It's widely accepted that while Sony's unveiling of the QX lens camera attachments for smartphones last year was a novel idea, the execution was far from ideal. Poor, sluggish functionality were the general quibbles with what might have been a game-changer, but to its credit, the company is back with a couple of new ideas and new products that encompass said ideas.
It's been a busy few hours at the IFA trade show in Berlin, and following Samsung's three-pronged assault on the mobile industry, Sony has since taken to the stage to unleash a couple of new releases of its own. The Xperia Z3, a follow up to the Xperia Z2 announced in February at IFA, is accompanied in its entrance by the Xperia Z3 Compact and the Z3 Tablet Compact, and if you're interested to see what the Japanese outfit has come up with next, then join us after the leap.
Samsung doesn't like to be left out when it comes to emerging technologies, and as a part of its exhibition of new launches at IFA in Berlin, the Korean outfit has taken the wraps off the Gear VR headset. We already got a glimpse of the device a week or so ago, which somewhat spoiled the surprise, but nevertheless, Sammy is gunning for a bit of the market currently being pursued by companies ranging from Facebook to Sony, and below, we've got all of the info.
Alongside today's announcement of the Galaxy Note 4, Samsung also showcased the Galaxy Note Edge, which, aside from being quite similar in terms of tech. specs, features a neat, curved display. Allied to this intriguing new addition, Samsung has added a bunch of tailored software to take full advantage of the new feature, and below, we run through all of the details of the Note Edge.
Apple may yet to have announced the impending iPhone 6, but China Mobile, the nation's foremost carrier, is already taking pre-orders of the device. Although it seems strange for a network operator to begin making such moves a full week before announcement, it's not uncommon as the scrum begins to gather in the army of consumers, and although prospective iPhone 6 owners on China Mobile can select from the 4.7-inch or 5.5-inch models, key details and actual images of the device are, rather unsurprisingly, off the agenda for now.
An integrated extension for Things, the neat, revered to-do app from Cultured Code, brings a significant overhaul to the overall experience in time for iOS 8, and although the improvements have been a long time in the works - the Things UI has yet to be tweaked in line with iOS 7 - it appears as though the wait has been well worth it.
In case you missed it, a number of high-profile celebrities had their very private images leaked onto the Web. But while it was rumored that Apple's iCloud infrastructure was to blame for the large-scale breach, the Cupertino giant has stepped out and denied that its services were to blame in an official statement on the matter.
It's another day, and we're back with yet another healthy list of apps that have temporarily shed their price tags and have gone absolutely free for a limited time. There are six in total worth just over $30, so join us after the leap for the download links and previous prices.
The IFA trade show in Berlin, Germany will once again attract some of the biggest names in tech, but as we await the big announcements from Samsung, Motorola et al, Elgato has taken the wraps off several HomeKit-ready home automation devices.
What with Sony being a major smartphone and camera vendor, the Japanese outfit has recently sought to combine its specialties and create something of a middle-ground. Back at IFA last year, smart lenses were introduced - high-end attachments for smartphones that would offer a premier shooting experience on-the-fly. Like most first-time efforts, it was a concept that didn't quite hit the mark, but never one to give in so quickly, the PlayStation maker appears to be back with a revised approach in the form of the QX1. With rumors suggesting that it'll separate the image sensor and lens components, it could, in turn, allow device owners to hook up their E-mount lenses, and if you're in the market for a superior point-and-shoot experience, the QX1 may be your perfect purchase.
















