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Sunday, November 16, 2014
Samsung announces their first Tizen powered handset Samsung Z
The South Korean multinational electronics manufacturer has announced their first ever commercially available and industry first smartphone running the companys own Tizen operating system, named the Samsung Z.
Talking a little bit about Samsungs new/old Tizen, it is an Linux-based operating system developed with the American multinational semiconductor chip maker corporation, Intel, which will work on devices, including smartphones, tablets, in-vehicle infotainment devices, smart televisions, computers and smart cameras. Tizen has already made it to the market with Samsungs smart camera, NX300M and wearables like Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo in the past. Samsung is all set to showcase their newly unveiled smartphone at their upcoming Tizen Developer Conference, in San Francisco, United States, on 3rd of June, which is tomorrow.
The South Koreans new smartphone and their operating system is said to deliver fast and optimal performance along with responsive multi-tasking, which comes with improved memory management. The phone has also got support to 2D and 3D graphics on board for smooth scrolling and enhanced rendering performance over web browsing. There is the new Ultra Power Saving Mode that lets the phone be operational at minimal battery levels to overcome an emergency situation.
From its design, unlike other smartphones from the Samsungs fleet, the new Samsung Z is more squared-off from its sides, shipping with a the faux leather back battery door with the Galaxy Note 3 like stitching patter on the sides. The phone also features fingerprint reader integrated on the units home button and a heart rate sensor on the back aside the LED flash light, like the companys flagship, Samsung Galaxy S5.
"Samsung is committed to enhancing the mobile experience of consumers with innovation that is both personal and unique to their needs. The Samsung Z integrates the power and adaptability of the Tizen platform, enabling users to browse the web faster and utilize applications more effectively," said DJ Lee, President and Head of Global Sales & Marketing Office, Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.
The new smartphone from Samsung will be available in Black and Gold color options, which will launch in the third quarter of this year in Russia first, followed by other market, eventually.
In term of the Samsung Zs internal specifications, the handset will come out of the box with a Quad-Core application processor clocked at 2.3GHz, 4.8-inches Super AMOLED High Definition screen of 1280 x 720 resolution display, 16 gigabytes of internal mass storage (expandable via microSD card slot), two gigabytes of Random Access Memory (RAM), eight megapixels main camera on the back with LED flash and traits Mini mode, Quick Shot, Best Photo, Drama, Panorama and Dual Camera, on the front there is a 2.1 megapixels secondary camera, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, Near Field Communication (NFC), IR Blaster and 4G LTE Cat4 connectivity support, along with a 2,600mAh powered battery and runs Tizens version 2.2.1 on top. There is also Samsungs proprietary attributes like the Download Booster, S Health 3.0, and Color theme customization. The device is measures at 138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5 millimeters in dimensions and weighs 136 grams on mass.
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Source: SAMSUNG TOMORROW
Saturday, November 8, 2014
IFA brings the new Sony SmartWatch 3 powered by Android Wear and SmartBand Talk
Sony along with the new Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact smartphones and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, yesterday, announced their newest and latest addition of wearables to the companys existing SmartWear Experience, in their IFA Press event in Berlin, Germany.
The new products out from the Japan based manufacturer is named as SmartWatch 3, which is a follow on from their previous generation SmartWatch 2, this time around powered by Googles latest wearable operating system, Android Wear. But, now we also have a new SmartBand Talk, coming with built-in on board microphone and speaker, for phone call conversation, from the connected smartphone, also supporting HD Voice and Sony’s integrated Voice Control technology.
"Life is a journey, and journeys are made up of stories and experiences that define you this is the underlying principle for Lifelog, the Android app at the heart of our SmartWear Experience. Were going beyond mere fitness tracking and number crunching, to help you log and preserve those emotional moments that matter. As a pioneer of smart and wearable technology, SmartBand Talk, SmartWatch 3 and Lifelog don’t merely affirm Sonys leadership in the space, but as the innovators who dare to be different, bringing the world choice; products and services no else can, or will," said Kunimasa Suzuki, President and CEO, Sony Mobile Communications.
Sony SmartWatch 3
So, the latest member from the companys SmartWear Experience, will come in partnership with the American firm, Google. Yeah, the new SmartWatch 3 will feature their new wearable platform, Android Wear, like other Android Wear powered devices official from Motorola, LG, Samsung and ASUS, in the past. Accordingly, this new Sony product will also initiate Googles voice recognition features with the in-built microphone and speaker integration, letting the user get through necessary updates, messages and notifications, before you even ask for it, from the connected Android smartphone, as reported, also being complete waterproofing protection, with IP68-certification ratings. The unit comes out of the box with a Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, clocked at 1.2GHz, a 1.6 -inches 320 x 320 TFT LCD Transflective display for great visibility in outdoor situations and specially under the bright sunlight, four gigabytes of internal storage, 512 megabytes of Random Access Memory, a 420mAh powered battery, offering juice for up to four days of standby.
There is a standard microUSB port for charging the device, and with the mass storage available on the SmartWatch 3, you will be able to seamlessly sync music from the paired device, and hear through a connected Bluetooth headset. The new wearable is efficient enough to track your fitness and play music without the need of a paired/connected smartphone, The smartwatch also embraces a functionality to detect when the user is fast asleep. The device woks well with Sonys official Lifelog fitness centered application, which is available from Google Play for free. The sensors on SmartWatch 3 includes, a accelerometer, compass, gyroscope and GPS for better lifelogging with your brand new wearable. Sonys SmartWatch 3 will ship in Classic Black and Sport Lime color options, alongside interchangeable rubber/silicone straps coming in additional Pink and White shades, which will be available after its launch.
Sony SmartBand Talk
"SmartBand Talk is a powerful lifelogger, built for users who live life to the fullest". Thats how the maker captioned the device on their official blog. Indeed it is one of the very decent wearable we have personally seen in the recent times, which brings in the smaller 1.4-inches e-paper display, which is a low-power consuming but highly visible and clear panel, that will screen the user with every details of activity from the aforementioned Lifelog application, as well as show you with relevant notifications from other apps, synced with the handset. The unit also features call functionality and a number of fitness tracking capabilities. As said above, the SmartBand Talk attributes Sonys fresh HD Voice and integrated Voice Control technology, with built-in microphone and speaker for great and clear conversation over the phone calls.
The incorporated accelerometer and altimeter sensor in the new Sony SmartBand Talk, will provide its users with a complete track record of accurate overview about your daily fitness activities, including walking, running and even climbing. The SmartBand brings you all the collected data information pulled from your smartphone to its e-paper display screen, when you feel to review your fitness over times. As the other SmartWatch 3, the new SmartBand Talk too break the walls with IP68-certifications for water resistance protection. Available in both Black and White tints, with more extra vibrant color options to follow later this year.
Source: Sony
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