Monthly Archives: August 2015

Los nuevos terminales vienen con menos apps preinstaladas de Google

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Además del de la seguridad o de la fragmentación, Google tiene otros importantes frentes que cubrir en Android. Uno de ellos es el del dichoso bloatware, lo que podríamos considerar una plaga que afecta sobre todo a los dispositivos más humildes, con menos almacenamiento interno. Una serie de aplicaciones preinstaladas que posiblemente el usuario nunca vaya a usar, pero que ahí están, por obligación de la fabricante del terminal, pero también de la propia Google, que obliga a estas a incluir algunas –bastantes– de sus aplicaciones.

Pues bien, tal y como nos cuentan desde Android Central, la noticia ahora es que Google ha decidido eliminar de la lista de apps preinstaladas cuatro habituales en cualquier smartphone o tablet: Google Play Games, Google Play Books, Google Kiosco, y Google+ (defenestrado una vez más). De hecho, terminales recientes, como el Samsung Galaxy Note 5 o el Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ parece que ya no las incluyen.

¿Adiós al bloatware? No tan rápido

Es cierto que este movimiento por parte de Google supone, como decíamos, un avance en esto del bloatware pero, ¿es el fin del mismo? Ni mucho menos. Si acaso, el principio del fin, pero aún queda mucho camino por recorrer. No solo seguiremos viendo aplicaciones de Google instaladas en nuestros nuevos smartphones y tablets, sino que las fabricantes seguirán en la misma tónica, a no ser que los de Mountain View se pongan firmes y decidan también recortar el número de apps que puede preinstalar las compañías.

Google Apps

Es cierto que algunas, como Samsung, han pasado de incluir una barbaridad de bloatware en sus equipos, a reducirlo considerablemente, sobre todo a partir del Samsung Galaxy S6, tras las muchas quejas por parte de los usuarios. Otras como Sony ya están haciendo incluso capas de personalización mucho más livianas y cercanas a Android puro, con apenas apps preinstaladas.

Esto tiene varios beneficios para el usuario. Se libera espacio del terminal para que el usuario lo pueda utilizar a su antojo, se mejora en rendimiento, ya que a veces estas aplicaciones corren en segundo plano aunque no las hayamos arrancado ni una sola vez, no hace tan necesario rootear el terminal para “limpiarlo”, y lo más importante si cabe, no coarta la libertad del consumidor, que en todo momento debería ser libre de elegir qué aplicaciones quiere y qué aplicaciones no quiere en su dispositivo Android.

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Analyst: Galaxy O is a VR-centric phone (or maybe a headset)

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Senior research analyst at Piper Jaffray Gene Munster has been writing about the future of VR and Facebook’s role in it (the social network giant bought Oculus). Munster suggests that the Samsung Galaxy O is a series of phones aimed at virtual reality.

Samsung already has a strong partnership with Oculus, having created a couple of versions of the Gear VR (in partnership with Oculus). There’s a small chance that the Galaxy O may be a standalone headset – no phone required, unlike the Gear VR.

Anyway, the latest Galaxy Note5 launched without Gear VR support so that functionality may be moving to the Galaxy Os. Samsung co-CEO JK Shin did say that the third-gen Gear VR will launch “soon” but didn’t explicitly say that it’s for the Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+.

Oculus is holding a developer conference “Connect2” starting September 23, the other opportunity for a Galaxy O/Gear VR reveal is the fast-approaching IFA where Samsung will show off the Gear S2 smartwatch.

By the way, Munster had something to say about the Oculus Rift too, that pre-orders for the delayed consumer model will kick off in Q1 next year.

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The Apple iPad Pro might come with a Force Touch stylus accessory

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At this point rumors about the elusive iPad Pro are getting a little out of hand. After the recent talk of a second-screen case for the mysterious tablet, today brings a new batch of wild speculations – this time about a stylus accessory for the still unconfirmed device from Cupertino.

The rumor talks of a Force Touch stylus, which, like the name suggests, will allegedly be aware of the amount of pressure with which it is pressed and react accordingly. The idea for such an accessory, however, isn’t currently based on any evidence and is simply the result of predictions, courtesy of reputed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. While he does have a pretty good track record of foreseeing Apple’s moves, it is worth noting that the Force Touch stylus is currently nothing more than wishful thinking for a largely unconfirmed device. As Mr. Kuo explains:

We also believe a Force Touch-enabled stylus will enhance productivity as it would offer more precise operation than using only fingers, . Technically, we believe the stylus can be made compatible with iPad models other than the 12.9-inch version, but it depends on the support of software.

The idea of a Force Touch stylus is definitely captivating and would truly let Apple brush elbows with other performance-oriented tablet products, like the Microsoft Surface or Galaxy Note Pro, for example. Still, it is all conceptual, but if such an accessory does exist in the future, chances are that it will be sold separately and perhaps even made compatible with other Apple products.

As for the iPad Pro, it remains just as shrouded in mystery and uncertainty as it was back in 2013 when we first heard rumors about it. It will allegedly be Apple’s biggest tablet to date with a spacious 12.2-inch or perhaps a 12.9-inch screen. Other rumored specs include an A9 CPU, Force Touch, NFC and USB Type C.

Industry sources now suggest a late September on November release date for the product, just in time for the holiday shopping craze, so we just have to wait and see if Apple lives up to fan expectations on this one.

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Elephone P6000 Pro viene con casi un 40% de descuento y especificaciones impresionantes

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¿Alguien se atreve a decir a día de hoy que los smartphones provenientes de China no son una buena opción a la hora de comprar un teléfono? Y es que tras varios años han ido demostrando cómo se puede hacer productos de calidad a precio reducido. Algo ideal para muchos usuarios que no se permiten comprar un gama alta o simplemente no quieren hacerlo.

Hoy vamos a ver a un viejo conocido, hablamos del Elephone P6000, pero esta vez revitalizado gracias a su modelo Elephone P6000 Pro que trae algunas mejoras en especificaciones a un precio imbatible. Vamos a ver estas especificaciones:

Elephone P6000 Pro
Dimensiones

 143.5 x 71.6 x 8.5 mm
Peso

165 gramos
Pantalla

IPS de 5 pulgadas
Resolución

HD 1280 x 720 píxeles
Densidad de píxeles

293 ppi
SoC

 MTK6753 de 64-bits
CPU

Octa Core, 1.5GHz
RAM

3 GB
Sistema operativo

Android 5.1
Almacenamiento

16 GB ampliables mediante tarjeta microSD de hasta 64 GB
Cámaras

Trasera de 13 megapíxeles, delantera de 2 megapíxeles
Conectividad

4G, Dual SIM, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB 2.0, OTG, NFC y radio FM
Batería

2.700mAh

Como podéis ver, el teléfono trae unas especificaciones similares a su hermano el Elephone P6000, sin embargo encontramos mejoras en la RAM y en el chipset. Por otro lado, también vemos cómo han cumplido con la promesa y han actualizado a Android 5.1, haciendo del Elephone P6000 Pro uno de los mejores teléfonos de la gama media.

Son destacables otras características del Elephone P6000 Pro como por ejemplo el procesador de 64-bit y la conectividad 4G, haciendo que esté a la altura de grandes teléfonos de la gama alta en este aspecto. No, no estamos ante un tope de gama, pero si ante un teléfono que viene a cumplir las necesidades de los usuarios sin esfuerzo alguno.

El punto clave de este teléfono quizás sea su precio, y es que ahora mismo lo podemos conseguir por 142,74 euros, siendo su precio oficial de 233,23 euros. Esto significa que tiene un 39% de descuento, ¿a alguien le quedan dudas?

Si quieres hacerte con un Elephone P6000 Pro por menos de 150 euros puedes comprarlo desde el distribuidor GearBest, que es el que actualmente dispone de esta oferta. Ya sabes, un teléfono que destaca en especificaciones pero sobre todo en precio, casi de risa.

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A sneak peek of the upcoming Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch

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Just when we thought that the Samsung execs were wrapping up the event for the announcement of the Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+, they went out and teased the next-gen Gear smartwatch. Round it is, that was clear, but the brief video shown on stage only gave us a short glimpse of what’s to expect.

Good thing then that Samsung has released a new more detailed promo video, showcasing the interface of what’s likely going to be the Gear S2. Sports tracking, heart rate monitoring and weather forecasts are among the key features, and believe it or not, the wearable can also tell the time.

It’s also apparently going to have cellular connectivity, judging by the phone and messaging app icons. Then again, the original Gear S supported 2G/3G networks, so it would actually be surprising if the new one doesn’t.

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Dual SIM Galaxy S6 edge+ confirmed, on sale for $999.99 on eBay

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The newly announced Samsung Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ gathered quite an interest since the announcement but as it turns out Samsung left few important things out. Apparently both the Note5 and S6 edge+ will be available in dual-SIM models.

We already reported the dual-SIM Galaxy Note5 being spotted on pre-order in the Philippines. And it has been also confirmed the second SIM slot won’t take microSD cards as some people were hoping for.

Now the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ Dual SIM is available for purchase on eBay. The seller is from Singapore and has in stock all four color options. He wants $999.99 for the smartphone and will ship it immediately with FedEx.

All the specs remain the same as on the regular Galaxy S6 edge+ and again – there is no option for microSD expansion on the second SIM slot.

There is no official info on which markets will be getting the dual-SIM models, but we know from experience with the past Galaxies that eventually the dual-SIM versions become available almost on every official market.

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Five Ways Older Workers Can Stay Relevant In The Future Of Work

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Much of the discussions around the future of work have been focused on millennials. But what about the other older generations in the workforce? Just because millennials are expected to be 50% of the workforce by 2020 doesn’t mean that there still aren’t millions of other workers to think about. I specifically wanted to create something for workers who are 50 and over because I feel like they are the most neglected and overlooked. I also find that these older workers feel more obsolete than older workers (or are at least worried about becoming obsolete. So, I put together an ebook that anyone can download called 5 Ways People Over 50 Can Stay Relevant in the Future of Work  and I wanted to share some of the insights here. The actual ebook is around 12 pages long with nice visuals and clear actions items. These are the 5 things older workers can do to make sure they don’t become obsolete. 

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‘Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’ To Reveal The Biggest Mystery In The Series

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The long running Metal Gear series of games are as much renowned for their involving gaming functionality as well as their pretty bizarre narrative. That said there is a method to the madness and it seems The Phantom Pain will finally resolve one of the series’ biggest mysteries.

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