New OnePlus 3 Official Renders Spotted, Potential Release Date Revealed As Well

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May 13, 2016

OnePlus 3 has been making the headlines for the past couple of days, and we have seen some clear renders of the device. Up till now, the renders revealed that OnePlus could be taking some inspiration from other smartphone makers like HTC and Meizu. But now, alleged official renders of the device have been spotted online, revealing a slightly different design.

It is said that the images that were spotted on an online games website, but were soon replaced. So, it looks like the website posted those pictures by mistake. The device in the new images look much better than the previous renders, and this time around it looks the device has taken inspiration from Sony. The phone features a solid rectangular design, which looks a lot like Sony’s Xperia range.

The new renders reveal a glossy metallic frame and a dedicated button which should be for the camera, in addition to the power button and volume buttons. What we can see further is an oval physical home button, similar to the ones we have seen on Meizu’s smartphones. The bezels seem to be super thin as well, but that’s usually the case with all renders, so better wait for some real life images. Unfortunately, these new images do not reveal the back of the device, so we can’t confirm whether it’s similar to HTC’s back.

Also, according to the latest information, the phone will have a 128GB storage variant as well. It is said that the phone will be announced on May 28 and will be released early June. The 4GB RAM version of the phone will reportedly go on sale for 1999 yuan ($308), while the 6GB RAM version is said to retail for 2499 Yuan ($382).

As for the specs, the OnePlus 3 is expected to come with Snapdragon 820 quad-core chipset, 5.5-inch Super AMOLED 1080p display, Android 6.0.1 and 3500mAh battery, possibly with OPPO’s low voltage fast charging technology. Read more about the phone’s specs from here.

So, what do you think of the alleged OnePlus 3 renders leaked today?

Giveaway – Win A UMi Super Smartphone

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Shine Wong

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May 13, 2016

After official announced full specification of UMi Super, UMi now is opening a questionnaire with giving away this Super phone. You can now join here.

UMi Super is the upcoming flagship from UMi after their success with UMi TOUCH, which is smartphone features with numbers of well-known brands as component suppliers to guarantee bring out the MAX positive performance of each part. It’s made with Aerospace-class aluminum unibody carries a 4000mAh big battery. Octa-core P10 4GB RAM with 256GB extend memory. Android 6.0 out of the box.

UMi Super will be available to be pre-order by May 23rd for $249.99. However, you can now go to the website and subscribe with your email, you will then receive a $70 coupon code to pre-order when the presales starts.

UHANS S1 Unboxing Pictures: Beautiful Phone In A Rose Gold Frame

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Joel Joseph

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May 13, 2016

UHANS announced a new device recently that goes by the name of UHANS S1. While the company isn’t as famous as other Chinese manufacturers, UHANS has come up with a couple of good smartphones in the past. This is probably the best phone from the company yet, featuring a metal frame and a beautiful 2.5D glass design on both the front as well as the back. The simplistic design is probably why the phone looks so good.

The company is offering two colour options for the device, black body with a grey frame and white body and rose gold frame. In fact, it recently released unboxing pictures of the new device and the phone looks quite premium. You can check them out from down below.

To recap, the UHANS S1 comes with the MT6753 oct-core chipset with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. This is further expandable up to 64GB via MicroSD. The phone sports a 5-inch oncell display with 720p resolution. At the back, there will be a 13MP camera while up front, you get a 5MP shooter. As you can see in the pictures down below, the phone comes with a fingerprint sensor as well, located at the back of the device. Finally, for software, the phone runs on Freemee OS 6.1. The phone is available via various retailers for a price tag of $139.99.

More OnePlus 3 Images Pop Up Online, Reveals A Similar Design As Before

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Joel Joseph

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May 13, 2016

OnePlus 3 is rumoured to release later this month, and naturally, there are a lot of rumours and leaks about the device coming up online everyday. Recently, we saw a couple of images of the OnePlus 3 online and now, a whole new batch of the same phone has been leaked, revealing the design in all its glory. Could this be the final version of the OnePlus 3? We can’t be sure of that, but let’s take a closer look at this design.

There’s no denying the fact that the phone has an HTC look to it. The top is similar to the design of the HTC M7 with the antenna lines placed almost in the same fashion as the old HTC flagship. The design isn’t the best we have seen, with a squarish camera sensor which protrudes from the body. The front has a different look to it and this time, it looks like the company has taken some design inspiration from Meizu. The oval physical home button is almost the same as the ones we have seen in the Meizu’s blue charm series. Considering that there is no fingerprint sensor at the back, we can expect the sensor to be embedded in the front placed home button.

The new leaked images also show off the bottom of the OnePlus 3. The phone will have all the slots down there, including 3.5mm headphone jack and USB Type-C. Also, we can see a speaker grill as well as microphone opening at the bottom. The top seems to be clean. Only one side of the phone has been revealed in the images, and there seems to be a toggle switch there. The volume and the power buttons should be located on the opposite side. From the looks of the device in these pictures, it seems to be an engineering prototype. So, despite multiple leaks with the same design, we can’t be sure this will be the final design of the OnePlus 3.

We have already seen the specs of the OnePlus 3 flagship in detail, thanks to the previous leaks. You can read more about them from here.

Fun on the Run – Take Bingo Along with These Favourite Bingo Apps for Android

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Shine Wong

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May 13, 2016

There are millions of Bingo fans out there who live for those moments when they get home from work so they can kick back with a cup of coffee and boot up the laptop for a quick game or two. Perhaps it’s because they don’t really need to think all that much, and can just listen to the caller while daubing in the numbers but for whatever reason, Bingo still remains one of the all-time favourite online games and it doesn’t look like it will be going anywhere soon. Why wait to get home? Have you tried these amazing apps that you can download freely to your android phone or tablet?

Bingo Fever

It does seem like everyone has caught Bingo Fever. Compete against players from around the globe in rooms that have been designed to make you feel at home in a variety of countries. To begin, you are given 50 cards free and 2000 coins to play with. One of the newest Android apps, this is one that will have you burning with Bingo Fever in no time at all!

Wink Bingo

Based in the UK, Wink Bingo has a number of games that have been based on Bingo from around the world. One of the most popular you can play on your Android app is in the Chat ‘em up Room that runs 24 hours a day, every day of the week. However, choose from a number of Bingo rooms open to UK players and maybe you’ll be the next biggest Jackpot winner to hit the game!

Bingo Bash

When you think of a bash, what do you think of? That’s right a party! Bingo Bash is a fast and fun bingo site that will have you chatting up other players as you get in the swing and begin learning a bit about the regulars. Whether on your ride home from work on the train or just taking a few moments out in the garden for some quiet R&R, party it up with Bingo Bash.

Jackpot Bingo

Whether you want to play indoors from your PC or play a few cards with your mobile Android app, this is a game where everyone can play towards that coveted jackpot or earn valuable collectibles along the way. The rooms are ‘destination themed’ so it’s almost like being mobile in other lands with other players from around the world.

Bingo Run

Are you on a Bingo Run? This is one Bingo app that will have you on a run, nonstop. Enjoy the game, enjoy the competition, but don’t get side tracked from your goal – filling that card in and yelling out the virtual “Bingo!” For a bit of diversion, play some slots at the same time. Another casino-like Android app.

So here you have a handful of some of the most favourite Bingo apps for Android. Pick and choose among them or try them all. Don’t wait until you are safely seated behind your desktop PC. You can go mobile and play Bingo anywhere you happen to be. What could be better than a little fun on the run? That’s right, more fun on the run. Play them all!

OPPO Find 9 Low Version Spotted On AnTuTu With Snapdragon 820 and 16MP Camera

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Joel Joseph

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May 13, 2016

We have been patiently waiting for the new generation model in the OPPO’s popular Find series, however till now, we haven’t managed to get any concrete information about the device. Now, a new model called OPPO x9007 has just been spotted on the benchmarking app, AnTuTu, revealing some specs details about the device. Considering the model number, timing and the specs of the device, this looks like a lower-end version of the upcoming OPPO Find 9 series.

According to this listing, the OPPO X9007 model, said to be the upgraded version of the OPPO Find 9 — most likely OPPO Find 9, will come with Snapdragon 820 quad-core chipset inside. OPPO’s Find series are known to feature top-end specs, so Snapdragon 820 isn’t a surprise. Further,r the phone will come with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There’s no information about MicroSD expansion. There would be a 1080p display of unknown size as well. At the back, the phone features a 16MP camera while up front, you get a 4MP shooter. Finally, for software, the Find 9 model comes with Android 6.0.

Taking a look at these specs, this could be one of the variants of the Find 9 series. However, we can expect much powerful variants as well, which should upgrade a lot of things like RAM to 4GB or even 6GB, resolution to 2K and storage to 64GB or 128GB. This would make the new Find 9 model a worthy successor to the previous generation models.

As for the other specs, earlier rumours claim that the Find 9 will come with OPPO’s Super VOOC fast charging tech that charges a 2500mAh battery in just 15 minutes. Then there’s the company’s self developed smart sensor that brings image stabilisation at the sensor level. There are even rumours about a 4K display, but we can’t be sure of that. As for the pricing, it could go as high as $616. The release is rumoured to be in June, but there’s no confirmation yet.

Anyway, let’s wait for the top-end variants of the new OPPO Find series to crop up online. Only then we would be able to paint a clear picture of what the company has in store for us in the second half of this year.

Xiaomi Max Receives Over 8 Million Registrations for the First Flash Sale

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Joel Joseph

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May 12, 2016

We know that Xiaomi products are in demand in China and for that matter in other regions like India as well. Hence, whenever the company comes out with a new device, it becomes hard for fans to get hold of the device. We saw that purchasing a Xiaomi Mi 5 was hard in the early days of sale in China and looks like the newly announced Xiaomi Max is going to be no exception. The phone is said to have received over 8 million registrations for the first flash sale that is going to be held on May 17.

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Given that we are going to see around 8 million users try to get the device on May 17, you would want to know the number of units to be made available for sale on that day. Unfortunately, it’s not much, and nothing compared to the demand. It is said that Xiaomi will make 100,000 units available for purchase on May 17, which means once again it’s going to be extremely hard for fans to purchase this device. Only the 32GB SD650 model will be available for sale next week.

Xiaomi Max Event 2

So, why is the Xiaomi Max so popular? Well, it is the first large screen phablet from the company till date, coming with a massive 6.4-inch 1080p display. Plus, there’s a large 4850mAh battery as well, which reportedly provides very good battery life. Check out the battery life test from here. As for the other specs, the phone comes in three different versions, one powered by Snapdragon 650 and the other two by Snapdragon 652. At the back, there will be a 16MP rear camera while up front, a 5MP shooter.

As for the three versions, here are the details:

Snapdragon 650 powered version comes with 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM and retails for 1499 Yuan ($230).

Snapdragon 652 powered low-end version comes with 3GB RAM, 64GB ROM and costs 1699 Yuan ($260).

Finally, the SD652 top-end version comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM and costs 1999 Yuan ($308).

Xiaomi Mi Max Up For Pre-order at $340 ($18 Off)

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Joel Joseph

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May 12, 2016

Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi Mi Max (aka Xiaomi Max) phablet a couple of days back and it is the largest smartphone from the company yet. Naturally many Xiaomi fans would be hoping to get their hands on the newly announced device. Now, Banggood has listed the Xiaomi Mi Max with Snapdragon 650 model for pre-order at a price tag of $357.99. As you can see, there is a good markup on the official price of the device, but you can use the coupon 5off4cellphone to get the price down to $340. This coupon gives you a discount of $18 on the listed price. If you are hoping to get hold of this handset, you can check out more details from here.

Coming to the specs, the Xiaomi Max phablet (the one up for sale here) comes with the Snapdragon 650 hexa-core chipset with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The phone features a large 6.4-inch display with full HD 1080p resolution. There is a large battery as well, a 4850mAh battery to keep the phone running all day long. In fact, in the recent battery test of the Xiaomi Max, we were impressed by the phone’s performance. At the back, the Max comes with a 16MP sensor with dual tone flash and 4K video recording support. Up front, there is an 85 degree wide angle 5MP camera. Other features include NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Fingerprint ID and MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0. Since the phone is going to be used internationally, here are the supported 4G Bands.

FDD-LTE: B1/3/7

TDD-LTE: B38/39/40/41

The phone seems to be available for pre-order in white and gold colours. Check out more details from below.

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More Pictures & Video Of the Budget OUKITEL C3 Revealed, Up For Sale At Just $47.99

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Joel Joseph

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May 12, 2016

OUKITEL recently announced a new budget smartphone that goes by the name of the OUKITEL C3. The phone is targeted at those users who don’t want to spend much buying a phone but still want a decent smartphone experience. Now, the company has released a couple of more pictures as well as a new video showing the design of the new handset. We can tell that the company is trying to target the young generation with a diamond texture at the back and bright colours. There are give different colours available for the device right now, white, dark blue, rose gold, black and sky blue. You can check out the new video released by the company from down below.

The phone is available from May 13 and orders will ship out as soon as May 15. For a limited number of orders, you can also get a free silicon case with the device. Not at all a bad deal considering you get the phone for just $47.99.

Now, coming to the specs of the OUKITEL C3, it comes with the MT6580 quad-core chipset and 1GB of RAM inside. You get 8GB of expandable ROM, 2000mAh battery inside an 8.8mm body, 5-inch 720p display and a 5MP rear camera. To remind you, this is not a 4G LTE enabled device but works on 3G networks.

You can check out more specs and pricing options for the device from the link given below.

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UMi TOUCH $40 Off Snap deal kick off from Today

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Shine Wong

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May 12, 2016

The UMi TOUCH was reportedly scored the success mainly thanks to the metal unibody design and endurance of the 4000 mAh battery at a price of $169.99.

For that price the phone offers a Octa-core chipset, 3GB RAM, upto 128GB extend memory, exclusive 13 megapixel SONY IMX 328 rear camera with front touch fingerprint scanner along with the home botton, 5.5-inch 2.5D Arc glass LTPS display. Android 6.0 is out of the box.

The chassis is machined to a through 100 processes, in order to give it a smooth finish, similar to high-end devices, and also resistance to shock and fall.

Speaking of the design, it’s a special 8.8mm R Criterion curved design. Every curve follow 8.8mm radius, achieving the golden ratio of 1:0.618 which is identical to iPhone 6s. Even the buttons and the interfaces have been designed to follow this ratio. The arc design makes the phone look like the iPhone 6S, simple, yet beautiful. The smooth curves and the ergonomic design make sure that the phone has MAX space for 4000mAh big battery for friendly curved to fit in your hand.

If you are looking at a big battery phone with a premium design, surely this $40 off snap deal would catch your eyes, which we’re happily to share to you.
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LeEco Le 2 Could Have a Snapdragon 652 Powered Variant As Well

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Joel Joseph

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May 12, 2016

A few weeks back, LeEco (formerly known as LeTV) announced three new smartphones in its second generation Le family namely the Le 2, Le 2 Pro and the Le Max 2. Like most Chinese manufacturers, the company has used MediaTek chipsets to keep the price as low as possible on the first two models. The Le 2 comes with the Helio X20 chip while the slightly costlier model, the Le 2 Pro comes with a more powerful Helio X25 chipset. However, it looks like LeEco might have a Snapdragon powered variant as well for its fans, at least for the Le 2 budget model. The phone is said to come with an option of Snapdragon 652 inside. However, we are yet to receive an official confirmation from the company about such a version.

It was recently reported that the Le 2 model with Snapdragon 652 inside was listed and will soon go on sale. The phone was spotted with 32GB ROM inside and came in three colours, gold, silver and grey. Interestingly, the pricing was kept the same as the Helio X20 powered model, i.e. 1099 Yuan which comes to around $168.

This could easily make the Le 2, the cheapest Snapdragon 652 smartphone in the market. This is possible since this Chinese giant tends to resort to negative profit pricing for its phones. If you remember, the recently released Xiaomi Max phablet had a SD652 version, but that costs around $260. This would be way cheaper than that.

So, if LeEco did release a SD652 powered Le 2 model, would you choose that version or the one with Helio X20 inside?

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Meizu Reportedly Working On A Curved Screen Flagship With Exynos 8890

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Joel Joseph

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May 12, 2016

Meizu released the Pro 6 flagship last month, just few months after the release of the earlier generation Pro 5. Considering the Meizu Pro 5 was one for the most powerful smartphones in the market last year, we expected the new generation model to feature high-end specs. However, the company released the new flagship with Helio X25 chipset inside, which although is a pretty decent chip, it’s less powerful than competitors like Snapdragon 820 and Exynos 8890. This helped the company to keep the price of the device down to $386.

But it looks like there’s a new device in the works that’s reportedly going to come with the mighty Exynos 8890 chip. This isn’t the first time we are hearing rumours about an Exynos 8890 powered Meizu smartphone, but this new rumour adds more information. The source adds that the new phone will come with curved display from Samsung. Once again, this isn’t the first time we are hearing about such a device, but this is the first time someone is claiming that both the devices are actually one and the same. So, basically, the upcoming Meizu smartphone will feature a curved display and Exynos 8890 which hints that the company is trying to target the high-end market.

So, what about the price? The source states that we can expect this phone’s price to be around 3000 Yuan. This comes to around $460 which is a little higher than the pricing of the top-end Meizu Pro 6 variant. If the curved Meizu device is really this cheap, then we may have a winner here. But it’s still too early to confirm any details. From the release point of view, expect the phone to be announced only in the second half of 2016. Maybe we will get to see this alongside the rumoured MX6 flagship.

Stay tuned for details.

ZTE to name its 2016 flagship as the Axon 7, Launching On May 26

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Joel Joseph

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May 12, 2016

We know that ZTE will soon release its new flagship in the Axon series, which according to the usual naming scheme should be called as the ZTE Axon 2. The company’s CEO has started to reveal a few details about the device recently like the presence of a new design and a high-resolution 2K display from Sharp. Now, the company has sent out invites for the phone’s launch event (we are invited as well) which will be held on May 26 in China. However, what’s really interesting about the invite is the name printed on it.

According to the invites sent out to the media, ZTE is actually going to release a new device that goes by the name of ZTE Axon 7. Now, this is really surprising given that the company’s Axon series is just a year old and logically it should be called as the Axon 2. So, why would the invite say Axon 7? At present, we have no clear answer. But it is likely that ZTE is going to skip the name Axon 2 and jump right on to Axon 7. This may be done to compete directly with the iPhone 7 series models releasing later this year.

The invite also reveals that the phone will come with good audio output. These were the words written on the invite (translated) “Listening to the heart of power”. From the picture leaked recently and the TENAA images, we know that the phone will come with front facing speakers. Also, we can expect Hi-Fi audio support as well.

As for the specs, thanks to the previous TENAA listing, we know the Axon 7 will come with Snapdragon 820 chipset under the hood with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. At the back, there will be a 20MP sensor, while up front, you get an 8MP shooter. There will be a 5.5-inch 2K display on board and the phone will run on Android 6.0.1.

Since the launch is just two weeks away, expect more details about this flagship in the coming days.

Sharp Aquos Zeta SH-04H Will Come With SD820 & 22.6MP CAM With Ricoh GR Certification

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Joel Joseph

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May 12, 2016

Sharp isn’t a well known brand when it comes to smartphones, but we have seen some impressive models from the company like the Aquos Crystal with a true edgeless display. Now, the company has announced a new generation model in the Aquos family which will be called as the Sharp Aquos Zeta SH-04H. Specifications of the new model have been listed on the company website, revealing powerful hardware especially the camera at the back.

According to the latest information, the Sharp Aquos Zeta will come with the Snapdragon 820 quad-core chipset under the hood with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The storage comes with up to 200GB MicroSD card expansion slot. Given that display is one of Sharp’s speciality, the phone will come with a 5.3-inch IGZO high-definition full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution LCD screen. The display features 2.5D glass on top and is protected by Gorilla Glass 4.

While these are capable specs, what’s really going to be the speciality of the new Aquos Zeta SH-04H is the camera at the back. The new model will come with a large 22.6MP sensor with Ricoh GR lens certification. This setup can focus in just 0.4 seconds and comes with f/1.9 aperture. It is GR certified by Ricoh Imaging which ensures high quality images. The camera can shoot 4K videos, 240 fps videos and even time lapse at 120 fps. Further, there’s OIS and real-time HDR as well. Up front, there is a 5MP camera with wide angle lens ideal for selfies.

What’s more, the new Zeta SH-04H will be will be waterproof and dust proof as well. Inside its 7.6mm body, the new Aquos Zeta model features a 3000mAh battery. The phone weighs just 155 grams. As for software, it will run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. There will be Sharp’s new AI emopa 4.0 which adds more health oriented features. Finally, there will be a fingerprint sensor as well, located on the side just below the power button.

No word on the pricing or availability yet, but don’t expect it to be released outside of Japan. There will be three colour options, green, black and white.

Xiaomi Max Battery Life Test: Impressive!

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Joel Joseph

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May 11, 2016

Xiaomi announced the large screen phablet, Xiaomi Max a couple of days back. Apart from the super large 6.4-inch display, the company also highlighted the large battery on the smartphone. It is the biggest battery smartphone we have seen from the company yet and comes with a large 4850mAh capacity battery inside. This was necessary considering Xiaomi is marketing the large screen as ideal for entertainment and hence, it becomes necessary for the phone to last long even when watching videos or playing games.

xiaomi max battery discharging

While we still haven’t got hold of the new phablet from Xiaomi, a Chinese media website recently conducted a Xiaomi Max battery life test and the results are quite impressive. The Xiaomi Max only lost 4% of charge in one hour of video playback. Even while gaming and accessing social network websites for half an hour each, the phone lost just 3% charge under each activity. So, in total, the Xiaomi Max lost 10% after watching videos, playing games and browsing social network websites. That’s pretty impressive.

xiaomi max charging

When it comes to the battery, discharging isn’t the only thing that we are concerned about. We also want to know how fast can it charge, given its large size. From the test conducted by the website, the results were disappointing. It took over 3 hours for the Xiaomi Max to charge from 0% to 100% which is clearly unacceptable. However, if you remember, the Max supports Quick Charge 3.0 charging specification, so if you can purchase a QC 3.0 compatible charger, you can fully charge this battery a lot sooner, probably in an hour. The stock charger supports just 5V 2A charging, which is too slow for its large size.

Xiaomi Max Event 3

So, overall performance of the Xiaomi Max in the battery life test seems to be good. We will have to test out the device for a lot other factors like camera and performance, but that’s only after we get a unit for review.

So, what are your thoughts on the Max’s battery?

Yi 4K Action Camera Unboxing & Hands On

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Joel Joseph

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May 11, 2016

Xiaomi officially announced the new generation of the Yi 4K Action Camera today. We already knew a lot about the device thanks to previous leaks, and now, all those details have been officially confirmed. So, the Xiaomi Yi 4K camera will come with the 12MP Sony IMX377 sensor with Ambarella A9SE95 chip, f/ 2.8 aperture and 155 degree wide angle lens. This allows for the camera to capture 4K resolution videos at 30 fps. The battery inside the new camera is also going to be quite large, featuring 1400mAh capacity that will ensure up to 2 hours of continuous 4K video recording. Apart from 4K, you can also record slo-mo videos on the new Yi 4K action camera in 740p @ 240 fps and 1080p @ 120 fps. It also allows for time lapse videos with 0.5 / 1 /2 /5/ 10/ 30/ 60 seconds internals between shots.

The new generation Yi camera will be available in five different colours including gold and rose gold, and supports Bluetooth 4.0 and 5GHz / 2.4GHz dual band Wi-Fi connectivity for high-speed transfer of files between the camera and the connected device. Finally, there’s a 2.19-inch 330 ppi Gorilla Glass Touch screen on board visible from 160 degree angle.

We got our hands on the new Yi 4K Action camera (black version) and here’s a basic overview of the device. We also have added the hands on pictures of the new camera below the video. Do check them out!

After you have seen the video and the pictures, you can check out the battery life comparison of the Go Pro Hero 4 Black edition vs Yi 4K camera. Also, check out the data transfer speed comparison between the two devices from here. We are also going to get you some camera samples from the new device, so stay tuned to gizmochina for more updates.

Pre-order Yi 4K Yi Action Camera at Official Site

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Learn more about Yi Action Camera 2 at Official Facebook

Blitzwolf F1 Bluetooth Speaker Review – Premium Build, Great Sound (Get 10% Off)

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Linus

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May 11, 2016

We have reviewed quite a few Bluetooth speakers and this time around we are looking at Blitzwolf F1 – a speaker that costs $38, has a beautiful all-metal design and a lot of controls. Learn more in our full review.

Thanks to Bangood for sending Blitzwolf F1 Bluetooth speaker for a review.

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Blitzwolf F1 Bluetooth Speaker Review: UNBOXING

The Bluetooth speaker comes with the USB cable, AUX cable, carrying string and some paperwork.

Blitzwolf F1 Bluetooth Speaker Review: DESIGN and FEATURES

The very first impressions once I took the speaker out of the box were that it had an outstanding build quality and great choice of materials (metal unibody design). Also, the speaker is very compact.

We have some speaker grills and underneath it we can find a pretty powerful package – dual 45mm drivers with a total volume output of 10w (2x5W). That is a lot of sound for a speaker this small.

What is great about this device is that we have a bunch of controls. The buttons are tactile and clicky.

The back side sports a similar design to match the front.

We have an AUX input and micro USB ports that are covered by a flap since the speaker is IPX5 certified, which means it is splash-, shock- and dust-proof.

On the bottom we have some silicone pads to prevent speaker from sliding.

Blitzwolf F1 Bluetooth Speaker Review: SOUND QUALITY and TEST NOTES

When it comes to the sound quality, we would rate the Blitzwolf F1 as one of the better sounding speakers in this price range. The sound has a good balance between mids and highs. Also, it has a reasonable amount of bass considering its size. Last but not least, the speaker can get really loud and it may actually surprise you that the device of this size can produce so much volume.

We have tested the speaker with the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and we didn’t have any Bluetooth issues (it uses Bluetooth 4.0).

The battery life is one of the best in class. We were able to achieve around 10 hours of music playback and it is one of the best results we have ever seen in a speaker this small.

The hands-free calling feature is pretty good too but you have to make sure you lower the volume of the speaker. Otherwise, people on the other end will start hearing themselves.

Blitzwolf F1 Bluetooth Speaker Review: CONCLUSIONS

The Blitzwolf F1 Bluetooth speaker has great looks, tactile control buttons and very sturdy all-metal design.

Also, the speaker has a great sound quality, it has no issues with neither Bluetooth connectivity nor with the hands-free calling feature.

All in all, Blitzwolf F1 is a great Bluetooth speaker and it can be recommended for those who are looking for a great sounding yet compact device that looks good and it is IP44-certified. Sure, we have plenty of other options out there in this price range but you will make no mistake choosing the Blitzwolf F1.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 2 To Be Released Early June, Confirms CEO

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Joel Joseph

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May 11, 2016

We all have been patiently waiting for the next generation Mi Band 2 from Xiaomi. Earlier rumours had revealed that the new wearable was going to be announced alongside the Xiaomi Max phablet on May 10. Well, that didn’t happen, which brought up questions about the release date of the device among fans. Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun had earlier showed off the new band at the event, but revealed no details about its release. However, considering the concern about the progress of the Mi Band 2, he confirmed today that the new wearable will be announced early June.

If you remember, when Huami CEO had revealed that the Mi Band 2 was facing mass production issues, Lei Jun had said that it would take around a month for everything to stabilise. So, this time frame is in line with the CEO’s previous comments.

While he didn’t reveal any features of the device, thanks to an earlier leak, we already know how the new Mi Band 2 will look in real life. There will be a display on board the device, now displaying a lot more information than the previous generation Mi Band 1S. The earlier leak revealed that the display on board the new Mi Band can reveal information such as the steps walked, speed, heart rate as well as the calories burned. So, it looks like the new generation model will rely less on the connected smartphone. You can check out all the images leaked from here.

Further, it is said that the pricing will be competitive and cheap. But we still don’t have a figure for the device. Anything less than $50 would be a good deal. But let’s wait for some official details.

ZTE Nubia Z11 Max Passes Through TENAA, Could it be the Xiaomi Max Killer?

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Joel Joseph

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May 11, 2016

ZTE’s Nubia smartphone division unveiled the ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini smartphone last month. Unlike last year, where the company had revealed the Z9 Max along with the Z9 Mini, this year, the company released a single model at the event. But we knew that a larger model in the series was around the corner and now the Nubia Z11 Max smartphone has just passed through TENAA confirming our speculation.

Staying true to its Max name, the Z11 Max comes with a large 6-inch 1080p display with thin bezels. According to TENAA certification, the phone will have an octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz under the hood, which should most likely be the Snapdragon 652. For memory, the phone will come with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. This is further expandable via MicroSD slot. At the back, the Z11 Max features a 16MP camera while up front, there is an 8MP shooter. The phone will be running on Android 5.1. Other features of the phone include a large 4000mAh battery, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS etc.

The company is yet to reveal a release date for the new Z11 Max model. But given that the Z11 Mini is already announced, it shouldn’t take long for Nubia to release this large screen handset.

If Nubia manages to price the Z11 Max aggressively, do you think it can take on the newly announced Xiaomi Mi Max?

Vernee Will Release The First OTA Update For the Vernee Thor Today

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Joel Joseph

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May 11, 2016

Vernee Thor orders have started shipping and there are already a lot of users who have got the device in their hands. The company had revealed earlier that the phone was going to get its first OTA update soon. Now, Vernee has informed us that the first OTA update for the Vernee Thor has been finished and the company will start the roll out of the new update today. So, customers who have the new Vernee smartphone in their hands can expect to update their smartphone very soon.

The first OTA update for the Vernee Thor brings a lot of improvements and optimisations including speeding up the fingerprint recognition on the device. In fact, Vernee had released a video revealing the most efficient way to unlock the Thor, you can check that out from here. The full change log of the first OTA update are as given below.

The update will fix or optimize the following aspects:

1. Optimized the lock-screen wallpaper presentation

2. Improved the fingerprint recognition rate

3.Reduced the heating effect when charging

4. Lowered the possibility of probabilistic fingerprint failure

5. Optimized the compatibility of third party apps

6. Addressed the problem that system time doesn’t update probabilistically

7. Enhanced the fingerprint recognition speed by 10%

8. Addressed the problem of probabilistic icon overlap

9. Improved the touching experience of the screen

10. Optimized the dual SIM settings and the function of rejecting incoming calls with an SMS

11. Added the function via which the incoming SMS will turn on the screen

In case you are wondering how to update your Thor, here’s how you can do it.

Go to settings > about phone > wireless update. You should see a notification for the update on top. Just download the update and follow instructions to complete the first OTA update for the Vernee Thor.

If you have any comments on the new update, you can post them on the official forums of the company.