Author: Chris Eilers

In these days when people live with tech devices surrounded, especially for smartphone which is always by your side. Thinking about essential use of them is not superfluous. Here are 5 tips to back up your phone.

Back up your phone, which is loaded with apps and data

Firstly, the easiest way is to use your smartphone and other devices availability. To back up your phone, you can use the automatic backup capabilities, which is supported by most of the current smartphones. Such feature can store critical data consisting of photos, passwords, address book contacts, email messages and the files you create in apps. More carefully, you can save such files in many other places. For instance, you should have 2 or 3 flash drives, another desktop at home or notebook for backing up important data.

In such cases, if you do not know how to automatically back up your phone, you can do it manually by connecting your phone to other devices via a USB cable and copying your data. Thirdly, in case you have got a flawless software to back up your data, there are still some things that you need to check. Primarily, make sure you know how to use such programme and that is an up-to-date one. After that, you would better test your backup plan and get into the habit of checking out either the data in a routine backup or specific types of files or information.

Fourthly, before you upgrade an app, back up your data to avoid losing access to critical files. Although you can download such app again, you may need a data back up to reset your phone because of a technical problem. Additionally, when you want to update your app but there is an access to backup requirement that you need to fulfill first.

Back up your phone by card, it seems hard because….

Finally, it is your memory card that is necessary to be upgraded. Your smartphone’s SD card often runs low in spite of available space, it means that card needs an upgrade to greater capacity. Someone recommends that it is wise to buy other microSd cards in advance.

Qualcomm has just released its newest product- SND 821 which gives 10% better performance comparing to SND 820. So, let’s have a look at the Snapdragon 821 smartphones at the moment.

1. Google Nexus 2016

The couple smartphones from Google Nexus lineup will be the two devices feature the newest processor from Qualcomm. Not only SND 812, they will also run on the newest OS- Android Nougat. The first one is Marlin- M1. The handset packs a 4GB of RAM and a 32/128GB of inbuilt storage. It comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED display and a 3450mAH battery life. In addition to Google Marlin specs, there will an 8MP selfie shooter paired with a 12MP rear cam and a USB Type-C port.

On the other hand, Google Sailfish will be powered by a quad-core processor. To ensure the performance, the company will add a 4GB RAM paired with a 32GB ROM. It has a smaller screen with 5-inch AMOLED FHD display. For photography, Sailfish is equipped with an 8MP front-facing camera and a 12MP primary shooter. The device is backed with a 2770mAh capacity. Besides, Google Sailfish specs will include a fingerprint scanner, a USB Type-C port, and Bluetooth 5.

Lenovo keeps surprising us with it devices. They have just announced another version of its phone – Lenovo K4 Note wooden version! Let’s take a look!

Lenovo K4 Note wooden version: Awesome appearance!

First up, this phone looks extremely exquisite! The back of the phone is coated with a “wood veneer strengthened with [a] layer of flex strengthened polycarbonate”, which surprisingly lift the phone up to a whole new level! Among other countless metal, plastic and glass smartphones, a device with a wooden back doesn’t seem to be a bad idea at all! Lenovo again proves themselves to be the pioneer in phone design! This Lenovo K4 Note wooden version looks really premium and professional!

Apart from the design, other specs of this Lenovo K4 Note wooden version is not different from the original phone. The phone comes with a 5.5-inch full HD display with the pixel density of 401ppi. To back up the display, we have a Mali-T720 MP3 GPU. Under the hood, there is a powerful octa-core processor with 1.3GHz clock speed, very ideal for multi-task performance! Moreover, the phone also packs a MediaTek MT6753 chipset and 3GB RAM.

For photography, Lenovo K4 Note wooden version houses a 13MP camera with phase detection autofocus on the back. Its brother on the front is clocked at 5MP resolution. For storing purposes, the phone offers 16GB of internal memory. If you don’t find that satisfying enough, you can add 128GB via a microSD card. And last but not least, this Lenovo phone is fueled by a 3000mAh battery.

Lenovo K4 Note wooden version: Price and Availability

Lenovo is really quick on bringing this Lenovo K4 Note wooden version to the market. Only within a few days, this phone is already available for sale in Amazon India now. Lenovo K4 Note price for this version in this country is Rs 11, 499 (RM 682). About the release date in Malaysia, we expect that this version will arrive within two weeks only! So stay tuned!

More and more smartphone brands have covered their phones with metallic case. They all look stunning but the question is: do metallic smartphones have any disadvantages? Let’s check this article!

Metallic smartphones: The strengths

First of all, metallic smartphones look beautiful and premium! There’s no denying that most phone users choose a smartphone with metal case because it looks extremely exquisite! The shiny appearance makes the phone even more appealing, not only to women but also to men. Moreover, it feels good to hold such phones in hand. With the metal construction,  those phones are hefty enough to “settle” in your hand. They also feel cool when put in an air-conditioned room.

Secondly, metallic smartphones do a good job in dissipating heat. We all know that the phone will heat up a little bit when we use it for hours straight. That heat is generated by mostly the processor and sometimes other internals insides. What a metal case can do is that it “shares” the heat with the electronics under the hood, which is something a plastic case cannot do. Now let’s move on to the disadvantages of metallic smartphones.

Metallic smartphones: The weaknesses

The first weakness of metallic smartphones is that they can get overheating. It looks like heat dissipation is both the strength and the weakness of metal cases. Because they “share” the heat with the internals, they get hot as well! While plastic smartphones never get too hot to hold, the metal case can heat up to a point when it’s uncomfortable to hold the phone in hand.

Besides, metallic smartphones show more marks and blemish than plastic smartphones. The shiny look of the metal case makes blemish and marks more visible (thanks God they are easy to clean). Metal phones also don’t come with as many color options as its plastic counterparts.

New smartphone specs from Sony have just shown up on GFX Bench. And it could be a new Xperia X model of the series. With SND 820 and 21MP main + 12MP front cam, this phone can be the tough rival of Galaxy S7 Edge.

New Xperia X comes with 12MP +21MP camera

At MWC 2016 on 22 February, Sony introduced the world to its new lineup- X. And this meant that this new series would replace the position of Xperia Z.  The X series includes 2 smartphones: Xperia X and the Xperia XA. These two phones brought a new fresh air to Sony’s products. It’s just like a brand new vision for this Japanese company. And now, Sony seems to release another Xperia X smartphone.

Recently, specs of a model have just shown up on GFX Bench. And this model is named Sony F8331. This phone is believed to be the third smartphone in the X series. In terms of the new Xperia X specs, it will be powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor. To ensure the performance, Sony will add a 3GB RAM along with a 20GB inbuilt storage. Sony new phone will run on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Sony is famous for the camera smartphone. So, if you’re a photography lover, there’s no need to worry about the new the handset’s camera. It will sport a 21MP camera on the back and a 12MP snapper on the front of the phone. Both cameras come with 4K recording. Besides, the device also has a 5.1-icnh display with the resolution of 1080 x1920 px.

New Xperia X: a new flagship of Sony?

This new phone on the benchmark has the number of “F8331”. Look back to the two smartphones of X lineup, you will see the Xperia X owns the code of “F8131” for the standard model and “F8132” for the unlocked version. The number of the new phone is pretty close to those number. So, it may be true that this smartphone is the next member of the X series. And it could probably be the flagship of the company. Keep your eyes on Sony and see the Xperia X launch date and Xperia X price.

4G mobile network has started to roll out in many Asian countries starting this year. And although this term has become familiar to us for a while now, do you actually know the differences between 4G VS 3G?

4G VS 3G mobile network: speed comparison

4G was first launched to the mobile market back in 2012. The word “4G” stands for “fourth generation”, which is the successor of third generation 3G. And although we have known it for years, the number of users who actually update to the new network is still far behind those who stick to 3G instead. The question being asked: is it really necessary to change from 3G to 4G network? If yes, what are the advantages and disadvantages this new technology will bring?

The main difference between 4G VS 3G mobile network is that a 4G-capable smartphone can do everything a 3G mobile can, but at a faster and smoother pace. Introduced in 2003, 3G network connects to the internet at a maximum of up to 21Mbps. Meanwhile, 4G phones can work at 300Mbps. Although these 2 numbers are just theoretical figures, it is still helpful for us to imagine how faster the 4th generation is compared to its forerunner.

However, a faster and stronger connection do come with some certain drawbacks. Talking about power usage and monthly expense on 4G VS 3G networks, the previous generation is more friendly for your battery and saves you quite an amount of money every month. However, if you want to experience the better quality of internet, then you know what to choose.

4G VS 3G network: mobile capability

Let’s talk about the smartphone capability for 4G VS 3G network. While it is safe to say that almost any mobile you buy these days have no problem with 3G, it requires specific updates to enable 4G network. Therefore, you should be a bit more careful when choosing a smartphone to buy, especially if it is a budget handset.

Apple now seems to fight alone cause its rival – Samsung partner with Nokia, which is more wiser. Samsung has just achieved the agreement with Nokia to expand their patent cross-licensing deal. 

Nokia and Samsung partnership

Samsung and Nokia settled their patent dispute in the beginning of this year. Nokia’s deal to be Samsung partner was last extended in 2013. Nokia and Samsung partnership is now more closer with the expansion of their patent cross-licensing agreement. This big move is based on the five-year agreement established in February. The expanded agreement provides greater access to each company’s patented technologies. Since then, Nokia’s business seems to change much, in a positive way.

Notably, Nokia used to buy Siemens and make it be Nokia Siemens Networks. So did Alcatel-Lucent, a rival equipment maker, which boosted Samsung partner revenue with $16 million. With the acquisition, Nokia also gained access to Alcatel’s massive patent kit. The agreement announced today may create a positive impact to the net sales of Nokia starting from the third quarter of 2016.

On the other hand, Samsung also some benefits since Nokia intellectual property portfolios are many, from Nokia Technologies, Nokia Networks and Alcatel-Lucent. And Samsung has become one of Nokia huge patent portfolios. The Samsung partner is making sure it continues earning more money by additional patents. Nokia expects its revenue of around $1 billion with such deal. This patent cross-licensing expansion will allow Samsung and Nokia to develop, which is a good news for purchasers.

Samsung partner will need more……

Both Samsung and Nokia still keep silent about the exact list of patents are being covered under this fresh agreement, as well as the new specific listings. Samsung partner and it are more interested in as many patents as they can access to. They just give an overall assessment: “certain additional patent portfolios”. So wait for their lists and their upcoming products.

Android smartphones are no doubt the King in today’s mobile industry with remarkable shares in the global markets, far ahead of iOS, Windows and other OS. Popular as they are, there are still certain things that Android users hate about this

1. Freezing/Force Close

I bet each and every Android user out there know this feel and hate it lots. Mnay Android smartphones decrease their performance remarkably after months of usage ( or a year if you buy a very good machine). When the performance is no longer at its peak, Android easily gets constant freezing, which leads to the experience of “Force Close”

This means whenever an app freezes or refuses to respond, Android users have to choose the action “force close” to end the it, otherwise you would be hanging and waiting for like forever. Unfortunately, this is not at all a rare incident. Some tech reviewer even joked that, Android OS feels like a smartphone version of Windows Vista: always freezing, always crashing.

Today, we’ll show you 2 cheapest 3GB RAM smartphones. In the battle between Meizu M3 Note vs Lenovo K4 Note, which one will be the winner? Let’s take a look! 

Meizu M3 Note VS Lenovo K4 Note

As you know, both of them are affordable 3GB phone. But first, we’ll show you all Meizu M3 Note specs. Meizu M3 Note was launched in April 2016 with a 5.5-inch display. This screen is covered by 1080 x 1920p resolution (403 ppi density). Under the hood, it is powered by 1GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor, assisted by 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. For photography, you have a combo of 13MP main camera and 5MP front shooter for selfies.

Now, let’s take a look at Lenovo K4 Note in comparison with Meizu M3 Note. Lenovo Vibe K4 Note comes with the same 5.5-inch full HD screen. As for the processor, Lenovo Vibe K4 Note is more powerful with 1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753. This processor is powered by 3GB of RAM and 16GB. You also find a combo of 13MP main and 5MP front camera on this phone.

In battery battle, Meizu M3 Note seems to be greater than its rival with 4100mAH. Meanwhile, Lenovo K4 Note supports 3300mAH battery. Besides, 32GB of internal storage on Meizu M3 Note is also better than its rival: Lenovo K4 Note with only 16GB ROM.

Meizu M3 Note VS Lenovo K4 Note: Price battle

With all specs comparison above, Meizu M3 Note is outstanding than Lenovo K4 Note. However, before making a decision, let’s see which one is the cheaper phone? As we know, Lenovo K4 Note price is around Rs. 10,999. Meanwhile, Meizu M3 price costs Rs. 9,999, slightly cheaper. Now you can see Meizu M3 Note is both stronger and cheaper. So, it is easy to find the winner now, right?

ZTE Axon 7 VS Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe are suitable to compare. Asus has confirmed that there will be a Zenfone 3 Deluxe variant that will be the first device sports Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset.

ZTE Axon 7 VS Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe: Snap dragons inside

ZTE Axon 7 VS Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe are both come with dazzling screens. The latter flaunts a 5.5-inch 2k AMOLED display while the former mounts a bigger one measures 5.7 inches with super AMOLED capacity. These two dual-SIM smartphones support Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for protection. The similarities between ZTE Axon 7 VS Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe are not just those, they also run on the same Android Marshmallow OS and Adreno 530 for graphic.

The highlight point of ZTE Axon 7 VS Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs is Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset coupled with Dual-core 2.15 GHz & dual-core 1.6 GHz CPU. Above mentioned Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe chipset are various with another Snapdragon 821. Thus, there is a dual-core 2.4 GHz & dual-core 2.0 GHz CPU goes with 821 model along side other Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs. Besides that, they also sport two packages of 4/6GB of RAM matched with 64/128GB of ROM, expandable to 256GB.

It is hard to find the difference between ZTE Axon 7 VS Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe. Apart from 8MP selfie shooter, which is popular in most smartphones, there is a 23MP rear shooter belongs to Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe and a 20MP one as for ZTE Axon 7. The second thing that is not alike is battery. While ZTE Axon 7 battery is 3250 mAh, Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe boats a 3000 mAh cell.

ZTE Axon 7 VS Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe: price and release date

If you are in ZTE Axon 7 team, good news for you. ZTE Axon 7 is already available in stores. ZTE Axon 7 price lands at $499. Thanks to such advantage, ZTE Axon 7 may win in this battle. In case you are waiting for Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe release date, the phone may hit the market in this month, not a long wait and Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe price will be somewhere around $750. So which side are you on?

While there are countless Chinese phones with 4000mAh battery and above, today we will show you the best 4000mAh battery phones which are non-Chinese for July!

1. Intex Aqua Power HD

The first device on this list of 4000mAh battery phones is Intex Aqua Power HD. This Indian phone comes with a 4000mAh battery which is non-removable. Under the hood, there is a powerful CPU to drive the system. To be more specific, the phone packs an octa-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz. Along with it is a MediaTek MT6592M chipset and 2GB RAM.

Other Intex Aqua Power HD specs are also interesting. The phone sports a 5-inch HD display. There is also a nice combo of 13MP/5MP cameras that shoot nice images. For storing purpose, we are offered with 16GB internal memory. We can add 32GB to the storage via a microSD card. Intex Aqua Power HD price is only RM 460.

Say goodbye to all the rumours and leaks on the internet! Now Lenovo Vibe C2 has just been officially confirmed! This budget smartphone will run Android 6.0. Let’s take a look!

Lenovo Vibe C2: New Lenovo budget smartphone!

Yesterday, Lenovo has just shown the world its brand-new budget smartphone: Lenovo Vibe C2. The phone measures 143 x 71.4 x 8.6 mm and weighs 139g. This phone also comes with a 5-inch multi-touch HD display with the pixel density of 294ppi. Besides, Lenovo Vibe C2 houses a Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 processor. Along with it is a Mediatek MT6735P chipset and 1GB RAM.

Regarding the cameras, this phone doesn’t seem to be a great choice for photography. It sports a quite unremarkable 8MP snapper on the back and a 5MP selfie snapper on the front. The main camera is equipped with autofocus, LED flash, geo-tagging, touch focus and face detection. To store the images, you are offered two variants: 8GB ROM and 16GB ROM. You can also add 32GB more via a microSD card.

Moreover, Lenovo Vibe C2 is compatible with dual SIM, so it will be a great choice for those who wanna separate their professional life and their personal life. Another highlight of this phone is that it supports 4G LTE  – 20 times faster than 3G. Regarding the phone’s power, we have a 2750mAh battery which is removable!

Lenovo Vibe C2: Price and Availability

Lenovo Vibe C2 is available in two color options: black and white. There hasn’t been any information about Lenovo Vibe C2 release date yet but we bet that this phone will hit the shelves  within the next two months. As for Lenovo Vibe C2 price, this phone will attack the low-end market segment with the price tag of about $100, which is very cheap! You just need to save up for a few days to afford this Lenovo phone!