung Galaxy J Max

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) with Smart Glow and TST features launched in India for Rs. 9,750

In a surprising move, Samsung has officially launched the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) in India. The Galaxy J2 (2016) was first leaked couple of months back with its render popping up a day ago. The device is first of it's kind to come with a new Samsung-exclusive feature called Smart Glow and Turbo Speed Technology (TST).

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) will be made available in India in Gold, Silver and Black colors starting July 14. Samsung has priced the J2 (2016) at Rs. 9,750 and as an introductory offer the device comes with 6 months double data offer for Airtel prepaid. 

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016)

Specifications of Blackberry Neon, Argon and Mercury running on Android leaked

When Blackberry came into the market, it showed the success rate that can be compared to Apple to an extent, as it actually became a hefty status symbol in its own way. We can all agree that the Blackberry Curve series was the most successful line-up. But Blackberry lost its shine pretty quickly after the sudden jump of Android smartphones all over the world.

However, Blackberry is still considered by people working in the business sector even today. But then again, it's not really like it used to be a couple of years ago. So, Blackberry released their own Android smartphone named "Blackberry Priv" - an attempt by the company to get back in the game. But the consumers found it to be way too expensive for its own good.

Now, it seems that Blackberry is going to try again by releasing three (3) new Android smartphones codenamed Neon (Blackberry Hamburg), Argon and Mercury.

Blackberry Priv

Argon is going to be the high-end model of the three, sporting a full touch screen along with a fingerprint sensor. Neon is also going to have a full touch screen but made of a aluminium frame and a smooth plastic back. Now, Mercury is going to be cheaper than Argon but will be priced higher than Neon, sporting a 4.5-inch 1080p screen and a physical QWERTY keyboard (Remember Blackberry Passport?).

Here's our first look at the upcoming Google's Sailfish and Marlin devices

It's no secret that this year's Nexus phones, codenamed Marlin and Saiflish, will be made by HTC. We are already aware of the specifications of both these devices and now, thanks to Android Police sources (referred as AP further), here's our first look at what the upcoming Nexuses will look like. Do note that the image below is not an actual press render, but a recreation based on evidence from a reliable source. Thus, couple of things may not be fully accurate.

While, both the HTC-made Sailfish and Marlin are expected to come with a 5-inch and 5.5-inch display respectively, they will sport similar design language. The exact dimensions and measurements of the phones are yet to be disclosed.

Though AP is rating this leak a confidence level of 8 out of 10, "the final design of the Nexus phones may differ slightly or perhaps even substantially from what you see here in certain respects", notes Android Police.

Google Sailfish / Marlin - Download

Things to note after you see the image are, the new Nexus devices will have curved corners and no more you will find camera hump, like on Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X. Also, the back of the phone will now feature two-tone look, with the upper one made of glass or glossy plastic featuring fingerprint scanner in typical Nexus position along with camera on the top left corner with three holes next to it. We will talk about those holes later in the post.

OxygenOS 3.2.0 update for OnePlus 3 brings sRGB mode, fixes RAM management issue; currently at halt

OnePlus 3 - Download

OnePlus is a company whose charts skyrocketed right after the release of its first flagship smartphone itself. Dare I say that this was one of the fastest market capturing in today's cut-throat competitive market. But then with second iteration of their product, the company was kind of in 'Rock meet Bottom' situation as they got a little over confident regarding some small features that are ought to be included in the so called "Flagship Killer of the year."

Then with the release of their latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 3, they have given the consumers a reason to believe that the people at OnePlus have actually learnt a lesson from their past mistakes. But as everyone say "Nothing is Perfect". The OnePlus 3 had its own issues after the release in the software segment, like inaccurate display and RAM management.

OnePlus stepped up and released an OTA update addressing issues that early reviewers pointed out. This release was previously rolled out to reviewers a couple of weeks ago versioned 3.1.4 and now the new firmware version 3.2.0 was rolled out to commercial units. But before it reached every device, OnePlus pulled the rollout. OnePlus says there have been reports of issues with the OTA, so they are temporarily halting the rollout. The update will be resumed as soon as possible.

The update weighs in at 396MB and brings following changes:

• Enabled sRGB mode in developer options.
• Improved RAM management.
• Improved GPS performance.
• Enhanced audio playback quality.
• Updated custom icon packs.
• Fixed some issues with notifications.
• Improved camera quality/functionality.
• Fixed some issues in Gallery.
• Implemented latest Google security patches.
• Fixed bugs in Clock/Music apps.

OnePlus 3 Update - Download

[Guide] How to Flash TWRP / Root / Unroot OnePlus 3

This guide will help you root your OnePlus 3 and make it even more amazing as you get superuser access after the completion of this guide and can do some really cool stuff at the system-level altogether. Now, we know that the OxygenOS running on the OnePlus 3 already has some inbuilt features, but there is always room for improvement.

Without wasting much time, here's "How to Flash TWRP / Root / Unroot OnePlus 3"

Disclaimer

Follow the guide on your own risk. We will not be held responsible if your device stops working. Make sure you read and fully understand it before attempting it. If, in-case you brick your device or need any help, then do comment below.

Pre-requisites

Rooting the OnePlus 3 is a fairly easy procedure, but we do recommend that you read and understand the guide properly. If you don't know it, don't do it.

Rooting

It gives you superuser permissions i.e. you can perform both read and write operations into the system memory. Root can be achieved by just flashing a zip file containing the SuperSU binaries with the help of a custom recovery (TWRP recommended). Also there are some custom ROMs that are pre-rooted, so flashing one will get the work done.

Now, before you proceed with the instructions, some pointers:

• Your device's bootloader must be unlocked (How to unlock Bootloader of OnePlus 3)

Instructions (FLASHING TWRP)

• First and foremost, download the recovery.img file from here and place it on the desktop.
• Now, turn off your phone and boot it into fastboot mode. This can be done by holding volume up + power buttons.
• Make sure that the file downloaded using above link is named "recovery.img". If not, then rename the file to "recovery.img" and not "recovery.img.img".
• Open a new command prompt window on desktop and run the following command:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

• Once the flash has completed, unplug your phone and manually boot it into recovery by pressing power + volume down button
• In TWRP, select Reboot and then select System.
• Grats, you have flashed TWRP successfully.

Now, let's move ahead and understand how to root your OnePlus 3.

All Top New Features of Android 7.0 Nougat

Android 7.0 Nougat

We have all seen Android grow from scratch to literally everything. There was a time when no one even knew about the existence of Android. Now, majority of us are seen with an Android smartphone. This was possible only because of the smart and innovative work by the folks at Google. Everyone noticed the huge step-up in the development of Android after the success of Android 4.2 JellyBean. Google launches a new version of Android every year with new features and improvements. 

This year again, Google is here with a new version of Android officially named "Android 7.0 Nougat". I know everyone was really rooting for it to be "Nutella" rather than anything else (including me), being favorite of almost everyone worldwide.

Anyways, keeping all those things aside let's look at all the features and improvements Android 7.0 Nougat is bringing along.

Multi-Window (Finally!!)

All the Android enthusiasts have seen several OEMs like Samsung and LG adapting Multi-Window feature in their own modified version of Android, which made many users envy, that were having a device from the nexus line-up or any other such OEM products. Google has finally included the multi-window mode support in Nougat.

But don't get too excited about this, as developers will have to add support for multi-window into their apps. After doing that, Android 7.0 will manage the rest on its own. This means users now won't have any excuse to chose OEMs over the ones that include stock Android.

Android Nougat Multi-Window

Bye Bye Bloatware!

Yes! It's official. Vendors now do not have to include all the Google apps as a standard rule stated by Google. This means, apps like Google Newsstand, Google Play games and many other such apps, that do not really see the light of day on your phone, will not be pre-installed to hog on that memory of your device.

Doze Mode

Google had introduced a new way of saving battery in Android Marshmallow named "Doze." It basically made your phone go to a "Deep Hibernation" state when the screen is off and the phone is stationary for a certain period of time. Now, the doze mode will work in a two way manner. First, the doze mode will kick in the moment your screen goes off, regardless of it being stationery. Second, the same as it was in Marshmallow, but only improved.

This means, there maybe a chance that our phone might hold up for more than a day's usage.

Revamped Settings

The settings menu has completely been redesigned. In the developer previews, the only change from that of the previous versions were, more information regarding the sub-menu below its name. 

But now, there is a complete hamburger button or say, a sidebar at the left in order to access the sub-menu of the settings. This a much welcomed change to the interface as it does look better than the previous iterations.

[Guide] How to unlock Bootloader of OnePlus 3

OnePlus 3 - Download

OnePlus 3 is the fourth flagship smartphone made by the very well known company OnePlus. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 CPU paired with 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, with no microSD expansion, but with dual-SIM capability. It sports a 3,000mah battery which can be charged up to 60% in just 30 minutes with the help of amazing "Dash Charging" ability. It has a 5.5" 1080p AMOLED display. It runs on OxygenOS, based off of Android 6.0 having a near stock UI.

Done with introduction of OnePlus 3, let's move on with the guide on "How to unlock Bootloader of OnePlus 3"

Disclaimer

Follow the guide on your own risk. We will not be held responsible if your device stops working. Make sure you read and fully understand it before attempting it. If in case you brick your device or need any help, then do comment below.

Prerequisites

Unlocking the bootloader of OnePlus 3 is a very simple procedure. But before you get along with it, we recommend that you try to understand what will following this guide actually do to your device.

Unlocking Bootloader: This basically means opening of a path or a door to the internal memory of the device where significant writing of data can be done, such as, flashing image files, ROMs etc.

Now before you get started with the procedure you need to setup your PC first in order to execute the steps given.

Read: [Guide] How to setup ADB and Fastboot Drivers on your PC

[Guide] How to setup ADB and Fastboot Drivers on your PC

This is a step-by-step guide to show you how to setup ADB and fastboot drivers for any Android device on your PC. These drivers are extremely crucial when you want to connect your phone to your PC for copying files or to unlock bootloader of your devices. 

This is an All-In-One tool to get the drivers setup easily for you. It's hassle-free and completes in a jiffy. You don't have to download those big SDK files. This tool contains all the ADB and Google Drivers from the latest SDK.

Note: The below instruction is tested and working. In case you are finding any difficulty installing this tool then do let us know in comment section.

[Update] Specifications of HTC-built Nexus phone codenamed "Marlin" leaked

Update: The upcoming marlin has now been spotted on Geekbench benchmark website. The listing confirms that the device will run on Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box and will have 4GB RAM for multi-masking operations. 

Original Story: A week back specifications of the upcoming HTC-built Nexus smartphone codenamed "sailfish" was leaked online by Android Police (referred as AP further). Now, the firm has leaked specifications of another HTC-built Nexus device codenamed "marlin." HTC is reported to be the new Nexus manufacturer and the company is said to build two Nexus smartphones in 2016.

As Sailfish will be the successor to the Nexus 5X, we can assume that Marlin will succeed Nexus 6P. AP is pretty sure about the specs leaked of Marlin, as they are rating this leak a 9 out of 10.