He was Google's Glass Competitors from Sony

Sony apparently did not want to miss fever wearable devices such as smart glasses.

Electronics manufacturers showed prototypes of a device called a smart glasses SmartEyeglass at DevCon conference that took place last week around the city of San Francisco, USA.

As reported by PCWorld, SmartEyeglass has a function similar to Google Glass, which displays information on the screen in front of the eyes of the user.

The difference is, the screen of SmartEyeglass instead of a small prism. This clever device looks more like a pair of ordinary glasses with lenses. Information is displayed on a pair of transparent lenses.

Lens on SmartEyeglass made ​​such that the text appears to be visible in front of the user so much more comfortable to read.

Sony also buried other features commonly found in smartphones, such as an integrated camera, microphone, and a set of sensor accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass.

In a video demonstration reported by IDG News Service, the user looks SmartEyeglass runs at an airport and got directions to the check-in counter direction.

Another usage scenario including the latest score updates of sporting events as well as SMS and missed call notification.

SmartEyeglass still a prototype and can be regarded not as sophisticated Google Glass. The device is operated via a separate control unit is equipped with a touch board for navigation purposes, following the power button and the camera.

Neither Google Glass nor SmartEyeglass used side by side with the Android smartphone. Both are connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth or WiFi via an intermediary application.

Sony seeks to attract developers to want to develop applications for these devices. Software development kit (SDK) for SmartEyeglass being developed. However, there is no information regarding the availability of the SDK or schedule SmartEyeglass prototype device.

First Impressions tested the Sony Xperia Z2

In just six months after the appearance of Xperia Z1, Sony has introduced a new top smartphones models that replaces its position as the flagship device of the manufacturer, the Xperia Z2.

Just over two weeks later, Sony rushed brings Xperia Z2 into the Indonesian market in a launch event scheduled for Wednesday (05/03/2014) afternoon.

Until this news was revealed, the Sony Indonesia has not determined the price or schedule is definitely a matter of availability of Xperia Z2 in this country. Marketing Manager of Sony Mobile Communications Indonesia Ika Paramita said that the Xperia Z2 will probably be released in quarter early 2014 ending in March.

While waiting for the Xperia Z2 presence in the market, GadgetCPY have had the opportunity to taste some new ability to offer the Sony's flagship smartphone. Follow the following short search results.

Similar, but not identical

Can not be denied that the Xperia Z2 looks very similar to its predecessor, the Xperia Z1. The design of both are almost indistinguishable when biting, as if Sony took the shell of Z1 and replacing the "inside" with a new component.

However, when examined more closely, it would appear to be some little differences in the easy escape from view. Starting from the physical size of the Xperia Z2 which is somewhat higher than the Xperia Z1. This is because the size of the screen Xperia Z2 is slightly larger, namely 5.2 inches versus 5 inches on the Z1. Fortunately, the frame (bezel) that surrounds the screen is slightly thinner so it does not come wide Xperia Z2.

Sony also claims that IPS screen the Xperia Z2 has a better display quality. The display panel does look a little more contrast than the Xperia Z1. The second screen phone that looks brilliant and the overall high level of sharpness because both carry the full-HD resolution (1920x1080). 

The Problem toughness, Xperia Z2 carries the same IP58 certification with its predecessor. This phone can be submerged in water to a depth of one meter for 30 seconds, as well as dustproof. Row of connectors-except 3.5 mm audio jack on the top-cover any special protected watertight.

The front and back of the Xperia Z2 equally coated tempered shiny black glass which gives the impression of luxury, although prone to fingerprint smudges. The sides next to it that looks more like metal now because it is made ​​of aluminum before adding a sweet appearance. The edge is designed slightly rounded so that the body phone feels quite comfortable in the hand. 

On the side of the face, can be found a pair of stereo speakers that are now moved to the top and bottom of the screen, similar to the arrangement on HTC smartphones. This placement allows a better separation and clearer voice heard.

Another change that is hidden behind the shell Xperia Z2 is the battery capacity slightly increased to 3200 mAh.

Android Kitkat

Xperia Z2 are already using the latest Android operating system, namely version 4.4 or commonly called "Kitkat". The mobile OS style interface swathed Sony that will instantly feel familiar to those who never used an Android phone from the manufacturer. Some typical applications built Sony are included, such as the Walkman music player. 

There are a number of changes in appearance, such as the notification bar. However, perhaps the most interesting is the addition new feature of relying on gestures, such as Double-Tap to Wake, where smartphone users can simply tap the screen twice to "wake up" from Sleep state. 

There is also a Smart Call Handling that allows users to answer or reject calls by shaking the phone in a certain direction.

However, with the quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor 2.3 GHz and 3GB of RAM embedded on Xperia Z2, performance issues should not have to worry at all by the owners of this device. Xperia Z2 virtually is one of the most powerful smartphones available today, comparable with the flagship models from other manufacturers such as Samsung Galaxy S5. 

Video is more powerful

Xperia Z2 camera carries the same specs as the Xperia Z1. Both have 20-megapixel sensor measuring 1/2, 3 inches are located behind the lens "G-lens' focusing f2.0. 

Photo shots of the main camera belonging to both of these devices can be considered similar. The resolution of the front camera on the Xperia Z2 figure rose slightly to 2.2 megapixels.

So switch to video mode, then seen a series of new features embedded in the Xperia Z2, such as Steady Shot (image stabilizer) which can reduce sway, 4K video recording (3840x2160, MP4 format), up to augmented reality.

"Augmented Reality or AR was previously only available in photo mode on Xperia Z1. Could now be used also for videos with Xperia Z2," said Ika.

When the AR in video mode is enabled, Xperia Z2 will render 3D graphics of augmented reality and combine it with a video camera catches in real time, complete with perspective correction when the phone is moved up and down. The result can be seen in the example below the record.

  

Oppo Find 7 Wear 50 Megapixel Camera?

Until now the record for the highest resolution smartphone camera is still held on the Nokia Lumia 1020 with number 41 megapixels. However, Soon, perhaps Lumia 1020 must submit the predicate to another device.

The news reported by BGR states that the Oppo is preparing a new flagship smartphone called Find 7. This smart phone will be equipped itself with a resolution camera is very high, the range of 50 megapixels.

A photo results catapult by Find 7 leaked and circulated through the site Weibo in China. EXIF data of the image files revealed that the photos were taken with a resolution of 8160 x 6120. If this news turns out true, then Find 7 will be the smart phone with the highest resolution.

 In addition to the camera, the other components of the Oppo Find 7 called includes Snapdragon 801 processor and two screen size options, namely the 5.5-inch (2560x1440) and 5-inch models (1920x1080).

So far, only Nokia which imparts a high resolution camera to a smartphone device through the Lumia 808 and Lumia products in 1020. Other manufacturers also tended to increase the resolution of the camera flagship phone, such as the Sony Xperia Z2 (20 megapixels) and the Samsung Galaxy S5 (16 megapixels).

But not all manufacturers participating in the "megapixel wars". HTC, for example, reportedly will continue to carry the Ultrapixel technologies that rely on mobile One 4 megapixel resolution.

Apple is also expected to maintain the 8-megapixel camera on the iPhone 6. Compared to increase the resolution, the manufacturers seem to prefer to improve the quality of the camera through the implementation of features such as optical image stabilization and a larger sensor size.

3 How to Install Android Application on the Nokia X

Nokia X has been officially introduced. This device is the first smartphone from Nokia that runs the Android operating system, version 4.1.2 precisely Jelly Bean or called Nokia as "Android Open Source Project" (AOSP).

Although based on Android, Nokia chose not to include Google services on Nokia X, including Google Play app store. Then how the owner of the Nokia X acquire Android apps to run on a cell phone?

The answer is surprisingly simple and easy to do. Read Write Web summarizes three ways to obtain and run Android applications on Nokia X. Here is the translation of brevity.

1. Through the Nokia Store

This is the official Nokia store that provides a series of Android applications. Nokia explained that the developer can directly ask the installer file (APK) from their application to the Nokia Store. Nokia X owners can download the app from the store.

2. Through third-party application store

In addition to the official stores like Google Play and the Nokia Store, the Android application for the Nokia X can also be obtained from third party app stores such as Yandex.

Later, a link to the app stores would be available in the Nokia Store to facilitate the users in finding the desired application.


3. With sideloading apps

Android devices can install apps from APK files derived from any source. Similarly, the Nokia X.

All it takes is to enable the option "allow installation of apps from unknown sources" in the Settings menu and download the APK file to the phone memory. Please note that apk file must be obtained from reliable sources to avoid the possibility of malware infection.

Nokia itself menjanjukan that 75 percent of Android apps currently available in the Nokia X can be run without any modifications. As many as 25 percent of the rest-especially using Google services, such as Maps or payment mechanisms in applications need to be ported first using the SDK Nokia X and is submitted to the Nokia Store application store.