New Asus is called FonePad 7 (FE170CG) and is the cheapest tablet in the lineup. He can, how it works, and what had to be sacrificed for the sake of low prices now try to understand. And yes, this piece is able to call.

Because of the low price (about $ 130) had to sacrifice the quality of the screen, now it is not IPS, and the resolution has dropped to 1024×600 (fu fu fu). “Hurt” and Cameras, front 0.3 megapixel and 2 megapixel main. Processor set 2-core Intel Atom Z2520 processor with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz. Internal memory can now be either 4 GB or 8 GB (16 GB version do not have).

But there are also advantages, one of them – high-quality speaker (used technology SonicMaster). As for the other performances, the Asus FonePad 7 (FE170CG) boasts the support of all required modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS).Operating system is Android 4.3 (on top of her shell Asus ZenUI). There is a version of the tablet with a SIM-card (the white version of the case) and two SIM-cards (red, black, blue). Supports memory cards up to 64 GB.

Currently Asus FonePad 7 (FE170CG) is only available in the Philippines.

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Despite the fact that the problem of fragmentation of the Android OS is not as important as her love to embellish the opponents of the platform, fully reset it with the accounts is not worth it. Google decided to share with the public the good news – the total percentage version Jelly Bean (Android 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3) as of November 1 is 52.1%, which is 11.6% more than three months ago . 

It should be noted that the statistics do not take into account all of the devices running operating system Android, but only those that are within seven days before November 1, connect to the app store Google Play. Also, do not affect devices that are using an old version of the application Google Play Store – devices running Android version 2.2 and below.

So, the most common Android-edition is still the Jelly Bean 4.1.h – 37.3%, while the version of Jelly Bean 4.2.h and 4.3.h established by 12.5% ​​and 2,3% Android-devices respectively. Second place so far managed to keep the version of Gingerbread (2.3.3-2.3.7) – 26,3%. The third most popular with a share of 19.8% is Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.3-4.0.4).

It is worth noting that 98.3% of the devices that connect to the Google Play this seven-day period, support the standard OpenGL ES 2.0 and only 1.6% different support version 3.0.

Recall that in late September, Apple announced that iOS 7 for the day was set at 35% of compatible devices . How quickly will benefit from the new version of the Android OS – 4.4 KitKat , will know soon enough.

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That Samsung was going to upgrade the Galaxy S4 latest version of Android was granted, but, not having the company released any official statement, we could not (and still can not) tell you about an exact date. Today, however, for the more technically inclined users, the well-known magazine SamMobile managed to get the firmware of Android 4.3 for the Galaxy S4 own and make it available for download.

As always in these cases, we do not know if that firmware is the final one or not, but it is certainly very complete. There is the possibility that the Korean triggers the roll-out of the update within two weeks from now, then, with a few corrections and adjustments here and there, we imagine that the update that will be released will not differ that much from the leaked firmware today.

Here is the link to the download page . Do not forget to let us know how you think this new version of Android on your S4!

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After the news of Android 4.3 for HTC One, Samsung Galaxy smartphone and many others, also came the first information for smartphones Sony. During the last hours, directly from France, came the first information regarding Android 4.3 Jelly Bean for Sony Xperia SP, very similar to a smartphone ‘Xperia Z, which leaves high hopes for the latter.

Android 4.3 for Sony Xperia SP should arrive from the month of December. Unfortunately, still today Sony France would not give any confirmation, although the timing of the update may be the exact ones.

This information would bode well for many other Android smartphones manufactured by the Japanese manufacturer during 2013, in fact as well as the ‘Xperia SP, also the excellent Xperia Z, ZL and the last top-range should not fail to respond.

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Along with the “smart” clock Galaxy Gear and smartphone Galaxy Note 3 Samsung has introduced the new tablet Galaxy Note 10.1.

NEW inherited some design elements from the Galaxy Note 3, for example, the rear panel of the leatherette, though it is not removable. From its predecessor, the updated Galaxy Note 10.1 has a higher screen resolution – 2560×1600 pixels, versus 1280×800 pixels.

The tablet Galaxy Note 10.1 is made in two versions: the first will be based on a quad-core Snapdragon processor 800 (2.3 GHz) with a built-in modem LTE, and the second will receive “eight-core” chip Exynos Octa (block of four Cortex-A15 cores running at 1 9 GHz). In the configuration of the device includes 3 GB of RAM and 16, 32 or 64 GB of internal memory. If for some reason this volume seem enough, it can be extended by type cards microSD (up to 64GB). At the heart of the back camera with LED flash is an 8-megapixel back-illuminated sensor and a lens with autofocus. Resolution of the front camera is 2 megapixels. The role assigned to the operating system Android 4.3.

The list of characteristics as the number of wireless modules Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth (4.0), USB 2.0 port and a removable battery of 8220 mAh.

According to the manufacturer, the new device is much improved work with a stylus S Pen, modified application S Note, as well as the functions of Multi Window and Pen Window. Multi Window feature allows you to run multiple applications at once and quickly drag a file from one program to another.

Journalists from The Verge note that the new version of the Galaxy Note 10.1 is faster than its predecessor. At the same time, they emphasize the fact that in comparison with Note 3 animation movements lacks some fluidity.

On sale soon there will be three versions of the tablet Galaxy Note 10.1: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi +3 G, as well as Wi-Fi + LTE. The exact release date and price of new items have not been disclosed.

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Surely, someone can argue with me about the “best”, but that’s my opinion. I used it a week and I can not remember what time would be at least some other Android-tablet me so much, so the beginning of this review – this is the conclusion: if you need a tablet – take this. New items can be called at the best tablet on the market, if you need a compact version with a 8.7 “display, but it is necessary to compare the Nexus 7 iPad Mini. At first glance, Nexus 7 wins in all the iron, the display speed (!), But there are a couple of points. Of course, we are talking about the application. I tablet, in fact, not needed. I use it only for three purposes: music applications, games and movies. The third can be folded as movies on the iPad just for casting a flight home watching on your smartphone or on your computer. After buying some time looking at the tablet – not used to. By the way, the Nexus 7 video look more convenient – it is banal easier to handle. But music applications – this is still not even a losing battle Android, but has not yet begun. But you have to realize that’s just me and another, from the force of one percent of users, this functionality is needed. So skip. But the game – it’s more common use of the tablet. Nexus 7 is equipped with a highly productive iron and elegant display – all in order to play it nicely. But games for Android is much less than for the iOS. Large projects, such as Modern Combat 4 or Real Racing 3 arrives, but with indie projects generally tight. Almost nothing of what I’m playing on the iPad, for the Android is not. If all you care about, and the plate is needed for video, web browsing, sots. Setey – you can not even choose to look at the Nexus 7. By the way, just at the moment when I am writing these lines, I was with the state came another Nexus 7, but for use. Ordered by service Banderolka soon tell more about it.

Nexus 7 – new tablet family nexus, the first device to get the newest version of the operating system Android – 4.3. Novelty is very different from his prodshestvennika. Last year’s Nexus 7, which also produced ASUS, primarily distinguished value. It was not the best at all, but for my money easily bypassed the competition. That is why the model has become so popular in geek circles. Today things are different – we have a budget, according to its value, the tablet, which is also the best on the market. The previous model was quite good, but there were some flaws associated with the body (creaking slightly bulging display that can pin down, etc). Also, Tegra 3 can not be considered the best solution. Now let’s look at the case and design Nexus July 2013.

Design and Ergonomics

The case is plastic, but no less amazing. Literally, everyone who took novelty to see just still admired materials and build quality. Rear and side parts – one part. Because of this, the body stiff. Even if you make an effort to distort the structure, no squeaks you hear. All the parts fit perfectly, nothing sticks out, not loose, no backlash – a model for other tablets.

The back part is made of soft-touch plastic, it does not allow the device to slide in his hand. But, like most soft-touch surfaces on her highly visible traces of fat. Gruel will not be as glossy, but will have to wipe the case. I am glad that the back cover does not flex even when pressing in its central part.

The new Nexus 7 is noticeably thinner, narrower, but at the same time, a little higher. Frame at the top and bottom seem to be too big, I think it could be made more compact body. The aspect ratio of the new and old models, respectively: 114 x 200 x 8,65 and 198,5 x 120 x 10,45. Weight of the tablet – 290 grams, or 50 grams less than last year’s model. Hold the tablet vertically with one hand comfortably, in a landscape orientation and the big chin nadborodok (c) act as handles to hold. Location of little changed from last year’s goal. Now, a headphone jack (which, incidentally, is not supplied) from above, MicroUSB left bottom. Keys and volume control on the right side, the left is occupied only a slot for the SIM card, if you have a version with LTE. Appeared on the back of the main 5-megapixel camera, and a second speaker on top. Google promised a very good sound out of the speakers, but, unfortunately, such a HTC One is still very far away. No bass at all, the stereo is also not very picky, because the speakers are at the back.

The only thing more I note MicroUSB connector combined with SlimPort. With a pump adapter can connect the device with HDMI or D-Sub interfaces.

Display

Somewhere someone has already called Nexus 7 display the second generation the best of all that today are set in tablets and smartphones. It is a question of the relationship between all the parameters: resolution and pixel density, brightness, contrast, viewing angles, proximity to natural colors. I can definitely say that this is the best display, but it is precisely among the most-most. In Nexus 7 highest number of pixels per inch – 323.

In comparison, the iPhone 5 is almost the same – 326. Consider separate though possible, but this is zadrotstvo. Resolution – 1920×1200 pixels, but part of the space occupied by the function keys back home and call multitasking. Even if the new product was HD-display, it did not look would be a failure, it is all the same more clear than in the iPad mini, but Full HD – it is right to distinguish himself from others. Screen Type – IPS. Brightness of 590 nits enough to more or less comfortable using the tablet in sunlight. The minimum brightness is small enough so as not to strain your eyes in the dark.

Cameras

The front camera – 1.3 MP, video writes in 720p. It was removed from the center to the right corner, because of this, talking on Skype with video, have a little tilt plate to face in the middle. But the most important thing – there was a main 5 megapixel camera at the back. It can record video up to 1080p. The quality of both cameras is average, but their presence – definitely a plus. By the way, the video quality is even nothing, in the proportions – it is better than the photos.

Specifications and Software

Last year, the Nexus 7 runs on a processor Nvidia Tegra 3 and it will not be considered an advantage. The novelty here is better and, in the second generation of the Nexus 7 is set a good processor. Nearly 600 Snapdragon, but not quite. Inside – a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064, running with a clock speed of 1.5 GHz, based on the Krait cores 300 (as in 600-ke). Graphics Core – Adreno 320. RAM – 2 GB user – 16 or 32. Memory card slots, as usual for nexus, no. The plate was very fast, is not inferior to iPad 4 and even surpasses the iPad mini to speed. Games such as Real Racing 3, Dead Trigger and others go for the maximum graphics settings. The main thing – the processor and graphics can easily cope with such a high-resolution display. Separately, I note, even when the all-privsego of Google Play, it does not affect the smoothness of the interface. And since not everyone can even top device.

Autonomy tablet standard – the same 10 hours, all that promise. Of course, discharge the battery to zero can be much faster with the same-RR3, but capacity at 3950 mAh enough to do without a few days of charging for average statistical use.

Nexus 7 – this is the first device which is now available with the new version of the operating system – Android 4.3. The update also flew to other Google-device, but on the shelves with only 4.3 Nexus 7, which makes sense – this is the new device. How strange and pleasant to write that on top of Android no one installed! You get the right experience with the Linux operating system, because it is so it sees Google. In addition, the name Nexus, on the back side of the device, is already a sign that everything new that Google will release will be with you. It’s just perfect!

External changes in the new version of Android 4.3 is not very much. The biggest – profiles with limited access. In tinctures, Section “Device”, there is an item “Users”. In it, you can create a normal user, and can restrict access. This is useful when the tablet is most of the time at home, and you use it only on the arrival from work. Then, no one will get to the main uchetku without entering a password (for example, graphics). In this way you are providing the opportunity to use only those applications that are themselves choose.

But under the hood in the Android 4.3 much more interesting. For example, support for Open GL ES 3.0, which is not present in Nvidia Tegra 3 or Tegra 4 in. They never mentioned in the release, they say, will not soon games will require Open GL 3, and then bang, and it uses the OS itself! In principle, it is possible to finish the driver and I would not exactly say that no one has ever made. But in the current update of the first generation of Nexus 7 support Open GL ES 3.0 is not. Read more about the changes and innovations in Android 4.3, we wrote here and here.

• Dimensions: 114 x 200 x 8,65 mm.
• Weight: 290 g
• Operating system: Android 4.3 JB.
• Processor: Quad, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064, 1,5 GHz.
• Graphics: Adreno 320.
• Display: IPS, 7 “, 1920 × 1200, 323 ppi, recognizes 10 simultaneous touches.
• Memory: 16/32 GB of flash.
• RAM: 2 GB.
• Camera: basic – 5 megapixel, 1080p video recording, a front facing – 1.3 MP
• Wireless technology: dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC antenna and induction charging standard Qi.
• Interface connectors: 3.5mm headphone jack, Micro USB, combined with SlimPort.
• Battery: Li-Pol battery 3950 mAh.

Accessories

It is right that Google introduced not only the device, but also some accessories to it. There are a couple of films, including anti-glare, and two types of flip covers: Travel Cover and Premium Cover. The first embodiment can be in one of six colors, the second – just black and white. But, Premium Cover can serve as a stand for the Nexus 7.

Output

Like I said, we have the best Android-tablet, given the quality, performance and, of course, cost. And those that I have described the delights of iOS are not required, can easily acquire a second-generation Nexus 7 as the best tablet at all. The only thing, the display could be closer to 8 “, as modern ceiling lamps (huge smartphones) has come close to the mark of 7.” Take the same Sony Xperia Z Ultra or Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3. A Nexus 7, even if you want to use will not work as a phone – no earpiece.

There are three versions of the Nexus 7 with 16 GB of internal memory with 32 GB and 32 GB + LTE. I now have two: the easiest and coolest. Value stated by Google: $ 229, $ 269 and $ 349. When he reached us, the cost will increase slightly, but even 300 dollars, and for many it is already possible to buy the basic version, it is imputed cost. Remembering about the iPad mini, its 16 GB-I version costs $ 329, it is they and taxes.

Overview of turned all so joyful and of itself is good, the tablet is definitely different from anything we have today of 7-8 “of competitors. Inexpensive, very high quality, productive – just wish shtukentsiya which can afford. But do not forget that we are comparing Nexus 7 of the second generation of the original model, which sold more than a year, and with the iPad mini, which is also almost a year. It is logical that the second generation better than the first. I did not expect the difference will be less dramatic, but still. But the iPad mini is about to get an update. I do not think he will be able to overcome the Nexus 7 in value, it will remain at $ 100 more expensive when compared to the basic version, which is a lot. Moreover, I do not think it will catch up with new mini hardvernye Nexus 7, but even with 1 GB of RAM and processor A6 iPad will be very fast. Therefore, it is necessary to bear in mind in the first place if you care about the most recent game, or do you use specific applications like music, you should at least wait for the presentation of Apple. If the output rate and the number of games for Android is suitable, specific programs are not necessary – you just here. You can safely buy a new Nexus 7 and no doubt the right choice. At a minimum, you provide yourself with stable updates from Google, and adequate operation of the device. I definitely put the tablet and the highest score is the coolest name badge, Nexus 7 deserves it. As for myself, I have already ordered this model, and as you realize, at the time of this writing, has received the ASUS Nexus 7.

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One of the common complaints about the operation of the first tablet Nexus 7 has been complaining about slow performance built-in storage after a long period of use of the device. So, after buying the Nexus 7 flash memory runs fast enough, but after a series of installations and remove applications, add and delete data felt a certain decrease in responsiveness of the store.

Members hoped that this annoying feature will be fixed in the new version of the tablet Nexus 7 (2013). However, it appears that Google has gone ahead and improved the work of internal storage for all your mobile devices Nexus. This has been achieved by the introduction of the new OS Android 4.3, which adds support functions fstrim – analogue of TRIM in computer drives.

The fact that the flash memory has some features work. For example, if you write on it a 3 GB file, and then delete it, the first available storage size is reduced to 3 GB, and then increase by the same amount. But in fact, when deleting a file only appropriate memory will be marked as free. The data itself is not deleted. As a result, the next data is saved in these cells the controller will first purify them, and then write new information into them, which causes a drop in the storage performance. Moreover, the more data is written and deleted, the more noticeable decrease in performance is because fewer cells remain unused. Function fstrim, as TRIM, eliminates this problem. During idle drive it performs automatic cleaning of the memory cells are labeled free but still contains the previous data. Thus, the next write cycle data cell will not have to perform the procedure of purification.

Automatically activating the cleaning procedure memories to a number of conditions. Thus, the mobile device must be inactive for at least 1 hour battery level must be at least 80% (or at least 30% in the battery), the previous running background cleaning was carried out not less than 24 hours ago. Only when all these conditions function is activated fstrim. In theory, it should be triggered every 24 hours, but in reality it will be less likely to start because of the additional conditions related to the level of battery charge.

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During the last few hours Google has officially started rolling out Android 4.3 for Nexus devices newer. All users with Nexus 4, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus Nexus 7 and 10 have received the update but unfortunately, since the previous release, good old Nexus S has been abandoned. Not from the community, which during the last hours has created a first ROM based on the latest release of Android.

The wait was not very long and in fact in a few days of the vast development community has managed to churn out a first port running Android 4.3 for Nexus S.

Being a port of the first versions of this course is not perfectly stable, and the biggest problem is some FC to the camera, but other than that everything else seems to work perfectly.

The installation recalls the classic flash a Custom ROM with a full wipe before and then flash the ROM, the Gapps and recovery framework through changed. Below you will find all the download links to get more information but do not need to do is go to the site listed in the source.

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Google has just unveiled the new Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and among the new features we have not previously heard much about the camera, if not for the new redesigned interface with a semi-circle pop-up settings. We know that Android 4.2, the Mountain View giant has added the ability to make shots at 360 ° with Photo Sphere, now this shooting mode has had some small improvements.

Via your Google+ profile, Evan Rapoport, Project Manager of Photo Sphere, presented us with the news that have been introduced in Photo Sphere with the latest release of Android 4.3.

First of all alignments have been improved and welds three different images, photographs for increasingly precise and avoiding the holes blacks. Unfortunately, the quality of the shots with moving subjects remains problematic with static backgrounds but everything is significantly improved.

Another great news for Photo Sphere is the exposure compensation between the various shots, in fact now we have different frame with dark areas and gray, so images little balanced between them. The difference is clearly palpable looking at a picture of the current and a previous release.

Were not added new features but the improvements are there and are clearly visible. Have you tried the Photo Sphere with Android 4.3?

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With Android 4.3, Google has launched a new version of Android, which is actually mainly brings with it changes in the background. However, what Google has built here is an advanced authorization manager that actually because it is to be on tablets for multiple users who can say which app to what extent use. Through a small detour the whole thing is also accessible via smartphones. To do that, simply create a shortcut to the appropriate menu item, which is actually officially still hidden. The whole thing is called “App ops” and here you can deliver things like the contacts access or access to the location data rules. What so far is a bit annoying: the individual points of the respective app only appear if one also uses the function. In the Facebook app so you can prohibit access to the camera only when one has ever taken a picture. Before the point is not really visible.

To make access easier , there are now in the Google Play also a corresponding shortcut that can be installed on all Android 4.3 devices. Previously there was such a function directly only if you had supplied the device with root access, so it is now the better that Google incorporates this possibility directly in Android. Meanwhile I’m waiting for my Nexus 4 and also with my Nexus 7 still on the Android 4.3 update. Is it when you arrived?

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