Best The new Nexus 10 briefly appears in Google Play at 4:40 *wink*-Androidme2018

[Androidme2018]- Here’s a new announcement that you should deem as trustworthy, yet still enjoy with a healthy amount of caution: like the Nexus 5, the Nexus 10 (2013) briefly surfaced on the device page of the Google Play Store and next to its picture, the technical data finally saw the light of day. But just as abruptly as it was there, it disappeared out of sight.

The alleged Nexus 10 without the usual search bar? Original or fake? / © Phone Arena
Even though the Nexus 10 casts a larger shadow than the Nexus 5 due to its bigger size, it definitely stands in the shadow of the Nexus family’s smaller member. The announcement that appeared on Phone Arena is one that we are definitely pumped about, in comparison to the blatant fakes we saw three days ago. A passerby coincidentally browsing on Google Play discovered the 10-inch tablet and took some screenshots.

© Phone Arena/AndroidPIT
The technical data are in fact believable and even the picture looks like the real deal. That being said, there was one detail that stuck out like a sore thumb: while the smaller details like the time seem accurate (4:40 for KitKat 4.4; when the Nexus 7 was revealed, it was 4:30 for Android 4.3), the Google search bar is missing. And this is super odd, since this is normally visible with all press photos and renderings of Google products.
Nexus 10 (2013)
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4
Display10-inch, 2,560 x 1,600 Pixel, 300 ppi, Gorilla Glass 3
Processor/GPUSnapdragon 800, Quad-Core, Adreno 330
Memory3 GB
Internal storage32 GB
Camera8 MP (back), 2,1 MP (front)
ConnectivityMicro-USB, WLAN, Bluetooth NFC
Battery9,500 mAh
Dimensions258.9 x 172.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight584 g

Here’s an aside on the same topic: thanks to @evleaks, there is yet another picture of the white Nexus 5. This confirms the validity of recent leaked pictures of the device’s packaging showing a white back and a black front. @evleaks stipulates that the 1st of November will be the grand arrival of this long-awaited device that has perpetuated endless fakes and leaks across the internet to drive you to the point of insanity. The date that the leaks master proposes is surely based on Google’s own promise of officially unveiling KitKat in October. If they want to keep this agenda, they’d better do it soon because time is running out.
In white. 11/1. pic.twitter.com/5SSmtTGUg7
— @evleaks (@evleaks) October 27, 2013
What do you think of the new pictures of the Nexus 10 (2013)?
Source: Phone Arena, @evleaks

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Best What the hell is the Internet of Things (IOT)? -Androidme2018

[Androidme2018]- You're probably hearing more and more about the Internet of Things, but...what is it exactly? In this article, we'll introduce you to the basics of IoT, and a bit about what it can be used for.
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What is the Internet of Things?
Internet of Things...a bizarre expression that has perplexed people for some time now. The Internet of Things, abbreviated as IoT, is a neologism coined in 1999 by Kevin Ashton, co-founder and previous director of the Auto-ID Center at MIT, which refers to all devices (outside of computers and smartphones) connected to the internet. Whether it's cars, fitness sensors, refrigerators, light bulbs or fixtures and fittings, all of them are connected to the internet and can collect and exchange data through the use of dedicated sensors.
IoT is simply that when the number of things and objects connected to the Internet has surpassed that of people
In short, the Internet of things is the natural evolution of networks, which aims to make the real world smarter via objects that are able to collect additional useful information across the network. Any stand-alone device that can be connected to the internet and remotely controlled may be considered a part of the Internet of Things. Any physical object with an IP that allows two-way communication through a network interface is therefore part of this grand family.
In the words of the Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group, "IoT is simply the point in time when more 'things or objects' were connected to the Internet than people." In 2010, there were - with smartphones, PCs and tablets included - 12.5 billion devices connected to the Internet while the human population was 6.8 billion people. We can then take 2010 as the year IoT was born.
Much more than a new technology: a revolution
Think of the Internet of Things as a parallel universe which continues to grow. According to an international survey (the Global IoT Executive Survey) conducted by BI Intelligence, "there will be a total of 22.5 billion IoT devices in 2021, up from 6.6 billion in 2016." Forecasts because of the different variables taken into account. The CEO of Ericsson Hans Vestburg in 2010 spoke of 50 billion connected devices by 2020, but he has since lowered the bar to 28 billion for 2021. Making predictions isn't easy when it comes to technology. We can say that, in general, the figures recently estimated are around 20 billion connected devices.
The beginning of this revolution seems to be taking off this year, in 2017
Estimates aside, the beginning of this revolution seems to be taking off this year, in 2017. Of course, we are still at an early stage of this process, but the arrival of Google Home and Amazon Alexa, just two examples, are a clear sign of IoT's expansion, as well as the spread of fitness trackers and other similar devices. And if you think this is something that does not concern you, well, you're wrong!
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Alexa is the Amazon voice assistant that powers the Echo devices. / © AndroidPIT
Right now, you might have light bulbs you can turn on and off with your smartphone, fitness trackers that aren't really indispensable, an air conditioner which works on a schedule, but the Internet of Things is much more.
The Internet of things will allow you to better organize your work commitments and your appointments with friends, control your car, avoid traffic to get to the office, or even allow you to work from home. A growing list of companies are investing in IoT: Apple, Google, Amazon, T-Mobile, IBM, FitBit, Microsoft and Garmin, to name a few.
Where can IoT be useful?
Yes, any object connected to the internet can be a part of this magical world, but to understand how everything will come together, we will shed some light on some areas of use which are sure to keep growing.
At home
Digital assistants are making our houses into smart homes. The IoT will monitor our homes remotely, watch over children while they sleep in the next room, turn off the oven as soon as the cake is ready, adjust the lights in the living room depending on our needs and more with simple voice commands.
In the city
Barcelona, home of MWC, is the best example of a Smart City that comes to mind right now. Since 2012, the Catalan capital has begun to use the IoT to manage transportation (it links the digital bus, electric cars, bike sharing, car park management via sensors placed on the asphalt, etc), city lighting (LED lamps that double as WIFi "stations") and the management of green spaces (IoT allows you to control sprinklers). All this was made possible thanks to networking and the extension of fiber optic cables in the city.
While driving
Thanks to the integrated sensors, traffic lights turn green as soon as the road is clear. This is just an example of onw way of using IoT when it comes to cars and driving. Cars will be more independent and better able to ensure safety thanks to more sensors, the constant availability of data and the potential of 5G.
In the gym and outdoors
Smartwatches and fitness trackers, that monitor physical activity and sleep, are probably the best known of such devices at the moment. The new generations of these IoT devices are becoming increasingly smart and allow you to collect more and more data in order to offer the best performance in the gym as well as outdoors by taking into account weather conditions, physical condition and environmental variables. And by "simple" reference points for physical activity, they will become increasingly useful for monitoring health and communicating with specialists and medical centers. Google, for just one example, has been working on a contact lens capable of measuring glucose to make life easier for diabetics.
Conclusions
The Internet of Things will change, or rather, is already beginning to change the world of work and our daily lives. It won't be completely smooth sailing. With the IoT, we will face several challenges, primarily security. Protecting the avalanche of data needed to allow communication between these devices will not be easy, and new standards to protect privacy will be needed, but we'll talk all about that in another upcoming article.
Do you own any IoT devices? Are you looking forward to the world becoming more connected?

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Best [Video] Two New Products Protect Your Android Against ExtremeAbuse -Androidme2018

[Androidme2018]- Ever got so frustrated you wanted to throw your Xoom out the window? Ever wanted to pitch a baseball directly into the screen of your Galaxy S? Well, now you can do both things!
Today we bring you news of two innovative products that help protect your sensitive electronics against the worst life can bring -- and then some.
First, is a tablet case called G-Form Extreme, which can survive being dropped on by a bowling ball and being thrown off a 20 foot balcony. The heavy duty case is made of PORON XRD, a flexible material that looks like it was created from Batman's batsuit and can absorb 90 percent of impact energy. Watch below as it is thrown out of a window:

You can buy one for your tablet for just $59.99.
Second, remember how Samsung has been bragging about the Gorilla Glass used in their new Galaxy SII? Well, we were wondering just what it was, and thankfully we just found a clip of the GorillaGlass in action. Watch here as it withstands the shock of being pummeled by a baseball:

Does the Gorilla Glass make you more inclined to buy a Galaxy SII? Would you shell out a bit more for a laptop case that can be thrown out a window? Let us know!


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Best Hey Nokia/Microsoft...Is The Lumia 920 Honestly The Best You CanDo? -Androidme2018

[Androidme2018]- I’m not only laughing on the inside right now, but on the outside as well. Nokia took to Twitter a few hours ago to brag about how they are going to “eat Jelly Beans” for breakfast with their new device today, and after watching them unveil the Lumia 920, a few words come to mind: “LOL”, “Are you serious?”, **facepalm**, “Nice camera!”, and most importantly, “Is that the best you got?”. After confidently talking about eating Android Jelly Beans for breakfast, I really expected a hell of a lot more than this, and had actually hoped to see something groundbreaking. Well, that certainly didn’t happen.
So, what’s the Lumia 920 packing? The device comes with a dual core 1.5Ghz processor, 32GB storage, 1GB RAM, a 4.5 inch WXGA 720P display with a resolution of 1280 x 768 (332 PPI), is LTE capable, has a 2000mAh battery, ships with Windows 8, and is packing an 8.7MP camera (no word yet on price or availability). It’s available in Yellow, Red, White, Gray, and Black colors, and...this is a big one people... **drumroll**....it can be used with mittens, as Nokia demonstrated live here:

Ooookaaaaaay....moving on...
(I am honestly interested to know how the mitten thing works, but the way they showcased it forces me to make fun of it)
Is this a bad phone? Not at all! Specs are solid, it’s, um...colorful, it’s LTE capable, and its on par with quite a few Android MID LEVEL phones in terms of hardware. I can even understand how some could really like the design and look of the phone. But is it anything groundbreaking? Is this the device that “eats Android for breakfast”? Hellz to the no.
If this is honestly the very best that Nokia has, just quit now. Now don’t get me wrong...I am intrigued by Windows 8, and think that it can definitely create a disturbance in the Android and Apple ecosystem. But if the Lumia 920 is the device that Nokia honestly feels will get them back in the game, they need to THINK AGAIN.
In not one single solitary way is this phone in any way shape or form revolutionary. Throughout the entire presentation, my thought was "so..that's it?" I mean, they were literally bragging about being able to take screenshots and pinch to zoom on the device, as if those were somehow "new" functions. The only thing that makes it somewhat interesting is the fact that it runs Windows 8 and its camera. I like that the phone has the ability to remove images from any photo that you take, and that the lens is able to take absorb up to 5 times more light than current smartphones without flash. Those are cool features without a doubt, but certainly nothing that eats Jelly Beans for breakfast.
Dear Nokia/Microsoft: The next time you wish to dog Android, please bring out a device that can actually back up your words, and not just a great camera with a phone function.
Picture credits (mittens): The Verge

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Best Sony Xperia M5 review: middle class problems -Androidme2018

[Androidme2018]- Sony has placed a new model at the top of its M class of smartphones, the Sony Xperia M5. It looks very similar to the Xperia Z3+, but is not quite as well-equipped on the inside. Its standout feature is a very promising front-facing camera, but what else is on offer from the phone Sony calls its "super mid-ranger"? Find out in our Sony Xperia M5 review.
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Software
Performance
Audio
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Rating
Good
✓Strong cameras

✓Water resistant

Bad
✕Relatively expensive

✕Low battery life

✕Insufficient internal memory


release date and price
The Sony Xperia M5 is available in black, white or gold and is selling for around US$350 unlocked on Amazon. You can pick up a 2015 flagship for around the same price, such as Sony's own Xperia Z3+.
design and build quality
All that glitters is not gold. Sony might have given the Xperia M5 the appearance of a Z series device, but the frame is made of plastic, not metal, leaving the M5 feeling noticeably cheaper than the Z3+. The housing is, however, completely waterproof and dustproof to IP65 / 68 certification.

The Sony Xperia M5 is waterproof. / © ANDROIDPIT
Measuring in at 145 x 72 x 7.6 mm, and weighing 143 g, the Xperia M5 is almost as compact and light as a Galaxy S6.

The corners are metal, to help cushion the device from blows. / © ANDROIDPIT
The design falls in line with Sony’s OmniBalance principles, which have seen little in the way of change since 2013. The innovation is in the details: there are metal corners, which are designed to protect the Xperia M5 when it’s dropped.

The Xperia M5 is 7.6 mm thick. / © ANDROIDPIT
The glass panels on the front and back are made of hardened mineral glass. The edges of the frame extend marginally, so the glass panes feel slightly sunken. The advantage of this construction, according to Sony, is that the glass is less likely to break.

The microUSB port doesn't have a cover, but is protected by a water-repellent coating. / © ANDROIDPIT
Sony has certified the Xperia M5 to IP65 / 68, meaning it is water- and dust-resistant and will survive up to 30 minutes in water and withstand depths of up to 1.5 m without damage to the electronics.
The design falls in line with Sony’s OmniBalance principles. The innovation is in the details
While the slots for the SIM card and microSD card are protected by rubber covers, the Micro-USB port has a water-repellent coating and therefore comes without a cover.

The Xperia M5 takes bath night in its stride. / © ANDROIDPIT
display
The Sony Xperia M5 display is excellent, and reproduces colors brilliantly. The contrast and color range are extensive and rich and the image quality comes close to that of Samsung's OLED screens.

The Xperia M5's IPS display presents an excellent image. / © ANDROIDPIT
The display is a 5-inch IPS panel with a full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels and a pixel density of 441 ppi. It exceeds the average resolving power of the human eye; at least from a normal viewing distance of 50 cm.
Sony's X-Reality software optimization also offers improved quality. It is designed to reduce noise, and together with the Triluminous engine, artificially increases the color palette to achieve more realistic shades and tones than most other smartphones.

Pixels on the Xperia M5's display are visible only under a magnifying glass. / © ANDROIDPIT
software
Sony's Xperia UI software interface has been simplified over the years. Our Xperia M5 was running Android 5.1 with the January 2016 security patch. Sony provides regular software updates that include bug fixes and security updates.

The Sony Xperia M5 should receive regular software updates. / © ANDROIDPIT
Recently, Sony has been experimenting with even more simplified software that is nearly as minimalist as stock Android. The number of pre-installed apps has decreased, but it is not yet at the level of Motorola devices such the Moto X Pure Edition, which only comes with four pre-installed Motorola apps.
Here is a list of pre-installed Sony apps that you can not uninstall:
Album
AR Effect
Backup & Restore
Camera
FileCommander
Lounge
Movie Creator
Music
PS video
Sketch
SmartConnect
Support
Video
What's New
If you do not use these apps, then they are unnecessary ballast. Of the 16 GB of internal memory on the M5, only about 7 MB is actually left free from the off. The scarce internal memory can be expanded with a microSD card, which you would be wise to use.
performance
Sony has built the fastest available MediaTek processor into the Xperia M5. The Helio X10 is an octa-core processor with eight Cortex-A53 CPUs running at 2.0 GHz, the same as what you'll find inside the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, which we know from smartphones such as the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua, the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 and the Moto X Play. The much cheaper Honor 5X uses an almost identical Snapdragon 616.
The benchmark results of the Xperia M5 are, predictably, very similar to those of the Snapdragon devices. In Geekbench 3.3.2 single-core test, the M5 scored 828 points, compared to the Moto X Play, which got 717. In the multi-core test, the Xperia M5 scored 2,801 against the Moto X Play's 2,558.
In real-life use, performance wasn't quite as satisfactory as the benchmark scores suggest
In terms of gaming performance, Basemark X 1.1 Medium gave the Xperia M5 12,558, while the Moto X Play scored 10,637 in the same test. The OnePlus X, a significantly cheaper device, is faster than the M5, scoring 910 in the Geekbench single-core benchmark and 20,207 in Basemark X 1.1 Medium.
In real-life use, performance wasn't quite as satisfactory as the benchmark scores suggest. Games, for example, tended to resort to lower graphics settings.
The Sony Xperia M5 initially seems to have few weaknesses in terms of its everyday operation, which could lead to it being a frustrating device in the long run. With 16 GB of internal storage, Sony has left a lot to be desired. Once you've turned the device on for the first time and set up your Google account, you're left with a measly 7 GB of free space. This equates to a few dozen apps with app data, a few hundred photos or just a few hours of Full HD video. So you should, as soon as possible, add a MicroSD card to store your images, videos and apps on. Just so you gain enough free space for app updates.
audio
Unlike the Sony's Z series, the Xperia M5 does not come with headphones. The integrated speakers are more basic than in the Z range, and offer mono rather than stereo sound. The maximum volume is also quite low. The microphones, on the other hand, can record sound in stereo.
camera
The Sony Xperia M5 cameras are clearly its strong point. The main camera delivers high-contrast, sharp images in 21.5 MP and the selfie camera produces pleasing wide-angle shots in 13 MP. The quick-start function can be used to wake the phone from standby and go directly into the camera app.
Full gallery of test shots taken with the Sony Xperia M5

Sony has equipped the M5 with a similar sensor to the Xperia Z5. / © ANDROIDPIT
The cameras are the selling point for the otherwise unremarkable Xperia M5. Sony has provided the phone with one the best sensors on the market. The Exmor RS is distinguished by its fast autofocus, which takes only 30 milliseconds. Thanks to face- and smile-detection technology, you can shoot selfies without even having to press the shutter button.
As with most Xperia smartphones, the M5 also has a physical camera button on its side. Pressing this button while the smartphone is in standby mode, will instantly wake the device and open the camera app.

Unfortunately, the front-facing camera lacks a flash. / © ANDROIDPIT
The Sony Xperia M5, although gifted with excellent camera sensors, has not, unfortunately, been equipped with a great flash. Dual LED flash is now a common feature on smartphone cameras. The addition of a second, more reddish flash ensuresskin tones don't appear faded and that people's faces look more natural.
There are also numerous smartphones with flashes on the front for low-light selfies. The Xperia M5 does not have either of these features, just a simple white flash on the back.

The M5 camera produces no visible noise under artificial. / © ANDROIDPIT

The main camera's sensor is pleasingly sensitive to light. / © ANDROIDPIT

Macro images also come out well-focused. / © ANDROIDPIT

The autofocus is more than capable of capturing moving objects. / © ANDROIDPIT

The M5's camera is also capable of producing decent night shots. / © ANDROIDPIT
Sony's default camera app is quite complicated to use. In low-light conditions, you are forced to manually adjust the settings, which sometimes takes a long time, and the autofocus is also much slower in darker environments.
However, when we tried some alternative camera apps, we were able to take better shots in the dark. Overall, the M5 camera is a reliable and powerful tool, but, given it's the phone's biggest selling point, it could still be better.
battery
Contrary to Sony's promise of two-day battery life, I found myself having to charge the Xperia M5 every day. The power-saving mode, Stamina, helps to increase standby time, but in active use, I only managed to squeeze out about three-and-a-half hours of display-on time.
The Sony Xperia M5 houses a 2,600 mAh battery, which is about average for a five-inch smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S6, or the HTC One M9, devices with the same or similar-sized batteries, achieve similar results, although they also possess much more powerful hardware. Both of these devices, come March or April, will be much more favorable purchases.
The power-saving mode, Stamina, helps to increase standby time
With luck, Sony can make the M5 more efficient and longer-lasting, particularly once Android 6.0 Marshmallow arrives on the device. The new version of Android includes Doze mode, which saves on power and has increased the standby time on some devices. How Sony might improve the display-on time of the Xperia M5 remains unknown.
Final verdict
It's complicated to classify the Xperia M5 and appraise it accordingly. Sony appears to want the M5 to occupy the same market space as the Xperia Z3+. The older device looks almost identical to the M5, but it has weaker cameras and has received criticism for its overheating problems.
The Xperia M5's performance is well below that of similarly expensive smartphones, and its cameras, despite being highlights, do not provide exceptional results. 2015 flagships, such as the LG G4 are now available for similar prices, and provide more bang for your buck in several key areas in key places (battery life, speed, photo quality).
However, if the Xperia M5's price were to drop down towards the US$300 mark, it could become a purchase worth considering.

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Best Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Huawei P9 comparison: two peas in a pod-Androidme2018

[Androidme2018]- Another challenger in the high-end arena has arrived: the Huawei P9, a device with respectable if unspectacular specs, an elegant design and a heavy string of promises to keep. Given how successful 2015 was for Huawei, the P9 has rightly generated some excitement. Let’s take a look at how the company’s new flagship compares to Samsung’s S7.
Samsung Galaxy S7 review
Hands on: Huawei P9 review
Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Huawei P9: design
With both devices, we see a generational familiarity. In the case of Huawei P9, the biggest difference from the Huawei P8 is that there’s 2.5D glass used on the front and back of the device. Additionally, we find something on the back panel that the P8 lacked: a fingerprint scanner, the corners of which are slightly rounded. Overall, little touches like this mean the P8 offers an attractive design.

The Huawei P9 is surprisingly light. / © ANDROIDPIT
The Galaxy S7 also displays a very similar design to its predecessor, except for the edges on the back, which are now curved and very similar to the Galaxy Note 5. The camera module also now protrudes less. The device is slightly thicker than its predecessor but with good reason: it has a larger battery and a microSD card slot. The Huawei P9, although it is a bit longer and wider, comes in a bit thinner and lighter, at 114 grams, a notably low figure for a high-end smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Huawei P9: display
The Huawei P9 maintains the same 5.2-inch display with Full HD resolution as the P8, yielding a pixel density of 423 ppi. It also retains the same IPS NEO-LCD technology of its predecessor. The only difference, as previously noted, is the presence of 2.5D glass. In initial tests, the screen performed very well, with admirable brightness and viewing angles. Once we’ve been able to test the device more thoroughly, we can return a more in-depth analysis.

The P9 retains the screen size and resolution of its predecessor. / © ANDROIDPIT
As for the Galaxy S7, it too sticks closely to its progenitor. It has the same 5.1-inch QHD screen as the Galaxy S6, yielding 577 ppi. The screen quality of the Galaxy S7 is undoubtedly as good as you’d expect from a $700 smartphone, and AMOLED fans will be delighted by it.
Overall, both brands remain faithful to the technology used by previous generations. Although the Huawei P9 Plus does incorporate AMOLED technology (and is also larger), but that's another story.
Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Hauwei P9: performance
Huawei's latest processor makes its debut in the P9. The Kirin 955, manufactured by Huawei itself, is intended to hold its own against the Exynos 8890 and Snapdragon 820. To back this up, the P9 also hosts 3 GB of RAM. Huawei has promised outstanding performance, a significant improvement over the Kirin 950 found in the Mate 8. With this duly noted, we promise to thoroughly test the claim as soon as we have a test device in the offices.

The Exynos 8890 and Snapdragon 820 pose very tough competition for the Kirin 955. / © ANDROIDPIT
The Galaxy S7 brings with it the Exynos 8890, also produced in-house, or the Snapdragon 820 – depending on the model. Either way, this is accompanied by 4 GB of RAM and support for Vulkan, enhancing the gaming experience. When we can compare both devices side-by-side, we will see which one performs best throughout an intensive gaming session. It is noteworthy that both, in their cheapest form, have 32 GB storage expandable through a microSD card slot.
Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Huawei P9: camera
The Huawei P9 has seen a big PR push fall behind its camera technology, with the hashtag #OO spread across Twitter to promote its dual rear camera. The sensors come courtesy of Leica, a German company specializing in optics. Both cameras have the same resolution, 12 MP, and an f / 2.2 aperture. There’s also an autofocus laser. The dual camera means you can adjust the focus after taking a picture, among other novelties. On paper, the setup provides close competition for the S7, but we will have to wait to test it thoroughly to say for certain how the two snappers stack up.

The Huawei P9 comes with two 12 MP cameras on the back. / © ANDROIDPIT
On the Samsung Galaxy S7, we find a 12 MP rear camera with a generous f / 1.7 aperture. Some models contain a Sony-made sensor and others a Samsung-made one, repeating past controversy of using two camera sensors in the same line of devices. What is clear, in any case, is that the S7 produces fantastic photographs.
Which of the cameras will be better? It's difficult to say. Competition in the photographic field is increasingly fierce and we look forward to being able to closely compare these two cameras.
Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Huawei P9: battery
With the Huawei P9, we are fortunate to see a bump in battery size, from 2,680 mAh found in the P8 to 3,000 mAh. This, paired with no change in screen size or resolution, means the handset will almost always make it through a day off a single charge. If necessary, there's always the quick charge feature, which will get you up to 5 hours of calls with only 10 minutes of charging.

Both devices' batteries have been raised to 3,000 mAh. / © ANDROIDPIT
The Galaxy S7 has also made the jump to a 3,000-mAh battery, but having a higher resolution screen means that the Exynos 8890 will have to be more power-efficient than the Kirin 955. The S7’s AMOLED screen, which is, by design, less power-intensive than an IPS display should also help it to compete.
Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Huawei P9: specs
Samsung Galaxy S7 vs. Huawei P9 technical specifications
Samsung Galaxy S7Huawei P9
Dimensions:142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm145 x 70.9 x 6.95 mm
Weight:152 g144 g
Battery size:3000 mAh3000 mAh
Screen size:5.1 in5.2 in
Display technology:AMOLEDSorry, not yet available!
Screen:2560 x 1440 pixels (577 ppi)1920 x 1080 pixels (424 ppi)
Front camera:5 megapixels8 megapixels
Rear camera:12 megapixels12 megapixels
Flashlight:Dual-LEDLED
Android version:6.0.1 - Marshmallow6.0 - Marshmallow
User interface:TouchWizHuawei EMUI
RAM:4 GB3 GB
Internal storage:32 GB
64 GB
32 GB
Removable storage:microSDmicroSD
Chipset:Samsung Exynos 8890
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
HiSilicon Kirin 955
Number of cores:8
4
8
Max. clock speed:2.6 GHz
2.15 GHz
2.5 GHz
Connectivity:HSPA, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2HSPA, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2

Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Huawei P9: conclusion
There is no doubt that we are faced with two very interesting devices: the Galaxy S7 has every intention of retaining the Android crown, while Huawei wants to catch up with the Korean kingpin by offering a comparable device with a lower asking price – $600 compared to around $650 for the S7.
Which of the two would you choose? Do you think the Huawei P9 is a worthy rival for the Galaxy S7?

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Best Eye scan unlocker for Galaxy S5: how does it work? -Androidme2018

[Androidme2018]- Apple has the fingerprint scanner, HTC the biometric sensor, Google just got the patent for interpretive sign language and now Samsung looks to be the first smartphone manufacturer to feature an eye scanner with which to unlock your smartphone. Before I get onto jokes about thieves plucking out your orbs to spam your Facebook contacts, I must remind you this is just a rumor for now.

This could be the way to unlock your S5 - just look at it. / © AndroidPIT/Tnooz
The rumor comes from AndroidSaS, who also claim the new flagship will launch at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next year from February 24th – 27th. They cite ''Korean reports'' and ''sources'' but fail to mention where these sources work, whether they are credible and what agency produced the mysterious Korean reports. So we'll call this one a solid rumor for now. Still, Samsung included facial recognition in the S2 and have all sorts of fabulous eye tracking tech in their current flagship, so this makes perfect sense for a company obsessed with gestures and sensors.
The next question is: is an eyeball scanner any more secure than a fingerprint scanner? The answer is yes. Firstly, there are two kinds of eyeball scanner: iris and retina. The iris is the colored disc at the front of the eye and simply requires a camera to scan it, making it the obvious choice for the S5. Retinal scanning scans the blood vessel pattern in the retina, which is the surface at the back of the eye, making it near impossible to fake, and the pattern remains remarkably stable throughout one's life and in various conditions. Of course, in either case, an eyeball is much harder to ''lift'' than a fingerprint, while providing the same level of identification. Iris scanning is quite quick, while retinal scanning is much slower.

The window to your soul and the key to your phone. / © stock.xchng
If this rumor is true, the Samsung eye scanner will let users log into their phone and, well, who knows what else. There's very little information at this point, but the reported MWC launch sort of fits in with the earlier news about a premature S5 launch date due to disappointing S4 sales performance. While the previous report put the announcement in mid-January with a February market start, the end of February for a launch isn't so unlikely either. But suffice to say, the 64-bit processor powered Galaxy S5 will make its debut earlier than expected, and possibly as soon as three months from now.
What do you think about eyeball scanning in smartphones? Better or worse than fingerprint scanners or just another gimmick entirely?
Via: GSMArena Source: AndroidSaS

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