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Nokia clarify: they are not releasing any new smartphones
Mlais MX Packs a Monstrous 4800mAh Battery
Ulefone Be Touch Knows How to Rock Android Lollipop
Gameloft release game compatibility patches for Apple Watch

Nokia clarify: they are not releasing any new smartphones

Posted: 05 May 2015 10:48 AM PDT

Despite previous rumors, the company have clarified they are not producing any new smartphones, and that they have effectively exited the phone business.

After teasing last week that the company might be ready to jump back into the smartphone business running Android models this time, the truth has come to light: no matter what we the media said, Nokia claims it is not going to happen. Whether we exaggerated or if they changed their minds, the jury is still out, but the result is the same: no new Nokia smartphones are coming to the market.

The company announced on their web page they are not going to make nor sell any phone devices – at least, not in the immediate future. Nokia has since 2013 stopped the production of smartphones since being bought by Microsoft, but a series of rumors with alleged specs and data had emerged last week, and speculation was through the roof. Yet, as we said in the previous stories, there is an agreement between the two companies that lasts until 2016. This agreement specifically asks Nokia to refrain from creating any mobile devices – will we see a resurgence once 2016 rolls around?

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Mlais MX Packs a Monstrous 4800mAh Battery

Posted: 04 May 2015 01:45 PM PDT

Not all of us are that interested in extreme performance, and some would definitely sacrifice a bit of that for some extra battery life. Mlais MX complements the mid-range 64-bit chipset with a Quick Charge-enabled 4,800mAh battery.

More and more Chinese smartphone makers are including in their portfolio devices with huge battery capacities, and it’s great to see that they acknowledge this demand. Mlais is among the latest to offer a phone whose battery will last for days, and even though MX’s capacity of 4800mAh is not the largest out there, it is still a lot more than what others have to offer.

At 9.9mm in thickness (the other dimensions being 145.8 x 71.5), Mlais MX won’t win any slimness contests, but that’s yet another aspect that gets sacrificed when including a high-capacity battery. That’s not to say that the phablet doesn’t look good. On the contrary, Mlais designed it to have round corners, a metallic frame and some lines that attract through their simplicity.

As mentioned before, Mlais MX isn’t exactly powered by the best-performing 64-bit chipset out there. However, Mediatek’s MT6735 (which puts together a quad-core CPU running at 1.3Ghz and the Mali T760GPU) is famous for featuring World Mode 4G, meaning that it will work without any problems in the US. For multitasking enthusiasts, Mlais included 2GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM (plus up to 64GB more via a microSD card, should you need more storage). The CPU’s lower frequency, compared to the one in the MT6752 translates into a longer battery life. The device runs Android 5.0 Lollipop, which really goes hand-in-hand with the 64-bit processor.

Another aspect that influences the battery life is the display, and the 5″ IPS display with HD resolution surely represents an energy-efficient solution. I’m glad that Mlais has decided to create smaller devices, as the M4, M52 and M7 all have 5.5″ HD displays. A smaller diagonal also means that the pixel density is higher.

For the cameras, Mlais chose the same sensors that can be seen in its 64-bit phablets: a 13MP Sony IMX214 for the rear and a 5MP Omnivision for the front. As long as the software for the sensor will be properly optimized, there’s nothing to criticize here.

In terms of connectivity, besides World Mode 4G, Mlais MX also has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS/Glonass/A-GPS.

The price and launch date of the Mlais MX have yet to be made public by the manufacturer, but knowing how tight of a schedule this company has, we shouldn’t have to wait that long. For the sake of variety, Mlais will offer the MX in black, white, and marine green, and each and everyone of them looks great in the above promotional images.

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Ulefone Be Touch Knows How to Rock Android Lollipop

Posted: 04 May 2015 01:37 PM PDT

Out of all the Chinese smartphone makers out there that tried to implement the latest version of Google’s mobile OS, only Ulefone got Android 5.0 running properly on its devices, and the Be Touch will prove that yet again.

There are many aspects that make the Ulefone Be Touch worth buying instead of other better known, but also far more expensive alternatives. When building this particular device, the manufacturer made an effort to include high-quality materials, some great design lines and a seamless experience as far as the software is concerned.

The name of the phablet hints at the fact that it comes with a Press Touch ID fingerprint sensor similar to the one found in the iPhone. It’s great to see that Ulefone has integrated the fingerprint scanner in the Home button, as placing it on the back, below the camera wouldn’t have been as convenient.

Be Touch is meant to feel and look stunning. Ulefone has opted for a magnesium alloy board, an aircraft-grade aluminum frame and 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to protect the 5.5″ 1280×720 IPS display. Each and every one of these components will contribute to Be Touch’s overall sturdiness.

To ensure optimal performance, this Android 5.0 Lollipop device will be powered by a Mediatek MT6752 SoC that includes a 64-bit octa-core CPU clocked at 1.7Ghz and a Mali T760 GPU. Multitasking won’t represent a challenge, either, as the phablet will sport 3GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM that can be furthermore expanded with the help of a microSD card of up to 64GB.

As far as the camera sensors are concerned, Ulefone picked a 13MP Sony IMX214 sensor for the rear camera and a 5MP Omnivision 5648 for the front-facing one.

Connectivity wasn’t neglected either, as besides 4G FDD-LTE in the 800/1800/2100/2600MHz bands, Be Touch also has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS sensors. At this price point, some would have expected seeing a NFC antenna, as well.

Be Touch’s battery will get from 1 to 35% in 15 minutes, due to a very impressive Quick Charge technology. That being said, it’s a bit disappointing that Ulefone has included a 2550mAh battery, as this capacity might make people look for power outlets before the end of the work day.

Most resellers offer the Be Touch for $219.99, but on GearBest you can get it for $197.89 if you use the coupon code BETOUCH during the checkout procedure.

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Gameloft release game compatibility patches for Apple Watch

Posted: 04 May 2015 12:20 PM PDT

The Gameloft team, one of the biggest and most dedicated content developers for mobile market announced that four of their games will be able to interact with the Apple Watch.

Smartwatches will do more than enhancing our fitness experience, if the Gameloft team has a say in it. The company is mainly known for their video games for the mobile market, but now they announced that their latest offerings would also be compatible with the Apple Watch, Apple’s latest gadget.

The compatible games so far are Asphalt 8: Airborne, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat 5: Blackout and Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War. Once updated to their latest version they will be able to interact and perform receiving commands straight from Smart Watches especially designed to make gameplay deeper.

Now, users playing from their iPhones will be able to perform actions via their Apple Watch and do things like change a characters equipment, browse their inventories, receive notifications and updates, follow the in-game progress, and gather resources – which ironically is what smartphones in general do with console and PC games, act as a second screen of sorts. Are we in the dawn of a new age, where mobile games will get progressively deeper?

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