Daily Archives: October 17, 2015

Estos serán los dispositivos Sony que pasarán a Android 6.0 sin pasar por Lollipop 5.1

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A principios de este mes os mostramos una lista con los dispositivos de Sony que se actualizarán a Android 6.0 Marshmallow. En ese momento no sabíamos cuándo pasaría y si antes tendrían su ración de Android 5.1 Nada más lejos de la realidad, aquellos dispositivos Xperia que estén en la lista se actualizarán directamente a Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Como bien sabréis el Sony Xperia Z2, Z3 y Z3 Compact ya cuentan con Android 5.1 L, pero gran parte de los teléfonos Xperia que se van a actualizar a Android 6.0 Marshmallow lo harán desde Android 5.0.

Estos son los teléfonos Xperia que recibirán Android 6.0 Marshmallow sin pasar por Android 5.1

Xperia Z5

Según la página oficial de Sony, los siguientes dispositivos Xperia recibirán la última versión del sistema operativo de Google sin necesidad de recibir Android 5.1: Xperia M4 Aqua, Xperia C4, Xperia C5 Ultra, Xperia M5, Xperia Z3+, y Xperia Z4 Tablet.

No sabemos la fecha exacta en la que estos dispositivos serán actualizados a Android 6.0 Marshmallow, aunque podemos esperar que en los próximos meses comiencen a llegar las esperadas actualización a los usuarios.

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Google will be removing “OK Google” voice trigger on Chrome for desktop

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If you know about it, you might be among the select few to actually miss Google’s voice trigger on desktop, as the search giant has announced it will be removing it shortly. And if you are like most other Chrome users and are just learning that you can actually go to Google’s home page and say “OK Google . cats wearing party hats”, just like you would on an Android device, well then you probably inadvertently assisted the death of the feature.

Don’t get us wrong, we’re not pointing any fingers here, but that is simply how Google operates – if something is deemed not popular enough, it is scrapped to make way for other projects. This is exactly the reasoning the US giant has stated for its intention to remove “OK Google” detection in the upcoming version 46 of its Chrome browser on Windows, OS X and Linux.

This company policy is both a blessing and a curse, as it does aid toward decluttering the Google ecosystem and investing efforts into prospective ventures, but has also led to the demise of quite a few cool features, some of which still missed by fans, even around the our office (please bring back Google Reader.).

On a less sobby note, the feature probably won’t be missed all that much. It does require you to go to Google’s home page to work, making it far less convenient that the likes of Microsoft Cortana or Google Now on your phone that could, potentially, be made to listen for your commands all the time. Plus, there have been rumors that the functionality will be migrated back into an extension for Chrome, which it actually started as and Google voice search will still work even without it, by simply pressing on the microphone button in the search field.

In any case, anything that declutters and speeds-up Chrome, which has now transpired into its own overly-complicated application platform is a welcome sight in our…

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Que la BlackBerry Priv sea de lo más esperado este año, algo que debería dar que pensar

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A 2015 le falta un suspiro para terminar, y salvo sorpresa de última hora, todas las marcas han presentado sus mejores armas para conseguir el premio a mejor smartphone del año. Un año 2015 que se recordará en resumidas cuentas por el dominio en la gama baja y media de teléfonos chinos, la gran decepción de los nuevos teléfonos Nexus y del primer dispositivo móvil BlackBerry con sistema operativo Android.

Y que sea este último modelo, con unas características técnicas “estándar” –Snapdragon 808, pantalla QHD de 5,4 pulgadas, cámara trasera de 18 megapíxeles y una batería de 3.410 mAh–, el dispositivo más esperado de este año 2015, debería dar que pensar muy mucho a los demás fabricantes de teléfonos Android.

Tal vez seamos los propios usuarios los que nos estemos volviendo locos y que cuando nos dicen que marcas míticas como puede ser Nokia o BlackBerry vuelven a los terrenos de juego, no pensemos con objetividad. Puede que la añoranza de tiempos mejores nos trastoque la realidad, y que cuando ya todo el mundo se ha acostumbrado a los teclados táctiles, nos asombremos con que BlackBerry lance un terminal con teclado físico.

Pero puede que la realidad sea otra, y que los fabricantes de teléfonos Andorid no hayan hecho bien los deberes. Apple no necesita innovar en exceso para vender, pero en Android existe una fuerte competencia y para llegar al primer puesto hay que ofrecer algo diferente. No digo que la nueva BlackBerry vaya a ser el mejor terminal de este año, pero si que ha conseguido algo que ninguna otra marca ha logrado, generar una gran expectación en todos los amantes de la tecnología, y eso que simplemente es un terminal con un teclado físico. ¿Qué cosas verdad?

Mientras, HTC sigue cuesta abajo y sin frenos, sin una política estable, sin nada que nos asombre y con una continuidad que ya cansa. Motorola olvidándose del sector que le ha hecho triunfar, la gama media y baja, para intentar morder un trozo del pastel de esa gama alta que siempre se la ha resistido. Sony con sus dispositivos siempre equilibrados, sin casi fallos, pero que por una razón u otra no terminan de despegar entre los usuarios. LG con su buen terminal G4, aunque siendo sinceros, se le esperaba algo más a los surcoreanos. Tal vez la que más haya innovado respecto a otros años haya sido Samsung, gracias a sus nuevos materiales de fabricación y al poderoso Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ o tal vez su fuerte campaña publicitaria haya influenciado en el mercado.

BlackBerry Priv en las manos

Pero en resumen, esto me da que pensar. Puede que los usuarios empezamos a cansarnos de más núcleos y de mejores resoluciones de pantallas y queramos otro tipo de innovaciones. Siempre he defendido que la gama Note de Samsung triunfa gracias a su S Pen y al software del que dispone, que los que compramos un teléfono queremos algo diferente y no lo mismo que el año pasado y que en definitiva, gastarse un pastizal cada año en un smartphone que no aporta nada nuevo, no merece la pena en la mayoría de los casos.

Así que para ir concluyendo, en mi opinión 2015 será un año raro, casi decepcionante, y en el que las grandes marcas no han sabido dar un puñetazo sobre la mesa. En cambio, viene un muerto, saca un terminal con teclado físico y todo el mundo empieza a hablar de él. No sabemos si BlackBerry resurgirá de nuevo o se acercará a sus años de esplendor, pero lo más importante ya lo ha conseguido, que se hable de ella y de su nuevo terminal y que además, se hable bien de ella. Resto de marcas, os toca mover fichas.

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Transforma su Note 5 en un teléfono transparente tras 3 sencillos pasos

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¿Quién no ha suspirado alguna vez por un gadget transparente? Los más veteranos seguro que recordarán esa moda de los terminales transparentes, unos diseños que se han perdido con el tiempo pero que algunos usuarios han querido recuperar. Ese es el c…

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What Is Wrong With Netflix?

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Last week, Netflix stock plunged 10% as a new quarterly report put the company’s performance below expectations, including less-than-anticipated subscriber growth. Netflix, in turn, blamed a variety of different factors, including a switch to chip-based debit and credit cards for consumers, but said very little about what may be wrong with the service itself.

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Trinity Audio Delta earphone review

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When you see something like swappable filters in a pair of earphones, you can’t help but be intrigued. The Trinity Audio Delta is a pretty high-end product, made of aluminum and featuring swappable filters that can change the tone of your audio to fit your preference. I couldn’t help but be excited to give them a shot.

Overview

Drivers: 8mm neodymium
Impedance: 16Ohm
Sensitivity: 110 +/- 3DB
Frequency response: 19 – 21000HZ
Cable length: 1.2 meters
Price: £90.00 ($138.00)
Where to buy: Trinity Audio

The Delta earphones feature aluminum casings, making them strong yet lightweight. Trinity Audio also claims aluminum is better for audio than plastic. The wires come out at an angle, each with a color coded L or R cover.

The two wires meet at an aluminum piece that looks like it’s milled, but extends a braided cord to the plug at the end, which is also made out of aluminum. It has a spring at the cable end to prevent tearing.

Build quality

Trinity Audio Delta 3

The way these earphones are built is outstanding. I couldn’t give them enough praise. Everything is made out of aluminum and feels absolutely excellent while also being lightweight. The plug has a milled feel to it for added grip and texture, and the spring that protects the cable at the end is a brilliant addition that just adds to the quality.

The braided cable deserves endless praise. It looks and feels incredible and adds to the luxury feel of these earphones. It also pretty much untangles itself. After being scrunched up, just holding them out makes them unravel neatly. It’s also very flexible, so it doesn’t get in your way or pull at your ears.

The actual casings are well made, and all the filters fit well and have fairly large threads that don’t seem like they’ll strip. The tips are a tight fit (sometimes even too tight), so they won’t be falling out.

Really, I can’t say enough about the amazing attention to detail and build quality.

Audio quality

With the Trinity Audio Delta earphones, audio quality is a very mixed bag for a person like me. Let me get this out of the way: I’m very picky in terms of audio. I like balanced sound, where each element of a song is clear and doesn’t overpower the rest. That’s not always easy to achieve.

These earphones, no matter the filter you use, are not all that balanced. The highs dominate the rest of the sound, even with the bass filter, which I’ve grown to prefer. It brings the lows and mids closer to the level of the highs. The other filters just sound too bright for my taste.

That being said, the drivers are excellent and produce very clear audio. The highs and mids are crystal clear, with no distortion even at pretty high volumes. The bass isn’t strong by any means, but it’s pleasant and far from absent.

Overall, with the bass filters installed, these earphones sound pretty fantastic. Everything is crystal clear and the details of complicated music shine. Most people will be thrilled with the quality. I just wish the highs were toned down a little (which you can do yourself with an equalizer).

Comfort

Trinity Audio tried really hard to get these earphones to fit pretty much everyone. The box features seven different pairs of ear tips; four regular, two foam, and one double seal. I was surprised to see such a variety, but that’s awesome.

That being said, these earphones didn’t fit me so well. The double seal tips were the only ones that kept the earphones in my ears. I have weird ears and I’m not afraid to say it, so take my fitment issues with a grain of salt. I’ve asked a few other people for their opinions and they said the earphones fit great and are very comfortable.

Many earphones simply don’t fit me at all and fall out constantly, so these are already better than 99% of in-ear buds. And others have loved them, so I give them props in comfort.

Extras

Trinity Audio Delta 2

These earphones have some nice features going for them. The case is triangular and really nice. Included is a right angle adapter made from the same aluminum as the plug, and it feels amazing (and is just a nice touch in general). The filters are all aluminum and color coded (dark gray is for bass, purple is balanced, and silver is treble) and come in a beautiful matching aluminum tube with a screw on cap. The case features a little pocket to hold these accessories.

While I got the pair with no microphone and remote, Trinity Audio does offer a version with those features.

Trinity Audio Delta9 / 10

Trinity Audio Delta 1

They may not be the best sounding, perfectly balanced earphones, but they’re amazing in every other way. The build quality is absolutely superb, the feature set is great, the swappable filters are a neat feature, and the price is pretty fair.

These earphones also sound great. The highs are prominent and very clear, the bass is decent and not overbearing, and the mids are audible and enjoyable. The balance could use work, but overall they sound fairly premium.

If you’ve been looking for some premium earphones that look great and will last a long time, I think these are an amazing choice.

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How Driverless Cars Will Radically Change Every Aspect of Our Lives

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Good driver discounts? Accident premium hikes? These are about to go extinct, along with a good portion of auto insurance profits. Because in just three years’ time, driverless cars are going to start hitting the roads and reshaping a host of industries — not to mention all of our lives.

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Alcatel will be launching the OneTouch Flash in India on October 20

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It is becoming increasingly hard to keep tabs on Alcatel with its ongoing policy of mass-announcing carrier-tailored phones and constantly switching up specs and mixing models. But, from time to time, the OEM does put out a few phones that stand out in the crowd.

The OneTouch Flash 2 is a prime example. It was originally developer as a mid-range offer for a predominantly Asian market – Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. But the interesting smartphone is now coming to India as well. The launch event will be held in a few days, on October 20 and invitations are already being distributed.

Besides being a tantalizing mid-range offer, with a 5-inch 720p IPS touchscreen, an octa-core MediaTek’s MT6753 chipset and 2GB of RAM, the OneTouch Flash is also marketed as a camera-centric device. It is equipped with a 13 MP Samsung ISOCELL rear camera with phase detection autofocus, f/2.0 aperture, and a dual-tone dual-LED flash, as well as a 5 MP selfie cam with LED flash on the front. The main camera promises focus times as quick as 0.3 seconds.

Other specs include 16GB of onboard storage, expandable through microSD, dual-SIM functionality and LTE connectivity for both cards. The phone is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery and boots Android 5.1 Lollipop. The OneTouch Flash will be available exclusively on Flipkart in Volcanic Grey and Mica White color options. Pricing should be announced come October…

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