| Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear infographic details features and differences Oct 14th 2013, 07:00, by Juan Carlos Torres With a handful of smartphones, tablets and devices, not to mention copious amounts of mid- to low-range models, some with multiple variants, it is quite easy to get lost in the the world of modern-day mobile devices. Samsung, who is probably one of the greatest offenders, probably knows this too well and has put out an infographic that spells out in easy-to-understand images and marketing lingo the features of its latest masterpieces, the Galaxy Note 3 smartphone and the Galaxy Gear companion smartwatch. 
The Galaxy Note 3 is, as the number points out, the successor to the Galaxy Note 2, and customers will wonder how different are the two from one another. A lot different, based on this image. Despite the larger 5.7-inch screen size, the Galaxy Note 3 comes out lighter at 168 grams and slimmer at 79.2 mm in width, making it easier to hold than the previous generation. It is also 1.1 mm thinner than the Galaxy Note 2. But as they say, less is more, and the Galaxy Note 3 does have more to offer, with 1 GB more RAM, a faster quad-core processor, longer battery life, and support for LTE-Advanced networks. And, of course, one can’t ignore the latest Android 4.3 as well as the new S Pen Air Command features. A smartwatch is a totally new concept to consumers, and one would presume that the Galaxy Gear infographic would contain more information. But alas, it shows only the basics appended to the Galaxy Note 3, which practically tells people what it really is: a glorified accessory for the smartphone. Still, users will be informed that it can be used to make calls, control media, view appointments, take pictures, and find your precious smartphone in case it gets lost. It also comes in six brightm except for black, colors to choose from. Hit the download link below to get the bigger picture. A word of caution, though, it really is big at 5.3 MB. As they say, a picture paints a thousand words, so this infographic might be sufficient to give buyers an idea as the devices make their way to US carriers this month. Of course, if they need a more detailed explanation of the capabilities of these new devices, they can head on over to our review of the Galaxy Note 3 as well as our roundup of the Galaxy Gear. Download: Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Gear infographic
SOURCE: Samsung |  | WhiteMagic Full HD LCD module adds a dash of white to mobile displays. Oct 14th 2013, 06:20, by Juan Carlos Torres One of the perennial problems in mobile technology is how to keep displays bright and crisp, especially under bright sunlight, without putting a drain on the battery considerably. Mobile display manufacturer Japan Display Inc. (JDI) may have one solution with its WhiteMagic TFT LCD module. 
Majority, if not all, modern displays are made up of three subpixel colors, commonly called RGB for red, green, and blue. Colors are produced by combining different intensities of these primary colors, with brighter hues containing larger amounts. White is produced by mixing all three in full blast while black, in contrast, involves turning all three off. JDI’s WhiteMagic adds a white subpixel of its own. According to the company, this results in a brighter picture without increasing power draw. The module is able to reduce the amount of power used by the backlight, without sacrificing brightness. Outdoors, the display’s luminance can reach up to 1.5 times but is able to keep power consumption of the backlight on the same level as regular RGB displays. The company has already been producing WhiteMagic panels on its Low Temperature Poly-Silicon (LTSP) LCD plants. Previous iterations of the LCD module only supported resolutions such as 640×680 VGA, 540×960 qHD, and 720×1280 HD. With the new LCD module, JDI is able to bump up the specs to 1080×1920 pixels crammed into a 5.0-inch display, giving it a rather high pixel density of 446 ppi. This, of course, makes the panel ideal for smartphones, but JDI is also manufacturing the pieces for other applications as well. JDI has not released any pricing or availability details for the LCD module, or if it has any big customers on its list. It will be we showcasing the new 5.0-inch Full HD WhiteMagic module Yokohama, Japan next week during the Full Panel Display (FPD) International 2013 convention. SOURCE: Japan Display Inc. | | Facebook for Android alpha testing program commences Oct 14th 2013, 05:38, by Juan Carlos Torres Facebook just can’t get enough of the reports and feedback that its getting from volunteers who have helped test beta versions of its Facebook for Android app. Now the social networking giant seeking even braver souls to help it squash bugs even sooner with its new alpha testing program. 
It’s not uncommon these days to harness the power of the masses to help test and polish a product, especially an app that gets used by thousands of people worldwide. Facebook launched its beta testing program just last June and, according to its report today, the amount of feedback that they’ve received is quite astounding. It says that it has gotten over 1,000 direct pieces of feedback that covers feature requests and bug reports from over 260,000 using devices from over 50 manufacturers, running different version of Android from Gingerbread to Jelly Bean, in different network conditions. Apparently, Facebook has been quite impressed by the results that it is now expanding its testing program even further. Introducing the alpha testing program that will let willing users get involved in the process at an even earlier stage. With this program, testers will get access to an alpha version of an app that gets updated multiple times a week. This is not exactly for the faint of heart, as alpha versions will contain bugs that, hopefully, will get quickly identified, reported, and fixed. It will have new features and layouts that may come and go, and sometimes even come back. As scary as it may sound, it is this early stage that feedback is even more critical, to not let issues slip through the cracks. To join the Facebook for Android alpha testing program, interested users must join the dedicated Google group for alpha testers. From there, they will be able to get access to the Google Play Store page where they can allow downloading of alpha versions by selecting “Become a Tester”. Testers should note that alpha versions will install over beta and final versions of the app. Opting out of the alpha testing program later can be done by simply selecting “Leave the test” from the Google Play Store page. SOURCE: Facebook | |
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