Author: Chris Eilers

Speaking of operating system, there are only three giants: iOS, Android and Windows. However, Windows is clearly weaker and less popular when compared to others. Will Microsoft Windows Phone survive after this intense competition? Let’s have a look at the article to find out!

Microsoft Windows Phone are coming to an end: the signals

We all know game Minecraft is one of the big deals on smartphone devices. It has been on top of PlayStore and Appstore for a long time. One thing you should know is this game is developed by Mojang which is owned by Microsoft. This is probably the reason why the game is making to be fitted for Windows Phone. However, Minecraft Pocket Edition on Windows Phone is now no longer receive updates and patches.

It is reported that because the playtime on the game is so little. It means people who install it on their Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 devices don’t spend much time on playing it and not willing to pay to continue playing. Thus, this is obviously not a big market to keep investing in. In spite of not receiving the updates and patches, Windows Phone users still can download the app on the marketplace.

The Minecraft game might be just an app and not a big thing in a thousand of apps which are now available on Windows phones. However, it can be the very first signal of Microsoft Windows Phone bigger problem. In 2016, the market share of Windows phone fell from 1.2% down to extremely low 0.3% and Windows phone definitely should be alert to this symptom.

Microsoft Windows Phone are coming to an end: round-up

As we can see, Windows Phone clearly need more users to keep surviving. On the other hand, users need more variable and interesting apps to satisfy their entertaining requirements. Especially, the operating system market is now really severe, Android and Apple are almost two undefeatable rivals. Therefore, Microsoft should fix this problem as soon as possible and make something new to shake the Windows phone market up again!

A new Asus phone has just leaked online – ASUS Z Luxx. This handset comes with a fashionable look and huge specs: 6GB RAM, 20MP cam.

ASUS Z Luxx: fashionable, 6GB RAM, 20MP

Asus is one of the popular phone brands in the market. The company has released many new beasts: the first ND 821 Zenfone 3 Deluxe, the first 8GB RAM Zenfone AR, or the camera phone Zenfone 3 Zoom. Even though coming with huge specs, the looks of most Asus phones are similar. There is nothing stand out or special of the Asus phone design. However, this is about to change.

A new Asus phone has just leaked online with a brand new look- ASUS Z Luxx. This phone is aimed at the luxury segment. The design of the phone belongs to Mladen Milic. The design of this new Asus handset is influenced by the fashionable purse for smartphones/tablets. ASUS Z Luxx comes with 2 different designs: aluminum and premium leather + brushed metal.

In terms of ASUS Z Luxx specs, the phone will be powered by a quad-core SND 821 processor and run on the newest Android Nougat OS. There will be 4/6GB RAM paired with 128/256GB of inbuilt storage. This memory can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. For photography, the brand may add a 13MP selfie snapper and a 20MP main cam on the back with f/2.0, OIS, and LED flash. It will come with 2 screen versions: 5.7-inch and 6.5-inch QHD display. It’s gonna be backed up with a 4000mAh cell.

ASUS Z Luxx: new fashionable phone

Coming with a new look and huge specs, this new Asus phone will be the next beast in the market this year. With the fashionable look, this phone will be one of the good-looking phones you can have. ASUS Z Luxx launch date and ASUS Z Luxx price are still unknown. So, just stay tuned and we will keep updating more.

Here are the best camera phones launched since last year (2016). We would like to tell you which one fits your personality by describing it’s specs, cameras, and other details…

1- Apple iPhone 7 (2GB)

To identify the best camera phones, we will start with the Apple iPhone 7 as we know that it is so powerful even though it carries a smaller RAM. the iPhone 7 specs feature a 4.70-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 750 pixels by 1334 pixels at a PPI of 326 pixels per inch. The iPhone 7 price starts at Rs. 55,000 to upward based on the storage it packs.

The phone is also powered by quad-core Apple A10 Fusion processor and deliver a 2GB of RAM. It sports a 32/64/128GB of native storage which cannot be expanded. For the photography, the iPhone 7 cameras sport a 12MP primary on the rear and a 7MP front shooter for your selfies. It runs iOS 10 and is powered by a 1960mAh non-removable battery.

2- Sony Xperia XZ (3GB)

The Sony Xperia XZ specs come with a 5.2′ Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels). It is powered by 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and comes with 3GB of RAM. The device packs 32/64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). The Xperia XZ cameras pack a 23MP on the rear and a 13MP front. It runs Android 6.0 and is powered by a 2900mAh non-removable battery. The phone connectivities are the LTE, Wi-Fi, USB, and 4G. The Xperia XZ price starts from Rs 30,570 to Rs 37,446.

3- Galaxy S7 Edge (4GB)

The Galaxy S7 Edge specs sport a screen size of 5.5-inch FHD AMOLED (1440 x 2560 pixels). It is powered by 1.6GHz octa-core and comes with 4GB of RAM. The device sports a 32 to 64GB of native storage (expandable up to 256GB). The Galaxy S7 Edge cameras pack a 12MP primary on the rear and a 5MP for selfies. The device runs Android 7.0. It is powered by a 3600mAh non-removable battery. Its connectivities are the LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, USB, and 4G. The Galaxy S7 edge price starts from Rs 51, 074 to Rs 54, 418.

4- Google Pixel (4GB)

Google recently made one of the best camera phones which generated success. The Google Pixel specs come with a 5.0-inch Full HD display with a resolution of (1440 x 2560 pixels). It is powered by 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor and come with 4GB of RAM. It packs a 38 and 128 GB (not be expandable). The Google Pixel cameras pack a 12.3MP primary and an 8MP for selfies. The device run Android 7.1 and is powered by a 3450 mAh non-removable battery. The Google Pixel price is Rs. 57,000.

5- Huawei Mate 9 Pro (6GB)

For you to know the best camera phones, we got finally for you the Mate 9 Pro. The Huawei Mate 9 Pro specs come with a 5.5′ AMOLED with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. It is powered by 1.8GHz octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor with 6GB RAM. The phone sports a 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). The Huawei Mate 9 Pro camera packs a dual 20+12MP and 8MP front shooter. This device runs Android 7.0 and delivers 4000mAh non-removable battery. The Huawei Mate 9 Pro price start from Rs 44,277.

Top camera phones with ascending RAM?

The most important thing is for us to tell you which device has the better specs and better technology. However, we can tell you that the iPhone i is a nice phone with a lot of popularity, but we recommend Mate 9 pro for 6GB RAM and also its 20+12MP cameras it offers. Let us know about the one you prefer most.

There are certainly many benefits when owning a smartphone with dual cameras and most Android manufacturers have seen it. Take a look and you will see why this is becoming the newest trend.

Dual cameras: the benefits

The most noticeable benefit is the focus, which can be seen from images taken by Huawei P9. The two cameras, along with laser autofocus mechanism increase the focus speed. Having dual cameras helps the phone to get a sharper focus on objects, resulting in highly detailed photographs. When a photo is taken, both cameras take simultaneous images, one in color and the other in black-and-white. After that, the software will stitch these images together, creating a brighter and higher quality image.

The second benefit is bokeh, an effect of blurring the background to help viewers focus more on the subject. This effect can be achieved by using wide aperture or a zoom lens or a large sensor. But most cameras on smartphones have a fixed aperture and small sensor, so taking a bokeh portrait is not an easy task and has to rely more on software. But dual cameras have solved this problem by giving you more control over the hardware.

The last benefit of is zoom and perspective. A zoom lens can easily change the focal length while prime lens can not. However, a zoom lens is more expensive and not very compact, so putting that on a phone will create a bulky device like Samsung K Zoom. But thanks to dual cameras, you can now freely switch between the two focal lengths. There are some other features you can play with too, but you can easily find them out yourself.

Dual cameras: conclusion

Thanks to technology innovation, we might even see cheaper phones with dual cameras in the near future. And having a phone like that is a plus for any person even if you are not into photography.

Steam is the most popular platform for gaming on PC, be it for purchase or playing. With such a big community, Steam has taken measures to ensure positive behaviors. Recently, Steam has taken down a game after finding out its developer has posted fake reviews.

Steam took down game after developer posted fake reviews

Valve, the company behind Steam, has announced recently that it has taken down the game Art of Stealth. The game was very poorly-reviewed. However, as it turns out, the developer has tried to forged positive reviews for the game on Steam. After finding this out, Valve took no time at all to take action. The game was swiftly removed afterwards, and can no longer be found on Steam.

Art of Stealth’s developer, Matan Cohen, has been lashing out against negative Steam reviews prior to the incident. It all started when the famous YouTuber Jim Sterling reviewed the game. It did not turn out well, as Jim trashed the game, referring to it as “absolutely terrible rubbish”. This has caused a flame war between the YouTuber and Cohen. The developer fired back that Jim has no respect for engineers’ hard work, along with filing a DMCA takedown request for the review video, and, recently, legal threats.

Back to Valve, in its statement, the company said that Cohen seems to have created multiple Steam accounts to post positive fake reviews for his own game. The act is clearly violating Steam’s review policy. This is a desperate act, which is also very sad. Fortunately, for those who have bought the game, and still like it, the game will still remain in your Steam library. It is just impossible to purchase Art of Stealth on Steam now.

Fake reviews: Not worth doing it

Steam is the most popular platform for gaming for a reason. It takes integrity very seriously to ensure a healthy environment for both customers, developers and publishers. It is not worth it to forge fake reviews to make a game look good, as ultimately, customers will be the one to decide that.

A new Nokia handset has just been spotted on Geekbench. According to this benchmark, the device will come with SND 835, 4GB RAM, and more. 

New Nokia handset: SND 835, 4GB RAM

After a long time waiting, Nokia was finally back with an Android smartphone- Nokia 6. Despite being a mid-range handset, Nokia 6 is still one of the best-selling smartphones at this moment. In just one minute, Nokia 6 flash sale ends. The high-end flagship Nokia P1 is also coming at MWC 2017. Now, it seems that a new Nokia handset is about to be introduced in next month too.

This new Nokia handset has just been leaked on Geekbench. There is no clear about the name of the device. Now, let’ have a look at this product. Under the hood, this new handset will be powered by a 2.2Ghz octa-core SND 835 processor and run Android Nougat 7.0 OS. It will pack 4GB RAM paired with 64GB of inbuilt storage.

For photography, the company will add a 12MP selfie snapper on the front and a 12MP camera on the back with autofocus and LED flash. Both these 12MP cams are capable of 4K video recording. This new device will come with an 18.4-inch screen with the resolution of 1440 x 2560px (Quad HD). So, based on the screen size, this new Nokia handset could be a tablet.

New Nokia tablet: could Nokia make it?

With this new tablet, it seems that the company is planning to expand its market with another segment. Although, this is not the first time this company brings a tablet to the market, can Nokia make it with this new handset? Smartphones are taking the throne and tablet is not as popular as before, it is quite risky to step further into the tablet segment. So, let’s just wait to see if the company can nail it this time. There’s no information about the launch date and the price of the device. So, just stay tuned and being updated.

The two new flagships from Nokia and Oppo are expecting to come with a lot of huge specs and high-end features. Today, why don’t we make the Nokia P1 VS Oppo Find 9?

Nokia P1 VS Oppo Find 9: specs comparison

Firstly, let’s start the Nokia P1 VS Oppo Find 9 comparison by talking about their display. Nokia P1 sports 5.3-inch screen with two resolution versions: Quad HD or Full HD. In addition, Nokia P1 display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. On the other hand, Oppo Find 9 mounts5.5-inch AMOLED display. As regard to Nokia P1 processor, the phone is packed with a 2.2Ghz octa-core SND 835 processor. Meanwhile, the latest Snapdragon 835 64-bit octa-core processor that constitute the processor of Oppo Find 9 handset.

Under the hood, in terms of memory and inbuilt storage, both handsets offer 6GB of RAM paired with 128GB of ROM which is capable of expanding. For photography, Oppo equips its device with 16MP rear camera paired with an amazing 13MP selfie snapper. The front and rear camera resolution of Nokia P1 is 22.6MP primary on the rear panel while we still not knew about its selfie snapper.

In order to keep the light on, the mobile of Nokia P1 exploits its power from a 3500mAh battery whereas the Oppo Find 9 is fueled by a huge 5000 juice pack with quick charging technology. Both are expected to run the latest Android OS version when it will be launch. More over, Nokia P1 will also have many interesting features like a fingerprint scanner or water resistance (IP57 certification).

Nokia P1 VS Oppo Find 9: price and availability

Both smartphones are now not available in the market. Probably we can see a real Oppo Find 9 before June, so we won’t have to wait or guess anymore. This may be one of Oppo flagships this year and obviously won’t come at a budget price range. The HDM Global company used to confirm that there will be something more at MWC 2017. Nokia P1 price will come in two: $800 (128GB) and $950 (256GB).

Lenovo’s Phab 2 Pro tango phone will be the next big thing in the development of smartphone this year. It will feature up to 35 AR apps to make it…

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Tango Phone

Lenovo’s confidence on manufacturing this technology is a promise, Chen Xudong which is the company senior vice president said that “Together with Google, we’re breaking down silos by working across mobile hardware and software”. Lenovo and Google are also planning to turn their project product experience into developing something amazing for their phone users.

The Phab Pro specs are amazing as what, the phone will pack a 6.4- inch QHD display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. For the moment, This upcoming phone will be the biggest Phab 2 Pro tango phone made by Lenovo, let’s continue with the rest of its specs details. The phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with a 4 RAM. The device will be delivered with the variant of 64GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 128GB with a Micro SD.

The Lenovo Phab 2 Pro cameras will be equipped with a 16-megapixel camera with PDAF focusing, but also a depth sensor, as well as a motion sensor with a fish-eye lens. The front camera will have an 8MP for selfies shooter. The next Phab 2 Pro tango will really revolutionalize the way you experience the motion and geolocation tracking on your device. This phone can map out all your surrounding like never before, more than 35 games, Apps, and software will be available in the Phab 2 Pro in order to give you the best experience you never had.

Phab 2 Pro Tango price and availability?

The Lenovo Phab 2 Pro will be available from June. The Phab 2 Pro price is said rumored to cost under $ 500 per unit. Are you excited so get one of the Phab 2 pro? let us know about your opinion.

Do you ever wonder what is the best budget phones with full HD display in the market? Let’s have a look at the article to figure out!

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

The first name in our list of best budget phones with full HD display is Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. It attracts a lot of attention when released in August last year and is still one of the best budget phones in the market recently. As for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specs, it comes with a 5.5-inch full HD display, a Deca-core 2.1GHz Mediatek Helio X20 processor.

Besides, it is available in three versions of the platform: 2/3GB RAM + 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM. All are expandable. Redmi Note 4 sports a 13MP main camera paired with a 5MP front shooter for photography. It is fueled by a big 4,100mAh battery. Finally, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price comes at least $146.

2. Lenovo K6 Power

Next, let’s meet a smartphone from Lenovo, K6 Power. In terms of Lenovo K6 Power specs, there is a 5.0-inch full HD display, an Octa-core 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor and a 4,000mAh battery. It has two variants: 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM and 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM. Both can be expanded up to 256GB via microSD. This device mounts a 13MP rear camera along with an 8MP selfie snapper. Lenovo K6 Power price is around $118.

3. ZTE Hawkeye

Number 3 in our list of best budget phones with full HD display is an upcoming phone from ZTE, ZTE Hawkeye. ZTE Hawkeye specs include a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a dual 13MP primary shooter and an 8MP front camera. It is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset, offers 3GB of RAM along with 32GB of internal storage. It also has a USB-C Type as a charging system. ZTE Hawkeye price is expected to be $199 for each.

4. Motorola Moto G4

The next in our list of best budget phones with full HD display is Motorola Moto G4. In terms of Motorola Moto G4 specs, there is a 5.5-inch full HD display, an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor and a 3000mAh battery. As for the cameras, it supports a 13MP camera on the back and a 5MP camera on the front. It is packed with 2GB of RAM and 16/32GB of ROM (expandable). Motorola Moto G4 price is about $155.

5. Coolpad Note 5

Last but not least, the final name in our list of best budget phones with full HD display is Coolpad Note 5. About Coolpad Note 5 specs, it is equipped with a 5.5-inch full HD display, an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor and a 4010mAh battery. Moreover, this device comes with a 13MP main camera and an 8MP selfie snapper. For memory, it offers 4GB of RAM paired with 32/64GB of ROM. All versions are able to expand. Coolpad Note 5 price is around $162.

Best budget phones with Full HD display: 4GB RAM, dual cam

Those are the best budget phones with Full HD display for you. All are the affordable devices with good resolution so you can have better experience in watching videos or playing games. Which one do you like most? Let us know in comments!

Huawei Mate 9 is a great phone, but like many other Android devices, it also comes with many issues. Let’s take a look at 5 common Huawei Mate 9 problems and learn how to fix them.

Huawei Mate 9 problems: how to fix them

The first and most common problem you will find with Huawei Mate 9 is the drop in performance. This issue can appear if you have been using the device after a long time. According to Huawei, you can prevent this from happening by restarting the phone every once in a while, this will clear cached and improve performance. Second place on the list of Huawei Mate 9 problems is overheating and battery drain, which can be prevented by closing background apps or go to Phone Manager > Remaining > Optimize and let the phone do its work.

The third issue of Huawei Mate 9 is poor Wi-Fi connection. There are a few solutions for this, try and see if these work: restart the phone, check for an update, forget the Wi-Fi then reconnect again, turn off power-saving feature. The fourth common problem is no audio controls on lock screen. There seems to be no official fix for this but you should check the phone for any new update and see if the problem still persists.

Inaccurate or not responding touchscreen is the fifth one of Huawei Mate 9 problems. This is not common and can be easily fixed by an update that was released in December. However, if you are still having this trouble then try these steps: restart your phone, clean the screen and your hands or enable Gloves Mode if you are wearing gloves.

5 common Huawei Mate 9 problems and how to fix them

Huawei Mate 9 problems are not that severe and most can be easily fixed. But in case you are not so sure about getting the phone, we highly recommend you to check out a comparison between Huawei Mate 9 and other phones to find out the best device for yourself.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Nokia 6: the battle between two budget 4GB RAM smartphones from Nokia and Xiaomi. Which one will win? Let’s have a look!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Nokia 6: 4GB RAM phones

Launched in India, Redmi Note comes with 3 RAM versions. In this competitor, we will take the highest variant. Now, let the battle begin. Under the hood, the Xiaomi handset is powered by an octa-core SND 625 processor. On the other hand, Nokia 6 runs on an octa-core SND 430 processor. So, Redmi Note 4 will bring you a stronger and faster performance.

In terms of cameras, the new Nokia phone defeats its opponent. It sports a f/2.0 8MP selfie snapper and a 16MP primary camera with the aperture of f/2.0 and dual LED flash. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is equipped with a 5MP shooter on the front and a 13MP camera on the rear panel with the aperture of f/2.0 and dual LED flash.

Nokia 6 continues to defeat its rival with new Android 7.0 OS while Note 4 still uses Android Marshmallow OS. In the exchange, the phone from Xiaomi wins with a bigger 4100mAh battery. This capacity in the Nokia phone is 3000mAh. The other Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specs and Nokia 6 specs are similar. They all have a 5.5-inch Full HD display and pack 4GB RAM paired with 64GB of expandable inbuilt storage (+256GB).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Nokia 6: price battle

In the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Nokia 6 specs battle, each phone has its own strength to compete with one another. However, in the price battle, Redmi Note 4 is the winner with a more budget price. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price comes at about $190 while Nokia 6 price is higher with $250. So, if you want a device with a stronger chipset and bigger cell, Note 4 is a proper choice. If you are a Nokia fan and you love photography, you can pay more to have this new Nokia phone.

Come with 4GB RAM, Moto Z Force seems to be a tough rival to Huawei Mate 9. Today, let’s make Moto Z Force vs Huawei Mate 9 comparison to see which one is better! 

Moto Z Force vs Huawei Mate 9: 4GB RAM battle

First, let’s go detail in these handsets. Under the hood, the Moto Z Force is powered by Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 while Huawei Mate 9 is coming with a Hisilicon Kirin 960 chipset, Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53).  While the Huawei’s CPU speed is 2.4 Ghz, higher than 2.2Ghz of Lenovo phone, the two smartphones are competitive in terms of chipset.

For photography, Moto Z Force sports a 21MP main camera and 5MP selfie snapper. However, the megapixel size is not the core factor deciding the quality of photos. In this case, Huawei Mate 9 camera will give you better shots with Dual 20 MP +12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm, OIS, 2x zoom, Leica optics, phase detection & laser autofocus, dual-LED. Meanwhile, the sensor size of Zenfone 3 Ultra is 1/2.6″.

The phone from Huawei continues to beat its rival with a better 5.9-inch FHD display. The Moto Z Force phone owns a smaller 5.5-inch Full HD display. The handset from Huawei is continuing beat Moto Z Force with a huge 4000mAh battery. The new Moto Z Force phone is backed up with a 3500mAh cell. The other Moto Z Force specs and Huawei Mate 9 specs are similar. They both support WiFi, Bluetooth (v4.1 on the Z Force and v4.2 on the Mate 9,) GPS, NFC, and both use the newer Type-C reversible port for charging and data transfer. In terms of memory, both have a 64GB memory option with the means to expand their memory via a microSD card.

Moto Z Force vs Huawei Mate 9: price battle

In the Moto Z Force vs Huawei Mate 9 specs battle, while come with the same RAM and ROM as well as the powerful processor. It seems like Huawei Mate 9 beats its rival in most of the other specs battles. Huawei has better cameras, battery and even the display. Let’s see about the price. Moto Z Force price comes at about $ 589 ~ Rs. 40,000 while Huawei Mate 9 price is about$763  ~ Rs. 51,200. So, if you want a smartphone with a quite amount of battery, good camera and strong processor, you might pick Moto Z Force. But if you look for a quality camera, better performance and battery, it’s worth to pay more for Huawei Mate 9.