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iPhone 2016 with many interesting features is about to come out soon. This makes the prices of the previous iPhone generation reduce. And if you have an attention of buying iPhone at this time, it’s not a good idea. Here are why!

Buying iPhone: new is always better

Firstly, iPhone 2016 will be available in the market soon. Although there is no confirmation of Apple, iPhone 7 is still believed to be launched in this September. And of course, new iPhone is always better than the old one. Especially, iPhone 7 this year will come with many great features like Lightning or optical zoom features.

Though this phone is said to have no difference comparing to its predecessor and it’s not worth waiting for, it is still one of the most awaited devices this year. So, instead of buying iPhone this time, why don’t you wait a little longer. And then after the launch date, you can decide which line of iPhone you want to buy.

The second reason is the price. After iPhone this year is launched, the company will discount the previous iPhone models. Even though this amount is not much, it still helps you save your money. This means if you buy an iPhone before iPhone 7 launch date, you will have to pay more than buying iPhone after this day. So, be patient and you will get a good deal.

Buying iPhone: why must hurry?

Lastly, there are more and more Android smartphones in the market. And those devices are very powerful. For instance, Samsung has just released its new flagship Note 7 to the market. In the near future, more great handsets will come out: LG V20, new Nexus, Xperia X2, etc. And those phones have the similar prices to iPhone, even cheaper. So, why must you hurry to buy an iPhone?

Both iPhone 6s and Galaxy Note 7 are among the fastest smartphones at present. But which could be the winner when putting under a comparison. Let’s have a look at Apple iPhone 6 vs Galaxy Note 7 speed test

Apple iPhone 6s vs Galaxy Note 7: Which is the faster phone?

First, let’s see how strong they are. To be the latest Apple device, iPhone 6s owns dual-core processor, which is supported by 2GB RAM and runs iOS 9.0. Meanwhile, Galaxy Note 7 brings a powerful processor, with SND 820 processor, Octa-core CPU, and 4GB RAM. So, you can see that the Galaxy Note 7 specs are more favorable than iPhone 6s. However, can Dual-core beat Octa-core in term of performance speed?. As the test from Phonebuff, both phones put in the test of opening Asphalt, Angry birth, and the camera.

The test will make you surprised. The Samsung phone begin the test and it takes 2 minutes and 5 seconds to open all applications. On the other hands, Apple iPhone 6s need just 1 minutes plus 51 seconds to complete that test.  Wow! With dual-core and 2GB RAM, Apple iPhone 6s makes a surprise when winning Galaxy Note 7, with more powerful processor.

Why can Apple iPhone 6s do the fabulous thing when beating Samsung Galaxy Note 7? One of the reason, Apple has the nice combination of 2BG RAM, dual-core, and iOS. 9.0. They are not the top feature but when they combine with the other, Apple iPhone 6 present an amazing speed. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has a strong asset, but the hardware and software of this phone can’t combine together perfectly.

Apple iPhone 6s vs Galaxy Note 7: Price comparison

Talking about Apple iPhone 6s VS Galaxy Note 7 prices, the iPhone 6s costs $857 (Rs. 57,599) for a 32GB version. Meanwhile, with the same internal storage, Galaxy Note 7 price is $892 (Rs. %9.900). So, the Apple iPhone 6s continues being the winner in the price battle, with a cheaper price. In the end, Apple is still the strongest rival of Samsung.

Samsung Note 7 has been launched recently and gets a huge success. But no device is perfect and the phone has already been reported with some major problems. Let’s have a look at the Samsung Note 7 issue 

Samsung Note 7 issues: What are they?

Samsung Note 7 has been launched recently and it becomes the hottest Samsung phone ever made. So, it’s no surprise when this phone lands at top “trending phones” list for August. It created a huge revenue for Samsung company. But actually no smartphone is perfect and the Galaxy Note 7 also has some issues that you need to know.

With Gorilla Glass 5, Galaxy Note 7 screen can protect itself from dropping and scratching. The phone should also prevent bending accidents. However, for some reason, the display of Note 7 is apparently much more vulnerable to scratches than you expected. In the recent test, Galaxy Note 7 has been significantly more susceptible to scratching than the Galaxy S7 models, which is certainly surprising considering that Gorilla Glass 5 is Corning’s latest product.

Besides the green, the battery is also one of Samsung Note 7 issues. This phone gets 3600 mAH battery – which is expected to give you a whole day in using. But in some device, it can’t sport you a “whole day” like we expected. First users are saying that it is very disappointing with the real hours the cell can work.

How to fix Samsung Note 7 issues?

To protect the screen, you have to use a screen protector on the Galaxy Note 7. It will ensure that you don’t scratch the phone while it is in your pocket. Besides, you need to check the phone carefully before buying. There are some errored products that you can’t recognise by the quick look. About the battery issue, remember to turn off GPS and 4G after using. Besides, reduce the screen light is also a good solution. Last, although we still find some Samsung Note 7 issues, this phone is still a great device this year. So, do you want this latest Samsung phones?

When mentioning huge battery smartphones, many people will think of Chinese devices. However, there are still many non-Chinese phones that have enormous battery capacities. Here are 5 of them

1. Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra

The non-Chinese phones with huge battery for August is from Asus – the Zenfone 3 Ultra. This phone is the biggest screen smartphone in both the Zenfone 3 series and Asus family. Launched earlier in May, this device caught everyone’s attention by its huge screen size (6.8-inch FHD display) and battery life (4600mAh).

In addition to Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra specs, there is an octa-core NSD 652 processor and Android Marshmallow OS. It packs a 3/4GB RAM paired with a 32/64/128GB of inbuilt storage. For photography, you can use a 23MP main camera or an 8MP selfie shooter. About Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra price, it’s about $744 ~Rs. 49,990.

 

2. BLU Energy XL

One of the best huge battery non-Chinese phones is Energy XL. The phone is powered by a 1.3Ghz octa-core MT6753 processor and runs on Android Lollipop. To ensure the performance, the company added a 3GB RAM paired with a 64GB expandable ROM. Its 6-inch 1080px display is protected with Gorilla Glass 3. There is a 13MP rear cam along with a 5MP front shooter. One of the most highlight BLU Energy XL specs is its large 5000mAh battery capacity.BLU Energy XL price comes at about $299 ~ Rs. 20092.

3. LG X Power

The Korean smartphone maker -LG- also joins in our list with LG X Power. In terms of LG X Power specs, there is a quad-core MT6753 processor paired with a 2GB RAM. Besides, it also packs a 16GB of expandable storage. Its 5.3-inch HD screen comes with a 4100mAh cell. For photography, the device is equipped with a 13MP primary shooter and a 5MP front cam. LG phone uses Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. LG X Power price is quoted at about $200 ~ Rs. 13,490.

4. Samsung Galaxy J Max

Here we go to another Korean smartphone –  Samsung Galaxy J Max. This phone has just released in this month with enormous screen (7 inches) and big battery capacity (4000mAh). The other Samsung Galaxy J Max specs are not good as the two above. J Max runs on a 1.5Ghz quad-core processor and Android 5.1 OS. There is a 1.5GB RAM along with an 8GB of storage. An 8MP back camera and a 2MP selfie snapper are housing on the phone. Samsung Galaxy J Max is around $248 ~ Rs. 16695.

5. Panasonic Eluga A2

The last unit among the best non-Chinese phones we want to mention is Panasonic Eluga A2. The phone comes with a 5-inch LCD screen with the resolution of 720 x 1280 px. The heart of the phone is a 1.0 GHz quad-core processor. You’ll find a 3GB of RAM paired with a 16GB of ROM on this phone. This memory can be expanded up to 256GB. About cameras, the company added a combo of 5+8MP cameras to the phone. The spotlight of Panasonic Eluga A2 specs is it huge 4000mAH capacity. Panasonic Eluga A2 price only costs you $169 ~ Rs. 11382.

Top non-Chinese phones with 4,000 mAH for August

Those are the best non-Chinese phones  with 4000mAH and above. Not only huge capacities, some of them also come with huge displays. So, which one is your favorite?

Galaxy Note 7 is now the hottest product in the market. Along with many powerful specs, this flagship also comes with a high price. So, if you can’t afford this phone, you can have these Note 7 alternatives. 

1. Galaxy S7 Edge

The number one alternative is from the same brand- S7 Edge. Right before Note 7 was born, this device was making a fever in the smartphone market. S7 Edge is just like the different line sibling of Galaxy Note 7. Because these two handsets have many things in common, from the design (dual-curved edge) to specs.

In terms of Galaxy S7 Edge specs, there is an octa-core Exynos 8890 processor along with an Android 6.0 OS. This phone packs a 4GB RAM paired with a 32/64GB ROM. Besides, it has a 5.5-inch super AMOLED display, a 3600mAh cell, and a combo of 5MP+12MP cameras. And, of course, Galaxy S7 Edge price is cheaper than Note 7 with $620 ~ Rs. 41669.

2. Moto Z Force Droid

The next device in our “Note 7 alternatives” list is Moto Z Force Droid. The phone is powered by a quad-core SND 820 processor paired with a 4GB of RAM. It comes with 2 storage versions: 32GB and 64GB. There are a 5.5-inch Quad HD display and a 3500mAH battery life. One of the most highlight Moto Z Force Droid specs is its cameras. It sports a 21MP main cam and a 5MP selfie shooter. Moto phone runs on Android Marshmallow. Moto Z Force Droid price is quoted at $720 ~ Rs. 48391.

3. Huawei Mate 8

Speaking of best Note 7 alternatives, we can’t miss Mate 8 from Huawei. This is one of the best successful products of the Chinese company. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Kirin 950 processor and an Android Marshmallow. There are 2 variants of this phone: 3GB RAM +32GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM. In addition to  Huawei Mate 8 specs, the handset features a big 6-inch FHD display, a huge 4000mAh cell, and a combo of 8+16MP cameras.  Huawei Mate 8 price costs you about $440 ~ Rs. 29572.

4. OnePlus 3

Now, we come to the current king of Antutu best performance list – OnePlus 3. Comparing to Galaxy Note 7 specs, OnePlus 3 specs are neck-to-neck. The smartphone runs on a quad-core SND 820 processor and Android 6.0.1 OS. To ensure the performance, the company added a huge 6GB of RAM paired with a 64GB of ROM. Its 5.5-inch FHD display comes with a 3000mAh capacity. For photography, you can use either a 16MP primary cam or an 8MP front snapper. OnePlus 3 price comes at about $400 ~ Rs. 26884.

5. ZTE Axon 7

The last option is from ZTE- Axon 7. This phone is one of the best Note 7 alternatives. With this phone, you’ll find a quad-core SND 820 processor and an Android Marshmallow OS. There is a 4GB RAM along with a 64GB of expandable storage. The 5.5-inch screen is coated with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. About the camera, the phone is equipped with a 20MP rear shooter and an 8MP front cam. One more about ZTE Axon 7 specs is its 3250mAH battery life. Along with OnePlus phone, ZTE Axon 7 price is lowest on this list with $400 ~ Rs. 26884.

Best Galaxy Note 7 alternatives: 4000mAh, 4GB RAM…

Those are the best Note 7 alternatives right now in the market. They are the great devices with beautiful designs and strong specs. So, which phone is the best alternative for you?

A recent report has revealed the shares of brands in the smartphone market Q2 2016, with some really interesting results. The report was made by Gartner, a specialist in tech review.

Smartphone market Q2 2016: Total domination from Android and iOS

According to this report of smartphone market Q2 2016, in this year’s second quarter, a total of 296 million Android smartphones has been delivered, making up 86.2% of total market share. The number of iPhones lagged behind a lot, with about 44 million units delivered, taking 12.9%. So, both Android and iOS make up of 99.1% of the market! Meanwhile, only 0.6% goes to Windows only, 0.1% for BlackBerry. The rest belongs to other systems. A total domination of Android and iOS!

Gartner also noted in the smartphone Q2 2016 report that revenue of high-end smartphones has reduced in this quarter, due to user’s anticipation for new models released in the latter half of the year. And rightly so: there are a lot of new flagships coming towards the end of this year! About feature phones, there is a drop of 14% compared to last year. All of the big markets have a general drop of 4.9%, except for Japan. On the other hand, rising markets, except Latin America, have recorded growth of 9.9%.

Smartphone market Q2 2016: Samsung on top

In this smartphone market Q2 2016 report, Samsung has displayed dominance over their competition during the period. With market shares of 10% more than Apple, who is in second place, Samsung has firmly established the title of largest smartphone manufacturer. Thanks to the A and J series of smartphones, Samsung managed to compete with Chinese manufacturers with their strong but cheaper smartphones, even gain control of some lost markets.

Apple, on the other hand, has experienced three consecutive quarter of slowing down demands, as sales declined 7.7% in Q2 of 2016, even in North America, their biggest market, as well as China, Western Europe, and some Asia-Pacific areas. This is truly alarming for Apple; hopefully, their future products can do something about that! Overall, only 5 of the top 10 vendors showed growth, including South Korea’s Samsung and 4 Chinese manufacturers (Huawei, Oppo, Xiaomi and BBK Communication Equipment), where Oppo had the biggest growth of 129%! That’s the whole smartphone market Q2 2016’s picture.

At Galaxy Note 7 release date, the Korean company is suggested to steal the idea from Motorola for this Note. So, is it true that Samsung steals the cool feature from Motorola phones? 

Samsung steals Always On display of Note 7 from Motorola?

Galaxy Note 7 – a dreamer’s device – has just created a fever in the last couple weeks. With stunning dual-curved screen design and powerful specs, this phone is one of a kind. Not even mention that this new Samsung flagship has some unique and cool features. Iris scanner, dust+water proof, and Always On display are some examples. Everyone is so excited for the day this handset is available in the market. Galaxy Note 7 release date was on 19th August.

However, it seems like that the release date of this Note is not so smooth. Right before Galaxy Note 7 was released, Motorola had said that Samsung steals their idea. This brand posted on the Twitter with the hashtag of #TheOriginalAlwaysOnDisplay and #motozdroid. The company claimed that the Korean giant stole the cool feature-Always On display from them. Along with the status is a picture of their Moto Z.

This is kinda weird. Because Note 7 is not the first Samsung device to sport this feature. Always On display used to be equipped on the couple Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. However, this feature is not stand out on these two handsets. It’s not until Note was “born” that this cool feature is hugely improved.

Always On display is not originally from Motorola

And if you don’t remember, we’ll remind you. Always On display is not the original feature from Motorola. This kind of feature used to be seen on Nokia handset- MeeGo-based N9 or Nokia N8. After that, the feature was developed with the name of Glance Screen. Motorola is just the first brand to released an Android phone having Always On display, or Active Display. So, it’s not true to say that Samsung steals Always On display from Motorola.

After the flagship Note 7, it’s time for Galaxy A9 Pro launch in India. With a 5000mAh cell, the device is expected to gain another success in this potential market. 

Galaxy A9 Pro launch with 5000mAh beasts

A huge battery phone is reported to launch in India in the near future. And this phone is said to be the one from the A lineup of Samsung. A phone with long battery life and it’s from the Korean giant. The answer can be only one – Galaxy A9 Pro. After gaining successes with this phone, the company is said to bring this phone to the Indian market. Hopefully, this phone will succeed too.

Besides the enormous 5000mAh battery capacity, other Galaxy A9 Pro specs are also very strong. The phone is powered by an octa-core CPU with 1.8GHz quad-core Cortex-A72 and 1.4GHz quad-core Cortex A53. It uses SND 652 chipset and runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. To ensure performance, the company added a hefty 4GB of RAM and a 32GB of ROM. This memory can be expanded up to 256GB.

A9 Pro comes with a 6-inch screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 px. This screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. If you’re a photography lover, you won’t be disappointed with this phone. The handset is equipped with a 16MP primary camera and an 8MP selfie shooter. Both cams come with the aperture of f/1.9.

Galaxy A9 Pro: more Samsung flagship head to India

It seems like that this smartphone maker is planning a big strategy. The company continues to bring its flagship to this potential market. After the latest product- Galaxy Note 7, the Korean manufacturer will launch this battery giant in India. There is no clear Galaxy A9 Pro launch date in this market. About Galaxy A9 Pro price, it is expected not to be too different from the original version. The price of the phone is about $538. So keep your eyes on us for more information!

Samsung Galaxy Note7 has just been officially announced lately and even up to now it is still the most talked-about phone in the world! Today we’ll show you why this phone is the best in the industry!

Samsung Galaxy Note7: The combination of all wonderful specs!

First of all, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has a seamless performance! Continuing the success of its predecessor: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, this phone packs the same powerful CPU. Under the hood lies an excellent Snapdragon 820 chipset. There is also another version with Samsung Exynos 8 Octa insides, which is even more outstanding! Moreover, the 4GB RAM will play a great role as the assistant of the CPU. There is also a 6GB RAM variant coming soon in Chinese market. WOW!

Secondly, Samsung Galaxy Note7 arrives with wonderful camera! Just like Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge – the best camera phone in 2016, Note7 packs a 12MP main snapper. This snapper is equipped with the awesome Exmor-RS CMOS sensor with f/1.7 aperture, super fast in capturing lights! According to countless hands-on review, Galaxy Note7 shoot wonderful photos, even when the objects are moving in low-light condition!

Thirdly, Samsung Galaxy Note7 is one of the most secure smartphone in the world! If you are the kind of person who gives priority to privacy, this phone is the best choice for you! Note7 not only comes with fingerprint scanner but also an iris scanner!

Samsung Galaxy Note7: Exquisite beauty and function.

Last but not least, Samsung Galaxy Note7 is extremely good-looking! There’s no doubt about it! The new dual-edge design brings this phone to a whole new level! Samsung seems to be aware that the former Galaxy S7 Edge design is quite not practical in use. That’s why in this Note7, the edges are less curved but at the same time they still remain very charming! The new blue color is also a big bonus! Moreover, this phone allows users to take note in the water! Can you find any other phone with this function? If you haven’t known yet, The Note 7 price is up to USD 900, which is quite high for most users.

4k video recording has always been a favorite feature! It shoots crystal-clear videos with wonderful colors and detailss. Today we’ll show you best phones under Rs 20.000 that can record 4k video!

1. Xiaomi Mi4

The first device on this list is Xiaomi Mi4! This handset is capable of 4k video recording thanks to its humble 13MP main camera! This camera features Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor, which brings amazing colors and details! Its brother on the front supports 8MP resolution! As for the CPU, there is a quad-core 2.5GHz processor, sitting on Snapdragon 801 chipset and 3GB RAM!

Other Xiaomi Mi4 specs are also noticeable! The phone comes with a 5-inch full HD display! To fuel the whole system, there is an average 3080mAh battery! As for the storage, there are three variants with different internal memory: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB! Xiaomi Mi4 price for the 16GB variant is only Rs 14999 ($224)

It seems that Samsung won’t stop at smartphones only! The brand, along with IBM, has just developed TrueNorth – a brand new chipset that can function as the human’s brand! Let’s take a look!

TrueNorth – a breakthrough technology or a risk?

The human’s brand and the operational center of a computer are the two totally different entities! Human tends to be influenced by their natures and factors from their surroundings. On the other hand, computers solve problem by their own processors! The human’s brand is more efficient, because the energy that a human brand needs in order to complete tasks is 100 million times bigger than in computers.

That’s why scientists from big brands has been focusing on chipsets that resemble the structures of our brains. TrueNorth from Samsung and IBM is one of the best evidence! This chipset include a MASSIVE number of cores: 4096 cores. This capacity is as powerful as 1 million of neurons and 256 millions of artificial synapses! The way the information is transferred and stored in this chipset is the same as in the nervous system of human.

Last Thursday, Eric Ryu, the deputy chairman of the department of Research Development at Samsung High-tech Academy, has proved the ability of TrueNorth when applied in computers. This chipset can recognize the hand gesture just with one-tenth of common smartphone’s power. This technology has been already by Lawerence Livermore – National Research Center in information security for a while. America’s air-force also uses this tchnology in analysing uncommon cases and in automatic drones.

TrueNorth – What is it capable of?

With a breakthrough sensor, TrueNorth can identify images at the speed of 2000 frames per second – enough recreate 3D maps, auto-drive and resognize hand gestures in the most accurate way! According to a video posted on the Internet, this sensor is able to distinguish different hand movements precisely even from 3 meter away! This is undoubtedly a strong foundation for many future technologies.

Wireless charging has been around for a few years, which helps you fast charge your drained battery phones. Nowadays, many manufacturers are beginning to use wireless charging and here’s a list of those lucky devices.

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Samsung has been popular for its signature features, such as AMOLED screen, S Pen, dual-curved display, and wireless charging. The latest handset Galaxy Note 7 is also equipped with such specs, but they are upgraded, for that reason, it sits above the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. It is also impressive with fresh refined design, more internal storage, an water and dust resistant S Pen, iris scanner, these all pieces arrive on the Note 7 to differentiate it as well.

You will also meet a new kind of curved edges, which are tighter than the old version. Such sides are placed on a 5.7-inch QuadHD display with 518ppi pixel density. The phone runs on Android Marshmallow which is planned to be upgraded to Android Nougat. It is powered by two 2.15GHz  and 1.6GHz quad-core processor siting on Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset or Exynos chip, which depends on region. Other Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specs can be found under the hood are 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, expandable up to 200GB and 3500 mAh battery. On the outside, we can also see 12MP primary camera which is able to record 4K videos and 5Mp selfie shooter. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 price for its debut is $953.