Android
Lenovo S930 is a 6″ phablet which costs only $246!
We’ve witnessed a flurry of phablet launches in the past few weeks, ranging from OPPO’s N1, TCL’s N3 to UMi’s Cross. If this didn’t satisfy your appetite for large screen smartphones, here’s another one from a more recognizable brand – Lenovo’s S930!
ZTE’s entry-level Swtich X1 spotted at the WiFi certification database, runs Android v2.3
While it’s been raining quad-core and full HD smartphones, here’s one which breaks the routine – the ZTE Switch X1. The device was spotted at the WiFi certification database, where we take a look at its specs sheet.
Cover for Android is a context-based lockscreen come launcher
There have been more than a handful of launchers that work on the context theory, but lockscreen apps that work on the same methodology are rarely seen. Here’s one – Cover for Android.
Rockchip bosses confirm upcoming RK32xx series processors with 4K support
Rockchip bosses have confirmed that the semiconductor fabrication company is working on more powerful next-gen quad core processors, which will be succeeding their current RK3188 series.
Next generation 8-core Zopo could launch next month, who will be first Sony or Zopo?
The Chinese smartphone world is going 8-core crazy thanks to Mediatek’s MtK6592 processor, the race is now on as to who will launch first? Could it be Zopo or Sony?
Snapdragon 800 WCDMA Xiaomi Mi3 turns up likely fake Amazon advert
Xiaomi Mi3 turns up on Amazon China sporting Snapdragon 800 CPU, WCDMA support and hefty price tag!
Lenovo IdeaTab S5000 now available in China starting $260
While most manufacturers seem to be focusing on smartphones and phablets (Apple being the exception) of late, Chinese biggie Lenovo put their latest offering — the 7″ tablet, IdeaTab S5000 — on sale yesterday.
The MIUI Bible will clear your MIUI-related doubts!
Even before getting interested in the Chinese smartphone market, I came across MIUI ever so often (I had an LG Optimus One) and wasn’t sure what the fuss was all about. This is how popular the MIUI ROM was, almost 2 years back. You can only imagine how much more popular the ROM has become! Many new people get introduced to MIUI each day, and there are a lot of questions asked about the included apps and features.
Coming soon: 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor with Adreno 420!
The test device, running Android v4.3, shows the upcoming chipset running at 2.5GHz along with the lastest-gen Adreno GPU – the Adreno 420. The GPU is expected to operate at 500MHz and have a 10% faster pixel fill rate than the current Adreno 330.
Pomp C6 first photos, packs NFC, MHL, Sony camera and more!
Packing a 1080 display, NFC and a 13 mega-pixel Sony rear camera the new Pomp C6 is a seriously attractive phone!
JiaYu G5: high-quality at a great price or just too expensive for a JiaYu phone?
We have already commented on the excellent quality of the JiaYu G5, but how does this premium JiaYu phone stack up against the Oppo R819? Full specifications, videos and comparison here!
Find trusted online Chinese stores with the GizChina Chinese Store Directory
We are sure you are all aware that the problem with Chinese phones, phablets and tablets isn’t finding a great device, but finding a trusted Chinese store to buy them from! This is why we have created the GizChina Chinese Store Directory!
GizRom officially launched! Install GizRom MIUI V5 to Zopo ZP990, ZP980, C2 and C3
Some weeks ago our sister site GizChina.it launched a poll to decide which version of the new GizRom should be launched for the Zopo ZP980, ZP990, C2 and C3 first. The winner was MIUI V5 and as promised here it is ready to download and install!