Phones
Open Thread: Who will launch the first Helio X20 phone?
Chinese phone makers are fighting over who will launch the world’s first Mediatek Helio X20 phone. Who do you think it is going to be?
Zopo Speed 8 confirmed with NFC
Zopo will be just one of the Chinese brands using MWC to launch their latest phone, the Zopo Speed 8 confirmed to ship with NFC.
Video: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Teardown
In this Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 teardown, see how the current mid-range Redmi Note series flagship looks on the inside.
LeEco’s Le Max and Le 1s to debut in India tomorrow
LeEco (formerly Letv) will launch the Le 1s and the Le Max in India tomorrow.
Coolpad Max, all metal phablet with 3GB RAM announced
With all the excitement of other phone launches last week we managed to miss the launch of the new Coolpad Max in China.
Rumour: Huawei working on dual boot tablet with stylus
Huawei look set to be the next Chinese manufacturer to launch a large screen tablet with stylus, plus their’s might even be dual boot.
Oppo ColorOS 3.0 Beta testing begins
Oppo’s highly customised ColorOS ROM is getting a major update to ColorOS 3.0 with beta testing already in process.
New Outlet deals available on Shop.gizchina.com
If you are looking for a low-cost smartphone bargain with shipping from Europe head over to the new Outlet deals page on shop.gizchina.com.
Ulefone Power used as a power bank, charges an iPhone
Ulefone demonstrate how the Ulefone Power can be used as a power bank.
DOOV L5 Plus officially announced with dual Gorilla Glass 4 panels
Chinese phone shoppers have another stylish, slim phone to choose from today in the form of the newly announced DOOV L5 Plus smartphone.
Upcoming Huawei P9, lone Android competitor to the Apple A9?
The Huawei P9 looks like its going to be the most powerful Android on the planet.
Xiaomi will lock more boot loaders
With the launch of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 we started to see Xiaomi shipping phones with a locked boot loader, soon this will roll out to more devices with the Mi4C and Mi Note Pro already mentioned.
Elephone P9000 Edge getting Helio X20? and Elephone S3 totally borderless
Last week Elephone formally launched the Elephone P9000, but there were a few more interesting did bits from the phone maker keep reading for more.
4GB RAM Lenovo K80M now under $200: Cheapest 4GB RAM phone?
Lenovo K80M, i.e., the 4GB RAM, 4000mAh battery phone is now just $184.
Xiaomi to foray into VR and robotics this year?
Xiaomi has proven that it can make decent phones, tablets, and other house gadgets. Is it time for the company to venture into VR and robotics though?
5.5mm Coolpad Ivvi i Plus launched in China
Coolpad have just unveiled another super slim phone for the home phone market. The Ivvi i Plus measures only 5.5mm thick with 3GB RAM.
Coolpad Note 3 Lite with fingerprint sensor, 3GB RAM for 6999 INR ($104)
Chinese phone maker Coolpad just pulled off a blinder by announcing the Coolpad Note 3 Lite with 3GB RAM, fingerprint sensor for 6,999 INR.
UMi release updates and new ROMs for 3 phones
Got a UMi Rome, UMi Iron Pro or eMax Mini? Then check out these links for system updates or optional ROMs.