Author: Chris Eilers

Yes, they are available right now in India for you. With 4GB RAM and other powerful specs, our list of best Android phones will satisfy you!

1. OnePlus 3

OnePlus 3 is one of the best Android phones that has been launched recently in June. The phone is the first OnePlus device that has all metal unibody which makes us remember an expert design of HTC one M9. OnePlus 3 is still more impressive with a 5.5-inch FullHD display (HTC One M9 : 5.0-inch ). As you know, OnePlus 3 comes in two variants of RAM: 4GB and 6GB. Personally, we think 4GB version is still great as well as has an affordable price. So, let’s take a look at this basic OnePlus 3 version.

Besides 4GB, OnePlus 3 is supported by one of the most powerful processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. For saving purpose, you get 64GB RAM and OnePlus 3 camera also satisfy you. There is a 16MP main camera, assisted by PDAF and OIS. An 8MP front camera is also wonderful for selfies. Like most flagship devices, OnePlus 3 battery isn’t too great but it still gives you whole day using with 3000mAH. OnePlus 3 price also make it become one of the best Android phones, which is dropped at $399. (Rs. 27,090).

How long do you think your smartphone life will last? 2 or 3 years? Well, it’s not that long, especially with so many features on it. So, if you want to extend your smartphone life, just follow our tips below.

1. Smartphone life: simple ways to extend

First tips for you is the protection accessories. Most people think that the smartphone case is used to make their devices more catchy. However, it can actually protect your phone. Smartphone case or scratch resistant decal can prevent your handset from being scratched or greasy. Some original accessories from the company (Smart cover) can even be equipped some special feature. And those characteristics can support users in using their smartphones.

The second tip is using the original battery and charger. There are many batteries and chargers coming from nowhere. These devices will make you phones hotter in the charging time. This can cause your phone be out of control, or even explode. So, if you have an intention of buying these accessories, remember to buy the original ones. You can try the fast chargers like VOOC (Oppo) or QuickChaarge (Qualcomm).

We come to the next tip. You should update your software regularly. The upgraded version not only bring you so many features but also fix the system errors. And this will give you a better user experience. So, don’t miss the upgraded OS version from the company.

Do not repair smartphone yourself

This is the last and also the important tip. The Internet is widely spread. And it’s very helpful. You can have every information that you want, even the ways to fix a smartphone. However, you shouldn’t repair it yourself, even with a tiny error. Because it can cause some unexpecting problems. And in this case, you might lose the phone’s warranty. So, don’t do it if you don’t want to pay more money.

Nokia is famous for making one of the highest qualities all over the world. And if the camera comes with the “Pureview” badge, it definitely becomes a huge bomb in the market. But what does it mean when we say Pureview? Is it really worth it?

Nokia Pureview camera: world’s best quality

Who doesn’t fancy a Nokia smartphone with a decent camera, especially when it is branded with the famous “Pureview” sensor. However, not all of us really understand what Pureview camera really is, or what effect it can bring to the pictures taken by Nokia smartphones. By definition, Nokia Pureview is an exclusive range of premium smartphone camera developed by the Finnish company.

Nokia Pureview camera technology has received significant compliments both from critics and users around the world. To gain its popularity, the camera has to follow a delicate functioning process. It was developed with a premium on-chip image processor. This processor helps reduce noises, enhance digital zoom and offer extraordinary image scaling. Different Nokia Lumia smartphones come with different camera resolution, in combination with the Pureview technology. For example, Nokia 808 with 41MP is equipped with Carl Zeiss optics, Nokia 1020 has OIS under the hood.

In case you are wondering what Image scaling means, here is a simplified explanation. The technology gives you the advantage of much larger pixels. This mean, under the same lighting condition, more light is fitted into the Pureview camera, creating a sharper and more vivid picture quality compared to the same resolution of other sensors. This Image scaling advantage even work in the after-processes like noise removal and other retouches. By launching Pureview camera technology, Nokia also emphasized that huge megapixels are not everything. In order to capture a good photo, the quality of the optics also matter. Thats why the company teamed up with Carl Zeiss in producing their smartphone cameras.

Nokia Pureview camera: costing a great deal?  Or no?

As the name suggest, Nokia Pureview camera created very pure views on your pictures: more light, clearer details, better raw images. And if you think the technology costs us a lot to buy, get ready to be surprised. Nokia has a wide range of smartphones that come  with this exclusive technology, from very budget to more high-end price tags.

Nokia Lumia 1520 has been believed for a long time that it will not be upgraded. But now, everything has changed. Nokia Lumia 1520 is said to come back to life with it new wine in old bottle version. 

Nokia Lumia 1520: high specs

Nokia Lumia 1520 is stunning as it always and familiar with Lumia design. The Nokia smartphone appears with a massive 6.0-inch display with resolution clocked at 1920 x 1080 pixels. This phablet is covered by a shiny LCD capacity touchscreen supporting 16M colors on the front. On its back, the case is flaunted with 4 variant colors: yellow, white, black, red, green. For almost a year of being delayed, Nokia now is planning on bringing its princess back to the market running on Window 10.

Besides carrying a new Window 10 in tow, Nokia Lumia 1520 specs are outstanding and powerful. The Nokia phablet houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 and a 2.2GHz quad-core CPU. It sports 2GB of RAM and a package of 16/32 GB of internal storage expandable up to 128GB via microSD. Nokia Lumia 1520 is fueled by a staggering 3400 mAh battery life for an estimated 25 hours talk time.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Nokia phone packs a better 20MP PureView primary shooter compared to other Lumias. Meanwhile, the front camera is only stayed at 1.2 MP which has not been confirmed to be upgraded or not. From my perspective, it is much better to change the selfie snapper resolution since most of the current smartphones are equipped with high resolution front-facing camera.

Nokia Lumia 1520: price and release date

If these changes are Lumia 1520 pros, the price seems to be a con. It seems inflated for a phone of its age. Nokia Lumia 1520 price falls at $584.99. It is likely hard to suggest it when there are plenty of powerful handsets that you can get under $600 or even less. So what do you think about it?

An upgraded version of Zenfone Max is coming- Asus Zenfone Max Pro. With 5000mAh battery life, the phone is highly expected to be the star of the stage, like the way its forerunners used to do.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro: 5000mAh beast

Last year, the Taiwanese company released its smartphone called Asus Zenfone Max. And immediately, it took the spotlight. And now, this phone suddenly comes back, but with a higher version. Yes, I want to mention Asus Zenfone Max Pro. As its name, the phone comes with the stronger specs. Yet, its price is still very reasonable, which can surprise you. So, let’s check it out.

Under the hood, you can find a 64-bit quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor and Android 5.1 Lollipop. It packs a 2GB of RAM paired with a 32GB of inbuilt storage. If you don’t think this memory is not enough, you can expand it to 64GB through a microSD card. For photography, Max Pro is added with a 5MP front shooter along with a 13MP primary cam with f/2.0 aperture and a dual-LED flash.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro: price and availability

To some people, a 3GB RAM phone is just enough. It is still good at processing things and able to deliver smooth performances. So, if you are one of them and now looking for a new 3GB RAM machine this month, check out the following top 10 smartphones!

1. Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016)

First, we have a very potential candidate from Samsung called Galaxy On7 (2016). Some news of this handset is showing up and according to GFXBench, Samsung Galaxy On7 specs will include a small 4.8-inch Super AMOLED Full HD screen this time. Under the hood, it will come with an octa-core Snapdragon 2.0GHz chip paired with Adreno 506 GPU, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, 3GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal memory. However, we do not know if the ROM is expandable or not.

As for camera, the rear one is capable of 13 megapixels while the front snapper is 8 megapixels, which makes a decent combo for taking pictures. In general, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016) is indeed a more advanced version of Galaxy On7 (2015), but you won’t have to pay much for it. Specifically, Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016) price is predicted to range from $150 to $200 after being launched in late July and then hitting the shelves in mid-August.

Do you remember how we all fell in love with Nokia Lumia 940 that has a stunning transparent design? This time, another render showed up, with an interesting feature: Nokia Lumia 940 with a carbon body.

Nokia Lumia 940 Carbon: unique material

Nokia Lumia 940 Carbon was designed by Edgar Mkrtchyan. According to its designer, the only material used to make the phone body is carbon. This is an idea that will absolutely impress environmentalists for its friendliness to our surrounding. Nokia Lumia 940 Carbon is a non-Android Nokia smartphones and runs on Windows 8 OS. The smartphone targets as a budget mobile with decent specs and good quality compared to its money.

Nokia Lumia 940 Carbon specs include a dual core that clocks at 1.5 GHz. Similar to the original version, the Carbon variant of Lumia 940 doesn’t reveal its RAM capacity yet. Other than that, we have 12Mp main camera with Carl Zeiss optics. Such sensor is capable of 1080p video and equipped with dual LED flashes for better photo quality under low light conditions. Nokia Lumia 940 Carbon is powered by a decent 3,000 mAH battery.

The most significant feature that helps distinguish this mobile from other Nokia smartphones is the fact that this design uses carbon for the entire machine. This is a future technology that would make a huge hit once it is officially launched. The rest of Nokia Lumia 940 Carbon specs offer up to 64GB ROM and a handy 4.5” display.

Nokia Lumia 940 Carbon price: budget or no?

Compared to its counterpart Nokia Lumia 940 transparent design, this carbon mobile doesn’t actually look as gorgeous and shiny. Yet, it doesn’t even need to compete that way. It is the unique material that makes Nokia Lumia 940 carbon more irresistible than ever. The question being asked is that, will this mobile cost a lot for its special feature? As of now, we haven’t heard any confirmation about the price yet. But if we are to make a guess, we would say the carbon variant will surely cost more than the original one, at least 20% higher.

Here we go again! Another iPhone 7 topic. However, it’s not gonna be about the specs or the price of iPhone 7. The iPhone 7 design will take the spotlight of the show. Let’s have a look!

iPhone 7 design: with new feature

Yes, yes, yes. I know that we have too many posts about the upcoming iPhone: specs, price, design. However, you have to admit that this smartphone has never stopped being so hot. Even though some people said that it’s not worth waiting for, it’s still. So, once again, we’ll bring you another iPhone 7 design. This design is gonna be different from what you used to see.

Showing up with the unusual color, the phone will impress your visual with the dark blue color. You won’t see the earphone jack anymore, instead of that, there’ll be a Lightning port. The dual stereo speakers will house next to that port. On the back of the phone, you’ll see a huge camera protruding with the big flash. So, are you excited yet? ‘Cause this cam is promised to give you excellent photos.

On the front, there’ll be a capacity home button coming with a fingerprint sensor. And this sensor is not as deep as the other designs before. It is gonna be flush instead. It’s kinda a little disappointed because this feature is said embedded within the screen on another iPhone 7 design. Besides, the new iPhone will sport a waterproof case, an OLED display, and a wireless charging.

iPhone 7 price

The new product of Apple will come with three versions: iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Pro for three models: base- mid-high model. For the base version, their prices are gonna be $804, $926 and $1077. As for the mid-model, they’re $1077, $1199 and $1352 respectively. And the last variants: they will come at $926, $1047 and $1199. IPhone 7 release date is expected to be in the early of this September. (Source)

You must be familiar with some popular tips to maintain the phone battery life. However, everything has changed and technology doesn’t settle! Here are the latest tips to keep your smartphone battery healthy!

How to take a good care of phone battery life?

First, you don’t actually need to follow the common battery warm-up! I’m sure that many of you have heard that after unboxing a brand-new smartphone, we have to use up the battery and then charge the phone for 8 hours straight. That is no longer necessary. With current battery technology – Lithium-ion, there’s no need to do that because with or without that step, the phone battery life doesn’t change.

Second, keep your phone at a good temperature. Many of you may think that the lower the temperature gets, the better the battery is. That’s not true. Lithium-ion batteries heat up when they get charged, as a matter of fact. So if the temperature is too low, the charging process may be restrained! But it doesn’t mean that hot weather is good for phone battery life. When it gets too hot, not only the battery but also many other features may stop functioning. So the ideal temperature for the battery is 16 – 22 degree Celsius.

Third, preserve your phone battery in the right way if you stop using your phone for days. There are many cases when you are not going to use the phone for a long time. In that case, you may turn it off to save the battery. However, you must do this step before turning the phone off: use the phone until the battery is at 40-70%, then you turn it off and take the battery out (if it is removable).

Is wireless charging good for phone battery life?

Last but not least, wireless charging is NOT preferable! Most of you may think this is a convenient feature for phone charging. But the truth is this method is not good for phone battery life. Wireless charging is not efficient as normal charging, not to mention that they tend to heat up the smartphone, which is not good at all for phone battery life.

Google smartphone is coming. It’s gonna be the total package of this US company from manufacturing to selling. With this new phone, Google is expected to take more control of the Android smartphone, like Samsung and its product. 

Google smartphone: way to take back the control

According to some reports, Google is about to launch its own smartphone this year. And this smartphone is nothing like the Nexus brand. Nexus smartphone is the combination of Google and the other smartphone OEMs. Google will be in charge of the design, development, marketing. While its partners will take care of some development and the whole manufacturing process. There’ve been many products from this brand like Nexus 9 (HTC), Nexus 5X (LG), or Nexus 6 (Motorola Mobility).

This time, Google will build the smartphone itself. The US company will be responsible for every stage of the product. That means that the upgraded software in the device will be faster than the other Android smartphones in the market. Because the company doesn’t need to ask for the manufacturer’s approval before the updates are available for the users to download and install. There’s been just about 10% Android users using the Marshmallow OS since it was released last year because of this waiting period.

With Google smartphone, the searching giant will take back its full control of UX like the way Apple does with iPhone. Google is the developer of Android, which is used by almost 80% smartphone OEMs in the world. And now, those manufacturers want to push Google down by adding their own OS on top of Android. Maybe it’s time for this giant to get back what belongs to it. It’s believed that Google smartphone launch will be later this year.

The other smartphone OEMs look for their own ways

After launching Xiaomi Mi Note, the Chinese company keeps bringing the users a new successor with a brand new technology: Xiaomi Mi Note 2. You will be satisfied with 6GB RAM and 3600mAH, etc.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2: three variants with gorgeous designs

From the recent reports, Xiaomi Mi Note will come in three variants, including one basic and two premium versions. The basic version presents a single primary camera module, together with Hi-Fi audio chip and quick charge technology. Meanwhile, besides the same specs as the basic version, two premium versions feature dual-camera and one of them has even an attractive screen with curved sides.

As for the processor, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 boasts 4GB RAM for the standard version while the higher versions is expected to be more powerful with 6GB RAM. Most of them will come at least 5.2-inch screen with 1080p resolution. The higher version is believed to present a curved 2K resolution display. So, this phone could be the first Xiaomi generation which supports a FullHD display. This new Xiaomi phone also arrives with greater battery: 3600mAH.

For photography, the phone is reported to pack a combo of 12MP on the rear and 5MP on the front. Both of them are assisted by dual LED flash and Autofocus. That isn’t groundbreaking in the current market, but Xiaomi Mi Note 2 camera is still great one in the mid-range segment.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 price and availability

Up to now, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 price, as well as Xiaomi Mi Note 2 release date, hasn’t been finalised. However, when compared to its predecessor-Xiaomi Mi Note, we predict the device will cost at around Rs, 27,990. The company could launch this device later this year, probably in mid- September. So, will you wait for it?

When you think your data are gone away after deleting, you’re wrong. It doesn’t completely disappear even when you use “factory reset”. So, what are you gonna do? Just follow our Android phone tip to know!

Android phone tip to make phone data disappear forever

What will you do if you have an intention of giving/selling/donating your Android phone? Erasing everything on it, right? What most of you will do is do a “factory reset” and every datum on your phone will go away. I’m sorry, but you’re wrong. Those data can be recovered if using the suitable tools. By the way, factory reset (or master reset) is the restore software. It will restore the device’s original software set by phone’s manufacturer by erasing all the information stored on the handset. So, it’s not safe at all.

However, we have an Android phone tip to make sure your data is gone completely. First is to encrypt your phone. This is the strongest way to ensure your data won’t come back. With this move, this information can’t be decrypted unless you have a passcode. Most Android 6.0 phones have mandatory encryption for the best security. If your phone runs on 5.0 Lollipop or lower OS, you should turn on the encryption mode by going to Settings > Security > Encrypt phone before doing a master reset (the setting location may be different on some devices).

The second step to ensure that your private information is nothing but a junk by overwriting this info with new junk data. Set up your phone again, but do not sign in any Google accounts or something like that. When your phone is ready to use, all you need to do is record a high-quality video for as long as you possible. Do this video recording again and again to fill up all your free space. After that, do the factory reset one more time. And that’s how we do it.

Android phone tip: once is enough

This way surely have more step than the one you usually do. However, it’s definitively more secure. If you don’t want your private information used by bad persons, you’d better put more efforts on erasing steps. So, remember those process: encrypt phone > factory reset > overwrite > factory reset. If you’re still not sure about it, you can do those steps above several times till you feel safe. Otherwise, one time is enough. We hope that with the Android phone tip, you can secure your personal and sensitive information.