Author: chris eilers

Not every phones come with the design you love right? So in many cases, you may wanna opt for a removable phone case to enhance your phone’s appearance! But before you bring home one, make sure you know these pros and cons.

Removable phone case: The advantages

First, a removable phone case helps protect your phone! This can’t be denied! An extra case on the outside will make the phone completely resistant to scratching, fingerprint, blemish or dirt! Moreover, with a metal case, your phone still survives after you accidentally drop it to the ground. There are even some cases that make your phone waterproof! And of course these cases cost higher than normal cases.

Secondly, a removable phone case makes your phone unique and more beautiful. I’m pretty sure that you don’t want to own a phone that looks so mainstream right? This happens all the time with iPhone users! In that case, they use a removable phone case to make their phones different. Moreover, removable phone cases can also reflect the user’s interest and showcase their personalities. But before you purchase a case of your own, consider the drawbacks we are going to mention below.

Removable phone case: The drawbacks

First, a removable phone case can heat up your phone! Too much layers make the heat of the machines stuck insides the phone, which is absolutely not good at all! This happens mostly with plastic and leather cases. These materials are not really breathable for your smartphones. So make sure you avoid such cases.

Moreover, a removable phone case makes your phone bulkier. This is obvious with book phone case or wallet phone case! It makes your phone look premium but at the same time you will never be able to put your phone in your pocket! So unless you always carry a bag when you go out, such cases are not recommended.

If your handset is not functioning the way it should be, there may be some smartphone malware attacking it. So what you should do to remove them is listed down below, read on.

What is Malware?

Malware smartphone is software containing nothing else but malicious content. A lot of different kinds, such as viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, adware and more are found, and it has been created or developed to be a new kind of malware. Depending on the its type, if you have malware on you phones, the performance of your device could not be as usual. Your personal information could be stolen, or a stranger is able to penetrate to your accounts.

What shall you do? Firstly, almost all smartphone malwares are delivered via apps installed on your Android device. So if you want to prevent your phone or tablet from viruses, the best way is to never install software from other stores except the Google Play app store. Secondly, if you still want to have an outside-Google-store apps, do research about it, then open your Settings menu, look for the Security option, then ensure the option for Unknown Sources (allow installation of apps from unknown sources) is disabled.

Thirdly, you can also install an antivirus app, and plenty of free Android antivirus apps are available that are able to detect and remove malicious apps. These all include an app scanner that will seek out any smartphone malware, but note that these apps can also contain the trigger of malware hidden inside. If you are in such case, report this app to the company. Finally, if these kinds of smartphone malware already existed on your handset,  follow these below steps to remove it.

How to remove malware from your Android smartphone

Just calm down and do it step by step. The smartphone malware is not too hard to be removed. Put your phone or tablet into Safe mode, then open your Settings menu and choose Apps,  choose the name of the virus apps. If you do not know its name, go through the list of apps on downloaded tab and look for anything dodgy-looking or that you know you did not want to install and tap on the that app, then click Uninstall. Those are all you can do to remove the smartphone malware. If you have other solutions, comment below to share with us.

Now it is not very hard to find a sub $250 smartphone anymore. Yet, finding the best, newest ones is another thing. Here we have 7 handsets that you can take into consideration! Check them out!

1. Vivo V3:

Actually, Vivo V3 has been launched with a sibling called Vivo V3 Max, but it was the more affordable and handier version. Design-wise, V3 is built with a light and slim metallic body, a 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla glass and a 5.0-inch HD display on the front surface.

Under the hood, there are Funtouch OS 2.5 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a Snapdragon 616 chip, 16/32GB of internal storage (expandable), 3GB RAM, and a 2,550mAh battery helping running the whole phone. Besides, you will also find a dual SIM slot, a fingerprint scanner, and a combo of 13MP main (with PDAF + LED flash) plus 8MP secondary camera on board to serve other purposes such as taking photos and security.

Today, we’ll show you what is a powerful handset? Let’s take a look at 10 of the most powerful smartphone in the world.

Top 10 powerful smartphones from Antutu benchmark

The latest report of AnTuTu on Friday bring to users top ten of most powerful smartphones in the world. The current list gets some changes comparing to top 10 from last month. Among a lot of wonderful devices, Chinese brands own the first five places. The number one is a famous OnePlus 3 that is recently launched in June. According to tests in early this year,  OnePlus 3 has the best technical specifications of all devices, with an impressive 140,288 Antutu score.

Now, let’s look back OnePlus 3 specs. The phone is powered by Snapdragon 820 processor along with two core 2.2 GHz and 1.6 GHz. This processor is supported by a massive 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. Moreover, there is a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen, together with a 3.000 mAh capacity. For photography, you have a 16 MP on the back with f / 2.0 aperture. An 8 MP camera on the front, which is assisted by f / 2.0 aperture and Sony IMX179 sensor also satisfy any selfie lover.

This rank is based on recent analysis of 2000 users from many countries in the world. You could also find this list from Antutu app. That is easy to get Antutu app and find the result of the most powerful smartphones. Maybe your phone could stand on top ten!

The other representative of top ten powerful smartphones

The next on top ten powerful smartphones in the world is ViVo Xplay5 Elite, with 138,706 Antutu score. LeEco Le Max2 stands at number 3 with 138,256 scores. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge  and iPhone 6s just stand at number 6 and number 7. However, from number 1 to number 10, these smartphones seem not to different Antutu score. As your opinion, what is the most powerful smartphone?

Both Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs LeEco Le Max 2 (32GB) have many features in common. They even share the “2” in their names. So we find it interesting to make a comparison between them.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 VS LeEco Le Max 2: Chinese beasts!

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 VS LeEco Le Max 2 (32GB) are surprisingly similar in terms of specs! The first thing they have in common is CPU. They both come with two dual-core Kryo processors, one clocked at 2.15GHz, the other clocked at 1.59GHz. They also share the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset and an Andreno 530 GPU. Moreover, a 4GB RAM is also available in both devices! So in terms of performance, they are exactly the same! (and very powerfull too!)

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 VS LeEco Le Max 2 (32GB) also sport the same screen size: 5.7-inch. However, the display of the LeEco phone is LCD, with 2k resolution and 515ppi. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 supports an AMOLED display with full HD resolution and 386ppi pixel density. Another difference is the ROM! Xiaomi Mi Note 2 offers 64GB ROM, while LeEco Le Max 2 possesses 32GB ROM, both non-expandable.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 VS LeEco Le Max 2 (32GB) also come with different cameras. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 flaunts a nice combo of 16MP/5MP cameras while LeEco Le Max 2 supports a better combo of 21MP/8MP. However, regarding the battery, the Xiaomi phone is more powerful with 3600mAh battery. Meanwhile, the LeEco phone only offers a 3100mAh cell.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 VS LeEco Le Max 2: Which one is the winner?

So to compare between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 specs VS LeEco Le Max 2 specs, I don’t see a clear winner. However, I am personally fond of the Xiaomi phone because of its ROM and battery. Now let’s consider their price! Xiaomi Mi Note 2 price is expected to be around RM 1660, while LeEco Le Max 2 price is cheaper at RM 1400. So now the winner is obvious right?

The tempered glass protector and the plastic one, which one do you choose for your handset? If you’re still hesitant, just read our post to make up your mind.

Tempered glass: perfect screen protector

Tempered glass is made of glass which was under the thermal treatment or hydrofluoric acid treatment. This process will increase the compressive tensile of the glass. Therefore, this kind of glass will feature the heat and pressure resistance. When the tempered glass breaks, it will smash into very small pieces. And the protector will either remain unchanged or crack depending on the surface it coats. While with the normal glass, it’ll break and separate the pieces apart. And this results in broken protector.

One of the highlight features of the tempered glass is the heat reducing function. This protector can withdraw lots of heat of your smartphone when kept in a pocket. It can handle the damage and thermal expansion easily. While the other protectors do not have this feature. Plastic coating will peel off the screen when the phone is heated. Another benefit of tempered glass is the easy application for your devices. Because it’s tight and doesn’t stretch. Some are even made to the shape and size of the handsets.

Using tempered glass means saying no to the smudging. If you use the plastic protector, it’s very easy to get wrinkles and air bubbles. This is because of its thinness. This thinness can’t even absorb the shock and pressure when the phone dropped. And your phone’s screen will break down. On the other hand, the tempered glass will absorb those and the screen protector is the thing that’s broken. The tempered guard will prevent the scratches absolutely. It resists the physical change but the application of high heat. Plastic guard, on the other hand, can easily have a mark on the surface with the slightest scratch.

Tempered glass price: cheap in a long run

Of course, with those great features, the tempered glass will have a higher price than the plastic. The tempered glass price is between $12 and $75. However, in a long-term, it’s much cheaper. It can be used for years and you don’t need to change. It can also give you the smooth touch. Meanwhile, the plastic protector is cheaper, but it requires to be changed very often. And the feeling between your touch and the screen is not really smooth. The only minus of this glass is that it can’t be resized easily like plastic. So, you must buy a premium protector for your device.

Years ago, bezel-less phones were just seen in science fiction movies. But now they appear in real life as prettiest smartphones, this list below will show you how human imagination comes to life.

1. Sharp Aquos Crystal

To begin the list of prettiest smartphones, lets meet Sharp Aquos Crystal – a beauty comes from Japan with 5.0-inch HD display. Its screen seems to cover all the phone including the frame. Opposite to other current smartphones, this 1.2MP front shooter is located at the bottom of the screen. Thus, it gives a feeling of using a massive smartphone. This Japanese phone runs on Android KitKat and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset. Under the hood, the phone packs a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor. Sharp Aquos Crystal specs do not stop here.

Sharp Aquos Crystal also supports 1.5GB of RAM along with 8GB of ROM expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. Regard to photography, the phone owns an 8MP primary camera consisting of autofocus technology. One more point, a non-removable battery with 2040 mAh capacity is sealed in the handset’s body. Sharp Aquos Crystal price comes at even $200 (RM 802), which is budget.

More information about Xiaomi Mi 5s has been unveiled. Let’s take a look to see what we have known so far about this upcoming flagship from Xiaomi!

Xiaomi Mi 5s: The next flagship from Xiaomi

Back to the day when Xiaomi announced the Mi 5 in March, there was also a sneak peak about a sibling called Xiaomi Mi 5s. However, everything just stopped at the name. Up to now, there hasn’t been any confirmation about its specs or price. But according to a trustworthy source, this new Xiaomi 5s will come with a 5.5-inch display, which is larger than the 5.15-inch screen that we had known from recent rumours.

So overall, the information we’ve got from the reveals has already given us a visible image of Xiaomi Mi 5s. This phone will pack a Snapdragon 820 chipset, which is one the most powerful chipsets nowadays. And as we’ve mentioned above, the device will sport a 5.5-inch full HD display, featuring Force Touch technology which can distinguish between a strong touch and a light touch.

Moreover, 6GB of RAM will be available to take care of the performance. Xiaomi Mi 5s will also come with ultra fingerprint scanner – the fastest scanning technology so far. Another highlight of this phone will be the 16MP dual-camera on the back! If this is true, Xiaomi Mi 5s will be the first Xiaomi phone to come with dual-camera!

Xiaomi Mi 5S: A highly potential flagship in the market!

Well, if such Xiaomi Mi 5s specs we mentioned above turns out official, we are sure this phone will threaten other flagships when it comes out in the future! The information about the battery and the ROM of this device is still a secret. However, Xiaomi Mi 5S price is expected to be around $600 (RM 2400). So stay tuned and we will bring you the latest news about Xiaomi Mi 5S release date as well as other information!

If you think 13MP camera phones are not powerful enough, you’d better think again! Let us show you 7 best camera phones so far!

1. Vivo X6S Plus: 9/10

The first device on this list of 13MP camera phone is Vivo X6S Plus. This Vivo phone comes with a great 13MP snapper, featuring CMOS image sensor, phase detection autofocus and f/2.0 aperture. The front camera is clocked at 8MP, also capturing nice selfies. Moreover, this Vivo phone arrives with a powerful CPU including SND 652, 4GB RAM and two quad-core 1.8 and 1.4GHz processors!

Regarding the display, there is a 5.7-inch full HD super AMOLED screen with the pixel density of 386ppi. Other Vivo X6S Plus specs include 64GB of internal memory and a 3000mAh battery. With such spectacular features, Vivo X6S Plus price reaches RM 1800.

A large screen phone is what many users dream of. So, today we’ll bring you top 7 smartphones with 6.0-inch and above. Let’s check!

1. Lenovo Phab2 Plus

Lenovo will release two new smartphones: Lenovo Phab2 and Lenovo Phab2 Plus. Today, we’ll show one of them: Lenovo Phab2 Plus, with a huge 6.4-inch display along with remarkable specs. When compared to the basic version, Lenovo Phab2 Plus sports the same 3GB RAM but a slightly stronger chipset: Mediatek 8783. It also offers 32GB ROM which is expandable. Other Lenovo Phab2 Plus is powerful as well.

Firstly, Lenovo Phab2 Plus camera supports a dual lens with laser autofocus. There is also an 8MP selfie camera assisted by HD video recording. And with a 4050 mAH battery, you will have about 2 days in using. Lenovo Phab2 Plus price is a bit more expensive with $299 ( RM. 1380). The device has been released in Chinese and it will come to global market in mid-July.

Even before reading this article, we all know that a smartphone with 8GB RAM is definitely stronger than one with 6GB RAM or 4GB RAM. However, have you ever wondered how powerful it really is?

8GB RAM smartphone: how powerful is it?

Seeing more and more smartphones launched with 8GB RAM, doubled that of the current 4GB RAM flagships, many of us can’t stop but wonder that, do we really need that much RAM? What are the differences you can experience when using a smartphone with such a huge RAM capacity? In a previous article, we talked about how our smartphones function as well as explained the way they use up the RAM capacity. Now, we will go further into details so that you can really understand how powerful 8GB RAM smartphones can actually be.

We know that after each activity finishes, or after each app you close, your phone doesn’t stop the action immediately. Instead, the current process is kept inside the system (aka cache) and stay there. This help your phone to resume the process faster when you come back. Only until there is the need to free up memory to run another app does it finally kill off the cache. And in order to decide which process to keep and which to kill first, there is the LMK driver (Low Memory Killer). This driver, depending on each mobile, will evaluate and rank each process into a different level of importance.

Therefore, the main different between a 4GB RAM smartphone and a 6GB RAM smartphone, or a 6GB RAM smartphone and an 8GB RAM smartphone is that the bigger RAM is able to cache more processes in the background. These can stay for a longer time without having to activate the LMK to kill them off. The more and longer processes stay as cache, the better multi-tasking your smartphone will perform. However, this doesn’t depend only on the RAM but needs the contribution of other features too, especially the UI. That being said, the lightest UI gives the largest portion of free RAM on the device.

8GB RAM smartphone VS 4GB RAM smartphone

To make the long story short, 8GB RAM offer doubled the capacity for cache storage, compared to 4GB RAM smartphones. For the exact same model with no changing in terms of the UI, processor and CPU, we can say that the 8GB RAM variant can do twice as good multi tasking as its 4GB RAM counterpart.

Smartphones have been running the mobile market for a long time! But I’m sure most people born in early 90s and late 80s will recognize these remarkable Nokia phones. Let’s have a throwback!

1. Nokia 8210

This phone made a great debut in 1999. It was the lightest device at that time. Besides, Nokia 8210 came with a very tough construction which helps the phone survive dropping. Moreover, this Nokia phone also made an appearance in many famous Hollywood movie (including Charlie’s Angels), making it one of the most desirable devices in late 90s and early 2000s!

Owning a Nokia 8210 at that time was a dream of everybody. I am sure everyone of you remembers how happy it was to hold this “antique” when you were young right? This phone came with removable case, which allows you to change its color whenever you want! There were even countless of color options like red, champagne, black, silver, green, etc. This Nokia phone is still available nowadays! Nokia 8210 price is only $20.