Author: Chris Eilers

Nokia has officially confirmed that they will come back the smartphone market after two years selling Lumia Finnish company to Microsoft because of failing to compete with Apple and Samsung. Let’s check some reasons for Nokia come back. 

Nokia’s remark

In the 1990s, when mobile phones started to become popular, Nokia’s handset are many people’s desire. The user friendliness and good batteries are the strengths that made Nokia outstanding at the time. Nokia was born in Europe and the most glorious years of Nokia probably began in 1994, when they launched series 2100 series phones, the first handsets using the Nokia Tune ringtone. Only 5 years later, Nokia became the largest phone manufacturer in the world, every fourth mobile phone to sell out, with 1 unit of Nokia.

The following year, Nokia achieved a significant success with the first phone to shoot video, the Nokia 3650 in 2002. Nokia was also the first to launch 3G with the Nokia 6650. With 3G technology, the phone can now be used to surf the Internet, downloading music, watching TV and much more. Nokia was definitely the pioneer in the technology all around the world until Apple and Samsung dominate the mobile phone market. 

So there’s no reason that the world customers aren’t pleased to welcome the news last week. Nokia will officially come back to the market under the current agreement. HMD – a Finnish company will handle the development of devices running Android under the supervision of Nokia. This is quite important because Nokia knows how to produce and add functionality to the product. Moreover, Nokia is holding the mobile patents necessary when the world is moving to 5G. 

Many people are looking forward to Nokia come back

After all, Nokia is sure to soon re-export in early 2017 with 2 Android phones. And consumers are absolutely right to expect in a new, modern smartphones, inheriting the advantages of ordinary telephone lines before. So follow our blog for more information about new phones from Nokia – the oldie of smartphone world.

Up to now, there are three cases in which the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge exploded. It seems that the nightmare is coming again to Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge exploded: The nightmare seemingly comes again!

The Galaxy Note 7 bring users many disappointments. As the result, Note 7 users are finding alternative smartphones. Among those, there are some good options such as the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, Google Pixel smartphone, LG V20, etc. Especially, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is an ideal choice if you are still Samsung’s fan. However, it seems that the nightmare is coming again to Samsung when another Galaxy S7 Edge exploded recently!

That being said, this is not the first time the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploded. The first case in which the Galaxy Note 7 caught fire was in last month (Philippines). After that, this phone continues exploding in the US. Now, Samsung receives the bad new again when the Galaxy S7 Edge exploded in Canada recently. Elisha Loewen – the owner of this Samsung phone, unveiled that his phone started smoking while it was sitting on his car. 

After the incident, Mr Loewen has complained to carrier Bell, but he got no deal with the faulty product. Hence, this man decided to contact Samsung directly, along with photos of the exploded Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. For now, he is waiting for the feedback from Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge exploded: Solutions

It seems that Smartphone explosions are becoming a trend. Not only Samsung, there are also some smartphone brands falling in the same case. For example, the Apple iPhone 6 and Apple iPhone 7 exploded recently. So, maybe manufacturers must change the battery technology. From the recent report, the new solid-state battery technology could be the replacement for the current battery technology. The Solid-state battery brings a larger capacity and more importantly, it is more security. So, the customers will have safer products in the future.

Battlefield 1 is already available to purchase on all platforms. It is one of the most anticipated games of the holiday. We have recently learned through the Play First Trial many new features of the game. Now that the main game is out, the Battlefield 1 single player mode stood out a lot!

Battlefield 1 Single Player Campaign: WWI in your face!

World War I (WWI) is not a very hot topic for Hollywood movies and game makers. Usually all eyes are the great WWII, and for good reason also: it shaped the world in a much drastic manner than WWI, and there are many legends about it. However, the Battlefield 1 single player mode almost single-handedly does WWI justice. Although there are some events and facts here and there that have been altered somewhat to fit with the game, we can truly experience the significance of WWI right in front of our eyes!

Playing the single player campaigns, one thing is clear: war is hell. Throughout the campaigns, we will be able to witness the war through the eyes of five different characters (even a pigeon). From those perspectives, the war is portrayed on a level never possible before. The improved graphics, the sounds – everything contributes to make you feel the true brutality and fatality of the war. What we have seen may actually have been what happened back in those days. Different battlefields, from North Africa to France, to the forests of the Alps, we can see the destruction war brought to every place.

The most intriguing factor of the campaigns is that, we really have a sense of inferiority and helplessness there. Playing the game, we took the roles of insignificant characters and we can really feel it. Usually, the single player mode is where players usually feel invincible the most, but that is not the case here. The game has done a great job instilling the mindset of those soldiers to the players: don’t expect to survive. The inclusion of many one-sided battles s great, as it further illustrates that characters we play as are just pawns of the whole scheme, and we feel that way too.

Battlefield 1 Single Player Mode: More than just a game!

Not many games manage to capture the essence of war as well as Battlefield 1 does, and even more so on the topic of WWI. Never would gamers imagine a game could be a good history reference. This time, the publishers have truly outdone themselves here, to capture the feel and essence of the war, and they deserve praise for that. Battlefield 1 is already out since October 21. Now you can experience WWI with your own eyes!

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is one of the most anticipated games for the holiday. With the coming being release soon in November, the Infinite Warfare beta has recently wrapped up. With the feedbacks from players, the developers has promised changes in the official release.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Beta closes, changes coming!

The multiplayer beta of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare has been carried out over two weekends. It finally ended on October 24. There have been multiple feedbacks from players who participated in the beta. With a lot of those, we can be certain that there will be changes in the official release. Sure enough, in a blog post, multiplayer designer head Joe Cecot expressed his gratitude to fans, and shared that he final product will benefit from all the players’ inputs.

Cecot said that the team has gotten valuable information to further upgrade the matchmaking process, as well as balancing new weapons. This will definitely make online matches much more enjoyable for every players when the game launches. How the game will change because of these data, is not specified. However, he assured the fanbase that Infinity Ward, the publisher, will work on improvements, and once again thanked all the fans for their contributions.

The beta first opened from October 14 to 18 on PS4, while the second beta is from October 21-24 on Xbox One. PC was not included for the beta, which is quite disappointing. Also, for this release of Infinite Warfare, the trilogy of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is also remastered. However, there is only one way to get it, that is to buy one of the premium versions of Infinite Warfare, starting at $80. Those who have preordered any of those versions on PS4 can enjoy the game now.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare beta finishes, hypes continue building

The game will be launched next Friday, November 4. All platforms will be able to play the game. Although the Infinite Warfare beta has ended, the hype continues to build towards the launch date. Are you excited for the game?

Along with the launch of Xiaomi Mi Note 2, the Chinese company also unveiled a new smartphone today – the Xiaomi Mi Mix. This phone could be the successor of Xiaomi Mi Max, with some enhanced specs. 

Xiaomi Mi Mix unveiled with 6.4-inch, 4GB/6GB RAM

One of the highlighted features of Xiaomi Mix Mix is a huge screen, with 6.4-inch in size and round-edge surface. With that, the phone brings its future users more immersive viewing experience. Especially, this screen comes with 93% screen-to-body ratio, which is even higher than that of Galaxy S7 Edge (76.1%) and Google Pixel smartphone (69.0%). Interestingly, you can change the viewing ratio from 17:9 to the larger 16:9.

On the backside, you’ll find a 16MP main camera, with basic technologies such as PDAF, LED-flash. The phone houses a 4400 mAH battery, supported by Quick Charge 3.0 technology. Especially, under the hood, Xiaomi Mi Max will be powered by the latest processor from Qualcomm – SnapDragon 821, clocked at 2.34GHz speed. This phone sports a 4GB RAM and a huge 128GB storage. Besides, there will be a higher 6GB RAM version accompanied by 256GB storage. 

So, Xiaomi Mi Mix will be the next SnapDragon 821 after the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. This phone is even more outstanding than the Mi Note 2 flagship in some areas. For example, on the new Xiaomi Mi Mix, users will experience a bigger and better display. The battery capacity of this phone is also larger (4400 vs 4070).

Xiaomi Mi Mix price and release date

In case you did fall in love with this upcoming Xiaomi phone, let’s consider the price. Although the 4GB RAM version’s price hasn’t been unveiled, we have heard some information about the higher  6GB RAM. First, with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM, the phone could value at $516. Meanwhile, the 6GB RAM + 256GB ROM version is expected to come at $590. The Xiaomi Mi Mix launch date is unveiled to be on November 4. So, stay tuned and keep follow our page for other information about this new phone.

Xiaomi has just held a Xiaomi Mi Note 2 launch event in Beijing to announce their newest flagship. As we expected, this phone come with a stunning look and strong specs: SNND 821, 6GB RAM, 20MP+ camera.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 launch: SND 821, 6GB RAM

After being leaked for a long time, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is now finally come out. The company has just held a Xiaomi Mi Note 2 launch event to announce this new flagship in Beijing. As we heard before, this handset comes with a gorgeous design with the Samsung iconic feature- dual curved screen display. The front and the back of the phone are coated with 3D glass. Its frame is made of Aerospace aluminium. When holding it in hand, you will feel smooth and solid at the same time.

This new Xiaomi flagship does not only come with the stunning design but it also features very strong specs. Under the hood, the phone is powered by 2.35Ghz octa-core SND 821 processor. The phone has 2 RAM versions: 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM (non-expandable for both versions). One of the most impressive Xiaomi Mi Note 2 specs is its primary camera. It sports a 22.56MP IMX318 sensor camera on the back with f/2.0, PDAF, EIS, and 4K video recording. On the front, there is an 8MP IMX268 snapper with f/2.0, autofocus, and beauty 3.0 software.

The phone has a 5.7-inch OLED curved display with Full HD resolution. The phone runs on MIUI 8 OS based on Android 6.o Marshmallow. It is backed up with an enormous 4070mAh battery capacity supported with Quick Charge 3.0. In addition, Mi Note 2 also supports high-quality HD Audio processor.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2: price and release date

Coming with SND 821 chipset and 6GB RAM, this new flagship is now one of the best smartphones in the market. This phone gets the best of both worlds when getting a gorgeous look and powerful specs. It is not an overstatement to say that Mi Note 2 is one of the perfect alternatives for Galaxy Note 7. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 release date will be in the next 2 – 3 weeks. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 price will come in three: $413 (4GB), $487 (6GB), and $516 (6GB global version). With this special edition, you will have 600 Mbps 4G and 37 Global LTE. The phone will be available in Glacier Silver and Bright Black.

After Galaxy Note 7 scandal, Samsung is trying to salvage their reputation by offering users some new alternative phones. Today, let’s have a look at 5 upcoming Samsung smartphones which will be launched soon.

1. Samsung Galaxy S8

The first one we want to show you in this 5 Upcoming Samsung Smartphones list is the flagship Samsung Galaxy S8. After the defeat of Galaxy Note 7, the new Galaxy S8 could be the alternative product from Samsung. It is expected to come soon in early 2017. Although there is no official information about this new Samsung phone, we will still collect you some Galaxy S8 specs unveiled in the recent time.

Accordingly, the phone was leaked with a 5.1-inch 2K screen, with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. It is also reported to sport SnapDragon 830/Exynos 8895 Octa under the hood. This new Samsung flagship supposedly features 6GB RAM and two ROM options: 64GB and 128GB. For photography, there might be a dual 12MP camera with phase detection autofocus, OIS, dual-LED flash. Along with it is an 8MP front camera. To see other information about Galaxy S8, just keep following our page.

2. Samsung Galaxy C9

Samsung Galaxy C9 is the next of top 5 Upcoming Samsung Smartphones to be looking for. This phone has been leaked on Antutu with very powerful specs. That being said, there will be a 6GB RAM and an Octa-core SnapDragon 653. Along with it, the phone houses 64GB storage (expandable to 256GB). Besides, it has a combo of 16MP main camera plus 8MP front shooter for selfies. Samsung will also equip its new phone with a huge 4000 mAH battery. Galaxy C9 price is expected to start from $600.

3. Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)

Galaxy J3 (2017) is among the upcoming Samsung smartphones to launch. Besides those flagships above, Samsung’s fans are also waiting for the new version of Samsung Galaxy J3. This new phone is reported to come with a new software and stronger hardware. Specifically, in 2017, users will see the new Galaxy J3 with 2GB RAM, SND 430 and Android 6.0 Os. There is also a 5.0-inch HD resolution on this phone, along with a 2600 mAH battery. For photography, it sports a combo of 8MP main plus 5MP selfie camera. Galaxy J3 2017 price is around $120.

4. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

After the success of Galaxy A5 (2016), Samsung is preparing to launch a new version – Galaxy A5 (2017). So, in next year, we will see this new handset with more enhanced specs. Specifically, it supposedly comes with 5.2-inch full HD screen, along with a 3000 mAH battery. Under the hood, ít is powered by a 1.87Ghz Octa-core Exynos 7880 processor and Android 6.0 OS. This new phone sports a 3GB RAM and 16GB storage. For photography, there is a combo of 13MP main camera and 5MP selfie shooter. Galaxy A5 2017 price starts at $431.

5. Samsung Galaxy X

Last but not least, let’s meet Samsung Galaxy X – one of the best 5 Upcoming Samsung Smartphones. This new phone from Samsung is also expected to come with 6GB RAM. It sports a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen with supposedly 4K resolution. Samsung is reported to use OLED technology on its new phone. In terms of other Samsung Galaxy X specs, we have to wait for the official word from Samsung. So, stay tuned and keep follow our page for more information about this phone.

5 Upcoming Samsung Smartphones

If you did fall in love with Samsung brand, just wait for 5 upcoming Samsung smartphones already mentioned from our list. These phones are promising better performance and stronger assets. So, tell us which phone is your favourite!

Both Huawei Enjoy 6 and Galaxy J7 Prime sport a 13MP camera and 4000mAh battery. So, in the Huawei Enjoy 6 vs Galaxy J7 Prime battle, who’ll be the winner? Let’s read on!

Huawei Enjoy 6 vs Galaxy J7 Prime: specs comparison

Firstly, let’s start the Huawei Enjoy 6 vs Galaxy J7 Prime battle by considering their display. The Enjoy 6 mounts a 5-inch OLED display that has 720p resolution. Meanwhile, the Galaxy J7 Prime sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080p. Since OLED and IPS LCD are not very comparable, we cannot say exactly which phone is better in terms of display performance. Because even the J7 Prime has a bigger screen and larger resolution value, the Enjoy 6 screen size is balanced with the resolution. So, the pixel density of the two handsets are somehow competitive. As far as the performance is under concern, the device of Huawei is powered with 1.5GHz Octa-core processor whereas that of the J7 Prime is Octa-core 1.6 GHz. Therefore, the clock rate of the phone of Samsung is faster than the Enjoy 6.

Both smartphones are packed with 3GB of RAM. This amount of memory capacity is popular standard nowadays. In addition, the two mobiles also share the same storage capacity: 16GB of ROM. While the internal storage of the J7 Prime is expanded up to 256GB, we not sure whether the ROM of Enjoy 6 is expandable or not. For photography, the handset of Huawei features a 13MP rear camera + 5MP front shooter. Also having 13MP main camera, however, the J7 Prime offers a better selfie snapper 8MP.

Now let’s move to other specs of the two devices. The mobile of Huawei gets its power from a 4000mAh juice pack. On the other hand, Galaxy J7 Prime battery is 3300mAh battery. Moreover, the Enjoy 6 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system out of the box whereas the smartphone of Samsung uses Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow). Therefore, the operating system of the J7 Prime renders more updated features than that of the Enjoy 6.

Huawei Enjoy 6 vs Galaxy J7 Prime: price and availability

Galaxy J7 Prime price is around $327. In case of the handset from Huawei, based on the Enjoy 6 specs, we expect it to come in a budget price tag. In addition, while the J7 Prime is now available, we will have to wait until October 27 to get the Enjoy 6 unveiled. So, if you’re in hurry to have a new smartphone, then consider the Galaxy J7 Prime. However, if you want a budget phone, be more patient and wait for the Huawei Enjoy 6. 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Infocus Epic 1: a battle between two budget Helio X20 smartphones. One is the budget flagship of Xiaomi, the other is the new phone from Infocus. Which one will be the winner? Let’s find out!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Infocus Epic 1: Helio X20 phones

Before starting the battle, we’d like to mention you that Redmi Note 4 has 2 versions: 2/3GB RAM paired with 16/64GB ROM. In this battle, we will take the 3GB RAM model to compare. So, let the battle begin! Under the hood, both phones are powered by a deca-core Helio X20 processor. However, Note 4 from Xiaomi is more powerful with the clock speed of 2.1Ghz. EPIC 1 processor is clocked at 1.4Ghz. Both device pack 3GB RAM.

For photography, the budget flagship from Xiaomi sports a f/2.0 5MP selfie snapper and a 13MP main shooter with f/2.0 and dual LED flash. On the other hand, the new phone of Infocus is equipped with a f/1.8 8MP front-facing camera and a 16MP primary snapper with f/2.0 and dual-color LED flash. So, with EPIC 1 cameras, you will have better, brighter and clearer photos.

Despite having the similar amount of RAM, Xiaomi phone pack bigger 64GB ROM with the ability to expand up to 256GB. It is also backed up with a larger 4100mAh battery capacity. These features on new Infocus phone are 32GB of expandable storage (+128GB) and a 3000mAh capacity. The other Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specs and Infocus Epic 1 specs are similar. They all have a 5.5-inch Full HD display and run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Infocus Epic 1:price battle

In the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs Infocus Epic 1 specs battle, the Xiaomi handset wins in almost every spec. It has a stronger chipset, bigger ROM and battery. It even defeats its rival in the price battle. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price for the 3GB RAM model comes at about $180 ~ Rs. 12039. Meanwhile, Infocus Epic 1 price is higher with $195 ~ Rs. 12999. So, the winner of this battle is Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.

After the success of  X7, the Vivo company is about to bring Vivo X9 to the market. This new handset will come with 4GB RAM and dual front-facing camera.

Vivo X9: 4GB RAM, dual selfie camera

Among the dynamic Chinese smartphone brands like Huawei or Xiaomi, Vivo seems to be the quite one. This company hasn’t launched or released any new products since July. Their latest phones are the duo Vivo X7 and X7 Plus. Now, this brand is back to the market with their new product- Vivo X9. This phone is the successor of Vivo X7.

Vivo X9 has just been leaked on Weibo lately. The highlight of Vivo X9 specs is that it will own a dual front-facing  camera. It is reported that this dual front cam will be the Dual pixel RGB lens with 12MP. The main shooter of the phone will come with Sony IMX260 sensor. The other Vivo X9 specs will include an octa-core SND 653 processor and 4GB RAM paired with 64GB ROM.

Along with X9, Vivo will also announce their Xplay 5’s successor – Vivo Xplay 6. As we all know that Xplay 5 has a sibling- Xplay 5 Elite. This is the first smartphone to feature 6GM RAM along with SND 820. So, this time, Vivo could probably announce their Xplay 6, as well as Xplay 6 Elite. These two new Vivo phone will be powered by SND 653 and SND 821 respectively.

Vivo X9: price and release date

With dual front camera and 4GB RAM, the company is aiming Vivo X9 at the selfie phone segment. This phone will be the fierce rival to the other camera phone like Oppo R9s or Galaxy C9 Pro. Vivo X9 launch date will be on 17th November. At this launch event, Vivo unveiled this phone, together with Xplay 6. So, if you want to know more about these new handsets, just keep following our page! We’ll keep updating.

Apple has just released the updated version of iOS 10 called iOS 10.1. It is said to fix the problems of iOS 10 and bring one noticeable feature to iPhone 7 plus.

iOS 10.1: better performance and Portrait Mode camera

After 41 days since iOS 10, Apple officially released to the public the updated version iOS 10.1. Before the public release, the company gave five betas of version 10.1 to developers and testers. And this is the actually the fourth iOS update after 10.0.1, 10.0.2, 10.0.3. You can install iOS 10.1 by connecting your device to iTunes or downloading it from Settings > General > Software Update.

The latest update is believed to be the solution of bug problems and improves performance better. However, the most noticeable feature included in this new version is Portrait Mode camera added to the iPhone 7 Plus. The Portrait camera mode utilizes the wide-angle and telephoto lenses to create portraits with depth effects. This make the subjects of the photos sharp while also creating blurred background effects.

This photo effect is also known as “bokeh.” But this feature requires proper lighting to ensure the photos look sharp. Nevertheless, we need to remind you that the “bokeh” feature is in beta situation. Apple will continue to make improvements based on feedback from users.

iOS 10.1: Other new features

In the iOS 10.1 update, you can reduce motion for the Bubble and Screen effects in the Messages app. And you can replay the Bubble and Screen effects in the Messages app. The people names will be saved in iCloud backups for photos going forward too. And a bug that caused the audio to be missing from certain text messages has been fixed in iOS 10.1. The new version is available for the following devices: iPhone 5 and later, iPad 4th generation and later, iPod touch 6th generation and later. You can update it right now to enjoy a smoother experience.

The Indian market has just welcomed a new member- Infocus EPIC 1. This phone was launched in this country with 3GB RAM, 16MP main camera….

Infocus EPIC 1: 3GB RAM, 16MP cam

India is a potential smartphone market. That’s why there’re so many phone manufacturers bring their products to this country. And Infocus brand – an American company- is not an exception. This company has just launched their Infocus EPIC 1 in the Indian market. This device is the start of the EPIC lineup of the company. So, let’s have a look at this new device to see what Infocus bring us!

In terms of Infocus EPIC 1 specs, the phone is powered by a 1.4Ghz deca-core Helio X20 processor and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It packs 3GB RAM paired with 32GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. If you’re a photography lover, this handset won’t let you down. It sports a f/1.8 8MP selfie snapper and a 16MP main camera with f/2.0 and dual-color LED flash.

EPIC 1 comes with a 5.5-inch FHD display coated with Corning Gorilla Glass. It is backed up with a 3000mAh battery capacity. On the back, you will find a fingerprint scanner allowing you to quickly unlock the phone or just take a selfie with a tap. One more special thing about this new Infocus phone is IR Blaster. With this IR Blaster, you can use your phone to remotely control your TV and the other home appliances.

Infocus EPIC 1: price and release date

With all those specs above, EPIC 1 will be one of the best 3GB RAM smartphones in this market. It will be the tough rival to the other handsets, especially the deca-core Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. Infocus EPIC 1 release date is on 25th October. It will be available in Gold color. Infocus EPIC 1 price comes at about $195 ~ Rs, 12999.