Author: Chris Eilers

Sony Xperia L2 is one of the most affordable phones to come out this year. The Sony device comes with a 13MP rear camera and some mid-range features. Take a look below!

Sony Xperia L2 review

Alongside the Sony Xperia XA2 and the XA2 Ultra, Sony has introduced the Xperia L2 at CES 2018 in Vegas. The Sony Xperia L2 comes with the Sony’s traditional design like the previous devices. This device features a solid plastic built and a curved back. Besides that, Sony Xperia L2 specs come with a 5.5-inch screen and 150 x 78 x 9.8mm. At this size, you can use the Xperia L2 with one hand.

Next, let’s take a closer look at the hardware and performance. Under the hood, the Xperia L2 gets power from the MediaTek MT6737 chipset as the processor, along with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. As a result, the Sony handset can offer task well enough. On the other hand, the Sony device runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat as the operating system. However, we do not know if this device might get an upgrade to the latest Android 8.0 Oreo or not.

How about the photography? The Xperia L2 camera system sports a single 13MP rear sensor with an aperture of f/2.0. As a result, colors are balanced and fairly accurate. Besides that, the front-facing snapper features 8MP with 120-degree wide-angle lens for taking selfies. On the other hand, the Xperia L2 packs a non-removable 3300mAh juice box. Additionally, this device also offers a USB Type-C port which is the great feature for an affordable phone.

Sony Xperia L2 release date and price

Sony Xperia L2 is available now. Besides that, Sony Xperia L2 price starts at $311 ~ Rs. 19, 990. In our opinion, Sony Xperia L2 seems to be a great option for its affordable price and some stunning features. What is your opinion? Let us know!

These days, you can get a smartphone with the flagship-grade looks, design and sometimes even execution for just $400. Here are the Top 5 best smartphones under $400 In February 2018 that you can buy right now. 1. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Samsung Galaxy A5 is at number one and comes with Super AMOLED full-HD screen of 5.2-inches with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels (424 ppi). In terms of specifications, the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) features octa-core at 1.9 GHz with Mali-T830MP3 GPU and 3GB of RAM while Exynos 7880 processor dramatically increases performance of A5 models. And one thing is for sure, this phone definitely brings a lot of features to the mid-range segment. Samsung is also heavily promoting the fact that the Galaxy A5 have dedicated slots for two SIM cards and a microSD card.

Internal memory is 32GB or 64GB expandable up to 256GB and the phone comes with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat). Galaxy A5 cameras are very favorable with 16MP on both sides. The front-facing camera matches the rear for basic specs, with a 16MP sensor and f/1.9 aperture. There’s no autofocus but selfies are super-sharp. With a non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAH battery Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) costs about $330 and it is definitely justified to be on this list.

2. Xiaomi Mi Note 3

Xiaomi is the next smartphone on this list with the model Mi Note 3. The Mi Note 3 bears a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920) pixels display with a pixel density of 403ppi. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm (MSM8956) Plus Snapdragon 660 SoC clocked at up to 2.2GHz coupled with 6GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of inbuilt storage, with no expansion via microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the phone bears a dual rear camera with a 12MP sensor coupled with a wide-angle lens, f/1.8 aperture, and the second 12MP sensor coupled with a telephoto lens. The front camera bears a 16MP sensor. The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 runs Android 7.1 (Nougat) and is powered by a 3500 mAH non removable battery. The phone can be found at a price slightly above $340.

3. Huawei Mate 10 Lite

Next, Huawei Mate 10 Lite will continue our list of powerful smartphones under $400 as well. The smartphone features a 5.9-inch display with full-HD+ (1080×2160 pixels) resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, there is a HiSilicon Kirin 659 system-on-chip (SoC) that comes with eight ARM Cortex-A53 cores (four clocked at 2.36GHz and four at 1.7GHz). The Kirin chip accompanies 4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage that can be expanded up to 256GB. Huawei has provided Android 7.0 Nougat on the Mate 10 Lite with its EMUI 5.1 on top. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Huawei Mate 10 Lite packs a 16MP primary camera on the rear and a 13MP front shooter for selfies. Lastly, the Huawei Mate 10 Lite packs a 3340 mAH battery, and you can say that for a $345 cash you get a pretty solid machine.

4. Vivo V7

The next one is vivo V7. With everyday use, the Vivo V7 is a very good performer, and can handle most tasks very well. The Vivo V7 features a 5.7-inch IPS fullview display (720 x 1440 pixels) and (282 ppi). As far as hardware goes, you’re looking at a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor with 4GB of RAM and the Adreno 506 GPU. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB. The Vivo V7 runs on Funtouch OS 3.2, which is a fork of Android 7.1.2 Nougat. The rear of the phone holds the 16MP rear camera with f/2.0 rear aperture and we have a 24MP, f/2.0 front-facing sensor which has a selfie portrait mode and supports HDR. The battery life for the V7 is pretty good (3000 mAH), there is no fast charging here, but you’ll be safely back at home before the power bar goes critical. Altogether, a good investment that will cost you around $310.

5. Nokia 6 (2018)

For the end of the list we’ll mention Nokia 6 (2018). On the display part, the Nokia 6 features a 5.5-inch IPS display with a full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC, which is clocked at 2.2GHz, coupled with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB or 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card and the phone runs Android 7.1.1 (Nougat). The Nokia 6 (2018) has front-facing camera of 8 MP (f/2.0), while main camera has 16MP f/2.0. Besides, the Nokia 6 (2018) packs a 3000 mAH battery that supports fast charging technology. All in all, a good job of HMD, and this NOKIA smartphone can be yours for a decent $270.

Well, that would be a list of the top 5 powerful smartphones that can be yours for $400 and less. Different and powerful, they will give you a real pleasure because they are leading in its class and you do not have to give a little fortune for them. Which is your favorite? Share with us.

Today, let’s join us to see the battle of two amazing flagships: Nokia 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S10! One of these beasts features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8GB RAM. Check it out!

Nokia 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 specs

Nokia 10 is the upcoming flagship of HMD Global with amazing penta lenses for photography. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S10 has created a huge curiosity in the smartphone communities with high-end specs. Let’s check out which one will win the combat today. As for the display, Samsung Galaxy S10 specs come with 5.8-inch screen size and 1440 x 2960 pixels resolution. On the other hand, Nokia 10 specs offer a 5.7-inch display with an 18:9 of aspect ratio (1440 x 2560 pixels). Samsung beast wins this round.

Furthermore, both flagships run on the latest Android 8.0 (Oreo). Besides, Nokia 10 run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Samsung flagship also runs on the same chipset. It seems that this is a fierce battle. Moreover, Nokia 10 has 256GB/ 512GB of internal storage (no card slot) and 8GB RAM. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S10 comes with 128GB/256GB ROM and 6GB RAM. Thanks to a bigger ROM and RAM, Nokia beast is the winner in this round.

Regarding photography features, Nokia 10 camera features a penta 32MP camera on the back and a 16MP selfie snapper. Besides, Samsung beast sports dual 13MP snappers (f/1.5, 26mm, 1/2.5″, 1.4 µm, Dual Pixel PDAF) and 8 MP, f/1.6 secondary shooter. Undoubtedly, Nokia 10 gets our point in this round. In terms of the energy box, Samsung Galaxy S10 battery is a 4000 mAh box, whereas Nokia 10 battery rocks a bigger 5500mAh juice box. Nokia 10 is the winner in the last round.

Nokia 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S10 release date and price

We expect Nokia 10 release date might fall in August 2018. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S10 release date may be at the end of November 2018. Besides that, Nokia 10 price is $800 ~ Rs. 51, 262. Furthermore, Samsung Galaxy S10 price is around $1200 ~ Rs.77,118. Which smartphone do you like? Share with us your idea!

The battle between two Chinese mid-range phones: HTC U11 EYEs vs Huawei Honor 9 Lite is going to start! One of these handsets features 4GB RAM, 3930mAh battery! Discover the final winner right below!

HTC U11 EYEs vs Huawei Honor 9 Lite specs

Known as the HTC Ocean Harmony, HTC U11 EYEs was another mid-range handset from this Taiwanese brand to come out last month. On the other hand, Huawei Honor 9 Lite is the mid-range variant of the famous Honor 9 handset. Let’s check out their display first! HTC EYEs specs include a 5-inch Super LCD with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Additionally, Huawei Honor 9 Lite specs include a 5.65-inch IPS LCD (2160 x 1080 pixels resolution). With similar display resolution, the Huawei phone wins one point with the bigger screen!

In term of the processor, HTC U11 EYEs gets power from Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset. Meanwhile, Huawei Honor 9 Lite sports a better octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset. Regarding the storage, the HTC phone offers 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM. On the other hand, the Huawei handset comes with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB ROM. Moreover, both smartphones can be expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. The HTC U11 EYEs and Huawei Honor 9 Lite are quite equal in this round!

How about the photography system? HTC EYEs camera features a single 12MP rear camera and a 16MP selfie snapper. On the contrary, Huawei Honor 9 Lite camera packs dual 13MP + 2MP sensors for both rear and front snapper. Huawei Honor 9 Lite moves up a point with the better rear cameras. However, the HTC U11 EYEs handset wins back a point thanks to the good selfie shooter. In term of the OS, both smartphones run on the latest Android 8.0 (Oreo). Finally, HTC U11 EYEs rocks a 3930mAh battery capacity. Besides, the Huawei handset comes with a 3,000mAh juice box. One last point to HTC phone!

HTC U11 EYEs vs Huawei Honor 9 Lite release date

Both HTC U11 EYEs and Huawei Honor 9 Lite are available on the market now. The HTC U11 EYEs release date was in January 2018. As for the cost, HTC U11 EYEs price is $544 ~ Rs. 34,558. Additionally, Huawei Honor 9 Lite price starts from $284 ~ Rs. 17,999. With a lower price tag, the Huawei phone seems to be a good option with nice camera setup and bigger display!

The flagship battle between Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Huawei P20 is taking place today. One of them sports Triple Cams and 8GB RAM. Check it out!

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Huawei P20 specs

Huawei P20 is the first smartphone of this Chinese brand to come with triple cameras on the back. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is the upcoming flagship with a bezel-less design. Which smartphone will wins this combat? Let’s begin the battle today with Huawei P20. As for the display, this smartphone offers Huawei P20 specs sport a 6-inch OLED display (1080 x 2160 pixels). Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus specs feature a 6.0-inch screen with resolutions of 2160 x 3840 pixels. With the same size and higher resolution, Samsung flagship wins this round.

Furthermore, both of the beasts run on the latest Android 8.0 (Oreo). Under the hood, Samsung beast takes power from Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Samsung Exynos 9 chipset. On the other hand, the Huawei smartphone takes power from a Kirin 970 AI chipset. It seems that Huawei smartphone is better in the performance round. Furthermore, Huawei P20 provides 8GB RAM, 64GB/128GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB. In addition, Samsung flagship offers 6GB RAM and 128GB, expandable up to 256GB ROM. Thanks to bigger RAM, Huawei is the winner in this round.

For the cameras, Samsung handset carries dual 16MP (f/1.6, 26mm, 1/2.55″, 1.4 µm, Dual Pixel PDAF) + 12MP (f/2.4, 52mm, 1/3.6″, 1 µm, AF), rear cameras and an 8MP front-facing snapper (f/1.6). Meanwhile, Huawei P11 camera includes a 40MP three-camera on the back. Besides that, the front-facing snapper comes with 24MP. Huawei smartphone gets our vote in this round. As for the battery, Huawei P11 battery packs a non-removable 3200mAh capacity. On the contrary, Samsung phone packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery. Samsung is the winner in the last round.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs Huawei P20 release date and price

We can expect Huawei to announce more information about Huawei P11/Huawei P20 official release date at their event on March 27th, Paris. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus release date is right after MWC 2018. As for the cost, Huawei P20 price starts around $589 ~ Rs. 38,000. Meanwhile, Galaxy S9 Plus price might come around $1,169 ~ Rs. 75,999. Which phone do you like? Share with us your ideas!

The battle between two monsters Nokia Zenjutsu 2018 vs Razer Phone 2 is running today! Both of these competitors offer 10GB RAM and some high-end specs. Check it out!

Nokia Zenjutsu 2018 vs Razer Phone 2 specs

Nokia Zenjutsu 2018 is the upgraded variant of the Nokia Zenjutsu with stunning appearance. Besides that, Razer Phone 2 is one of the most anticipated phones with the great features of a gaming device. First of all, let’s take a look at the display. Nokia Zenjutsu 2018 specs include a 6-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. Razer Phone 2 specs offer a larger 6.2-inch display (1440 x 2960 pixels). Razer Phone 2 gets one point thanks to the higher resolution.

Under the hood, Nokia Zenjutsu 2018 and Razer Phone 2 get power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Moreover, both of these devices come with giant 10GB RAM. However, Nokia Zenjutsu 2018 sports 512GB ROM (Expandable to 512GB), while Razer Phone 2 has 256GB ROM (expandable up to 2TB). One more point goes to Razer Phone 2 for its bigger storage. Regarding the OS, Nokia Zenjutsu 2018 might run on the Android 8.1. Meanwhile, Razer Phone 2 works on Android 8.0 Oreo.

On the other hand, Nokia Zenjutsu 2018 camera system features 42MP for both cameras. Besides that, Razer Phone 2 camera packs dual 16MP snappers on the back and a 12MP selfie shooter. Nokia Zenjutsu 2018 takes back one point because of the better camera system. Additionally, Nokia Zenjutsu 2018 rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 6500mAh battery, while Razer Phone 2 battery draws a smaller non-removable 5000mAh juice box. Our point goes to Nokia Zenjutsu 2018.

Nokia Zenjutsu 2018 vs Razer Phone 2 release date and price

Razer Phone 2 and Nokia Zenjutsu release date fall around the first quarter of this year. Besides that, Nokia Zenjutsu price is $589 ~ Rs. 37, 777, while Razer Phone 2 price starts at $990 ~ Rs. 63, 496. With the long-life battery and the lower price tag, Nokia Zenjutsu is our choice. How about you? Let us know!

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 design just reveals no bezel outlook with premium featuré 8GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Check it out below!

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 design with no bezels

Samsung Galaxy S9 duo flagships seem to appear on the market in the next few weeks. However, the spotlight today changes to another flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 9. In details, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 design has no bezels on the front side, compared to top-notch design as previously announced. Moreover, both front and back side of the phones presents curved edges, which are made of metal and glass.

On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specs sport 8GB RAM and a vertically-aligned dual camera setup on the back, which might be dual 12MP sensors. Moreover, the fingerprint scanner placement stands right beside the primary camera’s housing. Also, there is a Type-C port, a loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack and the S Pen stylus at the bottom. Besides, the phone’s earpiece stays in the top portion of the display, along with selfie cameras.

Furthermore, the power button lies on the right, while you will find volume up, volume down and Bixby buttons on the left-hand side of the device. On the other hand, the video shows that blue, black and red-coloured Galaxy Note 9 is something more to expect with the new flagship. Learn more about Samsung Galaxy Note 9 details we have found so far here.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 release date and price

The Galaxy Note 9 expects to land in the third quarter of the year, probably in August 2018. Besides, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 price starts at least Rs. 80,000 ~ $1,247. Are you interested in this upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9 flagship? Drop a comment to share with us your ideas and stay tuned for more updates!

The past problem about Google Pixel 2016 defective microphone is back to haunt this US brand again! Many users have filed a lawsuit against them starting this February!

Google Pixel 2016 defective microphone: an ongoing problem!

Back in 2016, Google introduced the first generation of their smartphone line: Google Pixel. In details, Google Pixel specs sport a 5.0-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. Furthermore, the handset screen also has the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. Under the hood, this Google smartphone runs on a Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 chipset and Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) CPU.

Regarding the storage, Google Pixel takes power from 4GB RAM and two ROM variants: 32GB and 128GB (no card slot). For the operating system, this Google phone runs on Android 7.1 (Nougat), which is upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo). Additionally, Google Pixel comes with a non-removable Li-Ion 2770mAh battery. How about the photography? The Google Pixel camera setup includes a 12.3 MP (f/2.0, 1/2.3″, 1.55 µm) rear snapper. There is also an 8 MP (f/2.4, 1/3.2″, 1.4 µm) selfie shooter.

Despite many positive reviews from its initial launch, Google Pixel has a recently uncovered issue that might affect the company severely. In details, many Google Pixel customers have reported about the problem with its microphone. This drawback leads to a total audio input block on a call or video recording with camera application. Ever since the discovery, many users have flooded the Google Support Forum about the issue of Google Pixel and Pixel XL handsets. According to Google’s statement, both Google smartphones have a failure-causing physical default in one of the three microphones on the devices. On the other hand, the cause can also be a hairline crack in the microphone’s solder. Sometimes, the problem fixes itself when you grip it in a specific manner. Interestingly, while none of the named plaintiffs has sent their units for repair, the lawsuit stated that even the replacement phones had the same problem.

When will Google release their official statement on the lawsuit?

For now, Google offers no comment on the situation. Moreover, Girard Gibbs LLP, the same firm which is also handling the lawsuit related to Pixel 2’s display, has taken over the problem with the Court. We are going to update you as soon as more information comes out! Stay tuned!

Recently, Sony has officially rolled out the latest security patch for their XZ Premium handset. Notably, Sony Xperia XZ Premium update also helps to fight against the potential threat Meltdown and Spectre. Read on for more details!

Sony Xperia XZ Premium update brings patches for “Meltdown” and “Spectre”!

Previously, we have reported about a significant threat to all of the smart gadgets users: Meltdown and Spectre Issue. These two harmful programs can access your gadgets and collect all of your important data freely. As a result, there is a high chance that your critical personal information like bank accounts, business data or even private conversation that you have saved on your PC, smartphones or Kindle can fall into the wrong hand.

Since the discovery of both security threat Meltdown and Spectre, many smartphones manufacturers have begun their work on a patch to prevent the negative effect. This February, Sony jumped on the bandwagon with their latest update for the Xperia XZ Premium. Starting this week, many Sony Xperia XZ Premium owners have begun to receive the latest firmware for their handset. The build numbers now move from 47.1.A.12.34 to 47.1.A.12.75.

Notably, the new Sony Xperia XZ Premium update brings February security update that fixes “Meltdown” and “Spectre” CPU vulnerabilities. However, there is no mention of any other changes. Furthermore, the 47.1.A.12.75 version only weighs at 120MB, so expect not much difference from its previous upgrade. On another note, Sony Xperia XZ Premium specs sport a 5.46 inches screen and 3840 x 2160 pixels. Under the hood, this Sony flagship runs on a Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 chipset. Regarding the storage, this Sony phone comes with 64GB, 4GB RAM (expanded to 256GB). As for the photography, Sony Xperia XZ Premium cameras are 19MP (f/2.0, 25mm, 1/2.3″) rear shooter and 13 MP (f/2.0, 22mm, 1/3″, 1.12 µm) front-facing snapper. Finally, the Sony handset packs a 3230mAh battery box.

When will Sony Xperia XZ Premium update arrive globally?

For now, the upgrade is coming to the dual-SIM Xperia XZ Premium handset. We can expect the single-SIM versions to have it shortly after in February. Have you updated your Sony handset yet? Drop a comment to let us know!

Get ready to join the battle between Nokia Beam 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 today! Both of these handsets come with 4GB RAM and Dual rear cameras. Who will be the final winner? Check out the result right below!

Nokia Beam 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 specs

Besides the upcoming flagships like Nokia Edge 2018 and Nokia 10, HMD Global is also preparing for the launch of a great mid-range phone: Nokia Beam 2018. Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 is the popular mid-range phone of this Korean brand to hit the market last month. In details, Nokia Beam 2018 specs sport a 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1780 x 2790 pixels. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 specs include a smaller 5.6-inch Full HD+ display (1080 x 2220 pixels). One first point to Nokia phone with the higher resolution!

Under the hood, Nokia Beam 2018 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 uses the Exynos 7885 processor. Regarding the storage, the Nokia and Samsung handsets come with 4GB RAM. However, Nokia Beam 2018 offers a 64GB/128GB ROM. Besides, the Samsung smartphone only has 32GB/64GB of internal storage. Since both handsets’ storage are upgradable to 256GB, the Nokia Beam 2018 wins another point thanks to more significant storage capacity.

How about the photography? Nokia Beam 2018 camera system sports dual 16MP cameras on the rear and a single 16MP front-facing snapper. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 comes with a dual 16MP + 8MP selfie snappers, while the primary camera has 16MP. One more point to Nokia phones with its great camera setup. Moreover, Nokia Beam 2018 and Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 are going to run on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. Finally, Nokia Beam 2018 rocks a 5000mAh battery. On the contrary, the Galaxy A8 2018 draws a smaller 3000mAh battery. One last point to the Nokia phone!

Nokia Beam 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 release date and price

Out of the two, the Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 is available now. Meanwhile, Nokia Beam 2018 release date falls in March 2018. As for the cost, Nokia Beam price starts around $400 ~ Rs. 25, 418. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 price is $595 ~ Rs. 37,986. With a lower price tag, the Nokia Beam 2018 is a better choice thanks to its massive battery box and camera system.

Recently, many Motorola Moto Z2 users have reported about their screen peeling off! Read on for more information about Motorola Moto Z2 Force screen peeling issue!

Motorola Moto Z2 Force screen peeling issue: what happened?

In 2017, Lenovo and its sub-brand Motorola reach a significant increase in their market share. In details, their sale in Quarter 3 of 2017 doubled in compared to the same period last year. However, the start of 2018 doesn’t seem good for them. One of their current flagships on the market, Moto Z2 Force, is now having big trouble with its display. Many Moto Z2 Force users have reported that their handset screen layer under the protector is now peeling away.

The Motorola Moto Z2 Force screen peeling issue becomes more pressing because one of the critical selling points of the Motorola Z2 Force was its “shatterproof” screen. Previously, Motorola has stated that the Z2 Force flagship is going to have a five-layer protection system. The top of five layers is also a screen protector. You can remove and replace this layer like any other standard ones. However, there is also another layer of screen protection below.

On the other hand, Motorola’s action also enrages many of their customers. Although the Moto Z2 Force is still under warranty for being less than one year old, Motorola still charges you a significant sum of money for the display replacement. In details, Motorola users now need to pay $50 to have their Z2 handset screen fixed. Last year, the Motorola Z2 Force suffered a low sale in compared to other Moto handsets. From August to November, Motorola only sold less than 200,000 models. Despite being sold on many channels and the big promotion program, the Motorola Moto Z2 Force didn’t catch the attention of many smartphone users!

The solution for Motorola Moto Z2 Force screen peeling issue is…!

For now, Motorola hasn’t released further information on the reason behind this issue. Moreover, their action of charging extra for the screen replacement caused a negative effect on the company. We are going to keep you update once Motorola publishes their official statement. Stay tuned with PricePony!

Recently, Apple has officially confirmed that their iPhone X and iPhone 8 hardware update now can prevent the throttling problem! Read on below for more information on Apple’s statement today!

Apple iPhone X and iPhone 8 hardware update helps avoid throttling issues!

Just last week, Apple has responded to the US Senate about the throttling the CPU in older iPhones issue. In their letter, Apple also mentioned about other situations regarding the battery replacement cost and future iDevices scenario. Moreover, Apple has admitted that they failed to communicate to all iPhone users about the battery issue. On the other hand, the US tech giant is now considering a refund for those who paid the amount of $79 for their iPhone battery replacement.

On another note, Apple VP of public policy has explained that the CPU-throttling feature came with the January 2017 iOS 10.2.1 update for iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, and iPhone SE. Besides, Apple also claimed that their iPhone X and iPhone 8 hardware update is going to help prevent the issue from happening. According to Apple, their latest iPhone flagships feature hardware updates allows a more advanced performance management system.

In term of the latest iOS, Apple has launched the second Beta of the iOS 11.3 for developers last night. Notably, this new upgrade gives us a glimpse of how we can monitor the iPhone Battery Health. You can also control the “Peak Performance Capacity” of your iPhone handsets. For iPhone 6 and later users, the new iOS 11.3 also brings new features to showcase the battery health. Once there is any problem, you are going to receive a recommendation for battery replacement. You can find it in the Settings > Battery > Battery Health (Beta). On the contrary, if you disable the battery performance management, you can not turn it back on again in the future. However, the system is going to turn on automatically if you face an unexpected shutdown.

When will iOS 11.3 and Battery Health Go Official?

For now, Apple is taking the time to develop and adjust the iOS 11.3 to avoid any unwanted issues. We can expect the official iOS 11.3 to arrive on all handsets in March or April 2018. What do you think about Apple’s solution to their CPU-throttling problem? Drop a comment to let us know!