ASUS has announced the Android KitKat update for ASUS Zenfones worldwide. This new Android version update enhances the ZenUI by adding new features and also few bug fixes on the ASUS flagship smartphone. A truly empowering luxury, ASUS Zenfone with KitKat Android OS makes it a more powerful device for all at a very affordable price.

Here zenfone KITKAT Features

ZenUI Update Highlights

1.  Update to Android 4.4 KitKat

2.  New functions:

        Do Not Disturb mode

        Reply via Call-in SIM card, system will auto select the right phone number via the call. (applies to   dual SIM models only)

        Full dual standby with two SIM cards

(applies to dual SIM models only)

        Filter effects for videos

        When in sleep mode, double tab to wake up the screen. When device is locked, double tab the lock screen to turn off the screen.

Applications

        Added Remote and PC Link for Zenfone 4

Camera and Photo editing

        New functions:

        Option to automatically enable Image Stabilization when hand shaking is detected

        PanoSphere mode for ZenFone 6

        Added MicroFilm Feature for ZenFone 4

        Filter effects for videos

        Improvements to ASUS Gallery:

        Enhanced display in landscape mode on phones and tablets

              Add video rotation function

FM Radio

Auto scan local radio stations, manual frequency input, added support for– Program Service & Radio Text of RDS

        Add live wallpaper – MyWater

What’s Next

        New functions:

        Support for 24-hour format

        User-adjustable widget transparency

        Swipe to skip cards

        Add Quick Action Button to What’s Next notifications

Flip Cover

        Added Calendar reminder

ASUS Zenfone 4 is the youngest position both in terms of specifications and price. Although the youngest but the specifications are fairly competent in his class owned call it 1GB of RAM and a 4-inch screen. Priced at 3,995PHP only, Zenfone 4 steal the market and other competitors dropped? Then just read the review below.

Unboxing

• ASUS Zenfone 4
• 1 Battery
• Travel Charger
• Micro USB Cable
• Manual
• Warranty Card

Build and Design

Basically the Zenfone have a similar design concept. For this little brother Asus gives body made ​​entirely of plastic and used in accordance with the name'' Zen'', Zenfone 4 given accent stripes circular capacitive buttons at the bottom. This phone has a dimension of 124.4 x fitting digenggaman 61.4 x 11.5 mm and weighs 115 grams. Moreover, the angle of the curve and the rough texture of the back of a grip is not slippery and do not be afraid scratched.

ASUS Zenfone 4 has 4-inch screen WVGA resolution and it's not Corning on Gorilla Glass 3 like what other people are saying this is based on what ASUS PH emailed to me after the event.

The front is filled with a small notification LED, earpiece, front camera, proximity sensor, 4-inch screen, and three capacitive Android buttons without backlight. The back contains the main camera and speakers. For where two microSIM and microSD slot should open the back cover first. Fortunately can be done without having to remove the battery.

The left side of the phone is loaded with the lock / power and volume, while only a microUSB port on the right side. Top there is a 3.5mm headset port and the bottom mic hole there.

UI Interface

Usually low-nan powerful Android smartphones currently using the MTK processor or Qualcomm's long series plus 512MB RAM only. But ASUS provide an alternative that is dual-core processor from Intel combined RAM mid-end phones that is 1GB. Zenfone 4 using 4.3 Jellybean out of the box with a promise of updates Kitkat 4.4. 

ASUS this time it looks serious to customize a new look called ZenUI. Interface ZenUI we think is a combination of MIUI and LenovoUI plus a little look at the lockscreen and BB10 SenseUI widgets on the display. Not a bad thing but a smart way to take the positives from another UI. 

ZenUI want to provide an informative experience and ease of access. This is already visible in the lockscreen, which provided a shortcut to the camera menu, dial, and text. Weather information is also displayed in addition to the date and time, and also the daily agenda of the user. Since it was Jellybean 4.3 then the user can also add a widget to widget-option here.

Access is available to a maximum of 9 homescreen pages that can be filled in a variety of widgets, folder or shortcut. Getting into apps drawer, it looks exactly the standard Android only only appearance in a custom so it looks more attractive.

There are two different windows when doing gesture swipe down from the top of the screen. If in the right area will bring up a quick toggle to multiple setting options, whereas if on the left will bring up a notification window.

As far as we do the review, Zenfone 4 is able to do the work quickly and lag free. The interface is a lot of customization is also not slow down the process of changing pages. 8GB of internal memory supplied, only about 4.6 GB which can be used, still quite enough for the class.

Performance

Zenfone 4 might be cheap, but it's not that slow when it comes to performance.As far as subjective usage goes, we did find ourselves waiting for apps to load, but at least ZenUI transitions are quick and fluid. Basic games such as Temple Run 2 were good enough, Dead Trigge 2 quit long to load but i havent experience any lag playing the games.i havent try NBA 2k13, Aspahalt 8 since i having a problem with regards to storage.

Antutu Score : 15210

Camera

Zenfone 4 has two cameras, one in front with 0.3 MP resolution (640x360 pixels) and camera rear 5MP resolution (2592 x 1944) autofocus but no LED flash. Not all the features possessed Pixel Master lowered his brothers, recorded only modes using existing software-only processing (Time Rewind, Smart Remove, Turbo Burst, Depth of Field, HDR, All Smile, Snowball Effect, Miniature Mode, Beautification , Selfie), Low Light Mode for absences due to need a better camera module. However given setting are complete.

For the quality of the images, as we try out the room look bright, natural coloring, sharp enough, but the center of the camera looks pinkish, so for a white object so it does not change color. The same was brought into the room, a white object becomes stained pink. To the presence of noise can be understandable and not too severe.

The interface integrates camera and video recording, and therefore provided two buttons for photo and video. When recording video shooting can also be coupled with appropriate resolution video resolution. The 5MP camera on the back is capable of recording up to 1080p FullHD resolution saved in MP4 format with a size that is not too big.

Battery

This is the point where he makes prospective buyers stop in awe with Zenfone 4. Yes, although  this is the only one who can change the battery between 5 and 6, but Zenfone 4 is only equipped with a Lithium Ion battery with a capacity of 1600mAh was kind enough (or indeed aware of the capacity is very less).The battery is claimed to have a stand by time up to 192 hours and talk time up to 10 hours.

In anticipation of the software, the application contained ZenUI Battery Saving Mode. There are three options for the profile of the first Ultra Saving Mode, Optimized Mode, and Customized Mode. We tested the 720p MKV format video play for an hour, the battery was reduced 17% from 100% to 83%, with 50% screen brightness conditions, inactive mobile WiFi connection only. 

Our estimates if it is used as a main phone with internet connected to common services used (email, social media, browsing, etc.) the battery can only last a maximum of 5 hours use only.

Overall Conclusion 

Maybe you all can conclude if seen from a given specification and is priced price, this phone is worth a consideration if you want to buy a branded  Android smartphones for a low cost. Even after we do the review Zenfone 4 did not disappoint us. The promise of a fresh interface update Kitkat and Zen is also an added value. Origin can maintain quality, we believe ASUS could bulldoze its competitors in the low-end. 

Pros

• Specifications and performance qualified at low price.
• Filled many applications built with value-added.
• The battery can be changed.
• Good quality screen than its competitors.

Cons

• Minimal capacity battery.
• Reflective layers on the screen.
• No included Earphone on the box.
• Quit Long when loading games.

Hi guys welcome to  Teksnip101 Android tricks today we are going to teach you how to root your ASUS Zenfone 5 and ASUS Zenfone 6 using the Zenfone Root Aps by ASUS Zenfone Blog. 

IMPORTANT : Rooting your device my void your warranty
                       -Do this at your own Risk. I'm not responsibly if you brick your phone.


Here's the step by step process of Zenfone Root.3

1. First You need to Go to Settings Security Check "Unkown Sources"

2. Turn off the internet / WiFi, or simply turn on Airplane Mode

3. Download Root ZenFone http://adf.ly/nhxBM

4. Install the APK.

5. Open Root ZenFone.

6.  Choose SuperSU by Chain Fire so you can full Unroot your Device one you want to Unroot it.

7.  Then Click OK I know, please root !. the wait your device till you can touch it again.

8. Reboot your device.

Congrats you are now rooted.

To check if you are rooted Download Root Checker on Playstore.

Special Thanks to Zenfone Indonesia Community for Helping Us.

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ASUS announced the price of the Zenfone Series for Philippines at a press event in Manila City today. Mr. George Su introduced the complete Zenfone lineup, the exclusive ASUS ZenUI mobile interface and the PixelMaster camera technology.

The ASUS Zenphone Series has a lot of variants but the specs below are the ones that we’re getting here in the Philippines. The official SRP are Zenfone 4 for PhP3,995,  Zenfone 5 for PhP6,495, and Zenfone 6 for PhP11,995 

ASUS ZenFone 4 specs:

• 4” TFT LCD 800x480
• Intel Atom Z2520 1.2 GHz Dual-core processor with HyperThreading Technology
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB Internal Storage with MicroSD slot up to 64GB
• 5 Megapixel Rear Camera
• VGA Front Facing Camera
• 1600mAh Battery
• Android 4.3 (Upgradeable to Android 4.4 soon)
• Price: Php3,995

ASUS ZenFone 5 specs:

• 5” 1280x720 IPS+ display with Gorilla Glass 3
• Intel Atom Z2560 1.6 GHz Dual-core processor with HyperThreading Technology
• 2GB RAM
• 8GB Internal Storage with MicroSD slot up to 64GB
• 8 Megapixel Rear Camera, f2/0 aperture with LED Flash
• 2 Megapixel Front Facing Camera
• 2110mAh Battery
• Android 4.3 (Upgradeable to Android 4.4 soon)
• Price: Php6,495

ASUS ZenFone 6 specs:

• 6” 1280x720 IPS+ display with Gorilla Glass 3
• Intel Atom Z2560 1.6 GHz Dual-core processor with HyperThreading Technology
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB Internal Storage with MicroSD slot up to 64GB
• 13 Megapixel Rear Camera, f2/0 aperture with LED Flash
• 2 Megapixel Front Facing Camera
• 3200mAh Battery
• Android 4.3 (Upgradeable to Android 4.4 soon)
• Price: Php11,995

You may visit ASUS retailers to get yourself a Zenfone or you may purchase online via Lazada.

Manila, Philippines (30^th June, 2014) — ASUS announces the local launch of Zenfone Series and Padfone Mini in the Philippines on July 17, 2014.  Consumers can start to purchase Zenfone 4,5 and 6 from Lazada (http://www.lazada.com.ph/shop-mobiles-tablets/asus/) on July 17, 7pm. Authorized ASUS resellers will carry the smartphones including the Padfone Mini on the week following the launch. The arrival of Zenfones in Philippines marks a significant milestone for ASUS following Zenfone’s success in Taiwan, China and the rest of South East Asia

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Filipinos will enjoy true value for money as the ASUS Zenfones offer great performance at an incredible price.    Among the premier features is PixelMaster, a camera technology that is an essential part of the Zenfone experience. The exclusive PixelMaster camera technology makes it effortless to capture memorable photos and videos even in low lighting conditions.

All Zenfone models come with ASUS ZenUI, the all-new mobile user interface with over 1000 enhancements that make ASUS mobile devices even more fun and seamless to use.

The Zenfone Series features high-performance and power-efficient Intel^® Atom™ processors to deliver outstanding mobile experiences. Zenfone offers an incredible user experience at a competitive price that will be a compelling proposition for consumers

Here's our actual photo of the Zenfones