Author: Chris Eilers

The next generation of HTC One M8 – HTC One M9 (instead of HTC Hima as previous rumors) will launch on this Sunday, on March 1st at the MWC in Barcelona. Only one day for its official event, we got its leaked HTC advertising video as well as some frank pics. Its specifications were showed up as well. It seems that most of information about its phone comes with us well. And now, HTC One M9 Specs is confirmed by GFXbench Benchmark officially shown.

HTC One M9 is definitely “huge surprise” as HTC Executive –Gordan said before. As for specs-wise, the One M9 will report a 5″ screen along with FHD display (1920×1080 pixels). It will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 clocked at 2.0GHz quad-core Cortex-57 and a quad-core Cortex-A53 running at 1.5GHz. As previous leaks, the M9 will possibly report 4MP UltraPixel “selfie” shooter which is at the same level with the M8. There’s 3GB of fast DDR4 RAM and graphics are handled by the Adreno 430 GPU. HTC will pack 32GB storage on-board version. The phone will run Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with latest Sense 7.0. Moreover, 20.7 MP rear camera along with dual LED flash in the back is confirmed. According to GFX Bench the phone will sport a 2840mAh battery and you get 128GB micro-sd slot.

No other words for HTC One M9 Plus, but we expect this phone will be reported 5.2″ 2K display on Sunday along with their HTC smartwatch. Just one day go ahead, we’ll dig into deep to keep posting more news of it.

Related: HTC One M9 – leaked pics as well as specs – Really Beautiful Phone!

The Asus Zenfone 2 have been shaken the market for a long time since early this year. This phone appeared in Antutu Benchmark once time before with a total score of 43,809 marks which showed a strong performance. And now, we have another extremely higher score of its phone.

The Asus Zenfone 2 set the new record of being the first 4GB smartphone worldwide. And it seems that its phone will take the second new record with its Antutu score of over 50,000 marks. At this mark, Asus Zenfone 2 definitely be on top of Antutu Benchmark, beats out the Meizu MX4 (Mediatek MT6595) and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Snapdragon 805) also.

Its mentioned Asus Zenfone 2 features a Intel Atom Z3580 SoC clocked at 2.3 Ghz and PowerVR Rogue G6430 GPU. The GPU is not Intel’s work, instead it’s the PowerVR G6430, taken from inspiration. Needless to notice that the score was achieved with “only” 2GB of RAM on board. It means that the 4GB Asus Zenfone 2 score is much more amazing. Also for the screen 720 x 1280 was used, while the final resolution of the 5.5″ Screen will be Full HD 1080 x 1920.

Moreover, the Asus Zenfone 2 will probably come with a smaller 5″ variant. Lower versions of Qualcomm and Mediatek power instead of Intel chipset are expected to launch in the second and the third quater of 2015.

As for price, the Asus Zenfone 2 is absolutely sold as a hot cake. It 2GB Zenfone 2 is hopefully released at a price of 199 USD. We expect the 4GB RAM version to sell at 299USD. And you know what, the Asus Zenfone 2 is a real proof to prove that most of current high-end flagship smartphone are too pricey.

For release date, the Zenfone 2 will first debut Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and France in next month while Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, ThaiLand, Italy and the US will be available in April. It seems that Phi Asus lovers have to be patient and wait for the Asus Zenfone 2.

Another information for many of us, we can take its phone in March at Aliexpress for 299USD and 439USD respectively for pre-order.

Related: Asus Zenfone 2 review, Asus Zenfone 2 in comparison

Recently we hear about Gionee Elife S7 which alleged comes at MWC. As you probably know, its phone is expected to report as the thinnest phone of the world with 4.6mm thickness but after all, its phone will arrive with 5.5mm thickness. And now, we have some of other news for you, about next Gionee device, possibly the Gionee Elife E8.

The MWC is coming soon, only a few days ahead, so the questions are: Could it be the Gionee Elife E8? Could they also prepare a new flagship smartphone as the successor of the Gionee Elife E7? Not sure for anything. We should keep our eyes on its even for more information.

Needless to say, if we can trust its source, we have right to look forward a high-end Gionee phone. Therefore, leaked specifications claim that its new phone could boast a large screen, 5.7″ or 6″ display. Besides that, it will be packed 4GB of RAM. There are some 4GB phone now. Hopefully its new is reliable. Moreover, the Gionee Elife E8 will run Android Milkshake 6.0 or Android 5.0 OS, octa-core 2.2Ghz chipset, an 18 mega-pixel rear camera, 3000mAh battery, LTE and a low weight on board.

No other words for price as well. But the most important thing is its leaked specifications are too high-specs. So we think that it’s too good too be true. But it’s our opinion. We might make some mistakes, of course. Gionee might look out the next phones with some above listed specs. what do you think?

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Xiaomi are paying much attention with your amazing portfolio. The most outstanding action is launching their high-end Xiaomi Mi Note and Xiaomi Mi Note Pro earlier this year. And now, we have good news for all Xiaomi fans cuz the next 2nd March at 10am might probably be your awaited date with Mi Pro Camera.

A teaser posted on Xiaomi’s Weibo shows us a picture of a matchbox, while a second pic comes with the matchbox open showing packed luggage and a snorkel mask. So, we’re wondering what are Xiaomi attending to introduce next?

We know that these teaser do not reveal too much about what’s next device. But we guess that this might very well the long awaited Xiaomi Mi Pro Camera, or a similar Xiaomi Camera product ? No matter what, we’ll get in our hands the next Xiaomi device very small and perfectly suitable for us while traveling or swimming as well. Xiaomi says their new device as “small as a matchbox”.

As for its price, the Xiaomi Mi Pro Camera is expectedly priced at 99 Yuan which translates to 16USD or PHP 716. And if its source is believed, it means that we will see the first Xiaomi camera product soon.

So, what do you think about its next Xiaomi product on March 2nd? Do you have the same opinion with us?

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Good news for you guys, Meizu users and Ubuntu lovers. We have been hoping Meizu will confirm their Ubuntu device since the first Ubuntu phone of Spanish phone maker BQ launch date. And finally, Meizu confirms its announcement on their official Weibo. Sounds great ever for us. Much more excitedly, Meizu will officially introduce that on the upcoming MWC, therefore, the Meizu MX4 will be released with three different Operating System. As you probably know, the Meizu m1 Note Mini with Ubuntu came CES before. And now, its turn for the Meizu MX4.

Recently, we know about an exclusive contract between Meizu and Canonical. Also there were leaks about Meizu MX4 featuring Ubtuntu Touch. Now we have the official news of Meizu!

The original Meizu MX4 features Flyme 4.0 OS, and now it highly appears that its phone will be updated well. Besides this OS, Meizu MX4 also reports Yun OS, the Android OS made by E-Commerce Giant Alibaba. Two different options for us already. And now, we have the third choice – Ubuntu Touch for Meizu MX4.

The Ubuntu Touch OS, uses the same core technology as the Ubuntu Desktop Edition. That means apps that were created will work on Ubuntu Touch and vice versa. Also Ubuntu Desktop parts will support the Ubuntu Touch OS System for Mobile. Your Ubuntu Touch MX4 can provide a full desktop experience if connected with an external monitor or Docking Station. What do you want more?

In additionally, some leaks said that another Meizu device will be available with Ubuntu Touch – the Meizu MX4 Pro. Its source also leaks that Canonical will optimize Ubuntu Touch running on Mediatek MT6595 CPU. If its sources are reliable, we’ll have Ubuntu Touch OS MEizu MX4 Pro soon.

It’s a little nonsense to repeat again that the MWC is coming and therefore, our long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S6 and probably Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge will appear in front of our eyes. But it seems that we’ll see it earlier than March 1st – the official debut date. Purported pic of Samsung Galaxy S6 made the rounds on the web.

Through the spy photos, it highly looks like Samsung will reveal the Galaxy S5’s successor in new design. Needless to take notice of sport metal frame with front and back covered by glass. And thanks to it improvement, we’ll see a new beautiful phone that actually a massive next step for the company in terms of design and tactual sensation.

If its source is reliable, Samsung Galaxy S6 will probably come with non-removable back cover. Bud unfortunately, its phone will be protruding along with the heart rate sensor on the right. In fact that there are quite some leaks that Samsung will update their traditional Galaxy Design language and take some of Apple Jony Ive’s inspirations for their upcoming Galaxy S6. So if you think that the rounded corners, very thin case and big home button of the Galaxy S6, resemble the iPhone 6, its because they actually do.

Moreover, the Samsung Galaxy S6 will have the SIM card slot on the right, below the power/lock button. Besides that, its phone will appear with an IR blaster, microphone pinhole, and antenna strips on top. And its 3.5mm audio jack has been moved to the bottom.

We have more pics of its phone as well which reminds us a bid of iPhone 6. Not sure for two mentioned renders, but no matter if iPhone 6 Inspiration or not – this looks like the S6 is going to be a beauty.

Some next days for this upcoming event, wait for its conference and we’ll get in our hands more information.

The MWC is coming soon and it seems that Sony will unveil at least 2 devices in this event. Therefore, one is Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet was leaked yesterday, the other is probably Sony Xperia M4 Aqua.

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua will join in Sony’s portfolio, as its name implies, meaning the next generation of the Xperia M2 Aqua from last year. Via its above leaked photo, we know that the Xperia M4 Aqua will run Android 5.0 Lollipop which appears on many recent device now. More interesting, Sony seems skip their logical smartphone – the Sony Xperia M3 Aqua. And because that “Aqua” moniker appears on this new device, so we frankly expect IP68 certified for water and dust resistance, the same specs with the M2 Aqua.

Its sole leaked image also confirm the appearance of the Xperia Z4 Tablet that we mentioned yesterday. Therein, the Z4 tablet will launch running Android Lollipop along with the version name 28.0.A.0.XXX.

But sadly, no other official words, so we should wait for its event for more information. We’ll update for more news on both devices as we have it.

We heard about the Sony Xperia Z4 tablet will come with 2K display before. And now, a rumoured photo of its phone was leaked out which shown a 2K display, definitely “the latest ultra fast processor” and “industry leading battery performance”. Therein, through this pic we can see that the device reveals quite same design with Xperia Z3 with rounded metal edges. So, it seems that the diagonal of the screen will seem to come with 10” version. Be noticed that previous leaks said its device will report 13″. In additionally, via Sony’s track record, we can know that the Xperia Z4 tablet will report carry IP rating for water and dust resistance. Besides that, we don’t know much information about its phone except for 2K display via sole leaked image.

Moreover, the pic tells us a little bit about the release date of its phone, therefore, it will officially debut next week during MWC in Barcelona. It means that this news contrasts to the previous rumours said that the Sony Xperia Z4 might come in May, with a little help from 007. We are not sure about the official specs but needless to repeat about its rumoured news. Therefore, the Xperia Z4 will come with dual-Sim as well as some high specs, such as: QHD and FHD, Snapdragon 810 processor, Android 5.0 Lollipop, 20.7MP camera, 3,400mAh battery.

So, stay tuned and keep your eyes on next MWC to find out all about Sony’s latest hardware.

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A lot of rumours of Huawei P8 (next generation of Huawei Ascend P7) are shaking the smartphone market. While yesterday we gave you a leaked photo of the P8 case which showns a fingerprint sensor as well, now we have some other pics for you. Photos of a heavily disguised Huawei P8 have been unveiled that tell us a few sneak hints at the new phone’s design.

As previous rumours, we have known that the P8 will come with 5.2″ 1080p, but it seems that this phone will report a larger screen, definitely be the same size with the Xiaomi Mi Note.

Looking at the hands on photos, we can easily realize dual SIM support as well as an alloy chassis with space in the base for dual speakers, and USB, while a 3.5mm headphone jack is present in the top.

Beside that, there are some purported Antutu screenshots of its phone which make us expect Android 5.0 Lollipop and storage build-in 64GB.

Needless to mention some rumoured specs, therefore, the Huawei P8 will report the 64bit Kirin chipset with 3GB RAM. A battery capacity of 2600 mAh (now for a larger screen we are not sure about this spec). According to some leaks, the Huawei P8 was scored at over 47,000 points and ship with dual 13MP main camera and fingerprint scanner will be part of the package too.

But we don’t get the official Huawei’s announcement. So stay tuned and wait for their release date for more certain information.

Good news for OnePlus One users, finally OnePlus is updated the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop and CM12S. According to Carl Pei, the OnePlus with Lollipop will come around this time next month.

OnePlus have many improvement on their device earlier this year, so it’s quite easy to understand why their update comes late 90 days after the official Google Android 5.0 Launch last year. Therefore, according to Carl Pei the delay is caused by “proprietary drivers, code, QA, certifications”.

Both OnePlus’s own OS, Oxygen OS and Cyanogen Mod 12S will come to the OnePlus One next month, based on Android Lollipop 5.0. As you probably, after a banning of selling OnePlus One in India, OnePlus created their own OS for all international markets and some other improvement as well. At least for now CyanogenMod 12S will be available along with Oxygen OS (new Android OS of OnePlus).

Might be you will feel a bit confused, but be noticed that there are both CyanogenMod and Oxygen OS. Therefore, your OnePlus One phone will probably update from CM11S to CM12S. In the other hand, you can also try out new OnePlus Oxygen OS, both will be based on Android Lollipop 5.0. Moreover you can definitely get an Alpha Version of Oxygen OS and CM12S right now already, but we think it’d better to wait for the official OnePlus Launch.

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One of the most awaiting flagship smartphone – Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has just been revealed by AT&T with an almost identical image with a blue color.

One week ahead for the MWC event which is expected to appear some next amazing phones. And it seems that Samsung is doing a unified push for the Galaxy S6 campaign, named: “Six Appeal”. Its phone is quite same with T-mobile image except for “Spring 2015” on the bottom which probably unveil the release date of its phones.

We saw some cases of the new upcoming smartphone that will ship on March 15. Spring will begin on March 21, so it means that its phone will come very soon and its rumour are quite right. However, AT&T could release the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge at some time in the next three months.

No matter when this phone will be shipped by some Samsung’s partners, its phone will be unveiled on March 1st (hopefully contains Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge). It means that we will have some first imagination and specs as well of its beautiful phone.

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The next Huawei’s smartphone are surfacing some specs as well as leaked photos so far. And now, we have a leaked pic of Huawei P8 case thanks to 3rd party accessory makers.

It highly seems that Huawei will release a new flagship phone, named Huawei P8 soon. Some previous rumours said that the Huawei P8 will come with 5.2-inch FHD display which is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. Besides that its phone will run by Kirin 930 16nm processor ( the first SOC ever to be produced with 16nm, really thin, while even the latest Snapdragon 810 is along with 20nm). Moreover, the Huawei P8 will report a dual 13 MP main camera as well as enough 2600 mAh for a screen size of 5.2″ FHD and a slim 6.9mm body.

Look at these photos which apparently show a protective cover for the P8. More interesting, through this pic we can see a fingerprint scanner which is definitely a real plus for the Huawei P8 but it is not really visible in the accompanying image. In additionally, the case also shows the main camera will be located in the right hand corner and a volume rocker and power button will also be on the right. The 3.5mm headphone jack seems to be in the top with USB in the base.

For more information, pls kindly read our article of “Huawei P8 with Kirin 930 16nm processor surface in Benchmark?” and keep your eyes on April launch date in London. Be noticed that some rumours said that its phone probably comes on March 1. Not stop here, its phone is expected to be priced at $480 or PHP 21218 but until its official appearance, it just a bit of salt.

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