Los procesadores son uno de los componentes más importantes de un terminal móvil. En realidad puede parecer que su importancia depende únicamente de la gama alta de smartphones, y sin embargo, el modelo que monte cualquier categoría influirá en su funcionamiento general en todo lo demás. Dentro de las empresas que han creado procesadores capaces de mejorar las características actuales a un precio realmente bajo se encuentra Mediatek que promete ir un poco más allá con su nuevo Mediatek Helio P20.
El Mediatek Helio P20 viene con un montón de novedades que mejorarán considerablemente las características y especificaciones de las gamas medias y que analizaremos a continuación. Sin embargo, actualmente la más importante es que mientras su rendimiento aumenta, se reduce su consumo. El porcentaje de ahorro que puede alcanzar asciende al 50%. Eso significa que el terminal que lo equipe solo necesita la mitad de la carga para hacer exactamente lo mismo que hace ahora. ¿Qué te parece la idea? Seguro que aquellos usuarios que están aburridos de cargar su teléfono todos los días lo agradecen mucho.
Pero como decíamos al principio el procesador Mediatek Helio P20 no solamente incorpora mejoras relacionadas con la batería, sino que también viene con una capacidad de la cámara que es perfecta para los profesionales y para los amateur gracias a su tecnología ISP que será compatible con diferentes sensores.
La presentación del nuevo procesador de bajo coste de Mediatek acaba de realizarse. Es por eso que resulta demasiado pronto para imaginarse cuántos terminales y cuáles serán los que lo llevarán montado en su interior. Sin embargo, lo que queda claro desde ya es el hecho de que los terminales de la gama media mejorarán de manera importante y seguirán siendo asequibles para aquellos bolsillos que no quieren gastarse lo que cuesta un gama alta.
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It seems as though February is a very big month for smartphones getting updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. We’ve seen flagships like the Galaxy S6 getting updated, while other devices have also been receiving their updates throughout the month. Today brings in another device receiving its update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. ZTE’s Axon Pro update is all set to go and is currently rolling out to customers.
Customers will either receive a notification of the update, or they can head into their settings and manually check for the update. Marshmallow packs in a lot of behind the scenes improvements, such as Doze, which reduces background battery consumption when you don’t use your phone for long periods of time. Users will also see Now On Tap, Android’s easy way to give you information based on what’s on your screen.
The update is quite large, so ZTE has suggested that users download it over Wi-Fi, rather than burning through mobile data allotments.
It should be noted that this update is only for the Axon Pro. ZTE has said that the Axon will also be receiving an update to Android 6.0, but the update has been delayed a bit, so stay tuned for more info on when that update will arrive.
When we launched the Axon Pro this past July we made a promise to our consumers that we will support and provide ongoing Android updates to our flagship device. Today, we are keeping this promise by providing the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow for you to enjoy!
The upgrade from Lollipop to Marshmallow is quite significant and there are several new features you should explore and use. You can find out about all the updates here, but to give you a glimpse of what’s ahead, here are just a few of our personal favorites that have been added that we think makes Android just that much better.
Doze – With Marshmallow, Android introduced its Doze mode that puts your phone into a deeper sleep when not in use for a long period of time. The result? Increased battery life throughout the day or night for your Axon Pro.
Now on Tap –If you’re like us, meeting up with friends at a new, local spot happens very often, but sometimes you don’t know where the restaurant is or perhaps what type of food it serves. Now, Android can anticipate your needs by a simple long press on the home button that provides quick access to learn more about the hang out spot or how to get there. Use this feature while surfing the web, checking email or almost any other activity to get the information you need at a press of the button.
New app drawer –Marshmallow’s app drawer has been redesigned with new enhancements that make it quicker and easier to find the app you need most. Incorporating fast alphabetic scrolling and pinning your most used apps at the top, among a few other tweaks, searching and finding your favorite app just became a whole lot easier.
Before you’re ready to take advantage of this upgrade, we strongly recommend installing this while using a WiFi connection. The upgrade is such a large download (roughly 835 MB) that it will take quite a bit of time and there’s no reason to eat up your data plan. So, once connected to WiFi, and you’re ready to experience the latest and greatest Android for your Axon Pro, select “Settings” -> “About phone” -> “System updates” -> “System updates” -> “Update Now”.
This upgrade is currently just for the Axon Pro. If you own an Axon stay tuned for more information as we’ll have more soon.
Once you have a chance to play around with Marshmallow come back and let us know what you think! Now, who’s hungry for a s’more?
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La refrigeración líquida ayudará a mantener una temperatura baja de la CPU, y por tanto, de todo el terminal. La disipación del calor debería ser mucho más rápida y eficiente que cuando no existe esta refrigeración y evidentemente, los beneficios repercutirán en los momentos de más estrés, por ejemplo a la hora de jugar. Un apartado, el de los juegos, en el que Samsung se ha parado bastante durante su presentación.
Es común que los fabricantes implementen vía software un limitador para que, llegados a una determinada temperatura, el procesador y en algunos casos también la GPU reduzcan su potencia (por ejemplo, a un 50%), para que esa temperatura baje. Es algo que, en jerga informática, se conoce como thermal throttling. El problema es que en muchos terminales, la temperatura límite se alcanza rápidamente, por lo que puede aparecer el temido lag en los videojuegos, precisamente debido a esa limitación en el rendimiento.
Con la refrigeración líquida en combinación con los avances en los chipsets, que deberían consumir cada vez menos energía y por tanto generar menos calor, la idea es que este “limitador del rendimiento” no actúe nunca o casi nunca, haciendo que la temperatura se mantenga estable y no sea excesiva por mucho uso que le demos al procesador. Esto será algo que tendremos que comprobar en nuestro análisis a fondo, que será dentro de muy poco.
Imágenes de la refrigeración líquida del Samsung Galaxy S7
En las imágenes, podemos ver con todo lujo de detalles el sistema de refrigeración del Samsung Galaxy S7,
Con la refrigeración líquida se podrían evitar –o al menos disimular mejor– problemas tan sonados como el del Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, que ha sido uno de los chipsets más criticados de la compañía estadounidense debido al sobrecalentamiento que sufría en momentos de estrés. ¿Qué te parece que Samsung incluya esta novedad es sus Galaxy S7 y S7 edge?¿Lo ves necesario?
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This is precisely where Sony is looking to strike with the trio of X series devices that they have unveiled at MWC. Let’s take a look at the specs on each one and see if Sony has found a winning formula.
Xperia X
5-inch 1080p screen
23MP f/2.0 rear camera
13MP f/2.0 front facing camera
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor
3GB RAM
32GB internal storage (microSD support up to 200GB)
2620 mAh battery
Android 6.01
The camera is clearly the highlight feature with the standard X. With many manufacturers scaling back or holding their ground on the megapixel count, Sony is in rare space with a 23MP camera. Sony pushes its Predictive Hybrid Autofocus and Smart Capture as game changers, along with the ability to launch and capture an image in less than 0.6 seconds.
The Xperia X’s design isn’t groundbreaking, but Sony has executed well on the all-metal design that many favor these days. While it doesn’t feature an edge-style screen, the display is curved to create a seamless feel to the device.
Battery is the final feature that Sony is touting on the X, claiming that it will go two days on a charge. I can see how it’s possible given the specs inside the X, but still, I’ll believe it when I see it.
Xperia X Performance
5-inch 1080p screen
23MP f/2.0 rear camera
13MP f/2.0 front facing camera
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
3GB RAM
32GB internal storage (microSD support up to 200GB)
2700 mAh battery
Android 6.01
Did the Xperia X sound interesting to you? How about if it were faster and waterproof? That’s the sales proposition with the X Performance. On the X Performance, the X’s Snapdragon 650 is swapped out for an 820, the battery is bumped up by 80mAh, and the whole package is now waterproof. Notably, the claims about two-day battery life also drop with the X Performance, so you are paying for that extra power. No word on the price difference between these two at the moment.
Xperia XA
5-inch 720p screen
13MP rear camera
8MP front facing camera
MediaTek MT6755 processor
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage (microSD support up to 200GB)
2300 mAh battery
Android 6.01
The XA is the last member of the X series, and it is a definite step down from its siblings in basically every area. The two-day battery life and the edge-to-edge display are the most interesting selling points for the XA. (And presumably the price, but we don’t have that yet.)
The X and X Performance certainly have the potential to be two of the most interesting devices that Sony has put out, but the questions that linger are whether Sony has finally managed to capitalize on its own camera prowess and whether it can price these phones competitively with the likes of the Moto X and OnePlus 2.
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