Tuesday, May 26, 2015
iOS 7 1 Tips Make White Less Brighter on your iPhone and Easy on the Eye
How to reduce white Point in iOS 7.1
- From iPhone Home Screen launch Settings app and tap on General. Next, scroll down to Accessibility, and tap on it.
- Under Accessibility menu tap on Increase Contrast.
- Turn the Reduce White Point option to On.
- How to avoid big international iPhone data charges
- Use a Laser Pointer to Turn Your iPhone Into a Microscope
Friday, May 22, 2015
Kite aerial photography just got easier with an iPhone onboard the Sparrowscope
The Sparrowscope device is created by Ori Barbut, who has been doing research on robotics, electronics, and software design since graduating from the University of Toronto with a Master’s in Engineering. Since 2012, Barbut has been working to develop an easy way to take aerial photos after a discussion with friends during a picnic, and the idea of using a kite came to mind. Consumed with the idea, Barbut went to work on creating what would become the Sparrowscope.
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| The ways the Sparrowscope tilts and pans. |
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After the Sparrowscope is set up, it’s attached to the kite, and here you’ll need to utilize the kite-flying skills you’ve developed to send the whole thing into the air. Three kite options are available, from a simple base model to a more advanced one. All kites come with a 300-foot braided line. Naturally, you should fly a kite where it’s safe, free from wires and obstacles.
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Before you roll your eyes at the project, realize that flying a kite was how Benjamin Franklin did his research on electricity. If it worked for him, it should work for aerial photography too.
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Data source: via digitaltrends (By Les Shu )
Origine source: Sparrowscope [Kickstarter]
Monday, May 18, 2015
Apple Created These Neat Tools To Make The iPhone More Repairable Than Ever
Despite launching to record breaking sales numbers in September, Apple’s iPhone lineup has come under fire again and again for its apparent lack of repairability.
Catherine Rampell at the the New York Times went on a bullshit parade two weeks ago claiming Apple tries to make your iPhone break so you have to buy a new one. Even Apple fans like our pal Kyle Weins, at iFixit, bemoaned Apple for not making the iPhone 5s more repairable for users.
To consumers, the locked enclosures of the iPhone 5s may seem like a guarded unfixable fortress, but the truth is that the iPhone 5s is one of Apple’s most repairable devices ever, you just have to be a Genius to get all the tools. A tipster behind the Genius Bar has shown us Apple’s latest official repair videos for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c that showcase the emphasis Jony Ive and the design team placed on repairability when creating the latest iPhones, as well as the crazy little repair tools Apple uses to ensure quality repairs.
Each of the 12 training videos we saw provided detailed animations of the iPhone 5s and 5c internal components, as well as guides on how to access and swap six components on the device – speaker, receiver, vibration motor, iSight camera module, battery, and sim ejector tool.
One of the factors contributing to the iPhones’ image of irreparability is it’s so damn hard to open one of these things and that’s precisely the way Jony intended it. Apple says you need all five of these specialized tool just to swap out an iPhone 5c component:
- iPhone torque driver
- Security bit
- Nylon probe tool (black stick)
- Universal Display Removal Fixture
- Official iPhone 5c Repair Tray
The training videos are packed full of info that show how Apple’s streamlining its repairs process and the nuances that go into swapping even the smallest iPhone components. We haven’t got our hands on a full copy of the videos yet, but we’ll have more to come. Stay tuned.
Data source: via CultofMac (By Buster Heine )
Saturday, May 9, 2015
New Video Shows iOS in the Car Running on iOS Simulator
The feature is intended to allow an iOS device to take over the in-dash display of a car. which lets you access your Maps, messages, make phone calls, and other services.
Troughton-Smith today posted a video which shows how the feature will work. via a barebones implementation that is actually present in the already released iOS 7.0.3 but not accessible by default. The video shows the iOS in the Car feature running on a separate 800×480 window in the iOS Simulator, which is part of Xcode, Apple’s integrated development environment (IDE).
Troughton-Smith provided the following details in the YouTube description:
- Supports Multiple ResolutionsMany car makers from Honda, Mercedes, Audi, BMW, and more, are expected to support the feature by this year. The second beta of iOS 7.1 brought a new Car Display toggle, leading some to believe that iOS in the Car support could be a feature bundled into iOS 7.1.
- Supports touchscreens (presumably single-touch?), hardware buttons, wheels and touchpads
- Does not support multitasking - car display will always show same current on-screen app as iPhone (which can be locked/asleep)
- Whitelisted to specific Apple apps - no public API for developers [yet?]
- Has no keyboard UI - voice recognition as input
- UI clearly subject to change
- Missing functionality in video is due to iOS Simulator not containing all the stock iOS apps
Saturday, April 4, 2015
The Moto G 4G 2nd generation is now on sale but only in Brazil
Overview on the Motorola site Brazil the last days of 2014, the Moto G 4G version 2015 is now available for sale. Suffice to say that we can expect the next exit on the international stage.
A page dedicated to the Moto G 2nd generation but in its 4G version had been seen in late December in Brazil. She pointed to a Moto G such that the device was announced at IFA 2014, with a 5-inch screen HD SoC Snapdragon 400 and 1 GB of RAM, this time with an expandable memory … but not only compatible with 3G (H +). In fact, this was the main criticism that could address this device also successful: while the international market, especially in Europe, placing on the deployment of 4G, the smartphone was deadlocked on a compatibility with the latest generation of network.
The Moto G 4G is now detailed on the Motorola Brazil site with complete specifications and price to boot. We note however that if nothing changes in terms of screen or processor, the brand has been a little more generous than the standard Moto G in terms of memory. The terminal is indeed with 16 GB of internal storage with 8GB against the usual smartphone. Above all, it is compatible with 4G class 4 and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop.
Its price, meanwhile, it exceeds that of the Moto G 3G 2014 edition, charged 189 euros. Indeed, it is offered on the Motorola site price of 899 real, or a little over 300 euros gross conversion. Recall, however, that taxes on imported products, especially on high-tech devices (game consoles, smartphones) lead to skyrocketing prices in Brazil. If the Moto G 4G is called out internationally, no doubt he will only cost a few dollars more than its 3G counterpart, if only because its characteristics (its Snapdragon 400 and not 410 ) will not allow Motorola to charge prices approaching those of a Moto X.
The Moto G 4G (2nd generation) is now on sale, but only in Brazil
Its Sunday Photo 03 of the Week
This is a public photo of the city Damascus by night in Syria. The photo has been taken before the currents civil war.
Damascus is arguably the oldest city of our world. It became a city around 9000 BC and nowadays it the second biggest city of Syria.
I have been there once a few years back and it really is a beautiful city so rich in history. And it remind be that while the world as we know it seems relatively stable, things tend to change and when they do, it is very fast.
Syria is trying to resolve its civil war in which at least 3 factions are fighting and it is rather an ugly one. At some point, the international community might have to intervene especially if abusive means are being used such as chemical gas attacks.
In the past, way back then, Damascus must have been the place to be, it offered jobs and dreams like New York or Hong Kong nowadays. The first time I heard about Damascus was part of Alexander The Greats history. The historic city was part of his vast territory.
Anyway, Ill see you next Sunday for another photo of the week.
Apple iPhone Tops the US Smartphone Market iOS Yields Popularity
The report is based on the market research data covering last three months of 2013, according to the research, iPhone has a 41.8% market share in the US, which is 1.2% increase compared to previous data and depicts the potential popularity of iPhone in US.
2 Millions Apple iPhone 5 Sales in just 24 Hours
http://www.comscore.com/Insights/Press_Releases/2014/2/comScore_Reports_December_2013_US_Smartphone_Subscriber_Market_Share
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Friday, April 3, 2015
Pixelmator now available on the iPad for 4 99
FES Watch watch on the basis of electronic paper from Sony
Last week we told that the new division of Sony, Fashion Entertainments, was about to present a smart watch electronic ink that would be released next year . Just a couple of months ago, a company called FES presented a smartwatch that used this technology in both the strap and screen device. It only needed a touch to change his appearance up to 24 different ways. The terminal was part of a project of Japanese crowfounding which is near close to achieving the goal proposed.
Well, Sony has revealed the average Wall Street Journal that FES and Fashion Entertainments are the same company. Apparently, the multinational wanted to see if the campaign and videos that used to promote the team, were sufficiently powerful to generate buzz for themselves. The Japanese company has indicated that, whatever happens from now, will deliver this watch to those who have donated money to the manufacture thereof.
The best thing about this smartwatch is that the battery lasts 60 days on a single charge, or so they say its creators. And, the only function that has the terminal is to tell the time, unlike other smart watches as the Motorola Moto 360 or Apple Watch, featuring a multitude of sensors that measure the user’s heart rate, among other features.
The FES Watch is not the only device at hand this division of the corporation. He is currently working on several wearables, like a bow tie, a smart glasses, sandals, or a hat, which, thanks to electronic ink, are able to change with touch. As we demonstrate that information, the company intends to bet heavily on this technology next year.
Also remember that it is not the first company that focuses on electronic ink. The Pebble signs up in the Pebble Watch in 2012 and, today, the clock remain one of the best smartwatches the sector.
The FES Watch should not be considered as a successor to the existing smartwatches Sony. Moreover, yes it can be seen as a great opportunity to show the public the latest technologies of the company. One of the things that have been more emphasis is on the design of the terminal, besides being original, is especially thin.
Apparently, they have taken this decision through a study stating that the aesthetics of a smart garment is one of the most important points to users when purchasing either team. For that reason, it seems that would be focused on a younger audience. Given that a few days ago we learned that Sony will reduce its product for its high-end handsets, the decision to create an electronic ink smartwatch would make sense, as it would reinforce its image as an innovative brand.
FES Watch - watch on the basis of electronic paper from Sony
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Nexus 5 appears on the Google Play Store at 349 First Official Photo as well
The much anticipated Nexus 5 is nearing its launch and has been spotted on the Play Store at $349. The former working link is dead now. The official description from Google goes as this :
"Capture the everyday and the epic in fresh new ways. Starting at $349"
The description suggests at least several storage version. The dead link was pointing at a 16 GB version and the URL indicates "black", so maybe several colors (black and white at least ?) and hopefully a 32 GB or more Nexus 5.
Source : Engadget
Belkin unveils new backlit QODE keyboards for the iPad Air
The QODE Slim Style keyboard case features the same keyboard as the Ultimate Pro but the folio-style case is thinner and lighter.
The QODE Ultimate Pro keyboard is made of aircraft-grade aluminum alloy in two colors – Silver and Spay Gray – and features rubber bumpers to keep the tablet screen from touching the keys.
Users called for adjustable viewing angles and an easily removable case and Belkin delivered. The detachable design also enables both portrait and landscape positions for the tablet. More responsive keys was another thing users asked for so the new QODE keyboard features wider keys with bigger pitch. They are backlit to boot, users can select between three brightness levels.
The keyboard saves energy by turning on only when the tablet is attached and the case is open. It can also pair with two devices at once.
The QODE Slim Style keyboard can also pair with two devices but features a magnetic attachment for the tablet. The case can fold 180° so you can use your tablet as a tablet without removing the case. Color options are Blacktop and Gravel.
This one is also cheaper – the Belkin QODE Ultimate Pro is available right now at MSRP $150, while the Slim Style is $100. The two can be found in at Belkin.com, Amazon, Apple’s and AT&T’s stores.
The Galaxy S4 in four variants – and these are the best prices – Android Planet
Friday, August 22, 2014 (13:02) | Daniel Verlaan
Android Planet discusses four variants of the Galaxy S4 which one to obtain one through interesting offers, and why it is a smart choice for the Galaxy S4 current actions to use.
Galaxy S4
Thanks to the 1.6GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM, the Galaxy S4 still a very smooth phone that runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and probably still is updated. L to Android The big difference between the outer Galaxy S4 and its successor, the back: Galaxy S4 is that of smooth plastic made the Galaxy S5 has one of somewhat rougher plastic. But that will not find so many hugely important.
Galaxy S4 Mini
The Galaxy S4 Mini features a smaller 4.3-inch screen with a resolution of 960 by 540 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass krasbestendigde but the Snapdragon 400 dual-core processor and 1.5 GB of memory are more than enough to make fine. use of Android And the Mini version of the Galaxy S4 also comes with a price tag finer and cheaper offers
Galaxy S4 Value Edition
The main advantage of the Galaxy S4 Value Edition is the right smartphone runs on Android 4.4. If you buy a normal Galaxy S4, it is imperative that you first install a few different updates before running the latest Android version. Anyway you squint a lot of time and hassle, but saves nothing in terms of price.
Galaxy S4 Active
The Galaxy S4 Active features like the Galaxy S4 has a quad-core processor, 5-inch full- HD screen and 2GB of memory, but has “only” an 8-megapixel camera on board. Conversely You could take pictures underwater with the 8 megapixel camera. The water resistance works up to 1 meter under water for up to 30 minutes. So please do not take dives: that “he can not. But a snapshot in the pool should be no problem
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The corridors with Samsung Galaxy S6 and Microsoft’s Lumia – Open
The buzzing non-stop rumors in the tech world. Run anywhere ‘insiders’ to make blurry pics of unreleased devices. So we got this week the first vague reports about the Samsung Galaxy S6 and we saw the first Nokia Lumia which no longer stands.
LG starts rolling out new tablet line
Ha! Do you see the joke in the above headline? It is about the fact that LG – literally -. Are rolling out of tablets is They want to go because during the implementation of rollable displays in tablets, according to CNet, who spoke with researchers within the company. According to insiders who bring tablets fit within the reach of the normal consumer in a tube. Must LG has a roll-to-roll production method into use – that just sounds funny in this case – and replaces aluminum wire work copper for better. For now, they use flexible screens a little for their LG G Flex and their TVs.
Why is it useful to have a tablet roll? That seems LG itself did not yet know . Takes up less space? Less fragile? We shall see.
Nokia really, really, REALLY gone
This is not a clerical error, as of Tuesday there Microsoft Lumia’s.
We have been here I do not know how many times that there are never called Nokia smartphones after the acquisition of the Finnish phone manufacturer by Microsoft. But new Nokia Lumia were each presented once again. But is it really done. On November 11, Microsoft held a meeting where they present a smartphone without even somewhere called ‘Nokia’. Microsoft’s first phone with Windows Phone. What’s that? It would be just like the Lumia (yes, that name remains) 535 which may be pictures surfaced on a Chinese social network. A lot of specs also leaked: 5 “qHD screen (with a small ‘q’, so 960 x 540 pixels, 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 200 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB of storage, 5 MP camera, not very exciting all
. Should I My Sint Maarten circle cancel to follow the Microsoft presentation? If the above device is the only one, I’d go for the candy. But who knows what surprise is still there.
Time for the Samsung Galaxy S6
Let’s see. Apple is defecated for this year. The Galaxy Note 4 is already on sale. The new Nexus line is known. Then we can now start hyping the next big smartphone launch, the Samsung Galaxy S6. Sammobiles is in, the Koreans fist deep and already know to report some specs. They heard an insider on a Quad-HD screen still unknown format. A 16 or 20 megapixel sensor in the camera. A 64bit octa-core processor. 32 to 128GB of storage memory. Well, exactly what you expect from a Galaxy S6.
interestingly, but also a lot blurred, the assumption of Sammobiles that the device gets a totally new design. They lead after some mental gymnastics alter the fact that the code name of the Galaxy S6 ‘Project Zero’ is. And everyone knows that Project Zero means there are new … er … no, actually we have no idea. He is likely to be presented in March, but then we go in this section still very, very often write about.
Is it metal? Again, no one knows. We can compete with all the other sites and recommend: Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S6 of metal. Are you happy now?
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
The new UI design ASUS ZenFone 5 Unpacking measured
You can see the words on the big boxed ZenFone 5, but also put a desktop gadget Zen UI, emphasizing the design of the new user interface
In the box there are a variety of mobile phones measuring surface features, including cameras, music, 3G Internet, Bluetooth 4.0, it is interesting boxed drawer carton design, so pack a 7 hole dug in particular to highlight these features, be Packed in a little small thinking
Packed side reiterated the words ZefFone 5
Packed with detailed ZenFone 5 behind the hardware specifications, as well as the origin of the Chinese mainland manufacturing
Out of the box! Phone wrapped in a protective plastic sleeve inside, printed above ZenFone
Packed inside the charger, micro USB cable, headphones
Charger output 1.35A
ASUS erosion within the micro USB transmission line logo, design has taken into account the small details
Containing wire supplied earphones / microphone earbud headphones, the sound quality is not bad with texture
Protagonist appeared, ZenFone 5, which is a 5-inch smartphone, equipped with 1280 X 720 resolution, IPS screen
Above have the handset, light sensor, proximity sensor, warning lamp, 2-megapixel front camera
Below are three physical buttons induction, unfortunately did not do backlight design, the evening can only rely on their memories users to become familiar with the location of these keys
There are concentric lines designed to make the button below to add points to the texture
5 inch mobile phones, ZenFone 5 body count rather long and weighs 145 grams moderate, IPS screen stunning performance, color saturation, wide viewing angle, full-fit design allows visual operation more intuitive. ZenFone 5 is equipped with three generations of Corning Gorilla Glass screen there is a certain level of anti-scratch
On the right side is the power button with the volume key
Key features, the top has to do the same concentric lines
On the left side are reserved for the back cover with a hole to facilitate open. ZenFone Although the thickness of up to 10.34mm, but the edge has to do the design of the income side, the visual upgrade has now feel
Top is the headphone jack
The bottom is a micro USB charging hole
Behind equipped with 8 megapixel camera Pixel Master and fill light. Under relatively light gray printed with Intel inside ZenFone logo, then the following is speaker
ZenFone 5 cover can be removed, but can not replace the battery
Demolition of the back cover is mainly to users placing two micro SIM (3G +2 G) with the micro SD card replacement
About ZenFone ringer volume test, I used Carly Rae Jepsens call me maybe do the test, ZenFone loud speaker 5 is about 84.8 db, considered moderate performance
HTC One is about 99.6 db, for your reference
First entered ZenFone, appears set to select the input method as well as a network connection, you can see the phone in the picture is almost below the following characteristics should ZenFone
Zen UI design of the keyboard is five lines, including digital, I like the keyboard. Start setting would first ask you whether you want to log in or join ASUS Member
Other cloud, community, e-mail can also be set at the outset
Zen UI unlock screen gadget has a very large combined in a transparent screen, time, day, alarm clock messages, as well as one of my very favorite new gadget called the "whats next", it uses a vertical timeline concept to alert the user is currently underway and the next calendar of upcoming events. Three circles shortcuts (think boxed circle logo) can drop down directly enable this feature
Zen UI using a large number of small transparent tool that allows desktop featured a more complete presentation
Weather on your desktop that you can click to see more detailed information
Zen UI drop-down menu is very interesting, is a means to pull down the notification message on the left, but you can see now with tomorrows weather, in the drop-down bias to the right, then it is a built-in fast switching, including wireless hotspots, wireless screen MiraCast switches, etc.
A list of built-in applications
For less common application users can freely choose to hide
Classification to download the application, including the gadget also has done such a classification
Zen UI keyboard has many fast switching, sliding around the spacebar to switch input methods. Dialpad support smart phonetic / English dial
Zen UI built-in color temperature adjustment, as well as different music mode switch
Zen UI which includes SIM card settings, you can define the default voice, Internet, data usage will also be able to set an upper limit for individual
An Bunny detailed specifications glance, ZenFone 5 is equipped with Intel Atom CPU Z2580 dual-core processor, built-in 8GB ROM, the actual available space about 5.1GB, RAM memory 1GB, android 4.3
Although ZenFone 5 with Intel dual-core processors, but the school can be measured is above the red rice with MediaTek quad-core processor, scored 20,785 Points
Pictures ZenFone 5 right-hand side of the interface is the camera shutter switch Turbo mode (continuous shooting), up to 100, but the continuous shooting just 2-megapixel resolution, this reminder. ZenFone 5 sensitive design wise, if the environment is dark, it will automatically prompt you to switch to a low-light mode (that is, by the lovely owl)
In addition to the automatic mode, the user can also switch itself to a variety of modes more attractive photo shoot
Switching the left hand side there is the fill light set, front and rear lens switching, filter effects
Setting is very rich in detail, adjustable white balance, ISO, exposure
Anti-shake, touch shutter
Recording can record Full HD movies
Videos can also start anti-shake function
There are more settings including selectable camera shutter setting off location services, anti-dodge (fluorescent)
There are volume keys to set the shutter button
The following is a real shot in automatic mode, tap the photo to view the original image file
Start low light mode
Overall, ZenFone 5 this hardware appearance, have a good level of detail, there are mid-range phone with a sense that some of the design elements, the software interface is different from the experience of the past PadFone series, the new flat design of the wind with a large number of transparent elements gadget is very delicate, practical gadgets like whats next this is my personal favorite design, for a day trip rich people especially useful. Color screen is very satisfied with the performance, comparable to the standard of the various flagship machine, only make up less than the 720P. The cameras performance has exceeded my expectations, especially in low-light environments, beyond the general performance of the sensitivity of the performance of entry-level handsets. Of course ZenFone 5 or some fly in the ointment, if not support USB OTG, and play heavy 3D games will lag (I used to do the testing Gamelofts Asphalt 8), of course, mild game no problem. Today ZenFone 5 on the first day on sale, it is understood priced at 4990, PCHome 15:00 on sale, grab red rice, M320, I personally consider very recommended to start.
