Phones
Hands on with the Elephone M1 – first metal bodied Elephone
Anyone interested in the first metal bodied Elephone? Well we have just received the first review model of the Elephone M1 and here are some hands on photos.
UMi explain UMi Zero 2 will be durable by confirming the original Zero wasn’t
We’ve seen some odd marketing strategies, but this latest email from UMi has got to be one of the strangest. In an attempt to tell fans how strong the Zero 2 will be, UMi admit the original UMi Zero was easy to break.
This 1000 degree battery bake off is terrifying to watch!
It’s not advisable to point a flame thrower at your phones battery to see what happens, but this is exactly what Oukitel have done to the 6000mAh cell from their K6000 phone to show just how safe it is.
5 Chinese launches to watch this month
This month is exciting, not because of all the candy I can eat on Halloween, but because there are at least 5 high-profile launches going on. Here are 5 Chinese launches to keep an eye on this month.
Huawei planning to launch Matebook laptop
Huawei have recently registered the trademark “Matebook” sparking speculation that the device maker is working on its on laptop.
#TakeTheEdgeOff campaigns gives Samsung owners to trade in for a OP2
In a new campaign called #TakeTheEdgeOff, Oneplus take a dig on Samsung offering a new OP2 in exchange of any newest Samsung flagship.
ZTE financing program offered to U.S customers
Global manufacturer ZTE is back with a financing option that will allow consumers to pay monthly fees, but 3.5%-20% interested will be attached.
Lenovo Vibe P1 and Vibe P1m to launch in New Delhi on October 21st
The Lenovo Vibe P1 and P1m are all about the battery, as Lenovo’s “Power Play” theme for its product announcement invites indicates.
Ulefone Paris survives 8 floor drop test, in its box
Ulefone have thrown their latest Ulefone Paris out of an 8th floor window to prove that the packaging of the phone can protect your device while in transit, we wonder what would happen without the box?
No Xiaomi Mi 5 on October 19th, says company boss
Xiaomi have a press conference scheduled for 19th October, but it won’t have a Xiaomi Mi 5 announcement. What could it be, then?
Ulefone Paris presale extended to 17th October
Ulefone are reporting that 100,000 Ulefone Paris have been pre-orderd so far and have extending the special presale offer until the 17th October.
Android 6 Marshmallow ‘coming soon’ to ZUK Z1
ZUK bosses have confirmed that the ZUK Z1 will receive an Android 6 update soon, but before international users start to rejoice remember that the Chinese phone runs ZUI not CM.
Hugo Barra of Xiaomi seems to be having fun with a OnePlus X! (updated)
At a recent event, Xiaomi’s Hugo Barra and OnePlus’ Pete Lau were spotted exchanging pleasantries… and phones.
2nd Xiaomi teaser for the 19th launch, another tip to Mipad 2 with detachable keyboard?
Yesterday’s Xiaomi teaser showed a camera with removable lens and today a razor with removable head. We think we were on to something. While much …
Spied: Meizu smartwatch is chunky and bulky
A Meizu smartwatch has been spied during an electronics fair in Hong Kong this week. Keep reading for more details of this bulky wearable.
Bluboo Xtouch fingerprint scanner will support app lock
Bluboo, like most phone makers, are cracking down on security with the addition of a fingerprint scanner. The feature on the Xtouch will support the usual security features in addition to App locking.
OnePlus X briefly listed on Amazon; Launch date, specs detailed
The upcoming OnePlus X was found to be listed on Amazon India, thereby confirming a part of its specs sheet… while a teaser confirmed the launch date.
AirDrop-like Mi Drop feature introduced via latest MIUI 7 OTA
If you’re on the latest MIUI 7 developer ROM, you’ll have found a new file sharing feature uninspiringly dubbed Mi Drop.
LeTV get in on the October launch action
LeTV are the next big name to have a launch in October, with the release of the LeTV X500 scheduled for 27th October.