Samsung Galaxy Note 4 & Note Edge: Powerful and Innovative Smartphone

Samsung has finally unpacked its latest flagship in this year's IFA, the Galaxy Note 4, plus a big surprise to all with the announcement of the Galaxy Note Edge. The pioneer phablet packs a big bump of specs upgrade and new cool innovations.

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

The Galaxy Note Series is prominent for its unique feature like the S-Pen for taking your notes and a top-notch hardware for demanding and heavy users. In this fourth generation of note, the display stayed in its comfort zone at 5.7 inches. The Galaxy Note 4 has still one of the most gorgeous screen in the market with its Quad-HD (2560x1440 pixels) Super AMOLED display. 

The Galaxy Note Edge on the other hand has slight difference from the Note 4. It has an extra 160 x 1440 pixels curved screen on its right. This display on the edge is a remarkable innovation providing added functionality and ease of use. It is like an extra notification bar on the side which gives you the shortcuts to favorite apps and notifications even if you're playing a whole-screen game or watching a video.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4

The imaging department has been also upgraded with its 16MP Main camera with Optical Image Stabilization as an aid for your shaky hands for a sharper image. The front camera is a 3.7MP with f1.9 and wide angle lens for better selfie and group shots.

Of course, these note devices are powered by one of the newest and fastest processors around. Depending on location or market, a 2.7GHz Krait 450 Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 Processor with Adreno 420 or an Exynos 5433 with four 1.3GHz Cortex A-53 and four 1.9GHz Cortex A-57 coupled with Mali-T760 will be available.

The Galaxy Note 4 will be available starting October globally and the Note Edge in select markets later this year.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Specs:

• 5.7 inch Quad-HD Super AMOLED (2560 x 1440 pixels), ~515ppi, GG3
• 2.7GHz Krait 450 Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 Processor or Exynos 5433 ( quad-core 1.3GHz Cortex A-53 and quad-core 1.9GHz Cortex A-57)
• 16MP Main camera with Optical Image Stabilization & 3.7MP with f1.9 front camera
• 32GB internal phone storage expandable up to 64GB
• 3GB RAM
• LTE, HSPA+
• Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, Infrared
• Android Kitkat 4.4.4
• GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
• Accelerometer, Gyro, Heart-rate sensor, Promixity, Gesture, UV, Finger scanner
• 3,220mAh, with fast charging
• S-Pen Optimized Features
• 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5mm, 176g (Note 4)

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Specs:

• 5.6-inch Quad-HD Super AMOLED (2560x1600 pixels), ~524ppi, GG3
• 2.7GHz Krait 450 Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 Processor or Exynos 5433 ( quad-core 1.3GHz Cortex A-53 and quad-core 1.9GHz Cortex A-57)
• 16MP Main camera with Optical Image Stabilization & 3.7MP with f1.9 front camera
• 32/64GB internal phone storage expandable up to 64GB
• 3GB RAM
• LTE, HSPA+
• Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, Infrared
• GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
• Accelerometer, Gyro, Heart-rate sensor, Promixity, Gesture, UV, Finger scanner
• 3,000mAh battery
• 151.3x82.4x8.3mm, 174g

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Smart Wearables Samsung Gear S and LG G Watch R Announced

Today, two leading electronic brands have separately announced their latest smartwatches. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Gear S while LG showcased the G Watch R.

Samsung Galaxy Gear S White

The Samsung Galaxy Gear S features an innovative wearable experience equipping it with 3G connectivity together with Bluetooth and WiFi. That means you can see your social media notifications, compose and send messages, and even receive and make calls.

"The Samsung Gear S redefines the idea of the smart wearable and the culture of mobile communication. It will let consumers live a truly connected life anywhere, anytime," said JK Shin, CEO and head of IT & mobile communication at Samsung Electronics.

The smartwatch has a 2-inch Super AMOLED display with curved profile so it suits your wrist well. It also has useful applications and widgets such as turn-by-turn pedestrian navigation, news feed and instant notifications with Facebook.

Being a smart wearable, it is also equipped with sensors in use for S Health and Nike+ Running applications for fitness enthusiasts. The Gear S has a dual-core 1GHz processor and 512RAM ticking inside, and a 300mAh Li-ion battery keeps it serving you for approximately 2 days. It also has 4GB internal storage, GPS, GLONASS, usb 2.0, compass, barometer and heart rate sensor. That beats even some smartphones out there. The Samsung Galaxy Gear S will be available globally starting October.

LG G Watch R

LG, on the other hand, has announced a circular wearable device to be unveiled at IFA 2014 next week. Many will be hunting for this with its round face, utilizing a new Plastic OLED which is said to boast stunning visuals even under direct sunlight and wide viewing angles. 

LG G Watch R is powered by a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor, 512MB RAM and 410mAh battery. 

It also has an on-board 4GB storage and able to run compatible apps from Google Play. It also has smart notifications for missed calls, messages, events and weather forecasts.

Like the Samsung Gear S, the G Watch R has an IP67 Ingress Protection Rating that can be immersed up to 1 meter deep in 30 minutes of fresh water. It also has fitness and health apps together with a heart monitor, making them a worthy companion during workout sessions.

Both smart wearables look very promising. Each of them has a unique identity that suits the various style and experience preference of customers. We hope that these gadgets will come to our land soon at an affordable price so we can see it on mainstream not too long.

{source: LG, Samsung}

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Now Official

Samsung has just unveiled their new metal-clad smartphone named as Galaxy Alpha. It features a fresh elegant design with the same premium taste as the current Galaxy flagships around.

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha boasts a shiny metal frame and a slim body. If you're taking a look at a distance, it looks like the S5, but zooming in on the sides will show you an intricate design with its eye-catching combination of soft matte and shiny metal parts. At 6.7mm thickness, it brags the slimmest Galaxy device title at this time. 

The Alpha feats a 4.7-inch HD (1280x720 pixels) Super AMOLED Display. At that size, it may battle the upcoming Xperia Z3 Compact and the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 on the leaks. Its performance is still premium with an Exynos 5 Octa-core processor and 2GB RAM. The storage is not expandable but at an acceptable capacity of 32GB.

The main camera is at 12MP and 2.1MP for the front one. It's battery might be small at 1,860mAh. Its feature set is just like what the Galaxy flagships mostly offer including Ultra-Power saving mode, finger print scanner, S Health, heart-rate sensor, download booster, etc. The Galaxy Alpha will be available in September at 150 countries; we don't know yet whether Philippines will be included in that list. It will come in Charcoal Black, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Sleek Silver, and Scuba Blue. The price may be steep at $690 or around P30,300 direct conversion.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Specs:

• 4.7-inch HD (1280x720 pixels) Super AMOLED Display
• Exynos 5 Octa-core processor (four 1.8GHz + four 1.3GHz)
• LTE Cat.6
• 2GB RAM
• 32GB internal phone storage
• 12MP main and 2.1MP front camera
• 1,860mAh battery
• Android 4.4.4 Kitkat
• Slim profile at 132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm, 115g
• Download booster, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC
• Finger print sensor, heart-rate monitor
• Charcoal Black, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Sleek Silver, and Scuba Blue colors
• $690 or around P30,300 direct conversion.

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Samsung Announced Galaxy S5 Mini: Flagship Design, Mid-range Specs

Samsung has announced the Galaxy s5 mini, first of July. Many smartphone makers have ventured to releasing toned-down version of their popular flagships to reach a wider market for its more affordable price.