The display is, for most users, the most important component of mobile devices. It’s no wonder that people love to pick favorites and then proceed to endlessly argue about which technology is better.
For the proponents of AMOLED, the display technology championed by Samsung and used in superstar devices like the Galaxy S series, one issue is especially controversial: RGB vs PenTile.
Both terms refer to the arrangement of the subpixels that make up each pixel on an AMOLED screen.
Sony Sony Xperia XZ3While Sony's sensors are praised by the whole industry, it takes more to make an overall good smartphone camera. The Sony Xperia XZ3 can take some nice shots, but nothing stands out over the competition. Sony’s imaging sensors are in a plethora of smartphones, but are its own phones capable of taking a decent shot? I have been playing with the Sony Xperia XZ3 camera, so let’s have a look.
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Google has released the June 2021 Android security update for Pixel phones. Several bug fixes are included in this month’s update. It may be a bit late compared to previous months, but Google has finally released the June 2021 Android security update for the Pixel 3 and newer Pixel phones.
Google says this update includes “several fixes and improvements across many areas including performance, stability, battery, and more.
Google’s Chromecast is a great piece of gear, and it becomes more attractive with each new service or capability it gains. Videostream is just the latest example.
Videostream is a free extension for the Chrome web browser that lets users cast local media files to the Chromecast, without any complicated setup or hassle. Basically, the extension provides the same functionality as Plex or other media server applications do, including playback from attached network drives, network PCs, thumb drives, or disc drives.
Along with its new Mali-G77 graphics processor and Mali-D77 display processor, Arm has unveiled its latest high-performance CPU design- the Cortex-A77. As with last year’s Cortex-A76, the Cortex-A77 is designed for premium tier applications demanding Arm’s signature low-power consumption. Everything from smartphones through to laptops and quite likely beyond.
With the Cortex-A77, Arm has targeted the maximum instructions per cycle/clock (IPC) performance increase it could manage over the Cortex-A76. Clock frequencies, power consumption, and area, are all designed to remain roughly in the same ballpark, but the new core can crunch through more instruction at once.
Although wireless printers have dropped substantially in price, you’re not sure if they are worth the upgrade, and Google agrees with you completely. I’m sure that you are asking, how can I print documents wirelessly from my Android device?
How Does Google Cloud Print Work? In the world of Google Cloud Print, you can print anything, from any device, to any cloud-connected printer.
When you print through Google Cloud Print, your file is securely sent to your printer over the web.
It should go without saying, but do be careful clicking on links leaving this article. Although no explicitly pornographic material is linked to, PornHub's report page probably only barely qualifies as SFW by the most lenient employers.
Yes, it would appear that desire for Pokemon takes many forms these days. For some, merely catching ‘em all isn’t quite enough. For these Pokefans, being a Pokemon Master entails a bit more than hunting through tall grass for next Weedle or Rattata.
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I’m a firm believer in the value of smartwatches and fitness trackers. They’ve helped me get fit, and just last week I was able to use airplane boarding passes without always having to pull out paper copies or my phone. In daily life, being able to check notifications or pause podcasts from my wrist is a time-saver, not to mention better for keeping me engaged with friends and family.
The Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus are here, and now it’s time to see how they stack up against the competition. In this quick versus we compare the two with the Pixel 3 and 3 XL in terms of specs to see the differences and similarities, which will help you decide the right device for your needs.
Let’s start by taking a closer look at Samsung’s flagship phones. The Note 10 Plus is the better of the two, sporting a massive 6.
If you’ve ever explored the world of software development, then chances are you’ve heard of GitHub.
This code hosting platform is one of the most popular ways for developers to host their projects and share them with others. Today, some of the best-known open source projects use GitHub, including Firebase, React Native, and TensorFlow. Google even have their own GitHub repositories, where you can find all of the Android sample apps.