Since Gionee’s return last year, the manufacturer has announced a couple of phones, a handful of power banks and earphones, and even a few smartwatches. Now, it seems set to launch a phone with a really large battery capacity, one that may not require owners to purchase Gionee’s own power banks.

China’s TENAA has certified a Gionee phone with a massive 10000mAh battery capacity. The phone appears on the agency’s database as the “Gionee 20,200,418” and it has a 5.72-inch HD+ (720 x 1440) display.

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There is a 2.0GHz octa-core processor under the hood and the phone will be available in 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM variants with 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB of expandable storage. It has a single rear camera which is listed as a 13MP or 16MP sensor while the selfie camera is listed as a 2MP or 8MP sensor. You will also get a fingerprint scanner underneath the rear camera.

Other than the unusually large battery and the model number, another surprising detail about the phone is the Android version it is running. According to TENAA, the Gionee phone runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat. On second thought, it actually isn’t much of a surprise seeing as the Gionee K6 announced back in May runs the same version of Android. Nevertheless, it is disappointing.

The device will be available in black and blue. Its weight is 305 grams and it measures 160.6 x 75.8 x 8.4 millimeters. With respect to its design, the Gionee phone has the looks of a rugged phone. It has a metal frame with rivets on the side and it skips on glass or glasstic for a strong polycarbonate body.

If you are on the search for a phone with an insanely big battery, you should keep your eyes peeled for this Gionee phone when it eventually launches.

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The OPPO R9s was released back in October 2016 which means it is over 2 years old already. When it was announced it ran Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. OPPO has begun rolling out a new update that not only upgrades the Android version but also gives it a software boost and lots of new features.

The update is rolling out as ColorOS 5.2.1 and the changelog is pretty long and filled with interesting features.

First, OPPO R9s users will get an upgrade from Android 6.0 Marshmallow to Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Yes, Nougat is outdated but it is better than being stuck on Marshmallow. Some of the new features Android Nougat brings include split-screen multitasking, app shortcuts, and data saver feature.

The update also brings OPPO’s Hyper Boost technology to the R9s. Hyper Boost is a software acceleration engine similar to Huawei/Honor’s GPU Turbo technology. With Hyper Boost, supported apps and games will load faster and perform better. It also improves system performance, so your Snapdragon 625-powered OPPO R9s should be faster.

Other features the update brings include Face Unlock, an AI Assistant, smart sidebar, screen recording, restart function and application quick freeze. It is safe to say your phone should feel brand new with all the new features.

READ MORE: OPPO R17 Pro and OPPO R17 launched in India; Specifications, features, and pricing

The OPPO R9s has a 5.5-inch FHD screen. It is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. A 16MP f/1.7 camera sits on its rear while a 16MP f/2.0 camera is in front for selfies. It also has a front-mounted fingerprint scanner, a MicroSD card slot, and packs a 3010mAh battery.

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BlackBerry released the Priv as its first Android smartphone in 2015. It had a slide out physical keyboard and a touch display unlike the KEYone which has the keyboard and screen fused together.

The BlackBerry Priv launched with Android Lollipop and was updated to Marshmallow later even though the phone came after the announcement of Marshmallow.

For a flagship such as the Priv, you would expect it to get at least two major updates but that isn’t be the case. According to BlackBerry’s GM, Alex Thurber, the Priv won’t get updated to Android Nougat.

Speaking on a podcast, he explained that the reason for the decision is because it was difficult to get all the vendors on board for the update. However, security updates will still be pushed out.

READ MORE: BlackBerry to Launch New All-Touch Phone with Durable Body and Larger Battery in October

Mr. Thurber also said that the DTEK50 and DTEK60 may also suffer the same fate as they were reference products made by TCL to test the waters. The KEYone on the other hand will get updated to Android Oreo.

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Meizu has officially released a new Developer version of its Flyme interface, version 6.7.8.22, with a couple of new features. The most spectacular feature which the new update brings is a kernel upgrade of some models to Android 7.0/7.1 Nougat.

Meizu Flyme 6 was initially released based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow at a time Android Nougat was already launched and now an update to Android Nougat is coming when Google just released Android 8.0 Oreo. However, good thing it is coming but it will only be available for the Meizu Pro 6 Plus, Pro 6, Pro 6s, Pro 5, MX6, Meizu E, M3 Max, M5 Note and M3 Note. It could be noticed that all the models are smartphones released within the last two years. The oldest is the Pro 5 released in September 2015 but the company did not reveal the reason for this.

Other models such as the MX5, MX4, MX4 Pro, Meizu X, Meizu U20, U10, and several others also got upgraded to the same Flyme 6.7.8.22 Developer ROM but their System kernel was not upgraded to Android Nougat.

Read Also: Meizu Unveils Flyme 6 With New Design and Focus on Security

The new Android 7.0 / 7.1 kernel brings some improvements in the system update speed and application installation speed. It also brings onboard several changes to the camera, system, connectivity, and basic settings of the Flyme OS including support for a number of new features such as payment authorization for several services via the fingerprint sensor, among others. Do note that this is the developer ROM, so all the features may not be fully functional on all the models but Meizu is working to fix all bugs before rolling out a Stable ROM.

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They say “better late than never” and that is exactly what Meizu is doing with the Nougat update for its devices. Just as we eagerly anticipate the final unveiling of Android O, the Chinese company has released a list of devices getting Android Nougat.

If you own any of the following devices, you may want to do a happy dance at the end of this post: Pro 6 Plus, Pro 6, Pro 6s, Pro 5, MX6, M5 Note, M3 Note, and M3 Max.

Meizu says owners of any of these devices will be able to register for the open beta program from today till July 2. Update itself will begin rolling out to devices on the 10th of July.

The update will be in three batches: first batch will receive the update on July 10, the second batch on July 17, and the final batch on July 31.

READ MORE: Meizu Pro 7 Said To Launch On July 26 With Helio X30

Meizu has been working on making its Flyme OS available for other phones like te ZUK Edge and the OnePlus 3T.

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The Mi Max 2 might not seem like much of an upgrade but it does bring a number of new features, one being Android Nougat. The original was stuck on Android Marshmallow for a while until now.

Android 7.0 is rolling out in form of a MIUI 8.5.1 update to the Mi Max. The report comes from a Facebook Group “Greek Xiaomi Lovers” with screenshots as proof. Apart from the bump in Android version number, the update also brings May’s security patch, a more efficient CPU allocation and some app lock features.

The screenshot also shows that the version with the update is the 3GB RAM variant with a Snapdragon 650 processor. We have no info about the 4GB RAM + Snapdragon 652 Prime version.

The Mi Max has a 6.44-inch display, a 16MP rear camera, and a 5MP front facing shooter. There is a hybrid dual SIM slot that accepts up to 256GB microSD card. There is also a rear mounted fingerprint scanner and an IR blaster.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Surge S2 Mass Production to Begin in Q3, May Power Xiaomi Mi 6c, 6s

Do you own the Mi Max or the Mi Max Prime? Have you received the update? Please let us know what you think of it in the comment box.

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Xiaomi’s MIUI is famous for its heavy customization. That may be a good thing for some but others can’t live with the duration it takes for it to move to a different Android version. And even when it does, most of the new features are buried deep under the UI.

The Mi 5S, 5S Plus, Mi Note 2 and Mi MIX were all launched in the 4th quarter of 2016, a few months after Android Nougat was released. All four devices were Xiaomi’s flagship phones up until the Mi 6 was released. You would expect Xiaomi to focus on getting Nougat out to these devices as quickly as possible but sadly that isn’t the case.

On Friday, Xiaomi finally announced an Android Nougat update for those running the Developer Edition of its ROM. That means there might still be at least a one month wait before it makes it out as a stable release.

There is really nothing to be excited about. Those who run Android Nougat on the Mi 5 know there is little or no difference in the way the device looks after upgrading from Android Marshmallow. The reason is because it is still based on MIUI 8.

One wonders what Xiaomi is really doing with MIUI. It takes it super long to update from one Android Version to another and when it does, most of the new features are not even visible or present. And when it decides to release a new version of MIUI, there is almost a 12-month wait before release and another couple of months before it starts hitting devices.

READ MORE: MIUI v8.2.26.0 Brings Mi Pay to Xiaomi Mi 6

If you own any of the above devices and run the Developer Edition, you should get the update. Change-log includes an upgrade to Nougat and a number of bug fixes.

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OPPO today took the wraps off the R11 and R11 Plus and along the line, the company released a new version of its Color OS interface. The new Color OS 3.1 is an upgrade over the previous Color OS 3.0. Although the version number is just a difference of one, the features are no less important.

The new Color OS 3.1 is built based on Android 7.1.1  Nougat and comes with support for  WeChat fingerprint payment. The new Color 3.1 OS also come with a night mode feature which allows users make use of the devices at night with an automatically controlled screen brightness.

In terms of the interface, the new Color 3.1 OS comes with an improved and more attractive interface and also features more security feature aimed at providing adequate security on the phone. It comes with support for secure WiFi detection, AliPay safety testing, fraudulent SMS detection and other safety testing methods.

Read More: OPPO R11 & R11 Plus Officially Launched With Snapdragon 660 & 20MP Dual Cameras

The new Color 3.1 OS based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat is featured on the OPPO R11 and R11 Plus already, adding to the attractive, sleek design the R11 models sport. Other OPPO models would get updates that would usher in the latest OS in due course but the time frame for that is still unknown.

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The OnePlus 2 was released in August 2015, that means it is still two months shy from its second anniversary. For a flagship device, two years should be the minimum support life you get. However, in the case of the OP2, it won’t get up to that.

OnePlus had earlier promised that it was going to release an Android Nougat update for the OnePlus 2, but it didn’t fulfill that promise and will never will. The manufacturer has confirmed in a statement that there will be no major updates for the OP2. Below is the response given to a OnePlus 2 owner requesting info about the update.

Thank you for reaching OnePlus Customer support. This is Alex from OnePlus. We greatly appreciate your time and effort in reaching out to us. Your concern is of utmost importance, and I will be helping you out with your ticket. As much as we would like to give the latest update on the OnePlus 2, we’ve discontinued updates for dated devices. But we will continue to support the limited warranty for current users and provide updates and support the best way we can even for OnePlus 2 users.

OnePlus 2 owners are not happy about the development, and failing to fulfill its promise casts doubts over the reputation of OnePlus. Some people are even suggesting folks take the announcement of an Android O update for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T with a pinch of salt. We do hope OnePlus lives up to that promise seeing as both the OP3 and OP3T are more popular than the OP2.

READ MORE: OnePlus CEO Reveals Some Juicy OnePlus 5 Details

However, all hope isn’t lost for OnePlus 2 owners, there are a number of custom ROMs available that are based on Android Nougat. LineageOS 14.1 is available for download and its based on Android 7.1.1.

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The Mi 6 is Xiaomi’s latest flagship and seems to be getting all the attention but the Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus haven’t been forgotten. Last week, Xiaomi announced it was going to release an Android Nougat Beta update for the Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus, Mi MIX, and Mi Note 2 starting today.

As at the time of writing, the update is said to be available already for the Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus. The update is a closed beta, so it isn’t available to everyone.

The update brings the MIUI 8 version number to 7.5.15 and comes in at 1.4GB. The change-log only states that the Android version has been updated to Nougat. Update for the Mi Note 2 and Mi MIX shouldn’t be far off too.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi 6 gets a pricedrop on Giztop, is now available for only $449

The Xiaomi Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus were released in October 2016. Both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 821 processor. The Mi 5s is the smaller variant with a 5.15-inch FHD display, an ultrasonic front-mounted fingerprint scanner, a single rear camera and a 3200mAh battery. The Mi 5s Plus features a 5.7-inch screen, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual rear cameras and a 3800mAh battery.

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Apart from great hardware, software support is also pretty important. HMD Global wants to make sure it meets both demands. The new Nokia licensee has started rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat update to the Nokia 6.

The Nokia 6 is the first Android phone from Nokia released this year. The Android 7.1.1 update first rolled out to owners in China last month and has now started hitting devices in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Apart from the update in software version, it also brings along May’s security patch.

The update is 1.85GB in size and brings new features such as a bunch of new emojis, gif support, and also homescreen app shortcuts. Nokia has also fixed some issues that have to do with USB and 4G networks.

READ MORE: Fake Nokia 3310 Pops Up in China, Buyers Beware

The Nokia 6 has a 5.5-inch display with Gorilla Glass protection, 4GB/3GB RAM, 64GB/32GB ROM, and has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 430 on board. There is a 16MP rear camera, an 8MP camera for selfies, and a 3000mAh battery. You also get NFC, an audio jack, micro SD card expansion, dual speakers and Dolby Atmos audio.

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The Huawei Honor 6X is one of the cheapest dual camera smartphones available. The phone was unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017 in January. At the launch event of Honor 6X, Huawei had confirmed that the phone would be getting Android 7.0 Nougat and EMUI 5 by the second quarter of the year. The company has now successfully fulfilled its promise by beginning the rollout of Android 7.0 Nougat update with EMUI 5.0 starting from May 2.

Since the update rollout has started, it would be gradually coming to all the global users of Honor 6X by the end of this month. The EMUI 5.0 update is a major update over EMUI 4.1 as it carries design changes and new features. Its interface is mostly white and has lots of black and blue colors as well instead of the teal colors available in the previous version.

The EMUI 5.0 also brings along an improved interface for Camera app, a new app drawer, revamped notification bar and a new mode called “Eye comfort” that comforts the eyes by filtering the blue light emitted from the screen. App Twin is a new app on EMUI 5.0 that allows users to add launch two versions of the same app for accessing different accounts simultaneously.

Read More: Honor 6X Durability Test: Scratch, Bend and Burn!

The arrival of the update will show up as automatic notification on Honor 6X handsets. If the update does not appear automatically, users can navigate manually to Settings > About Phone > Check for Updates. Since the update can consume a lot of data, it is advisable to install the update using a stable Wi-Fi connection.

The unlocked Honor 6X is currently selling with a pricing of $249 in the U.S. which can be used only on GSM networks such as AT&T and T-Mobile. The phone was launched in China in October 2016. The phone is available in color choices such as Gray, Silver and Gold. In the previous month, Huawei had introduced two new color variants for Honor 6X that can be seen in the above image.

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The BLUBOO D1 is still a few weeks from launching. To whet our appetite, BLUBOO has released a video teasing the budget dual camera smartphone.

The BLUBOO D1 has dual rear cameras just like its sibling, the BLUBOO Dual. The dual rear cameras are not the only features this sub $100 phone boasts of. It sports an aluminium back, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, runs Android 7.0, and even has a cool notification light below the screen.

BLUBOO’s new phone has a 5-inch HD display, a 1.5GHz quad-core SoC, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB ROM. Unlike other phones that use a hybrid SIM slot, the BLUBOO D1 gives you the option to insert 2 SIM cards and a SD card slot all at once. The MicroSD card slot will accept up to 256GB cards.

The dual rear Sony cameras on the BLUBOO D1 are stacked on top of each other. The fingerprint scanner which unlocks in 0.1s is positioned under the setup while a dual LED flash flanks it on the left. The main camera is an 8MP sensor while the secondary sensor is just 2MP. Both will work together to produce DSLR-quality Bokeh images. An independent vision processing unit in the phone allows you to see the depth-of-field effect in real time.

The camera in front is still unknown but BLUBOO says it can take Bokeh images too. It also boasts a softlight for clearer selfies taken in dark places.

One other amazing feature is the RGB notification light at the bottom bezel. It gives the D1 a kind of sophistication reserved for phones priced way higher than it is.

RELATED: BLUBOO Launches Its First Dual Camera Smartphone, The BLUBOO Dual

The BLUBOO D1 is one of the few phones below the $100 mark to launch with Android 7.0 Nougat. It is powered by a 2600mAh battery and will be available in Blue, Black, and Gold. There is no official launch date yet, neither is there a price tag, but it is expected to not cross the $100 mark.

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UMiDigi (formerly known as Umi) has a new phone, the all-metal UMiDigi C Note. The budget phone has a lot going for it but a new promotional video focuses on its battery life.

The video shows the UMiDigi C Note compared against Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 4. The test is actually a comparison of video playback time and its nice to see the C Note come out on top even with its smaller battery.

UMiDigi says the C Note is able to achieve this because its quad-core chip consumes less power than the deca-core Helio X20 in the Xiaomi. Not only that, but it also runs Android Nougat out of the box which features a less aggressive version of Doze.

READ MORE: UMiDigi Z for Red: Black is The New White

The UMiDigi C Note features a 5.5-inch FHD Sharp IGZO screen, a 1.5GHz quad-core SoC, 3GB of RAM and 32GB ROM. Storage can be expanded via a MicroSD card slot (256GB max.). There is a 13MP rear camera on the back with dual-LED flash and a 5MP for selfies. It is powered by a 3800mh battery, has a front-mounted fingerprint scanner and costs just $150.

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Last month we posted an article that talked about the Yotaphone 3 and the fate of its production. The team behind the dual-screen Yotaphone and Yotaphone 2 had confirmed on its Instagram page, that the phone is still in development.

Today the Russian phone startup released a teaser of the upcoming device on its official website. The teaser shows a faint outline of the sides of the phone in a fashion similar to a mirror image. We can make out the curves of the phone and a physical button on one of the sides. There is not much to make out from the teaser apart from the info that says pre-orders begin this summer which should begin in June. So we have two whole months before the Yotaphone 3 is official.

Hopefully before then we should know more about the device. The Yotaphone 3 is expected to feature bigger screens and a better processor. The RAM and storage may also get an upgrade.

That’s not the only good news from Yotaphone. Last week, they also announced on their Facebook page that the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the Yotaphone 2 is now available. If you own one, all you have to do is head to the “About Phone” section under settings and tap on “System Update”. If the update has reached your phone, then you should be able to download it. The change-log wasn’t provided but at least you get a new android version. We do hope the Yotaphone launches with Android Nougat.

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Alongside the Xperia XZs, XZs Premium announced at MWC 2017, Sony also released mid-range smartphones the Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra. The Xperia XA1 went on sale today in Hong Kong.

The XA1 is a 5-inch phone with a curved HD screen with Gorilla Glass protection, 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage.It is powered by Mediatek’s Helio P20 octa-core processor clocked at 2.3GHz. Sony has been generous with the cameras. There is a f/2.0 23MP sensor with Exmor RS on the rear and an 8MP Exmor R camera with a 23mm wide angle lens in front for selfies.

Android 7.0 Nougat comes bundled with the Xperia XA1 and it is fueled by a 2300mAh battery with Mediatek’s Pump Express+ 2.0 fast charge. There is also NFC on-board and a USB Type-C port at the bottom.

What you’d surely like about the Xperia XA1 is its nearly bezel-less sides. That design is however marred by the huge top and bottom bezels.

READ MORE: Sony Xperia L1 Budget Smartphone Unveiled: Official Images,Specs, Pricing and Availability

The XA1 is priced at HK$2,498 (¥2215/$321) and is available in White, Gold, Black, and Pink. Sony is launching the Xperia XZs in India today but there is no mention of the Xperia XA1 making an appearance.

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Xiaomi is preparing for the release of its flagship phone, the Mi 6. Just like Samsung is doing with the Galaxy S8 and S8+, the Mi 6 will also have a larger screen variant called the Mi 6 Plus. A full specification sheet of both devices has leaked online today, revealing some very interesting features.

Starting with the Xiaomi Mi 6, it is listed as sporting a 5.15-inch 1080p display. The Snapdragon 835 processor will be present and will be clocked at 2.45GHz. The spec sheet states the device will have 4GB of RAM and will have a UFS 2.0 storage size of 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB.

For optics, Xiaomi has equipped the Mi 6 with a single 19MP Sony IMX400 sensor on the rear and an 8MP ultrapixel sensor upfront. That is double that of the Mi 5. The battery capacity has also been bumped up to 3200mAh. One surprising info is the OS. The Mi 6 will run MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and not Android Nougat.

Next is the Xiaomi Mi 6 Plus. The screen is bigger at 5.7-inches but still won’t be Daydream compatible as the resolution still remains 1920 x 1080p. The Mi 6 Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 835 SoC too but cranks up the RAM to 6GB. Storage options are however limited to just 64GB and 128GB.

The cameras are another place where the Mi 6 differs. It appears all the leaks we have been seeing of a Xiaomi phone with dual cameras are actually that of the Mi 6 Plus. The spec sheet lists the rear cameras as being dual Sony IMX362 sensors. The front facing camera is the same 8MP ultrapixel sensor as its smaller variant. A bigger screen should translate to a bigger battery, right? Yes, and Xiaomi thinks so too. The Mi 6 Plus will have a large 4500mAh battery supplying juice.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Releases Mi Internet Radio Enhanced Version

While the Mi 6 runs Android Marshmallow, the Mi 6 Plus surprisingly runs Android 7.0 Nougat. That is weird and we hope both actually launch with Nougat.

These specs are not official so take them with a pinch of salt.

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Barely two months after OnePlus pushed Android 7.0 Nougat update to users of its Oxygen OS, the company has announced updates that would usher in Android 7.1 .1 for OnePlus 3/3T owners running the OxygenOS. Already, OnePlus 3/3T running the HydrogenOS had gotten updated to Android 7.1 Nougat a few days back.

The updates will bring Android 7.1.1 upgrade and also there is a new Shot on OnePlus wallpaper option. There are also improvements in the gallery such as a new photo editor with watermark and photo straightening has been added as an option. Also, newly added media will now be highlighted in the photos section and image location will be displayed on grid view. There is now the option of grouping media by month and year added and users can now hide folders and individual media.

Related: OnePlus 5 Specs Rumors: Dual-Edge Display, Snapdragon 835, 8 GB RAM, 4000 mAh Battery and More

The upgrade also brings some general bug fixes and some known issues like Android Pay not working on London TFL and Tube has now gotten a solution. Compatibility issues with certain third party apps have also been taken care of. This is a Beta update so, OnePlus has stated that they would disable the download link once they get enough feedback. You can download the Android 7.1.1 Open Beta for the OnePlus 3 here and for the OnePlus 3T here.

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Google launched the Android One line back in 2014 as a way to offer low-cost pure Android smartphones to people without paying as much as they would for a Nexus or Pixel phone. The project is a partnership between Google and OEMs in various countries. The OEM handles the hardware and warranty side while Google handles software and security updates. One of the OEMs in the Android One Project is Turkish manufacturer, General Mobile and they have announced a new phone called the General Mobile GM 6 at MWC.

The General Mobile GM 6 is the successor to the General Mobile 5 Plus which was announced at MWC 2016. The GM 6 has a 5-inch HD screen with Gorilla Glass 4, 3GB of RAM and comes with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. There is 32GB of built-in memory with the option to expand it via a microSD card slot (128GB Max).

General Mobile was the first Android One OEM partner to release a phone with a Snapdragon Processor but surprisingly the GM 6 comes with a MT6737T chipset clocked at 1.5GHz.

READ MORE: ZTE Launches Blade V8 Mini and V8 Lite with Dual Cameras & Android Nougat

There is a 13MP rear camera with dual-LED flash and an 8MP camera up front with its own LED flash too. The General Mobile GM6 has support for 4G LTE+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS and has a Micro-USB port. There is also a fingerprint scanner that doubles as a home button and a 3000mAh battery under the hood.

The General Mobile GM 6 weighs 150g and measures 144 x 71.3 x 8.6mm. The manufacturer didn’t mention a date of release neither did it give a price but says it will be available in gold, rose gold and space grey.

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The ZTE Blade V8 is the second phone in the Blade V8 line. Don’t be surprised, the Blade V8 Pro was announced before it and is even already on sale.

I’m going to be honest with you, the Blade V8 is the least attractive in the V8 line. I’m not saying it is ugly but it is not as good looking as the others. It doesn’t have the shiny silver/gold bands the V8 Lite has on its back; and since it sports an all-metal back-plate, it lacks that mesh-like design on the V8 Pro.

The Blade V8 might not be the most attractive one but it shares some similarities with its siblings. Take for example the camera housing. It is the same as that of the V8 Mini; and like the V8 Pro, also has its fingerprint scanner which also doubles as a home button sitting up front.

Where the Blade V8 is different from its siblings is in the design of its speakers. The speakers are positioned on the bottom and have circular cut outs (12 in total). The fact that there are two grilles doesn’t mean it has stereo speakers, that design is just to maintain symmetry. Sitting in between them both is a microUSB port. At the top is an audio jack and a noise cancelling microphone.

The front of the phone is covered in glass. The bezels are a bit large but that is expected for a phone in this price range. The top bezel is where the front facing camera, speaker, sensor and a front flash lies. At the bottom is the fingerprint scanner and navigational buttons that are sadly not backlit. The right hand side is has the power button and volume rocker and the left has the sim tray.

The Blade V8 sports a 5.2-inch 2.5D Full HD display and is powered by the more recent Snapdragon 435, unlike other mid-rangers in its class such as the Nokia 6, Nokia 5, and Moto G5 which all use the Snapdragon 430. There is 2GB/3GB of RAM, 16GB/32GB of storage and a 2730mAh battery.

READ MORE: ZTE Cancels Project CSX Phone, ZTE Hawkeye A day Before Deadline

The Blade V8’s selling point is its dual cameras just like the Blade V8 Pro and V8 Mini. The rear cameras are a combination of a 13MP and a 2MP sensor. Where it also shines is in the 13MP front facing camera that has a dedicated flash.

ZTE still hasn’t put a price on it but it should be below $200 which is a great price for a phone that comes with Android Nougat out of the box and sports dual cameras. If you are planning to get this device when it launches, I’ll advice you pick up the dark grey variant. It looks much better than the champagne gold variant.

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Motorola has taken the wraps of the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus at this year’s edition of MWC. The Moto G5 and G5 Plus both feature a new all-metal design but apart from that brings nothing particularly exciting.

Moto G5

The Moto G5 is the smaller variant with a 5-inch display. The resolution has been bumped up to 1080p and there is Gorilla Glass 3 protection. There is a Snapdragon 430 processor, 2GB/3GB of RAM, and 16GB of built-in storage with a slot for expansion.

The rear camera is a 13MP shooter with dual-LED flash and PDAF while the front facing camera is a 5MP OmniVision 5693 sensor. Motorola has also kept to the trend of giving the Moto G series a water repellent coating. It now also sports a fingerprint scanner.

The Moto G5 due to the smaller display also gets a reduction in battery capacity. It now has a 2800mAh battery with support for Motorola’s 10W Turbo Charge.

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Moto G5 Plus

The Moto G5 doesn’t escape the reduction in display size. It is now 5.2-inches, down from 5.5-inches in the G4 Plus. Resolution stays the same at 1920 x 1080 and there is Gorilla Glass 3. The Moto G5 Plus is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 processor, the same in the BlackBerry KEYone. Depending on the market, there is either 2GB, 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of storage.

The Moto G5 Plus sports a 12MP Sony IMX362 f/1.7 camera on the rear with dual LED flash, slow motion video and 4K recording at 30fps. The front facing camera is a 5MP OmniVision 5695 f/2.2 sensor with display flash.

One new design you sure will like is the front-mounted fingerprint scanner. Last year’s square-shaped scanner felt out of place but the new one looks way better. It also doubles as controls for the phone in case you do not want to use on-screen navigational buttons.

The Moto G5 Plus has a water repellent nano-coating and a 3000mAh battery with Turbo Charge.

Both the Moto G5 and G5 Plus ship with near stock Android 7.0 Nougat and Google Assistant.

READ MORE: Motorola Returns to Pakistan Under The Lenovo Moto Brand

Moto G5 and G5 Plus Price

Pricing for the Moto G5 starts at 199 Euros (~$210) for the 2GB/16GB variant. There is no price detail for the 3GB variant. The Moto G5 Plus on the other hand is priced at 229 Euros (~$242) for the 2GB RAM/16GB model and 279 Euros (~$295) for the 3GB RAM/32GB model. There is also no pricing for the 4GB model. Both phones will be available for purchase in March in Lunar gray and Fine Gold.

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OnePlus has two operating systems for its phones: there is Oxygen OS for the international variants, and for the domestic variant you have Hydrogen OS. While owners of the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T running Oxygen OS have already received the Android Nougat update (Oxygen OS 4.0.3) for close to two months now, those on Hydrogen OS are just getting the Nougat treatment in form of Hydrogen OS 3.0.

Although, Hydrogen OS is built for users in China, it is also available in English. Like most Chinese forks of Android, you can sideload Google Services after flashing it on your phone and unwanted Chinese apps can be uninstalled. Some users say Hydrogen OS has a better battery life than Oxygen OS and there is also call recording. There is even a poll on the OnePlus forum to determine the better one.

READ MORE: OnePlus 3T, ZTE Axon 7 and Three Others Get LineageOS

The update file is 1.2GB large and can be downloaded on the OnePlus site or on XDA. There are installers included to help you sideload Play Store in case you want to give it a shot.

Download links: OnePlus, XDA

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We reported earlier on that there are rumors that Nokia has plans to release three new budget smartphones at MWC 2017 in addition to the Nokia 8 flagship that has kept the rumor mills active for a while now. The smartphones were said to be Nokia 5, Nokia 3 and the classic Nokia 3310 feature phone.

The leak, however, failed to give details of the Nokia 3 features except that it would be an entry level smartphone running Android 7.0 Nougat and having a price tag around 149 Euro. Other details were sketchy but some have been revealed right now. According to the latest leak, the Nokia 3 will come with  a 5.2 / 5.3-inch display with an HD resolution (1280 x 720 pixel). The entry-level phone is said to be powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset and that will be backed by 2GB of RAM. There is also 16GB of storage space on the device which will also run Android Nougat, as stated earlier on. The graphics is taken care of by an Adreno 308 GPU while on the camera end, the Nokia 3 packs a 13MP rear camera as well as a 5MP front-facing camera.

Read Also: New Nokia Phones Coming at MWC 2017, including the Legendary Nokia 3310

We expect the smartphone to drop at MWC 2017 in Barcelona as earlier rumored. Already, Nokia has a launch event lined up for on February 26 and hopefully we’ll get to meet a couple of beautiful looking Nokia smartphones.

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A high-end Sony smartphone that goes by the name Sony Pikachu has been spotted on benchmark website GFXbench. The name is perhaps a code name which is perhaps different from the one the device would launch with. Even at that, what readily comes to mind when Pikachu is mentioned is Pokemon.

The Sony Pikachu packs high-end specifications which include Android 7.0 Nougat OS said to be Android Sony Edition. The Pikachu is listed with a 5-inch display but HD resolution (1280 x 720 pixels). The device is also listed as packing an octa-core CPU clocked at 2.3GHz and is powered by a MediaTek MT6757 chip, while the graphic renditions are taken care of by a Mali-T880 MP2 GPU. There is also 3GB of RAM onboard the device as well as 32GB of storage.

Read Also: Sony Xperia XZ 2 and Many Mysterious Devices Revealed In Leaked Photos

On the camera end, the Sony Pikachu is listed as featuring a 21MP rear camera with autofocus, face detection and LED flash. The Pikachu is also coming with a 7MP front-facing camera. Curiously, the Pikachu is listed to come with just one SIM card but it comes with lots of connectivity features including GPS and NFC.

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There are indications that the Xiaomi Mi Mix will soon get the Android Nougat treatment as an Android 7.0 running Mi Mix was spotted recently on benchmark website Geekbench.

We won’t be surprised about this, though, because Xiaomi had hinted of its intention to start rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade to some of its smartphones soon. Top on the list to get the official upgrade is the Mi Mix. There is no specific date when the upgrade would roll out but the GeekBench listing is an indication that it would likely be sooner than later.

Related: Samsung Galaxy S8 Real Image Leaks, See How it Compares with Xiaomi Mi Mix

The Geekbench score is in line with the one posted on its previous showing on Geekbench attaining an average score of 1737 points on the single core test and 4117 on the multi-core test. The specs obviously didn’t change as the device is listed with a 6GB RAM.

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Xiaomi MIUI 9 is still in development but it is believed the next-gen operating system would be based on Android 7.0 Nougat. A GFXBench result had appeared showing the Redmi Note 3 running Android 7.1.1, an indication that the latest Google OS would soon hit Xiaomi smartphones.

But before that would officially happen, an unofficial version of Android 7.1.1 for Xiaomi Mi Note, Mi 4 and Mi Note Pro has appeared. A screenshot of the Mi Note, Mi 4 and Mi Note Pro running Android 7.1 was shared recently on Weibo showing the security patch as having been updated on December 5, 2016.

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Barely a few months after the Android 7.1 upgrade was released, Google has announced that it is once again rolling out another update – 7.1.2 that would fix bugs and refine the OS’ features. The beta version of the Android Nougat 7.1.2 started rolling out yesterday to compatible devices which are enrolled in the Android Beta Program. The smartphones which would get the beta version now includes the Google Pixel and Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus Player and Pixel C. Next on the line to get the update would be the Nexus 6P.

The smartphones which would get the beta version right now includes the Google Pixel and Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus Player and Pixel C. Next on the line to get the update would be the Nexus 6P and it would hit the device soon.

Read More: Xiaomi’s Android 7.0 Nougat Upgrade Details Revealed

According to Google, Android 7.1.2 is an incremental maintenance release focused on refinements, so it includes a number of bugfixes and optimizations, along with a small number of enhancements for carriers and users. After the Beta testing is over, the final release of the latest version would roll out via OTA updates in a few of months and the Nexus and Pixels smartphones which featured in the Beta program would get it first. If you are interested in joining the Android Beta Program you can enroll by visiting  android.com/beta.

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Samsung has already started rolling out the Android Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge in some regions. The time of update according to Samsung will vary from country to country.

The official Samsung account on Weibo has however said the Nougat update for residents in Mainland China will begin in mid-February. So if you own any of the devices listed below, you should prepare for the update next month:

• S7 and S7 Edge
• S6 and S6 Edge
• Galaxy Note 5
• Galaxy S6 Edge+
• Galaxy Tab A with S-Pen (2016)
• Galaxy Tab S2 (LTE unlocked version)
• Galaxy A3 (2016)
• Galaxy A8 (2016)

READ MORE: Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro with 4GB RAM and Snapdragon 625 Appears on Geekbench

Samsung says the Nougat update will bring a new system UX, faster speeds for downloading apps, and a faster system operation speed. You will also get new android features like split-screen multitasking, threaded notifications, and an always-on Doze mode.

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Huawei started the year with the launch of the Honor 6X in the US. While the 6X is actually a phone released in 2016, this new device spotted on TENAA can be said to be one of their new devices for 2017.

The phone with model number “WAS-AL00” looks like a Honor 8 but lacks the dual rear cameras and laser focus module, and has a square-shaped fingerprint scanner. The corners of the device are rounded and you have Huawei’s logo sitting close to the bottom and on the lower bezel in front.

The specs on TENAA says the device will have a 5.2-inch 1080p display, a Kirin processor clocked at 2.1GHz, 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. It will also have a 12MP rear camera and an 8MP shooter in front. Under the hood is a 2900mAh battery while the OS is Android Nougat 7.0 with Huawei’s EMUI 5.0 overlay.

READ MORE: New Huawei P10 Render Images and Video by Concept Creator

The phone’s dimensions are 146.5 x 72 x 7.2 mm and it weighs 146g. It also supports LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 8, 38, 39, 40, and 41.

The specs point at a device that is either mid-range or budget high-end like the Honor 8, so we presume pricing should probably not exceed $400.

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Recently, an unknown tablet device popped up on GFXBench with some spectacular specs lineup that looks too good to be true. It has now emerged that the unknown tablet could be a Nokia tablet.

The tablet was displayed to have an 18.4-inch touchscreen display with a whopping 2k resolution and is said to support at least 5 finger gestures. The screen size is coming as a bit of a surprise because at 18.4 inches, it is no longer a tablet but more of a laptop screen size. However, we’ll quickly acknowledge the fact that GFXBench’s screen size is not always accurate. It is possible the tablet has an 8.4-inch display.

The Nokia tablet is also listed as running Android 7.0 Nougat as well as being powered by an octa-core Qualcomm chip with a frequency of 2.2GHz said to be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip. The processor is backed by 4GB of RAM and there is 64GB of internal storage. The camera is given as 12MP sensors both at the front and rear cameras. There is also support for WiFi, 4G LTE, NFC, GPS and many other features.

Read More: Nokia Patent Shows Device with Foldable Display

We don’t know for sure how true this is but Nokia is expected to release a Snapdragon 835-powered flagship smartphone at MWC 2017. The tablet could be among the gadgets that would be launched that day.

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The ZTE Hawkeye is a crowd sourced smartphone born from ZTE’s Project CSX  (Crowd Sourced X) where ‘X’ is the mobile device you want ZTE to build next. In this case X stands for Hawkeye.

The ZTE Hawkeye was unveiled at this year’s edition of CES and we got to learn of some of its major features. There is the eye-tracking feature labelled Senseye which lets you scroll through webpages using only your eyes and the self-adhesive back that lets you stick the phone up on walls for a hands-free usage. Today ZTE has unveiled the technical details of the Hawkeye.

The phone will have a 5.5-inch display, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, a snapdragon 625 processor and a 3000mAh battery. It will have Quick Charge 2.0 support, a USB Type-C port, and dual hybrid SIM slots.

Just like the ZTE Blade V8 and Blade V8 Pro, the ZTE Hawkeye will also have dual rear cameras. One will be a 13MP sensor and the other will be a 12MP shooter and both cameras will have optical image stabilization. Don’t be confused, we know renders of the phone released by the company shows a phone with a single rear camera but ZTE has confirmed that it will indeed have dual-cameras.

The Hawkeye will have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and will ship with Android Nougat out of the box. ZTE has also provided the 4G LTE bands the Hawkeye will support, so if your operator uses any of these bands (B2/B4/B5/B12(MFBI)/B7/B13/B66), you might want to set your sights on the ZTE Hawkeye.

READ MORE: The ZTE Blade V8 is Coming to China in March

The phone is listed on Kickstarter for $199. So if you are interested, you should go back it up. Do note that if the project doesn’t meet its $500,000 goal by February 19, 2017 it will not be funded. So as nice as the specs of the ZTE Hawkeye may sound, it may still not see the light of day.

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ZTE announced its dual-camera phone the ZTE Blade V8 at CES 2017. There was no mention of a release date or pricing details at the launch but today we have got news about the former.

The ZTE Blade V8 will be launched in China, Germany, and Spain in March but if you are in Japan or Russia, you will be able to get your hands on the phone earlier than that as it will launch in both countries in February.

The ZTE Blade V8 has a 5.2-inch 1080p display, a Snapdragon 435 SoC, a 13MP shooter in front, and a 13MP+2MP dual camera combo that are spaced so far apart that many of us will agree is the farthest distance between two sensors. The LED flash sits in between both sensors, not directly in the middle but a little to the left. Asides taking pictures with bokeh effect, the cameras on the Blade V8 can also be used to take 3D images

The Blade V8 will be available in two storage variants: a 2GB + 16GB model and a 3GB+32GB version. There is however a SD card slot which takes up to 256GB cards. Both will have a 2730mAh battery and a fingerprint scanner mounted in front. The phone will also ship with ZTE’s Mi Favor 4.0 which is based on Android 7.0 Nougat.

READ MORE: ZTE Hawkeye is ZTE’s Crowdsourced Smartphone, Now Up for Pre-Order at $199

There is still no price yet but we expect it to be lesser than the V8 Pro which has a 5.5-inch FHD display, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, dual 13MP rear cameras, an 8MP front camera and a 3140mAh battery and is priced at $238.45 on Amazon.

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Remember the Snapdragon 835 Geekbench results we posted a few weeks ago? Chances are that the device used for the test is the upcoming Essential phone. Currently going by the name Essential FIH-PM1, the device has 4GB of RAM, runs Android 7.0 Nougat, and has a Snapdragon 835 SoC clocked at 1.90GHz.

If it turns out that it is indeed the phone, then one of our questions from yesterday is already answered: the Essential phone will run Android OS. Though some folks are expecting a different OS entirely from the company, we think the decision to go with Android is better.

First, we already know the world is not ready for a new mobile operating system. Some of the popular ones are dead like Blackberry OS and Firefox OS or nearly dead already like Windows Phone, leaving us with just Android and iOS.

Second, it is going to be hard work building a new OS from the scratch and finding developers to create apps for it. The best bet will be to use a sort of emulator that lets you install Android apps, and we all know how that went with Blackberry OS 10.

So why not just stick to Android from the onset and save yourself the fate of a failed OS or a great device killed by a failed OS.

READ MORE: Meizu M5S with 2GB RAM, Octa-core Chip Spotted on Geekbench

The Essential phone is expected to be released later this year and is said to be modular in some way, have a bezell-less front and probably feature a 3D touch display. Taiwanese company Foxconn is mentioned as the contractor assembling the device and the ‘FIH’ in the phone’s name is said to stand for Foxconn International Holdings.

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Specification details of the Moto G5 surfaced a few days ago alongside some images and a possible pricing. Today another image of the upcoming phone has leaked online.

The image is said to be a press shot of the Moto G5. Lenovo/Moto is going for a Moto Z kind of look which is evident from the camera design. Though the glass is all metal and not black which is nice as the Moto Z is a fingerprint magnet.

Another notable difference is the fingerprint scanner. The Moto G5 plus ditches the square scanner for one that is pill-shaped. It also appears that the SIM tray has also been moved to the top as a groove with a hole can be seen on the top left part of the phone. The Moto G5 plus still has the rounded corners but the rear doesn’t curve to meet the metal frame anymore.

One thing we are actually quite disappointed about is the Snapdragon 625 processor that is said to be present in the phone. It is not a bad processor but considering the fact that the Snapdragon 653 and 626 have already been announced since last year, we expected the Moto G5 to sport either of the newer chips. The Moto G4 Plus from last year was no different as it launched with the Snapdragon 617 processor released back in 2015.

READ MORE: Moto X (2017) Leaks in renders and Video

The Moto G5 Plus will retain the 5.5-inch 1080p display from last year. The RAM will be 4GB and ROM will be 32GB, though there is a possibility of other RAM and ROM variants. The battery has been slightly bumped up to 3080mAh, and there is Android 7.0 out of the box. The Moto G5 Plus is said to be about $387, but with that price tag you are better off buying the OnePlus 3.

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The LG G6 is already taking form in our minds with the string of leaks coming out lately. We already know that it won’t be modular, thanks to an interview by an executive of the company. We also know it will not have a removable battery. New detail revealed says the flagship will sport a display with an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The info comes from LG Display who announced today in South Korea a new phone display with Quad HD+ resolution (1440 x 2880). It also confirmed that the new display will make its way into LG’s next flagship, the LG G6.

The display is 5.7-inches and has a pixel density of 564 ppi and its unique aspect ratio will allow for an ”immersive viewing experience”. I can already imagine pairing the phone with the new LG Tone Studio Wearable Speaker.

The new display will also enhance the split-screen multi-tasking feature of Android Nougat.

READ MORE: LG All-Day Gram Isn’t Only Light But Has a 24-Hour Battery Life

LG says its inTOUCH technology makes the display extremely responsive. So if you tap the surface, you would not notice that there is a delay between your tap and when the device responds. In addition to that, the display has slim bezels and is also very thin. You will also be able to view it clearly under sunlight and not have to worry about battery drain as its power consumption is now 30% less.

The LG G6 is expected to be released in February during this year’s edition of Mobile World Congress.

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Nokia just took the wraps off it’s first smartphone and it is called the Nokia 6. It appears it wasn’t a codename after all.

The Nokia 6 is made from a singe piece of aluminium. It sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display and comes with Android 7.0 out of the box.

There is a Snapdragon 430 processor under the hood, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. The rear camera is a 16MP sensor with LED flash; and for selfies, there is an 8MP shooter up front. There is LTE and dual SIM support and Nokia has thrown in a 3000mAh battery.

The Nokia 6 also sports dual speakers that pump out sound from all directions making ”you feel like you are inside the action”. There is also a front-mounted fingerprint scanner in front that doubles as the home button. Flanking the fingerprint scanner on each side are the back and recent apps capacitive keys. However, from the video below it does look like they are backlit.

The volume rocker and power button are positioned on the right hand side and the SIM tray is on the left.

READ MORE: Nokia E1 Gets 3C Certification, Launch Not Far Off

The Nokia 6 is priced at ¥1499 (~$245) which is quite pricey though for a mid-range phone. While quite a number of people have looked forward to a new Nokia phone, the pricing for this new device might not go down well with them.

The Nokia 6 is a China exclusive and will be sold on JD.com. It should be available for purchase later this month.

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Vernee is one company that feels the attitude towards design should change. The company foresees a time when customers will suffer from what is called aesthetic fatigue caused by seeing the same design over and over again. It believes manufacturers who are not investing in design should do so as concentration on only specifications and pricing will negatively affect the development of the industry. Vernee is not just preaching and not practicing. It’s new phone, the Vernee Mars is a testament to its focus on design.

Vernee has worked hard on the design of the so that it stands out from the phones currently in the market. The front of the Mars sports a symmetric design and is fitted with a 2.5D display with rounded corners and sides. There is no physical buttons in front neither will you see the company’s brand name plastered on it. The company says a combination of Gel Suspension Technology and the ultra thin 1mm bezel allows the Mars to achieve a screen-to-body ratio of 81%. It’s fingerprint scanner is also on the side, which is sort of a rare thing to see on a Chinese phone.

For the back cover and frame, a 6000 series aircraft grade aluminium alloy that has undergone a total of 18 processes was used. Nano-injection molding and anodizing coloring process gives the cover a firm hold over the phone. The Vernee Mars is just 7.2mm thick, the surface has been treated with fine zircon (No. 220) and the sides are rounded allowing for a comfortable handling experience.

READ MORE: Vernee Apollo Unlocks Faster Than iPhone 7 Plus (Video)

Hardware design is not the only part where the Vernee Mars shines. On the software side, it is among the first Chinese phones to have an Android Nougat update which is pretty impressive as software updates is not a strong point of most Chinese manufacturers.

Vernee is currently running a campaign inviting people to come and test the phone for free. If you are interested,you can head over to this link and enter to be chosen.

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It appears OnePlus is not only great at making phones but they have also included fulfilling promises. When the OnePlus 3T was launched, the company promised that it was going to release a Nougat update for it and the OnePlus 3 before the end of the year.

Most people must have thought the update wouldn’t be coming anymore seeing as we are literally at the end of the year, but OnePlus is not one to disappoint its fans as they have released the final and stable version of Android Nougat.

The new update comes in the form of Oxygen OS 4.0 and is already rolling out to some users. Changelog for both devices are the same and are listed below:

• Upgraded to Android 7.0 Nougat
  • New Notifications Design
  • New Settings Menu Design
  • Multi-Window View
  • Notification Direct Reply
  • Custom DPI Support
• Added Status Bar Icon Options
• Improved Shelf Customization

If you have not received the update, you can manually check but if it is still not available, you should be patient as the update will roll out gradually to users.

Do you own a OnePlus 3 or OnePlus 3T and have received the Nougat update? Do let us know what you think about the new features.

Happy Holidays!!!

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ASUS has a new phone in the works and it seems a launch isn’t far off as it has been spotted on TENAA’s website getting its certification. The phone with model number X00GD runs Android Nougat out of the box making it the first ASUS phone to run the new Android OS.

The ASUS X00GD also comes with a large 4850mAh battery. Not the largest we have seen on an ASUS phone (the Zenfone Max/Max Pro sports a 5000mAh battery) but which is pretty big too and should last for at least two days since the display is just 5.2-inches with a 720p resolution.

The device weighs 169 grams thanks to the large battery and measures 149.5 x 73.7 x 8.85 mm. There is an unnamed 1.5GHz octa-core processor under the hood, a 13MP rear camera with dual LED flash, and an 8MP front shooter.

There are multiple variants, so you should get either 2GB + 16GB, 3GB + 32GB, or 4GB + 64GB. ASUS is never one to ditch the memory expansion slot even on their flagship Zenfone 3 Deluxe with 256GB of storage, so irrespective of the variant you settle for, you can throw in a micro SD card to get more storage.

READ MORE: ASUS Zenfone 3 Review – A Premium Mid-Range Flagship

We don’t know if the X00GD is a standalone ASUS phone or maybe it’s a part of the upcoming Zenfone 4 series but we’ll find out when it launches. ASUS already announced it will unveil some new phones at CES 2017, so this might just be one of them.

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Lenovo-owned Motorolo is finally rolling out an Android Nougat update to the Moto G4 Plus. This is not the first time the Moto G4 Plus is getting the Android Nougat update as Motorola carried out a soak test back in October.

The new update brings a ton of new features to the phone such as split-screen multi-tasking, quick switching between apps, and work mode. You can also reply to notifications directly from the status bar without opening the app, and even control the notification settings for an app by pressing and holding down on the notification.

Motorola has also added new Moto experiences like the Moto action which lets you swipe to shrink the screen and a setting to disable or enable the feature that locks the screen when the screen is on and you touch the fingerprint scanner.

The update is starting in India and will gradually roll out to other owners. You may receive a notification telling you abut the update or you can manually check by going to Settings>About Phone>Software Update. Make sure you have at least 50% of charge left on your phone before downloading the update.

READ MORE: Motorola Droid Turbo 3 Renders and Few specs Leaked

The Moto G4 Plus was released this year as one of the successors to the Moto G3. It has a 5.5-inch display, 4GB/3GB/2GB of RAM, 16/32/64GB of ROM, a Snapdragon 617 SoC, a 16MP rear camera, a front-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 3000mAh battery.

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