Author: Chris Eilers

It always takes a while for the new Android updates to arrive at non-Google smartphones. Many smartphones are even not in the update circle. Today we’ll show you why your phones cannot get the next Android 7 update.

Android 7 update: Not every phone gets it!

First of all, your phone may not get Android 7 update because it runs a fork of Android OS. We all know that Android is available for free. That’s why any OEMs (the manufacturers of the phone) can use this OS, change it and make it their own product (fork). Currently, there are lots of forks which are applied in millions of devices (ColorOs in Oppo phones for example). Google cannot control all of them. As a result, phones running these forks are often out of the update circle.

The second reason why your phone can’t get the Android 7 update is that the hardware of your phone is not compatible with new updates. In Android One, Google provided a set of hardware that fits the best with Android. But then it was too disadvantageous for other hardware makers. Since then, Google has decided to adjust their OS so that it can fit as much hardware as possible. But there are always exceptions. If your phone won’t receive the update, it could be due to the incompatible hardware inside.

The third reason why some phones won’t welcome the Android 7 update is the software lockdown. To be more specific, updated OS means updated apps. Many phone manufacturers delay updating to the new OS because they are still dealing with the third-party app developers. They want their phones to have new OS version and updated apps at the same time.

Android 7 Update: It’s the cost that matters!

The last reason why your phone won’t get the Android 7 Update is the cost. Whenever there’s a new update, the OEMs have to employ teams that work on the new updates, as well as to invest in new facilities. As a result, phone manufacturers only choose their leading devices to put in the update circle.

It’s good to know that many great budget smartphones are on the way to India. They are made by different manufacturers, with different designs and specifications. Though, there is one similarity between them: very affordable price!

1. Panasonic Eluga Note: Rs. 12,920

Let’s see what we’ve got first in the best budget phones list. It is a Panasonic smartphone named Eluga Note. Although there is “Note” in its name, the phone is not as big as we expected. Instead, Panasonic Eluga Note specs include a common 5.5-inch Full HD display which is also good, rite?!

Additionally, a 1.3GHz octa-core chipset, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of ROM (+ 32GB), a combo of 16MP rear + 5MP front-facing camera, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, 4G network, and a removable 3,000mAh battery are on board to help power the entire device. Panasonic Eluga Note price is around Rs. 13,000 for those who have interest in this phablet.

2. Coolpad Mega 2.5D: Rs. 6,999

Number 2 is Coolpad Mega 2.5D priced at Rs. 6,999. This machine is super affordable, yet its specifications are absolutely not bad at all. Under the hood, 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM (+ 32GB), a dual SIM, and CoolUI 8.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS are in charge of running the handset. On the front, there are a 5.5-inch HD screen and an 8MP f/2.2 sensor for taking selfies (maybe the company wanted to produce a budget selfie-centric phone). However, the sensor on the back is not very excellent: only 8MP with f/2.2, autofocus and LED flash. And Mega’s chip as well as battery are also humble: MediaTek MT6735P quad-core 1.0GHz and 2,500mAh. But, say, those are so okay for a sub Rs. 7K phone, huh?!

3. Xiaomi Redmi 3s: Rs. 6,999

Coming up next is Xiaomi Redmi 3s. It sports a handy 5.0-inch HD screen, a Snapdragon 430 octa-core 1.4GHz processor, 16GB of expandable ROM, 2GB of RAM, and MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS. Furthermore, there are a set of 13MP primary (with f/2.0, PDAF, plus LED flash) + 5MP f/2.2 secondary shooter, a 4,100mAh batt with fast charging technology on board. To be honest, this is a great deal you should not ignore.

4. Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: From Rs. 13,499

Next, we have Lenovo Vibe K5 Note, equipped with a 5.5-inch Full HD LTPS IPS LCD display, a strong MediaTek Helio P10 chipset, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, Dolby Atmos tech, a fingerprint scanner, 32GB of internal memory (expandable) coupled with 3/4GB RAM. About photography, you can use its 13MP main or 8MP secondary cam to take pictures. About energy, a decent 3,500mAh cell is in charge of fueling the whole device.

5. OPPO F1S: Rs. 17,990

Number 5 is OPPO F1S, a true selfie expert. If there is just a standard 13MP camera on the back, you would be amazed by what F1S has on the front: a 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, beautify 4.0 software and capability of recording 1080p videos. Other OPPO F1S specs are also good: a 5.5-inch HD IPS LCD screen, Color OS 3.0 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a Mediatek MT6750 octa-core 1.5GHz processor, 32GB ROM (expandable), 3GB RAM, a fingerprint scanner, and a 3,075mAh cell.

6. ZTE Axon Mini: Rs. 23,599

Okay, let’s continue our best budget phones list with ZTE Axon Mini. Nonetheless, it’s not mini at all, huh?! ZTE Axon Mini specs contain a 5.2-inch Full HD display, a Snapdragon 616 octa-core chip, MiFavor 3.2 based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS, a fingerprint scanner, a 2,800mAh batt, 32GB of internal storage (expandable) paired with 3GB RAM. As for cameras, the rear one is capable of 13 megapixels and supported by PDAF plus LED flash, and the front snapper is 8 megapixels, great for selfies lovers.

7. Xiaomi Mi Max: Rs. 14,999 / 19,999

We’re so glad that Xiaomi Mi Max is also coming. If you like a big phablet, wait for it. Xiaomi Mi Max specs offer a large 6.44-inch Full HD display, a Snapdragon 650/652 chip set. Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with MIUI 7 on top, 3/4GB of RAM paired with 32/64/128GB of expandable ROM (please note that only 4GB RAM Mi Max will have 128GB ROM). In addition, Max packs a brilliant 16MP primary plus a decent 5MP selfie cam to capture things, and a huge 4,850mAh cell. Nevertheless, since there is no fast charging tech, you may take quite a long time to replenish the batt.

8. Xiaomi Redmi Pro

Here is another Xiaomi smartphone: Redmi Pro. It’s also the latest budget model of the firm, which means you’re gonna have many modern features as well. So, what does Xiaomi Redmi Pro carry to be exact? First of all, there is a powerful deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 2.1GHz chip set along with a 5.5-inch Full HD LTPS-AMOLED display, a massive 4,050mAh battery, MIUI 7.3 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, 32/64GB ROM (expandable) and 3GB RAM under the hood to run the machine. Not stopping there, Xiaomi Redmi Pro specs have a special dual camera on the rear (13MP + 5MP, f/2.0, PDAF, plus dual LED flash) for users to take photos. Its front-facing shooter is okay with 5 megapixels, f/2.0 and capability of recording 1080p videos.

9. Moto E3

Moto E3 has just been announce recently and will be available for sale soon. Spec-wise, it boasts a 5.0-inch HD screen, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, an 8MP + 5MP cam package, a quad-core 1.0GHz chipset, 8GB of internal memory (+ 32GB), 1GB RAM and a 2,800mAh batt. Moto E3 price is Rs. 6,999 for those who want to purchase it.

10. LeEco Cool 1 Dual

Finally, let’s welcome LeEco Cool 1 Dual, the second dual camera smartphone in our best budget phones list. It is equipped with a dual 13MP sensor on the back (one is monochrome while the other is color), supported by f/2.0, PDAF, and dual LED flash. The company has claimed that this model will deliver “20% better image clarity and higher brightness, as well as better noise reduction.” Other LeEco Cool 1 Dual specs are a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, EUI 5.6 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a Snapdragon 652 octa-core chip set, an 8MP secondary snapper, and a big 4,060mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0 tech. Besides, you also have many choices over its RAM and ROM capacity: 3GB + 32GB ($166), 4GB + 32GB ($226), and 4GB + 64GB ($257).

Those are 10 of the best budget phones that are coming to India. What do you think about them? Share with us by commenting in the box below, and have a nice day! (Source)

Lotsa new handsets have been launched around the world lately, but which ones are coming to India to be exact? Check out the following list and you know the answer!

1. ASUS ZenFone 3: Rs. 21,999 / 27,999

Firstly, let’s meet ASUS ZenFone 3. It is the base variant of the company’s latest flagship series in 2016. In general, we are pretty sure that this one is more beautiful than its predecessor. Furthermore, many advanced technologies were also applied to make the Zen 3 more secure and stronger in performing heavy tasks.

Speaking specifically, ASUS ZenFone 3 specs include a 5.5-inch Full HD Super IPS+ display, a Snapdragon 625 octa-core 2.0GHz processor, 3/4GB of RAM paired with 32/64GB of ROM (expandable), a combo of 16MP main + 8MP selfie camera, ASUS ZenUI 3.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, a fingerprint scanner, a dual SIM, and a 3,000mAh battery. Let’s looking forward to Zen 3 on the shelves!

2. ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser: From Rs. 18,999

Along with ASUS ZenFone 3, ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser will come along as well. Most ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser specs are not as excellent as its sibling, but it packs an interesting rear cam which is capable of 16 megapixels with f/2.0, laser/phase detection autofocus, OIS (4-axis), and dual LED flash. In other words, owning a Zen 3 Laser means you’re owning a smartphone that “focuses in just 0.03 seconds for near-instant clarity, and wrapped in metal for next-level luxury with peerless style.” Besides, there are a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD screen, a Snapdragon 430 chip, 2/4GB RAM paired with 32/64GB ROM (expandable), ASUS ZenUI 3.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, an 8MP f/2.0 front snapper, a fingerprint scanner, and a 3,000mAh cell on board to help run the whole machine.

3. ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra: Rs. 49,999

Number 3 is another ASUS smartphone named ZenFone 3 Ultra. Unlike Zen 3, Zen 3 Ultra’s front screen is super large with 6.8 inches and Full HD resolution. In addition to ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra specs, a Snapdragon 652 chipset, 3/4GB RAM, 32/64/128GB of internal storage (expandable), a fantastic package of 23MP primary + 8MP shooter, ASUS ZenUI 3.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, and a massive 4,600mAh cell with reverse charging capability and Quick Charge 3.0 technology. Well, it seems like because the device is big, other things have to be big, too, rite?!

4. ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe: From Rs. 49,999

So, this is the last ASUS phone we would like to mention in this list: ZenFone 3 Deluxe. Spec-wise, it sports a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED Full HD screen, ASUS ZenUI 3.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, a Snapdragon 820/821 chip set, a 3,000mAh batt with Quick Charge 3.0, and 4/6GB of RAM, and 64/128/256GB of expandable ROM. Not stopping here, the company equipped the machine with a 23MP sensor on the back and an 8MP one on the front to take pictures. Your shots would be gorgeous!

5. Huawei P9: Rs. 39,999

Next, let’s welcome Huawei P9. The phone is famous for its dual 12MP camera setup on the rear, which is co-developed by the firm and German optics specialist Leica. As a result, P9 can be a great choice for those who love taking photos. Other Huawei P9 specs are a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS LCD screen, a 3,000mAh battery, a Kirin 955 octa-core processor, an 8MP secondary snapper, and two options over RAM and ROM capacity: 3GB + 32GB (expandable) and 4GB + 64GB (expandable).

6. Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Rs. 59,900

Number 6 is Samsung Galaxy Note 7. This time, Sammy has introduced a special Note built with a dual-curved display and curved back to us. Spec-wise, it’s got lots of excellent features such as a 5.7-inch 2K Super AMOLED always-on display, TouchWiz UI based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS (upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat soon), 3,500mAh cell supported by Fast charging tech, an iris scanner, IP68 certification for being dust and water resistant, an Exynos 8890 chip set, 4GB RAM, and 64GB ROM (expandable). As for cameras, the main one is capable of 12 megapixels with dual pixel technology and the secondary shooter is 5 megapixels. Good enough to create brilliant photos?

7. Zopo Speed 8: Rs. 29,999

Here we’ve got Zopo Speed 8, known as the world’s first machine run by MediaTek’s deca-core Helio X20 chipset. Besides that, other Zopo Speed 8 specs are also very good: a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD display, 4GB RAM, 32GB of internal storage, a 3,600mAh batt, a set of 21MP primary + 8MP selfie cam, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS out of the box.

8. Moto Z

Similar to many smartphones above, Moto Z specs also contain lots of powerful features such as a 5.5-inch AMOLED Quad HD screen, a Snapdragon 820 chip, 32/64GB of expandable ROM, 4GB of RAM, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS. Though, its cam set is not so outstanding due to consisting of a 13MP rear-facing and a 5MP sensor. But they’re all equipped with LED flashes and still able to bring you pretty pics, even in low-light conditions. As for Moto Z battery, it is just capable of 2,600mAh, which is a bit humble, yet it can be replenished quickly thanks to fast charging technology, so don’t worry!

9. Lenovo ZUK Z2: Rs 13,499

Lenovo ZUK Z2 specs offer a handy 5.0-inch Full HD LTPS IPS LCD screen, ZUI 2.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, a Snapdragon 820 chip set, 64GB of internal memory (non-expandable) coupled with 4GB of RAM, and a 3,500mAh cell with Quick Charge 3.0 technology. About photography, you can use either its 13MP rear-facing with f/2.2, PDAF, plus LED flash or 8MP front with f/2.0 plus 1.4 µm pixel size to capture things. All of these specifications are quite awesome for an Rs. 13,499 smartphone, don’t you think?

10. Meizu MX6

Finally, let’s say hi to Meizu MX6. It carries a 5.5-inch Full HD display, Flyme UI based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a Helio X20 chip, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM (non-expandable), a 12MP + 5MP camera combo, and a 3,060mAh battery with fast charging tech. Well, they’re all decent specs that can bring you good performances.

We just went through all 10 newest smartphones coming to India. What do you think about them? Share with us your feelings and opinions now!

Apple iPhone SE is a great option if you love a small phone with the latest components from Apple. The SE iPhone sports many great functions that you could never know. So, we’ll give you a clear look at iPhone SE tips and tricks. 

iPhone SE tips and tricks: Great functions in a small device!

First, iPhone SE has an expert “Siri” as iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s. The new personal assistant allows you to communicate with the phone hands-free. You just need to say “Hey Siri” and the phone will listen to your commands.  To turn on this mode, just go to Settings > General > Siri and activate the ‘Hey Siri’ function. Secondly, the 12MP iSight camera of iPhone SE can capture Live photos. The Live Photo is an interesting function, which allows you to record a few seconds of movement. Your images will look lively thanks to Live Photo, so don’t forget this function.

Thirdly, the Retina Flash on iPhone SE is made for better selfies. So, if you are selfie lovers, don’t skip Retina Flash. It produces more light than usual. Thus, this function will make your selfie photos better, even in low light conditions. There is another function coming along with Retina Flash called True Tone. It will check your surroundings and match the light in your surroundings with the light from Retina Flash. That makes your photo look natural.

Fourth, the iPhone SE arrives with NFC, which means it can be used for Apple Pay. You don’t need to bring a wallet everywhere you go. Paying will be easier than ever. You just need to tap your iPhone SE.  To use this mode, add your debit and credit cards to the phone first. No need to worry about the security because the TouchID keeps your information safe insides the phone.

iPhone SE tips: Last but not least

Finally, let’s talk about the Night Shift, which is one of the nice functions among iPhone SE tips. The smartphone often creates the blue light that makes us feel as the daytime. But with Night Shift, you can reduce the amount of blue light by adjusting the screen to a warmer colour. As a result, we will fall asleep more easily after using iPhone SE. Well, our tips have come to the end. They are best iPhone SE tips, which help you to enjoy and play with the phone professionally. Follow our list for more interesting tips!

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire- it is nothing new. It has been making headlines in recent weeks. However, there’s a case of a Galaxy Note 7 catching fire physically – and it’s not a joke! Let’s take a look at this story, shall we?

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire: What caused this?

As we all know, Samsung has been in the spotlight recently. The Galaxy Note 7 hype is unbelievable, we can see headlines like “Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire” everywhere. However, besides all the good things that have already been said and reported, this news is a little bit unpleasant for Samsung. Some images on the Chinese social media website Baidu showed us a Galaxy Note 7, only a few weeks old – as the poster claimed, burnt and damaged heavily after what seems to be an explosion.

What caused the explosion to make this Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire? Nothing is certain at this point, and there’s not much information about this case. However,from the pictures, we can see that the holder of the damaged Note 7 (we assumed that to be the owner too) used Micro USB to USB-C adapter. And apparently, the adapter caught on fire.

For this “Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire” story, there are some explanations. First, of course, is the use of third-party charging wires and adapters, which many manufacturers advise against doing so. Also, the phablet in question may not even be a legit Note 7 – on the front, there’s no Samsung logo above the screen. Furthermore, Note 7 is not even officially released to customers yet (customers who pre-ordered will receive the device early September), only a handful of reviewers got their hands on this device. The last theory is that the fault lies in Samsung’s device. If this is the case, it would be big trouble for the Korean giant manufacturer.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire: Should you worry about this?

In any case, you shouldn’t panic just yet. For now, this is the only report of a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on fire. And it is very likely that this is not because of Samsung, but rather third-party manufacturers (wires, adapters, even fake Note 7). Even if this is truly Samsung’s fault, we believe that they will take appropriate action to prevent this from happening. So for now, let’s just wait and anticipate the release of Note 7, which will be very soon. Stay tune with us for more updates!

In this list, we would like to highlight some upcoming phones that may fit your future phone demands. Let’s see if these upcoming phones could help this industry thrive in next year.

1. Lenovo Phab2 Pro

Lenovo Phab2 Pro is one of the most awaited phones in 2016 and it may ensure success for its company. Talking a bit about the birth of Lenovo Phab2 Pro, the smartphone is produced by the Project Tango which is carried out by Lenovo and Google. Basically, Project Tango allows phone to detect, map and learn its position without using Wi-Fi or GPS. Moreover, the phone is introduced to have 3D motion tracking from Google combines with depth sensing camera from Lenovo. Phab2 Pro is not the only phone to have such features, Lenovo is planning to apply the technology to other upcoming phones in the future as well.

Lenovo Phab2 Pro release date is arranged to be in September although Lenovo announced Phab2 in June. According to some sources, Lenovo Phab2 Pro specs include a massive 6.4-inch Quad HD display which is the biggest Lenovo phone until now and an octa-core Snapdragon 652 processor. For more details, it is said to pack 4GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal memory and a huge 4050 mAh battery. As for photography, there are whopping four cameras on Phab2 Pro including a main rear 16MP camera that is capable of 2160p video and a front facing 8MP shooter. Along with it, the phone sports a depth-sensing camera and a motion camera which are also on the rear. Lenovo Phab2 Pro price will cost around $500 for its debut.

2. LG V20

The next flagship to appear on the list of upcoming phones is LG V20. Especially, LG V20 will mark the milestone of the first phone to run on Android Nougat out of the box. The phone is said to flaunt a 5.7-inch Quad HD display which is common screen size these days and supports Snapdragon 820 with quad-core processor. It is such a high-end phone that also supports 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM along with 32 GB ROM and 128GB ROM respectively. There is also a 4000 mAh battery packed to assist the performance. LG has confirmed LG V20 release date will be on 23 September. LG V20 price is around $650.

3. Moto Z

Moto Z is a product that comes from the cooperation between Lenovo and Motorola. Moto Z might live up to our expectations, the phone is modular but in different way compared to the LG G5. Instead of coming with a removable rear cover, the Z handset appears with Moto Mods which snap onto the back of the phone via magnets and work like a connectivity. In terms of Moto Z specs, it features a 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED screen and sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, which is similar to other upcoming phones mentioned above. There are 4GB of RAM, 32/64GB of storage expandable via microSD card, a 13Mp rear camera and 5Mp shooter to be added in the package. Moto Z price lands at $508. Interesting?

4. Nexus Marlin

Traditionally, Google unveils one or two new Nexus smartphones every year for its annual Android update. And this year, we are waiting for Nexus 2016 phones, one is named the Sailfish, and the other is Marlin. Now I would like to introduce Nexus Marlin. The phone is said to flaunt a QHD 2560×1440 pixel resolution, while the internal hardware confirms a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, Adreno 530 GPU, 4GB RAM, and 32GB of onboard storage. Other Nexus Marlin specs can be mentioned: a 13MP primary sensor with an 8MP secondary for selfies on the front. Of course, the software package is Android 7.0 Nougat, while the battery cell is shown as an ample 3,450mAh. Nexus Marlin price falls at $473.

5. Microsoft Surface Phone

We had to wait for a long time in order to make sure that Microsoft Surface Phone is not a myth. Recently, it was revealed that Microsoft has been working on a prototype of a new phone. Microsoft Surface Phone release date is expected to be at the early of 2017. According to some reports, it will come with a 5.5-inch Quad-HD AMOLED display. Similar to other upcoming phones, the phone also sports a 4GB of RAM, 64/128GB storage options (with microSD support) to ensure good performance for gaming users. A 64-bit Intel processor, 21Mp rear and 8Mp front cameras also belong to Microsoft Surface Phone specs. Surface Phone price will come around $900.

6. Sony Xperia XR

After Sony Xperia X and XA, Sony keep applying a gorgeous design with curved edges on its new Sony Xperia XR. It flaunts a dazzling 5.1-inch full HD display to cover its all-metal unibody. Under the hood, there is a SnapDragon 820 supported by 3GB RAM to perform smoothly. If you love taking photos, you can not miss this handset which comes with 21MP main camera for clicking sharp pictures and 12MP selfie shooter that is supported 4K video capture on both cameras. All such Sony Xperia XR specs are fueled by 3000 mAh battery. This is the first time for Sony to support USB Type C. Sony makes XR debut with Sony Xperia XR price ranges at $380 which is more affordable than other upcoming phones.

7. Samsung Galaxy Note 7

The popular Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is the ultimate handset on the list of upcoming phones. Galaxy Note 7 global release date has been confirmed to depend on region. Regarding Galaxy Note 7 design, despite its screen size remaining at 5.7 inches, it is still manageable thanks to its severe slope curved edges. There are also an enhanced S Pen and new iris scanner to be equipped. There are two models of RAM under the hood: 4GB and 6GB. The former is along with 64GB ROM and , whereas the latter is supported by 128GB ROM. The 4GB RAM model is coupled with an octa-core Exynos 8890 Octa processor and quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor. Both models pack a couple of 12MP dual camera and 5MP selfie shooter. A 3500 mAh battery is also a part of Galaxy Note 7 specs. Galaxy Note 7 price lands at $888.

Best upcoming phones in 2016 & 2017

These upcoming phones above pack high-end features especially most of them come with 5.5-inch and above display with Quad HD resolution and 4GB RAM that is for an excellent performance. Are you interested in such phones? Tell me by commenting.

If you think big battery capacity phone means the best battery phone, you might want to think it again. Because LG X Power proved that this perception is not always true. Let’s have a look! 

LG X Power beats Mi Max in battery life test

Battery is one of the features which need to be improved the most. It seems like that battery capacity is not enough for the demands of users. This is the reason why many smartphone makers trying to enhance this feature on their products. Xiaomi is a typical example. Back to this May, this Chinese brand used to impress everyone with their long life battery product- Xiaomi Mi Max with an enormous 4850mAH battery life.

However, a huge battery capacity phone doesn’t mean the best battery phone. An LG phone with smaller capacity proved that. This 4100mAh smartphone beats Mi Max and become the best battery phone. It’s LG X Power. Surprised, right?! PhoneArea has just done a battery life test of some popular smartphones in the market. And the result is that LG X Power is the winner with the score of 15 hours and 18 minutes.

The test was conducted by letting the devices run on a web-script. This program is made double the consumption of the usage. And all phones were set at the brightness of 200 nits. Standing the second place is also a strange name – BLU Studio Energy. Xiaomi phones with Redmi 3S and Mi Max are in the fourth and fifth spot. These next positions belong to the two flagships of Samsung: Galaxy S7 and Note 7. iPhone 6s Plus and Moto G4 spot on the last slots.

LG X Power: a great deal for a great battery

Congratulation goes to LG X Power. It surpasses all the tough competitors to be on the top of the list. However, the other LG X Power specs are not that impressive. It features a 5.3-inch screen, a quad-core MT6753 processor with Android Marshmallow, a 2GB RAM paired with a 16GB ROM, and a combo of 5MP+13MP cameras. So, if you’re just looking a cheap smartphone with a great battery, LG X Power is your proper choice. LG X Power price comes at about $201 ~Rs. 13,490

Xiaomi is about to release its new budget flagship – Xiaomi Note 4 (short form of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4). With octa-core Helio X20 processor and 4100mAh battery, this phone will be one of the best phones in the market.

Xiaomi Note 4: budget flagship with octa-core Helio X20

This year will definitely be a big one for Xiaomi. The popular Chinese brand continues to bring more products to the market. In the past few weeks, we witnessed the release of powerful flagship Xiaomi Redmi Pro. Now, it’s time for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 to come to the light. Xiaomi has just held an event to launch the next generation of the Redmi Note series. And the Note 4 is considered the best budget flagship of the company.

At the event, new Xiaomi device showed up with a familiar look. It has the similar design as many Redmi phones before. Note 4 has an all-in-one metal unibody with a fingerprint scanner on the back. In terms of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specs, it comes with a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the resolution of 1080 x 1920px. It is backed up with a huge 4100mAH battery with 5V 2A fast charging.

The handset is powered by a 2.1GHz deca-core Helio X20 processor. About RAM, there are two options for you: 2GB RAM+16GB ROM and 3GB RAM+64GB ROM. Both variants have expandable storages. For photography, there is a 5MP selfie shooter along with a 13MP main cam with 5P  lens, PDAF, and HDR. Both cameras come with f/2.0 aperture. The new Xiaomi Note 4 runs on Android 6.0 with MIUI 8 on top. Besides, the phone comes with dual SIM card slots for your consideration.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: price and availability

With all those strong specs above, Xiaomi Note 4 is one of the best smartphones in the market. This phone will be available in three colors: gray, gold, and silver. And you’ll be happy to hear about Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price. The standard version 2GB RAM is about $135 ~ RM. 543 . And the high-end model is quoted at about $180 ~RM. 724. If you love this flagship, you can get it right away. Because Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 release date is  on 26th August.

Windows 10 Anniversary has just been released and many of Windows phone users still don’t know how to get it and what is new in this version. Take a look at this article to not miss any Windows phone updates!

Windows phone updates: How to follow up with all of them?

The first way to keep up with Windows phone updates is using Windowscentral and Mspoweruser. These two are famous news apps that provides latest information and detailed review on the updates. If you wanna know what’s new in the version you have just updated, or even what’s wrong with it, these apps will be the ideal choices for you. Both of them even keep you updated with XBOX’s latest information. Between the two, Windowscentral seems to be more “expert” and appears with more professional photos.

The second way to not miss the latest Windows phone updates is downloading Nokiapoweruser. The interesting thing about this app is that most of the news appears in the form of videos, which is more catching than words. This app usually talks about the comparison between two different builds, between Android and Windows. It even has hands-on review about the latest builds, including what’s new and what’s problematic.

The third way to catch up with all Windows phone updates is installing Windowsblogitalia. This app shows the latest Windows updates. After you install this app, it will make your phone vibrate whenever there’s a new update!

Windows phone updates: Not only the builds

Finally we can use AppRaisin. A good windows phone is not only defined by the builds but also the apps right? AppRaisn is a great application that helps users download the latest updates of their current apps and games. It also introduces usefull apps and games to users. What makes this app trustworthy is that it considers different sources and comes up with the most high-quality ones.

All of us have probably seen the word “jailbreaking” at least once, especially for iPhones, when surfing the Internet. So, what does this illegal-sounding term means? Let’s find out today!

Jailbreaking: What is it, and how does it work?

In the most literal sense, “jailbreaking” means removing the restrictions manufacturers put in, to take administrative control of a device. It is widely known that Apple ecosystem, or to be more specific iOS, is very closed-off, unlike the openness of Android. “Jailbreaking” is mostly associated with iOS, and it’s the act of removing all the restriction Apple has put, to let you take more control of your device. It’s very similar to “cracking” (for games and apps on PC) and “rooting” (on Android devices).

In a way, “jailbreaking” puts you in control of your device, not Apple, or anyone else. You can install apps that are not on the App Store, not approved yet by Apple, change the interface any way you like, and a bunch of other customization normally not possible. It makes iOS more like Android. iOS is a closed ecosystem as mentioned before, so when you jailbreak it, you will be able to do literally anything you want with your device, like escaping from jail to find freedom.

On the iPhone, once jailbroken, you can install those apps outside of the App Store, and get paid apps for free. You can also tweak many aspects of the iOS interface, replace default apps, and so on. What’s more, all the tools to jailbreak are free, and there are detailed guidelines to do it. One quick Google search and you will find a lot of tools for this purpose. However, once jailbroken, you cannot get automatic updates from Apple anymore – the newer software version will render the tool, and maybe the device too, unusable. You will have to wait for appropriate updated hacks, or stay in the older version.

Jailbreaking: Should you do it?

Nowadays, Apple has given more access to iOS for developers and users, so jailbreaking is not as popular as before. However, if you want to be the true “administrator” of the phone, go for it. Just be aware of these facts: getting apps from non-official sources can be considered piracy, although the act of jailbreaking is not illegal (yet!). Furthermore, even if you jailbreak your device just once, the warranty will be void. Considering that, do think carefully, or you won’t have anywhere to fall back on if things went wrong. Finally, just like using cracked apps and games, you will be vulnerable to security attacks. If you think the risks are worth it, then jailbreaking is for you!

Apple could delay launching iPhone 7 and brings users a new iPhone this year. That is reported to be iPhone 6SE, which has been spotted on Geekbench. Apple iPhone 6SE is even stronger than iPhone 6s while its price is cheaper!

iPhone 6SE: More powerful than iPhone 6s!

When Apple confirmed to kill iPhone 7 Pro, iPhone 6SE will be a great replacement! Not like people think, the iPhone 6SE is not a lower version of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s. The “SE” could be the new name of the iPhone 7 which was leaked through 2016. One GeekBench, the phone unveiled a new design that is very different from iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s. We could see the first iPhone with a dual curved screen! It has a 5.2-inch display offering 1080 x 1920 resolution. That is a nice screen when iPhone 6s is a bit small with a 4.7-inch display and iPhone 6s Plus is a bit oversize 5.5-inch screen.

iPhone 6SE is even stronger than iPhone 6s! On GeekBench, the SE iPhone achieves 5210 scores. Meanwhile, iPhone 6s has just 4427 scores. While iPhone 6s comes with A9 chipset, iPhone 6SE will be powered by a newer A10 chipset. This latest Apple chipset will make the phone run more smoothly than iPhone 6s. The battery is even bigger than that of iPhone 6s, with 2500 mAH. Besides, you still find a 2GB RAM under the hood of the phone, along with 12MP main camera and 5MP selfie shooter.

However, the new SE iPhone 2016 remains latest technologies on iPhone 6s. We could still see the 3D Touch technology and a camera bulges on this phone. iPhone 6 SE could be the testing model for the next iPhone-Apple iPhone 8.

iPhone 6SE price and release date.

While iPhone 6s price is Rs. 57, 599 for 64GB version and Rs. 44, 199 for 16GB version, iPhone 6SE price is expected to be around Rs. 36,922 ($550). When comparing to iPhone 6s, the new SE iPhone on Geekbench comes with a new design, and a stronger chipset, and a nicer price. So, whether Apple will replace iPhone 7 by iPhone 6SE this year? But the most important thing is what will iPhone 6SE bring to, not about the name, right? Follow our page to receive more information about iPhone 6SE!

Apple ID security is claimed to be one the safest account type in the smartphone market at the present. However, iOS users still can go extremely safe because 2- Step Verification tech is here. But what is it?

Apple ID security:  2- Step Verification tech

We all may remember the scandalous event when many Hollywood A-list celebrities claimed that their IOS devices had been hacked. All their private pictures went uncontrollably online. This incident became the wake-up call for Apple about their Apple ID security. Since then, they have tried their best and succeeded to gain back their reputation of having the best security. Lately, Apple has shown off a new measure for Apple ID security: 2- Step Verification. This measure will add a second layer to your Apple ID. But how?

Operation principles of 2- Step Verification are quite simple. This tech will send a second security code to your IOS devices. Normally, whenever you sign in your Apple ID or iCloud, you type your password only. But with 2- Step Verification presence, you only need to type the sent code after finishing typing your Apple password. This code is 4-digit long. Therefore, it will take you very little time to type it before working or playing with your phone.

Some of you may think it is annoying to enter a code after the password. However, it is worthy. You do not want your photos spreading around on the Internet like those celebrities. Imagine your photos in the days when you were still wearing diapers or awkward moments from your parents are leaked online without being aware. Such a nightmare!

Apple ID security: extremely save

With 2- Step Verification, Apple shows their unlimited concern about their customers. After all, security is one of the most important things when it comes to phones, because it affects directly to phone owners. In our next article, we will guide you how to set up this tech with your IOS devices. If you are interested, please stay tuned!