Author: Chris Eilers

Samsung has made a big surprise when they decided to recall Galaxy Note 7 in the global market. This causes an enormous loss for the biggest Korean giant. Let’s see the reason behind it!

Samsung recall Galaxy Note 7: the biggest tech recall!

About three weeks ago, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 started to be sold to the smartphone market and has brought huge success for the company. However, before it could make a hit in India market, Samsung decided to recall Galaxy Note 7 globally. This could be the biggest recall in tech history. The reason comes from the battery catching fire incidents. At present, Samsung is investigating for the exact cause of these cases.

Until now, there are 35 cases of battery bug on Galaxy Note 7. Although the main reason for this problem hasn’t been found, the company stopped all sale as well as replaced all devices already sold. Specifically, Samsung will need to recall and replace batteries in over 2 Million Galaxy Note 7 handsets, along with a change of the production process, before reselling this flagship.

The phone was expected to create big revenue for Samsung in 2016, and help Samsung get over its rival-Apple. Actually, Samsung completed that goal when they create a big revenue through this phone. But now, on the opposite, the recall causes huge loss for Samsung. Moreover, this incident will definitely affect the reputation the company is trying to build.

How to exchange the faulty Galaxy Note 7?

Next week, Samsung will have fixed the battery bug and give users alternative products. Besides, users also have other options: Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge, if they still don’t feel safe with Galaxy Note 7. Samsung will refund the difference in price between the two devices. As Samsung announced, Note 7’s users can return the handset in retail stores or contact directly with Samsung. What do you think about Note 7 recall? Please tell us your opinion!

ZTE has just announced another phone with $100 price tag: ZTE Warp 7. So today let’s compare ZTE Warp 7 vs ZTE ZMax Pro – a previous phone that also costs only $100!

ZTE Warp 7 vs ZTE ZMax Pro: Decent specs

First let’s talk about the performance. ZTE Warp 7 vs ZTE Zmax Pro both come with 2GB RAM – a good amount in the budget segment. Regarding the processor, ZMax Pro is more powerful. To be specific, ZMax Pro houses an octa-core Snapdragon 617 CPU including two quad-core processor, one clocked at 1.5GHz and the other clocked at 1.0GHz. Meanwhile, Warp 7 packs a quad-core Snapdragon 410 CPU clocked at 1.2GHz.

Now let’s consider the cameras of ZTE Warp 7 vs ZTE ZMax Pro. It looks like there are no differences between the camera setup of both phones. They share the same camera combo, with a 13MP main camera sitting on the rear and a 5MP selfie capturer located on the front. To store images, ZTE has given 16GB ROM (extendable – capacity to be confirmed) to the Warp 7 and 32GB ROM (256GB extendable) to the ZMax Pro.

So what about other ZTE Warp 7 vs ZTE Zmax Pro specs? Both of them support 4G LTE which is awesome for budget phones. Regarding the display, the 5.5-inch HD screen from Warp 7 cannot compete with the 6.0-inch full HD one from ZMax Pro. As for the battery, Zmax Pro wins again with its 3400mAh cell, while there’s only a 3080mAh battery in the Warp 7.

ZTE Warp 7 vs ZTE ZMax Pro: Availability

So overall, ZTE ZMax Pro specs are better than ZTE Warp 7 specs. As a result, with the same price tag of ONLY $100, the ZMax Pro is, of course, the better one. ZTE ZMax Pro is already available for sale in many countries. On the other hand, ZTE Warp 7 release date will be on the 6th this month.

After Meizu M3E, the company continues to bring users the M3E Max. The phone comes with a big screen, with 6-inch in size, and other decent specs: 3GB RAM, 4100 mAH battery, and …

Meizu M3E Max: A bigger version of Meizu M3E

One of highlight feature of Meizu M3E Max is the big screen and a huge battery, which is way better than its sibling-Meizu M3. It comes with 6.0-inch display, with full HD resolution (1080 x 1920 p). Meanwhile, its sibling-M3E only has a 5.5-inch. The battery of M3E Max is also bigger, with a 4100 mAH battery, compared to 3100 mAH cell on M3E.

In terms of other Meizu M3E Max specs, the phone comes with decent specs, which is the same as Meizu M3E. Under the hood, there is a MediaTek Helio P10 processor based on 1GHz 4-cores and 1.8GHz 4-cores. That means the phone has 8-cores CPU. Along with it is Mali-T860MP2 GPU. Additionally, Meizu M3E Max packs 3GB RAM and extendable 32GB ROM (up to 256GB). Other M3E Max specs are also the same as its sibling: a dual SIM, 4GB LTE, Android 5.1, and a combination of 13MP/5MP.

It seems that Meizu M3E Max is an updated version of Meizu M3E, with a bigger screen and larger battery capacity. Apart from M3E Max and M3E, the Chinese brand also brings users two new affordable smartphones: Meizu U10 and Meizu U20.

Meizu M3E Max price and launch date

Meizu M3E Max has been launched in its home country and its will come to global market on September 12. The phone is available in various colour options:  Grey, Rose Gold, and Silver, and Champagne Gold. As for Meizu M3E Max price, it costs $254. Do you think this price is reasonable? Hit the comment and follow our page for more interesting article!

It seems that 2017 promises more interesting news and launches. Among those, Turing Robotic brand intends to bring users a special new smartphone: Turing Phone Cadenza. The phone is rumored to have 12GB RAM, 60MP camera, and…

Turing Phone Cadenza: SND 830, 12 GB RAM, 60MP Camera!?

Turing Phone Cadenza features components that has never appeared in the smartphone market. From the leaked information from Turing company, this phone will be powered by two SnapDragon 830 chipsets. Each of them includes 8-cores, that mean the phone will have 16-cores CPU under the hood! Additionally, there is also a 12GB RAM accompanied with an enormous 1TB onboard storage.

Not stopping there, it seems that all remaining Turing Phone Cadenza specs are huge. It was leaked with a 60MP main camera with Triplet Lens and f/1.2 aperture. On the front, there is a dual 20MP front shooter for taking selfies. The phone has three batteries: The first one with 1600mAh Li-ion cell, the second one with 2400mAh cell, and the last one with Hydrogen fuel cell. In total, Turing Phone Cadenza has 100 wh battery!

Besides unbelievable specs, Turing Phone Cadenza also has a gorgeous design, with a Graphene Oxide Composite frame and a Liquid metal structure. On the front side of the phone, there is a 5.8-inch display with quadHD resolution.

Turing Phone Cadenza: When does it come to the market?

Turing Phone Cadenza was confirmed by CEO Steve Chao. Meanwhile, Qualcomm will launch a Snapdragon 830 processor soon. So, there could be a base for the Turing Phone Cadenza rumor in 2017. If this project becomes true, Turing Phone Cadenza could be the the most powerful smartphone in the world. However, we must wait for official words from the company. Do you think this phone will come true? Hit comments and follow our page for more interesting articles!

Sony Xperia XZ VS LG V20: this is a tough battle between two new flagships from Sony and LG. Those are two awesome smartphone cameras. Which one will be the winner? Let’s find out!

Sony Xperia XZ VS LG V20: SND 820, 20MP+ phones

Both Xperia XZ and V20 are the new flagships from Sony and LG. They are all equipped with one of the strongest processors: quad-core SND 820. However, Xperia XZ has 3GB RAM, while LG V20 packs 4GB of RAM. With this hefty RAM, the LG phone will give you a faster and smoother performance. It will easily handle any game or any app you throw at it. Both devices have the storage of 32/64GB which can be expandable up to 256GB. So, the LG new flagship wins.

Next is the camera. Sony XZ comes with a 13MP selfie snapper and a 23MP main camera which is equipped with SteadyShot Intelligent Active Mode and Sony IMX300 sensor. With these two features, Sony handset will give you 100% accurate focus and clear photos/videos. Meanwhile, LG V20 has an 8MP front cam and a 20MP dual rear cam. With the dual snapper, LG phone will do better in the low light condition. Moreover, your photos will be much deeper. Both of these phones have very strong camera setup, but Sony XZ slightly edges out its opponent here, due to having Sony sensor, one of the best in the market.

The other LG V20 specs are better than Sony Xperia XZ specs. This Korean phone continues to defeat its rival with a better screen (5.7-inch Quad HD display), a huge battery life (4000mAh) and a better OS (Android Nougat). These features on Sony phone are only 5.2-inch Full HD display, 2900mAh, and Android Marshmallow OS.

Sony Xperia XZ VS LG V20: price battle

In the specs battle, the new flagship from LG surpasses the one from Sony in almost every round (RAM, screen, battery, OS). It even wins over Sony XZ in the price battle with a cheaper price. LG V20 price is expected to be about $450 – $650. Meanwhile, Sony Xperia XZ price will be higher with $784. So, with stronger specs and a lower price, LG V20 totally wins this battle.

Besides Microsoft, Google is one of the well-known office apps creators in the world. Their Google Apps for Work are extremely popular among people, that is the proof. These apps can be synchronized and have a number of additional features in them.

1. Gmail

Gmail is said to be the best email platform at the moment. It is so popular these days that you feel as if everyone used Gmail, instead of Yahoo or others. There are so many advantages when you use it. Firstly, it does not take long for you to sign up and sign in, compared to the other email. And this is pretty convenient and favorable for busy people.

Secondly, you can custom your email setting and organize them into categories. Therefore, you will work easier without being interrupted by spam emails. Thirdly, since your email is synchronized with your Drive, you are able to send heavy files with just simple clicks. Additionally, the inbox mode gives users a new interesting interface and experience. Overall, Gmail is one of the best apps and email services ever.

2. Sheets

Sheets is the elevated version of Microsoft Excel. It allows you to create spreadsheets right on your browser. Since these sheets can always be checked and edited in real time, it’s a good tool for teamwork. You can have the result directly without asking your co-workers to send them through email. By doing this, your information access speed will become much faster.

3. Hangout

For those who are strangers to this app, Hangout is a video call app from Google. Like other video call apps, you can text, call your friends any minute (as long as you still have the internet.).  If the one who you want to contact cannot pick up, you are still able to leave them a voice or text message. The group talk function works quite well too. Therefore, a lot of companies use it to have conferences and meeting.

4. Calendar

Google Calendar is the combination between a journal and a calendar. You will never miss a task again since you will be alarmed on time. It’s also really convenient to plan your vacation. Just look at the calendar, you will see clearly all the task and national holiday. Normally, the holiday system is according to American system if you leave the setting in English. But you can adjust that without changing the whole language setting.

5. Google Contact

Google contact is actually not listed as a Google Apps for Work by Google. But since it’s related so much to business, it cannot be absent on this list. If you save your contacts on Google Contact, they will last forever (unless you delete your Google account). All the important contacts of your customers will never be lost if your phone is stolen or attacked by virus.

6. Form

Form is an application that helps you create questionnaires and polls on your browser. For that reason, it is used very regularly to do surveys and researches. Furthermore, there is no limit when you want to customize your forms.  Through feedback from users, the app give very amazing results. It has good appearance which can be changed with many themes from Google. The structure is clear and the results are never lost, thanks to Google great data saving ability.

7. Docs

The way Docs works is basically like Microsoft Word. However, there are certain differences. Unlike Word, people can make real-time updates, commenting and chatting on different computers at the same time. This makes things easier when you work as a group. Moreover, the unlimited revision history can help new people keep up with the changes. One of the best thing about this app is you can export your work into your desired file type, from odt, .rtf, .txt or .html format. You do not have to convert to get the right file type you need. There are more neat features that you can try yourself!

8. Sites

It was hard to open a website by yourself without knowing about coding. You may need to ask or hire web developers to do it for you. However, that is in the past because of Google Sites’ existence. You don’t have to write a single line of code but are still able to create a simple website for your team or future customers. Everything will be placed as the way you want it to be. It’s really suitable for bloggers, small or start-up businesses which don’t have big amount of money in their hands.

9. Slides

If you want to experience something new from PowerPoint, you can take Slides as an option. It’s said to have captivating slide design and it takes no effort to work with either. Because of the signature multi-access and real-time editing, your team will be the most cooperative team ever. Besides that, you control who are given permission to edit, view or just add comments. And all your data will be saved as long you want to.

10.  Drive

Drive is a cloud storage service that allows you to not only store, but also synchronize and share your files/folders. With Drive, you can store all kinds of file in a free total storage that can reach to 30GB. If that is not enough, you can expand it to 100GB by paying $10 per user per month. After its release in 2012 until now, Google keeps on improving and trying to make it the best cloud storage of all.

Google apps for Work: Big changes for both work and life

It is not a lie to say you can work everywhere with Google Apps for Work, because all the Google apps are synchronized and saved almost instantly. Not to mention, they have some additional features that are really helpful. If you are worrying about the security, you should not be. A big empire like Google do not want to lose the trust of their users so they have had to take care of this problem already. Give this app a try and you will see how many big changes both of your work and life will have.

Camera has become very important for smartphones. With a good camera, your phone can take pictures as good as an expensive dedicated camera. Today, let’s see the 5 recent phone camera technologies, and learn how they work!

1. Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF)

Samsung Galaxy S5 may not be a successful Samsung flagship smartphone in terms of sales, but it also has many good things. With Galaxy S5, Samsung brought this feature from DSLR cameras to the smartphone world for the very first time. Since then, it has become somewhat a default feature for smartphone cameras. This is the first of 5 recent phone camera technologies.

Contrary to traditional “contrast” detection, phase detection allows the camera to focus much faster on objects, especially in low light conditions. The Phase Detect sensor is the one that tells the lens to make adjustments, while another sensor on the back of the camera is in charge of capturing the image. That makes the image very clear. This technology truly enhances your photos a lot.

2. Focus Pixels

Apple has usually has their own take on popular concepts, and this time it is not different. Focus Pixels is, in essence, Apple’s own version of phase detection. This technology allows light to come into the lens to determine which object should be focused on. The process is quite complicated, but the result is splendid: objects are focused on much faster, which is very useful very quick image capturing. This is one of 5 recent phone camera technologies, and it was first introduced with iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

3. Laser Auto Focus

Next one on the list of 5 recent phone camera technologies is Laser Auto Focus. It was first introduced with LG G3, a flagship of LG at the time. This technology requires a smaller emitter aligning with the main camera at the back of the phone (now we know what those pieces of hardware next to the camera are!). It will emit a low-intensity infrared light, then the rays will bounce back to the lens to help with the focusing. Again, it’s quite complicated, but the result is marvelous: quick focusing, and clear pictures (it even goes up to HD quality!).

4. Infrared AF

At 2015 MWC expo, Lenovo managed to surprise everyone with their new camera phone Vibe Shot. This phone, aside from glass and aluminium build, 16MP OIS camera, and tricolor LED flash, also introduced the Infrared Auto Focus. In simple terms, it is an upgraded version of LG’s Laser AF, with the ability to focus much more accurately at 2x speed than normal AF variations. This also grants this technology a place on this list of 5 recent phone camera technologies.

5. Dual camera

The last on this list of 5 recent phone camera technologies is dual camera. We have heard this technology quite a lot recently, but it was first introduced with HTC One M8 and Honor 6 Plus. Basically, you can select the focus and aperture of an image after you have already captured it, which is very cool for photo editing. This feature can be found on a Lytro camera. Both cameras have their functions: the fixed focus one captures flat images with no depth, while the secondary one focus on nearby objects, thus making the pictures very rich and full of depth. This is not possible with one camera lens. This technology is the future of phone camera.

Recent phone camera technologies

So, those were 5 recent phone camera technologies. What is your favorite from this list? Which one does your phone have? Share with us your thoughts, and stay tuned for more interesting articles!

It is reported that Huawei is going to have a conference to announce the new Huawei Nova phone launch. Since the mysterious new Nova phone specs have been leaked for a while, we now can know a little bit about this new phone. 

Huawei Nova phone: a combination of powerful specs

Even though only few important specs have been leaked, Huawei has already given the promise that the new Nova phone will enchant all users, especially the brand’s fan. For Huawei Nova specs, it is powered by a Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor. Besides, it also features 4GB RAM and a 3500mAh battery. With this information, we can predict that this phone will have a very impressive performance. 

In addition, its cameras were also revealed. The front camera is 8MP and the rear cam is 16MP. If this is true, the phone will be the buying goal for those who love taking pictures. Talking about pictures, there are also photos showing the new Huawei Nova phone design. Some say the front of this phone is very similar to Sony Play series. In addition, this phone will still have the Huawei signature EMUI style design with three virtual buttons at the screen bottom.

This new Huawei Nova phone launch is reported to occur on September 1st at the IFA. For those who don’t know what IFA is, it’s a big annual tech fair held in Germany.  This tech fair has always been a great chance for both tech lovers and brands to see and showcase the newest technologies.

Huawei Nova phone: Price

The new Huawei Nova price is expected to be around $300. This price is really affordable, considering these leaked specs have shown how powerful this phone could be. And don’t be too anxious, because we will inform you the Nova full specs as soon as it’s available.

To continue our Xiaomi Mi 5 review yesterday, we will talk about its camera and audio quality. Take a look to see whether this phone is worth your money or not!

Xiaomi Mi 5 review: The camera

Before we go further in this Xiaomi Mi 5 review, let’s be clear that because Xiaomi Mi 5 is not promoted to be a camera phone like many other devices in the market, I do not expect too much from the camera quality of this phone. At the first sight, the 16MP main camera does a good job when there’s enough light. The Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor captures sharp details and vibrant colors (a bit over-saturated but it’s ok).

Another thing I love about this camera is how fast it takes photos. Just by tapping the shutter button, the images are captured immediately. This advantage comes from the phase detection autofocus technology installed inside. However, in HDR mode, it takes one or two seconds for the taken image to be processed before I can shoot another one. Just so you know. In low-light condition, this camera does a fair job. Photos are a bit over-brightened.

Now let’s move on to the 4MP front snapper in this Xiaomi Mi 5 review. With aperture f/2.0 and wide-angle selfie, this camera doesn’t produce bad photos when the lightning condition is good. But in low-light surroundings, just like the 16MP on the back, this camera tends to brighten the photos a little too much. So overall, if you are a common photography lover, this phone is a good choice. Now let’s consider the audio.

Xiaomi Mi 5 review: The audio

Last but not least in this Xiaomi Mi 5 review, let’s talk about the audio. Regarding this trait, this phone does not disappoint. At maximum volume, the sound is loud but at the same time there is no buzzing. I only wish that the speakers were located on the front instead of on the back. In general, Xiaomi Mi 5 is a great handset. Considering its affordable price tag (Xiaomi Mi 5 price is only USD 370), this phone can compete with many other high-end flagships in the market.

Galaxy A series, including A3, A5, and A7, are the most trendy phones in 2016. Continuing this success, Samsung will update those devices. What will the new Galaxy A series bring us? Let’s see!

New Galaxy A series: Galaxy A3, A5, and A7

In this Galaxy A series, we’ll talk about Samsung Galaxy A5 first. Samsung will bring a new life for this phone, with more RAM and a new processor. The phone was spotted on Geekbench with a model number: “SM-A520F”. In 2017, Galaxy A5 will come with a bigger 3GB RAM compared to 2GB RAM of the old version. Along with it is a new processor: Samsung Exynos 7880. Besides, it has at least 5.5-inch display, 2900 mAh battery, and 13MP/5MP camera based on what 2016 version has.

The rest of the Galaxy A series are A5 and A7. On Geekbench, they are leaked with model numbers “SM-A320F” and “SM-A720F”. At present, Galaxy A7 owns 5.5-inch fullHD display, 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM, and 3300 mAh battery. In 2017, this phone could be updated to bigger RAM and ROM. The rest will supposedly remain the same. Thus, 2017 Galaxy A7 will sport 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 5.5-inch, and 3300 mAh battery. As for the new Galaxy A3, it also allegedly comes with a bigger 5.2-inch, a bigger 2GB RAM, and a larger 3000 mAH battery.

In terms of the design, Samsung Galaxy A 2016 lineup shows a much more appealing design compared to the 2015 variants. Therefore, it would be no surprise if Samsung renews the design of Galaxy A members. Hopefully, they will be more beautiful than the current models.

New Galaxy A series release date and new price

As some reports suggest, the 2017 versions of Samsung Galaxy A series might be announced between October 2016 and January next year. Basing on the old version, we’ll give you the expected price of Galaxy A line-up. First, Galaxy A5 price is $320 while its sibling – Galaxy A3 costs $230. Galaxy A7 price is $420. They are not too far from the price of the 2016 series. What expectation do you have for the 2017 Galaxy A series? Share with us your opinion!

When it comes to smartphones in the budget segment, it’s hard not to mention Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 – one of the leading phones from the brand! Today we will show you the reasons why this phone is worth buying!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: A tough competitor in the budget segment

The first reason why Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is worth buying is that this Xiaomi mobile is its premium design and wonderful display. When I first looked at it, I didn’t think it was a budget phone because of its premium look. The metallic unibody takes this phone to a higher level than other phones in the same segment. Besides, its display performs really well thanks to the full HD resolution and the pixel density of 403ppi. The sunlight display technology from Xiaomi also makes Redmi Note 3 screen viewable under intense sunlight.

The next reason to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is its camera setup. It’s very hard to find a budget phone that features phase detection autofocus – an advanced technology used in flagships like iPhone 6 or Samsung Galaxy Note 7. However, this phone is an exception. Regardless of the budget-friendly price tag, Redmi Note 3 offers a 16MP main camera which is equipped with dual-tone LED flash, f/2.2 aperture and especially phase detection autofocus. The 5MP front-facing selfie snapper is also able to shoot nice photos.

The third reason to bring Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 home is its performance. It is one of the few budget phones to score more than 70.000 points on Antutu Benchmark. To be more specific, it gets 75329 points thanks to the hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor and 3GB RAM. Reports also show that there’s no noticeable heating issue while this phone is running heavy tasks or games.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: a full package

Last but not least, this Xiaomi handset is a full package for on-budget buyers. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 price is only around USD 180, but what it offers is much more than our expectation. Besides the wonderful features above, this phone also carries a great 4050mAh battery and a fingerprint reader that can unlock your phone only 0.3s after scanning. Not enough? This phone even supports 4GB VoLTE and dual-SIM. Now you see why this phone is worth buying? 3GB RAM, 4050mAh battery, 16MP camera for only USD 180!

Apple iPhone 7 launch date is closer day by day. Along with it, specs of this phone are clearer and even some unconfirmed information about this phone are gradually… coming true. So, let’s check them out in this iPhone 7 recaps article!

iPhone 7 recaps: Confirmation and Rumors

First, let’s talk about the official specifications about Apple iPhone 7. This year, you will see two variant of iPhone 7: iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The basic version of iPhone 7 comes with 4.7-inch display with 3D touch display and Home button, and 1960 mAh battery. Meanwhile, iPhone 7 plus gets a bigger screen, at 5.5-inch full HD screen. Both of them will sport 2GB RAM  with three variants of ROM: 32, 128 and 256GB. Both versions will run on iOS 10 and is powered by A10 chipset, which is stronger than A9 chipset from last year’s iPhones.

Next in this iPhone 7 recaps, we have some interesting unconfirmed information that is worth considering. First, if reports are true, the 3.5 mm headphone jack and antenna line are removed from 2016 iPhone. In the same reports, it will be replaced by a new Lightning port accompanied with the new component: Apple EarPods. Additionally, the iPhone 7 Plus camera could sport dual setup on the rear: dual 12MP camera. Besides, Apple is working to enhance Wi-Fi connectivity for 2016’s iPhone models. This promises faster internet connection for iPhone 7 and allows it to perform 4K video streaming. Lastly, both iPhone 7 models will come with wireless charging technology.

There are a lot of unconfirmed reports and leaks about this phone but we must wait for the final announcement from Apple. Apple iPhone 7 launch date is so close which promises many surprises for all of us.

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus price and launch date

The official iPhone 7 launch date is 7th September, which is very close. Recently, iPhone 7 price has been leaked on Phone Radar. First, the basic version-iPhone 7 will come with three options of storage: 32, 64, and 128 GB. The 32 GB version costs $790, 128GB version costs $910, and the 256GB version costs $1064. On the other hand, iPhone 7 Plus also includes three variants with differents price tags: 32GB version $910, 128GB ($1030), and 256GB version ($1,180). Do you think those are reasonable prices for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus? Hit the comment and follow our page for more articles!