Facebook Oculus VR and Samsung Gear VR Explained - http://clapway.com/2016/01/24/facebook-oculus-vr-and-samsung-gear-vr-explained-123/

The internet is chock-full of announcements being made about VR and new systems that are compatible with it. Most notably, the Samsung Gear VR and Facebook and Sony’s Oculus VR. But how do the Samsung Gear VR and Oculus VR actually work?

Mark Zuckerberg Reveals the Magic Behind VR Headsets

The videos that are viewed through VR headsets are built with cube mapping. This means that the images are projected onto the faces of a cube. Each face represents a direction that is relative to the user. This makes it possible for users to see things from any possible angle and takes out the unnecessary bits that make video warp and making file sizes smaller by 25%.

In the video post he made on Thursday, Zuckerberg also explains the magic behind experiencing the Oculus VR in high-definition. The headset follows the user’s point-of-view and accommodates images onto the faces of a pyramid. With this, the headset is able to switch viewpoints almost seamlessly while keeping an optimal resolution. The technique, currently being implemented on the Oculus Rift, also keeps file sizes small.

This Isn’t the Only Way Samsung Gear VR or Oculus VR Work

Essentially, all VR headsets right now are head-up displays. This goes for Facebook and Sony’s Oculus VR, Google Cardboard and the Samsung Gear VR. In order for any of these to work, users need three indispensable things: a computer, a console or smartphone, an input (this can be a head tracker, controllers, hand tracker, voice, buttons or trackpads) and an actual headset.

There are some complications with this setup. Many people who have tested virtual reality headsets can’t be on the system for more than 30 minutes. It tends to cause dizziness and nausea to some users, and a general feeling of motion sickness.

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Are the Future

Technology has all of its gears on making these components either more compact or eliminates them completely. In a perfect world, all you’ll need is a headset to get a full VR experience. The interaction between games and headsets is being perfected every day, and it’s safe to say we might only need a headset by the time 2020 comes around.

The biggest companies in the world are working to develop the technology. This means that when VR is truly developed, it’ll be a race to be the best. May the best headset take the crown.

Facebook Oculus VR and Samsung Gear VR Explained

Samsung Galaxy S7 Steals Another iPhone 6S Feature - http://clapway.com/2016/01/20/samsung-galaxy-s7-steals-another-iphone-6s-feature-123/

Leaksters have reported that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7 will have a few iPhone 6S inspired features, including 3D Touch and Live Photos. This goes on top of the reports claiming that that the phone will also include something similar to the iPhone 6/6s’s ‘Peek and Pop’ and ‘Quick Action’.

Samsung Takes A Page Out of their Apple Handbook Again

The South Korean giant has been under fire for being ‘inspired’ by Apple many times, and it looks like their latest smartphone will be no exception. The latest iPhone 6S features Live Photos. When a Live Photo is taken, it records 1.5 seconds of video before and after the actual snapshot, and it can be brought to life by pressing anywhere on the screen while the photo is displayed. These makeshift Apple GIFs can be viewed on other Apple devices and can be set as wallpapers.

Samsung is apparently bringing in a similar feature to the new Galaxy series. This may not be ready by the time the Samsung Galaxy S7 is released, but will definitely be featured in a future update or a later Samsung smartphone. Their version of Live Photos will not capture sound like Live Photos does. However, they will be uploadable to Facebook.  Samsung brought in a feature similar to Live Photos back when the Galaxy S4 came out. The feature was called ‘Sound and Shot’. This would come as an upgrade, though without sound.

New Galaxy Comes Packed With New Features

The new Galaxy S7 series is expected to be unveiled at the Unpacked event on February 21. Some of its unconfirmed features include a better processor, a microSD slot, a new Type-C USB slot, 4GB of RAM. It will also have a 12-megapixel camera at the back with a BRITECELL sensor, and a 5-megapixel front camera. It’s expected to come in two different sizes, 5.1″ and 5.5″, and will be waterproof.

At the end of the day, Samsung brings a lot of innovation to many markets. Whether or not it takes a few pages out of the iPhone construction manual is only to compete. Hopefully, they don’t get slammed with lawsuits for this!

Samsung Galaxy S7 Steals Another iPhone 6S Feature

Samsung, NVIDIA and AMD Revolutionize the Gaming World - http://clapway.com/2016/01/19/samsung-nvidia-and-amd-revolutionize-the-gaming-world-123/

Samsung seems to be in a competition with every other tech company for the most ‘firsts’ in the industry, and it has done it again with NVIDIA and AMD. The South Korean giant has added a new memory product to their rosters with a type of DRAM.

Samsung Releases HBM2 Modules

These memory chip can work through data at 256 GBps. It makes the chips seven times faster than even the best-rated DDR5 chips on the market. The chips are 20 nanometers in size. Samsung is looking to market these babies to server manufacturers, but they are also be working with NVIDIA and AMD to upgrade graphics cards. This can have revolutionary effects on the entire video game industry.

NVIDIA and AMD Can Use These Chips to Change Gaming Forever

The company is currently building 4GB modules, which will feature a core of 8-gigabits in four different layers. By the end of 2016, the company has full intention of releasing an 8GB series of the chips with eight stacks. By letting NVIDIA and AMD to use these chips, developers will have a smoother ride while working on new titles, while saving 95% more space than they would with any other GDDR5 DRAM. These upgraded chips are not just efficient when it comes to size, but they also don’t overheat and move faster. Eventually, these chips could become available as consumer cards in their 4GB versions.

Samsung Taps One More Industry

From home appliances and electronics to smartphones to server manufacturer chips, it’s clear Samsung wants to dip their feet everywhere they can. The company has a tremendous ability to become pioneers, which is why they are in the top ten largest companies by revenue in the whole world.

It’s exciting to think about what Samsung will tackle next. Their next big money maker will likely be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7. The phone is expected to release as soon as February 2016, which is just around the corner. The phones will have 5.1″ screens, with a 5.5″ screen for the edge plus version of the phone. Like the current iPhone gen, it will feature 3D Touch. It will also feature a USB C port, an iris scanner and all-day batteries.

Samsung, NVIDIA and AMD Revolutionize the Gaming World

Nine Reasons why Samsung Galaxy S6 is Better than Apple iPhone 6 - http://clapway.com/2016/01/14/nine-reasons-why-samsung-galaxy-s6-is-better-than-apple-iphone-6/

There Are Nine Reasons why Samsung Galaxy S6 is Better than Apple iPhone 6

REASON 1: CHARGING SPEEDS

When it comes to having a smartphone, one of the biggest aspects is charging. Smartphones are used for everyday use so they are going to experience low battery life frequently. Well, this is the great aspect about the Samsung Galaxy S6. You can get 4 hours of battery life with this smartphone in just 10 minutes.

REASON 2: BATTERY

Not only the charging speeds but the battery itself lasts a little longer than the battery in the Apple iPhone 6 does. According to Phonearena, the Galaxy S6 gets around 7 hours and 15 minutes of battery life. This is a little longer than the iPhone 6 which comes in at around 6 hours and 32 minutes.

REASON 3: STORAGE

Now, both of these smartphones offer similar storage packages. However, the biggest reason the Galaxy S6 holds the advantage is because of the starting size. Samsung offers 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage for their smartphone. However, Apple offers 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB of storage. Basically, Apple forces their customers to buy at least the 64 GB version because 16 GB will not be enough for most people.

REASON 4: DISPLAY

The display of the Samsung Galaxy S6 is larger than that of the iPhone 6. The former offers a resolution of 1440p, and the latter only offers a maximum resolution of 1080p. Both are indeed high definition, but the Galaxy S6 is higher.

REASON 5: SPECS

Samsung completely blows Apple out of the water when it comes to specs. Samsung has two quad-core processors built into their phone while Apple only has two dual-cores. Not only that but Samsung offers 3 GB of RAM, to only 1 GB of RAM that Apple provides.

REASON 6: AUDIO QUALITY

The sound is much crisper and louder on the Galaxy S6 than it is on the iPhone 6.

REASON 7: NOTIFICATION LIGHT

On the Samsung Galaxy S6, there is a notification light that will emit when users receive any sort of information. This will not be found on the iPhone 6, however.

REASON 8: CAMERA

The photos that are taken from the Galaxy are just more clear and fluid than those taken on the iPhone.

REASON 9: 4K VIDEO

When it comes to resolution, Samsung completely outperformed Apple. This is also apparent with the resolution for taking videos. While the latter only offers 1080p video, the former offers 4K video.

Nine Reasons why Samsung Galaxy S6 is Better than Apple iPhone 6

Top Five Lazy Inventions Microsoft or Samsung Could Invent - http://clapway.com/2016/01/12/top-five-lazy-inventions-microsoft-or-samsung-could-invent/

Microsoft and Samsung are always looking for bigger and better. Well, how about lazier? Here are a few inventions that these two companies could invent.

There Are Five Lazy Inventions Microsoft or Samsung Could Invent

NUMBER 1: THE SELF-LACING SHOES

I think everyone remembers Back to the Future, right? Well, if you are amongst the minority that does not, in the second part Marty Mcfly had his self-lacing shoes from 2015. Self-lacing shoes are no doubt the best shoes for lazy people, and Samsung and Microsoft could make a couple of bucks with it.

NUMBER 2: SELFYTHE EASY BED

Staying on the subject of self-working inventions, the next invention these two companies could invent is Selfy the Easy Bed. This bed actually makes itself and prevents the hassle of having to make it yourself. Boy, this world is just getting lazier and lazier isn’t?

NUMBER 3: THE LAZY READING GLASSES

Are you sensing a theme in these inventions? Anyway, this one is right up the alley of Microsoft and Samsung. These glasses allow people to read a magazine, or a book, without even lifting their heads. If these two companies could get their hands on this, they could even install novels and magazines inside the glasses.

NUMBER 4: DUST MOP SLIPPERS

What’s the point of wasting your time and cleaning your floor? Just slip on a pair of dust mop slippers and clean the floor with your feet. Samsung and Microsoft could definitely add technology to these slippers to further their convenience.

NUMBER 5: THE CONTROL, ALT, DELETE BAR

This one is just plain lazy! For those of you who are unaware, the most convenient way for users to bring up the Task Manager on Windows is by pressing Control, Alt, and Delete. Doing this will allow users to access all of the tasks that the computer is currently partaking in. However, apparently where they are located on the computer is too far away for some people. Well, now all three buttons are available on one bar which is the epitome of lazy.

Top Five Lazy Inventions Microsoft or Samsung Could Invent

PlayStation VR Gets Flirty, Xbox Facebook and Samsung Lag - http://clapway.com/2016/01/09/playstation-gets-flirty-xbox-facebook-and-samsung-lag-123/

Bandai Namco is filing for a trademark of the term ‘Summer Lesson’ in honor of the upcoming Playstation VR video game. Xbox, Facebook and Samsung are lagging behind. Summer Lesson revolves around giving cute girls language lessons. With this announcement, it looks like cute VR is coming to the West.

Summer Lessons Was Expected to Be A Japan-Only Title

The VR component of the game involves gamers shaking or their heads in response to questions posed by the girls. Many of these questions concern the Japanese language. It also involves a lot of staring at these pretty girls, which would make it a more likely hit in Japan.

Playing a came about Japanese tutoring might also sell better in Japan than in the West. If it is headed for the Western hemisphere, then it’ll be most accessible for people who already speak Japanese. That being said, the game is pretty linear. All questions that the girls ask will have a yes or no answer.

PlayStation VR is Getting Greedier than the Samsung Gear VR

There could be some adjustments to the title if it does come to the West. The girls could be tutored in the English language as opposed to Japanese. On the other hand, they could be the ones teaching Japanese. If they really want to give it a twist for Western gamers, they could make the Japanese girls playable characters to be tutored by Japanese gamers.

Here lies the true power of virtual reality. Facebook just recently announced the starting price for their Oculus headset, tagged at $599. It’s expected to be an upgrade from Samsung Gear VR, which is also powered by Oculus. The Samsung Gear VR currently needs a Samsung Galaxy device as a screen, a problem that the Facebook Oculus VR will not have.

Xbox Will Soon Combine with the HoloLens

Xbox and the Microsoft HoloLens are making progress on their own front. Gamers, journalists and engineers have weighed in on their opinions on the HoloLens. It looks like with the Samsung Gear VR and Oculus, there’s still some work to be done. All in its own time, as it is now certain that the future of gaming is in virtual reality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw6x80Qdzak

PlayStation VR Gets Flirty, Xbox Facebook and Samsung Lag

The Apple iPhone Depends on the Samsung Galaxy - http://clapway.com/2016/01/08/the-apple-iphone-depends-on-the-samsung-galaxy-123/

The reports for Samsung preliminary earnings in the December quarter, and it looks like the spread of the smartphone is doing more harm than good, even for Apple. The South Korean giant’s operating income reached $5 billion, which is lower than what analysts expected, and similar results came for Apple. Is it the end of the iPhone and Galaxy?

Analysts Expect A Bigger Slowdown in Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy Sales

Smartphone sales are declining, simply because everyone who wants an iPhone probably already has one. Samsung’s earnings were only 15% above last year’s holiday quarter, when it faced a 50% decline in premium smartphone models. The main reason for the decline was attached to the widespread of lower end Chinese smartphones and a weak smartphone product mix. This was the same case for Apple.

Regardless of the amount of lawsuits these two firms have thrown at each other, it looks like the fates of Apple and Samsung are intertwined. Both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S suffered declines in sales, and the same happened with Samsung’s Galaxy 6S and the 6 Egde. The demand for smartphones just is not high enough anymore. Chinese markets are starting to emerge and the economy is starting to slow down. And it is affecting the global market.

The Firms Have Not Released Details on Actual Sales Volumes

The December quarter was a vague report for both of these companies. Apple is set to release iPhone sales details later in January. Samsung has declared they will not, simply because they never have detailed Galaxy sales.

Have We Moved On From the Smartphone?

As time progresses and these reports are released, we could be surprised to find that Apple and Samsung are not cutting things as well as they used to. That is probably why every new model of the iPhone and Galaxy is more ambitious and more advanced, and why Apple is dipping their feet in other industries.

Samsung is a powerhouse in Korea and around the globe. There have been faring well in the global market, but they already have hand in other industries. If push comes to shove, Samsung has an entire roster of products and services to fall back on. As for Apple, it’s already making moves to develop better AI and a self-driving car. It’s possible we may have already moved on from the smartphone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy409bgKcgE

The Apple iPhone Depends on the Samsung Galaxy

Lenovo, LG, HP and Samsung Worship Apple - http://clapway.com/2016/01/08/lenovo-lg-hp-and-samsung-worship-apple-123/

The Consumer Electronics Show displays a wide range of electronics, and the most hilarious ones are always the copycats. This year, Samsung, Lenovo, LG and HP revealed their own versions of the Macbook and Apple TV. Apple is still a king at the show, and it seems other firms are trying their best to get some of the spotlight.

Samsung Doesn’t Know How to Give Up

Samsung has had great slams with Apple in the past. In the latest of the lawsuits between these two giants was revealed a guidebook that showed Samsung employees how to replicate the iPhone to the last thread. Now Samsung is faced with a $548 million initial fine and a second $120 million one. All these lawsuits did was prove that Samsung relies on Apple for the design of their new products, almost like praying to a God.

It can’t be denied that Apple has become a global force in very little time. Great things are always replicated, and it is no different in this case. Most recently, Samsung unveiled a new TV that looks like an exact replica of the Apple TV 4. It introduces the Samsung tvOS interface, which even copies the channel app icon size.

Lenovo Targets Apple Macbooks

The Apple Macbook has changed the entire computer game. Since the release of the Macbook Air, Intel has had tireless efforts to replicate its appeal. It released the Ultrabook, and it’s a flattering copy.

Chinese Lenovo has good guns on their side of the field. They recently bought IBM’s PC business and Motorola Mobility. Despite all of that, it still paid careful attention to marketing their products exactly how Apple’s Macbooks are arranged.

LG and HP Offer An Alternative to High-End Apple Products

LG and HP don’t fall to far behind. LG unveiled the LG Gram 15, in the same design of the 15″ Macbook and in the same rose gold finish. The LG Gram 15 runs Windows 10, but only features 7 hours of battery life.

HP unveiled the EliteBook Folio, obviously inspired by Apple. This is an attempt to upgrade the general look of their usual Windows PC. This new laptop gives PC customers the option to go from buying a $300 PC to an Apple. The EliteBook Folio costs $999.

Apple has been upstaging the Consumer Electronics Show for fifteen years. That leaves other companies to steal back some of the spotlight by copying them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp5DREgW4ak

Lenovo, LG, HP and Samsung Worship Apple

Amazon is Now Competing With Intel and Samsung - http://clapway.com/2016/01/07/amazon-is-now-competing-with-intel-and-samsug-123/

Amazon is now becoming a competitor to Samsung and Intel. The eCommerce giant is selling their own brand of ARM-based chips to manufacturers.

The eCommerce Giant Snagged Annapurna Labs for $350 Million

Annapurna Labs is a start-up founded in 2011, based in Israel. It was working on an ARM-based series of midrange networking chips. These were meant to transmit more data while consuming less power. At the time, Amazon was already in the works to move away from using Intel chips, even though they already had low power consuming in their ARM chips. If they found a way to make their own chips, they could end up saving quite a bit of cash.

Alpine Semiconductor Chips Bring New Guns to the Market

Now it is a reality. The new line of chips are called Alpine, and the company is boasting that they will become the foundation for the next generation of digital services for the connected home. In short, Amazon will be selling these semiconductor chips to OEMs and related services. This could include Wi-Fi routers, streaming devices, home gateways and NAS devices.

Having to change hardware every time a tech gadget gets an upgrade is a drag. That’s why the Alpine will be selling incredibly well. Amazon’s platform will give original equipment manufacturers the ability to own a chip that allows them to design hardware that can give them fast connectivity to multiple devices and meet the growing pile of consumer demands. All of this without having to switch hardware or waiting for software updates.

The Scales Are Tilted to Their Advantage

Today, a lot of platfroms use 32-bit ARMv or 64-bit ARMv architectures. This is beneficial to the Alpine chips, because Amazon owns one of the best could computing platforms. Amazon Web Services will be getting deeper into the connected world with the introdcution of the Apline semiconductor chips.

Intel and Samsung Shouldn’t Be Too Worried

Intel and Samsung are the giants of the semiconductor market. ARM chips haven’t made much of an impact yet. But they should’t rest too easy either. Annapurna chips are already in use by relatively large companies like ASUS, Synology and Netgear. The partnership will be shipping out processors to other OEMs and service providers as of this week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98BIu9dpwHU

Amazon is Now Competing With Intel and Samsung

The New Samsung Refrigerator Makes Amazon Fresh Obsolete - http://clapway.com/2016/01/06/the-new-samsung-refridgerator-makes-amazon-fresh-obsolete-123/

The Consumer Electronics Show served as a venue for Samsung to unveil the most innovative refrigerator around. It features a built-in grocery store. The South Korean technology juggernaut announced the Family Hub refrigerator, the new Gear 2 smartwatch in rose gold and platinum and a new series of ultra HD TVs.

Samsung Kicks Off 2016 With a Bang

The announcement of the Family Hub refrigerator got a lot of buzz because it is the first to feature a virtual grocery store. Not only that, but it can also post reminders for kids, set family photos and features a camera.

Samsung is planning to team up with two major US grocery stores. The way the system will work is through home delivery. What’s more, customers can make purchases through the fridge itself.

The Family Hub has a 21.5-inch screen with built in apps. These will be used for online grocery shopping. The camera on its side will give insight to customers that decide to go to the grocery store in person. This will prevent items from getting forgotten.

Is this The End of Amazon Fresh?

This is an amazing innovation. It’s no surprise that it comes out of Samsung, who has a huge knack for bringing totally fresh concepts to the table. Online grocery shopping might change completely, as well as home appliances.

Amazon could see a lot of changes in the near feature. Amazon Fresh is a relatively new platform, but it could definitely partner up with Samsung to bring in an even further enhanced grocery shopping experience.

The Future of Home Appliances and Electronics

Soon enough, home electronics and appliances might be fused. They already have many features in common. Samsung is just taking the next logical step. LG is another company that is also bringing some changes to home appliances. It recently released the TWIN Washer and Sidekick. It features a second slot for items that are easily forgotten.

Other major home appliances companies will start to introduce smart technology to their products. There’s no escaping the new era of technology and electronics. Samsung will probably be making headlines all year; this is only the beginning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B28L9rlaPK0

The New Samsung Refrigerator Makes Amazon Fresh Obsolete

µPeek Turns Your iPhone or Samsung Into a Pro Microscope - http://clapway.com/2016/01/04/meet-%c2%b5peek-the-swiss-army-knife-of-microscopes-123/

A new gadget out of Zurich brings all the utility and wonder of a microscope straight to your phones with a device the size of a credit card. The µPeek is the first smartphone microscope and makes science more portable than ever before.

The µPeek is the Most Versatile Microscope on the Market

This gadget is truly nifty for its small size. It features a 4 element lens for undistorted high contrast image, a Bluetooth module that connects to the accompanying Android/iOS app, motorized precision focus, features dimmable illumination architecture and has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Turn Your iPhone or Samsung into the Handiest Microscope

Analyzing pretty much anything is easier than ever. All users need to do is place the µPeek onto whatever users would like to examine, or place a slide onto the device. Then it’s just a matter of finding a point of focus, zooming in and out and capturing science in the most artistic, detailed way possible.

The µPeek comes in different versions. For experts and science enthusiasts, the team produced the µPeek Blue. This variation of the device has all of the most popular professional microscopy modes. It’s optimal for laboratory environments and can also be used for quality control in industry. To other less experienced enthusiasts, this version brings scientific exploration at its best.

µPeek Brings the Smallest Images in the World Straight to Your Doorstep

The µPeek device can produce the smallest microscopic image on record, measuring 0.0092 square millimeters. As part of their campaign, users can get their own microscopic image in vivid color, in pure gold or in micro image text. This is just another nifty way of storing memories for someone passionate about microscopy. These images are made through 3D nano printing. The images are about the size of a grain of salt, encased and protected within a 0.8 karat synthetic sapphire crystal.

The Future of Microscopy in Smartphones

All devices across the board are becoming more portable and more electronic. It has reached a point where our devices must connect us to everything. From business to pleasure and everything in between, our smartphones are the gateways to how we live. Science is no exception to this rule, and it’s possible that we keep seeing this trend grow. Next thing we know, our iPhones may become in versions tailored for scientists, and our Samsung Galaxies will feature special add-ons for our businesses.

µPeek Turns Your iPhone or Samsung Into a Pro Microscope

New Technology can Make a Drone out of your iPhone or Samsung - http://clapway.com/2016/01/03/new-technology-can-make-drone-iphone-samsung/

It is finally time for the world to see a drone that can make your Samsung and iPhone smartphone fly! The new PhoneDrone Ethos is going to allow users to fly their smartphones and gain access to the third dimension. This device has many cool features, and also it is promised that it will keep your smartphone safe from harm.

WHAT THIS NEW DRONE DOES WITH YOUR SAMSUNG AND IPHONE SMARTPHONE

As mentioned earlier, the main point of this drone is to allow your smartphone to deploy in the air. This will basically turn your smartphone into an aerial camera. You just connect your smartphone onto the drone, and then your phone is ready to take off. The company behind this revelation states that consumers can expect a powerful drone that is a fraction of the price that they usually are.

THE POWERFUL FEATURES OF THIS DRONE

This PhoneDrone Ethos drone has several convenient features. For one thing, the company ensures that this device is extremely easy to use. They say that no prior drone experience will be necessary to work the PhoneDrone Ethos. They promise that this device will be very affordable and will not break your bank, as well. The device will be easy to travel with as it does not take up much space. As far as compatibility goes, this drone will be compatible with all of your devices. There is also a camera mirror present on it, as well as having a built-in charger.

SAFETY IS NOT AN ISSUE FOR YOUR SAMSUNG OR IPHONE SMARTPHONE

Some people are probably wondering how safe this will be. Well, the company has stated that there is no reason to be worried about your smartphone. So, do not worry about your precious Samsung and iPhone smartphones as they will be safe in this device, and here is why. The company points out how they have built redundancy into their design. So, if the primary system fails then the backup system will immediately kick in. If this still does not convince people, then know that they built in a protective universal mount into the device. This will cradle the phone in a protective sheath that will provide ultimate shock protection.

WHEN TO EXPECT THE NEW DRONE

This device can be expected later this year. The company has a September 2016 shipping date on their timeline. So, when that day comes, saddle up your Samsung or iPhone smartphone and take it for a ride!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwSP_2hE0oM

New Technology can Make a Drone out of your iPhone or Samsung

Blackberry Priv is for the Rich, iPhone 7 is for Show-Offs - http://clapway.com/2015/12/29/blackberry-priv-is-for-the-rich-iphone-7-is-for-show-offs-123/

Blackberry is giving the smartphone world one more try with the Blackberry Priv. According to analysts, they might just make it back in.

The Switch to Android OS Could Save Blackberry

The biggest drawback that faced Blackberry was probably their OS, which excluded Blackberry users from using applications that are universal to both iOS and Android.

With the Blackberry Priv, things could be seeing a change. The smartphone came out on top in rankings for Android phones, for its updated OS and the security that Blackberry is well known for. Security, especially of the cybernetic kind, has become a huge concern for many people and many businesses.

Security Saves the Blackberry Priv

Because of its great security features, it has become an attractive buy for many enterprises. The biggest obstacle the company is facing is the device’s price. With a design courtesy of Samsung and an operating system courtesy of Android, the Blackberry Priv’s price tag is much pricier than its predecessors. With the average price of $699, it’s lined up against the iPhone 6s and Samsung Galaxy S6, though arguably with less perks.

Blackberry Will Release A Cheaper Priv in the Future

Blackberry CEO John Chen has nevertheless declared that the company is working on a cheaper iteration of the phone. This would make it a lot more accessible and boost sales. Blackberry surely needs the numbers if they want to continue being a part of the smartphone industry.

Following up the Priv with another device is a great idea, but it’s too soon to tell if the current Priv will sell enough to merit a follow-up device. Either that, or Blackberry will once again team up with other tech giants like Samsung and Google to find the same kind of elegance at a better price.

Will Blackberry Stay on the Smartphone Market?

It’s still too soon to tell if they will continue to release smartphones in the future. While the hardware is improved, the price is a really big setback for the company, and it could be their downfall. Nevertheless, 2016 will be a very important year for Blackberry’s handset exploits.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d0bqe2Z7pI

Blackberry Priv is for the Rich, iPhone 7 is for Show-Offs

Samsung is a Better Brand than LG, It’s Official - http://clapway.com/2015/12/29/samsung-is-a-better-brand-than-lg-its-official-123/

Samsung Electronics Co. has ranked ninth in the Internet of Things firm rankings, with LG Electronics Inc. at eleventh place. The number one spot was snagged by Intel Corp., according to the data.

Samsung Electronics Ranks Ninth in IoT Rankings with 20% On Average

This position was announced in the data compiled by IoT Analytics on December 25. It proclaims Samsung in ninth place and LG at eleventh for the third quarter of 2015. IoT Analytics took into account more than 2,000 IoT companies from around the world. They were evaluated by how many mentions the company has on websites, news and social media. The firm also searched related keywords, as well as how often the companies were tagged on LinkedIn.

The rating is based on a percent score, 100% being the obvious highest. The rest of the companies are ranked in linear relation to the company in the first position. The ranking was as follows: Intel Corp – 71%, IBM – 67%, Microsoft Corp – 56%, Cisco Systems Inc – 51%, Hewlett-Packard Co – 41%, Apple Inc – 29%, SAP SE – 28%, Samsung Electronics – 28% and Oracle Corp – 28%. Seeing as LG didn’t make it to the top ten, it’s natural to assume that Samsung has officially surpassed LG as a brand.

In the report, IoT declared that the four top companies were leaders in different sectors of Internet of Things competitiveness. Intel was outstanding in the semiconductor sector, while IBM and Microsoft had recognition for their work in the platform sector and Cisco is gaining power in the connectivity sector.

Samsung is the Only Non-American Company in the Top 10

Samsung, based in South Korea, is the only international company ranked in the top 10. LG, also based in Asia, was just behind it, and Japan’s NEC Corp ranked 18th. China’s Huawei Technologies, which has had a very active year, ranked 18th.

It can no longer be denied that Samsung is ahead of pretty much every other IoT company in all of Asia. It has brought many ground breaking innovations this year, and they have many exciting announcements for 2016. As they have so far, they will continue to bring new gimmicks to handsets and make being connected easier, sleeker and more fun.

Samsung is a Better Brand than LG, It’s Official

Samsung Galaxy S7 is A Step Ahead of iPhone 7 - http://clapway.com/2015/12/28/samsung-galaxy-s7-is-a-step-ahead-of-iphone-7-123/

The internet has fresh rumors about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7. GizmoChina has released pictures of the actual devices in cases, featuring a rectangular home button and a raised rear camera sensor.

The New Samsung Galaxy S7 Is Expected to Hit Stores in February

With a tentative release date two months from now, these latest news could be legitimate. It doesn’t look like Samsung is looking to stray too far from the S6 in terms of design. What is new, though, is that it looks like Samsung fans will be getting the S7 in four different versions: a plain Samsung Galaxy S7, an S7 edge, and a larger Plus model.

Freshest Rumor: Samsung Galaxy S7 Will Have an Iris Scanner

It’s possible that the new Samsung will only need users to look at their home screen to unlock their phones. The technology is not new, and Samsung has always been good at being ahead of the game when it comes to cool features. The rumor comes from a small foreign website, which takes away some of the credibility, but this is a rumor worth entertaining.

Shiny New Features May Bring the Price Up

One of the main concerns with the Galaxy S6 was that, despite its near perfection in design and efficiency, was its price. With these new features, it’s possible the S7 will be even pricier. Considering there’s word saying it’ll feature 4K display, liquid cooling and a Snapdragon 820 processor, this isn’t surprising. It’s possible that the Galaxy S7’s price tag will take away from potential profits. But Samsung has always been good at delivering the best results possible, so current Samsung users may have no problem making a switch.

Leaksters and Samsung enthusiasts are expecting the new Galaxy to be in the market before 2016’s Mobile World Congress. It looks like the iPhone 7 may get beat out by Samsung once again, unless the newest in the iPhone series features something as awesome as an iris scanner. Otherwise, Apple will be spending most of 2016 investing in better tech for the next Apple TV or Apple Watch. This has been the trend as of late, and though unfortunate, it’s probably for the best.

 

Samsung Galaxy S7 is A Step Ahead of iPhone 7

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Google Project Fi, which is the company’s affordable wireless service, is coming to tablets powered by AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. On December 15, Google released a blog post that announced that all users need to get Project Fi on their tablets is an SIM card.

Google Project Fi Can Now Connect to Nexus 7 or Even the iPad Air 2

Project Fi works by using a combination of T-Mobile and Sprint’s cellular network as well as other local Wi-Fi networks. The fact that they now support tablets indicates that Google is looking to seriously infiltrate the wireless industry. Not only that but all Google Project Fi services are 100% free.

Google is even supporting Apple devices, which is a seriously gutsy move. Google Project Fi is a much cheaper alternative to pretty much any other network provider. Companies like AT&T and Verizon usually even charge an extra fee for connecting a tablet to any plan, so this is a huge advantage to people who want to stay connected while away from Wi-Fi hubs.

Google Project Fi Wants to Connect as Many Devices As Possible, Even if it Means Competing Against Verizon and AT&T

Project Fi subscribers won’t pay an extra cent to add tablets to their plans. Phones and tablets with the service will be able to connect to T-Mobile network when they’re out of range for any other network. Tablets won’t be able to access the voice network for obvious reasons, but this gives customers from any carrier the chance to get network connectivity at nearly no additional cost.

All users have to do is get a data-only SIM, and put it into their device. From then on, they can connect to Google Project Fi and go forth. Customers will pay $10 per gigabyte of data used every month after that. Other telecommunication companies charge $10 to add tablets to a plan, so this is a really great deal.

Project Fi Will Roll Out to Five Tablets At First

According to the blog post, the service will start out on the Nexus 7, Nexus 9, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S. This means that Google is going to be indirectly battling two of its greatest rivals: Samsung and Apple. Having connectivity to the Nexus is an obvious move, but heading for Apple and Samsung territory will certainly turn a few heads.

Google’s Project Has A Lot of Room to Grow

Naturally, the service isn’t perfect. Tablets connected to Project Fi can’t use their devices as mobile hotspots. The SIM cards that will be used with these devices can only be used by Project Fi subscribers. Subscription costs $20 per month and includes voice and text services. A data-only SIM will allow for up to 9 devices to connect to a single service.

Will Project Fi Replace Telecommunication Companies as We Know Them?

Google is attacking the wireless industry mercilessly. Project Loon is going to the most unconnected countries in the world and Project Ara bringing around the most versatile smartphone ever made. Project Fi is the next logical step in connecting the world in a more affordable and more efficient way.

Project Ara and Project Fi Can Be Expected to Collaborate

It’s likely that if and when Google Ara smartphone hits the market that it will be the first to feature Project Fi network connectivity. It’s not certain how much the technology may develop by then. Google may choose to end the partnership with Sprint and T-Mobile to form a network of its own, maybe even with the help of Project Loon.

Read: Project Ara Could Crush the iPhone 7

Read: Google Fiber is Far Behind Google Project Loon in India

The key to the equation is that Google isn’t outwardly looking to replace any telecommunication companies. They’re looking to collaborate until they can stand their own ground, in which case they only hope for friendly competition. At least, that’s what their press suggests.

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Google Project Fi Will Replace T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T

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Rumors are circulating all over the internet regarding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7. Buzz says that it will be powered by a chip that makes it faster than all Apple devices and will not heat up.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Will Be Cheaper than the S6

One of the most popular rumors circulating is that the new S7 will be cheaper than its predecessor. This would be a very bold move on behalf of Samsung. There’s also word that some markets will get the Samsung Galaxy S7 featuring the Qualcomm 820, though it’s possible it features Samsung’s own line of chips, the Exynos 8890.

Chinese leaksters are saying that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Chip is also a possibility in regards to chipset for the phone. It’s also possible that Samsung is the only company to feature it. It’s possible that the chip will be supplied as of January 2016, but some regions will still have the Samsung Exynos 8809 chip. Other leaksters from Weibo are claiming that the phone will be optimized to be faster than the iPhone and feature a heat pipe to prevent overheating.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Rumored to Release February 21st

In addition to being 10% cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy S6, leaksters have set February 21st as the phone’s date of release. They’ve claimed that Samsung is more focused on upgrading the hardware than the design overhaul of the device. As for the processors, it’s possible that China and the United States get access to the superfast Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, while all other regions get the Exynos 8890.

Samsung Will Likely Get A Massive Boost in Sales

There’s a rumor saying that the S7 will feature a microSD card slot, which was missing from the S6, and that it may feature a 20-megapixel camera to beat out all competition. It’ll supposedly come with a half-inch sensor. It’s very possible that an official release date and full list of specs is released at the Mobile World Congress, which will take place between February 22nd and February 25th, 2016.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Will Give the iPhone Hell

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Facebook Starts Supporting 360 Video

In September, the social media network added support for 360-degree video online and on Android devices. The company has just updated the social networking site to support complete 360-degree virtual reality on Samsung’s Gear VR. In addition, Facebook has added 360-degree support for iOS.

Facebook Jumps Into the VR Train with Apple and Samsung

The service has added editing devices in Pages for uploading 360-degree video. Users will have the ability to modify the first camera position and vertical field of vision before uploading videos. There is currently a website with support and also sources for making a 360-degree video.

The Truth Is They’re Just Looking for More Ad Revenue

The company is collaborating with consumer-level camera makers like Theta, Giroptic, IC Real Tech, as well as 360 Fly to offer fast access to “publish to Facebook” options within their respective applications. This will certainly make 360-degree video sharing in between people easier and more shareable. Facebook is likely looking to bring a degree of video saturation to its users’ feeds to help its collaborations with brands like AT&T, Samsung, and Disney to add 360-degree video advertisements to the website.

Facebook is First to Help Samsung and Apple

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Samsung has released a new flip phone, the Samsung W2016, in China. The most recent Android-based dual-screen flip phone is currently noted on Samsung’s China site. There is no word on the prices as well as accessibility details of the Samsung W2016.

Samsung Launches a Flip Phone in 2015

The brand-new flip phone from Samsung showcases two 3.9-inch Super Amoled touchscreens, on the inside as well as the exterior of the leading half of the mobile, both including 768×1280 pixel resolution. It includes a T9 physical keyboard alongside the double touchscreens.

Samsung W2016

The Samsung W2016 works on Android 5.1 Lollipop with the company’s TouchWiz running on top. The China listing of the new flip phone stresses that the mobile phone has been created from metal and glass mainly. It provides dual-SIM support and has 4G 3G, 2G, and also LTE connectivity options. The Samsung China listing discloses that the phone sustains China Mobile networks. We can expect the South Korean company to launch the phone with more mobile providers in China.

Samsung W2016 Specs

The electronic camera sensor on the Samsung W2016 could be expected to load the exact same sensors as the firm’s high-end phones such as Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, as well as Galaxy Note 5. There is 64GB of integrated storage space on the new Samsung flip phone and it does not support more storage.

The Samsung W2016 sports a 2000mAh battery. The official spec sheet suggests that the W2016 mobile phone supports fast-charging that could provide to 50% charge in merely 30 minutes. The new flip phone from Samsung gauges 120.4 x61x15.1 mm and weighs 204 grams.

The Samsung W2016 Could Come to India Next

Taking into consideration that Samsung has introduced flip phones in India before, like the Galaxy Golden, which was launched for the Indian market in 2014, it’s possible that Samsung introduces the W2016 in India.

Samsung W2016 Unexpectedly Beats Galaxy Golden 3

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Buzz says that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7 will include a microSD card slot to make for extra storage for clients. The slot hasn’t been included in Galaxy phones since the S5, and seeing as they were beaten by Apple in third quarter earnings, Samsung is looking to get back in the game by bringing in the option to expand storage to up to 128GB.

Rumors Also Say Samsung Galaxy S7 May Come Earlier than Expected

There’s a high chance of the Samsung Galaxy S7 to come earlier than expected, given the rising tensions with Apple. The Korean technology titan is looking to transform the tables around with the Galaxy S7. Analysts are expecting Galaxy S7 to be unveiled in February.

Specs for the Upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7

As far as the specs go, Galaxy S7, which has been described as Project Lucky, will sport a Quad HD display, USB Type-C, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage space, fingerprint scanner, upgraded Sony IMX300 sensor for cam and a 3D Touch function similar to the one in the iPhone 6S. The mobile phone is rumored to come in 2 versions, one with business’s own Exynos 8890 octa-core processor and another with Qualcomm’s 2.2 GHz Snapdragon 820 chipset. As the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 begins on 22 February, Samsung will likely introduce the brand-new Galaxy S7 on 21 February.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Will Easily "Crush" the iPhone 7