Saturday, September 28, 2013

Android World Update # Top 5 News: Why switch to Android from iOS, Android 4.3, 4.4 and 5!

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Top 5 News: Why switch to Android from iOS, Android 4.3, 4.4 and 5!
Sep 28th 2013, 17:00, by Kris Carlon

The last week has been dominated by Android-specific news with update rollouts, release dates, leaks, anticipation, and many good reasons to switch to Android if you're foolish enough to still be on iOS. Oh, and one piece of imagined hardware made it to the list too. Read on, dear friends!

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Android World Update # Sony Xperia Z1 review

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Sony Xperia Z1 review
Sep 28th 2013, 15:59, by Alex Dobie

Xperia Z1

Sony’s enormous new flagship handset is its best phone yet — but it’s not without a few frustrating issues

Despite its lack of any meaningful presence in the U.S. smartphone market, Sony Mobile is a big deal in Europe and Asia, where its flagship Xperia Z has been on sale since early March. One of the early highlights of the Android year, the original Xperia Z was a very capable device with one or two outstanding features — but it hich was quickly overshadowed by the might of the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4.

Now, as 2013 draws to a close, we’re witnessing the emergence of a new breed of Android smartphone, with bigger screens than ever, fast new Snapdragon 800 chips from Qualcomm and larger batteries than we’ve seen before.  It’s natural, then, that Sony’s follow-up to its 5-inch Xperia Z should fit into this category. Say hello to the Xperia Z1.

When the Z1 — previously known by its codename of “Honami” — was finally unveiled at IFA 2013 it felt like we were being reintroduced to an old friend. That’s because a lengthy prelude of leaks had already clued us into key Z1 features like its “Triluminos” display, aliminum frame and 20.7-megapixel camera. So now that we finally have the device in our hands, it’s time to see how it measures up. Join us after the break as we kick off our exhaustive review of the Sony Xperia Z1.

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Android World Update # Sony Xperia Z1 photo and video samples

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Sony Xperia Z1 photo and video samples
Sep 28th 2013, 15:59, by Alex Dobie

Xperia Z1 camera

The Sony Xperia Z1's 20.7-megapixel camera is a big deal — and we've got plenty of sample shots to show off its capabilities

As a complement to our full review of the Sony Xperia Z1, here's a photo gallery of 36 sample shots from the phone's 20.7-megapixel Sony Exmor RS camera. Most of the time, the Xperia Z1's camera app is focused on taking oversampled shots at 8 megapixels and that's the way we've taken most of our photos on the device. (Naturally, they're crunched down to web-friendly resolutions here anyway.)

Check 'em out after the break. We've also got a few 100% crops and a 1080p sample video reel.

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Android World Update # Hale Dreamer - smart alarm dock for Android - looking for backers on Kickstarter

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Hale Dreamer - smart alarm dock for Android - looking for backers on Kickstarter
Sep 28th 2013, 15:19, by Jennifer Stough

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Smart alarm dock crafted for Android compatibility

Hale Dreamer is a smart alarm dock specifically made with Android devices in mind. Tailored to cater to your device and your preferences, Hale Dreamer pairs with SmartSilence, an unique application that allows you to choose which contacts can get through to you, and which ones are silenced while you enjoy your snooze. Calls or texts sent from your "VIP" contacts will automatically come through. Alternatively, notifications from contacts who aren't VIP, but are still privileged enough to be included in your custom groups, will be responded to with an automated text message asking if there is an emergency. In the event that there is an emergency, they can choose to respond with "E," prompting a notification on your end. Contacts who are not grouped, or numbers that are unknown will respectively be silenced.

Refined not only in software, the hardware is also crafted to give the ultimate user experience. With dedicated and defined volume knobs, screen brightness controls, snooze button, and music controls, this is one dock that will be a breeze to navigate in the optimum sleeping environment. 

Currently in its first phase at Kickstarter, the developer is looking to get a minimum pledge of $35,000 by the end of October. If the minimum goal is not met, the product will be scrapped, and any and all pledges will not be filled. Catch the video after the break for more information on the Hale Dreamer, or click the source below.

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