Highly rated gadgets
-
9.0
Panasonic LUMIX LX100 II
-
10.0
FujiFilm X-T3
-
8.0
BlackBerry Motion
-
10.0
Nikon Z 7
-
9.0
Sony WH-1000XM3
-
9.1
Apple iPhone XS Max
-
8.5
Xiaomi Mi A2
-
9.1
Apple iPhone XS
-
9.0
FujiFilm XF10
Samsung confirmed to use ARM's big.LITTLE chip architecture for frugal Exynos in 2012
Like UnlikeFiled in: CPUSamsung
At the ARM TechCon 2011 event we got the much desired confirmation by Samsung's VP John Kalkman, that the mobile device maker will use the new Cortex-A7 plus ARM's latest big.LITTLE architecture to build a new Exynos chip in 2012: “I’m extremely excited to announce that Samsung will deliver a new Exynos processor in 2012 that leverages both the Cortex-A7 and big.Little technology to meet the crucial demands of always-on and always-connected computing.”
The new chip paradigm does what some chipmakers like NVIDIA or TI have been doing with their multicores for a while, combining low-powered cores with high-performance ones to achieve unmatched battery vs performance ratio. ARM leverages that ...
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: Phone Arena Add additional source
Galaxy Nexus 1080p video sample makes a damn good first impression
Like UnlikeFiled in: Cell PhonesSamsungGALAXY Nexus
A photographer by the name of Romain Guy posted a sample video from the Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0 smartphone to his Google+ profile. The result? Quite good. It’s yet another example of the continuous innovation going on to improve mobile phone cameras. There are some caveats, however. One Hacker News member pointed out that “When doing a time lapse, the number of frames you need to capture per second is much, much lower than the number of frames you need to capture for live video.” Another member commented saying that he was a bit underwhelmed by the quality of the Galaxy Nexus camera: “The non-tracked shots are shaky, the highlights are blown out, and shadow detail is almost complete...
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: IntoMobile Add additional source
Does Verizon have exclusivity over the Samsung GALAXY Nexus?
Like UnlikeFiled in: Cell PhonesSamsungVerizon WirelessGALAXY Nexus
Ever since the early days of the device, when it was thought to be called the DROID Prime, there was talk that Verizon would have some sort of exclusivity period with the Samsung GALAXY Nexus. No one knew for how long this exclusive period might last. In fact, a recent sign-up page posted online by Samsung asks those filing out the form to select from one of seven carriers including T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, Cellular South, U.S. Cellular and MetroPCS. So when a banner ad reads "Exclusively from Verizon GALAXY Nexus", confusion reigns.
A GSM version of the Samsung GALAXY Nexus does exist. This could point to a short exclusivity period for Verizon in the U.S, or perhaps the carrier will...
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: Phone Arena Add additional source
Samsung Omnia 7 Firmware upgrade brings WIFI Internet sharing to Australia also
Like UnlikeFiled in: Cell PhonesSamsungOmnia 7
It seems the Internet Sharing firmware update is rolling out to multiple other Windows Phone 7 handsets also.
After the LG Optimus 7 the latest is the Samsung Omnia 7 in Australia, where the handset has received a firmware update to Firmware revision number 2424.11.9.2 and Bootloader version 5.9.0.6 which has enabled WIFI Internet Sharing.
Users also report generally improved 3G performance and even better camera performance, but that may just be a placebo effect.
Read more in this Whirlpool thread here.
Not all users are however as lucky. WeLoveWP.hk reports the HTC HD7 has also received a post-Mango firmware update there, but that this failed to bring Internet Sharing or any other new fea...
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: WMPoweruser Add additional source
T-Mobile Reveals Galaxy Tab 10.1, Springboard Launch Dates
Like UnlikeFiled in: TabletsSamsungT-MobileGALAXY Tab 10.1
T-Mobile this week revealed that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will arrive on November 2, while Huawei's Springboard tablet will hit its network on November 9.
Pricing for both devices has not yet been revealed.
The Springboard is Huawei's first Honeycomb tablet for the U.S., and PCMag got some hands-on time with the device at this month's CTIA trade show in San Diego. The 7-inch tablet includes a 1280-by-800 display and 5-megapixel camera. It runs a "mostly unmolested" version of Android, according to PCMag mobile analyst Sascha Segan, as well as a 1.2-GHz dual-core processor. Netflix is pre-loaded.
The Galaxy Tab features a 10.1-inch HD touch-screen display with 1280-by-800 resolution. It ru...
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: PC Magazine Add additional source
Samsung Exhibit II 4G to be shown off for T-Mobile at Walmart tomorrow, official channels November 2nd
Like UnlikeFiled in: Cell PhonesSamsungT-MobileExhibit II 4G
The original Samsung Exhibit was a mere blip on T-Mobile's radar screen when it originally launched, being obscured by titans like the HTC Sensation 4G. The sequel, curiously coming out a whole four months after its predecessor, is ready to see if it can buck the trend and offer a decent option to those seeking an inexpensive Android device. Starting at $30 after mail in rebate and with a two-year commitment, it's poised to launch tomorrow in Walmart stores nationwide, with stock coming into official T-Mobile channels on November 2nd. If you're feeling contract-averse, however, you can still procure the device for two Benjamins. Not bad for a phone that comes with Gingerbread, a 3.7-inch WVG...
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: Engadget Add additional source
Amazon UK has vendor with Samsung GALAXY Nexus in stock November 7th for $930
Like UnlikeFiled in: Cell PhonesSamsungAmazonGALAXY Nexus
According to Verizon's latest MAP listings, we expect to see the Samsung GALAXY Nexus launch in the States on November 10th. But if the listing for the phone spotted on Amazon's UK site is correct, we might see it released a few days earlier overseas and maybe-just maybe-in the U.S. as well. The listing comes from someone with the name "KingofGadgets" which might put a bit of a damper on this whole thing.
The version of the Samsung GALAXY Nexus on the Amazon UK site is SIM free and unlocked which means in the U.S., it will be running over AT&T's 3G pipelines. The price is 539.99 GBP which is approximately $930 USD. Of course, if you are a Verizon customer, and have an update to burn, you wi....
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: Phone Arena Add additional source
Samsung Transform Ultra does the QWERTY slide for Sprint
Like UnlikeFiled in: Cell PhonesSamsungTransform Ultra
What big, wireless brother wants, big, wireless brother gets. With its pay-as-you-go subsidiary already packing this particular piece of mobile kit, 'twas only a matter of time before Sprint got its hands on the Transform Ultra. Officially announced for the third place carrier today, Sammy's Droid Charge with a QWERTY twist packs the usual array of mid-range specs. The 3.5-incher runs Android 2.3 atop a single-core 1GHz processor, with a VGA front facing / 3 megapixel rear camera, 512MB RAM, 2GB of storage and 1500mAh battery in tow. It's no next gen, 4G beastie, but sometimes you just need a workhorse to get things done. Pricing and availability have yet to be released, although we're sure ...
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: Engadget Add additional source
O2 to get Galaxy Nexus in November
Like UnlikeFiled in: Cell PhonesSamsungO2GALAXY Nexus
Google had mentioned that it would be launching the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus with partners around the world, and now O2 has unveiled itself as one of those partners with a new teaser page for the hot new device.
The page gives the general spec sheet information about the Galaxy Nexus that we've gone over plenty of times, and does mention it will include an HSPA+ radio for "up to 21 Mbps download speed". The big news however is that O2 looks like it will be a launch partner for the Galaxy Nexus as the site says the phone will be available to O2 customers in November.
Still no exact date given for release, but November is only a week away, so we're hoping we'll be getting some more specific ...
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: Phone Arena Add additional source
T-Mobile's Galaxy S II has been rooted!
Like UnlikeFiled in: Cell PhonesSamsungT-MobileGalaxy S II T-Mobile
Those of you with T-Mobile’s version of the Samsung Galaxy S II may be glad to know that your device of choice has been rooted. I’m saying “may” because not everyone is interested to modify its SGS2 smartphone, since the out-of-box experience is already rock-solid.
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: IntoMobile Add additional source
Google Galaxy Nexus with 4G LTE headed to Verizon this year
Like UnlikeFiled in: Cell PhonesSamsungVerizon WirelessGALAXY Nexus CDMA
Verizon Wireless has announced that it will be carrying the Google Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone this year. Verizon's edition of the phone will include 4G LTE support in addition to all of the other features packed into the HSPA+ version that will be headed to global markets.
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: MobileBurn 1 related story Add source
The Galaxy Nexus' Super AMOLED display is a minus, not a Plus
Like UnlikeFiled in: Cell PhonesSamsungGALAXY Nexus
For all the buzz around Samsung's latest hi-def smartphone, the absence of one little word has largely been glossed over. That word is "Plus" -- the wizened Galaxy S II has a "Super AMOLED Plus" display, for example, whereas the sparkly Galaxy Nexus is merely "Super AMOLED." Did the marketeers simply forget those extra hyperbolic keystrokes, or does the difference actually mean something?
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: Engadget Add additional source
Android Ice Cream Sandwich includes native stylus support
Like UnlikeFiled in: Cell PhonesOperating SystemsSamsungGoogleGALAXY NoteAndroid 4.0
Styli and Android haven't exactly been strangers as of late -- with devices like the HTC Flyer and Samsung Galaxy Note offering pen-based input -- but it looks like that option will soon be even easier to implement with Ice Cream Sandwich. As noted on Reddit, Google's recent overview of some Android 4.0 platform highlights includes a small tidbit towards the end that details the "full support for stylus input events" in the OS -- including features like pressure sensitivity and the ability to distinguish motion events from different sources (i.e. a pen and your finger). Of course, it still requires some hardware-level assistance from tablet and smartphone makers, but native support in the OS...
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: Engadget Add additional source
Galaxy Nexus has curved PenTile OLED display
Like UnlikeFiled in: Cell PhonesSamsungGALAXY NexusGALAXY Nexus CDMA
For those of you who like to be rather specific about your smart devices and their displays, it’s time to get down to brass tacks about the Galaxy Nexus and it’s OLED display. Specifically what we want to focus on here is the fact that when you’ve got PenTile in play (that is, on a Super AMOLED display like we’re seeing here) instead of NOT in play (like on a Super AMOLED PLUS display), you get loss of detail. It becomes important when you have a close look at how pixels are shared (or not shared, as it were with S.A.PLUS displays) and what that in itself means for sharpness of picture and text sharpness.
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: SlashGear Add additional source
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus officially announced for US availability
Like UnlikeFiled in: TabletsSamsungGalaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
If you didn’t believe it before, you sure will now, as Samsung has officially announced their intent to have the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus made available in the USA starting November 13th for $399.99 USD. This tablet is one of a rather large family of tablet-sized devices put out by Samsung in recent months, this one replacing the original Samsung Galaxy Tab as the company’s 7-inch tablet hero. This device will be available through Best Buy, Amazon, Tiger Direct, Fry’s, and other “fine retailers” come November and will feature an app by the name of “Peel” which works as a smart remote TV application for all your entertainment purposes – tap away!
Comments (0) | Permalink More at: SlashGear Add additional source