Sunday, February 7, 2016

TWRP 3.0.0 is Available for Download

Team Win Recovery Project or TWRP 3.0.0 is here with some new features and advancements. Developers have issued the update to tackle with the old bugs and to give a new look to the recovery.


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TWRP 3.0.0 includes:


  • True Terminal Emulator – Includes arrow keys, tab and tab completion, etc. (by _that)

  • Language translation – Languages that require large font files like Chinese & Japanese won’t be available on most devices. Some languages may only be partially translated at this time. Translations are welcome over at OmniROM’s Gerrit. (mostly by Dees_Troy)

  • Flashing of sparse images – On select devices you will be able to flash some parts of factory images via the TWRP GUI (by HashBang173)

  • Adopted storage support for select devices – TWRP can now decrypt adopted storage partitions from Marshmallow

  • Reworked graphics to bring us more up to date with AOSP – includes support for adf and drm graphics (by Dees_Troy)

  • SuperSU prompt will no longer display if a Marshmallow ROM is installed

  • Update exfat, exfat fuse, dosfstools (by mdmower)

  • Update AOSP base to 6.0

  • Many, many minor fixes and tweaks

Team of TWRP has issued warning before installing the TWRP 3.0.0. According to developers on the latest version some devices may not boot correctly or have display issues due to the graphical changes. It is highly recommended that you ensure that you are able to flash an older version of TWRP in case of these errors.


So guys before proceeding do have a backup of your whole device and check the guides before doing any tinkering.



TWRP 3.0.0 is Available for Download

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Whatsapp Group Limit Throttled To 256 Members

Whatsapp is rolling out new features soon as per the report. As per the latest report Whatsapp is going to get a linkage to the main app.


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In a latest news which is not rumor, it’s an official statement that Whatsapp has increased the limit of 100 members in a group to 256 Members. Version 2.12.367 of WhatsApp for Android has this feature, so guys do check whether you have this version before checking the feature. Whatsapp has already crossed 2 Billion Active users and they have ended the subscription fee of 1 year.


Whatsapp management has said that they are working on different modules for monetization of this huge network. The upgraded group limit is only available for Android and iOS devices for now, but it will probably expand to the other platforms soon.


So guys who have groups with 100 users? Do you really think we need 256 members in the group.



Whatsapp Group Limit Throttled To 256 Members

Moto 360 (2015) Receiving Marshmallow Update

Motorola is rolling out Android 6.0 Marshmallow to Moto 360 (2015). Users are confirming regarding the update on their Moto 360 (2015) smartwatch.


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Moto 360 (2015) is getting the latest Android Wear update update, containing support for Marshmallow features like Doze and more. Google has poured in some new features in Android Wear version of Android like new gestures for wrist. Also they have added new languages support and those includes: Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian, Polish, Dutch and Thai. Also Google has embedded support for granular app permissions.


Motorola says the update will be rolling out to users in phases over “the next few days,” so you should expect to receive an update notification soon.


How many of you have started receiving the update? If yes, then share the changes with us via comments below.



Moto 360 (2015) Receiving Marshmallow Update

Friday, February 5, 2016

Samsung Galaxy S2 Gets Marshmallow via CM13 nightlies ROM

If you are using Samsung Galaxy S2 and looking for Marshmallow ROM than here is a good news for you people. CynogenMod make CM13 nightlies which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.


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It is good to see the effort from CynogenMod for making this ROM because, today the life cycle of a smartphone is around one year. After each year every company updates their flagship devices with newer ones. Reminding you Samsung Galaxy S2 is five year old phone launched in 2011 with Gingerbread.


In 2011 Galaxy S2 was launched with dual-core 1.2GHz processor and 4.3″ 480×800 display you can hardly be found in the lowest of the low-end Android phones. It does have 1GB of RAM and 16/32GB of storage though which make the device compatible for the modern Android ROMs like this one. you can get the ROM by clicking on the source link below.



Samsung Galaxy S2 Gets Marshmallow via CM13 nightlies ROM

Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7 (2nd gen) revealed through Bluetooth SIG

All the attention of Tech Bloggers and Websites is given to the Samsung’s flagship devices Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge which is to be launched on 21st February. Meanwhile Samsung is also working for near launch of its midrange android smartphones Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 (2nd gen).


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Today both the midrange devices comes up on the Bluetooth SIG website, which indicates that unveiling of the devices is not far away. According to the specs popped up on GFXBench last month. Galaxy J5 is powered with Snapdragon 410 SoC with 2 GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, a 5.2-inch HD (1280 x 720) display.  Now, coming to camera the phone will have a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and 5 megapixel front facing camera.


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On the other hand Galaxy J7 will be powered with Samsung’s all-new Exynos 7870 processor with 3GB of RAM, This phones display is of a 5.5-inch 1080 x 1920 resolution and it will have the larger capacity battery of 4300 mAh.


Here is one reminder for you that the 2nd-gen Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 have been released in India yesterday. So this seems that Samsung wants to consolidate its position in the midrange smartphones.



Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7 (2nd gen) revealed through Bluetooth SIG

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Passes Through FCC in the U.S.

Samsung Galaxy S7 which was passed few days ago at 3C certifications in China and is awaited TENAA certification in the country. Today, we have got to know that Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge has passes through FCC in the U.S.


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The actual model number depicted in the couments of Galaxy S7 is SM-G930A, while the edge variant will be SM-G935A. Models numbers for each U.S. carrier may vary slightly. No, more details have been leaked and launch is expected before MWC 2016 at an Unpacked event.


Guys get ready for the official launch as it is nearing day by day. Today’s certification is another step towards the launch of the Galaxy S and its variants.


Stay connected with us for more!



Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Passes Through FCC in the U.S.

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Bing Search For Android Receives major Update

Bing has updated its Android search app wit some new features and full overhaul of its app to match the app over at the iOS. The new version of the search app, 6.0.25181660, is available for those rockin’ a device powered by Android 4.0 or higher.


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This entirely new update for Bing for Android has brought many new features in a refined way. Now you can get more information by less typing. The company is trying to minimize keystrokes and typing with common queries (e.g., near me) converted to buttons and tabs.


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Here’s what you will get after updating your new app with the new UI. Some of the features now include:


  • Near Me – Find the best of what is close to you

  • Restaurants – See restaurants organized by ratings, deals, delivery, and online reservations

  • Movies – See movies organized by what’s new on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or genre

  • Images and Videos – See popular people or animal searches or music videos or viral videos

  • Actionable answers and connections to apps for movies, restaurants music and more

So guys what are you waiting for ? Head over to the Play Store.



Bing Search For Android Receives major Update

Samsung Galaxy A Series Lands in India

Samsung Galaxy A series 2016 is here in India with some fresh specs. The Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 will go on sale starting February 15. Samsung Galaxy A5 is priced at ₹29,400 ($433), while the Galaxy A7 2016 will set you back ₹33,400 ($492).































Samsung Galaxy A7


The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) resolution with 401 dpi Super Amoled display. It is powered by the 64-bit Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. It features a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and optical image stabilisation (OIS) and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Both sport f/1.9 aperture lenses. The smartphone runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and we hope it would be updated to Marshmallow soon.


In connectivity LTE Cat. 6 connectivity besides Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0 and NFC connectivity options. There are few sensors like Accelerometer, proximity, geomagnetic sensors and a fingerprint scanner are also included.


Samsung Galaxy A5


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Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 has similar specs, but in a smaller form factor. The phone features a 5.2-inch Full HD display, 2GB of RAM and a 2900mAh battery. It measures 144.8×71.0x7.3mm and weighs 155 grams.


Additionally, Samsung has plans to make its devices in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan.



Samsung Galaxy A Series Lands in India

LG Confirms its Flagship Smartphone LG G5 to be unveiled on 21st Feb

LG already hints its next flagship device when the company sends out invites for an event at MWC 2016 in Barcelona. Now, This afternoon LG confirmed that the device will arrive in a couple of weeks, along with the name, through a Tweet posted to their official Twitter account with three images along with the hashtag #LGG5.


LG G5 launch date


Earlier their are lots of rumors and reports of LG G5 which includes the Diagrams of the Smartphones which says that this device will be quite different from its predecessors LG G4 and G3. Coming to the specs according to the latest reports LG G5 will feature a 5.6-inch screen with a 1440 x 2560 resolution. The Snapdragon 820 SoC is under the hood carrying a quad-core CPU and the Adreno 530 GPU. 4GB of RAM is inside and the dual cameras on back will be 16MP and 8MP. This should allow users to change the field of focus after the photo issnapped, similar to a Lytro camera. We should also hear about support for 4K video and OIS. The front-facing camera will weigh in at 8MP. The phone will sport a Type-C USB port and will be slightly thinner than its predecessor at 8.2mm.


Their is one thing to remind you that the Galaxy S7 is also set be unveiled on the same day. Just in case you missed, an LG executive said in an interview last month that the company “is ready to take on Samsung” this year.



LG Confirms its Flagship Smartphone LG G5 to be unveiled on 21st Feb