The weekend is here and its time to conclude this week with our ‘Weekly Wrap-Up’ article. In case you missed the important developments of the week, here is the ‘Weekly Wrap-Up’ from Android Advices to update you with all the latest articles from this week.
NEWS
Meizu will soon officially launch their new smartphone named Meizu MX 5 Pro Plus. As per the leaks, this device will be powered by Exynos 7420 Processor alongside 4GB RAM and also Snapdragon 820 processor. It will come with a 6-inch HD display with 20.7MP rear camera and will also support other connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. As of now there is not much information on the pricing and availability of this powerful smartphone. We will keep you updated once confirmed by the officials. Meizu MX5 Pro Plus Leaked Renders and Specifications
LG Nexus 5 Android smartphone has now been leaked and let’s check out the latest features and specs. The device looks similar to previously released Nexus 5 from the back as it also possesses Nexus logo at the back along with the camera and a hump that shows device comes with a high-resolution camera with flash. The circle at the back might be the fingerprint scanner that is also a confirmed feature from AOSP labs. It just might come with a 5-inch display and a better price tag as Google 6 didn’t work because of its high price. LG Nexus 5 with Fingerprint Sensor Leaked in Images
ASUS Zenpad S 8.0 is the new high-resolution tablet that comes with the mid-range pricing along with the powerful specs. Zenpad S will feature an 8-inch HD display powered by Intel® Atom Z3580 Quad-Core, 64bit processor coupled with 2GB / 4GB RAM and 16 / 32 /64GB as internal storage options. It comes with an 8MP rear camera with flash and 5MP front shooter and is packed with other vital elements. The new age Zenpad tablets is available for $299 USD at Amazon, B&H Photo Video, Newegg, Tiger Direct and the ASUS Store in Black and White color options. As of now there are no availability details internationally. Asus Zenpad S 8.0 with USB Type-C Port Launched for $299
Google is again ready for the next generation of Android One smartphones. After launching Lava Pixel V1 in India as its 2nd Generation of Android One smartphone, Google has announced a made in Africa smartphone dubbed as “Infinix HOT 2” which is an affordable Android One smartphone. This new device will be available online through Jumia one of the largest online retailers in Nigeria at a price starts from N19,500 – N22,000. It will also be available in Kenya, Ghana, Morocco Ivory Coast and Egypt. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS with a featured upgrade to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It comes with 5-inch HD display powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor alongside 2GB RAM and 16GB built-in storage. It also features an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera and is packed with some other essential features. Google Launched its First Android One Smartphone in Africa
HTC is ready with its next generation of flagship smartphone in the form of HTC O2. The device will feature a 6-inch HD screen alongside Snapdragon 820 chipset featuring a quad-core CPU carrying four custom Hydra cores with Adreno 530 GPU packed with 4GB RAM and 64GB/128GB as internal storage. It features a 20.7MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing shooter. The device has got a 3500mAh battery and includes features like Boom sound and front facing speakers; this device also comes with the IP certification to take care of dust and water. It will be a tough competitor for the likes of ASUS, XiaoMi, OnePlus, etc. HTC is also planning to launch the 5-inch version of this smartphone in the coming year. HTC O2 is the Next Flagship to be Launched
Stagefright 2 discovered by Trend Micro allows the hacker to run any of their codes on the Android Devices. It is another media server vulnerability that can be used to perform attacks with the exploits. Again it applies to all the Android devices running on version 2.3 to Lollipop 5.1.1. It works in this manner; first the vulnerability involves AudioEffect, which is a component of the media server program. The program convinces the user to install an application that does not require any permissions. More information at Trend Micro Blog. Stagefright 2 is the new Vulnerability Found on Android Devices
Blackphone 2 will release in September 2015, and the time has finally come to pre-order the World’s most secured smartphone. The device is stunningly designed and is based on Silent OS with privacy as its primary focus. The features of the smartphone include 5.5-inch HD display, 1.7GHz octa-core processor backed with 3GB RAM, 13MP rear camera, and various other functions. It also comes with the quick charge capability that unfortunately still is missing from most of the high-end devices. With these high specifications and Silent OS, it is one of the best devices ever and is now available for pre-order with the help of contact form. World’s Most Secured Phone is Up for Pre-Orders
Huawei has announced the new Honor 7i with a unique camera design and a smallest Fingerprint sensor. The Huawei Honor 7i is available in China and will come in two variants with 2GB RAM and 16GB inbuilt storage priced at CNY 1,599 ($250). And the 3GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage priced at CNY 1,899 ($297). Coming to its specifications, the device will feature a 5.2-inch full HD 1080p IPS display offering 423ppi as pixel density. It packs a Snapdragon 616 64-bit octa-core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz quad-core + 1.2 GHz quad-core with Adreno 405 GPU and many other vital specs. The biggest asset of this smartphone is its 13MP rotatable camera that can be flipped 180 degrees for selfie-shooting. Another highlight of this device is ‘Fingerprint Sensor’ that is on left side of the phone that can be used to unlock the device and click camera shots using your thumb. Huawei Honor 7i with 13MP Flip Camera Announced
ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe Special Edition was launched recently in an event held in Brazil. The highlight of this device is it sports a massive 256GB internal storage and is the only smartphone with that huge inbuilt storage. The other specifications of this huge smartphone are quite similar to ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe. Comprising of 5.5-inch full HD display, powered by 2.5 GHz Octa-core processor with PowerVR G6430 GPU backed with 4GB RAM and 256GB built-in storage. It sports a 13MP Camera at back with LED flash and a 5MP front-facing camera with Pixel Master technology. The device also comes with Asus Boost Master fast charging technology along with 3000Mah Battery. ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe Special Edition will be available in Brazil from next month. Price and other details like global availability details are still unknown. Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe Special Edition with 256GB Internal Storage Announced
Samsung is gearing up for the launch of their latest ‘Galaxy O’ series of smartphones that will join the comprehensive list of Galaxy A, Galaxy E, Galaxy S, Galaxy J lineup of smartphones. Samsung is developing two new devices called Galaxy O5, and O7 referred initially as SM-G550 and SM-G600 respectively. The devices under the Galaxy O series will be Virtual Reality based smartphones that will be launched in partnership with Oculus Rift. Earlier this companies have come up with VR headsets alongside Samsung Galaxy S6. The Galaxy O series smartphones are expected to launch at Oculus Connect2 event scheduled in Hollywood from September 23-25. It will be interesting to see the kind of customers Samsung will target with Galaxy O series smartphones that are expected to launch at Oculus Connect2 event scheduled in Hollywood from September 23-25. Samsung Galaxy O Virtual Reality Smartphones to be Launched Soon
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Top 5 Apps of the Week
A lot of new and updated Android apps appeared on the play store, this week. We have compiled a list of our favorite top 5 Best Android Apps of this week which you should definitely check out.
