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Monday, June 27, 2016
Samsung Galaxy S7 EDGE Review
Samsung's Galaxy S7 EDGE has been officially announced - we take a look at the details
We're now well into 2016 and although not every expected major flagship release has occured the vast majority have been laid out for us to see, and so far, since its launch a day ahead of MWC in late February, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are standing in pretty good stead against the competition. There's still whatever Motorola might be cooking up (Moto X 2016?), Google's own Nexus 2016 catalogue, and of course, Apple's next batch of iPhones; the iPhone 7 series, which will likely launch in September. Apart from that, the Galaxy S7 has stood up well against the LG G5, Huawei P9, and the HTC 10 so far, although all have offered it a reasonable fight! The LG G5 is probably its toughest competitor to date as it offers an innovative modular component and access to a removable battery - something sorely missed by Samsung fans. That said, the Galaxy S7 has its waterproofing feature which few have matched, and it has one of the best displays on the market. Period.
In the run-up to the big reveal, both Galaxy S7 devices have proven possibly Samsung's worst-kept secret to date, not that this is meant as a slight against Samsung - pretty much every manufacturer is unable to keep things wrapped up tight these days and in-development products always leaks onto the web in abundance. Consequently, once again much of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge design, and many of the features, are not a surprise to anyone who's been keeping an eye on things in the last six months or so.
At the forefront of all this is the confirmation that, as per the rumours, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are not tremendously different design-wise from the Galaxy S6 series, and this is no bad thing because those devices were absolutely gorgeous, made from high-end materials, and offered a premium feel in the hand - in my opinion some of the best handsets Samsung has ever made. All good stuff.
But there are still some noteworthy differences and new features to make the Galaxy S7 edge stand out from its forebears.
Enough that consumers are very interested, it seems, as according to a statement from Samsung's Dutch branch pre-order figures for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Europe are 2.5x higher than the Galaxy S6 series last year. The Galaxy S7 edge is also proving the most popular model, accounting for 61% of all pre-orders inside Europe. The news comes a few days after Samsung's chief of mobile, Koh Dong-jin, made a less precise statement that pre-orders globally had exceeded the firm's expectations.
Following Koh Dong-jin's comments, reports have emerged on April 4 where analysts in Asia believe Samsung may have shipped as many as 10 million Galaxy S7 units inside March, during the month since the phone's launch. That is a much higher figure than earlier predictions around the 7 million mark, to the extent that analysts are reportedly taking the firm's comments about out-selling older Galaxy S models much more seriously following the pre-order surge. Analysts are now said to be adjusting their sales predictions for Samsung's expected 2016 performance, although Samsung itself has not commented on the reports and has not yet issued official sales or shipping figures.
As of April 8, Samsung has published its earnings report for Q1 2016 and things are looking pretty good for its mobile business with consolidated sales at a value of £30.7 billion, a considerable year-on-year uplift over 2015's Q1 at £28.8 billion. Consolidated operating profits are also up 10.4% on last year's figures. Although the report doesn't represent final, ironclad stats, these things are not usually far off the mark and, more to the point, it showcases the general swell of success for Samsung since the launch of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, which are sure to be primary players in causing the increase in sales and profits.
This puts the company in excellent stead for 2016. Lower than expected iPhone sales for the year will also help the company immensely, as will the somewhat lukewarm response to the LG G5 from some reviewers. Beyond this Samsung’s next big move is the one a lot of you are likely still holding out for – the Galaxy Note 6.
This handset is apparently coming earlier than expected. And the reason: Samsung wants to strike while the Galaxy S7-iron is still swelteringly hot. The Note 6 will also be the first 6GB smartphone apparently and our very own editor, Richard Goodwin, has some interesting theories about why this much memory might be required.
But that's a ways away at present. For now, let's take a look at the Galaxy S7 EDGE.
Samsung Galaxy S7 EDGE: Design & Display
No prizes here for guessing that the Galaxy S7 edge features Samsung's unique edge display design - that's where the display panel curves around the two longer sides of the phone using flexible OLED screen technology and contoured glass. It's a signature look, and a very attractive one at that, adding a bit of unusual visual interest to make the phone more than your typical smartphone slab.
However, get the Galaxy S7 edge alongside the Galaxy S7 and you'll notice another major difference - the phone's size. Last year's Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge were more-or-less the same in terms of the physical device size and display size, with a few extra millimetres here and there to accommodate the display curvature. That's all changed for 2016, with the Galaxy S7 edge being a significantly bigger model than the regular Galaxy S7 and packing a 5.5in display compared to the non-edge model's 5.1in screen.
The rumours of some additional curves to the Galaxy S7 edge back panel were true, although it's a very small, subtle change that could easily be missed - on the whole it's the spitting image of its predecessor, including the welcome use of glass and metal in the same places and a selection of similar metallic colour options. Just as with the Galaxy S6 series, the build quality here is as superb as the visual design and it's a very robust feeling phone to get to grips with. Also worth noting is that the camera bump has been reduced quite significantly, although it's still not flush.
If you've been following the Galaxy S7 series rumours for a while you'll know that water and dust proofing was rumoured, but, as is often the case, there were some conflicting rumours saying it wasn't so. Fortunately, the naysayers were wrong, and the waterproofing that's been missing since the Galaxy S5 has made a welcome return here. It's an IP68 certification, officially good for up to 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes, although this is really just a legal disclaimer more than anything. At the end of the day, we want waterproofing for rain, spills, and for those rare occasions where you drop your phone in a sink/toilet/river - and in all these scenarios it should be fine. It's also worth mentioning the waterproofing has been achieved through coating of the components of the phone with protective layers, so there are no port covers or rubber grommets to contend with.
The display itself is Samsung's usual high end Super AMOLED with a QHD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels), that's the same resolution as the smaller Galaxy S6 edge display, though naturally the larger screen size means a slightly lower pixel density than both last year's model and the non-edge Galaxy S7; the Galaxy S7 edge's pixel density is 543ppi. Not that any of this is a problem of course, these are all high enough pixel densities to produce incredibly sharp picture quality, while the Super AMOLED provides the rich colour and contrast we've come to expect from Samsung flagships, as well as very good brightness, sunlight performance, and viewing angles.
A new feature for the Galaxy S7 edge is the always on display (or AOD, for short)...well, it's new for Samsung's flagship series, anyway - we have seen this elsewhere before though. Of course this doesn't mean the display is literally always on, at least not completely, but it does mean that you can pick some information to be displayed even when the phone is in its sleeping state in a low-power mode. This utilises OLED tech's unique advantage - selectively powering only certain pixels. A shortlist of available display options for AOD includes calendar, clock, and notifications, although we suspect it probably has wider applications than that.
As if the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge display specs weren't impressive enough just on paper, prominent display testing and analysis source DisplayMate has published its in-depth examination of the screen technology in use on both handsets. The findings are pretty glowing, to say the very least, with DisplayMate delcaring Samsung's phones as having the brightest displays it has ever tested, together with the most accurate colour it has ever tested too!
"While the Galaxy S7 screen size and resolution remain the same as the Galaxy S6, its has been significantly improved for most display performance metrics. The most noticeable one is a Maximum Brightness that is 24% higher than the Galaxy S6, which is quite a significant improvement in high ambient light. The Contrast and Contrast Rating for High Ambient Light have also significantly improved," states the report.
"The display on the Galaxy S7 matches and even exceeds the performance of Galaxy Note 5 that we tested in 2015 and rated it as the Best Performing Smartphone Display that we had ever tested. This is a particularly significant enhancement because the 5.1 inch Galaxy S7 display is considerably smaller so the display components had to be scaled down by 20 percent in area from the larger 5.7 inch Galaxy Note 5, and then still deliver the same Maximum Brightness from the smaller pixels."
Samsung Galaxy S7 EDGE: Hardware & Battery
Another revived feature is the inclusion of a microSD card slot, which is great for multimedia collections. Samsung hasn't reintroduced a removable battery pack, however, as this is a unibody phone, but the cell has been bumped up from last year's 2600mAh to an impressive 3600mAh, just as rumours suggested. Obviously this will need testing, but a battery pack that size should offer very good performance, plus we've found the last few Samsung flagships have offered excellent battery life generally and even better with the excellent Super Power Saving mode.
Of course you've also got plenty of connectivity capabilities built-in, all that you might expect, including NFC, 4G LTE, and Wi-Fi. It has a microUSB port but it's not the new Type-C version.
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Sony SmartWatch 3 review
The Sony SmartWatch 3 may not be the hottest Android Wear device on paper, but with built-in GPS and a slick new all-metal design, it's one of the most complete smartwatches we've reviewed.
With the new stylish looking stainless steel version hitting the stores, we thought it only right that we updated our comprehensive SmartWatch 3 review….
Sony SmartWatch 3: Design and display
The Sony SmartWatch 3 isn't exactly breaking any new ground with its aesthetics.
It takes its design cues from the rubber-strapped GPS running watch brigade and unsurprisingly looks more sporty than fashionable.
The rubber strap, black or yellow as standard but with additional accessory straps available, features a nice adjustable clasp – allowing you to get a perfect fit – and you can simply pop the smartwatch module in and out to mix and match straps.
It's a comfortable, lightweight design if a little bland. It's a smartwatch that suits a pair of joggers and trainers more than it does your smartest chinos and loafers.
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One thing that we did notice about that strap – it seemed to collect dust and grime like no watch we've ever seen before, as if it's some kind of fluff magnet. You'll see what we mean in the hands-on pics.
The stainless steel version adds a bit of style to the mix and people who like the weighty assurance of luxury metal watches won't be disappointed by the feel.
This version uses the traditional link system, so you can adjust it to get a comfortable fit. It's probably best to let a watch shop do this though, as it's not easy and you could damage the straps trying to get the pins out.
The display is a 1.6-inch, 320 x 320, LCD affair, which lags behind the AMOLED tech found on the latest Samsung and Asus smartwatches. And it's a deficiency that's really noticeable with the screen offering very little vibrancy, and appearing pale and faded.
Viewing angles also aren't great and, even with the brightness turned up full whack, you're not going to be blown away. Let's hope the next Sony SmartWatch follows the lead of the Xperia smartphone line by tapping into the tech giant's years of display heritage.
Sony SmartWatch 3: GPS tracking.
The biggest selling point of the Sony SmartWatch 3 is that it packs in GPS connectivity. That's obviously a massive plus for anyone who wants to accurately track their runs without having to lug their smartphone around with them.
Since Google introduced GPS support for Android Wear in the platform's first big update, the major players in the run tracking app game have been slow to got their acts together. The RunKeeper app was recently updated to include GPS support for Android Wear devices though, and the other option for smartphone-free GPS tracking is Google's own MyTracks app.
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Using MyTracks, which is fairly basic, we found that the GPS tracking on the Sony SmartWatch 3 was actually impressive. We did a few runs with it strapped on and the distances tallied with our regular minutes per mile pace. We also compared it with the Adidas miCoach Smart Run running watch and found that, over a 10km run, the SmartWatch 3 was within 20m after the 10,000m run – a great result.
Sony SmartWatch 3: Hardware
The Sony SmartWatch 3 is not only the first Android Wear device to pack GPS skills, it's also got NFC and Wi-Fi connectivity built in – although there aren't yet any features taking advantage of this hardware yet. However, there's a good chance that future Android Wear updates will add functions that make use of this connectivity – Google Wallet would be nice – so the SW3 is fairly future proof.
The SmartWatch 3 has 4GB of storage space – pretty standard for an Android Wear smartwatch – and is powered by a quad-core 1.2GHz Arm A7 processor, which seems a bit like overkill in the early days of Android's newest ecosystem.
You won't find an app that makes the SmartWatch 3 stutter – although that's also the case with other Android Wear devices with much less powerful processors.
One thing the Sony SmartWatch 3 lacks, compared to some of its OS brethren, is an optical heart rate sensor but, given the inaccurate bpm info we've seen recorded from the likes of the Gear Live and the Moto 360, that's no great loss.
Sony SmartWatch 3: Battery life and extras
Great news - there's a 420mAh battery inside the SmartWatch 3 – which is the biggest we've seen on an Android Wear smartwatch to date, and you should have no bother achieving the quoted life of two days.
It's also great that Sony's newest smartwatch charges via Micro USB as there's no need to carry around a separate charging accessory. With the stainless steel version, it is incredibly awkward to get the charger in though, as there's not much room to move at the back with the sealed strap.
The SW3 ups the ante when it comes to waterproofing. All the other Android Wear models, aside from the Asus ZenWatch (which can only manage an IP55 rating), are IP67 rated – meaning they can last 30 minutes in water at a depth of 1m. Sony's effort has an IP68 rating, so you can go double the depth for double the time without damage, which will hopefully enable swimming features in the future.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Samsung Galaxy A8 review
Introduction
You don't need to be the best if you can be the crowd favorite. The Samsung Galaxy A8 is Samsung's thinnest smartphone yet and is certainly learning from the Note5 in some respects, but while it can't beat it on features it's likely to rival it on popularity.
The Galaxy A8 is the biggest of the A series with a 5.7" Super AMOLED screen like the last three Notes. It only has a 1080p resolution though, like the Note 3, so it's not as superbly crisp as the Note5 but not bad either at 386ppi (close to the iPhone 6 Plus 5.5" 1080p display).
Like the Galaxy Note5, the A8 has a metal frame, but it's lighter and thinner. At only 5.9mm thick it limbos lower than any other Galaxy yet and even most other phones on the market. Surprisingly, this didn't come at the expense of battery capacity - the Galaxy A8 actually tops the Note5 in this category.
The good news keeps rolling in when we get to the camera too. A 16MP shooter adorns the back with an f/1.9 aperture (sound familiar?). For selfies there's a 5MP f/1.9 camera. What's missing compared to the Note5's camera is OIS and 2160p video capture.
Key features
5.9mm slim metal chassis; Corning Gorilla Glass 4 front, plastic back
5.7" 1080 x 1920px Super AMOLED display with 386ppi
64-bit Snapdragon 615 chipset; octa-core CPU (quad A53 at 1.8GHz + quad A53 at 1.3GHz), Adreno 405 GPU; 2GB of LPDDR4 RAM
-OR- 32-bit Exynos 5430 chipset; octa-core CPU (quad A15 at 1.8GHz + quad A7 at 1.3GHz), Mali-T628 MP6; 2GB of LPDDR4 RAM
32GB of flash memory; microSD card slot
Optional dual-SIM (microSD goes into SIM2 slot)
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with TouchWiz UX
16MP camera with f/1.9 aperture; 1080p video capture
5MP/1080p front-facing camera, f/1.9 aperture
Cat. 6 LTE network support; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz); GPS, GLONASS; Bluetooth 4.1; microUSB 2.0 with OTG
3,050mAh non-removable battery
Fingerprint scanner
FM radio with broadcast recording
5.7" 1080 x 1920px Super AMOLED display with 386ppi
64-bit Snapdragon 615 chipset; octa-core CPU (quad A53 at 1.8GHz + quad A53 at 1.3GHz), Adreno 405 GPU; 2GB of LPDDR4 RAM
-OR- 32-bit Exynos 5430 chipset; octa-core CPU (quad A15 at 1.8GHz + quad A7 at 1.3GHz), Mali-T628 MP6; 2GB of LPDDR4 RAM
32GB of flash memory; microSD card slot
Optional dual-SIM (microSD goes into SIM2 slot)
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with TouchWiz UX
16MP camera with f/1.9 aperture; 1080p video capture
5MP/1080p front-facing camera, f/1.9 aperture
Cat. 6 LTE network support; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz); GPS, GLONASS; Bluetooth 4.1; microUSB 2.0 with OTG
3,050mAh non-removable battery
Fingerprint scanner
FM radio with broadcast recording
Main disadvantages
The battery is not user-replaceable
No IR port
No enhanced resistance to liquids or dust
No stereo speakers
No NFC, so no Samsung Pay
Samsung's naming pattern is not the most organized but it's thoroughly consistent in one thing - only "Note" devices get an S Pen. So the Galaxy A8 doesn't have a stylus, will you miss it? This year Samsung's alt-tablet, the S6 edge+, doesn't have one either (unlike last year's Note Edge), so maybe the company is wondering the same thing.
Did we mention that the Galaxy A8 has a microSD slot? The clicky S Pen didn't get much of a reaction, but dropping the microSD slot from the Note5 certainly caused a ruckus. There's a dual-SIM version too - with it the microSD slot doubles as the SIM2 slot.
No IR port
No enhanced resistance to liquids or dust
No stereo speakers
No NFC, so no Samsung Pay
Samsung's naming pattern is not the most organized but it's thoroughly consistent in one thing - only "Note" devices get an S Pen. So the Galaxy A8 doesn't have a stylus, will you miss it? This year Samsung's alt-tablet, the S6 edge+, doesn't have one either (unlike last year's Note Edge), so maybe the company is wondering the same thing.
Did we mention that the Galaxy A8 has a microSD slot? The clicky S Pen didn't get much of a reaction, but dropping the microSD slot from the Note5 certainly caused a ruckus. There's a dual-SIM version too - with it the microSD slot doubles as the SIM2 slot.
Monday, May 23, 2016
Google competes WHATS'APP
Google revealed the US company plans to launch a new messaging application, a competitor for the application WhatsApp called it Hello name "allo".
She explained the company, during the opening session of the Conference of the developers own annual report, that the application of the new correspondence "allo" is linked to the user's phone number, as it is built with the Voice aid "Google assistant" service.
She emphasized that the application of "allo" provides the user with multiple means of expression such as writing on the images and control the size of emoticons and messages, as characterized by its ability to provide quick responses suggestions to save time and effort on the user's selection of the proposed answers.
And disclosed "Google" that the application lets replies proposed smart as comments on the photos that are shared by his understanding of the content of the pictures, he is able to know the exact content of images, such as knowledge of the type of food that's shared, and suggest appropriate responses.
The new application can display search results directly into talks for everyone to see, as a show of the proposed restaurants, then that developers can integrate their services within Alatbaiq to allow for things like restaurant reservations directly from the application.
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