Author: Chris Eilers

In lately November, Nokia announced its first Android-running tablet, the Nokia N1 with a surprising after selling “smartphone part” to Microsoft. We got some details, pricing information as well as the “launch time of Q1 2015”.

Today, we got a new which seemingly its tablet will be launch on January 7. But, honestly, we don’t know exactly that this day is the day of launch new products or the day of its official introduction for the Chinese market.

Available next year in China (at first) the N1 will be available in Natural Aluminum and will launch in selected markets thereafter. Therefore, it seems that the “Q1” estimation is about to turn into a January launch for the first Nokia Android-running. And, cuz Nokia only mentioned China as the initial launch country,  Nokia lover outside China should wait for a longer time to get in hand this tablet or not. But, hopefully, we still expect that Nokia will still debut in the rest of the world.

Starting with the display, the N1 has a 7.9-inch 4:3 display with a 2048 x 1536 resolution, just like theNexus 9. It runs on a 64-bit Quad-Core Intel Atom, 2.3 Ghz with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There’s an 8-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. AC in dual-band all powered by a 5,300 mAh Lithium-Polymer battery. Especially the layout of camera sensor, speakers and headphones but also the metal alloy, take an inspiration on Apple’s smallest tablet, the iPad Mini.

The price rumored for this high-end tablet is around $250 (Which is equivalent to PHP 11188). Will you buy it or not?

Today, alleged specs of upcoming HTC A12 were revealed in @upleaks. According to the news, this phone is expected to debut in February 2015. 

Therefore, HTC A12 will be powered by 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 chipset clocked at 1.2 GHz. Its dimension is 139.8 x 69.5 x 9.5 mm. Moreover, this phone will feature 4.7″ HD display as well as 1GB of RAM. As for photography, its phone come with an 8MP rear camera and 1.3MP “selfie”shooter up to front. 139.8 x 69.5 x 9.5 mm. Battery capacity is quite good, at 2,100mAh. Additionally, its phone will run on Android 4.4.

HTC A12 will allegedly launch on AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon Wireless in the United States. The price don’t be mentioned up to now. And, we will keep an eye out for more information on the device going forward.

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A few days ago, Huawei has created a wave of headlines, thanks to the amazing Honor 6 plus. After this successful launch, we guess that Huawei will take a little time for another smartphone. But, it seems that Huawei is eager to enter the market with variety phones. Today, we get a new leak about a new device in the Ascend range of the company, which will probably be called: the Huawei Ascend GX1.

It’s a little interesting, the Ascend Mate 7 is now one of the hottest phone. So, its phone is expected to be place under its predecessor. Now we want to show you some pictures of the GX1 which were leaked earlier today. Look at the images, you can realize easily that the upcoming phone has many similarities with the Mate 7.

The same phone (model no.SC-CLoo) get through TENAA, meaningly that a lot details about specs as well images have been appeared. As expected, the GX1 report a lager 6″ display but the HD resolution instead of 2K or Full HD helps to keep the price down. And it’s necessary to improve its battery life up to huge 3500mAH. As for the hardware, the Ascend GX1 comes with a quad-core 1.4GHz processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage built-in along with external MicroSD card slots. As for the photography, its phone come with an 8MP camera at the back as well as a 2MP at the opposite side. It is powered by Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system. As far as we know, the phone supports GSM/CDMA 1X/CDMA2000/LTE FDD/TD-LTE networks.

The Huawei Ascend GX1 is expected to sold around $255 USD (or PHP 11412). We guess that it doesn’t take long time to get this phone after getting the certification of TENAA. Stay tuned for more updates.

Before now, Oppo used to be respected as a Chinese start-up with difference, but if the tech company keeps releasing a new products every week, their reputation will frankly go down as just any other Chinese phone maker spamming out new phones every week just to remain in the headlines — ask Micromax and Spice.

Up to now, Oppo used to be seen as a Chinese start-up with difference. But apparently, if this corp is still launching a new products closely, their reputation will be reduced rapidly.

Oppo recently released two smartphones, named the Oppo R5 and the N3. After a short time, the company unveiled the Oppo 1150 in China, with yet another device expected to Oppo U3 roaming the rumor wave after it’s details were found at a mobile benchmark site.

And now, a new smartphone codenamed Oppo 3007 has appeared in Chinese TENAA which is awaiting for official certification from the agency. Oppo is known for the Find 7, R5 and N3, outside of China. And in Asia and China, they also well know for their entry-level and mid-rage devices.

According to some first rumours, Oppo 3007 will be featured a screen of 4.7″ IPS with a resolution of 720p HD clocked at 1.2 GHz. Additionally, its phone come with a RAM of 1GB, 8GB of expandable storage cooperating with a microSD card up to 32 GB. Moreover, Oppo 3007 arrives with a 8MP rear camera along with a LED flash as well as a 5MP secondary camera for selfie. The Oppo 3007 measures 137.6 x 68.8 x 8.95 mm with a weight of 126 grams.

This phone is installed already Snapdragon quad core 64 bit processor, Android 4.4.4 KitKat, Bluetooth connectivity, Wifi and a microUSB port v2.0. Besides that, similar to other Oppo phone, Oppo 3007 is suported for TD-LTE 4G networks. Those are similar specs to the Xiaomi Redmi 1S which can be had in some countries of just $100! And this phone will go on sale in China for about $273 (or PHP 12216 in the current exchange rate).

What do you think about the Oppo 3007 and its price?

A couple of weeks ago, a new smartphone “made in Germany” was introduced to the smartphone world, called: the Linshof i8. The Linshof i8 was known as a low cost – high specs with the customization of Android, the ability to look like a Windows Phone, and the security similar to that of a BlackBerry device. But it seems that this phone will not come in reality. Let search for it!

As you know, this phone is designed with an oddly octagon-shaped Android smartphone with a display of 5″ full HD, runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop). The phone will back that up with an octa-core processor clocked at2.1GHz and 3GB of RAM, likes some other flagship devices, as well as 80GB of storage.  The special thing is that 64GB of storage will use for media, etc., and 16GB will use  for apps and the operating system itself. The i8 reports a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. 13-megapixel cameras is now seemingly becoming the new trend for main camera. It also plans to launch in Q1 2015 at the price of $380 (PHP 17004).

According to Dr. Tomas Bencik, the CEO of Linshof, “i8 is everything you need it to be and goes beyond a consumer device. It’s a true business tool. It meets enterprise-grade security requirements and runs smoothly, even while using the most demanding programs.”

But now, when we search on the official website of this phone company and suddently we see the message:  “Linshof is closed. We understood that it would be a difficult project and we are grateful for having the opportunity to work on it. Unfortunately, our investors decided to close the project due to their own internal reasons. Thank you all for your wonderful support. Note: We have never accepted any kind of pre-orders, donations, or third party investments. All our liabilities and obligations were paid in full.”

Moreover, another message in attempt to explain about the reason of this thing: “We understood that it would be a difficult project and we are grateful for having the opportunity to work on it. Unfortunately, our investors decided to close the project due to challenging political and economic relations between our EU structures and our Russian-based funding support. Our performance tablet was still in the concept phase, however the i8 Smartphone, as a completed and functional prototype, was offered to our partners and may be produced in the future (either as a whole per the original design, or as part of another project).”

While some one is in surprise with amazing design and all of beautiful specs of the Linshof i8 and wait for January to get in hands this phone. Now, everything seems impossible. According to some news, Linshof has no tax number, no impressum and hidden Whois for the Domain. We want to provide the short screen of its official website.

Xiaomi, the Chinese vendor is now valued at over $45 billion. Xiaomi Corp. is raising more than $1 billion in its latest round of funding. It means that Xiaomi is the fast-growing Chinese smartphone corp and be one of the most valuable start-up company in the world.

Participants included All-Stars Investment, the Russian firm DST Global, and the Singapore sovereign-wealth fund GIC. The last two companies are already Xiaomi’s shareholders. Moreover, Yunfeng Capital, a private-equity firm associated with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Executive Chairman Jack Ma, is also participating in the round.

This result takes Xiaomi above almost of company in Silicon Valley and also Asian technology startups. More interesting, earlier November, it is valued at $41 billion. It’s amazing Xiaomi.

Xiaomi itself established fastly as an industry heavyweight. As we mentioned before, Xiaomi is now the world’s third largest vendor. Besides that, Xiaomi’s CEO – Lei Jun- announced that Xiaomi is ambitious to be the world’s no1 manufactures within 10 years, beats out Apple and Samsung.

This year, Xiaomi expects to sell 60 million units globally, up from 18.7 million in 2013. And until now, Xiaomi shipped 11 million, 15,1 million and nearly 15,7 million in Q1, Q2, Q3 2014 respectively. It seems that this plan of Xiaomi mostly probably come true.

After many rumour news, finally, on TENAA, we have the first pictures of the upcoming Meizu Blue Charm Note. The handset is expected to official unveil next week, a long with a smaller variant. But now, we should pay attention to some pics from TENAA certification to know more about this phone.

As you know, the Meizu Charm Note is predicted to be the direct viral of Xiaomi Redmi Note, meaning that its specs won’t be high-end level but have enough necessary specs for users at least. This phone have some design similarities with the current Meizu MX4.

Since the SIM card slot appears to be on the side, so it seems that its phone come with a non-removable back cover. Coming with a lot of colors, it seems that this phone takes may inspiration from the iPhone 5C, not completely, but maybe the same materials. The handset will come with TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA and GSM networks as well as dual SIM cards. As previous expected, its phone feature a screen of 5.5″ with a resolution of 1080p which is similar to the Xiaomi Redmi Note. A battery capacity of 3050 mAh is initial to support or run all of specs. Other specs include a 64-bit MTK MT6752 octa-core chip, 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. It will also sport a 2mp front-facing camera and 13mp rear-facing camera.

In general, this phone can be a great devices with some specs. Needless to list some outstanding specs, such as: LTE support, dual sim cards, a 64-bit Octa core chip as well as a very large 3050 mAh battery. 

We guess that, If these leaks turn out to be true, the phone could sell like hot cakes! Which feature do you think the best?

Xiaomi Redmi 1S is paying popularity much attention, so a new updated version is initial. The Xiaomi Redmi 2S has shown on not only TENAA but also AnTuTu which gives us more specifically detail.

Compared to Xiaomi Redmi 1S, the new updated version is more compact (134 x 67.2 x 9.2mm vs. 137 x 69 x 9.9mm) and lighter (134 g vs. 159g). But the screen of 4.7″ 720p is on the same. There is a little outside change in the back, the LED flash will be moved to the left of the camera. Besides that the capacitive keys under the display have been maintained.

Moreover, the Xiaomi Redmi 2S will arrive with variety of bright colors, such as: black, white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. But it will take a a few months for each color before getting full range.

And about the hardware, the new Xiaomi will feature MIUI software that’s lied on Android 4.4.4. It is powered by Snapdragon 410 processor which means it will have a 64-bit architecture and so it becomes the 1st Xiaomi smartphone to do so. The phone has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of expandable storage.

About the photography, the phone come with 8MP rear camera with LED flash as well as a small bump front camera of 2MP. Another thing is the battery capacity of 2200 mAh.

The connectivity on the new Xiaomi Redmi 2S will feature LTE by default. It also brings Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0. TENAA indicates this is a single-SIM device unlike the Redmi 1S, which is a dual-SIM.

The Xiaomi Redmi 2S has also appeared on AnTuTu with a score of 19,898 marks.

Xiaomi Redmi 2S  is expected to be priced at 699 yuan (PHP 5110), while we heard about another phone, which is powered by Leadcore is rumoured to cost only 399 yuan (PHP 2917)

Xiaomi Redmi 2S Specifications

• Available in Black and white with red orange yellow green blue purple Colour
• Operating Frequency :- 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz , 3G: CDMA 2100 MHz, 4G: Band 41,2555-2575 MHZ, 2575-2635 MHZ, 2635-2655 MHZ, Band 3
• Dimensions :-  134 × 67.21 × 9.2 mm
• Weight : 134 Grams
• Single SIM
• 4.7-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen display, resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels
• 1.2GHz GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor
• Android v4.4.4 KitKat OS
• Adreno 306 GPU
• 8 MP Rear camera with LED Flash, Full HD 1080p video recording
• 2 MP front camera
• 1 GB RAM
• 8 GB Internal memory, Expandable Up To 64GB
• Li-Ion 2200 mAh battery
• 4G, 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth v4.0
• G-Sensor, Gravity sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor

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Xiaomi always amazingly makes us surprise with their ridiculous price. Do you remember about the rumours news of a Leadcore cpu-powered device which is priced at 399 yuan, PHP 2915 and could be sport 4G LTE. Now, there is some official news about its phone, too. Thereby, this Xiaomi’s lastest 4G super-cheap phone have just gotten certification by TENAA. It means that this phone will be go to market soon. Here are some of its specs.

Needless to say, the most highlight is that this phone will have 4G LTE. 4G LTE at that price, it seems significantly good. So, if all news point out a price of 399 yuan, due to use partly the low-cost Leadcore processor.

When you look at this phone, you can think about the Xiaomi Redmi 1S design. In fact, the phone has the same capacitive buttons as the previous smartphone. Besides that, we also know that the Xiaomi Leadcore phone will support TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/GSM Networks bands. In addition, its specs contain a 720p display, 1 GB of RAM and the Leadcore 1860 CPU. The Leadcore 1860 is built by 28nm Cortex A7 structure and can be theoretically clocked up to 2GHZ and has the Mali T628 GPU. While we most likely wont see this in a 65 USD chipset, the Leadcore 1860 can theoretically support 2K displays and 1080p FULL HD videos.

Although the official name of that Xiaomi’s newest phone is not revealed yet, but after passing the meticulous test of TENAA to get the certification, you don’t need to wait for a long time to see it. And, at the ridiculous price, 399 yuan for a 4G phone, Xiaomi need to prepare carefully in quantity because it definitely makes a huge whooping.

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IUNI is one of those rather unknown Chinese brands. IUNI manufactured a rather successful device last year, IUNI U2 (November 11 in China) and IUNI U3 (October 29 in China), and now, some leak spotted about the IUNI U4. IUNI U2, IUNI U3 reported a really beastly specs at release and seemingly IUNI don’t want to break that tradition.

If you have used the previous IUNI and you are happy with it. Now, you are going to be excited with the rumours and these photos of the upcoming IUNI U4.

IUNI U3 features a 5.5-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) display by Sharp along with super thin design. Truly, it is managed to be physically similar in size to the 5.36-inch Meizu MX4, an attractive feat even if the handset is on the thick size.

While some one thought that 5.5″ screen maybe not be suitable for one-hand control. And you hope that its phone will be smaller but remaining the good specs. So, it’s probably a good news for you, guys. We have a leaked pic, and look carefully, can you realize that this next phone is smaller than the IUNI U3. We guess that this phone will feature 4.7″ – 5″ screen. And do not worry about a smaller phone can equip with a lower specs. Get away this thought. Cuz IUNI U4 could pack an incredible 4GB RAM, impressive 20 mega-pixel rear camera and modern Android 5.0 Lollipop!

All of those specs is so great, even in rumours. But what the actual official hardware ends up being remains to be seen. We only want to tell you that the IUNI U4 will be published in a next short time and promise great pricing, too.

Firstly we heard about the Sony Xperia Z4 phone,phablet and now is Sony Xperia Z4 tablet. It seems that Sony is having plan to introduce the Z4 generation.

The Chinese tech site Padnews revealed this week that Sony is ambitious to unveil some montrious specs. It is a unusual 12.9″ screen along with an enormous display resolution of 3840 x 2400 pixels 1,073,741,824 color TFT. Not stop here, its phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 with a max CPU clockspeed of 2.86GHz. And about memory, it comes with unlikely 6GB of RAm and 64Gb storage built-in. Moreover, with the PS4 Remote Play support, the sound will be more reliable and it looks like great for gamers.

The camera is also fixed with – an 1/2.3″ Exmor RS sensor with an f/1.8 Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* lens and just 8MP resolution. It heritages from the Xperia Z3’s camera with even better lens, meaningly the Superior Auto resolution with the best improvements (Zeiss f/1.8 instead of Sony G Lens f/2.0).

The Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet Ultra will be a slinky 8.6mm thick and pack a massive 12,100mAh. If it’s initial to compare, note that the iPad Air has a 7,340mAh battery, obviously much smaller. It’s slightly suspicious, especially with a huge screen of 13″ with such thin bezels, may be impossible. But, wait, this phone is expected to be an “actual monster”, so maybe it’s worthy true.

Sounds so great with all of this specs. Hopefully at least, we expect it’s true. But the official announcement will come at CES or MWC 2015, in February. So, stay tuned to grab more!

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