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Lenovo announce budget Chromebook 100s ahead of IFA
Lenovo might have spent the past few years trying to build its mobile business, but they haven’t left behind their PC roots. Ahead of IFA the Chinese PC maker has announced a new budget Chromebook costing just $179.
Gold Huawei Mate S hands on photos leaked before IFA launch
Later today I will be at IFA and hope to get my hands on the Huawei Mate S, but if I wasn’t already in Berlin and needn’t have to wait with the rest of the media to see the phone as it has already been leaked in all its glory.
Breaking: Oppo Find 9 will launch 19th September
We were all about to give up hope of a new flagship from Oppo when news today reveals the Oppo Find 9 will be announced in Beijing on the 19th September.
Gionee F103 is the first from its ‘lifestyle series’
Gionee F103 launches as the first phone from the F series which will target those eyeing fashion phones on a budget.
Cyanogen 12.1 coming to the ZUK Z1 23rd September
News has reached us today that the official stable release of Cyanogen 12.1 will be released for the ZUK Z1 on the 23rd September.
Lenovo launching the Moto 360 II in Shanghai
In an unlikely turn of events, Lenovo have announced that they plan to release the Moto 360 II in Shanghai China!
5.5-inch Oukitel U7 will be just $49.99 on Wednesday
If you are considering a 2nd device with larger display, the Oukitel U7 will go on special sale on Wednesday for just $49.99.
PPTV’s first smartphone could have a 2K 3D display
While most of the world will be focussing in IFA in Berlin this week, Chinese smartphone fans will be keeping an eye on PPTV when they launch their first smartphone on the 7th September.
Mu Lan L8 Plus is a LeTV Le Max clone with MT6795 chip and 21 mega-pixel main camera
The LeTV Le Max has gained a lot of attention but it is an expensive phone outside of China, but if you don’t mind opting for a clone the Mu Lan L8 could be the next best thing.
iNew U5: Entry-level 5″ phone with MT6735P
iNew has announced the all new iNew U5 which comes with a 1GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM and a 5-inch display. Keep reading for more info!
The Huawei Watch is available for pre-order and it is too expensive
As someone who uses Android Wear on a daily basis I understand it’s a cool gadget but limited features means its only worth investing very …
Obi Worldphone: Second attempt by ex-Apple CEO to make a decent phone company
Obi Worldphone is a new smartphone company backed by John Sculley, i.e., the guy best known for ‘firing’ Steve Jobs in the 1980’s.
3 x Qiku 360 flagships launched with Snapdragon 810, 808 or MTK chips
Security specialists turned phone maker 360 announced their range of smartphones in China this week sporting either Mediatek or Qualcomm chips. Here are the full Qiku 360 specs.
iNew is back with the MT6735 iNew L3
The new iNew L3 is an attempt from the Chinese maker to win back the share of the market that it has lost in the past few months.
Budget Doogee X5 Pro gets a RAM updated before launch
Doogee’s planned X5 range is set for a September launch, but already the Pro version of the phone has received a ROM update from 1GB RAM to 2GB.
Zopo’s Speed 7 finds its way into the Indian market (officially)
Zopo has taken its new Speed 7 smartphone to the Indian market. The octa-core phone has been priced 12,999 INR and is set to go on sale starting 1st Sept.
Meizu MX5 launched in India, costs 20k INR
The Meizu MX5 is now official in India for a price of 19,999 INR. After the m1 note and the m2 note, the MX5 is the third Meizu phone to go on sale there.
The Smartisan U1 is a $140 pep phone
The Smartisan U1 is a peppy and colorful US$140 smartphone meant for the Chinese youth.