Author: Chris Eilers

If you are a smartphone geek, probably you are a game addict too. And this week, there are some good news for those players out there, with the release of I am Setsuna and a bunch of new games, for both PC and Playstation 4. Check them out!

I am Setsuna – what to expect

First of all, on July 19, I Am Setsuna will arrrive on both PS 4 and PC. The game is inspired by role-playing game Chrono Cross – a classic Japanese made.  Basically, I am Setsuna has simple graphics design with the traditional theme of turn-based combat. The main key for this game is that, players try t take as much advatage of the character as possible, combining with strategy and collecting item invetories. The game is developed by Square Enix and featured the slow-paced type of game, with which you need to spend like 15-30 minutes daily waiting to be killed by an attack from a boss and start all over again.

According to Yosuke Matsuda – president of Project Setsuna, the game is focused on “sadness”. The official name of this game in Japanese is “Ikenie to Yuki no Setsuna”, which can be technically translated to “The Sorrow of Sacrifice and Snow”. Interesting information for those who may concern, isn’t it? If you would like to try out I am Setsuna, you can start downloading it since July 19, which is the middle of the third week of July. However, the game doesn’t come out free but at a price of $39.99 for both Play Staytion 4 and PC variants.

Besides I am Setsuna, there are a bunch more of new game launching on the same day and later this week. Here are a list of them that we have noted down.

Tuesday, July 19

• I Am Setsuna — PS4, PC Digital
• Neverwinter — PS4 Digital
• 10 Second Ninja X — PC, PS4, Vita Digital (Cross-Buy)
• Clash of the Seven Godsends – Redux — (PS4 Digital)
• Knot — PS4 Digital
• Lifeless Planet Premier Edition — PS4 Digital
• Moon Hunters — PS4 Digital
• Orc Slayer — PS4 Digital
• Sword Coast Legends — PS4 Digital

Wednesday, July 20 and Thursday, July 21

• Ninja Pizza Girl — PS4 Digital
• Obliteracers — PS4 Digital
• Spy Chameleon — PS4, Vita Digital (Cross-Buy)

Game players out there, do you like the idea of I am Setsuna and would pay 40 bucks to try out the game? Are there any other mobile games on this list you want to try out? Either way, share with us your choice and experience.

For long, we have had the impression that Windows smartphones come with stronger and more efficient multitasking ability compared to Android and iOS phones. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always seem to be that great. And unimpressive multitasking is only one among 4 things I hate about Windows smartphones.

Unimpressive multitasking

Windows smartphones are produced based on the inspiration of your PC platform. Unlike Android, which is more concerntrated on the entertainment side, Windows smartphones are targeted as  “handy working machines” that allow users to have smooth and strong performance, even when working on multiple apps at the same time. However, users’ feedbacks been telling the opposite for the past few years: multi tasking is totally find for the processor, but for the users themselves. This means, although the “core machine” has zero problem loading a lot of programs, the UI is not efficient enough to save cache. Therefore, many common apps like Skype even don’t run smoothly in the background.

To add to the problem, the multitasking command on Windows smartphones is a bit too complicated to perform. For example, when you long press the go back button, it will open the running apps pending in the background. However, if you accidentally press the same button, your current app will close down. These 2 actions are quite similar to one another, making it both confusing and annoying for many users. In general, Windows smartphones’ multitasking is not really an ideal offer for an average users, but rather for more advanced tech-competent people.

Whether an upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is greater than its predecessor. To find the answer, let’s see the battle of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5: the new is alway better?

First, everyone believes that Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is definitely better than its predecessor. So, why we show you this battle of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5? Actually, we just agree with you that Note 7 could be more powerful than Note 5, but it is not easy to find which one is the best Samsung phone. Why we say that, let’s see all of their specs comparison below!

First, both of phone come with the same 5.7-inch Super AMOLED 2K display. The Galaxy Note 5 screen is still slightly better than its brother with 518 resolution density. Wow! Not stopping here, Galaxy Note 5 camera sport a greater 16MP main camera compared to 12MP on Galaxy Note7.  However, no doubt that Galaxy Note 7 is the most powerful Samsung phone with 6GB RAM, SnapDragon 821, and a massive 256GB built-in storage. With 3600mAh on board, Galaxy Note is continuing to improve itself when Note 5 owns just a 3000mAH battery.

But in this battle of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 battle, our mission is finding the best Samsung phone, not the most powerful. You can see with 4GB RAM, Note 5 can do almost task that 6GB RAM on Note 7 can. Moreover, that consume a lower battery power than its brother.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5: Price war!

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 price has not been finalised, but it is certain costly than its predecessor, with a price tag around $850 (Rs. 57,669). Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 price is dropped at $636, 37 (Rs. 42,499). So, we think that Galaxy Note 5 is a greater Samsung phone: powerful enough and cheaper price. What about your opinion?

Skip many rumors, Apple iPhone 7 price is now unveiled again on the Chinese networking website Weibo. There are three variants of the iPhone 7:the basic, the plus and the pro version. Let’s check!

Apple iPhone 7 price and specs in China

Well, we have three variant of Apple iPhone 7 this September. They come with difference specs and of course, their prices are different as well. First, let’s take a look at the basic version: Apple iPhone 7. As the post on Weibo, the 32GB variant of the iPhone 7 is expected to be priced at Rs. 52,983, while the 64GB variant may cost Rs. 60,999. Last, a 256GB version is set in Rs. 71,018. Next, the iPhone 7 Plus price is slightly higher.  A 32GB variant is reported to be priced at Rs. 60,999. Meanwhile, a 128GB and 256GB versions are priced at Rs. 69,014 and Rs. 79,014.  respectively.

The highest variant of the iPhone 7-iPhone 7 Pro is around Rs. 71,018 for the 32GB  and Rs. 79,000 and Rs. 89,000 are price of 128GB and 256GB variants. iPhone 7 Pro owns a home button together dual camera image system. This camera is reported to come with optical zoom capabilities. Both of three Apple iPhone variants will come with 3GB RAM on board. Besides, a 3.5mm headphone jack will be disappeared. So, you’ll see the first wireless Apple Earphones. Moreover, you won’t see antenna stripes on the rear anymore.

The basic version-Apple iPhone 7 will be launched first, before other two premium version. iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone Pro could be released at the same time, probably in October. All of them are expected to be the next generation of iPhone 7 with more upgraded features.

Apple iPhone 7 price in India

In our previous article, you can see that an iPhone 7 will be launched in India at the same time with the USA. However, we expect this phone might cost at least a 5-10K price difference when compared to pricing in China. That could be the same as iPhone 6s from last year which is price lower its first debut. As a result, we have the Apple iPhone 7 price in India is around  . So, is that enough attractive for you to hand on this upcoming Apple phone?

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe VS Vivo Xplay 5 Elite: a battle between two Antutu flagships. One is the first SND 821 smartphone, the other is the first 6GB RAM device. Who will win this battle? Let’s see!

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe VS Vivo Xplay 5 Elite: 6GB RAM monsters

Zenfone 3 Deluxe and Xplay 5 Elite are the flagships of two famous brands. Both devices are the most powerful smartphones, according to Antutu. In Q1 this year, Vivo- a Chinese company- introduced its flagship- Xplay 5 Elite. And immediately, this phone drew everyone’s attentions by its stunning design with a dual curved edge. And under this gorgeous look, the phone owns so many strong specs like a 6GB RAM paired with a 128GB ROM, an 8MP selfie camera, and Android Marshmallow OS. Zenfone 3 Deluxe, on the other hand, is the latest flagship of the Taiwanese brand. So far, it’s been considered as the strongest smartphone in the world. Like Elite, it also sports those specs above.

While Vivo device is the first 6GB smartphone, Deluxe is the first SND 821 phone. Asus handset packs a hexa-core processor which turn it into the most powerful smartphone in the world. Elite is powered by a quad-core SND 820 processor. Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs seem to be better than Vivo Xplay 5 Elite specs. The Taiwanese handset beats its rival with a 5.7-inch display and a 23MP main camera. Those specs in Chinese phone are 5.43-inch screen and a 16MP Sony IMX298 primary shooter. However, in the exchange, the phone from Vivo wins in the battery battlefield with a 3600mAh cell. The one from Asus packs a 3000mAh capacity.

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe VS Vivo Xplay 5 Elite: the battle between two flagships on Antutu. It looks like that Asus phone defeats its competitors in almost every aspect. It has a bigger screen, a more powerful “heart”, and a better main camera. If you still don’t know what to choose between those phones because of the prices, you may want to check them below.

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe VS Vivo Xplay 5 Elite: price and release date

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe VS Vivo Xplay 5 Elite: the winner of this battle is now obvious. However, if you want to make sure, let’s check their prices. Vivo Xplay 5 Elite price comes at about Rs. 44,300. How about Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe price ? With so many strong specs, especially with SND 821, Asus flagship is expected to have the price of Rs. 50325. This price is higher than Elite’s. So, if you want a total package, you have to pay more money to own it. Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe release date will be later this month. Otherwise, you can choose the flagship of Vivo. It’s available now.

Google began rolling out updates to Android 6.0 Marshmallow for several months. It seems this updated version also has some problems, so troubleshooting Android Marshmallow is necessary. 

Some common Android Marshmallow problems

Firstly, a drained battery is because of Marshmallow Wifi. Such Android Marshmallow problem sounds like a case of the boy who called wolf. Some one will be confused how Wifi impacts the battery but it truly happens to some users. If you are having such trouble, just go to Settings > Location > Scanning for disabling Wi-Fi scanning. More interesting, it can be scanning in the background when you do not have access to Wi-Fi or just simply go to Settings > Location > Mode and trigger Battery Saving mode.

Secondly, it is the connectivity issues. That is to say the Android Marshmallow takes place when you can not get Wi-Fi connectivity. Primarily, try toggling Airplane Mode on and off. If that doesn’t work, turn off Wi-Fi, restart your phone and turn the Wi-Fi on. Then, forget the connection and reconnect to it. Finally, go to Settings > Backup and reset > Network settings reset.

Thirdly is the stability of an update in the early days. If you find that your version of Marshmallow performs unstably, such as: app crashes, strange behavior. Then just simply turning your phone off for a minute the restarting process might fix the issue. On the other hand, you can try to identify the issue, which may be because of an app related. You can boot your phone into the safe mode. Since safe mode disables all apps you’ve installed, but the broken apps will function normally. Then, you need to uninstall such apps.

There are more Android Marshmallow problems

Coming up next is the charging problems. Despite Android Marshmallow’s new USB charging standards, the problems seem to occur frequently. There are some devices that drain faster than they charge to phones and some users realize that they won’t charge at all. Google’s official solution is a factory reset. Finally, this Android Marshmallow common problem can not be forgot – mobile data problem. To solve it, try toggling airplane mode on and off. If this still doesn’t work, turn your phone off for a minute and then restart it. These are not all the Android Marshmallow problems. In such cases, if you follow every steps but it still does not work, contact your carrier is the only hope.

Lately we have heard about another version of Zenfone 3 Deluxe with Snapdragon 821. The original version of this phone already come with incredible specs! Now with SND 821, this phone is ranked the strongest phone ever! Let’s check!

Zenfone 3 Deluxe with Snapdragon 821: Why it tops the smartphone industry!

A few days ago, OnePlus 3 is ranked the most powerful smartphone in the world with 140288 Antutu scores. But yesterday, Asus has just introduced another version of Zenfone 3 Deluxe with Snapdragon 821. At the press conference, the company also announced the Antutu scores of this version: 58.420 – 1.2 times higher than the two biggest flagships from Samsung and Apple: Galaxy S7 Edge and Iphone 6s Plus!

Back to Zenfone 3 Deluxe, besides the wonderful assistance of Snapdragon 821 chipset, the phone also sports an incredible Adreno 530 GPU with 653 MHz – 1.3 times higher than those flagships. Moreover, this Asus phone also houses a combo of two dual-core processors, one clocked at 2.4GHz and the other clocked at 2.15GHz. Another highlight of this phone is the massive RAM of 6GB which supports the CPU really well!

Besides the powerful CPU, Zenfone 3 Deluxe is also very ideal for photography. This phone sports a great combo of 23MP and 8MP cameras, both shooting great pictures! To view those pictures, we have a 5.7-inch full HD super AMOLED display, covered by Gorilla Glass 4.0. Other impressive Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs include a 3000mAh battery and 256GB ROM for the 6GB version!

Zenfone 3 Deluxe: Price and Availability

With those wonderful specs below, we’re pretty sure this phone will be quite pricey! At the conference, no information about Zenfone 3 Deluxe price and release date has been revealed. However, according to specialists, the SND 821 version of this phone will cost around RM 3000 and it will be released in Malaysia within one month only! For more information about this beast, please stay tuned!

You’re looking for a smartphone with great cameras, yet still, has an affordable price? You’ve just come to the right place. Today, we’ll introduce you the best camera smartphones for Rs. 10K and below.

1. Asus Zenfone Selfie

Zenfone Selfie is one of the best camera smartphones in the market. If you’re looking for a smartphone with a great camera feature, this one is a smartphone you can’t miss. As its name, this Asus device will give you great experience when selfie-ing. The handset comes with a 5MP wide-angle selfie shooter which can focus in just less than 0.4 seconds. For a 13MP main cam, it comes with a f/2.0 aperture and dual tone LED flash.

In terms of Asus Zenfone Selfie specs, there is 2GB of RAM and a 16GB of inbuilt storage. If this memory is not enough, you can expand it up to 128GB through a microSD card. Qualcomm SND 410 is the heart of the phone. The device runs on Android Lollipop, but you can upgrade it to Android Marshmallow. It sports a 5.5-inch HD display and a 3000mAh battery capacity. For Asus Zenfone Selfie price, it’s priced at about Rs. 9,999.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is a powerful smartphone, but here are powerful devices as well. Let’s take a look at Xiao Mi Note 2 Pro rivals with 6GB RAM and SND 821 chipset.

1. Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe (821)

This Asus phone is definitely a strong rival of Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Pro, with powerful 6GB RAM. Now, this new Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe version is more wonderful with SnapDragon 821 chipset. This processor got 58.420 Antutu score, which is even better than Samsung Galaxy S7 and iPhone 6S Plus. You don’t believe? Let’s see other Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs below.

First, the SnapDragon 821 chipset is paired with two dual-core processors, one clocked at 2.4GHz and the other clocked at 2.15Ghz. Besides, there is an incredible Adreno 530 GPU with 653 MHz , which is 1.3 times higher than Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Pro. This processor combo is supported by a massive 6GB and 64GB ROM. Not stop here, the handset comes with a 5.5-inch fullHD display, together with a 3000mAH battery. As for Asus Zenfone 3 price, it costs Rs. 39,990.

ASUS has been working hard to release its new products, specifically Asus Zenfone 3 variants. Have you ever meet all the members of ASUS Zenfone family? just roll down, you may find it interesting.

1. ASUS Zenfone 3

The first shows up on the ASUS Zenfone 3 Variants list is the original ASUS Zenfone 3. The ASUS phone flaunts 5.5-inch full HD display and runs on Android Marshmallow. More than that, the touchscreen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. As for Asus Zenfone 3 specs, it has Octa-core 2.0 GHz processor sitting on Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset.

In terms of internal storage, the dual-SIM smartphone owns two model of RAMs: 3GB and 4GB. Along with these are two version of ROMs: 32GB and 64GB, respectively and both are expandable up to 256GB. As far as the cameras are concerned, there are 16MP shooter on the rear with autofocus and an 8MP selfie snapper. A 3000 mAh is the capacity that Asus Zenfone 3 battery has. Asus Zenfone 3 will come soon with its price ranges at $239 (RM 955).

Today, we’ll show you cheapest 3GB RAM phones battle: Lenovo Vibe K4 Note vs Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 . Let’s pick the winner right now!

Lenovo Vibe K4 Note vs Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 : Cheapest 3GB RAM phone!

First, you can see both of them are Kings in the mid-range segment. With 3GB RAM, your smartphone can do almost wonderful tasks. But in this 3GB RAM phone battle of Lenovo Vibe K4 Note vs Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3, we have to pick the real King. Besides 3GB RAM, they are also powered by the same features: 64-bit environment system and Quad core Cortex A53 clocked at 1.3 GHz. You can find 13MP main camera together with fingerprinter sensor on two devices.

However, you’ll see many different specs of two smartphones. Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 seem to be greater with 32GB built-in storage and MediaTek MT6737. Meanwhile, Lenovo Vibe K4 Note sports 16GB GB ROM and MediaTek MT6753. However, Lenovo Vibe K4 Note is still the biggest rival of this Asus phone thanks to a powerful Octa-core and a bigger 5.5-inch screen. Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 comes with 5.2-inch screen together with Quad-core processor.

In the battery battle, Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 is a winner with 4100mAH battery capacity. This battery is more wonderful comparing to 3300mAH battery on its Lenovo Vibe K4 Note. Other features of Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 is still better than its rival. The built-in storage of Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 can be expanded up to 256GB while the Lenovo phone supports only 128GB capacity.

Lenovo Vibe K4 Note vs Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 : Price battle!

Generally, both of phones are affordable devices. However, Lenovo Vibe K4 Note is cheaper at RM 650 price tag. Meanwhile, Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 price is dropped at RM 950. Now we have to pick a winner. When considering to all specs above as well as their prices, which is your choice? Personally, we think Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 is a real King in this 3GB RAM phone battle. Please give us your opinion!

Lenovo Vibe C2 VS Moto E3: the battle between two budget phones from Lenovo. Announced at the same time, these phones are even launched in the same month. Let’s see which one is the winner!

Lenovo Vibe C2 VS Moto E3: best budget Lenovo phone battle

A couple days ago, Lenovo showed the world its new phone -Vibe C2. This phone is one of the best budget smartphones of the company. Not so long after that, the division of this brand-Motorola- also unveiled its new product. This phone is the third generation of the Moto E series- Moto E3. And this handset will remind you of Moto G4 Play. Because these two phones have the similar looks.

Lenovo Vibe C2 VS Moto E3: the two handsets of the same company show up in the market at the same time. They are both the budget smartphones. So, let’s see which one will be the winner. Being in the same segment, the devices share a lot in common. They have 5-inch HD display and a combo of 5MP+8MP camera. These 4G LTE phones are both powered by octa-core processor and pack microSD card of 32GB.

Lenovo Vibe C2 VS Moto E3: besides those specs, Motorola Moto E3 specs are a little better than Lenovo Vibe specs. Moto E3 packs a 2800mAh battery life and runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. While on its rival, those features are 2750mAh and Android 6.0 Marshmallow. We still can’t pick a winner yet. Because there’re some specs of Moto E3 unveiled like RAM or ROM. Meanwhile, Lenovo Vibe C2 RAM and ROM are 1GB and 8/16GB respectively.

Lenovo Vibe C2 VS Moto E3: price and release date

Not only announced at the same time, Lenovo Vibe C2 launch date and Motorola Moto E3 launch date are also in September. Aimed at the budget segment, the prices of these handsets are very affordable. Lenovo Vibe C2 price comes at about $100. While Motorola E3 price is a bit higher with $133. So, you’d better save from now and be patient until September.