The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has been one of the most anticipated devices this year from Samsung but they also suprised us with the Note Edge which has taken a different step and certainlty a world first on how the screen slopes at one side,this looks quits nice and it may suit some and not others,i think people are more curious as to how this looks and feels rather than own it.
Having said that Samsung did say it will be a niche device but now we are now seeing more info on its availability across the world,however a while back it was also said its not expected to hit Ireland and the UK and today we have heard that it will be available with the Carphone Warehouse and Vodafone but with a limited supply.I think its quite nice but since i use my phone in my right hand this may not be suitable for me,currently i use the Note 4 and its quite big but size is not the issue here due to how the Note Edge is designed.But i must admit i still like it.
If you are a fan of charged magazine which we pick up every month we see its been already noted on the online edition that the Note Edge will soon be in stock with the CPW.No price or exact date has been given but will update on any news.It wont be cheap..
Will you pick this up or have you got the Note 4 let us know..
We have had all previous versions of samsungs phablet so why miss out on the latest offering from samsung,the galaxy note 4.
Today we will have a quick unboxing of the Galaxy S4 and walkaround,some main features on the Galaxy Note,the Note 4 comes packed with features and specs,typically a spec trip for some but the Note 4 has the touchwizz UI which is not for everyone.
Features on the Note 4 are as follows ,Fingerprint scanner with PayPal support,16MP OIS camera with 2160p video recording @ 30fps, 1080p @ 60fps, 720p @ 120fps,a front facing camera with 3.7MP,Quad-core 2.7GHz Krait 450 CPU, Adreno 420 GPU; Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset,3GB of RAM,Bluetooth 4.0 ,NFC ,IR blaster 3,220mAh battery 32GB on board storage expandble via SD card .
Our first impressions so far is quite good,its fast and responsive,we also tried the fast charging and dam its fast this is ideal if you are in need of power.Two drawbacks of the Note 4 is no wireless charging and where the speaker is mounted,given the back is so big they could have at least given dual speakers,depending on how the phone rests the sound can get muffled,as for the gap that folk keep talking about i dont see it to be as bad but however thi could be a problem down the road wuth dirt and dust building up so that is something to consider.
Probably some of some of you haven’t knew that about a year ago Samsung released the Galaxy Golden. A flip style phone that combined the best of both worlds, that never made it beyond Asian market.
The Galaxy Golden
Apparently, the phone did quite well there because as a recent user guide leak shows that Samsung will probably be launching a successor any time soon.
The Galaxy Golden 2
Our youngest readers probably look this phone as the weirdest thing ever. But the flip phones was one the greatest thing to had back then.
Unlike the previous model (which was pretty mid-range), this it’s a remastered high-end version.
It comes with Two 4.6” displays with 1280 x 768 resolution (one outside and other hidden against the keypad), a Snapdragon 801 quad-core Krait 400 at 2.5 GHz running Android 4.4, 2GB of RAM, an Adreno 330 GPU and 16mp rear camera (4K capable) with a pretty good 2mp front facing camera.
The Two Screens of the Phone
We still not have any information for the battery or the internal memory capacity.
The phone will be launching in China, through China Telecom and as usual in that market will come with two micro SIM card slots.
So there you have it, a phone that is still unknow if we’ll see outside the Asian market. But let us know in the comments if you will be interested in one if it surpass that barrier.
Yesterday we had our hands on the all new Samsung Galaxy Alpha and we ran into some issue with video transfer,today we bring you a hands look of the new metal clad device from Samsung and a quick tour of the device itself.
Today we had the opportunity to have a sneek peek at the upcoming device from the Samsung,The all new Samsung Galaxy Alpha..
First impressions of the new Metal edged device are nothing special by no means and little has been changed apart from the metal rim but the back cover has a nice rubber typed feel and its grippy compared to the usual plastic or leather faux we now see in the later devices such as the Galaxy Note 3.However the underside is of course plastic.
The back of the device has a nice feel to it with a rubber finish its soft yet grippy and its actually nice to hold and feels good in hand,this is a good change from the regular plastic finish we are use to apart from later devices that has plastic backs which are slippy.
Underneath the cover we have access to the sim card area so no hot swap here which people prefer but im sure nobody will complain about it,everything is tucked away,there is also
Moving up to the top we can see we have the camera 12 MP and flash also we can see the headphone socket and a mic you might also notice the hump,breaking the line which takes the seamless edge away why this was done is another thing but its not really a big deal.
The bottom of the device hols the USB slot,and another mic,also a speaker to one side,one other thing is you will notice the two bands on each edge same applies to top these are separated by plastic by the way.
On the right hand side all on offer is the power key nothing else,you can also see the ledge which allows you to remove the back cover,you will need nails to remove this,i found it awkward,been a guy and no nails and all that..
On the left hand side all we get is the volume toggles,up/down nothing more so as you will have noticed by now there is no dedicated camera key ,not really an issue although most phones today come with on screen options for camera but lots like the traditional camera key.
Looking at it from the front it does not look much different than most samsung devices only the metal edge is noticeable with the chamfered line going around the whole device,we also have one physical key and two soft keys,also we have the front facing camera and sensors on top with an earpiece over the samsung logo.
First impressions are,its nothing we have not seen before its a samsung with a metal body to be honest however the fact that samsung have moved away from metal will be a welcome move for most who are fed up with the plastic feel they are use to,it does feel good and solid in hand and you can get a good grip with the rubber back.
I would feel it will do well since marketing has kicked off a pre register options have opened samsung fans will no doubt want to try it out.
We only had some limited time today and actually had a video which seems to have got corrupted somehow hopefully we will have one up shortly..
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is the latest offering from Samsung that will be soon hitting the stores and its good to see a phone thats not entirely made of plastic too this may or may not suit potential buyers or those who are use to the common plastic element that Samsung are known for..
O2 Ireland are the first to show their hand as to stocking the device penciled in as “Coming Soon”..
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha comes with an Octa-core processor. This is the first time O2 Ireland has offered a smartphone with an 8-core processor.
This ensures that the Galaxy Alpha will be silky smooth and fast, while maintaining superior battery efficiency.
The Galaxy Alpha has a built-in Heart Rate Sensor which enables you to measure your heart rate directly on your phone. You can now check your heart rate at any time of the day and track your health and fitness goals.
For more details and info and if you want to register head over to O2
If you have not used HERE maps and stick to Google maps you do not know what you are missing,as a user of both i find them both great to be honest but HERE has the edge,often i would try out the both services and compare them and HERE offers a smooth experience for users and of course off-line as you can save your maps data to your device.
HERE for Android is a free app with fresh maps that truly keeps working even without an Internet connection: your location will be still found via GPS, and browsing the map, searching for places and offline navigation will also keep working, even if you’re not connected.
Forget cumbersome caching of small areas and enjoy the possibility of downloading entire countries or regions.
Can’t search for places or plan routes with your other map when Internet coverage is spotty or unavailable? No worries, HERE has you covered with full map functionality available offline, like when you’re underground or in rural areas.
Keeping your maps stored on your device also means that they are super fast. Because they’re instantly available, you can pan them, rotate them and zoom in and out without any lag. HERE will be the maps app you can always rely on.
When you search for a place with HERE, you’ll have the option to drive, walk or take public transport to get there. You can adjust options to get the best route according to your taste. If you want to take a car, for instance, you can exclude toll roads and you get up to 3 different route alternatives.
You can read the full announcement HERE Pun Intended.
Samsung is a well know brand around the world now with almost anything electronic ,in todays world battery life is a major issue for power users like myself for example and i have several devices at hand most of the time,i also have tablets in the house quite a few actually and charging things is becoming a nightmare to say the least,ok i have many power points and extensions but this becomes messy,tangled wires and often they break,especially when you have kids in your family home.
Samsung have managed to create a cable that can charge three devices at one go..
For some they may say so what and others like me this will be a gift,less wires less hassle,simplicity really.
With the Samsung Multi-Charging Wall Charger, you can charge up to three micro USB devices at once. For example, a Bluetooth headset, a wearable (e.g. Samsung Gear 2), and your smartphone can be charged all at once! The Multi-charging cable optimizes the total charge across all three devices, dividing the 2A charge evenly. In other words, if you’re only charging two devices, power flows faster to each than if you were charging three simultaneously.
Optimized Power Split
The Multi-Charging Wall Charger will pass through up to 667mA for each device when three devices connected. Max 1A for each device when two devices connected. Max 2A to one device when only one connected. The charger will detect how many devices are connected and adjust the charge flowing to each to maximize the 2A charge across however many devices are connected.
Easy to Use
Simply plug the USB end of the cable into the wall charger head unit included and then plug the other end into the micro USB port of another device, or devices, you want to charge (up to 3 devices simultaneously).
Multiple Use Cases
The Multi-Charging Cable is easily portable and small enough to throw in your pocket or purse. This is also the perfect accessory for the on-the-go mobile device user who carries multiple devices and pushes them all to the limit. Charge a wearable, smartphone, tablet, Bluetooth headset or any other micro USB device up to three at a time from a single charger!
The cable is not yet available here in Ireland but im sure it wont be long before we see knowing Samsung.
Samsung have just announced a new device today,not only this but its also running on the much talked about Tizen OS.
Samsung uses the Google OS andriod and may be seeking to move away from it and run with tizen in the future.
The Samsung Z comes with a 4.9-inch screen, 1280×720 Super AMOLED display, 2.3GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB on board memory plus you can expand with micro SD, 8 megapixel rear camera, 2.1 megapixel front facing camera, LTE, NFC, IR sensor, 2600mAh battery and version 2.2.1 of Tizen.
This device also has a fingerprint and heart rate sensor .
There is nothing really new here to talk about with the devices design and looks and a little more square at the corners and the TIZEN OS has also nothing to write home about either.
The device goes on sale in russia first but no price has been given.
