GIVEAWAY: Smartest Bluetooth Bracelet Watch L12s Pro

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Frank Tu

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Oct 20, 2014

GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED

Welcome to the Gizmochina Giveaway.

Enter Giveaway and you could win L12s Pro Smart Bluetooth Watch.

Coupon code: GBLP
Coupon price: $26.99

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About the product:

Let’s feel the charm from the wearable technology, feel the change of our lives from the wearable technology in advance. Many people consider that smart wearable products are far away from their lives, but you who are fashion and smart, get our smart bracelet.

Main Features:
Music: Users can play the built-in music of device.
Rec: Can operate the function of record / check record / play record / delete record and so on.
Massage: Startup the massage function, the bracelet will vibrate so as to achieve the result of massage.
Time: Hourly chime function. Start up this function, it will vibrate you any time.
SMS: It can sync message with your mobile phone. But this function is only supported by pairing with Android 4.1 mobile system or above. Users need to install a software named smart bracelet in the mobile.
Remote camera: Works as a remote camera shutter to control your smartphone back camera. This feature only supports Android system, you need to install the APP.
Calls: You can check the call data in bracelet, like missed calls / dialed calls / received calls / all calls.
Contacts: Users can check the mobile phone book in the bracelet, can also choose the phone NO and call it in the bracelet.
Setting: You can set time and data, language, hand free on or off, set on or off, set reset and so on.
Mobile sync music player: Connect with smart bracelet and mobile phone, then play music in mobile, the music will sync in.

Freeme OS vs MIUI 6: An OS comparison

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Frank Tu

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Oct 20, 2014

These days, it is not just cellphone manufacturers that are producing third-party operating systems. Even non-cellphone companies are doing it too. Take, for example, the new Freeme OS. An OS can be evaluated based on aesthetics and its functions, that is, whether it looks good or whether it is practical. Here we will evaluate the Freeme OS by comparing it to another influential third-party OS, the MIUI (we will use the latest versions for both, the MIUI 6 and Freeme 4.0).

Interface

Since the release of the iOS7, many re-customized operating systems have been copying Apple by adopting a “flat” design. The MIUI 6 and Freeme are no exceptions. Furthermore, both only have a one-level menu. The MIUI 6’s interface is similar to its predecessor, the MIUI V5, with its simpler-looking icons. The Freeme OS has already reached been upgraded to its fourth version.

Regarding their settings menu, both OS have a white background with a black font. The MIUI 6 uses a bold font. Furthermore, the MIUI 6’s settings bard is divided into blocks. You can change from one part of the settings menu to another by just touching its block. The Freeme OS, on the other hand, uses a similar design to the Meizu Flyme. You can change the text describing each tab by scrolling your finger left to right. Furthermore, the Freeme OS has the settings menu divided into two blocks. On the left side is the basic Settings menu, while on the right side is the expanded menu.

On appearance, the design of the newcomer, the Freeme OS, is not as exquisite-looking as the experienced MIUI, but it still looks good. If it makes some improvements later in things such as the font in the menus, then, it would probably become more beautiful.

The MIUI usually offers more services. The MIUI 6, for example, promotes many internet services such as Xiaomi events or yellow book functions. The webpage version is filled with all kinds of services.

Through its partnership with Cheetah Mobile, Xiaomi also added new upgrades with the MIUI by adding a trash bin, internet assistant, power management center, etc.

The Freeme is not without its strengths as well. One of Freeme OS’ best features is its letting its multi-task menu floating over the interface, similar to iPhone’s Assistive Touch. In the screen, there is a small white circle that you can click to open the multi-task function. However, unlike with the iPhone, the multi-task bar shows apps such as the calculator and video player. It’s very practical.

Conclusion: After several years since it was first launch, the MIUI has changed and improved a lot over the years, while the newcomer, the Freeme OS, still has a lot of catching up to do. Still, it’s not off at a bad start and may still improve over time.

7 more days and you can pre-order One Plus One

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Frank Tu

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Oct 20, 2014

It’s official One Plus One finally plans to shift to pre-order system.

You can pre-order OPO starting from October 27 at 15:00 GMT . Unfortunately, you will just have one hour time window to place an order for the OnePlus One. The pre-order system will not completely swap ongoing invites system, both runs homologous.

Carl Pei, director of OnePlus Global, earlier in his blog mention that,

“During a limited time window, you will be able to place an order for the OnePlus One. If we have the items in stock, we’ll ship immediately. If we don’t, it will automatically become a pre-order. No matter what, we’ll always tell you our best approximation for when it will ship before you submit the payment authorization (we’ll reserve the payment and charge you when we ship).

There’s a time limit, but no limit on the amount of orders that can be made. If we get a lot of pre-orders, we’ll simply show you a longer shipping estimation date. Any time after the pre-order time window closes, you’ll be able to forfeit your place in line, cancel the order, and release the payment reserve if you don’t wish to wait any longer. If you receive an invite while waiting for a pre-order to ship, you can apply it to skip the pre-order queue and have your order shipped immediately.”

So this move is going to be a quite big bet for the company, though this might just be a small step towards availability from mainstream consumer electronics, with already fan base all over the world this would surely bump up its share and shipment. They have pre planned in such a way that there will be no mess created between supply and demand.

Not just this, OPO accessories will be sold at special offered prices when added to your order only during pre-order period.

Visit One Plus One’s pre-order page next week to book one.

Tell us the Chinese Device you are going to buy, I’ll give you advices.

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Frank Tu

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Oct 20, 2014

What’s up guys, this is Frank here. As the guy who had known almost every phone in China, I’d love to help those people who are still confused whether to buy a cheap smartphone from China or how to choose between the devices. I will answer every question on the comment below in 12 hours!

And I will keep updating valuable tips in this article.
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YunOS 3.0 UI leaked again

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Frank Tu

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Oct 20, 2014

This afternoon, Alibaba formally launched the new YunOS 3.0. This operating system’s biggest feature is that it includes CloudCard service where the apps are presented in the screen as a bunch of cards. You would not have to go download the apps that you need.

Also, if you want to watch a movie or eat out, you can click on the cards that say so and you may book reservations at a restaurant or buy movie tickets.

Below are photos of the new OS’ user interface. What do you think?

Is the Philips Aurora I966’s market price 8999 RMB (1469.28 USD)?

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Frank Tu

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Oct 20, 2014

The first cellphone to use the YunOS 3.0, the Philips Aurora I966, was launched along with the OS. This device has the kind of specifications that you would see in a flagship device. Right now, those interested can pre-order the phone in YunOS’ official website even though they have not yet announced the price. The Philips Aurora I966 has a 5.5-inch curved 2K 3d screen, 3G RAM, a 20.7mp camera, and fingerprint sensor.

You can also pre-order the phone at the Yun Mobile specialty store. Here, the promotional price for the Philips Aurora I966 is 3999 RMB (652.92 USD). This is not too bad but if you look at the pre-order page, it says that the market price is close to 8999 RMB making it one of China’s most expensive cellphones.

Hopefully, there’s a more affordable price as it is set to go on sale on November 1.

Vsun H3 sports a very thin frame, has 1G RAM, and a 5-inch 720p screen

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Frank Tu

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Oct 20, 2014

Vsun mobile has been releasing a lot of new products overseas lately. In their official English website, they posted information on their H smartphone series. One of those phones is the Vsun H3.

The Vsun H3’s design is something else. There are spaces below and above the front screen. Together with the space that has the receiver and buttons, this design makes the phone look longer and slimmer. This rendering also shows that the Vsun H3 has an incredibly thin frame. This could be considered one of the slimmest phones around.

As for its specs, the Vsun H3 will use a quad-core chipset. It has a 5-inch 720p screen, 1G RAM, 4G ROM, a 2mp/8mp dual-camera, and a 2500mAh battery. It also supports dual-SIM cards and 3G networks and its operating system is the Android 4.4. kitkat.

Meizu MX4‘s White Edition leaked

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Frank Tu

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Oct 20, 2014

A manager at Meizu recently posted some photos of a new version of the Meizu MX4 with a different look. He also said that he did not know how many Meizu MX4 will be manufactured and when it will be manufactured.

From the pictures, it looks like the rear cover of this Meizu MX4 is made of the same material as the MX3’s. Other than that, it looks pretty much the same as the MX4 that has already been released. This actually looks really good and it would be a shame if they did not release it.

Philips Aurora i966 photos! Check out the first phone to use the Yun OS 3.0

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Frank Tu

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Oct 20, 2014

This afternoon, the YunOS 3.0 will be launched in Beijing, and along with it, the first device to use it. Here are some pictures of the new Philips Aurora i966. The phone’s body appears straight and it also sports a so-called 3D screen (as previously reported). It is 5.5 inches and has a 2K resolution. It also has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 and 3GB RAM.

This device also comes with a 20.7mp Sony rear-facing camera and 8mp front-facing camera. It also has support for dual-4G and a fingerprint sensor.

Huawei Honor 4X gets spotted online

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Frank Tu

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Oct 20, 2014

Huawei’s Honor subsidiary recently posted four posters in their Weibo account showing the number “4” and the letter “X.” They are obviously promoting the upcoming Huawei Honor 4X. They also have slogans such as “Transparency that cannot be found anywhere else”, “Irresistible”, “Very affordable”, and even “highly intelligent.”

The “transparency” must refer to how this phone supports all bands and that the user can surf the web everywhere. The “irresistibility” probably means that this phone has a very beautiful and exquisite appearance, as well as support for dual-SIM and powerful camera specifications. The “very affordable” obviously refers to the price, while the “intelligent” part implies that it will use a powerful processor. Many believe that the Huawei Honor 4X is the recently-leaked Honor Che1-CL20 which supports a 6-mode network, and TD-LTE, LTE-FDD, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, CDMA (1x, EVDO), and GSM.

Voto X6 Youth’s specifications comfirmed

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Frank Tu

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Oct 20, 2014

A low-end version of the Voto X6 octa-core cellphone is soon to hit the market, called the Voto X6 Youth. Not surprisingly, its core specs are weaker than the original’s. Its RAM and ROM have been lowered from 2G and 32G, respectively, to 1G and 8G. Its rear-facing camera (OV CMOS) still has 8mp but its front-facing camera’s pixels were lowered from 13mp to 2mp.

Other than that, the other specifications are the same. The Voto X6 Youth still has a 5.5-inch 1080p screen, 2300mAh battery, the 1.7GHz MTK6592 octa-core chipset, and support for WCDMA and GSM dual-SIM.

The design of the Voto X6 Youth is like the original, and is available in black and white. This version goes on sale on October 23 and is 500 RMB cheaper than the original, costing 999 RMB.

Huawei SC-CL00 receives network license; has 6-inch screen, quad-core processor, and supports FDD LTE

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Frank Tu

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Oct 19, 2014

It looks like Huawei has gotten hooked on big-screen devices since the release of the Huawei Mate 7. Recently, the Ministry of Information and Industry Technology website release information on a new device from Huawei.

This device has the model number Huawei SC-CL00 and received its network license on October 15. It is said to have support for GSM, CDMA 1X, CDMA 2000, FDD LTE, TD-LTE dual-SIM. This is most likely the China Telecom version.

A further look at its MIIT entry shows that its dimensions are 161 x 84.5 x 9.5mm and that it weight 173g. As for its specifications, it has a 6-inch screen with 1280 x 720 resolution, a 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, 2mp/8mp dual-camera and support for micro-SD expansion cards. It runs on the Android 4.4.2 OS.

Meizu MX4 Pro rendering released; shows gold frame and oval Home button

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Frank Tu

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Oct 19, 2014

Everyone knows that the Meizu MX4 Pro will have a fingerprint scanner. Now, some reports say that it will continue to use the oval Home button that was sported by the Meizu M8. A rendering of the phone was recently posted online seemingly confirming this. The rendering also shows that it has a gold frame that looks exquisitely made.

According to Meizu, the Meizu MX4 Pro’s fingerprint scanner will not be located at the back but, as many leaked photos show, on the front and will be integrated with the Home button. It is not known what solution they will use as of now.

The launch of the Meizu MX4 Pro was still postponed, but nevertheless, it looks a phone that is worth waiting for.

YunOS 3.0-supported Philips Aurora I966 has a curved 3D screen

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Frank Tu

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Oct 19, 2014

It was recently reported that the first cellphone to use the new YunOS 3.0 OS will use a curved 3D display. Many cellphones in China use curved 2.5D screens, but this is the first Chinese phone to use a 3D one. It will also have a fingerprint scanner that is compatible with the YunOS 3.0’s security features. It will also have support for payment by fingerprint recognition, as well as 5 modes and 13 bands. It will also use a more powerful charger.

What could this phone be? It is none other than the Philips Aurora I966. This phone also sports a 5.5-inch 2K screen and a 20.7mp main camera. It also has 3GB RAM, and its processor is said to be either the MTK6595 or the Snapdragon 801.

The Philips I966 will make its debut at the YunOS 3.0’s launch and will go on sale on October 21.

MIUI 6’s new default ringtones is available to download now.

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Frank Tu

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Oct 19, 2014

It has been a while since the launch of the new MIUI 6. Now, most of Xiaomi’s devices, except for the MI 1 and Red Mi series, use it.

Recently, Xiaomi did some changes with its OS. Besides changing the design, they also made some changes with the ringtones. A netizen recently revealed the new default ringtones, which sound similar to the previous ones, but with better quality.

Xiaomi Mi4 gets a price cut in China

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Frank Tu

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Oct 19, 2014

The Xiaomi Mi4 was launched back in July and has always been the biggest-selling Chinese Smartphone until Meizu MX4 came to the market. To compete with the Meizu MX4 the company has announced a new product and its price, which are considerably cheaper than before.

The new Xiaomi Mi4 is the low-cost edition of the Xiaomi Mi4. The difference between this low-end version and the original is that the low-cost edition has 2GB RAM while the original has 3GB RAM.

Besides the low-cost edition, Xiaomi is getting reader for their huge sale at 11th November by lowering the prices of their products in Chinese electronic shopping website, Tmall. These products are the Mi4, Red Mi 1S, Red Mi Note 4G Enhanced Version, Mi TV 2, Mi Pad, Mi Mobile Battery, Mi Box, Mi Router, and Mi Band.

It is interesting to note that in Xiaomi’s promotion page, the Mi 4 is tagged with “1?99 RMB,” implying that we may see a decrease in the Mi 4’s cost from 1799 RMB (293.75 USD). Merry Christmas to us indeed! Just how much Xiaomi will lower it, we do not know. We will just have to wait.

Lenovo K3 photos leaked, born to compete with Redmi

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Frank Tu

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Oct 19, 2014

Lenovo recently announced that they would start a new subsidiary that would provide services for terminal-end smart devices. This subsidiary would open on April 1, 2015. Not long after, photos of what is purportedly the first internet cellphone from Lenovo’s new subsidiary was released. It is called the Lenovo K3.

Do not misunderstand. It is not related to Lenovo’s K900 and K920. This one is more of a low-cost phone based on the photo comparisons with the Xiaomi Red Mi 1S. It sports a yellow back with no discernible features. The Lenovo K3’s screen seems to be as big as the Xiaomi Red Mi’s. We will just have to wait for more updates, so stay tuned.

DOOV V1’s specs leaked,another rotating camera phone from China

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Frank Tu

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Oct 19, 2014

Two months since it was first announced, new details about famous Chinese video streaming website, Tudou, and DOOV Mobile’s collaboration project, the Ni Ke Phone, have finally emerged.

Recently, a new cellphone from DOOV received its network license from the Ministry of Information and Industry Technology’s website. Its model number is the DOOV V1. This phone comes with a rotating camera and which is exactly the same as the design of the upcoming DOOV Ni Ke phone which was leaked a while back, confirming that the DOOV V1 and the DOOV Ni Ke are one and the same.

You can see how the design of the camera in the MIIT photo of the V1 looks similar to the Ni Ke phone’s design. Usually, the surface of the phone is aligned with the camera (the V1 has a thickness of 8.5mm). This camera can turn at 180 degrees which makes it easier for users to take selfies. Only the Tudou phone can have this design in China. According to the MIIT’s website, it only has 13mp, but as a phone that specializes on taking videos and photos, it should have a better resolution. Could this be a special version? This also has dual-color LED lights.

As for its other specifications, the DOOV V1 as a 1.5GHz quad-processor (probably the MTK MT6732), 2G RAM, 16G ROM, a 5-inch HD screen, and support for TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, and GSM.

The Desay DS18 Power Bank review

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Frank Tu

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Oct 18, 2014

Looking for a good power bank for your mobile phone? Don’t worry as the famous mobile phone brand Desay is here with their newest product, the Desay DS18 Power Bank. This powerful power bank has an input of 19v 2.1A and output of 5V 2A at maximum. It is equipped with a 5000mAh Li-Polymer battery. Just charge it for 40 minutes and take it out with you. When your cellphone loses power and you do not have a charger, just take out the Desay DS18 and give it some juice.

Its dimensions are 123 x 59 x 12.5mm and con work at -10 to 60 degrees Celsius. It also enjoys a conversion rate of over 90%. It is available in black, gold, white, red, and pink. The entire package includes a QSG, USB cable, and AC/DC adapter.

So, when your iPhone needs some extra juice, and you left your charger at home, why not bring the Desay DS18 Power Bank?

Lenovo Smartband SW-B100 get sppotted on Beijing’s Marathon

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Frank Tu

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Oct 18, 2014

From the leaked pictures on China’s Weibo, we can see the Lenovo’s smartband wearing by the guy is a lot wider than Xiaomi Mi Band and Huawei Honor Newest Smart Band. Lenovo Smartband SW-B100 can track your heart rate and got IP67 Rating For Waterproof and battery can last for 7 days.

The leaked smartband is still the beta version, but it will be lauched soon. We all know Lenovo’s new products’ price would normally drop by at least 30% in 3 months, so can you guess how much will they price Lenovo Smartband SW-B100?