Boost Mobile isn’t the only US carrier landing a new ZTE-made Android phablet today.
The ZTE Blade Max 3 is now available from US Cellular. Pricing is set at $10 per month for 30 months, $12.50 per month for 24 months, or $15 per month for 20 months. You can also snag the Blade Max 3 on prepaid for $199.99.
When it comes to specs, the ZTE Blade Max 3 runs Android 6.0.1 on a 6-inch 1920x1080 display. It’s got dual 13-megapixel rear cameras (one RGB, one mono), a fingerprint reader below the cameras, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
Living inside the Blade Max 3 is an octa-core Snapdragon 625 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a microSD slot, and a 4000mAh battery. When it comes time to recharge that battery, you’ll do so over USB-C.
If the ZTE Blade Max 3 sounds like the type of phablet you’d like to have in your life, you can find its “Add to Cart” button at the link below.
After launching the ZMAX Pro on MetroPCS and T-Mobile last year, ZTE today announced another 6-inch Android phablet for Boost Mobile.
The ZTE MAX XL is launching today on Boost Mobile for $101.99 after a $28 promotional discount. In exchange for your hard-earned dollars, you’ll get an Android 7.1.1 smartphone __with next to no customizations, something that ZTE focused on when creating the MAX XL.
Also included __with the ZTE MAX XL is a 6-inch 1920x1080 display, octa-core Snapdragon 435 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and a microSD slot for adding even more storage. There’s also 13-megapixel camera around back with a fingerprint reader below it, a 5-megapixel camera around front, and a beefy 3990mAh battery.
Finally, the ZTE MAX XL includes High Performance User Equipment (HPUE) support, which boosts the reach of Sprint’s 2.5GHz coverage by up to 30 percent.
The ZTE MAX XL looks like a solid Android phablet from ZTE. It’s got a large, high-res display, a large battery to help power that display, and Android 7.1.1, which few other Android are currently running. All of those features are crammed into an affordable package. So if you’re on Boost, the ZTE MAX XL could be worth a look.
Samsung’s recent flagships have been powered by equally flagship-tier processors in the US, like the Galaxy S8 __with its Snapdragon 835 chipset. And according to a new report, Samsung and Qualcomm plan to continue that trend __with the Galaxy S9.
A new report claims that Samsung and Qualcomm are working on a new processor for next year’s Galaxy S smartphone, expected to be called the Galaxy S9. Details on the new processor aren’t yet know, but it’ll reportedly be known as the Snapdragon 845.
Samsung is the biggest Android smartphone maker around, and so the company uses a lot of Qualcomm processors. And because its phones demand a lot, from running a bunch of apps to offering virtual reality experiences and more, Samsung could help Qualcomm design a processor that can handle all of those features and whatever else is thrown at it.
Another Monday, another batch of Apple beta releases.
Apple today unleashed iOS 10.3.2 beta 4 to registered iOS developers. If that’s you, then you can get the new update by going to Apple’s Developer Center or by downloading it over the air on your registered iOS device.
The update doesn’t appear to be hitting Apple’s public beta testers quite yet, but those folks should see the update in the next couple of days.
So far, there hasn’t been any major new features uncovered in iOS 10.3.2. That could certainly change between now and the public release, but it also wouldn’t be surprising if iOS 10.3.2 was focused on under-the-hood performance improvements and bug fixes rather than introducing any new features.
Apple today also released watchOS 3.2.2 beta 4 to registered developers.
We are not too far from the release of a revamped version of the Chuck Norris of phones, the new Nokia 3310, which is due to launch in Europe in the next days. Whether they actually need it or not, we bet quite a few people would order it, just to display in their memorabilia. Or just to drain more hours playing Snake. I mean, why not, since it will only cost about $60 – well worth for a Snake console, right?
In case, however, you have not been mesmerized by its, let’s admit it, slightly mundane design, the ‘rehab’ phones market already offers great 3310 alternatives. Summer is coming, people are looking to ditch the work cycle and head to the beach, __with many of us already looking for a basic cheapo phone to take to the sand __with us. Touch screen smartphones don’t play well with sand and sun, unfortunately. Others might be looking for an ultra-budget handset that will relieve them of their Facebook and Instagram, and help them remember what real life is.
Here is our take on 5 great basic ‘rehab’ phones that you should consider before the iconic Nokia 3310 returns and (possibly) regains its historic rule in the tier.
No auto brightness adjustment – could be hard to view in the sun
Thick build – weighs at 165g
No dual SIM
Remember when flip phones came out and everyone felt like a special agent flicking theirs out? No? Yes, that was a little after the Stegosaurus went extinct.
Samsung Convoy 4 packs everything you could need from a basic phone, in a 165g, water-resistant body. The front of the shell features a notification display (128 x 128 pixels), a speaker and a 5MP camera with LED flash. The camera is better than most competitors, while the display is a pretty standard for the tier 2.4”, 240 x 320 pixels TFT unit. The phone should run quite smoothly on the dual-core Qualcomm chip inside, also taking advantage of 256MB RAM.
The cellphone supports both CDMA and GSM signal, which makes it useable in most parts of the globe. The phone features email, web browsing, social media and some multimedia apps. The battery should be good for up to 8 hours of talk and 20 days of standby. Convoy 4 is a great choice for anyone, who wants a comparatively durable basic handset, which packs a little more features than an average 'rehab' unit. It sells at $139.99, but packs a lot for this price tag. Even though you can get an entry-tier smartphone for that much, the flip build just can't get old, no matter how many slick smartphones the industry produces.
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When Nokia 150 was announced last December, there were many unhappy comments of people who lusted for an announcement of a smartphone range. However, the 150 is a great, $26 Nokia piece, that will blow you away with 3310-like battery life.
The device is as simple as basic phones can get, with a small plastic body of 81g. The concept is clean and straight, slightly leaning onto the boring side – an edgy rectangular shape, 2.4” of display with 240 x 320 pixels. A basic 0.3MP VGA unit on the back is supported by a LED flash, so don’t expect anything extraordinary.
The phone comes with a 3.5mm headphones jack, MP3 player features and FM support, meaning you virtually get an old-school MP3 player for $26. Ok, brace yourselves. The 150 can blast through your earbuds for up to 40 hours between charges, and will let you talk for up to amazing 22 hours. The stand-by time is about 31 days, which is also among the best on the market. The new 3310 is rumored have the ability to live up to these same metrics, meaning that HMD Global might be looking to use 150’s battery in new 3310’s body. The 150 has a dual SIM version that has a slightly weaker battery, with up to 25 days of stand-by. Customers will be able to play Snake Xenzia and Nitro, which are pre-installed. The phone is not available in the US, sadly, but can be bought and used throughout Europe, Asia and Africa. This is anything but unfortunate for the American market, as the device seems to fulfil perfectly the definition of a reliable ‘rehab’ phone.
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Nokia 215
2.4" 240 x 320 pixels
0.3 MP VGA
BATTERY: 1100 mAh
Announced: Jan 5, 2015 Market status: Released Release date: May 1, 2015
215 is a great simple Nokia phone pick that delivers exactly what it promises, for very few pennies. The plastic 79g body comes in three colours and is a lot slimmer than Convoy 4, but slightly thicker than Nokia 150. The display is about the same, except for LCD replaces TFT, making it a little blurrier than Samsung’s. The cam is only 0.3MP and the shots cannot be expected to be quite disappointing. The phone, however, compensates well with other, more useful for its purpose features.
Nokia 215 comes with an Opera Mini browser with Bing search installed. True addicts, who can’t withstand the ‘rehab’ phone experience, can check up on Facebook and Twitter, thanks to pre-installed apps. The phone is also FM enabled and can play music for up to 50 hours. Offering up to 20 hours of talk time on GSM carriers only, and 29 days of standby, 215 certainly delivers good value for money. It is excellent for anyone who doesn’t care much about the camera and looks for a reliable $30 handset.
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Ok, Alcatel GO FLIP is not your typical ‘rehab’ phone, for it is LTE enabled and allows quick web browsing and efficient Facebooking. It packs quite a lot in its simple, classic build, which means that we can’t omit it from the list.
The flip body is small and slick – nothing out there in terms of design, but the 1.44” front display certainly perks up the overall image. It weighs at below-average 116g and you have 2.8” of primary display to surf the Internet on. The camera is features a 2MP sensor and 720p of video recording, meaning you should be able to shoot clips with satisfactory quality. Pretty decent for a ‘dumb’ phone.
GO FLIP houses a 1.1 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon chip and 512MB RAM that should be quick enough for most things you can do on the Kai 1.0 OS inside. The OS features basic apps, such as calendar, email, web browser, and others. The device comes with 4GB of inbuilt storage and a microSD slot (up to 32GB). The battery should be good for up to 8 hours and go for about 11 days between charges in standby mode. 4G capabilities also mean that you won’t have to worry about signal beyond what’s reasonable for your carrier’s coverage. The $109.99 price tag makes GO FLIP quite a good pick, if you need a basic feature phone that can still do this and that, beyond the very minimum of functions.
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Punkt MP01
Pros
Small and light
Simple to use
Bluetooth enabled
Awesome
Cons
Price
No camera
Battery could be better
Price (again)
We didn’t say that this is going to be a cheap feature phones pick. Swiss-made Punkt MP01 is the ultimate ‘rehab’ pick for people with deeper pockets. The device looks nothing short of a small calculator and is as simple as a phone can get. The phone is intended to completely relieve you of your relationship with modern technology, as you can pretty much call and text from it, and… that’s it.
Punkt certainly aims for the luxurious tier of ‘dumb’ phones with this gadget, bringing you a feature build by UK designer Jasper Morrison. The MP01 weighs mere 88g, has no camera and sports a soft-touch texture, with moulded pattern on the back. The 2” TFT display is just large enough for what the phone can do and benefits from Gorilla Glass. The display has no colours and everything is in black and white. You also get an alarm clock, monthly-view-only calendar, and original ringtones, composed by a Norwegian sound artist. with up to 6 hours of talk and 20 days of standby, the phone's battery is a bit of a disappointment, given the lack of energy-consuming features. Quite a unique concept, hands down, but the price tag of $295 really plays with your nerves.
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