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  • MobileHike.com website down

    MobileHike.com website down

    Approximately 24 hours prior to this post MobileHike.com stopped loading. We thought at first this was a DNS or server issue, however as of 12 hours ago MobileHike now points to GoDaddy default.

    In addition, some registrars are now showing the site has transferred ownership from a China address to an India address.

    We had the optimistic thought that perhaps MobileHike.com had accidentally let their domain name lapse and someone had snatched it up. Unfortunately, old registrar info shows that the domain wasn’t set to expire until 13-MAY-2016.

    Either MobileHike.com changed their registrar info, or they cancelled their ownership of MobileHike.com and someone else snatched the domain.

    Regardless, we have no contact from them within 24 hours and our Skype contact has not replied. Their site is down and registrar info has changed. At this point we assume it’s not a DNS/site/server problem.

    We recommend any users who have purchased from MobileHike.com begin the refund process ASAP. Do not wait.

    Make sure to gather all relevant information. Screenshots of the domain down, any sales confirmation screenshots, etc…

    Our sympathies to anyone who needs to deal with this.

    There is a thread at ChinaPhoneArena.com, or you may comment here with questions or comments. Please keep it civil. Regards.

  • Researchers find video games may not be socially so bad afterall

    Researchers find video games may not be socially so bad afterall

    Often the affect of video games on children is thought to be negative. Turns out this may not always be the case. In fact, according to this research, the trend is the opposite. (more…)

  • 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.

    (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…)

  • 4GB 64GB 1080P NFC Lenovo K80 K80M P90 preview

    4GB 64GB 1080P NFC Lenovo K80 K80M P90 preview

    About a year back, Asus released their very popular Zenfone 2 with the Intel Z3560 and Z3580 SoC. Another well known brand, Lenovo, has now also released, specwise, a very similar mobile– Lenovo K80M aka P90. (more…)

  • MT6755 Helio P10 and new Lenovo K52

    MT6755 Helio P10 and new Lenovo K52

    On the map: 2015 was the year that really put MTK on the map. Their 64-bit SoCs becoming standard in $150 China brand mobiles, while Qualcomm phones costing twice as much were still floundering at 32-bit. 

    This doesn’t make a huge difference to the end user experience, but just as with “more megapixels is better”, 64-bit spec on a rapsheet adds an aura of impressiveness. (more…)

  • Ulefone uWear $23 bluetooth smartwatch

    Ulefone uWear $23 bluetooth smartwatch

    Not content to stick only to phones, Ulefone has entered the smartwatch arena. (more…)

  • Ultra budget Doogee HomTom HT3 850 1900 2100 3G

    Ultra budget Doogee HomTom HT3 850 1900 2100 3G

    HomTom aka Doogee has been around for a couple of years already and have been slowly pushing their way into the European and UK markets. Some of the HomTom mobiles feature huge batteries, but the one we’re taking a look at today is exciting for a few reasons besides its 3000mAh battery. (more…)