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Vivo Xplay 3S scores 36,258 on Antutu!
The ‘king of phones’ aka Vivo Xplay 3S gets its Antutu on and scores an awe inspiring 36,258!
Cover for Android is a context-based lockscreen come launcher
There have been more than a handful of launchers that work on the context theory, but lockscreen apps that work on the same methodology are rarely seen. Here’s one – Cover for Android.
Mystery TCL Diablo X to launch with 8-core processor
TCL, one of Mediatek’s larger customers, has posted a PCB of a mystery device with 8-core MT6592 processor labeled the TCL Idol X!
Rockchip bosses confirm upcoming RK32xx series processors with 4K support
Rockchip bosses have confirmed that the semiconductor fabrication company is working on more powerful next-gen quad core processors, which will be succeeding their current RK3188 series.
Next generation 8-core Zopo could launch next month, who will be first Sony or Zopo?
The Chinese smartphone world is going 8-core crazy thanks to Mediatek’s MtK6592 processor, the race is now on as to who will launch first? Could it be Zopo or Sony?
Snapdragon 800 WCDMA Xiaomi Mi3 turns up likely fake Amazon advert
Xiaomi Mi3 turns up on Amazon China sporting Snapdragon 800 CPU, WCDMA support and hefty price tag!
Has Mediatek partnered with Sony to launch the first 8-core MTK6592 phone next month?
On the 12th November Sony will hold a conference at which they will launch a number of phones for the Chinese market, the star of the show being a purported 8-core device named “Tianchi”.
Lenovo IdeaTab S5000 now available in China starting $260
While most manufacturers seem to be focusing on smartphones and phablets (Apple being the exception) of late, Chinese biggie Lenovo put their latest offering — the 7″ tablet, IdeaTab S5000 — on sale yesterday.
The MIUI Bible will clear your MIUI-related doubts!
Even before getting interested in the Chinese smartphone market, I came across MIUI ever so often (I had an LG Optimus One) and wasn’t sure what the fuss was all about. This is how popular the MIUI ROM was, almost 2 years back. You can only imagine how much more popular the ROM has become! Many new people get introduced to MIUI each day, and there are a lot of questions asked about the included apps and features.
Coming soon: 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor with Adreno 420!
The test device, running Android v4.3, shows the upcoming chipset running at 2.5GHz along with the lastest-gen Adreno GPU – the Adreno 420. The GPU is expected to operate at 500MHz and have a 10% faster pixel fill rate than the current Adreno 330.
Pomp C6 first photos, packs NFC, MHL, Sony camera and more!
Packing a 1080 display, NFC and a 13 mega-pixel Sony rear camera the new Pomp C6 is a seriously attractive phone!
8-core Beidou Little Pepper 3 renders and possible specification include Android 4.3
Beidou haven’t launched a new phone in to their flagship Little Pepper range for some time, so let’s start things rolling with leaked renders and purported specification of the Beidou Little Pepper 3.
JiaYu G5: high-quality at a great price or just too expensive for a JiaYu phone?
We have already commented on the excellent quality of the JiaYu G5, but how does this premium JiaYu phone stack up against the Oppo R819? Full specifications, videos and comparison here!