Blackview Breeze Unboxing – Crazy Cheap “OnePlus One Mini”

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Mar 28, 2015

Blackview is one of those manufacturers that are producing more and more devices in the past months, so it got our attention. After reviewing their premium looking Blackview Omega and finding out that it is quite good offering for the price, we have decided to take a look at another device produced by the manufacturer.

This time around we are looking at a very cheap (around $70-75 USD) device, which goes to the low-end category, but is designed for those who don’t want to spend a pretty penny, but still enjoy the Android experience.

SPECS

Display	4.5″ 480ⅹ854 resolution (WVGA)
Processor	MTK6582 Quad-Core 1.3GHz
RAM	1GB
Camera	5MP Front/8MP Back, f/2.0 aperture
Connectivity	Bluetooth, 3G, GPS, WIFI, GSM,EDGE, GPRS, UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+,
Battery	2.000 mAh
Dimensions	13.3 x 6.65 x 0.94 cm / 5.23 x 2.61 x 0.37 inches
OS	Android 4.4 Kitkat
Storage	8GB (can be expanded up to 32GB via Micro SD)

Well, as far as specs go, we can clearly see that this is not the high-end device, but you can’t ask too much for the $70 phone. Despite these low-end specs, we will focus on the feature set and real life performance in our upcoming full review very soon.

UNBOXING

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The box is pretty simple, yet quite elegant and high quality for a budget device. One thing that surprised us was the “Designed in Italy” sign… We are not sure what it means exactly, but we will focus on the actual device.

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Blackview has already impressed us with the rich contents of the devices they ship and we have the same story here again. The device comes with a quick start guide in case you are not sure about some things. Also, there is a standard 1amp charger along with the Micro USB cable. Moreover, there is a pair of headphones and the USB OTG cable to connect an external storage device.

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What is more, Blackview Breeze comes in with a TPU gel case to protect your device from drops. A very nice addition by the manufacturer. The case seems to be made out of a decent quality materials, it is easy to install and remove it.

Is this OnePlus One Mini?

The first thing that comes to your mind is that the device looks very similar to the OnePlus One in terms of design and choice of materials. However, it is much smaller since it spots only 4.5 inch display in comparison to 5.5 inches.

On the back there is a camera sensor with dual LED (single tone) flash. Also, there is a Blackview logo and the speaker grill on the bottom.

On the right, there is a power key. It is made out of plastic. It is not bad, but we’ve seen some better ones with a greater tactile response.

On the top side, there is a micro USB charging port and the 3.5mm auxiliary input.

On the left, there are volume up/down keys.

The capacitive keys on the bottom work well, but they are not backlit.

The top side of the front spots the earpiece along with the front facing snapper.

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Removing back cover is quite easy using your nails. Under the hood, there are two SIM card slots (one regular, other micro SIM) and the microSD card slot for storage expansion.

The battery capacity is 2000mah.

FIRST IMPRESSION

Overall, the Blackview Breeze looks very similar to the OnePlus One and the materials used in its design are very similar. Also, the device seems to be quite well made, but it spots only plastic materials, but you can’t get a metal frame for such low price. In addition, the phone is very compact and is easily manageable with one hand, which is becoming a rare thing these days.

Check out our Blackview Breeze review!

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HTC One E9 Plus official images leaked!

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 28, 2015

For the past few days, thanks to the numerous leaks, we have known that HTC will unveil another version of the upcoming HTC One E9 called as the HTC One E9 Plus. While we have already seen some images of the handset before launch, today, team Ubuntu who are well known for leaking upcoming phone released a set of pictures which look like the official press images of the HTC One E9 Plus.

From the pictures, we can see that the device shown by Upleaks yesterday is exactly the same as this. The phone will be relatively larger than the E9, which is rumored to be around 5-inches in size. The E9 Plus will sport a two tone color design with a beautiful gold colored metal frame. However, other than that the phone’s body will be made of plastic. You can see that the images explain each feature of the device, which unfortunately is in Chinese.

As for the specs, the HTC One E9 Plus will reportedly come with MT6795 octa-core processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. There will be a 5.5-inch display with 2K resolution. The rear camera will be of 20.7MP while the front shooter will be the same 4MP Ultrapixel sensor unit as the One M9. Sense 7 will be a big part of the phone’s software running on top of Android 5.0.2. So, expect features such as blinkfeed, new themes etc on the device like the flagship HTC One M9.

The pricing of the E9 Plus is said to be around 2999 Yuan ($482) while the One E9 is expected to retail between 2499 to 2699 Yuan.

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Xiaomi releases a new teaser: What do you think DDS stands for?

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 27, 2015

Two days back, Xiaomi revealed that the company will have big celebrations on March 31st, which will mark the fifth anniversary of the company. There are a number of products that’s expected to be announced on that day, including a product targeted at women and the Xiaomi MiPad 2.

Now the company has released another teaser. The image comes in a shade of yellow with the words, DDS. Now, here DDS could mean anything, but a quick search reveals DDS’s full form is most likely Data Distribution Service. This standard is used in smartphones and internet of things, so we could see some kind of IoT product on its fifth anniversary.

Below the words DDS, you can see an interesting thing. From what we can see, there’s a Play Button that’s being enlarged under a magnifying glass. Some even say that this could be the teaser for the large 55-inch smart TV that was expected to be announced on March 24. But, we can’t be sure of anything at the moment.

March 31 is just three days away, when we will hopefully get to know what the company meant by this teaser. Meanwhile, lets wait for more updates from Xiaomi as the company is sure to tease us with more products in the next couple of days.

So, what do you think DDS means?

The Cheapest Way to buy the stylish Blackview Omega

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 27, 2015

Blackview Omega is finally available for sale. Hence, we decided to find out the cheapest way to purchase the device.

The new phone from Blackview is quite the looker. It sports Corning’s Gorilla Glass protection on both the back as well as the front. Moreover, there’s a colored metal frame which holds the device and adds to its beauty. The Omega is extremely well built and you won’t find many better looking phones than this in the market.

The Blackview Omega comes with the powerful MT6592 octa-core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. The phone is targeted at compact users and sports a 5-inch display with a beautiful full HD 1080p resolution. This translates into a pixel density of 440ppi which will make sure that all the images and videos on the display looks crystal clear.

The Omega also features a powerful camera. At the back, you will find an 18MP shooter with plenty of options such as beauty mode, while at the front, you get an 8MP camera sensor ideal for selfies. Other notable features include Hi-Fi speakers, HotKnot transfer tech, Quick Charge support and even smart gestures.

Now lets come to our main topic of the article, the cheapest price for Blackview Omega. Even though the device was launched just two days back, all major manufacturers have already listed it up for sale.

Some are offering the device for its retail price i.e. $199, while some charge a little premium as much as $20. But the cheapest price that we found was at Comebuy.com.

Instead of the regular $199, you can purchase the Blackview Omega for just $182.99 from this retailer for a limited period.

Comebuy is a well known retailer and is even the official store for buying the ZTE Blade S6. So, its good to see that the retailer is offering such a discount for buyers.

We don’t know how long will this discount last, so make sure you check out and purchase the device as soon as possible.

Buy Blackview Omega for just $182.99 [$17 OFF]

Meanwhile, let us know if you want the cheapest price for any other handset. We will be happy to contact retailers for the best price.

399 Yuan Phicomm Little Dragon C520 with 4G Launched

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Linus

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Mar 27, 2015

As the Chinese smartphone market becomes more and more hectic, the smartphone manufacturers as well as mobile carriers have a lot of headache to keep on getting decent profits. One of the ways to do that seems nothing more than lowering the price to the amazingly low price tags and the 399 Yuan phone seems to be a way to go for some of the companies.

The actual device we are talking about is the Fiji Dragons C520 low-end smartphone with the 4G support, which is the product made in cooperation with China Unicom to provide the users with the “national phone”.

As far as the specs go, we are looking at the low-end model. Still, for the amazingly low price tag, the specs are really decent! Fiji Dragons C520 uses a 4.5 inches 960 x 540 resolution screen. It is equipped with the 1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor (yes, Snapdragon chip for this price!). Also, it has a built-in 512MB RAM and 4GB of ROM, but has Micro SD memory card slot. Moreover, it has the camera combo of 3mp/2mp. Also, it supports China Unicom 4G / 3G and GSM networks, supports dual SIM dual standby modes. The device runs Alibaba’s Aliyun OS 2.9.2 system.

We have to say that this is not the best specced device out there, but for the price point it is being offered, it is a pretty good deal. We are not really sure if this device hit the international waters as it has been made in cooperation with Chinese mobile carrier specifically for the Chinese market. Still, we have to wait and see since the device supports the same frequencies that work internationally.

Xiaomi One More Design Piston Earphones Unboxing

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Linus

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Mar 27, 2015

Xiaomi just announced the new edition of their very popular, premium, but affordable Piston series earphones. The previous two generations of earphones very popular and sold over 10 million units in China itself and the countless number internationally via third party resellers. Despite the fact that Xiaomi has been working constantly on improving the sound quality and the overall design of their earphones, the price of it remains unchanged at the very low of just 99 Yuan.

The Piston “One More Design” earphones are said to fulfil the main needs of this category of accessory: design, sound quality and comfort. What is more, the new earphones continues the minimalistic design approach, but also has some innovative details like the use of the “sandwich” metal composite diaphragm, which is said to bring a more detailed treble sound.

In addition to this, the earphones spot a quality metal design, which gives that premium look and feel as well as durability.

As far as the wire of the earphones, it uses the same materials as the second generation unit as it spots the kevlar fiber material, which has anti pull and tangle-free features.

It is worth mentioning that the new Xiaomi Piston headset also uses a third-generation balance damping system, which is said to improve the overall clarity and quality of sound.

The third-generation Xiaomi Piston headset support the voice Mic and it is fully compatible Android, iPhone, iPod and other iOS devices. Let’s unbox it and see what we’ve got.

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The box itself is pretty simple, but elegant. It has some main specs written in Chinese.

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As it has become usual, the earphones come in a premium little box, where they are neatly stored along with the 3 different sizes of earbuds (XS, S and L).

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The Xiaomi One More Design earphones continue to impress with its built quality as it mostly spots metal or high quality plastic materials. What is more, the controller has the volume up/down buttons as well as the functional key. All of this is again packed in the metal clad shell.

Overall, we are quite happy about what we are seeing. Again, Xioami seems to have delivered as far as one of the best deals on the earphones market.

We will provide you some more info as soon as we fully test it and then give our opinion on the sound quality, so stay tuned.

Huawei’s Kirin 930 balances power & performance using Cortex A53e cores!

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 27, 2015

Huawei recently announced its advanced Kirin 930 processor for 2015. This SoC uses a 16nm process which makes it much better than the 20nm process and 28nm process based chips in the market right now.

Although earlier it was rumored that the Huawei Kirin 930 chipset uses four Cortex A53 and four Cortex A57 cores, it was revealed recently that all the eight cores were ARM’s low power consuming Cortex A53. We were really surprised to hear that given that this would have made the SoC less powerful than other Cortex A57 based processors.

Finally, today, Huawei revealed why it decided to use eight Cortex A53 cores inside its flagship chipset.

According to the company, its new Kirin 930 processor is based on an enhanced version of the Cortex A53 cores. So, out of the eight cores in the SoC, four will be this Cortex A53e version which improves its performance to a great extent.

Traditional Cortex A53 cores run at 1.2GHz which is very low as compared to competitors. For example, the MT6752 octa-core SoC is clocked at 1.7GHz. So, in order to reach the same performance as these rival chipsets, the company had to increase the frequency to no less than 2.0 GHz.

It could have used the Cortex A57 processor which is almost 56% faster than A53. However, the company claims that A57 uses 256% more power than the A53, which would adversely affect the battery life. Moreover, Cortex A57 tends to heat faster, thereby increasing the temperature of the smartphone.

So, in order to avoid these problems, the company used the enahnced Cortex A53e cores on the chip. Of course, we still don’t think the performance will be at par with rival processors based on A57, however, for that you get efficiency and therefore additional battery life.

We have not yet seen the Mediapad X2 in action running this SoC, but according to leaked AnTuTu results, the processor manages to score above 44000 points on AnTuTu which is very impressive.

So, before we make our conclusions about the A53e powered Kirin 930, lets wait for an official review.

What do you think about the Kirin 930? Do you think the company was right in using Cortex A53 instead of A57 to make it more efficient and battery friendly?

Rumors: Xiaomi Water Purifier coming in April at 499 Yuan ($80)

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 27, 2015

Xiaomi is on a roll this year, with plenty of announcements already made in the first quarter of 2015 alone. Last year, the company had entered a brand new industry by announcing its new Air Purifier. Today, we have some new reports which claim that the company may expand into a new purifying business, this time by launching a Xiaomi Water Purifier.

Even before the release of the Xiaomi Air Purifier, the company had an account on Weibo with the name “Xiaomi Purifiers”. However, later the account disappeared. Now, a Chinese media website reports that the account may soon be enabled.

The same source also reports that the company will release the new Xiaomi Water Purifier as soon as this April for a price tag of 499 Yuan. It is also said that it will be a RO based purifier.

Unfortunately, we don’t have any other details of the device. But since Xiaomi revealed recently that it is interested in smart home products, it may have some unique features such as Wi-Fi, water quality indicator etc.

Xiaomi is yet to reveal any plans for such a product, so its best to wait for an official word from the company.

The newly launched ZTE Nubia Z9 Max scores an amazing 56,892 on AnTuTu

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 27, 2015

Yesterday, ZTE announced two new devices in its premium Nubia lineup, namely the ZTE Nubia Z9 Max phablet and the ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini. The Max features top of the line specs, which includes the fast Snapdragon 810 processor. Naturally, with high end specs, we expected a big score on AnTuTu and finally, we can officially confirm that we were not disappointed at all.

According to the image given above, the ZTE Nubia Z9 Max scores an amazing 56,892 points. This makes it one of the best smartphones in the market right now. We can also see the compact, ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini besides the Max, however, its score on AnTuTu is just average. Even with the octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor, the device managed to score only 28,501 points. This is pretty disappointing given that the 64-bit MT6752 is capable of getting up to 40,000 points!

The ZTE Z9 Max comes with a full HD 5.5-inch display with 3GB RAM and 16GB of expandable ROM. It supports 4G LTE network and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with Nubia 5.8 UI on top. As for the Z9 Mini, it comes with a smaller 5-inch display with full HD resolution, 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM, expandable via MicroSD.

Both the phones feature Dual SIM Dual standby and 4G LTE. You also have the same 16MP + 8MP cameras on these devices along with a 2900 mAh battery.

For more information about both the phones, check out our launch article.

So, now that you have the AnTutu score of the Z9 Max, are you impressed? Would you be willing to shell out $400 for the device?

FYI, both the models goes on sale in China starting April 16th.

New Xiaomi Piston earphones launched with an upgraded design, priced at 99 Yuan ($16)

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 26, 2015

Xiaomi’s Piston ear phone lineup is very popular among buyers, thanks to its super cheap pricing and quality audio output. Now, the company has released the new generation model of its earphone lineup, the all new Xiaomi Piston. The company has managed to improve the aesthetics, quality of materials as well as sound quality on this new generation model.

The Xiaomi Piston features an exclusive patented sound optimization technology with a new metal composite diaphragm. Moreover, the design has been tweaked to make it more ergonomic. The company states that it tested the design in over 100 users before finalizing it. You also get new silicone tips to fit the earphones comfortably in your ears.

The new Xiaomi Piston earphones boasts of being the winner of the prestigious Red Dot Design Award. Only the best designed products receive this honor, and hence, its good to the new Piston earphones comes with an exceptional design despite its cheap pricing.

The best part of the new Xiaomi Piston 3 earphones is its price tag. The company has retained the same 99 Yuan price as its previous generations, making it a steal for buyers.

So would you buy the new Xiaomi Piston earphones? Or do you have better suggestions at this price?

HiSense tablet leaked with a unique slim bezel design and a dual color body

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 26, 2015

HiSense is a well known consumer electronics company based out of China. The company recently has been focusing on its smartphone and tablet business. In fact, at MWC earlier this month, we got to see the HiSense H910 smartphone from the company. Now, it looks like the company has a new tablet in store for its fans.

Two new images of the upcoming HiSense tablet were leaked earlier today on Weibo. While the company isn’t new to the tablet business, it still has to make a mark in this industry. The photos reveal a very interesting design. The bezels look extremely slim for a tablet, but that’s just not on the sides. The bezels on the bottom too are slimmer than most tablets that we have seen recently.

Even the back features a very unique design. The body looks thick but its way thinner at the edges. It looks like this Hisense tablet could be made out of a metal body. You can also see at least two speakers on the device along with the Hisense logo at the center.

The leaked HiSense tablet features a dual color design, with the front painted white while the back panel comes with a gold shade. The tablet looks quite big, so, it must be around 8.9-10 inches in size.

Unfortunately, this is all we have about the new HiSense tablet, but if this is real, expect a lot more information in the coming weeks.

HTC T1H 8.9-inch tablet leaked with specs, features an AllWinner SoC

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 26, 2015

It looks like HTC is planning to increase its foothold in China this year. We have already heard rumors about HTC One E9 as well as E9 Plus debuting in China in the coming few days. Even the HTC One M9 Plus is expected to be unveiled in Beijing at an official event in April. But it seems like these three aren’t the only premium devices that we’ll see from the company soon.

Upleaks recently revealed on Weibo that HTC is working on a new 8.9-inch tablet in partnership with China Mobile. We could see this new tablet as early as May 2015, says the leak.

The leak reveals a comprehensive list of specs. One of the interesting aspects revealed today is the processor used by this 8.9-inch tablet. Upleaks says that HTC T1H tablet will be powered not by the traditional Qualcomm or Mediatek chipsets but rather, an 2.2 GHz Allwinner H8 octa-core processor manufactured using the 28nm process. The chipset will use the PowerVR SGX544 Graphic Processing Unit.

Other important tech specs include 2GB RAM, 16GB / 32GB ROM and an 8.9-inch QXGA 2048 × 1530 pixel resolution display. The front camera will be of 1.6MP while the rear shooter will be of 8MP. The tablet will run on Android 5.0 with the company’s new Sense 7 UI on top.

The tablet will measure just 7.88mm in thickness despite the large 6700 mAh battery on board. The HTC T1H tablet will feature dual boom sound speakers too.

There will be two different version of this 8.9-inch tab, namely the HTC T1H Wi-Fi and the HTC T1H LTE. It is said the device will be launched by the end of Q2 2015 around May. No information about its pricing has been leaked but expect it to be cheaper than its competitors.

Nexus 6 aka Moto X Pro likely to be priced around 4299 yuan in China

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 26, 2015

Although its been around four months since Google debuted its powerful Nexus 6 flagship, the device is finally coming to China this month. A few days back, the Nexus 6 dubbed Moto X Pro in China hit TENAA further confirming its entry into the domestic market. The specs were also leaked at the same time, but pricing was still unsure.

However, we may finally have an idea about Moto X Pro’s retail price, since a major Chinese media website reported earlier today that Motorola could price this flagship around 4299 Yuan. This comes to almost $692, which is an hefty price even for a device with such powerful specs. When the Nexus 6 debuted in US, it went on sale for a slightly lower $649 retail price for the unlocked version. The price is still not 100% fixed, but still it should easily go upwards of 4000 Yuan.

Motorola has big plans for China this year, as the company is all set to release most of its devices in the market. Moto G, Moto X, Moto 360 and even the Moto Hint Bluetooth Earpiece will see a launch in China this year. Motorola has also announced that its famous smartphone customizations service, the Moto Maker will also debut in China soon. This will definitely be a nice addition since it allows users to choose custom back panels and materials for their smartphone.

As for the specs of Moto X Pro, its as powerful as the Nexus 6. So, you get a 6-inch display with 2K resolution, 2.7GHZ quad-core Snapdragon 805, 32GB of expandable storage and 13MP rear camera. The phone will support all the major networks in the country, thanks to its support for GSM, CDMA, TD-SCDMA, TD-LTE, LTE FDD, and WCDMA.

The Moto X Pro is expected to go on sale by March 30, which is just three days away. It will be interesting to see how the Chinese market reacts to the Moto’s powerful handset.

Huawei P8 Lite Passes TENNA Certification in China

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Linus

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Mar 26, 2015

Huawei has been trying to keep up with the rest of the big player on the market and it seems that their new device is almost ready to hit the market. We have to mention, however, that this is not the upcoming flagship P8 model (which will have a dedicated launch event on April 15th in London, UK), but it seems to be quite an interesting offering by the Chinese giant company.

The Chinese TENNA (equivalent to the FCC in the U.S.) has disclosed information about the upcoming device from Huawei, which has hit the certification tests.

The device’s model is ALE-UL00, it has a 5 inch 720p display and it is equipped with eight-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz. What is more, the device spots 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. Moreover, it has a 5mp front camera and a 13mp rear shooter. Also, it is running the latest Android 5.0 operating system and supports mobile Unicom’s 2G / 3G / 4G networks.

Device’s size is 143 × 70.6 × 7.7mm and it weighs 131 grams. It is not the thinnest device on the planet, but it is still relatively thin. One interesting fact is that it is listed that the smartphone will have a removable battery, which has become a huge plus nowadays.

From the looks of the device, it seems that it borrows some design elements from Huawei’s Ascend family, so it is logical to think that the above mentioned device is P8 Lite or P8 mini and it may be announced along with the P8 on April 15th in London, UK.

Well, we have to wait and see what Huawei has to uncover on April 15th. It seems that it has become quite popular to release a flagship version and “lite” or “mini” version of the device. After seeing this certification information it may become a reality very soon.

ZTE Nubia Z9 Max and Z9 Mini officially announced, goes on sale from April 16

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 26, 2015

Over the past few weeks, we have seen countless leaks about the upcoming ZTE Nubia Z9 Max and Z9 Mini. However, earlier today, the company made both the devices official at an event in China.

The Nubia Z9 Max and Mini are everything that we expected it to be. The Max was already showcased at MWC and we already had some official details about the device. This 5.5-inch phablet will come with the fast Snapdragon 810 processor with 3GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. This can be further expanded via MicroSD. Up front, you get a large 5.5-inch display with Full HD 1080p resolution.

At the back, there is a 16MP camera unit while at the front, you have a 8MP shooter. The phone boasts of quality Hi-Fi music experience with 7.1 surround sound, thanks to its AK4375 audio chip. For software, the ZTE Nubia Z9 Max runs on Android 5.0 with Nubia 2.8 UI on top.

The device looks extremely well built and premium with its titanium frame and thin alloy case with patterned glass at the back. Finally, a 2900 mAh battery powers the phone.

Like expected, ZTE also announced the ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini at the event. The phone features a similar design as the Max but its back can be replaced with a number of different textured shells including denim and wood. As for specs, the phone features a 5-inch full HD display with Snapdragon 615 octa-core SoC inside. This will be further backed by 2GB RAM and 16GB of expandable storage.

You get the same 16MP and 8MP camera combo on this compact device as the Max. Even the 2900 mAh battery is found on the ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini.

Overall, it looks like ZTE is targeting the premium market with both these devices. The ZTE Nubia Z9 Max is priced at 2499 Yuan ($400) while the smaller ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini is priced at 1499 Yuan i.e. $240. Both the devices will go on sale by April 16th.

HTC One E9 Plus leaked, rumored to sport WQHD display and 20MP camera

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 26, 2015

HTC is on a roll the past few months. Unlike earlier years, where the company focused on a limited number of smartphones, this year, the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer has finally decided to give a number of different options to its users.

We have already seen the HTC One M9 flagship and there’s one more phone in the One M9 lineup (the HTC One M9 Plus) that’s going to be announced soon. We also have been hearing rumors and leaks about HTC’s update for its E series lineup in 2015, the HTC One E9.

Up till now, we only had information about the E9. But it looks like HTC will have another variant of the E9, and it will be unsurprisingly called as the HTC One E9 Plus. So, it looks like the company is hoping to improve its market share with the new Plus lineup this year.

Upleaks revealed about an hour back that HTC One E9 Plus (A55) will sport a WQHD display along with a 20MP rear camera. He also revealed that the HTC One E9 will feature a lower resolution full HD 1080p display with a slightly smaller 13MP camera sensor.

Earlier leaks of the E9 have showed a similar design as the One M9. But the rear camera sensor looked quite big on the device. So, it could be the E9 Plus that was leaked yesterday, with the 20MP camera.

However, its still early to say anything about the HTC One E9 Plus. The company has an event on April 8, which is just about two weeks away. We can expect to hear more information at the event in Beijing.

Xiaomi to unveil a fashionable product targeted at women on March 31?

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 25, 2015

Yesterday we reported that Xiaomi will celebrate its fifth anniversary on March 31 this year by releasing some exciting products. While there are a number of possible products that could be revealed on that day, Xiaomi’s co-founder Lin Bin may have given us a clue about one of the upcoming announcements.

Xiaomi’s official account on Weibo released an interesting teaser image recently. The picture had a dress with a bow along with the words ‘NSSJ’ on top. From the color used in the image as well as the dress displayed, it looks like Xiaomi will announce something related to women on its fifth anniversary. However, we still have to find out the meaning of the word ‘NSSJ’.

While this particular image doesn’t really tell us about the upcoming product, Lin Bin’s post on Weibo yesterday shed some light on what to expect at the celebration event.

In an official blog post, Lin Bin said that Xiaomi is trying to become more fashionable. Later, the president of somans Fashion Group responded to the post by saying that ‘this was the first such collaboration between the two companies’.

So, it looks like Xiaomi is partnering up with this fashion group to release a new product. However, even though we know that it will be targeted at women and will be fashionable, we still have no idea about the nature of the product. Will it be a new range itself or will it be a special edition of one of the existing products?

Thankfully, we don’t have to wait too long to find out what the company has in store for its female fans as March 31 is just five days away. And given that Xiaomi is so popular in China, we can expect some more information via Weibo in coming days.

Red Pepper Note brings MT6752 octa-core processor & 2GB RAM to the 699 Yuan ($112) market

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Joel Joseph

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Mar 25, 2015

We were quite impressed with the Little Pepper which was rumored to hit the markets for an affordable price. But, Beidou’s second brand takes things to a whole new level.

The Red Pepper Note brings upper mid-range specs at a price that’s usually reserved for entry level handsets. In fact, the phone is priced exactly the same as its predecessor. But the hardware has been improved drastically.

From the name itself you know that the phone is a phablet. It comes with a large 5.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 720p. The Red Pepper Note features the fast MT6752 64-bit octa-core processor with 2GB of DDR2 RAM and 16GB of internal storage. There is a 13MP rear camera along with a 5MP front shooter.

The Red Pepper Note supports 4G LTE networks and dual SIM dual standby. There’s also a large 3100 mAh battery on board to power all the specs. As for software, it runs on Android 4.4 version with some extra features such as back gestures.

Even for its 699 Yuan price tag, the phone looks solidly built. Its not too big with the measurements, 154.8 * 78.9 * 9.1mm. It comes in white and black versions along with other colors such as green, yellow, blue, red etc.

The Beidou Red Pepper Note is already available for pre-order from JD.com. The units will start shipping from April 7.

So, are you impressed with this 699 Yuan ($112) Red Pepper Note?

ZTE Nubia Z9 Max and Z9 mini snap leaked

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Nishant

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Mar 25, 2015

After a lot of Rumours of the Nubia Z9 we have finally found a official Poster of both the mobiles. Both of these phones are well powered and have great performance as well.

Z9 MAX

Nubia z9 has a Snapdragon 810 AK4375 SoC with 3Gb of DDR4 RAM which is the most you can get from any flasgship. It is a dual sim phone with dual 4G standby.It has a 5.5 inch Sharp display with gorilla glass protection. It has a 13MP rear and a 8MP front shooter. The body is made up of metal and is pretty solid. THe flaship also has a ergonomic design which is generallt not found in 5.5″ phones.

Z9 MINI

Nubia z9 has a Snapdragon 615 with 2Gb of RAM which gives it enough power to play almost everything. It is a dual sim phone with dual 4G standby similar to Z9 Max. It has a 5 inch Sharp display with gorilla glass protection. It has a 16MP rear and a 8MP front shooter. It has a massive battery of 2900Mah which could easily last for more than one and a half day. The body is again made up of metal.

Do let us know what you think about it in the comment section below.

HTC E9 pictures Leaked – HTC’s upcoming phone

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Nishant

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Mar 25, 2015

There were rumours of HTC E9 from a long time and now images of the same are leaked. China Ubuntu, a weibo page wrapped off the curtains from HTC E9 today. The images leaked show the similar design of HTC with a good hefty 5″ screen and dual speakers.

The pictures somewhat show that the phone will be of metal. Following the tradition of it’s E series, It has a big round camera in center on the back of the phone with a flash.

In the picture above we can clearly see that tt is running lollipop over Sense 7. It also has a cover attached so we can expect some picture of the covers of the HTC E9. The specs are not yet annonced but we can expect a Snapdragon 805.

Also read- HTC One E9 leaked, priced at 2999 Yuan

HTC E8 was one of the biggest hit of HTC, it has a snapdragon 801 with 2GB of RAM. It has a full HD IPS display with a ppi of around 441.

Do let us know what you think about these leaks in the comment section below.

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