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Leagoo V1 and its built-in security features.

Leagoo Venture 1 (V1) is an upcoming Leagoo smartphone with particulary high-end security features. What the phone will offer is: – Dual Secure OS featuring over 100 security reinforcements. The OS allows the user to have two separate profiles, a Private OS and Business OS, with the former being opened by finger scanning the user’s left hand, and the latter one with the user’s right hand– unique data protection technique which utilizes military encryption techniques– registered unlocking history– app lock, anti-theft, phone locking, data wiping, non-stop ...

Free UMi Max for the taking on Gizmochina!

Gizmochina along with TomTop has started a UMi Max Giveaway to allow one of Gizmochina’s lucky readers to get the phone for free. In order to receive the gift of a good mid-range device, all one has to do is follow the steps instructed via the Gleam widget. Specification: – all metal body– Helio P10 64-bit octa-core chipset– 3GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage– MicroSD port– 5.5-inch display, 1080p– 4000mAh battery– 13MP Panasonic rear camera, 5MP shooter front camera– fingerprint sensor– Pure Android 6.0 Marshmallow ...

Vivo apes Apple’s colours.

One of Apples’ many novelties during this year (wow, so new, much novel) was the release of a new colour set for their smartphones, a Jet Black. Because of that, it may come off as a bit suspicious that Vivo is going with a 26th September release of a new version of their X7 model, sold in a brand new Obsidian Black colour set. Lets just hope that Obsidian Black does not scratch as easily as Apple’s Jet Black does. Fancy new Vivo X7 does not differ from its precedessor much – it will probably cost more ($420, the sources say), and is to be sold only in a 12GB memory ...

Vivo apes Apple’s colours.

One of Apples’ many novelties during this year (wow, so new, much novel) was the release of a new colour set for their smartphones, a Jet Black. Because of that, it may come off as a bit suspicious that Vivo is going with a 26th September release of a new version of their X7 model, sold in a brand new Obsidian Black colour set. Lets just hope that Obsidian Black does not scratch as easily as Apple’s Jet Black does. Fancy new Vivo X7 does not differ from its precedessor much – it will probably cost more ($420, the sources say), and is to be sold only in a 12GB memory ...

Google Pixel’s premiere draws near.

An official website has been made by Google, comprising of the company’s logo, outline of the phone and, most importantly, a date of release: 4th of October. The price of the device is not yet known, but, according to the newest gossip, the lighter version of Pixel is to cost about $649. We’ve also heard that it will be possible to extend the device’s warranty by one year, as well as that Google will offer some kind of damage insurance for the device, which will supposedly cost ...

Xiaomi defends against claims of loading adware on its devices.

The popularity of Xiaomi devices have significantly grew in the last few years, and with it did the controversy around the company. Xiaomi has already had to defend against several accusations of deliberately putting adware and spyware software in its devices. This time it is Thijs Broenink, a computer science student from Netherlands, who claims that he found pre-loaded adware on Xiaomi’s phone. According to Broenink, the “AnalyticsCore.apk” aplication allows Xiaomi to upload and install any app on the user’s smartphone without the user’s knowledge. Even when ...

Sgnl smart strap – you don’t need a phone if you have a finger.

Sgnl smart strap is a Kickstarter project that may, if not revolutionize the communication industry, then at least make it look more sci-fi-like. In short, Sgnl smart strap is a watch strap connected to Bluetooth. When the strap receives a signal, it generates a voice-transmitting vibration that runs up to the user’s fingertip. When the user places his fingertip in his ear, echoes amplify the sound within it. Sgnl will run on lithium polymer battery that supports up to 500 recharges, and needs to be recharged once per week. It will be possible to make outgoing calls with it, too ...

Become your friends’ and family worst nightmare with Grammar Snob iMessage.

Do you enjoy pinpointing grammar errors wherever you see them, particulary in messages sent to you? Then you are in luck, because App Store has just released the Grammar Snob iMessage sticker pack. This nasty little app allows its user to correct the sender’s message with a large, blood-red marker-like text. Those of you who enjoy being called a Grammar Nazi, you can buy the app for one dollar here. Tweet Vote on HN ...

Live photo of Xiaomi Mi 5s & other specifics.

We already knew that Xiaomi Mi 5s is supposed to sport first ever under glass fingerprint scanner. Now, thanks to the leaked picture that first appeared on a Chinese blog website Weibo, we also know that the upcoming model will not have a physical Home button, instead opting for a touchscreen button. It is the black and white button on the bottom edge of the screen, which looks similiar to an iPhone’s. It is said that this button will house the aforementioned under glass fingerprint scanner, rumoured to work even when the user’s finger is wet. The upcoming device is reported ...