Xiaomi surpassed 100 million smartphone sales in March 2015!

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Apr 6, 2015

Xiaomi celebrated its 5^th anniversary with a bang by announcing that the company’s smartphone sales have exceeded 100 million units. The announcement was made by the company’s CEO, Lei Jun, on the Xiaomi official Chinese blog who also said that the next five years will be very crucial to Xiaomi and that the competition in the next five years will be fierce due to the growth of local and foreign competitors as well as the entry of new players in the industry.

Xiaomi’s shipped almost 70 million units last year which means the company sold over 30 million units within the first three months of the current year to exceed its 100 million sales goal. The company has also said that their sales numbers would actually be higher if not for capacity or availability issues.

The company’s latest flagship devices, the Mi Note and Note Pro, which were announce last January are also expected to sell very well with their top-of-the-line features and specifications partnered with very competitive price tags which is Xiaomi’s signature style. The company also most recently announced two special editions of the Mi Note, the Ladies Edition and Bamboo Edition, which features a pink design and a natural bamboo rear panel, respectively.

Sony Xperia Z4 leaked in full glory, check out!

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 6, 2015

New images of what supposedly is Sony’s upcoming flagship Z4 have been leaked by a source from South Korea. Looking at the images, the Z4 looks very similar to the previous flagship – the Z3 – although the edges and corners look slightly rounder. The leaked images show the power button on the right side of the device, a SIM card slot cover or volume rocker on the left side, a 3.5mm audio jack on top, and a USB port at the bottom. It hasn’t been reported whether the Z4 still uses the conventional micro-B USB port or if they’ve switched to the new Type-C port. The images also show that the front and back of the Z4 still maintain the full glass panels.

If previous leaks are accurate the Z4 will come with a 5.1-inch 1080p screen and will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor clocked at 1.9GHz, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage space. The new flagship will also retain the same 20-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front-facing camera. No information about the device’s battery life has been leaked so far but the Z4 is also reported to come with Android 5.0.2 Lollipop out of the box.

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Actual announcement or release dates for the Z4 are unsure as it was previously expected that Sony would reveal the new flagship during MWC 2015 last month but that didn’t happen. It is now expected that Sony will reveal the new flagship sometime in the summer.

Huawei P8 pricing details leaked, rumored to start at 2988 Yuan ($486)!

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 6, 2015

From recent leaks, we know that Huawei will most likely unveil two new smartphones at its event on April 15th. One will be the regular version of the Huawei P8 while the other will be the platinum version, i.e. the high end edition of the device.

Now, just 10 days before the official unveiling of the flagship smartphone, pricing details have been leaked. The information comes from an alleged internal document of Suning.

The document says that Huawei will keep a conference in China for the unveiling of the P8 in the country on April 22. The next day, i.e. April 23, the company will make the device available for sale to customers.

The document also says that the high end version of the flagship will be priced at 3288 Yuan which comes to around $536. Naturally, the regular version of the device will retail for a much lower price tag, somewhere around 2988 Yuan ($486).

While the prices as mentioned by this document is higher than competitors like Xiaomi Mi4 and Meizu MX4, the phone is expected to come with tech specs which are better than existing models in the market.

The Huawei P8 is expected to feature a powerful yet battery friendly Kirin 935 chipset with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. There will be a 5.2-inch full HD 1080p display on the front. At the back there will be a 13MP camera and a 5MP shooter up front above the display. The battery is expected to be around 2520mAh and the phone is said to run on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS.

Of course, none of these details are official. The document leaked today could be a fake, just made to spread rumors, so its best to take this news with a pinch of salt.

But, if the pricing was indeed real, would you be ready to shell out 3299 Yuan for the high end version of the Huawei P8?

ZTE Nubia Z9 Max and Mini have amazing cameras says Ni Fei, GM of Nubia phones

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 6, 2015

ZTE’s Nubia series flagship devices are known for its camera performance. The company has targeted camera lovers with this range and its not surprising to see that the new generation ZTE Nubia Z9 phones feature a much better camera unit than predecessors.

The ZTE Nubia Z7 came with a 13MP unit with OIS and 2K video support @ 30fps. The new Nubia Z9 Max and Mini naturally upgrades the unit to a much powerful 16MP sensor. While we have not yet seen the performance of these cameras in real life, the General Manager of ZTE’s Nubia division, Ni Fei says that the cameras on the Z9 Max and Mini smartphones are one of the best in the market. In fact, he adds that they are even comparable to professional cameras.

This is really a very big claim given that we have seen a lot of powerful camera smartphones in the market lately. It would be really hard to compete with phones such as the iPhone 6, Lumia 1020 and even the new Galaxy S6 in terms of camera quality and performance.

Ni Fei says has always been quite confident about the camera performance of the Nubia Z9 series. In fact, a few days back, we saw a sample which could have been from one of the two Z9 smartphones. The image was of the Aurora and looked extremely good even in the low light conditions.

However, these are all just claims and we will have to see the real life camera performance of both these handsets to judge whether they are better or at least at par with top end competitors.

Still, what do you think? Will ZTE Nubia Z9 Max and Mini be able to compete with devices like the iPhone 6 and the Lumia 1020 in terms of camera performance?

First camera samples of the LeTV X600 leaked

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 5, 2015

We know that LeTV is all set to announce at least two news devices this month namely, the LeTV X600 and the LeTV X900. While both of them will feature high end specs, the X900 will be slightly more powerful than the former.

The X900 is said to feature a very powerful 20.7MP Sony sensor. On the other hand, the LeTV X600 is rumored to sport a 13MP camera, which is still decent as compared to current high end offerings.

Earlier today, we came across a new set of images which claim to be the first camera samples of the LeTV X600. So, its probably from the rumored 13MP rear camera sensor of the device.

These camera samples come directly via Jeffrey Ju, the current General Manager of one of the divisions of Mediatek’s Wireless Communications. He said that these images were from one of the upcoming devices that was using Mediatek’s Helio X10 platform.

In case you missed, Mediatek has re-branded its high-end mobile chipset lineup as Helio X. Here, the X stands for extreme performance, which will be the highlight of the top end chipset series from the company. So, the Mediatek MT6795 chipset is now known as the Helio X10.

Naturally, since the LeTV X600 is one of the upcoming devices to feature this Helio X10 Mediatek chipset, we believe that these images could be of the device.

On a personal note, these images look good for a 13MP shooter. The images produced colors very well, the focus was spot on and even in low light, we can’t really see any noise. this clearly hints that the LeTV X600 could pack a very good rear camera.

You can check out the entire samples leaked today from the gallery down below.

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So, what do you think about these samples? Does they look good enough for a top end device?

Details about Kirin 935 inside Huawei P8 leaked: New GPU?

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 5, 2015

While we are just 10 days away from the official unveiling of the Huawei P8 flagship, rumors about the device are still coming in. Thanks to the previous leaks, we know most of the specs of the upcoming P8, however, there’s still a lot of confusion about the processor inside the device.

Earlier it was said that the Huawei P8 will sport the same Kirin 930 processor as the Huawei Mediapad X2. However, we recently came to know that the processor was based on quad Cortex A53 + quad Cortex A53e architecture, which may not be as powerful as predicted. As a result, it didn’t make sense for Huawei to use the same less powerful Kirin 930 chipset on an important flagship.

Recently, new reports cropped up online claiming that the Huawei P8 will sport the powerful version of the Kirin 935 chipset. Up till now, we had no idea about the specs of this rumored 935, however, earlier today, a new leak gave out some details about the chip.

It is said that the company will increase the clock speed on the Kirin 935 to 2.2GHz. On the other hand, the existing Kirin 930 was clocked at 2.0GHz. Also, the company plans to give this chip a graphic performance boost with a new GPU. These changes are expected to improve the performance of the device to a great extent, however, we still don’t know whether it will be up to the mark as compared to other flagship SoCs currently available in the market.

Design wise, the Huawei P8 flagship will use a slim 6.4mm metal + glass body. There’s even a rumored platinum version which may feature dual sided sapphire glass protection.

As for the tech specs, the P8 is said to come with a 5.2-inch full HD 1080p display. There will be 3GB RAM on board with 32GB of expandable storage. Other possible tech specs include Android 5.0, 13MP rear camera with temperature flash, 5MP front shooter, 2520mAh battery and 4G dual SIM dual standby support.

Expect more details about the Kirin 935 chipset as well as the Huawei P8 flagship in the next few days.

Stay tuned.

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Entry level Huawei C8818 spotted with octa-core processor and 2GB RAM

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 5, 2015

Huawei has shipped over 1 million devices in its C881X lineup. Today, we have come across yet another device in this lineup which will offer decent specs for a relatively low price tag.

The Huawei C8818 recently hit TENAA revealing a few set of pictures and the full tech specs. The phone will support only CDMA networks and not GSM, yet will feature dual SIM dual Standby, which is a rarity in these types of devices.

As for the processor, the Huawei C8818 will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 615 64-bit octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 2GB RAM on board. There will be 8GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 32GB via MicroSD. Up front, the Huawei C8818 will feature a 5-inch 720p display along with a 5MP camera on top. At the back, there will be a 13MP shooter. The phone is said to run on the Android 4.4 KitKat version of the OS.

Design wise, the Huawei C8818 looks a lot like the Huawei Honor 4X. You can clearly see the round edges, top left camera placement and many other distinctive characteristics that’s directly carried forward from the 4X. So, the C8818 could be CDMA variant of the device. However, the phone is slightly thicker with the measurements, 143.5 × 71.9 × 8.9mm. On the other hand, the Honor 4X was 8.7mm thin. But, this particular device weighs around 162 grams which is less than the 165 gram 4X.

As you can see, the Huawei C8818 packs in good specs in well designed body. The phone could be priced anywhere around 1000 Yuan which would make it a great deal for customers looking to take advantage of 4G on CDMA networks.

Given that this is a CDMA edition, we don’t think the phone will ever be releaed outside of China. But what do you think about the phone, if the price is indeed $160.

GREE Phone leaks again, this time you can see its UI!

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Nishant

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Apr 5, 2015

Recently, the GREE G0111 mobile phone got leaked again in some high definition pictures.

From the images, it looks like the phone has a good built, It comes with narrow bezels in black color. However, the color on the back is silver. In addition, it should be noted that the rear shell on Gree mobile phone is made of plastic material, but it feels good. It does not have a app drawer but has all the apps on the homescreen similar to other Chinese phones. Xiaomi’s MIUI has a similar design. In the configuration, the phone is using a 5-inch 720p screen, equipped with 410 quad-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor with 2MP front and 5MP Rear camera. It has 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory, It also supports SD memory card expansion, and supports China Unicom 4G / 3G and GSM networks, The Gree smartphone does not support dual SIM dual standby which can be considered as a drawback. It is said that the phone will run on Android 4.4.4. As for the price, expect it to be around 599 Yuan.

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Beautiful OPPO Find 9 leaked in pictures with a dual camera unit

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 4, 2015

We know OPPO has been busy working on its successor to the Find 7, but as of late, we have heard very little about the phone. Now, the OPPO Find has finally leaked again in pictures, showing off its unique design.

Although the images are not very clear, we managed to spot a few features of the upcoming device. For example, the first distinctive characteristic of the device is its dual camera setup at the back. It started with HTC and nowadays many companies like Huawei have started using such a setup. So, its not surprising to see such a dual camera unit at the back of Find 9 too.

Another interesting aspect revealed by this picture is the round button at the back. We feel this is the power button just like the one one LG G3. However, given its rather large size, we feel that it could be a fingerprint sensor too.

The front of the OPPO Find 9 is clean, but bezels looks very thin. As a result, the display covers the entire sides of the device. However, you do see top and bottom bezels which are quite thick. The basic design seems to be a continuation of OPPO Find 7.

Although this leak doesn’t reveal the tech specs, earlier leaks have said that the OPPO Find 9 will feature the powerful Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and a 5.5-inch 2K display.

The company is yet to announce an official launch date for the OPPO Find 9, but we hope to see more information soon.

So, what do you think about the Find 9?

Huawei Honor 4C Play specs revealed, may directly compete with Redmi 2 at 699 Yuan!

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 4, 2015

Huawei is on a roll this year as the company is all set to release a number of handsets in both, the top end and entry level lineup. While we already know that the Huawei P8 will be unveiled at an official event on April 15, it looks like the company has yet another gadget in store for us. The upcoming Huawei Honor 4C Play will be a compact device with a 5-inch display. The phone will have an eight core processor along with 2GB to run things smoothly. Moreover, since this will first launch in China, you can expect two versions of the device, namely the GSM CHM-TL00 and the CDMA CHM-CL00.

Since this is a 5-inch device, the dimension measure just 143.5 × 71.9 × 8.9 (mm). Also, it has a weight 162 (g) which is decent for a device of its size.

Coming to the exact tech specs, the Huawei Honor 4C Play will sport a 5-inch display with HD 720p resolution. There will be 2GB RAM onboard along with 8GB of expandable internal storage. Like mentioned above, you’ll find an eight core processor inside, however the exact make depends upon the version of the device. The GSM version comes with Huawei’s own Kirin 620 processor clocked at 1.2GHz while the CDMA edition comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 615. At the back, there will be a 13MP camera while up front you’ll find a 5MP shooter. The Huawei Honor Play 4C runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and will feature a 2550 mAh battery.

The device will be available in white, black, and gold colors. Since the Huawei 4X is priced at 799 Yuan, we don’t think the Huawei Play 4C will be priced any higher. In fact, this particular device could be targeted to compete directly at the Xiaomi Redmi 2. And in comparison, the Play 4C does manage to get ahead of the Xiaomi device in some aspects.

Anyways, lets wait for the official pricing and availability details from the company and hope that we have yet another cheap device for choosing in the coming weeks.

Nokia’s Concept Smartphone looks so beautiful!

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 4, 2015

We know that Nokia is not allowed to manufacture and release smartphones under its name till 2016. However, that doesn’t stop us from conceptualizing what a Nokia made premium Android smartphone would look like.

Today we have come across three new images of a Nokia smartphone concept. The phone seems to retain a similar design as as the company’s Lumia range. However, the phone is made entirely of metal and not polycarbonate. Nevertheless, the device looks quite good especially with its unibody design.

The bezels are extremely thin, which makes it all the more premium. Interestingly, the buttons on the sides stand out from the overall body due to its black shade. The power button lies on the left while the volume keys as well as the camera button lies on the right. You get the Nokia branding right on top of the device, along with a large front camera sensor besides it. But the designer has done well to blend everything together into one design.

One of the images even show a yellow, probably polycarbonate version of the design and that looks quite good too.

So what do you think about the new Nokia smartphone concept? Looks beautiful right?

How To Install LiquidSmooth v4 For Nexus 9 aka Flounder

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Shine Wong

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Apr 3, 2015

LiquidSmooth is a firmware based on the Android Open Source Project like most of the custom ROM. Today I shall describe the procedure to safely flash LiquidSmooth v4 for HTC Nexus 9 aka flounder. This ROM is based on Android v5.0.2 Lollipop so your Nexus 9 will be running this version of Android with stock like interface but enhanced in customizations.

HTC Nexus 9 is powered by a 2.3GHz Dual Core Denver processor with Nvidia Tegra K1 chipset. It has 2GB of RAM and comes in two variants 16GB (Wi-Fi) and 32GB (LTE). The tablet is on the top of the shelves for Nexus lovers. It has 8.9-inches Quad HD display with 1536 x 2048 pixels resolution which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Also Read – HTC Nexus 9 Full Specification.

Pre-requisites

You must have a custom recovery installed on your tablet. I would recommend TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) or CWM (ClockWorkMod) recovery for this procedure.
Make sure you have battery left on your Nexus 9 before proceeding further
A USB cable to transfer file in the internal storage of your HTC Nexus 9.
This tutorial is only for Nexus 9, flashing LiquidSmooth from this article to any other device except Nexus 9 can harm your device. So don’t test is on Nexus 7 or Nexus smartphones.
Your Nexus 9 must be unlocked.

Disclaimer

If you are proceeding further then I will assume that you have successfully installed a custom recovery on your Nexus 9 tablet. You are also well aware of the consequence of flashing a custom ROM. It will void your tablets warranty so proceed with caution. If any mishap happen you can not/ will not blame GizmoChina or me for any kind of potential damage to you and to your tablet. Procedure is simple so I don’t think you will face any problem while flashing LiquidSmooth v4 for Nexus 9.

Tip

Backup all your essential stuff like photos, videos, documents, and music. Please don’t blame me latest if you lose your Temple Run’s high score.

Install LiquidSmooth v4 for Nexus 9 (LTE/Wi-Fi) aka Flounder

Download the latest ROM for Wi-Fi or LTE variant, and also download Google Application from the links below.
LiquidSmooth v4 for Nexus 9, LTE variant Click here. Wi-Fi Variant Click here. Download Lollipop GApps. Click here.
After Downloading the respective ROM files and Gapps, transfer the file to root directory of your tablet’s internal.
Now boot into recovery mode. To boot into recovery mode first of all turn off the device. Then press and hold Volume Down and Power key simultaneously and release both the buttons when you see the fast boot menu. Use volume rockers to change the start text to recovery mode. Press power key to enter into recovery mode.
Backup your current ROM, if case you dislike interface or encounter bugs.
After backup, Wipe Cache, Dalvik Cache, User Data and System.
Then click Install and Browse the ROM file you transferred in the above procedure. Flash it.
Now flash Google Application for Lollipop.
Clear Cache and Dalvik Cache (Optional).
Reboot to System.

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Voila you can successfully installed LiquidSmooth v4 on Nexus 9. Now you can enjoy the simplicity of stock Android and customizations of LiquidSmooth.

Huawei P8 could feature Kirin 935 processor!

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 3, 2015

In the last two days, we have come across multiple leaks about the upcoming Huawei P8 flagship. Images as well as specs have already been leaked before. However, a new report has come up online which claims that the Huawei P8 smartphone will feature the company’s Kirin 935 processor. So, instead of the same Kirin 930 that we saw on the Huawei Mediapad X2 tablet, we may see a slightly upgraded SoC inside the P8.

Unfortunately, as of this moment, we have very little details on what the Kirin 935 offers. In the previous leaks, we have learned about Kirin 940 as well as Kirin 950, but there were no details about 935. It is said that the Kirin 935 will be a slightly better version of the 930. 935 will be an octa-core processor as the 930 but the GPU is reportedly bumped up.

We recently came to know that Kirin 930 is probably built on a 28nm manufacturing process, instead of 16nm as previously rumored. Also, while the all Cortex A53 (quad Cortex A53e) processors helps in saving battery life to a considerable extent, it may not be as powerful as we previously thought. As a result, for an important flagship like the Huawei P8, it will make sense if the company decided to increase the performance with the Kirin 935.

The report also adds that the device will feature Sony IMX278 camera sensor. However, we have no details about this particular model, at least not right now. It could be a new Sony sensor which we will see soon or even a custom made sensor by Huawei. However, we expect Huawei to incorporate an amazing camera on the P8, so the IMX278 is probably high end.

Just last night we came to know that Huawei could be planning to name the two models, the Huawei P8 Standard Edition and the Huawei P8 Platinum Edition with double sided sapphire glass. It was also said that the Platinum Edition could costs as much as 5000 Yuan!

Anyways, the leaks have shown us that Huawei P8 could be a great looking flagship with powerful specs. So, we are all the more excited for April 15 when the company will officially unveil the device.

Huawei P8 Platinum Edition with Sapphire glass to cost 5000 Yuan?

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 3, 2015

New details on the Huawei P8 flagship have been leaked on Chinese social network Weibo. The leak reveals the official titles of the two versions of the upcoming flagship smartphone – a standard/ordinary edition and an exclusive Huawei P8 Platinum Edition – as well as a few details on the look and price of the now-revealed Platinum Edition. Given that the leak comes from a well known leaker from Weibo, it could actually turn out to be true!

The leak reveals that a couple of the main differences the Platinum Edition will have over the standard/ordinary edition of the Huawei P8 will be an addition to the device’s body as well as its color. The Platinum edition will feature sapphire glass panels on both the front and the back sides of the phone. The Platinum Edition will also come in gold instead of the black that is expected on the standard edition.

It was previously leaked that the Huawei P8 will come in two versions with different body materials – one featuring an aluminum alloy body and one featuring zirconia ceramic. It might be safe to assume that the Platinum Edition will be the one to come in the latter material.

The leak did not reveal if the Platinum Edition will keep the same specifications as the standard edition but if it does it’ll feature 5.2-inch display with 1080p resolution, 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, Huawei’s Kirin 930 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and 3,000 mAh battery.

According to the leak, the Huawei P8 Platinum Edition will sell for around 5000 Yuan. Both the editions are expected to be officially revealed on April 15 at the company’s official event. Also, the standard edition is expected for an official release on April 22. Whether the Platinum Edition will release at the same time as the standard edition is unknown.

Android 5.0 for Ulefone Be Pro enters Beta, Company Invites 100 testers!

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 3, 2015

One of the biggest selling points of the Ulefone Be Pro was its promised Android 5.0 Lollipop update. Now, the company is staying true to its promise as it invites users for beta testing the Android 5.0 update on their Ulefone Be Pro smartphones.

We already know that the company has started testing Android 5.0 update for its Be Pro smartphone. However, for the first time, Ulefone is inviting its customers to participate in the beta testing program. Unlike the previous test where we saw only a handful of testers, this new beta program will take as many as 100 beta testers.

Remember that this is just the beta version and there will be a final refined Android 5.0 update that will be made available for everyone pretty soon. So, only those who don’t mind a few bugs on their smartphones should go ahead and test out the new Android 5.0 ROM for the Be Pro. Others better wait for the official OTA from the company.

There are already many who have shown interest in the beta test program, so make sure that you sign up as soon as possible.

Here are the instructions as given on Ulefone’s official Facebook Page:

How to apply to become a beta tester for Android 5.0?

Recruit Number: 100
Time: 8th April—16th April
Requirement:
1.You need to have a Ulefone Be Pro, Show your Be Pro in pictures;
2.Tester can’t share the Beta ROM with other customers, once we find that behavior, we won’t provide the next Beta ROM any more;
3.This test Rom still exist some bugs, it will affect your normal operation, please be careful to apply this ROM.
4.If you find problems in usage, you are welcome to post them in this page.
5.Thanks for every people who participate in this event, Ulefone Be Pro has its value because of you.

Xiaomi Mi2S Gets Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Based on MIUI 6

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 3, 2015

Xiaomi Mi2S users who have flashed the Developer Edition of the MIUI 6 will be able to update their devices to Android 5.0 Lollipop version of the MIUI 6 operating system through a now available OTA update.

According to source, when the update initially came out some of the users encountered issues after updating their devices. But the company has since released a new OTA update that has resolved those issues.

As previously mentioned, only those who have the Developer Edition of the MIUI 6 can receive the update. Unfortunately, the update for the standard edition of the OS will come only at a later time. Mi1 and Mi Note 4 users will also have to wait a little longer as there has been no news about when the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for MIUI 6 will come to those devices.

Users who want to try out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update based on MIUI 6 can flash the Developer Edition of the software by downloading the ROM from the MIUI website on their Mi2S and installing it through the built-in Updater app.

So when do you think Xiaomi Mi4 users will finally get their well deserved Android 5.0 OTA?

Lenovo A7600-M 1000 Yuan ($163) Smartphone Leaked with MT6752 Octa-Core Chip

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 3, 2015

Chinese website, mobile-dad.com, has leaked new details and photos of the new budget Lenovo A7600-m smartphone from Lenovo. The A7600-m was originally spotted on the TENAA website last February.

Based on the pictures and the details released by mobile-dad, the new smartphone features a mostly hard plastic body with a metal border as well as a 5.5-inch screen with a screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The unit in the leaked photos features the white version of the A7600-m but a black version is also expected to come out. A power button as well as a volume rocker can be found on the right-hand side of the phone. The whole device measures around 152.4 x 76 x 8.39mm and weighs around 150 grams.

As previously mentioned, the Lenovo A7600-m features a MediaTek MT6752 eight-core processor. It also comes with 2GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, a microSD slot for expanded storage, dual-SIM standby support, 4G/LTE connectivity, and a 3,000 mAh battery. Its front facing camera is a 5-megapixel shooter while the rear camera is equipped with a larger 13-megapixel sensor. The A7600-m will be one of the company’s first phones to come with Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box along with the Lenovo K50 and the Vibe Z3 Pro which is also coming out soon. The A7600-m will also feature Lenovo’s VIBE UI 2.5 on top of the Android OS.

The A7600-m is expected to retail for a competitive price of less than 1000 Yuan when it finally comes out making it one of the company’s most impressive budget devices to date due. Lenovo is currently the world’s third largest smartphone manufacturer and from the looks of it, the company is working to keep its position with the release of such new handsets.

Meizu MX4 Pro spotted running Android 5.0.2, update coming soon!

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Joel Joseph

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Apr 3, 2015

Meizu MX4 Pro users have been eagerly waiting for their Android 5.0 Lollipop update. Now, we have something that might interest you guys.

Yesterday, the company revealed its Android 5.0 release schedules for its smartphones and the MX4 Pro was right on top. In fact, it will be the first Meizu device to be updated to the latest Android operating system.

Today, team Ubuntu has released a screenshot of the MX4 Pro running on the Android 5.0.1 version. So, it looks like the company is all set to release the final version to the users.

However, according to yesterday’s post, the Lollipop update for MX4 Pro is still in the beta stage, which means you may have to wait for a few more weeks for an official stable OTA update. According to the image given below, the release is slated for April 28, which is still around three weeks away.

So, it looks like the company is on schedule developing the Android 5.0 update based on Flyme 4.5. We will keep you guys updated with more information in the next few days.

Xiaomi 55-inch TV Unboxing

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Linus

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Apr 3, 2015

Just a few days ago, the Chinese giant Xiaomi announced new products that include a 55-inch 4K TV. Priced at 4999 yuan, this huge TV comes in with a lot of extras, which include a soundbar and a subwoofer to provide you an immersive sound experience.

As far as design goes, the new Xiaomi Mi TV looks very similar to its predecessor, the 49-incher. It uses a premium metal frame, which has a brushed finish. What is more, the new TV is impresses us as it has just 1.52cm of thinness (at its thinnest point).

Just below the screen there are touch screen capacitive buttons, which have an embedded “breathing” light. The touch screen lets you turn on/off the device, adjust the volume and 2D/3D switching modes.

As far as connection ports go, the TV offers three HDMI 2.0 ports, which support 60Hz 4K video input, USB, Scart, Audio and other usual ports you would find on any other modern TV set.

We do not usually do any TV unboxings, so this one will be quite short. Take a look at the pictures below.

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Meizu Will Soon Release 69 Yuan 10000mah Power Bank!

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Linus

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Apr 3, 2015

Since the Xiaomi launched their super affordable, yet premium looking power bank, it has been one of the best sellers both in China and internationally. However, the market is full power banks and consumers are always looking for the best deals out there.

It seems that another Chinese manufacturer Meizu wants to step into the game as they will soon launch a very affordable 10000mAh Powerbank with a single USB output as well as Micro USB input ports.

As far as design goes, this power pack looks a bit similar to the OnePlus external battery. Also, it spots LED lights to notify about the juice left in it.

As far as the features, it is a bit of a downgrade in comparison to Xiaomi’s offering, which has dual-USB ports for charging. However, it is said that Meizu’s battery pack will be priced at just 69 Yuan in China, so it will have a competitive edge for those, who are looking for the cheapest price possible.

However, it is said that there will be another version of power bank, which will have lithium-ion polymer batteries (instead of regular lithium-ion), which will be have a higher than 100 Yuan price tag.