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May 6, 2014

Gold is growing in popularity as a color choice for smartphones. Apple’s iPhone 5s in gold has sold well, and HTC now sells a gold version of their One M8. For some, gold coloring is not enough, and thanks to companies like Goldgenie, you can now give your high-end electronics the true Midas’ touch.

To plate an HTC One M8 in 24-carat gold, Goldgenie charges $3225. The rose gold variation costs $3400, and platinum cost $3565. These prices are phone inclusive, if you already have a device and want it plated it will cost close to $1,700.

Other smartphones are also eligible to be plated by Goldgenie.

Lenovo unveiled N20 and N20p Chromebooks Starting At $279

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May 6, 2014

Leanvo has just announced two new Chromebook devices. They are the N20 and N20p, and unlike the upscale Thinkpad X131e, they are designed for the mainstream market.

The N20 will be available in July starting at $279 and the N20p will be released in August starting at $349.

Specs for the two models are largely the same, the only difference being the N20p features a touchscreen convertible design allowing users to use the Chromebook as a normal laptop or in stand-mode. The Chromebooks feature 4^th –gen Intel Celeron processors, 16GB storage, 2GB RAM, and 11.6 inch 1366x768p displays. The Chromebooks feature Bluetooth 4.0, 2 USB ports, MicroSD and SD card readers and an HDMI-out. RAM is upgradeable to 4GB.

Leanvo has highlighted the eight hour battery life, integrated graphics and Intel Celeron processor as allowing users to quickly boot the Chromebooks and get down to work, or play, watching videos, video chatting in high definition, surfing the web and listening to music, without the need to plug in.

ASUS PadFone are making in laptop mode again

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May 6, 2014

Transformer devices have been off the tech-radar for some time now, but may make a re-entry into the market with the new and improved ASUS PadFone device.

The PadFone began as a response to the laptop dock feature of the Motorola Atrix. ASUS countered with a device which was laptop, tablet, and smartphone in one package.

Laptop functionality has not been available on the PadFone for some time, but according to a leaked FCC document, ASUS is gearing up to reenter the all-in-one-device arena. The document features the “ASUS Mobile Dock Keyboard,” connected via Bluetooth.

Battery life may be an issue for constant travelers, since the new dock does not feature an extended battery. Others may appreciate the compact and sleek look of the new device. The dock features a 450 mAh battery pack for charging the Bluetooth radio and trackpad. There also doesn’t appear to be an SD slot on the dock, just a USB port to expand memory.

The new laptop dock is missing features from the original, namely the ability to charge a phone from the dock’s battery, but is an encouraging reentry from ASUS into the transformer device market.

OONE O1: Chinese Phone Makers Target the Luxury Market

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May 6, 2014

China produces most of the phones around the globe. However, Apple and SAMSUNG occupies almost half of the market share, and there is very little room left for the local phone makers. While China has more than 1 billion clients in its mobile market, allowing potential growth for the local electronic industry, phones sold over the price tag of 3000 RMB ($481) can rarely compete with Apple or SAMSUNG.
Yi-duan Tech. is releasing OONE in the hopes of reaching the high-end smartphone market as a third choice besides Apple and SAMSUNG. The product went through one year of development and 4 trial runs in the hands of about 300 social elites, and it’s now ready to hit the market.
OONE One-O1 features ultra slim and lightweight design. Yi-duan says the phone’s 5.67 mm, weighs 99 grams, comes in blue, white, and black, and uses CNC router and double-sided Kang Ning third generation Gorilla glass. The new model is scheduled for sale early-May, but only 60,000 phones are produced in the first batch. The company is expecting the best and planning ahead for the worst—if the first batch failed to hit the market, the company is planning on giving them as gifts to high-end clients to promote the brand among social elites and prepare for the sales of the next model.

IPhone 6 replica is on sale on taobao.com, price start from $60

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May 6, 2014

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Huawei Glory 3X Pro photos leaked, rumoured to have Faux Leather designs

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May 6, 2014

Samsung introduced some novelty in its design features, when it launched its Galaxy Note 3. The change in look and feel of the Samsung branded handset was highlighted by its faux leather back design, which made it different from its conventional glossy plastic designs too. To add to it, Samsung succeeded in dampening the tone of the critics who went off on it for the excessive Plastic usage.

However, Huawei might be catching up! Well, thanks to technology (Oh, and a few leaked photos via G for Games)- that shows off Huawei right on the track, flaunting new faux leather design. Huawei Honor 3X pro, the handheld device in limelight, is again being speculated to be able to be a challenger for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in terms of money!

The Huawei Honor 3X Pro comes with several eye-catching features, and is said to be equipped with a 5.5 inch full HD 1080p display. Fuelled by 2GB of Random Access Memory and 16 GB onboard storage, the device is said to be powered by a MediaTek MT6592 octa-core chipset. Oh well, many more features exhibited by this device include its 13 MP primary camera, and a 5 MP front camera. All this comes for about $272- That’s a cake with cherry on top!

However, it is speculated that it can gain access to the markets of China. The device looks great, but its ability has not been proved. All that glitters isn’t always gold, right? Whatever the speculations might be, we still need to wait for Huawei to go for an official announcement, until when we can’t be really serious about the release.

64-bit Intel Core, Onda V975 now Upgradable to Windows 8!

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May 6, 2014

Intel is giving out free CPUs to tablets based on Intel 64-bit BayTrail-T series processor. Onda V975i, as the first model to hit the market, is now open for orders at a price tag of 1,000 RMB (160$). It is reported that the model will be upgradable to Windows 8 starting this May.

Onda V975 has 2G RAM memory, 32G ROM, and 64-bit IntelBayTrail-TZ3735 quadra core processor to ensure a smooth run of Android 4.4 OS. It adopts a 9.7 inch 2K display.
In addition to OndaV975 and V819i, some other China-made tablets based on the 64-bit Intel processor, such as Tai-Dian X98 3G, will also support Windows 8.

The free installment of Windows 8 on smaller tablets from Microsoft and the free chipsets from Intel both seem to indicate that Windows 8 tablets will become mainstream in the next half year.

Head to Head Android Matchup: LG G Flex vs OnePlus One

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May 6, 2014

LG G Flex phone arrived in Canada in January and will be facing strong competition in June from OnePlus, when the new Chinese company will release its powerful and reasonably priced OnePlus One. These two phones make for an interesting comparison, The LG G Flex boasts unique features, and the OnePlus One is a strong and affordable flagship phone from a new producer hungry to bite into the Canadian Market.

Upstart Chinese company, OnePlus, is set to release its flagship smartphone, the One. It runs Android 4.4 Kitkat featuring the Cyanogemod 11S. The One has high-specs and a reasonable price tag. The display of the G Flex is larger, but less powerful at 720p compared to the Full HD 1080p of the One. A state-of-the-art 2.5Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM gives the One a power and performance advantage over the G Flex which has an older Snapdragon chipset and only 2GB RAM. Neither phone has room for expanded storage; the One comes in 16GB and 64GB options while the G Flex offers 32GB. The One boasts more powerful cameras in the front and rear.

Unique features to the LG G Flex are a slightly curved screen, offering easier accessibility in pockets if nothing else, and a curious self-healing feature to fix scuffs and scratches on the back of the phone. It works, to an extent, but is not a technology which is extremely useful at this point. The G flex wins in the battery category with a replaceable 3,500mAh compared to the fixed 3,100mAh of the One.

All things considered, the One is a clear winner. The high-spec approach of OnePlus One into the Canadian market sets it ahead of the significantly more expensive LG G Flex. The larger curved screen and gimmicky self-healing feature cannot compete with the One when the One retails outright for half or less than the G Flex. For those looking for a powerful new Android device, waiting till June for the affordable and powerful One is a persuasive option.

OnePlus One hit with criticism after asking users to smash competing cellphones

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May 6, 2014

OnePlus, a subsidiary of Oppo Electronics has recently unveiled its powerful new “One” smartphone. The Chinese OEM also revealed a controversial marketing strategy which is being criticized heavily by many in the smartphone world.

The campaign is a challenge, for users to literally smash competing high-end smartphones. OnePlus has dared owners to “smash” their current device in hopes of replacing it with the new One. Only the first 100 challengers will win One.

OnePlus released a generous list of premium smartphones which are eligible for obliteration in the “smash challenge.” These include; Samsung Galaxy S3/S4/S5, Galaxy Note 2/3, iPhone 5/5c /5s, LG Nexus 5/G Flex/G Pro2/G2, Noxia Lumia 925/920/1020/1520, Motorola Moto X, HTC One/One Max/M7/M8, Sony Xperia Z Ultra/Z/Z1 and Z2.

Only users from the following countries are eligible: Canada, United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spaid, Sweden, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong SAR China and Taiwan.

Opposition to the campaign was forthcoming from people and groups opposed to the haphazard destruction of functioning high tech equipment. The rare earth metals which are essential to making smartphones have high social and environmental costs of extraction. Android Central made the simple suggestion that the phones be donated rather than destroyed, OnePlus has since May 2nd made that an option for winners. The donations will be given to MedicMobile.

Acer Iconia A5-810 Leaked

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May 6, 2014

Today another yardstick was set as yet another Acer tablet was made public in an illegal way. The straight leaks related to 7.9 inch Android tablets with Intel Bay Trail processors, the details of a model MediaTek octa-core CPU are available on GFX Bench website. They call it Acer Iconia A5-810 and with the description it looks like a pretty interesting device. The tablet has a touch screen display of 7.9 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel, a MediaTek MT8392 ARM Cortex-A7 octa-core CPU, and ARM Mali-450 MP4 quad-core graphics. RAM of 2GB, 16GB storage, 5MP main camera and 2MP front facing camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS all are features of Acer Iconia A5-810. It runs on Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat software. Acer has not declared officially this tablet or any other similar-sized Intel models that we have seen in past. So it is more likely that someone at the company could be setting criteria on internal sample devices that were never supposed to be made public. But it is also possible that Acer plans to set in motion a series of 7.9 inch Android tablets very soon, possibly with variety of price range and to target various markets.

Smartphone Application Processor shipment declined 4 % in the first quarter of 2014 in China- Digitime reports.

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May 6, 2014

Digtitime Research stated that smartphone-use application processor in dipped 4.2 % but raised to 10.8 % in first quarter of 2014, in China.

In the last quarter of 2013 the MediaTeks’s shipments begin to decline and the trend continued in the first quarter of 2014. The shipments were affected owing to the fact the company focused on mid-range to high-end models and unavailability of comprehensive portfolio of its LTE parts. Report further said.

Another company called Spredtrum Communications also witnessed dip of 16.7 percent in the first quarter of 2014 despite short lead-time orders that were received in previous quarter. It is continue to see the trend of decline as it cannot improve its portfolio currently.

Qualcomm’s QRD (Qualcomm reference design) also saw decline. Qualcomm has started providing solution to platform such as Windows Phone and Firefox OS, but it will require time to yield results. However it saw increase in LTE products which is gaining momentum due to integrated chips.

HiSilicon Technologies an Nvidia managed to keep their shipments momentum up in the first quarter but it was slightly down due to seasonal reasons. Digitime researched elaborated.

Digitime Research gives quarter based tracking service for markets such as Global Tablet, China smartphone, Taiwan ICT and Taiwan FDP along with China Touch Panel and China Smartphone AP.

Pre-Orders open for OOne O1 2Ghz Mediatek Android phone, at luxury price!

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May 5, 2014

The new 2Ghz Mediatek phone from OOne is an attractive, premium 3G Android phone, which features Corning Gorilla glass, Dolby Stereo sound, a 8 mega-pixel Sony rear camera and a luxury price tag.

The OOne O1 was produced by the new phone maker in hopes of bringing Mediatek and Android fans together under one sleek phone. While it is a treat to look at, the high price may prove too high for the features offered.

Asking 3299 Yuan ($527), the O1 is more expensive than many competitors, including the Meizu MX3, Xiaomi Mi3, OnePlus One and Oppa Find7a.

Sounds are loud and clear thanks to the Dolby Stereo system, powered by 2GB Ram and a premium Octacore 2.0Ghz MT6592 chipset. OOne has decided on an enhanced security custom ROM for the O1.

Points lost on the phone come from the underpowered 8 mega-pixel rear camera from Sony, which was surprising to find on a phone at this price. The display is on a HD 1280 x 720 resolution 5-inch screen, protected by Gorilla Glass.

You can preorder the 3G OOne O1 dual SIM WCDMA, TD-SCDMA phone today, in gold, silver and black. Check their website for more.

A new china brand OONE priced it’s first phone OONE-O1higher than xiaomi(redmi) —99g lightweight and 5.67mm body

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May 5, 2014

Yi-Duan Tech., based in Shanghai, is releasing a new smartphone modeled OONE-O1, featuring ultra-slim and lightweight design. The company says its new model is 5.67 mm thin, weighs 99 grams, and comes in blue, white, and black. It will be available for purchase on May 6th at a price of 3,299 RMB ($527).

Yi-Duan hasn’t yet released more details of OONE-O1, but according to the information Android Apps has, this new model uses 5 inch display, 720×1280 image resolution, 2.0GHz MT6592 octa core processor, and runs Android 4.2.2 OS.

Seeing the images that has been released so far, OONE-O1 borrows some design from iPhone, and according to the company, the model uses CNC technology, two-sided Kang Ning 3rd Gen. Gorilla Glass.
As for UI , OONE uses self-developed “Enjoy ROM”, featuring simplistic and linear icons, having a unique desing.

A new comer of chinese smartphone market priced it’s first phone higher than most of the other phones, will this phone attack the market as it’s price does?

Xiaomi Redmi 1S Phone Official Released

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May 5, 2014

Xiaomi released Redmi 1S through the official website a moment ago, while keep the same appearance of the old model, the price will remain at $ 699/799 yuan (about US $115 and $130) for TD-SCDMA and WCDMA 2 version. Xiaomi Redmi 1S TD-SCDMA version which uses 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6582 quad-core processor, the screen is still 4.7 inches 720P, but the storage upgraded to 8GB, 1GB of memory to run the same as the old meol. In the photo, Xiaomi Redmi 1S does not change the rear camera, but front camera upgraded to 1.6 megapixels.

Fake HTC M8 Hands on: Stylish Appreance With MTK Processor

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May 5, 2014

HTC M8 is a very beautiful smartphone in this year, HTC has clearly decided that the look and quality of materials matter, and has made them a top priority. Of course, it also is China phone factory’s item to copy. Yes, the knock-off HTC M8 arrived my hand and here is the testing video.

CUBE is ready to release device that powered by quad-core MT8127 chipset

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May 5, 2014

MediaTek is now becoming popular since many electronics manufacturer is adopt the mediaTek processor in their products, is now MediaTek has new quad-core chipset thats called as MediaTek MT8127.

Jiayu G6 Black is covered with glass and metal frame material

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May 5, 2014

As we have ever mentioned the Jiayu G6 in our recent articles, the Jiayu G6 is now appear insome picture that show the nice body design.

Newman K3, the new entry level Android smartphone

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May 5, 2014

Back on February, Newman has been release the new smartphone that has 6.17 mm thickness body, the phone has 3G connectivity, and now they also ready to release the new series entry level Android smartphone.

Google Glass is now ready to use for payment

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May 5, 2014

Google Glass is officially release for cunsumer now, and you can bought this wearable device and use in your daily life, and now Google Glass is also has ability to use as a payment.