Samsung Portable SSD T1 - portable SSD

Portable hard drives are not the only solution when storing files on an external drive. Goods like this Samsung just introduced are a good alternative. This is a small solid state drive (SSD) of portable type. It is called Samsung Portable SSD T1 and is available in three capacities: 1 TB (terabyte), 500 GB or 250 GB. These SSDs have some advantages over hard drives. No incorporate moving parts that can be damaged during transportation, or are sensitive to magnetic fields. In addition virtually no heat and take up less space. These SSDs are coming out of the territory where they usually moved: inside the ultraportable computers.

 The new Samsung Portable SSD T1 is connected to the computer via the USB port. In your case, the interface is USB 3.0, which provides transfer speeds 450 mbps (megabits per second) maximum. But it is also backward compatible with USB 2.0, although the speed of data transfer is reduced. Its size is very small, and that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. Measuring less than one centimeter thick. Above is a lightweight storage product which weighs only 30 grams. The South Korean brand engineers have been concerned about creating units with a very fine and elegant, with a piano black finish with a texture made with laser. Inside the package is a USB 3.0 cable supplied plane that matches the unit.

 These devices use 3D Vertical NAND (V-NAND) technology developed by Samsung for storage solutions based on high-performance memories. Resists shock up to 1,500 G / 0.5 msec. It can be used with PC or Mac computers with a USB port. It is compatible with Windows 7 or later and Mac 10.7 or higher. The exFAT file system is the most compatible, because it works in reading and writing both Windows and Mac OS. For its part, the NTFS formatting can read and write to Windows, and Mac OS read only. However, Windows does not recognize HFS file system, Mac OS can read and write themselves.

 This unit supports data encryption AES 256 bit and RoHS2 the European Directive, which limits the use of hazardous substances in the manufacture of products. For security, you can set a password to prevent unwanted access to the contents stored there. The manufacturer warns that performance can vary, even though the computer is connected to that has USB 3.0, especially if it does not support the protocol UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol). The dimensions are 71 millimeters by 9.2 millimeters and 53.2 millimeters. The manufacturer offers a limited warranty for a period of three years. The Samsung Portable SSD T1 with a capacity of 1 TB costs 790 euros. You may find the 500 GB model at a retail price of 400 euros and 250 GB out of 240 euros.

Samsung Portable SSD T1 - portable SSD

Nubia Z9 made a surprising appearance in TENAA

The launch of the next spearhead of Nubia approach. So you had logically expected it to appear in TENAA. This is now done. And Chinese certification body to reveal some startling information.

 The announcement of the Z9 Max and Mini we had somehow left on our hunger and is not their fault really. Both are as interesting smartphones, especially for their price. No, the problem is that we were waiting for their ringleader, the Z9. A month later, it is also still waiting but the alternative brand of ZTE has so far managed to keep us in suspense with prickly statements and other teasers. It can also count on TENAA, who has just delivered a report at least surprising.

 One wonders whether the Chinese certification body was not purchased to maintain our curiosity until the official announcement. Several errors seem to have crept into the report. The content of the latter was relayed GizmoChina notably includes an octa-core chipset clocked at 3.5 GHz. No processor for smartphones, to our knowledge, accepts such frequency. And that’s not all. It would also complemented by 8GB of RAM. Nothing less!

 We suspect a mistake when typing the report. The frequency of the chipset will probably not exceed 2.5 GHz, and again. Octa-core chipset clocked at 2.5GHz, we do not really know. There appear on-clocked variants of MediaTek MT6795 but the Snapdragon 810 waited aboard rarely exceeds 2 GHz. As for RAM, 4GB capacity is already (very) well.

 The rest is however not very surprising. HD 1080p display on a slab of 5.15 “, 32 GB of internal memory and 16 cameras and 8 megapixels Android 5.0 Lollipop is clearly designated as the OS of choice. The whole is enclosed in a frame of 147.38 x 68.34 x 8.94 mm, a rather narrow chassis considering the screen size. In comparison, the Huawei P8 measure 72.1 mm wide.

 This is not really surprising since Z9 screen should occupy the entire width of the facade. The impression is confirmed by the photos, which watches an elongated smartphone but the mobile is switched off, difficult to confirm the absence of side edges. Remember also that the left and right ends of the screen should be used to support a technology called 3D Edge Touch for additional orders.

 Fortunately, the presentation is not very far. She was scheduled for 6 May. We should therefore not delay in getting finally the answers to all the questions we ask ourselves.

Nubia Z9 made a surprising appearance in TENAA

Nexpaq - multifunction case for smartphone

Current project funding on Kickstarter, Nexpaq is a modular shell for smartphones. Need a secondary battery or a memory upgrade? There are modules for that, and more.

 The shells not only serve to protect and decorate smartphones long ago. Some contain electronic components to enrich the user experience. The most common is a secondary battery to extend battery life but it is also available with an integrated or other camera. Someone has taken the concept a step further by building on Ara-type modular Nexpaq smartphones to create a hull whose functions are as numerous as the modules attached to it.

 Nexpaq is a modular shell and its creators have already devised several modules controllable using the dedicated application. There are twelve in total but first clarify that a 1000 mAh battery is automatically included to the power and extend the life of the smartphone from 30 to 60%. A second can then be added as needed to still earn 30% extra but since there are only six locations, and it occupies three better perhaps worth watching that there are others in ray.

 Our preference is for memory expansion to 64 GB USB key and 32 or 64 GB. Note that it is also possible to add a memory card reader (SD or microSD?) If your smartphone is not equipped. Otherwise the list includes an audio amplifier, a flashlight or additional buttons for your shortcuts. A medical thermometer is also included, the side of an air analyzer, a breath test and a laser. The last is useless and will serve to fill a void, probably not very comfortable to use.

 And that’s just the beginning. The creators Nexpaq hope to enrich the modules offer but it’s already a good start. For now, they mainly seek financial assistance. You can support the project on Kickstarter, and order the course pass. Expect $ 89 for the hull and four modules if you make enough or, where applicable, $ 109. The price alone modules varies between 14 and $ 29, excluding empty module charged him $ 3. Deliveries will begin in November.

 Finally, note that Nexpaq is for the time being compatible with three smartphones: iPhone, the Galaxy S5 and the Galaxy S6.

Nexpaq - multifunction case for smartphone

Vivo X5 Pro shows us a teaser with the scanner of the retina

Vivo, emerging Chinese company continues to be talked about, last year with the thinnest device in the world, we talk about the Vivo X5 Max which measured 4.75 mm thick, then with the news appeared on April 27 of the new terminal Vivo X5 Pro could be the world’s first smartphone with a front camera 32 MP, pure fiction…. in hardware certainly it is, but if we talk about image interpolation and management of capture by software this could be real.

 Today comes incredible news: «Vivo” shows us an image teaser with a retinal scanner mounted on the new flagship Chinese company.

 Over the years we have often heard rumors and read mixed news on retinal scanners, everyone thought that Apple or Samsung have adopted these security measures, it seems to have been beaten on their own time from home “Vivo”.

 This in addition to being an implementation exclusive and certainly impact is by all accounts a greater security of a fingerprint scanner.

 Vivo X5 Pro at this point becomes an ultra-interesting, with the front camera that can create a photograph 32 MP (the same technology used by Oppo Find 7 on its rear sensor), the scanner of the retina, the two glass panels and back front 2.5 D with a slight curvature and without apparent side frames.

At this point the design and technology implementations presage a success for this device, do not forget that the camera will be back to detection auto focus, will adopt the new cross connector USB Type-C, while under the hood there will be a chip of the mainstream Snapdragon 615 64-bit.

 For a phone that is described by most as mainstream we feel to say it will be stuffed with interesting features and we are looking forward to know the price and release date for this futuristic product made in “China”.

Vivo X5 Pro shows us a teaser with the scanner of the retina

Huawei launches G Play Mini in Italy

Huawei has launched a new smartphone in Italy. He answers to the name of G Play Mini and strangely reminds Honor 4C, both from outside and from within.

 The strategy adopted by Huawei for his brand Honor has never been clear. First, start by recalling that Honor was before becoming a full-fledged brand, one of the lines that made up the Huawei catalog. She was eventually separated and then imported into Europe with the Honor 6, then quite recent. Then followed the older models such as the Honor 3C released nearly a year ago in China while the brand had better make us discover in its catalog. A curious choice, therefore, but there is now even more curious.

 Earlier this week was formalized Honor 4C in China and it seems that Huawei has decided to appropriate to import in Italy, where a G Play Mini has just been made official. According to visual and characteristics relayed on HDBlog, it could well be the same smartphone, this time signed Huawei. The screen is 5 inches since it measures and displays a definition of 1280 x 720 pixels, as the technical platform based Kirin 620 accompanied by 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory.

 The port also cameras 13 and 5 megapixels and a battery of 2500 mAh. The G Play Mini is obviously dual SIM. Strangely, 4G compatibility is not mentioned although it is logically standard on Kirin 620. Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth are however assured. Another small difference, turn the smartphone Android Kitkat instead Lollipop, supplemented by EmotionUI 3.0.

 The Huawei G Play Mini is already available in Italy at a price of € 229.

Huawei launches G Play Mini in Italy

LG G4: leather, this is not new at Motorola

LG has worked hard over the look of the G4. Three finishes are available for the hood, including leather. A material also used by Motorola. And he obviously did not fail to remember.

 After months of leaks and waiting, LG has finally unveiled its G4 yesterday. He comes and replaces the G3 to the rank of flagship in Korean catalog with many improvements technically. It presents a new chipset, the Snapdragon 808, a new QHD screen of 5.5 “with Quantum technology and a more defined and stable camera at the back. Some changes are also expected outside. The chassis is slightly curved and different finishes are available:. metal, ceramic or leather latter is rare (imitations aside of course) but beware LG if he tries to sell it as exceptional Competitors ensure grain..

 It is indeed not the only one featuring leather and Motorola did not fail to remind him on his Twitter account. While the presentation of the G4 was in full swing, the American there posted a photo showing the Moto 360 with its leather strap and the Moto X with its leather covering at the back. The accompanying commentary is incisive: “We have an option Horween leather since 2014.” Motorola opened fire.

 If LG has therefore invented anything, we must recognize that it still offers a job a little more polished than his attacker. It is not a simple piece of skin stuck on the hood. The Korean was also decorated with stitching to bring a little more character. Colors are also more varied. Finally, his work reminds one more of Vertu, specialist in luxury smartphones that Motorola.

LG G4: leather, this is not new at Motorola

Lenovo launches a convertible Chromebox PC all-in-one

Lenovo enters the closed circle of Chromebox manufacturers. He has presented today its first desktop computer based on the operating system of Google, the ThinkCentre Chromebox, which has the particularity of being able to turn into all-in-one.

 The Lenovo ThinkCentre Chromebox is the Chrome OS variant of the ThinkCentre M Series Tiny (literally tiny) Windows. The technical data are not yet disclosed, but one can think that it will carry a 5th generation Intel Core processor (Broadwell), 2 or 4 GB of RAM and 16 GB of flash memory instead of a hard drive or an SSD.

 Anyway, he also has the advantage of being able to support a fastening system for the monitor, but also and especially the future Tiny-in-One 23, which is as its name indicates 23 inch monitor for transforming these miniature computers all-in-one. They have a housing in which the computer is installed, which provides power to the monitor and the computer with a single adapter, and deport the connectors on the front and on the edge.

 We therefore have an all-in-one modular and scalable computer, with which you can separately change the display and the PC.

 In terms of connectivity precisely the ThinkCentre Chromebox has four USB 3.0 ports (two on the front), a DisplayPort output, HDMI output, a Gigabit Ethernet port and Wi-Fi connectivity (unspecified standard).

 Finally, to add insult to injury, this computer will be available this summer, at least in the US, for the modest sum of $ 200. With its operating system centered on a Google Chrome browser, it should as an extra computer to browse the Internet, make the office (via Google Docs or equivalent) consume music or video online. The price and launch date of the Tiny-in-One Screen 23, presented above, is unfortunately still unknown.

Lenovo launches a convertible Chromebox PC all-in-one

YAHOO working on unlocking a smartphone with ear

Biometric authentication is allowing us to use other systems to increase the safety of our devices, far from the classical password. Currently, the most widespread is fingerprint sensor tracks, through which we can unlock our terminal or purchase applications using our finger. Apple introduced its iPhone 5S, but there are other models on the market that include, including the new Samsung Galaxy S6 or Huawei P8.

 How could it be otherwise, these great advances not stay here and study and other methods to implement in future devices. Although it seems a little science fiction, can you imagine you respond to calls from your phone directly placing it in the ear? This will be possible in not too long thanks to Yahoo! company researchers have managed to identify some prototypes the pinna of a user, configuring them previously. Thus, it has been able to answer a call, as well as access into the terminal just sticking to the ear.

 This is not the thing, since it also has worked for the palms, knuckles can be used, and even elbows. Perhaps this is a bit exaggerated, but it can be interesting for in specific situations, getting the unlock much faster for user convenience. This new technology of YAHOO, which has been presented in Seoul have dubbed Bodyprint. To give you an idea of their effectiveness, they have been tested with twelve volunteers. The success could not be greater: the body parts are identified with an accuracy of 99.98%, and users with the 99.52%. Meanwhile, the rate of false rejections is located at 26.82%.

 For now, it is unknown when it will be launched. It is necessary that manufacturers begin to see interesting. Before this we could see devices that are able to be unlocked with eyes. Recently, Fujitsu showed off a prototype with iris reader included. As is the case with fingerprint sensor fingerprint, the user will have to register their iris to further unlock the device. Since the company believes that it is a much safer system because in his opinion the tracks are easier to copy. Fujitsu plans would throw over this year in Japan and then market it elsewhere.

 We assume that would kick off and we would see many more models with iris recognition. Quite possibly, another that comprise be the next flagship Microsoft, the Lumia 940. According to some rumors, this device could be announced within hours at the BUILD developer conference, the company celebrated every year. We would see through the windows, quite possibly, in the last quarter of this year, maybe longer ruled by Windows 10, the latest version of the platform.

YAHOO working on unlocking a smartphone with ear

Samsung Galaxy S6 wins the LG G4 in the first benchmarks

The LG G4 was presented yesterday afternoon, although we already knew most of the data sheet due to leaks in recent weeks, many of them published by the LG own way of promotional videos. Among the most important news of the new flagship of the South Korean brand highlights its rear shell covered in leather and light curve of your screen. The main camera also includes many improvements, such as the lens f / 1.8 or optical stabilizer three-axis like the front, rising to 8 megapixel resolution. The processor was one of the points that aroused interest in the presentation, and not by his power. As published several weeks ago, rumors that the LG G4 not takes a Snapdragon 810 chip have been confirmed. Instead, the LG G4 incorporates a Snapdragon 808, less powerful, but without overheating problems. They have already appeared the first performance tests and confirmed what we already knew, that the Exynos 7420 Galaxy S6 remains in the top of the list and the LG G4 does not get too close.

 The blog PhoneArena has submitted the new terminal LG various performance tests to know at what point is the LG G4 and the result is not surprising. We already knew that the Exynos 7420 of Samsung Galaxy S6 was more potent than the Snapdragon 810 leading teams such as HTC One M9 or Sony Xperia Z4. In this sense, considering that the Snapdragon 808 is a lower model, the result you get the LG G4 worse, relegated to fourth place on the list in the AnTuTu benchmark tool.

 Tests show the results of some of the leading smartphones of the moment, all with the Android platform. As already mentioned, the Samsung Galaxy S6 is in first place in most tests, surpassed only in GFXBench screen test for the HTC One M9. The LG G4 is among the top, but is surpassed by teams like Huawei P8, wearing a HiSilicon Kirin 930 processor.

 Samsung wins the battle of power with its new flagship, although we emphasize that the benchmark tests undergo an intensive mobile, far from the actual use that will give the terminal use. In this regard, an average user will not notice a big difference between the experiences of use of each.

 Rumors that the already overheated Snapdragon 810 were confirmed long ago and now LG only reinforces this idea. The company has chosen to sacrifice power to compete against the S6 terminals provided to ensure that the terminal does not have overheating problems. The HTC One M9 did take a Snapdragon 810 and was caught in a performance test reaching a temperature of 42 degrees Celsius, but they fixed with a software update.

Samsung Galaxy S6 wins the LG G4 in the first benchmarks

Samsung working on Project Noble, aka Galaxy Note 5

Samsung working on Project Zen and Project Noble, aka a variant of the Galaxy S6 and the expected Galaxy Note 5.

 Samsung has released the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, but as is well known, a company never stops working to respect the roadmaps and to release a new device on schedule. Today we learn of two new model numbers that are to appoint two new devices in the home, known by the code names Project Noble and Project Zen.

 On a site that contains a database of IMEI showed that the Korean giant Samsung is working on two new devices, models SM-G928S and SM-N920F. It seems that the first model relates to a new variant of the Galaxy S6, since it is evident that the number be a derivative of the basic model rather than a whole new device. SM-N920F should instead refer to the Galaxy Note 5, next phablet flagship company in exit at the end of 2015.

 The Galaxy Note 4 presents as model name plate SM-N910x, so it is reasonable to think that this SM-N920 refers to a successor. According to some sources within SamMobile, in the Samsung team working on these models using the code name Project Zen for the variant of the Galaxy S6, while the Galaxy Note 5 is used the codename Project Noble.

 Always the source of SamMobile, provides us with a list of the various models of Project Noble and Zen that will come out on the market (the final letter is to designate a different country):

 According to this list the two devices will be distributed worldwide, but it is not yet clear whether the variant of the Galaxy S6 will actually be released. As for the Galaxy Note 5, the latter remains a certainty, and we just have to wait for the official presentation by Samsung planned for September-October.

Samsung working on Project Noble, aka Galaxy Note 5

Apparently, Apple Watch does not work very well on tattooed arms

These thing-gates around Apple products start to become tiresome. After bendgate and scratchgate, here tatoogate. Indeed, it seems that the pulse sensor Apple Watch does not work very well on some tattooed skin.

 It is a Reddit user who made this observation. The man has just bought an Apple Watch. When wearing the watch on his arm “naked”, the watch works perfectly. But when instead on his other wrist, tattooed, that one, the watch knows some malfunctions. The sensor has indeed hard to understand that it is stuck to human skin and does not display notifications or heart rate. Worse, the watch off (which happens when not reach).

 And this user is not the only thing to complain about. Indeed, it seems that all the tattoos have this problem. Apparently, this is the black and red ink that poses the most concern. In short, the tattooed are forced to change to properly use their wrist watch.

 As noted by The Verge, Apple Watch is not the only device to know the problem; The Fitbit and Microsoft Band ship the same technology as the watch Apple and owners tattooed are also harmed.

Apparently, Apple Watch does not work very well on tattooed arms

Asus prepares Zenfone under Snapdragon 615

If all Zenfone 2 currently using the Intel Atom, this could change in the course of the year. The CEO of Asus recently confirmed that the models under Snapdragon 615 were in preparation.

Preferred supplier of computer manufacturers, Intel has always had trouble convincing with its micro-processors for smartphones despite undeniable progress in the field. It can still count on the unwavering support of Asus to get a place in our pockets. The Taiwanese made a habit of providing at the founder of Santa Clara to host most of its mobile devices, as it already does for its computers. So it is certainly no coincidence.

However, this does not prevent to go elsewhere on occasion, while leaving the largest share of the pie to Intel. Then Qualcomm found in second in the list of Asus suppliers. Most Padfone employ Snapdragon. It’s already rare for Zenfone. In the batch of 2014, their use was reserved for 4G variants, as Zenfone 5 4G found here. Now, Atom and 4G also go together but that does not clearly exclude Qualcomm provided.

During an interview with Yugatech, Jerry Shen, CEO of Asus, confirmed that some future Zenfone would employ well Snapdragon processors. A reference has even been mentioned. This will be the Snapdragon 615. No release date was given for the new models, but the leader also said he planned to introduce a flagship a year in the future, with small technical updates between each generation. So they certainly arrive before Zenfone 3.

Asus prepares Zenfone under Snapdragon 615

LG G4 Official: prices, specifications

After many rumors, rumors and leaked information here is that LG in an event held simultaneously in many world cities – New York, London, Paris, Seoul, Singapore, Milan and Istanbul – South Korean household leverage the veil on the new LG G4, the successor the well-known and glorious LG G3, which will give battle to the top of the range of homes competitors.

In recent weeks, it has created an incredible cloud of news about the new LG G4, starting from commissioning shows aesthetics through photos illustrating the evolution of design and now, by the same house is revealed the difficulty and cares the details of this new little “monster” of technology revealing that this device is “completely revolutionary.”

More than revolutionary design of the new LG G4 is an evolution above all thanks to the removable back cover skin with a visible center seam that will be present in different colors. In addition to the variation in the skin – which is optional – the new G4 will be present in the version with the classic plastic cover with a nice texture “quilt” in three colors (champagne, black and white).

The Head of Design of LG G4, Jung Hoon Lee, declares:

 We like the idea of making a very personal device, the phone is not just a product, it is a life partner. Our response is to the metal skin to make the product more premiums

LG also says,

 If Steve Jobs were alive today, he would have liked the LG G4 .. seen the enormous level of detail that we find on board of this device. Users will be able to have a better grip with leather cooking hand on the back that, unlike other materials, become softer with a unique shine over time

LG also keen to stress that the process for the leather cover is made by a process plant with low environmental impact without losing the characteristics of the material. A process of this type requires approximately 12 weeks of processing for the realization of the cover against 4 weeks required for that traditional plastic.

In this new model of LG G-series we have the volume rocker keys and power on the back of the device; a solution that the company does not seem to totally abandon, positioned below the camera so as to reduce even the frames around the display in the front.

But we move on to the technical specifications of this top of the range:

Display with technology IPS Quantum 5.5-inch qHD with qHD resolution (2,560 x 1,440 pixels) and 528 ppi

Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor exa-core 64-bit format with two Cortex-A57 core and four-core Cortex-A53

GPU Adreno 418

3 GB of DDR3 RAM

32GB internal memory expandable via microSD eMMC

16-megapixel rear camera with f / 1.8 with 2.0 OIS with video recording in FullHD

8-megapixel front camera capable of recording video in 1080p

Battery 3000 mAh removable

Dimensions of 147.3 x 76.2 x 10.1 mm

Weight of 155.92 grams

OS Android Lollipop 5.1 based interface proprietary LG UX 4.0

Certainly very interesting to see also how it behaves Snapdragon 808 processor which replaced the more powerful but discontinuous SoC Snapdragon 810 due also to difficulties encountered by Qualcomm in the production and assembly of the same SoC.

Note, however, the lack of a fingerprint reader that will start with a step back to the new top of the range, where this feature has become a habit and that is greatly appreciated by all users.

The new display is an absolute novelty in the field of telephony seen that uses Quantum maintaining the same diagonal and resolution of its predecessor but with a higher brightness of 25% and a color gamut better than 20% at constant consumption.

And ‘totally different than any other display of the planet

Resonate in the room during the presentation; the screen also has a slight radius of curvature on the vertical axis – of 3000 mm to be exact – that provide an advantage in terms of ergonomics and resistance in case of falling front. Obviously your smartphone is not bent and therefore does not have the same flexibility of LG G Flex 2.

A critical point could be the battery from 3,000 mAh which in our view seems a little low for a screen so bright but certainly after the first review will find out if he can maintain the social rhythms, movie and game day.

Big news instead for the photographic industry – perhaps the best camera ever on a smartphone –

That besides having the focus laser (passed down from LG G3), ability to take pictures in RAW, it also presents the “Color Spectrum Sensor” that is able to analyze and measure the colors of a scene before shooting trying to recreate the photos in the best possible way.

The rear camera also has 6 lenses that allow you to capture up to 80% more light than its predecessor helped of course by the opening focal best.

But the news segment on camera does not end there! Inside the sensor has been introduced a glass filter blue often only 0.1 mm, which avoids any excessive emission of infrared rays inside the lens, returning a greater sharpness of colors using standard pixels in size from 1, 12 microns.

Finally LG “embraces” the platform Google Drive and Office, for every purchase; there will be as many as 100 GB of cloud free for 2 years.

 

But we move prices, the basic version of 32 GB with plastic cover will be sold at a price of 699 Euros, while the one with the back cover leather will be marketed at a probable price of 749 Euros (not official yet) while, the marketing will start from the end of June.

LG G4 Official: prices, specifications

LG G4 has an outstanding camera

As you know, a few minutes ago was presented the new top of the range LG, the LG G4. Apparently, the South Korean company has worked hard on the camera of its new flagship device, with exceptional results (according to allegations made during the event). We will see all the features of the latter.

 We start by numbers: the camera of the new LG G4 has a sensor of 1 / 2.6 “, therefore, larger than that of the G3 that has a size of 1 / 3:06″, and a resolution of 16 MP. Even the focal opening is great (f 1.8) and is also greater than that of the Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6. So very clear picture even in low light conditions.

 Obviously he inherited from his predecessor autofocus laser, but has been improved and now allows you to take pictures in just 0276 seconds (awesome!).

 It ‘also in the G4 the optical stabilizer, but type 2nd on the X and 2 ° on the axis of Y. So it’s been improved a lot!

 In addition, the camera will start in just 0.6 seconds and is also the functionality of quick shot: double-tapping the volume-down button you can quickly snap a photo (the quick shot not only starts the camera app but also snaps the photo).

 But the news regarding the camera does not end there: the app has a new interface that in the manual mode allows you to adjust all the parameters (histogram including images), and thus ensure professional experience.

 Even the flash is spectacular: it is equipped with a sensor of the light spectrum to be adjusted according to the actual brightness and color temperature of light present at the time of shooting.

 Finally there is the ability to take pictures not only in JPEG but also RAW (not tablets).

 Let’s look at the front camera. The front camera has an 8 MP sensor and has some nice goodies software. First, thanks to a special mode, it will be possible to take Selfie wide angle. There is also a feature that lets you take pictures in sequence by opening and closing the hand twice in front of the front camera.

 Therefore, LG with the new G4 has, in my opinion, literally destroyed the competition regarding the side camera. We just have to analyze the rest of the new LG smartphone and find out if this year the South Korean company has created a truly top terminal.

LG G4 has an outstanding camera

Honor 4C officially

The Chinese company recently formalized a new mid-range smartphone, the Honor 4C. Logical successor of Honor 3C, it can also be seen as a lighter version of Honor 4X.

 We expected to see happen 3 new smartphones Honor today and we really got them! Finally, more precisely we had the right to a smartphone, the Honor 4C, with two shelves: the Honor Pad and Honor Play Pad Note.

 Positioned as a mid-range device, Honor 4C is a worthy successor of Honor 3C, and has a very good equipment / price ratio, like the other brand devices.

 As for features, the Honor 4C shows a screen 5 inch HD resolution (720 x 1280 pixels) driven by a octa-core SoC HiSilicon Kirin 620 64-bit (which is already the Honor 4X), accompanied by 2GB of memory RAM and 8GB of ROM memory, expandable via its MicroSD port.

 Two sensors are embedded picture: one of 13 megapixels (with autofocus, LED flash and opening of 22 mm) at the back and the other 5 megapixel on the front of the unit. For the rest, its classic because the smartphone is compatible 4G / LTE and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with overlay Emotion UI (EMUI) version 3.0. 2500 mAh battery is also present, which should make him a very proper autonomy.

 The Honor 4C can be considered a lighter version of Honor 4X. Smaller and a little less well equipped than its predecessor, however, it should benefit from a better price since it will be marketed from May 7 in China at a rate set at around 120 euros.

 The manufacturer has however not yet reported on possible availability in Europe, but we should logically see it happen in our country in the coming months. We will update you as soon as we learn more about him.

Honor 4C officially

Denon DA-10 Mini Amplifier

Denon launches new portable headphone amplifier with DAC USB: DA-10.

A compact and carefully designed product, whose purpose is to provide audio performance when music from smartphones or portable devices with high-end headphones listening.

When listening to music with headphones from portable devices and smartphones, the audio quality may be impaired. And is that the internal amplifiers to integrate these players are usually designed for a minimum power consumption, to prolong battery life. Added to this is the type of headset, which, in the case of internal loss not much appreciated, but when we use another format, and whether they are professionals, it itself becomes apparent.

Therefore, Denon DA-10 has been developed with advanced analog output stage capable of working with various types of headphones, including high-end models, either for personal or professional studio.

It also has a gain switch mounted on the side that allows precise adjustment of the gain of the output stage to adapt to this type of headphones. To this discrete intermediate circuit current, thus making optimal listening experience adds.

In addition to its internal design, this amplifier has unique signature technology to provide incredible sound experience. In particular, it provides an advanced audio converting digital to analog through integration chip D / A high resolution Burr-Brown PCM -1795 reference 32-bit, which is capable of working with sampling rates up to 192 kHz/ 24 bits.

Similarly, Denon DA-10 includes the exclusive AL32 technology, which uses proprietary algorithms to digital filtering, oversampling and DSP processing for up conversion and modulation noise high-resolution digital audio 32bit.

All this, together with the contribution of the highest quality directly affects the maximum jitter reduction. At the same time, the digital section controls the USB signals asynchronously to ensure maximum stability and sound quality.

And thanks to digital filtering processes, the amplifier provides the highest resolution possible with the music tracks HD.

In order to be able to use the Denon DA-10 amplifier with the largest number of portable devices and smartphones, this is accompanied by various cables and connectors.

For example, comes a 30-pin USB cable support systems such as Apple iPod, iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. It is also complete with Lightning USB cable compatible with latest Apple computers.

This micro USB B connector for other smart devices and analog 3.5mm cable, you can connect to the headphone output of a player joins and has L-shaped connectors to ensure a secure connection.

A key to listen to music with great power and quality for hour’s aspect is the battery life.

In this case, Denon DA-10 has a rechargeable lithium ion battery that provides up to seven hours of continuous use when connected via USB to a laptop or smartphone player. But if this device is connected via a 3.5mm jack, the battery can reach up to 24 hours.

In this regard, the LED charge indicator informs the user of the remaining range at all times. Thus, when it is between 50% and 100% the LED flashes green, whereas if it falls between 49% and 20% will do so in orange. And if you already charge level is below 20%, the LED will light red to indicate that the battery needs to be recharged.

Finally and to avoid damage and transport relax, Denon DA-10 is accompanied by a cover with a stylish design, consisting of two compartments: one for the amplifier and another laptop or smartphone player. In addition, it is covered with clear plastic, allowing you to view and manage the device directly, and has straps that hold the device subject at all times.

Denon DA-10 Price: 339 euros

Denon DA-10 Mini Amplifier

Blu Products introduces its first phone Selfie

A smartphone with a sensor as impressive picture at the front than the rear, it is not very common. Manufacturers who dared this feature could be counted on the fingers of one hand. They are joined by Blu Products. Or almost.

Blu Products, the “Kazam” US, has just introduced its new smartphone: Blu Selfie. As its name suggests, it is a mobile that is for lovers of self-portraiture. This is obviously not the first to be positioned well and it will clearly not be the last either. But for a $ 250 phone, it is based on a very precise technical feature: a 13-megapixel webcam. Better yet, this feature is doubled, since the main APN.

So unusual that we have achieved a little research on the models that offer this kind of equipment. It existed until now 6. The Vibe X2 Pro from Lenovo. The HTC Desire Eye. N1 and N1 Mini from Oppo. The recently ZTE Nubia X6. And Micromax Canvas Selfie. Generally, the platforms that support such sensors are good enough. All have a Qualcomm chipset (from 400 to 801 through 600 and 615). All except one: the model of Micromax offers a MediaTek chipset, the famous MT6592, octo-core 32-bit heterogeneous clocked at 1.7 GHz.

And it is precisely this chipset that we find in the Blu Selfie. He is here accompanied by 2 GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD), a 4.7-inch 720p screen protected by Gorilla Glass 3 panel, a 2300 mAh battery, Wolfsan audio chipset and Android 4.4 Kitkat (with the promise of an upgrade to Lollipop soon). Just out of curiosity, look at the data sheet of Canvas Selfie. 4.7-inch, 720p, 2GB RAM, 16GB of storage, 2300mAh battery?

No doubt it is the same smartphone. Both OEMs have the same Chinese MDGs. Especially as visually, the relationship is obvious with this convex design on the upper and lower sections, the huge video sensor in the center of the border that overlooks the huge screen, or photo sensor in the rear. If the Indian manufacturer chose a faux leather skin for his model, Blu Products preferred classicism polycarbonate.

Blu Selfie is currently on sale at Amazon in three colors (black, blue and white). It is available in two versions: one with the US frequency bands and a second with the bands of international frequencies, if you are tempted. The price is 250 dollars (230 euros). In comparison, the Micromax model is sold 14,145 rupees, or 205 euros.

Blu Products introduces its first phone Selfie

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge have the best photo sensor according DxOMark

The camera of the new Samsung flagship stores has been ranked first in the ranking DxOMark. Combining high marks in photos and video, it is ahead of the equipment Galaxy Note 4 and iPhone 6.

 After being considered the most powerful smartphones of the moment by AnTuTu benchmark tool, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge have again distinguished today as their photo sensor has been ranked first in the ranking DxOMark.

 This site specializes in the photograph published in fact several classifications identifying different types of cameras, and among these is the classification “DxOMark Mobile” which ranks the best photo sensors of smartphones.

 Sony IMX240 carrying a 16-megapixel sensor with f / 1.9, the Galaxy S6 Edge therefore have the best equipment on the market, with a score of 86. In this ranking, only the Galaxy S6 Edge is referenced, but with the Galaxy S6 same sensor, we can consider it also ranks in first place.

 The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and iPhone 6 Plus completed the podium with respective scores of 83 and 82. The next iPhone 6 (82), the Samsung Galaxy S5 (79), the Sony Xperia Z3 (79), the Sony Xperia Z2 (79), the Google Nexus 6 (78), the Nokia 808 PureView (77) and the Sony Xperia Z1 (76).

 The DxOMark website award marks based on several criteria, photo and video (colors, autofocus, flash …) and then make an average. In this case, the Galaxy S6 Edge gets here notes 88 and 84 picture video, thus makes an average of 86.

 In addition to the notes, the report “Photo” indicates that the autofocus is very fast, the white balance is very good and the level of detail is good, even in low light conditions. The “Video” report highlights the absence of noise, the capture is done in high or low light. In contrast, a vibration effect can become troublesome when shooting.

 The report prepared by DxOMark joined also the opinion that we had been able to make the sensor Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge when we were able to test these two smartphones. But we are already curious about how to place the LG G4 in this ranking, since that should have a 16-megapixel sensor with f / 1.8 apertures. Answer in the coming weeks …

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge have the best photo sensor according DxOMark