China Mobile to release a 7-inch 4G tablet

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Jul 5, 2014

First images of the Huawei Ascend D3 have leaked online as the Chinese smartphone manufacturer confirms the heavily rumoured Android powerhouse will be released after september.
Showing off the device’s rumoured minimum bezels all around, leaked images of the Huawei Ascend D3 have offered a first glimpse of the device that is being tipped as the company’s most specs impressive smartphone to date.

Here are the images leaked by someone from Huawei’s factory:

We can see there is a rear fingerprint scanner below the rear camera at the back cover from the leaked image, apart from that, it’s extremely reminiscent of the sort of design feature HTC introduced to the world with the HTC One Max.

Will Huawei Ascend D3 be the next big player in the smartphone races above its station? Let us know what you think through the comment boxes below.

Xiaomi Mi 4 render shows “bezelless” design with MIUL V5

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Jul 5, 2014

We have seen many of Xiaomi Mi4 leaks in the last 2 months and that’s what we had been proofed from the leaked pictures: 5inch screen, bezelless design, back cover made of special material and gotten unique finish. From what we know Mi 4 will be released at around 20th July. And Mi4’s render pictures with MIUI V5 had already went popular on Chinese social network.

And from what we had know from a previous leak, we have heard that the Xiaomi Mi4 will have 4G LTE, Snapdragon 805, 3GB RAM, and a 16 mega-pixel camera(SONYIMX214). Will you like the new Xiaomi, Mi4? Tell us how you feel about it.

Apple is ready to release iPad Air 2, here is the leaked pciture

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Jul 4, 2014

Apple is ready to release their new tablet device, Apple ipad Air 2, and now we have a leaked picture of the Apple iPad Air 2, the upcoming iPad Air 2 is leaked with the iPad Air.

How to Create MTK65XX Backup using MTK Droid Tools and then Unbrick

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Jul 4, 2014

Mediatek devices are hugely popular because they run well and are relatively cheap to produce. The more popular these devices become, the more people create mods to add some personalisation and sometimes this goes wrong, this is why learning how to unbrick your phone is always worthwhile and you really never know when you might need it.

Things you need to have, apart from your Android phone and USB cable are:

ADB Drivers for your phone from here (If your phone is not getting detected).
MTK Droid Tools from here.

OK, all downloaded? We’re ready to go then.

1. Extract the MTK Droid Tools and run the program.

2. Plug your phone in (with USB Debugging enabled) and you should see a screen like this one, the blue status bar shows that your phone is succussfully connected:

3. Go to the ‘root, backup, recovery’ tab, as circled above.

4. Check the ‘Backup userdata and cache’ box (as shown above) and click ‘Backup’.

5. Now your full current ROM will be backed up, this part may require some patience as it can take a while. You’ll get a screen like this:

6. You’ll get a pop-up asking if you want ‘Packing Backup?’ Select ‘No’ as seen in the image below.

7. Once the ROM backup is complete then click on ‘To Prepare Blocks For FlashTool’ as can be seen below:

8. Next you have to select the the md5 sum file, to do this just browse the backups folder and there’ll be a folder entitled with the name of your phone. Open this folder.

9. Inside this folder is a file entitled ‘files.md5’, click on it.

10. After selecting files.md5 you’ve completed the creation of Blocks for Flash tool, and you’ve backed up your ROM.

To proceed with Unbricking your phone, follow with these steps.

11. Open SP flash tool and select ‘scatter loading’

12. Look for iFiles_to_FlashTool and click the txt file inside then ‘Open’, as shown below:

13. Next you should see a screen like this one:

If you’ve reached this point, it should be the end of your troubles, your phone is fixed!

Now according to your problems here are the solutions:

14 a) If you are stuck at bootloop then just select ANDROID(system.img), You don’t need to post the whole ROM again.

14 b) If your phone is hardbricked then just click on Firmware>Upgrade to download the whole ROM

You may need to remove the battery but for some phones this is not necessary. When you’re finished you will get a screen like this:

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OPPO PM-1, premium headset which offers with more $1,099 USD

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Jul 4, 2014

OPPO the one of Chinese smartphone manufacturer is noe unveiled their forst audio device, OPPO PM-1 headset, this is the premium headset on the market. This headset is first leaked from OPPO Indonesia.

According to the rumor, the OPPO PM-1 will becomeing the Super premium headset device which offers with more than $1,099 USD price tag.

The PM is stand for Planar Magnetic Headphones. These headphones sound is produce on the two sides of the light and thin diaphragm, while the entire surface is move. The diaphragm was then moving the push and pull symmetrical. Magnetic and conductor system has also been optimized for maximum sensitivity and consistency.

Because the diaphragm has two sides, OPPO can embed conductor with more magnets, thereby minimizing the return passive zone where the conductor does not work. In other words, more efficient, and the sound quality is not affected by the output impedance of the headphone amplifier.

OPPO claims the sound will be very natural, very sensitive, and the headphones has lightweight package. There is no information about release date.

Photos of mysterious new phone leaked: Could this be the Mi 4?

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Jul 4, 2014

On the afternoon of July 4, someone in Weibo posted a photo of a mysterious device with Xiaomi’s logo on it. Based on comparisons with another photo that was leaked a while back, there is a big possibility that this device is the upcoming Mi 4. From the photo, we can see that the edges of the phone are fuller than the Mi 3’s. At the same time, it shows a very narrow bezel case, which solves the biggest problem that most people have with the Mi 3.

This photo could have been leaked from the factory it was made in based on the photographer wearing a glove in the photo and the environment surrounding it. This adds more credibility to the fact that this may be Xiaomi’s new phone.

The Mi 4 is predicted to come out this month or the next. What do you think it will look like?

From comparing the phone in the photo with the Mi 3, the Mi 4 should use a 5.2-inch (approximately) display screen. For now, a screen with this small should only have a resolution of 1080p.

This phone will probably use be the Snapdragon 805, have 3GB RAM and a 13mp camera with F/18 aperture, and be 4G-supported. Do you think it will cost 1999 RMB? (321.80 USD)

First leaked picture of Samsung Galaxy F

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Jul 4, 2014

Samsung is rumored to release their new flagship premium galaxy smartphone, the phone has been spread as the rumor as the Galaxy F name. And now the first picture of Samsung Galaxy F is leaked online.

Bluboo unveils their first 4G phone, the Bluboo X4

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Jul 4, 2014

Bluboo is the latest cell phone manufacturer to join the 4G wave. They recently introduced their new phone, the Blueboo X4, to the world.

The X4 is Bluboo’s first 4G-supported product. It uses a combination of MediaTek’s new MT6582M (quad-core processor with 1.3GHz frequency) and the MT6290. According to official reports, the Bluboo X4 supports TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE 4G internet as well as WCDMA/TD and GSM.

Despite supporting many kinds of internet networks, the X4 is not a high-end phone. It has an IPS display screen that is only 4.5 inches and only has FVGA resolution (854 x 480). Its memory is not that special either. It has 512M RAM and 4GB ROM. It sport a 2mp/5mp dual-camera and its operating system is the new Android 4.42 kitkat.

It’s worth mentioning the Bluboo X4’s design. The frames are split in the middle by a black line. Its measurements are 134.3×65.5×9.6mm.

Like the X2, the X4 should be released overseas first. Whether or not it will be released in China remains to be seen.

Lenovo releases 1GB edition of Golden Warrior: Only costs 788 RMB (126.99 USD)

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Jul 4, 2014

A while ago, Lenovo released their answer to the Hongmi Note, the Golden Warrior S8. However, at the time, the only version available had 2GB RAM. Now, they finally released a cheaper edition that only has 1GB RAM. Besides lowering the RAM, Lenovo also decreased the S8’s internal memory storage from 16GB to 8GB. As a result, the S8’s price dropped from 988 RMB (159.12) to 788 RMB.

As of right now, most stores only have the 988 RMB version. Those who want the 1GB version still need to be pre-order as it has just been released today.

Other than the memory, both versions are practically the same. They sport a 5.3-inch 720p display screen and 5mp/13mp camera, and run on the 1.4GHz MT6592M octa-core processor. Both also support dual-SIM.

New Elephone W1 smart watch specifications and features announced.

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Jul 4, 2014

The Elephone W1 had been announced, it is equipped with MTK6260 and G-Sensor internal storage (32 + 32), it supports Bluetooth 2.1 and 3.0. the display is a 64 x 32 resolution LCD screen. It is available in two smart colours, gold and silver.

The battery is a 180mAh, providing an impressive 180 hours of standby time, over a month. This is reduced to 72 hours when connected via Bluetooth but is USB rechargeable.

The Elephone W1 can perform many handy features when connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth, here’s a list of the functions:

Calls and Caller ID. The W1 gives the ability to answer, mute and reject calls to your mobile. It vibrates when your mobile has an incoming call and displays the caller ID on screen.
It allows for operation of your phone camera remotely. Just hold one button to activate your camera and then quickpress to take pictures.
Find Your Phone feature. When chosen from the menu, this option activates your phone alarm, making it easy to find.
Remote Anti-Theft function; the device switches itself off if the distance between it and the phone is greater than 10 metres, or if your mobile is switched off.
Remote synchronisation enables alerts to IM messages and social media notifications.
Pedometer function records the time and amount of steps taken, the data is then transferable to your mobile for analysis and can be linked to an exercise plan.
Sleep Management function, also records information to your mobile for analysis if required.

What we know about the ZTE Nubia Z7 so far?

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Jul 4, 2014

On July 8, ZTE will hold a launch event for its new phone, the Nubia Z7. In the meantime, a lot has been reported about it. How does it look like? What specs does it have? Hopefully, we can satisfy anyone’s curiosity by giving a brief summary of the facts (and rumors) about the Z7 before its launch.

Regarding its design, it has been reported that the Z7 is 9mm thick and weighs about 200g. It also sports a 5.5-inch QHD display screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 which is the strongest so far. Only Vivo has been able to make a phone with such high display specs so far. There has not been any confirmation on what processor the Nubia Z7 will use but some reports say that it may either use the Snapdragon 805 or 801. Nevertheless, its processor is supposed to be composed of four A15 cores and four A7 cores giving it a frequency of 1.4GHz. It’s also supposed to support LTE 4G high-speed internet as well as dual-SIM card, MHL, and NFC. Regarding its camera, the Z7 sports a large 16mp rear camera with an LED flash and supports OIS. It has 4GB RAM and 128 GB ROM and is powered by a 4000mah battery. It’s expected to cost around 3500 RMB (563.82 USD).

Will the Nubia Z7 actually exceed our expectations? We’ll just have to wait until Monday.

HTC is developeing the new handset with codename Eye

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Jul 3, 2014

Back on June, HTC is reporting to develop the new smartphone that’s called as HTC Eye and now the @Evleaks has been spread the same news that the phone is will becoming more powerfull selfie phone for the user since has great front-facing camera feature.

ZTE Nubia Z7 Render Picture Leaked, with non-bezel design

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Jul 3, 2014

ZTE Nubia Z7 launching event will come on July 8th in Beijing, there is lots of rumors about this Nubia new generation flagship smartphone. Today, we found this phone from oppomart, a China international online shop, which ever leaked OPPO Find 7 and other top level China phones.

The ZTE Nubia Z7 render picture looks like Nubia Z5, with smaller bezel and red home button. As some rumors, the ZTE Nubia Z7 will equip Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 quad-core processor, 3GB RAM, packs 5.5-inch 2K screen, 16-megapixel OIS camera and dual SIM cards design. ZTE Nubia Z7 support all network, included GSM, WCDMA and 4G FDD LTE bands worldwide.

ZTE Nubia Z7 will be a big competitor to OPPO Find 7 and Oneplus one, so we just waiting for the launching event surprise.

Android L operating system is more efficient for battery life

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Jul 3, 2014

At Google I/O 2014 events, Google has announced about their new Android 5.0 operating system version or also known as Android L. The new operating system has ability to further increase battery life. And Arch Technica has prove it.

Xiaomi is sold 26.1 million smartphone on first half of 2014

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Jul 3, 2014

Xiaomi is now becoming popular, since this company is expanding their market and hire fomerly Google employee Hugo Barra. On the first half of 2014 Xiaomi has sold 26.1 million units of smartphones.

Installing CyanogenMod on your OnePlus One: step by step.

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Jul 3, 2014

More and more people are modifying their phones, whether to fix problems or to take advantage of the numerous options available. There are mods just for fun, and some that provide excellent fixes to common problems. The OnePlus One is such a new phone and such a rare phenomenon that there isn’t a massive amount of support out there yet for people to fall back on when they run into problems and need assistance. We thought we ought to put some help out there, so this is how to put CyanogenMod 11S on your Oneplus One, whether out of necessity or not. It can also be used by people who bought the ColorOS version of the OnePlus to change over, the procedures are the same and the hardware is exactly the same on the phones. Hopefully this guide should save you some trouble. The job is not too difficult to do either, just a simple copy and paste job, nothing too terrifying to the newcomer.

Alright, let’s begin. To start off you need to get all the tools and files you need. Get the Nexus Toolkit as that contains all the files you’ll need to perform the task and you’ll also need to get the entire set of stock files from the CyanogenMod OnePlus One Product Page, they’re near the bottom and make sure yo get the one with ‘fastboot’ in the title. Unzip these files in the same directory where you’re keeping the Nexus Toolkit files.

The unzipped files should look something like the list below, and need to be stored together in the same directory as the fastboot.exe file.

Once you have all of this sorted out you’re half way there. Now for the installation then, here goes.

Firstly, hold down the power button until the phone goes off, and then hold power and volume up simultaneously until a boot logo appears, your OnePlus is now in Fastboot mode. At this point a final reminder that continuing this entire process will involve losing all files on the phone. Not a problem if it is a new phone at factory spec, but if you’ve just taken a video if your child’s first steps or stored your first novel on it, there is a possible way to save some data, it will be explained further when we get there.

Once your phone is in fastboot mode then, open a command prompt and go to the directory where your Nexus Toolkit files are stored. From here issue the following commands one at a time, only proceeding to the next after the first one is confirmed to be successful or completed:

fastboot flash boot boot img

After this you need to decide whether to wipe the phone (for new phones without important files on) or if there are things worth trying to save. If you need to save any files, skip this step for now and see if the phone will boot at the end. If you want to wipe the phone, you need to next select the right file for the phone you have. If you have a 16GB OnePlus One use this command

fastboot flash userdata userdat.img

If you have the 64GB OnePlus One issue this command instead:

fastboot flash userdata userdata 64g.img

After this issue these commands in order, still waiting for the success message after each one before continuing:

fastboot flash system system.img

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

fastboot flash cache cache.img

fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin

fastboot flash sb11 sb11.mbn

fastboot flash dbi sdi.mbn

fastboot flash aboot emmc_appsboot.mbn

fastboot flash rpm rpm.mbn

fastboot flash tz tz.mbn

fastboot flash LOGO logo.bin

fastboot reboot

At this point your OnePlus One should boot into CyanogenMod 11S as if you bought it new. If your phone does not boot and you skipped the step to clear all files, you’ll probably have to just wipe your phone at this point, so go back to the beginning and follow the steps again entirely. Everyone else, enjoy your new CyanogenMod 11S OnePlus One.

Take a look at photos of the Lenovo VIBE Z2 Pro: has a 6-inch 2K screen with 1600mp

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Jul 3, 2014

The best part about the Lenovo VIBE Z2 Pro is its 6-inch touch screen with a 2560 x 1440 resolution. Users should be amazed at the quality of videos shown in the screen considering its specs. In addition, the VIBE Z2 Pro’s metal case and other specs are amazing. For example, it uses the 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 and sports a 16mp camera. It also has an LED flashlight and OIS function. It is 7.7mm thick. It is powered by a 4000mah battery and supports NFC as well as LTE 4G internet. Also after trying it out, we also discovered that it has a high screen ratio. The price hasn’t been revealed as of now.

Vivo x shot vs. regular/pro camera

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Jul 3, 2014

Due to fierce competition between different smart phones, the quality of smart phone cameras has greatly improved in the last several years. So how does the quality of photos taken by cell phones compare with those taken by regular cameras?

An internet user recently attempted to answer this question by taking night photos using the vivo Xshot phone and Canon’s Powershot SX130 camera.

Night shot taken by the vivo Xshot in auto-snap mode

When in auto-snap mode, the photos taken by the Canon SX130 are slightly overexposed, but you can still see the darkness of the night. As for night photos taken using the Vivo Xshot, the photo is very clear but the night’s darkness is slightly underexposed.

Let’s see what happens when they are are set to “night setting” mode.

Canon SX130 at night setting mode

Vivo X shot at night setting mode

Canon improved the SX130’s ISO for its night setting mode as well as the shutter. However, the noise in the picture is unbearable. When the vivo Xshot is put in night mode, is able to brighten the darker parts.

Let’s now point the camera to a river.

Canon SX130 at auto-snap mode

　Night mode increases the SX130’s ISO and shutter speed. This is not the case with the Vivo Xshot where they remain the same, however, the number of noise spots drop.

A photo of a statue was taken as well but with no flash. Because the lightning was terrible, the photographer took it using night mode.

The Vivo Xshot was able to take a shot of the statue but the SX130 couldn’t. While these photos are pretty bad, at least we know how far cell phone camers have gone in the last several years.

How to Install CWM to you MTK Device

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