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So far, there are three explosions of iPhones recorded worldwide. The number is now added one after another iPhone 7 explosion to be reported in China
iPhone 7 explosion: first case in China
Nowadays, smartphones have played an integral part in our life. However, a new problem recently arisen has been making consumers quite concerned and nervous. I bet we are all aware of the continuous explosions of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 reported in many countries. Following up the accident, other phone makers are also afraid to see their handsets in the same situation. And very recently, the biggest rivals to Note 7 – mighty Apple iPhone 7 was also reported to have exploded in Zhengzhou, China.
According to RIA Novosti, this is the first time iPhone 7 explosion happened in China. The iPhone 7 suddenly blew up while a man was trying to shoot a video. The explosion made the phone split into two pieces. Unluckily, the owner was injured on the face and hands. It is reported that the incident occurred last week. After that, Chinese press posted share the story over the Internet. In response to the unwanted incident, Apple’s representative in China also reported the situation back to the head office.
Until now, representative of Apple in China has yet to make any announcement about the problem and solution. Therefore, we don’t know the reason of the explosion and how Apple will deal with the incident. However, such breaking news somehow will affect the reputation of the company. We are hoping for the best and that not more unit will catch the same fire.
iPhone 7 explosion: lesson for other smartphone makers
Before this iPhone 7 explosion in China, there are three other iPhone explosion were reported worldwide. So, after many explosions had happened, phone makers, as well as electric device manufacturers have to be more cautious about the safety of the battery and other engines of the phones. (Source)
Apple A10 Fusion, SND 821, Kirin 955…are the latest and the best chipsets in the market. This time, we introduce you the best mobile phones with each SoC. Let’s check them out!
1. LeEco Le Pro 3 (SND 821)
Listing the best mobile phones in each chipset, we have to mention LeEco Le Pro 3 with SND 821 SoC first. This is the first Chinese smartphone to own a quad-core SND 821 processor. The phone has many models: 4GB RAM + 32/64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 64/128GB ROM. These variants come with no microSD card for expandable storage.
For photography, the company added an 8MP snapper for selfie purpose and a 16MP main camera with dual LED flash. The LeEco flagship runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. Two more LeEco Le Pro 3 specs are a 4070mAh battery capacity and a 5.5-inch Full HD display. LeEco Le Pro 3 price for the 6/64GB version costs you about $301.
2. Huawei P9 (Kirin 955)
The next phone on our list of best mobile phones is Huawei P9 with Kirin 955 SoC. The phone runs on an octa-core Kirin 955 processor and Android Marshmallow OS. This Huawei handset comes with 2 versions: 3/4GB RAM paired with 32/64GB expandable ROM (+256GB). One of the most highlighted of Huawei P9 specs is the dual 12MP main cam with dual LED flash. This camera phone also owns a 5.2-inch FHD display, a 3000mAh cell, and an 8MP front shooter. Huawei P9 price for the standard model is quoted at about $600.
3. iPhone 7 Plus (A10 Fusion)
Speaking of the best mobile phones with best chipsets, iPhone 7 Plus is a phone you can’t miss. With a 2.23Ghz quad-core A10 Fusion processor, this phone had surpassed every phone to be the King on Antutu list for the strongest device. Like Huawei P9, iPhone 7 Plus specs also include a dual 12MP camera on the back, but with quad-LED flash. Apple 7 Plus comes with 3GB RAM along with 32/128/256GB non-expandable ROM, a 5.5-inch FHD display, iOS 10, a 7MP front snapper, and a 2900mAh capacity. iPhone 7 Plus price for the premium variant is about $969.
4. Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos 8890)
S7 Edge is one of the best mobile phones in the market. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an octa-core Exynos 8890 Octa processor and Android 6.0 OS. There is 4GB RAM paired with 64GB of ROM which can be expanded up to 256GB. The highlights of Galaxy S7 Edge specs is its cameras. The phone sports a 5MP front cam and a 12MP rear shooter with f/1.7. Besides, this device owns a 5.5-inch 2K display and a 3600mAh cell. Galaxy S7 Edge price comes at about $824.
5. Meizu Pro 6 (Helio X25)
Last but not least- Meizu Pro 6. This phone comes with the latest and strongest chipset from MediaTek- Helio X25. It is powered by a deca-core processor and runs on Android Marshmallow OS. It packs 4GB RAM paired with 32/64GB of non-expandable inbuilt storage. One of the most impressive Meizu Pro 6 specs is its main 21MP camera with f/2.2 and ten-LED flash. In addition, Pro 6 also has a 5.2-inch FHD display, a 5MP selfie snapper, and a 2560mAh cell. Meizu Pro 6 price for the 32GB model is about $346.
Best mobile phones with each chipset: 6GB RAM, 12MP dual cam…
Those are the best mobile phones with each chipset: SND, Kirin, Exynos, etc. Even though these phones are powered by different Soc, they’re all very powerful. So, which one is your favorite?
Usually, to convert to PDF on iOS, we need the help of third-party apps. But, there are ways much simple and native to iOS. Today, we will show you those methods.
Tips to convert to PDF on iOS
On recent iOS versions, there are hidden feature that will help you convert to PDF without third-party apps. However, not many iOS users know about this. So, we’d like to introduce two quick and easy ways to convert to PDF on iOS. Both methods are simple because they are native to iOS.
Let’s call the first method “Save PDF to iBooks”. Before showing you how the method works, let us remind you that you can use this method in case your phone is iOS 9 or later. In addition, the apps must have “Save PDF to iBooks” option on the iOS share sheet, like Safari and Photos. First, you need to tap the share icon while viewing the document you’d like to convert to PDF. Then, find the “Save PDF to iBooks” option by swiping on the middle row of the share sheet. Finally, tap the “Save PDF to iBooks” button. As a result, a PDF version of the document will be automatically created and opened in iBooks. From iBooks, tap the share icon at the top in case you want to share the PDF file through email. You can also print the document via AirPrint.
Now, let’s move to the 2nd method “Print as PDF”. There are two requirements for this method. Your device runs iOS 10 or later and the using app needs to have the Print option. First, likewise the 1st method, tap the share icon while viewing the document. Secondly, at the share sheet, find the Print option and tap it. Finally, pinch outward the print preview on the Printer Options screen. The PDF-converted file is then automatically created and ready for viewing. Now, if you want to share the PDF, just tap the share icon at the bottom.
Tips to convert to PDF on iOS round up
So, here we have suggested 2 methods which are Save PDF to iBooks and Print as PDF. With few steps, now it’s more easier for you to convert to PDF on iOS. We hope you will enjoy it.
iPhone 7 is an upgrade from the predecessor. However, there are still certain drawbacks that make users uncomfortable. Let’s check what iPhone 7 problems are and how to fix them.
1. No SIM card after turning off airplane mode
Many users complain that after they turn on airplane mode, all connected services such as Wifi, 3G and the SIM will automatically disconnect. But not worth mentioning unless when this mode goes off, the device says “No Service”. While waiting for official instructions from Apple, you can do the following: First, switch to Airplane mode on and off again. You can do it in the Control Center or go to Settings> Airplane mode.
If it doesn’t work, make sure you are in the service coverage area. Check in Settings> General Settings> About and look at the Supplier. Remember, if you’re travelling internationally, you will need to roam, customize it in Settings> Mobile> Data roaming. You may have to turn off your phone and reboot. Try removing the SIM out, make it clean and attached it back.
2. Short battery life
The battery life of the iPhone 7 is said to be much better than the iPhone 6S, thanks to a larger battery and A10 processor’s higher performance. However, for many people, they feel that the iPhone 7 battery consumes more power than usual. And here’s how to solve: Go to Settings> Battery, enable Low Power Mode to prolong using time. However, some applications, such as Mail, Siri, background applications, automatically updates or some visual effects will be reduced or turned off completely.
With the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, Apple has removed the physical Home button. Therefore, Force Touch technology on a new Home button will allow users to adjust the pressing force with 3 levels: mild, moderate and strong. When using the new device from Apple, users sometimes feel uncomfortable when the Home button on the device becomes too sensitive. To avoid that situation, you should set the Home button sensitivity. Go to Settings on your home screen> Select General. Pull down and select Accessibility > Home button, there will be 3 levels of the sensitivity of the Home button for users to choose.
Many users have encountered problems with the pair of iPhone headphones EarPods Lightning 7. Sometimes the remote control buttons stop working and the user can not pause music, or use Siri. Apple has acknowledged this error and is working on fixes. You can try to plug out Lightning EarPods headphones and plug them back again.
5. Unable to activate the new iPhone 7
Many users have difficulty activating their new iPhone, especially in the first days after Apple opened sale. Maybe due to Apple’s overloaded servers by too many people’s activation at one time. Here’s the solution. Try to switch to Wi-Fi to activate the iPhone 7. Try disabling and restart the phone. Make sure iTunes is updated. If not, plug your iPhone into the computer and activate it using iTunes. If you still can not resolve the problems, please contact the Apple genuine warranty.
Hopefully, this article will help get you a better experience with Apple’s new device. If you find it interesting and useful, don’t forget to Like and Share to your friends!
Galaxy Note 7 is a haunting for many users for a while. After the Note 7 scandal, it seems that Samsung users are finding the alternative smartphones. From the recent report, about 5-7 million Samsung users to switch to iPhone 7 this year.
Samsung users to switch to iPhone 7 : Is is real?
The report comes from KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo – a famous Apple analysis. Accordingly, there could be about 5-7 million Samsung users will switch to iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus this year. Anyway, this is just a forecast. After Note 7 discontinuation, the most consideration of many people is: Which is the best alternative smartphone for Samsung users? If you look at the current smartphone market, there are some big phones that you should consider.
As we mentioned above, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are good alternative products for Note 7 users (or Samsung users in general). Apple is always the biggest rival of Samsung. That’s why iPhone 7 series come with premium features which can compete with the Galaxy Note 7. Especially, the iPhone 7 Plus could be the better options for Samsung users when it comes with a new dual camera – the ideal choice for photo lovers; and a powerful A10 chipset which brings smoothly performance.
However, if Samsung users still love using Android Os, LG V20 or Google Pixel smartphones are also good options. Both these smartphones come with the latest Android Os (Android 7.0) and powerful processors, which are good alternations of the Galaxy Note 7. However, Google Pixel and LG V20 still can’t compete with the Note 7 from Samsung in terms of the design.
Samsung users to switch to iPhone 7 : Samsung solutions
It is difficult to know if all Samsung users will switch to iPhone 7 this year. However, there could be a number of Samsung fans are finding alternative products. Of course. Samsung totally knows its current problem. The giant Korea brand is finding the solution. So, stay tuned to see what will Samsung bring users in the upcoming time. More importantly, do you think the forecast is completely correct? In another word, will many Samsung users switch to iPhone 7 this year?
MediaTek has just launched its new chipset – MediaTek Helio P15 .This is the successor of Helio P10 with 10% better performance. It sports a faster CPU and a stronger GPU.
Recently, the MediaTek company has introduced its new chipset – Helio P15. This chipset is the successor of MediaTek Helio P10, which was launched last year. As MediaTek unveiled, compared to Helio P10, the new Helio P15 will come with latest technologies and better performance. Generally, it could bring 10% better performance.
Let’s talk about the old Helio P10 beforehand. This chipset comes with 8-core 64-bit Cortex-A53 with 2GHz of speed, along with the new GPU T860MP2. With the TSMC’s 28nm HPC+ technology, Helio P10 allows the phone to save 30% power consumption. In addition, the Helio P10 can support a camera with 21MP resolution and LTE Cat-6 connectivity. There are some famous devices with Helio P10 such as Sony Xperia XA, Lenovo K5 Note, Oppo F1s Plus, Meizu M3s, and so on.
Now, the Helio P15 is reported to come with 10% better performance. Besides, this new chipset also provides better power efficiency. Like Helio P10, Helio P15 is built on TSC 28nm process. However, it comes with a faster CPU speed of 2.2 GHz and stronger GPU. On Helio P15 chipset, there is the same Mali-T860 MP2 CPU with a faster speed of 800MHz, compared to 700 MHz on the Helio P10. There is no information on the supported RAM, but this new chipset will support LTE Cat.6 and single-channel LPDDR3-933 memory.
MediaTek Helio P15 chipset
There is still no official word on Helio P15 release date. However, traditionally, MediaTek could launch their new chipset in next month. So, stay tuned to get a clear look at this new chipset from MediaTek. More importantly, follow our page if you want to get other interesting articles!
After DTEK60, BlackBerry is about to bring another Android phone to the market – namely BlackBerry Mercury. This new handset has just shown up on Geekbench with 3GB RAM, 18MP cam…..
BlackBerry Mercury: 3GB RAM, 18MP cam
According to latest reports, BlackBerry will no longer manufacture smartphones anymore. They will outsource the manufacture to a third-party instead. That’s what we heard a few weeks ago. Now, a new BlackBerry phone has just been spotted online – namely BlackBerry Mercury. Before going into detail about this phone, let’s have a little flashback. Back in June, this Canadian company said that they would bring 3 new Android phones to the market. Up till now, 2 of them have already been unveiled: DTEK50 and DTEK60.
So, BlackBerry Mercury is the remaining mysterious one. This new BlackBerry Mercury handset has just appeared in Geekbench with the code name of BBB100-1. And to our surprise, the Mercury will be featuring Blackberry’s iconic physical keyboard. The reason we said it was a surprise is that, after BlackBerry Priv – the company’s first Android phone, we haven’t seen such keyboard on either DTEK50 or DTEK60.
On the benchmark, the phone scored 913 points for single-core performance and 5047 points for multi-core performance. In terms of BlackBerry Mercury specs, the phone will be powered by a 2.0Ghz octa-core SND 625 processor. It will pack 3GB RAM paired with 32GB of inbuilt storage. The new phone from BlackBerry will have a handy 4.5-inh Full HD touch display with the ratio of 3:2 and a physical QWERTY keyboard. For photography, the company may add an 8MP selfie snapper and an 18MP front cam. In addition, there will a 3400mAh battery capacity and Android 7.0 Nougat.
BlackBerry Mercury: price and release date
DTEK50 and 60 of BlackBerry have made a hit in the market. These phones also bring huge successes to the brand. This last member of the “Fantastic 3” is expected to be another bombshell too. With all those specs above, this new device could be the fierce rival to many other 3GB RAM phones like HTC Bolt or Xiaomi Meri. BlackBerry Mercury price, as well as its launch date, is still a mystery. So just stay tuned and keep being updated!
Google Play is giving some nice treatments to users this week. Besides sale-off games, there are some great applications that you should try. Let’s take a look at 5 Google Play offers as follow.
1. Top sale games this week
The breaking new for gamers: Google has presented a list of sale games for this week. Among those, you will even find some famous games such as Final Fantasy IV, Lost Echo, Broken Age, Grim Fandango, or Stranger’s Wrath. Especially, some of them are coming with up to 90% off. This is a good chance for those who are finding a new game to play but not willing to pay a huge amount of money. Be quick because some sales will expire faster than you think.
2. Google Vote tool
The US election aka competition between Trump and Hilary in the United States is being more intensive than ever. Interestingly, Google is seemingly taking part in this event. That being said, the company has launched its new tool for people in the United States who want to vote. Just ask Google “How do I register to vote”, you will receive instruction to full steps, including how to register, voting stations, and so on.
3. Free Basics app from Facebook
From recent reports, Facebook is intending to launch Free Basics apps on Google Play Store. These Free Basics apps will allow you to access several websites even when you don’t have the internet connection. Facebook is discussing this service with the White House. If Facebook’s Free Basics apps come for real, this will be a big event in 2016. That is also a big chance for those who are living in rural areas or those with limited data access.
4. Google Assistant
Google Assistant is the new virtual helper from Google, which is claimed to be more intelligent than the previous Google Now. Unfortunately, Google Assistant is just available on those devices with Android Nougat 7.0 Os. If your smartphone isn’t upgradable to this latest Android Os, rooting ROM is another choice for you. However, that isn’t always a good solution, because it brings some risks for your smartphone. So, get a new smartphone with Android 7.0 (such as Google Pixel smartphones) and you’ll get experiences of this Google app.
5. Eight budget games on Google Play Store
For those who are finding a new game to play, Google has recently launched some great mobile games with budget prices. They are PRISM, Goat Simulator, Saga Solitaire, and more. Just pay $1 and you’ll get 3 games, or with $5 you’ll get all of them.
5 cool Google Play offers for this week
We have just shown you 5 Google Play offers in this week. Come to Google Play Store and get your favourite apps and games right now. And don’t forget to follow our page for more interesting articles!
Phone Batteries Explode is a hot topic now due to the Samsung flagship’s scandal – Galaxy Note 7 fire hazard. Lithium-Ion Batteries are used in almost everything from phones, laptops, and electric cars or even in planes. So why can this type of battery explode? Let’s see how it works!
What is Lithium-Ion Phone Batteries? Why can they explode?
Lithium-ion batteries are relatively different from basic AA used for TV. They can be recharged many times to continue to provide energy. Lithium-ion batteries are usually mounted directly inside the device and contained Lithium chemistry. Lithium-ion batteries are particularly common in electronic devices such as laptops and phones because it is capable of storing energy efficiently. The energy supplied in Lithium-ion batteries is often 2 to 4 times more than older technologies.
Like other batteries, Lithium-ion batteries work by storing and releasing energy through controlled chemical reactions. Lithium-ion batteries have two electrodes facing each other, and that’s where the power lines come in and go out. The positive electrode containing negative ions. The negative electrode contains positive ions and lithium. When used, the lithium moving from the cathode to the anode, and when you’re charging, it will move back to the cathode.
So what is the problem? To ensure that lithium-ion move easily between the two electrodes, the flammable and volatile compounds have been compressed inside the battery. When charged, the battery produces heat and if this heat is not controlled in a reasonable manner, it can cause ignition inside the compound, even explosion. These compounds also become unstable if there is anything that impacts on batteries. In the case of the Galaxy Note 7, they try to send ions between electrodes too fast (to boost charging speed) but also if they try to send too much of them at once that some batteries were overheating during charging.
Why they keep using Lithium-Ion while Phone Batteries Explode?
Samsung is said to be too ambitious for their Quick Charge technology and didn’t calculate carefully to prevent overheating problem. Not only Samsung, many other firms also had trouble with this type of battery. A sad reality is that the battery technology has stalled for years because any new invention would have to pass the inspection process rigorous safety. Despite these incidents, generally, lithium-ion is still the most secure and has low production cost. Explosion cases actually account for a very small of the number of cells present in the device are consumed each year. So check our blog more for such “hot” topics about phones!
Huawei is no doubt one of the leading smartphone producers in China. Back in 2015, the company shipped over 100 million units globally. As 2016 is about to finish, let’s see if they can keep up their market share this year…
Huawei 2016 – the convenient outset
Huawei entered the market of 2016 with many advantages. In the past few years, the company continuously got huge revenues. Especially, by the beginning of 2016, the company has shipped more than 100 million smartphones over the world. That was even a bigger number than Apple or Samsung’s – two of their biggest rivals. And as 2016 is coming to and end, the company is working hard to set a new sales record in the last 3 months.
Let us remind you some new smartphones from Huawei in 2016. In Q2 2016, the compnay launched Huawei Honor P9 in April. After that, in July, Honor 8 was released and excited many users. Both phones are targetted as the 4GB RAM segment. However, Honor 8 is more successful than its predecessor and became one of the top trending phones at that time. In August, Huawei Honor Note 8 was launched with many premium specs, such as 6.6-inch 2K screen, 4GB RAM, and 4500 mAH. Especially, in IFA event, Huawei introduced to users brand-new devices: Huawei Nova line-up.
At the report suggested, the company announced to already sold out more than 6 million unit of Huawei P9 itself. Besides, there are also about 1.5 million Honor 8 phone shipped in the global market. Especially, users are waiting for the next flagship from Huawei – the mighty Mate 9. This phone is confirmed to be launched on November 3. So, making a simple math, 2016 could be the next successful year of Huawei.
Huawei 2016 : A beast is coming
Huawei has created a huge profit in 2015 and they are seemingly continuing their success in this year. In November, we’ll get a clear look at the Huawei Mate 9 – the newest Huawei flagship. So, do you think it is possible for them to surpass their previous sales record – 100 million units as of 2015?
This October 25, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will be unveiled officially. The Mi Note 2 specs is said to be very outstanding with 6GB RAM, 21MP dual camera, 2K resolution. And it’s not everything yet.
Mi Note 2 specs: a beast in almost departments
Recently, we have heard that Xiaomi is working hard for the upcoming flagship called Mi Note 2. It seems that Xiaomi is making their customers excited by providing more and more information about the Mi Note 2 specs. According to Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun, Mi Note 2 specs would not let you down. Better yet, the phone will be coming with a well-kept surprising feature. This flagship will be officially unveiled on October 25. So, there is only about a week before we can see the real Mi Note 2 at firsthand.
From what the picture showed, we can say the surprising feature that Xiaomi CEO have mentioned earlier, is the hyperboloid screen. If it turns out to be realistic, then this will be the first time Xiaomi equips its smartphone with dual-curved display. Although there is not official information about Mi Note 2 display resolution, it is said that the handset will come with 2K resolution.
Other Mi Note 2 specs are also interesting. It is reported that the beast is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor. In terms of memory capacity, the phone would offer 6GB of RAM. Unluckily, the internal storage still remains unknown. In addition, the device might sport a 21MP dual camera module. Therefore, this handset would be a beast in camera term. It is also hinted that the Mi Note 2 might available in many color options.
Mi Note 2 price and availability
As we mentioned above, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will be launched on this Oct 25. At the present, we don’t have any official announcement about the price tag of this flagship. However, based on Mi Note 2 specs, we expect the Mi Note 2 to be a high-end smartphone and might cost at least $845. And the mobile would be on sale soon after its unveil.
After LeEco and Xiaomi, it’s Lenovo’s turn to have a SND 821 device. A new Lenovo phone has just leaked on TENAA. According to this website, this phone will feature a SND 821 chipset paired with 4GB RAM….
New Lenovo phone: SND 821 SoC, 4GB RAM
Until now, there are 3 Chinese smartphones having the latest SND 821 chipset. They’re LeEco Le Pro3 and Xiaomi Mi 5s, and 5s Plus. It seems that this huge market is about to welcome another SND 821 phone from Lenovo. To be more specific, this handset is a Lenovo Zuk phone. This new Lenovo phone has just shown up on TENAA database with some renders and specifications.
Back in June, Lenovo launched their latest Zuk phone – Zuk Z2. It is a powerful (SND 820, 4GB RAM) yet affordable handset. So, this new Lenovo Zuk phone is expected to be another strong yet reasonable device of the company. Let’s have a look at this new Lenovo Zuk phone specs. Under the hood, the phone is powered by SND 821 chipset. It will pack 4GB RAM paired with 32GB or 64GB of inbuilt storage.
The phone will have a 5.5-inch screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 px (Full HD) and a 3000mAh battery capacity. For photography, the company will add an 8MP snapper on the front and 13MP shooter on the back. These cameras are similar to those on the phone’s predecessor – Zuk Z2.
New Lenovo Zuk phone: another affordable powerhouse?
Since the predecessor – Zuk Z2 – is the affordable flagship, this phone is expected to come with a very competitive price too. Not to mention that, the current SND 821 phones in our market are very affordable – with LeEco Le Pro 3 costing about $267, Xiaomi Mi 5s costing $345, and Mi 5s Plus with a $391 price tag. Therefore,to compete with the other smartphones of the same chipset, this new Lenovo handset needs to be super friendly in terms of price. Stay tuned, we are just as excited and curious as you are to know more about the beast!
Sony Xperia Ultra Max Pro Specs: 200MP Cameras, 19100mAh Battery!
Nokia Titan 2026 Specs: 16GB RAM, 9700mAh Battery!
