Phones
Xiaomi to adopt force touch for its phones?
Xiaomi has more or less been on the forefront of technology with its Mi series of phones. Will it continue the trend by adopting Force Touch displays?
The Meizu PRO 5 shines at AnTuTu
Meizu’s PRO 5 is certainly a looker, but how good a performer is it? If its AnTuTu scores are anything to go by, it’s quite a mammoth there as well!
OPPO will now provide AOSP ROMs for its phones (plus details of a new phone)
OPPO has announced that it’ll be supporting its users with frequently updated AOSP ROMs for its devices… along with news about a new phone coming soon.
A couple new OPPO phones just got TENAA certified
A couple new OPPO phones have been spotted online, one with mid-range specifications (and a large screen), and the other with a more entry-level specs set.
Here’s the list of phones that’ll get Xiaomi MIUI 7 on October 27
Xiaomi may have announced MIUI 7 a few months back, but its only now that the ROM is being OTA’d. Here is the list of phones that will get the update.
Doogee X6 and X6 Pro announced with ‘hidden’ side buttons
Doogee have expanding their ‘X’ range with the new X6 and X6 Pro, phones designed with a new ‘hidden’ side button design.
Huawei is now the no.1 phone maker in China (Xiaomi no longer)
Newest sales figures from China for the third quarter in 2015 indicate that Xiaomi is no longer the number one smartphone maker in the country.
Xiaomi finally hints at foraying into the US market
If Xiaomi co-founder and president Bin Lin’s words are anything to go by, the Mi Note and the Mi Note Pro might soon be made available in the US.
2nd-gen Letv phone leaks: Letv’s quest for the bezel-less phone continues
A brand new Letv phone just got ‘leaked’ via popular Chinese actress Li Xiaolu’s microblogging handle earlier today.
Carphone Warehouse now accepting pre-orders for the Huawei Mate S
Huawei’s most attractive phone for this year has been the Mate S, and the device is now on pre-order in the UK via reseller Carphone Warehouse.
Doogee announce their own 6250mAh battery phone, the Doogee T6
Doogee have decided that they too should have their own smartphone with monster battery pack and to fill the void have announced the Doogee T6.
Bluboo Xtouch and Xwatch on display at Hong Kong tradeshow
Over in Hong Kong, many Chinese phone makers are currently showing their latest products at the Global Sources trade show, the very show the latest Bluboo Xtouch and Xwatch have been sighted in the flesh.
Launched: Meizu’s YunOS powered Blue Charm Metal is a cheaper MX5 and a Redmi Note 2 rival!
The new Meizu Blue Charm Metal is here to take on the likes of the Redmi Note 2, and possibly even the Meizu MX5!
MIUI 7 Global ROM (stable build) rollout starting 27th October
Xiaomi has finally announced the rollout dates for the international and Chinese versions of their MIUI 7 ROM!
Cubot X16 will feature affordable price and scratch resistant display
At 6.2mm the Cubot X16 is going to be one of the slimmest, “affordable phones” not a lot of money will buy. Latest news tells us it will feature a scratch resistant display and feature gesture controls too.
Ulefone ask fans for software optimisation tips
Ulefone Paris owners are asked to give their tips and suggestions to improve the software for the phone in a bid to improve user experience.
Elephone make a break for the E-cig market with the ELE Cigar
No, this is not some elaborate joke, phone maker Elephone have in fact launched a new lifestyle product. The Elephone Cigar is an E-cigarette.