Samsung Galaxy Smartphone 5.25 Grand 2

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 (Photo: Samsung)

Samsung has announced a new smartphone in oversize. The Grand Galaxy 2 has a size of 5.25 inches and therefore one of the smaller phablets. The phablet is with a size of 14.7 x 7.5 x 0.9 cm slightly smaller than the Samsung Galaxy Mega and slightly larger than the Samsung Galaxy S4   (4.99 inches, 12.7 inches display size).

Specifications Samsung Galaxy Grand 2

The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 works a quad-core processor with 1.2 Ghz. The device offers 1.5 GB of RAM, 8GB of internal memory andMicroSD card can expand the memory to 64 GB. On the back of the smartphone has a 8 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash integrated, added a 1.9 megapixel front camera. The device is a dual SIM smartphone . The operating system Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is installed.

The phablet is the successor of the middle class smartphones, Galaxy Grand. Whether a market launch in Germany, Austria and Switzerland is imminent, is not yet known.

Video: Samsung Galaxy Grand 2

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PlusUs Life Link: Smartphone charger cable saves space

The smartphone charger LifeLink of PlusUs fits comfortably in a shirt pocket and is always with you to charge your smartphone into a USB port.

By Teflon sheath, flexible plastic shell, the Life Link cable to withstand the everyday stresses.

1st the battery is empty, the fun has often an end. No more little games in between, no status updates on Facebook or Twitter, and also no pictures of amusing situations. And of course the charging cable is exactly where it belongs: at home on the power supply . Replacement charging cable while there are to buy, but the tangled like and are uncomfortable to tansportieren. The Australian company PlusUs provides for such purposes to a USB charging cable, that as a debit card in your wallet disappears.

In practice, small

The Life Link USB cable should not be thicker than two superimposed credit cards and stand by a Teflon coating everyday stresses. The largest part of the cable is reinforced with a flexible plastic, put together that fits in your wallet and apart put 18 centimeters length reached. The Life Link will be released in three versions: for Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry devices with micro-USB to USB connector for iPhones up to the 4S with 30-pin adapter and current iPhones with Lightning port. The cable not only loads the device, but also allows data transmission.

Fully Fold the Life Link data cable comes in a length of 18 centimeters.

For each purchased cable, the project will Buy1Give1 supported, which for two days education in Nepal ranges, according to PlusUs, for one day an Indian family brings a roof over their head or will be invested to build wells in Ethiopia.

Ships from Australia

A Life Link cable with 30-pin or MicroUSB connector costs 16 AUD (Australian dollars), for a Lightning-connector, two AUD on top. Together with the shipping (5 AUD) costs a cable around 15.50 euros. The original Apple Lightning cable with one meter length costing at various online retailers like much. The only catch at the Life Link is currently the delivery time: According PlusUs is sometime "in the Winter 2013/2014" of the transit start.

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Medion - New Tablet with Quad Core Processor

The manufacturer Medion has introduced the Medion E10316 Lifetab a new tablet. The tablet has a 10.1-inch Full HD display and is equipped with a 1.6 gigahertz quad-core processor. The resolution of the display was set to 1280 * 800 pixels and the quad-core processor is supported by 1 GB of RAM memory. The internal flash memory is beu 16 gigabytes and can be expanded with a microSD memory card up to 64 gigabytes. The integrated wireless module allows the user to surf wirelessly through the Internet.

The tablet offers on the front and back of one of the 2 megapixel digital camera. Due to the low resolution of the digital cameras are suitable only for simple snapshots and video chats. The operating system of choice for Google Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and the time is not known whether an update is done in the version 4.3 or 4.4 Kitkat. According to the manufacturer, the battery life on a single charge will amount to a maximum of six hours. In trading at Aldi Süd and Aldi Nord, Medion E10316 Lifetab can be purchased for 180 euros from 2013 to December 5. As a gift for Christmas, the tablet is recommended.

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Apple may build new UFO Headquarters

The U.S. technology company Apple has now received by the City Council of the California city of Cupertino approval for the construction of its new headquarters campus 2 However, the city council at the same time lowered the tax benefits of Apple and that to 35 percent. The company would then receive a tax refund of 4.4 million U.S. dollars for 2012 and Cupertino get an increase of 1.8 million U.S. dollar amount as the previous agreement. In 2011, Apple founder Steve Jobs had a short time before his sudden death presented the plans for the new circular headquarters of the city government.The building consists of a glass facade, has four floors and can accommodate 14,000 people. The Campus 2 was designed by renowned British architect Norman Foster and is reminiscent of the circular space ships from the hit science fiction series Stargate Atlantis.

The headquarters will be according to the plans open in mid-2016 and in the run Apple had acquired the former group's premises by the PC manufacturer Hewlett-Packard. The existing complex of buildings fell for Apple now too small and is the main reason for the construction of corporate headquarters.

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Qualcomm Toq - SmartWatch long-running and bluetooth headphones

Qualcomm Toc: Alternative to Samsung and Sony (Photo: Qualcomm)

The chip maker Qualcomm brings Beggining of December, a new SmartWatch on the market. This follows the well-known manufacturer of Snapdragon processors to previously published models on the market like the Samsung Galaxy Gear and AI SmartWatch .

Technical Details Qualcomm Toq

The SmartWatch "Toc" is (recommended Android 4.3 Jelly Bean) with Android Smart Watches from version 4.0.3 compatible with which she connects via Bluetooth. With the Premium Audio Edition from the spring of 2014 also are wireless Bluetooth headphones available. The 1.6-inch Mirasol display is supposed to be more power efficient, save battery power and legible even in direct sunlight. Apps can send notifications directly to the clock. With a single charge , the SmartWatch to several days can be operated, although the display is always lit. As suggested retail price $ 350 are given.

Video Qualcomm Toq

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The drone of the future inspired by the helicopter

D-Dalus Drone concept is a futuristic air vehicle intended to provide keen insight aircraft of tomorrow. Unveiled for the first time during the Paris Air Show in 2011, the project has since matured to achieve a more sophisticated flying machine.

Combining the benefits of a helicopter and an airplane, the drone has the ability to remain stable in the air, in addition to rotation about three axes at 360 °. The result, he can fly and rotate in any direction and, keeping his balance. Conceived and designed by designer Julian Pröll home Form quadrant the aircraft is based on a specific propulsion system. The latter consists of four-against rotating disks operating at the same speed. The assembly is then driven by a conventional aircraft engine. Each disc being surrounded by blades, it is possible to change the angle of attack by moving a point inside the main axis. Which then allows the aircraft to fly as it sees fit, perform a stationary or take off and land vertically flight, no matter the track.

D-Dalus Drone is the time in prototype phase but it could become reality in the near future.

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New Smartphone Allview X1 Soul

The company Allview from Brasov has introduced the X1 Soul a new smartphone to the public. The CPU is a quad core processor was installed with 1.5 GHz clock frequency and set the internal memory of 2 gigabytes. The integrated digital camera works with 13 megapixel resolution and the second camera is 2-megapixel resolution for video calls.

The five JDI inch Full HD screen is protected against scratches and damage by Gorilla Glass 3rd The operating system itself Allview decided with Google Android 4.2 Jelly Bean for an updated version of the popular mobile OS. The main camera with 13 megapixels has many features including a smile detection, panorama function and full HD video recording capability.

According to the manufacturer, the energy consumption could be reduced by special techniques to a low level. At present it is still unclear when and to what price the Allview X1 Soul will be available in Germany. The features of the smartphone can also be referred to as a solid and up to date.

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