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Retailer Coolicool celebrating 10th anniversary with up to 50 percent off new smartphones (Source: Coolicool)

Deal | Retailer Coolicool celebrating 10th anniversary with up to 50 percent off new smartphones

The day-long sale begins August 15th with pre-order incentives. Stock consists mostly of Chinese smartphones, so be sure to check for radio and LTE compatibility with local providers.
Allen Ngo, 12 Aug 2017 02:12
The Redmi Note 4 was released in January 2017. (Source: Gearbest)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 gets Nougat update

The Redmi Note 4 was released in January and has finally received a Nougat update. It's nice of Xiaomi to keep users of budget devices in mind but considering Android O will launch within the next few weeks, this is still rather d...
Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2017 11:07
It's loss after loss for LeEco (Source: Mobileworldlive)

LeEco troubles continue as company closes only shop in Russia

Chinese company LeEco has been in dire straits over the last few months, with their attempts at expanding into the Indian, American, and European markets meeting with significant stumbling blocks. This time, reports have claimed t...
Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2017 09:49
The Chuwi LapBook Air 14.1 could visually be mistaken for an Apple product if not for the logo on the back. (Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi teases a new Lapbook Air which can be mistaken for a Macbook Air

Chuwi have teased a new product which imitates the MacBook Air but with a thin bezel design that allows a 14.1-inch screen. Chuwi claim that the LapBook Air gets as thin as 6 mm, while retaining at least two full sized USB ports a...
Craig Ward, 10 Aug 2017 23:57
The leaked render depicts an almost 100% screen-to-body ratio for the Mi MIX 2. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 gets leaked all-screen front render

The leaked render presents the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 as an almost bezel-less smartphone that integrates a piezoelectric speaker, but does away with the front camera. The new model is thinner and is expected to hit the Chinese market thi...
Bogdan Solca, 10 Aug 2017 10:33
One cent less but those are just semantics, really. (Source: Gizmochina)

The Blackview A7 brings dual rear cameras to town for less than $40

The Blackview A7 is without a doubt the cheapest smartphone to feature dual rear cameras. Less than 40 bucks for such a device is a pretty good deal, though it must be said that dual rear sensors don't imply better camera performa...
Ricci Rox, 09 Aug 2017 16:00
The M5 Note was released in December last year. (Source: GSMArena)

Meizu M6 Note with dual rear cameras to launch on August 23

The Meizu M6 Note is Meizu's mid-range offering for the year, and it looks to be an impressive offering for the price touted, with a sheet of features including MediaTek's Helio P25, a metal unibody, and a 4000mAh battery.
Ricci Rox, 09 Aug 2017 15:21
UMIDIGI Crystal

UMIDIGI Crystal with dual rear cameras announced

The much awaited UMIDIGI Crystal has finally been launched and it's a solid device for its intended market space. Presale begins on August 15.
Ricci Rox, 07 Aug 2017 20:44
BLU's tweet announcing their product are back online. (Source: Twitter)

BLU phones back on Amazon following privacy fears

After privacy concerns caused Amazon to delist some phones by budget smartphone manufacturer BLU, the products are once again available through the online retailer. Although BLU has denied allegations of any wrongdoing, privacy is...
Sam Medley, 05 Aug 2017 22:47
You'd be hard-pressed to find a better-looking device. (Source: XDA Developers)

Deal | You can snag an Honor 8 for less than $300

The Honor 8 sports a 5.2" FHD display, up to 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear cameras, and HiSilicon's Kirin 950.
Ricci Rox, 05 Aug 2017 18:54
The Lian-Li desk-case is sleek but expensive. (Source: Lian-Li)

Lian-Li standing-desk computer case now available at US$2100 MSRP

The Lian-Li standing desk PC-case which was announced back at CES is now a available for purchase. The desk is made of iron, aluminium, and tempered glass but has an MSRP of US$2100 without any computer parts inside.
Craig Ward, 05 Aug 2017 18:07
The Meizu Pro 7 launched with MediaTek's Helio X30 flagship a few weeks ago. (Source: Android Authority)

OPPO and Vivo to make return to old MediaTek ways

Hopefully, the return of two industry giants like OPPO and Vivo helps in getting MediaTek back to the relatively impressive heights it was at before, if only for the benefits competition in the industry offers to consumers.
Ricci Rox, 04 Aug 2017 18:59
Edge-to-edge displays are the rave. (Source: Weibo)

Honor Note 9 to come with massive 4600mAh battery

The Honor Note 9 is to the Honor 9 what the Galaxy Note 8 is to the S8: Larger, more powerful, and almost certainly more expensive.
Ricci Rox, 03 Aug 2017 18:57
Flip phones not dead—in Asia, at least. (Source: Samsung China)

There is a new high-end Samsung phone, and it's not the Note 8

Samsung has officially announced a new flip phone, but you can't have it. Unless you live in China, that is. The Leader 8 is exclusive to that country and packs specs that wouldn't expect to find in a phone that looks plucked stra...
John Garcia, 03 Aug 2017 18:40
We've seen this somewhere before. (Source: Gizmochina)

The Ulefone T1 can be ordered now for $199.99

The T1, Ulefone's new mid-ranger that supports a number of North American LTE bands, will be available for pre-order starting today. US$199.99 for 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear cameras, and a Helio P25 is quite the compel...
Ricci Rox, 31 Jul 2017 18:10
The Moto Mod system relies on a series of magnets and contact pins to connect onto the back of the Moto Z phones. (Source: Motorola)

Moto Mod compatibility confirmed with future Moto Z-based devices

The Moto Z and accompanying Moto Mod products have been one of the most successful modular smartphone systems to date. Now that the second generation of Moto Z smartphones has arrived, Motorola has announced that they will continu...
Craig Ward, 31 Jul 2017 17:32
Looks even better than the black colorway (Source: Gizmochina)

The Nubia Z17 is coming in red on August 1

Another day, another flowery-sounding color variant. The Nubia Z17 went on sale weeks ago but lovers of red finally have something to look forward to, as the company gets set to release a Flame Red color variant on August 1.
Ricci Rox, 30 Jul 2017 15:17
Apple is not the only company forced to either cooperate with the Chinese government or face losing access to the market, but they are the largest. (Source: Shutterstock)

Apple pulls VPNs from Chinese App Store

Apple has pulled a number of censorship-defeating tools from their App Store in China, citing Chinese law. The move to accommodate the Chinese government deprives many in the country of access to information.
Douglas Black, 30 Jul 2017 09:48
Nice try EC DREAM, but this isn't a likely scenario for the Celeron N3350 with HD500. (Source: Geekbuying/EC DREAM)

Deal: EC DREAM A9 Celeron N3350 compute stick for US$100

EC DREAM has a Celeron N3350 powered compute stick which is available at US$100 for the next five days. While not as powerful as 2016's Core M powered Intel Compute Stick, it comes in at a significantly cheaper price point and cou...
Craig Ward, 29 Jul 2017 22:37
The Cubi 3 Plus enclosure features a 5x5 STX LGA 1151 motherboard that allows for CPU upgrades. (Source: MSI)

MSI's Cubi 3 Plus compact PC is powered by the i7-7700 Kaby Lake

The new Cubi 3 Plus line offers several CPU options, starting with the entry-level Celeron G3930 model priced at US$427, up to the high-end Core i7-7700 selling for US$791.
Bogdan Solca, 28 Jul 2017 11:29
The company aims to ship 150 million smartphone units this year (Source: ValueWalk)

Huawei to make exit from budget market, CEO confirms

Huawei CEO Richard Yu has, in an interview earlier in the day, released some information on the upcoming Mate 10 and the company's business arm.
Ricci Rox, 28 Jul 2017 09:19
The Meizu Pro 7 was released a few days ago. (Source: Android Authority)

The Helio X30 makes its first verified trip to AnTuTu

The Meizu Pro 7 was benchmarked on AnTuTu and while its scores are solid, they're still quite a bit off the scores we've gotten used to seeing on other flagships.
Ricci Rox, 27 Jul 2017 22:30
The VIVE Standalone VR headset is designed for “a more affordable, yet high-quality VR experience”. (HTC China)

HTC prepares standalone VIVE VR Headset for China

The Chinese-specific standalone headset from HTC is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 SoC and is very similar to HTC's standalone Daydream headset that will be released worldwide later this year. The standalone headsets are sup...
Bogdan Solca, 27 Jul 2017 13:34
Foxconn assembly line workers. (Image source: Foxconn)

Foxconn to open new LCD manufacturing plant in Wisconsin

Foxconn, the electronics manufacturer largely responsible for building components used in the iPhone, has announced their intention to construct an LCD manufacturing plant in Wisconsin. In return, the state of Wisconsin will pay t...
Sam Medley, 27 Jul 2017 05:41
Xiaomi Mi 5X launched

Xiaomi Mi 5X officially launched

The Mi 5X has been officially released and its final price of $220 is one that makes it a good buy for the features it offers. Snapdragon 625, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 5.5" FHD display, dual rear cameras.
Ricci Rox, 26 Jul 2017 23:39
Props to Meizu for actually doing something different. (Source: Android Authority)

Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus unveiled - First devices with MediaTek's Helio X30 SoC

The Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus have finally been unveiled, with the flagships featuring MediaTek's new Helio X30 while boasting of an impressive spreadsheet of features.
Ricci Rox, 26 Jul 2017 23:36
The 128 GB HTC U11 is available exclusively in silver. (Source: HTC)

HTC U11 with 128 GB of storage is now available

The HTC U11 model with more RAM and storage that first released in China has made its way to the US. For $70 more than the standard 64 GB model, you now get double the storage and an increase in RAM to 6 GB. HTC is also discountin...
John Garcia, 25 Jul 2017 21:20
UMIDIGI Crystal set for August 7 launch

UMIDIGI Crystal set for August 7 launch

UMIDIGI's new midranger, the Crystal, has been shrouded in mystery but we will finally be getting an official announcement on August 7.
Ricci Rox, 25 Jul 2017 15:32
Lenovo boasts foldable tablets, AR headsets, and more at tech show

Tech World 2017 | Lenovo boasts foldable tablets, AR headsets, and more at tech show

This year's Tech World has even more prototypes on display from wearable smart glasses to fully autonomous electric vehicles.
Allen Ngo, 23 Jul 2017 08:57
Soon OnePlus 5 owners will be able to dial these three numbers without worrying if their phone will reboot. (Source: Own)

OnePlus 5 OTA update for the emergency call bug expected soon

OnePlus has been in contact with the original user who reported the 911 reboot bug, and they have successfully tested a bug fix that has stopped the phone from rebooting when dialing emergency services. It is expected that they wi...
Craig Ward, 21 Jul 2017 06:09
New Nubia device spotted on Geekbench

New Nubia device spotted on Geekbench

A new Nubia mid-ranger has been spotted on Geekbench but we're having a hard time figuring out what SoC is listed. Sources claim it is the Snapdragon 617 but a number of factors make that rather unlikely.
Ricci Rox, 20 Jul 2017 21:26
The fanless case features radiator fins to disipate heat. (Source: MeLE)

MeLE announces the PCG35 Apo fanless mini PC powered by Celeron J3455

The PCG35 Apo is powered by Intel’s Apollo Lake Celeron J3455 CPU with 10W TDP, and will begin shipping in August for about $179.
Bogdan Solca, 19 Jul 2017 22:46
Xiaomi targets 100M smartphone unit sales in 2018

Xiaomi targets 100M smartphone unit sales in 2018

Xiaomi may have grown to be one of the biggest smartphone manufacturers within its seven years of existence but the company doesn't look like slowing down soon, with CEO Lei Jun setting a target of 100 million smartphone shipments...
Ricci Rox, 19 Jul 2017 13:40
Blackview A9 Pro Smartphone Review

78% Blackview A9 Pro Smartphone Review

Petite. Classy. Slow. Timeless and clean design is one of Chinese manufacturer Blackview's trademarks. Next to Blackview's outdoor smartphones, the petite A9 Pro seems almost out of place. The smartphone's hardware cannot keep up with Blackview's other offerings. Still, the A9 had a few tricks up its sleeves.
Mediatek MT6737 | ARM Mali-T720 | 5.00" | 170 g
Florian Schaar, 19 Jul 2017 00:35
Mi TV 4A

You can get a 32" Xiaomi Smart TV for $163

Xiaomi has announced the launch of their new 32" budget Smart TV, the Mi TV 4A. Quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of storage, $163.
Ricci Rox, 18 Jul 2017 18:15
The OnePlus 5 has had a bug-filled launch. (Source: OnePlus)

Some users report OnePlus 5 crashes when dialing 911

There is new concern shown by OnePlus 5 owners as allegations appear on reddit of phones rebooting when dialing 911. The cause of the bug is currently unknown, however OnePlus is in contact with those experiencing the issue to try...
Craig Ward, 18 Jul 2017 16:01
Xiaomi 5X may launch on July 26, same date as the Meizu Pro 7

Xiaomi 5X may launch on July 26, same date as the Meizu Pro 7

Xiaomi are apparently sending invites out for an event on that date. The Pro 7 will be Meizu's flagship for the year but we still can't confirm what the 5X is supposed to be.
Ricci Rox, 17 Jul 2017 18:55
Cube Thinker Laptop (Core m3-7Y30, 8 GB, 256 GB) Review

80% Cube Thinker Laptop (Core m3-7Y30, 8 GB, 256 GB) Review

Surface Laptop on a tight budget. Laptops from the Far East are becoming better and better, at least in regard to their looks and features. One representative of the Chinese premium class is the Cube Thinker, which comes with an elegant-looking aluminum case and a Surface-Book screen. However, can the performance keep up with the shop-window presentation?
Intel Core m3-7Y30 | Intel HD Graphics 615 | 13.50" | 1.7 kg
Florian Schaar, 16 Jul 2017 19:47
More images of the Meizu Pro 7 surface as its launch date draws closer

More images of the Meizu Pro 7 surface as its launch date draws closer

The Meizu Pro 7 is set to be launched alongside the Pro 7 Plus on July 26. The standard Pro 7 is powered by MediaTek's Helio X30 flagship SoC, while the Pro 7 Plus houses Samsung's new Exynos 8895.
Ricci Rox, 16 Jul 2017 19:27
Xiaomi's new device may actually be the 5X, not the X1 as previously thought

Xiaomi's new device may actually be the 5X, not the X1 as previously thought

It would seem that the previously reported Xiaomi X1 is actually the 5X. It retains the $295 price tag, while having a spontaneous downgrade to a Snapdragon 625 in a move that fans of the OEM won't take kindly to.
Ricci Rox, 16 Jul 2017 13:15
Xiaomi's upcoming X1 to compete with the Oppo R11

Xiaomi's upcoming X1 to compete with the Oppo R11

$295 for a Snapdragon 660 device that doesn't appear to disappoint in any other aspect is an incredible deal. For context, this device could have passed for a 2016 flagship, easily. It's looking like a must-buy
Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2017 23:17
The ZTE Blade Spark is a $99 device with a fingerprint reader

The ZTE Blade Spark is a $99 device with a fingerprint reader

This one isn't going to rock your socks but it costs $99 and has a fingerprint reader. Not much to complain about, really.
Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2017 19:14
Images of the Redmi 5 surface

Images of the Redmi 5 surface

These devices look quite good but owners of a Redmi Note 4, 4X, or 4 Prime would probably be better served sticking to their devices.
Ricci Rox, 13 Jul 2017 21:07
Xiaomi Mi 6 to be first device with MIUI 9

Xiaomi Mi 6 to be first device with MIUI 9

The Mi 6 is Xiaomi's flagship, so it comes as no surprise that the device gets the new OS update first.
Ricci Rox, 12 Jul 2017 22:28
The KFC phone in all of its finger lickin' goodness. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei teams up with KFC to release a new smartphone

Drumstick in one hand, handset in the other. A uniquely bizarre combination of tech and food is coming in the form of a KFC-branded Huawei device. It commemorates 30 years of KFC in China, and unsurprisingly is exclusive to the Ch...
John Garcia, 12 Jul 2017 19:56
Redmi Note 5A marks the first entry in Xiaomi's new generation of affordable mid-range devices

Redmi Note 5A marks the first entry in Xiaomi's new generation of affordable mid-range devices

Xiaomi are set to introduce the first device in their fifth generation of Redmi devices less than six months after the Redmi Note 4X was released. The Note 5A may be powered by a Snapdragon 625, though, and we have a feeling fans ...
Ricci Rox, 10 Jul 2017 22:38
The Meizu Pro 7 will be powered by a Helio X3O, MediaTek confirms

The Meizu Pro 7 will be powered by a Helio X3O, MediaTek confirms

The Meizu Pro 7 is set to be the first device powered by MediaTek's flagship Helio X30 SoC. Hopefully, it gives other flagship devices a run for their money.
Ricci Rox, 09 Jul 2017 13:38
Huawei Enjoy 7 launched - Snapdragon 425

Huawei Enjoy 7 launched - Snapdragon 425

The Huawei Enjoy 7 has been launched and while it's not a terrible package for its accompanying price tag, there's a chance Huawei could have done more with this one.
Ricci Rox, 08 Jul 2017 23:51
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 spotted on Geekbench - Snapdragon 835

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 spotted on Geekbench - Snapdragon 835

The Mi Mix 2 has made its trip to popular benchmark platform, Geekbench. Snapdragon 835, 6GB of RAM, Android 7.1.1 Nougat.`
Ricci Rox, 06 Jul 2017 19:26
The Surge S1 aims to balance performance and power-efficiency for upper-mid range handsets. (Source: Fonearena)

Xiaomi's Surge S1 SoC could find possible takers in the upper-midrange segment

The S1 Surge SoC hopes to carve its own space in the hotly contested ARM processor market with a likely launch on some upcoming Nokia phones.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jul 2017 07:51

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