ASUS ZenFone 4 Series coming August 8th

According to Sogi, ASUS is ready to announce their latest ZenFone 4 series at 8th August 2017 in Taiwan. The variant names and model numbers of ZenFone 4 series has already leaked on ZenTalk which suggest ASUS at least will be have 5 different models such as ZenFone 4 Pro, Max, and Selfie.

ZenFone 4 Series Marketing Name and Model

One of ZenFone 4 Series model is ZenFone 4 Max which already launched in Russian market. ZenFone 4 Max comes in two versions, First model with Snapdragon 430 (octa-core) and the second model equipped with Snapdragon 425 (quad-core). ZenFone 4 Max will have up to 4GB of RAM and 16/32/64GB storage (non hybrid dual-SIM plus SDCard slot)

ZenFone 4 Max

Latest leaks on gfxbench believed to be ZenFone 4 Selfie (Z01M) with FHD display + Snapdragon 625 + 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM + Android 7.1.1 Nougat + 16MP rear camera + 12MP front facing camera.

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ASUS Unveil ZenFone 4 Max with 5000 MaH Battery and Dual Camera

After the original ZenFone Max in 2015 and ZenFone 3 Max Last year, ASUS unveiled their latest generation of ZenFone Max, ZenFone 4 Max. This model will accommodate long lasting battery life android with big 5000 mAh battery.

ZenFone 4 Max comes in two versions, First model with Snapdragon 430 (octa-core) and the second model equipped with Snapdragon 425 (quad-core). ZenFone 4 Max will have up to 4GB of RAM and 16/32/64GB storage (non hybrid dual-SIM plus SDCard slot)

It takes a long 4 hours to charge the battery to 100%. Still, a 15 minute charge is enough for 3 hours of talk time. Also, the battery will stay cool during charging. ZenFone 4 Max equipped with 5.5” 1080p screen (IPS) displaying Android 7.0 with ZenUI. You can watch up to 22 hours of video on that screen.

A 13MP dual camera on the back with a 120° field of view puts the Zenfone 4 Max above the common mid-ranger. There’s also an 8MP camera on the front, which can stitch 140° selfie panoramas

The Asus Zenfone 4 Max will launch in Russia starting at RUB 13,900 ($235/€205) for the S425 quad-core model with 2GB of RAM and 16GB storage.

ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Full Specifications:

ZenFone 4 Max
Screen	S-IPS, 5.5 ", 1080x1920, 16M colors, touch screen, capacitive, multi-touch 10, Gorilla Glass 2.5D, Tru2Life, 450 nits
CPU	1.4 GHz, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 8937 8 core Cortex-A53, Adreno 505
Memory	4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM drive, Micro-SD up to 256 GB 16/32/64 GB ROM, up to 4GB of RAM
Connectivity	LTE cat.4 150/50 Mbit / s
	HSDPA 42.2 Mbit / s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit / s
	EDGE
Mobile networks	Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,40 the LTE
	the UMTS 850, 900, 2100
	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Battery	Li-Pol, 5000 mAh, fast charging, charging other devices
Dimension	154 x 76.9 x 8.9 mm
Weight	181 g
Camera	13 MP, flash, autofocus, dual camera: f / 2.0 + wide-angle
	front-facing 8 megapixel, flash, f / 2.2
Navigation	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
operating system	Android 7.0 Nougat, ASUS ZenUI

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ASUS ZenFone 4 2017 to Debut in Computex Taiwan on May 29

ASUS officially sent an invitation to Computex for the media. Press conference will be held at 29/5/2017. In this press conference ASUS will introduce their new products such as Notebook, 2 in 1, Tablet, and Smartphone. ASUS recently said that the new generation of ZenFone will be called ZenFone 4.

Last week from ASUS Infestor Conference document suggested that ASUS ZenFone 4 lineup divided by 3 categories. "Empowering Luxury for Everyone" with ZenFone 4 Max, "Premier Luxury" with ZenFone 4 (2017 Edition) and "Ultimate Luxury" with ZenFone 4S.

ZenFone 4 Max, ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 4s are expected to use new Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. From the document also showed ZenFone 4 Max design, It will have dual camera and fingerprint scanner at home button below the screen.

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ASUS Targets Computex 2017 to Introduce ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4s, and ZenFone 4 Max

Latest report from ASUS infestor conference suggested that ASUS will possibly launch ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4s, and ZenFone 4 Max at Computex 2017. The latest leak from ASUS Infestor Conference document suggested that ASUS ZenFone 4 lineup divided by 3 categories. "Empowering Luxury for Everyone" with ZenFone 4 Max, "Premier Luxury" with ZenFone 4 (2017 Edition) and "Ultimate Luxury" with ZenFone 4S.

The specifications from ZenFone 4 Max, ZenFone 4, and ZenFone 4s is not available yet but ZenFone 4 Max image was appeared on the document, while image from ZenFone 4, and ZenFone 4s still not available.

ZenFone 4 Max will replace previous generation of ZenFone 3 Max with similar approach, big battery and luxury but affordable.

ZenFone 4 will replace ZenFone 3 from 2016 with luxury design, good specifications.

ZenFone 4s will replace ZenFone 3 Deluxe with High-end Specifications and ultimate luxury.

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ASUS may have leaked new ZenFone Series, ZenFone 4

ZenFone 3 Ultra

The company published what is believed to be the new ZenFone 4 Series on ASUS Royal Club Online Booking System, which offers the original maintenance service for ASUS products.

ZenFone 4 Max at ASUS Royal Club, Courtesy of SOGI.com.tw

Although we haven't hear any rumors about new generation of ZenFone will use ZenFone 4 Series or not because in 2014 ASUS released their first intel based android smartphone with ZenFone 4 name. 

Back to the URL in question. The only thing that it does reveal is the phone's model number, ZC554KL. There is a drop down menu on ASUS Royal Club Online Booking System and you can choose ZC554KL or ZenFone 4 Max.  

ASUS first launched ZenFone series of mobile phones had sold the name of the ZenFone 4 4.5-inch mobile phone, the outside world has always been curious ZenFone 3 after the next generation of products, ASUS will be how to ZenFone phone named, is inherited the previous generation launched ZenFone 4 , Or a new series of names come out from the ASUS Royal Club online booking system, it seems that the answer. ASUS is still planning to ZenFone 4 series name introduced new products, and the internal code ZC554KL ZenFone 4 Max should be a 5.5-inch mobile phone, and the main Max product of the large battery.

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ZenFone 3 Zoom Specs Will Not be Upgraded

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom features a dual 12 MP rear camera with 2.3x optical zoom and Dual Pixel autofocus, with 5.5-inch 1080p display and a metal body, likely allowing users to take high quality photos. The phone also offers LTE, a large 5000 mAh battery, 4 GB of RAM, an octa-core Snapdragon 625 processor, and Android Marshmallow (upgrade-able to Android 7 Nougat).

The ZenFone 3 Zoom is still scheduled to arrive stateside this quarter (April - June), but Asus didn't reveal an exact release date for it. While we do know that the handset should be sold for $399 unlocked, it's not clear if this is the price for the 32 GB variant, the 64 GB one, or the more generous 128 GB one.

Not long ago, Asus North America said that the ZenFone 3 Zoom would be coming with "better specs" compared to the international version. Unfortunately, the company said that ZenFone 3 Zoom will not have upgraded specs, so it's going to be identical to the ZenFone 3 Zoom that can be purchased in other markets.

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ZenFone 3 Zoom Goes On Sale in Taiwan

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom which introduced back at CES 2017 is now available in Taiwan with NT$ 14,990 price tag or approximately $485 for 64GB variant.

ZenFone 3 Zoom On its back have a 12MP main camera with Sony IMX362 sensor, paired with a secondary 12MP shooter sporting a 2.3X zoom lens. ZenFone 3 Zoom use an aluminum-alloy body which is only 0.31″ thick (7.9 mm) and weighs merely 0.37 lbs (170 g). With 5,000 mAh battery in thick body makes ZenFone 3 Zoom impressive at battery backup and still good looking. The Zenfone 3 Zoom will be landing in the US sometime this quarter, and will start at $399.

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom Specifications (ZE553KL)
Display	5.5 inch / 1920 x 1080 (FullHD) / Amoled 500 nits 2.5D Screen
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC
GPU	Adreno 506
RAM	up to 4GB
ROM	up to 128GB
Camera	Main Camera: 12MP / f 1.7 / Wide 25mm / Sony IMX362 sensor 1/2.55 sensor size / 1.4µm pixel pitch / OIS / 4K UHD Video Recording with EIS / RAW Image (Android 7.0) Secondary Camera: 12MP with 2.3X optical zoom, 59mm focal length, Portrait Mode Selfie Camera: 13MP, F2.0 aperture, Sony IMX214 sensor
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot CAT.7 300/100Mbps (download/upload)*selected region The rest with CAT.4 Bluetooth 4.2
SIM	Dual SIM Dual StandBy Slot 1 : Nano SIM (3G/4G) Slot 2 : Nano SIM (3G/4G) / Micro SD up to 2 TB
GPS	GPS, AGPS
OS	Android 6.0 with ZenUI 3.0 (upgradable to 7.0)
Battery	5000 mAh
Speaker	ICEpower enhanced speaker Audio Wizard DTS for Headphone support
Dimension	154.3mm x 77mm x 7.9mm
Weight	170 grams
Colors	Black, Silver, Rose Gold

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ASUS Announces ZenFone 3 Go, Smartphone for Livestream

courtesy of www.appledaily.com.tw/

ASUS introduce ZenFone 3 Go In order to catch the popularity of live streaming. Jerry Shen also recommended internal colleagues, ZenFone 3 Go should be released as soon as possible next week, and he also revealed that the price of this phone will be 5,000 NT or 162.39 US $. 

He said that in addition to test ZenFone 3 Go in 30 live software and confirmed ZenFone 3 Go can achieve beauty effect, while the microphone function has also been strengthened. There is no official specification yet, we will update once it available in the market.

Courtesy www.bnext.com.tw

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ASUS CEO says New ZenFone 4 may be delayed

The new generation of ASUS ZenFone 4 series will be delayed until June and July, but ASUS CEO Jerry Shen said that in the first quarter of 2017 there are three new smartphones for live streaming, Camera and AR. "I believe this year the overall situation will be better than last year, I also expected profit from smartphone market this year" said Jerry.

He said that in addition to test ZenFone 3 Go in 30 live software and confirmed ZenFone 3 Go can achieve beauty effect, while the microphone function has also been strengthened. 

ASUS introduce ZenFone 3 Go In order to catch the popularity of live streaming. Jerry Shen also recommended internal colleagues, ZenFone 3 Go should be released as soon as possible next week, and he also revealed that the price of this phone will be 5,000 NT or 162.39 US $. 

In addition to Zenfone 3 Go and Zenfone 3 Zoom, There is ZenFone AR which supports Google Tango and Daydream, and expected to be available in the first quarter of this year. He is also optimistic about this AR mobile phone industry leading at least 3 months to half a year. However, this new machine specifications are higher, the price is set in the high-end section.

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ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom Antutu Benchmark Score

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom Line up already being sold in Taiwan, today i will share a benchmark result from ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom with Snapdragon 625, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom(ZE553KL)

Specifications ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL
Display	5.5 inch, 1920 x 1080  AMOLED display
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor
RAM	4GB of RAM
ROM	Up to 128GB of storage
Camera	12MP rear camera with Sony IMX362 sensor
Connectivity	802.11ac WiFi
	Bluetooth 4.2
	LTE
	USB 3.0 Type-C connector
Battery	5,000 mAH battery
Colour	Navy Black, Glacier Silver, Rose Gold

Antutu Benchmark

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ZenUI 3.5: even better features for an even better experience

Recently unveiled at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the brand new ZenFone AR and ZenFone 3 Zoom are not only groundbreaking smartphones with top-of-the-line hardware: they also mark the debut of ZenUI 3.5, the latest step in ASUS’ continuous search for an even better user experience. Curious? Here’s what’s coming your way!

New horizons, wider experiences

The booming VR trend was the hottest topic at CES, and you can experience it firsthand with our very own ZenUI VR 360. Create, view and share 360-degree content without having to download any third-party app: see life from all angles in your ASUS Gallery, create immersive stories with the 360-degree templates on PhotoCollage, and share your favorite 360-degree photos on ZenCircle.

Professional photos, simply organized

Shoot like a pro, save and view your photos in RAW to have all your memories in rich detail. And don’t worry about losing sight of your files, because ASUS Gallery will neatly mark them according to format: quickly find your RAW files at a glance in your thumbnail gallery. Easier to manage, export and edit.

A pleasant surprise each time

Choose your favorite photos from your photo gallery so that each time you wake up your phone, a different wallpaper automatically refreshes on your lock screen.

Vivid themes, lifelike colors

Find new high-quality vivid theme packs on ZenUI Themes. When paired with an AMOLED screen, these themes are sure to become your favorite eye candy! Let your personality shine through with dazzling lifelike colors and high-definition visuals.

Get your health in check

With ASUS ZenFit, health management is easy as a breeze. Easily record your stats when you’re walking, running or cycling, and keep track of your heart rate and sleep quality. Get all the information you need from the activity reports, and have a better understanding of your overall health.

ZenUI Delights: experience moments of delight

ZenUI 3.5 is not only about giving you a stunning visual design; it’s also about optimizing your overall user experience, enhancing what’s good and working on what needs to be fixed. We’ve worked on the finer details that truly make a difference, giving you moments of delights in your everyday life.

Faster, more efficient input: if you generally use your mobile with one hand, you know that holding a somewhat big device can be a bit of a hassle. ZenUI Keyboard allows you to adjust the keyboard size and position for better comfort. And its Text Editing and Clipboard features provide a faster, smoother experience as well!

Separate work and play: when using a dual-SIM device for both your professional and private numbers, let ZenUI Dialer & Contacts help you keep things separate. By setting a default SIM for each contact, you can easily draw the line between work and play.

One scan to connect and share: simplify the way you connect to a WiFi network. Now you don’t need to manually select a network and input its password – just use your phone’s camera to scan a QR code and get connected immediately! You can also generate a QR code of your own hotspot, and quickly share it to other devices around you.

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ASUS begins rolling out Nougat update to ZenFone 3

The Zenfone 3 was launched during Computex on 30 May 2016. The new smartphone has reached the international market for the suggested price of $249. ZenFone 3 ZE552KL which comes with a 5.5-inch display, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage; and the ZE520KL with a 5.2-inch display, 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. ASUS made significant changes in the design of the new Zenfone 3. It’s thinner, sleeker and more durable with an all-metal aluminum-grade body.

It looks like the wait for Android Nougat on the ZenFone 3 ZE520KL and ZenFone 3 ZE552KL is almost over, as The firmware update has begun roll out to users in the Philippines, and will surely reach other supported another regions soon. In addition to the new Nougat update, and all the features that it contains Split screen, screen saver, etc (You can see the screenshots of nougat beta version here)

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ASUS Introduces ZenFone AR and ZenFone 3 Zoom at Zennovation CES 2017

ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih unveiled the ASUS ZenFone AR and ZenFone 3 Zoom smartphones during the Zennovation press event at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. ZenFone AR will be the world's first smartphone that is both Tango enabled and Daydream-ready. Tango is a set of sensors and computer-vision software by Google that enables smartphone augmented reality. Daydream is Google's platform for high-quality, mobile virtual reality and supports Daydream VR apps. ZenFone 3 Zoom is built for photography and extended use with the world's best smartphone camera and a large, 5000mAh battery.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom is a 5.5-inch smartphone designed to excel at photography with a dual-camera system that captures gorgeous photos and videos. It is also the world’s slimmest smartphone with a high-capacity, 5000mAh battery, giving users extended usage times without compromising style and portability.

ZenFone 3 Zoom’s innovative dual-camera system comprises two 12MP cameras, one with a f/1.7-aperture, 25mm wide-angle lens and a second with a 59mm lens. Users can instantly switch from the 25mm primary camera to the 59mm camera, giving them a 2.3X optical zoom that is perfect for portraits and capturing distant subjects. An improved TriTech+ autofocus system automatically chooses among three autofocus technologies — Dual Pixel PDAF, subject tracking autofocus, and second-generation laser focus — depending on the situation to achieve accurate focus in just 0.03 seconds, even when photographing moving subjects. 

Main camera use SONY IMX362 sensor, and for front camera using SONY IMX214. ZenFone 3 Zoom is also the first ASUS smartphone with SuperPixel camera technology that enables it to focus incredibly quickly and capture clear photos at night or in low-light environments. ASUS-exclusive hardware and software enhancements boost sensor light-sensitivity by up to four times by intelligently adjusting ISO levels while shooting and applying noise reduction in post-shot processing. SuperPixel technology enables the camera on ZenFone 3 Zoom to have 2.5-times (2.5X) greater light sensitivity than Apple® iPhone® 7 Plus[2] and 10-times (10X) that of an average smartphone.

ZenFone 3 Zoom has a high-capacity 5000mAh battery that is sculpted to fit in the phone’s super-slim, 7.9mm full-metal body. The phone weighs just 170 grams, yet with its large battery and powerful, efficient Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 625 processor it provides users with up to 42 days of standby time. The high-capacity battery also complements ZenFone 3 Zoom’s photographic capabilities, allowing users to shoot more photos, enjoy power-intensive operations like time-lapse photography, and capture up to 6.4 hours of continuous 4K UHD video on a single charge. ZenFone 3 Zoom can also double as a high-speed power bank for charging other devices.

ASUS ZenFone AR is a next-generation smartphone that represents a significant advance in mobile virtual-reality (VR) and augmented-reality (AR) technologies. It is the first smartphone that will be Tango enabled and Daydream-ready. Tango is a set of sensors and computer-vision software by Google that enables unique AR user experiences on a smartphone, such as AR gaming, AR utilities, and indoor navigation.

This breakthrough in size and weight is made by possible the innovative ASUS TriCam™ system, a three-camera system consisting of a 23MP main camera, motion-tracking camera, and depth-sensing camera. Unlike three-camera systems in other devices, the design of the ASUS TriCam system clusters its array of cameras to reduce their footprint within the phone, enabling the entire phone to be thinner and lighter.

Daydream is Google's platform for high quality, mobile virtual reality and supports Daydream VR apps. ZenFone AR was developed in close cooperation with Google to deliver the best Tango and Daydream experiences.

ZenFone AR features a powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 821 processor that is optimized for Tango, and is the world's first smartphone with 8GB of RAM.

ZenFone AR's powerful performance and innovative camera work in conjunction with Tango to enable smooth and compelling smartphone AR experiences. A beautiful, 5.7-inch WQHD Super AMOLED display and a new five-magnet speaker makes Daydream VR apps, games, and videos more immersive and entertaining. Android™ 7.0 ‘Nougat’ lets users get the most out of ZenFone AR with new multitasking features and other enhancements that deliver a great mobile experience.

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ASUS Announces ZenFone AR ZS571

ASUS ZenFone AR is a next-generation smartphone that represents a significant advance in mobile virtual-reality (VR) and augmented-reality (AR) technologies. It is the first smartphone that will be Tango enabled and Daydream-ready. Tango is a set of sensors and computer-vision software by Google that enables unique AR user experiences on a smartphone, such as AR gaming, AR utilities, and indoor navigation[1]. Daydream is Google's platform for high quality, mobile virtual reality and supports Daydream VR apps. ZenFone AR was developed in close cooperation with Google to deliver the best Tango and Daydream experiences.

ZenFone AR is the thinnest and lightest Tango enabled device. This breakthrough in size and weight is made by possible the innovative ASUS TriCam™ system, a three-camera system consisting of a 23MP main camera, motion-tracking camera, and depth-sensing camera. Unlike three-camera systems in other devices, the design of the ASUS TriCam system clusters its array of cameras to reduce their footprint within the phone, enabling the entire phone to be thinner and lighter.

ZenFone AR features a powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 821 processor that is optimized for Tango, and is the world's first smartphone with 8GB of RAM. ZenFone AR's powerful performance and innovative camera work in conjunction with Tango to enable smooth and compelling smartphone AR experiences. A beautiful, 5.7-inch WQHD Super AMOLED display and a new five-magnet speaker makes Daydream VR apps, games, and videos more immersive and entertaining. Android™ 7.0 ‘Nougat’ lets users get the most out of ZenFone AR with new multitasking features and other enhancements that deliver a great mobile experience.

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