new Sony Xperia Z2 coming out: le smartphone haute couture

Sony markets (yet) a high-end smartphone. If news is low compared to previous models, they are some welcome. What made ​​him a good choice among the latest additions to the segment, thanks to its excellent finish.



Sony doesn't stop. Long behind against competitors of new smartphones coming out, the Japanese brand is trying since last year to catch up. After Xperia Z in March 2013 and last September Z1, the manufacturer draws this month Z2. A fast-paced compared to annual updates top range of Apple or Samsung.



Simple commercial real strategy or policy? Difficult at first to differentiate the Xperia Z1 Z2 . The size, weight and design are really close. Sony yet managed to integrate this new model a screen of 5.2 inches instead of 5 inches from the previous edition. The materials used are always flattering: two glass plates, contained in an aluminum rim. We note in passing the presence of caches on connectors (except the headphone jack) allows the sealing of the device (up to 30 minutes in one meter of water).

The photo quality is progressing but is still not the best

Not much change either side of the interface. The overlay version 4.4 of Android used here remains elegant, but very classic. Sony does not give in to the lure of "flat design" adopted by Apple in iOS 7 or insight on the new Samsung Galaxy S5 . Technically, the Xperia Z2 yet offers what is best at this time, as the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 801.



It is however still on the reservation photographic performance. Despite borrowing technologies from ranges of compact cameras brand, 20.7 megapixel still not at some competing models, especially in low light. However, progress is real with respect to Z1 had rather disappointed on this point.

Integrated audio noise reduction

This is done in the field of video Z2 increased the most, with welcome news: capture 4K (visible only on Ultra HDTV), slow-motion (slow to perform at 120 frames per second) and integrated sharing options (like Vine, rare enough to be reported).



But Sony is primarily one of the few brands to offer a credible alternative to Google in terms of content. Shops to purchase games, music and movies are available and within the interface. We note in passing very nice interface Walkman application. Music lovers will be very sensitive, especially since Sony provides Z2 with this first in a smartphone: the integrated noise reduction.



This will use the earbuds MDR-NC31EM supplied with the new phones coming out . Advantage over competing models: no extra battery is required for these headphones. Even if the result does not reach the performance of Bose model, reference material, it is very valuable and very practical. A real plus to finally stay quiet in transport. And especially to differentiate the new HTC One M8 and new Samsung Galaxy S5 coming out .

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the +

+ Finish and materials used

+ Shops relevant content

+ Integrated noise reduction

+ Sealing



the -

- Photo quality up, but disappointing compared to promises

- Classic Interface (too?)

- No remote on the headphones

Specifications



- Weight: 158 grams

- Dimensions: 146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm

- Screen: 5.2-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)

- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 to 2.3 GHz

- RAM: 3 GB

- Storage: 32GB (expandable with SD card)

- Photo Sensor: 20.7 megapixel

- Battery: 3200 mAh

- Price: 699 euros (without subscription)

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The future of Google Nexus is a phablet manufactured by Motorola

Nothing is really clear about the future of the brand Nexus at Google. He first had this rumor of a Nexus 6 manufactured by LG. Another rumor talking about the cancellation of this smartphone, and a third that belied the first.



Then heard of Android Silver program to replace the Nexus range, and to establish labeling smartphones various brands like Google Phones. We also talked about HTC Volantis, tablet 9 "that emerge under the name Nexus. In short, we no longer know which way to turn.

Nexus 6: Motorola phablet named Shamu

Today, it is about a project that Motorola Nexus brand resurfaced. According to the Android Police website, the American manufacturer works on a phablet 5.9 "that would eventually Nexus 6 that we expected more. The code name of the Nexus 6 is Shamu , which is equipped with a fingerprint sensor.



If probable future Nexus remains a rumor for now, it seems indeed exist since it appeared on a site for developers and list the status of bugs on the development of Android. We hear very soon.

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Nokia Lumia 530 Windows Phone 8.1 for less than 100 euros!

A first model of Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8.1 in a few days



Just Nokia has he announced the closure of the range X lowcost Android, a new model of Windows Phone has just been unveiled. It is likely to quickly forget the Nokia X ... The Lumia 530, unveiled yesterday, is the entry-level Nokia Windows Phone and it is also the first smartphone from the brand to offer Windows Phone 8.1 for less than 100 €!



The Lumia 530 offers a 4-inch screen with a resolution of 854 × 480, a rear 5-megapixel camera, 4GB of onboard storage, which can be extended to additional 128 GB with a microSD card and you'll even entitled to 15 GB more available through the Microsoft Cloud Drive One. On the Lumia 530, you will have access to the full range of applications for Nokia geolocation, but also music, and it's free.

Lumia 530: Specifications

In technical specs, and get the price below € 100, Nokia has focused on entry-level components, but still retaining a reference mark. Thus, the processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 to 1.2 Ghz and it comes with 512MB of ram. However, for this price, the Lumia 530 is not 4G and does not include a flash, but with his very aggressive price, it is expected to make Windows Phone 8.1 available to the greatest number.



Available in 5 colors to choose from, and several shells interchangeable colors, and also available in single or dual sim, specificity inherited from the Nokia X range, the Nokia Lumia 530 will be available next month in France.

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Samsung may launch the Galaxy Alpha in the month of August

Not satisfied with the new Galaxy S5 coming out, Samsung could release a new smartphone designed to counter the new iPhone 6 coming out.

The iPhone 6 has not yet been announced, but Samsung could launch hostilities in the month of August. While we thought the Samsung Galaxy S5 was the early response to the future Apple smartphone, it seems that the South Korean manufacturer has not yet unsheathed his last weapon plancherait on a smartphone better than the new Galaxy S5 coming out .



Korean Journal ETNews asserts that Galaxy Alpha could emerge as early as next month to bypass the waiting around for the iPhone 6, which should also be announced during the month of August or early September. Upcoming Galaxy Alpha could therefore take over the Galaxy S5 released last April, and whose sales figures have yet been announced as excellent. Last May, we talked about 11 million Galaxy S5 sold.

A mix between two galaxy

Several were rumors of a According to the Korean newspaper, the galaxy Alpha could be a mix between the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note . This is not the first time that we talk about such a possibility, since a few months before the release of Galaxy S5 , it was already echo of such a possibility with the names Galaxy S5 Prime or Galaxy F . Despite these different names, this rumor had gradually faded.



Details on the possible next smartphone from Samsung are still vague, but no doubt we will know more in the coming weeks. For now, Samsung has cracked the traditional "no comment" on this rumor.

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new galaxy alpha phones coming out

Rumors intensify around the new Samsung Galaxy Alpha coming out could be the first phone of a new range launched by the Korean brand from this August to counter the release of the iPhone 6 due in September. This new Alpha range would display a metal design able to compete with what is better today



If the information is to be conditional, some would say "finally" learned that Samsung will go upmarket in terms of the design of its smartphones. Korean media are already buzzing at the mere thought of seeing happen to counter the iPhone 6. Both terminals are also approached for a similar size of 4.7 inches as we mentioned earlier. But the latest information about what Alpha Galaxy evoked plastic, which seems to be the case here.



Galaxy F, S5 Prime, Alpha. Many models and rumors saying the same thing: a new phones coming out with a metal hull arrive at Samsung! The Alpha model could be the first in a new range for the manufacturer, as well as the range Note for example. This model could then be presented along with the Galaxy Note 4 on the sidelines of the IFA fair to be held in early September in Berlin.

At the technical details, we still have little information and latest change often. Wanting to put on the high-end Samsung Galaxy Alpha equip surely this specification at least the height of the Galaxy S5 LTE-A, with a minimum of 805 Snapdragon processor.



It would be a turning point for the company that would finally be able to stand up to HTC, Sony, LG and Apple in terms of high-end design. Regarding the price, it will certainly be very high. What do you expect such a model?

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Kazam announces three new smartphones

The English manufacturer Kazam announced the availability of three models by the end of July.



Remember, we already talked about Kazam, the new manufacturer of smartphones cheap straight from the United Kingdom and founded by former HTC. However, after a first model, the Thunder Q4.5, the company announced the availability before the end of three new models belonging to Trooper, Thunder and Torando ranges.



They therefore called Thunder ² 5.0, 5.0 and Tornado ² ² Trooper 5.0 and will complement the range of the manufacturer throughout the month of July. The first, the Thunder ² 5.0 has as its name indicates a 5-inch HD IPS is 3G compatible features a camera 13MPixels a 4-core processor supported by 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory . It will be available at a price of € 199 in 2 colors: black and white.

Best performance, worst picture

Regarding the other two models, we know that the Tornado 5.0 ² ship also a HD 5-inch screen with a rear camera 8MPixels, and octo-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz and supported by 1GB of RAM. Again 8GB of storage available. Release date announced: late July for 229 €.



Finally, the last, the Trooper ² 5.0 will it features a 5-inch screen FWVGA resolution of 480 × 854 pixels, a dual-core processor supported by 512MB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It will also be equipped with a camera sensor 5MPixels and will be available in late July also for 119 €. Note that all three devices will run on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and not in the latest version, KitKat.

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Samsung makes the iPad targeted in new commercials for its Galaxy Tab S

Once again, Samsung critical weaknesses of Apple products to highlight the strengths of his own.

There are some days we talked a Samsung advertising aimed directly at iPhone users and attacking the autonomy of their favorite smartphone, which often forces them to always be near a power outlet to be able to recharge their valuable. Therewith, Samsung highlighted the opportunity to spend the Galaxy S5 on a super-efficient mode or, better yet, change the battery to have a completely filled in seconds.



Same struggle today with two new ads from the Korean manufacturer, this time aimed at promoting its new Galaxy Tab S coming out. The first video addresses the multi-task mode and denounces the iPad unable to really do two things at the same time where the upcoming Galaxy Tab S offers to position the two applications side by side and use both at the same time. The second pub is directly this time the screen of the Apple tablet. Samsung signaled that a Super AMOLED screen offers a 100 times higher than most LCD screens and states that if the LCD screens get their colors with the backlight contrast Super AMOLED screen off each pixel one by one to provide finer detail and shades of black varied.

Samsung, king of bashing in advertisements

After viewing these ads, some Apple fanboys might cry foul, claiming that Samsung can't do a pub without aiming its main competitor, and they will not really so wrong it's hard to remember an advertisement touting the merits of his product before citing weaknesses of Apple's. However, these two ads are certainly just another response to Apple's attacks on Android and Samsung. Furthermore, these spotlights highlight weaknesses recognized, even by users of Cases.



Hopefully the next batches of Apple products come correct some of these weaknesses, including the autonomy of the iPhone and multi-task mode of the iPad which we keep hearing about here and there. Also, note that a rumor alleging multi-window mode on iOS 8, allowing two applications to coexist beside one another in landscape mode, appeared a few days before the iOS presentation 8 during the keynote opening WWDC14. Unfortunately, the feature had finally been made ​​by Apple and has also not been included in the first beta of the mobile OS.

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