NEXUS 6 : REVIEW

NEXUS 6 : REVIEW

                  The Nexus  6 , the most lovely Android experience Google gives to the world.The Nexus line as been constant in their performance on giving the Android experience to the consumers.Now it is time to go big , first the Samsung started this trend then Apple joined and finally Nexus also got into the trend. Google has made it specifically to compete with the flagships of Apple and Samsung.
Built on the back bone of the Motorola's Moto X but giving it the essence of Google.

                   The Nexus 6 can be simply be described as " a bigger Moto X ". The phone is really quite big , it's bigger than the iPhone 6 plus and even bigger then the Note 4 .The Nexus 6 has the same design as the Moto X and has the same steel ring on the sides.The Nexus is the same size of iPhone 6 Plus but has a larger screen. The phone feels quite big at start but you tend to feel comfortable after sometime because of the curved back.The Nexus 6 is bigger at the top than the bottom and can wobble when it's kept on the table.The back of the phone is quite plastic but a really good one. One thing about this phone is it is "rigid".




               The Nexus has the largest display of 6 inch (5.98 " to be exact) but really it feels large. Now the screen is a Quad HD  AMOLED Display with a pixel density of  493 ppi . The screen is as expected an really gives an excellent experience.The display when kept horizontal die give an rainbow colours effect.Expect that the display quality of videos is quite good and no glitches in viewing angle also.The volume rocker and power buttons are quite responsive.Nexus 6 has dual front speakers which give it a stereo effect for the sound and also has moderate sound.The call quality is also quite good.

              The phone has got top of the line hardware which includes the snapdragon 805  quad core CPU  and also has the Adreno 420 GPU for all those amazing performance. It has a 3 GB of ram to keep it up and is available in 32 or 64 GB variants. The phone is quite smooth when compared and is performing quite well. The gaming experience is quite worthy because of the big screen and the kick-ass processor powering it.The standard micro USB and Bluetooth 4.0 and also has NFC charging.

                The camera has always been the taking point for the Nexus series.This time the Nexus has done quite improvements in the camera department. The Nexus 6 has got a 13 MP camera with Moto's dual ring LED . The camera picture is not as good as the iPhone or Note but has improved a lot over.The new camera app is simpler to use as well as the image focus has really surprised us.The quality of the picture is good but only in bright during low light the performance of the camera is simply not up to the mark.The camera features OIS ( optical image stabilization) and also 4K video recording is quite impressive. The front camera featuring of 2 MP is not we expected. Overall the camera still disappoints in the Nexus 6.

                The main attraction is the latest Android lollipop , which is the biggest Android release . The nexus 6 has stock Android 5.0 and it is definitely made for it.The software completely supports the hardware, provides a great fluid experience.It is quite shocking that my Nexus 7 or even the Nexus 5 after update is not as smooth as Nexus 6.The screen pinning is a great feature added and also the priority mode which can be set according to your time.The guest mode is not as useful for me but is a great add on.Android 5.0 has onscreen notifications before switching on the phone but is quite laggy and doesn't performs as the way Moto X does.In all the material design is a great look and provides for a simpler interface.

                 Nexus 6 is given all it is got a 3220 mAh which just hangs around for the less than a day even when the screen is idle. When used at full power the battery varies a lot may be because of the apps not optimized for 5.0 still. But cannot expect a great performance from the battery. Even when the new battery saver mode is ones this annoying red colors is on both sides of screen which feels doesn't right. Due to the project Volta and the turbo charger from Motorola the phone can charge extremely fast but there's a catch when you switch off the phone then only it works as described but when the phone is on and kept charging we don't get the results but it is still faster if compared.

                The nexus has always made it's nexus in the mid-up range priced, but this time the Nexus 6 is priced at $649 .The Nexus is for the pure Android fans and  those who love stock droid.Comparing it to the iPhone 6 or the Note 4 they both exceed , leaving the iPhone aside if for android the Samsung's camera is top notch and the S pen is factor but the UI "sucks" .For Nexus it's the UI who is really the turning point.Seeing the Nexus 6 it is for the users who want the stock Android and the latest updates from Google and is not so considered for the camera images.

WHAT'S YOUR PIC THE NOTE 4 OR THE NEXUS 6 ???

Specifications 

OS : Android™ 5.0 Lollipop
Screen :
5.96” 2560 x1440 QHD AMOLED display (493 ppi)
16:9 aspect ratio
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Camera :
13 MP with optical image stabilisation
Dual LED ring flash
f/2.0 aperture
4K video capture at 30fps
Front Camera :
2 MP
HD Video Conferencing
CPU :
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 805 processor with 2.7GHz quad-core CPU
GPU :
Adreno 420
Wireless :
802.11ac 2 x 2 (MIMO)
Bluetooth 4.1
NFC

Memory :

32 GB & 64 GB
Ports :
Micro USB 2.0
Nano SIM
3.5 mm audio
Sensors :
GPS
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Magnetometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer

Battery : 3220mAh

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LANTERN : Free Internet From Space Forever

Lantern : Free Internet

           Lantern is a start-up by the company Outernet , which claims to provides free data to anywhere in the world. Lantern is currently getting funded through indiegogo campaign.

 SO WHAT IS LANTERN ??

       
               Lantern is basically a receiver which receives it's signal and transmits it to our devices.Lantern continuously receives radio waves broadcast by Outernet from space. Lantern turns the signal into digital files, like web pages, news articles, e-books, videos, and music. Lantern can receive and store any type of digital file on its internal drive. To view the content stored in Lantern, turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot and connect to Lantern with any Wi-Fi enabled device. All you need is a browser to connect to it.

  FREE DATA ARE YOU SERIOUS ???

              The first question pops up why in the name of god, I have been paying for the net if it is free!!.Initially, Lantern will receive about 2 MB/day but it could stream data at up to 100 MB/day "If the company gets the support it needs". If you have bought the lantern that's it no more net packs or heavy bills .

         
             Lantern is a project developed for the disconnected people  that is , people who do not have access to Internet.Many rural parts in the world are still disconnected from the Internet. Outernet with the help of Lantern wants to bridge this gap, as Lantern works at almost all the co-ordinates.Lantern is such a simple product that the company is letting you make a DIY product which may be cheaper than Lantern.

SO HOW DOES IT WORK ?

               As I told you earlier Lantern is just a Receiver , but the question still arises How do you get it free?. Outernet down;loads all the essential files , music ,books, web pages etc etc and stores it in the Outernet serves. Outernet satellite dish beams the data from it's serves to it's satellites and then the satellite beams it back to earth in the form of radio waves.Then Lantern receives that data and when it's connected to the Wi-fi enabled device the data is finally can be accessed.

             Little confusing lets  make it easier , just think of it as your FM service. The FM station will be your Outernet station and the FM receiver would be the Lantern and the music that you listen would be data you would access on your device.

About Lantern

 

                         Lantern is not just a receiver, it can do a whole lot more.Lantern is quite portable as it is made from a plastic body , it is easier and can fit anywhere. It also has support for Micro SD for storing all the information sent by the Outernet station and helping you keep latest upgraded information about your data. The Lantern also has a USB input for charging the device and the device can also act as a power bank with which you can power your devices in need.But what if you forgot to charge it or places where there is no electricity. Lantern can also be charged by the in-built solar panels which help it.

           Lantern can now let you : 

• Download news, weather, books, videos and audio for FREE
• Access to information, freedom from censorship
• Consume Internet content anonymously
• Travel with the best of the Internet wherever you go
• Create your own media archive
• Charge your phone with Lantern

                       Lantern is actually a very powerful project as it is bridging the gap that the Internet companies are thriving for.Lantern will help not only educate for the rural kids but also help with the solutions of the ongoing problems they are facing.Lantern makes it possible during disaster to provide accurate as well as the latest data needed for the people. Lantern is a different approach to the Internet providing ideas all around the globe and is also gaining quite interest by all.
                      

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AMAZON ECHO : A GREAT COMPANION

AMAZON ECHO 

              Amazon Echo a new device from Amazon , that listens to you. When Amazon announced the Echo after seeing the black cylindrical box,  the first pop "What is this and what does it do ??".
The cylindrical black tower is an audio system which is connected to the web and responds to you.Amazon Echo is purely built as an home device , which will help you get all things. It streams music from the Amazon’s Prime Music library, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and play local music collections. With the integrated Bluetooth, the Echo can play music streamed from local devices.
     
           
           Amazon Echo can be thought of as a "Cortana in a black tower " or any personal assistant only this one's not latched on to your phone.Amazon Echo can respond to only two words one being "Amazon" and the other "Alexa" . Well calling it Amazon feels awkward as you speak it every time in the room but "Alexa "seems okay may be after some software updates you can call it whatever name you want.The ring of light is good as it adapts whenever you activate it.Setting up the Echo was quite easy as all you need is in the packaged box , Once plugged in  it sets up via the browser or the Echo App.

WHAT WHAT TO DO WITH IT ??

           Well Amazon Echo has lots to do , first of it recognizes you. You can speak to Echo from any where in the room you want. The Echo is extremely good at voice recognition as it can even listen while playing music from the speakers.

 Echo can be asked to do like :

News, weather, and information: Hear up-to-the-minute weather and news from a variety of sources, including local radio stations, NPR, and ESPN from TuneIn.

    Music: Listen to your Amazon Music Library, Prime Music, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio.

    Alarms, timers, and lists: Stay on time and organized with voice-controlled alarms, timers, shopping and to-do lists.

    Questions and answers: Get information from Wikipedia, definitions, answers to common questions, and more.

  And lots more as the  Echo gets updated automatically and helps improving from your information stored in the cloud and your Amazon account.
         
HARDWARE

            The Amazon Echo is a metal cylinder, half of which is perforated to let the audio out. It sounds pretty good for such a small device given the 2-inch tweeter, 2.5-inch woofer, and the reflex port designed to play deep sounds. . It is 9.25 inches tall.

           The top of the cylinder is a volume ring for physically turning it up and down.The Echo uses far-field technology for listening to requests, aided by seven-microphone array in the top. There is a blue light ring on the top to signal when the Echo is waiting for spoken commands. The light briefly flashes to indicate the Echo understood the spoken command and is executing it.
There are two buttons on top of the Echo, one to manually activate the microphone for input and the other an "action" button. The action can be used to turn off an alarm or  timer, and to wake the device.
           Those who prefer not to speak to it , Echo ships with a small remote with media player controls.

SHOULD YOU BUY IT ?

       Well isn't this the obvious question we face  whenever something new comes up .Well it is quite tricky as the people who will use it will see this as a good buy otherwise it will be just sitting around.

   

         The Echo makes  a good base level audio system , even if you think of use it as an music player.After some  time you really get relied on it  , to get all your information. It works like a friend after you come from outside just makes you happy by playing your favorite library of music.The more the Echo will evolve it will be as a companion to you. We hope Amazon backs it up and gets even better.

The Echo for  $199 is not bad, but if you’re an Amazon Prime member, the $99 price is a no-brainier. 

           

                   

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NOKIA N1 : Nokia's comeback to the tablet world

NOKIA N1 

          

                      With much of a surprise , Nokia showed off it's new hardware.After the change in the name of Lumia series after the Microsoft takeover , we thought of Microsoft would really replace all the brand's name with it's. Proving it not true , Nokia teased in the twitter account with an image of a black box ,confusing everyone until today. The Nokia N1 is the brand new take on the tablet by this giant.The N1 resembles their whole new beginning into the tablet business.

                       The Nokia N1 is an attempt to emulate the Apple's iPad Mini , Nokia has the same    7.9 inch screen size and even the same 2048 X 1536 resolution.Nokia has also taken the single piece anodized aluminium design.And the resemblance's does not stop there , Nokia has got the back same but carefully tweaking some adjustments to it. The grill at the bottom is a look alike and when you just see the N1 , it see's like a duplicate of an iPad.But hold on !!!

         

                     

                        Nokia N1 has to offer some changes to it. Like the charging port , which resembles like the same as Apple's but it is a ( USB 2.0 ) Type-C USB reversible port.This is where things change . While the tablet may look like Apple mini but the N1 is just 6.9 mm  thick and weighs around 318 grams making both thinner and lighter than the Apple's Mini . But not on the inside , the N1 packs an Intel Atom Z3580 processor clocked at 2.3 Ghz and supporting it is a 2 GB RAM with 32 GB of in-built storage.Nokia N1 has an 8 MP camera at it's rear and for your selfie it has an 5 MP version.It gets its juice from a 5300 mAh battery ,  will get it going. 

     

                     And to another surprise it's not powered by Windows but actually Android. It is backed by an Android 5.0 "lollipop" but Nokia's has added it's own touch to it with the Z launcher.The Z launcher was an initially a beta project but now is released on the Google play with devices running Android 4.1 + . The Z launcher is quite simple it lets you write out letters right on the screen, is to give you a list of apps and contacts that changes based on where you are and what you're doing. You can also scribble out a letter in the middle of your home-screen to search what's installed on your phone, or things on the internet through Google suggestions.      

                       Nokia really has really shocked by all it's new N1 but also the release of the Z launcher. The Nokia is really taking on the iPad with it's N1. Nokia's planning to launch the N1 in China for $249 (before taxes) around the time of Chinese New Year (February 19th), and it will roll out to Russia and select European countries after the Chinese release. That's an impressive and aggressive price point against Apple's $399 for the latest iPad mini 3. Well only release will tell if it's all worth it.

NOKIA N1 LOOKS PROMISING BUT WILL YOU BUY IT ?

Tech Specs

    Height
    200.7mm
    Width
    138.6 mm
    Depth
    6.9 mm
    Body
    One-piece design
    Aluminum with surface anodization
    Weight
    318 g
    Colors
    Natural Aluminum or Lava Gray
    Camera
    8 MP rear-facing camera with autofocus
    5 MP front-facing camera, fixed focus
    1080p video recording
    Buttons and connections
    3.5 mm audio
    Micro-USB 2.0 with a Type-C reversible connector

    Display
    7.9 inch (4:3)
    2048x1536 resolution
    Gorilla® glass 3
    IPS panel with LED backlight
    Fully laminated zero air-gap display
    Chip
    Intel® 64-bit Atom™ Processor Z3580, 2.3 GHz
    Memory
    LPDDR3 (800 MHz), 2 GB
    Storage
    eMMC 5.0, 32 GB
    Graphics
    PowerVR G6430, 533 MHz

    Audio
    High Quality Discrete Audio Codec, Wolfson
    WM8958E, independent audio codec
    Speakers
    Two 0.5 W stereo speakers
    90 dB with less than 10% total harmonic distortion (THD)
    Microphone
    Digital MIC Cavity resonance frequency more than 20 KHz
    Battery
    18.5 Wh (5300 mAh) rechargeable lithium polymer battery (3.7 V)
    Sensors
    6-axis Gyro+Accelerometer
    Wireless
    Wi-Fi, (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); dual channel (2.4GHz & 5GHz) with MIMO
    Bluetooth, BT 4.0
    Software
    Android™ 5.0 Lollipop
    Nokia Z Launcher

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Microsoft Lumia 535 : throwing Nokia into the bin

MICROSOFT LUMIA 535 : Replacing Nokia 

               Microsoft has finally ended it , the long reign of the Nokia is finally done. Nokia had one being the world leader in mobile had not made it's mark on the smart phone revolution.After taking over by Microsoft , it was in new that the Nokia brand will be replaced by Microsoft.Microsoft officially announced the new Lumia 535 on 11th November.

      
               The Microsoft Lumia 535 is the first non Nokia Lumia launched , making it replaced by Microsoft. No flagship being planned by this year by Lumia , sit is instead focusing on the low-end smart-phone, while Motorola and Xiaomi have taken an edge of on the low market , Lumia is still finding a flagship phone to compete with iPhone 6 or even the Nexus 6.The Lumia 535 being on the low-end of the spectrum which might help to boost the windows phone market share.

                Microsoft Lumia carriers the same principle the Nokia has , the Lumia 535  has the same design principles. The Microsoft Lumia has a 5 inch qHD display with a resolution of 960 X 540.The Lumia is powered on by a Snapdragon 200 1.2 Ghz quad core processor and supporting it is a 1GB RAM. While the screen is qHD the viewing angles of the screen are pretty impressive.Microsoft has provided a 5MP main as well as a secondary camera which is quite fascinating. The increment in RAM from 512 MB to 1 GB is also impressive.The main camera is 5MP with auto focus as well as led flash , while the secondary is also a 5MP but with much wider angle lens. Lumia 535 will come with the latest Lumia Denim software.

              Microsoft has is calling it a "5 X 5 X 5" proposition to tempt 535 customers.Essentially, it’s five integrated Microsoft services: Skype, Office, OneDrive, Cortana, and OneNote. Also the 5 " display and the two 5MP camera also imply the proposition.The Lumia 535 is looking like a promising device and  a tough challenger.
              
                Now if it's the low-end smart phone the main criteria is the price at which it will  be available. the Lumia 535 will be available  in two different SIM versions : single SIM and dual SIM variant and priced at around $130 making it slightly expensive then the 530 . However the Lumia 535 will be released in Asian markets initially, to grab it's market share in these emerging market. With the Lumia 535 Microsoft future is all set to hold a market place starting with low-end devices.Lumia 535 looks a decent device at an incredible price tag , but let's see if it shakes things up.

WILL REPLACING BRANDING HELP THE LUMIA TO INCREASE IT'S MARKET SHARE ? 

SPECS :

     Display

        Display size: 5 ''

        Display technology: IPS LCD 

        Touch screen technology: Capacitive Multipoint-Touch 

    Photography

        Front camera: 5MP wide angle 

        Main camera: 5.0 MP

        Flash type: LED flash 

    Power management

        Maximum talk time (2G): 11 h

        Maximum music playback time: 78 h

    Processor

        CPU name: Snapdragon™ 200 

        Processor type: Quad-core 1.2GHz 

 

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BLUESMART : A SMART LUGGAGE

BLUESMART : A SMART LUGGAGE

                   All the things are going smart nowadays , be it from watch to TV's . And now your luggage also. BlueSmart the world's first smart luggage carrier. Bluesmart is a high quality suitcase packed with a whole innovative features and is also well connected with you all the time.The suitcase can be controlled via an app on your smartphone.

                     Bluesmart is a regular suitcase but packed in with all the innovation we need to ease the work.The app on the phone can control the whole suitcase , the newest advancement is the digital lock. Bluesmart has a digital lock which can be opened and closed by a smart-phone.And will lock itself when you are away from the case. This feature will make the case more secured and will make sure a safer a less worried travel.

                     BlueSmart also has a built in scale  ohh wait!!, it can weigh your exact amount in the luggage. this feature is quite useful as you know that you don't have to check weight at airport.The weight comes on your app as soon as you place your hand on the handle.If the weight increases  the app will notify you .
           
                    Bluesmart also has a built in battery , that means whenever you are device runs out you can plug an charge it. The bluesmart has a super charger built-in which can charge two devices simultaneously. Smartphone or tablet or your ebook it can charge all kind of devices.The built-in charger allows you to charge an average smart-phone for up to 6 times.

                      Bluesmart has a proximity sensor so that it can track itself. Another feature is distance alert  , this helps you to stay with your baggage . So if you lost track of your baggage the app will inform you that you have left it . After a particular distance the app notifies you to check the baggage has gone a distance.If you ever lose your Bluesmart or if it gets “re-routed”, the Bluesmart Network will help you track the location of your suitcase . It has an additional space for electronic gadgets which is convenient to use and gadget are always handy.
 
                     Speaking about the case it is made of all alluminium body which makes it shock-proof . The suitcase has waterproof zip linners to make the whole case waterproof and the aluminium body makes it lightweight also.The wheels are also smooth and have larger rolling area to make carrying it easy.  

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MICROSOFT BAND : LOOK OVER

MICROSOFT BAND 

                     Well Microsoft has come up with their wearable technology , the world is moving to the wearable's. The wearable technology war is starting to develop slowly but gradually every company is trying to get serious in this segment.Microsoft has come up with a band just like the Samsung Galaxy fit.There is not much difference in the smart-watch and smart-band both doing the same just one a little lighter to wear.
                
                      Microsoft Band is the first and the foremost in the whole Microsoft Health program.The Band is extremely fitness oriented but packs a lot more features.The band is a bracelet like a stiff rubber on your wrist.It has an action button on the side of the band and a power button right in the middle.The band is not the best looking design in the whole wearable world as well as does not feel right also.The band feels more comfortable if the screen is worn inside , but again it is a forced wrap around on your waist.
                 
               Cross-platform compatibility is the best and the most important on the part of Microsoft, as are some of the features built into the Health app.  It can sync with the third-party apps RunKeeper and MyFitnessPal ,But it also has built-in workouts from various sources, like Gold’s Gym, Shape, Men’s Fitness and even Microsoft itself, and they can be downloaded onto the band.

               It tracks steps, estimates calorie use during activities at the gym, and has a built-in GPS so it can track your running or cycling route without your having to have your phone with you. It tracks your movements during sleep, and there is even a Starbucks app: You can load up a Starbucks card and make payments with the band.However the 24 hour heart rate monitor is  disappointing and has not been accurate as  it should be.The main glitch is that their is a major difference in the heart rate as compared to professional monitors.
   

                  When paired with a windows phone the Band gets a lit more functionality and interactive.The main being the Cortana support for  all those voice commands to respond to the text messages and emails as well with your voice.The watch interface is borrowed from the  Windows line. You can customize the band by choosing the screen color and background design. And you can customize multiple tiles on the band’s touch screen. It can display up to 12 screens, including texts, emails and calls, calendar invitations, running data, exercise, sleep, guided workouts, weather, and Facebook or Twitter notifications.
     

                     However combining all this the Microsoft band is also the primitive piece of technology in the wearable world like all other devices.Microsoft Band is filled with features for the functionality of the band , saying that the tile interface feels good at the hand and quite easy to use.The main drawback of the band would be the design of the product , there are no curves no comfort ability in the Band . Band does not feel like an extension but a forced health product on your hand and making you feel uncomfortable every time you wear it. The main competition Gear S does all that the Band but feels much more premium as well as more "Band " like  technology.For $199 the device is to early to be chosen but serves the purposes of the fitness world with pairing with whichever OS you like is a big advantage of this product.

Specifications :

Band material:
Thermal plastic elastomer with adjustable fit clasp

Display:
Size: 11mm x 33mm

Type: Capacitive 1.4" TFT full color display

Resolution: 320 x 106 pixels

Battery life:
48 hours of normal use; advanced functionality like GPS use will impact battery performance

Battery type:
Dual 100mAh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer batteries

Operating temperature ranges :
-10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F)

Maximum operating altitude
Approximately 12,000m

Sensors :
Optical heart rate sensor

3-axis accelerometer/gyro

Gyrometer

GPS

Ambient light sensor

Skin temperature sensor

UV sensor

Capacitive sensor

Galvanic skin response

Microphone

Additional technology
Microphone

Haptic vibration motor

Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.0 (Low Energy)

Supported mobile devices
Works with Windows Phone 8.1 update with Bluetooth, iOS 7.1 and later: iPhone 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus and Android 4.3-4.4 phones, with Bluetooth.

Charge cable connector

Magnetically-coupled connector to USB

Water resistance
Dust- and splash-resistant

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