Motorola DROID Turbo Review

"Rise to the moment: Amazing speed and performance. The sharpest display of any smartphone. Turbo charging for additional battery life when you need it most. You always have power to rise to the moment. DROID Turbo by Motorola. Only on Verizon."

After many leaks, Motorola has finally launched the Turbo Droid for Verizon. This device uses AMOLED display 5.2 "Quad HD resolution (2560 x 1440) with protective glass Gorilla Glass 3, on the back is made from Kevlar fiber with high strength, accompanied by 3900mAh battery with mixed usage of the extremely impressive: up to 48 hours. features quick charger is also fitted to the Droid Turbo to allow users to spend extra 8 hours to just 15 minutes plugged the machine power.

And despite long battery life but still owns a Droid turbo configuration with powerful Snapdragon quad 805, 3GB RAM, Adreno 420 GPU, 32GB of internal memory (64GB optional), camera key 21 megagapixel and 2 megapixel camera. Is there sufficient common connections such as Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, NFC, microUSB. Turbo will start selling Droid place on 30/10 for $ 199 (32GB) or $ 249 (64GB) comes a 2 year contract with Verizon.

Basic configuration of the Motorola Droid Turbo:
Screen: 5.2 "Quad HD resolution (2560 x 1440) with protective glass Gorilla Glass 3
CPU: quad-core Snapdragon 805
GPU: Adreno 420
RAM: 3GB
Main camera: 21 megapixe f / 2.0, dual flash
Secondary camera: 2 megapixels
Battery: 3900mAh, mixed-use time up to 48 hours
OS: Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Special Features: dorsum made ​​from Kevlar
Connectivity: NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac, GPS, microUSB
Internal Memory / Memory Card: 32GB or 64GB,
Dimensions: 143.5 mm x 73.3 mm x 8.3-11.2 mm (the black ballistic), 7.8-10.6 mm (the normal black and red)
Weight: 176g (black ballistic), 169g (normally black and red)

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Google Nexus 9 Tablet Hands On

Google Nexus 9:" Designed with you in mind; Fit for your hand with a soft grip back and subtle curves, the Nexus 9 tablet strikes a slim profile that’s light and comfortable for work or play. High-quality construction built with a thin bezel, brushed metal sides, clean lines and unique colors, the Nexus 9 tablet is sleek and sturdy."

Tablets are still big business for many, but when it comes to the affordable segment, there are plenty of Android powered ones to choose from. If you want that balance between performance and pricing, you only need to look at new Google Nexus 9. Partnering up with HTC on this one, the Nexus 9 is one impressive tablet from a specs point of view, but at the same time, it’s not too draining on the pockets either.

We’re lucky to have the tablet in question in our possession at the moment, so we’re undoubtedly eager to check out what it has to offer – Android 5.0 Lollipop is one of them, naturally. Taking a quick peek at the packaging, which looks to be the final retail one, the number 9 is emblazoned right on the top of the box. Depending on how you have the box oriented, it can be mistaken for a number six, but hey, the box’s size indicates it’s the larger Nexus product.

Around the sides, we have the logos from all of the partners that help produce this tablet – like HTC to be exact, who has been strangely out of the tablet game for quite some time. For them, this is a special occasion, one that should no doubt put them back into contention. Inside, we’re greeted to the tablet in question, the usual set of documentation, wall charger, and microUSB cable.

Already, it’s shaping out to be a formidable thing. We won’t get into all of the details here, but some of its main highlights include its 8.9-inch 2048 x 1536 (QXGA) IPS LCD display with Gorilla Glass 3, 8-megpixel rear camera, 64-bit based NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor, 192-core Kepler GPU, 6700 mAh battery, and stock Android 5.0 Lollipop. Like we said in the beginning, the Nexus 9 is also notable for its aggressive price point – $399 for the starting 16GB Wi-Fi model. In addition, there’s a $479 32GB one, and a $599 32GB LTE model.

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Google Nexus 6 hands on

Google Nexus 6:"A bigger phone with more everything", the pixel-rich, 6" Quad HD display is perfect for getting work done, playing games, and watching movies with stunning clarity, dual front-facing speakers provide immersive stereo sound to give you the best audio for movies and games., the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 805 quad-core 2.7GHz processor provides lightning fast multi-tasking and the Adreno 420 GPU gives you brilliant graphics.

Design
While we try to steer away from oversimplifications, to not point out that the Motorola Nexus 6 is essentially identical to its maker's other new flagship device, the Moto X 2014, would be to mislead you. Indeed, for the most part, you're looking at the same device -- the same soap-shaped body is in place, with its pleasantly-rounded rear and aluminum trim around the profile. Like the X, the Nexus phablet is also water resistant.

But there are differences between the Nexus 6 and the new Moto X, and the most obvious one is size. That's right, at 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches (159.26 x 82.98 x 10.06 mm), this is one of the biggest phones you'll come across, and it's also fairly heavy, at 6.49 oz (184 g) -- a true phablet, if we've ever seen one. Said otherwise, unless you're prepared to dedicate both your hands to the task of operating this device and have space other then your pocket to keep it, you might want to think twice before going for the Nexus 6.

Moving on, also different are the front-facing speakers of the new Nexus -- unlike the Moto X, we're now looking at a duo of true stereo speakers which should hopefully provide rich sound playback. Also different is the placement of the power button and volume rocker, both of which are only slightly off-center on the right, making them easy to reach on as big a device.

Display
The 6-incher (5.96'' to be exact) of a display of the Nexus 6 is, without a doubt, the highlight feature of the device. Unlike other recent Nexus devices, the 6 sports an AMOLED display and not an IPS one, with an extremely high, 1440 x 2560 resolution, or a density of a whopping 493 pixels per inch.

We're yet to get our hands on a Nexus 6 unit and get cracking with our scientific measurements, but if the Moto X is any reference, then we'd expect the phablet to show off similarly gaudy, overstated colors -- in line with most AMOLEDs currently on the market. Then again, if we consider the Nexus 5, which offered excellent, on-target color reproduction, then we might as well have our second phone with a color-correct, Quad HD AMOLED display this year (along with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4). Unlike the Note 4, however, the Nexus 6 won't offer a choice of color calibration profiles to users.

Interface
Even though older Nexus devices just might get Android 5.0 Lollipop over-the-air before the Nexus 6 ships out to consumers, that doesn't change the fact that the N6 is Google's designated device to showcase what new is on offer with the next major update -- and quite a bit is on offer. Undoubtedly, the most striking difference between KitKat and Lollipop is the transition to a new, flatter "Material Design" philosophy, which now calls the shots across a large number of Google's products and services. The interface in Android 5.0 is also far more colorful than in the past, with primary colors making a decisive appearance, not to mention that Google has worked hard to ensure that most all actions and operations one can carry out in Lollipop will provide rich animated feedback. This new theme has also been implemented with the usual stack of built-in apps, including the Dialer, E-mail, Clock, Calculator, Chrome, and many more.

Also different are the software navigation keys that traditionally occupy the bottom-most part of your screen -- those are now shaped like a triangle (back), a circle (home), and a square (recent apps). Speaking of recent apps, the multitasking menu has changed in terms of its design -- instead of running apps being separated with their own window, those are now stacked together, making it harder to tell what's going on. It boils down to personal preference, of course, but we can't say we've got the hots for this particular 'improvement'.

The way notifications are handled has also changed -- specifically in terms of the lockscreen, which will now give you at-a-glance summary of what you missed. What's more, notifications on your lockscreen are actionable, so you can either jump right into the respective app, or perform actions right from the lockscreen. Other stand-out new features include support for different users, a battery saving profile (finally!), and the ability to quickly search for particular options right inside the Settings menu.

Last but not least, this being a Nexus device, you can expect to be among the first people on the planet to get the updates that will certainly follow Lollipop -- from the incremental to the major ones.

Processor and memory
As we've come to expect from the Nexus line, the N6 won't be at all a slouch performer. Making sure of that is Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset -- the quad-core Snapdragon 805 (APQ8084). We're looking at four Krait 450 cores working in tandem, with maximum achievable clock speeds of 2.7GHz, though do keep in mind that they usually don't need to operate at such high frequencies (nor do they) to deliver a stellar user experience.

Also on board is an improved Adredno 420 GPU, which Qualcomm promises will bridge the gap between mobile and console-grade graphics thanks to its expanded feature set, which now includes support for hardware tessellation (the implications of which can be seen on the right) and geometry shaders. According to the chip maker, the Adreno 420 provides up to 40% better performance while also being 20% more power-efficient than the Adreno 330 in the Snapdragon 800.

On the memory side of things, the Google/Motorola duo has been quite generous with the amount of RAM we get -- 3GB. As for native storage, we're looking at just two options -- 32GB and 64GB. Unfortunately, neither of these offers storage expansion through a microSD card, which has become something of a statement with the Nexus line.

Camera
On the camera front, the Nexus 6 is destined to amount to quite a bit, though we nevertheless have some reservations considering the line's not-so-stellar history with imaging. In any case, we're looking at an impressive configuration on paper, with a 13-megapixel, 1/3.06'' stacked Sony IMX214 (Exmor RS) sensor with 1.1-micron pixels, wide f/2.0 lens, and a dual LED ring flash. Like the Nexus 5, the entire setup is also optically stabilized, which should theoretically help with compensating for hand shake and tremor during video capture and also allow for lower shutter speeds in low-light environments without causing blur (and thus, brighter photos). The camera is also taking advantage of the improved ISP on board the Snapdragon 805 processor, which improves performance in several areas (in a nutshell: expect very low wait times when snapping photos).

The shooter should also prove fairly versatile, with several stand-out features, including 4K UHD video capture, HDR+, high resolution panoramas, Photo Spheres (360-degree panoramic shots), and Lens Blur (for a software-induced, fake bokeh effect) making themselves available.
As for the front-facing camera, we're looking at a 2-megapixel selfie snapper, capable of 720p video capture.

Battery
With the Nexus 6 being as bulky as it is, Motorola obviously didn't have too many issues trying to come up with enough space to fit a generous, 3,220 mAh cell inside the phablet's body. The unit is of the non-removable type (and supports Qi wireless charging), and though that's unfortunate, it should be able to provide a decent battery life. But that's not necessarily for sure, as the Quad HD panel on board will, by default, require more power than a 1080p screen, all things being equal. Nevertheless, there's still hope for the Nexus 6 -- after all, Samsung's Galaxy Note 4, which also has a QHD display and an identically-sized battery, did manage to hold its own for the excellent 8 hours and 43 minutes on our custom battery life test.

At this point in time, however, the only stats we have are the official ones provided by Google. According to the figures, talk time sits at 24 hours (network not specified), with 9.5 hours of browsing time on Wi-Fi and 10 hours on LTE. Lastly, the Nexus 6 is rated as good for up to 10 hours of video playback. We are also told to expect quick charging with the Nexus 6 (so long as the battery is low) thanks to the included Motorola Turbo Charger.

Expectations
In conclusion, we can definitely say that Google is counteracting the hike in the price of the Nexus 6 by throwing as much bleeding-edge hardware as possible. We're looking at a device with very few compromises from a specs stand-point, and that should sit well with the Android-faithful and specs junkies alike. Obviously, while it'll be hard for some to shake off the feeling that they suddenly have to overpay for the privilege of getting a Nexus device, it must be made clear that it's still going to be somewhat cheaper than most competing flagship, so you're definitely getting your money's worth. But here's the catch -- the Nexus 6 is not for everybody.

Indeed, with its 6-inch diagonal, this enormous phablet will turn off a bunch of people, and many will question Google's reasoning behind releasing as massive a smartphone. We can't know for sure, of course, but our guess would be that Google simply wants to demonstrate the wealth of form factors available within the Android ecosystem -- especially since making money off the Nexus line hasn't seemed like Google's main goal for a while now. And while this means that the Nexus 6 will necessarily alienate a part of the core Nexus followership, it does also mean that a select niche will finally have exactly what they're looking for -- Android,as was intended by Google, on an immersive, giant screen.

Source: Phonearena

iPad mini 3 hands on

Apple seemingly appeased several owners of its full-sized iPad when it introduced the iPad mini a couple years ago. Well, it’s crazy to believe that the 3rd generation model, aptly named the iPad mini 3, is finally making its rounds starting today. This year’s model, however, didn’t see much love versus the iPad Air 2 – more so knowing that there are few changes to it.

Before all of that, we’ll start off first with the retail box, which unsurprisingly enough, looks exactly like any other packaging from beneath Apple’s wing. On the front, we have a profile view of the tablet in question – one that looks pretty darn skinny for any tablet.
Aside from that, we’re given a glimpse into what model it is that’s within the packaging, as well as some of the included goodies inside. Naturally, they include the usual set of documentation from Apple, those iconic Apple decals, wall charger, and the Lightning USB able.

Visually, there’s nothing too profoundly different with the iPad mini 3’s design. Most folks would probably agree with us, but if there’s one notable difference, it has to be the home button. Gone is the concave button with that iconic square inside of it, replaced instead with the uniformly recessed home button of newer iDevices. In fact, it incorporates the new Touch ID finger print sensor, which is not only used to unlock the device, but it’s enabled to with Apple Pay as well.

Rather than continuing to jabber about the iPad mini 3, we’ll be putting it through some heavy testing in the meantime, so you can expect our review soon. Is it compelling enough to make iPad mini 2 owners instantly dich their tablet and shell out the money to pick up this one? We shall find out!

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