Analysts tipped Microsoft dominance in the market of hybrid devices

Analyst firm IDC released a forecast report Worldwide Quarterly Tablet Tracker, which deals with the world's supply of tablets. So, in 2016 the volume of the world's supply of tablet computers fell to 195 million units. This is 5.9% less than last year. IDC predicts that the tablet market will return to positive growth dynamics due to the growing demand for devices with removable elements. For example, on Microsoft Surface products line.

IDC expects the volume of deliveries of hybrid devices will grow from 16.6 million in 2015 to 63.8 million - by 2020. Analysts also believe that such devices from Microsoft will take market share from other vendors and platforms. First of all, Android.

This significant shift in form factor will lead to a substantial increase in the influence of the first devices based on Windows tablet computers on the market, - said Ryan Reith, senior analyst at IDC. - Windows 10 is making progress in the PC market and tablets mainly due to the gadgets with a large screen diagonal. Despite the free licensing of computers with a diagonal of up to 9 inches, height of tablets Windows-base will be primarily achieved through a device with a display diagonal of 9 to 13 inches. Until the day when the sensor technology is integrated with Mac OS X, and attempts to combine Android with Chrome will become more interconnected, we believe that Windows will be the logical choice for fans of Transformers.

A source: techguide.us

On Marshmallow works only 2.3% of all Android-devices

One of the features of the Android platform is its fragmentation. To date, some users still own smartphones and tablets based on Android Gingerbread, moreover such devices more than gadgets on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Recall that in early February on the basis of Android 6.0 worked only 1.2% of all Android-devices. A month later, the figure has almost doubled, but even so, the latest version of "green robot" can hardly be called very popular.

According to the latest analytical report, the most popular version of Android can be considered Lollipop. Based on Android 5.0 and Android 5.1 has more than 36% of all Android-devices. The second place with a score of 34.4% takes Android KitKat, and closes the top three Android Jelly Bean.

It should be noted that the release of the public version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow held five months ago. However, it is based on the new "OSes" works are not many devices. According to experts, the pace of the spread of Android Marshmallow losing the previous version of the mobile operating system from Google.

A source: phandroid.com

Overview Ritzviva S501: an interview with a stranger

In the vast market of portable devices regularly appear companies, whose names are little known, and they say nothing to the ordinary buyer. Although their proposed gadgets often stand out attractively priced and can give odds famous brands, everyone would like to learn more about the new models, before risking the contents of her purse. Fog over one of these strangers - smartphone Ritzviva S501, we scatter our review.

Specifications Ritzviva S501

• Display: TFT IPS, 5,0 '', 720h1280, capacitive, multitouch
• Processor: quad-core MediaTek MT6580A, 1,3 GHz
• Graphics Accelerator: Mali-400 MP1
• Operating System: Android 5.1
• RAM: 1 GB
• Internal memory: 8 GB (4.6 GB available)
• Support Memory Card: microSDHC up to 32 GB
• Communication: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz || UMTS 900/2100 MHz
• SIM: 2 x micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
• Wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, FM-radio
• Navigation: GPS
• Cameras: Home - 8 megapixels (AF), the front - 2 megapixels
• Sensors: lighting, proximity, motion, microgyro, digital compass
• Battery: 2000 mAh removable
• Dimensions: mm 142,5h71,4h8
• Weight: 152 grams

Packaging equipment

The device is packaged in a cardboard box the size of its foam-protecting frame. Below, under the cardboard partition, is the charger, USB-cable, and a wired headset.

As a nice extra - protective film beforehand glued to the screen, and a transparent silicone case.

Appearance

Ritzviva S501 is available in two classic colors: white with gold metal and black with silver. The test apparatus was entirely painted in charcoal black color, except for the shiny metal frame around the perimeter of - in addition to improving appearance, it also increases the rigidity of the body.

Above the screen is a camera lens, sensor and earpiece. Under the screen - touch the "Menu" button, "Home" and "Back".

On the back side is a square block of the main chamber, about a millimeter above the surface of the lid, just below - LED flash. Below noticeable notch multimedia speaker, offset to the right.

A physical hardware buttons are located on the side faces: the power button - on the right, rocker volume control - on the left.

Connectors headset (3.5 mm) and a micro-USB - on the top, the bottom is free.

Ergonomics

The smartphone fits comfortably in the hand and, in spite of the smooth back cover, it does not slip out. The plastic housing Matte, "fingers" almost does not collect. Location on the opposite faces of the buttons comfortable, and their fairly tight turn insures against unwanted clicks.

But the location of the USB port on the top is not very good: use the device while charging is not always convenient.

memory card slot, as well as SIM-cards slots, located under the back cover, and to remove or install the card, it is necessary to remove the battery. To remove its cover should pick up a fingernail into the slit in the bottom left corner, with latches hold firmly, forcing avoid failure to act very carefully.

Unusually pleasant and that regular earphone headsets are not "ear" and "gag" - all things being equal, they provide a much better level of sound insulation.

Screen

Screen Ritzviva put on a good IPS-matrix with a resolution of 720p. Wide viewing angles and an ample supply of brightness pleasing to the eye. Permanent protection film is not very high quality, much better without her image. On the other hand, change it to something more decent - a piece of cake.

Backlight brightness control can be assigned to automatically adjust to include it in the settings. However, it has several retardation: minor changes, nothing happens lighting, but it is necessary to turn off and turn it on again as the brightness changes.

In the settings screen presents various options to improve MiraVision image, which includes dynamic contrast, color temperature, sharpness, contrast, and saturation. They allow you to select the parameters of the image according to the individual preferences of the owner of the smartphone.

Autonomy

In the smartphone installed replacement battery 2000 mAh. In this case the processor, despite the frequency limit, turned out to be quite a "greedy". Viewing HD-video on a full charge at maximum screen brightness is possible for 6 hours and 50 minutes, but in a dynamic game on the average brightness of the hour takes 45% of the energy. One day of moderate use, including a half-hour game, a half-hour web-surfing via Wi-Fi, and a few minutes of use and navigation cameras used up 68% of the charge. So it is likely to have to recharge smart daily.

results

Despite the clear positioning of the budget, Ritzviva S501, for 7990 rubles and it looks cheap, and technical capabilities as a whole does not differ from the budget more expensive gadgets. It is a balanced unit with average capabilities, without critical for its price niche weaknesses. The merits - good screen, high-quality housing, reinforced with a metal perimeter quite acceptable battery life and good vosmimegapikselnaya camera.

Pros:

• body with a metal frame;
• nice screen;
• good image quality.

Minuses:

• modest gaming performance;
• low sensitivity of wireless communication modules,
• no LTE support.

A source: Techguide.us

Sony Smartphones will get a new camera interface upgrade to Marshmallow

This month smartphones series Xperia Z5 upgraded to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. For those owners who will only get a long-awaited update, Sony has released a video showing the new Android 6.0 features. Updates will bring a redesigned camera interface, the ability to open access to the use of these specific applications, support for gestures, the new package labels Xperia Messaging, STAMINA mode and much more.

Sony Mobile has announced that the following devices that will receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow, will be the Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z2, Xperia M5, Xperia C5 Ultra, Xperia M4 Aqua, Xperia C4, Xperia Z4 Tablet Compact and Xperia Z2 Tablet.

A source: phonearena.com

4.7-inch Panasonic Toughpad FZ-F1 is positioned as a business tablet

As part of the MWC 2016, Panasonic introduced the new compact tablet-oriented business customers. Novelty called Toughpad FZ-F1 has a display with a diagonal of just 4.7 inches, but it looks quite cumbersome. This is due to the fact that the gadget is equipped with a barcode scanner, and its body is additionally protected from moisture and dust. One of the features new items can also be considered that it is running on Windows 10 operating system.

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-F1 is equipped with a quad-core processor powered by Qualcomm, 2GB of RAM and a built-in storage capacity of 16 GB. According to the manufacturer, the full battery charge should last for 8 hours of battery life. However, if necessary autonomy Toughpad FZ-F1 can be doubled at the expense of an additional battery.

Other features of the device include a touch screen, which can interact both with gloves and without them, the presence of three microphones, the stability of the gadget to the high and low temperatures and the ability to withstand a fall from a height of about two meters and immersion in water to a depth of up to one meter.

The sale Toughpad FZ-F1 will arrive later this year and will cost about $ 1800.

Samsung Galaxy S7 uses a custom Sony camera module

Yesterday, Samsung officially introduced the world to the new flagship smartphone Galaxy S7 line. All the information about them was already in the public domain before, but the company's top managers have little clarification about the camera specifications. It turned out that instead of the 16-megapixel module now uses a new 12-megapixel 1 / 2.5-inch sensor and aperture on the F / 1.7, which is a record value in the smartphone market. However, the question remained unclear who made this camera, and today journalists gave the exact answer to this question.

In the flagship it has been used previously unknown Sony IMX260 unit. It became known thanks to the application, provides access to detailed information about the smartphone. In fact, we face a custom module, which is not surprising: Sony, being one of the leading manufacturers of cameras on the market, often produces exclusive camera for large customers, whether Apple or Samsung that. Recent create engineering models, on the basis of which Sony already produces ready modules.

Size pixels IMX260 is 1.4 microns, which allows this camera to collect 95% more light than the IMX240, both the Galaxy S6. In addition, the company has pioneered the use of technology to double the pixel, which has a positive effect on the focusing speed.

This same application has revealed the presence of audio chip Lucky CS47L91 Sound, which is rumored to have been created by Samsung. Recall, the representatives of the Korean company promised improved sound smartphone due to powerful speaker output of 1.5 watts.