FEATURED
Home Tags Posts tagged with "phones"
Tag:

phones

Here’s What We’re Expecting From Android Q
Tech News

Here’s What We’re Expecting From Android Q

If there’s anything worth getting amped up about, it’s Android Q.

Tech industry churns out myriads of new updates and advancements daily, some specific to particular fields and few for the masses. One such release that has us all excited is that of Google’s next major mobile OS Android Q. Every year Google updates its Android operating system with impressive new features to elevate its users’ smartphones experience and this year is no different. Although the final version is expected to be out in the third quarter of 2019, the beta version is here for us to have an early look at all the latest features and functions Android Q brings to the table. Dark mode, improved security, gesture navigation and better support for foldable devices are some of Android Q’s latest additions to the ever-evolving mobile industry. Here’s everything to look forward to:

Dark Theme  

android, phones, android phone, smartphones, electronics; android q;

Via: CNET

Android phones are only going to get better now! Straining and squinting our eyes to adjust to the blinding brightness is something we all struggle with, to the point where even the lowest brightness doesn’t seem low enough. Android Q’s dark theme takes care of that problem for good. Not only will it make venturing into apps pleasant at night, but it will also save energy on OLED screens without disrupting the interface quality and performance. This feature will be accessible under the Display tab in Settings. Users will be able to toggle it on and off whenever they desire.

Improved Security and Privacy

android, phones, android phone, smartphones, electronics; android q;

Via: Android

Much to our dismay, many apps crawl our location, details and browsing history and this unsettling feeling of being spying on by our android phones sometimes gets under one’s skin too. From limiting apps’ access to device IMEI, serial number and other crucial identifying information to restricting their background activities, Android Q will do a lot for better security and privacy of smartphones users among us. A high-priority notification will need to be requested by apps running in the background in addition to asking location permission to do wireless scans Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, telephony and camera metadata. Android Q will also now randomise the device’s MAC – media access control address when using Wi-Fi networks, providing more protection to smartphone users.

Gesture Navigation

android, phones, android phone, smartphones, electronics; android q;

Via: CNET

The three-buttoned navigation bar at the bottom of the screen will soon be a thing of the past with the latest Android Q update, so make the most of it while you still can. The gesture-based navigation system will work by replacing the back button with a swipe from either the left or right edge of the screen. The purpose is for the apps to fill the entire screen since smartphones experience is all about screen to body ratio now. It’s safe to say that swipes are the future of navigation on smartphones.

Better Support for Foldable Phones

android, phones, android phone, smartphones, electronics; android q;

Via: Android Central

2019 will finally witness the rise of foldable phones and to make this innovative experience exceptional, Google’s Android Q will have exciting foldable-specific features ranging from different folding patterns and new screen ratios to multiple windows and screens. Switching between form factors such as from folded to unfolded mode and vice versa will also be easily recognised by apps with App Continuity feature facilitating immediate transition.

Android Q Bubbles

android, phones, android phone, smartphones, electronics; android q;

Via: Droid Life

Similar to Facebook Messenger bubble feature, Google Android Q’s bubbles will help smartphone users multitask and engage with apps without a hassle. Notifications on receiving new messages will now appear as floating versions of apps. This will allow the users to pull up a conversation and respond to a text on top of another app without having to close it first. Two apps, simultaneously. Who wouldn’t like that?

Focus Mode

android, phones, android phone, smartphones, electronics; android q;

Via: Computer World

If you need to focus on a particular project without the impending and sometimes frustrating distractions that come with working on a smartphone, Focus Mode featured in the latest update will save the day. Focus Mode will allow you to temporarily silence the apps so your work doesn’t get interrupted by that one pestering relative.

Live Captions

android, phones, android phone, smartphones, electronics; android q;

Android Q’s Live Caption feature will allow the smartphone users to add real time captions to any media including videos, podcasts and audio messages whether they are in local storage or online. One tap is all that’s needed to make content far more accessible to everyone.

So there you have it, a rundown of what exciting features we can look forward to from Android Q! After a new Android phone? Be sure to check out our wide range here. 

We offer free UK delivery across all orders.

August 23, 2019 0 comment
0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Future Of Smartphones In 2019
Mobile

Future Of Smartphones In 2019

Smartphones have been getting insanely more powerful than ever before. The new generation is breaking all the previous performance benchmarks. They are on the par with many entry level laptops and with performance extremely optimised and being incredibly battery and user friendly. The screens are getting bigger by the day, the quality of display has improved drastically. Battery life has been constantly increasing with more capacity and faster charging speed. Phones themselves are becoming efficient in their usage of power. The large capacity battery makes sure that a full day is completed on a single charge. Cameras has been improving exponentially, gone are the days of point and shoot digital cameras. Smartphones are performing much better than those digital cameras. Some phones have camera quality comparable to previous generation DSLRs. The barrage of sensors that phones come with these days is astounding. Apart from the obvious fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer and light sensor, phones now have heart rate monitors, steps counters, barometer, iris scanner, IR blaster and lots of others features!

Things You Need To Know

  • Smartphones are getting lighter; making them extremely portable even with the increasing battery life and screen size.
  • They are becoming much more reliable and durable with IP rating certifications and other cool technology used to safeguard the phone.
  • Its longevity has improved. Phones are now incredibly reliable due to construction and the materials used in producing them.
  • Disappearing bezels makes the phones more aesthetically pleasing to look at. But it also makes more use of the phone body for screen.

Features Of Smartphones

smartphones, mobiles, phones, tech, technology, android, apple, electronics, gadgets, smartphones 2019

Security

In the earlier stages of smartphones, we have used the 4-digit pin or pattern password, now things are moved far way. We now have fingerprint scanner, iris scanner, face ID, in-display fingerprint scanner and lots more.

smartphones, mobiles, phones, tech, technology, android, apple, electronics, gadgets, smartphones 2019

Flexible Displays

In the last 8 years, we have been seeing many flexible display videos on YouTube, but we have seen only post production models. For instance, phones like Samsung Galaxy Flex, ZTE x which might launch in 2019. Many companies tried, but failed to manage flexibility and durability at the same time.

smartphones, mobiles, phones, tech, technology, android, apple, electronics, gadgets, smartphones 2019

Battery Technology

We have been using lithium lion batteries. Technology has brought another battery called graphene battery. These batteries are capable of storing more current and even smaller in size.

smartphones, mobiles, phones, tech, technology, android, apple, electronics, gadgets, smartphones 2019

Seamless Voice Control

With the newly improved voice recognition app, greater capabilities of smartphones in the years to come, seamless voice control seems to be a viable goal. That, combined with gestures may bring interactivity to new level for smartphones for users.

smartphones, mobiles, phones, tech, technology, android, apple, electronics, gadgets, smartphones 2019

Augmented Reality (AR)

Smartphones are portable, they serve as a good platform for AR to work. Most AR apps available now utilise some form of Global Positioning System (GPS) to facilitate location searches and this feature will most likely develop further over the years to come.

 

In conclusion, smartphones are getting more smarter than ever before, packed with top of the range features and functionalities that provide a number of uses for users. Stay tuned to see what new smartphones will be launched this year!

Shop all mobile phones here.

February 8, 2019 0 comment
0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Android O and What We Know So Far
AndroidGoogleMobileReviewsSmartphones

Android O and What We Know So Far

The Android O operating system is set to launch later this year, which is exciting news for all Android fans and even those of us that are not fans of the OS, as there are set to be big changes and improvements. The developer preview is already available to designers and developers, so if you want the latest scoop then keep reading for the details on Android O and what we know so far!

The O in Android O…

First and foremost, let’s start off with the most anticipated and fun aspect of the new operating system. Most of us are of course looking forward to the big name reveal and want to know exactly what the O stands for. We already know that Google will almost certainly stick to their theme of naming their operating systems after a dessert, with them going in alphabetical order for example with Cupcake, Jelly Bean and most recently Nougat, however we are yet to see exactly which dessert it will be named after.

 Google twitter
Source: Twitter

With Google’s head of Android hinting at the name Oreo on his Twitter, it has been widely rumoured that it will indeed be named after the world’s favourite cookie, however with Android Nutella being teased as Nougat’s name last year we’re not sure how reliable this rumour is!

Google oreo

 

Image source: Tech Radar

 

Features – Battery

Android phones are becoming increasingly popular, and with a global market share of 87.5% at the end of last year it has become the most popular with us turning to Google’s Android, instead of the alternatives and this is widely touted to be because of the features that their software gives us.

The key improvement and clear focus for Google with the Android O is with the improved battery life. Having a longer lasting battery is a luxury we could all do with and is the feature that is creating the most buzz for the OS. There’s nothing worse than having a phone with all the latest specs and features that doesn’t last more than a few hours without a recharge or even a few a day!

Android O will let your apps save battery by making them work less in the background when it is unnecessary to do so; this is something which causes a significant amount of battery draining for most smartphones. So for example, when using your map whilst on a different app it will prevent the frequent refresh with the location services which is a common culprit of the unexpected decrease in our battery percentages!

Notifications

Another significant feature comes with the notifications; you will now be able to group them into categories making it easy for you to manage which notifications you want to see and which you don’t. An option to snooze notifications will allow you to select just how long you want to snooze it for with a simple swipe of a finger on the notification itself.

You will also get to set an importance level to your notifications which then customises how notifications appear on your screen whilst you’re on your phone, depending on the level set. The excellent management of your notifications is something which is completely unique and useful to the end user making the UI more customised to every individual.

Picture in picture

Another highlight with the Android O and what we know so far is with the picture in picture capabilities, this means you will now be able to use your smartphone like never before! The new feature will allow you to open a screen within a screen, for amazing multi-tasking capabilities, which means you will be able to continue watching your favourite TV show and attend to the group chat all at the same time!

This is something that we’re mostly used to from our computers, laptops and tablets (you can take a look at our pick of the best tablets under £100 here) but with Google bringing this over to our smartphones, it makes for a more creative and productive smartphone experience.

Adaptive icons

Animated and adaptive app icons will animate based on user interaction making an overall more aesthetically pleasing and interactive user interface!

This will please those of us that have always had our qualms about the overall look of the Android OS, and will satisfy the more organised of us who appreciate the effort of good attention to detail by Google, and it also means we have more customisation options for our home screens.

The best news for every music fan comes from the better audio for wireless systems. The rising popularity of wireless audio accessories like headphones and speakers means most of us want the technology without compromising on sound quality, and now with the help of Sony, Google has been able to provide a richer sound experience.

We will have more details after the 18th – 20th of May, and the 3 day event at Google’s annual developer festival ‘Google I/O’ and can expect a release in August this year if Google follow suit from last year. We hope you enjoyed reading the latest on the Android O and what we know so far! What are your guesses for the official name of the new operating system? Comment below and let us know!

 

 

April 28, 2017 0 comment
0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest