Sony has been launch the next generation of Xperia ZL, the new phone is called as Xperia ZL2 and the phone is now officially release in Japanese market, this new version has slimmer bezels.
Huawei Ascend P7 Full Review: Remaining Outstanding Appearance Design
As Huawei’s annual flagship mobile phone, Huawei Ascend P7 attracts high attention. Huawei announced the phone in Paris France in the evening of 7th May, Beijing time. Huawei Ascend P7 inherited the P6’s ultrathin body, and did various improvements based on the P6. Let’s find out whether the phone is worthy expectation.
Five cool UI features of the OnePlus One
New Chinese manufacturer OnePlus has been making waves in the build up to launching their flagship One smartphone. The OnePlus One runs a CyanogenMod S11 UI on Android 4.4 Kit-Kat. Here are some of the cool ways the UI makes operating the device a delight.
1, Camera
The interface is very similar in looks to the base Google camera, but features remarkably assessable and easy to understand settings for the camera and video recorder. When switching settings, icons appear in front of the camera, allowing users to see what changing settings do to an image. A simple swipe up or down rotates through various effects and filters. This phone will allow users to share unique and high quality photo and video.
2. Theme Engine
A hallmark feature of the OnePlus One is that the user has a huge amount of control over customization, without the need to root the device. Most other devices on the market do not have the same capabilities. This feature allows the built in Theme Engine to make amazingly customizable changes to the way the devise looks and acts. Multiple themes can be run at the same time, with users picking and choosing their favorite features from each. A user could use completely different themes for fonts, icons, home page, call display, boot screen, sound packs and more, all the same time.
3. Advanced Button Customization
Users have full control over the navigation bar, as well as the soft buttons on the bottom of the screen. They can be removed completely, or supplemented with a button of your choosing, such as search. This smartphone is customizable to an impressive degree.
4. Screencapture
Another feature that is accessible without rooting the phone is the Screencapture mode. It records your actions with a high frame rate, especially helpful if you are helping someone with something remotely and need to show them what you are doing. Screencapture videos are crisp and can be shared easily.
5. Invisible Volume Bar
This is an optional setting, like most everything on the OnePlus One. It is especially handy when gaming, watching videos or doing other involved tasks.
Which feature are you most excited about? Would you use the new screencapture app? Do you like the CyanogenMod 11S? Share your thoughts below.
Vivo Xshot vs OnePlus One vs Oppo Find 7 – Chinese Flagship Android Showdown.
By the end of the month, three flagship Android phones from Chinese manufacturers will be on the market. Each boasts different state-of-the-art features, with the camera as a major focus for the Vivo Xshot and the Oppo Find 7. OnePlus put a lot into their camera as well, but the new upstart manufacturer decided to focus more on price as a selling feature.
Vivo Xshot was revealed earlier in a major event at the Water Cube, and will be available soon. Oppo Find 7 is taking pre-orders to be shipped on May 29th, and OnePlus One will be available in the 64GB Blackstone version in late may. For simplicity of comparison we will only be looking at higher-end version of each device.
Chipset, RAM and OS/UI
Oppo Find 7 and Vivo Xshot both use the Qualcomm 801 Snapdragon MSM8974AC chipset, OnePlus One features the higher-end Snapdragon Krait 400 CPU, and all three are quad-core and clock in at 2.5 GHz. Oppo uses their popular ColorOS 1.2 UI on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, OnePlus uses the Android 4.4 KitKat-based CyanogenMod 11S, and Vivo uses their own Funtouch OS UI also running KitKat.
Round: OnePlus
Screen
OnePlus and Vivo have similar 1080×1920 pixel 1080p resolutions. The Vivo Xshot has a 5.2 inch screen, white Oppo and OnePlus feature 5.5 inch screens. One of Oppo’s strongest selling features is its cutting-edge resolution with a staggering 1440×2560 pixel screen providing 538ppi pixel density.
Round: Oppo
Camera
The camera is a focal point of the Vivo Xshot, it is larger than usual and extends past the body of the phone. Vivo had previously hinted to a 24 MP camera, but will be released with the Sony 13MP IMX214 camera featuring the world’s first f/1.8 6p lens and optimal image stabilization. The camera is capable of 4k recording, has dual LED flash and a unique two-stage shutter. OnePlus One also uses the Sony 13MP IMX214 camera featuring a f/2.0 lens and dual LED flash. Oppo had suggested the Find 7 would be able to take 50 MP photos, this is still somewhat true, though the camera itself is the same Sony IMX214 used by Vivo and OnePlus. 50 MP photos are created by using Oppo’s “Super Zoom” feature which rapidly snaps 10 photos and creates a photo that is technically equivalent to a 50 MP photo. Oppo also claims that users can capture video not only in 1080p, but also in 120 fps slow-motion at 720p.
Round: Tie Oppo and Vivo
Battery, Connectivity, and Storage
The Vivo Xshot has a permanent battery which is the weakest of the three at 2,600 mAh. OnePlus also has a permanent 3,100 mAh battery. Oppo has made innovations to their removable 3,000 mAh battery, it features VOOC tech that allows the phone to charge from dead to 75% in just half an hour, miles faster than its average competitor. The phones are evenly matched in connectivity all offering 4G LTE, WiFi and GPS. The Xshot has 32GB storage, and the Oppo comes with 16GB, both are expandable. OnePlus has 16GB and 64GB models, though it’s likely that 16GB versions will be hard to come by.
Round: Oppo
Price
Here is where OnePlus really shines. Their top end 64GB smartphone costs a meager $350, which is amazing considering its top-end features. The Oppo Find 7 will cost around $565 and the Vivo Xshot is asking $580.
Round: OnePlus
Conclusion
The Oppo Find 7 has a lot going for it, namely its vibrant screen, high-tech camera features, and fast charging removable battery. For a person constantly on the go, the rapid charge feature will be extremely useful. It is a cutting-edge phone with a high-end price. For someone who likes to save money and wants an amazing smartphone, the OnePlus is One is an obvious choice. The Vivo Xshot is a powerful phone, but doesn’t stand out beside these two phones, it also has a weaker permanent battery.
Those with expensive taste will enjoy the cutting-edge Oppo Find 7, especially if they are constant travelers. For most, OnePlus One is everything you need and more – at a bargain.
Do you agree with our assessment? Are we missing anything with the Vivo Xshot? Are there other features on the smartphones you are excited about? Let us know!
Huawei Ascend P7 Hands-on Video
Huawei’s new Ascend P7 will begin launching in some markets next week, and the vendor has plans to release the phone in many markets across the globe. Huawei’s latest flagship phone, the Ascend P7, crams top end specs into a slim, glass body. For the selfie-lovers among you, there’s a whopping 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Check out this Huawei Ascend P7 hands-on video.
Huawei unveils Ascend P7 Flagship Smartphone
s expected Huawei launched its newest Android flagship smartphone, the Ascend P7. Its design is similar to the previous version Ascend P6. But this model has more features than its predecessor Ascend P6. It has 5” 1080p display. It also boosts 8 MP front camera and 13 MP rear shooter camera with f/2.0 aperture size. the front camera can take panorama images.
It is powered by 1.8 Ghz quad-core processor which is encased in 6.5mm thick frame. It has 2 GB of RAM, Extendable memory to 32GB microSD card. Its original memory is 16GB. The battery is 2500mAh gives long talk time. Gorilla Glass 3 on both the front and rear.
That was hardware specs, now lets look at software. Huawei comes in built Android 4.4.2 KitKat alongside its own Emotion UI 2.3 . This comes with many applications such as Image Signal Processor ISP that gives control over different camera settings.
Also included with Ascend P7 is Super Power-saving mode that will start itself when the battery is less than 10 percent left. Once on the system will dim the screen and allow only vital phone functions like voice call and contacts. Huawei contends this 10 percent battery capacity can last for 24 hours.
The colour of Huawei Ascend P7 will be black, white and pink. It is to be sold at €449. The device will be launch in the market in May in only a few countries which include china, the UK, Germany, Italy, France, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. The company said that the Ascend P7 will be launched later in other markets, but did not specify as to when it will be launched.
The Ascend P7 includes all of the features that you did expect from a modern front runner Smartphone. The main and front cameras are two biggest features of the device, the exclusive 8- megapixel front- facing shooter and its panorama mode, takes the full responsibility to attract all the self addicts out there.
So now that formally précised what do you think of the Huawei Ascend P7? Will you be interested in buying Ascend P7 when or if it is launched in your home country?
Vivo Xshot Official Launch: Top-level Hardware With f/1.8 Aperture OIS Camera
Vivo Xshot launch event just ended a few minutes ago in Beijing, the new generation smartphone equips top level hardwares and the latest Fun Touch system base on Android 4.4 kitkat OS. The Vivo Xshot powered 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC processor, 3GB RAM and a Sony IMX214 OIS f1.8 13-megapixel camera.
OPPO Find 7 is out for preorder as shipment is coming on 29th May
The revelation, OPPO Find 7 is out there for preoder, though only in China, shipping to other countries will start from 29th of May.
OPPO announced much hyped Find 7 in two versions. Find 7a, still has powerful muscles though not equal to much hyped Find 7. Find 7a sports 5.5 inch display with 1920×1080 pixel resolution. It has 2.3 Ghz quad-core variant processor called Snapdragon 802. Internal Memory is 16 GB, which you can extend through SD Card. RAM is about 2 GB. Everything else is similar to its variant Find 7.
The OPPO Find 7 is the real offer. It has 2K display with resolution of 2560×1440 in 5.5 inch color display. Which makes pixel density of 538 ppi. Which is probably the highest in mobile phones. RAM is increased 1 GB from its cousin version Find 7a which sports 2 GB RAM. With 3GB RAM and memory to 32 GB which could be extended up to 128 GB. 13 mega pixel camera may have disappointed some but OPPO responded with capability of shooting 50 MP photo! With rapid charge VOOC technology that charged for 5 minutes can keep mobile alive for 2 hours.
Find 7 is coming with a similar but less accessorized version 7a . OPPO finally opening the door for the real offer that is Find 7. The official launch is scheduled to be held at 29th May. Prospective buyers can preorder Find 7.
Pricing will be crucial factor in sale of Find 7. It costs 3,498 CNY which is $564. OPPO has not disclosed any detail when US model will be available as well as the pricing. We hope the news will be out soon.
OnePlus One Availability Update
Shipping estimates for the OnePlus One were updated today, reflecting higher consumer interest in the 64GB Sandstone Black version than the 16GB Silk White build. OnePlus One had previously planned on releasing a large batch of the 16GB model first, but is now reversing its decision and focusing on the 64GB build.
Higher interest in the 64GB model seems pretty obvious; the phone is already significantly cheaper than its competitors, and does not have expandable memory. For a perspective buyer who has decided on the OnePlus One ($250-$300) after comparing with the high-priced LG G Flex ($700) or Samsung Galaxy S5 ($600), choosing to pay $50 more to get four times the storage on an already well priced phone is hardly even a consideration.
OnePlus says that the Sandstone Black model will be available in “late May,” with the Silk White version to be offered at a later date. It may be that the 100 Silk White One smartphones to be given to winners of the controversial Smash Challenge will be the only Ones in the market for some time. It is also worth noting that the color and texture of the OnePlus One is up to the user, as OnePlus will release replaceable back covers in a variety of colors and materials.
Why didn’t OnePlus see this coming? Do you think OnePlus has a smart marketing team? How do you predict the OnePlus One will sell? Join the conversation below.
Meizu MX4 Android Smartphone Concept Photos Leaked!
Rumors have been circulating about the highly anticipated Meizu MX4, successor to the popular MX3 smartphone. What we do know is that the phone is to be released in the second half of this year, and now thanks to a leak by a MX4 fan, we are able to see what the phone will look like.
The fan uploaded the striking concept photos yesterday in a MX4 forum. The photos confirm what many MX4 fans were expecting; a larger screen, ultra-narrow bezel, and the impressive Flyme UI developed by Meizu. Home screen photos show pleasing and unique pastel color schemes, and have left many fans wanting to see what the Flyme UI offers past the home screen.
Are you already a fan of the Miezu MX line? What makes the MX3 a great smartphone? Do you like the look of the Flyme UI? Let us know below!
High-end Android showdown: Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. OnePlus One
Tech giant Samsung has a huge following and high expectations for new premium products like the Galaxy S5, while brand new Chinese manufacturer OnePlus is just entering the high-end Android market with its competitive flagship One smartphone. The smartphones are close in many respects; here are some of the pros and cons of each device.
Rumors have been circulating for some time on the design of the Samsung Galaxy S5, with many believing that the S5 would feature a re-design and make use of new materials like metal and composities in its construction. Samsung itself had even said that the S5 would be “different” than the S4, recognizing disappointment over the similarities between the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S3.
The rumors have left many disappointed with the design of the Galaxy S5. It is clearly very similar to existing Galaxy S models, well-built and strong, but still features an uninspiring back panel of textured plastic. Samsung’s lack of true innovation in the handling and feel of their Galaxy series has put them behind their competitors.
Where Samsung has clearly innovated is in durability, offering certified IP67 water and dust resistance. This allows the phone to safely spend 30 minutes under half a meter of water if the ports are closed and panels securely fixed. There are indications that the phone can survive much longer than the guaranteed time.
OnePlus has released a unique looking smartphone which only slightly resembles the HTC One X. The One smartphone is made from magnesium and high-grade polycarbonate materials. It features a removable back panel which can be replaced with stylish replacements made of denim, bamboo, Kevlar and wood. It looks and feels clean and is without the typical chrome trim found on Samsung smartphones.
Samsung offers a superior display with Super AMOLED full HD 1080p providng 432ppi resolution on a 5.1-inch screen. The OnePlus One has a larger 5.5-inch screen, full HD 1080p resolution at 401ppi. Both screens are bright and colorful, the Galaxy S5 is just slightly more vibrant.
The OnePlus One can be bought in 16GB and 64GB versions, neither with a microSD slot. Samsung’s Galaxy S5 offers 16GB and 32GB versions, both with expandable microSD slots.
Connectivity capabilities are strong on both smartphones, each offering 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, DLNA, NFC, GPS and microUSB. Samsung offers an infrared blaster as well as a MHL TV-Out.
Audio capabilities are stronger in the OnePlus One, which has stereo speakers mounted on the bottom of the device. Samsung’s rear facing single speaker provides average quality sound.
Batteries are replaceable only on the Galaxy S5, which is curious considering OnePlus One’s removable back panel. The permanent battery in the One is a powerful 3,100mAh compared to Samsung Galaxy S5’s 2,800mAh. Samsung offers a useful Ultra Power Saving setting which can stretch even a low charge to last a few days.
Memory supremacy goes to the OnePlus One, with 3GB RAM compared to the Galaxy S5’s 2GB. Both smartphones run Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC quad-core processors running 2.5 GHz. These are both powerful smartphones, and OnePlus has made a strong move to debut their flagship smartphone with 3GB RAM.
Android 4.4 KitKat is used as a base OS by both smartphones. Samsung couples it with their signature TouchWiz UI layer, which is significantly simpler to use than previous Samsung UIs.
The OnePlus One uses the CyanogenMod 11S configuration which stays true to Android’s style in many ways.
OnePlus One has built a competitive phone, with a competitive 13MP, dual-LED flash with video capture up to 4k. Photos and videos from OnePlus indicate the capture setup on the One is high-end and functional. The Samsung Galaxy S5 has a 16MP camera with LED flash, and also boasts a Selective Focus mode which allows users to edit the focal point of photos after they are shot.
These phones are both on the leading-edge of Android devices, and users can expect to pay high-end prices for high-end technology. That is correct in the case of the Samsung Galaxy S5 which retails for $600. The OnePlus One however, is available at $300 with 16GB and $350 with 32GB. The most significant difference between the two smartphones is clearly price.
Oppo Yoyo R2001 competes for mid-low Android market
Oppo has just announced the mid-low end Yoyo R2001 in Malaysia. The MediaTek powered Android smartphone will help Oppo in developing markets in South East Asia and in the lower end Chinese market.
Featuring a 4.7-inch IPS touchscreen display, 1GB RAM and a 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6582M Quad-core chipset, the device is not short on capability. It comes with 4GB storage and expandable MicroSD card slot, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with Signature Oppo Color OS and a 1,900mAh battery.
The cameras can take functional photos with a 5MP rear and 2MP front camera with LED flash. Oppo has given the Yoyo R20013 3G, Bluetooth and WLAN capabilities. Other features include gesture operation, access to the O-cloud and enhanced app security. It comes in black and white.
An Android phone, from a British supermarket?
Competition in the high-end smartphone arena is coming from an unlikely new challenger – UK retailer Tesco. Named the “mobe,” Tesco hopes that this affordable high-end Android device, featuring linked features only Tesco can provide, will take a big bike out of the UK smartphone market.
The Android mobe follows Tesco’s popular Hudl tablet, which sold 550,000 units of the bargain device. An updated version, the Hudl 2, will be released in September, and the new phone will be released before 2015 according to a statement today by CEO Philip Clarke.
In contrast to the low-end Hudl, the mobe is poised to take on the younger, high-end smartphone market, by offering 4G capability at a low price. Tesco apps for buying clothing and groceries, video streaming through Blinkbox and Tesco online banking separate the mobe from other devices as these are services only Tesco can provide. Another intriguing feature is the ability to scan and pay using the versatile new Android phone.
Tesco is looking at “multi-channel retailing” as a strategy to compete against bargain supermarkets that have bumped Tesco’s market share to a decade low. Tesco also hopes to leverage and bolster the consumer data already farmed with its Clubcard.
Whether you intend to buy the mobe or not, it’s competitive pricing and unique features will give the UK smartphone market a much needed shake-up.
New Photos of Huawei Ascent P7 Leaked!
Last year Huawei’s Ascend P6 has been met with enthusiasm around the globe for its sleek design. Not surprisingly, the Huawei Ascend P7 is gaining plenty of attention prior to its release. There have been numerous rumors and leaks released in the past few months. Photos of the smartphone device’s back panel were released in February, fueling rumors that the P7 would appear at the Mobile World Congress. It didn’t, but thanks to new leaks in April, there is a new set of photos below which answer questions about the smartphone’s design.
The leaked photos above were shared earlier today on Chinese social network Weibo. The shots showcase the new Ascend P7 from a variety of angles. The photos show that the P7 is a very thin handset, somewhat managing to take design cues from both the new Sony Xperia models and the iPhone 5S.
The glossy back panel features an intriguing design below the transparent glass. The power button on the P7 is similar to the OmniBalance design language used by Sony, and the software mimics the iOS with flat icons.
The hype on this smartphone is growing steadily, meaning we will hopefully be able to know every glorious detail in the near future. Until then, take a close look at the leaked shots and tell us if you think it could be your next smartphone.
Oppo R1S Ready for Online Order
Tech manufacturer Oppo has released the successor to their successful Oppo R1, the Oppo R1S. It features 4G LTE connectivity, 1.6Ghz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, 16GB storage with microSD expansion and a 5-inch 720p HD diplay.
The device has a 13MP rear camera with the Exmo sensor from Sony and a 5MP front camera. It has a 2140mAh battery capacity and 1GB RAM. Like most other Oppo Android devices, it uses Oppo’s own Color OS with modified UI over the Android OS.
The Oppo R1S is now available in Blue and White on the Oppo Store. The device costs around 2,500 Yuan ($400).
Xiaomi beat Apple and ready to beat Samsung in sales record
The one of Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi, is now outpaced Apple Inc. on market share during the first quarter of this year, and now Xiaomi is also ready to beat Samsung.
Rumor: Xiaomi Mi3S Equip 5.5 Inch 1080P Screen
Xiaomi Mi3s new product conference is confirmed on May 15th, we look forward to the upgraded version comes Xiaomi Mi3.
Some new information is leaked about the Xiaomi Mi3s screen, Xiaomi 3S actually be using 5.5-inch screen with a 1080P display resolution.
Google Maps update: Live travel logistics, offline capabilities and real time arrival time calculation.
Google Maps has released significant updates for Android and iOS. The major update is now version 3.0 on iOS and 8.0 on Android.
This newest generation of Maps has made major improvements in turn by-tun and offline navigation. The update will also help users navigate an evening out in a new city, with hotel, restaurant and bar hours/ratings/prices. Another useful feature is the interface with the Uber app, which allows users to weigh their options to walk, take transit, or summon Uber with just one click.
Google has streamlined their live navigation system, now using your speed to estimate arrival time and offering easy access to alternate routes. Improved lane guidance in certain countries will help users make their exits and turns on new roads.
Offline maps were added to Maps 7.0 but have not been seen on iOS. Users on Apple and Android can now make custom lists of crucial offline maps for areas with uncertain data connection. Cities can be saved easily in the application and assigned custom names for quick access.
More information can be found on Google Play and the App Store.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo has two new color
Samsung is now offers the new color of Galaxy Note 3 Neo, the color is available in red and pink, it’s seems the phone is targeting for female user.
HTC 816 Test & Review: compared to Mi 2S and Samsung S3
Pros
– Awesome image resolution. Though it’s not 1080P, you can’t really tell with bare eyes. The display is comparable to that of iPhone5 and One m7.
– Design. The overall HTC design is clean, simple, and slim. Even better than the renowned HTC One series.
– Superb processing power from its quadra core processor streamlines the Android 4.4 experience. Games like Temple Run runs smoothly.
-The sense interface. I feel like it’s a lot better than MIUI and SAMSUNG’s interface. Simple and easy to use.
-Love the News Clip Art. Sort out relevant news for me.
-The Calendar can be backed up. This function is a must for me
-sense5.5 is pretty stable with Android 4.4. No lagging or auto rebooting.
-The slideshow function in Camera app is pretty sleek.
-Surprising smoothness for 1.5 g RAM.
Cons
-The power button and volume buttons are not stable.
-The baked painting on the back cover is too oily.
-No gyroscope, though it’s rarely used anyways.
-The size is a little bit too big. I have to use both of my hands to hold it.
Summary
Though not a flagship phone, HTC 816 is worth its price. Higher-end hardware does not guarantee better experience. At 2000 RMB ($ 321), HTC 816 beats every other phone around its price tag.
