Monday, 12 August 2013

All Things D: The new iPhone launch event will be held on September 10?



According to All Things D, Apple will hold the event introducing the new iPhone on 10/9 here. All Things D last year had given the exact time of the launch event for the iPhone 5, iPad mini, so we can see it as a reliable source. As usual, perhaps Apple's new iPhone will run iOS 7, which has been tested to date from early June. The biggest question that arises now is whether Apple has introduced low cost phones with plastic casing 5C iPhone along with iPhone "5S" or label debut only a single product? Sources say the iPad will not launch at press conference on 10/9, probably similar to last year, Apple will hold an event to add other new tablet model. In just one month from now we will be known as the new generation iPhone looks like, whether it is the same in both models revealed Subtle or not ? Let's wait and see.

Thursday, 27 June 2013

[Rumors ] Instagram for BlackBerry and Windows Phone Users

Instagram photo-sharing service is very popular on iOS and Android. The company recently broadcast a good news for BlackBerry and Windows Phone users, Instagram’s CEO Kevin Systrom said in an interview with Fast Company that, company soon will launch app for these two platforms. CEO noted these two versions will come before Google Glass. However, he did not mention the release date. He also said that they will launch app for Glass users in near future. Earlier rumors was emerged that Facebook will soon release Instagram for BlackBerry and Windows Phone users, but last speech of Kevin Systrom has completely denied this information. Rumors Instagram exclusive Lumia phones of Nokia are not so accurate.

Microsoft Announced Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7

Microsoft has allowed its users to download free Windows 8.1 (Blue) updates with built in Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11). Microsoft announced that IE 11 is significantly faster than the previous version, and will consume less system power. Microsoft mentioned that the latest version soon will be available for windows 7 users. This is a good news for users of the old system because they will enjoy the new features and improvements in IE. However, Microsoft has not announced IE 11 specific release date for Windows 7. Maybe users will have to wait a while longer.

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Samsung introduces 10mm F3.5 lens NX: fish-eye lens slimmest camera mirrorless systems



Samsung has added a new product to the collection of lenses for the NX system camera with F3.5 10mm version. This is a fish-eye lens with the focal length equivalent is 15.4mm in 35mm format, giving a very wide angle zoom effects in the central area of the image frame. This lens is quite suitable for use in the home to take a very narrow angle, creative landscape with a wide frame. The lens also integrated i-Fn button that can help people adjust shooting parameters such as ISO shots from my camera, EV exposure, speed, white balance ... The lens is clamped with metal casing and has black and white, color match on a number of key Samsung NX camera body.


  

The lens weighs only 72 g, with dimensions 58.8 mm x 26.3 mm compact. Samsung said it is the fish-eye lens lightest and thinnest world for NX platform. Still, it is integrated 7 lenses in 5 groups, including 1 Spherical lens to reduce aberration phenomenon. Users will use the focus adjustment ring on the lens to change the parameters of i-Fn feature, similar to i-Fn lens of Samsung.

Samsung has not announced pricing and delivery time of this lens. According to the manufacturer, this is the 13th lens restraint use branded Samsung NX.

Here are some pictures clicked by Samsung Lenses:


Thursday, 6 June 2013

Instagram will be released for Nokia Lumia on 26/6 [Rumor]

Instagram a social network photo sharing app will be launched for windows phone. According to unofficial information by WPDang, it will be available on Windows Phone in the near future. But the Windows Phone users - do not rush to celebrate because Instagram will release for Nokia's Windows Phone only. This information is unconfirmed, but sources said that the application will be officially released on 26/6. Instagram will also add few new photo editing effects for users of Windows Phone platform.

Sunday, 19 May 2013

Polaroid Launches XS80 Sports Camera: Video Recording 1080p at 30fps, Waterproof, 16MP Still Images, Price $130


Polaroid recently unveiled sports camera XS80. The device is capable for recording in 1080p, 720p or VGA at 30fps and it can operate even when soaked in water at a depth of 10m. It supports still image capture with a resolution of 16, 5, or 3 megapixel camera, built-in rotation sensors to automatically detect the recording direction. Camera also has anti-shake technology, a microSD memory card slot and HDMI port. Polaroid XS80 has been sold for $130 comes with jaws mounted on the helmet and the price is $20 cheaper than XS100.



Basic configuration of Polaroid XS80:


  • Sensor 1/2.5 "CMOS
  • Fixed Focal Length Lens f/2.8 border, 120 degree viewing angle
  • Format support: MPEG4 H.264, JPEG
  • Resolution of the filming:
    . 1080p: 1920x1080p / 30fps / 16:9
    . 720p: 1280x720 / 30fps / 16:9
  • Still Image Resolution: 16MP, 5MP, 3MP, VGA
  • Shooting Mode: Single (1 sheet) / Burst (3 consecutive plate) / Time Lapse (5,10,30,60 sheet)
  • Memory: MicroSD up to 128GB
  • Battery: 1050mAh, used for about 2.5 hours
  • There are self-rotation sensor, support vibration and shaking when recording to signal
  • Waterproof up to a depth of 10m
  • There are USB 2.0, HDMI
  • Size: 96.3 x 40 x45.8 mm
  • Weight: 110g


Thursday, 16 May 2013

Google Glass: It is not easy to take pictures surreptitiously without being detected


Google Glass although is a great device, but besides that also makes many people feel anxious about their own privacy, especially when someone standing next to you is wearing Google sunglasses and, by they can capture and continuous shooting even with a small operation. However, a team of Google developers Glass said, at an earlier stage of development, they were very attentive to this issue, and Google Glass is designed to minimize such situations. If someone wants to click you by Google Glass, they have to stare at you constantly, then you will very easily recognized, even if you want to capture the wearer must make a certain action cannot take picture automatically.


For example, if you want to capture, the wearer must manually press the voice command or, if you are standing near it makes it easier to detect immediately. And if someone is secretly filming you by Google Glass is also very easy to learn because it forced people to stare at you, the camera lens is placed at the eye of the wearer should not be possible that he or she is turning into a direction the camera is turned in the other direction.

With the glass screen was placed in a transparent cube, can be seen from both sides, which means not only the wearer but even those who look from the outside can see the glass screen is switched on, if the screen is turned mean diameter is in active status, the tools used to develop software for the Google glass does not allow the software can enable Google glass screen without having to turn.