For sometime now, I have been an adherent lover of the new android phones That are breaking the market Such as Tecno and Infinix. Reason being; They give the same as high end phones in terms of performance and battery life at a lower cost.
Just last week, the Infinix Note 2 was Introduced to the Kenyan market.
The Note 2 builds on the success of its predecessor almost Entirely without going back on anything while still remaining progressive.
The phone boasts a 6-inch screen from afar That makes it have a bigger large bright display.
Many of my friends who saw it were wowed by the design of the phone.
There’s so much one can do with a 6-inch high definition display That packs more with a 1080 x 1280 pixel resolution for a more brilliant view. One can only limit themeselves in this.
Though bulky, I find it to be good as you can actually feel the large device in your pocket and most of all Feel that you have something in your hand.
With the large size, the Note 2′s design is specified and care fully Positioned so as to avoid strain in trying to find some of the key features.
The power button, for instance, ice friendlyness on the left side of the device and textured to make it more distinguishable.
One of the key features That made me love this phone ice its battery capacity. The Note 2 boasts of a capacity of 4040mAh.
I was able to use the phone for eight hours in doing some heavy gaming and web browsing using mobile data.
For Those Who Use Their Phones Regularly, you are guaranteed with a two -day battery life. For Those Who Do Not necessarily use Their phones Regularly, you are sure to go for three days on a right but a single charge.
Once the phone gets to low battery, you can activate the ultra-power mode to buy some more hours.
For instance, the accumulated two hours and 45 minutes talking on the phone while it was at eight per cent. This feature is good for Those Who travel a lot as you are sure to be available even while still on the road and on low battery.
For the camera lovers, the phone comes with a 13-megapixel back camera and the front camera of two megapixels. Considering it is a low budget phone, the specs are actually quite good.
It has 16 GB of onboard storage, a twin-sim and the micro-SD card slots.
The top of the front side of the device Has a proximity sensor, the front-facing camera, an LED notification and earpiece in that order.
The Outer speakers are good for bothering calls and music or rather for watching videos on the large display screen.
Its available on Jumia for Sh12,499.
Samsung launches its latest smart watch
Samsung Electronics East Africa HAS Announced The Next Evolution in wearable technology with the introduction of the Samsung S2 Gear SmartWatch. The devicewhich was Introduced Into the Kenyan market on Thursday features a minimal and intuitive design created to providesprofessional its users with the feel of a classical wristwatch while giving it a modern and sophisticated look.
Its circular design coupled with its revolutionary circular interface and rotating bezel Provides a new way to interact with mobile content and navigate through its features very quickly. It comes in two versions-the sport for the active individual and the classic For Those who prefer the timeless look.
“The Samsung Gear S2 is a clever accessory Device That Promises to Become a meaningful part of our customers ‘lives. The device is symbolic of Samsung’s philosophy to push forward, embrace and explore new frontiers of technology, “said Simon Kariithi, Internet and Mobile Business Leader, Samsung Electronics East Africa.
The rotating bezel Allows users to view content on the screen without any physical obstruction as opposed to other smart watches That screen are activated and are inevitably blocked by fingers. Users can overpriced Conveniently Monitor Their notifications and messages.
“For us, the circle was at the center of the gear S2′s simple and practical design. Users can use the bezel to scroll through messages, navigate through apps, check out reviews of nearby restaurants, catch the latest football scores and zooming in and out of maps, “added Kariithi.
The Gear S2 is overpriced the perfect tool for assisting its customers live a healthier lifestyle. Fitness enthusiasts can Automatically record Their heart rates and other physical activity levels. This collective data is Automatically recorded into a 24-hour activity log.
The device is manufactured from strong stainless steel and high-strength Gorilla three ice cream making it Suitable for the extreme sporty and active types. It has overpriced received IP68 certification for dust and water resistance.
Users can Also count on the Long Battery Life That lasts between two and three days on a single charge. The device overpriced HAS advanced power saving and can be charged using a wireless charging though.
-Techarena
Changing Media Landscape offers new options
BY FRANK MUCHUGU
Ericsson’s ConsumerLab last week published its first ever Television and Media report for Kenya. The report Reflects the views and habits of over 13 million Kenyans aged 18-69 who watch TV and video content over the Internet at least weekly.
According To The Report TV ownership in Kenya is at 92 per cent. While traditional television Continues To be the most popular form of entertainment Among Kenyans, smartphones and tablets have’ve become second screens and preferred devices to watch short videos and clips.
Since They have access to a variety of mobile devices, Kenyans are not restricted by time or place When it comes to watching TV and videos. The report Also notes new trends in viewing behavior.
There was a time When watching TV was a communal experience for the family. However, with the proliferation of devices, there is freedom and flexibility to choose what and When to watch.
Speaking at the launch, Robert Rudin, country manager, Ericsson Kenya said, “The Rise of Mobile Devices Such as smartphones and tablets as the viewing devices of choice is an opportunity for local operators, content providers and broadcasters alike. We are no doubt seeing a shift in the way people consume television and video content and the demand for flexibility and reliability will influence operator strategies. “
Facebook Is Testing a Real-Time Comments Feature
Facebook HAS That confirmed it is working on a feature thatwill allow you to see the friends who are writing comments. This is the same feature as you Currently have on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or Google Chat where you see When someone is typing. Facebook wants to bring it to the comment section of posts on its site.
Before Facebook officially confirmed this feature, some users had spotted the “A friend is writing a comment” on Their news feeds load month. It Seems That Facebook was Actively testing this feature and the company might be ready to roll it out to the general public. As to When The feature will roll out to the public, Facebook did not say anything about that but my guess Is that we will see this feature During The First Quarter of in 2016.
-Techarena
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