Author: Chris Eilers

This is not the first time we hear about explosion caused from smartphones. Xiaomi phone now is the case, what happened there?

Xiaomi phone explodes: Which one?

Last week, a Xiaomi user whose name is Ajay Raj Negi‎ posted to the Mi Mobile Facebook page about his incident. He told that an incident happened with him when he was like usually using his Xiaomi Mi4i phone. Such incident happened on July 16, 2016 while he was in his office surrounded with his colleagues. Attached to his Facebook post is a video of the phone exploding, which shows a man drops his phone in panic and scuttles off as the device bursts into flames on his desk.

Fortunately, everything was under control and no one was hurt during the incident. Ajay mentioned that his Xiaomi phone of the Mi4i was purchased through Flipkart. Thus, it is unlikely that this incident is Xiaomi’s fault. Recently, Xiaomi has responded Ajay’s concerns regarding the incident with an official statement, which said that they were currently investigating the incident to find out a specific cause. Moreover, they offered another phone to their customer, but is it another Xiaomi phone or not? and Will the man still want a Xiaomi phone?

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However, it is still good to hear that from Xiaomi and even better to hear more about what might have caused the explosion in the first place. In many past cases the cause of the accident is usually blamed on the use of non official accessories or chargers. Exploding cellphone now should be paid attention. It is not so strange to hear stories about people who lost their ears or a couple of fingers, while talking to a friend or browsing the Internet on their smartphone.

Xiaomi phone explodes: normally because…..

The battery can get too hot for various reasons. For example, using the smartphone while charging it, which is a process that generates heat. Using non-original batteries, not genuine chargers, exposing the device to direct sunlight and other sources of heat extensively can possibly turn your phone into flame.

Samsung has just been said to announce a new Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 version. It is interesting to find a rival for new Samsung smartphone and Lenovo Vibe K4 Note vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 is perfect!

Lenovo Vibe K4 Note vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2016: old and new phone battle!

Lenovo Vibe K4 Note vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 are both mid-range smartphone but sport specs-wise. Both are designed with larger than 5.0 inches. While Lenovo Vibe K4 Note is the biggest with 5.5-inch full HD display, Samsung smartphone is a bit smaller with only 5.1-inch display also with full HD resolution. On the other hand, Lenovo handset is equipped with LCD screen, which is not as efficient as AMOLED capacity. It is traditional that all up-to-date Samsung devices are mechanized with AMOLED or super AMOLED, so is Samsung Galaxy A8 2016.

While Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 specs are spotted with only 3GB RAM version, Lenovo Vibe K4 Note specs are more variant with another model: 2GB RAM along with various 8/16/32GB ROM. Alongside 3GB, the K4 Note memory is fixed with 16GB ROM, but they are expandable up to 256GB via microSD. In terms of A8 2016 storage, it is 32GB of base internal memory. Apart from the same 5MP selfie snapper, Lenovo Vibe K4 Note vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 primary cameras are not alike. The K4 Note packs 13MP shooter, whereas Samsung phone first sensor is higher 16MP resolution.

Other differences come from Lenovo Vibe K4 Note vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 chipset and battery. The Galaxy member runs on Exynos 7420 chipset with octa-core processor clocked at 2.1 GHz. Meanwhile, the K4 Note is also powered by octa-core processor but it is clocked at 1.3 GHz coupled with MediaTek chipset. Such Lenovo Vibe K4 Note specs are fueled by 3300 mAh power pack while Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 cell is filled with 3050 mAh capacity.

Lenovo Vibe K4 Note vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2016: price and availability

Lenovo Vibe K4 Note is on the selves for months with its price ranges at $211. Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 release date will be announced soon but Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 prices at $356. Even though K4 Note is cheaper but it does not mean that the Lenovo phone c will be able to beat the Samsung phone in sale.

Here is our list of ” Top Lenovo smartphones from $100-$250″ :4GB RAM, 4050 battery,…and affordable price! Let check all them out and find your best Lenovo phone. 

Lenovo Vibe C

Vibe C is one of affordable Lenovo devices . With a price tag at $104 (Rs. 6.992), this Lenovo smartphone is also the cheapest one on our list today. In the first look, Lenovo Zuk Z2 flaunts a nice 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280p resolution. The company has launched this phone in May and it is now available for sale in India. This is one of the great devices in the mid-term segment for Lenovo lover who has limited funding. Now, lets see all Lenovo Vibe C specs below!

Under the hood, there is a quad-core CPU supported by 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM (expandable). The camera on this phone is set in 5MP on the back and 2MP on the front for selfies. Besides, there is a 2300mAH battery along with Android 5.1, GPS, 4G LTE. So, which all feature it offered and affordable price tag, whether this phone become your favourite Lenovo handset? If that isn’t enough, let’s take a look at the next one!

Launched recently, Redmi Pro is a powerful device with 4GB RAM, a deca-core processor. However, there are many neck-to-neck rivals of Xiaomi Pro. Let’s see which one is the toughest rival!

1. Huawei Honor V8

One of the best Xiaomi Pro rivals is Huawei Honor V8. Released in this May, this V8 is the first product in the V series. With the iconic feature of Huawei, V8 is the tough competitor of Xiaomi Pro. Huawei phone sports a dual 12MP primary camera with dual LED flash and autofocus. It also has an 8MP selfie snapper with the aperture of f/2.4.

In addition to Huawei Honor V8 specs, it packs an octa-core Kirin 950 processor, a 4GB of RAM paired with a 64GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB). The device from Huawei comes with a 5.7-inch FHD display, a 3500mAH battery life, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Huawei Honor V8 price is quoted at about RM. 1448 ~$358.

There are times Google Play Store not working. In that case, don’t freak out! Instead, take a look at some of the tips below. They may help you put your appstore back to its track!

Google Play Store not working: Reset is the key!

The first and easiest thing to deal with Google Play Store not working is reset your connectivities! Sometimes, it’s the internet that stops Google Play from running properly. Try to reset your phone’s wifi. If it still doesn’t work, switch your phone to airplane mode than switch it back! There are many cases when these simple solutions turn our successful! Also remember to reset your wifi router or connect to another network to make sure whether the problem is from your phone or not.

Second, try erasing the Google Play store cache. If the problem is not in your connectivities, it could be in the memory. Cache memory is the local data that helps reduce the internet data usage and shorten the loading time of your phone. But when Google Play store not working, cache memory could be the trouble. What you need to do is go to Settings -> Apps -> Google Play Store -> Clear cache.

The third possible solution is to delete your Google Play Store data. This is the case when clearing cache data doesn’t solve Google Play Store not working. The steps are also simple: You go to Settings -> Apps -> Google Play Store. Then instead of tapping “Clear Cache”, you tap “Clear Data”. This step will erase all of your personal data in Google Play Store. After doing this, you will have re-sign in. If this step still doesn’t work, uninstall the Google Play Store is the last resort.

Google Play Store not working: The problem may be smaller than what you think

Last but not least, check your phone’s date/time settings. This may sound silly but in fact, there are cases when your phone’s date/time doesn’t sync with the date/time of the Google Play’s server. All you need to do is re-adjust the date/time to the most exact date/time and then restart your phone.

Just when we thought that Samsung would not make any push for their Galaxy A series, Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 version leaked eventually changed our minds. 

Samsung Galaxy A8 2016: what is news?

Galaxy A8 old version has been the thinnest Samsung smartphone with just 5.9 mm. Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 takes that from its predecessor and the same enclosure and circuit board as well. The new Samsung smartphone is spotted on FCC database where it is under certification tests with an FCC ID of A3LSCV32 there. This is one of the much awaited smartphone from the house of Samsung’s manufacturing unit, since Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 specs will make you crazy with fingerprint sensor and its price.

The upcoming Galaxy A8 2016 was also leaked on GFXBench. According to that, the new Galaxy A phone will measure 158 x 76.8 x 6 mm, which is largely the same as the 5.7″ A8. The phone is being tested with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on board, so the software version won’t be Marshmallow out of the box. FCC database also shew that its processor would be octa-core one clocked at 2.1 GHz sitting on Exynos 7420 chipset with ARM Mali-T760 graphics.

Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 is said to flaunt 5.1-inch full HD display, which is a step back while A8 display is 5.7 inches. There are also 3GB RAM along with 32GB of ROM, which may be expandable via microSD as most of the Samsung’s smartphones are able to expand their internal storages. In terms of Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 cameras, they are 16MP and 5MP rear and front shooters respectively. All such specs are fueled by a 3050 mAh battery, which is non-removable.

Samsung Galaxy A8 2016: price and release date

2016 model was also found to make a pass in the Zauba database with $356 tag , which is quite equivalent to Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 price. We’ve already had information about the most awaited Samsung member, so sooner rather than later the phone is announced.

Lenovo Phab2 Pro VS Xiaomi Mi Max: a battle two “big” smartphones with 4GB RAM and SND 652 chipset. Which one is the winner? Let’s find out!

Lenovo Phab2 Pro VS Xiaomi Mi Max: a battle between two giants

Lenovo Phab2 Pro VS Xiaomi Mi Max: a tough battle between two flagships of two companies. Xiaomi Mi Max is the big baby of the Xiaomi family. It is the biggest smartphone of the brand. Not only features a big screen, does the phone also has a big RAM (4GB) and a big 256GB microSD card. The device is powered by an octa0core SND 652 processor and runs on Android 6.0 OS. It packs a 16MP primary camera. Lenovo Phab2 Pro, on the other hand, is the combination of Lenovo and Google. It’s the world’s first Google Tango. Like the one from Xiaomi, this Lenovo handset also features those specs above.

Both phones own the large screen. However, Mi Max is still bigger with a 6.44-inch Full HD display. Phab 2 Pro sports a 6.4-inch screen with the resolution of 1440 x 2560 px. Xiaomi handset continues defeating its rival in the battery and ROM battlefields. Xiaomi big baby packs a 128GB of inbuilt storage and is backed up with a huge 4850mAh battery life. These features on Lenovo handset are 64GB and 4050mAh. However, in the exchange, Lenovo Phab2 Pro is the champion in the front-camera battle. It has an 8MP selfie camera while Mi Max has a 5MP selfie snapper.

Lenovo Phab2 Pro VS Xiaomi Mi Max: both phones feature some “big” specs. And it looks like that Xiaomi Mi Max specs are a little better than Lenovo Phab2 Pro specs. Its has a bigger screen, a larger battery, and a huger ROM. Lenovo phone only sports a front camera with bigger resolution. So, how about their prices? Let’s have a look before you choose a winnerLenovo Phab2 Pro VS Xiaomi Mi Max

Lenovo Phab2 Pro VS Xiaomi Mi Max: price

Lenovo Phab2 Pro VS Xiaomi Mi Max: a competition between two “giants” of Lenovo and Xiaomi. Mi Max is now having more percentage to be the winner. Let’s check their prices to make the final decision. Lenovo Phab2 Pro price is about $497. While Xiaomi Mi Max price is more affordable. The price of the phone is about $306. So, I guess we have a champion for this battle.

Sony Xperia XA series have been announced in June 2016. Now, one of them is already for sale. Before buying this phone, let’s see our” Sony Xperia XA Ultra pros and cons” 

Sony Xperia XA Ultra pros and cons

Sony Xperia XA Ultra is available for sale in the USA now. Starting today, you can buy Sony Xperia XA Ultra from Amazon. Besides, you can use some other GSM carriers such as AT&T or T-Mobile. But if waiting for more little time, we could see this latest Sony phone in the global market, probably in mid-August. Now, let’s look at how the handset works in the USA, through ” Sony Xperia XA Ultra pros and cons” below!

First, let’s talk about Sony Xperia XA Ultra pros. Sony has brought to users a huge screen smartphone with a 6.0-inch display at 1080p resolution. Next, no doubt that Xperia XA Ultra is the next great camera smartphone from Sony. You’ll have a 21.5Mp main camera with phase detection autofocus and LED flash. The selfie camera is wonderful as well , with 16MP assisted by LED flash.

However, Xperia XA Ultra still can’t adapt users demand for some reasons. First, this newest Sony phone sports only 3GB RAM and 16GB ROM. Meanwhile, 4GB RAM phone is a trend at present. Moreover, the processor of this phone is not powerful like what we expected.  Specifically, the Helio P10 chipset with a 2 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-T860MP2 GPU is good but not great. Next, Sony Xperia XA Ultra runs on Android 6.0.1 while the Android N is the best now. In addition, a 2700mAH battery isn’t good enough to adapt users expectation.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra price

Skip those Sony Xperia Ultra pros and cons above, this phone still makes a hit in the USA. Especially, Xperia XẢ Ultra price could satisfy you with an acceptable number: $369 (Rs. 24, 480). Is that enough attractive for you to hand on this phone?

Each of the phone makers has their own signature phone which mounts the brand’s outstanding features, let’s see which ones are on the list?

1. Nokia Lumia 1020 (41MP Pureview)

Nokia has been so popular with its high-end feature: PureView technology and Nokia Lumia 1020 is not an exception. Nokia Lumia 1020 is truly Nokia’s signature phone with a truly spectacular 41MP camera. Lumia 1020 is not the first phone comes with 41MP primary camera and PureView technology, it was Lumia 808. But 1020 version is the first one with stylish design and of course the PureView lens is still kept placing on its back.

Nokia Lumia 1020 also flaunts a 4.5-inch HD display and AMOLED capacity. Nokia smartphone runs on Windows 8 and sports dual-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz sitting on Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset. A 2GB RAM and 32GB of ROM also belong to Lumia 1020 specs. This smartphone also carries a non-removable battery with 2000 mAh capacity. Lumia 1020 price is $443.

On the day when Xiaomi Mi NoteBook Air was launched, Lenovo also launched its new laptop- Lenovo Air 13 Pro. What interesting is that Lenovo device is the same to the one from Xiaomi, from specs, design to price. 

Lenovo Air 13 Pro: 4GB RAM+ Core i5

Yesterday, Xiaomi launched its first laptop – Mi NoteBook Air. The device immediately blew everyone’s mind by the powerful specs and a super slim stunning design. A few hour after that, big brand Lenovo showed the world that Xiaomi is not the only Chinese company can manufacture an ultra-thin laptop. Lenovo launched Lenovo Air 13 Pro which is o.6 inches thick.

About the hardware, Lenovo Air 13 Pro specs are not so different from Mi NoteBook Air. Lenovo product has a 13.3-inh IPS display with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 px. It is powered by an Intel Core i5-6200U processor and 2GB NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics card. There is a 4GB of RAM paired with a 256GB of inbuilt storage. It also features a fingerprint recognition functionality which doesn’t exist on Xiaomi laptop.

Besides, Lenovo new laptop sports a 46Wh battery life, a backlit keyboard, a 720p webcam and an SDXC card reader. A USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port, and a USB Type-C port are also housing on this device. Lenovo Air 13 Pro doesn’t have a huge RAM like Mi Air, its processor is slightly less strong than Mi NoteBook’s. However, in the exchange, it has a bigger capacity.

Lenovo Air 13 Pro price and release date

Similar specs, similar look, now even the price is the same. It seems like that Lenovo and Xiaomi are having a race. Lenovo Air 13 Pro price are exactly the same to the price of NoteBook from Xiaomi. It’s about $750. However, this is just the price for the pre-registrations in China. After this pre-sale, the price will go up to $825. Well, now you all know the specs and prices of two laptops. So, which one you’ll choose?

Famous brands have brought many powerful smartphones into customer’s hands. But our 5 new smartphones below get a failure to launch for some reasons. Let’s check them out!

1. Saygus V2

Saygus V2  is one of the most desired smartphones from last year. We are waiting for this phone for a long time and are still waiting now. The company has set the selling date to for Saygus V2 in July 2015. However, Saygus V2 is still on of news smartphones 2016 that seem to get a failure in launching. In 2016, we will not see the device but the device is reported to make a debut next year.

Now, let’s look back Saygus V2 features. The device owns 5.0-inch fullHD display with 445p density. Under the hood, there is a SapDragon 801 under the hood, along with quad-core 2.5GHz. This processor is supported by 3GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Especially, Saygus V2 camera is so good with 21MP main camera paired with 13MP selfie shooter. A 3000mAH battery on this phone is nice as well. As for Saygus V2 price, the company has set this phone in Rs. 39,000.

Oppo F1s vs Lenovo K5 Note are targeted to average segment market. One is still in progress, other is on shelves for a short time. So, who’ll be the winner?

Oppo F1s vs Lenovo K5 Note: 3GB RAM and more

Oppo F1 was the first smartphone the company claimed as a “selfie expert”. And now Oppo F1S seems to take this feature, Oppo confirmed the development of Oppo F1S selfie snapper will be 16MP resolution. It is higher than not only Lenovo K5 Note 8MP selfie camera but also all current front shooting of other smart phones. Oppo F1s vs Lenovo K5 Note design looks alike with 5.5-inch display except that Oppo F1s screen is supported with HD resolution and AMOLED capacity. Likewise, Lenovo K5 Note display seems not much better with full HD resolution and LCD capacity.  

Along with 3GB RAM, which is sported by both Oppo F1s vs Lenovo K5 Note, the Lenovo phone also has 2GB RAM model. These two smartphones run on MediaTek chipset but different processors. Oppo handset packs a deca-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz. While in Lenovo K5 Note specs, it is powered an octa-core processor. The former also mounts 32GB base memory.

Despite having a smaller ROM (16GB) for 2 models, 2/3GB RAM, K5 Note’s storage can be expanded up to 256GB. In the exchange, however, Lenovo K5 Note overwhelms its rival with a bigger 3500 mAh capacity. Oppo F1s sports a 3075 mAh cell. Lenovo K5 Note VS Lenovo Vibe P1 fight, it looks like that Oppo F1S specs are stronger than to Lenovo K5 Note since the Oppo phone beats its competitor in many aspects. While Oppo F1s is the champion in the front-facing battlefield, but the rear cameras are similar to each other with 13MP resolution.

Oppo F1s vs Lenovo K5 Note: take a look at their prices

Relating to what Oppo announced, Oppo F1S release date will be on August 3 with around $254. On the other hand, Lenovo K5 Note price costs you about $164, which is much more affordable. So, if you want to have a selfie smartphone, Opp F1s is a proper choice for you. Otherwise, you can pick K5 Note with a more affordable price.