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The Whatsapp group calling feature for both video and voice calls is now rolling out to everyone on Android and iOS. The messaging platform picked up voice and video call support back in 2016, and the feature is very popular — every day, The Whatsapp users spend over 2 billion minutes on calls.

To use group calling, you'll first need to place a one-on-one video or voice call, and then add participants to that call. Here's how to use The Whatsapp group calling feature for both video and voice calls for video and voice calls.



  • Open The Whatsapp from the app drawer or home screen.
  • Go to the Calls tab.
  • Select the dialer icon at the bottom right corner.


  • Select the first participant and use the dialer/video icons to make a voice or video call.
  • From within the one-on-one call, tap the add participant button on the top right corner.
  • Select the second participant you'd like to add to the call and then hit the Add button.



Follow steps five and six to add more participants to the call — you can add up to four people simultaneously.

That's all there is to it. Are you interested in trying out The Whatsapp group calling feature for both video and voice calls? Let us know in the comments below.
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Between the two, Nokia Maze Pro 2018 is the premium variant of the Nokia Maze handset. Meanwhile, Nokia Edge Max is also the upgraded version of the Nokia Edge 2018. Now, let’s start with their display! Nokia Maze Pro 2018 specs include a 5.7-inch Super OLED screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2780 pixels. Besides, Nokia Edge Max 2018 specs include a more prominent 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display with 4K resolutions. With a higher resolution display, the Nokia Edge Max wins this round!
Under the hood, Nokia Maze Pro 2018 and Nokia Edge Max are going to take power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. As for the storage, Nokia Maze Pro 2018 sports 8GB RAM with 512GB ROM (no card slot). Meanwhile, Nokia Edge Max smartphone also offers a sizeable 8GB RAM, along with 256GB and 512GB. In terms of the operating system, both Nokia beasts run on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. With similar hardware as well as internal storage, it’s a tight match!


How about the photography system? The Nokia Maze Pro 2018 camera features a dual 32MP + 16MP snapper on the back and a 24MP Carl Zeiss selfie lens on the front. On the other hand, Nokia Edge Max 2018 camera packs a dual 32MP main shooter with an aperture of f/1.8. Besire, there exists a single 20MP selfies snapper with an aperture of f/2.0. The Nokia Maze wins back a point thanks to the better selfie lens! Finally, the Nokia Maze Pro 2018 battery rocks a 4700mAh juice box. Additionally, the Nokia Edge Max 2018 mobile draws a 6000mAh battery cell. One final point goes to the Edge Max with greater battery capacity!

Nokia Maze Pro 2018 vs Nokia Edge Max release date and price


 Both Nokia Edge Max and Nokia Maze Pro 2018 release date fall in the last quarter of this year. As for the cost, Nokia Maze Pro 2018 price is $850 ~ Rs. 56, 665. Besides, Nokia Edge Max 2018 price can start from $770 ~ Rs 49, 078. With a lower price tag, the Nokia Edge Max can be the better choice with nice RAM and battery box!

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How to flash a monthly security update on Google Pixel without wiping data

One of the biggest reasons why people buy Google Pixel phones is the timely updates, whether it’s a monthly security update or a major one that bumps the system’s version. But Google likes to roll out updates in waves, so you may have to wait a couple of days before getting your monthly security update. You didn’t buy a Pixel to wait for updates, right? You want to have it on your phone as soon as they’re released.



If that describes you, well, we’ve got you covered. I’m going to show you how to install those updates manually on your Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Google Pixel 2, and Google Pixel 2 XL. You don’t need to wipe your device, so that’s a plus. We’ll provide two sets of instructions: One for installing fastboot images and one for installing OTA images. The fastboot images can be installed on bootloader unlocked devices no matter how many modifications you’ve made (so long as you aren’t running a custom ROM) while the OTA images are better for bootloader locked devices.

Oh, one more thing: these instructions will work for any other device that has fastboot images available for it (like the Google Nexus 5X, Google Nexus 6P, and Google Pixel C).



Fastboot Image Instructions for Bootloader Unlocked Devices

Windows

  1. Okay, first, you need to download platform tools from here. You need them to use adb and fastboot interfaces. Download and extract it on the desktop.
  2. Then you need to download the latest stock image for your device from here.
  3. Unzip all the contents of the stock image into platform-tools (adb and fastboot interface we downloaded earlier) folder.
  4. You will see a small batch file called ‘flash-all.bat’. This script automates the flashing process of all compressed images. You need to change it so that it doesn’t wipe your device. I recommend you use Notepad++.
  5. Near the end of the text, remove ‘-w’ (it’s written without quotes) and save the file.
  6. Navigate to platform-tools using Command Prompt on Windows. You can use Windows search to start it. To navigate, you need to use command cd Desktop\platform-tools Note: if you are using PowerShell on Windows 10, then you will need to preface all the commands in the following steps with .\
  7. Type in adb devices and make sure your device appears in the list.
  8. Now you need to put your device into bootloader mode. To do that, execute the command adb reboot bootloader
  9. Check if fastboot sees your device. Type in fastboot devices
  10. Now, if you’re in bootloader mode and fastboot sees your device, just double-click on ‘flash-all.bat’ and wait a few minutes.


Mac OS/Linux

What if you don’t use Windows? We’ve got you covered.
  1. First of all, download platform-tools for Mac OS or Linux. Download and extract it on the desktop.
  2. Then you need to download the latest stock image for your device from here.
  3. Unzip all the contents of the stock image into platform-tools (adb and fastboot interface we downloaded earlier) folder.
  4. You will see a small script called ‘flash-all.sh’. This script automates the flashing process of all compressed images. You need to change it so that it doesn’t wipe your device. Use your preferred text editor.
  5. Near end of the text, remove ‘-w’ (it’s written without quotes) and save the file.
  6. Navigate to platform-tools using Terminal. To navigate, you need to use command cd Desktop and cd platform-tools
  7. Execute the script using command ./flash-all.sh and wait a few minutes.
Your phone may take about 10 or 15 minutes to install an update. It may even hang, but don’t ever disconnect the USB cable while flashing via fastboot! As I promised, all your apps, photos, videos, and music are where you left them.


OTA Image Instructions for Bootloader Locked Devices

To flash an update on a bootloader locked device, we’re going to sideload it using adb. The instructions are pretty much the same for any platform so there’s no point in dividing this into categories.
  1. Download platform-tools and extract it on your desktop.
  2. Download an OTA update from here and put it in the platform-tools folder.
  3. On your phone, go to Settings > About phone. Tap on build number 7 times, then go to Developer Options and activate USB debugging.
  4. Open Command Prompt/PowerShell on Windows or Terminal on Mac OS/Linux and type in ‘cd Desktop’ and ‘cd platform-tools’.
  5. Connect your phone to your PC via the USB cable.
  6. Now execute the following command depending on your OS:
    For Windows Command Prompt: adb reboot bootloader
    For Windows PowerShell: .\adb reboot bootloader
    For Mac/Linux Terminal: ./adb reboot bootloader
  7. Now that you’re in the bootloader, you need to use volume down button to find recovery mode and then press the power button to enter it.
  8. After you’re in the recovery mode, select ‘Apply update from ADB’
  9. Now, to finally flash our OTA file, execute the following command depending on your OS:
    For Windows Command Prompt: adb sideload filename.zip
    For Windows PowerShell: .\adb sideload filename.zip
    For Mac/Linux Terminal: ./adb sideload filename.zip
    Please note: You need to replace filename.zip with the name of the OTA image you downloaded.  For example, sailfish-ota-opm4.171019.016.b1-b387f7b2.zip.
  10. Finish!!
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Android P Beta 4 is here for Google Pixel/Pixel XL & Google Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL

Today just got a lot more exciting. Google has just released the final Android P Developer Preview for the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL. This is Developer Preview 5 and Android P Beta 4, for those keeping track. Factory Images and OTA Files are available now!


The previous developer preview/beta was released earlier this very month. This last build should be the most stable we’ve seen so far. If you’ve been dying to give Android P a try, but have held off on previous releases, now is the time to dive in. Check out the release notes below:

Release Notes

  • API level 28
  • Date: July 2018
  • Build: PPP5.180610.010
  • Emulator support: x86 & ARM (32/64-bit)
  • Security patch level: July 2018
  • Google Play services: 12.4.46


The Pixel devices are obviously getting this update, but there is also a slew of other phones that can join the party. The devices listed below are a part of the program but are still subject to waiting for OEMs.
  • Essential Phone
  • Nokia 6.1
  • Nokia 7
  • Nokia 7 Plus
  • Nokia 8 Sirocco
  • OnePlus 6
  • Oppo R15 Pro
  • Sony Xperia XZ2
  • Vivo X21UD
  • Vivo X21
  • Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S


Factory images and OTA files have been posted for the Pixel and Pixel 2 devices. If that’s not your style, you can sign up for the Android Beta Program to receive the OTA update on your phone. Stay tuned to XDA for more details about this last developer preview.
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Google Pixel 2 XLota-ppp5.180610.010 ppp4.180612.004-factory


How to Install Android P Beta 4 on the Google Pixel & Pixel 2

OTA Image Instructions

  1. Download the OTA image for your device
  2. Move it to the internal storage of your device
  3. Make sure you’ve set up ADB if you haven’t already
  4. Reboot to recovery with the following command: adb reboot recovery
  5. Select the option “Apply update from ADB”
  6. Sideload the OTA with the following command: adb sideload <OTA_image.zip>


Factory Image Instructions

  1. Download the factory image for your device
  2. Extract the factory image zip on your PC
  3. Run the flash-all.bat if you’re on Windows or flash-all.sh if you’re on Mac/Linux. This will wipe all data on your device! If you want to flash the update without losing any data, please follow these instructions instead.
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is launching next month at Samsung Unpacked 2018. While the Android enthusiast community has been interested in the latest Samsung flagship due to its larger 4,000mAh battery and smart, Bluetooth S Pen features, the device itself seems mostly an iterative improvementover the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Samsung needs something truly special to entice the average buyer into considering the Galaxy Note 9. According to a trusted source, it seems that Samsung is partnering with Epic Games to launch the much-awaited Fortnite Mobile for Android with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.


This information comes from a trusted source who has been a reliable source of information in the past. According to the information he has provided us, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launch is going to be based around Fortnite. The launch video for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is also going to be based around Fortnite Mobile. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is going to be the first phone to launch and have Fortnite Mobile on it. According to our source, anyone that buys the Galaxy Note 9 is also going to get some free V-Bucks, free skins, and more. V-Bucks are used to buy a battle pass and skins, dances, or gliders in the game. This will all be bundled with the phone when it launches.


Samsung’s Push for Gaming on the Galaxy Note 9

Samsung is also being said to be advertising this phone as a gaming phone. They are adding a vapor chamber heat pipe for cooling in the phone so it won’t overheat. It is also launching with 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM as the base model. The phone is going to have either an Exynos 9810 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 depending on the region. Both of these system-on-chips are top of the line and should provide a smooth experience in any game and will probably be optimized for the Unreal Engine and Fortnite Mobile. You should be able to play for hours with the 4,000 mAh battery which our source was also able to confirm.
The new smart S Pen is also going to have integration into Fortnite. Our source was not able to play the game but was told that there will be S Pen integration with the new Bluetooth Smart S Pen. It will likely be used for shooting or aiming or something along those lines.


Fortnite on Android – Possible Reason Behind The Delay

The delay of Fortnite Mobile’s launch on Android could stem from this partnership between Samsung and Epic Games. Epic could be looking to work with the largest OEM in the world to launch their game so that they can advertise the game along with getting millions of possible new users. This could mean Epic Games delayed the game or spent more time optimizing it for Samsung phones so that they could get this partnership. This could also be to launch the game with a big reveal like one that you would have on the launch of a phone like the Galaxy Note 9. If this partnership wasn’t happening, Epic Games could have released the game for Android weeks if not months ago.

Our source tells us that Samsung and Epic Games are also going to try to work with the Twitch Streamer Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins to help launch the phone. There are talks of getting him to Samsung Unpacked 2018 to help with the announcement. We have reached out to both Epic Games and Ninja’s manager but have yet to hear back. Such a partnership would be huge for both Samsung and Ninja. Ninja is the largest and most popular Twitch streamer on the live-streaming platform. He was the first Twitch streamer to get over 200,000 paid subscribers, he has almost 10 million followers on Twitch, and 15 million YouTube subscribers. He is very well-known in the gaming community and having him endorse the smartphone would be a huge boon to the smartphone’s reputation.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is poised to be a great smartphone, especially for gamers. If we learn more about this partnership between Samsung, Epic Games, and Ninja, we’ll update this article with more information.
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  • LineageOS is finally going to start supporting the original Pixel and Pixel XL.
  • There’s no set schedule for the LineageOS Pixel nightlies, but the team has approved the build.
  • These will be the first Google-made smartphones to get LineageOS.

    • If you look at the long list of devices that have LineageOS ROM builds, you’ll notice something strange: there’s no support for the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, or Pixel 2 XL.

    However, it looks like that is about to change, as the LineageOS team appears to have approved rolling out nightlies for the Google Pixel (aka “sailfish”) and the Google Pixel XL (aka “marlin”). Click here to check out the review history at LineageOS.org.
    Although the original Pixel line will likely have LineageOS ROMs very soon, there’s still no word on the second-generation Pixel 2 line. But if the team can make LineageOS work on the original line, it stands to reason that they’d be able to make it work on the next line.


    EDITOR'S PICK

    Whatever happened to CyanogenMod? What is LineageOS?

    Strangely, there are plenty of custom ROMs out there based on LineageOS for the Pixel line, but there hasn’t been an official one. It was only a matter of time before a bonafide version arrived.
    LineageOS rose from the ashes of CyanogenMod, and is currently the most significant custom Android ROM in the custom ROM community. Using LineageOS, users can update old handsets to the most recent version of Android, as well as breathe new life into newer handsets that are lacking features or are bogged down with bloatware and ugly Android skins.
    To see if you own a device that supports LineageOS, click here.

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    We’re not in an era where having cloud storage is a good idea. It’s efficient, doesn’t take up your internal storage, and it’s far more convenient than carrying a hard drive around everywhere. it also makes it easier to share files with other people. You can get ahead of the curve with these awesome cloud storage services and apps for Android! There are also some great free cloud storage apps here that don’t cost you anything! Prices are accurate as of the publish date, but they could change!

    Amazon Drive

    Price: Free app / $12 per year / $60 per year
    DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY
    Amazon Drive is a good start for anyone who uses Amazon Prime. Those with Amazon Prime will already get 5GB of free storage along with unlimited backup for photos and videos. You can upgrade to unlimited storage for about $60 per year. You can also use it if you don’t have Amazon Prime but the 5GB of storage and unlimited photo backup will run you $12/year. The app is a bit buggy at times, but it works well enough and you can access your files online anytime.

    Box

    Price: Free / $5-$15 per month / Enterprise options
    DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY
    Box.com is an up and comer in the cloud storage world. There are a variety of file management apps and others that have Box integration as well and that's nice. New users can sign up for personal accounts for free and get 10GB of free storage while $10/month gets you 100GB. Business prices range from $5-$15/month per user and include far more features. The app works pretty well and it puts an emphasis on simplicity and organization. Unfortunately, those who need more than 100GB may need to shop elsewhere.

    Dropbox

    Price: Free / $9.99-$19.99 per month
    DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY
    Everybody knows about Dropbox and there’s a good chance that some of you have this app pre-installed on your devices already. The app comes with auto-photo upload, easy sharing options, the latest Android design elements, Microsoft Office support, and the ability to send files to others. It’s a very solid option with more features than most. Individual accounts get 2GB for free with options for 1TB for $9.99 per month along with a $19.99 option that provides the same space but with more features. Business users have other options available by contacting Dropbox.

    Google Drive

    Price: Free / $1.99-$99.99 per month
    DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY
    Google Drive is one of the most respected and popular cloud storage apps available. Users get 15GB free out of the gate with unlimited photo and video backup via Google Photos if they so choose (with the proper quality settings). There is also an assortment of office apps available for documents, note taking, spreadsheets, and presentations. You can upgrade to 100GB ($1.99/month) or 1TB ($9.99) for fairly cheap and there is an option for 10TB as well ($99.99 per month). The office apps and cloud storage combo is a potent one and one that competitors have a hard time beating.

    MediaFire

    Price: Free / $7.50-$80 per month
    DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY
    MediaFire started out as a file sharing service but has become a pretty decent cloud storage service in its own right. You can upload whatever you want and the service revolves around sharing and playing with those files in the cloud. Free users get 10GB. You can get 1TB for $7.50 per month (billed annually) or 100TB for $80 per month (billed quarterly). The app is a bit antiquated and a few users have had some issues, but it seems to work well enough overall. This is also an excellent cloud storage service for sharing files. Link creation is really easy.

    MEGA

    Price: Free / €4.99-€29.99 per month
    DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY
    Mega is the sequel to the now-defunct Megaupload, a cloud storage service that was taken down by the authorities a couple of years ago. Mega is an up-and-coming service that gives users 50GB for free. That's the largest sign-on bonus we've seen among all of these cloud storage apps and services. It comes with a range of storage options that span from 200GB to 8TB. The app is quite flashy but there are a few bugs here and there that some people have experienced. Its biggest feature is that it encrypts all files uploaded to it for added security and protection.

    Microsoft OneDrive

    Price: Free / $1.99-$9.99 per month
    DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY
    Microsoft OneDrive is a popular cloud storage option because it integrates directly with a variety of Windows products. For starters, can get 5GB of free cloud storage and you can upgrade to 50GB for $1.99 per month. OneDrive storage is also included in every Office 365 subscription, be it for personal use or for businesses. You can get a bundled package of OneDrive space and Microsoft Office 365 for $6.99 per month (1TB, one device) or $9.99 per month (5TB, five devices). That gives you Microsoft Office and online cloud storage space for an exceptionally reasonable price.

    Resilio Sync

    Price: Free
    DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY
    Resilio Sync (formerly BitTorrent Sync) is the best cloud storage solution for everyone that wants to do their own cloud storage. This app allows you to use your desktop, laptop, NAS, tablet, or even your own home-built server as a destination for your phone syncing. It operates exactly like Dropbox, Google Drive, etc, except you’ll be using your own machine to store everything. It’s an excellent option for those who are security conscious but still need cloud storage also. The only downside is that you’ll need to keep your receiving machine on all the time so that the syncing can be done. The best part is that the app is completely free and you’ll have as much storage as your receiving device can hold. 

    Tresorit

    Price: Free / $12.50-$30 per month
    DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY
    Tresorit is one of the newer and more expensive cloud storage options. However, it takes security very seriously. It features end-to-end encryption of every file uploaded to its service. Basic accounts get 1GB of storage. $12.50 per month earns you 200GB while $30 per month nets you 2TB. Additionally, the pro plans include far more security features than the free account. There are also additional options for businesses and enterprise use. It's a strong option for those who don't mind paying for it.

    UpThere Home

    Price: Free / $1.99
    DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY
    Upthere Home is one of the newer cloud storage apps on mobile. It's by Western Digital, the hard drive manufacturer. It works similarly to Google Photos rather than other types of cloud storage. It features automatic uploads of photos and videos with a UI centered around viewing such content. However, it does support other file types as well. This one also has simple pricing. The app features a single pricing option at $1.99 for 100GB of storage. It's simple, it works okay, and it's cheap. That may be good enough for many.
    Who do you use for your cloud storage? If we missed any other great Android cloud storage options let us know about them in the comments below!
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