Author: Tarandeep Kaur

Popular leakster evleaks has leaked the upcoming Blackberry phone that features hardware sliding keyboard and keyboard. Yes, those hardware keyboard phones are back and we surely did miss them. Called the Blackberry Venice, its specifications were leaked earlier.

Blackberry Venice specifications include Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB of memory, QHD display and 16 megapixel rear camera. In USA, the phone will launch on AT&T.

A lot of people on various forums fear slider phones because they require regular replacement of flex cable. This is because the the weakest parts are always the mechanical ones. Let us hope Blackberry does not disappoint us in this department. via twitter

If you have installed a lot of custom ROMs in the past on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100, you might be thinking of rolling back to official firmwares to resell your device or to start afresh. Here is the link to download official Galaxy Note 2 android 4.4.2 ROM. 

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Download Note 2 N7100 Android 4.4.2 Official ROM Installation instructions

Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.10.6
Extract Odin ZIP file
Open Odin v.3.10.6
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes

This ROM will install the stock bootloader, remove root access and all files stored in the internal storage.

Zopo Speed 7 is the latest android phone that promises to bring flagship specifications for under 200 dollars. The phone looks as premium as Galaxy S6 and packs massive 13 megapixel camera shooter for taking breath taking pictures. This phone comes unlocked and thus you do not have to enroll yourself into any sort of contract to buy one. Zopo Speed 7 specs include 5 inch display that pack full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, Mediatek MT6753 quad core processor, 5MP front facing camera and 13.2 MP rear camera.

None of the Samsung Galaxy Note series pack dual SIM functionality but the Zopo Speed 7 does and that too, at half of its cost. Moreover it is unlocked for worldwide use so you can use it in any country and any continent. You can buy the Zopo Speed 7 for $199 from gearbest.com. For this price, you are getting octa core processor that is backed by 3 gigabytes of memory that launches applications and games quickly.

This ensures that you do not get drop-frames while playing higher quality games like Need For Speed and Fast and Furious that take the processor to its limits. The internal storage is easily expandable too. All you need to do is slice in that micro SD card to expand its internal storage.

The Zopo Speed 7 packs 4G LTE too which is also present on Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy S6 but both of those lack dual SIM functionality. This ensures you are able to browse the web and do downloads at broadband speeds. If you are into bigger screens, then it is worth checking out the bigger brother, Zopo Speed 7 Plus which packs identical specs like its smaller siblings but has 5.5 inch display. Find the entire Zopo phone range at gearbest.com

LG 118 is a smartwatch that does not cost too much and comes from a manufacture that is popular in making computer peripherals and smartphones from quite some time. Priced at 34.99 dollars, the LG 118 looks great and does the job of a watch and much more. It packs NFC technology that lets you pair your smartphone with just one knock.

LG 118 packs a SIM card that lets you use it as separate phone and you can dial directly from your watch. You can even send and receive messages on it. If you do not want to use it as a phone, you can use the LG 118 to extend the functionality of your phone. You can sync your phonebook, call log, messages and music from your Galaxy Note or another smartphone to your watch.

LG 118 has a nice 1.54 inch touch screen display packing 240 x 240 pixels that is ensures picture quality is high. It comes with sleep monitoring which is a nifty little function that monitors your sleep quality while you are sleeping. Talking about health, you can use it to monitor your health and let you complete your fitness goals. Find the latest deals on LG 118 at gearbest.com.

Other functions included are sound recorder, alarm, calendar and calculator. The material of the LG 118 is high quality and is made of rubber that is super soft and comfortable to wear. There is built in camera that lets you take pictures on the move but if you are interested in taking higher quality pictures, then consider using its remote control phone camera feature to control your smartphone’s camera.

There is a nice anti lost phone where you get a notification in case your phone goes out of 10 meter range. This will ensure that you will never leave your phone behind.

XIAOMI Redmi 2 Pro is an excellent android phone available in the market that does not burn a hole in the pocket. It packs a 4.7 inch HD OGS screen that looks breathtaking and colours literally pop on it. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSMS8916, quad core 1.2GHz, the XIAOMI Redmi 2 Pro packs more than enough power to run the Android operating system smoothly.

One of the biggest benefits in getting the XIAOMI Redmi 2 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is the use of dual SIM slots which are lacking the latter. If you are not down with that, you also get dual micro SD card slots that let you expand the internal storage much easier than an average android phone.

On the back of XIAOMI Redmi 2 Pro, you get a 8 megapixel camera that takes amazing photos while on the front there is a 2MP front facing camera for taking selfies and doing video calls. The phone is unlocked for worldwide use and you do not need to sign a contract to use the phone which is great as one ends up paying a lot when they enroll themselves in a contract. You can buy the XIAOMI Redmi 2 Pro from gearbest.com for $129.99 whereas the Galaxy Note 4 retails for more than 700 dollars. You can buy almost four XIAOMI Redmi 2 Pro at price of one Note 4.

The XIAOMI Redmi 2 Pro is one of the few phones in the market packing dual SIM that offer 150 Mbps download speeds. The camera on the back, while packs only 8MP, has five element lens and BSI sensor that ensures excellent low light performance and image quality. Even the front camera is capable of shooting 720p videos. Find more cell phone range at gearbest.com

Like the Note 4, the battery of XIAOMI Redmi 2 Pro is removable which is a good thing. You can carry an extra battery pack on the move and change the battery yourself to get extra runtime.

Aiwatch GT08+ is a smartwatch for smartphone users. It pairs using Bluetooth connection with your phone and extends the functionality of your Samsung Galaxy Note. The watch looks very premium thanks to its high quality 2.5D touch screen display which is similar to the one that is being used in the Note 4.

There are certain features that makes the Aiwatch GT08+ different from the smartwatches already available in the market. First is the fact that it can be used as a standalone phone. Yes, there is a SIM card slot inside the Aiwatch GT08+ and it can make and receive phone calls just like a regular phone. There is a micro phone built in that lets you easily talk to the other person on the phone.

But if you are not interested in using it as a phone, you can always pair it with your Samsung Galaxy Note device and use it to extend its functionality. For instance, you receive all the notifications of your phone right on your Aiwatch GT08+ and you can read things like SMS, Email and browse contacts without taking the phone out of your pocket. You can buy Aiwatch GT08+ for $37.49 from gearbest.com.

Other great features include built in camera that let you to take quick pictures but if you wish to use the higher quality camera of your Note device, that is possible as well since it includes a remote control software that is capable of controlling your phone’s camera. The photos can be stored either on the internal storage or on the micro SD card slot. You can find more smartwatches and cellphones at gearbest.com

The Airwatch smartphone includes sleep monitoring software that lets you monitor your sleep. You get pedometer that records your steps when you move around. On the hand, it looks very premium and expensive which matters to lot of watch lovers.