It’s finally here. Huawei has formally launched its Honor television set called the Huawei Honor A55. Unlike traditional TV sets, this does not have the kind of remote control you see in regular TVs. It also does not have all ports you see in regular TVs. No. The only thing it has is one power cable.
The personnel who demonstrated the Huawei Honor A55 stressed that cold booting only takes 7 seconds while warm booting only takes a second, and that it takes less than 50 milliseconds to load the images on the screen.
The Huawei Honor A55 costs 6999 RMB. Pre-orders start on Wednesday and go on sale in Huawei and Ku’s official online stores on November 11.
Rumors that Meizu and Alibaba were collaborating have long been refuted by both despite the release of the Meizu MX4 Yun OS version. However, it turns out that the rumors were true. The chief manager of Alibaba Yun OS said in his Weibo account that after meeting with Meizu, they saved their original plan to collaborate with each other at this October’s launch, implying that the Meizu MX4 Yun OS version will most certainly be one of those products launched.
No doubt that Meizu is surely a competitor in big league, with a quite serious bet on different SoC’s and most importantly pricing their Flagships rightly it has seen formidable success. These upheaval made them to maintain a great portfolio. The manufacturers has rumored to come up with auxiliary version of the MX4(MX4 PRO) as reported earlier. But the intricacy is Meizu MX4 Pro is nearly confirmed to run on e-commerce giant Alibaba’s custom YunOS. The pictures below clearly indicates that a purported Meizu product running on YunOS.
According to the company, YunOS subsume its own virtual machine, which is different from Android’s Dalvik virtual machine. YunOS run time environment, which is the core of the OS, consists of both its own Java virtual machine, which is different from Android’s Dalvik virtual machine, and its own cloud app engine, which supports HTML 5 web applications. Aliyun OS uses some of the Android application framework and tools (open source) merely as a patch to allow YunOS users to enjoy third-party apps in addition to the cloud-based Aliyun apps in their ecosystem.
Alibaba’s YunOS 3.0 event scheduled for October 20, so a joint announcement of the new OS and flagship device is sure on cards.
On the other hand, MX4 Pro is alleged to feature a 5.36″ Quad HD display, powered by an Octa-core ( four Cortex-A15 cores, clocked at 1.8 GHz and four Cortex-A7 cores, clocked at 1.3 GHz) Samsung Exyno 5430 SoC coupled with 3 GB of RAM. The imaging hardware comes with a 20 MP rear camera and a 13 MP front-facing camera. Even a bio metric sensor can be expected.
Which OS would you select, if there is an option to choose between Flyme or YunOS? Comment below.
The most selling point for Huawei Honor 6 Pro is that it features Hisilicon Kirin 928 octa-core 2GHz processor. This model comes with 5 inch 1080P display with 3GB internal storage(32GB of expandable storage), 5MP front facing camera and 13MP rear camera, a 3100mAh battery, running EMUI3.0.
As Huawei’s new flagship, it redesigns its packing box, along with Huawei engine earphone, 0.2mm toughened glass screen protector, white cover case, NFC Tag(2Pcs) and phone shell etc.
It is priced 2999RYB($489), which rose 1000RMB($163) than its predecessor. Huawei Honor 6 Pro would be preordered on October 21st with a limited quantity of 9999 pieces.
First of all, let’s take a brief review for the basic specs for the IUNI U3. UNI U3 features a 5.5-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) display (by Sharp) along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor clocked at 2.3GHz is powering this model and it comes with Adreno 330 GPU. 13-megapixel rear camera sporting Sony’s sensor while 5-megapixel snapper located on the front of this device. 3000mAh is also part of this package and the device comes with Android 4.4.4 OS pre-installed with IUNI OS.
One of the things that we would like to see is what exactly the new smartphone look like under the pretty skin.
According to the official introduction, with a Natoco technology, U3’s back case could reduce fingerprints and scratches effectively.
The first step of the tear down was to open the case of the smartphone. Removing the rear case was easy with a special tool.
We could see the inside of U3 after remove its case. There are totally 14 screws fixed with the back. We could also see dual SIM card slot and LG battery.
Deeper into the teardown, the mainboard was found. After getting the board out of the smartphone, you can see how all the chips and hardware are packaged on the mainboard.
Below is PCB board chipset.
Close-up for the Micro USB.
Buttons on the right.
Dual SIM casd slot.
Main board(on the right), graphite shield is nearby processor.
Two pieces of Sumsang MCP chipset on the surface, Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor is underneath of the bigger MCP chip.
Ambient light sensor/Proximity sensor.
Summary
Though it is it is easy to get torn apart, but IUNI U3 is still a very solid handset and it does offer up a great value for the price.
OnePlus has teamed up with JBL in releasing a special version of the OnePlus One. This version has speakers provided by American audio electronics company, JBL. It even has JBL’s logo at the back.
In addition to the speakers, JBL also designed a pair of red E1+ earphones for the OnePlus One. Official reports say that the OnePlus One JBL special edition package will go on sale for 2199.99 RMB (359.04 USD), while the earphones will cost 399 RMB (65.12 USD) sold separately. Both products formally go on sale on October 17.
Ployer plans to launch its new products in the upcoming Hong Kong Electronics Fair Autumn Edition. One of them is the Ployer MOMO8-8127 which is part of the company’s new MOMO8 series. This device uses a mid-end processor that is used for mid-end tablets, the MTK8127 which has 1.3GHz. This processor is integrated with the Mali-450MP4 GPU with a strong multimedia specifications. It has support for HD screens and 1080p videos too.
This tablet has an 8-inch IPS screen with 1280 x 800 resolution which many tablets that use the MTK8127 have. It also has support for GPS, Blue Ray, and the newest Android OS. Other specs have yet to be announced.
A lot of 8-inch tablets with the MT8127 quad-core processor cost around 499 RMB (81.45 USD). If the MOMO8-8127 ends up have the same camera and memory specs, then, it should cost the same as well.
Lenovo’s Weibo account on their products’ closed beta tests recently introduced a mysterious new phone with a metal case called the “Lenovo Sisley.” According to Lenovo, it will go on sale soon and is currently undergoing closed beta tests. What’s more interesting is that from the photos that were leaked, it closely resembles the iPhone 6. From the camera’s position to the way the back and the antenna are designed, it almost looks exactly like Apple’s newest phone.
Reports say that this phone is mainly targeted at female consumers. It sports a 5-inch 720p screen and has a thickness of 6.9mm. It comes in greay and pink. It also has a 8mp/13mp dual-camera. Other specifications are not known at this time.
After the success of the OPPO N1, OPPO is preparing to release their next phone, the OPPO N3, on October 29. Today, the company release a photo of the back of the OPPO N3. The design of the OPPO N3’s rear camera looks similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3’s camera except that the camera and LED light are laid out horizontally, not vertically like in the Note. It also does not seem to be a dual-color light. From this rendering, it also looks the OPPO N3 sports a metal chassis. Hopefully, we’ll find out more soon.
Today, at 2:00 PM, Huawei, in cooperation with Ku, will release a series of interesting new products. Besides a new cellphone, everyone has their eyes on their so-called television set.
Previous reports said that this device is called the Huawei Honor A55 TV. As Huawei is about to enter the world of internet television which is under the strict supervision of the State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television, many will worry about how this will work.
Insiders reveal that Huawei’s television is simple and easy to use. It’s basically just a bigger screen. That is, you show what is in your cellphone and tablet into the television, and can watch movies and TV shows from there. This does not seem too bad. At the same time, Huawei will allow users to show their Cloud data and photos into the television screen. According to the insiders, this device is expected to cost between 2500-3000 RMB (408.05 USD – 489.66 USD).
InFocus recently released a new octa-core phone called the InFocus M330 which is an upgraded version of the InFocus M320 with a bigger screen and more powerful specs. It also sports a look that looks more fashionable than its predecessor.
This device has the MT6592 octa-core processor, support for HSPA+, EDGE, and GSM networks, but not LTE, a 5.5-inch OGS screen with 720p resolution, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, a 13mp camera, and a 3100mAh battery. It also has support for dual-SIM cards and its OS is the kitkat OS.
Tomorrow, Huawei will hold a launch event for its new products and besides its upcoming television set (made in cooperating with Ku), they will also introduce a new 4G phone. Its model number is Che1-CL20.
Last night, Huawei Honor’s website posted a series of snapshots featuring what is purportedly the high-end version of the Huawei Honor 6. As the photos show, this phone has already received its network license. This phone was first announced during the Huawei Honor 6’s launch and its biggest difference from the Honor 6 is that it uses the Kirin 920’s high-frequency version with 2GHz.
Also, as its MIIT entry says, the Huawei Honor 6 high-end version still has a 5-inch 1080p screen, 3GB RAM (32GB ROM), 5mp/13mp dual-camera, a 3100mAh battery, and the Android 4.4 OS.
Most 4G Chinese cellphone brands are using processors from Qualcomm. Boway’s newest phone, however, is using a 4G chipset from MTK.
The Boway TL600, otherwise known as the “Ice Cream Girl,” as the name suggests, is targeted at female consumers and has gone on sale recently. This phone comes in many different colors like black, white, pink, green, and yellow. However, both ends of all the phones are silver.
The Boway TL600’s specs are just so-so. It has a 1.3GHz quad-core processor from MTK (probably the MTK6582), a 4.5-inch screen with a 854 x 480 resolution, 512M RAM, 4G ROM, a 2mp/8mp dual-camera, an 1800mAh battery, and the Android 4.4 OS. It has support for China Mobile 4G/3G and GSM networks as well. This phone is quite affordable and has been reported to cost more than 600 RMB (97.86 USD).
As sales go wild for the Meizu MX4, this leaked photo has caused the stir among netizens debating on whether or not this is the upcoming Meizu MX4 Pro which is set to come out this November. Its authenticity has not been verified but that has not stop the guesses.
According to Meizu, the Meizu MX4 Pro will have a fingerprint scanner from Huiding and that it will be put under the Home button which is probably why Meizu has abandoned the small round button.
It has also been reported that the Meizu MX4 Pro will have a 5.4-inch 2560 x 1536 Ultra HD screen, the Samsung Exynos 5430 octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, a 20.7mp camera from Sony with OIS, Hi-Fi sound, NFC, a metal body, and more. It might cost 2499 RMB (407.58 USD) and come out at the end of November.
YunOS announced its first partner in its official Weibo today, Philiips’s first flagship Aurora would be the first model to feature YounOS 3.0 rather than the most controvercial brand Meizu.
Meizu MX4 sports MTK 6595, YunOS also has a good partnership with MTK, that is why the public predicted that YunOS would tend to cooperate with Meizu. Philiips would attend the launch event of YounOS 3.0 on October 20th. But as its first flagship, it seems that they don’t have any moves to cooperate with each other at this time.
The Zopo ZP999 Standard version, powered with mt6592 Pre-orders for this phone were first accepted on September 25 at the Mini Hei online store for 999 RMB (162.93 USD). Those who pre-ordered would get their phones on the 30th. Here’s our review of the Zopo ZP999 standard version and its hardware.
Here’s the case of the Zopo ZP999, all neat and tidy.
Here’s the front side of the Zopo ZP999 standard version.
Here’s the back.
Here’s the phone when it was turned on. The wallpaper has already been changed.
Zopo ZP999 standard version and Zopo ZP998 are exactly the same size.
Their backs also have the same design.
A comparison of the top sides of both phones
A comparison of both phones from the right side.
A comparison both phones from the left side.
The bottom sides of both phones.
A side-by-side comparison of the interior of both phones.
A side-by-side comparison of their rear covers.
The batteries.
The Zopo ZP999 standard version continues the classic design sported by the Zopo ZP998 with many similarities from the size to the way the buttons are set. Even their batteries are the same size, so, they’re interchangeable. However, the SIM slots were changed. Zopo ZP998 has one big SIM slot and one small one, and has support for China Unicom 3G networks. The Zopo ZP999 standard version, on the other hand, has two micro card slots (one micro-SIM slot and one micro-SD slot) and has support for China Mobile 4G networks. The two slots overlap each other. Another difference is that the Zopo ZP999 standard version is not NFC-supported. As a result, there are no NFC-sensing sections all over the phone. This is a phone aimed at the mass market, and so, it’s no surprise that its specifications doesn’t have much improvements from Zopo ZP998.
For the last several years, tablets have become the rage in the digital industry as more companies began to release their own tablets. However, this popularity has led to some problems for the industry, one of them being the fact that more and more tablets end up looking the same without any differences. The banal nature of the tablet industry has led Lenovo, which has started to target young people more, to release a new kind of tablet, the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2. Here’s our review.
What’s so different about the Yoga Tablet2 ?
Ultra HD resolution: The Yoga Tablet 2 sports a 10.1-inch display screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200, which should please many people who are picky about screens. Look at the fine pixilation of the tabs in the snapshots and the pleasant coloring. Isn’t that a beautiful sight?
Big holed front-facing sound speakers: Theoretically, the bigger the sound speakers, the better the sound. The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 has two 2CC speakers in the front that can enhance and improve your viewing and gaming experience.
Rotating design
The most daring part of the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2’s appearance is its rotating design which gave this device an asymmetrical shape. When opening the tablet’s stand, you can place the device in a squatting position and keep it stable. The asymmetrical shape gives the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 a nice appearance and makes it easy to hold unlike many other tablets.
Material and craftsmanship
The rotation axis of the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2’s handle is made of metal with a springboard inside that helps the user turn the tablet around so that it could be seen in many angles.
Detailed design of rotation axis
The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2’s rotation axis does not cover the entire body. The sides and main body are one and integrated into many special designs.
The speakers at the front are located at the rotation axis. The right side also has an earphone jack.
Different positions the rotation axis can be placed in
The Lenovo Yoga 2 can be positioned at the rotation axis in four ways.
Standing position
Reading position
Touch screen mode
Suspension mode
A beautiful design
A tablet must not only look good but also feel good when carried. The way it looks and feels may depend on its position.
General description of appearance
I would actually like to talk about the details of its appearance, the colors, and material, but it is hard to take your eyes off such a gorgeous screen. The Yoga Tablet 2’s 1920 x 120 IPS screen definitely confirms that you are looking at a high-quality smart tablet. The device, itself, is silver and looks good wherever you use, whether you hold it, or just set it on the table like an ornament.
How does it feel holding it?
A tablet’s stand’s design is essential as it is most likely the first thing the user will use. Depending on how you use the tablet, it will feel different when you hold it. The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 with the 10.1-inch screen may be more suitable for watching movies and playing games while the 8-inch version is more portable and something you can carry around more often.
When you cannot find a seat at the subway and you want to use this tablet, I suggest you set it to reading mode or suspension mode.
Standing mode is the most relaxing position
Although reading mode may be the most comfortable to use, it might be a bit heavier and eventually wear the reader out.
Standing mode is most suitable for watching movies or surfing the web. This requires minimal use of both your hands so you can just relax and enjoy.
You can also play games by using touchscreen mode.
Suspension mode is not really something most people use often, but there are times where it can be useful. For example, you can keep it hanging while eating your dinner in an airplane.
Lenovo UI v6.0
The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2’s operating system is called the Lenovo UI v6.0. The tabs have been redesigned and look more beautiful. You don’t have to click the weather, time, and calendar icons anymore as the date, weather, and time are shown in the icons themselves. If it’s 3:00, the tab shows it.
Some tablets may have very big screens but do not have much improvement. As a result, the tablets’ screens are flooded with so many icons creating an ugly sight. Fortunately, that is not the case with the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 as it neatly organizes its tabs.
Some tablets may have very big screens but do not have much improvement. As a result, the tablets’ screens are flooded with so many icons creating an ugly sight. Fortunately, that is not the case with the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 as it neatly organizes its tabs.
Also, most people do not like their phones and tablets to be flooded with Apps all at once. This is where folders come in. In the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2, we can simply sort the apps into different folders.
Multiple open windows are another issue too with tablets and computers. If a tablet has low specs and many open windows, the machine may crash or slow down.
When you press the “multiple window” button on the lower left corner of the screen, at most, it can open four apps which will not cause problems with the device regardless of what it is. Now, you can play games while chatting online without worrying about the tablet slowing down.
Overall, the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2’s OS uses the classic flat design. It is easy to use with little inconveniences. It also looks great too and the tabs are all neatly organized.
Gaming and video experience
Gaming and watching movies have become an integral part of tablets as they make up 80% of the user’s time. This has only gotten bigger since the booming popularity of online gaming and video streaming websites.
Here’s our review of the gaming and video experience offered by the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2.
Gaming experience: Everything works fine
We selected some of the games that take up the most space right now to evaluate this tablet.
The games worked with very little problems. They were fast and the graphics were nice. The Dolby sound chip also made the audio sound more realistic. I would say this tablet is perfect for gaming.
Video and audio are excellent
The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 is well-compatible with its video client software. The app interface runs normally, and you can easily adjust the volume, screen size, etc. It’s better watch movies with the tablet lying down sideways as the screen is bigger that way. Overall, this tablet’s video and audio features work well.
Commonly used apps and benchmark scores
Content apps (News, e-books, internet browsers, etc.): All are working well. The screen’s size is enough to cover them.
Shopping apps (Movie apps, travel apps, etc.): No problems here as well. Changing between interfaces in shopping apps works smoothly, including image browsing.
Social media apps (QQ, WeChat, etc.): Not as good as using them in cellphones. I suggest using the “multiple window” feature for these apps.
App experience: You can say that redesigning the UI has worked for this tablet. Its faster, more fluid, and stable. Overall, the apps work well.
Benchmark scores
First, let me introduce this tablet’s specifications. It has the Intel Atom Z3745 quad-core chip with support for Burst 2.0 technology, 2MB level 2 cache, and 2GB LPDDR3 RAM. Let’s see how they work with this tablet.
Antutu
3Dmark
GFXBench
Vellamo
Geekbench
As you can see, the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 received 33000+ in the Antutu benchmark test which is higher than 90% of its competitors. It also beat most of its competitors in the 3Dmark benchmark test as well. This just speaks to how powerful this tablet is.
Conclusion
This tablet can be used anywhere for as long as you want due to the many ways it can be placed and its 18-hour endurance. It is definitely a device worth buying.
Xiaomi has announced in its official Weibo recently, says that it would debut its new smart products on October 10th, 2014. These new smart products include Smart Camcorder, Smart Socket, Smart Bulb and Remote Control Center.
Xiaomi’ Smart Camcorder boasts 111 degree wide angle and 4 x zoom lens, its resolution is 720 pixel, supports two-way voice call. Its Smart Socket has functions of remote control, auto on/off with independent UBS interface. But the specs of Xiaomi’s another two products, Smart Bulb and Remote Control Center, have not revealed yet.
Xiaomi’Smart Camcorder and Smart Socket are currently in public beta from today( October 10th)
Smart Bulb is going to be launched sooner or later, but its Remote Control Center will be launched after a while.
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