dimanche 31 août 2014

Microsoft, Amazon, Yahoo and Samsung would be interested in Cyanogen Inc.

Cyanogen is changing rapidly. Remember, we interviewed William Lesniak who had decided to leave the adventure CyanogenMod following the creation of the company Cyanogen Inc. A few months later, Cyanogen announced its first partnerships with Oppo and OnePlus One. Cyanogen wants to become "a mobile OS made by users for users." It is rumored on Read More


Gummy Dad Colorland: candy, platforms and meninges

"Sharpen your reflexes, as the many levels and game mechanics Gummy Dad Colorland require dexterity and perseverance." Perseverance. Perseverance. Persérance. Yes, we noticed! Gummy Colorland Dad is a game you like them. It's fluid, it's aesthetically very simple and clean, and it helps to make our brains work! It Read more


Screen Phones: can we still talk about phablettes?

What is a phablette? Let us first a few years back. There are now three years, the term was virtually unknown phablette journalists and professionals. This is Samsung during IFA 2011, which succeeded in imposing the format, then the term to describe it to the general public with its first Galaxy Read more


IFA 2014: that connected objects is expected next

It's confirmed for them Asus Asus Zenwatch So who will be the third manufacturer to present its Android shows Wear, until Motorola unveils final product. The Taiwanese manufacturer has confirmed with a photograph as a teaser on which the contours of the object is visible, then a video giving us his Read more


Connected watches: LG he has his chance against Motorola?

LG understands this, war is declared watches, but it will not be easy to win. This was why the manufacturer was quick to launch two formats watches. It can meet various requirements from users, everyone does not necessarily wanting a Read More


samedi 30 août 2014

Forum Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 subjects not to be missed

General As with any purchase, the question arises: should I take this product over another? Our members came together to share their opinions and impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: I buy or do not buy? Getting to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Read more


Moduul the dock G Watch that "hate plastic"

The least we can say is that the team of Australians behind the Moduul project the startup Aerios, is not in half measures. "We hate cheap, plasticity, rubbish", they say in bold and large print on the cover page of their work. Which is simply a dock for charging the watch G Read More


IFA 2014: what to expect next tablet?

We should see the arrival of many Android smartphones, but also watches connected in this IFA 2014, however, side shelves, few devices are expected, if the Windows world is obviously except a little more prolific in this area . Samsung did not provide much on that occasion, unless a Galaxy Note Pro Read More


IFA 2014: what to expect in smartphones radius?

The IFA is an electronics show in general. There are also many ultra-sophisticated as TVs and smartphones coffee. We will focus here on the latter, already loaded, if one believes the expected program to date. Samsung, place in Note 4 palm rumors back certainly Read more


12 Chinese smartphones that we dream to import

Import Chinese product, it is possible. However, there are risks: customs, technical support, location, network compatibility ... We reported on these risks in a folder "Import smartphone: five pitfalls". Now that you are sensitive to risks, here is a selection of Chinese smartphones Read more


Let's Fall: you're not going to even let this kitten die?

Let's Fall, it's the story of a very cute kitten that falls between full thorn branches. And if you touch one of its branches, you lost. The goal of the game, you'll understand that this is to break down this kitten as far as possible by moving the screen left or right. The thing seems easy Read More


vendredi 29 août 2014

Free Mobile goes up, the other operators recede

Indeed, sales jumped 10% (2 billion euros) for gross operating profit of EUR 624 million (+7%). Iliad (Free) said recruiting 1 million mobile subscribers and 95,000 in the fixed. For Free Mobile, the goal of "4 billion in revenue" will be reached in 2014, a year earlier Read more


Tips: The Sony Xperia Z2 to 389.90 euros in Orange

The Sony Xperia Z3 will soon be presented at IFA, however Xperia Z2 remains a major reference. Indeed, it was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress, it successfully to Xperia Z and Z1. We found a 5.2-inch screen resolution FullHD with Triluminos technology that ensures a wide range Read More


Rovio, the developer of Angry Birds, changes CEO

The current CEO of Rovio, Mikael Hed, will be replaced in his post on 1 January 2015 by a newcomer in the Finnish development studio, Pekka Rantala. It is not unknown in Finland, since he headed the marketing department of Nokia from 2008 to 2011 and has spent most of his Read More


LG G Air Watch: a watch traditional connected

ACCESSORIES ANDROID LG The company also confirmed the upcoming release of his new watch Wear Android at IFA 2014 The case of the latter will be in steel and interchangeable bracelet that has a width of 22 mm is [.. .]


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Lenovo Android smartphones arrive in Europe

ANDROID SMARTPHONES If the fourth largest phone manufacturer is a Chinese, there is no reason why it does not address the European market. After Samsung, Apple and Huawei, the world's largest PC maker is [...]


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Lenovo Vibe X2 specifications of smartphone including photos

Today's Chinese site Weibo has some photographs of a mobile Lenovo signed, X2 Vibe, the data sheet suggests that it will be a phone mid / high range. With the acquisition of Motorola and its desire to expand into Western markets, Lenovo could concoct some surprises for the show IFA. Among Read more


The invitations OnePlus system must end in October ... and make room for pre-orders

OnePlus is a very young company, and its smartphone, the One, only dates from the spring. However, it is still not marketed conventionally: whether by its difficulties in producing large quantities of smartphones quickly or not, the terminals can only be purchased in accordance with a system of invitations. More


Samsung signs deal with Nokia to use Maps HERE

Nokia, the Finnish manufacturer, which is concentrating now on its software as part of its mobile branch belongs to Microsoft, has announced a new partnership with Samsung. Indeed, the motives of the Galaxy, but also watches connected Korean giant range, will be compatible with the application HERE Nokia Maps. This agreement Read more


A Humble Bundle Special Independent Games: Badland Premium, Solar 2 ...

For a little more than four days, the last Humble Bundle Flash, called The Pax 10, provides more than a hundred dollars for a game almost anecdotal rate. Because for an amount above $ 3.66, the average amount paid by users are being offered the Bundle, you get access to six titles, is Read more


Android 4.4.4 is coming soon on Xperia Z

If one believes the American site Xperia Blog, Sony is about to upload a new software update for its Xperia phones Z, ZL, ZR and Z. The Tablet screenshot below, from the forums Sony officials, shows that these devices should soon receive a Read More


Droidcon Paris 2014: 20 seats at half price until August 31st!

Note the date in your diaries of 22 and 23 September: it is during these two days will be held the 2014 edition of the Paris Droidcon, still in the 10th arrondissement. There is obviously no question of Android development, with speakers handpicked to evoke user interfaces, Read More


Intel aims objects connected with his mini 3G modem

Intel has made a pretty technical performance. The manufacturer has developed the smallest 3G modem in the world, the XMM 6255 whose surface is 300 mm2 (barely bigger than a piece of a dime) and which is intended for connected objects (watches, bracelets, home automation, security, industrial objects ...). In any case, what Intel said, already planning Read more


Amazon is offering 50 euros applications on its app-shop for back to school

Amazon should not be alone in enjoying the end of the holidays to offer promotions, but starts pretty well the series. For September, it's not just games that you can find for free on the app-shop, but also a little more educational apps, just to start back on the right foot. Recall More


Microsoft updates its mobile application OneDrive

Installed by default on PCs with Windows 8, OneDrive is the equivalent of Dropbox at Microsoft. And like any good editor software that meets in 2014, Microsoft has also developed mobile apps for three major mobile OS. These applications have just been updated in the night. And More


LG G Watch A: we know its price and release date

It did not take long to wait to know all the details of the LG G A. Watch shows LG's circular dial was presented yesterday by lifting the veil on its data sheet, which is also very similar to that of the G Watch first name. It is therefore taught that it is More


Google this Project Wing drones capable of delivering goods at home

So Google has unveiled its new research project: delivery by drone. The Wing Project, as it is called, is very similar to Amazon's prediction at the end of last year with Amazon Prime Air. So it's automated drones capable of delivering parcels through the Read more


jeudi 28 août 2014

Yahoo Aviate details the behavior of its users and their applications

Two months after getting out of the beta, Aviate Launcher update on its users. Yahoo, owner recent ThumbsUp Labs, the developer of this launcher, has just broadcast a very interesting infographic on user habits of Aviate Launcher. In particular we learn that users have on average Read more


Here is about to land on the Gear watches

Did not put the sale of Nokia devices to Microsoft end to the activities of the Finnish firm, very active on the software side. Service mapping and navigation Here is party to find its revival in the field of watches connected, especially as this sector is currently highlighted by Read More


Samsung will introduce the S Gear during IFA 2014

ACCESSORIES ANDROID Samsung just made ​​official the release of its next G Watch, S Gear. This watch will be connected as Tizen and will complement the range Gear.A Unlike other competitors, it will be equipped with connectivity [...]


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The Nexus X released perhaps in October

ANDROID SMARTPHONES This is just a rumor, but what is certain is that the announcement will be made ​​soon. The launch will be at Halloween and the name certainly would not be around Nexus 6, the term has been [...]


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The strengths and weaknesses of Android

News Android is the operating system used on most mobile devices. A study of the fragmentation thereof was performed by the developer OpenSignal. It is based on 682 000 terminals that downloaded its application. [...]


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Dropbox Pro goes to 1 TB of storage for less than 10 euros

Storage service dematerialized aligns today on its competitor in pricing, since it simplifies its offer "Pro" drastically: use one single formula, now charged 9.99 dollars per month for 1TB of storage space (9.99 euros in France). What a professional suit a wide audience about safe online Read more


The Samsung Galaxy Alpha posted to 630 euros in its UK pre-orders

It will not take long. The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is now available for pre-order in the UK, while the launch of the smartphone is expected for September 10 in Britain. This would likely be a similar day, almost, it will be marketed in France. The first half of September in any case to be included in your diaries Read more


ZenWatch: So this is it, the watch connected to Asus for IFA 2014

So Asus has lifted part of the veil that surrounds his watch connected. We now know is called Asus ZenWatch, a name that suits him well of course as the manufacturer is very attached to the word "Zen" found on some of its aircraft. It is through a video teasing the firm Read more


Kodak Unveils Moments applications to reprint photos

At a conference held this morning in Paris Kodak Alaris, a startup of just a year and under the umbrella of the parent company Kodak, the press was able to discover new applications for the world mobility. United under the banner Kodak Moments, they are four in number: one for smartphones Read more


Sony teases its three products presented at IFA ...

Before anything else, here is the video released by the Sony Xperia account: Youtube Link Although "It's time" sentence is completed at the end of video to turn into "It's time to demand great" in all humility, we can s prevent interpret these words according to the wave of connected announced these watches Read more


Asphalt Airborne 8: A big update is full of new races

Gameloft Asphalt 8 does not let the title that propelled the popularity of the franchise on smartphones has just had a new update very significant (1.45 GB) particularly benefiting experienced users. Indeed, it was already provided eight seasons it was possible to unlock progressively Read more


Acer Liquid and Liquid Jade Leap, the design duo arrives in September

No doubt Acer us some surprises in the next IFA. But meanwhile, it is a device which had not been heard for many weeks back on the front of the stage. Jade, presented in New York in the spring, we had typed in the eye with an eye-catching design. The machine has a Read More


Bouygues Telecom: a disappointing first half for the French operator

The financial results of Bouygues Telecom for the first half of 2014 are not very good. Its turnover is thus established over the period to 2.177 billion euros, a decrease of 5% compared to last year. And its net profit was positive and amounted to EUR 44 million Read more


Samsung S Gear, watch 3G autonomous with curved screen

It's not called "Solo" as rumored expected, but it's all like: Gear S from Samsung is indeed capable of operating independently in so far as it is equipped with 3G connectivity. Samsung was relatively stingy in detail about it, but we can see the presence Read more


Netflix says his arrival in France: official rates, catalog, French and VF series

Netflix invited the French newspaper Metro to visit its premises and to answer questions. The opportunity for onsite host to glean many official information about the launch of SVOD service in France and also to have some clarification on this subject at the launch of Netflix in France. The company Read More


Watch G R: LG officially unveils new shows connected

Already shows a second connected to LG. Less than two months after the release of the G Watch, LG has just announced the upcoming commercialization of R G Watch, a new connected round shows installed Android Wear. This watch features a Plastic OLED screen (or P-OLED) 1.3 inch (about 3.3 cm) of a Read more


mercredi 27 août 2014

Iuni U3: a qHD resolution to the lowest price

If there is a small chance to see this phone in the West, the performance is certainly to be welcomed. Iuni, a rather unknown Chinese manufacturer will offer its U3 250 euros on the Chinese market. For that price there, users will have a 5.5-inch qHD screen (2560 x 1440 pixels) as the LG Read more


The Huawei Honor Edition 3C Play unfolds before time

For less than a hundred euros (70 euros or 599 yuan), according to the first teasers released by Huawei, the Chinese maubinautes may obtain a 3C Honor Play Edition, billed at a slightly higher price on the site Huaweimobileshop of which the 177 dollar bill. However, this setting allows premature sale in Read more


Once phablette LG: the GX2 (or should we call G Vista?)

This week was an opportunity for LG to present his version of the G3 phablette, always with a screen of 5.5 inches, but decked out with a pen. LG GX2 see some even bigger in terms of size, but no features. Besides his nickname is not without creating confusion with a Read More


The first Android smartphone would be the 64-bit HTC Desire 820

ANDROID SMARTPHONES If Apple surprised the world of smartphones with the release of the iPhone 5S in 2013 as the first 64 bits smartphone, the other models running on Android have been slow to catch up [...]


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Wiko Birdy: 4G and Android 4.4 for 130 €

ANDROID SMARTPHONES Some maybe they have already read this as there is a week. But Wiko is more than prolific this month in terms of new models, and the plural is required. Indeed, [...]


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Lemon Meringue Pie Apps for Android L?

News While this is not an existential question, the name of the next version of Android keen interest anime fans and even some debate. What is certain is that the name of it starts with the [...]


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YouTube now lets you import videos from Google+

Good news for Google+ users, it is now possible to import your videos easily on their profile Google+ to YouTube. As the image that adorns this news shows, a button has just made its appearance on the right side of the screen interface for adding videos. By clicking on Read More


The Mother of Sen.se and grandchildren Motion Cookies are now available

It tells you right away: a mom, it is not given. The Mother of Sen.se will force you out of your 290 euros wallet, with prices for basic maternal and four small sensors baptized Motion Cookies. How does it work? This object extremely connected, including overview at the last CES, connects Read More


Archos present new smartphones and tablet Platinum 101 Oxygen at IFA

On the occasion of the IFA show, to be held in Berlin in early September, manufacturers will prepare for their re-entry technology. This is also the case of the French firm Archos, which will use the event to install some products on its stand. Among them, two mobile Platinum range can be found on Android and a tablet Oxygen Read more


The alleged "Nexus 9" with a Nvidia Tegra K1 64-bit processor?

This is not the first time we heard about the Nexus 9 this year. The tablet is expected to be manufactured by HTC, has made a remarkable last June with a leakée including features picture appearance. The Nexus 9 is expected with a 8.9-inch screen showing of 2048 by Read More


G3: LG expects 10 million units sold

The success of a smartphone As we suspected, the LG G3 is as much a technological success that mainstream success. So much so that the terminal will flow more than 10 million copies in the near future, according to forecasts by the firm. It is the Korea Times reports today that this information directly from the headquarters of LG. This is the Read more


Google News and Weather finally goes to version 2.0

Google News and Weather application is usually provided with Stock, pure versions of Android. It takes the form of both an application to know the weather, but also consult key news overnight. But this application, developed by Google, and above all helps establish Read more


Cyanogen concocts a project "really cool" with Nextbit

A little history: In January, the startup Nextbit raised a whopping $ 18 million from Accel Partners and Google Ventures. The company, whose objectives are still vague, is as a specialist in mobile cloud and relies on industry leaders. The presentation includes Tom Moss Read more


510 Desire: HTC announces its first 4G smartphone in less than 200 euros

HTC has announced a new entry-level 4G compatible phone, the Desire 510 Ostensibly, its data sheet is not exceptional. This is an entry-level phone relatively conventional with a 4.7-inch screen with a resolution of 854 × 480 pixels, has 1 GB of RAM, 8GB of internal memory, More


Huawei: Ascend Mate 7, it will be good for the IFA

We can no longer imagine, the Chinese manufacturer Huawei is really going to present his famous Ascend Mate 7 at the show in Berlin. The signs are now too numerous to doubt it. After sending out invitations to the media to a press conference at IFA, and where the figure can be seen Read more


mardi 26 août 2014

More than 3.4 billion smartphones by 2020

News This is a serious study by Forrester, an independent company providing studies compared the impact of technology on the world, which showed that number. By 2019, there will be about 3.4 billion smartphones in use [...]


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Sales of Samsung drop on Chinese market

News With the rise of emerging countries, mainly China, the major manufacturers in the smartphone sector struggling to remain a leader in these countries. Indeed, Samsung recorded a decline, and consistent, its turnover [...]


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Stella Angry Birds will be available on Android 4 September

APPLICATIONS ANDROID Yes! It was to be expected. For several months, rumors about a new edition of the Angry Birds saga materialize. As proof, the release date is now known. Angry Birds Stella [...]


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Getting Started Samsung Galaxy Alpha, the perfect competitor to the iPhone 6?

"Unusual: he designed a beautiful phone in the design department of Samsung" "The design of the Galaxy Alpha is a break with what Samsung was doing before." It is with these words that representatives of Samsung began the presentation of Alpha Galaxy. The least we can say is that they Read more


Amazon would have sold only 35,000 Fire Phone in the United States

Fire to Fire Phone Flop "Fire Flop" show heart now the media to refer to the Amazon Fire Phone. The new moniker was given to him after the publication of a study done by Chitika, and another from ComScore. The documents reveal the two companies generated some mobile advertising revenues. Among them is Read more


Hyperlapse with Instagram launches into time-lapse motion

It is currently exclusive to iOS reserved but Hyperlapse will make its debut on the Android platform quickly. This application, the second variation of the young family Instagram on mobile platforms after Bolt, allows you to make time-lapse videos: this technique, the results can be particularly interesting is to take Read more


ICReach, the search engine NSA built secret

The documents peeled Intercept are clear: they assert the existence of a real search engine, comparable in some way to Google, created by the NSA and linked to personal data collected by the American government agency. The media has not hesitated to carry out an assembly could not be more sarcastic than the Read more


Twins Runners, a runner game for well hung brains

While Luc Besson tried in vain to make an intelligent film on intelligence, developers trying to make games where reflexes and intelligence are essential. Like the heroine of the film, it will get used to using his brain in a new way to tame Twins Runners, a runner-game happens on two levels where almost nothing Read more


Gravitybox 3.3.3 The Xposed module that provides floating notifications

If you have a ROM close to AOSP (Android Open Source Project) - which is the case of CyanogenMod, you should look at Gravitybox. One of my favorite features is Heads Up: These are notifications that appear as floating windows. Youtube link Installation is very simple, all you need ROOTE his camera and have installed Read More


The market for watches and bracelets connected explodes: +684% in one year

Our bracelets have connected on a roll. In any case it seems to prove that the latest study by the institute Canalys on these products. According to him, sales of bracelets connected have had a dramatic jump between the first half of 2013 and the first half of the year, with an increase of 684 Read more


Asus continues its teaser shows connected and accurate design

There will be plenty of smartwatchs presented next week at the IFA to be held in Berlin. And among these watches will be found that of Asus. Yet very little about it, just that it will be inexpensive with a price between 100 and 150 euros, it will have a design we know Read more


Nexus 6: it would be called Nexus X, would look like a Moto S and would be sold at 420 euros

Next week, there is a good chance that Motorola unveils Moto X + 1, Moto 360 and perhaps the G2 Moto during a side event at IFA. It is also possible that Moto S y is unveiled. Behind the letter "S" is hiding the truth Moto XL, a kind of Moto X with a screen Read more


Wiko Birdy, a new 4G smartphone at € 130

Kite had a small effect there a few days, since his two strengths, the combination did not seem possible until now: a 4G compatibility and pricing set at just 100 euros. Wiko does not give an inch on its own land with his Birdy, more expensive 30 euros. But still Read more


Samsung already 1,000 apps for its Gear watches

Samsung is celebrating a personal "success." The Korean giant ad, through an infographic that its application store now has more than 1,000 apps to its connected watches Gear, Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo. As such, the computer graphics are of limited value if not to try to convince consumers to opt Read more


XQuietHours for all devices with CyanogenMod Xposed

Xposed is little known outside the community of Android enthusiasts: it is a framework that allows you to enjoy many mods that was found - until now - particularly on Android ROM. Specifically, you will install it as an application (apk) on Rootes devices. Some functions are effective only with specific ROM. More


Moto G2: a simple enhancement features and a larger screen?

Motorola unveiled the Moto G late last year (test on FrAndroid Moto G) and was followed with the Moto G 4G (a variant that supports 4G LTE network). The features had not changed, with the extension of the internal memory and a microSD slot back. For the G2 Moto, do not expect Read more


LG Stylus G3, the "low-cost" phablette which point the tip of his nose at IFA

LG Stylus G3 is nothing great, although its pace is very close to a Galaxy Note. It should include a 400 Snapdragon architecture clocked at 1.3 GHz supported by 1GB of RAM, the screen has a diagonal of 5.5 inches with a very low resolution, only the IPS qHD (960 x 540 pixels). On the storage side, it would leave Read more


lundi 25 août 2014

The Sony device shaped perfume bottle is actually a camera "classic"

Good taste is unlikely to have had its place in the case, but no matter: the value of the last terminal for Sony China is different. The device is indeed topped with a worthy of the name front camera sensor, since Exmor features a 19.2 megapixel sensor RS worthy of a conventional camera. And More


Tips: Freebox Revolution to 9.99 euros / month for 1 year

For non-subscribers Free, here is a very interesting offer. Free sells off its box Freebox Revolution to 9.99 euros / month for 1 year. Until now, all offers were for promotional offers Freebox V5 or Freebox Crystal. This new offer is for the last box, "Revolution. What the Freebox Revolution? Freebox Server or More


Amazon will pay Twitch for $ 970 million

Last July, we were almost sure "Twitch was bought by Google". There was already talk of an estimated $ 1 billion, announced as one of the biggest investments of Google since the beginning of the year. Finally, it is Amazon who puts his hand on the dedicated streaming parts video game platform. We're Pleased Read more


Sony SmartWatch 3 companion of Xperia Z3 Compact Tablet?

The teaser image released by Sony yesterday on social networks shows a man holding in his hand a tablet: no doubt this Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact likely armed with a choice of hardware, starting with a Snapdragon processor 801 But if we dwell on the hand of the holiday - the edge of Read more


Wiko Goa smartphone less than 50 euros

ANDROID SMARTPHONES After the release of Kite, another model is about to be launched by the French-Chinese company. It will be launched at a price of 49.90 euros and it will be the Wiko Goa. Regarding [...]


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The HTC Desire smartphone will be the first 820 64-bit

The first teaser unveiled by HTC focused on the velocity of a smartphone with the number evoked unequivocally Desire range. No real details have been provided on this point, but the main feature of the device has been cleared by both HTC and Qualcomm, which will provide the chip in the unit. More


The next version of Android begins to take shape

News Since the release of Android Kitkat, many of us want to know the name of the next version of Android. All that is known is that it will begin with the letter L, where every time we in [...]


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Moto X + 1: like Phone Fire, he will have a 3D screen effect?

The most experienced eyes there had seen the fire, yet the visual Leakes Evleaks by there a few days before his retirement, reveal disturbing details of the facade of the Moto X + 1. The next smartphone from Motorola, presumably presented on 4 September in Chicago alongside several other new features, read more


Huawei believes Tizen has "no chance of success"

Tizen, developed by Samsung operating system, leaves an impression rather mixed, both among professionals and the general public. Many agree that it is difficult to launch its own OS now, both large sector are rooted in the minds of consumers. It is obviously also think that the boss More


Nova Launcher: new transitions in version 3.1 beta3

Nova Launcher remember our good memories through a new beta. On line since last Friday on Google+, version 3.1 beta3 adds new transitions look great: annular, slide, zoom in or deletion (or in English: Circle reveal, slide up, zoom, fade). The second Read more


Recording voice calls enters CyanogenMod 11 (nightly build)

Currently, there are solutions to record phone calls more or less successful: the dedicated applications exist that feature the Play Store, but most of their free versions provide results more or less (often less) workable. The latest nightly build (regular update of the ROM before Read More


Google Acquires Gecko Design for its experimental projects

New week, new redemption for Google. According to American media, including the Wall Street Journal, the Mountain View firm has acquired a start-up specialized in product design. This small company is Gecko Design, and she is not a novice in the field of high technologies. Founded in 1996, she worked Read more


Samsung Gear 3: a curved screen and a physical button on the front?

With no less than four watches available outputs between September 2013 and August 2014 (in order: Gear, Gear 2, Gear 2 and Neo Gear Live), Samsung beginning to know about the smartwatchs. So for its fifth iteration, it is reasonable to expect a little change from the Read more


Bouygues Telecom (re) launches B.duo a second number on the same mobile

It was discovered first in 2012 Bouygues Telecom renews its B.duo service to enjoy a second number on the same mobile, having stopped in January. The service was previously in free beta and used by about 10,000 people. According to Bouygues Telecom, it was intended to be a final judgment of Read more


The next S-Gionee Elifa happen under 5.5 mm thick?

Gionee puts today before its next smartphone of Elifa range, the last model was essentially being talked about for its smoothness, thickness not exceeding 5.5 mm. Relatively efficient concessions, the device sported a Super AMOLED Full HD screen, a Mediatek MT6592 octo-core coupled with 2GB of RAM, More


WhatsApp reaches 600 million monthly active users

By the words of its CEO and founder, Jan Koum, WhatsApp announced that its application is used by 600 million people every month, making it the undisputed market leader in instant messaging. It was on his Twitter account that the man broke the news, not without joy, and took the opportunity Read more


Galaxy Note 4: Samsung unveils teaser focus on the pen

On 3 September that Samung officially unveil the Galaxy Note 4 (and possibly other devices, including the Gear 3) during a press conference to be held simultaneously in Berlin and New York at 15 pm, French. And within 10 days of the announcement, Samsung has launched the machine Read more


Sony Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact: the data sheet and have a first image leaked

Sony should have plenty of products to show at the upcoming IFA to be held next week in Germany. They expect including the announcement of a new Xperia smartphone Z3 (classic and compact version) but also a new tablet, the Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact, the little sister of the excellent Xperia Tablet Z2. And indeed, More


dimanche 24 août 2014

The Android: The official name is Lemon Meringue Pie "LMP"

Google will not reveal the final name of Android L before the official arrival of the new version of Android. We remember "KitKat" version 4.4 that was long referred to as "Key Lime Pie". Besides, it was the name used internally, we still find its mark in the Android source code. Android on L Read More


LG will unveil a G Watch with a circular dial

LG was one of the first partners to the arrival of Google Android Wear, the version of Android tailored to the connected objects. The LG G Watch, we tested seems to sell well through numerous promotions - you can also find it bundled with the LG G3. Nevertheless, it wiped the plaster of the Read more


Turn your lock screen in news feeds!

The Swipe app is still in beta, and will forgive their possible instabilities. But until the arrival of the official version, it must be said that this lock screen is the result of a laudable idea: to offer a very simple access to sections of websites or blogs on unlocking a smartphone or Read more


nophone the blanket of nomophobes

Have you ever put together four at your five-story walk because, unfortunately, you left your phone on your bedside table? Can you imagine not leave your mobile plugged in near your bed, if you will call an emergency while you sleep? If your smartphone is virtually Read more


Security and Android seen by FrAndroid forum

Nothing better than starting with a compilation of applications to protect its Android device. Whether you want to protect yourself against theft, loss or viruses, you should find your happiness! Compilation of applications to protect its Android To go further in protecting your smartphone or tablet, you can Read more


Test Xiaomi Redmi Note, a reference price / quality

The data sheet specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note indicates that it is a mobile stuck between the input (because of its price) and midrange (due to its specs). Something of a hybrid, it establishes still a chip MTK6592 in octal-core, which displays generally satisfactory results on Read more


samedi 23 août 2014

GPU graphics chips: who are they and what are they?

Gray (bottom) the CPU / GPU pair in black (large rectangles) the RAM chips and black (small rectangle) NAND flash ROM Coming from the PC world, I'm used to cross the GPU (Graphic Processor Unit), also called graphics chips. In a computer, the GPU seated on a graphics card. More


Protect personal data, a challenge and a necessity

In recent years, the proliferation of Internet services has led us to save us many times on multiple sites. The result: we have - on average - about twenty different accounts; Account shopping administrative accounts (insurance, mutual funds, etc.), via social networks or forums. The user generally does not Read more


Applications Ligue 1: "This is the recovery! "

Instances Yes, the above, there are people who run the French Football masterfully - or not - and have their small house application. Sometimes useful, they provide anyway official information. The application of the French Football Federation even allows to see the results of the championships Read more


Testing the HP Slate VoiceTab 7, a tablet-phone 7-inch

MSDS: If you follow a tad news from the world of smartphones, there you will have noticed from reading this specification that we are dealing here with an entry-level product. The clues abound. Between an ancient version of Android (Jelly Bean in the implausible 4.2.2), a processor which Read more


Noke, Bluetooth padlock wants to make the outdated keys

Say "no key" to better understand the concept of Noke: this is simply a Bluetooth padlock, as there are already some models. Here the idea is basically to combine the design and practicality of this type of gear, since Noke only requires pairing with a smartphone, either Android or iOS. More


vendredi 22 août 2014

Blur: an application launcher that looks like a Google Launcher Now

If you enjoyed Launcher Google Now, you may love Blur. Developed by developer Talon for Twitter, this launcher is very similar to Google, but it has the advantage of being more customizable. By keeping its finger on the screen, you can access a menu customization precisely where you can Read more


Xiaomi Mi4: test, features, availability and price

With a little luck, you can acquire it for 240 euros (actually rather between 300 and 400 euros). At this price, the Chinese brand offers a smartphone with high-end features. The device, the size 5 inches, features a full HD 1080p display from Sharp and JDI, using gloves and a Read More


Duet: a game where timing is king

In Duet, you control two balls that are rotating around a circle. These two objects are moving in the same direction, and follow the movement of your thumbs. It will successfully overcome dozens of obstacles without one of the balls struck. The concept is basic, and the game developer currently incorporated a Read More


Oppo Announces Neo 5, a new entry-level smartphone 4G

Like all manufacturers this year, Oppo also preparing a 4G phone at low prices. This smartphone has a name: Neo 5 It meets all the criteria for entry level we have flourished during the first half of the phone. It has a Snapdragon SoC clocked at 400 Read more


The Galaxy S5 participates in Ice Bucket Challenge and nomine ...

This challenge is to pour a bucket of ice water on his head, a challenge made global via the Internet and to raise funds for ALS, a charity that fights against a neurodegenerative disease. When you are nominated, you have the challenge within 24 hours or make a donation. While Read more


Stop production of Nokia running Android

ANDROID SMARTPHONES The cessation of production of Nokia X running Android was announced by Microsoft. The company is required to remove 14% of its workforce abroad about 18,000 jobs over the year which [...]


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Huawei Ascend G6: 4G smartphone midrange

ANDROID SMARTPHONES The Huawei Ascend G6 is equipped with a 4.5-inch qHD resolution with 960 * 540 pixels.Il works with a 1.2 GHz quad-core chipset. Its RAM is 1GB. The whole [...]


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Discover the 4G coverage in your department

In early July, ARCEP (the Regulatory Authority for Electrical Communications and Posts) had published a very complete report on the 4G networks of French operators. Some had also been singled out as the rates of advanced blankets had proved false by the actions of the independent authority. 60 million consumers is Read more


Virgin Mobile: The Return of the Revenge of the package at 3:00 + 3 GB to 10 euros

Is a deal is still special when it's the third time it has renewed? It begs the question with Excess Days since Virgin Mobile has just renewed for the third time in less than three months its offer to 9.99 euros including a 3 hour communication, SMS and More


Unity games will run better on Intel chips

You have a mobile device with an Intel Atom and you are disappointed with the performance of SoC Unity games? The deal is expected to change in the future puisqu'Intel and Unity have collaborated to best optimize the engine for Intel chips. The engine is already optimized for ARM chips but SoC Read more


Samsung Galaxy Note 4: everything on his camera

The almost unknown or very knowledgeable SamMobile has obtained very precise on the sensor the next Galaxy Note 4 Information This obviously will be a 16-megapixel sensor, but that is not the same as the Galaxy S5 despite the same number of pixels counter. Here, the sensor is also from Sony, More


Android Fragmentation: infographics to better realize

OpenSignal just published a new study on the fragmentation of Android across the world. For this study, OpenSignal studied phones that downloaded applications developer network. And there is the first digit of this interesting study, it relates to the number of types of Android devices that installed Read More


Tips: all Android games SNK less than 90 cents

And if the video game series King of Fighters does not tell you much, it's normal, it means you're not one of those rich kids whose parents have offered a NeoGeo game console the least of which cartridge approaching 1,000 francs 90s And I Read More


The salvation of the Ouya is he is from Xiaomi?

Ouya comes from a stay in the annals of the service Kickstarter crowdfunding project as funding has been rapid. However, its actual launch in 2013 was accompanied by mixed reviews to say the least, blaming him especially his catalog still needy. And to develop today is to China that the American account Read more


Google Now: multi-language is finally here!

If it is not a major breakthrough in the history of Google Now, this is certainly a project that resulted. Announced there are now several months, support for multiple languages ​​simultaneously is finally made possible the wizard voice of Google. Technically, this allows to incorporate words that belong to multiple languages ​​in a Read More


The first official images of the Moto X +1

Normally, the person who retires we do a gift. But Evleaks has decided to reverse since just posted two images of the future Moto X + 1 Motorola as a last gesture before a final retirement. The pictures are very good compared to what we had been Read more


The OnePlus One corrects its battery problems

Some owners of One OnePlus have noticed: the phone is facing some problems with the touch screen since the last update, as well as a relatively fast battery drain. Reactive, the company began rolling out a new patch that should put everything in order. This patch is numbered XNPH33R Read more


jeudi 21 août 2014

Chromebox CXI: Acer offers its first Chrome OS box

Currently, few manufacturers Chromebox. Known proposals for Asus and HP, but one of the other designers Chromebook, Acer, still was missing. But it was not longer quite the case of Taiwan, since its Chromebox CXI be marketed from next September, at least in the USA and More


Swype Keyboard, one of the best alternative keyboards just 75 cents

The publisher Nuance, known for his voice-related solutions, has purchased Swype cctobre in 2011 - the main competitor of SwiftKey. Swype is a keyboard that has revolutionized the way to enter information from the phone or tablet. Rather than having to press each key, just leave her finger on it and More


Tips: Sony Xperia Z Ultra 277 euros

With an introductory price of 719 euros, Sony confirmed at the time of his will "premiumisation" with glass on the front and back and aluminum sides. No stylus like the Galaxy Note, but rather the ability to write with pens / pencils on the screen. Unlike Read More


FrAndroid seeking writers (CDI internship pro contract and freelance)

Why join? We have ambition. We are entrepreneurs, we want to build value, something of great quality ... We strongly believe in journalism, in the telling long stories, to test our ideas, discuss with a community, to involve, but also to take risks. More


HTC Desire teases a 820 visibly focused on photography

It was on his Weibo account that the Taiwanese posted a slightly coarse assembly consisting of six photographs and 820 figure just cover them. A teasing out of the shallows of the Paint program, which leaves us a little pensive. Yet it would not be surprising to see HTC Desire expand its range Read more


The first Android smartphones One will arrive in September

News In partnership with several manufacturers, the Android One is a "low cost" program for low-end devices in emerging markets. These terminals will be able to receive a regular update as the Nexus or [...]


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Top 5 Best Smartphones for less than 150 euros

ANDROID SMARTPHONES Smartphones cheaply are not necessarily bad, you just have to know how to choose. Even if they do not have the same characteristics as those in the high-end, for these [...]


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And the new Wiko is ... Sunset!

A ride on the Fnac website and you will find some Wiko Sunset, not yet listed on the website of the brand, yet entirely available for sale. And even if Wiko has not - yet - announced, we already know the low price: 79.90 euros, 30 Read more


Wear Run the app to turn an Android watch tracker Wear in Business

Android watches Wear - Watch the LG G and Samsung Gear Live for the moment, but soon the Moto 360 and a few others - have a pedometer function. So you can see the number of steps performed in the day on the watch, but not much more. For advanced statistics Read more


SoundCloud will soon broadcast advertising and set up a subscription service

SoundCloud has unveiled its "On SoundCloud" program (on SoundCloud in French), referring to artists who say they are "on SoundCloud." This program will allow creators to subscribe to three different subscriptions, bearings that allow access to various options. The first stage is called Partner. This is a profile Read more


Motorola: tablets for 2015?

According to the news site Phone Arena, Motorola is currently testing the first prototypes of tablets to be able to market by summer 2015 These tablets would fly different sizes ranging from 7 to 12.5 inches. The media says keep the information from a source close to Motorola and seems to give him a lot of credit. Of course, even if Motorola is testing Read more


Shazam claims 100 million monthly active users

Everything goes for Shazam. Yesterday, the British company announced in a statement that its mobile app has over 100 million monthly active users, accounting for percent year over year increase of 34 on the other. Exceptional figures boasted the company, noting that only services such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have previously Read more


The features of the Sony Xperia Z3 appear in China ... with an aftertaste of Z2

Sony would he planned to dodge the war screens? While it is rumored that the next Galaxy Note 4 Samsung ready to compete with the LG G3 will have a qHD panel, the camera preview with the organization TENAA adopts a Full HD 1080p screen. As the L55t code with China Mobile and More


Skype finally sends notifications intelligently

This is a decision that should appeal to regular users of Skype on multiple devices. Currently, if you use Skype on multiple devices (such as a smartphone and a computer), you need to be irritated by the notification system. If you are connected to two devices at the same time, notifications will arrive on both devices, creating


Samsung Galaxy S6: a smartphone full metal?

The announcement of the Alpha Galaxy, Samsung has surprised everyone. With its 4.7-inch screen and metal edges, it is clearly intended to compete with the future iPhone 6 is rather expected a metal version of the Galaxy S5 as the rumors suggested a hypothetical model for Prime or F. The Read more


Snapchat: towards a topical named Snapchat Discovery service?

And if Snapchat launched into information? The social network - since one can call it that - which can send and receive photos and videos ephemeral, could open up a new operational by November. It's everything the Wall Street Journal, decidedly curious about the future of Read more


Fino L and L Bello latest LG L Series has an air of G3

If they are not comparable to the "G" the most sophisticated brand range, however the latest LG L Series in the same design slightly. LG L and L Bello Fino are thicker and certainly can not compete with the G3 in screen terms, but still show the pace Read more


Humble Bundle now offers mobile games every two weeks

You had to doubt after the recent update of the Humble Bundle application on Android, the website selling game (part of the money goes to charity) will now offer biweekly bundles games for Android. And while the last Humble Bundle Mobile comes Read more


Swing Copters, the successor to Flappy Bird is available on Google Play

Swing Copters is now available for download on Google Play. Against 1.7 MB, it is again possible to experience the joys of frustration, irritation and insulting his phone. For the first taken in hand were not lying about this, Swing Copters is hard, very hard, maybe harder to Read More


Swing Copters, the successor to Flappy Birds is available on Google Play

Swing Copters is now available for download on Google Play. Against 1.7 MB, it is again possible to experience the joys of frustration, irritation and insulting his phone. For the first taken in hand were not lying about this, Swing Copters is hard, very hard, maybe harder to Read More


mercredi 20 août 2014

Where one speaks again of Nubia 5s mini ZTE

When we met with ZTE / Nubia in January, there was talk of a spring launch in France. Since we did not see it coming, and my sister Anne had to turn his gaze to the other side of the Atlantic. For it is the USA that Nubia 5s mini just resurface from the depths of the phone, which he Read More


The Sony Xperia C3 began his marketing in Russia

That which is destined to become the benchmark for selfie finally begins its international tour through Russia. The Sony Xperia C3 will be marketed in the coming days and costs about 290 euros. It is not known at this time if the terminal is not scheduled for France, or at what price, Read more


Samsung will pay $ 2.3 million in the United States for lying

According to the Washington Post, the Korean manufacturer Samsung will pay a fine of $ 2.3 million in the United States. This amount corresponds to the amount claimed by the American justice for a nasty lie that violates, according to this law, the "False Claims Act." This is a law that protects the state against fraud processors who have government contracts. In 2010, Read more


Netflix France well comply media chronology

Netflix has announced to the press, there will be a launch party reserved for a handful of media and guests handpicked September 15th. And it is very likely that the service will be launched during the day or the next day in France but also in other French-speaking European countries Read more


Android beat iOS

News According to a study by Good Technology, 67% of devices used by businesses work with Apple's iOS. Although Android is the first operating system used by the largest number of users around the [...]


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Yoga + HD Tablet 10: latest tablet release by Lenovo

ANDROID TABLET This is the new tablet, Lenovo announced at the MWC 2014 and output in the month of May. This device displays a Full HD 10-inch display with a resolution of 1200 x 1920 [...]


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Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime 4G +: an arrival scheduled for September in France

The Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A, which was unveiled in Korea looks like two drops of water in Galaxy S5 standard. The differences are on the inside with the transition to a slab QHD, 805 Snapdragon Qualcomm least, the modem that supports Class 6 speeds enabled by + 4G networks (LTE-Advanced). More


Facebook launches its own browser to keep you close

Towards an integrated browser Apparently Facebook is testing a new feature to its Android application. Some users have found (including us) with the latest update, certain links will open in a built-page application rather than in the browser of your smartphone. This visualization system, presumably WebView is used by Read More


4G + Bouygues Telecom moved into high gear

Last June, Bouygues Telecom launched its 4G + network (LTE-Advanced). To prove this, the operator had posted a YouTube video in which we see speedtest to 170 Mbps. Bouygues Telecom announced that it had expanded the frequency of 1800 MHz on some common (1600 by the end of summer). This Read more


Twitter reviewing its policy on the death of a user

"One death is a tragedy, a million deaths is a statistic." This quote from Joseph Stalin reconfirms since abuse was not until after the death of Robin Williams as Twitter reviewing some of its conditions. The late American actor, member of the social network, has been the target of Read more


Wiko Goa when a smartphone KitKat costs 50 euros

Smartphone booster or first approach to the world of Android? The Wiko Goa, if he shows sufficient reliability should convince many with its low price. Launched in secret by Wiko who was careful to tell us about the last MedPi, even though he showed his Kite 4G 100 euros, the Goa Read more


1Password updates and goes freemium model

1Password has seen a major update on Android in the month of June. The application was indeed passed to version 4.0 and it was an opportunity for the developer to incorporate many additional features already present in the iOS version of the application. AgileBits has just put online a new update for 1Password Read more


Samsung Galaxy Note 4: a hull ultrasound for the visually impaired

In the manner of the hull ultrasound developed by Samsung for the Galaxy Core, it would seem that the company repeated the experience for future Galaxy Note 4 Our colleagues at SamMobile have indeed recovered the manual of the hull. This would allow the Galaxy Note 4 to assist the visually impaired. The idea: the shell emits Read more


OneNote for Android now lets you take notes by hand and draw

So far only an Office 365 version is available on Android devices, and require an annual subscription to Microsoft Office package. However, Redmond simmering longtime applications Word or Excel running solo type, though their introduction to duck for months. OneNote side, the tool-making Read more


Redemption of T-Mobile: Google and Microsoft to the rescue of Free?

The recent refusal of Deutsche Telekom regarding the bid for T-Mobile by Illiad has clearly not yet begun the will of Xavier Niel. The latter is currently the United States to look for potential investors to make a new offer. And if you believe the American newspaper New York Post, Iliad is knocked Read more


Nabi Big Tab HD tablets of 20 and 24 inches in Fuhu

Fuhu, an American company, has announced two new tablets at amazing format. Big Tab HD are available in the diagonals of 20 and 24 inches. Big tablets that avoid walking around with self and elsewhere that will be used on a desk rather than on your lap. Some manufacturers are already in this segment a little Read more


HTC One M7 Android 4.4.3 approaching

The HTC One M7 will erect an update to Android 4.4.3. This is what is indicated in any case many European owners of the smartphone HTC 2013 on various forums. So this update fixes some problems specific to Android security and OpenSSL, but also want to read more


Joe Mobile dual calls and data of its customizable package for 6 months

As of yesterday, 19 August until 9 September 2014, Joe Mobile, a subsidiary of SFR has only online, provides a significant promotion. By entering the code PERSOX2 in his shopping cart, each new customer can receive a call time and a fair-use data doubled. Specifically, this package provides the map to read more


Omate X: a new smartwatch has seven days of autonomy

Omate is not a novice in the business world of shows connected. The company had indeed released last year first smartwatch, the Omate TrueSmart, which we had not really convinced. Its second product announced today is meant anyway wider audience, since Omate X was thought, according to Read more


Lenovo ready to enter the closed circle of manufacturers bracelets connected

Little information has yet transpired about it, but its existence has now been confirmed. Bracelet connected indeed appeared in the columns of Bluetooth SIG (Bluetooth certification body), generally good provider of information about appliances called out. On August 15, a baptized Smartband SW-B100 product there was indeed Read more


mardi 19 août 2014

The availability of 64-bit next Snapdragon roadmap revealed by Qualcomm

The names and characteristics of the next 64-bit Qualcomm SoC is now known for several months. The roadmap has been leakée we can confirm availability dates for the next SoC manufacturers of smartphones and tablets. We must therefore add weeks or months to the Read More


The Zoe HTC app available soon on PlayStore

News For those who do not know, Zoe is a clean HTC application, Instagram supposed to compete or Vine. This feature allows you to take photos or videos before and after capture. Once enriched, [...]


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Lenovo sells more smartphones than PCs

News Lenovo has unveiled that it sold more smartphones than PCs. Since he bought IBM, it turned out that it has become the world's largest PC maker. Especially as its sales [...]


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HTC One M8 for Windows: it's official and remains an American exclusive

It takes the same and start again. The HTC One M8 for Windows similar in all respects to the M8 One Android lovers already know, and that the Taiwanese company unveiled in March. Little change in the new smartphone, except that it neglects the OS Bugdroid for Windows Phone 8.1


Google Search: the latest update is for your travels

The information had somehow escaped us, but Google Now has developed new handy features and very focused on the move. Indeed, the last patch of Google Search has brought in his luggage - it's circumstance - update maps on flights, with suggested alternatives in case of Read more


HP Stream 14: a computer at $ 199 to compete with Google Chromebook

Prepare to see land a wave of portable computers from 13 to 14 inches below 200 dollars. For Europe, the euro price have not yet been announced, but we should find them at around 250 euros. It's a really itty bitty price since prices for these laptops screen size


Asus: the watch connected confirmed for IFA

Confirmation: the manufacturer Asus is really going to have a show at the show IFA. This time he is not a hallway noise reported by the media, but a confirmation made by the firm on his Twitter account. In fact, she started teasing the camera with a photograph Read More


The screen of the G2 Moto already on sale!

Photo posted by Chinese vendor is not very good, but lets make the link with a photo of Moto G2 fugitive spotted last month. We can see the full screen of Moto G2 with the slab, the protective glass and connections needed to connect the screen Read more


Firefox for Android adopts Chromecast

Mozilla has denied, in the early summer, preparing a HDMI dongle competitor Chromecast Google Netcast the project appeared at that time (in Firefox OS) is presented as resulting from the work of a third company. Confession of faith or not, his house browser, Firefox, which is obviously of a grind on the Android portal, is Read more


Ascend Mate 7: a fingerprint sensor for the next phone from Huawei

Huawei began its teaser press conference to be held at IFA on September 4. The Chinese manufacturer has indeed sent invitations to Chinese journalists and recent feature superb fingerprint topped with the words "feel" (feeling in French). An invitation which also stipulates Read more


The Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 is almost official

As time passes, the more doubts are dwindling as to the existence of the Samsung Galaxy Mega Mega 2 Successor first name, the device is expected in the fair IFA in Berlin, where it could be formally presented . The Korean giant has not provided information about this device, but the clues are more Read more


Xperia M2 Aqua, the sealed version of Sony M2

If your idea of ​​sealing a phone is a decisive criterion for purchase, then the Xperia M2 Aqua should perfectly suit your requirements. Sony has announced today the imminent arrival of a waterproof version of the excellent Xperia M2, to which he attached the word Aqua. And from this point of view, Sony mocks Read more


YouTube Music Key: music streaming at 10 euros per month is being prepared

YouTube Music Key. Here's how should appoint the next paid music service from Google. In any case it concluded that the Android Police website after leading his little survey on the subject. Admittedly tidibits were already insistent about the existence of such a service, and that Read more


The interface of the G3 will be on smartphones LG entry and mid-range

As was the case last year with the interface of the G2, so this lighter in smartphones and tablets which succeeded the 2013 LG flagship, the interface of Korean inaugurated in the G3 did not stay long the preserve. The brand has indeed confirmed through a press release that it intends to Read More


HTC Butterfly 2, the first step into the world of Taiwanese waterproof smartphones

We wondered what we could possibly book HTC by the end of the year. And his answer is the HTC Butterfly 2 This is a high end smartphone in the data sheet for the less impressive. There are traditional, but very powerful side 801 Snapdragon SoC clocked at 2.5 Read more


Swing Copters: The next game from the creator of Flappy Bird available this week

Copters Swing is the new game from the creator of Flappy Bird. The first images will also leave no doubt about it, found in Swing Copters the same artistic direction than Flappy Bird, namely graphics as it looks straight out of a Super Nintendo. It is not in fact the only link Read more


Copter Swing: The next game from the creator of Flappy Bird available this week

Swing Copter is the new game from the creator of Flappy Bird. The first images will also leave no doubt about it, found in Swing Copter the same artistic direction than Flappy Bird, namely graphics as it looks straight out of a Super Nintendo. It is not in fact the only Read more


lundi 18 août 2014

Buying Guide: 5 best smartphones until IFA 2014

LG G3, sunblock Samsung Galaxy S5, the beauty of Super AMOLED HTC One M8, design to honor Sony Xperia Z2, Japanese expertise OnePlus One, the beautiful surprise


SFR: the network is (still) in a carafe

The network had already fallen in late July, it has since declined 19h, Monday August 18th. The last crash was due to difficulties related to a failure of its equipment HLR provided by Alcatel-Lucent. This time, SFR has not given reasons malfunctions. CesariusJulius Hello, We are currently experiencing a network outage, half - Read more


Sony Xperia M2: also passes KitKat!

After Xperia E1 (Dual and text) to the Ultra T2 is now the turn of the Sony Xperia M2 to get its share of KitKat, as promised by the Japanese brand. The deployment of the update, the exact date for each country was not specified, has just begun: it is better to do so Read more


Testing the HP SlateBook 14 laptop Android

When HP announced SlateBook 14, the most surprising was the presence information of Android as the operating system. This is the first notebook in the classic format of the Android brand, but not the first computer running the Google mobile OS since at the beginning of the year, HP has released a desktop Read More


Sharp Introduces Japan's borders with Crystal Aquos almost borderless

If the West is watching from afar, smartphones Sharp - at least its models more upscale - are known to at least one aspect: the quality of their screens, and the ability of the brand to reduce black borders to extreme. In the United States, there is already some models Sharp, but Read more


About the Alcatel Onetouch Idol Alpha

ANDROID SMARTPHONES This smartphone was available for the price of 500 euros at Colette during its launch and is marketed for the second phase of ticket sales for only 350 euros today in most retailers. He [...]


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LG G Pad 10.1 released in France

ANDROID SMARTPHONES LG has unveiled a new tablet at the 2014 Monaco MEDPI. We can not even consider the price or the exact release date. However, we can already say that it will be part [...]


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Pokémon, Hearthstone, Oceanhorn, Infinity Blade III ... Why these "hits" they shun Android?

Where is the tablet market? Apple is no longer the undisputed leader he was at the beginning of the iPad for a few years. In Q1 2014, Apple realized 32.5% of global shipments of tablets, against 22.3% for Korean Samsung (IDC). Moreover, a study by Gartner showed that Android Read more


Sony Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact: a tablet in preparation for the IFA?

Sony currently has a single tablet: the Xperia Tablet Z2 in a 10.1-inch screen, following the Xperia Tablet Z 2013 it is obvious that the Japanese manufacturer is seeking to offer consumers a range a little more robust with a more compact model Read more


Forum Sony Xperia Z1 Compact: subjects not to be missed

General Item important when buying a smartphone: longevity. This includes both the physical strength of the terminal updates deployed by the manufacturer, and the life of the battery. Currently, the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact received the update via the KitKat Read more


LG will present there a Watch G 2 from the IFA in September?

The first Android LG G Watch Wear The Korea Times seems to be convinced, and would favor the track. According to the Korean newspaper, LG would be near to announce its second Android-Wear shows, at least provisionally called G 2 Watch It would take most of the features of the G Watch that we know today, Read More


Asus MeMO Pad 8: 179 euros and Intel 64-bit chip Merrifield

Just months after the launch of the MeMO Pad 8, Asus renews the range via a small update hardware and software update. The new Pad MeMO 8 retains more or less the design of the front of the tablet it replaces. However, for the back cover, the arrangement is seen as the Read more


Meizu MX 4 will be presented Sept. 2: what one expects

What will we see on September 2nd in Beijing? Without hesitation the MX4, card sent to the Chinese press badge with "4" unequivocal, but the version of Android customized by Meizu, Flyme OS in version 4.0. Many 4 here and in the event approaches, features that have become increasingly Read more


LG Announces G Pad 8.0 (LTE) 4G-compatible: no price but imminent release

After formalizing the spring and then cryptic minimalist presentation at the MedPi of Monaco in May, tablets of the last generation G Pad is lagging. These tablets declined formats 7, 8 and 10-inch display features below the G Pad 8.3 released in late 2013, which also indicates a Read More


Allcast: an update to enable mirroring on most devices

Allcast is a rather practical application: it allows the display to deport her to a smartphone or tablet screen. Just that it is compatible with many technologies supported by the software (Chromecast, FireTV Amazon, Apple TV, DLNA, etc.). The other solution is to have a computer connected to the screen with Chrome installed. Formerly, the Read more


The Moto 360 appears $ 250 from a dealer

The Moto 360 has already appeared repeatedly. Teasée by Motorola for weeks, shown at the Google I / O last June, she basically created the frustration of those who wish to offer. For if it was unveiled at the same time that devices from Samsung and LG, available since the beginning Read more


Moto S (Shamu) rather than Android Silver Nexus?

Motorola Shamu now has a name: Moto S. TKTechNews site, to whom we owe many leaks would have hands the device. As evidence, he posted a picture of the protection film of the screen and the specifications of the terminal. One can clearly see from the picture the logo Read more


Motorcycle 360 ​​250 euros appears from a reseller

The Moto 360 has already appeared repeatedly. Teasée by Motorola for weeks, shown at the Google I / O last June, she basically created the frustration of those who wish to offer. For if it was unveiled at the same time that devices from Samsung and LG, available since the beginning Read more


dimanche 17 août 2014

Testing the Nikon Coolpix S810c, the second iteration of Android smart-camera

End of 2012, Nikon unveiled the Nikon Coolpix S800c, the first compact Android. Unfortunately, it was a product a little rough around the edges, a first generation that had left a bitter taste. Current 2014, Nikon has unveiled its successor, the Nikon Coolpix S810c. Around 330 euros, the S810c is a compact rather Read more


How to control your Samsung Galaxy from Windows or Mac OS X?

If you have a smartphone with Samsung TouchWiz interface and Android 4.4, you will be able to get started in this tutorial. Computer side, you'll need at least Windows XP or OS X 10.6. First, install SideSync found on Google Play. Note that the software only works through Wi-Fi Read more


How to install the Android unlock screen on the Galaxy S5 L?

The first step is quite simple, just install Android Lockscreen L. For information, the application is provided by the work of Brew Labs. the second step is to give permissions to this application, in the Accessibility menu. Then simply check a box in Settings -> More -> Security -> Access to More


How to launch a "Diagnostic Test" on the LG G3?

The first step is to enter the code 3845 # * 855 # in your dialer to show a hidden menu. This menu contains various options available to operators and customer support for the repair and configuration of your smartphone. In ELT Test, you can choose between "Automatic" or "Manual", to launch a Read More


How to speed up your LG G3 in just 10 seconds?

By simply speeding up the animations, your LG G3 will be more responsive. It's silly, but it works. Nothing is easier, simply go to the Developers Options, and then go into the options related to animations. You will then simply check ".5X" to significantly improve the speed of transitions. It is a Read More


samedi 16 août 2014

Test Xiaomi Mi3: Chinese excellence?

Design: simplicity and sobriety Mi3 The phone is an amazing sobriety. In fact, this Chinese smartphone comes in the form of a large white block without any groove on the shell, topped with a screen. No frills and no fuss in the design of Mi3. Everything is united, Read More


Here MIUI 6, the new version of Android Xiaomi

The changes are numerous on the new ROM Xiaomi, we can highlight the pervasiveness of "flat", this graphic and ergonomic current advocating minimalist interfaces and bright colors. No text, therefore, relies on Xiaomi a palette of colors, shapes and very large fonts. It's a big blow "pep" interfaces Read more


Panic Pop: a simple game to relax ... or vice versa

This weekend, we suggest you try a simple little game. Far from being a wonder, he at least has the merit of being extremely simple, suitable for use by children and adults when a few minutes to kill. This game is Panic Pop. And the goal is to burst as many bubbles as possible, without Read more


Testing the HP Chromebook 11, essentially for Chrome OS

When I hear "low-cost" and "bad", it annoys me. Should we justify the choice of bad component for the simple reason that the assembler had significant pricing pressure? No, the "low-cost", that is the point. And HP and Google have understood, what is essential on a laptop? The Read more


Soon a LibreOffice application on Android, has Do we really want?

LibreOffice is for "free" Microsoft Office package: This software suite allows you to create and edit text documents, spreadsheets or presentations. At a recent conference, the Document Foundation, in charge of the software, played a surprise by indicating the imminent arrival of a LibreOffice application on Android. For Read more


vendredi 15 août 2014

How to trap a friend with the "Blue Screen of Death" or a fake virus on Android?

To accomplish this task, you will have access to the smartphone or tablet to your friend, a few minutes. The application is to install Virus Prank !, develop a real joker. It is then up to you to choose the spell to cast. A Blue Screen of Death? For example, but on Android, it's not credible. Warning Read more


Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha: but where is it located?

But where will place the Galaxy Alpha? Not on the high end obviously, since its competitors - including his older brother - are much better equipped than him. This is confirmed by the first comparative table where we oppose this Galaxy Alpha few tenors of the moment. Faced with G3 LG, Samsung Galaxy Read more


Attention gyroscope smartphones could listen to you!

The 3-axis gyro present in our smartphones and our Android tablets allows our smartphones know their orientation. It measures three degrees of freedom. When the accelerometers measure translational movements, gyroscopes measure the movements of rotation. The fictitious Coriolis forces Gyro based on observation of fictitious forces Read more


What if you could recharge your smartphone through the noise?

New ideas to charge our phones, it matures dozens in the minds of scientists, but they are few to actually see the day. This is certainly not part of this thin category, but it has the merit of being very original. Indeed, a team of researchers at Nokia associated Read more


6 iPhone 4 vs Galaxy Note

TESTS AND RECORDS The war between Apple and Samsung will still feel in September with the arrival of the iPhone 6 and Galaxy Note 4. 2 The competitors have planned devices with large screens. According to [...]


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Samsung acquires SmartThings to strengthen its position in home automation connected objects

According to initial reports, SmartThings continue to be autonomous with on board Alex Hawkinson, the company will now move to Palo Alto in the Open Innovation Center of Samsung. SmartThings was launched in March 2012 following a successful Kickstarter campaign, this start-up to create a management platform dedicated to objective for More


Tips: Samsung Galaxy Core 4G LTE to 119 euros

The Samsung Galaxy Core 4G has a 4.5-inch qHD display on a TFT panel. Its processor is a dual-core 1.2 GHz. It has an internal memory of 8GB that can be expanded up to 64 GB with a microSD card. Its 5-megapixel back sensor displays, the battery has Read more


What will happen to the Samsung Galaxy S6?

ANDROID SMARTPHONES Samsung never ceases to amaze us on the number of devices it sells in the market. We had heard about the upcoming release of Note 4, Alpha Galaxy, and possibly a helmet [...]


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Leaks on the specifications of Nexus 6

ANDROID SMARTPHONES Having cooperated with LG for his last two smartphones, Google seems to turn to another manufacturer for the sixth edition of the Nexus. In fact, the Korean manufacturer has already that it is not formalized in [...]


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The best Android apps for hiking

Before You Start information is needed before starting. Know first that the world of cartography is a serious and complex world. And I do not mean that in a condescending way, I say that because the people who created the dedicated hiking or biking applications Read more


jeudi 14 août 2014

How to turn your Windows PC into Android 8.1 tablet?

Andy is currently only available for Windows 8.1, though an alpha version for OS X and Linux is under test. Andy different solutions like BlueStacks, YouWave or GenyMotion in different ways, it is very oriented "general public". Installation is very simple, you just download the Executive (EXE), of Read more


1 of 5 Android devices running Android KitKat

News Google has updated its statistics against the fragmentation of Android versions. The most striking point is undoubtedly the hand Android KitKat 's. Indeed, the youngest of the family [...]


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New information on the Sony Xperia Z3

ANDROID SMARTPHONES As previously mentioned in one of our articles, Sony plans to release a high-end smartphone every 6 months. After the Z2, it was the turn of the Sony Xperia Z3. Of [...]


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Official release of the Samsung Galaxy Alpha

ANDROID SMARTPHONES Samsung has just announced the official release of its Galaxy Alpha. This will be the first aircraft built by Korean firm with a metal trim. Otherwise, it will be plastic. This perhaps is due to [...]


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Huawei: the EmotionUI 3.0 interface seen on a "Glory 6"

To choose among the smartphones Huawei between code names and real names, this is not an easy task. And when the firm blurs, it's even less. That is why the identity of the smartphone - or smartphones - the Chinese manufacturer will present at the IFA is not just Read more


The Smartwatch 3 Sony unveiled at IFA?

IFA 2014, which will take place in Berlin from September 5 to 10 this year, still looks very rich ads. Besides Samsung Galaxy Note 4, the next flagship Huawei or the possible G2 Moto Motorola, it will also expect the announcement of the Smartwatch 3, the next shows connected Sony. According Read more


Amazon Announces Local Register: a credit card reader to small traders

Local Register is one of those services that we still see very little in France. The principle is very simple: it consists in using a tablet or a smartphone, that it adds a small box that connects to the jack on the device, and use as a payment terminal for Read more


Samsung Galaxy Note 4: it appears at 600 euros on an Indonesian website

We already know most of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 This should be submitted within three weeks now during the conference at IFA Samsung has even been referenced in an Indonesian dealer who did not hesitate to publish its data sheet. If we rely on this record, the Galaxy Note 4 will Read more


OnePlus One: CyanogenMod 11s would lower self

Indeed, the FrAndroid forum, many users have reported problems of autonomy following the transition to CyanogenMod 11S. Initially, so we recommend users stay on the "XNPH25R" ROM. Where does this loss of run? The first culprit would be services "Google Play Services", especially with the CyanogenMod Version Read more


Asus will introduce an Android watch Wear for IFA 2014

According to Focus Taiwan website, the manufacturer Asus will introduce an Android Wear shows at the show IFA in three weeks. The site is believed to hold this information directly to the CEO of the firm, Jerry Shen, who reportedly told during an investor conference that he plans to present the device to Berlin by focusing on an important device Read More


Samsung Exynos 5430, what lies behind the architecture of the Galaxy Alpha?

You guessed? Samsung Exynos 5430 architecture is the first ARM chip in the world to be built on an etching process in 20 nm (CMSM). The company states that this change allows a reduction of nearly 25% of the energy consumption of the chip. In comparison, Qualcomm Snapdragon and Tegra 805 Read more


Lenovo sells more smartphones than PCs for the first time in its history

It will definitely reckon with Lenovo in the coming years. In any case that suggests the publication of financial results for the Chinese giant who can be proud of his performance in the second quarter of the year. With sales up 10% over last year and settling Read more


Google is testing a new version of Hangouts named "Ultra Violet"

The current version of Hangout she will be in the closet? In any case that suggests screenshots from Germany. According to the site Stadt-Bremerhaven.de, Google is testing right now a new Hangouts version (for the Chrome extension) which has the provisional name of "Ultra Violet". The changes are primarily visual and one can not help Read More


The Humble Bundle Android app updates

The Humble Bundle Application has just undergone a facelift more than necessary. The latest version has indeed been put online yesterday and offers a new much more convenient and beautiful interface with a menu on the left welcome the opportunity to download ebooks and BO games sometimes offered with Read more


mercredi 13 août 2014

Samsung Galaxy Alpha: grip, features and price

The design of smartphones is one of the great experiences of Samsung. Have experience does not mean that design choice, however, there has been a constant evolution. The Galaxy S5 disappointed, it was compared to dressings with its rear hull, and the lack of "quality material" has been strongly criticized. Nevertheless, the features of this smartphone Read more


Sexism in tech, we talk?

OnePlus is a young company, with its friendly business proposition - a great smartphone for a price halving the standards of the competition - and operating in small numbers. His communication is primarily through its forum, where it announces its new and organizes various competitions, and of course social networks Read more


Compare the Xiaomi Mi 4 deal with high-end smartphones of the moment

First of all, notice one thing: if the Xiaomi rivals the largest seller of smartphones in terms of features - Samsung, Sony or HTC in mind - it suffers from a major handicap. Despite Hugo Barra arrival in the brand team and its clear intention to settle abroad, it remains Read more