The Samsung Note 3 is a beast of features. I’ve found 2 YouTube videos that clearly illustrate all the features. Even after nearly 2 months ownership I picked up 2 new features both of which were handy to know.
Part 1 is below.
And finally Part 2.
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Does Samsung ever learn – Galaxy S5 16gb memory
Above is a screen shot from my Samsung Galaxy Note 3. It comes with 32gb as standard ie. there is no 16gb version. Based on my memory used I could swap to a 16gb S5 and install the same apps. I would run out of memory.
So why is Samsung offering its new Galaxy S5 in 16gb. Reports from MWC report as much as 7-8gb memory has been used by the operating system.
Now Samsung did mention a 32gb version would be available but only if the networks and major distributors import it into the UK. Based on previous years this seems unlikely.
Really its a bit disappointing that in 2014 we are still being cheated in this manner.
Episode 9 Gav & Dave’s Tech Podcast is live – Please RT
As you know, I co-host a weekly podcast with David from UKMobileTech called Gav & Dave’s Tech Podcast. It is a light hearted tech podcast broadcast bi-weekly. To subscribe click here for iTunes or copy and paste this link into your favourite podcast app.
Episode 9 is now live.
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Sony Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet – great news on the screens
The new smartphone and tablet from Sony finally do not have the anti shatter protectors fitted which ruined the look and feel of the previous models.
This explains why the new screens look so much better on the Z2 phone and Z2 Tablet.
Yotaphone – a design genius?
Engadget reported on the second generation Yotaphone which has a second display on the rear which is a e-ink display. This is no a touchscreen e-ink display which enables a lot more items to be done without impacting the battery.
Do you think this is the solution to battery performance or a bad idea?
HTC at MWC 2014 – new phones Desire 816 and 610
HTC held their press conference at MWC which ended up being a really quick affair. 2 new mid range phones and an app got discussed with a note to remember 25th March for the real news.
First of the phones annouced is the Desire 816 featuring a 5.5-inch 720p HD display, a 1.6GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 8GB of internal storage plus microSDXC support for an additional 64GB, 1.5GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel rear camera with 1080p video capture capability, a 2,600 mAh battery, HTC’s “BoomSound” front-facing speakers, and HTC Sense.
Also announced on Monday but not covered during HTC’s press conference is the Desire 610.
While it falls also into the mid-range category just like the 816, the HTC Desire 610 is a cheaper phone.
The Desire 610 specs include a 4.7-inch qHD display, a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 chipset, 8GB of internal storage, microSDXC support, 1GB of RAM, an 8-megapixel camera, a 2,040 mAh battery and HTC’s Sense software. It also features BoomSound and BlinkFeed, just like other HTC phones.
Nothing too exciting here to be honest.
Dixons and Carphone Warehouse in merger talks
Dixons Retail, the owner of Currys and PC World, and mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse have said they are in talks over a possible merger.
The companies said the talks were at a very early stage and there could be no certainty a merger would take place.
More at BBC.
ZTE announces the Grand Memo II LTE – details
The Grand Memo II LTE is a 6-inch IPS HD display, 13MP and 5MP cameras, Snapdragon 400 processor, 2GB of RAM and 3200mAh battery. It’s 7.2mm thin with Gorilla Glass 3,
The phone comes with ZTE’s own skin and a split screen app mode.
It’s pricing will be what will make or break this device.
Samsung GALAXY S5 First Look by Samsung
Samsung has just released its own S5 video.
Samsung Galaxy S5 – full specs detailed
Below is the full specs of the newly announced S5 –
Network – LTE Cat.4 (150/50Mbps)
Display – 5.1″ FHD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080)
Processor – 2.5GHz quad-core application processor
OS – Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Camera – 16MP (rear), 2.0MP (front)
Video – UHD@30fps, HDR, video stabilizationVideo Codec : H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8, VP8
Video Format: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Audio Audio Codec : MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/ AAC+/ eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC
Audio Format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Camera Features – HDR (Rich tone), Selective Focus, Virtual Tour Shot, Shot & More , 0.3 seconds to auto focus
Additional Features – IP67 Dust- and water-resistant
Ultra Power Saving Mode, Download Booster
S Health 3.0, Quick Connect, Private Mode, Kids Mode
Google Mobile Services Chrome, Drive, Photos, Gmail, Google, Google+, Google Settings, Hangouts, Maps, Play Books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movie & TV, Play Music, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube
Connectivity – WiFi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac HT80, MIMO(2×2),
Bluetooth: 4.0 BLE / ANT+
USB 3.0
NFC
IR Remote
Sensors – Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Hall, RGB ambient light, Gesture(IR), Finger Scanner, Heart rate sensor
Memory RAM: 2GB
Internal Memory: 16/32GB
microSD slot up to 128GB
Dimensions 142.0 x 72.5 x 8.1mm, 145g
Battery 2800mAh
Standby time: 390 hrs / Talk time: 21 hrs
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