Smartphones With the Best and Worst Aspect Ratio

Bezel, the word you most love to hate. Usually the large screen smartphones to mean that the device itself will be quite large. But this changed recently, as manufacturers have succeeded in reducing the bezel and several other tricks, give very good screen-device ratio.

However, not all the manufacturers are doing equally well with the screen to body ratio. The Mobilsiden created an infographic with smartphones which have managed to understand the big screen of the device

The primacy has the Sharp AQUOS Crystal announced that last year in August, while the display occupies 78.5% of the front while the recently heralded Oppo R7 Plus is doing badly in third place with a share of 76.6%. The quintet complement the LG G2 and LG G3 with 76.1% and 75.3% respectively. Instead the newest LG G4 is in 12th place with the device aspect ratio to 72.5%.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is 14th on the screen to occupy 71.7%, and the regular Galaxy S6 drops to 70.6% (22nd place).

Interest are the last places where the featured Apple. The iPhone 5s is last with screen to body ratio 60.9%, second last is the iPhone 6 (65.3%) while two more positions next is the iPhone 6 Plus screen which occupies 67.9%.

Sony ; Easier installation of new operating systems on mobile

Those who belong to the category of users who like to "tease" their smartphones, know that Sony was not very friendly in this regard. You can not boot from «recovery partition», which is one of the basic requirements to install and start custom ROMs.
This made it very difficult to install the CyanogenMod and other informal operating systems. However the following users can more easily "play" with the software of the mobile.
Sony has quietly gives bootloaders that allow you to boot from «recovery space», which opens the door to install custom Android ROMs and on different platforms such as OS Firefox or Ubuntu Touch.
But what is the problem? That, at present, the only devices that support the specific bootloaders are low-end models like Sony Xperia E3, Sony Xperia M2, Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and Sony Xperia T3.

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Is this the best lock on Android?

A new lock mode included the Google's latest update of Google Play Services and none other than the "On body detection smart lock".

Of course, as the name suggests, the specific blocking understand when our mobile phone is in contact with our body and locked accordingly.

Specifically, this system uses the accelerometer of our device to occupy when located in the pocket or our palm and not requesting pin-pattern to unlock. In this way, of course, we are able to use our device more quickly as we would if we had a smartwatch to us.

Of course, when touching our device on a flat surface (a table), the device will realize that it is no longer used and will lock itself. In any case, if the time you use your smartphone we give it to someone else to hold it in his hand, then it will not be so able to understand that it was not used by the owner with the result that locks your data remain exposed.

Currently, this feature seems to be only available on devices with Android 5.0 and above, this does not mean that Google will not provide for earlier versions of the operating -alloste not announced anything officially from the company-after anyway as we have said before, she wont be upgrading its services to many devices often without software upgrade required.

As always, this upgrade will be made available progressively to users of devices with the nexus precede and other devices to follow. Naturally impatient can flassaroun the Google Play Services directly from here.

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About CyanongeMod 12.1: Progress, devices and applications

I can not deny that the CyanogenMod remains my favorite ROM on my Nexus and the code remains the foundation on which I personally experiments and changes.

Today the group company sheds light on the intention to develop CM12.1 (based on Android 5.1), but inform us and generally for the ROM.

Google has spent the Android 5.1 before about three weeks, and up to this week staged renewed revision of Factory Images for Nexus with some more corrections and changes. All these changes are incorporated slowly to a new branch of the CM (staging / cm-12.1). The first "official" CM 12.1 Nightlies expected in about a week.

Positive official is that new devices, eg the Moto E (2014), Moto G (2014), gained official support from the CM, and do not rely on unofficial builds. Also positive is that even some devices that already had the official support of the CM, but were in Android 4.4-based CM11, acquired their first CM12 builds (eg Xperia L). Of course the average user might wait more firmly the first M-builds of CM12.1.

Kerasaki the cake that now most applications of CM have accepted facelift following the Guidelines of Material Design, but that usability has expanded to support both Android Wear wherever possible (eg CM Messaging app).

What should be Next Nexus 2015

Android is directly connected to the Nexus series as each version is made on these devices.

With the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 to let me have mixed feelings about this -More below-, I want to refer to my wishlist for 2015.

Price and manufacturers of Nexus devices

Before we get to 2015, will come back in January 2010, the release of the first Smartphone series Nexus, the Nexus One. Made in collaboration with HTC, released by Price $ 530 and ran the (then) brand new version of Android, 2.1 Eclair. In December 2010 followed the Nexus S manufactured by Samsung, which also released the $ 530. A year later, in November 2011 launched the Galaxy Nexus by Samsung again with price $ 649 to American providers. To 2012 it manufactured by LG Nexus 4, reserve a pleasant surprise in the technology space: at just $ 300. In 2013 continued the same pattern with LG to give the Nexus 5 again at cost price, $ 350.

Respectively and the Nexus Tablets that period (except the Samsung N10), N7 2012 and N7 2013 (manufactured by Asus) had excellent performance-price ratio, asking $ 199 and $ 229 respectively.

This led us to believe that the series Nexus will continue to be billed and seamlessly in the future. Especially when we started to hear rumors of a Nexus manufactured by Motorola, which had built the Moto E and Moto G which gave a price .. "soil". Yet.

In 2014 we saw the Motorola Nexus 6 to cost $ 649 while the HTC Nexus 9 399 $, which spoil the very performance-price ratio.

And here comes a very important point: that the low price of Nexus 4, 5, 7 (2012) and 7 (2013) gave the card "Get out of jail" every time someone wanted to compare them with other devices. A card that had the Nexus 6 and 9 to use their weaknesses.

It is possible for the high price of N9 and N9 "fault" Motorola and HTC respectively, or if you want on the other hand, for the low price of N4 / N5 and N7 to "thank" the LG and Asus respectively. And get the issue to the manufacturer of the next Nexus.

If only LG and Asus managed to give tablets with good value for money, then let's reconstruct and Nexus 2015. Similarly, I am also very positive to find another manufacturer (eg Huawei) that can efarmosei particularly aggressive pricing policy.

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The SoCs the next Nexus Smartphones and Tablets

I definitely some of SoC Qualcomm. And do not say this because they have amazing ads. Just all other SoCs other enterprises (TI OMAP, Samsung Exynos, Nvidia Tegra) used in Nexus, created their "problems".

Such problems include the delay-or canceled their teleios- upgrades.

About software Nexus why

The Nexus is the first devices upgraded, since each new version of Android made on them.

Previously I wrote an article about the "negative" of the Nexus. Most of the points I have mentioned and were related to software, have ceased to exist, since it seems Google with the .. heard and corrected in Android 5.0. I am given opportunity to comment but eg for Nexus 7 2012, which was released with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and today, about three years after its release, runs the latest version of Android (5.1) having officially received 5 "major" upgrades (4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.0 and 5.1). Unfortunately there is not a "standard" that all Nexus will be upgraded (for example) three years after their release, or eg that will take 5 big updates, simply certainly seems intent of Google to provide (more) upgrades for the longer feasible.

To conclude the issue of software, to mention that the only factor that moment I miss the Vanilla Android and want to incorporate the Android 6.0, is a realization MultiWindow. Yes, I know, with Xposed and xfloating window or corresponding modules, or some Custom ROMs can I corresponding usability. But I want to incorporate the Android 6.0 to the use and the average user -which would obviously respect and all Android 6.0 appliances.

Instead epilogue

Every Android-er at some stage must obtain a Nexus to test the user experience they offer. I'm not saying that necessarily will satisfy him, but it certainly is something worth trying.

New Innovative Application for Smartphones with a View to Safer Driving

AXA innovates once again and creates the new application "AXA Drive" for smartphones, aiming to improve driving behavior.

The application offers all drivers the ability to measure, assess and ultimately improve the way they drive, protecting themselves and those around them.

By means of applying AXA Drive every driver can:

1) Analyze the routes and identify the points to be improved (eg signs with intense braking or sudden changes in the course).

2) read tips on driving behavior.

3) gradually improve the level of driving.

4) share the results with other drivers with the help of social networks.

Before starting their journey, drivers activate the CSA Drive and this during the movement analyzes the acceleration, braking and course changes. At the end assess all driving produces a score and displays a map of the main points that need improvement.

In this simple way, the CSA Drive will be an objective "passenger" who will help each driver getting better day by day how leading.

Interested parties may:

a) Find a greater detail in video created by the CSA on YouTube.

b) Scan the QR Code, or visit your local electronic store App Store or Google Play to download free on devices with iOS software or Android.

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The new application AXA Drive is the second application that AXA creates for safe driving, continuing in this way its commitment to:

i) Investing in prevention and education to reduce insurance risk.

ii) Maximize utilization of electronic media.

iii) Innovation at all levels of the company operation.

Quick Charger - Good or Bad

"Fashion" in the last two years has been the use of rapid charging process Sure offer usability but ultimately what are the positives and negatives and - how to use them;

First, to clarify that many of the common users, they would not need fast chargers if they had activated task killers and would be able to make a full day of use charging the phone at night with a conventional charger! We have explained in the past how quickly exhausted our battery because of them.

You will say "ok again the battery does not reach me now;". Initially it is good to remember that fast charging is not all devices support but only those that have corresponding mode built into their SOCs (Snapdragon 800-801-805 etc.). Therefore, the use of a very fast charger will not make any difference in charging time of simple devices, barely adversely affect the reliability of the battery.

In any case you should select chargers with the features offered by the manufacturer of your device so that you are covered in each case. If your device supports turbocharging technology, it is prudent in my view chargers not far exceed 2A since after the loss ratio of temperature is more than the benefits. I certainly synithizo I use a charger 0.5 A night to charge the nexus my 5 after the slow charging maximizes autonomy - battery life.

What if I run out on the street without energy; The TP-Link has a solution since this power bank as we have said in the past is very safe and the ports 1 and 2 A and 10400 mah covers all the needs of a heavy user. Attention then in choosing a (courier) charger it can eventually damage the device instead of improving the usability.

Sony: Prepares Mid-Range Phablet with Screen 6 inches (Rumors)

In June 2013, Sony took a risk, pioneered and perhaps showed the largest smartphone / phablet market, the Sony Xperia Z Ultra with the huge screen of the diagonal of touching the 6.44 inches. Revisiting some data today, it seems that the Japanese company will prepare a slightly smaller screen device with 6 inches but not with high-end features.

Moreover, a recent written report from DigiTimes says the known manufacturer has already developed a device with a screen diagonal of 6 inches in order to present a phablet middle class. It seems that now, Sony focuses on mid- and high- end smartphones and not the entry level. An initial assessment may give the impression that perhaps we are dealing with the successor of Xperia T2 Ultra.

The site DigiTimes reports in the same publication that Sony has put the bar higher for 2015: The goal is to reach 38 million sales for the current year, ie from April to March 2016. A large number, however, in fact it is a small "dip" to the wishes of Sony, as the previous year's forecasts, according to rumors, was in 39.2 million devices.

And of course we are anxious to see this September the new Sony Xperia Z4 made a first appearance in GFXBench, but officially we will see early next autumn.

Oppo Find 9 : Leaked with Dual Camera and Buttons on the Back Side

The upcoming flagship Oppo expected to be announced soon but now leaked some pictures that give us a first impression. The Oppo Find 9 displays with various animal prints on the back side and apart from the odd designs what pulls our attention is the dual camera.

Below the camera there is a button which could function as a power button or fingerprint sensor. We have already seen from LG deploy power button and buttons for the sound at the rear, while the HTC One max had fingerprint sensor on the rear side.

The Oppo Find 9 seems to have a high screen-device ratio with very thin margins while specifications are said to have a processor Snapdragon 810, memory RAM 4GB, 5.5 inch display and Android Lollipop.

Either way, however, we hold reservations for that leak.

HTC Organizes New Event for a Big Announcement this Month

HTC Organizes New Event for a Big Announcement this Month

Recently caused a general turbulence new photographic leaks concerning the outside of HTC One M9 Plus, the premium version of the One M9 with 5.2 inch screen resolution 1440 × 2560 pixels, Snapdragon 810 and octa-core MediaTek CPU and fingerprint sensor . The surprise was that at MWC the Plus model did not see it, so we have to wait and soon other new communication. as the HTC organizes a new event.

A new written a press report said the head of the US HTC, Jason MacKenzie confirmed that HTC has to do and other communication media in March. Although the senior manager from within the company does not state clearly whether they will reveal a new smartphone, noted that what will show us will differentiate itself from Apple and Samsung. From contextual possibly someone doing their own affairs and to consider that maybe see a new feature and not a new mobile device, but the leaks in recent days for the One M9 Plus further convince us that probably the time to look at the new "big» One M9.

"When I look at our flagship (the One M9), I see that we created a high quality device. But we can not stop there. We have a major news announcement by the end of this month and what you see will vary from Samsung's devices and the iPhone », a bit of what was said by Mr. MacKenzie, which is of particular importance.

To have an extra communication and a second edition of this year's flagship HTC is not sufficient, perhaps the company expects to make a difference by adding something unique to the new model. What do you think or what you would like to see from HTC;

Jony Ive: Explains why we will not see larger battery in iPhone

Jony Ive: Explains why we will not see larger battery in iPhone

Can the number one feature that looks 73% of users in a cell to the battery, but manufacturers do not seem to care much. Instead, the battery is sacrificed for the sake of the small design.To did Apple with even thinner iPhone 6 this year, the same and Samsung with 6.8 mm. the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, and will follow others.

Those manufacturers who are trying to make more rapid charging and various modifications through software to the battery lasts longer. On the burning issue of battery placed the head design of Apple, Jony Ive in an interview given to the Financial Times.

So if you are bored to charge the iPhone 2 times a day, Apple is not going to do anything about it. The Jony Ive defends thin design that Apple has chosen even if it means less battery. Moreover, supplements that Apple is not going to bring larger battery because this will make mobile the most cumbersome and less attractive.

When the reporter asks him for frequent charging needs the iPhone, the Ive replied that this is because the phone is so thin and light, which makes us to use more and this results in the depletion of battery: «it's because it's so thin and light that we use it so much and therefore deplete the battery.

Intel put 3D scanners in tablets and Smartphones in 2015

A lot of work and new ideas from Intel has been working for some time on developing a 3D scanner, which is due to the extremely small size can fit into any slim mobile device (tablet or smartphone). The primary goal of the company is ready to have this new technology and fully operational by 2015 and to transfer it to the tablets, the CEO of Intel, Brian Krzanich, within the institution MakerCon 2014 New York, indicate that the that technology will come to mobile phones. 

"We want to have a tablet out there that can buy anyone and to have this opportunity. Within two or three years, we hope to be able to put this feature in a smartphone », a part of what he said before the public, Mr.. Krzanich. 

The CEO of the company and some of his colleagues who make up the core planning team, I did a little demonstration of the technology, with one of his assistants to rotate a tablet around a man and this in turn to record and captures the screen in the official three-dimensional form. They pointed out that the three-dimensional models can then be easily processed through special software or sent directly to a 3D printer. The name is attributed to the implementation are «RealSense». 

The basic idea is to enable future users of this technology to capture anytime the 3D model they like. It is estimated that the tablets with integrated 3D scanners will reach the hands of consumers in the third or fourth quarter of 2015, with Intel while working on integrating 3D scanning cameras and drones. 

The predecessor of tablets with 3D scan mode was announced earlier this month, talking about the Dell Venue 8 7000 series Android tablet, which will be available by the end of this year.

The First Smartphone Was Appear 20 Years Before on the Shelves of American Stores

On August 16, 1994 the first smartphone made ​​its appearance on the shelves of American stores telecommunication. The reason for the IBM Simon Personal Communicator, which on August 16, 2014 turned 20 years old! 

Of course, then it was called smartphone -no even this oros-, but differed from the others as well could make calls, send e-mail, had a calendar, agenda and associated with the fax. The preferred -as was anamenomeno- entrepreneurs. 

Also equipped with a green screen LCD, stylus and weight of close to 500 grams. At that time it cost $ 899, Total 50,000 pieces were sold by the company.