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Oreo, platooning, and Authorized Neutral Athlete: August’s Words in the News

Posted by Collins Language @ Friday 01 September 2017

There’s a new Android in town. Yes, while the rest of the world was looking up at the prosaic and commonplace sight of the moon passing in front of the sun, covering the earth in darkness during daylight hours, Google announced the release of the latest version of its world-dominating Android Operating System: version 8.0, affectionately known as Oreo. 


As you can see, it continues the practice of naming iterations of Android after sweets and desserts, a tradition which began in 2009, with version 1.5, “Cupcake”. As to why Google uses sweets as codenames, they won’t tell us, but the names are chosen in alphabetical order, so the next one will have to begin with p. However, it probably won’t be “petit four”, as that has already been used as the in-house codename for version 1.1).


Of course, most newly announced high-spec and flagship smartphones are still running version 7, “Nougat”. This includes the Nokia 8. But Nokia hopes to get a jump on the competition with a new feature allowing you to use both the front and rear cameras at the same time. Nokia are hoping a picture taken this way will become known as a bothie, because it’s both a traditional photo and a selfie. (However, in Scotland a bothie will probably continue to mean a farm worker’s summer cottage. Let’s see Nokia include one of those with their phones!)


And if that’s not enough technology vocab this month, the UK is to begin a trial period for automated lorries. That’s right, lorries that drive themselves. What could go wrong?. 
The plan is to have one “lead” lorry with a live human driver, and up to three automated lorries travelling in convoy, linked to the leader by WiFi. This is to be called platooning. If it sounds scary, each of the robot lorries will have a human in the cab, ready to take over if need should arise. Because, really, how often does your Bluetooth connection fail? 


And lastly, we turn to the IAAF World Championships in Athletics, which were held in London in August. Russia was officially banned, due to a doping scandal, but Russian athletes who were proven not to have taken part in doping were allowed to participate as Authorized Neutral Athletes, representing no country in particular: just their eager, drug-free selves. And it’s a good thing they made it, too, as between them they earned five silver medals and one gold. 


In these times of troubling and antagonistic international politics, I’d be willing to declare “ANA” my favourite country. Bless them and their plain white flag with its nondescript black letters. Maybe next time they could choose Helvetica for the font. Nothing’s more neutral than Switzerland, after all. 

Xiaomi Mi 5X

Xiaomi Mi 5X specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Camera: Dual 12MP, 5MP
Battery: 3080mAh
OS: Android 7.1.1

Hereon, we are moving into the unknown or rumored territory. The phones listed below flagship class devices that are very eagerly awaited right now

Moto Z2 Force

The Z2 Force is the new flagship from the company, offering top shelf specifications and a shatter proof display on a super slim smartphone. The Z2 Force may not make it to India, but we think Moto will announce a standalone Moto Z2 for the Indian market. Read more about the phone here.Moto Z2 Force specs:

Display: 5.5-inch, 1440p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Camera: Dual 12MP, 5MP
Battery: 2730mAh
OS: Android 7.1.1

Nokia 6

Finally, Nokia is back with all new smartphones. While the Nokia 3 and 5 seem decent, the Nokia 6 is the phone we think might put up some competition. Read more about the phone here.

Nokia 6 specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 16MP, 8MP
Battery: 3000mAh
OS: Android 7.1.1

So those were some of the noteworthy smartphones available in the market right now. Let’s shift focus to some exciting upcoming devices.

HTC U11

HTC U11
HTC’s flagship this year was an odd mix of hardware and looks, which performed well and looked rather distinct. The main feature however was the squeeze functionality, where you squeeze the sides of the device to trigger certain functions. Here’s how the HTC U11 fared in our review.Buy HTC U 11 from Amazon at Rs 59500.

HTC U11 specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1440p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 64GB
Camera: 12MP, 16MP
Battery: 3000mAh
OS: Android 7.1

OnePlus 5

OnePlus 5
Talking of dual cameras, OnePlus took a swing at the category with its latest OnePlus 5 smartphone. The OnePlus 5 offers top of the line specifications and 8GB of RAM on the device is just insane. Here’s our OnePlus 5 review.Buy Oneplus 5 from Amazon at Rs 32999.

OnePlus 5 specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 6/8GB
Storage: 64/128GB
Camera: Dual (16MP + 20MP), 16MP
Battery: 3300mAh
OS: Android 7.1.1

Zopo Speed X

Zopo Speed X
Dual cameras is one of the most prominent trends this year in the smartphone world and the Zopo Speed X is the latest smartphone to sport the technology. However, what you need to know is, it is the cheapest dual camera smartphone you can buy today. Read more about the phone here.Buy Zopo Speed X from Flipkart at Rs 9499.

Zopo Speed X specs:
Display: 5-inch, 1080p
SoC: MediaTek MT6753
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: Dual 13MP, 13MP
Battery: 2680mAh
OS: Android 7.0

Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Xiaomi Mi Max 2
The Mi Max 2 is one of the biggest phones we have encountered this year. Still, the phablet manages to stay relatively phone-like, even with that large 6.44-inch display. Read our Mi Max 2 review here. Buy Xiaomi Mi Max 2 from Amazon at Rs 16999.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 specs:
Display: 6.44-inch, 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Camera: 12MP, 5MP
Battery: 5300mAh
OS: Android 7.0

Asus Zenfone AR

Asus Zenfone AR
The Asus Zenfone AR is the world’s first phone which combines Google’s Tango AR and Daydream VR technologies. It is a large phone and has quite the resume. Read our first impressions for Asus Zenfone AR. Read more about the phone here.Buy Asus Zenfone AR from Flipkart at Rs.49999. 

Asus Zenfone AR specs:
Display: 5.7-inch, 1440p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB
Camera: 23MP, 8MP
Battery: 3300mAh
OS: Android 7.0

Honor 8 Pro

Honor 8 Pro
Honor has been putting out new phones every few months and the latest Honor 8 Pro is a fierce competitor to the OnePlus 5. Here’s our review of the Honor 8.     Buy Honor 8 Pro from Amazon at Rs.29999.

Honor 8 pro specs:
Display: 5.7-inch, 1440p
SoC: HiSilicon Kirin 960
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 128GB
Camera: Dual 12MP, 8MP
Battery: 4000mAh
OS: Android 7.0

Moto E4

Moto E4,E4 Plus
For people who are frustrated waiting for the Xiaomi Redmi phones to come back into stock, the two new Moto phones seem like a good option. By the looks of it, both should have a decent performance, which is complimented by a big battery. Read more about the phone here.

Moto E4 Plus specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 720p
SoC: MediaTek MT6737
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 13MP, 5MP
Battery: 5000mAh
OS: Android 7.1.1

The Moto E4 shares the same looks and SoC as theE4 Plus in a smaller 5-inch footprint.Buy Moto E4 Plus from Flipkart at Rs 9999.

Best new and upcoming smartphones (July 2017)

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Did you know in a good year, more than a 1000 smartphones are launched in India? This makes our job much more difficult as we have to look at this large set of devices and select a few to tell you which are worth your money and attention. In the last two months, there were more than two dozens major smartphone launches and almost as many leaks about upcoming devices. Hence, via this list we have tried to make things easier. Given below is a relatively small list of new and upcoming smartphones which we think might be good for you. These are the best new and upcoming smartphones for the month of July 2017.

Let us start with the current crop of smartphones in the market which we think are worth revisiting.

Infinix Note 4, Hot 4 Pro Launched in India: Price, Specifications, and Features

Global Internet service giant Transsion Holdings has now launched its premium online smartphone brand - Infinix - in India. To flag it off, the Infinix Hot 4 Pro and Infinix Note 4 smartphones have been launched in the country. The smartphones are priced at Rs. 7,499 and Rs. 8,999 respectively, and will be made available on Flipkart exclusively

The Infinix Note 4 will be available from 12pm IST on Thursday, August 3, while the Infinix Hot 4 Pro will be available from 11:59pm IST on the same day. Flipkart is offering a host of launch offers including a free two-month subscription for Hotstar Premium, and Idea Cellular is offering buyers 84GB of data for 84 days at Rs. 443. There is also an exchange offer listed of up to Rs. 8,500 for the Infinix Note 4 and Rs. 7,000 for the Infinix Hot 4 Pro. There is an extra 15 percent off on Flipkart Fashion and Lifestyle category on August 5-6.

The Hong Kong-based mobile manufacturer claims it has launched a service network of over 850 plus touch points across the country. Both the smartphones come with a free one-time screen replacement within the first 100 days of purchase as well, apart from the one-year manufacturer warranty.

Anish Kapoor, CEO Infinix India said in a statement, "Being a new player in the Indian competitive online smartphone market, consumer and product is at the centre of our 'Go Beyond' philosophy. Our dedicated R&D team has evaluated the digital consumer needs and introduced unique features such as a big battery with Xcharge technology, big screens with stunning display and smartphones beyond ordinary colours that will enhance the young consumer's smart lifestyle. Our partnership with Flipkart will be instrumental in making Infinix range of smartphones available pan India. We are targeting an online market share of 8-10 percent by 2018."

Infinix Note 4 price, specifications

As mentioned, the more expensive Infinix Note 4 is priced at Rs. 8,999 and will be available on Flipkart from 12pm IST on August 3. The smartphone sports a metal body with curved edges at the back. There's a Home Button in the front underneath which is the fingerprint scanner. The volume and power keys sit on the right edge. The Micro-USB port is at the bottom edge surrounded by two speaker grilles on either sides. It will be available in Ice Blue, Champagne Gold, and Milan Black colour variants.

With respect to specifications, the Infinix Note 4 runs on Android Nougat further customised by the XOS UI. The dual-SIM (Micro+Micro) device comes with a 5.7-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) IPS display with 2.5D glass protection and 387ppi pixel density in the front. It is powered by a 1.3GHz octa-core Mediatek MT6753 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM. Inbuilt storage is offered at 32GB with the option to expand further via a microSD slot (up to 128GB).

Optics on the Infinix Note 4 include a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash support, autofocus, and a 'Pro' mode that enables users to adjust the manual settings as per their requirement. At the front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with LED flash support, and fixed focus. The smartphone packs a 4300mAh battery, and connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, and GPS. The dimensions of the Infinix Note 4 measure at 159x78.8x8.4mm. On board sensors include G-sensor, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, and hall sensor.

Infinix Hot 4 Pro price, specifications

The Infinix Hot 4 Pro is relatively cheaper at Rs. 7,499, and will be available on Flipkart as well on August 3 at 11.59pm IST. Design wise, the smartphone sports no home button in the front with capacitive navigation keys, and the fingerprint scanner finds its place at the back below the camera sensor. The volume and power keys sit on the right edge here as well. The Micro-USB port is at the bottom edge, while the 3.5mm audio jack is seen on the top edge. The smartphone will be available in Bordeaux Red, Quartz Black, and Magic Gold on launch.

As for specifications, the Infinix Hot 4 Pro runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0 and supports dual-SIM slots (Micro + Micro). It sports a 5.5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) IPS display, and is powered by the 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM. Internal storage is at 16GB with microSD card support as well (up to 128GB).

Optics on the Hot 4 Pro include a 13-megapixel rear camera with fixed focus, and flash support. There's a 5-megapixel front camera with soft light flash support for low-light selfies. It packs a 4000mAh battery and connectivity options include 4G LTE, Bluetooth v4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, and GPS support. The smartphone weighs 175 grams and the dimensions are 152.6x76.2x8.8mm

Xiaomi Redmi 4X: Official TWRP Recovery Now Available (How to Install)

If you are looking for development on your Xiaomi Redmi 4X, then there is good news for you. TeamWin has released official TWRP recovery for Redmi 4X. TWRP is a necessary tool for installing custom ROMs, flash kernels, and flash other files. If you are interested you can now download TWRP (twrp-3.1.1-0-santoni.img) for Redmi 4X (code-named santoni) and flash via ADB. Check out the guide below.

If you are new to TWRP recovery and to be able to install TWRP custom recovery, you need unlocked bootloader on Xiaomi Redmi 4X. Unlocking bootloader of Xiaomi devices is not an easy process. You need to get special permission from Xiaomi. Check this guide to know how to unlock bootloader of Xiaomi devices.

Once unlocking the bootloader, you can easily flash TWRP recovery via ADB. After installing TWRP recovery, you can flash custom ROMs, custom kernels and other files, and customize the device to your liking. Also, it lets you backup system, partitions and more.

Note that, Windows users need to install fastboot driver for Redmi 4X on their PC. Also, you should enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlock options on the phone in Developer Options menu.

How to install TWRP recovery on Xiaomi Redmi 4X

1. First unlock your device bootloader (Guide).

2. Download Redmi 4X TWRP 3.1.1-0 recovery image (santoni) for America [HERE] and for Europe [HERE]

3. Rename the downloaded TWRP to ‘recovery.img’, then copy and paste the recovery image inside the ADB installation folder.

4. Connect your device to your PC and open a command window inside the ADB installation folder (press Shift key, right click and select open command window here option)

5. Now, issue the below command to boot your device into fastboot mode:

adb reboot bootloader

6. Now, flash TWRP recovery by issuing the below command:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Once done, reboot your phone by issuing the command ‘fastboot reboot’.

and enjoy.
(Source – TeamWin)

How to Get Android 7.1.1 Nougat on Moto G Turbo Edition (Custom ROM)

Moto G Turbo Edition owners can now enjoy Android 7.1.1 Nougat and its awesome features unofficially. A ported version of Android 7.1.1 Nougat ROM is now available for Moto G Turbo Edition (code-named merlin), which you can download and flash via TWRP recovery. Ported from Moto X Play Nougat ROM, this ROM supports VoLTE, and brings all the native features of Android Nougat.

Motorola has already confirmed that the Moto G Turbo Edition will not update to Android Nougat, and it will stay on Android Marshmallow. However, if you are excited to taste the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat on it, then the ported Nougat ROM may be a right choice. The ROM status is beta, however all the basic functions are working fine.

Android 7.1.1 Nougat brings many enhancements including new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls, improved data saver, better battery management and May 2017 security patches. Also, the ROM includes Substratum Theme Engine, Magisk Manager, Ambient Display, SIM card disabling feature and more.

If you are interested, read on to know to install Android 7.1.1 Nougat ported ROM on Moto G Turbo Edition. However, note that your device should have unlocked bootloader and installed latest version of TWRP.

Important: The ROM is not stable. Things such as video Recoding in Moto Camera, GPS and may be more will not work.

How to Install Android 7.1.1 on Moto G Turbo edition

Disclaimer: Follow the instruction at your own risk. We will not be liable if any damage occurs to your device and/or its components. It is recommended for technically talented users only.

1. Download ported Nougat ROM (merlin) (merlin_retasia_nougat_7.1.1_by_Innfinite 4evr.zip) from here. Also download Wi-Fi patcher (update-v1-stock-nougat-merlin-Innfinite4evr.zip) from here 

2. Save both zip file on your phone storage (The ROM does not require Gapps package)

3. Boot your phone into TWRP recovery, select ‘Backup’ and create a Nandroid backup

4. Now, select ‘Wipe’ and make a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik)

5. From main TWRP recovery menu, select ‘Install’, navigate to ROM zip and swipe to continue. Once doe, select update zip and swipe to continue.

6. Now, select ‘Wipe’ and wipe cache and then reboot your phone.

Setup your new ROM and enjoy all the features of Android 7.1.1 Nougat on your Moto G Turbo edition (Source – Innfinite4evr)

Lenovo Vibe P1 Received Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA Update (How to Update)

Lenovo has started rolling out the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA (over-the-air) update to LenovoVibe P1. As the OTA update rolled out in phases, it will take a while to get the update notification on your Vibe P1. The new update will include Marshmallow’s core features, such as Doze mode, new app permission model, etc. as well as performance enhancements and security patches.

The Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for Lenovo Vibe P1 (P1A42) weighs 1.6GB (build number P1a42S263) and your phone should be on build number P1a42 S152 or higher to install the OTA update. If you have not received the OTA notification for Android 6.0 update on your Vibe P1, checkit by going to Settings -> About phone -> System updates -> Check for update.

If update found, let it download and install. Before applying the update, do remember to back up data you have on your phone. It is also recommended to factory reset your device after updating to Marshmallow.

Due to network issues and other unknown reasons, you might not be able to download and installthe OTA (over the air) update on your Lenovo Vibe P1. In that case, you can download the OTA update file on your computer and then install it manually

Manually update Lenovo Vibe P1 to Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Disclaimer: Follow the guide at your own risk. We will not be responsible for any damage that occurs. The guide is intended for technically talented users only.

1. Download Lenovo Vibe P1 Marshmallow OTA Update file [HERE] (1.6GB).

2. Rename the file as ‘update.zip’ and save it on your phone’s SD card

3. Boot your phone into Recovery mode, select ‘install update from sd card’ and select the update.zip file.

4. Once the process has finished the installation, reboot your phone and enjoy (source)