Two latest Google devices Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are now supporting the USB Type-C though the latest Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7edge are only capable of supporting microUSB.

This has not only confused most of the Easyacc 30W 2-Port Wall Charger users but is even more annoying to learn that no one is able to agree on the charging standard to use. This has made most of the Easyacc 30W 2-Port Wall Charger users like me and you suffer. The complications witnessed when using the cables and the Type-C chargers are even more confusing. Using incompatible chargers and cables risk frying your devices.

However, you need not to worry since the latest Easyacc 30W 2-Port Wall Charger has simplified the matters. The last time I took some of my time to go through the variety of chargers in the market, I found the Easyacc 30W 2-Port Wall Charger to be only charger I can use until a universal standard is set.

The Easyacc 30W 2-Port Wall Charger is Reliable and Safe

By using durable materials which have been certified by the RoHS and the CE, the Easyacc 30W 2-Port Wall Charger has undergone immense testing to ensure it can last for a longer period of time. You device together with the charger will be well protected thanks to its multi circuit protection system.

The Easyacc 30W 2-Port Wall Charger Uses a Smart Universal Charge

Apart from the new faster charging models, the Easyacc 30W 2-Port Wall Charger has adopted a cutting edge Smart Charge technology which is able to offer faster charge to the USB devices just as the original chargers do.

The Easyacc 30W 2-Port Wall Charger Adopts Words Fastest Qualcomm charging technology

The quick charge port has offered the Easyacc 30W 2-Port Wall Charger up to four times faster charge compared to the conventional chargers.

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Pokemon Go has taken the world by storm. If you’re not already playing it, then you should be! Join in the fun and get started by downloading the app now. Before you do though, you might be asking yourself which device is going to give you the best gameplay. This all depends on what devices you have available to you but generally speaking it’s going to be your phone. Let’s analyse the options below before you get started.

Your Phone

Whether you have an iOS device or an Android operating system on your phone, you’ll be all set to download the app. However, it’s all going to depend on the sensors your phone has, how much RAM it offers and how recent your last operating system update was. Even if you have an iOS or Android device, if it’s been too long since you last updated you mightn’t be able to play until you do.

Pokémon Go for Android requires 2GB of RAM and if you didn’t already know it there’s no way to get more of it unless you purchase a new phone. As for the required software, you’ll need Android 4.4 or a more recent update. Anything older and you won’t be able to download the app from the Google Play Store.

On your iOS device, thankfully Apple makes it pretty easy to play Pokémon Go on whatever device you choose, especially your iPhone. So long as you have iOS 8.0 or newer you’ll be able to play, though all features may not be supported on older systems.

Your Tablet

Of course your phone should be your preferred method of play for Pokémon Go due to its ease of use but you can still download the app on your Apple or Android tablet if it meets the above requirements.

Unfortunately even if you meet all the software requirements, you still won’t be able to download Pokémon Go from the Google Play Store if your tablet has an Intel processor.

Other specifications

Of course, you’ll also need to have an internet connection available to you, and a good one at that to make sure the game runs smoothly. Unless you’re chasing Pokémon in a capital city, you probably won’t be able to rely on Wi-Fi alone, so you’ll need to use your phone data to allow the game to work properly. Pokémon Go runs on three sensors to make the augmented reality features of the game possible. These are a compass, gyroscope and camera. Unfortunately, if your device is missing any of these, augmented reality mode may not work.

Devices that won’t work

Niantic announced before the game was out that it would not be bringing Pokémon Go to devices using Microsoft Windows Phone or Windows 10 operating systems. With just a small team behind them the developers had to focus on reaching the widest audiences. Though all hope for Windows fans isn’t totally lost just yet. A new app named PokeGo gave access to Windows users for a brief moment in time. Unfortunately the app no longer works after the most recent update but the developer has hinted that it will be returning soon.

And for those who would prefer to play the game on a Nintendo 3DS or 2DS, unfortunately Pokémon Go will not be playable on the devices. However, this autumn’s release of Pokémon Sun and Moon will have Pokémon and Nintendo fans rejoicing.

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Ultrabooks have become the main workhorse in the laptop category, with their portability and great battery life along with great performance earning them great appreciation among users and enthusiasts alike. The segment is hotly contested too, with all the major PC brands having their own range of ultrabooks to gain a stranglehold in the market. Now, Chinese companies are jumping in the fray too, with the Livefan S1 ultrabook being one of the first ultrabooks to come out of the great Chinese electronic factory.

Now, the brand ‘Livefan’ isn’t a one which has been heard of before, but the parts known in the laptop are well known. For starters, we have the the Intel Core-M 5Y10C processor powering the Livefan S1 ultrabook, with good amount of RAM at 8GB and and a 256GB SSD storage capacity. The ultrabook also has a 1.3MP webcam for video chats as the usual WiFi and bluetooth wireless connectivity.

The Livefan S1 ultrabook also has a 13.3 inches 2K display and 2 USB 3.0 ports, with one of them being a USB type-C port. The battery is rated to last for 5-6 hours with normal usage and the ultrabooks runs the ubiquitous Windows 10 OS. The ultrabook also comes with a mini-HDMI port for display mirroring. The laptop also has an aluminium build and is available in silver as well as gold colors.

The price of the Livefan S1 ultrabook is around $670 currently, and in that price range, we have got ultrabooks from many Tier-I brands, which makes recommending this laptop a hard choice. But overall, it is very heartening to see Chinese makers making ultrabooks now as this will result in fierce competition, which in turn will lead to greater affordability as well as better build quality and durability.

You can check out the initial impressions of the Livefan S1 ultrabook review. You can also check out the listing of the Livefan S1 going to the link given here.

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ZeroTech Dobby – The Pocket Quadcopter

The latest discovery was presented recently in the field of Mini Drones, recently. And the result was really amazing that Dobby ZeroTech made eyes pop. Above all, the convenience of carrying a mini drone in our pocket (Did anyone even think of the idea?). Once out from the pocket, this tiny pocket-wonder is literally ready to fly.

Have a look at the video for yourself. (Link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tX0NRmVN1I)

Small Yet Full

As evident from the video, it is coined “Selfies Drone” because of its unique features of a drone – the facial recognition, resulting in a shot where our face is clear. As if that is not enough, it would also be featuring video recording capability at 4K resolution and 30fps. ZeroTech Dobby has a camera of 13 megapixels that is stabilized in all 3 axes.

This tiny apparatus can also be driven with voice commands which will make flying it much easier. Presently, all the quadcopters and drones need app to be installed on smartphone of the user for control and WiFi. Which means, you can fly it anywhere, even at places where there is no WiFi.

Hardware

ZeroTech Dobby is built with a 2.3GHz processor – Snapdragon 801 (Quad-core) that will also be having a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) – Adreno. This is not all, it also has an internal memory of 16GB for the purpose of storing data – videos and images. It camera will have a 75 ° Field of View (FOV) which can be pointed 90 ° (downward) and 22.5 ° (Upward).

Weighting less than 200 grams, this pocket drone can also follow the GPS signals and other indoor positioning sensors.

Follow Me – Target Lock

The latest feature that can be found in Phantom 4 is the “Follow Me” where the drone can be made to lock on a target (you) and it will follow while recording. And that is there in ZeroTech Dobby too!

Battery And Duration

Of this tiny size, battery weight and power is surely a problem. Let us see how it is compensated. ZeroTech Dobby can be flown upto a distance of 100 meters. It is powered by a 970 mAh battery which can sustain for up to a duration of 9 minutes. However, the issues is conveniently resolved by its easy changeability to a spare battery.

Now you can buy ZeroTech Dobby from online retailers like oppomart.com or giztop.com.

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GizmoChina spoke today with Tim Mobbs, CEO of Guzu Inventions, a full-service marketing and design agency located in Brisbane Australia, about its latest invention, Heero.  Heero is a wide angle camera set on a body with an integrated microphone that remotely monitors and controls your electronic devices, including 3D printers. It turns out that its secondary functions have greatly appealed to its Kickstarter fans: its ability to control and interact with your baby to your pet!

“At Guzu Inventions, we create, design and build prototypes on 3D printers on a daily basis. As great as the technology of 3D printing is, it isn’t fast yet. Prints can last up to six hours and the team often manage the job while they’re out of the office. Unfortunately, due to the unpredictability of 3D printing, we experienced a considerable amount of from wasted material, unusable prints. Then there’s the possibility a fire. Too many factors come into play to leave it to up chances,’ Tim Mobbs said.’ With our app, you can monitor and control the printer. You can keep watch by being on the lookout for sounds or errors and if needed, run the app to cut the power off, if anything isn’t right.’ 

  But then something unexpected happened with the launch of the Kickstarter. Mobbs said, “When we started to promote our campaign and showing Heero to designers and prototypers who work with 3D printers, we had a response which took us by surprise, “Not only can I monitor my print jobs but can’t I also  watch my baby or my dog or anything else that I place the camera at,  as well?” and of course, they can. We just didn’t know that it there would be such an interest in the voice alert function.”  One explanation for this interest may be the design of the device, per its namesake, it looks like a superhero. It stands on “two legs” and even comes with a cape to finish off the super look. This design appeals to parents who want to place in their kids’ room and makes for a conversation piece.

Heero’s triangular head has magnets positioned on the back. Its head can be placed on the tripod of your choice, or even your desktop/laptop cover. It can be mounted on the stand that works best for the location and is effortlessly moved around. The action is conveniently captured via live stream in real time on your smartphone. If while monitoring, you see that something is going wrong or need your intervention, you control the on and off switch using the app on your smartphone, or you place a voice command or soothe your baby by talking to your child. Imagine catching Rex climbing the kitchen counter to grab some food, and you can command him to get off it.

About Guzu Inventions:

 A small team of 5 designers from the Australian-based company, Guzu Inventions, created their own solution to monitor their 3D prints remotely.   

The product’s crowdfunding campaign has already raised more than $ $21,172 of their $73,000 goal. If you want to back the campaign or find out more about the product and its app, you can go here.

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F-Wheel today launched their newest hoverboard, the iCarbot. The hoverboard has a unique patented design with 4 wheels, with the front two wheels powering the hoverboard while the rear two wheels acting as support for extra comfort and stability. It is available in two colors, black and white, with the black one having red accents in the wheels and the white one having black accents. The board looks stylish as well as sturdy and is lightweight with only weighing 3.4 kilograms. It has a rated carrying capacity of 120 kilograms and can easily carry people with footwear or large feet, owing to its 39 centimeters length and 32 centimeters width. Also it has a beastly Lithium Ion(Li-Ion) battery, which lasts till 15 to 20 kilometers in the speeds of 12 kilometers per hour and supports fast charge, completely charging under 2 hours. It also has the capability to move even in inclines below 15 degrees,Also, the electric hoverboard can easily be controlled by any Android or iOS phone with the app also showing the battery status as well as the location of the hoverboard. According to the company, the hoverboard was designed in collaboration with a German group, to ensure the highest levels of quality and satisfaction to the buyer and also to cater to their national as well as their international audience.

Check out some images below as shared by F-Wheel-

Also check out the videos below to check out how its works and how it looks-

A spokesperson speaking on the behalf of F-Wheel said that their main motivation for developing this product is to make short distance travel comfortable as well as eco-friendly. They also say that it provides a stylish way for personal mobility where one can move easily without breaking a sweat. The company has built this product following stringent quality standards and by following the “Six Sigma” quality manufacturing process.

F-Wheel is a major maker of hoverboards in China, with its products being in the top 3 rank in the country. The first batch of preorders for the product are already sold out, with the second round of preorders open on their website for $461.

Source:icarbot

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Here are the top reasons why should you buy Xiaomi products from the official stores and not just from any random online stores or outlets.

Customers’ Protection Who Buy Xiaomi

Xiaomi official stores adhere to strict customer protection policies. This includes, in case of gearbest – upto 45 days money back guaranty with no questions-asked.

Full refund is provided if the product does not arrived within the duration promised by the seller in case of AliExpress. If the product is not as described by the seller, you can ask for full refund and return or partial refund and keep the item.

Everbuying has a policy of 3 months exchange warranty where buyers can resend the items that have stopped working within 3 months of purchase. Except that the buyer pays for the shipping of item, an exchange item will be sent by the seller free of cost including shipping.

Price

The price at which Xiaomi products are available at the official stores will generally be lowest or very competitive. In case of stores like everbuying, lowest price is guaranteed.

Wide Range of Xiaomi Products

Official stores will surely have a wide range of Xiaomi products from which buyers can select.

Shipping of Products

Huge shipping agencies partner with Xiaomi official stores for fast, safe, reliable and frequently free shipping of products ordered by buyers online.

Free Repair Warranty

Xiaomi official stores provide upto one year of free repair warranty for products ordered online.

Secure Payment

Security of payment is very important while transacting online, which is guaranteed by Xiaomi official online stores.

Check Out for More Information

Those are only a few information. Additionally,  you may click on to check out for more information about the following Xiaomi official online stores or distributors:

http://www.mi.com/

http://www.gearbest.com/

http://www.giztop.com/

http://www.oppomart.com/

To better equip you with tips on how to know if a Xiaomi store or outlet is official or not, read some resources available online. There are plenty of resources available and one of them is xiaomitoday website which keeps and update of Xiaomi and related products.

And lastly, use the search results wisely as the top results are not necessarily the best options. Any SEO (Search Engine Optimization) service provider might be using tricks to up-rank the search result of a particular website or post. Use your senses to visit the authentic stores, sites and resources to before you buy Xiaomi products.

Know these information to avoid troubles after you buy Xiaomi products. Happy buying!

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Most modern helmets of virtual reality (Virtual Reality, VR) rely on your smartphone or on an external computing unit when you use them – for example, a video game console or a personal computer. But there is a completely self-contained device, such as, Sulon the Q . Another innovation was a gadget called DeePoon M2.

In the development of new products took part specialists ARM. mini-computer based processor Samsung Exynos 7420. This CPU has eight cores: quartets ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53. graphics processing is assigned to the controller integrated ARM Mali-T760 MP8.

The helmet has on-board 3 GB of RAM LPDDR4-1600, flash module with a capacity of 32 GB, dual-band wireless adapter Wi-Fi and Controller Bluetooth 4.0.

As part of the new items applied a quality OLED-display with a diagonal of 5.7 inches and a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels. The refresh rate of 60-70 Hz. Focus adjustment is possible. Nutrition provides the battery capacity of 3000 mAh.

The helmet is already available for pre-order for $488 with coupon:YFJ100. Will the device be in demand, it is not clear. The fact that the characteristics of it is comparable to a powerful smartphone, And you can check the Deepoon M2 VS Samsung Gear. Therefore the feasibility of the acquisition of such hybrid doubt: it is possible to buy a separate mobile device and inexpensive accessory like Google Cardboard to use your smartphone as a VR-devices.

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There is no second thoughts regarding the fact that there is a huge market for large sized handsets in India. Which is the reason why Samsung’s Note series has been immensely successful and it spun off a number of similar devices by budget handsets makers.  However, smartphones with a display size of 5.5-inch are not considered to be true phablets. Phablet is a term coined for those handsets, which have display size in the vicinity of 6-inch. There are two handsets in the budget segment as of now, which fits this description. We bring to you a detailed breakdown of both handsets to help you decide better.

Metal build takes it home for Xiaomi Mi Max

The design of devices in budget and mid-range segment play a huge role in buying decision as most of them come with a flimsy plastic build, which does not inspire confidence. However, Mi Max is not one of your run-of-the-mill handset with plastic build. The smartphone comes with an all metal body with chamfered edges and matte finish on the back. It looks more like a high end device than a budget segment phone. The Phab Plus from Lenovo on the other hand comes with a polycarbonate body with matte finish and metallic sides. If design is to be taken  into consideration, there is no second thought that Mi Max is the way to go.

Mi Max scores with 342 PPI and Gorilla Glass 4

When it comes to phablets, display is what makes all the difference and one has to make sure that the resolution offered by the display is subjective to the size of the handset. If the display size is higher and resolution is low, it will result in poor pixel density and thus less sharpness. Lenovo Phab comes with a bigger 6.98 inch display, which is a plus for multimedia lovers. However, the resolution offered by the display is pegged at 1280 x 720 pixels, which is not quite bright or sharp enough to ensure a good viewing experience. Mi Max on the other hand, comes with a smaller 6.44-inch display that flaunts a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Naturally, with higher pixel density, the display on the Mi Max looks sharper and crisper than the one on Phab.

The Vibe UI performs better than MIUI

When it comes to the operating system, Lenovo Phab comes running on the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, whereas, Xiaomi Mi Max features the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. While in their stock form, both these OS are not much different from each other, what matters is the custom interface from the brand. Xiaomi Mi Max features the MIUI interface from the Chinese handset maker, which although visually appealing, is quit resource hungry. Lenovo Phab on the other hand comes with the Vibe UI, which is equally appealing to eyes and has also been designed to facilitate smoothness. Vibe UI clearly has an upper hand over MIUI here, however, Mi Max still performs better owing to its configuration.

Snapdragon 650 Processor (Mi Max) trumps Snapdragon 410

Coming to the performance of the handset, Lenovo Phab is a decent performer as it comes equipped with a Quad-core processor that has been clocked at 1.2 GHz. Moreover, the processor of the handset is a dated Snapdragon 410 processor, which misses out on a number of advanced features. Xiaomi Mi Max on the other hand, comes with a Hexa-core unit that has been clocked at a faster 1.8 GHz speed. Naturally, the scale is tipped towards Mi Max in this aspect and the fact that it is a Snapdragon 650 SoC, makes it a clear winner. The Mi Max also boasts of a higher 3 GB of RAM, which is a lot more than that in Lenovo Phab viz. 2 GB.

16 Megapixels primary camera is the winner here

The camera module on the rear panel of handsets is one of the chief deciding factor while buying any smartphone. Lenovo Phab comes with a decent 13 Megapixels primary shooter on its rear panel, which takes good images in decent lighting condition. However, Xiaomi smashes it out of the park with the 16 Megapixels module on the rear panel of Mi Max. This camera module is currently found only on high end flagship smartphones. Moreover, Xiaomi has packed the camera interface with its own set of features, which makes for a good photography experience. Since the front camera on both smartphones is a 5 Megapixels, Mi Max happens to be the better smartphone when it comes to photography, by the virtue of rear camera.

Which one should I buy?

By taking a look at above points, it is quite clear that Lenovo Phab is quite dated and does not hold a candle to Mi Max. However, the device is also a lot cheaper than the latter as well, therefore it will appeal to those who are looking for a large handset in an affordable budget. However, Lenovo mobile price is the only factor working in the favor of Phab. Considering features and specifications of Xiaomi Mi Max, we are certain many buyers would be willing to stretch their budget a bit for the premium build, fingerprint scanner and powerful spec.

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Overview

Currently the market for drones is rising at a considerable rhythm, more and more personal UAVs are showing up every day because a wide variety of brands have taken interest in this field and have no intentions to leave anytime soon, but keep in mind that this is a whole new market, therefore, entails some risks and owning an remotely controlled aircraft means a great responsibility and probably a hard hit to your wallet. But this is not the case for the CX-10W by Cheerson, a basic and affordable drone suitable for beginners that might end up getting you into drones.

The CX-10 is the perfect starter pack for newcomers and enthusiasts that offers a decent quality for a low price alongside some nice features such as the 0.3 MP video camera. This tiny drone that looks like a small toy it’s more than you can imagine, to be precise we are talking about a Quad-copter mini drone that provides you the opportunity to learn and develop the skills needed to fly a larger or more complex UAV, so you can consider this device as some kind of tutorial or firsts steps into a hobby with practical and also entertaining applications.

Design

The CX-10 is quite simple, it falls into the category of quad copter and has a dimension size of 62*62*20 mm, with a diameter from blade to blade of barely 30 mm and a weight of just 15 gr. The four blades that lift the body can be found on each side where also 4 led lights are located just a few millimeters below. It features a 0.3 MP camera in the middle of the body facing towards the front.

The material of which is made is known as ABS material, a highly-resistant plastic used for air crafts, cars, tools and toys. The CX-10 drone can take a few hits and falls without breaking, which is sign of a solid build and also has spare propellers in case that something wrong happens to the originals.

It comes in three color presentations: golden, rosy red and dark gray. Besides that, there is nothing more remarkable about this entry level drone.

Usage and flight

The Cx-10 is easy to set up and easy to use, instead of a remote controller it uses your smartphone as the control device, you can connect them through Wi-Fi once you have downloaded the app that can be easily accessed by scanning the code bars of the box or by getting it through the App store or Google Play store. Once the setup process is ready you can take off for the first time, the control scheme is simple, with the proper actions of flight such as rotation, pitching, ascend, descend or turning displayed on an intuitive UI that looks like a video game HUD, also you can see on screen what the drone is watching  trough the camera.

This tiny drone has a 6-axis gyro that can be calibrated, it can perform flight actions like: ascend, descend, going forward, backward, turn left, turn right, hover etc. The range of control falls pretty short but this is not unexpected, with a distance of 15 M as a maximum. A good feature is the transmission frequencies, which are 8 in total and allow many people to operate their Cx-10 next to each other without problems. Also is ideal for use both outdoors and indoors.

Flight time and battery

This UAV uses a 150 MAH battery that can only deliver 4 minutes of continuous flight and has a charging time of 60 minutes. This is definitely a downside and a clear example of: you get what you pay for; just 4 minutes of flight aren’t satisfying enough.

Features and camera

There aren’t any special feature about the Cheerson CX-10W besides the 0.3 Mp camera and the 4 led lights, however, the camera saves the videos and photos taken directly to your smartphone, but there is the option of using an SD-card(not included) for this.

Specifications

Features

*4 channels with LED lights;

*6-axis gyro with gyro calibration function;

*Ascend, descend, forward, backward, turn left, turn right, hover, Left sideward fly, right sideward fly etc.

*The battery has protective function；

*WIFI mobile control and the R/C distance is about 15m;

*H/L Speed to switch;

*FPV with 3D flip function；

* Has 8 frequency points.

*It has 0.3-megapixel camera to take videos and pictures;

*Memory card and card reader are not included.

What’s in the Box?

1 x CX-10W Mobile RC Quadcopter.

1 x USB charging cable

4 x Spare Blades

1 x User Manual

Review

In summary, the CX-10 is affordable, easy to use, easy to set up, but is clearly a low-end product, although is not bad at all, just basic and simple, don’t look at this as a cheap product, but as a starter-pack or introduction to the complex field of UAVs, which must be operated with skill and responsibility. The control method of using your smartphone as the controller is great, and the drone itself is very responsive and will provide an enjoyable experience. Also, the quality of the materials is acceptable, it won´t break anytime soon if you use it carefully.

In the downside, we can establish that 4 or 5 minutes of use are very short and this will not please everyone, especially when it needs to be charged for an hour. In addition, we think that a 0.3 MP camera falls short. Also is important to remark that strong winds could negatively impact the performance during flight due to the lightweight of the drone.

But if you are looking for a taste of what a drone can do we suggest you get this affordable quadcopter that even a child could use.

If you want to see real pictures of this amazing min-drone, we suggest you visit the full review made by our friends on XiaomiToday clicking here; you will find incredible zoom-in images and what they think about this mini-drone.

Pros

Affordable.

Easy to use.

Easy to set up.

Great for beginners.

Cons

Short flight time.

Low-end camera.

The recharging time is too long.

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Zeblaze – The Chinese smartwatch manufacturer is recognized for rendering premium watches for a stupendous price tag. Maybe, that’s the reason why they are always in the spotlight. The company tends to make us passionate about their upcoming products, such is the Zeblaze Blitz.

Recently, we received the confirmation of their imminent smartwatch from Facebook. They released some pictures of Zeblaze Blitz to heighten our anticipation. From the pictures, all we see is a stunning but plain, black watch with an orange or gray circular frame and rubberized strap, seemingly to grab some attention. Moreover, a black crown on the left can also be noticed. Zeblaze Blitz will be available in two colors: orange and gray (only bezel color changed).

Zeblaze Blitz – An integrated camera and GPS module, but what’s more?

According to the given picture, two features of Blitz are seen clearly. First is the introducing of an integrated camera on the right side, which is somewhat new for zeblaze. The second aspect could be the selling point of the terminal, which is the built-in GPS module (see the running tracking on the watch suspected in the image). It also seems to be real-time along with various sensors such as a compass, temperature sensor, pedometer etc. Other suspected features could be a calorie counter, heart rate sensor, sleep tracker.

So far from the given pictures we were able to gather this much information about the watch. The release date for this watch has not been confirmed yet. Surely, Zeblaze will surprise us after some time. Let’s see what another boasting characteristics would comprise in Zeblaze Blitz. For this, we just have to wait.

If you want to know the features which will have this expected Smatwatch, check the full-features post made on XiaomiToday here, surely will make dissapear severals doubts in your head and it will let you know if it really worth it

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BC Master, an underdog in the Smartphone charger industry has released a new USB car charger which can charge any supported smartphone/device which has Qualcomm QuickCharge technology upto 75% faster than any charger out there.

Everyone has at least one smartphone, a wearable or a tablet with them, and running out battery is the worst nightmare for users who rely heavily on the afformentioned devices. While one can just plugin the device to the charger which came with the device, or an after-market one, none of them can charge the device fast enough to get it up and running quickly.

BC Master has been offering chargers for a lot of devices for a long time inside mainland China. Now, they have entered into the overseas market, with the US as its first target. To ensure their success BC Master is practically giving away these QuickCharge equipped chargers for free on Amazon.com right now. The chargers are compatible with all the devices which have been approved with QuickCharge and a few popular devices like the iPhones and iPads.

USB Car Chargers with QuickCharge technology are very rare, and so is getting one for free. If you are quick you can get one for free form Amazon.com right now. All you need is an Amazon.com account (Remember, the account needs to be created only on Amazon.com). Click the link below to go the product page of the BC Master USB Car Charger with Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0, right now to get one.

Even if you can’t grab one of the free ones, you can still get these chargers for next to nothing. There is a massive discount on all of BC Master’s QuickCharge 2.0 Enabled Chargers on Amazon.com.

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Get BC Master 1-port USB wall charger from amazon.com

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Watchmaker Zeblaze has announced that it is announcing their next milestone smartwatch, successor to their popular smartwatch line up, the Zeblaze Cosmo.

The company announced the new Zeblaze Cosmo will be priced very adiquately. The most interesting thing about the Cosmo is the pricing, a $99 smartwatch for everyone. The Zeblaze Cosmo is available right now on sale on major online retailers like GearBest and GeekBuying.

Next is the specs, which looks like a regular Zeblaze watch which we have been seeing but has Bluetooth which stays connected to your phone and vibrates when you get a notification. You can also assign a color to your contacts through the Zeblaze Cosmo app and the watch will flash the respective color on the LEDs on the side, so you know who’s trying to contact you.

Zeblaze Cosmo is powered by a MediaTek MTK2502 Processor which is a System On Chip which includes 512-MB of RAM. The smartwatch sports a 1.61-Inch IPS display with a resolution of 320*256. The Cosmo Smartwatch is certified to be IP65 Water and Dust resistance, which makes this perfect for all the outdoors men and women looking to buy smartwatch on a budget.

The Zeblaze Cosmo uses a 250-mAh battery which will last for 72-Hours on Standby and 120-Minutes call time. The Cosmo is available in two colors, Silver and Gold, both of which look excellent. The Cosmo is compatable with both Android and iOS making use of the companion app which is available for free.

The Zeblaze Cosmo is available on Sale right now on a discount for just $60 USD from the regular price of $99, on GearBest. If you would like to buy one, click the buy now button below.

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I really enjoy the freedom that Bluetooth allows with headphones. And I love Bluetooth.

Getting up in the morning, and listening to TV around the house, playing music from iPods. It can also change your listening habits since you don’t need to sit in your allocated area with the amp attached by a wire to your head all the time. It has the effect of making me a lot more ‘experimental’ with what I listen to since it’s so accessible without the constraints of wired.

So much fun to enjoy the Bluetooth, I am going to illustrate what’s in my mind and share with you all of them.

With wireless systems, sound will not be the same as wired headphones, but sometimes, you just want something convenient to listen to. A bonus is if the headphone sounds good as far as Bluetooth allows.

The Ausdom M05 arrived in a very unassuming box, Smaller than I thought since I’ve seen the pictures.  It uses Bluetooth v4.0 which saves on power, the relatively high technology for Bluetooth Headphone.

It has four Bluetooth profiles as well as apt-x. Yes, it’s apt-x. It’s a step in the right direction but transmitting devices have to catch up. It basically sends data in a less compressed format which has two benefits. First of all, it minimizes latency, which is very important for TVs since there is less converting going on. Secondly, it can improve the quality of sound because again, there’s less converting going on both of these things depend on one thing. The device sending the signal MUST be apt-x as well. Many don’t realize this and think that apt-x doesn’t do anything as a result. Well, it doesn’t if it’s not switched on at both ends!!

Here we see the inside of the BOX. Amazing!!!

Wireless range is the usual 10 meters direct line of site and the M05 basically lines up with other Bluetooth sets in this respect. But I am quite surprised at the real distance which is nearly 20 meters, when I am walking around the garden. Standby time is a staggering 250 hours with 20 hours music playback time. That’s the benefit of Bluetooth 4.0.

It connects via a supplied wire connection and the good thing is that it doesn’t need to be switched on this way. It works passively. The connection is at the back of the left earcup.

Connection is dead easy and logical. Next time you switch on, it connects with the last connected device without pairing. It even talks to you in the earcup!!

It’s a good looker. Quite unassuming in appearance. The surfaces are rubberized and it has good Pleather headband padding and earpads. It has a ‘faux’ graphite type of look and the backs of the cups are slightly padded. Actually, this protects it perhaps from weather and also knocks.

The sound of this headphone is very good. With Bluetooth, I’ve come to expect lower standards than this and I was quite surprised at how balanced the M05 sounds. It is mellow, with no shriek in the treble, but is also actually quite extended up there. So you get good cymbal splashes and crisp consonants on speech. There is a slight roll off up there but really not severe.

Mids are really good. They sound pretty even to me and I’d say some of the best sounding mids I’ve heard on a Bluetooth headphone. This makes it sound more ‘natural’ than most. This is where most music ‘sits’ and gives the headphone presence. It is a warmish comfortable sound and my guess is that the mids are excellent on the M05, producing an effortless sound.

Bass is mellow and hits nicely. It’s mostly upper bass and I feel that lower bass rolls away as many Bluetooth headphones do. There is no big mid bass hump in my opinion. So from upper bass to lower treble, this headphone seems very balanced to me.

ABOUT AUSDOM

Ausdom is owned by Shenzhen Ausdom Cloud Technology (a Chinese based company specialising in IP Surveillance equipment and systems). Their main product lines at this time are in two main lines – IP cameras (both fixed and automobile based), and also audio solutions (predominantly Bluetooth / wireless headphones, but also Bluetooth speakers).

With more than 10 years in the Wireless IP business, Ausdom have a lot of experience with the management and development of high quality video products, and fortunately for audio enthusiasts that also extends to wireless technology. Ausdom have 6 R&D teams at their disposal, and this includes more than 60 professional innovative designers and engineers – and it really does shine through in the M05.

From the Ausdom website:

For each product, our designers and engineers will carefully study the user’s habits, and use their creativity and experience to provide the consumers with convenient, efficient and valuable products. Every AUSDOM product is made with care, every detail counts to impress our customers. Giving our customers the perfect experience has always been AUSDOM’s goal. The recognition of our customers and their suggestions are our driving force.

AUSDOM is a team dedicated to design. They are not afraid to follow their dream.

And I really like their by-line / company slogan – because it does seem to capture their ethos (from the limited time I’ve had with Ausdom so far):

Enjoy Smart Life

I am highly recommending Ausdom M05 for who love Music or Headphone enthusiast. With Less than $50, it’s the best headphone we can choose. Also thanks for Ian and Paul who showed me Ausdom M05, and finally found it’s such a great piece.

Let’s Enjoy Smart Life and hope Ausdom can offer us more great Headphones.

Website: www.ausdom.com

Amazon link: amzn.to/1JZ2ofj

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The company AUSDOM  is headquartered in Shenzhen, and mainly deals with IP cameras, car electronics and a few headphones. The AUSDOM M05 is an over-ear headphone for about $40 USD, which can be connected both via Bluetooth and a 3.5mm jack.

Packaging and content

The packaging is a simple black box with the mapped headphones. On the back are the most important information.

Accessories include a storage bag, a quick start guide (in German), a USB to micro-USB for charging and a 3.5mm jack cable. Which means that this headset also supports wired audio playback, which is very rare to see in headphones in this price range.

Material and Design

The AUSDOM M05  act really high quality and are well crafted. Especially the bracket is very robust but still flexible. The bracket on the sides is made ​​of plastic, which is slightly roughened. Thus, it is not only high quality but also really feels like that. Like us itself very well built, and feels very good either when wearing it or just holding it, or left around the neck.

The bracket on the top side has a carbon-look but is made of soft foam as well as the inside of the strap. The transitions are all handled properly, here we have nothing to complain about. The earpieces on the sides are also provided with a soft carbon coating.

Here is a short demonstration of how flexible the headphones really are.

Comfort

The padded earcups is very comfortable to wear. According AUSDOM supposed to be a kind of artificial protein leather, whatever that is. The bracket can be pulled out sufficiently so that should really find the headphones on each head a proper fit. A proper fit is very important for longer sessions when one is working on a computer or out on a run.

The headphones have exercise on a very good fit without much pressure on the ears. The soft reference of the ear cups feels fluffy and comfortable.

The ear is completely covered, thus ensuring a good shielding of ambient noise.

Technical specifications:

• Bluetooth 4.0 EDR
• Hands-Free
• built-in microphone
• aptX Protocol Support
• 20 hrs. Playback or talk time
• 250 Std.Standby
• 3.5 mm jack
• Frequency range 20-20.000Hz)

Function Keys

On the left side you will find the microphone behind a lattice, the on / power button and the volume loud and soft key. In addition then still beside the 3.5mm jack input.

On the right side then the microUSB input for charging, the Pause / Play and skip track buttons.

The coupling takes place via Bluetooth simplistic about the hold the Power button. A female voice in English has a friendly then out.Otherwise, all the keys worked perfectly in our tests and had a good pressure point.

Microphone

The M05 has additionally an integrated microphone. The supports all devices that can be connected via Bluetooth. But rather below average but to use it, the quality of the microphone to call quite suitable. But it puts more emphasis on good mic for long Skype sessions etc. one should seek something else prefer.

The sound

But as always, the most important thing – How is the sound and they are good what?

The sound of the M05 AUSDOM we would rather describe as average.Overall, they are very bassy, ​​where unfortunately the mids and highs to go a bit lost. Especially because of the missing middle is something missing the dynamism but for people who love good bass, you may appropriately. The rest would then have been a neat equalizer countermeasures. You can not use the example in wide Xiaomi Headphones keep up but the games in a different league and are also more expensive. Overall, however, probably better than the Bluedio Turbine headphones but slightly worse than the cheaper Leme B20.

Conclusion and Recommendation

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Lots of Chinese smartphone manufacturers are integrating large battery capacities in their handsets and Ulefone Power, the newly announced smartphone from the company happens to be one of those devices that has joined that illustrious club.

As the name suggests, the newly announced device comes with two primary perks of owning it; a 6,050mAh battery and an extremely affordable price tag (given below). The battery is a Sony non-removable lithium polymer one and according to the company, users will be able to rake out a total of four days of light use on a single charge.

Bundled with Ulefone Power is a 9V/2-3A charger that makes use of Pump Express Plus technology; Qualcomm’s Quick Charge’s latest competitor that will super charge the smartphone’s battery in just two hours and allow users to gain a total of 2 hours of call time after being plugged in for just 5 minutes. Despite featuring such a large battery, Ulefone Power measures only 9.5mm in thickness and weighs in at 190 grams.

The smartphone also does very well to put on a good impression since it has a 2.5D arc display that is reinforced with Corning Gorilla 3 glass, and features a solid metal frame, along with ‘halo’ touch buttons. Ulefone has stated that there will be a total of three colors to choose from, which are as follows:

• 
  White
•         Dark blue
•         White with a wooden back cover

A SIM card tray pops out that can accommodate either one of the following configurations:

•         Single SIM card with a microSD card

•         Dual SIM cards

In addition to possessing a large battery capacity, Ulefone Power is no slouch when it comes to performance because it features MediaTek’s MT6753 SoC, 3GB of RAM, and a very powerful Sony IMX214 13MP camera with a dual LED flash. As for its screen size, Power has a 5.5-inch AUO 1080P LTPS display.

The handset also caters to the security eccentric crowd thanks to a fingerprint scanner and it will be getting an Android 6.0 OS update in the future. So when exactly can you get your hands on Ulefone Power? The company has stated that the smartphone will start to ship from January 10, 2016 with Android 5.1 pre-installed and will come with a very affordable price tag of $209.99.

In February, the handset will receive an update to Android 6.0.

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Chinese smartwatches are all the rage right now. With all the features they offer for a very affordable price, and the large selection of designs to choose from. It’s an overall very good market. However, it’s been very stale when it came to the processor these smartwatches from various manufacturers. Almost all of them use the MediaTek MT2502A chip in their watches.

Their design might vary, and the user might get a lot of options to choose from, but the performance side of things has not improved in any manner whatsoever. Zeblaze, a very well known smartwatch manufacturer wants to change that with their upcoming smartwatch, the Zeblaze Cosmo.

Zeblaze is still using the industry-standard MT2502 platform, but, is using an improved version of the MT2502A, the MT2502C. The new MT2502C has improved performance and power effiency making it a suitable upgrade.

Zeblaze also released a few details about the manufacturing process of the Zeblaze Cosmo. The device is made out the 316L grade Aluminum, combined with an Anti-Rust element. The new Aluminum takes 42 stages of CNC machining to make the completed product from raw materials.

There is no word on what the Zeblaze Cosmo’s price will be just yet. Stay tuned to GizmoChina for more details.

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Zeblaze want to end the year on a high, or so suggests to us the teasers of its latest wearable, the Zeblaze Cosmo, a SmartWatch with the look of a classic watch but with some other feature that makes it “intelligent” .

Instead of having a round or square screen, the Zeblaze Cosmo has a rectangular panel of 1.61 inches with a resolution of 256 x 320 pixels. In addition to its use is not uncomfortable, the display has a large curvature of 1.4mm and perfectly adapted to the wrist, and best of all is that despite having this way, the screen has a viewing angle 160 degrees.

From the pictures that we took the company has released the Cosmo Zeblaze have a full metal body, a leather strap, and an identical crown of traditional watches button. We assume that the button will be used to move through the menus SmartWatch, although it is noteworthy that this is a mere assumption unconfirmed for now.

The official price and release date have not yet been revealed, but apparently the Zeblaze Cosmo should be available for purchase before the end of the year.

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About one week after the Ulefone Paris presales, Ulefone starts a new round of deals for promotion where the 5-inch device with flip cover and tempered glass protector will be priced at USD149.99, while the non-gift package will be for USD139.99.

The deal will last until November 15 when the price will leap back to USD169.99. Taking the cross-border shipping into consideration, the ending time is pretty much close to the Christmas. Presently, the Paris flip cover, which enables an S-view window, and tempered glass are priced at USD7.5 and USD8.5, respectively, therefore the USD149.99 package seems nicer than the USD139.99 one to buyers who need the accessories.

Powered by the Android 5.1 OS, Ulefone Paris packs MTK6753 8-core 64-bit chipset, 5-inch HD display, 13MP/5MP cameras, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, and 2250mAh battery. Earlier the model achieved presales of 100,000 units thanks to its 2.5D-glass-plus-metal-frame design and the slogan “extreme ballance” which indicates better user experiences.

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UMi, continuing with the Giveaways of September, announced the giveaway for this week, and it’s the UMi Fair! The first Smartphone under $100 to have a Fingerprint reader and a 2.5D 720P screen. Wait, there’s more, UMi is also giving away a pair of VOIX Earphones! So, two winners to be chosen.

The UMi Fair is a very impressive device, being priced only under $100, the features it offers are just amazing. A Fingerprint Reader, a 2.5D 720P 5-inch display, powered by the MediaTek MTK6735. A Quad-core processor clocked at 1Ghz, and 1GB of RAM and 8GB internal storage to go with it. The cameras are also decent at 13MP on the back and 2MP on the front for those selfies. Runs on the almost latest version of Android, Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Coming to the VOIX Earphones, quite possibly you wouldn’t have even heard of the VOIX brand. It’s a small startup of UMi, to capture the audiophile market alongside the smartphones’, and these earphones are their first product to come off the production line, being priced only $20, they are quite impressive for what they are. Very nicely built, and very good sounding. If anything these headphones are better than what most other audio-first companies are offering. So, these headphones are attracting many audio enthusiasts and a lot of other people who are looking for an affordable pair of earphones that thwy can just throw in their backpack for a hiking trip.

Here’s your chance to win them for free! Click on the link below to enter and win the UMi Fair and also the VOIX Earphones! All the rules are present on the link, and anyone can enter to win. A winner will be chosen at the end of the week, for the UMi Fair, and a second winner will be chosen at the same tine for the VOIX Earphones.

UMI Halloween Giveaway_ UMI Fair
UMI Halloween Giveaway_ UMI Fair

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The UMI IRON PRO will be the successor to the UMI IRON.
The design seems to be nearly the same. But the PRO will have USB TYPE C and also a fingerprint scanner on the rearside. And it will of course still have the notification LED on the front.

It appears that the UMi Iron Pro will look physically similar to the current Iron, but will get a single piece rear panel. The current Iron has a metal main body with plastic at the top and bottom, the Pro has a single piece. At this stage we don’t know what material it will be, but being a ‘Pro’ we hope for alloy at least.

 

Also on the rear we see the same camera and dual LED locations, but now there is the inclusion of a fingerprint scanner too. The UMi Iron Pro will also feature an eye scanner running of the front camera. A 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080 display is the same spec as the original, and we see the LED notification bar at the bottom of the phone has been retained. The final details we know at this stage of development are a USB Type C 2.0, 3GB RAM and Mediatek MT6753 chipset.

Overall the specs are similar to the original UMi Iron, but that chipset choice seems odd and a little misleading. The octacore MT6753 is not a high-end processor, and has a low power GPU which isn’t suitable for hardcore gaming. It’s fine for standard phones but not something a ‘Pro’ level device, for that we would like to see a Helio X10 at the very least, a P10 or X20 would have suited too.

We suppose it all boils down to price, but we feel tat UMi Iron 2 might be a more suitable name, and the UMi Iron Pro should pack a little more punch. What are your thoughts?

Source:xiaomitoday

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The UHANS U100 features a 4.7″ 1280*720 IPS OGS unit with the two.5D Corning Gorilla gorilla Glass on prime. The phone is supercharged by the MediaTek MTK6735 that could be a 64-bit Quad-Core processor clocked at one.3 GHz and also the Mali T720 GPU for driving the display and gaming. The phone comes with Andorid Lollipop out of the box, has 2GB or RAM and 16GB internal storage. once it involves the cameras, the U100 features a 13MP camera on the rear with diode flash, a 5MP camera on the front. each cameras will record 1080P FHD at 30FPS. The U100 supports FDD LTE/4G/3G/GPS/WiFi and Bluetooth. Now, that that’s out of the manner, let’s dig a bit deeper into the phone itself.

The UHANS U100 is constructed sort of a luxury phone. That similitude are seen everyplace round the phone and also the expertise will gibe that. The U100 has the 5000 Series Aliminum that is principally utilized in the Aviation trade to form Aircrafts. This aluminium can feel superb to the bit and can additionally offer rigidity to the Phone to shield it from drops in and of itself.

The back of the phone is formed with animal skin, that is treated with a special method which is able to create it last longer, and sustain scratches, and drops also.

The UHANS U100 features a a pair of,200mAh battery that ought to last on a daily basis with moderate to significant use. Since the phone features a four.7″ 720P show, the screen does’t take up abundant of the battery power. So, even the screen-on time ought to be over 6-7 hours with moderate usage. Charging up the battery additionally would take less time as this is often a comparatively tiny battery compared to another phones in an exceedingly similar worth vary.

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Ulefone announced today that the presales for its 5-inch device Ulefone Paris, which was supposed to end on October 8, will be prolonged to ten days later due to a long vacation that was universal in China around the country’s national day.

The holiday lasted from October 1 to 7 when plenty of Ulefone’s partners were off work and didn’t allow people to place orders. Ulefone says that they postpone the ending date of the Ulefone Paris presales in order to help those users who have failed to get the discounted price then. Now Ulefone Paris still sells for USD129.99 but will be priced normally at USD169.99 after October 18.

The holiday also affected Ulefone production, not very severely for Ulefone Paris though, according to the company, who hope users will not worry too much about the supply. In addition, Ulefone annouced that the number of Paris preorders has increased to 100,000 so far.

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After smartphones, smart watches started being thinner day by day, recently Zeblaze has launched a Bluetooth smartwatch with thinnest bezel that measure just 8.8 mm, however the design of the Zeblaze Rover Bluetooth Smart Watch looks pretty similar to the Apple’s iWatch but considering the price, the smart watch is really a worth to replace typical wrist watch with a smarter, feature filled smart watch.

Not only with gorgeous appearance – Toughened OGS panel, 8.8mm ultra thin case and premium leather band, but also built-in high precision clip – MTK2501 (108MHz) which is able to compatible with both Android and iOS system, let you to experience powerful functions

The device is now available exclusively on Gearbest.com with a listing price of just $69.99 along with a nice deal for the readers of this post, at the end of this review post of Zeblaze Rover Bluetooth Smart Watch, I have listed a coupon code that let’s you grab the device at just $52.99.

Zeblaze Rover Bluetooth Smart Watch Review

Design and Display

As I have already gave you a brief idea about the design, but still there is much more to explore when it comes to the design. The smart watch comes with attractive metal body along with soft leather strap available in wide range of sober colors that adds extra beauty to your wrist. And most importantly the watch is water resistant, means you no need to bother about water and sweat at all.

While talking about the design, display also plays an important role, and I think the manufacturer has took this very seriously and offered 1.24 inches TFT HD display with a resolution of 240×240 pixels which is enough for a smartphone.

Processor and Added Features

As the smartwatch is not running Android or other hi-fi software that requires upgraded hardware to run the smoothly but still the Zeblaze Rover Bluetooth Smart Watch packs MTK2501 processor with latest 4.0 Bluetooth for uninterrupted performance and better connectivity whole day long.

Zeblaze Rover Bluetooth Smart Watch also features health sensors to track your daily activities like, running, sleeping etc, also this device controls music play and call notifications if it is connected to your smartphone.

To use most of its features along with the Android or iOS smartphone, there is dedicated app that lists all the features and stats. Scan the specified QR code to download the app for Android or iOS. When you get the watch, install Smartwatch.apk program on the smart phone to realize SMS, LINE, Facebook, Weather forecasts and other instant messaging reminders. Whish are inspired from Android Wear, but work much smoothly as the watch’s OS is completely independent of the smartphone, unlike Android Wear, which depends heavily on the phone.

Features in brief:  Sedentary reminder, Anti-lost alert, Barometer, Camera remote, Sleep monitoring, Altimeter, Find phone, SMS reminding, Pedometer, Phone book, Dialing, Music player.

Zeblaze Rover Bluetooth Smart Watch Specifications

Brand: Zeblaze Rover
Built-in chip type: MTK 2501
Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 4.0
People: Unisex watch
Waterproof: YES
Waterproof Rating: Life water resistance
Language: Spanish, Swedish, Persian, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Portuguese, Dutch, Indonesian, German, English, Persian, Thai, Italian, French, Finnish, Arabic
Screen: TFT
Screen size: 1.54 inch
Battery type: Li-ion battery
Battery capacity: 250mAh
Standby time: About 72 hours
Available color: Orange, Black, Brown
Measurement: 26 x 4.4 x 0.88 cm / 10.22 x 1.73 x 0.35 inches
Weight: 0.048 kg

As I had promised at the starting of the post, here comes the coupon code that gives a flat discount of $17 on listed price at Gearbest.com.

Gearbest Product Link: Exclusively Buy Here, use this coupon code GBZRT.

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Despite the fact that smartphones have come a long way in terms of packing really impressive hardware and features ranging from killer octa-core processors, fingerprint scanners, fast wireless connectivity chips, and so much more, companies are hardly giving sufficient emphasis towards one of the core components of these mobile devices, the battery.

5 – Cubot H1 : 5,200mAh Battery

Cubot H1 is another device that we had reviewed earlier on, and it features the same chipset as Bluboo X550, and Mlais MX Base, MediaTek MT6735. However, for a $150 handset, Cubot H1 also has a very large capacity battery present inside it. It’s a 5,200mAh cell and according to the results we gathered after using, the device was able to last us for than 3 days. Not only this, but after we decided to get over-zealous with our review and see how much battery life we could take out while connected to the LTE network, we were able to take out approximately 2 days.

Keep in mind that while connected to the LTE network, we were engaged in light browsing tasks and occasional video streaming, because we wanted to give you a fair idea of how the smartphone would perform under the same conditions when you used it, so in the end, results might vary depending upon your usage. Again, just like Bluboo X550 and Mlais MX Base, the low price tag means that this handset will come up short in performance in comparison to Lenovo Vibe P1 and Innos D6000, but since it is running Android Lollipop 5.1, we did experience the same fluid Android experience as we did with other devices that were running an MT6735 and a quad-core Cortex-A53 processor.

Now since there are three different affordable but large battery smartphones present in our list, we will be doing a separate comparison on which device is perfect according to its price tag, but for now, you will easily be able fulfill your dreams of experiencing large battery timings if you purchase any of the three smartphones. Given below are all of its hardware specifications.

• Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
• Processor: Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
• RAM: 2GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Internal storage: 16GB
• External storage: 32GB via microSD card slot (This will use the second SIM card slot)
• Dual SIM: Yes
• Rear camera: 8MP
• Front camera: 5MP
• Screen size: 5.5 inches
• Resolution: 1280 x 720
• Wireless connectivity: 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Cat 4 LTE modem
• Charging port: microUSB 2.0
• Battery capacity: 5,200mAh
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4 – Bluboo X550 : 5,300mAh Battery

Another Chinese handset that fits in the category of affordable and large battery smartphones is Bluboo X550. With its massive 5,300mAh battery present inside its 5.5 inch frame, this gadget will be able to deliver 2 whole days of talk time while connected to the 3G network, and just so you know, this talk time is much higher than the amount Lenovo Vibe P1 is able to deliver. Carrying a sub-$150 price tag, Blueboo X550 also possesses majority of the features that you will find in high-end smartphones.

However, and this is only natural; due to its affordability, the company was forced to make sacrifices; a case similar to Mlais MX Base. Like the latter, you will not be able to experience the same level of performance as Lenovo Vibe P1, or Innos D6000, but your experience will still be positive, because we have reviewed quite a bit of handsets running MediaTek’s MT6735 chipsets (this will range from UMi Hammer S, and Elephone M1) and running quad-core processors and despite the fact that we thought these handsets would fail to deliver a smooth Android smartphone experience, we were appalled at how wrong we were with our assessment.

Majority of the reasons why this happens is because these large battery smartphones are running Android Lollipop 5.0 as soon as they enter the market, and thanks to some major improvements in the update, mobile products are able to function much more fluidly than ever. Now that we have another large battery smartphone added to the list, and that too featuring an affordable price, let us detail its hardware configurations so that you know what you will be purchasing with your hard earned money.

• Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
• Processor: Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
• RAM: 2GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Internal storage: 16GB
• External storage: 64GB via microSD card slot (This will use the second SIM card slot)
• Dual SIM: Yes
• Rear camera: 8MP
• Front camera: 5MP
• Screen size: 5.5 inches
• Resolution: 1280 x 720
• Wireless connectivity: 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Cat 4 LTE modem
• Charging port: microUSB 2.0
• Battery capacity: 5,300mAh

3 – Mlais MX Base : 4,300mAh Battery

Now, you were expecting that large battery smartphones have to come with expensive price tags because they are packing such large cells inside them. However, Mlais MX Base is great example of how you can purchase a large battery smartphone without spending too much money on one. For a sub-$150 price tag, you will be getting a device that packs a 4,300mAh battery, and will be able to provide up to 40 hours of talk time while connected to the 3G network.

The best part about owning the smartphone is that you will also be able to access LTE networks (via a Cat 4 LTE modem), although the company did not care to provide details regarding the amount of talk time you would receive while connected to this particular network

Keep in mind that since you will be able purchase Mlais MX Base for less than $150, there are some sacrifices that the company was forced to make while placing this device in the large battery smartphone category and that obviously comes from the hardware specifications department. While you will not be able to experience the same level of performance as Innos D6000 or Lenovo Vibe P1, you will still get all the necessary features that you would find in a high-end smartphone, and that happens to be an extremely good deal.

If you happen to be the kind of customer who wants to purchase a high battery capacity smartphone without spending too much money, then Mlais MX Base is the answer to all of your problems. Given below are all of its hardware specifications.

• Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
• Processor: Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
• RAM: 2GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Internal storage: 16GB
• External storage: 64GB via microSD card slot (This will use the second SIM card slot)
• Dual SIM: Yes
• Rear camera: 8MP
• Front camera: 5MP
• Screen size: 5.0 inches
• Resolution: 1280 x 720
• Wireless connectivity: 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Cat 4 LTE modem
• Charging port: microUSB 2.0
• Battery capacity: 4,300mAh

2 – Lenovo Vibe P1 : 5,000mAh

Lenovo is a very popular brand when it comes to desktop and laptop computers and the Chinese company has made quite a name for itself in the smartphone business as well. The firm’s Vibe P1 belongs to the large battery smartphones category because it has a single 5,000mAh cell present inside it. It might be less than the total capacity found in Innos D6000, but keep in mind that it is just a single battery.

Lenovo Vibe P1 will be able to deliver up to 44 hours of talk time while connected to the 3G network, which is really saying something by how far companies are pushing their products to provide the highest amount of battery life as possible. While it has not been mentioned how much battery life you will be able to experience while connected to the LTE network, the fact that you are getting 44 hours of talk time while connected to 3G networks shows that you will have ample battery life while connected to the most battery hungry network we know of.

Thanks to its large battery capacity, the company was forced to increase the screen size of Lenovo Vibe P1. The hardware specifications of this device are impressive, though we have to say that for this smartphone, we were expecting more than 2GB of RAM. Regardless; belonging to the large battery smartphones category, Lenovo Vibe P1 has displayed that it delivers more than your fair share of battery life. Given below are all of its hardware specifications.

• Chipset: Snapdragon 615
• Processor: Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
• RAM: 2GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Internal storage: 32GB
• External storage: 128GB via microSD card slot (This will use the second SIM card slot)
• Dual SIM: Yes
• Rear camera: 13MP
• Front camera: 5MP
• Screen size: 5.5 inches
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Wireless connectivity: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Cat 4 LTE modem
• Charging port: microUSB 2.0
• Battery capacity: 5,000mAh

1 – Innos D6000 : 6,000mAh

Very little was known about Innos D6000 until it was marketed as being the first ever smartphone to have two batteries present underneath its housing. That is correct; there is one built-in battery and one removable battery present inside Innos D6000, along with a bunch of other impressive features. While having two battery cells inside a compact space of a smartphone might cause overheating issues, the company states that the device uses a dual-channel intelligent polar, referring to it as DuoCharge technology.

It means that it uses the built-in chip with current allocation algorithms, which allow parallel charging of two batteries. Also, both batteries are not going to be utilized at the same time. When the built-in battery has been completely depleted, the backup battery comes to the playing field and starts to power on the smartphone.

According to the company, Innos D6000 will be able to deliver up to 3 whole days of continuous battery life while being on standby mode, and 24 hours while browsing the web continuously while being connected to an LTE network. We all know how battery hungry LTE modems are so it is really impressive to see that this smartphone is able to deliver such a high amount of battery life.

This is a very interesting approach introduced in smartphones and we sincerely hope that more products like these are introduced in the near future. In terms of hardware specifications, Innos D6000 does pack impressive components inside it, though we were not too excited to see a Snapdragon 615 present. Given below are all of its hardware specifications.

• Chipset: Snapdragon 615
• Processor: Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
• RAM: 3GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.0
• Internal storage: 32GB
• External storage: 128GB via microSD card slot
• Dual SIM: Yes
• Rear camera: 16MP OmniVision
• Front camera: 5MP
• Screen size: 5.2 inches
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Wireless connectivity: 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Cat 4 LTE modem
• Charging port: USB-C
• Battery capacity: 2,480mAh internal + 3,520mAh external = 6,000mAh

After looking at a huge number of smartphones, we were finally able to give you a list of 5 large battery smartphones that will easily be able to deliver the most amount of battery life, while connected to both the 3G and LTE networks. If you are asking us which device we would end up purchasing if we had a choice between all five, then we would easily settle for Innos D6000. This is because the smartphone has the highest battery capacity and to top it all, it trumps all smartphones if you decided to compare them altogether.

While some consumers do not like to spend too much money while purchasing a smartphone, if they want to experience performance and high battery life at the same time, along with all the core features from high-end devices present in these ones, it will require you to spend slightly more than your projected budget in order to make this happen.

Give us your opinion on which smartphone you would like to purchase and why.

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Ulefone says today on its blog that they will build U-launcher in all the 3 to 4 models coming later this year in an effort to improve user experiences. And the custom android launcher will also be pushed to Ulefone Be Touch 2 via wireless updates which are expected to be released in a couple of days.

U-launcher is first installed on Ulefone Paris and the company’s video presentation shows it mainly provides a themes store, an extra screen with camera window and photo timeline, as well as an app icon organizer.

The theme store contains plenty of free themes which can change the appearance of app icons and wallpapers. The camera window allows users to take photos with both front and back cameras without having to opening the camera app. And after that the photo can be simply shared to social media right on the timeline. What’s special in the app organizer is that it enables you choose more than one to-be-moved apps first and then choose the target screen.

Ulefone says they will provide more user-friendly functions via U-launcher and also beautify its appearance in the future.

http://ulefone.com

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Most popular Chinese E-Commerce online store, Gearbest announced a Super Flash Sale from October 6 to October 8. All the products selling at flash sale event discounted at a huge margin. Highlight in this Flash sale event is the vast category of products.

They didn’t stop with the famous flash sale products like Smartphone, Tablets etc. Gearbest expanded it to Remote Control Toys and Gadgets, Watches, Cameras, Computer and Network Accessories, Smart Home Equipment and Accessories, LED lights and Flashlights, Smartphones, Tablet PCs and Mobile Accessories. Along with this, Electronic Accessories for Car, Bike, and other automobiles are also added in the epic deals section.

How Gearbest Super Flash Sale Event working?

Totally 10 category of products added in this Flash sale.

• Cellphones – Mostly Smartphones
• Radio Control – Remote Control Toys and Equipment
• Tablet PC – Phablets and Tablets
• Watches – Smartwatches and Traditional and Modern Watches
• Audio and Video – Action Cameras and Sports Cameras
• Computer and Networking – Computer Accessories and Spare parts
• SmartHome – Includes WiFi CCTV, Bluetooth Bulb, Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Security Alarm etc.
• Mobile Accessories – Bluetooth, Earphones, Lens etc.
• LED Light and Flashlight – Rechargeable Flashlights and LED lights
• Epic Deals – Includes Bike, Car and Automobile accessories and Ethernet & Development boards.

From the first 9 categories, 2 products will be available for sale per day. For 3 days, totally 6 products will be available with a huge discount in this flash sale. Along with this, one special product will be announced in each of this categories with huge discount. From the 10th category Epic Deals, 3 Products will be available for sale per day.

Other than the 10 categories Gearbest added Super Flash Sale Special, which will announce one special product per day for flash sale at discounted price. The Two Flash sale per day aforementioned will be announced at 10.00 UTC and at 16.00 UTC every day.

But, the Flash sale is not over with this, All the 10 Categories having a “Bestselling Products at Hot Price” tab. It shows the best selling products with heavy discounts. To know the full details, you must take a look at Gearbest.com website.

Here is a short list of Products from Smartphone and Tablets Category.

OnePlus 2

The OnePlus One is a flagship killer in the year 2014. The design is top notch, it has a Sandstone back cover. The company also reduced the weight of the device using the aluminum alloy in the body. The OnePlus 2 is a good mix of things from OnePlus One. The top end variant of OnePlus 2 features a 4GB RAM and is powered by Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A57. There is also 3GB RAM model available and features a Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53. For graphics, the company packed an Adreno 430 GPU. The phone comes with 16/64GB storage and there’s no microSD card slot. All things considered, I would personally pick this one up for myself and for friends as well.

Infocus M810T

Sparking, Shining, Slimy and Awesome. This is how anyone can describe the Appearance of Infocus M810T. The Phablet comes with Aluminium Metal alloy frame with 6.99mm thick and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. In the hands, the Phablet is very light and compact. On the left, we see Power button and Volume buttons while the right keeps 2 slots for SIM and micro SD Card.

• Dooggee Y100 Pro 4G Phablet
• Mlais M7 Plus 4G Phablet
• Cubot X15 4G Phablet
• Oukitel U8 Universe Tap 4G Phablet
• Takee 1 Holographic 3G Phablet
• Chuwi Hi8 Android + Windows 10 Tablet PC
• Cube i7 Stylus Windows 10 Tablet
• Chuwi Vi7 – 7inch Phablet
• Chuwi Vi8 Android + Windows 8.1 Tablet PC
• Teclast X98 Air Windows 10 + Android 5.0 Phablet
• Cube I10 Windows 10 + Android 4.4 Tablet PC
• Cube T8 Android 5.1 8inch 4G Phablet

Check the complete list of products and their discounted prices at Gearbest. Don’t forget the Flash sale is for 3 days only. And only limited products are available at Flash sale. So, Rush to the store and grab your product soon.

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MXQ S85 and EM6Q-MXQ are two main Full HD H.265 Android media players based on Amlogic S805 currently selling on Chinese online stores. I’m lucky enough to have received both, and I’ve already completed the review for EM6Q-MXQ, so today I’ll complete MXQ S85 review and compare both devices. I’ve already taken picture of the device, accessories, and checked out the board’s components in my unboxing post, so in this post, I’ll focus on the user interface, evaluate performance, and test most hardware features of this media player.

First Boot, Settings and First Impressions

I’ve started by a quick test of the IR remote control, and it works as expected after inserting two AAA batteries, before switching to Mele F10 Deluxe air mouse for convenience. I’ve connected all ports of the device except the S/PDIF output: Ethernet cable, HDMI and AV cables, micro SD card, USB hard drive, USB webcam, and a USB hub with two RF dongles for my air mouse and gamepad.  I’ve connected the power, pressed the power button opn the top of the box, a Blue LED turns off, “Google TV” icon appears on TV and in a little more than 40 seconds the boot completes. It’s not quite as fast as higher RK3288 TV boxes (20s), but it’s much better than the boot time on EM6Q-MXQ (1m 50s), so the flash must be faster.

The user interface is the Android Home screen, but you can also switch the MediaBox launcher with a Metro-style user interface found in many Amlogic S80X TV boxes, by going to the “Home” section in Android settings. The box automatically selected 1080p60 Hz video output, and the user interface resolution is 1920×1080 as you can infer from the screenshot above. I’ve noticed that switching to 720p still keep the user interface to 1920×1080 resolution, so there’s no performance gain doing so.

The “Setting” menu is based on the same Metro-style interface as EM6Q-MXQ with four sub menus: Network, Display, Advanced and Other. I’ve highlighted difference in bold.

• Network – Enable and configure Wi-Fi or Ethernet
• Display:
  • Automatic or manual HDMI resolution: 480p/i @ 60 Hz, 576p/i @ 50 Hz, 720p @ 50/60 Hz, 1080i @ 50/60 Hz, or 1080p @ 24/50/60 Hz
  • CVBS Mode Setting: 480 CVBS or 576 CVBS (if Composite output selected on TV).
  • Hide or Show status bar
  • Display Position
  • Screen Save (Never, 4, 8 or 12 minutes)
• Advanced:
  • Miracast
  • Remote Control (app)
  • CEC Control
  • Location for weather (Chinese cities only)
  • Screen Orientation settings
  • Digital Audio Output (Auto, PCM, S/PDIF pass-through, or HDMI pass-through)
• Other – System Update: Local file or OTA (not working), Backup, and “More Settings” for standard Android Settings.

So it’s exactly the same as EM6Q-MXQ, except the current firmware also supports 1080p @ 24 Hz.

I’ve also tested composite output, and both 480 CVBS and 576 CVBS settings worked fine. There’s no component (YPbPr) output in this box.

I have not made a video for MXQ S85, because it’s very similar to EM6Q-MXQ, except you have the option to switch between the Android home screen or MediaBox launcher, 1080p24 is supported, and S85 is a little more responsive. But you can watch the video I shot for EM6Q-MXQ if you haven’t already where I walk through the user interface and settings, XBMC user interface (1920×1080 UI rendered at 30 fps), and show H.265 video playback in MX Player.

MXQ-S85 comes with an 8GB NAND flash with a single partition (8.00 GB – black magic again…), and at the end of the review I still had 4.01 GB free. Looking into “About MediaBox” section, we can find out that the model number is “S85″, and the system runs Android 4.4.2 on top of Linux kernel 3.10.33. The firmware is rooted, and after I started the review I found firmware 106k4 (an updated to version 105k4 used for the review), which you can probably flash with Amlogic USB flash tool, but I have not tried.

All apps I needed for the review could be installed with Google Play Store including Antutu, 3D Mark, ES File Explorer, MX Player, Beach Buggy Blitz, A1SD benchmark, Sixaxis Controller, etc… However, as I scrolled through the list of apps installed on other Android devices, there were a few incompatible apps notably some messaging apps (Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp), Instagram, Google Translate, and a few others. But you can usually work around these issues by spoofing your device name with an app (paid), or changing build.prop. I’ve also downloaded and installed Amazon AppStore, in order to play Riptide GP2.

Albeit the box features a power button, power handling is not perfect, as a clean power off is not possible. You can either use the remote control power button to enter and exit standby, and the power button on the unit, can be used to achieve real power off, and to turn the device on, but it’s and hardware power off which powers off the device immediately, Android does not cleanly shuts down. The device temperature is pretty cool: 40°C and 46°C measured with an infrared thermometer respectively on the top and bottom of the box, right after running Android 5 benchmark. And after playing Riptide GP2 for about 10 minutes (at which stage the game froze), the maximum temperature on top and bottom reached 42°C and 46°C… which is pretty standard temperature for these type of devices.

The system very pretty stable, but just like with EM6Q-MXQ, attempting to play a 4K video in XBMC will freeze the system requiring a hard reboot. However, the flash is fast enough no to experience various slowdowns, or making apps randomly exit. Android did pop up the “app not responding” windows at load time for some games, so it’s not perfect, but answering “wait” will start the games normally. Nevertheless, although it’s clearly not as snappy as the latest Amlogic S802 or Rockchip RK3288 based mini PCs, I did not find MXQ S85 frustrating to use, unlike EM6Q-MXQ.

Video Playback

Videos were playing from SAMBA share in Ubuntu 14.04 over Ethernet using XBMC 13.1 pre-installed in the system, switching to MX Player for videos that failed to play. I had no problems connect to SAMBA with XBMC and ES File Explorer.

I started with videos from samplemedia.linaro.org, H.265/HEVC videos by Elecard, as well as a (low resolution) VP9 video:

• H.264 codec / MP4 container (Big Buck Bunny), 480p/720p/1080p – OK
• MPEG2 codec / MPG container, 480p/720p/1080p – OK
• MPEG4 codec, AVI container 480p/720p/1080p – OK
• VC1 codec (WMV), 480p/720p/1080p – OK
• Real Media (RMVB) – RV8, RV9, and RV10 – OK but not that smooth (S/W decode)
• WebM / VP8 – 480p OK, 720p some rare parts in slowmo, 1080p plays in slow motion all the time.
• H.265 codec / MPEG TS container
  • XBMC – Audio only
  • MX Player – OK (H/W decode), but seeking does not work properly. It will switch to S/W decode, and the video becomes unwatchable.
• WebM / VP9 (no audio in video)
  • XBMC – Won’t even start
  • MX Player – OK (H/W decode).

Then I played some higher bitrate videos:

• ED_HD.avi – XBMC: audio only; MX Player: black screen only, no audio.
• big_buck_bunny_1080p_surround.avi (1080p H.264 – 12 Mbps) – OK.
• h264_1080p_hp_4.1_40mbps_birds.mkv (40 Mbps) – OK
• hddvd_demo_17.5Mbps_1080p_VC1.mkv (17.5Mbps) – OK, but could be smoother, and XBMC reports skipped frames regularly.
• Jellyfish-120-Mbps.mkv (120 Mbps video without audio) – OK (Played from USB hard drive)

Videos with high definition audio codec could be played in XBMC (with performance issues), but not in MX Player (except AC3):

• AC3 – OK
• Dolby Digital 5.1 / 7.1 – OK
• TrueHD 5.1 & 7.1 – OK
• DTS-MA – OK
• DTS-HR – SAMBA: Audio completely cuts after a few seconds. USB: No problem with audio, but video feels slow.

A Blu-ray ISO video (Sintel-Bluray.iso) played perfectly in XBMC.

Although S805 does not support 4K video playback, I tried to play two 4K videos in XBMC, and each time the system will freeze. This should not happen.

I tested over a dozen other videos from my library (AVI, MKV, FLV, VOB/IFO, and MP4 containers), and they could all play with any A/V sync issues. I also watched a complete 1080p video (1h50 / MKV / 3GB), so no problem with stability either.

Links to various video samples used in this review and be found in “Where to get video, audio and images samples” post and comments.

Network Performance (Wi-Fi and Ethernet)

A 278 MB file between a SAMBA share (Ubuntu 14.04) and the internal flash, and vice versa, repeating the test three times with ES File Explorer. Wi-Fi transfer speed is still pretty good @ 2.95 MB/s on average, although not quite as fast as EM6Q-MXQ media player.

Ethernet worked at 100 Mbps connected to my Gigabit Ethernet switch, with performance similar its competitor. Tronsmart Orion R28 Meta is way ahead, simply because it’s the only box I have that actually supports Gigabit Ethernet.

For a raw benchmark of Ethernet performance, I ran iPerf app using “iperf -t 60 -c 192.168.0.104 -d” command line. It does not quite maxes out Fast Ethernet bandwidth like Rockchip RK3288, but results are similar to EM6Q-MXQ just like with the test above.

TCP window size: 136 KByte (default)
————————————————————
[ 6] local 192.168.0.104 port 57781 connected with 192.168.0.106 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[ 4] 0.0-60.0 sec 476 MBytes 66.5 Mbits/sec
[ 6] 0.0-60.0 sec 566 MBytes 79.1 Mbits/sec

Miscellaneous Tests

Bluetooth

Contrary to the version of EM6Q-MXQ I reviewed, MXQ S85 comes with Bluetooth.

I could transfer pictures from my Android phone to the box over Bluetooth, Sixaxis Compatibility Checker appeared to support PS3 wireless gamepads, but my controller was not recognized.

Bluetooth LE (Smart) was tested with Vidonn X5 activity tracker, but unfortunately the app could not locate the device over BLE.

Storage

FAT32 formatted micro SD card and USB flash drive could be recognized and properly mounted by the system
Only NTFS and FAT32 partition on my USB 3.0 hard drive could be mounted and accessed. That’s common to all Android mini PCs I tested, except A80 OptimusBoard which could mount the EXT-4 partition too (but in read-only mode).

A1 SD Bench was used to benchmark USB hard drive and internal flash performance. The read speed was 16.92 MB/s, and the write speed of 21.87MB/s fore NTFS partition in /storage/external_storage/sda1, both results being weak.

The NAND flash speed is clearly not outstanding at 15.8 MB/s (read) and 6.83 MB/s (write), but still better than EM6Q-MXQ, and apparently good enough for a smooth operation of the device most of the time.

USB Webcam

I had troubles with both Skype and Google Hangouts with my USB webcam. I did manage to see the image in Skype once, but never long enough to make a phone call. The camera is not detected at all in Hangouts.

Gaming

Candy Crush Saga, Beach Buggy Blitz, and Riptide GP2 could run on the box. I played Candy Crush Saga with my air mouse, and switched to Tronsmart Mars G01 wireless gamepad for Beach Buggy Blitz and Riptide GP2. For each game, the system showed up pop up with “App XXX is not responding. Do you want to close it?”, but selecting “Wait” could load the games just fine. Beach Buggy Blitz framerate felt good using the default settings (low res), but I did notice some very short freezes (<1s) from time to time. Riptide GP2 is not really enjoyable with default settings (high resolution), but lowering the resolution makes it relatively enjoyable to play. Riptide GP2 freezing I encountered on other Amlogic s802/S805 devices, and Allwinner A80 development board occurred yet again, after just around 10 minutes of play time. I’m not sure if the game itself is buggy, or the GPU drivers/libraries are. I checked the maximum temperature on the top and bottom of the device at that time, and I got 42°C and 46°C.

Even if games can run, the gaming experience is not great, and you should really consider spending more to get a Rockchip RK3288, or not as good, Amlogic S802 devices if you are really interested in playing games. Nvidia Tegra K1 devices should even be better but in a completely different price category.

MXQ S85 Benchmarks

CPU-Z shows the device is indeed powered a quad ARM Cortex A5 processor clocked between 24 MHz and 1.49 GHz, but instead of using a performance governor, MXQ S85 is using a hotplug (on-demand). The board is m201, which can be a useful thing to know in case you download firmware files. FYR, EM6Q-MXQ is based on hd18t board.

The devices gets 16,448 points in Antutu 5.1 which is consistent with the score I got with EM6Q-MXQ (16,647).

There are some differences in Vellamo 3 however, with a lower Browser score (812 vs 1061), a higher multicore score (1319 vs 1139). The metal score is about the same.

Ice Storm Extreme test in 3DMark is about the same with 2,308 points (vs 2,325 for EM6Q-MXQ), and clearly shows the relatively low performance of the quad core Mali-450MP GPU used in S805 compared to high-end SoC with better GPUs.

Conclusion

MXQ S85 is actually a pretty good device and performance considering the price (<$50). Wi-Fi and Ethernet are pretty decent, video codecs/containers is quite good in XBMC, and H.265 can be played in MX Player, but not yet in XBMC. The firmware is pretty stable, and I did not come across massive slowdowns like in EM6Q-MXQ.

PRO:

• The firmware is stable, relatively smooth to operate, and only hung when trying to play 4K videos
• Good XBMC support.
• HEVC/H.265 hardware video decoding support. Working in MX Player, but not with XBMC (yet)
• Very good price/performance ratio.
• Good Wi-Fi, and decent Ethernet performance
• Video Output – Supports 1080p24/50/60 (but no 25/30 Hz), and composite output (NTSC/PAL).

CONS:

• Despite having a power button, power off is not perfect (no clean power off)
• Bluetooth Low Energy (mostly used for wearables) is not currently supported.
• OTA firmware upgrade is not working
• USB / NTFS storage performance is disappointing.
• USB webcam did not work reliably for me in either Skype and Hangouts.
• “App xxx not responding” message may appear while loading large apps such as games.

Gearbest provided the sample for review, so if you are interested in purchasing you could do so on their site for $39.99

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Being one of the most popular Android TV Boxes in the US, the latest version U BOX i one (i828) has made its way into the marketplace. Since its arrival, it has been a big impact, and stands above the rest when it comes to specifications. In this review, we’ll take a look at whether the U BOX i one (i828) performs as well as it looks and says.

In A Nutshell

• Well-Constructed – Looks aren’t everything, but the U BOX i one (i828) will look like the perfect fit for a nice home with its sleek black appearance. It’s constructed of soft touch plastic (reminiscent of the Apple TV) but feels solid and slightly heavy, which indicates that it’s well made.

• Top of the Range Specifications – Packed with a 2.0 GHz Quad-Core Cortex A9, Octa Core Mali 400 GPU and 1GB or 2GB RAM, the U BOX i one (i828) is quicker and more powerful than nearly all other Android TV Boxes currently on the market.

• Fully Loaded – The U BOX i one (i828) is pre-loaded with the award winning XBMC media player and entertainment hub, along with everything plugin that’s remotely useful. Expect to access a huge range of music, videos and other digital media.

• Big Storage – You can store plenty of your movies, music, games and other files with the integrated 8GB ROM, twice as much as the next best Android TV Boxes.

• Good Connection to 3^rd Party Devices – The U BOX i one (i828) works really well with third party devices such as , game controls, remote controls (which is included) and wireless keyboards and mouses.

Performance

The functionality of the U BOX i one (i828) is much better than most other Android TV Boxes. The integrated 1.6 GHz Quad-Core Cortex A9 processor, Octa-Core Mali 400 GPU and 1GB or 2GB RAM ensures that you can have the most demanding applications and HD videos running without the actual device slowing down or lagging. That is very rare considering the amount of under-powered options out there at a similar price range.

A variety of different webcams work very well, which is used for various online communication apps such as Skype and Viber. As you flick through the different menus and apps, you’ll notice that it’s very quick and smooth.

Also, the Wi-Fi signal is strong thanks to the antenna add-on. It’ll pick up on a wide range of wireless networks and also, is able to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot, something many other Android TV Boxes have difficulty doing.

Running the benchmarks on AnTuTu (which assesses the whole system’s specs) on the U BOX i one (i828) churns out a good solid score that beats the majority of other Android TV Boxes.

Interface

The home screen of the U BOX i one (i828) is pretty much just the Android 4.2.2 OS (Jelly Bean) interface. It’s very easy to navigate and if you’ve ever used an Android device, then you’ll be familiar with all the options. There’s also an option to change the default launcher into something a lot more basic.

Just like with all other Android TV boxes, you’ll find navigating and typing a lot easier using a wireless keyboard with a touchpad. Otherwise, you would be forced to use the remote to type out everything, which can be very time consuming not to mention frustrating.

The great thing about the included remote control is that it has a working power button (which is lacking in most other Android TV Boxes) which sends the device to sleep like a mobile phone or TV. This uses only 1 watt or less of power.

XBMC Media Hub is already pre-installed with the best add-ons, so you can be sure that you’ll have your time occupied with the best movies, TV shows and music from around the world.

Our Conclusion

• Fast and powerful device that is capable of running the most demanding apps and HD videos, something that slows down most other Android TV Boxes.
• Excellent storage capabilities, having 8GB internal storage and the ability to read external storage devices such as 32GB SD Cards and 2TB HDDs with no problems.
• We love the fact that Wi-Fi signals are very strong and maintains a strong connection to far away networks.

There’s a reason why the U BOX i one (i828) is our top pick. As a matter of fact, there are several reasons as mentioned above. Although the price point is above many other Android TV Boxes, it’s definitely worth it as it outperforms them easily.

There are two variants of the U BOX i one (i828), the 1GB Ram model with 8GB EMMC Storage and the 2GB RAM model with 16GB EMMC Storage options. They are available form GearBest.com. Click one of the below buttons to go to GearBest.com to buy the model of your choice. However, we think that the 2GB RAM model with 16GB of storage option will be the better choice.

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Teclast announced a new tablet, the X98 Air III. In a move I don’t really understand the X98 Air III is another 9.7″ tablet with the a lower clocked Z3735F 1.8Ghz Atom Bay Trail with a revised shell around it. The rest of the specs are the same as the X98 Air series, 32GB eMMC, 2GB of Ram, BT 4, microsd slot. 2MP front and 5MP rear camera. And only Android 5.0, no dual boot Windows 10 / Android here. I think it’s time to move on from Bay Trail tablets, this should be a Cherry Trail X5 Z8300 at least.

It will retail for only 699 yuan in China which is around $110. So it’s a dirt cheap for a 9.7″ retina tablet, but that’s about it. This is a really interesting and a bold move on the part of Teclast. It again is very interesting to me as the X98 Pro and Air II/ Air 3G have Android already. Teclast has to really give additional functionality that the Air II doesn’t already offer. It would be very interesting device to get my hands on. If you guys are interested, we at GizmoChina will try to get a unit for review.

The Teclast X98 Air III is available for pre-order from GearBest for $138

Preorder Teclast X98 Air III from GearBest for $138

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iMacwear is known for their rugged smartwatches and smartwatch phones. Now they have come out with something very unexpected. A mechanical smartwatch which is equipped with 5ATM protection.

The inspiration for the smartwatch is very clear, however, the implementation is inspired. While, not the best that we’ve encountered, very unique indeed.

iMacwear promises 30-days standby time, so you can say goodbye to ‘charge everyday watches’.  The watch is also equipped with Citizen Wicca movement pointers, which will help with fitness tracking and sleep tracking. The Unix watch features a High Carbon Aviation Case for better Bluetooth connection with your smartphone. Support for the most popular smartphone operating systems, Android and iOS makes the device even sweeter.

Talking about the main features of the Unix include, Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy connection, Call Notifications, SMS Notifications, Fitness and sleep tracking. Activity tracking with interaction, as well as sleep monitoring, for an all rounded fitness functionality.

The iMacwear Unix Smartwatch uses a Sony CR2430 battery for 30 days of standby. An out of the world build with top-notch engineering for the mechanical dial of the smartwatch. The screen is protected by a Sapphire Crystal screen, with Anti-Scratch and Water resistance.

Who is the iMacwear Unix for? It’s primary market is Divers and sports persons, however, at the given price, it would be an awesome deal for anyone really. If you do want to get one for yourself, you can do so from GeekBuying.com for just $78.99

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Mixcder, an audio-first company has created, what could possibly be the best wireless earphones for sports; The earbuds dubbed ‘Basso’ is what we will be taking a look at today.

First, let’s check out the box, and what’s inside it. The box looks like a re-cycled Xiaomi-type brown box, which is pretty straight forward.

Inside the box we have the Earphones themselves, extra ear gels for different sizes and comfort needs, a carrying case, and finally, the user guide.

The specs of the headset are:

The headset checks all marks for a sports headset, light weight, long lasting battery, and durable. The Basso headset is very flexible. Its cable is made of a very strong material.

Most of all the headset has a very unique formfitting ear mold which feels very comfortable to wear when exercising, or when running. The headset holds on pretty well, and there will be no sense of them falling out.

The Noise Cancellation on the Basso headphones is very good as they go very deep into the ear. Since the ear support material is very flexible, it’s bends to give the perfect fit for best listening and isolation experience.

The headphones do also have in-line control buttons, which are multi-functional. You can answer and end calls, control music, control volume. This in-line module also houses a Micro-USB port for charging the headset. Since it uses the widely-adapted Micro-USB standard, it’s very convenient. This module is where the Mic also resides.

The control module is probably the heaviest component of the headset, something that I haven’t seen with other wireless earphones that I have used. The battery is probably housed in this casing, since it is where the charging port is. Mixcder has included a clip on the earphones, which is also probably to clip the control module to your shirt so that it doesn’t pull on the earphones.

Sound: Not ‘Bass’ heavy

If you’re a person who listens to a lot of bass heavy electronic or hip-hop music, this headset is not for you. Everything that I played on the Basso wireless headset, has been very well defined. I mostly listen to EDM, House, Classical, Acoustic, and Lyric songs, and everything I listened to on this headset was very crisp and clear, all the highs, mids, and the lows are very well defined and clear.

Carry Case

The carry case provided with the Basso headphones is very good. In fact, it’s very similar to what popular brands include with their headphones. The case is very rugged, strong, and will provide protection for the headphones when travelling, and leave some extra room for some memory cards, USB drives, and almost anything and everything that you can fit into it. It also has a carabiner whtich you can use to hang to your backpack, your belt, etc.

Should you buy it?

YES! A big yes. No matter which genre of music you listen to, this headset does the job, and it does it well. If you only want a “bass heavy” experience, this is probably not for you. I listen to a lot of bass heavy music, and I am very well pleased with the performance of the Mixcder Basso wireless sports headset, and I would recommend you give them a shot as well, especially since, they are available on an all-time low price of $25.99 from Amazon.com, from the regular price of $69.99.

Click here to buy the Mixcder Basso Wireles sports headphones from Amazon.com for just $25.99

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Elephone has launched its latest 3G smartphone, the MT6572W Dual Core 3G GPS Mini Phone. This phone is an improvement of its predecessor such as Kitkat 4.4 OS, stronger body, longer battery life, high resolution screen, and so on. The white color body gives the phone an executive look.

The Elephone MT6572W comes with a strong body with smooth rounded corners and edges. The finishing is matte finish with non-grease coating. The volume control is located on left hand side and the power button is located on the right side of the phone for easy operation. It also has a 3.5mm audio out port, through which you can enjoy listening to your favorite songs.  The phone is light weight and slim and features a 2.45 inch TFT display with capacitive touch screen and 240 x 432 pixels. On the rear side, you have the 2.0 MP camera with LED flash light, capable of taking clear photographs even at low lights. The front side has 0.3 MP camera for taking selfies. You can also take excellent quality videos through the cameras.

Elephone MT6572W comes with the dual core processor MTK6572W which can clock speed more than 1.0GHz, thereby enabling you do multitasking at the same time without any lagging. The inbuilt 512 MB RAM in combination with the dual core processor makes the experience of using this smart phone a pleasure. This comes with an inbuilt 4 GB inbuilt ROM, for storing lots and lots of data. The phone also comes with an extended storage slot, which can house a 32 GB micro SD card. It also features 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS.

Elephone MT6572W comes with inbuilt 50 languages, so the phone is ready to be shipped worldwide. The battery that comes with this Elephone MT6572W, is powerful 550mAh battery, which has enough juice to make the phone usage for long periods without charging.

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Ulefone announced today that they have received 30,000 pre-orders for their 5-inch device Ulefone Paris since September 10 when the presale started with the special price of USD129.99.

In detail, users from United States contributed about 4,000 units of the pre-sales, making up Ulefone Paris biggest market as they did Ulefone Be Touch 2; Russia, Spain, Italy saw sales of 3,500 or so, respectively; and UK and Germany totally pre-ordered about 4,000 pcs, according to Ulefone.

Ulefone Paris has adopted the popular 2.5D glass and metal frame and backlighted touch buttons in design. Its components include a 5-inch 720P IPS display, MTK6753 64-bit 8-core chipset, 2GB RAM, 16GB built-in storage, 13MP and 5MP cameras, as well as 2250mAh battery. Software-wise, the phone is powered by the stock Android 5.1 operating system with an optional U-launcher.

Ulefone promises the Paris to be a mobile phone with balanced specs to deliver excellent user experiences. To prove the MTK6753 chipset will be fast with 720P display, Ulefone even held an event inviting fans to name any demanding games for them to test and show on Youtube. Besides, Ulefone says they’ll send at most 100 Paris samples to Youtubers, bloggers, and tech sites for reviews, which they believe will all be positive.

Presale page：http://ulefone.com/paris-presell.html

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Regardless of when in the year you’re shopping for tech items, Amazon has discounts all year round, and not just during the big retail holidays.  And those looking for discounted accessories can get a good deal on the Audiomax Wireless On-Ear Headphones with Bluetooth 4.0.

Compared to similar items from Geega, Ghostek, and Bohm, this Audiomax product is particularly affordable – it’s selling for only $69.99, which is $30 less than the original price of $99.99.  Features include Bluetooth 4.0 support, a microphone, and noise isolation, while its wireless setup allows you to listen to music conveniently without having to plug it into your mobile device.  We all know that cables could make listening to music on your headphones a bit uncomfortable at times, but not with these headphones.

Other important specifications include 20 hours of uninterrupted listening – now you probably won’t use these headphones for that long, but 20 hours of music may mean, in most cases, you’ll use them for about five days to a week before charging.  It also lasts 760 hours – that’s more than a month – in standby mode.  You’ll also be able to use these Audiomax headphones at a maximum 33 feet or 10 meters away from the target device, while it makes use of Bluetooth CSR 4.0 tech and Apt-X to connect wirelessly to your phone.

Reviews for this product have been very strong, with 41 reviewers giving it an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.  As Amazon seldom says how long it places items on discount, this Audiomax Wireless On-Ear Headphones deal may be worth checking out sooner, and not later.

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Looking to transfer contacts and photos from your iPhone to your computer or Mac before you upgrade to a newer version?  The MobiKin Assistant for iOS may be the solution you’re looking for.

Users of older iPhones, including the iPhone 5s and older, probably know how it feels – you want to make sure your contacts and multimedia are seamlessly transferred to your newer iPhone, and you want the backup process to be easy.  Contacts, after all, are especially important.  We need an easy way to get in touch with our employees or clients, or a way to touch base with family and friends.  And rebuilding contacts when you’ve moved up to a newer device could be a long, arduous task.  Add to the frustration if this is because your iPhone got bricked or corrupted, and rebuilding one’s contact list could be very, very stressful.

With that backdrop in mind, many have considered backing up their iPhone data, especially their contacts, on their computers.  That can be done easily with the new MobiKin Assistant for iOS, which is available for both Windows PCs and Macs.  You can transfer contacts and photos from iPhone to computer or Mac, backing them up safely and securely with little to no hassle involved.  This is read-only software that does not affect the original data in any way.  And if security is a concern, you can be confident that this is not, and does not contain any kind of spyware or malware.  It’s also quite easy to use, even for those who aren’t tech-savvy individuals.

All in all, there are 14 types of files you can transfer from your iPhone to your computer – aside from contacts and photos, you can also transfer texts, notes, podcasts, ringtones, and more.  You can save this data as a HTML file, and easily remove or add any files as you see necessary.  Supported devices include all older iPhones from the iPhone 3 onwards, all iPads from the first-ever iPad to the first-gen iPad Air and iPad mini, and the iPod shuffle, nano, classic, mini, and touch.

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The SongYang X25 is now selling for over 50 percent off on GeekBuying, and if you’re looking for an affordable quadcopter that won’t take a big bite out of your wallet, now’s the time to go get it.

It doesn’t say how long the sale will be on, but as of this writing, the SongYang X25 is selling for 52 percent off its regular price, or for only $46.99.  Its features and key specs include a 2.4 GHz transmitter, a one-key return button that allows you to send it back home with just one press, a two-speed switch, and flashing lights that allow you to use the quadcopter at night.  You can also control it via its eight-channel system to have it ascend, descend, go forward or backward, fly to the left side or right side, and even have it do some tricks such as a 360-degree roll.

What else is there to know about the X25?  Its estimated flight duration is at seven minutes, remote control distance at over 60 meters for indoor and outdoor flight, and recharging time at approximately 90 minutes.  The box includes a 3.7-volt, 650 mAh battery for the quadcopter, but you’ll have to buy the transmitter’s four AA batteries yourself.  The X25 is a relatively compact 150 grams, with dimensions of 23.5 x 17 x 6.5cm.

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Ways To Configure And Use UMI Iron Smartphone’s U Health App

There are oodles of Android smartphones in the market nowadays and most of them look similar and have similar features too. If you think how to buy a device with distinctive feature, the UMI Iron is one contender vying for your attention. The handset, made by a Chinese company has good specs and build, but its standout feature is eye-scanning security. It also comes equipped with a handful of apps that can be beneficial for most users. One example is its U Health App. It can appeal to users who have the habit of checking their health regularly.

Nuances of the U Health app

Like some others top end Android devices, the UMI Iron comes loaded with a Health app. The U Health App is meant for checking heart rate of users and it also analyses stress levels in them. The app is pretty simple to use and beginners can handle it with ease.

Ways to use the U Health app

At first, you need to open the U Health app by tapping on it. The app shows two options- stress rate and heart. By tapping on the app’s heart rate button you can learn your heart rate. A pop-up will appear with text “Place your finger on the sensor. The measurement will start automatically”. The message also contains a note saying the app should be used solely for wellness and fitness. It is not made for diagnosing any ailment.  Next, you need to press the OK button on screen. Then you should keep a finger on the sensor located at the front camera’s left side.

In case you put the finger improperly on the sensor the app will pop up an alert. It may also show up if you put the finger for a very short time and the sensor fails to scan well. The alert reads, “Make sure your fingertip is at the center of the sensor. Do not move and Do not press too hard.”. You will have to press on ok and again put your finger on the sensor. As the sensor completes scanning your finger it will display a message on screen showing heart rate.

Measuring stress rate with U Health app

After learning your heart rate by using the U health app, you may very well use it to find how stressed you are at the moment!

The Stress button is placed at the bottom right section of the screen in the app. Tap on the button and then press ok. Again, you will have to place a finger on the sensor beside the device’s front camera. This will initiate the measurement process and keep your finger on the sensor. As it is completed, the result will get displayed on the device screen.

The app displays stress rate in colours indicating normal or high level. Three colours – yellow, green and red are used to indicate this. However, keep in mind that stress rate displayed by the app is an approximate representation and so you should not get too worried but it.

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Chinese device maker MeegoPad offers several tiny Windows computers that are about the same size and shape as an Intel Compute Stick. Now the company is offering something a little larger and a little more powerful (and a little un-conventional).

The MeegoPad T04 is mini PC with a semi-circular case that measures about 4.1 inches across and 1.4 inches high. It’s powered by an Intel Atom Cherry Trail processor and should support Windows.

According to the retail product listings, the MeegoPad T04 features an Intel Atom x5-Z8300 quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a microSD card slot, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, one USB 3.0 port, one USB 2.0 ports, and a micro USB 2.0 port which is used as a power jack.

There’s an Ethernet port, HDMI output, and a headphone jack.

While the computer is said to ship with Windows 8.1 software, it’s not entirely clear if you get a fully licensed, activated, and “genuine” version of Windows or not. MeegoPad has a mixed record: in the past the company has shipped devices with unlicensed copies of Windows, and the Amazon product page says this new model runs Windows 8.1 Pro — which seems highly implausible for a device in this price range.

Still, the system should certainly be capable of handling Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 software. You just might have to pay for the OS yourself.

MeegoPad also recently updated its line of PC-on-a-stick products with the new T03. It’s said to have better cooling than previous models and to ship with dual OS software, allowing you to run Android or Windows. But again, it’s unclear whether this little computer has a licensed version of Windows.

As for the larger MeegoPad T04, it may not be the only device in its class for long. Tronsmart recently unveiled its own mini PC with an Atom Z5-Z8300 processor. The Tronsmart Ara X5 should be available sometime this month.

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The Ulefone Paris is a new 5-inch smartphone that features exceptional quality, both internally and externally, note that a great amount of care has been put in how the phone looks, with rounded corners, almost imperceptible side bezels and a small capacitive button which is ring shaped and lights at night or in low light conditions and is is accompanied on both sides by two other tcapicitive buttons which act as the menu and back buttons.

On paper, the specs are impressive as well, with the 64-bit MTK6753 chipset, which has eight Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.3 GHz, 2 GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

It runs on the latest Android 5.1 Lollipop with a minimalist custom interface and sports a 13.2-MP camera on the back with a 5-MP camera on the front with custom Camera software, that makes the images pop even more.

There are many other interesting features of this smartphone, such as improved sound system, 4G high-capacity battery, etc.

We are we are looking at a completely awesome phone in every way, but unfortunately for the impatient, it is still for sale, and those interested in the phone have to wait to get it.

However, you can get the Paris Ulefone (without extras) for $ 129.99 on Vifocal without reservation  , will be released on September 25 and this promotion will end on October 8.

The Ulefone Paris is available in metallic gray or white silk colors, both will look very good, as you can see in the picture above.

If you want to buy the Ulephone Paris, you can do it from Vifocal on 25th September for $129.99

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