Author: Chris Eilers

In recent days, there are some leaks about the upcoming OnePlus 4 handset. It leaked with 6GB or 8GB RAM which will run on Snapdragon 835. What else will it pack? Read the full article to find out!

OnePlus 4 handset specs and features?

It has been almost a year that the latest OnePlus sent out to the market. In the recent days, people started talking about the upcoming devices of this Chinese manufacturer. The new mobile will be called OnePlus 4. However, Chinese people think that the four number is synonyms with death, so the new mobile may be named OnePlus 5. Now, let’s talk more about the OnePlus 4 handset specs and features.

Speaking of the OnePlus 4 handset, it is expected to come with a 5.3 or 5.5 inches AMOLED screen with the resolution of 1440×2560 pixels. Many people also expect that the OnePlus 4 specs will run on Snapdragon 835 chipset with 6GB RAM. For internal storage, it will offer 128GB. Moreover, the OnePlus 3T had a very fast fingerprint scanner, so, the company should keep that for their upcoming device. What about the cameras and battery power? Will they satisfy you?

Let’s talk about the OnePlus 4 handset cameras first. The latest model of OnePlus 3T provided a high quality of 16MP on both sides of the phone. Hence, this time, it is expected to pack Dual main shooters and snappers. However, there is no confirmation about the exactly megapixel of its cameras. Powering by Android 7.0 Nougat already, the OnePlus 4 battery power should draw a bigger one. It is looked for fueling a 4000mAh battery and Dash Charge feature.

OnePlus 4 handset price and availability?

The OnePlus 4 handset is hoped to come in June or July in 2017. Many people also expected that OnePlus company could reduce the price a bit like OnePlus 2. However, the OnePlus 4 price should be tagged at PHP 21,729 for this summer.

There is a new HTC flagship that is waiting in around the corner, it’s named the HTC U 11, the phone will come on May 16th at the company HQ in Taipei.

HTC U 11 patent shows a Squeezable Phone?

This new phone is expected to come with the latest processor called the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, therefore it will be comparable to devices like the Galaxy S8. In the patent, we can see an HTC devices which can that the phone will allow squeeze detection along the bezels, the company shows off the new tech in their teaser for the HTC U 11. The teaser also shows that there will not be a large screen to body aspect ratios like Samsung and LG, rounded displays and a curved glass on the front.

The new technology that the company brought is that you can use the phone using bezels control surface, this allows you to use the phone without touching the screen. What a great future, you will soon need to interact with your phone with only one hand. For more details, we can you that the HTC U11 specs will definitely run on Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB /6GB of RAM along with 64GB storage.

The phone will be powered by Android 7.0 Nougat and will have a battery power of 3000mAh with Quick Charge 3.0. The HTC U11 cameras will feature some new tech, it will have a 12 Megapixel Sony IMX362 on the rear, and 16 Megapixel IMX351 secondary shooter. The device will also have the Bluetooth 5.0 much like Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. We also expect the U11 to come with more advanced features if it wants to challenge the Galaxy S8.

HTC U 11 price and availability?

The new HTC beast is expected to come covered with an aluminum alloy unibody with a new type of color technique with an exceptionally slim profile with flat sides. So what do you think so far about this upcoming beast?

Recently, there are many leaks and rumors about Nokia’s upcoming Edge premium phone. Today, we bring out a strong opponent to it – Sony Xperia XA1. Let’s see if Nokia Edge vs Sony Xperia XA1: which one will win the battle?

Nokia Edge vs Sony Xperia XA1: specs battle!

Let’s start the battle of Nokia Edge vs Sony Xperia XA1 by telling you something about their displays. According to reports that the Nokia Edge will come with a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. While its rival only sports a 5.0-inch FHD IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720×1280 pixels. It’s clear to see, that Nokia’s device wins this round. In terms of the OS, both phones run on Android 7.0 Nougat, so there is no winner.

Under the hood, Sony Xperia XA1 is powered by Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 and Mali-T880MP2 with 3GB RAM, whereas the Nokia Edge is said to come with the strong Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 835 chipset and huge 6GB RAM paired with 128GB of internal storage. Sony’s device offers only 32GB of ROM. As a result, with the device of Nokia you will have better performance.

For photography, Nokia Edge sports a 23MP main shooter like its opponent but it comes with a 12MP front camera which beat absolutely the 8MP selfie snapper on Xperia XA1. In terms of power, Sony’s handset is fueled by a non-removable 2300mAh juice pack. There is no information about Nokia Edge battery until now.

Nokia Edge vs Sony Xperia XA1: price battle!

Above in the specs battle, it is clearly to see that Nokia is the winner. For the Nokia Edge vs Sony Xperia XA1 price battle, the Xperia phone is tagged at $321, while the Nokia Edge price is expected to be around $650 to $700. For the most suitable phone here, we recommend the device of Nokia if you are looking for a premium phone with a higher specs. The XA1 is also a good choice for someone who is looking for a mid range phone with advanced specs.

Besides powerful specs and features, a phone can attract customers with its appearance at first sight. Today we will show you 2017 display trends that all flagships are going to follow…

Top 3 display trends for all 2017 flagships

Smartphone manufacturers know how to make not only stronger but more stunning devices. They are all working hard to replace the traditional flat display panels and features. Coming first in our 2017 display trends, bezel-less screens must be something you hear all over the news. Good things about a bezel-less display are a bigger screen to body size ratio, more usable areas, and better for entertainment purposes. Xiaomi was the first one to make such a bezel-less phone. It was near the end of 2016 that the Xiaomi Mi Mix came with a 6.4-inch borderless display. At that time, the Xiaomi must have featured the biggest aspect ratio of up to 90% since the physical home button was also removed.

The next among our top 3 display trends is curved screen panel. In this battle, Samsung was definitely taking the lead with its Edge phone series. The display is curved on the sides, which leaves the phone rounded edges with no bezel. Until now, the technology has been used by some Chinese phone makers like Xiaomi and Vivo. This year, we are going to see more and more smartphones coming with OLED curved displays. The latest ones are Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. The other expected handsets include iPhone 8, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Galaxy Note 8, and HTC U Ocean.

Last but definitely not least in 2017 display trends is alternative screen format. LG introduced the concept at the Mobile World Congress in Spain in February. This will be featured on the LG G6. It sports a 5.7-inch display with a 2K resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels. With the 18:9 aspect ratio, LG G6 display will possibly cover almost the whole front. LG G6 offers “a space-saving format that makes room to place two identically sized square application panes side by side when using two apps simultaneously with Android’s new multitasking function”. This is also one of Samsung Galaxy S8 hidden features called Split-screen mode.

Top 2017 display trends: which is your favorite?

We have noticed many phones to come this year with one of the three 2017 display trends. Which do you like the most and what phone name are you waiting for?

1- Apple iPhone 7 Plus

At the first spot of the best 5 camera phones in India for April, we would like to introduce you the Apple iPhone 7 Plus. The flagship specs deliver 5.5 inches Full HD screen and is covered with Ion-strengthened glass and oleophobic coating. It runs on Apple A10 Fusion chipset, Quad-core 2.34 GHz CPU, and PowerVR Series7XT Plus GPU. For memory, it offers 3GB RAM and 32GB/128GB/256GB ROM.

The Huawei P10 and the P10 Plus were recently launched by the Chinese giant, but that still not enough, the company have started to think about the Huawei P11.

Huawei P11 with a voice assistant?

The Huawei P11 smartphone is said to be another classy phone that will offer a better battery and cheaper price, so let us tell you more details that recently leaked about the P11. Rumors said that the P11 will really be amazing and will also more improvement than its younger brothers ( P10 & P10 plus) when it officially launches early 2018. It’s a long way off for now, but below you’ll find all of the early rumors and news about the Huawei P11,

The Huawei P11 price is not officially revealed, and the latest one’s which are not yet released in the USA still cost around £570 (roughly $710/AU$945), but the phone is believed to be cheaper when it launches next year. The Phone is also expected to hit the market in January 2018, so all Huawei P series fans can grab this as soon as it arrives in next February. There is a report which stated that the VP of Huawei’s Product Line Bruce Lee said to Android Central that Huawei will “probably launch devices at Mobile World Congress” in the future.

There are 2 other major improvements you will see, First, A voice assistant: The P10 and the P10 Plus did not come with this feature, so there is a good chance that the P11 offers this to fans. There is actually the Amazon Alexa which is available on the Huawei Mate 9 in the US, so the P11 may come with Alexa or Google Assistant. Second, Better battery life:  So many people complained about the P10’s poor battery performance, so we all hope there is a better battery for you to keep use the Huawei P11 for the whole day.

Huawei P11 with a better battery?

We also know that the battery performance important to many people, we hope that Huawei puts a lot of effort in developing a better battery life on the Huawei P11.

This year is going to be a special year for Apple. It will be the 10-year anniversary of iPhone. Everyone is expecting highly of the iPhone 8. Recently, GeekBench has released the iPhone 8 benchmark score, and it is a beast!

iPhone 8 benchmark score is beastly!

2017 marks 10 years since iPhone first appear in the industry, and thus making it a special year. People as well as industry experts are expecting big things from the American company. While some of the phone’s features may arrive later than usual, it is already shaping up to be a beast in terms of performance! A leaked screenshot has surfaced in China, showing the results of the iPhone 8 benchmark score after running throught tests with GeekBench 4.0. The score is quite astonishing!

The screenshot has shown that the iPhone 8 absolutely destroyed every one of its competitors in the market so far! Let’s break it down one-by-one. For the single-core test, it achieved the score of 4,537. It is 30% higher than what iPhone 7 scored. How about its Android competitor? The closest score for an Android phone is the Samsung Galaxy S8, which got only 1,945! That is not a typo, which means the iPhone 8 scores more than double the Galaxy S8 in single-core efficiency.

Next, let’s look at multi-core result. The iPhone 8 achieved a score of 8,975, which is 58% more than its predecessor. The best Android score is 6,338, from Galaxy S8+. That means the iPhone 8 performs 41% better than its biggest competitor in the industry! However, please note that benchmark scores are just for reference only, and may not reflect real-life experience and usage. So it does not necessarily mean that the iPhone 8 is definitely better than Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ in daily tasks. However, what it achieved is still very impressive!

iPhone 8 benchmark score: Good signs for Apple fans!

With this iPhone 8 benchmark score, Apple has proven themselves to be focusing on more power for their devices. This is a good sign for Apple users, and the outset for the phone looks good. Are you excited for iPhone 8?

Galaxy Note 8 has been released already, and it has enjoyed some success so far. Now, there have been talks about the Note 8 already. Today, let’s meet a beautiful Galaxy Note 8 render!

Galaxy Note 8 render is incredible!

Samsung Galaxy S8 has been the main topic for discussions for a while. It is no surprise, though, because it truly is one amazing flagship smartphone. The preorder of this phone has been the highest ever in Samsung’s history. With the success of S8, there are talks that Samsung has already started working on the next big phone. It is the successor of the ill-fated Note 7 (which is expected to make a return soon under a different name), the Galaxy Note 8. Nothing has been shown yet, but there is one Galaxy Note 8 render which has captured our attention!

The designer of this concept is none other than DBS Designing. This team has already developed an incredible iPhone 8 render before, and now it is time for them to do one for the Galaxy Note 8. Many people are not happy with the way the fingerprint scanner was placed on the Galaxy S8, but that has changed with this phone. The scanner is now right under the dual camera at the back, in a more comfortable position. This handset also has a 6.4″ QHD+ display, and two curved edges to the side of the almost bezel-less screen.

It is expected that this phone would be waterproof. Other Galaxy Note 8 specs include 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. As always, there will be a S Pen going along with this phone. The pen would have some nice extra commands with the Note, as well as being rotatable when putting in the pen space of the Note. There will also be an iris scanner, and finally fast charging capability to go with it, one feature seen in recent Samsung flagships.

Galaxy Note 8 render: Beautifully done!

This Galaxy Note 8 render is truly incredible. Hopefully, when Samsung reveals more about the next Note, it will be as good as this. Are you looking forward to the next Note?

The LG G7 just leaked and said to be coming with the Snapdragon 845 chipset with 6GB RAM? What else does the LG 2018 flagship feature? Read the article for more details about it…

LG G7 will pack Snapdragon 845?

The LG G6 flagship has just globally released a few days ago with incredible specs. Many people are thinking about the LG next generation in 2018. Here we introduce to you the whole new story of this new expected flagship through the leaks. The device is named the LG G7, the premium product of 2018. What will it look like? Will LG really manufacturer this phone and name it the G7? Let’s figure it out!

The LG G6 specs own 5.7 inches LCD screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. Hence, we expect next time, LG G7 will make use of a brand new curved OLED display. Moreover, the curved screen is also a new trend of Apple, HTC or Xiaomi flagships. Besides, LG G6 works on Snapdragon 821 chipset with 4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB ROM. Thus, the G7 also hoped to works on Snapdragon latest chipset with a larger memory space.

LG is famous for producing handsets with removable juice packs. As we can see the LG G4, G5, V10, and V20 have the convenient of removable battery power. There is no reason why the Korean manufacturer should have this useful feature for LG G7. Even though the slimmer design isn’t suitable for a removable battery, LG should try to put it on for attracting more people.

LG G7 price and availability?

The LG G6 flagship has just launched in the recent days, so we didn’t have much information about this LG G7 (2018). Probably, it is expected to come in Spring 2018 when the Mobile World Congress debut next year. Besides that, we also hope that the G7 price will be tagged at PHP 36,259.

Are you wondering about the most attractive devices which are the hottest upcoming mobiles?  Today, we have a list of top expected flagships in 2017! Let’s find out…

1- Samsung Galaxy S8

At the first spot of the top expected flagships today, we would like to introduce you the Samsung Galaxy S8. The premium mobile specs deliver 5.8 inches, with a resolution of 1440×2560 pixels, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It runs on Snapdragon 835 chipset, Octa-core 4×2.35 GHz Kryo CPU, and Adreno 540 GPU. For inbuilt storage, the company added 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM which can be extended up to 256GB via a micro SD card.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 cameras, won’t let you down if you love taking pictures. They bear 12MP on the rear and 8MP on the front. The Galaxy S8 battery cell draws non-removable Li-Po 3000mAh and it is powered by Android 7.0 Nougat. The Samsung Galaxy S8 price is PHP 43,223 and it is available now.

2- HTC U/ HTC Ocean

HTC Ocean is the second device that we put on top expected flagships list. The HTC U specs make use of 5.5 inches display with a resolution of 1440×2560 pixels. This handset works on Snapdragon 835, Octa-core 4×2.45 GHz Kryo, and Adreno 540. For the memory, it has 4GB/6GB RAM with 64GB/128GB ROM (extended up to 256GB). The HTC Ocean cameras bear 12MP on the rear and 16MP on the board. Powering by Android 7.1, the HTC U juice pack draws non-removable Li-Po. The HTC Ocean price hasn’t been announced yet.

3- Apple iPhone 8

Number 3 is Apple iPhone 8. The iPhone 8 will have a 5.8 inches AMOLED display with unknown resolution. It will run on Apple A11 with Quad-core with 3GB RAM and 32GB/128GB/256GB ROM. The iPhone 8 cameras will bear Dual 12MP on the back and 7MP on the board. Ther is no confirmation from Apple manufacturer about the iPhone 8 released date yet. However, the iPhone 8 price is expected to sell at PHP 43,229.

4- OnePlus 5

The next smartphone we recommend for top expected flagships in 2017 is OnePlus 5. The OnePlus 5 specs include a 5.5 inches 2K display. It is powered by Snapdragon 835, and Octa-core 4×2.35 GHz Kryo. It offers 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB ROM. Working on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, the OnePlus 5 juice pack is fueled by 3000mAh. The OnePlus 5 cameras pack 23MP primary and 16MP secondary. The OnePlus 5 price hasn’t been announced yet.

5- Google Pixel 2

Last but not least, on the “top expected flagships in 2017” list is the upcoming Google Pixel 2. The mobile’s specs include a bigger screen than the previous model with bezel-less display. This new flagship runs on Snapdragon 835, 64-bit octa-core, and 4GB or 6GB RAM. Details about the battery, price and released date are still unknown. However, we hope Google phone maker will confirm the information soon.

Top expected flagships in 2017 with 6GB RAM!

Like mentioned above, if you were wondering about the new trendy handsets in this year, we just have listed the 5 top expected flagships in 2017 for you to find out. Which premium phone would you buy? Tell us your opinion and let us know in comments.

There are already many rumors about the phone to feature a curved AMOLED display and an innovative fingerprint sensor, but now it is said that Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 will come with an innovative sound technology! Let’s on to find more out…

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 will come with next-gen sound technology!

The Mi Mix was one of the first smartphones to come on the market with a new screen design: bezel-less! That means with a much larger display with extremely small edges. Almost the entire front is reserved for the display. Now, Xiaomi rivals are following this growing trend, as well. That’s why, the whole world is excited about its successor. But how can Xiaomi top the unique 91.3% screen-to-body ratio of the Mi Mix?

According to rumors the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 will come a large curved AMOLED display, an in-display fingerprint sensor AND it will feature the Cantilever piezoelectric ceramic technology and an AAC Actuator that is going to replace the usual earpiece. This technology transmits electronic signals to piezoelectric ceramic that turns them into special mechnical energy that causes the frame vibrates on the frame. These vibrations will reach the user’s ear via the screen. So interesting!

As per benchmark listings, other Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 include a 6.4-inch AMOLED display that has the resolution of 2540 x 1440 pixels. Under the hood, it is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 specs include a 4500mAh battery and three memory variants: 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+256GB. In terms of photography, Xiaomi Mi Max 2 camera will pack a 19MP sensor on the rear and a 13MP selfie camera.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 – an upcoming hit?

We are looking forward to the release of Xiaomi Mi Max 2. If these rumors are true, the Chinese phone will be a big hit on the market! Let’s wait and see…

Gaming has become much more popular than in the past. Along with that is the rise of watching gamers play. In fact, it has become so popular that game videos and streams get more viewers than some TV channels!

Game videos and streams get more viewers than TV channels!

Nowadays, a lot of people’s hobbies turn out to be watching other people playing games. According to SuperData’s researchers, the audience of video gaming content may be up to 665 million people. Not stopping there, that number is expected to grow even more, with 21% increase predicted from now until 2021. Surprisingly, the number exceeds those who watch the most famous TV channels as well, like HBO, Netflix, ESPN and Hulu! Netflix’s number of subscribers are about 100 million, while that of Hulu’s is about 12 million. For comparison, PewDiePie alone has over 54 million subscribers on his YouTube channel!

However, it is not really surprising, considering the fact that Netflix is not even available in China now, which is the biggest market in the world. Because of that, it is easily thwarted by other free streaming videos from around the world. YouTube, Twitch, and similar venues for streaming has brought gaming videos to an all-time popularity not seen ever before. Any doubt of this should have gone away now. One interesting note is that 54% of the audience for game streaming are males, while the rest are females.

Further results also suggest that gamers who watch streams and gaming videos usually have higher income the other types of gamers. PC and console players who watch gaming video contents tend to spend more than $70 a month on games and DLCs/expansions. That is 56% more than non-viewer gamers. Among the games, League of Legends seems to have the most watcher, with 100 million hours in February alone. At second place is CS: GO with 40 million hours. Twitch, even though it only has 16% of the audience, earns 37% of gaming video contents. The revenue from gaming videos and streams is predicted to reach $4.6 billion this year!

Gaming videos and streams are getting more popular

It is no doubt that gaming videos and streams are gaining a lot of attentions now, more than ever. Hopefully this rise in popularity will result in more high quality contents. Do you watch other people play games?