Author: Chris Eilers

Recent insider information has constantly revealed the return of Nokia smartphone to the mobile market. After the official announcement about Nokia D1C, C1 is the next Nokia Android smartphone to be launched as a Nokia C1 teaser video was leaked…

Nokia C1 teaser revealed Nokia new design

Nokia is expected to return to the smartphone market in 2017 with two products, called Nokia D1C with two versions and Nokia Pixel – a low-end budget smartphone. Both have their configuration shown on GeekBench and now a new phone images have just been revealed in the Nokia C1 teaser video. As in the first glance we can see an extraordinary design with high-end unibody.

Like other Nokia up-coming phones, Nokia C1 will run on Android OS, hopefully Android Nougat 7.0. Its premium metal design promises the dustproof and water-resistant IP68 standards. As we can see in the teaser, there would be a triple LED flash along with a Xenon one on the back of the phone. Similar to Nokia ExpressMusic 2017, Nokia C1 teaser shows the diamond pattern at the back or the phone. An USB Type C port may also be here and the edges seem very rounded, even the top and bottom ones

Besides that stunning design, the handset also sports PureView sensor technology. On the bottom front and bottom, we can see dual speakers. Nokia is known to be improved their interface with its Z-Launcher, which is convenient and user-friendly, especially for the manipulation with unique touch and swipe movement.

Nokia C1 teaser premises the comeback of Nokia high-end segment

Next year will bring smartphone users a lot of hope with Samsung’s foldable phone, Apple’s new OLED panels and now we have Nokia’s return. With all those unveiled information, we have the right to wait and see what surprise will come from the old “king” after a long silence. Stay tuned and get more Nokia’s update!!!

For a while, Nokia has licensed the use of the brand to Microsoft. Now, that deal has officially come to an end, allowing the Nokia phones to officially come home where they belong!

Nokia phones now back to their home!

Recently, Nokia has announced the closure of some of the deals they have made. One notable deal is that the strategic licensing between Nokia and Microsoft has come to and end. Meanwhile, the strategic deal between the Finnish company and HMD and FIH is also in effect. This means that Nokia phones are now back to the Nokia official site, and under HMD as their new home. However, please note that only Nokia feature phones are back to Nokia and HMD, as Lumia devices are still owned by Microsoft.

For now, you can subscribe to the official Nokia Phones website to keep yourself posted and informed about the upcoming projects of Nokia. Of course, Nokia’s new Android smartphones will be the one that interest people. Nokia itself has confirmed its return to the smartphone market in 2017 a short while ago. To be exact, the return will happen at MWC 2017. We can expect Nokia Android phones and even tablets at the event.

There have been rumors about two high-end Nokia Android Nougat phones in development, as part of the upcoming Nokia Android smartphone series. Also, one of the most talked about topic is the revelation of the Nokia D1C, which is slated to be the phone that marks the return of Nokia in the smartphone world. Whether it will make it or break it for Nokia, we do not know, but it is very exciting for the Nokia comeback. You can read more about the smartphone here.

Nokia phones coming home: A new beginning for Nokia

With the Nokia brands coming home (except for the Lumia phones), now Nokia and HMD has full responsibility to make the brand great again. We will have to wait and see whether the new partnership will work out for Nokia. Are you excited for the Nokia comeback?

The King of long life battery smartphone- Oukitel K10000 has just been taken the crown by YAAO 6000 Plus. This new device comes to the market with a huge 10900mAh cell. 

YAAO 6000 Plus: battery phone killer

Speaking of long life battery smartphones, most of us will think about the products from Gionee or Xiaomi brand. However, when mentioning the phone with the biggest capacity, there hasn’t been any device which can surpass Oukitel K10000 until now. A new smartphone has just shown up in the market and defeated the Oukitel phone with a bigger battery- YAAO 6000 Plus.

This new phone is backed up with an enormous 10900mAh battery. The battery capacity of this phone is 900mAh more than the one from Oukitel K10000. With this huge amount, the phone can last for a week. To pack this huge capacity like this, YAAO 6000 Plus has to have a thick and solid body. It is about 18.1mm thick. For anyone who loves the solid and strong design, this phone will suit you.

The phone is powered y a 64-bit 1.5Ghz octa-core MediaaTek MT6735 processor paired with 1GB RAM. It packs 16GB of inbuilt storage. If you think this memory is not enough, you can expand it to 64GB via a microSD card. For photography, the company added a 5MP snapper for selfie purpose and a 13MP camera on the rear panel. YAAO 6000 Plus specs also include a 5.5-inch screen with the resolution of 720 x 1280 px (HD).

YAAO 6000 Plus: price and availability

Coming with 1GB RAM, this phone could not attract users. However, in terms of battery, this phone is now one of the best options, especially for those who spend most of time on smartphones. With the device, you won’t need to worry about running our of juice. You don’t need to bring along the power bank or the backup battery. YAAO 6000 Plus price costs you about $218.

Samsung has finally made a good decision on Samsung Galaxy A series getting curved displays. We believe that this strategy might keep the A series users from not shifting to the S series.

Galaxy A series with a curved display

Samsung Galaxy A series smartphones will soon have the chance of looking like the S7 edge. The feature of the curved display is that Curved screens provide good viewing angles and real immersive experience with media like watching videos/movies and playing rich graphics games.  According to a report from Korean website etnews, Samsung was reported to be working on a kind of rigid displays for its mid and low range devices only. Samsung is also said to be making use of its curved OLEDs for the remaining flagships. The Galaxy A series, which includes the A9, A7, A8,

The Galaxy A series, which includes the A9, A7, A8, A5, and A3, have never featured any kind of curved screen, as these have typically been reserved for the company’s premium range of handsets. The website etnews also claims that Samsung is now willing to increase the yield of curved OLEDs so that production costs will not be that expensive. “Samsung Electronics is already working on lowering models with rigid OLEDs from medium-grade to low-grade models,” wrote etnews.  adding that the company has now decided to use dual-edge OLED panels that are mostly used for flagship models for the Galaxy A series, which are medium-grade Smartphones.

Adding that Samsung has now decided to start producing dual-edge OLED panels that are going to be used only for the flagship models of Galaxy A series. Besides that, you can know keep in mind that the A series are medium-grade Smartphones.

Galaxy A series to feature curved displays

We know that the Samsung Galaxy A series users might be happy of hearing this, if you think this is a great move for Samsung, drop your comment below…

It seems that Xiaomi is working on a new bezel-less phone called Xiaomi Mi 6 Mix. With a beautiful look and strong specs (SND 835, 6GB RAM), this new handset will the fierce rival in the market. 

Xiaomi Mi 6 Mix: SND 835, 6GB RAM

This year, Xiaomi released their two stunning smartphones: Mi Note 2 and Mi Mix. The flagship Mi Note 2 comes with the dual curved screen display, which is similar to the Note 7 from Samsung. However, this phone doesn’t impress us as much as the bezel-less device- Between these two devices, Mi Mix is under the spotlight. However, this phone is said to be vulnerable when its display easily gets damage. That’s could be the reason that Xiaomi is working on a better version of this phone – Xiaomi Mi 6 Mix.

Recently, Xiaomi Mi 6 Mix has just leaked online with a gorgeous design and strong specs. If Mi Mix surprised you the 91.3% screen to body ratio, this new device can even shock you more with the ratio up to 100%. This means that the front of the phone is totally is screen protected with 2.5D curved glass. That makes to the company have to think of the retractable front-facing camera. However, this camera can be the weakness since it’s easily to be broken.

Besides, the stunning look, Xiaomi Mi 6 Mix specs are also very strong. Under the hood, the phone will be powered by the newest SND 835 chipset paired with 6GB RAM. It will pack 256GB of expandable inbuilt storage. The new Xiaomi device will come with a 6.4-inch 2K AMOLED display along with 3D Touch embedded under the screen. For photography, the company is gonna add a dual 16MP Sony camera with laser autofocus, dual LED flash, and OIS. On the front, there will be an 8MP retractable shooter. Mi 6 Mix will be backed up with a 4000mAh+ battery capacity.

Xiaomi Mi 6 Mix: future smartphone

Coming with stunning design and powerful specs, this device will be one of the most awaited smartphones next year. When the phone comes out, it will be the tough rival in the market, especially to Galaxy S8 from Samsung and Oppo Find 9. With this full front screen Mi 6 Mix, Xiaomi is heading before all of its opponents in this segment. Xiaomi Mi 6 Mix price, as well as the launch date, is still the mystery. So, just stay tuned! We’ll keep updating about this new phone.

At The Game Awards event, there have been many outstanding moments. Among those, Telltale’s announcement of the Guardians of the Galaxy game was one of the event’s highlights!

Telltale officially announced Guardians of the Galaxy game!

In the recent The Game Awards, there were many memorable events, such as Hideo Kojima finally receiving his deserved award. There were also some new announcements as well. One of the notable ones were Telltale’s announcement of the Guardians of the Galaxy game series. This will be Telltale’s next licensed adventure game, and the first franchise of Marvel since the collaboration between Telltale and the company behind the Avengers.

The game will be out some time in 2017. In its press release, Telltale’s Kevin Bruner has shared that, while playing the game, players will be able to take on many roles in the notorious gang of misfits and heroes of Marvel. Gamers will be the pilots in their journey through the universe, exploring and taking on missions, while saving the day at the same time. If it does not sound exciting enough, you can take a look at the teaser below.

There have been rumors about this game a little while ago. At the event, it was confirmed, that the company behind some of the best adventure games, such as The Walking Dead, Games of Thrones, and Batman series will now design Peter Quill and his gang’s adventure in the upcoming series. This will also be the second time Telltale venture into superhero genre, after their success with the Batman series. It is really exciting to see what they will do with the heroes of Marvel this time.

Guardians of the Galaxy game: More superheroes to come?

From a designing point of view, Guardians of the Galaxy game should fit with Telltale, since its theme is about exploring the universe. Anyhow, let’s wait for some more information from the publisher. Are you excited for this game?

So, it’s the very last month of the year and perhaps you’re looking for a strong, beautiful smartphone to enjoy the upcoming holidays. Then, the following best 4GB RAM mobiles can be great options for you. Check them out now!

1. Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro

The first name in this list is Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro. Recently, it has been spotted on Zauba, Geekbench, and AnTuTu, which maybe hints that Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro launch is pretty near. Although the day has not been officially revealed, we’ve got some information related to Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro specs that we want to share with you guys.

Speaking specifically, those benchmark listings mentioned that the device would sport a 5.7-inch Full HD display, a pair of 16MP rear + 16MP front camera, a Snapdragon 626 processor, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, and 4GB RAM. Well, seems like it’s gonna be a wonderful selfie-centric handset for December. Let’s wait and see!

Recently, OnePlus 3T has been launched in India. With 6GB RAM, 16MP camera, it seems that the smartphone will be a tough rival to many others once it is released.

OnePlus 3T specs: high-end category

Back in June this year, OnePlus released OnePlus 3 which is a high-end specs smartphone. Recently, this Chinese smartphone maker has launched OnePlus 3T in India. The OnePlus 3T is a higher version of OnePlus 3 in camera and battery departments. Therefore, Indian phone users will have another option to consider in the high-end category. Let’s read on and see what the handset will bring to Indian users.

Design-wise, OnePlus 3T comes in either Gunmetal or Soft Gold color. Besides, the OnePlus 3T mounts a 5.5-inch display that has the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD), Optic AMOLED screen type and is protected by latest Corning Gorilla Glass 4. In terms of processor, the smartphone is equipped with Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 chipset and Quad-core CPU. In addition, the phone runs Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box. To save data, the handset offers two options which are 64GB and 128GB of internal storage. In addition to ROM, there is also 6GB of RAM for multitasking support.

As far as the camera function is under concern, the OnePlus 3T comes with a 16MP shooter at the back that has f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash. At the same time, there is also a 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture on the front for selfie. In order to keep the light on, the device exploits its power from a 3400mAh battery that is supported by Fast battery charging: 60% in 30 min (Dash Charge). Other OnePlus 3T specs include fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm jack, dual SIM support, etc.

OnePlus 3T price and availability

The phone will be available at $439 for 64GB ROM model and $512 for 128GB RAM variant. And the OnePlus 3T will be available exclusively on Amazon, starting from December 14.

Antutu has just posted on their website the list of best performance devices for December. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 finally shows up on this Antutu list. 

December Antutu list: Mi Note 2 show up

The best performance smartphones for this November are finally unveiled. As usual, Antutu posts on their website the list of the strongest device for each month. We have a chance to look at the November Antutu list. Compared to the list last month, there are a few changes. This is easy to understand because there were many new flagships showed up last year. So, let’s have a look at the list to see what are the differences.

The first two positions remain unchanged. Standing in the first spot is iPhone 7 Plus with A10 Fusion chipset. Right after that is iPhone 7. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th place belong to LeEco Le Pro 3, Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, and Smartisan M1L respectively. As you can see that the first 5 places are exactly the same to the October Antutu list. The rest of list have some changes.

Mate 9. Mate 9 with Kirin 960 chipset gets the spot in this list. This proved that the new Huawei Soc is as strong as SND 820, even SND 821 chipset. The last 3 positions go to Xiao Mi 5s, OnePlus 3, and Vivo Xplay 5 Elite. For somehow, we didn’t see Xiaomi Mi Mix or Huawei Mate 9 Porsche even though these handsets showed up at the same time with Mi Note 2 and Mate 9. Hopefully, they will appear on the Antutu list December.

Antutu list: SND 821 smartphones dominate

As you can see that SND 821 smartphones dominate the whole list. 6 positions of the list are taken by SND 821 devices. However, none of these SND 821 devices can surpass iPhone 7 and 7 Plus from Apple. These two devices are still the strongest handsets with A10 Fusion chipset. Maybe next year, an SND 835 device can beat this phone to take the throne. So, just stay tuned, we will keep updating.

Recently, Coolpad has launched Coolpad Note 3S and Coolpad Mega 3 in India. Let’s read on and see what these two smartphone will bring to Indian customers.

Coolpad Note 3S & Mega 3: mid-range specs

India is a promising market for many smartphone companies. Therefore, so far, smartphone makers have focused on this market as well as released many products to Indian users. Recently, Coolpad has launched Coolpad Note 3S and Coolpad Mega 3 in India. Let’s read on and see what these two smartphone will bring to Indian customers.

Coolpad Note 3S mounts a 5.5-inch display that has the resolution of 720p. In addition, the screen is covered with 2.5D glass. As regard to processor, the Note 3S is packed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 unit. Moreover, the smartphone runs on Android 6.0 OS with Cool UI 8.0 on top of it. In order to save data and support multitasking, the Note 3S offers 32GB of ROM (expandable) and 3GB of RAM. In terms of photography, there is a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing shooter. And Coolpad Note 3S is fueled by 2500mAh battery.

Likewise Coolpad Note 3S, the display of Coolpad Mega 3 is also 5.5 inches with 720p resolution. It is powerd by  MediaTek MT6737 processor. Another feature the Mega 3 and Coolpad Note 3S have in common is Android 6.0 operating system. However, Coolpad Mega 3 is a lower edition of Coolpad Note 3S in terms of memory and inbuilt storage. The Mega 3 comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM that is expandable. You can also find 8MP cameras on both front and back of the handset. The highlight of Coolpad Mega 3 is triple SIM support. To keep the light on, the Mega 3 exploits its power froma 3050mAh juice pack.

Coolpad Note 3S & Mega 3: price and availability

The Coolpad Note 3S price is $146 and the Coolpad Mega 3 price is $102. Both smartphone will go on sale on Amazon exclusively. For every purchase, customers will get a Jio SIM as Coolpad has collaborated with Reliance to do so.

Today, we’d like to suggest 5 best Vivo smartphones. With 6GB RAM, dual selfie camera, we believe that they’ll be tough rival to many flagships in the market. Let’s read on!

1. Xplay 6

One of the best Vivo smartphones coming with good viewing experienc is Xplay 6. The Xplay 6 sports Super AMOLED 5.46-inch with 2K resolution. In terms of processor, the phone is packed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Quad-core unit. Besides, it runs on Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow). To save data, the Xplay 6 offers 128GB of ROM. The phone also comes with 6GB of RAM for multitasking support.

You can find a dual (12MP + 5MP) camera at the back and a 16MP sensor on the front. Last but not least, the handset is fueled by a 4080mAh battery. Vivo Xplay 6 price is around $746.

2. X9 Plus

X9 Plus is one of the best Vivo smartphones carrying impressive camera function. The X9 Plus display is Full HD 5.88 inches with Super AMOLED screen type. There is Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 chipset, Octa-core CPU, Adreno 510 GPU for graphics and Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) that constitute the platform of X9 Plus. In terms of memory and storage, the mobile mounts 64/128GB of ROM and 6GB of RAM. Its main camera has the resolution of 16MP. The highlight of X9 Plus is a dual (20MP + 8MP) for selfie. And its cell is 4000mAh. Vivo X9 Plus is expected to go on sale at the price of $483.

3. V5

Carrying a 5.5″ 720p display, Vivo V5 is powered by Octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM. The device also runs Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box. At the heart of the phone, there is 4GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM that is expandable up to 256GB using microSD card. For photography, the V5 offers a 13MP primary + a 20MP secondary cameras. To keep the light on, the phone uses a 3000mAh battery. Vivo V5 is a budget phone which cost is about $271.

4. X7 Plus

Another representative of best smartphone of Vivo is X7 Plus. The X7 Plus comes with a Super AMOLED 5.7-inch screen. In terms of performance, the device is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor, Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop) and 4GB of RAM. In addition to RAM, the X7 Plus also provides 64GB of ROM that can expand up to 256GB. Moreover, it also features a combo of 16MP rear and front-facing cameras. The X7 Plus battery capacity is 4000mAh. Vivo X7 Plus price is about $439.

5. Xplay 5 Elite

Xplay 5 Elite is another best smartphone of Vivo that offers high-quality display. Its display is Super AMOLED 5.43 inches with 2K resolution. As regard to processor, the phone is packed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Quad-core unit. In addition, the handset comes in with Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow) installed. For memory and internal storage options, you can find a 128GB of ROM and a 6GB of RAM. Other Xplay 5 Elite specs include a 16MP main cam, an 8 MP selfie snapper, a 3600mAh battery, etc. Xplay 5 Elite comes at high-end price which is $731, approximately.

So, all of 5 best Vivo smartphones above are also best camera phones with strong specs and configurations. We hope that you would find it helpful reading the list if you consider to buy a new smartphone.

Final Fantasy XV has been launched very recently, much to the anticipation of fans. Only a few days after the release, good news has come for the game: Final Fantasy XV launch is the fastest start in the franchise!

Final Fantasy XV launch is the fastest in the franchise!

After 10 years of waiting, Final Fantasy XV (previously known as Final Fantasy versus XIII) is now available to the players. Final Fantasy XV launch was on November 29. After a few days, good news have come for Square Enix: Final Fantasy XV has shipped over 5 million copies, making it the fastest one in the franchise. The news was reported from a Japanese press release. The game was also reported to have set a new record for digital launch-date sales in Japan. This shows that anticipation for the game is indeed very high!

Final Fantasy XV is also the first installment of the series to be launched globally on the same day. Earlier this year, director of the game, Hajime Tabata, has shared that the game must sells 10 million copies to be considered a success. Later, he clarified that the 10 million figure was just the company’s personal goal, not the number they need to achieve to make a profit. With a good start like this, that goal is surely within reach of the studio.

It has truly been a long and rocky road for Final Fantasy XV. The fifteenth installment of the Final Fantasy franchise, one of the best JRPGs ever, was first announced more than a decade ago as part of the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy, at E3 2006. However, the project was later changed to Final Fantasy XV during E3 2013. The game then had been delayed several times, until its designated launch on November 29.

Final Fantasy XV launch: Off to a good start

With such a good start, Final Fantasy XV is on its way to become very successful, like its predecessors. The game is available on PS4 and Xbox One. Have you bought the game yet?