The top 10 phones in the world isn’t complete without two entries from Xiaomi. We know Xiaomi makes a great phone, but this is a new development seeing them in the top 10 with their Hongmi Redrice and Mi3. (more…)
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Xiaomi Takes 2 Spots in Top 10 & Nokia To Enter The Game
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Lenovo Vibe Z (K910) Review and Conclusion!
While the Lenovo Vibe Z costs more than most of the phones we review here, it is worth mentioning that at around $400 this phone is still far cheaper than most of it’s Snapdragon counterparts. Lenovo have designed a slim yet solid device with a 5.5 inch 1080p screen and a Snapdragon 800 processor but ditched the big price tag. (more…) -
Mediatek To Release Source Code For KitKat Developement!
Many have been frustrated with MediaTek and China mobile’s non-existent adoption of newer versions of Android.The current rumor is that this is going to soon change. While we surely won’t hold our breath, it is at least good news the rumor is in the air. (more…)
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THL T11 Review Full – 1900MHz 3G, NFC, 2750mA
The THL T11 is an MT6592, 720p, 2GB RAM/16GB ROM mobile.
Some of the things we’ll cover in the THL T11 review – LCD, GPS, WiFi, general build, external speaker, mic, earphones, earpiece, battery, Antutu, NenaMark, camera and summary conclusion. If you want something specific checked out, please inform in the comments, or at the forum.
If you’ve been following Gizbeat for awhile, you’ve no doubt heard the whinings regarding China brands lacking 1900. The day has finally arrived. (more…)
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How To Use Google’s Banned Words, Backup Android Personal Dictionary & Import Custom Word Lists
Image by Ally Aubry Google doesn’t want you using naughty words
It’s been known for a time now that Android Google Keyboard doesn’t allow you to swipe or save ‘bad’ words in frontend keyboard use. Turning off the ‘Block Offensive Words’ filter will allow the word to come up as the central suggestion when fully tapped out, but still won’t allow for saving or for being swiped. (more…)
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China Brands Making Their Move!
Several China brands truly are making a move towards marketing outside their own country. Recently with iNew, iOcean, Xiaomi, Zopo and Doogee coming out with 900/2100 WCDMA models for full European 3G coverage. (more…) -
Doogee To Copy iNew V3!
Doogee will be taking a page out of the iNew V3 looks book.The Doogee Dagger will have a 5.5″ LCD and use the MT6592 SoC. Other than that not much is known. This recent photo was posted on Doogee’s Facebook page and shows they’ve more or less copied the exact design of the iNew V3, but added a half inch to the LCD. (more…)
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How to Flash CWM Without Root With SP Flash Tool!
How to flash China phone CWM on MT6595, MT6592, MT6582, MT6572, MT6589, MT6589. There’s several ways to slaughter this pig, and we’ll try to go through them eventually here. Each has its own requirement or drawback.The cons of this method are that you need the proper software and drivers and also need to have already acquired the CWM for your ROM.
The pros (more…)
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Zopo ZP998 Review and Conclusion!
Before we get into the review lets take a look at the basics of the Zopo ZP998.The device has a 5.5 inch 1080p display, a Mediatek MT6592 octa core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz, and 2 GB of RAM. Their is a memory expansion slot, OTG, NFC, and the phone is powered by a 2400 mAh battery. (more…)
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Snapdragon 800 Lenovo Vibe Z (K910) Review – Unboxing!
As I mentioned in my unboxing of the Zopo ZP998, my DHL package had not one but two phones in it. The Lenovo Vibe Z, also known as the K910 is that second phone.I’ve been following Lenovo for a while now and grew very curious what they planned (more…)
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MT6592 Zopo ZP998 Review Unboxing!
My parcel arrived by DHL and as always it was fast. It only took 3 days to get from China to Canada once it was picked up. The only down side was the extra $25 import charge. (more…)
THL has put out a couple of great phones with the