Author: Chris Eilers

Have you ever wondered why there are two kinds of navigation buttons: Physical VS capacitive ones? or Which type is better? This may be one of requisitions to choose your suitable smartphone. 

Physical VS capacitive buttons: What happened?

Physical VS capacitive button battle arised when Google released Galaxy Nexus along with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in 2011. With a capacity button, we do not have to physically press a button, then navigating a phone is so quick. However, it is a habit of using physical key, thus some of us still in love with your hardware keys. Even though Google has made it clear that Android is all about on-screen buttons, manufacturers like Samsung continue making their own desicions by putting hardware keys in their devices.

It is such a confusion how to choose between physical VS capacitive buttons. Firstly, let’s see what physical buttons bring to us. People had been used to using physical keys for decades since the phone was invented. Therefore, for starters, the feeling of a good button press is still better and easier than an on-screen key. On the other hand, such press button is not permanent obviously, it will broke one day. Furthermore, smartphones are getting bigger with massive display, a hardware button may occupied a good portion to maximum screen size.

Turning to the capacitive keys, they give you an immersive experience, especially now that the navigation area can be fully transparent or take on the colors of the apps you have open. Moreover, buttonless is more pretty and stylish. It is also easier to be added or removed. Having said that on-screen buttons are not available all time, especially to access to camera without even unlocking your phone, or when you have trouble charging your phone and you need a physical home button to check the phone status.

Physical VS capacitive buttons: Which do you prefer?

We have some pros and cons, it’s your turn to find out what all of you think about this matter. Are you a fan of hardware keys, or have you grown to like software buttons more? To me, both physical VS capacitive buttons are best, it depends on our situations. Let us know by commenting!

Pokémon Go is obviously an internet phenomenon of the past few weeks. Lots of forums have been established and more than one inventions have been launched to better the way we play this game. Among those all, this new Pokédex battery case is one hell of a gadget that will bring your Pokémon Go experience to a whole new level.

Pokédex Battery case: coolest invention for Pokémon Go

The product we are talking about here is a customised, 3D-printed case that can keep your smartphone. For now, the “lucky” device we are talking about is Samsung Galaxy S4, but who knows how many other will get a version soon. The best thing about this case is that; it also packs a 2,600 mAH battery on board to help charge while you are playing. Depending on the mobile and the way you are playing, this could absolutely double your fun time between charges.

Isn’t it such a brilliant idea for those Pokémon Go addicts? Especially for Samsung Galaxy S4 users when their devices are not lasting very long with the power cell. Although most people now have an extra power bank, using a case is much more convenient and portable as everything is perfectly fit in your hand. We got the first look of the gadget since a user posted their photo on a tech forum. Thanks to that, you can take a look at this brilliant creation.

We are not here to say that Pokémon Go is all about good things. Obviously, the game has brought some negative impact on your daily life. However, such cool gadget is worth being recognized and talked about. We hope to see other variants of the Pokédex Battery case for different smartphones on the market.

Pokédex Battery case: the only draw back

The only thing we heard about Pokédex Battery case the users don’t like is the Team Valor sign on the cover. If you are a current Samsung Galaxy S4 user, make sure you check it out. (Source: Kotaku)

Galaxy S7 Edge VS Zenfone 3 Deluxe: a tough battle between two flagships. One is the best camera smartphone, the other is the best performance device. Who will win? Let’s find out!

Galaxy S7 Edge VS Zenfone 3 Deluxe: a flagship battle

On 14th July, at the Zenvolution event, the Asus’s representative emphasized that Zenfone 3 Deluxe is the Super Phone. And this device is the neck-to-neck rival to Galaxy S7 Edge from Samsung. This totally makes sense. Because with the newest SND 821 processor, this phone is considered as the strongest smartphone in the world. Besides, that processor is supported with a hefty 6GB RAM along with a 256GB ROM. This memory can even be expanded. This phone comes with a big 5.5-inch AMOLED Full HD display.

On the other hand, Galaxy S7 Edge is the latest flagship of the Korea giant. And it’s also one of the most popular smartphones at this time. The phone sports a Exynos 8890 chipset, a 4GB RAM + 32GB expandable ROM, and a 5.5-inch 2K AMOLED display. Although the S7 Edge cameras come with smaller resolutions comparing to Asus phone, the Samsung device is still the best camera smartphone in the market. The front and the rear shooters are 5MP and 12MP respectively. Both cameras come with f/1.7 aperture. While on Taiwanese device, there is a combo of 8MP+ 23MP camera with the aperture of f/2.0.

One special thing about Galaxy S7 Edge specs is the dust+ waterproof feature. The phone can handle under 3 feets of the water in 30 minutes. This is what Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs are missing. About the design, Korea phone definitely defeats its rival with a stunning look with a dual-curved screen. Meanwhile, Asus handset shows up with a all-in-one metal design. S7 Edge is better with a 3600mAh battery comparing to the one from Deluxe with 3000mAh. Galaxy S7 Edge VS Zenfone 3 Deluxe: a tough battle between two flagships. Each phone has its own strength to compete with one another.

Galaxy S7 Edge VS Zenfone 3 Deluxe: price

Galaxy S7 Edge VS Zenfone 3 Deluxe: a neck-to-neck battle between two flagships of two famous brands. One is the best camera smartphone, the other is the best performance device. Both are worth your money. Galaxy S7 Edge price comes at about $789. While Zenfone 3 Deluxe price is lower with around $750. And they’re available in the market. So, if you want a flagship with decent cameras, S7 Edge is a perfect choice for you. But if you want a device with great performance, you’d better choose Deluxe. Or, you can consider their prices to make your option.

Many of must have heard about laser autofocus in the configurations of many phone. But have you ever wonder what it is and how it work? Read the article below to know more!

Laser autofocus: The fastest autofocus technology!

First of all, this kind of focus technology works based on a laser transmitter and receiver. The sensor of the camera emits an infrared laser. This laser goes to the object you wanna take photo of, and go back to the camera. Then the receiver records how much time it takes for the laser  to return. After that, it figures out the distance between the phone and the object by multiply the time recorded with the speed of the laser (which is constant). By that method, the object is located precisely and brought into focus!

The process seems slow and complicated but don’t forget that laser is extremely fast! So it takes no more than half a second for the object to be brought into focus and the picture to be taken! That’s why this autofocus technology is the fastest among other method. The user can take great photos of moving objects. However, this technology requires user to focus manually. That means the user has to tap the object they wanna focus on the screen.

But I don’t think that step will make it less convenient anyway! Another advantage about laser autofocus is that it doesn’t rely on the light condition because the camera itself generates its own light. This technology is not only the fastest but also the best one for low-light condition!

Laser autofocus: The drawback

Everything has two sides. So does Laser autofocus. The only drawback of this technology is that the laser is quite weak (you don’t wanna the laser to hurt your eyes do you?). That’s why the object you wanna take photo of must be close enough for the laser to reach! So if you take a big landscape with mountains, clouds or the sea, this technology is helpless. However, today’s laser autofocus camera often goes with contrast autofocus, which will help when the laser one cannot.

“The #KillerNote5 is coming”. This is the hashtag on Lenovo India Twitter. This means that K5 Note smartphone will come to India soon. And this device is expected to be one of the hottest smartphones in the budget segment.

K5 Note is coming to India with Helio P10 and 3GB RAM

Like those previous times, Lenovo is about to launch another product in India. And this time, it’s Lenovo K5 Note. The latest smartphone launched in this country is Lenovo Vibe K4 Note. Launched in January in China, this K5 Note smartphone has brought a huge success to the company. Now, Lenovo decided to bring this budget killer to the Indian market.

In terms of Lenovo K5 Note specs, the handset comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display. The heart of the phone is a MediaTek Helio P10 SoC. To ensure the performance, the brand added a 2/3GB of RAM paired with a 16GB of ROM to the phone. If you think this memory is not enough, you can expand it up to 256GB via a microSD card. The handset is backed with a 3500mAh cell.

For photography, you won’t be disappointed with K5 Note smartphone cameras. There are an 8MP shooter and a 13MP camera on the front and the back of the phone. Besides, this Lenovo handset sports a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel and runs on Android Lollipop.

K5 Note smartphone: rival of Redmi Note 3, LeEco Le 2?

With this device, Lenovo aims at the budget segment. And this phone could probably be the hefty rival of Redmi Note 3 and LeEco Le 2 in this market. Lenovo K5 Note launch date will be next month in India. And maybe this phone specs will be a little different from the Chinese version’s, just like K4 Note. This phone offers a better variant in India. So, just keep your eyes on  Lenovo. About the K5 Note price, it will be quoted at about Rs. 11,000.

It has always been such a never-ending struggle when it comes to choosing the right smartphones that meet both your needs and your budget. And the confusion is high when we are asked whether removable battery phones or non-removable is better for our phones. Let’s break this commonly-asked question into smaller aspects to easily compare.

1. Durability factor: Removable battery phones win

Personally, durability is the factor I value the most when choosing a smartphone, or a smartphone battery. Imagine your smartphone (which is not waterproof) falls into the water. The fastest way to save it is to immediately take out the battery and dry it out. In this case, removable battery phones clearly lead the game. Another situation to take into consideration is a ruined battery. After a certain time of usage, your smartphone battery life decreases considerately. And if you are not ready to buy a new one, changing the power cell could solve the problem. On tech forums, users and experts are even claiming that, many companies nowadays go for non-removable when producing their mobiles in order to boost sales record.

Unfortunately, users of non-removable battery smartphones know the pain when similar accidents happen. They have to either be super cautious with water damage, or apply all the tips to keep the lifespan as long as possible. However, they do have their own strength in this battle: non-removable batteries are far more dust resistant than its counterpart. Also, many people love the appealing slim body those smartphones have when the battery doesn’t take much place.

Non-removable smartphone is now more and more. Despite that, removable battery phone is still the favorite. So, today, let’s have a look at our flagships with the removable battery!

1. Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

The first smartphone comes to our “removable battery smartphone” is Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. It’s not strange to see this name on the removable phone flagship list. Before HP Elite X3, this phone was the king of Windows Phone world. And this Microsoft phone, again, seems to be the king on this list. With many strong Microsoft Lumia 950 XL specs, this phone deserved to be the best phone on the list.

The phone features a 5.7-inch 2K display and a 3340mAh battery capacity. The heart of the phone is an octa-core Snapdragon 810. To ensure this heart, the device packs a 3GB RAM paired with a 32GB ROM (expandable up to 200GB). If you’re a photography lover, you won’t be disappointed with a 5MP selfie snapper and a 20MP primary shooter. As the king, Microsoft Lumia 950 XL price costs you a lot of money, about $700.

If you are finding a new great device in June, our list of ” Newest smartphones already launched in July” could be helpful for you

1. Huawei Honor 8

In our previous article, we showed you Honor 8 which is a King in the mid-range segment. Before hand, let’s take a look at Huawei Honor 8 design. The company has worked hard to bring users a gorgeous design on their latest handset. Like expected, Huawei smartphone owns a 5.2-inch full HD screen covered by 2.5D double glass body. That makes the device look more premium and attractive than its other sibling.

To be one of the newest smartphone in July, Huawei Honor 8 is powered by a Kirin 950 octa-core 2.3GHz, together with four Cortex-A72 cores 2.3 GHz, and four Cortex-A53 cores up to 1.8 GHz. To hand on this phone, there are three options for you: 3GB RAM + 32GB, 4GB RAM + 32GB, and 4GB RAM + 64GB. Besides, it seems to be enough great with a 3000 mAh battery life and a wonderful camera combo. There is a 12MP dual camera on the top left corner of the rear, along with an 8MP selfie shooter with f/2.4 aperture. As for Huawei Honor 8 price: $300 for 3GB+32GB version, $346 for 3GB+64GB version, 4GB + 64GB version.

It seems unfair when comparing Windows vs iOs. But in fact, there are 4 things a Windows phone does better than an iPhone. Let’s have a look!

Windows vs iOs: How does Windows phone surpass iPhone:

First of all, between Windows vs iOs, Windows phones are better for users with kids. For those who have kids in their houses, I’m pretty sure there are times when the kids ask for your smartphones to play games or to surf the internet. In that case, it is not really nice to let the kids down, but at the same time, you don’t want the kids to explore your photos, contacts and other personal stuff of yours. To handle with that, Microsoft supports a function in their phones called Kid’s corner. By switching to that mode, you can limit what the kids can do with your phone! This is something iOs doesn’t support.

Secondly, Windows uses photos from Bing as the phone’s lock screen. This is not a really outstanding feature in Windows but it’s nice to have one! Everytime you pick up the phone, there is a new photo on it. And this makes the phone more interesting to use! iPhone doesn’t come with the same feature. Its lock screen is manually changed, not automatically. So between Windows and iOs, Windows phones are better for those who love unexpectations.

Thirdly, Windows phones come with living tiles. These tiles are similar to iPhone’s icons. However, the tiles are “alive”. To be clearer, many tiles in Windows phones can show you what’s going on in the apps presented by those tiles. For example, just by glancing at the home screen, you can know how many new Facebook, Twiter, Instagram notifications, how many new emails and more! With iPhone’s icons, you can only know…. what time it is.

Windows and iOs: It’s all about the price

Last but definitely not least, Windows phones are much cheaper compared to iPhone. If there are two devices, Windows vs iOs, packing the same specs, the iOs is always more expensive. With the same money you pay for an iPhone , you can use it to buy a Windows phone flagship with excellent features!

Long life battery smartphones are always the favorite phone. Besides Oukitel, Gionee is also famous for smartphones with huge capacities. And this is the list of Gionee smartphones with 5,000 mAH + battery.

1+2. Gionee Marathon M5 + M5 Plus

The first and also the biggest cell smartphone in the list is Gionee Marathon M5. With a 6020mAh battery life, this phone becomes the phone with the biggest capacity in Gionee family. Let’s see if the other Gionee Marathon M5 specs are as strong as the battery feature. You’ll find a 5.5-inch HD display, a combo of 5MP+13MP shooter, and a 3GB RAM paired with a 32GB ROM. A quad-core MediaTek MT6735 and Android 5.1 are in charges of the phone’s processor and OS. Gionee Marathon M5 price is about $365.

After M5, the company brought this phone’s sibling – M5 Plus- to the market. As for the Plus version, Gionee Marathon M5 Plus specs are better with a 6-inch Full HD display. It has an octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor 3GB RAM paired with a 64GB expandable storage. The OS and camera of the phone are still the same as its predecessor. They’re Android 5.1 and 5MP selfie shooter + a 13MP rear cam. However, the M5 Plus’s battery is a step back comparing to M5. The phone is backed with a 5020mAh cell. Gionee Marathon M5 Plus comes at about $369.

Pokemon has been released lately and become a GLOBAL HIT! Now it looks like Nintendo – the creator of Pokemon Go, is about to bring a Nintendo phone to play this game! Let’s check!

Nintendo phone: Perfect device for Pokemon Go!

Nintendo has been gaining MASSIVE profit thanks to Pokemon Go. The game is played by 5.16% of Android users in the US, much higher than the users of Tinder – a famous dating application in this country! The daily usage time of Pokemon Go is also the higher than other social networks! On average, users play this game about 45 minutes per day. Meanwhile they spend no more than 30 minutes on Whatsapp, Instagram,… Such a huge success!

Back to the Nintendo devices, lately a bracelet from this brand has been particularly designed for the game. And now we have some information about a Nintendo phone! This phone is, also, created for Pokemon Go users. As a result, the performance is the main focus. According to the source, this phone will house a Snapdragon 820 chipset to make sure the phone won’t heat up after playing the game for too long!

As this Nintendo phone is only for Pokemon Go, it will come with only two dual-core processors, but the clock speed is 2.4GHz, very fast! A 4GB RAM will be also available to assist the CPU. Moreover, the phone is expected to pack at least 4000mAh battery in order to keep the phone running for hours playing the game! The graphics for this game will also be supported by Andreno 530 GPU. Other expected features included 4G LTE, high-quality GPS and a very sharp 6.0-inch AMOLED display!

Nintendo phone: Price and availability!

Up to now, there hasn’t been any details about the price of Nintendo phone as well as when it is released. However, as this game is SO HOT right now and it is about to attack the Asian market, we expect that it won’t be long until this phone says hello to users! So stay tuned and we will keep you updated with the latest information about this phone!

You have to wait no more! Because Nokia is now coming back with 2 new smartphones: P1 and C1. These two Nokia smartphones 2016 will be the new flagships with SND 820 and 22.6MP camera.

Nokia smartphones 2016: new flagships with 22.6MP main camera

After a long time waiting, now Nokia is coming back. According to some reports, Nokia will cooperate with HDM (a Finnish global manufacturer) to bring the Nokia brand back into the market. To be more specific, they will aim at the smartphone and tablet markets. This is a good news for all tech geeks, especially for Nokia fans. So, this year, we’re gonna have a chance to welcome Nokia back with its two new Android smartphones: P1 and C1.

These two new Nokia smartphones 2016 could probably feature the tough look with the metallic design. They will feature 5.2-inch and 5.5-inch screens. And these displays come with the resolutions of 1440 x 2560 px. The hearts of these Nokia devices will be Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. With this processor, Nokia smartphones 2016 will be two of the most powerful phones on the market.

Nokia smartphones cameras will be equipped with the most sensitive sensor which may be made of Graphene. One the two handsets (probably the bigger) will come with a 22.6MP primary camera. The handsets of Nokia will run on Android Nougat OS. To make the comeback even greater, the company equipped its devices with a dust+waterproof feature. With IP68 certification, these phones can handle water and dust just fine like the latest flagship from Samsung- S7 (Edge).

Nokia smartphones 2016: launch date and price

It’s a good news to know that the phone king- Nokia- will come back. However, it’s a little pity when these Nokia phones will come to the Chinese market first. It’s not a big surprise when the brand’s first Android tablet also released in this country. So, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. The company is expected to announce its products at the end of 2016. So, Nokia smartphones 2016 launch date will be in Q1 next year. About the price of these new phones, they’re not as affordable as you expected. The bigger one will come at around $500. However, with all those “flagship” specs like that, it’s all worthy.