Samsung upstages Sony with f/1.4-equipped EX2F point-and-shoot for $549 - engadget
Samsung combines super-bright photography with easy sharing in the new SMART CAMERA EX2F
The new model boasts the world's brightest compact camera lens with F1.4 aperture
SEOUL, Korea – July 12, 2012 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, has announced the launch of the EX2F, the latest model in its growing range of Wi-Fi-enabled SMART CAMERAs. Following the success of the EX1 with F1.8 lens, the new model is engineered to deliver super-bright photography thanks to its F1.4 lens, the brightest in any compact camera. The high image and video quality of the EX2F also comes with the advantage of being able to store and share images remotely using Wi-Fi functionality. Encompassing Full Manual Control in a strong but lightweight body, the EX2F is ideal for DSLR-owners looking for more portable equipment to capture images spontaneously and subtly, and for photographers looking for a step-up in quality from their point-and-shoot whilst retaining ease-of-use and portability.
The EX2F combines a number of features to deliver incredible picture quality in all conditions. With the segment-leading advanced F1.4 24mm Lens, the wide range of aperture steps delivers clear images and video even in very low light conditions. These are easily controlled using the professional front wheel key and Dual Dials, which enable switching between parameters and modes quickly for greater manual control. The low-light capabilities of the EX2F are also added to by the 1/1.7" 12 Megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, which delivers clear, blur-free images - even when shooting objects in low-light situations.
Fusing quality with creativity, 1080/30p Full HD Movie Recording with stereo sound allows users to capture video in high enough quality to enjoy on a Full HD TV. The EX2F also allows still 12 Megapixel photos and video to be captured simultaneously using the Dual Capture feature, so that any scene can be shot as both photo and video.
The world's brightest compact camera lens
The EX2F's F1.4 24mm wide-angle lens is approximately four times as bright as a F2.8 camera lens. A further development is that the lens unit now consists of eleven elements in nine groups, with four aspherical lenses and two high refractive lenses. Combined, these provide a 20% increase in the amount of light on the sensor, a 20% increase in image quality and a 10% increase in zoom ratio.
The lens on the EX2F also incorporates a Neutral Density (ND) filter, giving the user greater control over exposure time in different conditions and making photos appear more neutral in situations of over-exposure. It also allows for shooting at a very shallow depth of field, so users can isolate their subjects from backgrounds to create stunning portraits. To make bright images clearer, the EX2F also includes Dual IS (OIS and DIS) to minimize the effect of shaking – particularly useful in low-light situations.
Complete control
Housed in a sleek yet durable high-intensity magnesium body, more commonly found on DSLR models, the EX2F combines high-end image quality with convenience and speed. For those accustomed to the level of creative control on DSLRs, the EX2F allows for shooting in RAW mode for professional standard pictures.
The EX2F also encompasses Full Manual Control as well as Aperture and Shutter Priority modes. The Dual Dial and front wheel keys also allow users to quickly and easily adjust exposure for effortless pro-style control. This is all combined into a body that is compact and light, making it possible to carry the camera anywhere for spontaneous shots without the complication and intrusiveness of a weighty DSLR.
Bright and intuitive display
The 3.0" Swivel AMOLED display is perfect for lining up great shots and viewing them under any light conditions – and does so whilst consuming little battery power. The screen responds swiftly and displays images in high contrast, while the swivel display allows picture-taking from low and high angles – even self-portraits. The screen also incorporates Samsung's Smart Panel user interface, which integrates all parameters into one display for easy control over the end result.
Shooting and sharing from anywhere
The EX2F is the latest in Samsung's SMART CAMERA range of Wi-Fi-enabled cameras, which take the combination of high-quality imaging paired with connectivity to a new level. Wi-Fi connectivity enables the secure storage of images through Auto Backup to a PC or saving to the Cloud. In addition, sharing to social networking sites such as Facebook or Picasa is easy – or pictures can be sent via email.
The EX2F's Mobile Link opens doors for connectivity with smartphones, without even having to resize images or video. Users can also access the Remote Viewfinder to use their smartphone's screen to frame shots from a variety of angles. Through the SMART LINK button, all these functions can be accessed with one touch for simplified sharing and storage.
"We created the EX2F to show that taking great pictures doesn't have to involve carrying a heavy and bulky DSLR wherever you go. Because the best shots often arise when you least expect them, the EX2F delivers manual control and stunningly bright image quality in a body that is small and light enough to carry around every day. It's the perfect compact on-the-road companion for the DLSR user who expects the best image quality with full creative control." said Mr. Myoung Sup Han, Senior Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics. "The inclusion of Samsung's pioneering Wi-Fi technology also means that you can share those images straight from the camera, giving you the freedom to shoot and share wherever the journey takes you."
Apple enforces Galaxy Nexus smartphone ban in the US - BBC News
Samsung has had to stop selling its Galaxy Nexus smartphone in the US after Apple paid a bond, bringing a court-ordered ban into effect.
It follows a preliminary ruling that the South Korean company had infringed four of the iPhone maker's patents.
Apple had to take out a $95.6m (£61.1m) bond to cover Samsung's losses should the final judgement go the other way.
The Next Web reported that Google now planned a software update to its Android system to circumvent the ban.
In the meantime the search giant has amended the listing for the Galaxy Nexus handset on its Google Play store to read: "Coming soon".
Other US sites offering the smartphone are expected to follow.
Although the Nexus is less powerful that Samsung's Galaxy S3 model, it has had a high profile.
Google handed models out to developers at its recent I/O conference in San Francisco and had intended it to be the first phone to be offered the Jelly Bean Android update.
Apple's complaint alleged that the Nexus infringed four intellectual properties granted to it by the US Patent and Trademark Office:
- the use of a single search interface - such as Siri - to retrieve information from a range of systems using a number of techniques
- the use of a sliding gesture to unlock a touchscreen device
- a text input interface that tries to anticipate which words the user wants to type and makes recommendations
- a way to manipulate structures - such as phone numbers or postcodes - within computer data
Although the judge accepted all four technologies appeared to have been used without Apple's permission, the Foss Patents blog noted she ruled only the search interface technology infringement could be said to threaten "irreparable harm" to the US company were she not to grant a ban.
Stripping back searchAccording to reports, Google's software patch will include changes to its quick-search and voice-search facilities, limiting them to web-based results.
A spokesman for Google was unable to provide the BBC with further detail.
A spokeswoman from Samsung said it was disappointed US shoppers would be unable to buy its device for the time being.
"We will continue to pursue an appeal of the Galaxy Nexus preliminary injunction, which we filed on July 2 to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit," she added.
"Meanwhile, we are also working closely with Google to resolve this matter, as the patent in question concerns Google's unified search function."
Apple declined to comment.
Nike O2 Priority Sports, shows O2 is about more than just Bieber tickets - Pocket-lint.com
Nike has teamed up with UK network O2 to offer O2 customers the chance to get exclusive access to videos, fitness advice and editorial content as well as special events ahead of others.
Announced Tuesday morning at Nike Town in London, the new partnership sees Nike team up with an operator for the first time as it tries to reach more people and share its fitness love.
The scheme will act in a similar way to O2’s existing Priority Moments loyalty initiative, via an app that is exclusive to its customers.
Previous O2 Priority offers have been to buy tickets ahead of the crowd to concerts. On Tuesday O2 Priority customers snapped up Justin Bieber tickets minutes after they went on sale.
The deal, which Nike probably hopes won't cause the same stampede, will also give O2 customers early or exclusive access to events such as Nike’s Fuel Fest, which takes place this Sunday after the Nike 10K. It is not clear at this time whether it will also mean priority access to Nike running events, but we suspect so.
At launch, O2 customers will have exclusive access to the Nike+ Android app in the UK until the end of the year, the company has said.
The Android Nike+ app launched recently but - aside from O2 - UK users will have to wait, because it's not available outside the US on all devices.
However, this being Android, that's no problem, as you can simply download the app from any number of third-party sites and install at your leisure. We have it installed on an Orange device and haven't encountered any problems with it.
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Vodafone Ghana launches 3rd edition of 'World of Difference' project - Modern Ghana
Accra, July 4, GNA - Vodafone Ghana one of Ghana's giant telecommunication companies on Wednesday launched the third edition of the Vodafone Foundation 'World of Difference' project.
The 'World of Difference' initiative is aimed at giving professionals and individuals an opportunity to offer their experiences and skills to positively transform communities through selected charities or projects of choice.
Speaking at the launch in Accra, Mr Patrick Boateng, Director of External Affairs, Vodafone Ghana said, We are glad to be providing opportunity for several people to make a difference in society by solving social problems that they are passionate about.
He said steps taking by Vodafone to enrich the lives of the less privileged in society needed to be emulated stressing that business owners should not only be interested in making profit.
Mr Boateng said the project had contributed immensely to the lives of many Ghanaians in areas such as health, education, environmental cleanliness, entrepreneurial grooming and youth empowerment.
Ms Afua Sarkodie, Manager of Vodafone Foundation, said this year's edition would give 50 participants the opportunity to enrich the lives of others through their skills and talents.
She said the judges for the 2012 edition would include Ms Shamima Muslim, News Anchor, Citi FM, Mrs Dzifa Bampo, Broadcast Journalist Joy FM, Dr Audrey Gadzekpo, Lecturer University of Ghana, Mr Kojo Yankah, President of African University of Communication and Mrs Shirley Frimpong Manso, Movie Director of Sparrow Productions.
There were 30 participants in the first edition, 45 in the second and we are hoping to have 50 participants this year, she added.
Ms Sarkodie called on professionals and individuals, who have passion on issues of health, education among others to apply.
Submissions of projects is opened until August 20, 2012.
Mrs Vannesa Adu-Akorsah, Principal of New Horizon Special School, said through the project, the school had built an E-learning center and hired a Physiotherapist.
She called on corporate bodies to extend assistance to the needy in society.
GNA
O2 and Nike take Priority Moments into sports market - Mobile Entertainment
New 'Priority Sports' app designed to offer exclusive content to 23m O2 users.
O2 and Nike have partnered to enhance "the way sport can change people's lives", with their new Priority Sports platform, available via an Android or iOS app. It will launch in late August.
It's a move that extends O2's Priority Moments service into the sports and fitness area. The service - launched last year – pushes targeted local offers at opted-in O2 customers for restaurants, shops and activities.
Specifically, the app will include extras like:
* Free and exclusive access to the new Nike+ Running app for Android
* Access to Nike events
* Exclusive weekly Nike+ Run Clubs & Nike Training Clubs
* Virtual training programs
* 1,000 tickets to the Nike+ Fuelfest at Battersea Power Station
* Free shipping on all orders over £50
The partners are pretty confident of success. They conducted research to show that 53 per cent of people use apps for sporting activity, while 11.9 per cent check their phones more than five times daily for their sports fix.
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However, it should be noted that the '23 million customers' being touted by O2 isn't entirely accurate. Many of those will likely be BlackBerry, Nokia and feature phone users, and they of course are not powered by Android or iOS.
People can register by texting 'Sports' to 2020, or following the #O2PrioritySports hashtag on Twitter.
Check out launch photos below.
O2 4G network arriving in July 2013? - Techradar.com
Mobile network O2 might have to wait until the third quarter of 2013 before it can launch its 4G network in the UK.
TechRadar spoke to O2 CEO Ronan Dunne who revealed that the network is still waiting for the government to release the spectrum.
Dunne said; "Our aspiration is to provide 4G as soon as we can, our challenge is that despite the fact some operators are accused of slowing the process down, the regulator and government have spectacularly failed to give us the spectrum."
Everything Everywhere need to follow correct process
"Most other countries have released the analogue spectrum which was freed up from TV, but in the UK that will be made available in the third quarter of 2013. I'll be ready and waiting on the day that they deliver the spectrum" Dunne continued.
There's been a very public falling out between Everything Everything and other networks including Vodafone and O2, over EE making a bid to release its 4G network earlier than the competition.
O2 isn't against this idea in principle, it just wants it done properly.
Dunne said: "There was a statement in the House by Ed Vaizey [UK communications minister] the other day, which noted that they need to review and make a decision before the end of the year (on 4G spectrum), but that doesn't mean they'll need to approve the use of the spectrum for 4G by the end of the year. They just need to make a decision on when.
"It's a very straightforward process, it's just up to the regulator to go through it, and when they do he'll liberalise the spectrum."
So it looks like we're still in for a bit of a wait here in the UK for that fabled 4G network, but hopefully by this time next year we can really start to get excited about it.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Specs vs. iPhone 5's iOS 6, an Apple Victory? - gamenguide.com
Apple's iPhone 5 may be seeing its greatest threat in the new Samsung Galaxy S3. Tech Specifications on Samsung's next-gen Smartphone are regarded high calibur among the ranks of past Apple iPhones.
With a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, the device comes packed with 4G (a.k.a. LTE and HSPA+) capabilities, offering 16GB or 32GB worth of internal storage that can be expanded via microSD.
S3 features an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera, a 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera and a 2,100mAh removable battery. The Smartphone comes flavored with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and TouchWiz UI overlay.
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As far as features of the Android heavyweight are concerned, the U.S. version of Galaxy S3 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU with 2GB of internal RAM, instead of 1.4GHz quad-core Samsung Exynos processor (global version).
The new phone hosts a plethora of software features such as S Voice and S Beam, with the former allowing users to execute commands via their voice and with the latter allowing quick file sharing just by touching the devices.
Specs for the iPhone 5 has been kept under wraps, but according to rumors, Apple's upcoming Smartphone not only packs high end specs but is expected to be running on iOS 6. Apple's next generation operating system for its mobile devices is rumored to feature a new version of Siri that is currently used on iPad. Other upgrades also include improvements on the Safari web browser, new turn-by-turn Map navigation, iStore for media content, and faster social networking functions.
Apple looks to compete with its patented software and user experience. Hardware speculations are looking impressive as the iPhone 5 comes with a 1.5 GHz quadcore A6 processor along with 1GB RAM. A large sell may come in its larger 4-inch touchscreen with retina display with possibilities of handling 1280 x 720 resolutions. Additional features such as Near Field Communication (NFC) technology and 4G LTE will add on to its appeal.
Apple may flex its muscle with Samsung already claiming that sales of Galaxy S3 could touch 10 million units by the end of July. The S3 is planned to be shipped to 302 wireless carriers in 147 different countries worldwide by the end of next month.
According to the press release of the company, Verizon Wireless' Galaxy S3 will cost $199.99 on contract with 16GB of storage and $249.99 with 32GB of storage. The 16 GB model will be available in stores and online starting July 10 and the 32 GB model will be available online starting July 10 and will be in stores in the coming weeks. The Smartphone will be available in two colors -- marble white or pebble blue.
No official word yet on the iPhone 5's release date.
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