So many ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 4 devices, so much time needed to update them to ZenUI 4.0 (if applicable) and Android 8.0.
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Asus ZenFone 4 Max hauls monster 5,000 mAh battery to Russia, dual camera also in tow
Despite a gigantic battery, decent build, surprising dual camera setup and respectable specs, the Asus ZenFone 4 Max has been unveiled with no fanfare.
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Asus ZenFone 3 Max 5.2 gets Android 7.0 Nougat update, ZenFone 3 Zoom and Laser score 7.1
Android Nougat updates are finally spreading to more members of last year's Asus ZenFone 3 family, including the Max 5.2 and Zoom.
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Asus Zenfone 3s Max launches in India at around $220 with 5000mAh battery, Android 7.0
The just-released Asus Zenfone 3s Max can surely compete for the title of world's longest-lasting budget phone, but alas, it's only available in India.
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Upcoming Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom revealed to feature dual rear cam, huge 5000mAh battery
While we certainly hoped we’d ultimately find out a bit more about the “Zennovation” star of next month’s CES 2017, China’s Tenaa and the Bluetooth Special Interest Group have just unveiled inside information on the Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.
Yes, even that product name is already confirmed as part of regulatory Bluetooth SIG documents published the other day. Plus, a Z01HDA model number, and alternative ZE553KL designation. That’s awfully close to ZenFone 3 Max’s ZC553KL denomination, and the two are actually quite similar as far as external designs go.
But somehow, the soon-to-be-released ZenFone 3 Zoom squeezes a gigantic battery with a capacity of around 5,000 mAh (“just” 4,850, according to the Chinese FCC equivalent) into a 170-gram, 8mm-slim metallic package.
That sounds like a breathtaking engineering feat (if it pans out), given the comparatively small 4,100 mAh cell under ZenFone 3 Max’s hood, and the super-chunky body of the original 5,000 mAh juicer-hauling Asus ZenFone Max.
But wait, there’s more. This “most creative” ever ZenFone will apparently have a dual rear-facing camera setup going for it too, as well as up to 4GB RAM, and sadly, a middling octa-core Snapdragon 625 processor replacing the ultra-high-end SD835 we know you were all so badly craving.
Back to the trendy dual main shooter expected to grace ZenFone 3 Zoom’s elegant behind, this may sport 12.2 and 13MP sensors, sitting flush with the rest of the chassis instead of forming an unpleasant bulge.
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Best Buy’s new and old Cyber Monday deals are for everyone
As always, Best Buy was one of the most generous US retailers on Thanksgiving and during the “Black Friday weekend”, not to mention many of its super-compelling holiday deals were available early in limited quantities.
And many still are for Cyber Monday, with several more inaugurated today and up for grabs just in the next few hours. Looking for a couple of solid bets at a quick glance? That’s where we come in, to tell you the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is $100 off list across the board, starting at $700 instead of $800 in a Wi-Fi-only 32GB configuration.
Don’t have that much to spend? Maybe a $170 64GB Apple TV will tickle your fancy, seeing as how it’s discounted by a rare $30 off its regular price. Ultra-affordable Android smartphone enthusiasts can perhaps pick up a Verizon prepaid Moto G4 Play at an all-time low $35, or if they’d rather go the unlocked route, a $100 Asus ZenFone 3 Max or $230 64GB Moto G4 Plus.
Meanwhile, the unlocked Sony Xperia XA and ZTE Axon 7 are not just $50 off, also hooking you up with free $50 and $30 gift cards respectively. Stylish wearable fans can save up to 60 percent on “select” Fossil Q Grant models, and last but not least, modular Moto Z phones purchased on Verizon monthly installment plans come with gratis speaker and battery charger add-ons, as well as $100 savings. Let’s just hope there’s still something in the bank after Black Friday… week.
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Asus ZenFone 3 Max is up for grabs now with US warranty, huge battery, fingerprint sensor
Just in time for Black Friday, Asus has officially brought its third ZenFone 3 variant stateside. This is not a “deluxe” phone, nor does it feature a rear-facing camera with a fancy laser auto-focus, let alone augmented reality capabilities.
But the Asus ZenFone 3 Max is unusually cheap… for a 5.2-inch Android handheld that packs such a large battery it can even work as a portable power bank charging your other digital devices while you’re away from a traditional electrical socket.
Amazingly, the $149 Marshmallow gadget sold on Amazon with a US warranty and 4G LTE connectivity for GSM networks including AT&T and T-Mobile merely measures 8.6mm thick, also tipping the scales at 148 grams, despite carrying around a 4,130, yes, 4,130 mAh cell.
The 5.2-inch IPS LCD screen sports 1,280 x 720 pixels resolution, which sounds modest, but when you think about it, actually helps squeeze the most out of that already impressive juicer. The same goes for the mediocre-sounding quad-core MediaTek MT6737M processor, with 2GB RAM, as well as 13 and 5MP cams also in tow.
A rear-positioned fingerprint reader not only beefs up security, allowing you to activate the camera with a swipe, and the “glacier silver” low-cost Android soldier claims a pretty remarkable 75 percent screen-to-body ratio to seal the $149 pre-Black Friday deal. No further discounts incoming, we presume.
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We’ll likely see the ASUS ZenWatch 3 event on August 31
ASUS has tweeted out that “Incredible is Coming” on August 31 in Berlin, two days prior to the official start of IFA Berlin.We suspect that the recent leaks of the ZenWatch 3 and a more global push for the ZenFone 3 Deluxe and its friends will be the ...
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Asus Zenfone 3 Laser and Max go official with middling specs and prices
The seemingly simplified Asus Zenfone family is essentially getting just as convoluted as last year, with third-gen Laser and Max models unveiled shortly after the announcements of standard, Deluxe and Ultra versions, plus a Pegasus and an
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Flurry of Asus ZenFone 3 details revealed, Max version pictured in the wild
It doesn’t look like Asus learned anything from past mistakes, once again cooking up way too many derivations of an otherwise compelling base phone. The ZenFone 3 family will debut at Computex Taipei before long in at least three sizes and up to a dozen configurations ranging in price from $110 to $370.The ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe and ZenFone 3 Max were
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Finally, a prospective ZenFone 3 benchmarked with SD820, 4GB RAM, 23MP cam
Asus made us really nervous about the highly anticipated, overdue sequel (s) to the surprisingly successful ZenFone 2 family from last year, as early benchmarks showed certain ZenFone 3 variants packing Snapdragon 625 power, while
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Asus ZenFone 3 trinity teased on video ahead of Computex announcement
Theatrical mode – engaged. With under two weeks to go until the formal introduction of the ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe and Max at the Computex trade show in Taipei, and possibly a month or so left before commercial launches in ...
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‘Mid-range’ Asus ZenFone 3 family due out in June after all, high expectations set for Max model
The “Zenvolution” might have been scheduled for the very beginning of Computex 2016, i.e. May 30, but Asus CEO Jerry Shen just told Digitimes the highly anticipated and long overdue ZenFone 3 roster will only see daylight in June.Perhaps the Taiwanese company feels its new “mid-range segment”-targeting smartphones deserve a dedicated, glitzier ...
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