New Asus Zenfone 4V (V520KL) A006 shows up at FCC

July 13, 2017 Categories: FCC, News by 0 Comments

Here is something interesting. The A006 model Zenfone has just showed up at the FCC. Certainly this bodes well for an earlier release in comparison to last year and the Zenfone 3. We just don’t know details of the A006, but we are going to dig right now and get some more information if it does exist out there.

Here is what we are expecting. Nothing official from Asus, but various tidbits have emerged online regarding the A006. This is the Zenfone 4V (V520KL) which is set to be a Verizon exclusive. Based on the model number, it’s  5.2-inch smartphone sporting a Snapdragon processor.

Some previous spec details were found in a GFXBench listing a number of weeks ago. The Zenfone 4V has a quad-core 2.1GHz processors, Adreno 530 GPU, 1920 x 1080 resolution screen, 4GB RAM and 32GB storage. The cameras are likely to be a 21MP rear and 8MP front facing.

Stay tuned…

[source: FCC]

Pre orders starting soon for Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL) available in Russia

July 5, 2017 Categories: News, Russia, Shopping and Deals, ZC554KL, Zenfone 4 Max by 0 Comments

And just like that. The Asus Russia online store now has product listings for the black and gold Zenfone 4 Max smartphones. The order button is set to activate based on the completion and details on the product pages themselves.

So clearly this launch was planned and no accident. It’s safe to say that this is the most interesting launches that we’ve seen from Asus when it comes to their smartphones. It’s certainly different. We aren’t complaining that’s for sure!

The model numbers with product pages:

  • ZC554KL-4G002RU (gold)
  • ZC554KL-4A001RU (black)

 

From Russia (Asus) with love, comes the Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL)

July 5, 2017 Categories: News, ZC554KL, Zenfone 4 Max by 0 Comments

I betcha didn’t see this one coming! We sure didn’t. We’ve seen ZenPad tablets show up out of the blue without nary a mention, but a new Zenfone 4? This appears to be true and it’s officially up on the Asus Russia website.

It’s one of two things. Either Asus Russia slipped up or they are simply in a rush to get this model out the door. Certainly the Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL) isn’t a top end model. Rather it’s the budget series but still we would have expected Asus to hold back rather than have a fragmented Zenfone 4 release.

We are just setting up our dedicated page for this new model, but here is an overview. It’s 5.5-inches with a Snapdragon 430 or Snapdragon 425, along with a 5,000mAh battery. The notable design feature is the seemingly slim design even though it’s packing such a substantial battery inside.

From a design perspective there is nothing that screams budget phone. Three different colors, improved rear camera that allow for wide angle photography among various other improvements over the previous generation Zenfone 3 Max.

Reports indicate a price of RUB 13,900 for a 2GB RAM / 16GB storage model with Snapdragon S425.

We will break down all the details and specs on our ZC554KL specific page coming right up!

[source: Asus Russia]

 

September Asus event in Rome hints at Zenfone 4 unveiling

June 29, 2017 Categories: News, Zenfone 4, Zenfone 4V, Zenfone V by 0 Comments

The increasingly effective sleuthing Roland Quandt has posted an interesting event invitation. What to make of it? You be the judge!

We have seen recent indicators (leaks) about a Zenfone 4V or simply Zenfone V. If you look at the one image in the center of the invitation it’s quite pronounced. Sure looks like a “V” to us! The frame around the “V” indicates a tracking feature of some sort. When it says, “frame the date” there is little left to the imagination.

The first sentence “take a walk on the wide side” is open for discussion. That could mean a few things. Asus hasn’t shied away from doing the amazing or unexpected. The “wide side” could mean a smartphone with a new design feature. A two piece design, sliding out for example, is something which has been discussed or rumored by other companies.

[source: Roland Quandt]

Asus delivers Android 7.1.1 Nougat to Zenfone 3 Zoom (ZE553KL)

June 28, 2017 Categories: Android Nougat, Android Updates, ZE553KL, Zenfone 3 Zoom by 1 Comment

It’s not Christmas day but for some it may seem like it. Android 7.0 Nougat is now available for the Zenfone 3 Zoom! There has been some concern out there about the Zenfone 3 Zoom running an older version of Android to which I often dismissed as senseless worrying. Asus has delivered what the people wanted!

You can initiate this update via your system settings. There are a host of new features that come the way of Nougat which we recap below.

Date: 2017/06/27

Version: ZE553KL_ WW_V20.31.49.2

Releases Notes:

  • Upgrade to Android N
  • Support portrait mode
  • Improved performance, improved picture taking experience and bugs fixes

Most likely you want to know what exactly Android N brings to the table. The details:

  • The most talked about feature is multi-window mode which means you can run two apps side-by-side. Youtube video and Chrome browser viewable together? Yes!
  • You can switch between apps with a double tap thanks to the “quick app switch” feature
  • More control over your data usage
  • Reply to messages inside the notification screen (very handy I must say!)
  • More emojis! There are 72 new ones to be exact.
  • More customization options for the size of texts and icons

 

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