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Chuwi Hi8 Rocks Windows 8.1 and Android on a Budget

Posted: 16 Jun 2015 01:05 PM PDT

Ever since Microsoft made Windows 8.1 with Bing free for devices with a display, tablets running this OS (either alone, or in combination with Android) have started springing up like mushrooms after the rain. Chuwi Hi8 is one of the most affordable tablets to run both of these operating systems.

Not so long ago, finding Windows and Android on the same device would have sounded like an impossible idea. However, with the emergence of Intel’s Bay Trail CPUs, getting these two operating systems to cohabit became a reality. Chinese manufacturers couldn’t miss this chance, and started producing a plethora of dual-OS tablets at different price points, depending on the features they have.

Chuwi Hi8 relies on a quad-core Intel Atom Z3736F clocked at up to 2.16Ghz and a 7th-gen Intel HD GPU to run these operating systems and their respective apps. For multitasking, the tablet comes with 2GB of RAM (which are detected as such in Windows 8.1 with Bing, but only seen as 1.87GB on Android). As far as storage is concerned, Win8.1 will show 14GB of ROM, out of the 32GB featured by the tablet, and 6.78GB in Android. That surely doesn’t sound like much, but microSD cards of up to 64GB can be used to expand that.

For an 8-inch display, Chuwi Hi8 has a pretty impressive resolution, especially considering the price. A 1920×1200 IPS MagicColor Panel was used, and the pixel density of 283PPI should make everything look crystal clear.

To stay connected, this tablet relies on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas, as well as USB OTG. In fact, an USB OTG cable is provided in the box, along with the charger and the data cable. The 4,000mAh battery shouldn’t take long to charge, provided that the charger is rated at 5V/2A. According to the manufacturer, that capacity should be just enough for up to 5 hours of video playback. In any case, it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to carry a power bank with you, while on the go.

GearBest currently carries Chuwi Hi8 at $92.59, which really is an impressive price, considering the specs and the ability to run both Windows and Android. Sure, the tablet lacks many features, such as a SIM slot for 3G or 4G connectivity, a GPS sensor or an HDMI port, but these can be found in more expensive models. For someone looking for a basic tablet that’s friendly on the wallet, Chuwi Hi8 may be exactly what they need.

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A new iPhone 6 with improved front camera might be underways

Posted: 16 Jun 2015 01:00 PM PDT

After some users found incriminating lines of code in the new iOS 9, outlets around the web are now theorizing a a new iPhone 6 with improved camera might be underways. But that’s not all, as these lines of code also suggest slow-motion and flash incorporated along these new features.

After Twitter user Hamza Sood found a few lines of code that interested him inside of the latest iOS 9 beta, the web started speculating about the possibility of Apple upgrading the iPhone 6’s front camera on a new version coming in the near future. This is likely going to be an eventual iPhone 6s o 6 Plus, where the device’s front camera will be capable of recording at 1080p, or in 720 in slow motion. Also, they might finally add flash, but this is more speculation than cetainty in any case. Regardless, it’s not too out there considering the world is going through a selfie phase which doesn’t look like it will end soon.

When it comes to panoramic selfies, that is something we had already seen on Samsung’s Galaxy S, and it might be useful when trying to take a picture of a big group of friends, or when travelling, if we need a picture of the landscape behind us.

All of these features are already available on the current iPhone 6 models, but reserved to the back camera, as it is more powerful than the front one – yet this all might change in an eventual new version. With the selfies growing in popularity, it would make sense for front cameras to improve and attempt to achieve some parity with the back cameras.

Recent rumors claim the iPhone’s main camera could increase from 8 megapixels to 12 or even 13. This version, that started circulating after Sood’s discovery, gained some traction as it would make sense to improve both cameras instead of just one. Now, keep in mind more megapixels doesn’t necessarily mean better quality, only more resolution, but a lot of users pay close attention to this as an indicator of quality when it comes to smartphones.

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