Following your calendar updates to Lollipop, Samsung has promised that its main products receive the new version of the system later this month. Galaxy S4, S5 Galaxy, Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 4 already have Android 5.0, with the Galaxy Alpha last. Last week we saw a leaked image showing the model in question running version 5.0.2, and now we have more information that shows that the Lollipop will be released for this model.
The information was revealed on the website of Samsung Finland and Samsung Denmark , where they report that both the Alpha as the Galaxy Note II and Galaxy Mini S5 are already in the testing phase scheduled for release soon. However, no information was given to the public of a possible date and all models will actually be updated. Already happened Samsung promise a new version of Android and finish last minute giving up.
So far, what has been reported is that the update still will arrive this year, which can happen only in the second half of 2015. Remember that Samsung has yet to update multiple smartphones to Lollipop, and with the release of 5.1 the company will still have much work to do to let your customers most demanding satisfied.
A carrier French previously reported that the S5 Mini would be updated in the second quarter. Thus, perhaps the Galaxy Alpha and even the Galaxy Note II receive the update before the middle of the year . But for now, nothing can be said for sure. What we can expect is that such models actually contains with Lollipop, however it takes
Xiaomi is a company that continues to grow and in less than five years have joined the select group of the largest manufacturers of smartphones in the world. However, the Chinese company has never been kind to the most advanced Android users, denying release the source code of your system so that developers can make customizations and bring improvements to the system MIUI . However, while celebrating its five aninhos life, she decided to present its customers and release the Mi3 the kernel code, MI4 and Mi Note.
The Mi3 flagship was announced in September 2013, winning a successor in July 2014. Throughout this time the company came under fire for its discerning customers by not releasing the GPLv2 , need to work on the Linux kernel and bring improvements to this model with the Release custom kernels, with updated drivers and support for new features. The company, in the face of so much pressure, never explain the reason for never having released the kernel to its customers.
In December, Hugo Barra promised that the news would be released earlier this year. The promise was not fulfilled on time, but at least users can now count on the news. For those who want to get their hands on code just check the page on GitHub the Xiaomi. Now devs can launch custom ROMs with better stability, and bring new kernels with more features, providing greater control over the company’s smartphones.
It is not yet clear whether the Xiaomi adopt the rules of GPL or launched this kernel just to satisfy their more energetic guests. Let’s hope it continues releasing the code and keep a good support of the large community of Android developers have.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Edge arrives in Brazil for R $ 3499 in black
Announced at IFA 2014, the Galaxy Note 4 Edge reached the Brazilian market as promised by Samsung . Version of the Note 4, also released last year in Berlin, Germany, the Edge stands out for its 5.7-inch curved edge screen that gave Edge version of the Galaxy S6, announced in March this year at MWC.
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Unlike his brother, the Note 4, which arrived in November costing R $ 2,899, the Edge has suggested price of US $ 3,499. In Brazil, the device will be sold in black color and is now available in stores from Samsung.
The Edge Screen, as it has been called the curved edge of the Galaxy Note 4 Edge Screen by Samsung itself, operates independently from the rest form, providing quick access to applications, alerts and functions that are used most often.
The idea is that this piece of canvas the user to receive instant notifications while watching a video, for example. Another feature is to transform the Edge Screen in a control panel for the rear camera. Once the buttons are transported to the curved part, the screen turns into a huge display.
In addition, the curved screen of the Galaxy Note 4 Edge is customizable, allowing the user to place this your space favorite pictures and texts, including those made with the Spen, pen that is also embedded in this release. Useful tools such as stopwatch, flashlight and voice recorder can be started by Edge Screen.
In terms of configuration, the Edge is very similar to the Galaxy Note 4. The screen is Quad HD Super AMOLED. Besides the pen S Pen already feature Note line, the device has, as well as the Note 4, front camera of 3.7 megapixel and 16 megapixel back. Inside, the Edge offers the same core 2.7 GHz Quad processor, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. The battery is a bit below, with 3,000 mAh. The device runs Android 4.4 and has Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth and NFC.
Samsung launched in Brazil the Galaxy Note Edge , with curved screen version of the popular foblet, on Monday (30). The device comes equipped with top settings, 5.6-inch screen and more features integrated with the S Pen. However, users who purchase the Note solve Edge will have to shell out a very high value at a suggested price of R $ 3,499
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In the hardware configurations of the Galaxy Note Edge is a quad-core processor 2.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805, 3GB RAM and two cameras: a rear 16-megapixel front and another with a 3.7 megapixel sensor. The operating system is the Android 4.4.4 KitKat, but with update for Lollipop. The screen also brings high quality with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels on its 5.7 inches.
One of the highlights of the Edge is its design, which offers many features and shortcuts on your display curved on the side. So much so that Samsung also decided to invest in a similar model, but for the new top Galaxy S6. Among the functions available on the side of foblet, the user can insert quick contacts, see the music player, add custom applications and other actions.
Note Edge arrives in the country after his presentation by Samsung last year at IFA 2014. The Galaxy Note Edge is now available in black, from online stores and should also reach the physical stores.
According to a report published weekend the site You Mobile , Samsung is preparing a new fully optimized version of the interface TouchWiz to the Galaxy Note 4. This new version of TW debuted with the company’s new smartphone, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, which comes as a cleaner version and giving users the freedom to choose to delete some applications that previously installed by the manufacturer.
It is expected that global versions of the South Korean phablet is currently running Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, and the upgrade to version 5.1 of Android brings not only a new interface for the devices, but also a great addition to features and performance improvements.
It was not confirmed when the Note 4 should receive the update, but the site states that the update should arrive after the second half this year. However, it is expected that the young company’s flagship to be updated first of the phablet.
The news, although it seems exciting to model owners should be considered as a rumor (though a strong rumor) until the Samsung make the official announcement commenting on the update.
Launched at IFA 2014 event held in September in Germany, the Galaxy Note 4 was overshadowed by Edge version, the first Samsung device with curved edge screen. The feature, which has become one of the highlights of MWC 2015 with the launch of Galaxy S6 Edge, was indeed an innovation, but the truth is that the Galaxy Note 4, on its own, deserved more attention. Not only because this is the Samsung productivity device, but also because it is a great option in the market for those who are behind some features like quality screen, good camera and a battery that goes beyond the 12 hours of use.
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Pro
– resources that help user productivity – above average battery with fast loading and removable
Against – screen size above average which can hinder footprint – Rear plastic, even imitating leather, displeases some
design
The appearance of the Galaxy Note 4 denounces and Samsung hopes to make it a productivity smartphone for people who want to have fun and work on the same machine or even for companies seeking a more complete option. The smartphone is quite thin, which helps in time to put in your pocket, but with a 5.7-inch screen, it is inevitable that seems a little big in a few hands and pants pockets. Take the Note 4 purse or backpack or buy a cover that acts as portfolio are alternatives to consider when buying a phablet.
Being quite square, Note 4 gives the impression of being serious, especially in black. In iG , we tested the white version, a little less serious. The machine has the rounded corners and some curves at the bottom, where is the microUSB input, and at the top, because of the headset connector, which help to give lightness to the design as a whole.
Emily Corner Nunes / iG Sao Paulo
Galaxy Note 4: square body with rounded corners and metal details
Metal details let more sophisticated, as well as the rear that mimics leather, features present in other device issues. Some people do not see with good eyes the option of plastic, but remember that it is this very plastic cover who gives access to the battery, which is removable.
AS Pen is also better finished that the previous version. The detail on the end that is out of the smartphone – remember, the pen is stored within the device. – Helps to give a sophisticated tone to the Galaxy Note 4
Settings
In a fight smartphones, the Galaxy Note 4 could well be the one presented as a mighty giant, but compete in the category of light weights since it has only 176 grams. Inside, however, it is equipped with the very best in terms of hardware. The processor is an Octa Core consists of a Quad Core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 and other 1.3 GHz Cortex-A57 within a chip Exynos 5433. The CPU of the device is the Mali-T760 series. In addition, Note 4 has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, which can be expandable up to 128 GB with microSD card. In other words, space should not miss even if the user save spreadsheets.
In benchmark tests conducted by iG, Galaxy Note 4 confirmed all his power. The device was above almost all smartphones tested last year. In AnTuTu, the Note 4 has 50,222 points, above all competitors, while in the Quadrant Standard were 23,457, well above all that appear after the number and ranking just above the Note 3.
You Vellamo HTML5, which tests the browser, 4,430 were above the Galaxy S5, 2020 in Vellamo Metal, best number that the Galaxy S5 and LG G3, and 1,933 in Vellamo Multicore. All values above not only top of the line equipment from other manufacturers, but also the previous generation, the Galaxy Note 3.
Furthermore, in experiments performed by iG during the week evaluation, the device did not catch and rolled easily heavier games like Dead Trigger 2, Galaxy On Fire 2 HD. View videos was also a great experience:. Speakers, one on the front and top of the unit and the other on the bottom and back and involve the user and offer enough sound quality
In terms of connectivity , the Galaxy Note 4 is also on another level. In addition to Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac and Bluetooth 4.0, the phone has NFC, MHL, standard used to send audio and video from a smartphone to a high-definition TV, and IR LED, which transforms smartphone into a remote control.
System and applications
The version tested by iG was still running Android 4.4.4 KitKat but an update for Lollipop, the fifth version of the Google system, is still expected. The TouchWiz interface, Samsung, is also present, with its background teal and completely different icons of pure Android that can not please. Like or not the interface is something very personal to each user, but it must be said that the new version of TouchWiz, presented at MWC 2015 next to the Galaxy S6, renewed according to the precepts of the material design, it is more beautiful than the current one.
Like other appliances brand, the Galaxy Note 4 also has some pre-installed applications, but most really useful, as Smart Remote app, which helps the user to pair the device with the TV and turn smartphone remote control. Or S Health, application that records the physical activity of the user from the sensors of the appliance or a wearable device connected and also has the role of coach, among other features. The application that works with the S Pen, S Note is essential.
A positive point of Samsung’s changes are the multitasking system resources, which certainly help the user time to be productive, work on your smartphone , for example. In the Galaxy Note 4 you can split the screen into two parts, turn a window into a round shortcut and even reduce it to be accessible to the thumb when the unit is in one hand.
Display
The 5.7-inch screen of the Note 4 is certainly a theme party. Not only for its size, but especially for its quality. It is undoubtedly one of the best in the market. Super Amoled, the unit’s screen has a resolution Quad HD with 2,560 x 1,440 pixels and pixel density of 515 ppi. Samsung promises even 16 million colors and Gorilla Glass protection 4 against risk and scratches.
The screen does not lack anything, the colors are more vivid on the LCD, there is enough contrast and sharpness, and the excellent brightness. Try putting maximum brightness in a dark room and you have a small movie screen in your hands. However, when reading, white can feel a little too bright. In this case, you may need to adjust the brightness. There is a read mode, but there is another clever feature: to increase the font size.
The touch screen has other interesting features that work linked to the system. When the user is with the S Pen in operation, for example, the screen turns off its touch sensors, allowing the person to support part of the hand on the screen without thereby open programs or select content.
Another smart feature is the movements and gestures that recognizes the screen. The options are pre-configured and really cool. In Note 4 is possible, for example, mute incoming calls and alarms just putting your hand on the screen. You can also capture an image of what is on the screen just by sliding the side of the hand by the device from side to side. Much easier than staying pressing two physically separate buttons simultaneously.
Emily Corner Nunes / iG Sao Paulo
S Pen
Who has not experienced a Galaxy Note might think, but what I will do with a pen on your smartphone? The first idea was to design. But design is only the beginning. The Samsung notes application even lets the user choose which type of stroke, width and also the color. But the S Pen beyond. It allows the user to make notes on the screen and capture the image to access later, cropping images and take written notes to his own hand. Pure fun and, again, productivity.
In times like these, when we type more than we write by hand, come across the letter itself can be daunting. On the other hand, is very fun to write a phone number, for example, and then, with the help of the S Pen, take it to the contacts, since the application recognizes some forms, such as numbers.
AS Pen is simple to operate:. just approach the edge of the screen and click on your single button on the side for the pen own menu appears on the screen
Camera
Among Samsung’s top of the line appliances, it can be said that the Galaxy Note 4 was one of the first to bring the camera to selfie company that has been offering in a growing range of products. The device does not have the same 5 megapixel Gran Prime, for example, but already offers the user a 3.7 megapixel camera and aperture of f 1.9 with various technologies such as facial recognition and beauty mode.
rear camera, in turn, has 16 megapixels with aperture of f 2.4, makes images up to 5,312 x 2,988, automatic autofocus, image stabilizer and LED flash. The camera is also very complete software, with option to make photo in HDR, timer, own filters, and various modes like panorama and selfie photo with the rear camera, which recognizes the user’s face and shoot two seconds after a sound warning.
Another interesting feature is to use the heart rate sensor and camera button. Just place the phone in selfie position, make easy recognition and take the box finger sensor the camera shoots. The rear camera is also capable of Full HD videos and has features to shoot in slow motion and also accelerated, among many others.
Sensors
While high-end, the Galaxy Note 4 has the main sensors and more. There are the accelerometer, the gyro, the RGB sensor that senses ambient light brightness, Hall magnetic sensor, and three others that deserve attention. One is the HRM, which is the heart rate sensor that sits just below the rear camera and works as a trigger, but also as a source of information about the user’s health, especially for the S Health.
In this sense, another highlight is the ultraviolet sensor, which measures the solar radiation. The idea of Samsung with this novelty is to indicate, through its health application, which the user must take measures to protect and prevent damage to the skin, for example, wear sunscreen. Finally, the Note 4 also has a digital sensor that serves initially to unlock the phone, but that in the future may work as a password for mobile payment.
It is normal to take a while to get used to the digital player. Registering the impression it was easy, but set the position and the movement takes some time. Interestingly, the sensor realizes his mistake and indicates what you should do differently. Even the wet screen by splashing it recognizes and asks the user to clear the screen before proceeding with recognition.
Battery
The battery is one of the the highlights of this fourth generation of the Note, plus come with ultra-fast loading and saving modes, the battery lasts a very heavy use of network and internet for a whole day, in addition to 12 hours in most cases. Total duration of test battery, running full screen video with Wi-Fi on and maximum brightness, the battery of 3,220 mAh Galaxy Note 4 impressive endured 12 hours races, below only the Moto Maxx, which has 3,900 battery mAh.
It is worth mentioning that the Galaxy Note 4 battery is removable, which usually please users who like to ride with a spare battery with you.
Conclusion
At first glance the Galaxy Note 4 may seem expensive, considering the price of R $ 2,800, and large, if we think the 5.7-inch screen. But he is the kind that worth the investivemento. For those looking for a phablet that not only has the size of a tablet, but similar features, especially productivity, Galaxy Note 4 is the device. Its size is also manageable, because the system itself has features that allow the user to decrease the size of applications so that it is accessible to the finger. Finally, Note 4 is a smartphone with so many hardware components and cutting-edge sensors that will hardly soon obsolete
Sheet:.
Galaxy Note 4
Configuration: Octa core processor (1.3 GHz Quad core + Quad core 1.9 GHz), 3 GB RAM, 32 GB of internal memory, KitKat Android 4.4.4 system, Super Amoled screen of 5.7 inches with a resolution of 2.560×1.440 pixels, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, NFC, Bluetooth, digital player and heartbeat sensor, 16-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash, autofocus and optical image stabilizer, 3.7 megapixel front camera, support for 4G network, and standard chip Nanosim.
Dimensions (cm): 15.35 x 7.86 x 0.85 Weight (g): 176
Last week we follow the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 start receiving Android Lollipop in Brazil, to the delight of users who have the former phablet top line of the Korean company.
But it is not only he that will receive the new operating system version of Google . According to Samsung’s representatives in the France , the Galaxy Note 3 Neo will also be upgraded to Android Lollipop.
The confirmation was made in official Twitter company in France, in response to a consumer who wanted to know if the device would receive the update, said the Galaxy Note 3 Neo yes will receive the update .
Still according to the French Twitter Samsung, the update will still be released in 2015, but a specific date has not passed , and this should cause the device users are even more eager in wait for the update .
Thus, we can imagine that the update will be released at a world level for the Galaxy Note 3 Neo, including Brazil , since the unit had a number of Sales in our country.
Qualcomm lost one of its most important partners between 2014 and this year. After suffering with controversies involving its most powerful chipset, Snapdragon 810, the company based in the United States saw escape your chance to be the ‘brain’ of Samsung’s flagship, losing the post to the Exynos, component manufactured by South Korea’s own . However, according to a report produced by the electronic newspaper DigiTimes, the American company is trying hard not to make the same mistake in the future.
By investing more in next-generation chipsets manufacturing, Qualcomm want to be sure to be the main option in the heir to the Galaxy Note line. In addition to the Snapdragon 810 overheat, lithograph Exynos 7420 of 14 nanometers, 20 nanometers against the rival, enables lower power consumption and better heat dissipation. In addition, eliminating the dependence on third parties could lead directly to a faster device, since optimizations can be made in order to create a harmonious communication between hardware and software.
As we reported earlier this month, Snapdragon 815 is cooler than its predecessors, which has already proves the Company’s eagerness to improve their technology in upcoming releases. What is at stake, however, is the Snapdragon chipset 820. This should be formally introduced in the second half of 2015 and, if all goes as expected, will be architected in 14 nanometers to match the current Samsung products, as well as having nuclei modified by the staff of the US company.
Depending on the performance of future processors and graphics cards, Samsung will have to make the difficult decision to opt for Snapdragon or Exynos in the Galaxy Note 5. Although getting rid of outside help be extremely beneficial for the Asian brand analyze the performance of each part is also vital before making a choice. Unfortunately, we will not know the outcome of the story between the two technology giants when the phablet debut officially, that is, near the end of this year.
Lenovo has announced several interesting devices in the last time, thus demonstrating you do not want to live only in sales of appliances with the trademark of Motorola. Despite the recent announcement that it would invest in a smartphone with Windows Phone, the Chinese company presented this afternoon at a conference in China the new K3 Note , with an intermediate model with Android Lollipop facing anyone looking for a big screen but do not want to spend too much.
The first thing that draws attention to the new device is its design as it has a peculiar circular space reserved for company name. In addition, its design single piece of polycarbonate can please the users of other companies, which is a highly praised feature of the Lumia line of smartphones. The device also has a curious position for your speaker, because it is located near the right side of the rear-top, as well as a microphone to help shooting.
In your hardware, have characteristics which promise to be sufficient for the vast majority of users, especially since the K3 Note will sell for only $ 145 in China. Among its main features, we can highlight:
5.5 inch screen with Full HD resolution (1080 x 1920 pixels)
MediaTek MT6752 processor Octa-Core
2GB RAM
16GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD
Main 13MP Camera with Dual-LED flash
5MP front camera
Dual-SIM 4G LTE
7.6 mm thickness
3.000mAh Battery
Android 5.0 Lollipop
There is still no information about the countries where Lenovo K3 Note will be available for sale, but it is likely that the device out to other Asian markets in the next weeks. On the other hand, unlikely we will see in Brazil in an official way, because the manufacturer does not work in our country in the smartphone market at the time.
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After the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2015), Juno Cho , mobile devices division leader LG Electronics , said that the South Korean company preparing major changes for its new flagship to be released soon. It was also reported that the company works on a new own production chipset that would bring major breakthrough for the smartphone industry. However, it was not made clear whether all the news would already be present in the G4 . As we thought that it would be the star of the time, all bets were centered on this device. But before the rumors that LG is preparing to launch a new phablet, news indicate that the G4 Note , who will have a different design.
According to the site ZDNet, G4 will continue with the same structure of polycarbonate than its predecessor. Where LG is expected to force into something more premium only on G4 Note. According to the source, LG had an interest in also to provide a finer structure for the G3 successor, but production would delaying the arrival thereof to the market. So with the release of phablet for the second half, South Korea has more time to prepare something more refined for its customers.
We do not know if the G4 will come with the new LG processor, or if the production thereof may delay as with the metal body. Therefore, it could take another solution as Snapdragon 810 , leaving the new Nuclun , or whatever the name of the new chipset company, for only the G4 Note.
The G4 is expected to be announced as early as next month. Thus, the same should reach the market in May – exactly one month after the arrival of Galaxy S6. LG always made it clear that Samsung has as its main rival. Thus, the G4 Note should arrive soon after the Galaxy Note 5 that has a date estimated to be presented at the IFA 2015 What happens in September.
The line of smartphones with metal finish of Samsung , The series will soon be upgraded to the version Android 5.0 Lollipop . Recently, South Korea showed great attention to the line by adding to it models A3, A5, and A7 later. Meanwhile, according informaes confirmed in the Galaxy Note 2 has previso to receive the update.
SamMobile , which hit almost 100% of their rumors about Samsung, said that, beyond the atualizao to line A, development on the back of the Android 5.1 already begun to compatible smartphones. The sources of the site say that the development of verse in 5.0 yet started to Note 2 and not mentioned in the company’s backstage.
One of the novelties of the Android Lollipop was the new control notifications, which allows you to receive updates each managed by a list of priorities . It bothered many users who missed the old silent system. Google has been promising to fix that in the Android 5.1 , but for now, what was offered is a new improved permissions control that can be scheduled and programmed with the alarm.
Samsung is listening to its customers and brought the silent back in last update of the Galaxy S5. Now, the Galaxy Note 4 with Exynos, model SM-910C that is also sold in Brazil, received an update for Lollipop recently in Poland that brought back this feature.
As can be seen in the images below, you can completely mute the system by tapping the sound shortcut side panel to the notifications. Through the system menu you can also choose between Sound , Vibrate or Mute in sound mode. However, you can not have this control using the device’s volume buttons. By reducing to the end, it places the smartphone in vibrate mode. Just missed this little detail to have the old silent control we had in KitKat.
Samsung also maintained another possibility, where the user can choose to control the sound system using the new priority method Lollipop or just silence all indefinite or scheduled time according to your needs. You can choose the days of the week and also the start time and end -. Something like that was adopted by the Google Android 5.1
To disable the ‘Do Not Disturb’, simply access the shortcut that is created in the system notification screen when the feature is active. Of course, it is not as simple and straightforward as the old solution found in the KitKat, but it sure helps a lot the user to find and activate the feature without having to go through several screens of TouchWiz. And only need to access the System menu, then Sounds and Notifications and lastly the option Do Not Disturb . After the setting is made, the control can be done by shortcut in the notification screen.
The build was released in Poland, but it works perfectly in the national model. If you want to check the news, just download the ROM file on the site SamMobile and follow the steps below:
Download the ODIN 3:09
Unzip the ODIN and the ROM file you downloaded
Run the application on your PC
Restart your Note 3 in Download mode (connect the cell holding the Home button + Power + Volume Less simultaneously)
Connect your smartphone to your PC and wait for the ODIN recognize it
Add the firmware in the AP section / PDA
Make sure the Re-Partition option is not selected
Click Start and wait for the ROM to be installed
The first boot may take a while. After that, it is recommended to do a system cleaning (factory reset) to ensure that no bugs remain to update. If this is necessary, back up your files because everything will be deleted
released firmware information:.
Model: SM-N910C
Country: Poland
Version: Android 5.0.1
List of changes: 4456638
Compilation date: Monday, March 13, 2015
code: XEO
PDA: N910CXXU1BOC3
CSC: N910COXA1BOC3
Those who were already using the Polish ROM earlier, the novelty will receive over the air.
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Samsung has shown great interest in the virtual reality market to bring your product Gear VR , a device created in partnership with the Oculus Rift , which allows you to connect your smartphone to special glasses and can see various types of content such as movies, games and even realistic interaction in a whole new way. The news was announced along with the Galaxy Note 4 during event dedicated to IFA 2014 , but was initially attached to the variant with Snapdragon chipset. Now, the South Korean just reported that the owners of the variant with Exynos hardware can also explore this new world of three-dimensional virtualization.
The product was initially released only in the US and European markets, where the variant with Snapdragon 805 is sold. Now with the arrival of Lollipop to Note 4 with Exynos, Samsung could also include support to its own chipset. This means that the South Korean giant can launch your Gear VR in other countries.
Remember that the Lollipop is still in the testing phase in the version 5.0.1 . Only a few countries have received the update, such as Poland which has variant SM-910C , the same sold in Brazil. The first firmware Lollipop was released in February and still sins at the lack of optimization in some system elements, such as the recent screen. Today (19/03), Samsung released a new version that in addition to providing support for Gear VR also solved some problems of the initial build.
There is still no date of when the novelty will reach the national model . Samsung had promised the release this month, but before the delay caused due to bugs found in the system code, the development turned out to be paralyzed for a while. Now, it seems that Samsung has finally found the problem caused and began again to release the Lollipop not only to Note 4, but also to the company’s other models.
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Index:. Features and Accessories Design and screen House and Performance S Pen Verdict: Samsung Galaxy Note 4
It was the year 2011 when the Korean brand, first launched in the market the acclaimed Samsung Galaxy Note. Quickly reached the top, one of the most popular smartphones on the planet.
The large screen of 5.3 “led to a new era, the era of” phablets “, its design and the very impressive internal features made him Samsung’s brand image, has now come of age with the 4th generation of the Galaxy Note
are well notable innovations, including its design, more elegant and very appealing, as well as the introduction of a small metal ring logo to the side , the fabulous screen, with really amazing colors, outstanding performance series, largely due to its main engine, the 805 Snapdragon 2.7 GHz processor with 4 cores and a memory space of providing the heavens, make it a desirable result.
It is doubt in the air, does the 1st place podium remains her, or will be dethroned by the entry into the market “phablets” by Apple giant with the introduction of the iPhone 6 Plus?
Features & Accessories
Dimensions: 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm
Weight: 176 g
Operating System: Android 4.4.4, TouchWiz UI
Display: 5.7 “Super AMOLED
Resolution: 2,560 x 1,440 pixels (515ppi)
Rear Camera: 16MP, ISO, f / 2.2, LED flash
Front camera: 3.7MP, f / 1.9
Video Capture: 2160p (30fps), 1080p (60fps)
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
GPU: Adreno 420
RAM Memory: 3GB
Storage: 32GB with microSD up to 128GB
Battery: 3,220mAh
NFC / GPS / LTE
Bluetooth: v4.1 + LE
WiFi: dual-band 802.11a / b / g / n / ac
Jack Audio Normalized 3.5 mm
Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Digital Printing, gesture
The Note 4 features a LED indicator on the top left, proximity sensors with the hearing column and a front camera of 3.7 MP at the top right, also called” Selfie Cam “. The Home button is also a fingerprint sensor, so you can unlock your smartphone through this modern sensor , working well with a simple slide of the finger by the button, but still has the same problem Galaxy S5 and is less than the bet Apple.
As a side frame is covered by a metallic ring of aluminum, the volume buttons on the left and the On / Off button on the right side, were also redesigned, also including this new bet of the Korean brand, thereby further excel the lines of Note 4, creating a beautiful smartphone to see.
Also included is a 3.5 mm audio jack for headphones and a infrared sensor on the side of the top, lying on the bottom side the micro-USB 2.0 port and the famous pen “S Pen” on the right side of the lower side.
The Galaxy S5 pioneered the introduction of the heartbeat sensor by Samsung, and the Note 4, is no exception , with the Korean brand introduced this sensor along the flash Led accompanying the rear camera.
Inside is a battery of 3220 mAh, allowing you to maintain an excellent capacity for autonomy, depending of course on the type of use, it’s likely that the user can be 2 or 3 days without having to make any shipment. There is still room for placement of a nano-Sim card and the possibility of storage expansion with a microSD card of up to 128 GB.
Design and screen
The Design Galaxy Note 4 does not differ many of the previous, keeping the plastic, but adding aluminum on the sides
The small aluminum frame on the sides translates into a more robust, something that has not happened for a few years, in contrast to its back cover, continuing to prefer the manufacture of the same plastic, but still denotes some durability.
Note that most of smart phone manufacturers, as opting for rear lids metal, preclude the user from having battery access , thereby limiting the possibility that the same be replaced as the possibility of expansion of storage space by placing a microSD memory card , thus limiting the capabilities of smartphones. A Samsung policies is to offer the user the possibility to take advantage of these and other resources because users are increasingly demanding.
With regard to its size, the Note 4 is not the most comfortable to use with one hand, ahead of the iPhone 6 Plus because of its greater width, but losing points only to one of its competitors, the LG G3 5.5 “due to its arched structure, allowing a nice support using only one hand.
It is not easy to please all users and Samsung itself knows very well, but in general and due to its characteristics, the Note 4 shows dimensions perfectly . reasonable
With a resolution of 2560 × 1440 on a screen of 5.7″ Super AMOLED, equivalent to 515 ppi, Quad HD, allows us to say that this is a great desktop, a fabulous quality and with absolutely exceptional color transitions , even in harsh environments with plenty of light could have a perfect view of the screen due to the automatic brightness mechanism introduced in Note 4, which can increase up to 750 units, ie, the screen produces much brighter than any other smartphone.
Camera and Performance
One of the novelties of the new rear camera, besides the improvement in resolution for a great 16 Megapixel, the Samsung decided to include a optical image stabilizer , allowing unparalleled performance when you want to record those special moments.
It is also including a wide variety of ways, for example, selective focus, panorama, dual ( using the two cameras in a single file) or selfie panorama (from three photos, Note 4 automatically performs the assembly leaving only a photograph covering an angle of 120 degrees).
Here are some photos taken with the Galaxy Note 4, and can see the original in our Flickr page:
I’m still speechless for incredible performance that this smartphone can offer users. The main reason lies in its processor, but has only 4 cores with 2.7 GHz clock speed and 3 GB of RAM, the Galaxy Note 4 is a real spacecraft, with power off series .
The graphic level, largely responsible for the brilliant performance of the Note 4 is the new Adreno 420 GPU, Qualcomm that the very recently said that its overall performance is about 40 times faster than its predecessor, the Adreno 330 GPU, which translates into excellent fluidity even in the most demanding games, allowing a view with an unrivaled perfection down to small details of the shadows and textures.
It is well demonstrated in the score obtained in AnTuTu, the fantastic value of 50453, surpassing all competition, giving no chance to their opponents.
The version of the system operating is still the Android 4.4 Kitkat, though, Samsung claims that soon will come the long-awaited version of Android 5.0 Loliloop.
It is remarkable fluidity with you navigate in Note 4, or either through menus or switching from application to application, this Galaxy is a true off-road, not noticing any “lag”, stop or block.
Despite the own Samsung keep fit software, bringing this policy of previous generations, to the enjoyment of the Note with one hand, is a task that does not become easy to accomplish , who has a small hand, since, due to its size, fingers can not keep up the entire screen, making the most of the users to use both hands in order to take advantage of most of the functions that this smartphone allows.
The Note 4 also has the possibility of working in multitasking, ie it allows the simultaneous opening of multiple windows, such as a computer, open applications such as pop-ups, open applications from the board Multi-window, also help reduce the size of the windows of most installed applications by simply sliding your finger from the top left doing the diagonal to the screen center.
For performance testing through some benchmark applications were these are the results:
AnTuTu Benchmark: 50453
Vellamo: 1914 (Multicore) and 3455 (Internet Browser)
3DMark: 20273
S Pen
What is a Galaxy Note S Pen without? This was and continues to be the hallmarks of Galaxy Note, many of its competitors already eliminated and there are few who are still with their smartphones with the respective Pen’s, but it allows greater productivity in terms of editing documents, texts or even images and photographs, effectively allows, and there are many users who prefer to make use of these devices, due to various reasons.
Once the S Pen is removed, there is a small menu radially, which lets you choose between the Action Memorandum, similar to an application notes, intelligent selection, which allows you to copy a part of the screen and places it above other windows or even in the start-up screen, the Image Clip, which allows you to crop and edit via the S Pen selected parts of the screen, and the Write on screen, which allows you to make a copy full screen, can that image be edited with notes or simply add memos and the same symbols
Verdict:. Samsung Galaxy Note 4
We are facing the best of phablet market! Competition is increasing, but the first step of the podium still belongs to you . Its robustness, unmatched performance, its modern and elegant design, the superb quality of the screen or the fantastic autonomy, will impress anyone, even less convincing.
For those who intensively use productivity applications daily, this smartphone is a real” must “, the possibility of multitasking and the S Pen predicates are more than perfect for the most demanding tasks, and Samsung improved considerably in this field.
The only drawback, it is the price, the Galaxy Note 4 unfortunately is not accessible to all budgets. This smartphone is a top of the range and only the most demanding users or “tech addicts” will know the full potential of this superb phablet
Points in favor:.
Top performance
Display Quality
Battery life
Elegant Design
Points against:
photos in low light environment
Rear Speaker could be better
Price
We take to thank Samsung for the transfer of the unit tests and reported that the same can be found in the Portuguese market for the price of € 799.00, free operator.
