Author: Chris Eilers

Earlier, we introduced to you about 6 of the most beautiful iPhone 7 concepts, which are both creative and realistic. Recently, a brand new iPhone 7 concept design was spotted, with breathtaking body and physical keyboard

New iPhone 7 concept design: featuring sliding keyboard

In this concept design, iPhone 7 still features a very similar body to that of iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, but with a sliding physical keyboard attached to the machine. According to the designer, the iPhone 7 in this concept sport an exactly same body dimensions with iPhone 6S and 6S Plus duo. Spotted from a Youtube account named Curved/lab, the iPhone 7 reminds us of BlackBerry Priv with unique and practical sliding physical keyboard, which can be easily fold back when not in use.

iPhone 7 concept designs: beautiful and practical

Samsung is one of the most well-known smartphone producers in the entire world. In the period of year end 2015 – 2016, Samsung has already launched, and is going to release more cool Galaxy mobile phones. Check out some of them here

1. Samsung Galaxy A9

Samsung Galaxy A9 was spotted on Geekbench in late November with 3GB RAM and an affordable price tag of around USD 250 – USD 300. Some other Galaxy A9 specs include: 5.5 inch, FHD Super AMOLED display (best of Samsung, yes), 32GB internal storage, a Snapdragon 620 processor, Android 5.1 OS and at least 16MP rear camera. From the leaking we have had so far, Samsung Galaxy A9 to sport a very nice design with slim bezels. Samsung Galaxy A9 release is expected to be later this year or early 2016

2. Samsung W2016 flip phone

The name says it all: this is an old-school flip phone by Samsung, and is set for a 2016 debut. Although only sporting a 3.9 display, Samsung W2016 is stronger than many smartphones in the market nowadays. Some of this smart Samsung flip phone specs are: 3GB RAM, powerful Exynos 7420 chip set, 64GB ROM, 16MP/5MP camera and a 2,000 mAH battery.

3. Samsung Galaxy J7

Galaxy J7 is a selfie-centric smartphone Samsung introduced in late 2015, expected to sell well in 2016. The handset sports a 13MP/5MP camera duo. Although Galaxy J7 is not a specs beast, it is targeted as for the lower-end market with affordable price. Galaxy J7 specs include: 5.5 inch display, 1,5GB RAM, 3000 mAH battery, 13MP/5MP camera with LED flashes on both sensors.

4. Samsung Galaxy S7

Yes, how can we forget this “noisy” beast. The Galaxy S7 by Samsung has been dominating tech forums all over the world recently just with flowing rumors about the possible Galaxy S7 specs, which will see an official launch in 2016. Some awesome features we know about the Galaxy S6’s successor for now are: 4GB RAM with powerful Exynos 8890 chip set, 14 cores, possible 4K display, an enhanced camera with BRITCELL image sensor by Samsung. Also, the high-end mobile is said to bring back microSD card slot, which we miss from many smartphones to date.

Samsung Galaxy smartphones 2016: never stop improving

One fact can not be unseen about Samsung is that, the company has always made it to the top lists when it comes to sale reports and rankings. However, Samsung doesn’t seem to be satisfied with where they are. 2016 is coming, and we can already see their promise for better and better products.

As the year-end season is approaching close, it’s time we start looking for cool present ideas for family and friends. A nice smartphone with budget price would be awesome. How about this 3GB RAM Coolpad Note 3 for as low as USD 150?

Coolpad Dazen Note 3: your favorite features for a tiny price

Coolpad Note 3, or Coolpad Dazen Note 3, is a Chinese smartphone launched in October 2015. The phone comes in the popular display size: 5.5 inch with a resolution of 720 x 1280, guaranteeing the quality of images displayed. This handset caught our impression for featuring both a beautiful design and strong specs compared to its humbled price tag. If you remember, the smartphone already appeared in our previous articles about top Note smartphones of November 2015.

The main Coolpad Note 3 specs include: 3GB of RAM together with 1.3GHz octa-core and a MediaTek 6753 processor, working together to boost the device’s performance smoothly. The handset sports 16GB internal storage and a microSD card slot (which we love) to expand up to another 64GB for your max storage of files. The Coolpad Dazen Note 3 has a 9.3mm slim body, a decent 3,000 mAH battery and popular 13MP/5MP pair of camera sensors. I bet many of you are looking for the exact same camera sensors!

In the market of USD 150 and lower price tag, Coolpad Note 3 distinguish itself by having  dual Micro-SIM card spaces. The device also supports many options of connectivity you may need: Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM, 3G and 4G (which is compatible to some LTE Networks in India). To make the long story short, you can have pretty much every feature many smartphones sell for much higher prices

Coolpad Dazen Note 3: top choice for USD 150

There are many reasons for us to just keep saving and get a premium smartphone for 3 times or even 4 times the price of this Coolpad Dazen Note 3. But there are even more reasons to get a budget phone, with such good specs like the handset we are here talking about. If you are about to pay $150, would this  Note smartphone qualify to be in your basket?

Li-Fi is the brand new wireless technology scientists are testing right now, reported to be able to transmit data as fast as 1GB per second. If you are not impressed, this is “just” about 100 times faster than the standard Wi-Fi speeds we are using!

Li-Fi: super fast wireless technology for the near future

Wi-Fi is doing a great job in transferring our data. But who knows, in the past few years, maybe we won’t remember it anymore. Recently, a company called Velmenni told the iBTimes UK that they are taking this innovative technology out of the labs and bringing it into real-world offices as well as industrial areas in Estonia, where it is most ideal to reach the speed of 1GB per second. With this speed, you can download a whole HD movie in just a blink of an eye!

What makes Li-Fi so fast in transferring speed? The answer is that, Li-Fi is working on VLC technology (visible light communication). The technology was actually invented in 2011 by Herald Haas. He found it after being able to transfer significant amounts of data from simply flickering a single LED flash, if compared to what a cellular tower could transmit. To make it more convincing, ScienceAlert has succeeded in downloading 18 movies of 1.5GB every second.

Li-Fi: reserving your zone

One thing I would like to notice about the Li-Fi technology is that, unlike Wi-Fi signals which could go through walls, Li-Fi is actually light by nature, and can not do the same. This means the range of Li-Fi is more limited. But to be optimistic, this will save you from stranger trying to sneak into your network from outside! Privacy guaranteed yay!

Huawei Mate 8 launch has finally occurred and it’s been surprising all of us. You will find it super awesome once knowing the Huawei Mate 8 can be charged in half an hour and use in…

Huawei Mate 8’s top specs revealed: A TRULY BEAST of the market

This afternoon, Huawei held a press conference in Shanghai, China to officially launch their new flagship Huawei Mate 8. In general, this is a stylish edge-to-edge phablet featuring the latest Kirin processor produced by the company. Yet, the more important point is that it is equipped with a set of many top features in the world at the moment. This is such a powerful gift from Huawei to consumers this Christmas.

So, everything is clear now. Huawei Mate 8 specs include EMUI 4.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a big 6-inch Full HD display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass, a Kirin 950 chip (featuring four Cortex-A72 and four Cortex A53 CPU cores), 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64/128GB of internal storage. As for the camera, a 16MP rear and an 8MP front snapper are in charge of producing beautiful pictures of you. So great, isn’t it? Moreover, the whole handset is powered by a 4,000mAh battery.

But do you know what shocked us most? It is the ability of the Huawei Mate 8’s fast-charging tech. According to Huawei, the device supports charging at 5V 2A and also at 9V 2A, which takes the maximum effective wattage up to 18W. Therefore, you just need 30 minutes to get your phone able to work all day long. Impressive?

Huawei Mate 8 price and availability

There will be three versions of the Huawei Mate 8 and of course with different price tags. The 3GB RAM/32GB ROM will cost 2,999 Yuan or $470, 4GB RAM/64GB ROM 3,699 Yuan or $580, and 4GB RAM/128GB ROM 4,399 Yuan or $690. Then, what do you think about this new guy? Share with us!

If you are some how missing those simple feature phones among the sea of smartphones nowadays, here is good news for you: Microsoft has just brought back 2 brand new basic phones: Nokia 230 and its dual-SIM variant!

Nokia 230: latest Nokia models of feature phones

Yes, the duo are not touch-screen smartphones. In stead, they are the basic mobile phones with physical keyboards that run on the popular Series 30+ platform. Visually, both handsets feature a very refreshed look with metal body and the signature Nokia brand name proudly on the back (though it is released by Microsoft). These latest Nokia phones sport 2.8 inch displays with a resolution of 240 x 320, 12MB RAM and 2MP sensors for both rear and front cameras! Yes, they do have a selfie shooter, surprise?

Despite having quite basic specs, Nokia 230 still offers some essential apps that meet today’s demands. The phone is pre-installed with Opera Mini, Bing Search and even a MSN Weather (Yes, this means it has internet connection!). To make it even more appealing, you will see Bluetooth 3.o connectivity, an FM radio receiver, dual band network with a speed of 900MHz/1800MHz and so on. It is not so fast but at least you can get connected any time necessary!

What is also very nice about these phones is that, despite only 2MP sensor, both the front and rear cameras of Nokia 230 come with LED flashes, which is usually missing even from many higher-end smartphones. The LED Flashes both make it easier for you when finding things in the dark, and taking pictures under low light conditions.

Nokia 230: one rare dirt cheap phone of today’s market

The Nokia 230 price is set around $55, and will hit the shelves in December 2015. If you are a bit overwhelmed with the huge variety of smartphones nowadays, or basically want to have a dirt cheap phone, or you are looking for a present to your elders, who wouldn’t find it easy to catch up technology, the Nokia 230 is there for you.

November is going to end, so we would love to make a list of the best smartphones of this month. You can consider them carefully and pick out the most suitable one for you!

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is Xiaomi’s first smartphone to be built with metal and equipped with a fingerprint scanner and a huge 4,000mAh battery. Wow, there are so many first times and it really surprises a lot of people, especially the price the company offers compared to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs. You have not only the above features but also a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, a Mediatek Helio X10 CPU, 2/3GB, 16/32GB ROM and a set of 13MP Sony rear and 5MP selfie snapper.Of course you will get Xiaomi MIUI 7 based on Android OS like other Xiaomi products.

Reliable sources are confirming that, a new Nokia smartphone is going to be released 2016 and running on both Windows and Android OS. This is, nothing strange but one of our favorite Nokia Models: Nokia C1…

NOKIA C1: featuring both Android and Windows

This piece of news really makes us excited. It shows a confirm for this long-awaited Android phone by Nokia. It is coming true and Nokia C1’s likely the first in the house. Moreover, a recent picture and a post have been seen on Twitter. They featured a Nokia smartphone said to be Nokia C1. However, the hidden surprise this time is that, it seems like Nokia C1 with not only feature Android OS (ideally Android 6.0 Marshmallow), but also Windows Phone OS (which we’re sure is the latest Windows 10).

On the other hand, Nokia still has not given out any official announcements about the Nokia C1 as well as other plans yet. Nonetheless, according to Nokia’s CEO Rajeev Suri, the smartphone legend will work with Foxconn to produce new mobile machines in 2016, once their agreement with Microsoft is over. For us, this piece of news is a powerful proposal and confirm that, All Nokia will comeback, with all that we love about Nokia smartphones.

Nokia C1 specs we know for now include a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, powerful 4GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and a 64-bit MediaTek CPU. As for the camera, it is expected to boast a 20MP Pureview cam combined with an up to 8MP selfie shooter. What can be greater than this package of specifications, right?!

Nokia C1 Price: super reasonable for a Legend comeback

C1 is supposedly going to be the first smartphone to bear the Nokia logo next year but previously the firm was always known and loved for their affordable products. Therefore, we predict Nokia C1 price will be pretty reasonable, ranging from $200 to $250. Let’s get excited already to welcome both Nokia C1 and other in the List of Nokia smartphones we have heard so far! (Source: gsmarena)

Rumors about Samsung Galaxy A9 started to flow over the internet a month ago with exciting 16MP rotating camera. Today, we spotted the smartphone on Geekbench, hinting that the device will sport 3GB RAM and run on Snapdragon 620

Samsung Galaxy A9 – next flagship by the Korean giant

Samsung Galaxy A9 has a code name as SM-A9000. Some Galaxy A9 specs include 3GB RAM, Snapdragon 620 SoC, a strong quad-core CPU, Adreno 510 graphic chip and Android 5.1.1 version. If what we know for now is true, the Galaxy A9 will feature a 5.5 inch full HD Super AMOLED display and 32GB of internal storage. Together with the appearance on Geekbench, Galaxy A9 also showed up on Antutu Benchmark, with matching specs and features.

Although the leaking this time doesn’t mention Samsung Galaxy A9 camera sensor, previous rumors have it said that, the handset will be the first Samsung smartphone to have a rotating camera. However, new leaked renders show that the handset will feature normal camera modules like those found in other smartphones nowadays. With the Samsung Galaxy A8 already packs 16MP on the rear, we expect A9 will come with at least the same, or an enhanced shooter.

On Geekbench, Samsung Galaxy A9 chip is said to reached 1446 on single core performance. Meanwhile, the multi core score was 4134, which is quite an impressive score for smartphones of this range. Samsung Galaxy A9 release date is probably happening on December 1, 2015, as spotted on the company’s official website. If this is true, we will see the A9 in less than a week

Samsung Galaxy A9 – another choice for year-end 2015

Samsung has always been doing well with the products they introduced to the market. Year-end season is coming close, and with the release of Galaxy A9, we are excited to see how well Samsung will perform this season. If the Galaxy A9 comes with a right price, ideally around USD 250 – USD 300, I bet this could make another best-seller of the year!

In these final weeks of the year, Xiaomi still wants to make people surprised by their new product – Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. Let’s see how it really looks in close-up…

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 launch occurred not long ago and people were truly wowed by what the phone could do and its price. Yeah, maybe it is not the flagship Xiaomi Mi5 we have been waiting for, but to be honest we are so into the Note 3. It can give us what we thought was impossible: a powerful package of specs but a super affordable cost.

Basically, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 design is a all-alloy handset with 3 color options: Gold, Silver, and Dark Grey, bringing a feeling totally different from the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. On the back, you can see there is a fingerprint scanner placed right below the LED flash. Moreover, it enables you to unlock the smartphone very fast, in just 0.3s to be specific. However, the Note 3’s bezels and rounded corners are somewhat similar to many Chinese devices nowadays. Don’t you think?

In terms of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs, let us do a quick recap for you. It is powered by  a MediaTek Helio X10 64-bit octa-core chip, 2/3GB of RAM, 16/32GB of internal storage, a set of 13MP main and 5MP selfie camera. Besides, one of its key selling points is the battery capable of 4,000mAh coming along with quick-charging tech allowing your machine to reach 50% in about 1 hour.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 price: Nothing can beat it for now!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 costs you 899 Yuan (about $140 or RM590) for the 2GB plus 16GB version and 1,099 Yuan (about $170 or RM720) for the 3GB plus 32GB ver. In fact, no one could imagine there would be strong budget smartphone like that. You can buy it as a Christmas present for your beloved people.

Lenovo Vibe S1 was one of the devices announced by the manufacturer at IFA 2015. If Lenovo Vibe P1 is famous for its huge 5,000mAh battery, Lenovo Vibe S1 will make you proud of your beautiful selfies because…

Lenovo Vibe S1 Design

To be specific, this special set of front shooters includes a main 8MP and a secondary 2MP snapper. Interestingly, they have their own duties, like the former will capture the image and then the latter will add the depth-of-field effect to the image by blurring the background. That is why we said that Lenovo Vibe S1 would make you proud of your beautiful selfies. Other Lenovo Vibe S1 specs contain a 5.0-inch Full HD IPS LCD display, a MediaTek MT6752 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, a 13MP rear camera, a dual SIM, and LTE connectivity.

Additionally, this Lenovo smartphone is powered by a 2,420mAh battery and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. According to Lenovo, “after taking a selfie with both cameras, there are various options to modify the selfie by selecting from a number of built-in photo editing tools. ‘Blur’ allows refocusing anywhere on the seflie (up to 3 focal plains) or adding a ‘bokeh’ effect to the background to stylize a selfie or simply to get rid of a photo bomber. With ‘Cut Out’, people can be cropped out of a selfie and then placed on any other image, and even on a photo taken with the rear camera of the Vibe S1 smartphone.”

Now you do not have to worry about how long your phone can last after charging since Gionee Marathon M5 is here! It sports a HUGE  6,020mAh battery for RS…

Gionee Marathon M5 Launch in India: Let’s say goodbye to power bank

We know Lenovo seems to be a brand that has many phones coming with big batteries. Yet, maybe they have to try more if wanting to compete with Gionee. Recently, Gionee Marathon M5 has debuted in India with long battery life. The smartphone packs not just one but two 3,010mAh cells, which makes a whopping 6,020mAh in total. As a result, you can work on the device for 4 days on only a single charge. Isn’t it amazing? Moreover, there is an extreme mode able to boost standby time (when the batt is down to 5 percent) to 62 hours. In addition, you can even use the M5 to charge other machines as a power bank.

In terms of Gionee Marathon M5 specs, it also includes a a 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card), a 5.5-inch HD screen, and a dual SIM. The whole smartphone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and boasts a set of 13MP rear and 5MP front camera like most devices on the market now.

Well, it is easy to see that battery is the most important selling point of Gionee Marathon M5 and also the only one to make it stand out. For those who care about batt, you should take it into consideration. So, how much is the M5? Let’s check out the next part!

Gionee Marathon M5 price in India and availability

Introduced in a press conference in Bangalore, Gionee Marathon M5 is available in three colors (white, gray, and gold) at ₹17,999 ($271). Besides, it will be exclusive on Flipkart if you want to purchase one! Now, tell us what is your thinking about Gionee Marathon M5?