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Author: Damian Parsons

  • Popcorntime downloads are back, but Timeforpopcorn never left

    Popcorntime downloads are back, but Timeforpopcorn never left

    Popcorntime gives even the most non-technical people the ability to join in on the pirating parade

    Currently https://popcorntime.sh and https://popcorntimece.ch/, or http://ci.popcorntime.sh for the Android version are the top recommendations from the respected community and have full open source available to check for malicious honeypot code.

    Gizbeat does not condone pirating, we are here only to inform regarding the latest updates to the ongoing Popcorntime Timeforpopcorn saga.

    Pirates use the folder icon to search for a movie

    Few apps have caused as much controversy as Popcorntime. While pirating the latest movies and TV series has been around since broadband hit us, it usually required users to use torrenting apps or to navigate through sites full of pop-ups and malware.

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  • Fix laptop low sound Fix tablet low sound

    This specifically was used with the Chuwi Hi10 low volume issue, but should work with any Windows tablet or notebook for low volume problems. (more…)

  • Preview Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 MT6795 vs Snapdragon 650

    While the Redmi Note 3 came very shortly after the Redmi Note 2 release, there has now been a follow up to the Redmi Note 3. Dubbed Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro, this newest Xiaomi is different than the Redmi Note 3 in several key areas. (more…)

  • Xiaomi Redmi 3 hands on preview

    Click here for Geekbench SOC battle

    The Xiaomi Redmi 3 is the refresh to last year’s very popular Redmi 2. The Redmi 3 carries the 8-core Snapdragon 616 in comparison to the Redmi 2’s Snapdragon 410.

    The Snapdragon 616 is the update to Snapdragon 615 which is used in such phones as Xiaomi Mi4c, Oppo R5, ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini, Sony Xperia M4 Aqua, Zenfone Selfie, Motorola Moto X Play. (more…)

  • Geekbench benchmark battle

    As new phones come up for review, we’ll be adding them here, so make sure to check back frequently. The Redmi Note 3 Pro Qualcomm 650 is already purchased and in the mail. We should see it reviewed and added next week.

    We will also be adding Antutu 5.7.3, Antutu 6.0.4. and PCMark posts. Want to add your phone to the mix? Send the screenshot along the model info– [email protected].




    		Geekbench singleGeekbench multi
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
    (MTK6795 Helio X10)
    		8144625
    Xiaomi Redmi 3
    (Snapdragon 616)    		6903004
    Xiaomi Note 3 Pro
    (Snapdragon 650)    		15813709
    Xiaomi Mi4C
    (Snapdragon 808)    		11572887
    Samsung S612484237
    Samsung S59382836
    OnePlus X
    (Snapdragon 801)    		9422310
    Motorola Nexus 6
    (Snapdragon 805)
    *User submitted    		10433192
    LeTV 1S X500
    (MTK6795 Helio X10)    		9845085

  • Xiaomi mobiles coming with locked bootloaders

    For a long time, Xiaomi was beloved by developers and fans for their ease of modding. While not necessarily encouraging it, they allowed full instructions on how to flash, root and mod Xiaomi phones. (more…)

  • Xiaomi Redmi 3 vs Redmi 2 preview

    Up for a refresh is one our favorite phones of last year, the Redmi 2– not to be confused with Redmi *Note* 2.

    Why we liked Redmi 2 Pro/Prime

    The Xiaomi Redmi 2 (XR2) is small, and powerful enough with its Snapdragon 410 to run Android smoothly. The XR2 supports dual-SIM, and can accept a TF SD. Those who have been following China phones (more…)

  • 4GB 32GB Elephone P9000 vs Elephone P9000 Lite whats the difference between P9000 and P9000 lite

    4GB 32GB Elephone P9000 vs Elephone P9000 Lite whats the difference between P9000 and P9000 lite

    No rest for the wicked, Elephone is still at it releasing a model a minute. Their latest venture jumps into the $250-300 range with the P9000. (more…)

  • $70 Doogee X5S preview

    $70 Doogee X5S preview

    A couple of months back, Doogee released the fantastically priced Doogee X5 and X5 Pro. These two phones were differentiated by MT6580/1GB/8GB specs with the X5, and MT6735/2GB/16GB with the X5 Pro. (more…)

  • Xiaomi sale Xiaomi Yi car camera preview

    Xiaomi sale Xiaomi Yi car camera preview

    Xiaomi, seemingly leaving no market unturned, is not content to leave the car monitor video cam market alone either. They’ve released the Xiaomi Yi, a 1080P/FHD DVR. (more…)

  • 4150mAh 2GB Cubot Note S preview

    4150mAh 2GB Cubot Note S preview

    Cubot has now been around for a couple of years, and is currently a well known and generally respected China brand.

    Up for preview today is the ultra-budget Cubot Note S. An incredibly well priced mobile for the specs we’re getting. (more…)

  • 2GB 32GB Doogee Y200 preview

    2GB 32GB Doogee Y200 preview

    Doogee has been rather quiet in the China phone world, but they haven’t been slacking, they’ve just been pushing their efforts towards official launches into the retail arena in UK and Europe. (more…)