Oppo 3000 Was Just Launched Quietly

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Feb 11, 2015

Oppo is one of the Chinese manufacturers that produces both great, yet not that expensive devices if we compare it to the rivals from South Korea or Cupertino company. At the end of the last year Oppo launched a few new products, which included Oppo N3 with a rotatable camera and crazy thin (4.85mm) Oppo R5. It seems that the company does not want to stop launching new device as they have quietly launched their new product – Oppo 3000.

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As far as design goes, we see a typical Oppo style with the corners being curved a bit on each side. Also, there are usual 3 capacitive buttons on the bottom, earphone along with the 5mp front facing shooter. What is more, the screen size is only 4.7 inches (720p variety), and the whole device is very compact at only 137 x 68.8 x 8.95mm.

Oppo 3000 seems to be a mid-ranger with a great camera. It has an 8mp Sony IMX179 sensor with a f / 2.0 aperture. In addition, there sensor has 5-element lens and has an addition blue glass filter, which should provide a great picture quality. On the front, there is a 5mp wide-angle shooter.

As far as other specs go, the device has a Snapdragon 410 64-bit quad-core processor , clocked at 1.2 gHz and it is backup up by Adreno 306 GPU. Also, there is a 1 GB of Ram for multitasking along with a 8 GB of storage, which can be expanded up to 128 GB with a Micro SD card.

What is more, the device will support China Unicom 4G / 3G / GSM network and have dual card slots with a dual standby capability. Also, there will be NFC along with all other usual connectivity packages. Moreover, there will be a Quick Charging 2.0 technology with an included proprietary charging brick. All of these internals will be powered by the 2000 mAh battery and Android 4.4 based custom Color OS 2.01.

Finally, the device can be already purchased in China for 1599 Yuan. There is no word of internationally availability and pricing though.

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Vivo Y929 Specs Exposed – A Thin 4G Midranger

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Linus

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Feb 11, 2015

After the Chinese company Vivo did not have much success with its double-glassed Y29 smartphone, the company is ready to launch a new device – Y929, which targets mid range market.

According to the pictures and specifications, which were exposed in the Chinese certification agency – TENNA, the device will have 4G networking capabilities, will have Corning Gorilla glass 3 on the front and the back, metal frame with chamfered edges and will have a thinness of 6.67mm. Also, it will have the weights of just 128g.

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As you can see from the picture below, the device will have usual Vivo looks, which include 3 capacitive buttons on the bottom (which most likely do not light up).

Here is the summary of the specs of the vivo Y929 device:

5 inches 720P resolution screen

– Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.2GHz quad-core processor

– Front 5mp + 13mp rear camera

– Built-in 1GB RAM + 16GB ROM, supports SD memory card expansion up to 128 GB

– FunTouch OS 2.0 based on Android 4.4.4

– Support of 4G / 3G / 2G GSM network, with a dual SIM dual standby support

– 2000 mAh battery and the price of 2198 Yuan in China, which is quite expensive considering a lot of offerings in the industry.

New Slimmest Smartphone – Gionee ELIFE S7 4.6mm Live Photos!

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Linus

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Feb 11, 2015

It seems that manufacturers have been fighting for the slimmest device in the world planet for some time. The fight does not seem to come to an end as we have some fresh news that there might be a new thinness king in the industry!

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It seems that the Chinese manufacturer Gionee is ready to take the slimmest device on the planet crown as we have some actual photos of the device – Elife S7, which only has 4.6mm thinness taking the crown from the Vivo X5Max, which has the thinness of 4.75mm. Also, the Gionee is breaking its own thinness record, which was set by Elife S5.1, which measures at 5.1mm. However, 5mm does not sound impressive achievement for these companies anymore.

The device is expected to be released in the upcoming MWC 2015 in Barcelona. What is more, the leaks suggest that the device will have 2 GB of Ram and amazingly huge for its thinness 2800mAh battery capacity! That means that we may have not only thin, but also great battery life device. Last but not least, the device is said to have Amigo 3.0 skin on top of Android 5.0 system.

Are you excited about new king of thinness (or thickness?) ? Let us know in the comments below.

More details on the Serendipity S7 Bezel-Less Phone emerge

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 11, 2015

Back in December, we were one of the first ones to report that Serendipity was developing a smartphone called as the Serendipity S7 which will comes with almost zero bezels and a slim profile.

While we wait for the device to be available for sale, today the company offered more details on this ultra slim serendipity s7 bezel-less phone. Serendipity revealed that making a phone like the S7 was quite a big task and hence it was not possible for them to manufacture the phone in large quantities in the initial period.

So, the company managed to manufacture about 2000 units and they were available in the offline market in China (pricing still unknown). However, Serendipity adds that the second batch of units could be available just before the Spring Festival in China. After the festival, the company plans to increase the production. Maybe then, we’ll be able to see the device in real.

The Serendipity S7 is truly a revolutionary phone, as the company claims that the device has the narrowest bezels around 0.7mm. The phone also boasts of the best screen to body ratio. Moreover, the phone is super light, despite its large 5.5-inch screen and weighs only about 120 grams. That’s pretty impressive considering all the specs on board.

As for the design, the serendipity S7 bezel-less phone features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on both the sides. The company has used aircraft grade aluminum frame for the best possible built. On the front, you have a 5.5-inch Full HD 2.5 Arc display.

Inside, the phone features a quad-core Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB onboard storage. There is a 13MP camera at the back along with a 5MP shooter up front. The battery will be of 2600 mAh which is quite decent for a phone this big. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and TD-SCDMA / WCDMA / GSM support.

Unfortunately, the company has not revealed the pricing of the device. Expect more details after the upcoming Spring Festival in China.

Buy Gionee E7 for $179 from Oppomart ($220 OFF!)

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 11, 2015

Gionee is all set to announce the slimmest smartphone in the market on March 2nd. But if you don’t care about slimness, then you can get the company’s powerful Gionee E7 for a bargain this week.

We just spotted the Gionee E7 on Oppomart for just $199. Yes, the phone which usually retails for $400 is now available for sale from the retailer for the said price. This is a great price considering the specifications of the device and anyone who is looking for a smartphone under $200 should definitely consider the Elife E7. The reduced price is a part of the retailer’s clearance sale and we don’t know how much stock or till what time will the sale continue.

To recap, the Gionee Elife E7 comes with the powerful Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.2Ghz with Adreno 330 GPU for amazing graphics performance. There’s 3GB RAM onbaord with 32GB onboard storage. On the front, there is a beautiful 5.5-inch FULL HD 1080p IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The rear camera is of 16MP with LED flash and Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection while the front shooter is of 8MP.

The phone supports single SIM card with GSM, WCDMA, FDD-LTE compatibility. The OS is a bit old, Android 4.2 Jellybean, however users can easily root the device and install a custom ROM for the best expereicne.

We feel this is a great deal for anyone looking for a powerful flagship phone under $200. So, check out the listing on Oppomart for more information.

Here’s ZOPO ZP530 full specifications and beautiful images

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 11, 2015

Just two days back, we reported that ZOPO is all set to release a new device in the market. Now, we have received a lot of new photos that show off this upcoming device. We also have the ZOPO ZP530 full specifications, so all those readers who were asking for more information can finally relax and take a look at the specs given below.

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First of all, lets take a look at ZOPO ZP530’s design. There is no doubt that the phone takes its design inspiration from last year’s iPhone 6 model. And this is exactly why the device looks so good.

On the front, the ZOPO ZP530 sports a 5-inch 720p IPS ONCELL Full Lamination display. Above the display, on the left lies the 5MP camera, while on the right of the ear piece are the sensors. Below the display there’s a round home button similar to iPhone. The front features 2.5D arc glass, which makes it look even more premium.

Coming to the back, the phone has an IML Fashion Vein cover, which further enhances its looks. There’s an 8MP camera on the top with f/2.0 aperture and LED flash. Below, you’ll see the ZOPO logo along with the speaker grill.

The buttons are made of metal and so is the frame that runs around the device. On the right side, you have the volume rockers, while on the left, you get the power button.

Coming to the ZOPO ZP530 full specifications, the phone features the MT6732 quad-core 64-bit processor based on Cortex A53 architecture and clocked at 1.5GHz. For GPU, the phone has ARM’s Mali 760 MP2. The 8MP camera is capable of recording 1080p FULL HD resolution videos. Inside, there is 1GB of RAM along with 16GB internal storage further expandable up to 64GB via MicroSD.

Connectivity features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GLONASS / GPS / A-GPS, and GSM+WCDMA+FDD-LTE support. The compatible frequencies are given below. As for battery, you get a decent 2100 Li-Polymer battery inside, which should last for a day with moderate usage.

ZOPO ZP530 full specifications are as given below:

Main Features		Transmission Function
Appearance	PDA	GPS model (hardware)	Yes
3G video call	Yes	A-GPS	Yes
OS	android 4.4	Wi-Fi	Yes（802.11a/b/g/n）
Smart phone	Yes	WIFI hot	Yes
CPU model	MT6732 (28nm HPM)	Bluetooth	Yes（4.0）
CPU	Quad-core	PC DS ( Data Synchronism )	Yes
CPU frequency	1.5Ghz	Wifidisplay	Yes
GPU	ARM Mali760 MP2 500MHz	Personal Assistant
Keyboard	virtual keyboard	Email	Yes
Network		Caculator	Yes
Network	GSM+WCDMA+FDD-LTE	Alarm	Yes
Dual-card	Yes	Calendar	Yes
Network frequency	GSM：850/900/1800/1900MHz	Recorder	Yes
	WCDMA: 900/1900/2100MHz	Call recorder	Yes
	FDD-LTE: 800/1800/2600MHz	More
Broswer	Yes	Gravity sensor	Yes
Memory		Accelerometer	Yes (3 axis)
ROM	8GB ROM	Range sensor	Yes
RAM	1GB RAM	L-sensor	Yes
Micro-SD	MicroSD(TF)	Geomagnetic sensor	Yes
Extended Memory	64GB	Hall sensor	NO
Display		OTG	Yes
Size	5.0″ IPS ON CELL, Full Lamination Technical	NFC	NO
Color	1600	SIM size	SIM1(Micro)+SIM2(Nor)
Resolution	1280*720	Bluetooth mouse	Yes
Touch screen	Capacitive screen	Bluetooth keyboard	Yes
Touch screen specification	Five	Breathing Lamp	Home Key
Gravity sensor	Yes	Battery	Li-polymer
L-sensor	Yes	Battery capacity	2100mAh
Range sensor	Yes	Battery change	Yes
Camera		Holding time	＞ 10 hours
Back camera	8.0MP	Standing-by time	＞120 hours
front camera	5.0MP	Side key	volume+/volume-,power
Sensor type	CMOS	Cable	Micro USB
Flash	Yes	USB	5pin micro USB
Video	Yes	Earphone	standard 3.5mm
		Phone Size	145mmX71.2mmX8.8mm
		Weight	145g(including battery)
Entertainment Functions
Music	Yes	Recorder	Yes
Video	Yes(1080P vdieo, 1080P video record)	Bell	Mp3/aac/asf
E-book	Yes	Flash	Yes

Meet the all metal Luxury&Precision L5 pocket Hi-Fi player

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 10, 2015

You may have not heard of pocket Hi-Fi players, as its a very niche industry and only those who are hard core music lovers would even think of getting these costly high resolution music players.

Today, we take a look at the Luxury&Precision’s LP5 pocket Hi-Fi player which brings you the best music output in a beautiful metal body. This particular device is much similar to the Colorfly C4 Hi-Fi player which is kind of popular among music lovers. However, the C4 had a very retro feeling to it, which was loved by some but hated by others. Not everyone was a big fan of the Black Walnut wood finish from America. So, if you were one of those people who didn’t like the looks of the Colorfly C4, then check out this new age, metal bodied L5.

The Luxury&Precision L5 comes with a 3.5-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. While this isn’t the best display that we have seen in a device recently, its good enough for daily usage.

The front features a full brushed metal finish which looks premium. At the bottom, below the display, you’ll find the company name Luxury & Precision engraved.

The back too features this beautiful finish. The company notes that the music player is built using a 6 series magnesium aluminum alloy with integrated CNC machining and the surface is anodized and sandblasted to make it look premium. On top of the back, you have the beautiful LP logo and at the bottom, you have the company name.

The L&P L5 comes with three button on the top left corner, namely C1, C2 and a lock button. The first two buttons, i,e, C1 and C2 are function keys. C1 acts as the back button while the C2 acts as the PLAY/ OK button. The one with the lock symbol naturally is the lock/ unlock button.

On the right side, you will see a large knob. This is the ALPS professional volume slider.

On the right side of the L5, you’ll see three buttons. The first one allows you to play/ pause a track, the other two are next track and previous track buttons.

All the input / ouput ports are located at the bottom. From left to right are the 3.5mm headphone jack, 3.5mm line out port, microUSD slot and the SD card slot. The device can take up to 128GB SD cards.

Coming to the software, the L5 features a number of options to control the audio output (even DoP mode is supported). However, there are other options as well to adjust the touchscreen, keys, automatic shutdown, sleep time settings etc.

As you can see in the images, the L5 is pretty bulky. In fact, if you put it alongside the 7.1mm iPhone 6 Plus, you can see that its more than twice as large as the Apple device. The exact measurements of the L5 are 123 * 63 * 16.9mm. Also, it weighs about 217 grams.

The Luxury and Precision L5 outputs very high quality audio which is essential for any Hi-Fi player. Just connect a good pair of headphones to get the best out of the beautiful pocket Hi-Fi Player!

Full Tech Specs of the L5 are as given below:

Dimensions: 123mm * 63mm * 16.9mm.
Display: 3.5-inch display with a resolution of 800 * 480 low-temperature polysilicon glass color number 16.7M colors. ONCELL touchscreen technology, protective glass and fit the whole screen.
Body and keys Materials: 6 Series aluminum-magnesium alloy, CNC integrated molding process, anodized surface Lasi Jia sandblasted.
Key: Play pause, forward / back, volume knob button, hold button, two custom function keys.
Audio interface: 3.5mm gold-plated headphone jack with shielded, 3.5mm line-out (LO) interface /3.5mm coaxial digital output interface, USB DAC interface.

The basic hardware configuration:

Master: 1812C
DAC chip: AKM latest generation VERITA 4490 (DAC supports sampling rates 32BIT 768KHZ, DAC supports up DSD256)
Crystal: 1PPM TCXO
Op amp: 1812O double crown amp: 1812A single crown coprocessor: 1812M supports up 32BIT decoding and hardware solutions of various power management chip DSD format: 1812P
Professional volume chip: CS3310
PCB: 6 layer 3U Jinya Guang Shen black inductance: Taiyo Yuden closed electromagnetic inductance capacitor filter: ultra-low ESR MLCC Murata X7S 6.3V100UF
Key: Alpine long life are the key built-in storage: 16GB / 32G, Micron long life dual channel FLASH, endurance of about 50 times the life time: about 12 hours charging voltage and current: the charging voltage 5V, the charge current must be greater than 500mA, 1.5A charging current recommended above, in order to obtain the fastest charge rate.

LANDVO L600 Pro brings MT6752 and Android 5.0 out of the box

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 10, 2015

In the past few months, we have seen a number of interesting devices from LANDVO. We managed to review one of them and it turned out to be a pretty good device at an affordable price tag.

A few weeks back, we reported that LANDVO was all set to announce another product in the market, the LANDVO L600S which took design inspiration from the popular Huawei Ascend Mate 7 flagship device. The full metal back of the Huawei device is regarded as one of the best designs in recent times and the LANDVO L600S aimed to bring this built in a sub $150 segment.

Now, it looks like the company is all set to announce the upgraded version of the L600S. A product update on the company website shows off a brand new LANDVO L600 Pro. Unlike the L600S, which was a 5-inch device, this particular smartphone brings a 5.5-inch display and is aimed at those who love big screen phablets.

However, the large 5.5-inch 720p screen isn’t the highlight of the device. The L600 Pro is said to come with Mediatek’s 64-bit MT6752 octa-core processor clocked at 1.7Ghz which will make sure that the phone can handle anything that’s thrown at it. Further, it will have 2GB RAM and 16GB of expandable (till 64GB) internal storage which will ensure smooth multi-tasking.

The LANDVO L600 Pro will skip Android 4.4 KitKat OS for the latest Android 5.0 version. So, you get this updated Android version right out of the box, no need to wait for an update like the Ulefone Be Pro. Other specs include 13MP rear camera, 5MP front shooter, 2500 mAh battery, dual SIM card support and FDD-LTE / WCDMA / GSM network support.

Overall, the LANDVO L600 Pro looks like a great smartphone, both in terms of design as well as specification. We still haven’t received any official information on the release date or pricing of the device, but we expect the company to announce those information soon.

FULL TECH SPECS:

Chipset: MT6752 64bit Octa Core 1.7GHz
Display: 5.0 inch HD 1280 * 720 IPS-LCD
Memory: RAM 2GB + ROM 16GB T-Flash card ,Max 64GB
Camera: 5.0MP (Front) + 13.0MP (Rear)
OS: Android 5.0
Frequency(MHz): GSM 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA 900/1900/2100 FDD-LTE 800/1800/2100/2600
Battery: 2500mAH
Sim card: Dual card dual standby
Color: Grey ,Silver
Ultra-thin,only 8.4 mm thickness

How to spot a FAKE Xiaomi Mi Note?

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 10, 2015

Clones of famous smartphones are quite popular both in China and other parts of the world. So, it was not surprising to see Xiaomi Mi Note clones come up online via websites like Taobao. The clone looks so identical to the original model that its very hard to distinguish between the two just by looking at the two devices.

However, we are here to tell you how you can spot the fake Xiaomi Mi Note from the real one. So, anyone who is planning to buy a Mi Note make sure to note the points given below.

What to check when buying a new Xiaomi Mi Note?

1. First of all, check the build quality of the device. Although design wise, a fake one will look like the real one, the quality of workmanship is poorer in the fake Xiaomi Mi Note, so if you feel something is not at its right place, then its very likely that you are looking at a fake one.

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2. The recent Xiaomi Mi Note clones that have come up for sale are made out of plastic. On the other hand, the real Xiaomi Mi Note is made from solid glass. As a result, if the device feels like its made out of cheap plastic, then you’ve got the fake one in your hands. Return it immediately!

These were the things that helped you identify the device even before starting up the device. Now, lets look at what you can check after booting it up.

3. If you have been unsuccessful in spotting a clone by now, don’t worry. There are several things that you can check once the device has booted up to ensure that your Mi Note is real. Firstly, the cheap Mi Note clones have a blue tint on the display. This is due to the cheap display panel used inside the device. On the other hand, the original Mi Note’s display looks quite crisp and balanced. Also, the resolution will be too low for a device as good as a flagship device.

4. The next thing you can do is run some tests. Most benchmark tests will instantly reveal the actual performance of the device. The scores will be much lower than Xiaomi Mi Note’s 46000+ scores. Expect the clones to score about 18000 points, thanks to the modest 1GB RAM and MT6582 (probably) SoC inside. This is a sure indicator that your Mi Note is a fake, and you should instantly replace it or avoid purchasing it.

As you can see, once you boot up the device and run some tests, its quite easy to identify the fake one from a real Xiaomi Mi Note. Don’t just go by the design and the built, looks can be deceiving. So, its always better to go for trusted resellers while purchasing a new smartphone.

Livefan Releases World’s First Windows Tablet with 2K Display

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Frank Tu

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Feb 10, 2015

There has been a surge of Intel Core M processors in tablet devices in recent times, and Livefan is here to offer what could possibly be the best Windows tablet that you can buy right now.

The company has announced its new Livefan S10 Windows tablet with 10.1-inch IPS display. The great thing about the display is that its resolution is 2K, making it the first Windows tablet device on the market to come with a display of such high resolution.

It packs a 14n Intel Broadwell Core-M CPU with that is clocked at 2.0 GHz. Broadwell is the update to Intel’s last generation processors, Haswell. The fifth generation processor comes with a 2 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD on Livefan S10 tablet. Users can, however, choose between 64 GB or 128 GB SSD when they purchase the device if they want to reduce the cost.

Other specification of the new Windows tablet includes a USB 3.0 port, Intel HD 5300 graphics processor, and Windows 8.1. The company said that the operating system can be upgraded to Windows 10 once Microsoft releases the new version. Moreover, the future version of the tablet may come pre-installed with Windows 10.

Livefan said that the tablet will retail for 3,000 Yuan which is about $479 in US currency. While Livefan is not widely popular or even known in other parts of the world, in China, they are rated above average for making premium quality products. So anyone interested in getting a Windows tablet that boasts a 2K display may want to give the Livefan S10 a serious thought.

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2GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 2 on sale between Feb 13 to Feb 25

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Frank Tu

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Feb 10, 2015

Xiaomi fans were a bit disappointed as its Redmi smartphone had only 1 GB of RAM. Apparently, the company has listened to the user demand and is coming up with a 2GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 2 today. The 2GB version of Xiaomi Redmi 2 will reportedly go on sale starting February 13.

According to sources, Xiaomi engineers believed that the the second generation of Xiaomi Redmi could do fine with 1 GB of RAM. But in order to avoid disappointing users once again, the Chinese brand chose to upgrade the phone from 1GB RAM to 2GB RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

Xiaomi might call the new Redmi with 2 GB RAM an Enhanced Edition, and it is set to go on sale for 799 Yuan (about $128). The phone will show up for sale during Xiaomi Spring Festival which is set to take place from February 13 through February 25, just ahead of Chinese New Year.

While Xiaomi expects all shipment to be made in normal schedule, phones purchased on February 18 and 19 might be delayed due to holiday. However, the company says that it will finish delivering all orders before the end of the month.

Xiaomi Redmi will retain all the other specifications from its original model. In case you need a reminder, Xiaomi Redmi packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8916 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz which is also a 64-bit processor. It has a 4.7-inch 720p HD display, 8 MP rear and 2 MP front camera.

Fans across the world have expressed their frustration over the fact that Xiaomi Redmi only has 1 GB of RAM. With the new 2GB model of Redmi around, the Chinese manufacturer is likely to see tons of sales during its upcoming Spring Festival.

Samsung Announces Mid-Range Samsung Galaxy E7 Smartphone

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Frank Tu

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Feb 10, 2015

Samsung has officially unveiled a new smartphone called Samsung Galaxy E7 today. The Korean company took the stage at China Samsung Forum 2015 to announce the new phone.

According to Samsung, the new phone in its Galaxy series will be aimed at mid-range smartphone market. In fact, the company is placing the new phone below the recently-released Galaxy A series smartphones. The phone’s targeted market will be mostly Asia.

Like most Samsung Galaxy series smartphone, Galaxy E7 has the average Samsung design. It focuses on an ultra-thin design philosophy and the body is more rounded when compared to A series, which is already on sale in the market.

The Samsung Galaxy E7, the first of Galaxy E series, packs a 5.5-inch screen with 720p HD display. Under the hood, it sports Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. It has microSD card slot so users can increase the device storage according to their needs.

Galaxy E7 also has a 13 MP camera on the back and 5 MP camera on the front. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box, no words on whether it will receive update to the latest version of Android, though.

With a 2950mAh capacity battery, Samsung Galaxy E7 will support dual SIM cards. In addition to that, the phone will work on FDD 4G LTE network and will be priced at around 2000 Yuan (roughtly $320).

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Samsung, however, didn’t announce the availability of the device at the Hong Kong event.

ASK us any questions through Gizmochina Chatroom at the right coner

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 10, 2015

In case you haven’t noticed, recently we started a gizmochina forum to engage with our readers. We receive hundreds of new comments everyday which makes it impossible to answer each one of them. As a result, we have decided to create a forum wherein users as well as authors will participate to solve any doubts or questions that you have.

So whether it is about a Chinese brand, Chinese smartphone or even about the tech world in general, our forums can be a very good place to start a healthy conversation.

Moreover, we will try to answer each one of your questions on the forums everyday.

You can see the forum banner on the right, or else check it out from here.

Tencent launches it own TencentOS for smartphones

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 10, 2015

Tencent is the world’s fifth largest internet company and this Chinese tech giant has already established itself as a well known player in the mobile industry with its Tencent QQ and WeChat applications which have millions of users worldwide.

Now, the company has announced that it will soon launch its own operating system called as the TencentOS. This new ROM will most likely be based on Android, much like Alibaba’s own YunOS. The company has created a dedicated page on Weibo as well as on its website, where it will update more details soon.

Tencent plans to launch the new TencentOS / TOS in beta on 3rd March 2015. Unfortunately, the company has not revealed what kind of UI it plans to use on its new ROM, but expect more details on its features in the coming few weeks.

Meizu M1 YunOS edition coming soon?

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 10, 2015

Even before the announcement of the low cost 699 Yuan Meizu M1 we got reports that the phone could come in three different OS variants. We have already seen the Flyme powered Meizu M1 Blue Charm device, which leaves us with two more editions, the YunOS version and the Ubuntu version.

Looks like the second model namely the Meizu M1 YunOS edition will soon hit the market. The device was recently spotted on the Chinese TENAA certification agency which revealed that the phone will come with Alibaba’s Aliyun OS. The other specs of the phone are the same, so this won’t be the rumored 2GB RAM version that will take on the Xiaomi’s new Redmi 2 model. The phone has the same MT6732 64-bit quad-core processor, 13MP + 5MP cameras, 5-inch display as the regular version.

This YunOS edition for Meizu M1 is not really surprising given that the company had previously partnered up with Aliyun for the YunOS powered Meizu MX4 model. At that time, we thought it could be a MX4 exclusive deal, but now we know that there are more such versions planned.

Meizu and Alibaba group recently struck a deal wherein the Chinese e-commerce giant invested about half a billion dollars for an undisclosed minority stake in the Chinese smartphone maker. So, Meizu would advantage from the vast financial as well as physical resources of the e-commerce giant, while Alibaba can finally revive its dying OS which was unveiled almost 4 years back.

After the deal, the Alibaba group made an announcement that the company aimed to provide support to Meizu in a number of fields like e-commerce and mobile operating system.

“Alibaba Group will provide Meizu with resources and support in the fields of e-commerce, mobile Internet, mobile operating system and data analysis with the aim of developing Meizu’s smartphone ecosystem,”

So, this partnership could give a boost to Meizu, which is still behind Xiaomi and other companies in China. In fact, the company is yet to make it to the top 5 smartphone manufacturer list in its home country. But the manufacturer has shown promise especially by selling around 1.5 million smartphones in just January alone.

Both the Meizu M1 and the Meizu M1 Note have received positive response from customers and hence, they could be quite popular in the international markets too. So, with this newly announced partnership with Alibaba, Meizu is all set to take things to the next level.

But only till will tell whether Meizu can compete with well established manufacturers in the international markets.

ZOPO ZP530 comes with 2.5D display and LTE network support

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 9, 2015

ZOPO’s smartphones are known for its well built design and features at an affordable price. Now, this Chinese company is all set to unveil yet another mid-range smartphone that comes with a 64-bit processor.

The new ZOPO ZP530 sports a 5-inch 2.5D IPS HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Inside, the phone comes with Mediatek’s 64-bit MT6732 quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz along with Mali-T760 GPU. There will be 1GB of RAM onboard along with 8GB of internal memory. While it isn’t clear whether the phone features an external microSD card slot, given the small storage, its more than likely that you’ll get one on the phone.

As for the camera, the phone features an 8MP shooter at the back with LED flash and a 5MP camera up front. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi, GLONASS / GPS / A-GPS, Bluetooth and high speed 4G LTE support (Cat. 4). To power all these specs, there will be a 2100 mAh battery onboard, which is quite decent for a mid-range phone. Also, for those who are wondering about the phone’s size, its pretty average at 145 x 71.2 x 8.8 mm.

The ZOPO ZP530 runs on Android 4.4 KitKat OS. We still have no idea about the pricing of the product, but we’ll update you guys as soon as ZOPO reveals more details officially.

Galaxy S6 AnTuTu benchmark reveals a powerful Exynos 7420

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 9, 2015

Samsung is all set to announce its Galaxy S6 flagship phone at MWC 2015. We have seen numerous reports, leaks and rumors about the upcoming device till date and today, we have one more leak which shows off the true power of the Exynos 7420 that comes inside Samsung’s next flagship.

Galaxy S6 with the model number SM-G925W8 was spotted on the AnTuTu benchmark app recently and the device with the Exynos 7420 managed to score an amazing 60978 points. That’s greater than Snapdragon 810, overclocked MT6595 and any other eight-core processor from other companies.

We have been hearing rumors about Samsung shifting completely to its own Exynos chips for its flagship S6 and this could be the reason. The processor will come with Mali-T760 GPU which is quite fast. To be specific, it is said that the GPU will be Mali-T760MP8 instead of the T760MP6 found on the Exynos 5433 SoC.

Also, since with such tremendous power, a lot of heat could be generated, it is said that the Exynos 7420 will use the advanced 14nm process, which if true, will be the first such mobile SoC in the market.

Coming to the Galaxy S6 specs, the phone will come with a 5.1-inch 2K 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution display. This goes against the previous rumors which hinted at a 5.5-inch display. Moving on, inside, the device will have the new Exynos 7420 eight-core processor clocked at 2.1GHz along with 3GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage. The rear camera will be of 20.7MP while the front shooter will be of 5MP. The device unsurprisingly will run on the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop version.

Latest reports indicate that Samsung will move away from the traditional plastic design to a metal body in the latest flagship. The phone is expected to come with other features too like fingerprint sensor, Samsung’s own payment system etc.

We are just a few days away from the official launch, so stay tuned for more updates.

Vertu to Launch the Vertu Aster T 4G LTE Device in China

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Linus

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Feb 9, 2015

Vertu is the company that does not need a further introduction when it comes to luxury devices. They just released Vertu Aster in at September 2014 in China, and seen China’s 4G LTE developing very fast. This time around it seems that the manufacturer wants to further expand its portfolio by releasing a Vertu Aster T device in China.

The device will have a dual 4G connectivity (FDD and TDD LTE). Also, it will have a relatively small 4.7 inches screen with a resolution of 1080 × 1920 (covered by sapphire glass), 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 13mp rear camera with LED flash, front camera (pixel count is not yet disclosed) and it will be running Android 4.4.2 (yes, you will pay a lot of money, but will not have the newest version of Android).

Vertu Aster T offers a variety of leather materials and colors to choose from, depending on the material, Vertu Aster T price will also be different. The colours will include black, pink, blue calfskin basic models and advanced type of black, orange snakeskin models, the former starting at $ 6,900 (the price is about 10x of 16GB iPhone 6), and the price growing up to $ 9,700 for the snakeskin model. In addition to the sapphire glass used to cover the screen and luxury leather materials on the back, the body is made out of titanium alloy. Thus, it will weigh 195g.

As you can see, the manufacturer has released another luxury smartphone that comes with a hefty price tag. Still, there is a niche of consumers, who buy these devices. Any takers?

Pipo’s new tablet PC to feature Core M processor and 4GB RAM at 2499 Yuan

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 9, 2015

Pipo has a new tablet under development which is said to feature very high end specs. The model number of the upcoming device is not yet known, however, several pictures along with the key detailed specifications of the device were leaked recently.

The new Pipo tablet is said to be powered by the Intel’s new powerful yet efficient Core M processors. These processors are built on an advanced 14nm process along with a new architecture. This allows the Core M processors to be super fast and power efficient at the same time. Due to the new age Intel processors, the power consumption is reduced to 4.5W which helps increase battery life. Further, despite the tremendous power capacity, the tablet PC comes with a fanless design making the device even more portable and light.

To support this powerful processor, Pipo has reportedly included 4GB of RAM onboard. For storage there will be a 64GB SSD on the device. This overall setup will ensure a very smooth experience for the user.

According to the leaked pictures, the device will have a number of connectivity ports such as a card reader, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and an headphone jack.

The new Pipo tablet PC is expected to retail for a price tag of 2499 Yuan which comes to around $400. We have yet to officially hear anything from the company but expect more details very soon.

2GB RAM Lenovo K3 version in the works? 699yuan?

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Joel Joseph

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Feb 9, 2015

Lenovo is not really known for its budget smartphones, however last year, the company unveiled its low end K series to compete with existing popular smartphones like Xiaomi Redmi 1S. The new K3 came loaded with similar specs as the Redmi rival and at a similar price tag too.

Now, latest rumors indicate that Lenovo is all set to reveal a 2GB RAM Lenovo K3 version in the market to make things even more competitive. Even with the increased RAM, the Lenovo K3 will be priced at the same figure as the recently announced Xiaomi Redmi 2 i.e. 699 Yuan. This will make the device much better than the 1GB RAM Redmi version and even if Xiaomi released the rumored 2GB variant that hit TENAA, it would be at a higher price, once again making this new Lenovo smartphone quite attractive.

Other tech specs of the device include a Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor, 16GB ROM, and 5-inch 720p display. There will be an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera on the device. It will run on the Android 4.4 KitKat OS and will feature a 2300 mAh battery.

Overall, the specs and pricing of the device makes it a better option than Xiaomi’s Redmi 2. However, it would be interesting when the 2GB Xiaomi Redmi 2 variant hits the market and the price at which it will retail.

ZOPO ZP530 full specifications are as given below:

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