New information about the camera-centric companion phone to the Galaxy S5 has been revealed. The Galaxy S4 zoom featured a 10x zoom lens. (Credit: Samsung) The Galaxy S4 Zoom was more a camera with a mobile phone attached, and the S5 Zoom will follow suit if the rumours are to be believed. Detailed specifications that …
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March, 2014
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16 March
Poll: What’s your favorite audio format?
A couple of weeks ago I asked Audiophiliac readers to vote in my “What’s the worst audio format?” poll, so now let’s find out what you guys think is the best audio format. As in that poll, sound quality isn’t the only criteria — how you use the format and other factors may come into play. I love vinyl but …
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15 March
Google Play Store offers more control over in
Google What? Your kid and her Tiny Zoo Friends are threatening to march off with your life savings by way of virtual doodads purchased in mobile games? You’ll probably be interested in this. Google has updated its Play Store with an option that lets you require that a password be entered every time someone wants to buy virtual goods while …
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15 March
Can an audiophile find joy in an under $100 amplifier?
The Dayton Audio DTA-120 stereo integrated amp isn’t very big, but for anyone searching for a decent amp that won’t break the bank it’s a real contender. First, let’s look at the numbers: It’s rated at 50 watts per channel for 8 ohm speakers; 60 watts per channel for 4 ohm speakers; the rear panel has stereo RCA inputs and …
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14 March
EE
EE’s planning an own-brand Android phone for money-saving cheapskates who want to pay over the odds for superfast mobile data. It seems like a niche market to be aiming for, but this photo, published by Engadget, purports to be just such a device. Engadget doesn’t seem to have seen the device itself, merely publishing the photo. It doesn’t say who …
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14 March
Samsung said to release updated S Band activity tracker
Samsung may have yet another wearable device up its sleeve. The Korean electronics giant plans to release an updated S Band activity tracker as an accessory to its flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone, SamMobile reported on Friday. The blog, which closely follows Samsung, posted photos of the device but said it’s unclear when the S Band will launch or what it …
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14 March
Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition on sale now, but don’t buy it yet
How much more black could the Samsung Galaxy S4 be? The answer is none. None more black. That’s the new Black Edition of the S4 with the Galaxy Note 3‘s dark leather jacket on sale in the UK right now for £500 — just in time for the Galaxy S5 to cast it into a black hole. The Black Edition …
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14 March
Samsung launches ultrasonic Galaxy Core Advance cover, optical stand
Samsung on Friday announced a few new accessories for its Galaxy Core Advance. First up is an ultrasonic cover that fits atop the smartphone and detects objects to help users navigate around an area or unfamiliar places. When heading towards an obstacle, the cover vibrates. The cover can target objects up to 2 meters away, said Samsung, and it could …
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14 March
Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom details allegedly come to light
The camera-focused Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom, a variation on the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy S5, could feature a 20-megapixel rear camera and a hexa-core processor, according to new benchmarks. Related stories: Leaks hint at Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom, Active models Galaxy Note 3 Neo packs 6 cores Samsung envisions a phone you can unlock with a doodle Thanks to details first …
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14 March
Sprint revamps prepaid with cheaper plans, new phones
Sprint is triple-downing on prepaid. On Friday, Sprint introduced Sprint Prepaid, a revamped take on an existing program that includes less expensive plans — with caveats — and new options for smartphones, including a “Spark” device able to access higher LTE speeds. Sprint Prepaid represents yet another push by the carrier to reinforce its position in the prepaid market, complementing …
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