Phones
UMi to disrupt sub $100 phone market with 3GB RAM UMi Rome
We are seeing a flood of sub $100 smartphones on the market in the run up to Christmas but none have as much RAM as UMi claim the new UMi Rome will have.
Bluboo Xtouch flip cases now available with free Ironman lock screen
If you have received your Bluboo Xtouch (lucky you we are still waiting for ours), then you might want to customise it with a compatible flip case.
Update: Cubot P12 ships from under £85 and available from Amazon and Ebay
It is becoming more common to see Chinese phone makers target specific markets, and for Cubot and their low-cost P12 they are after customers in the UK and Germany.
Elephone ELE Watch components shown in video
Elephone have posted a short video this morning showing component pieces of it’s Ele Watch wearable.
Vivo Xshot 3 spied with fingerprint scanner and large camera lens
This is news that I have personally been waiting a very long time for! The first purported photos of the next Vivo Xshot3! This is what we have learned.
VK World are launching $250 glasses free 3D phone
We have seen Chinese phone makers dabble in 3D tech over the years, and as the cost of 3D tech becomes cheaper we are once again seeing an interest. One of the first for international buyers will be the VK World Discovery S1.
OxygenOS 2.1.2 for OnePlus 2 now seeding, brings in camera improvements
The latest OxygenOS OTA — with version 2.1.2 — is now seeding for the OnePlus 2. It brings in camera improvements among other features; full list inside.
Vivo X6 receives network certification in China in multiple variants
The Vivo X6 is an upcoming flagship believed to feature a force touch screen and a MediaTek Helio X20 processor. More info inside…
Xiaomi Mi Band vs Mi Band Pulse (aka Mi Band 1s)
Confused whether you need the new Mi Band Pulse? Keep reading to know how the new version of the Xiaomi wearable has changed since the original one.
Gionee Elife S6 leaks yet again in two configuration sets
The upcoming Gionee Elife S6 has leaked yet again, confirming the launch date and confusing us with a completely new design compared to previous leaks.
Oukitel call themselves the ‘Apple of China’ compare U7 to iPhone 6s Plus
In their latest video Oukitel aren’t blowing anything up or chopping another phone in half, instead they compare the budget Oukitel U7 against the iPhone 6s Plus.
Elephone tease hand held camera gyro
In recent days we have seen Elephone tease and release new products from an cigarette, to a 4K action camera, today we see a teaser for a hand-held gyro.
All metal Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro with fingerprint scanner found at TENAA
A few weeks ago we posted a leaked image of an all metal Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro with fingerprint scanner, now TENAA has updated it database with the same phone confirming the leak was genuine.
UMi eMax Mini Review
UMi have had a chequered past, so how does their Snapdragon 615 powered UMi eMax Mini shape up? Learn more in my full UMi eMax Mini review.
Xiaomi Mi 5 could feature a MediaTek instead of the Snapdragon 820
According to reports from China-based outlets, Xiaomi is on its way to scrapping its Snapdragon 820 deal with Qualcomm for the Mi 5, for a MediaTek chipset.
Special edition golden Paris coming form Ulefone
Ulefone’s Paris 5-inch phone received a camera OTA this week, and now a new special edition golden version of the phone has been announced in time for Christmas.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 shows up with an Intel processor, Windows 10 support a reality?
The Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 leaked through a benchmark database, confirming the processor make and model… and teasing support for Windows 10.
Elephone want your feedback on their new concept phone
Elephone are working on a new concept smartphone with an odd screen size and leather patches on the rear, and they want your input.