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review ASUS ZenFone AR review: Switch between physical and virtual realities

ASUS ZenFone AR review: Switch between physical and virtual realities

In August 2017, the world met the first Android smartphone that was capable of running with both Daydream and Tango platforms for virtual and augmented reality from Google. We are talking about the ASUS ZenFone AR, a powerful smartphone with a lot to show off. For the last couple of days, we used it both in the real world and in virtual reality. Now,
review Reviewing the Xiaomi Redmi 4A: The ultra budget choice of the year?

Reviewing the Xiaomi Redmi 4A: The ultra budget choice of the year?

Even though it was founded only recently, in 2010, Xiaomi has quickly become one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world. The company does great in budget markets like China, India or Eastern Europe. We recently received for testing their newest low budget smartphone: Xiaomi Redmi 4A. This smartphone runs on Android 6 and promises a good user experience at around 110 USD.
article 4 apps that help you diagnose the health of your Android device

4 apps that help you diagnose the health of your Android device

If you own an Android smartphone or tablet that has started to misbehave, you might want to know what is wrong with it. Only after you check to see that it is not something you can resolve yourself, you send it to the repair shop or make use of its warranty. To test the health status of an Android device, you need to have
review Reviewing the Huawei P10: Charming imperfection!

Reviewing the Huawei P10: Charming imperfection!

P10 is Huawei's attempt at breaking Samsung's domination in the world of Android flagships. It is an attractive smartphone, with many qualities and also a couple of defects. In some markets other than the USA, it is one of the best selling flagships. To learn why and what Huawei P10 has to offer, read this detailed review: What is the Huawei P10 good
review ASUS Zenfone Live review: Good value at a very low price

ASUS Zenfone Live review: Good value at a very low price

ASUS Zenfone Live is a popular smartphone in markets which are very price-sensitive. Many people can't afford an expensive device, and they look for low-end devices that deliver good value. We received this smartphone for testing and, after using it for about two weeks, here's our opinion about ASUS Zenfone Live: Before we start, a small clarification about ASUS Zenfone Live and Zenfone
review Review Huawei P10 lite - A mid-range smartphone of very good quality

Review Huawei P10 lite - A mid-range smartphone of very good quality

Huawei is one of the biggest names in the smartphones industry. That must mean that the smartphones the company produces are good, not just marketed very well. We recently got our hands on their latest mid-range smartphone, namely the Huawei P10 lite, and we were curious to see if it is an excellent choice for people who want a well-balanced smartphone at an affordable
review Reviewing Pl@ntNet - A collaborative app for identifying plants with your smartphone

Reviewing Pl@ntNet - A collaborative app for identifying plants with your smartphone

A while ago, we read about an app for Android called PlantNet, or PlantNet Plant Identification in its extended version. It's an app that promises to help people identify plants by using their smartphones. It's all about taking a picture and letting image recognition software do its job at identifying that flower, tree, or any other plant you've shot. People even compared PlantNet to
review Reviewing the Nokia 150 - The return of feature phones?

Reviewing the Nokia 150 - The return of feature phones?

Ah, Nokia. The brand that connected so many people back in the nineties. The brand that soared so high in the mobile communications market, only to dip to unimaginable lows in the last few years. Under the new ownership of Foxconn and HMD global, the iconic brand has resumed its production of feature phones, the ancestors of current mobile devices. Since many of you
review Reviewing the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max - Affordable and good-looking

Reviewing the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max - Affordable and good-looking

ASUS has a good thing going on with its smartphone business, and one of the reasons for that is the fact that they have created a wide variety of smartphones, for all budgets. One of their smartphones is made for people who don't necessarily want a very powerful smartphone, they have a limited budget and need a device that has a generous battery life.
review Reviewing TP-LINK Neffos C5 Max - An affordable 5.5 inch smartphone

Reviewing TP-LINK Neffos C5 Max - An affordable 5.5 inch smartphone

In 2016, TP-LINK has entered the smartphone market by launching several smartphones under their new Neffos brand. One of their best smartphones is the TP-LINK Neffos C5 Max. It's a Dual-SIM device with a screen size of 5.5", an octa-core processor, and 16GB of storage space, at an affordable price. We received this device for testing before the winter holidays and, after more than
review Reviewing ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL - Elegance meets powerful hardware!

Reviewing ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL - Elegance meets powerful hardware!

The Taiwanese company ASUS manufactures quite a few different models of ZenFone 3 smartphones, ranging from the affordable ASUS ZenFone 3 to the true king of their lineup, the ZenFone 3 Deluxe. The latter is the best you can buy under ASUS' brand: it comes with powerful hardware, an impressive build quality and many promises. When it was launched, it was also the first
review Reviewing the iPhone SE or the iFrankenstein!

Reviewing the iPhone SE or the iFrankenstein!

The iPhone 6 got more than its fair share of criticism for its size and shape: it was too big compared to the iPhone 5 and the rounded edges and the materials used made the smartphone rather slippery. Lots of Apple fans wanted something a bit more conservative and closer to the design of the last generation, and boy, did they get it. By