Best emulators for Android

My Boy! GBA Emulator

Many of us remember the good ol’ days of the GameBoy Advance, but unfortunately they’re now considered a thing of the past. That’s where My Boy! GBA Emulator comes in. Bring your old games back to life on your Android device. The UI is easy to navigate, save your game in a snap, and even learn how to launch the games via your desktop. This is one of my personal favorites. On my Galaxy S7 Edge, My Boy! GBA Emulator runs flawlessly while playing almost any games. There are a few strange slow spots here and there, but the majority of the emulator runs flawlessly.

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DraStic DS Emulator

With DraStic DS Emulator, you can now play your Nintendo DS games, on your Android device. Your favorite interactive games at your fingertips, on your smartphone or tablet. One of the cool things about this app is that you can you use an external controller, making it even more fun to use.

Sync your games with Google Drive, customize some of the features, and even increase your emulation speed if the game is a little too slow for your taste.

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SuperRetro16 (SNES)

Every 90’s kid will appreciate this one: SuperRetro16 (SNES). Remember the games you knew and loved from your Super Nintendo Entertainment System? Now you can jog your memory by downloading SuperRetro16 (SNES), and play them again for years to come. The cool thing about apps like this is that you no longer have to wish that your kids would’ve experienced the games that you had as a child, because now you can show them.

One of the awesome things about SuperRetro16 (SNES) is that there’s cloud syncing across all your devices, making your games available to play, whenever you want to, in whatever form you decide.

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Nostalgia.NES Pro

The Nostalgia.NES Pro is the perfect emulator for the “modern” nerd. The simplistic design is not only fun, but it’s also customizable. Resize the buttons to suit your preferences, easily save your game, and the best part? The ability to rewind. Yes, you can rewind your game to alter the result of your last move, possibly saving your character from utter destruction.

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My OldBoy! GBC Emulator

The My OldBoy! GBC Emulator is similar to the My OldBoy! GBA emulator, but it’s specifically for GameBoy Color games rather than Gameboy Advance games. You can easily change the color palette of your game and even launch games from your desktop. This emulator is neat because it has customizable controls and has special features, such as link cable and tilt sensors. This particular emulator also takes advantage of ARM Assembly code, allowing you to easily get to 60 frames-per-second on even low-end devices. I tried out a Super Mario Bros. Deluxe ROM on this emulator, and it runs great!

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ePSXe

ePSXe is an amazing emulator to bring Playstation (PSX and PSOne) to your Android phone or tablet. Go multiplayer with up to 4 players, or play by yourself. With a 99% compatability rate, you can play all your favorites, use external controls, awesome save features, cheat codes, shaders, filters, and more!

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MD.emu

Sega Genesis is back and better than ever with MD.emu. This emulator features on screen controls with gun support, accurate sound, cheat codes, and automatic save. The best kind of blast from the past, The original Sonic the Hedgehog has never looked so good as on your Android phone/tablet! The benefit of this emulator is that it’s a Sega Genesis emulator, meaning it’s older, and as a result, it’s easier to find perfectly legal ROMs from places likewww.archive.org.

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FPse

FPse is one of the best emulators out there for the original PlayStation, especially because of the stunningly high resolution, offering some amazing graphics. In this well-thought-out app, you’ll find it’s never been easier to use an emulator. There’s 10 different game pads to choose from, multiplayer options, a cheat code search engine, and when you download the app, it’ll search your device for PlayStation games and automatically match them with covers. It makes things look neat, organized, and overall very professional.

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How long your Nexus will get updates?

Take a look at the current listing:

Nexus 5X – September 2017
Nexus 6P – September 2017
Nexus 9 – October 2016
Nexus 5 – October 2015
Nexus 7 (2013) – July 2015
Nexus 10 – November 2014

So it looks like we’re getting a pretty clear perspective on the kind of timelines we can expect for these devices from Google. The Nexus 6 EOL should be coming up around Q3 of this year.

What are your thoughts regarding these timelines for Nexus security support?

source: https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/4457705?hl=en#nexus_devices

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Cubot X16 coming in July 2016

Looking at the specs it’s pretty clear we are not dealing with any kind of a high-end device, but an oldschool lowend. Not anything from the ultra budget segment though, the quad-core MT6735A processor clocked at 1,3 GHz, 2 GB RAM and 16 GB of expandable storage are quite alright specs. Rest of the specs include 5-inch OGS display with 2.5D curve and HD resolution , 13 Mpix rear camera with autofocus and 8 Mpix front one with Intelligent beauty function. Battery will have 2700 mAh capacity and Android 6.0 Marshmallow is going to preinstalled. Phone will be available with hybrid dual SIM slot so either two SIMs or SIM + microSD card.

Cubot X16 dimensions are 143,5 x 69,4 x 7 mm and the price haven’t been revealed yet. But with such specs its surely in the sub-$100 range for sure. From the pictures lying around you can see that design-wise the Cubot X16 does pretty well too, but still it would need something more to stand out better in the sea of similar phones.

source: http://www.gizchina.com/2016/06/21/new-cubot-x16-model-coming-july/

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Zeblaze MiniWear - classy wearable smartwatch coming soon

Zeblaze MiniWear, the next-in-line wearable from Zeblaze.

The MiniWear retains much of the Cosmo appeal, but brings subtle, and as Zeblaze would like to put it, classy changes. Zeblaze also claim that the leather straps being used on the watch are second to none with their quality.

The MiniWear will come in a couple different colour variants, namely Gold and Silver. The Gold version will have a black strap while the Silver variant will have a Maroon strap.

A MagSafe-style charger will ship within the retail box of the Zeblaze MiniWear, which will cling on to the connectors thanks to a magnetic latch.

There is no word on pricing of this upcoming watch. We expect to see a display of around the 240 x 240p mark, and a battery with a capacity on and around 200mAh.

Source: gizchina.com

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Blackview BV6000 - performance in rugged body

Blackview’s latest is another rugged smartphone, but with a smaller 4.7-inch display.

Last year Blackview launched their first rugged phone called the BV5000. The phone was actually well made, and performed rather well and has gone on to becoming quite a popular device for people of all walks of life.

If there was one issues with the phone though, it would be the size. A 5.5-inch phone with a thick rugged body means a very large device indeed, so customers called for something a little smaller.

So introducing the Blackview BV6000. This new rugged phone offered all the waterproofing and shock protection of the original BV5000, but in a smaller size and more compact 4.7-inch display.

The phone remains IP68 approved so you don’t need to worry about dropping it in a puddle, or being ran over, but it also boasts a Mediatek Helio P10 chipset and 3GB RAM meaning its one of the more powerful rugged phones on the market.

32GB memory comes as standard, as does Android 6.0 and a 4500mAh battery which should prove more than enough for the smaller HD 1280 x 720 display.

While developing the BV6000, Blackview have managed to boost camera specs on the phone to an 8 mega-pixel front and 18 mega-pixel rear sensor. Other features include GPS, GLONASS support, dual micro SIM cards and FDD-LTE support for bands 800/1800/2100/2600Mhz.

Pricing is expected to be around the $200 mark with a launch sometime in Q2 of 2016.

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Latest OPPO leak X9009 - Helio P10 SoC + 4GB RAM

OPPO’s being rather quiet about its upcoming Find 9 flagship. However, we keep hearing and reading about the phone thanks to leaks from China.

The newest leak about the phone speaks about the kind of SoC it might have. And the exact model of the SoC is a bit surprising to know, since OPPO have traditionally shipped their flagship phones with about the most powerful SoCs available at that time.

It’s the MediaTek Helio P10 MT6755 that the OPPO X9009 leaked with. The phone was spotted on Geekbench, where we also got to learn about the device’s single- and multi-core scores on the benchmarking app. Take a look below:

On the single-core test, the X9009 scores 871 points, while multi-core points go up to 3378.

The listing also mentioned the RAM on the phone at 3772MB; this probably means that we can safely assume the phone will have 4GB RAM.

Possible look:

We’ve had all kinds of rumours about the Find 9; from a Snapdragon 820 processor to 6GB RAM, the rumour mills have left nothing to our imagination.

That said, I’d be surprised if the Find 9 ships with the MediaTek Helio P10 and not something more powerful than that.

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Best cases for Nexus 5X

Spigen Ultra Hybrid Case

Spigen, a personal favorite accessory maker of mine, has a simple option for protecting the Nexus 5X while keeping its body visible. The back of this case offers you the more prominent visibility of the phone. Why? Because it’s an absolutely clear case. It costs around $14 and the hard material gives ideal protection to the Nexus 5X. If you want to show off your Nexus 5X but still want to protect it, this case from Spigen is easily the must-have.

Colors: Clear
Price: $14



SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Series Case

This case from SUPCASE has been introduced as a member of the Beetle Series, and it’s a slim hybrid protective accessory. The cutouts for the volume rocker are sized just right, and the thermoplastic material has been utilized as a part of its making. The best thing about this case is that it solidly holds the phone, yet gives excellent impact protection.

Colors: Frost/Black, Black/Black, Frost/Blue
Price: $17



Verus High Pro Shield Case

On the off chance that you need quality in style and durability with great value, you’re at the right place because Verus’ case for the Nexus 5X gives the greatest protection to your phone against any slippages and impact brought on by the dropping. The polycarbonate material gives the toughness and the protection to the phone while the brushed metal look is high-end and unique.

Colors: Electric Blue, Red, Satin Silver, Shine Gold, Steel Silver
Price: $20



DGtle Bumper Rubber Case

From DGtle comes case for the Nexus 5X which guarantees your Nexus 5X won’t be scratched due to its rubber build. Even better is that the TPU material makes it very light, so you’re getting protection in a simple way. The amazing point of interest of purchasing this case is that it assimilates the more prominent shocks when compared to other cases.

Colors: Mint, Matte-Clear, Matte-Black, Purple, Hot Pink, Clear, Black
Price: $9



Adopted Microfiber Hard Case

This slender tough case from Adopted was introduced together with the Nexus 5X, featuring a distinctive microfiber support that is guaranteed to improve grip. The front frame even helps to keep the display screen raised when faced down on a table. It has a price tag which is a bit high, but you’ll be getting a very quality case to improve the look and safety of your Nexus 5X.

Colors: Emerald, Quartz, Carbon
Price: $35



J&D Clear Back Bumper Case

J&D’s Nexus 5X case simply aims at providing protection with style (while really leaning to the former). It gives you the anti-scratch rear and the fit is tight while allowing you to grasp the phone securely.

Colors: Fusion Black, Transparent Clear, Fusion Blue, Fusion Champagne, Fusion Red, Fusion Purple
Price: $10

Source: talkandroid.com

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Xiaomi new TV - 65-inch curved display in 5.9mm thick body

Xiaomi launched their curved smart TV today featuring a monster 65-inch screen and a body that’s thinner than the iPhone 6S!

The 65-inch Xiaomi TV boasts a curved display from Samsung and Xiaomi hope the TV will take over many living rooms in China and have made the lifestyle product as thin as possible to ensure it can fit in to the smallest of spaces.

At 8999 Yuan ($1390) it’s much more expensive than the TV3S also launched today, but with the large price, and large screen comes a higher 4K resolution too.

An MStar 6A928 quad-core chipset with Mali T760 GPU gives the TV a boost in graphics and supports 10-bit H.265 4K / 60fps decoding. There are 2GB of DDR3 dual channel RAM, and 8GB of eMMC 5.0 storage too.

4 x 2.5-inch woofers drive Dolby DTS audio in to the living room.

Like other Xiaomi TV’s don’t expect Xiaomi to launch their curved display TV outside of China.

Source: gizchina.com

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Casio's WSD-F10 with Android Wear priced at 500$

Casio has just launched their inelegantly named but elegantly designed Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10 on the Google Play Store, Amazon, REI, and the Casio store. The price tag might seem steep at $499.99, but the device is specifically designed to be tough as nails for those living rugged, outdoor lives.

If you’re a runner, hiker, explorer, or any of the like, this might just be your go-to piece of tech to take along on your journey. We’ve seen plenty of smartwatches aimed at style, but comparatively few looking to be stout devices ready to withstand the wear and tear of more active lifestyles. The gritty little wearable  has a 1.32-inch dual layer display that has a power save option that allows it to swap between color and monotone. With this functionality, you can radically stretch your battery’s lifespan.

From the looks of it, it appears to come pre-loaded with a bunch of outdoorsy apps to assist with hiking, running, or fishing, but nothing is keeping you from installing your favorite apps once you get your hand on it. It’s true the price tag makes it something of an investment, but it really is one of the most rugged Android Wear devices we’ve seen so far.

Source: androidauthority.com

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iPad Pro 9.7 alternative? Chuwi HiBook might be the one!

Chuwi’s HiBook tablet specifications have been confirmed today detailing a Cherry Trail powered 10.1-inch convertible tablet.

If Apple’s mini iPad Pro didn’t get your juices flowing yesterday, then what about something a little more versatile and affordable from China?

Tablet maker Chuwi have confirmed the detailed specifications of their smaller convertible tablet. The device called the HiBook will feature a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 display running an Intel Cherry Trail Atom-x5 Z8300 CPU (no details on RAM or memory yet).

The device is said to run either Windows 10 or Android 5.1 and will come with 2 x full size USB, 1 x USB Type C, 2 mega-pixel front camera, 5 mega-pixel rear and 6600mAh battery.

For those of you wanting to get some typing in on the tablet, an optional keyboard will be available separately.

Pricing will be $239 with tablets launching on the 28th March.

Source: gizchina.com

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First official photos of Huawei P9, launch event on 6th of April

Photos of the much hyped Huawei P9 are up, thanks to the company that decided to give us a peek a bit before the phone’s launch.

Before we get ahead of ourselves, we must realise these are close-up pictures that show a component or two and not much else.

The pictures were put up on the company’s teaser page for the Huawei P9. The page is complete with these pictures and also a timer to remind you about the impending launch.

The dual camera set up is confirmed by the first picture in this series of three. What it also confirms is the meaning behind the hashtag #OO that Huawei has been using to tease the P9.

Apart from that, a rounded-square fingerprint scanner, which should be on the rear of the phone, is seen along with an edge of the device that depicts a glossy yet textured rear.

Multiple versions of this phone are expected to show up at the launch event, which is scheduled for 6th of April.

Source: gizchina.com

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OnePlus 3 leak shows Snapdragon 820

We’ve already seen a couple Chinese phone makers in Xiaomi and Letv (LeEco) dish out Snapdragon 820 phones, and OnePlus might just be the next with the OnePlus 3.

However, a much larger section of the international audience should be able to get their hands on the OnePlus 3 as compared to the Xiaomi Mi 5 or the Le Max Pro.

Coming to the subject of this article: OnePlus 3 specifications, which leaked thanks to AnTuTu (which is a popular benchmarking app, if you aren’t aware). Here’s what the listing has to tell us about the phone: a 1920 x 1080p display, Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB RAM, 16 mega-pixel rear camera, 8 mega-pixel front facing camera, 32GB ROM and a model number A3000.

Some might be disappointed to see only a 1080p display on the OnePlus 3, as suggested by the leaks. OnePlus have been known to use OPPO’s designs, and it is likely that the OnePlus 3 and the OPPO Find 9 share a bit in common. This could also explain the 1080p screen; OPPO’s versions could come with higher res ones (as in the case of the OnePlus One/Find 7).

OnePlus have traditionally attacked their competitors with super aggressive pricing. Expect the OnePlus 3 to attempt to pull off something similar.

Source: gizchina.com

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Best wireless charging pads for Samsung / QI Smartphones

Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad

People generally like to buy accessories made by the same company who makes their devices. If you’re one of those people, Samsung’s own wireless charging pad with fast charge capabilities is what you’re going to get and there’s no need to read on. This wireless charging pad, which is priced differently everywhere you look, works with the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge along with all other Qi-ready devices. And you probably won’t need to remove your case or cover to use it.

It has a built-in LED light to tell you whether or not your phone is aligned properly. Select Samsung devices will also alert you when a full charge has been achieved.

With an official option like this, there’s no going wrong.

Pricing: $49-$69



Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand

In 2016, Samsung introduced a new wireless charging pad marketed as a “wireless charging stand.”

This in-house wireless charging stand with fast charge technology is just like Samsung’s wireless charging pad. The difference? This one, because it’s a stand, positions your phone on an incline rather than having lie flat. The benefit here is that you can easily access your phone while it’s charging. Picking it up and putting it down is less likely when positioned at an angle. Or, if you’d like to glance over at your phone for information, turn on the always-on display that Samsung debuted with the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.

Going for the stand over the pad limits your color options to just one choice and raises the praise.

Color options: Black
Pricing: $69



Nekteck Wireless Charging Pad

Up until now, Nekteck was a completely unknown brand to me. That doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with the company and its products. In fact, it seems that all of Nekteck’s products on Amazon are rated with 4-5 stars. So counting out their wireless charging pad just because you’ve never heard of them is a bad move.

Nekteck’s wireless charging pad supports all Qi-ready devices, but the fast charging feature is only compatible with select Samsung phones — the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy Note 5, and Galaxy S6 Edge+. To activate the fast charging feature, you’ll need to use Samsung or Nekteck’s adapters with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 technology.

When your phone is placed on the wireless charging pad, a blue light will illuminate to indicate that your phone is charging.

Easing your mind about buying this wireless charging pad is an 18-month warranty and lifetime customer support from Nektech.

Color options: Black
Pricing: $29



TYLT VU Wireless Charging Stand

The world is full of accessories, and a bunch of my personal favorites come from TYLT. Its products are well-made, colorful, and affordable. Can you ask of more? The VU wireless charging stand has a 3-coil system, comes in four colors, and costs less than you’d expect.


With the 3-coil system, TYLT allows you to put your phone anywhere on the wireless charging stand whether that’s in portrait or landscape orientation. Also, this wireless charging stand is designed at a 45-degree angle so you can still see your phone from anywhere and won’t miss a single notification coming in. The VU’s entire design is so subtle and attractive because of its popping color and the long wire sneaking out of the back. TYLT succeeded here with a very simple, modern aesthetic.

Depending where you shop, you can get TYLT’s VU for less than $50 with free shipping.

Pricing: $49-$69



Choetech Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad

The first wireless charging pad I ever owned was this one from Choetech. And it has served me well for nearly one year. Choetech’s wireless charging pad, which is the cheapest on the list, costs just $25 and supports fast charging.

Choetech says this wireless charging pad can charge supported devices up to 1.4x faster than competing products, and its built-in sensor lowers the status lights’ strength when charging in a dark room. Like Nektech, Choetech throws in an 18-month warranty.

Those wanting to try out a wireless charging pad for the first time should get Choetech’s product because of its price alone. You’ll be hard-pressed to find another wireless charging pad at a price so low without cutting corners.

Color options: Black
Pricing: $25



Incipio Ghost 220 Wireless Charging Base

Because there’s a very good chance you have more than one Qi-ready device in your home or office, Incipio’s Ghost 220 exists. The Ghost 220 is a wireless charging base that charges up to three devices simultaneously. Through wireless charging, it can charge two devices on once because of the rectangle shape. Then, through a physical wire, the Ghost 220 charges a third device; therefore, even if you have just one device that can be charged without wires, this wireless charging base is still worth it because of the external charging support.

Despite charging more devices at once than other products, the Ghost 220 isn’t very expensive. It can be purchased for as little as $45 with free shipping on Amazon.

Color options: Black
Pricing: $45-$69

Source: TalkAndroid

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