Saturday, February 1, 2014

THE NEXUS 6 - specifications

Google Nexus series is one of the most popular series of smartphones. Every year, Google adds a new smartphone member into the Nexus series. You must know, Google Nexus series not limited to just smartphones. But the base of the series is of course Nexus smartphone. Google has recently launched its 5th Generation smartphone the LG Nexus 5 and now expectations of people and the next generation technology is forcing people to imagine the next avatar of nexus series the Google Nexus 6 smartphone.
Nexus 6
The history of Nexus series smartphone is pretty interesting. It started with HTC Nexus One in Jan 2010, then in Dec 2010 Samsung Nexus S, and then in Nov 2011 the Samsung Galaxy Nexus appeared. Later on, in 2012 LG Nexus 4 appeared which broke all the records in terms of sales and price to performance ratio. And the 2013 version is miles ahead then the previous history. Google revealed the LG Nexus 5 on the 31st October and since then the smartphone is selling like hot cakes. Google & LG has defined the standard of performance and specifications with the launch of Nexus 5. However, it is not all the best smartphone of the market but if we compare the price then, yes Nexus 5 is best. Since the Nexus 4, the count of fans of Nexus series reached to uncountable. If people knows, Google will reveal the next Nexus after 4 months and already market has pretty good smartphone manufactured by Sony, Apple, HTC or Samsung then also people will wait for the Nexus smartphone to come out. Yes, I belong to the same fan list. However, now the rumors and leaks for the next 
Google Nexus 6 smartphone would take the performance to the imaginary end. Yes, 16 nm scale manufactured chipsets are getting ready and with the octa-core processors power the performance would be unbeatable. This upcoming hardware would appear in 2014 for sure. Already many of the manufactures have announced such hardware that they might reveal at Mobile world congress in Feb 2014.
Since the launch of Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 in the early November of the year, now people have set the next Nexus 6 release date to be either late October 2014. But none can actually confirm you the release date of Nexus 6.
Nexus 6
But there is good news for Google smartphones fans that there is a probability and chances that Google may schedule the Nexus 6 release date in the second quarter of 2014, instead of 3rd quarter. This can be judge by the present smartphone market and the demands of people. The nexus series is affordable solution for those, who want to buy high-end smartphone at low or appropriate prices. And actually Nexus 5 is one of the best high-end smartphone in terms of design, performance, construction and handling. What else you need, it is the complete solution for every possible need of you in terms of smartphone. But we fans of technology and in the greediness of something new, we demand something better before time. Well, it happens sometimes only. Let’s cross our fingers and whisper in the ears of Google that we want, Google Nexus 6 should be released in the second quarter of 2014.
If you have observed in the Nexus series smartphone, Google launch the Nexus smartphone in the end of the year and with all the high end specifications that are currently the trend or the things that would be just a new trend. Google maintains the equilibrium for the trend and demand. We don’t mean, it wait throughout the year and picks the positive high end specifications, mix them and create a beast. The originality of Nexus smartphone is always an impressive factor. However, to stand in the market, Google has to pick such specifications. Haters can pick any reason to criticize.

Google Nexus 6 specifications

  • True octa-core, 2.4Ghz+ processor
  • At least 4GB RAM (the present trend is already reached to 3GB RAM)
  • 20MP ultra low light sensitivity camera sensor (expected)
  • 5 inches 2K UHD resolution display
  • 3100 mAh battery
  • Finger print and other security sensor
  • Health, atmosphere and thermo sensor
  • 64GB and 128GB memory versions
None of the manufacturer can complete the all the expectations of a smartphone geek. A geek can even demand for 8GB RAM in a smartphone. There are already few blogs that are not actually claiming but revealed in the rumors that Google Nexus 6 would support the 6GB RAM. I think they don’t mean, Nexus 6 so Ram also 6GB. Well, 6GB RAM is not sensible. Even 4GB RAM is more than enough for a smartphone but we can’t easily predict the hardware of smartphone after few months from now.
The new technology has given birth to the new smartphone era, which is continuously changing and evolving. The Nexus 6 design could be completely different from the present design. But Nexus 5 is the best-designed Nexus smartphone till to this date. And big brother, Nexus 6 might follow the same path and there is the maximum probability that manufactures of Nexus 6 would be LG only.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Oppo n1 review

When Oppo announced the N1, they boasted that their latest smartphone wouldbring back innovation to the smartphone space. As time goes on, it’s widely accepted that smartphones will get faster internals, get thinner, weigh less, and continue to incorporate larger screens. Oppo set out with the N1 to add true innovation to the smartphone, not to just to continue playing the numbers and specs game that most manufactures play with every new release. Has the Oppo N1 held true to their word? Let’s find out.
Hardware: When it comes to hardware, the Oppo N1 has a lot of surprises, some very unique.
Even before I touched the N1, I was impressed with the immaculate retail packaging from Oppo and the fact that this phone shipped with accompanying earbuds.
When you first look at the N1, you immediately notice the sheer size of the display. The Oppo N1 is a very large phone with an equally large screen clocking in at 5.9 inches, making it almost feel like a small tablet for some. The IPS screen packs Gorilla Glass 3 and supports full 1080p (1920 x 1080) with 377 pixels per inch.
The IPS screen on the Oppo N1 has wide viewing angles and has vibrant, bright colors. While putting the N1 through the daily paces, I was able to easily view the screen outside in the sunlight.
While you’re holding the N1, admiring that gorgeous screen no doubt, you’ll immediately be amazed with the N1’s luxurious feel. Besides feeling completely solid and evenly weighted, the N1 feels elegant in your hand even though it weighs 213 grams and has dimensions of 170.7 x 82.6 x 9 mm.
When it comes to actually using the N1, those good looks and perfect body make the N1 a bit hard to use sometimes, because size does matter. Being a large phone, I found myself unable to complete most tasks with just one hand as I could with phones that have screens 5 inches or smaller. Sometimes I felt like the N1 was just too big.
Oppo has incorporated ways to combat this size issue with additional hardware features such as rear hardware controls dubbed O-Touch. With the N1’s O-Touch controls, you’re able to swipe left, right, up down, and tap to complete a wide variety of tasks such as scrolling through the app launcher, flicking through photos, browsing the web, or even tapping to activate the shutter on the camera. The rear controls do take a little bit getting used to. I often found myself taking photos too early by tapping or scrolling through my photo album while trying to take a photo. With time though, I was able to get used to rear Controls and found myself using them more and more, but eventually disabled them because I found them to be somewhat of a nuisance when not intending to use them.
Next up is the O-Click, which is a Bluetooth accessory device included with the N1. The O-Click is a key-ring sized fob with a button that has a couple of functions that will make you want to use this device all the time. That said, if you’re like me, once the novelty wears off, you’ll probably never use it again.
The O-Click includes a find my phone feature, where tapping the O-Click button twice rings your N1. Of course, this will only work if your O-Click and N1 are within Bluetooth range of one another, which is about 25-30 feet. The O-Click is prepared to help tackle that Bluetooth range issue by making the N1 ring if the O-Click is about to get out of range. This is particularly useful if you’re absent minded with your smartphone while out in public, it’s a nice security feature. And lastly, the O-Click acts as a remote camera shutter, which is very useful for taking group photos or highly unique selfies.
Speaking of selfies, let’s talk about the most unique feature of the Oppo N1, the 13 megapixel camera that has a f/2.0, 6-element lens, dual LED flashes, and the entire camera rotates over 206 degrees going from rear shooter to front facing camera in an instant. Oppo put the N1 through vigorous testing, passing a 100,000 time rotation test. That means you can rotate the N1’s camera 40 times a day for 7 years, making the movable part quite reassuring that it won’t easily break.
The included camera software sports many featured you’d expect in a camera like this. The N1 includes a slow shutter feature of up to 8 seconds, HDR image processing, and Oppo’s famous beautification feature that provides an air-brush like feature and allows one to apply a wide variety of make-up options.
The N1 takes gorgeous, high quality photos, shoots impressive HDR photos, and is pretty much the dream phone for a teenage girl obsessed with selfies. I loved reviewing this device simply because of the camera. It’s probably the best camera I’ve ever used on a phone. Check out the included gallery below to see examples of normal shots, and HDR mode.
When it comes to Android phones, everyone wants to hear about the camera quality and how how long the battery lasts. It seems like we’re always forced to choose between the lesser of two evils in this regard. The Oppo N1 though seems to have the best of both worlds. According to Oppo, the N1 should get 350 hours of standby time and 780 minutes of talk time. The 3160mAh battery on the N1 lasts forever. Well, maybe not forever, but it will definitely get you through two days of usage or 7-8 hours of screen on time, whichever comes first.
On the bottom you’ll find hardware keys, something that just needs to go away. To make matters worse, they’re backwards from what one would consider the standard configuration, making them pretty hard to get used to.
On the underside of the N1 you’ll find your standard audio jack, micro USB port, a microphone, and the speaker. The speakers are definitely louder than most Android phones, easily allowing me to jam to the latest tunes and I wasn’t afraid of missing phone calls due to a quiet ringer either. Along the side you’ll find both the power button and volume rocker which feel great to the touch, but can be a bit hard to find from time to time only because the Oppo N1 is bigger than what I’m used to carrying around day to day.
As for connectivity, the N1 supports GSM and WCDMA networks only. That means you’ll be able to use it on AT&T and T-Mobile here in the USA and most other places around the world. If you’re on Sprint or Verizon, the Oppo N1 won’t work. Sadly, the Oppo N1 doesn’t support LTE either. If you can get by with HSPA+ then, so be it. If LTE is a requirement for you, as it should be in 2013, the N1 might not be for you.
The Snapdragon 600 quad core processor, Adreno 320 GPU, and 2GB of RAM perform as expected. The N1 felt snappy while moving around through the phone’s features and while putting it through the daily grind. I’m really not one for specs anymore, the Moto X helped with that, but I’ll include some benchmark numbers as I know many readers will be chomping at the bit for them. The Oppo N1 scored 26,544 on AnTuTu Benchmark, right between the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S4, other Android phones with similar internals.
Oppo N1 full hardware specs:
  • OS: ColorOS with Android 4.2.2 / CyanogenMod coming soon
  • Display: 5.9-inch IPS Full HD 1080p
  • Processor: 1.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Quad Core
  • GPU: Adreno 320
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • O-Touch: Slide up or down, left or right, tap, double tap and long press for different functionality
  • O-Click: Bluetooth accessory for remote control and security purposes.
  • Camera: 13-megapixel sensor with dedicated ISP, FlashDual-mode LED, Aperture f/2.0
  • Scene modes: Normal, Panorama, High Speed, Rewind, Beautify, and Slow Shutter
  • Storage: 16 / 32 GB
  • Dimensions: 170.7 x 82.6 x 9 mm
  • Weight: 213 g
  • Sensors: Distance sensor, Light sensor, G-sensor, 4D Gyroscope
  • Battery capacity: 3610 mAh
  • GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
  • WCDMA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz
  • Other connectivity: USB OTG, Bluetooth 4.0, 5G Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, GPS
Software Part 1: ColorOS: I think Android is in there somewhere.
Oppo’s version of Android, dubbed ColorOS, comes packed with a whole lot of interesting features you won’t find from traditional Android OEMs and if you’re familiar with the popular Android ROM MIUI or Xiaomi, Oppo’s theme engine will seem very similar.
ColorOS is a heavily skinned or themed version of Android. In fact, it doesn’t even look like Android at all. Some might be a fan of the depth of Oppo’s customization feats, while others, such as myself, miss the look of stock Android.
If you’re into customizing the look and feel of your smartphone, the theming application that comes with ColorOS allows you to choose from dozens of themes just by browsing an online repository. Themes change your wallpaper, customize your icons, and can even completely change the functionality of your lockscreen. Simply put, ColorOS is a themer’s dream.
On the home screen, ColorOS includes a special set of widgets called ‘Exclusive Space’ which take up an entire home screen (don’t worry, you can add more). The included spaces are for the camera and for music. The camera space allows you to take photos directly from the widget, without opening the camera app through a nifty viewfinder built into the widget itself. Once you snap a photo, the image gets added to that space in a special photo widget with a date and timestamp. This allows you to scroll through them all, reviewing your memories without leaving your home screen. The music space isn’t as interesting, but there for your use if you have locally stored songs to play.
Beyond themes, Oppo packed a few interesting applications and features into their OS, including gestures, O-Cloud, application encryption, application permissions, guest mode, holiday mode, and data saving features.
The included gesture and motion features allow you to launch various phone tasks by just moving your fingers around the screen. Gestures allow you to launch the camera, control the volume, take a screenshot, and you can launch the flashlight, control music, or double tap the screen to wake up the N1 all while the screen is off. Besides the included gestures, Oppo’s ColorOS allows you to create your own gestures, such as drawing a plus sign to open Google+. In my day to day testing, I found some gestures more useful than others and I ended up turning most of them off while gaming. There’s nothing like trying to do an epic 720 rotation in Riptide G2 and watching the system volume go up and down instead.
Additional time saving features on the Oppo N1 allow you to rotate the camera to launch the camera app, flip the phone to mute it when receiving a phone call, automatically dial the contact on the screen when placing the phone up to your ear, and disable hands-free if you pick up the N1 while using a Bluetooth earpiece.
The included O-Cloud service allows users to backup their contacts, which seems redundant seeing as Google syncs your contacts, backup your SMS to the cloud, and find your phone in the event that you lost it, which once again seems redundant now that Android Device Manager has come to fruition.
Guest Mode can be configured to hide private contacts, photos, videos, and even hide applications from other users. Unlike other guest modes or multi-user implementations, Guest Mode on the Oppo N1 is activated by simply unlocking the phone with the guest password or guest pattern. If the secondary guest method is used to unlock the phone, guest mode is immediately activated. To exit, you simply lock the phone and unlock with the owner method and you’re good to go. Those of you with little rugrats running around your house will find this very useful. How many times has your little loved one accidentally called, texted, or got into something they shouldn’t? It happens. Guest Mode makes those accidents a thing of the past.
As if Guest Mode wasn’t enough, application security can be taken a step further with the Application Encryption feature. This feature, while sounding extremely security conscious is a bit misleading. The feature does not encrypt selected applications, but instead allows you to setup per-application passwords and security patterns.
Next up is Holiday Mode, which is simply an extended privacy mode. When enabled, calls and notifications from contacts that aren’t white-listed will be muted when the screen is off. However, you can still be reached in an emergency if the contact calls you 3 times within a 3 minute period.
The N1 also comes with a Data Saving application which is essentially a firewall and resource control tool, allowing you to pick and choose which apps can consume network data and CPU while running in the background. If you’re on a small, limited data plan, this could come in handy.
The Verdict: The Oppo N1 is a big ass phone with a big ass camera
ColorOS is faster than I had expected. Normally when an Android OEM themes and customizes Android’s UI as much as Oppo has, you see lag through the user interface. This is something that I didn’t see or wasn’t noticeable in my experiences. While having Android this heavily customized might not be for some, Oppo has done a fine job providing visual eye candy for those that need it. For those that don’t need it, stay tuned.
Oppo’s N1 was built with the utmost quality in mind, boasting an elegant look and feel, an innovative camera, and a battery that just won’t quit. Some hardware features such as O-Click or O-Touch seem to only be beneficial for certain users or useful in certain scenarios. If you need a large screened phone with an impressive camera, and don’t need LTE connectivity, the Oppo N1 might be for you.

Software Part 2: CyanogenMod coming soon, No ETAs
As you might recall, the Oppo N1 will be the first commercial phone to ship with CyanogenMod installed. At the time of this writing, CM 10.2, Android 4.3, wasn’t available. Once Google finishes their certification testing, we’ll do a short review of the CM version of the Oppo N1. As a fan of CyanogenMod and general things #HOLOYOLO, I’m excited. CyanogenMod’s take on stock Android with this camera and battery life should be well worth the wait.

The iPhone 6 glows beautifully in dark

I can’t tell if we had more iPhone 6 concepts or the Galaxy S5 ones lately, but they keep on coming, that’s for sure. Designer Iskander Utebayev has created a 3 sided screen iPhone, that would translate through an Apple handset with wraparound display.



This iPhone 6 concept involves a wraparound screen with controls placed on the side, touch ones, for volume, connectivity and basically the whole Control Center. The first problem that comes to mind on such a device is the fragility of the glass sides, that will be easy to scratch or break. The appeal here would be the design itself, looking beautiful in the dark and glowing with notifications discretely.
Overall this iPhone keeps the general lines of its predecessors, but it also adds some extra screen estate in the mix. I’m not sure how a phone maker would keep the user from accidentally pressing the sides of the device… I imagine special sensors would be incorporated here. Are we ready for such an iPhone?
 

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Phonebloks


Most electronic devices are abandoned due to a fault that is usually the result of one component going bad. This results in a lot of electronic waste full of devices that are otherwise fully functional save for one or two failed components. So what if you had a phone where you could just replace one component if it goes bad? Or build a phone with just the components you want?
This is what the Phonebloks concept is all about. Conceptualized by Dave Hakkens, Phonebloks is a completely modular mobile phone, where every part such as the display, speaker, camera, battery, etc. are modules that plug into a board and you can remove and replace them as you desire.

This not just lets you replace one component easily if it goes bad but you can also customize it to your liking. So for example, you can build a phone with a bigger battery if you want, or if you’re into photography, you can choose a better camera module, or a bigger speaker module if you like playing your music loud. You can choose from a set of brands say samsung,LG,Nokia or even Apple whatever blocks you want. But the problem is that these brands need to accept to hakkens' proposal.To bring this concept to reality, Hakkens needs people to show interest in the concept by sharing it
online to a point where companies take notice and would want to build this. This is where my ‘but 
will probably never get’ cynicism for the post title comes in.


Currently, phone manufacturers make a fortune selling you a new phone every year. Most of the devices we use today are designed to become obsolete in a year or two, sometimes sooner than that. Even if the hardware is fine, the software makes the experience unbearable after a while for seemingly no reason. This is called planned obsolescence and everyone does it these days. To expect 
these companies to give up this strategy, so that you can replace or upgrade individual parts instead of the entire phone and keep using the same phone forever, and make less money from you in the process is hilarious.So while the concept is great and I’d love to see it become a reality, it’s obvious that’s never going to happen.
Phonebloks’ main focus is on the device’s “greener” nature. Because you can upgrade phone parts at will, you would never have to throw away full phones. Whether they are broken or outdated, phones usually wouldn’t need much to work great. If something breaks, one would just be able to replace a block, instead of the whole phone.
We are geeks here, though. At the rate we like to upgrade, we are not sure just how much smartphone trash we could be saving the world from. We suppose in the long run it would help.
As techies we see much more than just an environmentally-friendly device, though. This would be a game-changing smartphone! A truly smart one, I would say. Phonebloks would give you the ability to make a phone truly yours. To customize it depending to your own needs.

I put a huge focus on battery life, so I would get a bigger batter and get rid of other blocks. You can also choose what kind of screen you would like; how much RAM your device would have. Really, there would be no limits. Maybe bigger “bases” could be released, allowing you to have bigger screens and even more components.

Mobile flexibility




You will often find me carrying multiple batteries, just in case my phone runs out of juice with no outlet in sight. What if you could do this with all components? I would, for example, get rid of the camera block in my phone. Then I would carry around a nice, bigger-sensor camera in my pocket just in case i want to take a shot. I could snap the LTE block while I take the shot, and put in the camera block.

The future of Phonebloks

The idea is to get support from the public, in order to get the “right companies and right people involved”. These will only work with Phonebloks if they see enough interest, but we feel like that won’t be much of a problem. Especially considering they are about to break their 100,000 supporter goal.
If it all works well, this platform would be developed as an open-source project. This means that any company would be able to develop Phoneblok components (even you, if you are up for the challenge).

We are almost sure they would use the Android OS, as it is amazingly popular. Not to mention, free! There is no word on that, though. Maybe Phonebloks is planning to make its own operating system, which would be quite interesting. Even better, maybe you will be able to buy Phonebloks with different operating systems!

How do I support Phonebloks

Phonebloks is currently trying to get as much support as possible. Think of it as a Kickstarter campaign, but without cash involved. They just want you to voice out your opinion and let the world know you would like a device like this.
One simply has to go to the website and support. You can share the project to your social networks and let all your friends know about it. Phonebloks.com is actually down right now (due to high traffic!), but you can support by going to their Thunderclap page. At least until the official site is back up.
What do you guys think? Would you be interested in supporting a project like this?

Sunday, September 1, 2013

LG G PAD 8.3 SPECIFICATIONS





Pocket-Sized Portability with Powerful Battery
Despite its large display, the LG G Pad 8.3 features a slim and sleek form factor that is comfortable enough to hold in one hand. Such compact portability is based on LG's learning from consumers regarding the optimum size of a tablet. While maintaining its portability, the LG G Pad 8.3 squeezes in a powerful 4600mAh battery for long-lasting usage time but is still as light as a newspaper at just 338g.

First Full HD Display Tablet in 8-inch Class
Incorporating a key attribute of other premium G Series devices including the G Pro and G2 smartphones, the LG G Pad 8.3 is the first 8-inch class tablet to offer a Full HD display. The G Pad is equipped with a 1920 x 1200 WUXGA (Widescreen Ultra Extended Graphics Array) display capable of delivering picture quality with even higher resolution than a standard Full HD display. In addition, the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 600 Processor with 1.7GHz Quad-Core CPU enhances the viewing experience with powerful performance as users will be able to enjoy Full HD content without any compromise.

True Convergence Experience with QPair
The LG G Pad 8.3 meets the demanding requirements of the convergence age by improving connectivity between multiple devices. With the unique QPair app, every call and message received on a smartphone will appear on the G Pad for a true convergence experience. Users can then send simple replies through the LG G Pad 8.3. QPair also allows the G Pad to easily connect to other manufacturers' smartphone and tablets (Jelly Bean OS recommended). Notes created on the G Pad's QMemo can be seamlessly saved into users' smartphones and shared from either device.

User Experience Maximized for a Tablet
The LG G Pad 8.3 offers practical features that provide real-life benefits, such as enhanced multitasking. Thanks to its 8.3-inch Full HD Display, user experience (UX) features unique to the LG G Pad 8.3 are maximized for the large screen:

1. Slide Aside enables seamless multitasking by simply "sliding" currently open apps off to the side using a three-finger swipe
2. QSlide controls up to three different apps in one window with no interruption, especially convenient on a large screen
3. KnockON turns the device on and off by tapping the display twice

The LG G Pad 8.3 will be rolled out globally in key markets including North America, Europe and Asia as well as other regions starting in the fourth quarter of 2013. Prices will be announced at launch time.


Key Specifications:
- Processor: 1.7GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 600 Processor
- Display: 8.3-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels / 273 ppi)
- Memory: 16GB eMMC
- RAM: 2GB LPDDR2
- Camera: Rear 5.0MP / Front 1.3MP
- Battery: 4,600mAh
- Operating System: Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2
- Size: 216.8 x 126.5 x 8.3mm
- Weight: 338g
- Colors: Black / White

LG G Pad 8.3 revealed ahead of IFA


LG G Pad 83 revealed ahead of IFA
Following up on its initial tease from earlier this week, LG has officially revealed the G Pad 8.3 ahead of IFA. The slate's positioned as the next step from its G2 smartphone, and the company claims it's the first eight-inch tablet with a 1920 x 1200 WUXGA (Widescreen Ultra Extended Graphics Array) full HD screen. The device features a 4,600mAh battery, and runs Jelly Bean 4.2.2 atop a 1.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor aided by 2GB of RAM. Despite all that, it's just 8.33m thick and weighs 338 grams. Software enhancements include QPair and QSlide -- the former lets you receive messages and calls from JB-equipped Android phones on the G Pad itself, while the latter allows for three apps to run on-screen at once. What's more, with KnockOn you simply tap the screen twice to wake it up. The G Pad 8.3 will be available globally beginning in Q4 in your choice of black or white with 16 GB of storage. No word on pricing just yet, but expect a hands-on once we catch it on the show.

 LG Electronics (LG) today announced the LG G Pad 8.3 tablet, the latest addition to its G Series lineup of premium mobile devices. The all-new LG G Pad 8.3 boasts the first Full HD display on an 8-inch class tablet, a unique user-experience and wide range of connectivity features. Set to officially debut next week at the IFA 2013 trade show in Berlin, the LG G Pad 8.3 builds on the recent launch of the LG G2 superphone, reinforcing LG's commitment to leadership in advanced mobile devices through its premium G Series products.

"Complementing our G Series smartphones, the introduction of the LG G Pad 8.3 further strengthens LG's premium lineup consisting of our most cutting-edge devices," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "Our G Pad is just another example of LG delivering devices with the unique selling points consumers around the world will appreciate."

Click here to read specifications

Friday, August 30, 2013

Pressy - the almighty android button




Touch screens are amazing, but when you just want to turn on your flashlight, take a quick photo or send your location, simple actions can become a bit of a hassle. 
Without Pressy, if you just want to turn your flashlight ON you need to: 
Wake your screen -> Unlock it -> Exit your current running app -> Search for the app you want to use ->  Launch it  ->  And finally, perform your desired Action.  
This “simple” process requires 5-7 different Actions and takes more than 8 seconds! Additionally, you must maintain eye contact with your screen throughout the entire process.
Don't believe us? try and beat that time yourself!
But what if you want to perform an action quickly and without having to deal with or look at the device?
Pressy lets you perform any Action on your smartphone by using the most intuitive input – clicking a button – Saving you time and effort!



Pressy is a tiny physical button that connects to your phone through the headphone jack.
Connecting the Pressy Button with the free Pressy app lets you easily customize and use your favorite, everyday actions. For example, if you use your flashlight on regular basis, set a Click-combination the app for turning on your flashlight and start clicking the Button!
Getting started using Pressy couldn’t be any easier. Plug the Pressy Button to the headphone jack, download the free app, and you’re good to go. Click the Pressy button and see your phone’s flashlight turn on. Click it again and it turns off. As simple as that. 
Pressy comes with 3 pre-set Actions, but once you get the hang of things you can customize clicking behavior and trigger dozens of different actions.
Pressy comes with three awesome, out-of-the box default actions so you can immediately start having fun with it, even if you aren't a tech-geek like us! 

• One short Click to toggle your flashlight 
• One long Click to toggle your phone in and out of silent mode 
• Double-Click to snap a photo
 Just plug in Pressy, download the free app and start clicking!




Got the hang of it? Let’s start having even more fun! 
Pressy is not just a one-trick-pony. The Pressy app allows you to select your favorite Actions and set different Click-combinations for each Action. 

Here are some examples: 




Pressy also allows you to customize the settings of each Action.
For example, you can set Pressy to take a regular photo or to take a discreet photo (with your screen off and without sound or flash). 


How Does it Work ?

Once you launch the Pressy app, you activate a background service. The service monitors the headset-jack into which the Pressy Button is plugged. The application is then activated only when the Pressy Button is clicked, therefore, it does not drain your battery. The application recognizes the specific input and preforms the desired Action. The Pressy app works on all Android devices, versions 2.3 and up. 



Where do We Stand  

At the moment we have many working models and prototypes of the Pressy Button. All prototypes were made using 3D printing and CNC, and manually assembled by us. In order to take production to the next level, we have already contacted all the suppliers and manufacturers we need. We got the best price offers in order to make Pressy affordable for everyone. Production costs per item are relatively reasonable, but the molds and minimum order quantity make it really difficult to carry out with our own funds.
Here is where you guys can truly help. All the money we raise will help us manufacture mass quantity of Pressy buttons and bring the application to the next level. Your help will bring Pressy to life within 4 months!


The final prototype!