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  • New 1000fps Samsung sensors are coming in October

    New 1000fps Samsung sensors are coming in October

    Samsung will be stepping up their smartphone camera technology big time with a planned sensor capable of super slow motion at 1000fps. (more…)

  • Manual focus lock and fixing continuously auto focusing problems

    Manual focus lock and fixing continuously auto focusing problems

    Occasionally I have phones come through for review that have issues with the phone’s camera always hunting for focus every few seconds. This is very distracting and essentially makes the video useless. (more…)

  • 20 year Saturn space mission ends for Cassini

    20 year Saturn space mission ends for Cassini

    Cassini, which launched in 1997 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida and arrived at Saturn in 2004, has ended its 20-year mission. (more…)

  • Slick looking Oukitel K3 6000mAh coming soon

    Slick looking Oukitel K3 6000mAh coming soon

    We have a fair amount of respect for Oukitel. They’ve recently obtained full Google Android certification for the K6000+, and testing the battery on the K6000+ (opens in new tab) shows that the battery is indeed a true 6000mAh. (more…)

  • Bezelless Leagoo Mix teardown and specs

    Bezelless Leagoo Mix teardown and specs

    It seems the bezelless Mix phenomenon has caught on big time in the world of China phones. We’ve had a Doogee Mix, a Bluboo S1, and now the Leagoo Mix is following suit.

    https://youtu.be/vQPVlhxiOZ0

    Leagoo KIICAA Mix preview specifications
    • OS: Android 7.0
    • Display: 5.5 inch, 1920 x 1080 Pixel screen
    • CPU: MTK6750T Octa Core 1.5GHz 
    • System: Android 7.0
    • RAM + ROM: 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM
    • Camera: 13.0MP front camera + 13.0MP + 2.0MP back cameras
    • Sensor: E-Compass, Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor
    • SIM Card: dual SIM dual standby. Nano + Nano SIM
    • Feature: GPSA / GPS
    • Bluetooth: 4.0
    • 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
    • 3G: WCDMA 900/2100MHz
    • 4G: FDD-LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20 TDD-LTE B40

    $139.99 seems a fair price for the specs of the Mix, but $109.99 is great for a 1080P MT6750T phone. We also see the Leagoo Mix has a compass on board, which is something that some China mobiles have been skimping out on.

    The Mix has appropriate bands for all of Asia, UK, and Euro, including the sometimes left out B20 (800MHz LTE).

    Limited $109.99 Leagoo Mix

  • Oukitel takes a big step and now officially Google Certified

    Oukitel takes a big step and now officially Google Certified

    Oukitel is one of our favorite brands at the moment. The K6000 Plus which we recently reviewed was found to have a true 6000mAh battery, build is very good, it supports Pump Express charging, has big RAM and ROM, and everything is working properly. (more…)

  • Vkworld will release a Motorola RAZR clone

    Vkworld will release a Motorola RAZR clone

    Nostalgia is heady stuff, and Vkworld is counting on it to trigger fond memories to power sales with their new mobile. The phone is a flip phone in the style of Motorola RAZR, which was a hugely popular phone series in the early 2000’s.

    The Vkworld T2 Plus carries Android 7 Nougat, but beyond this, not much is known. There was a T2 last year with 4″@480P display, MT6580, 8GB ROM, and 1GB RAM. It’s just a guess, but the new Plus model is likely to carry MT6737, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, and perhaps a 720P display.

    This isn’t the first time Vkworld has tried to tug on your emotion strings; they’ve also recently released a Nokia clone, even going so far as naming it Z3310, the same model number as Nokia used.

  • ZenFone 4 LTE band support and official spec review

    ZenFone 4 LTE band support and official spec review

    Just officially announced today, Asus will be releasing six new ZenFone 4 phones. Historically, the ZenFone line has been a bit confusing, and this year is no different, so I’ve included a handy all-in-one table to allow an easy comparison between models.

    This year has been the year of the dual-cam and Asus is jumping into the fray head first. All six models include a dual-camera setup, but depending on the model, quality of sensor and camera module used will differ, as will actual function of the models’ camera.

    The ZenFone 4 models powered by Snapdragon 660, will allow users to take wide angle shots. Good for scenery and big group shots. This is similar to how the LG G6 works.

    The ZenFone 4 models with Snapdragon 835 will give users the ability to take shots with a 2x optical zoom. Whether this is through digital trickery, or whether one module will have a different focal length, as with iPhone 7, is currently unclear.

    Zenfone 4 Max and Zenfone 4 Max Pro main specs
    • 5.5″@720P display
    • 5000mAh battery
    • Snapdragon 425 / 430
    Zenfone 4 Selfie (ZD553KL) and Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro (ZD552KL)
    • 5.5″@720P for (Selfie)
    • 5.5″@1080P AMOLED (Selfie Pro)
    • Snapdragon 430 (Selfie)
    • Snapdragon 625 (Selfie Pro)
    Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL) and Zenfone 4 Pro (ZS551KL)
    • 5.5″@1080P Super IPS+ (4)
    • 5.5″@1080P AMOLED (4 Pro)
    • Snapdragon 660/630 (4)
    • Snapdragon 835 (4 Pro)

    The Zenfone 4 and Zenfone 4 Pro feature Sony IMX362 as the main camera. This sensor is 1/2.55″, which is quite large in the world of mobile phones; it gives us 1.4µm pixel size, which should give a step up for low-light shooting.

    The Zenfone 4 lineup will carry different LTE band support based on purchase location, and it is confirmed that there will be N/C/S American band support on at least some of the models. Take a look at the table to see whether your area and bands will be covered.

     

    Asus ZenFone 4
    (ZE554KL)    		Asus ZenFone 4 Pro
    (ZS551KL)    		Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie
    (ZD553KL)    		Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro
    (ZD552KL)    		Asus ZenFone 4 Max
    (ZC554KL ?)    		Asus ZenFone 4 Max Pro
    (ZC554KL ?)
    ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 660 / 630Qualcomm Snapdragon 835Qualcomm Snapdragon 430Qualcomm Snapdragon 625Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 or 430Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 or 430
    CameraRear 12-megapixel Sony IMX362, 8-megapixel wide angle, front 8-megapixelRear 12-megapixel Sony IMX362, 16-megapixel 2x zoom, front 8-megapixelFront 20-megapixel, 8-megapixel wide angle, rear 16-megapixelFront 24-megapixel, 5-megapixel wide angle, rear 16-megapixelRear 13-megapixel, 5-megapixel wide angle, front 8-megapixelRear 16-megapixel, 5-megapixel wide angle, front 16-megapixel
    Display5.5-inch full-HD Super IPS+ (1,920×1,080 pixels)5.5-inch full-HD AMOLED (1,920×1,020 pixels)5.5-inch HD IPS (1,280×720 pixels)5.5-inch full-HD AMOLED (1,920×1,020 pixels)5.5-inch HD IPS (1,280×720 pixels)5.5-inch HD IPS (1,280×720 pixels)
    Dual-SIMYesYesYesYesYesYes
    MemoryUp to 6GBUp to 6GB4GB3GB or 4GBup to 4GBup to 3GB
    StorageUp to 64GBUp to 128GB64GB64GBUp to 64GBUp to 32GB
    Asus ZenFone 4
    (ZE554KL)    		CN version
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8)
    TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 5, 8)
    TD-SCDMA (Bands 34, 39)
    CDMA (BC0)
    EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)

    TW version
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 28)
    TD-LTE (Band 38, 39, 40, 41)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 19)
    EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)

    WW/ID/IN version
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
    TD-LTE (Band 40)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 5, 8)
    EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)

    BR version
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8)
    EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)

    NA/SA version
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8)
    EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
    Asus ZenFone 4 Pro
    (ZS551KL)    		TW/WW
    DC-HSPA+: UL 5.76 / DL 42 Mbps
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17,19, 20, 28)
    TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 (2545~2655MHz))
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19)
    EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)

    US/CA/BR/CO
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 30)
    TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 41)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19)
    EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)

    JP/IN
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 30)
    TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19)
    EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
    Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie
    (ZD553KL)    		TW/JP/HK/PH/BR version
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 19)
    GSM (Bands 2, 3, 5, 8)
    TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)

    WW / IN /ID version
    TD-LTE (Band 40)
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 5, 8)
    GSM (Bands 2, 3, 5, 8)
    Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro
    (ZD552KL)    		WW version
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
    TD-LTE (Band 40)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 5, 8)
    GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

    TW/JP/HK version
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
    TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 19)
    GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

    US/BR version
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8)
    GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

    CN version
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
    TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 5, 8)
    TD-SCDMA (Bands 34, 39)
    CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (BC0)
    GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
    Asus ZenFone 4 Max
    (ZC554KL ?)    		WW version
    (IN/ID version)
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
    TD-LTE (Band 40)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 5 8)
    EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)

    TW version
    (TW/JP/HK/SG/PH/
    US/BR/CO/PE/CL)
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28)
    TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19)
    EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
    Asus ZenFone 4 Max Pro
    (ZC554KL ?)    		WW version
    (IN/ID version)
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
    TD-LTE (Band 40)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 5 8)
    EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)

    TW version
    (TW/JP/HK/SG/PH/
    US/BR/CO/PE/CL)
    FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28)
    TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
    WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19)
    EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)

    The Zenfone 4 series is expected to be officially released September 2017. Retail prices are expected to run $399 for the Zenfone 4 and $599 for the Zenfone 4 Pro.

  • Xiaomi secures $1 billion loan to finance international expansion

    Xiaomi secures $1 billion loan to finance international expansion

    From 18 banks across the world, Xiaomi has been granted a $1 billion loan (more…)

  • New TNT technology can reprogram cells to treat diseases, heal injuries, and even repair brain injuries

    New TNT technology can reprogram cells to treat diseases, heal injuries, and even repair brain injuries

    A device created at Ohio State University, can reprogram DNA in cells to transform themselves into other types of cells to treat disease and repair damage. (more…)

  • Western tech giants continue to cooperate with China, ensuring their own downfall

    Western tech giants continue to cooperate with China, ensuring their own downfall

    Washington looks on in fear, as China’s grip on the world tightens.  (more…)

  • Are phone cameras good enough?

    Are phone cameras good enough?

    Due to a vast improvement in camera quality over the last few years, many people have let go of standalone cameras altogether. (more…)