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The next Note from Samsung is gonna be Galaxy Note 7, and this phablet will have a curved screen display. This news came from a teaser image which has just been leaked recently. 

Galaxy Note 7: write on the edge of something great

The next Note of Samsung may be one of the smartphones that have a lot of rumors before it’s launched. There have been many arguments about this handset’s name. Some believed that it will be the next generation of Note 5 and called Galaxy Note 6. While the others said that Samsung will skip the number “6” and release Galaxy Note 7 instead. Now, there’s no need to argue anymore, because an alleged teaser about the next Korea giant’s phablet has just been leaked online. According to this teaser, the next Note is gonna be called Samsung Galaxy Note 7.

Not only the confirmation about the name, this teaser also shows that the next flagship will sport a curved edge display. We haven’t seen this feature since Note edge couple years ago. The image came from an anonymous guy. There is a sentence which is “write on the edge of something great” on this image. This obviously hints the curved design which could be both on the front and the back of this phablet. This tagline could also be about the new capabilities of the S-pen. The S-pen might be able to write on the curved display.

So, how about the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specs. The Note is expected to have a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED screen with the Quad HD resolution of 1440 x 2560p. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 823 SoC with a quad-core CPU, and an Adreno 530 GPU. Note 7 might pack a 6GB of RAM, a 4000mAh battery life, and a 12MP rear camera with a f/1.7 aperture. The device is gonna run on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Galaxy Note 7 release date

By skipping the name of Galaxy Note 6 and replacing with Galaxy Note 7, Samsung is preparing its strategy to compete with Apple. The next generation of iPhone: iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are gonna be launched in the next 3 months. So, to compete with Apple, this Korean company changes the name and brings the special feature to its flagship. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 launch will be in the first week of August.

Source: Phonearea

Best performance smartphones have just shown up on Antutu benchmark. All the phones are in AnTuTu’s top 10 for their own reasons: top-end specs. Let’s have a look and see how many phones on the list would you like to have?

Best performance smartphones: victory to Chinese phone

Antutu -a Chinese app used to benchmark phones and devices- has just posted a list of 10 best performance smartphones for May 2016. And the result can surprise you. The champion is not the flagships from big brands like Apple or Korea giant Samsung. And it’s not the other powerhouses from LG, HTC either. The trophy goes to a representative from Chinese smartphone brand- Vivo Xplay 5 Elite with 138706 points.

We’re gonna have a look at Vivo Xplay 5 Elite specs again to see if this phone deserve the first spot. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 820 and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It packs a hefty 6GB of RAM and a 128GB of non-expandable ROM. For the photography, there is a 16MP rear cam paired coupled with an 8MP selfie shooter on this device. Elite sports a 5.43-inch display with a 3600mAh battery life .

Being placed at the second place is LeEco Max 2, and Zuk Z2 Pro takes the 3rd place. 3 top spots of this chart belong to the 6GB RAM smartphone. Meanwhile, Galaxy S7 Edge- come in the 5th position, right after Xiaomi Mi 5 in the 4th place. If you notice, you will see that the first 5 smartphones all have one thing in common: Snapdragon 820 processor. You might wonder where is the Apple phone. Then here they are, in the 6th and 7th spot with iPhone 6S and SE. In the 8th position is LG G5. After G5 is two last spot with critical dropping points occupied by Meizu Pro 6 and Honor V8 respectively.

Best performance smartphones: iPhone & Samsung are still in the game

As you can see that two third of the smartphones on this list are the Chinese smartphone with 4 of them keeping the top spots. It seems like that the Chinese smartphone producers are bringing their A games to this market. And even though these powerful and affordable “made in China” phones are superior, the iPhone and Galaxy flagships still have their certain positions.

iPhone 7 is the most expecting smartphone this year. That’s why there have been so many designers brought their ideas about this phone. This time, we brought you the top best of iPhone 7 concept so far. Let’s have a look at these renders!

1+2. iPhone 7 concept by Hasan Kaymak

Hasan Kaymak is the most contributive iPhone 7 concept designer in this list when he has come up with 2 concepts. The first one is called iPhone 7 Plus. This name based on the dual camera concept of the phone. This dual camera sticks out a little bit. This dual camera will include LED flash and 2 sensors: one big, and one smaller. This concept reminds us of the one of iPhone 6s Plus.

Since Samsung released its dual curved screen smartphones, this screen has become a trend. And Apple is said to bring this technology to its newest phone. Hasan brings back his IP7 concept with a curved screen design. This concept called iPhone 7 Edge is gonna show up with a 5.2 inch Quad HD curved display. Not only the screen, but the entire panel is also curved. In addition, this phone will sport a special feature called  “Air fingerprint scan”, plus a dual rear camera with manual focus and OIS, and no audio jack.

With the continuous updates from Apple and other reports, iPhone 7 has never been hotter. According to a trustworthy source, iPhone 7 release date in India will be the same as in the US.

iPhone 7 release date in India: the same as in the US

Recently, Tim Cook – the current CEO of Apple has paid a visit to India. And that trip seems to result in major changes in the sale strategy of Apple. A member of Apple launching team has shared that iPhone 7 release date in India will be the same as in the US and the UK. The reasons for this could possibly be the fact that India is apparently one of the strongest smartphone markets nowadays, and it would be a big mistake if Apple ignores such highly potential market. Besides, Apple doesn’t want to lose its income in India to the people buying the iPhone 7 oversea or to the Grey market imports. Putting iPhone 7 release date in India at the same time as in the US will greatly contribute to reducing this loss.

Moreover, the source also shared that the official Apple Store is not the only thing Apple will bring to India. Online Apple Store will be there too. Apple has already talked with the India government with a view to certifying the retail stores for iPhone 7. However, we still don’t know if Apple will bring the complete Apple experience, including the Apple Care experience, one of the best features of Apple Store. Provided that Apple Experience is fully released in India, users would be able to do many things such as MacBook customization, door-to-door delivery, laser engrave, etc. If that comes true, iPhone 7 release date will be the most worth waiting for in the latter half this year.

Regarding iPhone 7 specs, there will be a quad-core processor under the hood. This Apple phone will be also supported by 2GB of RAM and Apple A10 chipset, which will keep the phone well function under multi-task. Besides, on iPhone 7 release date, the device will comes with 3 variants: 32GB, 64GB and 128GB (yes, the 16GB version has been dropped), all non-expandable. As for iPhone 7 camera, there will be a 12MP on the rear, and a 5MP on the front. The phone is powered by a 3000mAh battery.

iPhone 7 release date and price

According to many reports and leaks, this Apple phone and its siblings will make the debut in this September. There hasn’t been any official announcement about iPhone 7 release date yet, but we expect the phone would be available for sale at Indian, US and UK stores in August. As for iPhone 7 price, again, no information has been confirmed. However, there are hints that the phone would be sold at $700.

Apple is sprinting up to get ready for their iPhone 7 release in H2 2016. As the big day is coming closer, the company has just finalized an interesting decision

iPhone 7 line up: no 16GB ROM being produced

It is such a common knowledge that Apple iPhone never comes with a microSD card slot to expand their in
ternal storage. Therefore, users can rely only on their built-in ROM to store files and media. Knowing that, Apple has finally decided that its time to say good by to their low configuration – 16GB ROM. Instead, this variant will be replaced with a 32GB capacity, offering more space for their future iPhone 7 users.

The reason for this change is that, iOS updates are getting heavier and heavier, and with too small free space, it is hard to get the upgrade and run smoothly. Especially when rumors are saying that, iPhone 7 will have very condensed retina Apps and high resolution musics, as well as an upcoming streaming Video service. We even think that, with these configurations, maybe even the 32GB ROM is not far from enough.

However, many users are saying that, for a long time now, the 16GB model has been the most popular, thanks to its affordable price. Such removal of the “budget” variant will likely cause a great decline in the amount of iPhone 7 bought worldwide? Or will it even boost the sales stronger for meeting up with public’s demands?

iPhone 7: 32GB ROM is “just enough”

Apple iPhone, despite being the forever controversial topic in our smartphone market, always succeed in making a great hit whenever launched. Prior to the official iPhone 7 release date, Apple has been hinting a lot of interesting news about their flagship. The fact that iPhone 7 will soon kill out 16GB ROM variant is only making the topic more and more appealing to smartphone users worldwide. (Source)

Apple’s new iPhone has been expected to come with a totally different design from it siblings. How about an “all glass” machine with a metal frame around? That’s what Apple leak has spotted so far…

Apple’s new iPhone confirmed to come with “All Glass”

If you remember, there was news provided by the world’s most accurate Apple AAPL – 0.06% tipster saying that the company is preparing a handset built with an “all glass” appearance. Actually, it has been causing quite many kinds of feelings. If you’re excited, perhaps the following confirmation from a major Apple supplier will just make you happier. In case of still being doubting, you’ll probably be convinced.

Speaking specifically, at their annual shareholder meeting, Mr. Allen Horng, chairman and chief executive of Catcher Technology – a long-time iPhone chassis maker, said that Apple would introduce an “all glass” iPhone 2017. Yes, it’s gonna use a glass casing reinforced by a metal frame to look more elegant and premium. Moreover, an “advanced processing technology” will also be required.

This somehow reminds us of the Apple’s glass backed iPhone 4 and 4s as well as Samsung’s Galaxy S and Note devices. Though, as a future smartphone, the iPhone in 2017 will surely have to go far beyond them or maybe Apple will have to face many difficulties. Well, we can’t wait to see it in person.

New design means… new price?

Apart from the important announcement above, Mr. Horng also mentioned that “as far as I know, only one [iPhone] model will adopt glass casing next year”. And it has been anticipated to be iPhone 8 Plus or even iPhone Pro since the firm has been predicted to skip “iPhone 7s” moniker due to the iPhone’s 10th anniversary. Price-wise, we think the Apple’s new iPhone will cost a bit more but should not exceed $950. Do you agree?

IPhone 7 launch this September is expected to surprise all iPhone fans by breaking the design mould. This new product of Apple is about to bring  new fresh air to the iPhone smartphone. 

IPhone 7: no home button

This new smartphone has been said to have a whole new look with the glass design. This may be right, because LG (one of the biggest display providers to Apple) announced that they have just develop a new display technology. This new technology will allow smartphone manufacturers to place a fingerprint scanner right on the display glass.

This new display allows users to scan their finger anywhere on the glass screen, therefore the new display would be likely a form of biometric fingerprint recognition instead of physical button. A flush home button made of liquid metal is also a prediction. It would be recessed when pressed but would recover to original shape.

With LG’s new fingerprint technology in conjunction with Apple’s 3D Touch on the glass screen, the home buttons is needless. The home button has been always there in the very first day of iPhone since 2007. And users get use to pressing it to return to the home screen. Now, without the home button, it may be a little hard for users at the first time. However, they will get used to it soon.

IP7: an extraordinary smartphone 

Not only the home button, but the headphone jack also will be eliminated, according to DigiTimes and Storm (Chinese websites). This iPhone is gonna be a dustproof and waterproof  smartphone with a dual-lens camera. These iPhone new specs make it worth to wait. Since Apple has kept prices unchanged for its past two iPhone releases, the IP7 price is supposed to start at £539 going up to £699 for the 128 GB model.

What will the next Apple iPhone 7 look like? To help you get the reliable information, we gather all of iPhone 7 specs from many reliable sources. Let see and give us your opinion.

iPhone 7 specs- a new design

Recently, there are many reports about iPhone 7 release date on the internet. Many people think that it will be launched at the end of 2016. Besides, we see a lot of hints about new features which appear in iPhone 7 specs. A lot of people like that changes, but the others still like the previous versions as iPhone 4/4s. We don’t know whether the changes on iPhone 7 specs will bring the success for Apple or not. However, every change will be supported if it makes the users feel better.

Looking at the changes in iPhone 7 design, it will be expert design with a 5.5-inch all glass Full HD AMOLED screen and 3D Touch tech. In terms of iPhone 7 specs, it is likely to have a big camera on the back.According to some opinions, iPhone 7 will have the bigger version with 256 GB of storage memory and we predict that version will cost at $1165. Furthermore, the latest rumors say that iPhone 7 will develop a waterproof chassis. This device is also expected to run on iOS 10.

The dramatic change maybe comes from iPhone 7 battery. It will  have the best battery life in Apple ịPhone lines.With a large battery, iPhone 7 can work up to 36 hours. If all of that reports come true, with all of the changes in iPhone 7 specs, Apple is now preparing for a dramatic innovation. In the future, We expect to see other special designs from this famous phonemaker.

iPhone 7 price :How much will iPhone 7 cost?

Talking about iPhone 7 price: The next iPhones have the same price as its predecessors. But now, with a lot of changes in iPhone 7 specs, it is difficult to determine what price tag it cost. However, we believe that it has a price under $780 for a 16GB version, $900 for 64GB, and $1016 for the 128GB. With all of the changes above in iPhone 7 specs, we believe that Apple will get a lot of successes in 2016. What do you want in iPhone 7, Let share with us!

Have you ever thought about an iPhone equipped with a microSD card slot to expand its internal storage? Well, we’re thinking about that and totally agree Apple should consider this point. Here are the reasons…

1. Access your data all the time and in all places

Nowadays, uploading data to Cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft SkyDrive, etc. has become a trend. Actually, they were created to save more internal memory. They are good but please keep in mind that all of them need internet access while you cannot always stay in ideal places with strong Wi-Fi network or maybe you will have to pay much money for 3G or 4G connectivity. There you go! There is where microSD card shows you its most important benefits: being accessible all the time and in all places.

2. Save more money than you think

Yes, it is also one of the best things about microSD cards. Usually they are cheap, perhaps even cheaper than affording cloud services, and long-lasting for years. Furthermore, as technology is non-stop developing, microSD cards capable of 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, and 200GB are getting so common. As a result, their prices are, and will, dropped rapidly.

3. Use the phone in a simpler way

Well, with ROM expanded via microSD card, everything stays in your device. You do not have to spend much time on connecting to Wi-fi, logging in your cloud account, and waiting for your files uploaded or downloaded. Besides, you can transfer stuff from your machine to a PC or vice versa in a pretty easier and less time-consuming way. Do you agree?

So, those are three main points we want to talk about microSD card’s advantages. Yet, do you feel they are enough for Apple to set a space in an iPhone for a microSD card? Share with us your opinions!

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are 2 upcoming smartphones by the giant Apple. Recently, iPhone 7 Plus just showed up in another leak, with a stunning design and…

Apple iPhone 7 Plus: stunning design with a slim body

According to what we know about Apple, typically it would take around 5 – 6 months later until the day we see iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. However, up to now, we have already seen a lot of leaks and rumored features of the smartphones. These information gave us the very first view about how these Apple mobiles will look. And recently, a brand new iPhone 7 Plus render has been spotted and is exciting everyone.

In this design, Apple iPhone 7 Plus appears with a stunning slim body and elegant metal rears. As of what we heard from current rumors, the phone does not have the 3.5 mm jack for headphone. Instead, there are dual loud speakers located on the body. You can easily see dual camera modules placed on the back of the phone, which still protrude a bit more than you may like.

Regarding Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus specs, there are different sources that claimed different features. However, from our generator, you can expect a huge leap in terms of display. iPhone 7 Plus is said to pack a huge 5.8 inch screen with AMOLED display. This is a significant change from the typical 5.5 inch LCD panel found on iPhone 6S Plus. The internet is also expecting a curved screen from this giant.

Apple iPhone 7 Plus: upcoming flagship in town

The attraction of Apple iPhone has never stop rising among users all over the world. With such a gorgeous design, huge changes, and amazing brand name, Apple iPhone 7 Plus will absolutely make another bomb in the smartphone market. As you can see, even months from its release date, the beast is already catching great interests from the internet.

After the success of iPhone SE so far, Apple is planning more interesting news for their upcoming mobile. According to our reliable source, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company is working on a 5.8 inch iPhone with curved….

Specifically, Kuo mentioned that, Apple is about to launch a new phone in 2017, which will allegedly be a “glass sandwich”. To make it easier to imagine, this 2017 iPhone design will be somehow similar to that of iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, but with a bigger size of 5.8 inch. What is special about this rumored iPhone is that, the glass on both of its sides is expected to be curved, making a lot like Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

In a current article, AppleInsider quoted that “The analyst believes Apple is looking to implement exotic materials to further differentiate iPhone from a sea of competitors”. If everything goes as we know for now, the 2017 5.8 inch iPhone will be the first Apple mobile to feature AMOLED display, with a huge 5.8 inch screen size. This is a significant change from the typical 5.5 inch LCD panel found on iPhone 6S Plus. Let’s see how it turns out to be in real machine.

The source did not mention any other features of this new generation of the iPhone. However, in order to catch up with the trend in our fast growing market, we expect 2017 5.8 inch iPhone to have a decent RAM of 2GB or bigger. As we already have 12MP camera for the current 2016 iPhones, this upcoming mobile will be having at least the same or enhanced resolution.

2017 5.8 inch iPhone:  another best selling product?

Apple iPhone products are always among the most popular mobiles in the entire market. However, since they are subjected to making quite a big change, let’s see how well they will do to attract new users, as well as convince old users that they are a worthy brand to be trusted

Ever since Apple iPhone SE was launched, the question being asked has been: what are the differences between this smartphone and the previous generation iPhone 5S. Here is how to distinguish between the two.

iPhone SE VS iPhone 5S: see the differences

Although both iPhone SE VS iPhone 5S feature the same 4 inch display, there are significant differences you can spot, either visually or in terms of specs. First of all, iPhone SE is launched with rose gold color variant, which is lacked from its counterpart. This special color is a great selling point Apple just adapt for their current iPhone generations. Secondly, the branding on the back is another obvious sign to tell whether this handset is iPhone SE or its predecessor. If you take a closer look, iPhone SE 12MP camera has a darker color, as taken from iPhone 6S, while iPhone 5S 8MP camera has a clearer and brighter glass on its sensor.

Thirdly, another visual difference is that, the Apple logo on iPhone SE has solved the problem of that on iPhone 5S. Usually, the “Apple” on the back of iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S scratches very easily, it is now made of stainless steel for iPhone SE. Forth of all, let’s talk about the difference in terms of specs. iPhone SE is equipped with Live Photos and Retina Flash, both new features produced for iPhone 6S. These functions help boost image quality under low light condition and offer better photo experience for users.

Next, the fifth difference we found when it comes to iPhone SE VS iPhone 5S is that, with 12MP camera on the back, iPhone SE clearly takes better pictures and capable of 4K video record, which totally beats iPhone 5S 8MP camera. Last but not least, not only does iPhone SE has smoother performance with 2GB RAM and A9 chip set, but it also comes with NFC – a function iPhone 5S lacks.

iPhone SE VS iPhone 5S: same size, 2 levels

While both come in the same display size, iPhone SE is clearly stronger than its counterpart in terms of features and performance. This makes the “mini iPhone 6S” becoming more and more popular among Apple users. If things keep going this direction, will iPhone 5S be killed by its competitor soon?