Author: Chris Eilers

Non-removable battery phones actually bring more controversy than what you think! They come with both advantages and disadvantages. Take a look at this article before you wanna bring home one.

Non-removable battery phones: The advantages

First of all, non-removable battery phones do not allow the dust to get insides. This is one advantage that not everybody recognize. The unibody structure helps protect all the electronics insides from the dust which could dramatically harm the smartphone. On the other hand, removable battery phones with a removable case on the back may leave some space for tiny little dirts to get insides.

Secondly, non-removable battery phones come with external SIM slot and microSD card slot! This is EXTREMELY helpful! Everytime you need to remove the microSD card or to change the SIM, you don’t have to turn off the phone, open the case and remove the battery. All you need to do is using a card remover to discard the card while the phone is still on. However, such phones come with drawbacks too! Check the disadvantages below to make sure you won’t regret after buying a on-removable battery phone.

Non-removable battery phones: The disadvantages

First, non-removable battery phones do not allow you to replace the battery! If you are using a phone with non-removable battery and your phone suddenly freezes due to some technical issue, you can not remove the battery to reset the phone. In that case, you have to use shortcut keys, which is quite complicated. The more serious situation is when the battery dies after years of using, then all you can do is bringing the phone to stores or buying a new one. However the good news is non-removable batteries are often more durable.

Moreover, you cannot use a backup battery in case the phone is running out of power. I’m sure there are a lot of users who use more battery than the phone can offer. In that case, those who use phones with removable battery can buy a backup one to replace if necessary. On the other hand, those who use non-removable battery phones can not do the same. In that case, I suggest you buy a power bank.

Mobile data is absolutely money consuming. It is always wise to watch a Youtube video using Wifi rather than the expensive wireless service. This article will provide you with the solution for limiting your mobile data usage.

How to know your mobile data consuming?

Whether you have an iPhone or Android smartphone, there are a number of steps you can take to check how much data that you have used. Just go to Settings > Cellular then scroll down to see precise numbers of how much data each one of your apps has consumed. Firstly, it is not time-consuming to consider which app will worth using mobile data. One more tip, remember to reset the data rundown regularly or the information will not be fresh. It may be helpful to set an alert at the beginning to put yourselves into a notice of how much you’re being charged. All you need to do is just scrolling down to the bottom of the Cellular screen and hit Reset Statistics.

When mobile date seems luxurious for your Internet surfing, WiFi will be your priority. Secondly, Wifi using whenever and wherever possible. However, be careful with your personal accounts because not all the Wifi networks are safe enough for you to make transactions. Moreover, it would be better to frequently go through all your apps and service to make sure there is no app that is left with unwanted mobile date usage. For an iPhone, you can easily toggle button off. But it is likely hard for an Android one, you need to use a third-party app to control such mobile data usage.

Thirdly, it is obviously save the mobile data by using Wifi for app updating. There are different steps for iOS and Android. Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store > Use Cellular Data and turn off the Use Cellular Data option as for iOS users. Meanwhile the Android owners can go to the Google Play store and hit Menu > Settings > Auto-update apps and select the “Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only” option.

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Finally, the background data not only drains your battery but also uses your mobile data up. Background Data is used to process and sync apps even automatically update them. The thing is you can manually do it without Background Data. As for iOS, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and toggle the button to off. Likewise, go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Data usage, then tap on individual app icons to adjust background data usage options.

You must be familiar with microSD card as your phone’s removable storage! However, Samsung has just released a brand new storing technology: Samsung UFS memory card! Let’s check!

Samsung UFS memory card: Amazing speed!

First let’s talk about UFS. UFS 2.0 is the internal storage standard that is invented to replace the the e-MMC standard, which is much slower and more common. This standard was applied on Samsung Galaxy S6. And now, seeing the advantage of UFS 2.0, Samsung has decided to feature this super fast technology in removable storage as well. Samsung UFS memory card has made a debut lately and is available in 4 variants: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB.

Now let’s talk about its reading/writing speed! The 256GB version of Samsung UFS memory offers up to 530MB/s of sequential reading speed, which is 5 times faster than that of microSD card. This reading can even compete with SSD drives for computers in the market. Samsung UFS memory are even 20 times faster in reading random files.

To be more specific, this Samsung technology can read a 5GB full HD video clip in 10 seconds, while microSD card takes 50 seconds to read the same amount! Samsung UFS memory also supports fast writing speed! For example, this technology can write 24 large JPG pictures within only 7 seconds, it takes 32 seconds for a microSD card to do the same job!

Samsung UFS memory card: Price and availability

According to such reveals from Samsung, UFS memory card seems to be a dream removable storage. However, it will take quite a long time for this technology to become popular in the market. The reason is 99% smartphones with removable storage in the world only supports microSD card slot, which is not compatible with Samsung UFS memory card. There are hints that this technology will be featured in the next product of Samsung: the Galaxy Note 7, but we don’t think the Korean brand are willing to take that risk. If they do, a more common smartphone in 2017 will be a better device for testing this technology’s popularity. Currently there’s no information about the price of Samsung UFS memory card yet, so stay tuned and we’ll keep you updated. 

Everything has two sides! So do dual SIM phones! In this article below, we will show you both the advantages and the drawbacks of smartphones with dual SIM.

Dual SIM phones: The advantages

First of all, Dual SIM phones offer two “identities”. This is the main reason why many users want to bring home a smartphone with dual SIM instead of a single SIM. Normally, it’s best to have one SIM for work, the other for friends and families. When you go to work, you can switch the SIM for relationships into vibration mode. Also, when you go home, you can disable the SIM for work in order not to be disturbed by any duty call.

Secondly, Dual SIM phones offer more connectivities. Smartphones with Dual SIM are the most useful when the two SIMs are from two different mobile suppliers. Some discount programs like free messages, free calling only work for SIMs from the same mobile supplier. So double SIMs, double advantages! Moreover, when one SIM runs out of money, you still have the other! However, before you buy a dual SIM smartphone, consider the drawbacks below.

Dual SIM phones: The drawbacks

First, Dual SIM phones are more complicated to use. There is ALWAYS an extra step whenever you want to make a phone call, text a message or turn on 3G: “Which SIM do you want to use?”. To deal with that, many people choose to switch off one SIM whenever they don’t need to use it.

Moreover, Dual SIM phones can lead to confusion! Because of having two “identities”, there are situations in which the owner makes a wrong call or text the wrong message! For example, they may use the “working” SIM to text their friends and their friends just simply think it’s a wrong number!

Okay, it’s time to have a look at what 3GB RAM smartphones we can get in July. They are from various brands with different designs and price groups. Hope you can find your buddy this month!

1. Huawei Honor 8

This is an upcoming smartphone of Huawei in July. Specifically, Huawei Honor 8 launch will take place in China on 11 Jul 2016. Obviously, it is a successor to Huawei Honor 7 released last year, but will have more advanced features such as a dual 12MP camera system on the back, an 8MP selfie snapper, a Kirin 950 chip paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

Besides, Huawei Honor 8 specs are also said to include a 5.2-inch Full HD screen, Android Marshmallow OS out of the box, NFC, a fingerprint scanner, and a 2,900mAh battery under the hood to fuel the whole machine. Well, it’s gonna be a good 4GB RAM device, yet you can also choose a 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM Huawei Honor 8 with a more affordable price. Let’s wait and see!

Lenovo has always been really hard-working on producing new phones. In this article, we will show you our collection of Lenovo latest phones for July!

1. Lenovo A7010: 8.1/10

The first device on this list of Lenovo latest phones is Lenovo A7010. This phone comes with 5.5-inch full HD display with the pixel density of 401ppi. Moreover, with an octa-core 1.5GHz processor, the phone will allow users to conduct 8 task at a time without any lag! Also to assist the CPU, there is a MediaTek MT6753 chipset and 2GB of RAM that will drive the system smoothly.

Other Lenovo A7010 specs are quite remarkable! This phone sports a 13MP camera with dual LED flash on the back. There is also a 5MP snapper on the front for selfie purpose. For storing purpose, Lenovo A7010 offers 32GB of internal memory, Users can add 32GB more via a microSD card. This phone is fueled by a nice battery capable of 3300mAh. Lenovo A7010 price is expected to be only RM 650.

These most awaited smartphones arrive right on time in the tech world to satisfy desire for high-end devices. You may wish handling these beasts to experience the premium feeling.

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 may be the most awaited smartphone ever. Having a look around the Internet, there are tons of news talking about this upcoming Samsung smartphone. Believe or not Galaxy Note 7 release date will be nearly the Mobile World Congress next year. So if you want to have this high-range device, it is necessary to save your money from now.

It is leaked that Galaxy Note 7 design will be similar to the Galaxy S7 series with a curved edge. This Samsung smartphone will come with a stylus and variant colors. It is also said that Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specs are intended to have Android N out of the box and a massive 5.7-inch display, which is nearly a phablet screen size. The device will properly come with high-end features including 6GB of RAM, a powerful Snapdragon 823 or Exynos 8890 processor and 4000 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 price may be around $800 for its debut.

We have heard plenty of information about Apple new smartphone, here is the latest one: Apply iPhone 7 may be the first iPhone carries 32GB of ROM base. Are you interested? 

iPhone 7: specs roundup

Apple used to announce that the latest Apple phone will come in three variants: iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 7 Pro. In comparison between iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 Pro, the Pro version seems to be better. According to Apple plan, they will launch the basic version iPhone 7 before other premium versions. Apple usually redesigns iPhones once every two years. The fact is that the last major redesign happened two years ago (2014) with iphone 6 and 6s. It means this year will be the next modification.

The latest news has been claimed by Wall Street Journal that we might say goodbye to the old version of 16GB of ROM and welcome a new 32GB base storage. These days, most flagships appear with 64 GB storage, so this change of 32 GB minimum iPhone would make sense. The built-in storage can be expanded up to 256GB, and the only way may be via microSD card, which is popular today.

The basic version of 2016 Apple smartphone will have 2GB RAM and 5.0-inch iPS LCD screen, which is a bit larger than its predecessor. However, other Apple handset variants will offer a brand-new feature of Apple: the physical home button may be replaced by a touch-sensitive one. The Plus is powered by 3GB RAM paired with a 5.5-inch LCD screen, which has 1080×1920 resolution. As previously reported, the new device will come with a Lightning connectors instead of headphone jacks.

iPhone 7: price and release date

New iPhone 7 price is not really different from its sibling’s. For the base model, the price is expected about $804, the Plus price is $926 and Pro version price will come at $1077. So, if you want to have one of those versions, you should save from now. There is no much time left. iPhone 7 release date is said to be in the beginning of September.

iPhone is the most popular smartphone that is well-known by everyone all over the world. But somehow, there is a large number of iPhone anti-fans. Lets find out why it happens?

Why are there so many iPhone anti-fan?

Firstly, it is because of its price. When an iPhone is released, people always talk about its price, . Usually an iPhone carries a price tag around $600 for its debut, which is inflated. For instance, iPhone 6s Plus 16GB release date was at the end of last year, but it still costs $831 which seems not to be a budget-friendly compared to other high-end smartphones these days. This is the substantial reason why Apple gains a lot of iPhone anti-fans.

Secondly, the iOS is said to be isolated from the tech world. iOS is known to sport an optimal performance which is appropriate to its features and configurations. On the other hand, this is its weakness since it supports a monotonous and boring user interface. Users can not actively manage it like Android does.  Thirdly, there are also some limitations on the screen. Android boasts widget, Windows has live tile to provide their buyers with necessary information. Meanwhile, iPhone just shows the number of notifications on the icons.

Thirdly, all iPhone users may agree with me about this problem of connection, especially iPhone anti-fan. Only Apple devices can connect to each other through wireless network, specifically bluetooth. There are plenty of steps that users have to follow to connect an iPhone to a computer. It is even hard to set your favourite song to be ringtone. Therefore, iPhone users usually have the same ringtone.

Iphone anti-fans also agree…..

Fourthly, the screen resolution is mentioned. Compared to current budget smartphones, which is backed with 2k or 4k display, these flagship like iPhone 6 or 6s are a bit weak with only HD resolution. Besides that, a 12MP primary camera and a small 1715 mAh which belong to iPhone 6s are more lower than other flagships. Meanwhile, Android phones seem to be improved day by day. Furthermore, many famous brands are applying this OS for their products. Thus, it seems obvious that Iphone anti-fans have gone up, which can be seen on websites or forums.

MicroSD card is the best tool that can expand the internal storage of almost all current smartphones. Recently, some smartphone producers seems to remove SD card slot out of from their devices. 

MicroSD card: something you need to know

MicroSD is a type of removable flash memory card used for storing information. SD is an abbreviation of Secure Digital. Firstly, there are two kinds of popular microSD cards that you can easily have: SDHC and SDXC. The only difference between these two is an amount of database that they are able to contain. While SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) can be capable of 4-32 GB, SDXC (Secure Digital Extended Capacity) is competent to include 64GB and more over than that.

Secondly, it is necessary to choose the well-defined type that your smartphones support, especially for online shopping. I recommend you’d better have a trial as possible as you can. In case it is not available for you to try. It will be wiser in case you choose a microSD card with the equal or lower capacity compared to manufacturers’ information. It is because the mid-range smartphones rarely pack a high storage capacity.

Thirdly, it is about the card class rating. Primarily, you need to know what “class” means. It is memory card transmission speed which depends on the microSD’s manufacturer and brand. “Class” commonly accompanies by even numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. There are two kinds of speed indications regarding SD bus generation: Speed Class and UHS Speed Class. Class 10 cards have a minimum transfer rate of 10 MB/s.  Otherwise, UHS Class 1 cards have a minimum transfer rate of 10 MB/s.

MicroSD: does it help you smartphones be stronger?

Fourthly, a good microSD does help your smartphone run smoothly. You have a great amount of movies, videos, images but you do not have enough storage. An SD can save your information in order to provide a quick access to the database without any errors. Fifthly, be careful with a card if you are handling a high capacity smartphone. Such device does not need an SD to make it slow. Moreover, it is likely impossible to put an onboard flash memory and a microSD in comparison. Built-in memory will definitely win.

HTC will bring users two powerful smartphones with 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM. Now, let’s take a look at an upcoming battle: HTC Nexus Sailfish vs HTC Mallin!

HTC Nexus Sailfish vs HTC Mallin : upcoming battle!

Both devices are upcoming HTC phones. But first, let’s take a look at HTC Nexus Sailfish specs. As the recent reports, the phone will come with a 5.0-inch screen, covered by 440 ppi. Under the hood, you’ll find 4GB RAM along with 32GB ROM. As for HTC Nexus Sailfish Camera, it gets a 12MP on the back supported by Autofocus and LED flash. An 8MP selfie shooter is also great enough  to satisfy any selfie lover. You can still find a 2700mAH battery together with a USB Type-C port. In addition, HTC Sailfish is reported to pack a Bluetooth 4.2 and the latest Android OS: Android N.

Now, we’ll show you all HTC Mallin specs in comparison with its sibling: HTC Nexus Sailfish. Firstly, HTC Mallin comes with the bigger 5.5-inch display, but it still looks similar to HTC Nexus Sailfish from leaked images. This screen is more wonderful with 1440 x 2560 p resolution. Like its brother, HTC Nexus Mallin supports the latest Android N. However, its processor seems to be stronger with  Quad-core SnapDragon 823 chipset. You also find a 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM on this phone.

Both of them sport the same camera and battery life. You will have a combo of 12MP main camera plus 8MP selfie shooter if you own HTC Mallin. That is the same for HTC Nexus Sailfish. More than that, HTC Mallin get the same 2770 mAH battery.

HTC Nexus Sailfish vs HTC Mallin: Price battle

Which one is the cheaper phone? That’s difficult to find the answer now because HTC Nexus Sailfish price and HTC Malin price hasn’t been official. However, when considering all specs above, we predict HTC Mallin could get a slightly higher price, around $250. Meanwhile, HTC Nexus Sailfish is reported to cost $200. That’s not too important because all of them have affordable prices, right? Now, let’s choose the winner. Personally, we think HTC Mallin is greater than its sibling. How about you?

2 months ago, in May 2016, Nokia officially confirmed their comeback this year. For now, in early July 2016, the very first Android-powered Nokia P1 press render leaked over the internet.

Nokia P1 press render: first view of the beast

Over the past few months, we have been guessing whether the first Nokia smartphone will be Nokia E1 or Nokia A1. However, seems like recent leaks are suggesting a different model – namely Nokia P1. In case you are wondering, this latest Nokia mobile will be an Android smartphone. According to our source, the device is made and developed by engineers at InFocus/Sharp. It explains why this Nokia P1 press render looks very similar to Sharp Aquos P1.

According to contract with Microsoft, Nokia can not produce a smartphone until Q3 of 2016, which is right now. And the company later sign a contract with Foxconn (who is right now the owner of InFocus/Sharp), who will take part in the manufacture process on the behalf of Nokia. Now that we break down all the information about Nokia’s deals, it all suddenly makes sense about the decision of the company.

Besides the only Nokia P1 press render image, we have spotted no official specs of the smartphone thus far. However, experts are suggesting that, Android Nokia P1 could be another variant of Sharp Aquos P1 to launch this year. For your interest, Sharp Aquos P1 specs include: 3GB RAM, SND 820 processor, a 5.3 inch FHD display and 32GB of ROM which can be expandable. For camera, the Aquos P1 sports 22.6MP on the back, but we hope Nokia P1 will have “Pureview” on it. There is a 3,000 mAH battery to power the handset as well as IP58 dust-proof and water resistant technology.

Nokia P1 press render: price and availability

Design-wise, Nokia P1 will be available in blue and salmon. Though there is no confirmation about the P1 pricing and availability yet, we predict this Nokia P1 will cost around USD 300, basing on the specs it offers. How does it make you feel, now that we have our first view of such long-awaited beast?