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Elephone S2 and S2 Plus to go on pre-sale tomorrow 5/6/2015

 

S2_photos_3I have just received word that the Elephone S2 and S2 Plus phones will be available on pre-sale tomorrow (5/6/2015).

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The S2 features a 5″ HD screen and is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 SOC with a Mali-T720 GPU, the phone has 2gb ram and 16gb rom and support for up to 32gb micro sd cards and dual sim (FDD/WCDMA/GSM)

The phones dimensions are 143mm x 70mm x 6.8mm so it should be a fairly slim phone, the battery is a non removable 2100mAh Li-POL unit, hopefully the fact the phone only has an HD screen and that the MT6735 is running Android 5.1 battery life should still be ok for a day of usage.

S2_photos_2The S2 Plus features a 5.5″ HD screen and is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 SOC with a Mali-T720 GPU, the phone has 2gb ram and 16gb rom and support for up to 32gb micro sd cards and dual sim (FDD/WCDMA/GSM)

The phones dimensions are 153mm x 77mm x 6.9mm only slightly thicker than the S2 phone, the battery is a non removable 2600mAh Li-POL unit, again I hope the fact the phone only has an HD screen and that the MT6735 is running Android 5.1 battery life will be ok for a day of usage.

Style wise the phones features an alloy chassis with tempered glass on both the front and rear of the phone, the front screen is 2.5d making it look very slick.

S2_photos_1Elephone have tried something new with the rear of the phones, a diamond cut texture to the rear of the glass to refract the light like a sapphire.

Check out the video below and let me know what you think in the comments below

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Meizu MX5 Leaked Extensively: Spotted In A Video + TENAA Pictures Revealed

Just yesterday, we found two new models on TENAA which we thought could be of the Meizu MX5 flagship. However, at that time, the Chinese certification website had no images of the device.

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Now, 24 hours later, TENAA has uploaded the pictures of the MX5 flagship and the model looks quite close to the renders that we have seen recently. The pictures reveal a all metal design, with a thin body and super slim bezels. You can see that the camera is protruding from the back, which usually is not considered as a good design, but it could be because of the rumored powerful sensor with 4X Optical zoom.

Another important change is the home button. It looks like the company will continue the tradition of a physical oval shaped home button on its upcoming devices, as this model too has the button. However, being a flagship, it could feature a fingerprint sensor.

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Just a few minutes after the MX5 flagship pictures were found on the TENAA  website, we also came across a video which showed off the device in full glory. In fact, the device in the video was exactly the same as the one that we see in the pictures above, further confirming that its the MX5 flagship.

 

You can once again see the all metal body and the super thin design in the video. As for the specs, the phone will reportedly come with an octa-core 2.3GHz chipset and 3GB RAM with 16GB of expandable storage. There will be a 5.5-inch full HD 1080p display up front. As for the camera, it is said that there will be a 20MP rear camera along with a 3MP front facing shooter. The rear camera could support up to 4X optical zoom. At the back, finally there will be a 3150mAh battery and it will run on the new Android 5.0 OS based on Flyme 4.5. Earlier today, the same models passed National 3C certification which showed that it will support fast charge too.

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Xiaomi Ranks Second In Wearable Shipments For Q1 2015

Xiaomi has been growing rapidly in the past two years and its evident from the numerous new launches that we have seen lately. While the company’s major focus in on the smartphone market, it does have numerous other products. One of those is the Xiaomi Mi Band, which is the company’s wearable product.

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Like always, Xiaomi used extremely cheap pricing to attract first time wearable customers and looks like the strategy has paid off. According to IDC, Xiaomi was the second biggest wearable manufacturer in the first quarter of 2015.

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According to the research firm, the company managed to sell over 2.8 million units in the first quarter alone, capturing about 24.6 percent of the market share. Fitbit was the only other wearable manufacturer who outdid Xiaomi in terms of wearable sales, shipping around 3.9 million units with a market share of 34.2 percent.

Interestingly, apart from these two, all other fendors are way below, both in terms of market share as well as shipments. In fact, Garmin who bags the third place has a market share of just 6.1 percent, followed by Samsung with 5.3 percent. At the fifth place lies Jawbone with 4.4 percent and all other wearable vendors including established names like Pebble come in the “Others” category.

This year, a total of 11.4 million units of wearables were shipped in the first quarter. When you compare the same quarter in 2014, only 3.8 million wearables were shipped in total.

Of course, this data represents only the first quarter of the year, when Apple Watch had yet to debut. But in the coming quarters, we may see a few changes in the table, as Apple Watch start to sell in big numbers.

 

 

Elephone P7000 Unboxing Video And First Impress

I received my gold Elephone P7000 review phone yesterday and have put together a quick unboxing video.

So far its a nice looking phone and I am impressed by the feel of the phone, it does not feel as large in the hand as the dimensions would make it sound, especially the phones thickness (due to the curvature of the rear panel).

The kit supplied in the box is also a nice surprise, it comes with a plastic screen saver already installed as well as a second plastic screen saver in the box, but also included is a tempered glass screen protector (these offer better protection and are optically clearer than the plastic ones) and a flip case that has a circular screen opening that shows a nice analogue like watch face when closed.

I will do a full review shortly once I have had time to play with the phone properly.

so included is a tempered glass screen protector (these offer better protection and are optically clearer than the plastic ones) and a flip case that has a circular screen opening that shows a nice analogue like watch face when closed.

I will do a full review shortly once I have had time to play with the phone properly.


TCL P650M Spotted With Samsung Exynos 7580 SoC On GFXBench

We often find a lot of unannounced smartphones on GFXbench and earlier today, we spotted a new TCL smartphone on the benchmarking website. One of the surprises of the GFXbench listing was the processor that was running on the TCL P650M model, namely the Exynos 7580.

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We haven’t seen Exynos processor on many non-Samsung phones, but it looks like the South Korean giant could now be supplying its home made chipsets to other manufacturers as well. We have already seen the Meizu MX4 Pro feature a powerful Exynos chip and it looks like another Chinese manufacturer is ready to use Samsung’s chips.

GFXbench reveals that the TCL P650M will come with the Exynos 7580 octa-core chipset under the hood with 2GB RAM and 16GB of storage. At the back, there will be a 13MP camera while up front, you can find a 5MP shooter. The display will be of 5.6-inches with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Naturally, being a new device, it runs on the new Android 5.0 Lollipop OS.

We don’t really know much about the 7580 chipset and its actually interesting to see that the chipset runs at just 1.6GHz. Hopefully, we will get more information in the coming days.

 

LeTV Developing A Portable 3D IMAX Private Cinema Headset

LeTV managed to surprise everyone by launching a trio of smartphones back in April. The company had also revealed its interest in the VR industry and today, we have got news that LeTV is busy developing its own Portable 3D IMAX Private Cinema Headset.

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COO of LeTV, Liang said that the company is working on such a 3D IMAX headset, which will consist of a lightweight IMAX quality headset and the smartphone as the 3D video source. The 3D screen set and the sound equipment will be directly integrated into the light weight headset. The smartphone will be used as the video source to deliver an IMAX like experience. It is even said that this 3D VR headset will support short-sighted users.

As for the content, the company has its own R&D as well as good ties with game developers who can provide resources for this headset. So, finding 3D and 4K content for the device won’t be a big problem.

You can expect to at least see a prototype version of this 3D IMAX headset by the third quarter of 2015. Pretty interesting right? We just hope that its price is decent.

In the mean time, you can check out our LeTV One full review!

Meizu MX5 Gets The National 3C Certification, Supports Fast Charging

Just yesterday we came across two possible models of the upcoming Meizu MX5 flagship. The models namely M575M and M575U were both listed on TENAA with some specs details. Now, both the devices has received the Nation 3C Certification.

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This certification also reveals that the Meizu MX5 will support high-voltage fast charging technology. One of the documents show that both the models, M575M and M575U will support fast charging. However, if this is true, then we wonder if the chipset inside is really Helio X10. The listing didn’t specify the name of the chip, but only mentioned that the phone will be powered by an octa-core 2.3GHz chipset. With support for fast charging, it could also be a different Mediatek processor.

Of course, we still haven’t confirmed that these two models are Meizu MX5, but given their specs and the timing of certification, it should logically be the next Meizu flagship device.

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Yesterday’s TENAA listing revealed that the phone will feature a 5.5-inch full HD 1080p display with a 2.3GHz octa-core processor and 3GB RAM. There will be a 20MP camera at the back along with a 3MP front facing shooter.

Meizu is expected to release the device before the end of this month, so stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.

 

 

 

Doogee Valencia2 Y100 Pro Leaked With MT6735, 2GB RAM and Android 5.1

Just a couple of days back, our source revealed a lot of new information about the upcoming Doogee F3 smartphone. The device looked quite good and was powered by an octa-core 64-bit chip. Now, our source has revealed some more information about another Doogee device, this time, the Doogee Valencia2 Y100 Pro.

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The new Doogee device will reportedly come with a slightly curved metal back. Up front, there will be a 5-inch display with 720p resolution screen and covered by 2.5D glass. What’s more, the screen will be protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass panel, so you don’t have to worry about scratches or damages.

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The Doogee Valencia2 Y100 Pro will be placed below the F3, so it will feature a slightly less powerful MT6735 quad-core chipset clocked at 1.5GHz. There will be 2GB RAM on board with 16GB of storage further expandable up to 128GB via MicroSD.

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As for the camera, there will be a 13MP shooter with LED flash and an 8MP front facing camera. The battery will be of 2200mAh capacity. The Y100 Pro runs on the latest Android 5.1 Lollipop version right out of the box and will support high speed 4G LTE networks as well. It is even said that the company may port CM12.1 or MIUI6 OS to the device.

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Overall, the Doogee Valencia2 Y100 Pro looks like a great device, with its solid metal back and a well protected 2.5D glass front. The best part of the device is its price tag, as the company will release the device on June 25 for an impressive price tag of just $119.99.

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Stay tuned for more info.

This Could Be The Meizu MX5 Flagship That Hit TENAA Featuring An Octa-Core 2.3Ghz Chipset

Just yesterday, Meizu unveiled its brand new smartphone in the Blue Charm lineup called as the Meizu M2 Note. The phone sits between the entry level Meizu M1 Mini and the slightly better Meizu M1 Note.

But these are new models in a series that was just launched in December last year. The actual flagship lineup is the company’s MX series and its almost time to see the new model.

It looks like Meizu could be preparing for the launch of the MX5 soon as two new models, with identical specifications but different network connectivity have just been spotted on TENAA. The models numbers of these two Meizu devices are M575M and M575U and they feature pretty high-end specs, which makes us believe that this could be the Meizu MX5 flagship. The first one is the China Mobile version while the other is the China Unicom version.

According to the listing, the M575M and M575U models feature a 5.5-inch display with a body measuring 146×74.6×7.9mm and weighing just 147  grams. In comparison, the Meizu MX4 flagship came with a 5.36-inch display and a thicker 8.9mm body. The weight was the same as this model.

The display will be AMOLED panel with full HD 1080p resolution. As for the processor, there’s an octa-core 2.3Ghz chipset under the hood, most probably Mediatek’s Helio X10. There will be 3GB RAM on board with 16GB of non-expandable storage. There will be a 20MP rear facing camera along with just 3MP front facing one.

Unfortunately, TENAA did not reveal the images of the upcoming handset. So, at present, the leaked renders are the only images that we have of the MX5.

You can check out the leaked renders from down below.

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Huawei Honor 7 Confirmed to Feature Fingerprint Sensor, thanks to TENAA listing

Huawei has been releasing a number of interesting handsets in the past few months. The notable ones include the Huawei P8 and P8 Max along with the Honor 4C. Now, its almost time of the next generation model of the Honor 6 handset and it looks like the new Honor 7 has just hit TENAA.

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A Huawei device with the model name PLK-AL10 hit the Chinese Network Certification Agency, TENAA late last month. From the images that’s listed on the website, it looks like the earlier leaked pictures were bang on target.

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Earlier leaked image of the Honor 7

The images reveal a fingerprint sensor at the back of the device, just below the camera unit. And it looks exactly like the leaked images with an all metal body that we saw a few weeks back. So, its quite likely that this is the Honor 7 model which will meet us before the end of this month.

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While TENAA fails to reveal much about the listed device, it confirms the fingerprint sensor as well as the 4G LTE network connectivity. The supported network bands by this PLK-AL10 model are as follows: TD-LTE, FDD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, CDMA2000, CDMA 1X and GSM.

Thanks to an earlier leak, we have an idea about the specifications of the Honor 7. It is said that the phone will feature the company’s Kirin 935 chipset along with two RAM options. Actually, there will be two models, one standard model and the other high-end edition. The standard model will feature 3GB RAM and 16GB storage while the high-end model will come with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. There will be a 13MP camera at the back and a 3280mAh battery. The screen size is expected to be the same as the Honor 6, i..e 5-inch with full HD 1080p resolution.

The company has confirmed an announcement on June 8, which is less than a week away. It could be related to Honor 7, so stay tuned. As for the pricing, expect the Honor 7 to retail at a starting price of 1999 Yuan which comes to around $322.

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OPPO A51 hits TENAA With a Glass Back and Snapdragon 410

OPPO’s latest device has just hit TENAA. The OPPO A51 like its name suggests will most likely be a part of the company’s good looking lower mid-range A series lineup. From the listing, we can see that the device features modest specs and is most likely targeted to compete with the likes of other entry level handsets in the market.

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The OPPO A51 unsurprisingly takes its design inspiration from OPPO A31 budget device that we saw a few months back. The back features a glass design like the A31 which also means that the battery will be non-removable. However, in the specs department, the A51 does bring some improvements.

Under the hood, you get the same Snapdragon 410 processor as the A31 but it comes with 2GB RAM instead of just 1GB. The storage is also bumped up to 16GB. However, the camera remains the same. So, you get an 8MP shooter at the back with LED flash along with a 5MP front facing camera. 

Another important improvement is the size of the display. The screen is now of 5-inches with an improved resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Even in the battery department, the OPPO A51 is better with a 2420mAh capacity battery instead of just 2000mAh on the A31. The phone also supports 4G TD-LTE networks.

Since, the OPPO A31 is priced at 999 Yuan, its more than likely that this device will retail for a much higher price. Expect it to be around 1299 Yuan when the company finally makes it official.

 

Xiaomi Unveils A Night Vision Edition Of The Xiaomi Yi Camera, Costs 149 Yuan

A few months back, Xiaomi surprised everyone by unveiling a super cheap camera called as the Xiaomi Yi Camera. The device was aimed to compete with the likes of GoPros, but at a much cheaper price tag.

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Now, the company has released a brand new edition of the Xiaomi Yi Camera, called as the Night Vision Edition. The new camera will be capable of taking clear pictures even at night thanks to its 940mm infrared camera sensor. The device will not flash any light while taking pictures which means others won’t be disturbed by the camera.

As for the design, the company decided to go with the exact same body as the Yi camera, so there are hardly any differences between the two. Only the infrared sensor is an addition, and you can get this edition for just 149 Yuan ($25). This is the same as the launch price of the Yi Camera. As for the regular Xiaomi Yi Camera, it is now available for just 129 Yuan ($21). But its actually hard to get hold of the device at this price because the device is in short supply.

The Xiaomi Yi Camera Night Vision Edition will go on sale from June 4 via the company’s official store.

 

 

 

 

Disappointing! Meizu M2 Note scores less than 32K on AnTuTu

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Its just been a few hours since Meizu made the M2 Note official and we already have the AnTuTu benchmark scores of the device. The company has made a number of changes in terms of specs as well as design on the new phone, and naturally that has resulted into a change in the performance.

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The original Meizu M1 Note featured the fast octa-core 64-bit MT6752 chip, which powers most upper mid-range phones these days. However, with this device, the company decided to go with MT6753 that supports even CDMA networks required for China Unicom. But for the additional connectivity, you have to sacrifice on the clock speed of the cores, as the Cortex A53 cores inside this chip is clocked at just 1.3GHz instead of 1.7GHz on the MT6752.

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This naturally translates into lower performance than the Meizu M1 Note. In the AnTuTu benchmark test conducted by a Chinese website, the M2 Note powered by MT6753 managed to score less than 32,000 points. This is much lesser than the near 40K that the M1 Note manages to score in the same test. Interestingly, the phone’s little brother, Meizu M1 Note Mini actually manages to score around 31K on the test, that too powered by a quad-core MT6732 chipset with 1GB RAM.

Other than the processor, the internals are more or less the same. One important addition is the MicroSD card slot, which was absent from the previous model. Other specs, like 13MP + 5MP cameras, and 5.5-inch full HD display remains the same.

So, with this low performing chip, its not really surprising to see the device priced at less than 1000 Yuan. Meizu M2 Note starts at just 799 Yuan, which is just 100 Yuan more than the M1 Mini. So, this phone kind of sits between the two models in terms of performance.

To read more about the Meizu M2 Note, check out our previous article.

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Meizu M2 Note Is Official With MT6753, SD Card slot and Cheaper Pricetag

The much awaited phone of the month is finally official! Meizu has unveiled the Meizu M2 Note, which brings a lot of much needed upgrade to the existing Meizu M1 Note edition. Its hardly been six months since we saw the first model in the company’s Blue Charm series and within this short span, this will mark the third launch in the lineup.

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The Meizu M2 Note continues with the same unibody design as the existing version, but is now slightly thinner (by 0.2mm) and comes with a beautiful grey matte finish that we saw in the leaked pictures. The weight is slightly increased to 149 grams, but that’s should make much difference.

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The biggest change in the design is the new physical home button, just below the display. Its the same oval shaped button that we saw in the leaked images a few days back. The company adds that you can tap to return or press to go back to home. You also get the power button on the right side, instead of the top.

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What’s more, in the specs front too, Meizu has made some interesting changes on the new device. It comes with the MT6753 octa-core chip clocked at 1.3GHz along with 2GB RAM and Mali-T720 GPU. You get the same 5.5-inch full HD 1080p screen with IGZO display technology (low power consuming tech) on the device. This translates into an impressive pixel density of 403 ppi. The interal storage remains at 16GB but you can now expand it up to 128GB via MicroSD. This was a well needed upgrade for the device.

RELATED: Meizu M2 Note AnTuTu Benchmark Results Revealed

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The phone supports both TD-LTE and FDD-LTE, translating into support for 5 network types across 13 frequencies. It supports dual SIM dual Standby and dual 4G. There will be the same 13MP camera at the back, but an improved ISP should ensure better camera performance. The front camera remains the same as the existing M1 Note, i.e. 5MP with beauty mode. The Meizu M2 Note comes with a 3100mAh battery supplied by Sony. It will run on the Android 5.0 based Flyme 4.5 UI.

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Now, you must be wondering with a few changes in the device, the Meizu M2 Note will cost more than the M1 Note. However, the company has managed to surprise everyone by pricing it lower than the MT6752 powered M1 Note.

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So, the China Unicom and China Mobile editions of the device will start at 799 Yuan ($128.85) for the 16GB model while the 32GB one will cost 999 Yuan ($161).

 

 

MSTAR S700 Scores Well Above 45K on AnTuTu

MSTAR S700 recently went on sale on a number of leading e-commerce websites. Initially the device was available for purchase for as low as $139, which was a steal price. However, now you can buy the device for $169, which is still a great price considering the specs on the device.

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The MSTAR S700 is powered by the octa-core 64-bit MT6752 processor which is known to perform well. As a result, it wasn’t a surprise when we found that the phone scored well over 45K on AnTuTu. To be precise, the S700 got 45220 which is much greater than the Snapdragon powered OnePlus One and even other high-end flagships like Mate 7. Clearly, the new processor manages to outrank many great Snapdragon powered flagships.

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Other specs include 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. There is 13MP camera at the back along with 5MP front shooter. A 5.5-inch 720p display lies on the front. As for the battery, the phone will come with a large 3000mAh capacity battery pack, enough for a day’s usage. Finally, a rear placed fingerprint sensor and a Android 5.0 makes this phone one of the best value for money devices in the market right now.

New Zeaplus M7 Coming Mid June (UPDATED WITH NEW IMAGES)


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There is another flagship phone coming to the market mid June, this time from Zeaplus.

The phone specs look good as does the styling featuring 2.5d front glass and metal chassis with rounded corners that follow the screens radius, we are yet to see the rear of the phone but hopefully it will have clean smooth lines like the front.

I have just received more images that show the back to be textured with a nice curvature that looks like it will make the phone very easy to hold without fear of dropping it whilst encasing the 3800mAh battery.

The more I see of this phone the more I am liking the styling, its great to see that China phone companies are now giving us the larger batteries that we have been asking for without sacrificing style.

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As yet pricing is not known but hopefully this will be available for $220 or less as Zeaplus are very keen on their smartwatch pricing.

The specifications are as follows (this will be updated as we find out more)

5.5”  FHD screen, Mediatek  MTK MT6752 cpu

Android Lollipop (out of the box)

13mp Sony IMX135 rear camera

Fingerprint Scanner

3800mAh battery

MicroSD: supported

Dual SIM card slots 

and 4G LTE supporting Bands 1/3/7/20

Why not pop over to their forum and sign up to be amongst the first to hear about and get your hands on this phone, and get early news, discounts and offers.

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Regards Shanos

Updated images below

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I have spoken with Zeaplus and a review sample should be on its way to me very soon (when the first ones come off the production line), so stay tuned for the un-boxing and a full review shortly after.

The Beautiful Doogee F3 Images And Specs Leaked: MT6753 + 2.5D Glass + Back Cover Options

Doogee is now an established affordable smartphone maker and we have seen a lot of  interesting offerings from the company in the past few years. Today, we have come across a huge leak about the upcoming Doogee flagship smartphone, the Doogee F3, which will be the company’s flagship for the year 2015.

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From the pictures leaked, we can see that the Doogee F3 is one of the best looking handsets from the company till date. The company has taken some inspiration from existing flagships in the market and then have made its own set of additions. So, the phone features a beautiful 2.5D glass up front on its 5-inch display with a special cutting metal frame around it.

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But what’s interesting is that the company will be offering multiple back cover material options including bamboo and wood apart from the standard gorilla glass cover. This seems to be a great way to attract customers who would like to  customize their smartphones. Overall, the pictures show a premium and well built device with a smooth design.

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As for the specs, our source says that it will have upper-mid range configuration. So, the Doogee F3 will come with the new MT6753 octa-core chipset clocked at 1.5GHz along with multiple RAM options. So, users can choose between 1GB to 4GB RAM for their device. Naturally, the price will differ according to the RAM configuration.

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The best part about the device is that sports a compact 5-inch display. Our readers were always wondering whether they would ever see a worthy 5-inch flagship and looks like Doogee F3 is built exactly for these kind of users. Moreover, the 2.5D glass on top of the display up front and the possible full HD 1080p resolution will make sure that the phone’s display is top quality. What’s more, it is said that the F3 will have just 1mm bezels, making the display even more attractive.

As for the camera, our source says that the phone will feature a 13MP shooter (either Sony IMX214 or Samsung ISOCELL Sensor). Up front, expect an 8MP OV camera. The battery should be around 3150mAh which is pretty decent for a flagship device. But, it will most likely support fast charge. There will be 16GB storage on board with a MicroSD card slot (most likely!).

For software, Doogee is said to be porting MIUI 6, CM11, CM12.1 ROM for this device, even ubuntu for the F3. But the basic model will run on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. There will be two SIM card slots (One Micro, One Regular) and will support dual SIM dual standby. Naturally, being a high-end flagship, the phone supports all 4G LTE network bands. Exact supported bands will most likely be revealed later. 

Doogee F3 is also said to come with a special voice control feature to open up preset apps right from standby. It will be available in two different colors, pearl white and ocean blue and will most likely launch by August 2015.

Well, this was an extensive leak about the upcoming Doogee flagship, but there are still some questions that needs to be answered like the supported 4G bands as well as the pricing. Still, from what we have heard till now, the Doogee F3 looks like a great device, with a solid design and powerful specs.

So, do you like the leaked Doogee F3 model?

 

 

 

LeTV One Pro with Snapdragon 810 and 2K display now available at Geekbuying

Even before the launch of the LeTV One Pro, everyone was excited about the device. Now, its been a couple of months since the phone has been made official and finally, the device is up for grabs for everyone. The phone is now available at Geekbuying for $591. While this is a hefty price to pay for a Chinese smartphone, the LeTV One Pro does offer the goodies to justify the price.

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The LeTV One Pro comes with the super fast Snapdragon 810 octa-core 64-bit chipset with 4GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. There’s a 5.5-inch display on the device with a massive 2K resolution display. There’s a 4MP Ultrapixel front facing camera and a 13MP shooter at the back with flash and auto-focus.

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As you can see, the specs are high-end and is enough to handle everything you throw at it. Even in the looks department, the phone stands out from the competitors. LeTV has made sure that its phone is one of the best looking models in the market right now with an all metal design and a near bezelless display. So, the 5.5-inch 2K display in particular should look good while watching videos and images.

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Naturally, being a top end device, it supports 4G LTE networks. The supported bands are as follows: 4G: FDD-LTE: B1/3/7, TDD-LTE:38/39/40/41. A 3000mAh battery should ensure at least a day’s usage even with the large 5.5-inch display up front. So, overall, the LeTV One Pro is one of the best smartphones to buy in the market right now.

 

Dealing with Too Many Different Power Plugs? Xiaomi Power Strip Review [VIDEO]

Are you travelling somewhere abroad and need to bring some of your devices with you? That’s all right, just don’t forget packing a few adapters in your bag. And… if you purchase some new gadgets, you may need to buy a few more power adapters once you come back home and… you will be all set. Well, kind of.
However, is there any other way of doing that? Do you really need to deal with all that mess?
VIDEO

I’ve never thought that I would ever review a power strip, but the one made by the Chinese tech company Xiaomi is a bit different. I found it useful to deal with tons of cables and different power plugs.
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It turns out that it has 3 high-power USB charging ports, which let you forget about your smartphone’s charging brick. In addition, you get 3 almost universal power ports. Well, when I say almost, I mean that the power strip can be used with EU, USA and Australian power plugs. However, for some mysterious reason, the Xiaomi forgot about the UK users.
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All of the power, which is coming through the power strip is enhanced with some smart charging, high quality anti-short circuit and other top-notch electrical security chips, so you can be sure it is 100% safe.
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On the right side you can find a convenient power on/offswitch, which also has an embedded LED light. On the bottom, there are silicone pads to prevent the device from slipping.
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All these features are packed in a quality white plastic shell and it has a 1.5m power cord with a nice looking Xiaomi power plug.
All in all, the Xiaomi power strip is not a device you can’t live without, but it can be definitely useful while travelling or using gadgets with different power plugs at home. It lets you get rid of that annoying pile of cables and power adapters or at least reduce the amount of them.
The only shortcoming is that it does not support UK plugs, which is a shame. If you want to check out this product, I will leave a link to it in the description below this video. For a device, which doesn’t even cost 20 USD, it looks to be like a great deal.

OPPO is partnering up with FC Barcelona for the coming season!

Its been 10 long years since we saw the first OPPO smartphone and over the course of time, this Chinese company has managed to surprise everyone with its innovative products. Some of them include, the world’s first motorized rotating camera on the OPPO N3 and even the fast charging tech VOOC.

OPPO FC Barcelona partnership

Now, the company has announced an official partnership with one of the world’s best football clubs, FC Barcelona. A few hours ago, the club released an official press release confirming this partnership. From this season, OPPO will be the official mobile partner to the club for a total of three years.

While the terms of the partnership have not been mentioned, it is said that OPPO will be present at all of the club events, TV advertising and other fan activities. So, the next time you see FC Barcelona event, expect OPPO to be there.

CEO of OPPO Tony Chen said the following: “An important step in our global marketing strategy. The company chose FC Barcelona not only because of their status as a global iconic football club, but also because they represent the art of football. The partnership with FC Barcelona will be an important step in OPPO’s global marketing strategy. ”

It looks like OPPO is trying to expand its fan base to a number of new countries with this strategic partnership. FC Barcelona is one of the most popular football clubs in the world and it would give tremendous exposure to this Chinese based company.

CEO of FC Barcelona Ignacio Mestre had to say the following about this partnership: “One further step in taking our Club closer to its fans around the world. OPPO is a global leading smartphone brand known for its exquisite product design and state-of-the-art camera technologies,. We are more than happy to welcome OPPO to our family and hope this partnership can bring us closer to our supporters all over the world.”