Author: Chris Eilers

Xiaomi has just quietly launched the new variant of Mi Max with 4GB RAM, 128GB ROM and CPU updates in India yesterday. The former version of this phablet was unveiled in May, 2016.

Xiaomi Mi Max Prime: advanced specifications

Xiaomi Company has quietly launched a new version of Mi Max – a huge display phone released in May this year. The new version is called Xiaomi Mi Max Prime with advanced CPU and Memory. Interestingly, without any official events or press releases, Xiaomi Mi Max Prime was silently launched in the three-day Diwali sale in India. Most of Mi Max specs remains, which includes big 6.44-inch Full HD screen, 16MP back camera and 5MP front camera and a 4850 mAh battery cell.

The key improvement is the CPU of Xiaomi Mi Max Prime. The original version is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 with Hexa cores. The Prime version got an upgraded processor a Snapdragon 652 chips with octa-core. Besides, Mi Max Prime packs a 4GB RAM with 128GB memory whilst the first version has 3GB RAM and 32GB/64GB  options. Both models can be expandable to 256GB ROM via microSD card. Up to now, only the version with chipset Snapdragon 650, 3GB RAM is available worldwide.

During the Mi Max launch in May, 2016, the Chinese company announced that there would be a variety of options including the Snapdragon 650/652, 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB/128GB of inbuilt storage. And this new variant is not only a promise fulfillment of the company but also a better choice for users who want a cheap, powerful phone with a giant screen.

Xiaomi Mi Max Prime: Price and Availability

Xiaomi Mi Max Prime price is about $300 (Rs 20000), which is higher than Mi Max’s ($225 = Rs 15000). There are no details about this new model region availability except for India. If you are interested in this worthwhile new variant of Xiaomi’s largest smartphone, stay tuned with us to get more updates!

FIFA 17 has brought many new features to the game, and players are very pleased by that. However, the most interesting feature, the Pro Clubs, is still there, with some changes on how to get skill points. Today, we’ll show you how to get a lot of FIFA 17 skill points!

FIFA 17 skill points: How to get a lot of them

We will be honest: FIFA 17 has done a really great job implementing new features to attract more players. The prime example is the game’s story-based mode The Journey, in which you will take the role of Alex Hunter, and how you develop from a 17 year-old boy is entirely up to you. It is like having a RPG and a movie inside a sport game. That mode can distract players for a while. However, the ultimate aspect that draws players into FIFA is still there: the Pro Clubs. Nothing feels as good as playing against people online and develop players as you want. However, there have been some changes to this mode.

The mentioned changes may cause confusion to players. However, don’t fret, we’re here to help you! Basically, in Pro Clubs, the game wants you to in as many League and Cup matches as possible, and also try to earn as many Man of the Match as possible. Basically, the game wants you to play those matches, rather than just drop-in. That’s how you earn a lot of FIFA 17 skill points.

That is quite normal, and what players would expect. However, there is one more thing to note: EA Sports also implemented a system to reward skill points for players who act like a team player. So, you will need to be a little bit more careful when playing. Try to think about what’s good for overall team performance: pick the right pass, keep possession when necessary, e calm and make sensible tackles, and try to fulfill your role and position to help the team perform. That can give a boost to getting your FIFA 17 skill points as well.

FIFA 17 skill points: Changes for the better

Although it needs time to get used to, but the new system of FIFA 17 skill points are really for the better. Players will need to make sure the whole team works together now, to get as many points as possible to develop players. Just follow our guide, and you will surely get a lot of points.

The next phone after OnePlus 3 is OnePlus 4? Apparently not. This Chinese company is reported to work on a higher version of this latest flagship – the alleged OnePlus 3 Plus. 

OnePlus 3 Plus: SND 821, dual camera

OnePlus 3- the latest flagship of the company- is one of the best devices in the market so far. With a metallic unibody and strong specs, this phone is always on top of the list of best 6GB phones. Back in August, it was said that there would be a mini version of this phone. However, the co-founder of the company- Carl Pei- had shut it down. Now, a new version of OnePlus 3 is alleged to come out. This time, it’s not a mini variant, but a Plus one.

According to our sources, OnePlus 3 Plus will be introduced very soon in the near future. About the design, this plus version will be similar to the original one. The main focus of enhancement is OnePlus 3 Plus specs – expecting to be stronger and better than OnePlus 3 specs. OnePlus 3 has a 5.5-inch Full HD display. So, the “Plus” phone will own a bigger screen with better resolution- a 6-inch screen with 2K resolution.

Normally, a bigger and more dense display will consume more battery. That’s why this new version will be backed up with a 3900mAh battery (30% bigger than the capacity from OnePlus 3 – 3000mAh). It will be powered by a quad-core SND 821 processor. On the back, the company may add a dual camera with 13MP resolution or more.

OnePlus 3 Plus: can it be the next Antutu King ?

With SND 821 and dual camera, this phone will join the list of top best devices in the market. When OnePlus 3 was released, it had held the first position on Antutu list of the strongest smartphones for more than 3 months. Now, this place belongs to iPhone 7 Plus having more than 170,000 points. Who knows the new version would do a huge hit and win back the throne!

Huawei Honor 6X will be announced at the 18th October event. This new budget phone of Huawei will come with Kirin 950 SoC, 12MP dual camera and more.

Huawei Honor 6X: Kirin 950, 12MP dual cam

Xiaomi and Huawei are the two tough rivals in the Chinese market. These companies alternatively take the first position in China. A few days ago, Xiaomi is said to work on the budget Xiaomi Mi 5C phone. Now, Huawei is about to bring their new device to the market- Honor 6X. The company has just sent invitations for the event on 18th October.

At this event, Huawei will announce their latest phone- Honor 6. It used to show up on TENAA a few months ago. This phone is a successor of Huawei Honor 5X. As the successor, Huawei Honor 6X specs are better than Huawei Honor 5X’s. Under the hood, 6X will be powered by Kirin 950 chipset. It will pack 3GB RAM paired with 32GB of inbuilt storage.

Like the predecessor 5X, this new Huawei phone will also own a 5.5-inch Full HD display. However, it is backed up with a bigger 3340mAh battery compared to the capacity of Honor 5X (3000mAh). About cameras, this Huawei new phone will be equipped with the iconic feature of the company – a dual camera on the back with the resolution of 12MP. On the front, there will be a 2MP snapper. Honor 6X also supports a fingerprint scanner on the back.

Huawei Honor 6X: price

All about Honor 6X will be unveiled at the event on October 18th. Huawei Honor 6X release date and price will also be announced at this event. However, we expect Huawei Honor 6X price will be about $200. After Huawei event, Oppo will also hold an event to unveiled the next selfie flagship of the company -Oppo R9s. So, just keep updating with us to know more about these phones.

Samsung Galaxy Note7 attracted lots of attention when it made a debut. Now, it is still one of the most talked about phones, but in a negative way! 

Samsung Galaxy Note7: Not a safe phone to use

Back when Samsung established the international Samsung Galaxy Note7 recall, we thought it was the best way to deal with the scandal. After having investigated, the brand shared that it’s the battery that led to the explosion. As a result, Samsung had all the batteries in the recalled Note 7 units replaced with “safe” labeled batteries. However, after units of Note7 replacement had been returned to the users, the case turned out even worse!

Samsung Galaxy Note7 replacement still exploded, and there is NOT only one case! The most serious case would be the Note7 explosion during a flight, causing the immediate evacuation of all passengers. The latest case of Note7 explosion occurred at a Burger King restaurant in Korea – Note7’s home country. There is even a video clip that records the explosion. Similar cases also took place in Taiwan, China, etc.

So far, the Korean giant Samsung has not made any public statements about any of those incidents. According to local websites, the brand is still investigating to find the cause of the explosions. As far as we are concerned, it’s not a coincidence that multiple Note7 replacement units are reported to have exploded.

Samsung Galaxy Note7: What should you do?

Samsung Galaxy Note7 is no doubt an excellent smartphone in terms of specs. However, after all those cases of Note7 explosion, we don’t think it’s a good choice to keep buying or using Samsung Galaxy Note7, both the old and the new units! If you are currently having a Note7, you can contact the retailer for an exchange if possible. We have nothing against the Note7; however, users’ safety must come first!

As usual, here we have an Antutu report for the best smartphones in September. Many things has changed if you compare this list with the ones released in the previous months. Check it out now!

1. Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Apple fans may feel happy because of this. Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus has taken the spotlight of September when being ranked first in Antutu’s report of the best smartphones of the month with a score of 172,644 points. Well, this is quite surprising to us when it was able to beat many current 6GB RAM mobiles, which also means the Plus’s performance is really great.

Spec-wise, the device sports a 5.5-inch Full HD LED-backlit IPS LCD screen, IP67 certification, 3D Touch tech, iOS 10.0.1 (upgradable to iOS 10.0.2), a 2,900mAh battery, an Apple A10 Fusion quad-core 2.23GHz chip, 32/128/256GB ROM (non-expandable) coupled with 3GB RAM. In terms of cameras, there are a dual 12MP sensor setup on the back supported by PDAF, 2x optical zoom plus quad-LED flash on the back, and a 7MP sensor on the front to assist users in capturing things. Your shots are gonna be gorgeous.

2. Apple iPhone 7

Following right behind the iPhone 7 Plus is its sibling iPhone 7 with 170,124 Antutu points. This somehow proves that all the changes Apple has applied to their machine are effective, especially the new A10 Fusion chipset which has been praised by a number of reviews. About iPhone 7 specs, there are not many differences compared to iPhone 7 Plus specs. You just need to note that it has a smaller display that measures 4.7 inches and packs 750 x 1334 pixels, smaller RAM and battery capacity – 2GB and 1,960mAh, and only one rear shooter capable of 12 megapixels.

3. LeEco Le Pro 3

Number 3 is a LeEco smartphone named Le Pro 3 and said to be the first Chinese device to be run by Snapdragon 821 processor. It’s got 160,856 points, which is also a high score. Spec-wise, Pro 3 boasts a 5.5-inch Full HD display, eUI 5.8 UI based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and many choices over its ROM (non-expandable) and RAM capacity: 32/64GB + 4GB or 64/128GB + 6GB. In addition to LeEco Le Pro 3 specs, there are Dolby Atmos sound tech, a massive 4,070mAh batt supporting Quick Charge 3.0, and a stellar 16MP main + 8MP selfie snapper combo.

4. Xiaomi Mi5s Plus

Next in line is Xiaomi Mi5s Plus with 153,777 Antutu points. To get this position, the handset has used its specifications well, which include a big 5.7-inch Full HD screen, a Snapdragon 821 chip set, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, 64/128GB of internal storage (non-expandable) paired with 4/6GB RAM, and a 3,800mAh cell with Quick Charge 3.0. Besides, Xiaomi Mi5s Plus specs contain a package of a dual 12MP primary and a 4MP secondary cam to help users take beautiful photos, making it the second best dual camera phone in September.

5. Xiaomi Mi5s

Number 5 belongs to the Mi5s Plus’s sibling – Xiaomi Mi5s with 142,280 points. Spec-wise, it carries a 5.15-inch Full HD display, 3D Touch technology (if you buy Xiaomi Mi5s 128GB ROM + 4GB RAM model; the 64GB + 3GB one does not have), and a 3,200mAh battery. For the rest of Xiaomi Mi5s specs, they are the same as the Plus ones.

6. OnePlus 3

Okay, OnePlus 3, our champion in July and August, now stopped at number 6 with 140,288 points. Anyway, it’s still a very excellent device due to being able to appear in Antutu’s top 10 for so many times. Here are some Oneplus 3 specs we would like to recap for you: a Snapdragon 820 processor, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of non-expandable ROM, Oxygen OS based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, a 5.5-inch Full HD optic AMOLED display, a 3,000mAh battery supported by Dash Charge tech (60% in 30 minutes), and a set of 16MP rear + 8MP front-facing camera. 

7. Vivo Xplay 5 Elite

Continuing our list is Vivo Xplay 5 Elite with 138,706 Antutu points. It comes with a curved plane 5.43-inch Super AMOLED 2K screen, a Snapdragon 820 chip, Funtouch OS 2.6 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, 128GB of internal memory (non-expandable), 6GB RAM, a combo of 16MP main + 8MP secondary shooter, Hi-Fi 3.0 tech, and a decent 3,600mAh cell. Those Vivo Xplay 5 Elite specs are definitely powerful enough to deliver great performances for most tasks.

8. Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Finally, we see something from Samsung, scoring 138,373 points. It’s Samsung Galaxy Note 7 that took the 8th spot with a package of specs including a 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED always-on display, TouchWiz UI based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS (upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat soon), an Exynos 8890 chip set, 64GB of expandable ROM, 4GB of RAM, and a 3,500mAh battery to be basic. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specs offer IP68 certification, a stylus, iris scanner besides a fingerprint scanner, and a 12MP + 5MP camera set under the hood to power the whole machine.

9. LeEco Le Max 2

Next, we’ve got another LeEco model called Le Max 2 with 138,026 points. Spec-wise, it houses a 5.7-inch 2K screen, a Snapdragon 820 chipset, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with EUI 5.5 on top, a 3,100mAh batt with Quick Charge 3.0 tech, a 21MP primary + 8MP selfie snapper duo, and 2 choices over RAM and ROM capacity: 4GB + 32GB and 6GB + 64GB. You did a good job as well, Max 2!

10. ZTE Nubia Z11

Last but not least, it is ZTE Nubia Z11 that wraps up the list. If you remember, it owns a Snapdragon 820 processor, a 5.5-inch Full HD border-less display, a 3,000mAh cell, Nubia UI 4.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a package of 16MP rear-facing + 8MP front cam, and 4/6GB RAM paired with 64/128GB ROM (expandable). This is also a good option to take into consideration if you’re seeking a new phone to buy.

Those are 10 of the best smartphones for September with super high Antutu scores for your consideration. So, what do you think about them? Tell us now!

It seems that smartphones with big screens are becoming a trend. With more and more “huge handsets” coming from top brands, it’s hard for users to not get hooked by them. However, do you know what big a screen phone may deliver? 

Big screen phone: The good and bad sides

Let’s start by discussing big screen phones advantages. First of all, a big screen phone offers enough space for a better virtual experience. This makes watching movies, videos, photos and so on much more enjoyable. Next, a bigger screen phone usually comes with a more room for displaying text and a bigger keyboard, allowing users to type and read more comfortably, especially for people with a bad eyesight or big fingers.

Third of all, a bigger screen also means larger smartphone assets in general. The assets include more space for internal storage, extra card slots (microSD and SIM card) as well as a bigger battery container. Fourthly, more space on the home screen will enable users with easier multi-tasking, by being able to arrange different apps and files in different folders. With a tiny display, you can’t really see and organise that many tasks at the same time.

The fifth notice about smartphones with a 5.5 inch display or bigger is its disadvantages. That being said, battery consumption is of most important concern. And a large display surely uses up a great portion of power to operate it. Last but not least, a big screen smartphone of 6 inch and above tends to look bulky, doesn’t always fit in your hand, pocket, and is more tiring to hold.

Big screen phone : considering the choices

Like most things, a big screen phone has its own drawbacks besides the advantages. It is always good to have a thorough and careful insight about a product before deciding to buy it. If you are considering a phablet, note these down, and consider your priority and personal interest.

After a revelation of some information on Geekbench last week, Nokia D1C has just been seen on AnTuTu. The list has disclosed more details in terms of display and camera of D1C.

Nokia D1C: full HD display, 13MP camera

According to Geekbench, the smartphone scored 682 points for single-core performance and multi-core got 3,229 points. In terms of Nokia D1C specs, the phone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 430 SoC, clocked at 1.4 GHz, which is accompanied by Adreno 505 GPU and 3GB of RAM. Geekbench also reveals that D1C installs the latest Android 7.0 Nougat. That’s all we can know about Nokia D1C last week despite our curiosity.

But this time, on AnTuTu, the device is shown with more specs that can satisfy our curiosity. It is reported to house a full HD display. The smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, which is believed not to disappoint Nokia users. Regarding the camera, D1C appears to be suitable for mid-range device target. The rear camera comes with 13MP, while an 8MP camera will appear in front to snap selfies and handle video chats. Though not confirmed, we are hoping to see “Pureview” on Nokia D1C launch date.

Other specs revealed on AnTuTu are the same as on Geekbench, making it even more reliable for Nokia fans. Nokia D1C is the latest smartphone that we are informed of, after other smartphones in the “1” series (Nokia A1, P1, E1, and C1). We are still waiting for the official announcement from Nokia to which smartphone will be launched first if they make a comeback.

Nokia D1C – another evidence for Nokia return

With consecutive information about Nokia has been publicized on two prestigious benchmarks, can we have enough evidence for the comeback of Nokia? All the fans of Nokia worldwide should feel very excited and thrilled to every breaking news towards this grand manufacturer. We are all looking forward to a glorious return of Nokia and a mid-range Android smartphone like Nokia D1C is a totally expected device.

Not one, but two more cases have been reported in which the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement exploded while in use. Let’s take a look!

Galaxy Note 7 replacement: the scandal goes on!

A young woman in Taiwan has reported that her Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploded while she was walking her dog in the park. She shared that at first, she heard a bang from her pocket where she put the Note 7. After that, she saw smoke emitting from the pocket. Then she was lucky enough to be able to pull out the phone and throw it to the ground before it caused her serious damage.

The other incident took place at a Burger King store in South Korea. Too bad for Samsung that this explosion was recorded and now the video is all over the internet. According to the video, the phone was emitting lots of smoke while it was being placed on the table. The staff member at Burger King had to wear kitchen gloves to be able to get rid of the phone (it still looks very dangerous, how brave she is). You can scroll down at the end of this article to see the video.

These cases have one thing in common: Both phones are reported to be units of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 replacement. Moreover, these are not the only cases. If you have been catching up with this scandal, you must have known that a few days ago, an alleged Galaxy Note 7 replacement exploded during … a flight. All passenger had to evacuate immediately after the explosion.

Galaxy Note 7 replacement: Not a device to buy anymore!

So overall there have been (at least) three cases in which Galaxy Note 7 replacement exploded. It looks like either Samsung has not found the right cause of the explosion or the faulty battery is not the only cause! For now, we don’t think buying a Note 7 or using a Galaxy Note 7 replacement is a safe choice. So let’s wait for a few more days until the unlucky Korean giant comes up with an answer!

With EA Access, a lot of gamers finally managed to get their hands on some triple A games, at the price of zero! What’s more, the new batch of coming free games has been announced, and everyone is feeling excited about these new EA Access Free Games!

New EA Access Free Games announced: Batch includes high-profile games

EA has announced he line-up of the next batch of free games for EA Access Vault. Among those are some triple A games: EA Sports UFC 2, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, and Star Wars Battlefront. What’s interesting is that these games have been released just during the past year. However, if we look back on what’s been available on EA Access for free, it’s not really surprising. There have been 25 games available there so far, and some of them are available after less than a year of release. Some of those games are Battlefield 4, FIFA 16, NBA Live 16, etc.

EA made the announcement about the inclusion of the high-profile games in a tweet, but then deleted the message for some reasons. However, they rectify that in another tweet, saying the link earlier was not working, and they decided to post a new one. You can take a look at their confirmation here. With this announcement, subscribers of EA Access will be looking forward to the end of 2016 with excitement.

That’s for Xbox One, what about the other platforms? For PC, there’s another version of EA Access, called the Origin Access. However, it has its own separate vault of free games. Also, UFC 2 is not availble on PC. So the best PC gamers can hope for is the other 2. If you’re a PS4 owner, tough luck to you: there’s no version of EA Access for the Sony’s exclusive platform.

New EA Access Free Games announced: Exciting end of year!

As we have mentioned, there are now 25 games available in the EA Access Vault, with more coming to the roster. With the triple A games EA is adding, it is a good investment to subscribe to the EA Access service now. The fee is only $5/month or $30/year, and you get to play very high quality games. So, are you ready for the end of the year?

Many of us are using Android smartphones. Perhaps, your phone did or might be attacked by virus. So today, let have an insight about how important Android antivirus apps are to your smartphone

Android antivirus apps: when to get one?

In comparison to laptop or computer, Android-based smartphones are less vulnerable to virus and malware. Besides, Google has stated that Android users don’t need anti-virus apps when using Play Store. The developer has integrated security platform in Play Store that optimizes the protection to the mobiles. Thus, the likelihood of being affected by virus is really low. However, it doesn’t mean Android smartphones are absolutely safe from virus or malware. And if you want your smartphone to be 100% safe from those risks, you should definitely still install an antivirus app.

The question might be asked is that, what are the signs of your phone being under attack of virus and malware. Likewise computer, when Android phones are affected by virus and malware, their performance suffers considerably. Almost all the operations will be slow down or even stop working. The change in the speed is clearest when adding pictures, browsing the gallery or multitasking. Moreover, virus and malware can also alter your settings. The worst consequence might be the leak of personal information. Especially, if users use the phones for any financial transactions like mobile banking. Therefore, if your phones happen to include any of these symptoms, get it checked out

Antivirus apps play the role of a shield that protects the system from dangerous attack. As a result, they help users to prevent any damages and keep the data secured. There is a wide range of reputed Android antivirus apps, with frequent update paths.

Android antivirus apps: round up

The frequency of being affected by virus and malware of Android phones is quite small. In fact, we should take caution when it comes to virus problem. And using antivirus apps the simple yet effective solution. So, do you have any good antivirus apps. Let’s suggest some good ones at our page!

Being good at foreign languages is a big advantage for those who want to interact with friends or partnerships from other cultures. However, not all of you have enough time to take part in a course. So, here is the list of 5 best learning language apps. Let’s check.

1. Duolingo

Best learning language apps for 2016 – Duolingo. It is voted as one of the best apps for learning language by both Google Play and App Store. Duolingo is a combination of a learning app and a mobile game. The interface of this app looks like a game wherein you’ll get points for each correct answer. There is also an integrated in-game called  Lingots on this app. It allows you to take interesting items after completing lessons.

In Duolingo, you can practice the speaking skill through conversations. Besides, your reading and listening skills will also be better by practicing those lessons. Compared to another learning language app, Duolingo doesn’t focus on Grammar much more. Especially, you can pick the higher level after finishing the current lessons. That’s why Duolingo is suitable for more users with different levels. Duolingo offers you ten common languages totally. 

2.Babbel

Best learning language apps for 2016 – Babbel. Like Duolingo, this app is also designed as a game. This makes users feel excited in each lesson, wherein you’ll get experience points for correct answers. In Babbel, you will learn English through repeating and finish phrases. You have 6 different languages to learn, including German, French. Portuguese. Italian, Dutch, and Spanish. To get this app, users need to pay $11 monthly.

3.Memrise

Best learning language apps for 2016 – Memrise. Memrise is different with the other apps above, when it just provides lessons for learning Spanish. Memrise is available in two modes, with different levels including the basic level and advanced level. Like its name, Memrise helps you to memorize common Spanish words. For instance, this app could help you memorize “250 most commonly used Spanish words”. You’ll have 15 new words for each lesson. Especially, Memrise is free to download.

4. AnkiApp

Best learning language apps for 2016 – AnkiApp. For those who are intending to learn the Japanese language, this app is a good choice. AnkiApp is built with the notification system that helps you memorize new words quickly. There are also some challenges for learners with quick tests. AnkiApp is now available on Google Play Store with a price of $24.99.

5. Busuu

Best learning language apps for 2016 – Busuu. This app allows you to learn 12 languages totally. It’ll bring the efficient ways to read and write these 12 languages. Especially, Busuu also provides video-chat function. Through this function, learners will improve their language skills by lively interacting with native speakers. Busuu is available for both Android and iOS platform. 

Best learning language apps for 2016

So, here is the list of best learning language apps, which will bring new methods to learn your favorite languages. Hopefully, they’ll save your time and money in mastering foreign languages.