Author: Chris Eilers

Today, we give you the list of best Xiaomi 4G mobiles under Rs. 10K June 2018. Which device is your final choice with 4000mAh juice box, 16MP selfie camera. Check it out!

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is one of the great budget phones with a huge battery. In terms of the display, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 specs include a 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 sports 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 32GB/ 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB).

Under the hood, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat and gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. Besides that, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 camera equips a 12MP (f/2.2) rear sensor and a 5MP selfie lens. In addition, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 battery has a huge 4000mAh juice box. Finally, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 price is $145 ~ Rs. 9, 999.

2. Xiaomi Redmi 5

The second device of best Xiaomi 4G mobiles under Rs. 10K June 2018 is Xiaomi Redmi 5. Xiaomi Redmi 5 specs feature a 5.7-inch IPS LCD (720 x 1440 pixels). Furthermore, Xiaomi Redmi 5 runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor and works on Android 7.1.2 Nougat. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes with 32GB, 3GB/ 4GB RAM or 16GB, 2GB RAM (expandable up to 128GB). On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi 5 camera packs a 12MP (f/2.2) snapper on the back and a 5MP selfie shooter. Besides that, Xiaomi Redmi 5 battery carries a non-removable Li-Po 3300mAh capacity. Overall, Xiaomi Redmi 5 price starts around $116 ~ Rs. 7, 999.

3. Xiaomi Redmi Y1

Regarding the display, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 specs offer a 5.5-inch IPS LCD (720 x 1280 pixels). On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset, along with 3GB/ 4GB RAM and 32GB/ 64GB ROM. The storage can be expandable up to 256GB. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat and packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3080mAh juice box. Speaking of the optics department, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 camera features a single 13MP primary shooter (f/2.2), while the selfie lens sports 16MP (f/2.0). Overall, Xiaomi Redmi Y1 price starts around $130 ~ Rs. 8, 999.

4. Xiaomi Redmi 5A

Last but not least, Xiaomi Redmi 5A specs pack a 5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi 5A takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, paired with 2GB/ 3GB RAM with 16GB/ 32GB ROM. The storage can be expandable up to 256GB. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi 5A works on Android 7.1.2 Nougat and equips a non-removable Li-Io 3000mAh capacity. Moreover, Xiaomi Redmi 5A camera system comes with a 13MP snapper on the back (f/2.2) and a 5MP front-facing shooter (f/2.0). Overall, Xiaomi Redmi 5A price starts around $108 ~ Rs. 7, 499.

Best Xiaomi 4G mobiles under Rs. 10K June 2018: 4000mAh batt, 16MP Selfie Cam!

We recommend Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 for the large battery. Besides that, if you are keen on taking selfies, you can choose Xiaomi Redmi Y1. Which phone do you like best? Let us know!

As you may know, Huawei unveiled its Honor 7S in Pakistan last month. Now, the Huawei phone launches in the UK with affordable price and Android 8.1 Oreo. Keep on reading for more details about Huawei Honor 7S UK!

Huawei Honor 7S specs

After the announcement in Pakistan, the entry-level Huawei Honor 7S is now available on the official HiHonor UK, Three Mobile for just EUR 99. In addition, only the black model is now live for purchase. Besides that, the Blue and Gold variant might launch soon. In terms of the display, Huawei Honor 7S specs feature a 5.45-inch LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and a tall 18:9 ratio.

On the other hand, the Huawei phone runs on the MediaTek MT6739 chipset with PowerVR GE8100 GPU. Under the hood, this phone sports 2GB RAM with 16GB of onboard storage which is expandable up to 256GB. Meanwhile, speaking of the software department, the Huawei handset works on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo as the operating system. How about the capacity? The Huawei battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3020mAh juice box.

In addition, the Huawei camera system packs a single 13MP snapper on the rear with PDAF and LED flash. Meanwhile, the selfie lens has 5MP with LED flash. Also, the Huawei phone features 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth, a micro USB port, and GPS. Besides that, Huawei is pushing two special features: Loud Voice Call, which during a phone call helps the other person’s voice cut through the ambient noise, and a smart battery management function to extend battery life.

Huawei Honor 7S release date and price

Huawei Honor 7S is available in the UK now. As for the cost, the Huawei Honor 7S price starts around EUR 99 ~ $ 130 (~ Rs. 8, 951). Share your opinion about this device to let us know!

A new Sony Xperia smartphone codename H8616 has surfaced online. It ships with 18:9 ratio display, Android P system and more. Keep reading to find out!

Mysterious Sony Xperia H8616

Recently, a spec sheet of a mysterious Sony device (H8616) has appeared on the internet. A couple of other critical details revealed by the UAProf listing include 3840×1920 screen resolution and Android 9.0 OS. Unfortunately, that’s all we have known so far. There’s no confirmation on exactly which Xperia model the H8616 is. It could be the XZ3 Premium, but the screen resolution should have been at least 4K. Besides, the XZ3 Premium model has a different codename: H8416.

In details, Sony Xperia XZ3 Premium specs sport a 5.9-inch display. Moreover, the screen has an 18:9 display and 3840×1920 pixels of resolution. This is a pretty weird combination, considering that a 4K+ display should have 4320×2160 pixels of resolution. On the other hand, the premium Sony Xperia XZ3 also comes running on the latest Android P operating system. As for the rest, the Sony Xperia Z3 Premium specs are quite similar to the standard model.

On the other hand, regarding the processor, the Xperia XZ3 gets power from the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with Adreno 630 GPU. Besides, the Xperia XZ3 sports 6GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 400GB via a MicroSD card. Under the hood, the Xperia XZ3 battery rocks a non-removable 3240mAh juice box. In term of the photography system, Sony Xperia XZ3 camera equips a dual 19MP + 12MP rear snapper and a 13MP selfie lens. We can expect to meet the Xperia XZ3 premium version at the IFA 2018. As for the cost, Sony Xperia XZ3 Premium price can begin at $750 ~ Rs. 50,861.

Sony Xperia H8616 availability

It’s still early now to make any speculations about this H8616 model. Could it be the XZ3 Premium in disguise? But the screen resolution of it doesn’t go up to par with what we know. So let’s just wait in the meantime and stay tuned with us for further updates!

To some people, having a house or a car is probably one of their biggest goals/achievements in life. And today we will show you some big saving money tips to make your dreams come true!

Best Saving Money Tips for a House or Car

First thing first, make sure you have a good credit score! While you’re saving, it’s a good idea to make efforts to improve your credit score. According to a certified financial planner, a healthy credit score can save you thousands of dollars in interest over the years of your loan. “For example, on a $300,000 purchase price with a 30-year loan at 4%, your payment would be $1,954. Raise that interest rate to 6%, with an unhealthy credit score, and your payment would be $2,320; which is a whopping $131,760 over the loan.”

Another expert also recommends improving your score by making on-time payments and keeping your credit utilization to 30% or less. Secondly, check your subscription. Have you checked your recent credit or debit card statements? One expert points out that the most common addition to monthly expenses today is streaming video services, like Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Hulu. All these services offer video streaming so why pay for all three if you are looking to save money for a down payment? Select one service that checks the most boxes for you and nix all the others.

Furthermore, restrain yourself from buying unnecessary things. Reports say that 61% of shoppers purchase one to three extra items whenever they shop. If you’re an impulse shopper, try to break this habit by identifying your triggers. “Figuring out how to manage your emotions in different ways and avoiding stores that tempt you to buy things you don’t need are ways to dodge those impulse buys”. Last but not least, if you’re not on the market for a house or car, now is a great time to plan! One expert suggests that saving for big purchases well in advance makes the process easier. “Maybe your 10-year-old car works now, but in another seven years, you’ll need another. Saving 10,000 to buy a car in seven years only requires you to save $119 a month over the next seven years versus trying to come up with $10,000 in one year.

Top tips on saving money

Eventually, the time will come when you want to make a big purchase, like a car or even a house. Unless you have a good amount of cash stashed away, you will likely have some saving to do. And that takes a lot of time, diligence, patience and effort. Hence, we hope that this article about saving money will be somewhat helpful to you guys!

According to the latest report, the new Microsoft Surface Phone is going to sport up to five different pre-set positions! What else is this Microsoft Surface Phone going to feature? Read on to find out!

New Microsoft Surface Phone to sport five different pre-set positions!

Today, we finally have more information about the new Microsoft Surface Phone. In details, we came across an API in the diff of Windows Build 17704. According to this leak, the foldable Surface Phone is going to feature hinges that will allow the device to rotate 360 degrees. On the other hand, the smartphone can have up to five different pre-set positions. We have the closed (with the dual screens facing each other inward), concave, convex, tent, and full modes.

Moreover, specific applications would be available on the unit depending on how it is oriented. Previously, we came across the patents showing an alarm clock while the phone is in tent mode. Moreover, we also have the convex way which one of the screens shows a virtual QWERTY similar to the setup of a laptop. On the other hand, the new Microsoft Surface Phone now has the codename, Andromeda. Besides, the smartphone is capable of making phone calls.

Reportedly, the handset is going to take power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 1000 chipset. Moreover, the folding Surface Phone is going to run on ARM processors. Additionally, the Andromeda OS is listed internally as “Factory OS Andromeda.” Besides, the codes even reveal the actual device. Based on the recent patents, it seems like the Surface Phone is now in the development phase. On the other hand, other media sites suggest that the Surface Phone can have magnets on both sides to help it fold. Besides, there was also a design for a foldable notebook style smartphone. Regarding the display, Microsoft Surface Phone specs sport two 7-inch screens with 4K resolutions.

Microsoft Surface Phone release date and price

For now, we have no additional news about the Microsoft Surface Phone’s availability. We expect to hear more from Microsoft in the upcoming months in 2018. For the cost, we can expect the Microsoft Surface Phone price to be lower than $1,000. What do you think about this Microsoft flagship? Drop a comment to let us know!

Today, let us introduce you to a brand new exciting Apple iPhone handset with never seen before with gorgeous fully curved display, metal back and more exciting features! Meet the flagship Apple iPhone IQ right below!

Apple iPhone IQ: a fully curved display, metal back and USB Type-C!

For a while, Apple has been sticking to the same design for most of their iPhone series. As a result, many iPhone fans are now looking forward to a change from this US brand. Today, designer Steel Drake proposes to us a brand new iPhone design which you are going to love. Notably, he was also the creator of the fantastic Sony Zeus HERE. Now, let’s talk about his latest product: Apple iPhone IQ flagship! Firstly, Steel Drake is aiming for an ultra-comfy design which can fit in your hand.

Moreover, the iPhone is comfortable to hold and use. On the other hand, the Apple iPhone IQ has a fully curved display and back side. Additionally, the device is all metal, premium and looks quite thick. As for the front panel, the screen expands to an edge to edge approach and corners are more curved than ever. On the back, we spot a simple single camera lens. We can easily see the screen from the sides, thanks to excellent view angles and lots of curvatures for the screen.

Besides, the iPhone borders are just 4 mm. Another relevant detail about this iPhone is that it has a port on the side. However, it doesn’t look like the usual Lightning one. Previously, we caught the news about Apple considering switching to USB Type-C, so this can be the reason. A sleek design would never be complete without an appealing set of features. The Apple iPhone IQ can come with 3GB RAM, and the different variant of internal storage, i.e. 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. Apple should support fast charging technology for this device; we also look for advancement in charging since the wireless charger dock has been released and we expect it can do more in being compatible with the Apple products.

Apple iPhone IQ release date and price

For now, Apple hasn’t dropped any news regarding this handset yet. As for the cost, we can expect Apple iPhone IQ price to start at least at $900. What do you think about the Apple iPhone IQ? Let us know with a comment!

Good news for the Instagram addicts! The Instagram Lite app is now under testing in Mexico and going to be available on your smartphone soon! Scroll down to catch the full news now!

Instagram Lite app finally arrives for Android weighing just 573Kb!

Notably, Instagram has quietly announced a new lite version of its app for Android users this week. According to our sources, the new app is listed on the Google Play Store. However, it seems like Instagram Lite is not available for download in India at the moment. Discovered by TechCrunch, the Instagram app weighs a mere 573 Kb, which is 1/55th the size of the full-fledged Instagram app (which is around 33 Mb in size). Similar to Google, the new application targets the next billion users that using low-cost entry-level devices that have limited storage.

Moreover, the Instagram Lite also takes less processing power for accessing the internet. Besides, the apps can work better than the standard version in areas of slow and patchy internet connectivity. Based on the Play Store listing, the new app was updated and probably uploaded, on June 27, 2018. For now, the current version is 1.0.0.0.145. Additionally, the Instagram Lite is compatible with devices running on Android 5.0 and up. Furthermore, it already has over 500 installs. As mentioned above, it is under testing phase in Mexico this week.

“We are testing a new version of Instagram for Android that takes up less space on your device, uses less data, and starts faster,” an Instagram spokesperson shared with TechCrunch. Meanwhile, as the Instagram Lite app is under testing, it’s not known whether there is going to be ads or not. Additionally, it also lacks in some features as there is no direct messaging or video upload functionality available on the app. Nevertheless, the Instagram states these options is going to arrive soon!

Instagram Lite availability

The Instagram Lite is going to go head-to-head against Facebook Lite version in the near future. Are you going to install this new Instagram app? Drop a comment to let us know!

Coffee addicts, gather around! Today, let us introduce you to the best countries with a coffee culture so you can plan your next vacation this summer soon! Check them out right below!

1. BRAZIL:

Unsurprisingly, Brazil is at the top of our list of the best countries with a coffee culture! They are the top exporter for more than 150 years, with a share today of nearly 16% of the world’s total coffee exports. Moreover, according to the CIA’s The World Factbook, Brazilians also love drinking coffee too, daily!
Brazil coffee is mostly small cups of sweetened filtered coffee cafezino, served to boil hot. Besides, café com leite (flat whites) and café curto (espressos) are popular alternatives in cafes, restaurants and at lunch stands. Even small children drink coffee too, and tea is rarely seen in daily life!

2. ETHIOPIA:

Without a doubt, we need to mention the homeland of coffee – Ethiopia! You can always find coffee at every corner in town. Moreover, Ethiopian usually start the day by preparing a brew over the fire. Additionally, we can spot a “coffee corner” in every restaurant, where a staff can be roasting coffee brans and waving the pan under your nose on entry to cleanse your aura and bring you luck. Besides, coffee is the centre of family get-togethers, cultural ceremonies and work breaks.

3. VIETNAM:

It is going to be a shame to not mention the world’s second-biggest coffee exporter, Vietnam! The South East Asia country is famous for “Vietnamese Coffee”; which is an individual cup slow-drip filter coffee and Iced Coffee (coffee with or without milk) plus ice. Besides, as there was a shortage of milk due to the French War, they also develop a special kind of coffee on their own. Meet Egg Coffee; which is where a whole egg is whipped into coffee to make it creamy.

4. FINLAND:

According to many reports, Finland is now the world’s biggest consumers of coffee, at 12 kilograms a year. In details, we have 14%of men, and 6% of women who drink more than 10 cups a day. What a number! Based on what we have seen, the most significant reason for such consumption is the cold climate. Who wouldn’t go for a hot drink in such a freezing day? Moreover, we can also find many coffee shops in Helsinki with decent coffee, and also Starbuck!

5. ITALY:

Lastly, we have to talk about Italy and their “coffee culture”. We know that they take their coffee seriously, as well as how the coffee-drinking conduct. You should never complain about your coffee when you are in Italy.

The best countries with a coffee culture: the third one will surprise you!!

The new smartphone OPPO A5 just made its appearance online with impressive 19:9 ratio display and Face Unlock features. Keep on reading for more details!

OPPO A5 appeared online

Aside from making the return to flagships, OPPO is also stepping up its efforts in the affordable segment. According to our sources, Images and specs of the new Oppo A5 have surfaced online. Furthermore, the photo shares the new device’s picture, which is likely a part of Oppo A3, a part of Realme 1 and the A5 its own. Meanwhile, the back is lifted from the Realme phone, though the A5 is slightly thicker.

Regarding OPPO A5 specs, the phone will have a 6.2” screen with 19:9 aspect ratio and a notch (similar to the A3). However, the OPPO phone comes with lower resolution – 720 x 1,520 pixels. Under the hood, the mobile will be powered by a 1.8 GHz octa-core processor, which is allegedly a Snapdragon 450 chipset. As it concerns, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 is a downgrade from the Helio P60.

On the other hand, the memory is the same with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage. As we learned so far, the room is possibly expandable up to 256GB via microSD card slot. Interestingly, the Oppo A5 will be an upgrade over its siblings in two areas. In details, first is the dual camera on its back – 13MP + 2MP. Also, the back is the same even in the sense that there’s no fingerprint reader. Second is the 4,230 mAh capacity is massive by any measure. Furthermore, OPPO A5 camera includes an 8MP front-facing snapper serving face unlock duty, alongside Android Oreo 8.0.

OPPO A5 release date and price

There’s no word on availability or pricing. However, the specs we expect that the Oppo A5 price will cost about the same or cheaper than the A3 and Realme 1. In our opinion, OPPO new phone might arrive this July to be the soonest with the tag $380 ~ Rs. 26054. Share your ideas with us below!

A new ZTE phone is coming to the mobile world with the impressive dual-display and some great specs. Keep on reading for more details about ZTE Nubia Z18S!

ZTE Nubia Z18S specs

According to our sources, ZTE is working on a new device under the name ZTE Nubia Z18S. Besides that, based on the official poster, the new ZTE phone doesn’t feature the notch on the top like the Z18. However, this phone might offer a second screen at the back of this device. The secondary display is below the dual camera setup. To be specific, the second screen is a smaller LCD that sports to be over 5-inch.

In addition, there is a selfie lens on the second screen instead of the larger display in the front of this device. Besides that, as per our sources, the ZTE Nubia Z18S specs are similar to the ZTE Z18. In terms of the display, the ZTE phone offers a 5.99-inch LTPS IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and a tall 18:9 ratio. Under the hood, the new ZTE handset gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as the processor.

Meanwhile, this phone sports 6GB/ 8GB RAM with unexpandable 64GB/ 128GB of internal storage. How about the rear camera setup? The ZTE camera system packs a dual 24MP + 8MP snapper on the back with dual pixel PDAF and dual-LED dual-tone flash. In addition, the ZTE battery rocks a non-removable Li-Po 3350mAh capacity. Moreover, this phone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo.

ZTE Nubia Z18S release date and price

There is no confirmation about the Z18S release date. We expect the company to launch this phone at the end of this year. As for the cost, the ZTE Nubia Z18S price starts around $580 ~ Rs. 39, 999. Stay tuned and wait for more updates!

A new mid-range device handset Vivo Z1i has appeared online. As we learn from a legit source, the device comes with the massive 6.26-inch display and 16MP selfie camera. Keep on reading to learn more!

VIVO Z1i rendered online

This May, Vivo launched a new Z-series mid-range smartphone phone. At the moment, reports suggest that the company is adding a new member to the Z-series. Moreover, some renderings of the vivo Z1i just surfaced online. According to the images, this smartphone uses a 6.26-inch full-screen display with a notch that is almost not visible. Furthermore, the screen has a resolution of 2280 × 1080 coupled with an 18:9 aspect ratio.

Meanwhile, the size and shape of the rear are quite similar to that of Vivo Z1. On the other hand, the vivo phone is reportedly powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 636 processor which is clocked at 1.8GHz. Moreover, the hardware is coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Notably, the onboard memory gets only 106GB for the user in the total of 128GB. Also, the in-built room is expandable to 256GB via microSD card slot.

Concerning the camera department, we have a vertically aligned dual rear camera setup. In details, Vivo Z1i camera includes a 13MP+2MP configuration while the company added a 16MP shooter for selfies. Furthermore, the lights of this smartphone will be kept on by a 3180 mAh battery. On the other hand, the handset would work on Android Oreo 8.1 and Bluetooth 5.0. Also, the good news is that the 3.5mm headphone jack is still available, alongside NFC feature and so much more.

VIVO Z1i release date and price

According to reports, this smartphone has passed through TENAA with model number V1730DA. Based on what we learned, the device launch/official sale is likely to commence in July of 2018. Furthermore, Vivo Z1i price will be between 1000 – 1500 yuan ($151 – $267). Do you like the new Vivo handset? Share us your ideas below!

Are you ready for the battle between Nokia Edge Mini 2018 vs Honor 9i? One of these two smartphones joins the battle with 4GB RAM and quad camera setup! Keep reading to spot the winner right below!

Nokia Edge Mini 2018 vs Honor 9i specs

Nokia fans are waiting for the launch of Nokia Edge Mini 2018. Meanwhile, Honor 9i is the company’s first smartphone which features quad cameras. Let’s take a closer look at these two beasts! Firstly, Nokia Edge Mini 2018 specs offer 5.5 inches screen, together with the resolution 1080×2160 pixels. Meanwhile, Huawei Honor 9i specs feature a larger 5.9-inch display with the same resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. They are quite similar in this round.

Coming to the internal storage, the Edge Mini 2018 comes with 128GB ROM, expandable with 256GB ROM via microSD and 4GB RAM. On the other hand, Huawei Honor 9i comes with 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM (expandable to 256GB). The Nokia gets one point. For the chipset, Honor 9i works on Hisilicon Kirin 659. While the Nokia phone takes power from Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. Both devices operate on the latest Android 8.0(Oreo)

The camera system of the two devices is also competitive: Nokia Edge Mini is equipped with a 23MP camera on the back and 13MP on the front for selfies. On the contrary, Huawei Honor 9i camera features a 16MP camera on the back and a single 13MP selfie camera. Nokia handset takes one more point for the better rear camera. When it comes to the battery box, the Edge Mini comes with a 2900mAh battery. Meanwhile, Honor 9i draws a more significant 3340 capacity. One last point belongs to Huawei Honor 9i.

Nokia Edge Mini 2018 vs Honor 9i release date and price

Eventually, Huawei Honor 9i is available now while Nokia Edge Mini release date is about August 2018. We are expecting the Nokia Edge Mini price to be Rs 29, 999 ~ $458 and Huawei Honor 9i price starts at $279 ~ Rs. 17,999. To sum up, Nokia Edge Mini 2018 is dominant in the battle today with more better specifications. Drop a comment to share with us your ideas!