Sunday, May 24, 2015
iOS 7 beats up on Android Windows Phone in user experience comparison
A new report by technology consultants Pfeiffer Consulting has found that iOS significantly outranks Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry phones in user experience satisfaction. Pfeiffer didnt want user "fan" bias entering into the equation, so the company only looked at "aspects that have a direct impact on the day-to-day user experience of an average, non-technical user."
The results show that Apples iOS 6 and iOS 7 best the other operating systems in all four main categories: cognitive load, efficiency, customization and user experience friction. The results, according to Pfeiffer:
The combined results of the four different benchmarks and evaluations give iOS 7 a clear advantage in terms of overall user experience, taking into account the context defined for these benchmarks: day-to-day user experience of an average, non-technical user.If youre interested in studies such as this, the entire report is worth a read. It also demonstrates more good news for Apple and its newest iOS version.
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Tim Cook shows up at Palo Alto Apple Store for iPhone launch
Cook showed up at the Palo Alto University Apple Store Friday morning to greet the Apple faithful as they queued to buy the new iPhone 5c and 5s. AppleInsider reader Ben reports that Cook "shook the hands of everyone in line and then went on his way."
Reportedly, the Palo Alto retail location had only 10 gold iPhone 5s units, and the Stanford location sold out of gold units by the 15th customer. That is in keeping with recent reports that show that unit in even scarcer supply than other models. Still, demand remains high for all 5s units, as AppleInsider has been informed that the Palo Alto location also sold out of silver models by the 35th customer.
The launch of a new iPhone has become a yearly media event marked by long customer lines and weeks of hype. Cooks appearance at the Palo Alto location is in keeping with a tradition of Apple executives showing up to product launches. In 2010, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs appeared at the Palo Alto Apple Store for the launch of the iPad, sporting his signature black turtleneck, a hoodie, and ripped jeans.
Additional reports have emerged that other Apple executives have been spotted at other Apple retail locations. Twitter user Salim Hafid (@sqreone) sighted Apples Phil Schiller and Eddy Cue at the companys Stanford store on Friday.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
The Samsung Galaxy S6 could offer download speeds of up to 450 Mbps
As we approach 2015, the year of the launch of the flagships of each mobile phone manufacturer, we are gradually discovering new information about mobile ahead. Samsung Galaxy S6 South Korean Company Samsung has been one of the latest to star in a filtration in which it is said that one of the novelties of this terminal could be your data connectivity. Apparently, the Samsung Galaxy S6 incorporate mobile Internet connectivity LTE Cat 10 type , which means that this smartphone could reach download speeds of up to 450 Mbps through the data rate.
This development would be possible in the variant of the Samsung Galaxy S6 with Exynos processor, as indicated from the US website SamMobile. Apparently, Samsung is working on right now incorporate LTE Cat 10 connectivity to Exynos 7420 processor eight-core is expected to incorporate the new Galaxy S6, as we have shown above benchmarks.
Assuming that this information is true, the only thing to bear in mind is that this variant of the Samsung Galaxy S6 with Exynos processor only would go to markets like the US or Asia. Meanwhile, European users would have to settle for the variant with the variant with Qualcomm processor which, in principle; this will be accompanied by data connectivity.
Making a compilation of information that has leaked so far about the Samsung Galaxy S6 can see that this smartphone is very likely to occur with a 5.5 inch screen with 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor eight cores 3 gigabytes of RAM, 32 gigabytes of internal storage (expandable probably via a microSD card) and the Android operating system in the latest version of Android 5.0 Lollipop. All accompanied by supposedly an alternative edition that responds to the name of Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 could offer download speeds of up to 450 Mbps
Friday, March 27, 2015
Toshiba Portege Z20t convertible ultrabook with up to 17 hours of use
The Toshiba Portege Z20t is a professional ultrabook hybrid that can operate both as a traditional notebook as a tablet to use. This model integrates a 12.5-inch display with full HD resolution and has a very competitive range of up to 17 hours when we use portable format. In her womb we are one of the latest Intel Core M processors Broadwell generation with a RAM of up to 8 GB and Windows 8.1 operating system. We also have a stylus to operate the panel. All this in a very thin body of 1.59 kilos and a thickness of 2.1 inches . The Toshiba ultrabook hit the market in the coming weeks for a starting price of 1,400 euros.
Hybrids between tablet and laptop devices have become an option often repeated by manufacturers. However, this year it seems that these models will give a real leap in performance with very prolonged use. And the Toshiba Portege Z20t can reach up to 17 hours of use in its most advanced configuration (in other lower settings autonomy remains at just under 16 hours), a rather impressive. Of course, in a more intensive the team we can be in 11 or 12 hours, but still more than a day’s work without searching a nearby outlet. These times are achieved through the use of a battery in both the tablet and the keyboard dock. By the way, if we use the tablet baseless usage time we stay in a maximum of 9 hours.
The 12.5-inch panel Portege Z20t features a Full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels and uses IPS technology, which favors wide viewing angles up to 178 degrees both horizontally and vertically. In addition, the company also includes a stylus to work with this panel, an accessory that can be quite useful. The desire for mobility Toshiba Portege Z20t is reinforced through its design, which reaches a maximum weight of 1.59 kilos in more advanced settings and competitive thickness of 2.1 inches. This is not one of the lightest laptops on the market, but still quite manageable and worth sacrificing a few grams to achieve such a long autonomy.
In the bowels of this model an Intel Core M processor Broadwell hides fifth generation. In more advanced settings Intel Core M5Y71 chip, dual core with a maximum power of 2.9 GHz is used, along with a RAM of 8 GB. These new processors from Intel are not very powerful, but seek to optimize energy efficiency to improve the autonomy of the equipment. As to the internal memory of Toshiba Portege Z20t, we have options in 128 GB or 256 GB SSD format.
Among the connections we were surprised to find a slot for an Ethernet cable, an inclusion helpful to connect via cable when we’re in the office. We also have WiFi, two USB 3.0 ports and an HDMI port on the keyboard area. Meanwhile, the Portege Z20t tablet itself has a Micro USB port or Micro HDMI port. Finally, good news that leaves this model is the inclusion of a set of cameras for both the rear to the front. Specifically, sports a 5 megapixel lens with autofocus, LED flash and video recording capability in 1080p in the housing, while in the front area have a 2 megapixel lens.
The Toshiba Portege Z20t hit the market in the coming weeks for a starting price of 1,400 euros.
Toshiba Portege Z20t - convertible ultrabook with up to 17 hours of use
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
IBM Nvidia Team up To Build Worlds Fastest Supercomputer
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Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Samsung develops Wi Fi 802 11ad standard with speeds of up to 4 6Gbps
Until now, there have been significant challenges in commercially adopting 60GHz Wi-Fi technology , as millimeter waves that travel by line-of-sight has weak penetration properties and is susceptible to path loss, resulting in poor signal and data performance. By leveraging millimeter-wave circuit design and high performance modem technologies and by developing wide-coverage beam-forming antenna, Samsung was able to successfully achieve the highest quality, commercially viable 60GHz Wi-Fi technology.