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Who says you have to pay a plenty of money for a good phone? Listed below are 9 best budget Android smartphones priced under Rs 10,0000 (approximately $150) which may meet your demand. 

1. Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro

Samsung has just updated its Galaxy J series with a new Galaxy J3 Pro. The Korean-based company unveiled that Galaxy J3 Pro is an entry-level smartphone. This Android smartphone will fit in your hand with 5.0-inch full HD display and a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels.  You will have two model options including: Grey and Gold colors. Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro price is around $150 and according to many reports, Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro release date will later this month in China and its availability will not stop there for sure.

Under the hood, the Galaxy J3 successor houses a 64-bit quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal memory which can be expanded via microSD card slot. Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro specs also include: a 5MP rear-facing camera, a 8MP main shooter and a 2650mAh removable battery.

We have many Android flagships out there, but let us introduce the best 10 available for sale at the moment for you. Then, tell us which one you like most!

1. Xiaomi Mi5

Xiaomi Mi5 specs include a handy 5.15-inch Full HD screen with 428 ppi, a set of 16MP Sony IMX298 rear and 4MP with 2 micron pixels front camera, a USB Type-C port, LTE connectivity, a 3,000mAh supporting Quick Charge 3.0 tech, and MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS.

Though, you should note that there are 3 options over RAM, ROM, and chip set: 3GB/32GB/Snapdragon 820 1.8GHz, 3GB/64GB/SD820 2.15GHz and 4GB/128GB/SD820 2.15GHz. In general, this is an excellent handset you can take into consideration when wanting to buy an Android flagship. To purchase a 3GB/32GB Mi5, you will have to pay 1,999 Yuan or about $305, 2,299 Yuan ($350) for the 3GB/64GB version and 2,699 Yuan ($415) for the 4GB/128GB ver.

What are the best Android smartphones you can find on shelves this month? Actually there are a lot but we have been able to narrow down the choices for you. Here they are!

1. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is still able to attract a lot of people although it was launched some months ago, thanks to a beautiful design and powerful specifications. Unlike its predecessor, the S7 edge now is waterproof and equipped with a microSD card slot to expand its ROM up to 200GB. Anyhow, the biggest change in the machine is the new 12MP Dual Pixel camera on the back, and it has been proved to be one of the best smartphone shooter so far, even in low-light conditions.

Other Samsung Galaxy S7 edge specs are an Exynos 8890/Snapdragon 820 chip, 4GB of RAM, 32/64GB of internal storage, a 5.5-inch AMOLED 2K display with curved edges, always-on mode, a 5MP front-facing snapper, a 3,600mAh battery supported by Quik Charge 2.0 (60% in 30 min.) and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS.

A lot of Android phones get launched every week with various price tags. So, in case of looking for one costing no more than $300, the 7 handsets below can be good options for you to consider. Check them out now!

1. 3GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 price: ~$180

It is not a surprise to see Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 in this list at all. Compared to its affordable cost, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs are really better than what you can expect. It is powered by a Snapdragon 650 chip, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of ROM (expandable up to 128GB), and a 5.5-inch Full HD screen.

Furthermore, there are a huge 4,050mAh battery supporting fast charging tech, a dual SIM, MIUI 7.0 based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS, a fingerprint scanner placed on the back, and a combo of up to 16MP rear and 5MP front-facing snapper on board to help run the entire machine.

We are seeing the development of Android smartphones getting faster and faster this year, but April is really the best time for you to purchase one. Here are the reasons!

1. A great diversity of Android smartphones

Yes, diversity is one of the most important reasons. This month will see a lot of Android smartphones from all levels, sizes, designs, specs, etc. launched. If you are looking for a premium flagship, you can consider Huawei P9 and its siblings, or the powerful HTC 10. Besides, for those who prefer budget handsets, there are a wide range of choices from many brands such as Samsung Galaxy J, Xiaomi Redmi, Gionee, UMI, etc. All you need to do is thinking about what you need, and then pick it from the shelves.

2. Many strong, budget Android smartphones to come

Besides premium devices, lotsa smartphone manufacturers, especially Chinese ones, are focusing on budget Android machines. It is not hard to find a model priced under $200 but equipped with decent hardware at all. For example, a $180 handset now usually sports cool features like 3GB RAM, 8MP selfie camera, 4,000mAh battery, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and so on; or a sub-$100 phone boasting 2GB RAM and HD display is not something surprising. It’s like Android is for everyone!

3. Many cut-price Android flagships

As new flagships come, previous ones will have some price cuts. Therefore, in case of having eyeing on one of them (such as Samsung Galaxy Note 4, iPhone 6, Xiaomi Mi Note, etc.) for a long time, don’t wait any longer to take it home. On the other hand, in the next weeks, lots of devices with old Android OS will be upgraded to the latest Marshmallow. You will still have chance to experience all good things this OS offers.

Well, we are just at the beginning of April, but we can feel that this month’s gonna be crazy with so many new things, promotions, events, etc. Okay, it’s your turn to tell us what you think about Android smartphones in April!

Android 6.0 OS has been available for smartphones for a while, yet not many affordable devices come with it out of the box. Here are the best 4 for this month. Check them out now!

1. Xiaomi Mi5

Spec-wise, Xiaomi Mi5 packs a 5.15-inch Full HD screen, a Snapdragon 820 chip, MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and three versions for RAM and ROM: 3GB/32GB (glass), 3GB/64GB (glass) and 4GB/128GB (ceramic). Nevertheless, you should also note that the first ver employs a Snapdragon 820 1.8GHz chip while the others use an SD820 2.15GHz one.

In terms of photography, a 16MP Sony IMX298 primary cam and a secondary snapper capable of 4 megapixels with 2 micron pixels will assist you in capturing things. Other Xiaomi Mi5 specs include USB Type-C, LTE connectivity, and a decent 3,000mAh supporting Quick Charge 3.0 tech. Xiaomi Mi5 price is $305 for the 3GB/32GB variant, $350 for the 3GB/64GB, and $415 for the 4GB/128GB.

While Android 6.0 Marshmallow is still being updated on lotsa smartphones, Google has released a preview version of Android N lately, which surprised people a lot.

Android N: Another “delicious” dessert for you!

Recently, Google let people see their first Developer Preview of the upcoming Android N operating system. And yes, it comes with a letter before being officially launched as usual, and we bet it is also a kind of dessert and the final name will be out in the next months. But, what’s your opinion? Nutella or… Okay, maybe later!

Talking about one important new thing on Android N OS, it is said to be the addition of a multi-window mode, or like what some others call it: “split-screen multitasking”. Speaking specifically, developers will incorporate the mode into their apps by using a “manifest attribute” and it will turn out to be what you see in the pictures. Tablets, smartphones and even televisions will all be able to get this feature, especially TVs can sport a “picture-in-picture mode”.

Besides, there are also some other interesting things about the Android N you need to know. Say, the upcoming OS will allow you to reply to incoming requests directly from the notification. Moreover, developers will be able to group notifications of the same app together and each of them can be expanded into individual ones by pressing an expansion button or using a two-finger gesture. And you should note that Doze Mode in Android N will be improved as well to make the device’s standby battery life better.

How to download Android N?

The last question is how to download Android N. Google did publicly post factory images for the Android N Developer Preview. And please keep in mind that they are only available for products like Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9,Nexus Player, plus Pixel C for now, and for developers to “fiddle with”, not for daily use. At the moment, there is a special page where you can sign up for the new Android Beta Program. Hopefully we will see a full version of the new Android OS soon.

(Source: gsmarena)

Besides smartphones, people also like tablets which are usually bigger and better to perform tasks related to entertainment. So, if you are looking for an excellent one, you can check out the following 7 of the best Android tablets for 2016!

1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0

This is a pretty portable device thanks to its 5.6mm thickness and 265g in weight. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 specs include an 8.0-inch Super AMOLED display with 1536 x 2048 pixels, a 1.9GHz octa-core Exynos 5433 processor, up to 3GB of RAM paired with 32/64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB).

As for Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 camera, the main one is capable of 8 megapixels and the secondary snapper is 2.1 megapixels, good enough to take photos, rite?! Besides, the whole tablet is run by a non-removable 4,000mAh battery and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS.

Any smartphone user feels it necessary to know about tricks that keep their phones either safer or faster. In this article, we are about to introduce to you 5 things you should never do to your Android devices, to keep the performance at its best.

1. Install battery saving apps

Actually, opposite to what many of us think, most battery saving apps do your smartphone more harm than good. If you make a simple logical consideration, you may immediately realize that, in order to run a battery-saving app, your phone are using up its battery too. This is even worse if you have multiple apps like that at the same time. Stop immediately if the case happens to you! If you are interested about saving your phone battery, here are 5 reasons that contribute to make it drain out fast. Check it out here and try to prevent those we mentioned

2. Leave tab merging on for Chrome

When you leave a tab on any browser running, it is eating out both your battery and internal memory, which do huge impact on decreasing your phone’s general performance. It is best if you keep them off whenever you don’t use them, and clean your cache once in a while to “refresh” your phone’s internal memory. In other words, remember to keep space for your phone to run.

3. Install apps with unnecessary permission

I admit we don’t always have that time (and patience) to read through all the instruction before downloading a new app. But it is highly recommended that you check a bit more careful about what you “allow” those apps to get access to. For example, why would an app needs to know your GPS? Why do you need to sign in to your Facebook account (which is definitely contains most of your personal information). Let make it clearer than the sun, the more permission you allow, the more data an app can collect from your device, and the more insecure and vulnerable your smartphone becomes.

4. Root without thorough understanding

Rooting is an interesting technique that allows to to re-customize your ROM and all, if done successfully. However, playing with rooting is like joking around Darth Vader, because most of those who tried failed tragically.  So, this remark is to emphasize that, if you are about to root your Android smartphone, make sure you read extensively and thoroughly, so as you know all the risks and possibilities before actually conducting it.

5. Disable apps you consider “useless” without research

Many apps are pre-installed to your phone the moment you get your smartphone, together with the operating system. Along the way, you may start to find some of those very unnecessary or even useless and has the temptation to delete them to give space for more interesting apps you have always put in your dream list. Don’t do this, again, unless you have done some careful research by yourself. Many apps seem like they do nothing, but are there to make sure other apps work well and guarantee your phone performance.

The 5 tips we just gave you above were actually raised by Reddit user 19683dw as a topic, and contributed by other fellow users. And those are 5 points we find most common and essential. For further remarks, please check out our sources here and here

It has always been a controversial issue whether Android smartphones or iOS could be the best choice for user. And although we know each of the choice has its own advantages and disadvantages, here are 5 reasons why we personally prefer Android over iOS smartphones

1. Wider variety

Unlike iOS, which is exclusively produced by Apple, Android smartphones are chosen to manufactured by a lot of producers around the world. From famous Samsung, Sony, HTC, Asus, Lenovo… to newbie Alcatel, Wiko, Micromax, from conservative BlackBerry to legendary Nokia, everyone is using or planning to join team Android in the near future. Choosing this OS means you have an unlimited number of devices to choose for your liking.

2. More options for different prices

With many units being produced frequently, Android smartphones come with a great variety of prices. Looking for a premium handset that can help you at work? Finding one for your tiny budget? Searching an average price device with rather good specs for multiple purposes? You name it, you will get it eventually.

3. The level of customization

If you ask a user who has tried both Android and iOS smartphones, he or she will probable agree that, one of the best things about Android mobiles is that, the OS allows high level of customization to make each handset a unique one. While Apple’d like to control the default apps to keep a homogenous software and hardware experience, Android makers just let you tailor-made your device

4. Multi tasking

You may say that Apple iPhones can do multi-tasking too. Yet wait until you compare it to the level of multi tasking you can perform on an Android phone. If you have to switch apps back and forth on an iPhone to do many things at once, Android producers like Samsung has introduced their users with multi-window a long time ago, which means you can stay on one screen and still be able to perform different tasks all at the same time.

5. The support of Google

Google is, for no doubt, King of the internet world. And Android smartphones have that huge advantage being supported by the Giant. More and more people (smartphone users specifically) are using Google service, which making Android even a better option for them. Google Docs, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps…. and all the apps you can think of in life. Don’t tell us you are not using any of the many services being provided by Google!

Above are our 5 reasons why Android is becoming more of a choice for many smartphone users nowadays, instead of Apple iPhone. However, we are totally aware that, iOS users have their reasons to choose their device. Either you are an Android or iOS fan, share with us the reasons why you stay/switch and what you love best about your smartphone OS.

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What would be the most significant trend of smartphone industry in 2016? How would the year differ from 2015? Well, based on what we have observed so far, 2016 seems like a perfect year when Android smartphones will dominate the market. Here are 5 reasons for our prediction.

1. Nokia comes back to producing smartphones, and it will be Android

Any tech lover and Nokia fan knows this piece of information very well by now. Nokia is officially prepping for its come back in the smartphone industry, and hopefully launch their first handset in 2016. As Nokia CEO Rajiv has confirmed, the first Nokia smartphone going to be produced, whether it is alleged Nokia E1, Nokia C1 or any other model, it will be an Android-powered mobile. This being said, a smartphone that mark the return of such a legend is going to receive lots of attention – and so will Android devices in general.

2. Microsoft stops Lumia smartphones

Right now, Microsoft is working on Lumia 650 to debut at MWC 2016, which is said to also be the last Lumia phone the company will produce. Their plan is to shift to focusing on Surface smartphones instead. For long Lumia smartphones have been here in the market, competing with Android smartphones. With this piece of news from Microsoft, we can tell that, it is becoming more and more popular that many users switch to Android instead.

3. BlackBerry to abandon BB10, only focus on Android

After receiving positive reaction about the BlackBerry Priv, BlackBerry is hinting that they will abandon their onw-developed OS BB10. Instead, the company will focus on Android smartphones thanks to its popularity and flexibility. One thing BlackBerry takes pride in about their self-developed OS is that, the smartphones are protected from virus and leaking, making BlackBerry phones among the most secure mobile in the world. For now, by shifting to Android OS, the company says they will try their best to make future smartphones as safe as possible to keep their good name.

4. Android 6.0 promised to offer a lot of cool features

Android 6.0 Marshmallow is the latest Android OS developed by Google. The operating system offers some new and very cool features that don’t exist in previous versions, making it very appealing for current Android users to keep on their choice and other users to consider switching. Some cool features Android 6.0 is offering include: Android Pay, Dark theme and rotation support, App drawer and so on (find more here)

5. Recent Android smartphones debut with amazing specs

Last but not least, the 5th reasons making us to predict that 2016 is the year of Android smartphones is that, more and more Android mobiles are being debuted and introduced with amazing specs and design, making very catchy and qualified for many users, even the hardest ones. Just one month of the year passed by, and we already have a list of awesome smartphones, both flagships and lower-end beasts

Basing on these 5 facts we observed, it is very likely that more and more Android smartphones are going to be launched and welcomed to the market of 2016, making it a busy year for this OS. How about yourself? What smartphones are you using on and do you have any intention to switch?

Android Smartphones are receiving more and more love from consumers. So, for those who are looking for an Android handset for under PHP 11K, check out the following list!

1) ASUS ZENPHONE 2 (ZE551ML)

According to some people, ASUS ZenFone 2 design is inspired by LG G2 with volume button on the back. Spec-wise, it has a dual SIM, 4G LTE connectivity, a 5.5-inch Full HD display, an Intel Atom Z3560 1.8GHz chip, 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM (expandable up to 64GB). As for camera, the main shooter is capable of 13 megapixels while the secondary one is 5 megapixels. The whole machine is run by Android 5.0 Lollipop OS and a 3,000mAh battery.