Reviews
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It’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Pre-Order Day – What Will You Do?
Today is the first day you can order one of the brand new models of the new iPhone, either the 6 or 6 Plus. Many carriers are offering some great deals both in the US and UK and of course, there’s always the alternative buying choice, to buy sim free, unlocked from Apple. So, what will you do? Read our guide with the most up to date information and see if this helps you make up your minds… Importantly, of course, it’s worth pointing out that there’s no pressure to upgrade, do not be swept along with the buying frenzy if it will cause financial difficulties to you. iOS 8…
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Olloclip Lens Systems – An Overview
We are delighted to publish this fabulous introductory article to the Olloclip Lens System by David Hayes. This is the first of a series of articles that David will be writing, he’ll be delving in deeper in the future. It’s great to see David back here and raring to go – you’ll going to love this, over to you David (foreword by Joanne Carter). Let’s just say that I’m a gadget freak…and that I like camera lenses. A look into my equipment cupboard would show you the various camera bodies that I have…and twice as many lenses. And when it comes to my iPhone…well, I’m no different. If a new…
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New Photography Book – Street Exposé – Global Street Photography II by Cara Gallardo Weil
We’re delighted to announce that Street Exposé – Global Street Photography II is now available to purchase. It’s a book containing around 78% of mobile street photography by some of the world’s very best mobile photographers. Cara Gallardo Weil (also a fabulous Columnist for theappwhisperer.com Streets Ahead Column) has edited this book in a capturing and unique way. It’s one to savour. Photographers included within this book are: Allie Astell, Lee Atwell, Lecia Badran-Doane, Rosanna Cappiello, Fiona Christian, Roger Clay, Gina Costa, Alex Dejecation, Mikey Dela Peña, Donna Donato, Alon Goldsmith, Christophe Gremaud, Vivi Hanson Sacerdote, Arjan van der Horst, Eliano Imperato, Martin van de Kreeke, Heline Lam, Ric Maniquis,…
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SAMSUNG LAUNCHES COMPACT AND STYLISH GALAXY S5 MINI
Samsung Electronics today announced the Galaxy S5 mini, a compact version of Samsung’s flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5. The Galaxy S5 mini delivers powerful performance, as well as the same dedicated fitness tools and enhanced device protection features found in the Galaxy S5. “If you’re someone who wants a stylish, smaller smartphone without having to compromise on the latest features and technology, then look no further than the Galaxy S5 mini,” said Ines Van Gennip, Marketing Director at Samsung Electronics UK & Ireland. “As with our previous ‘mini’ devices, this latest incarnation combines the iconic design and essential features of the Galaxy S5 with a sleek and compact body. A…
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Samsung Expands Gear Portfolio with Android Wear
Samsung Electronics today unveiled the Samsung Gear Live, powered by Android Wear. The Samsung Gear Live is a new Android wearable that gives you useful information when you need it most. “Samsung has been a pioneer in the quickly-evolving wearable market, and the launch of Gear Live furthers our efforts to deliver a simple and intuitive wearable experience to consumers,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics. “Through our long-term close collaboration with Google, we have successfully incorporated the capabilities of Android Wear into the Gear Live, in a way that only Samsung can do. I am confident that Samsung and Google together,…
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LG Eyes Mainstream Adoption of Wearables with First Device Powered by Android Wear
With an eye on transforming wearable devices into more than just a conversation piece, LG Electronics (LG) today introduced the highly anticipated LG G Watch (http://goo.gl/Ie8TB0), one of the first devices powered by Android Wear™, Google’s new operating system which extends the Android platform to wearables. As a wrist wearable device featuring a button-less design, the G Watch will appeal to a mass audience with its simple minimalist design, quick and “glance-able” access to useful information and seamless connectivity with other Android devices, keeping users connected wherever, whenever. “As one of the first to market with Android Wear, LG wanted to develop a product that functions as an essential companion…
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Samsung Galaxy S5 overview: Joint leader in DxOMark Mobile rankings – Kevin Carter
Kevin Carter our Head of Technical Hardware as well as the Lead Technical Editor for DxOMark and the British Journal of Photography among others, recently tested Samsung’s Galaxy S5 smartphone. DPReview use Kevin’s scientific data in their reviews, as they quote Kevin here, “The DxOMark team reports that the Galaxy S5 images show “good auto-exposure, pleasant, rich and realistic colors, good white balance, low noise levels in low light conditions and good sharpness and details in the center of the frame. ” The testers found “almost no color fringing or ringing” and liked the “good image quality with flash.” On the downside there is “a noticeable loss of detail in…
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SAMSUNG AND MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE GLOBAL BRAND PARTNERSHIP
Samsung Electronics and Marvel Entertainment today announced a new global partnership. Through a multi-medium creative campaign across film, digital and product, Marvel and Samsung will integrate their brands in unique and creative ways to bring their collective audiences together and showcase the best from both brands. The partnership will merge the worlds of both brands, highlighting Samsung’s technology and Marvel’s visual storytelling to offer unrivalled access to exclusive content and experiences. “Samsung is passionate about the stories around our products and the people that use them,” said Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “Partnering with Marvel gives us the opportunity to bring…
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Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab S
Samsung Electronics has today announced the Galaxy Tab S, Samsung’s thinnest and lightest tablet to date. This Super AMOLED tablet combines the most advanced display technology with a full range of premium content for an unrivalled entertainment experience. The Galaxy Tab S is also powered with enhanced productivity features for effortless multitasking, all elegantly housed in a stylish, yet practical design. “The tablet is becoming a popular personal viewing device for enjoying content, which makes the quality of the display a critical feature,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics. “With the launch of the Galaxy Tab S, Samsung is setting the industry…
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Samsung Launches Industry’s First Tizen Smartphone – The Samsung Z
Samsung Electronics today introduced the Samsung Z, the first commercially available smartphone powered by the Tizen platform. The Samsung Z will be on show at the Tizen Developer Conference, San Francisco from June 3rd. Built with unparalleled quality and the cutting-edge technology of Samsung’s latest premium smartphone, the Samsung Z is optimised with a Tizen platform that offers fast and powerful software performance. Complete with a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display and a 2.3 GHz Quad-core processor, the Samsung Z is the perfect choice for people who want a unique user-experience in an efficient and light-weight smartphone. “Samsung is committed to enhancing the mobile experience of consumers with innovation that…
