Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag: more leaks in the boat Ubisoft
Confirmed by Ubisoft, the next Assassin's Creed will be called Black Flag. More information to come on March 4, but already leaks ...
In addition to not losing time after the release of Assassin's Creed III, Ubisoft is bad enough to keep secrets (unless done on purpose, anything is possible). Indeed, a few days ago a photo of a poster launched the rumor that the next episode of the series called Black Flag and it will focus on the era of piracy.
Ubisoft confirmed rumors quickly, which then launched a countdown on its website. At the end of this last term to arrive Monday, March 4 at 18h, more information and a trailer should be disclosed. But then, various U.S. locations noted information on the site that the publisher probably did not want to reveal right away because it was quickly removed.
This information is not only the release date of the game, on October 29, but its availability on the new generation of consoles (PS4 and Microsoft equivalent). This could coincide with the release of the new Sony console and make a game launch weight. Although there still rumors (pretty solid), the date announced as the output media (next-gen consoles but PC, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii U) are extremely logical and probable.
Starcraft 2 - Heart of Swarm: a great launch party announced
Blizzard company will organize a big party to celebrate the launch of the second opus of Starcraft II - Heart of Swarm.
On 11 March, Blizzard put dishes in the large. At the Palais des Congrès de Versailles there will be a great night for the launch of the new installment of Starcraft II. Professional gamers and commentators will be present for the event. Gruby, Stephano and White-Ra Lucifron, including Lucifron be present.
An ephemeral boutique will also be created time of the evening to allow fans to buy the collector's edition or basic Starcraft - Heart of Swarm ... and to do so by dedicating developers Blizzards present that evening.
The entrance to the event is free, but remember to book your place on the Blizzard site! Only 900 lucky will get the precious to attend the evening will be unique in Europe. Blizzard promises still full of surprises, contests and giveaways.
The third and final installment of Starcraft II - Legacy of the Void will focus on the Protoss. The player can control the character Zeratul. For the moment, no release date has been revealed. In Heart of Swarm is the character Sarah Kerrigan to be controlled by the gamer.
IPhone 6 and iOS7 in preparation?
Developers have found in their historic aircraft named iPhone 6.1 with iOS 7 were connected to their application. Smartphone with IP address goes directly to Cupertino, Apple headquarters.
Apple has accustomed us to discover new products each year. Or at least new versions of its flagship devices. In early 2013, rumors are already circulating about a future Retina iPad Mini and a new MacBook.
News reaches us of The Next Web. According to the website, Apple is now even full test of the iPhone 6 and iOS 7. Many application developers have identified the historical connections of devices called iPhone 6.1, running on iOS7. However, the latest smartphones the brand appear with signatures iPhone iPhone 5.1 and 5.2, iOS 6.
This could still be a hoax from a good hacker who changed the imprint of his unit. But it seems that the requests from the headquarters of the Apple brand in Cupertino (California). Developers have indeed taken care to verify the origin of the IP address of these devices.
projector
According to The Next Web, that confirms that Apple is currently testing new devices in some applications. One might therefore expect a new version of the iPhone in mid-2013, while the iPhone 5 is only available since last September.
Even more surprising, according to Patently Apple site, the next smartphone from the company could be fitted with a pico-projector. A tiny projector that is located on the edge of the iPhone, turning it into a projector. This technology is developed by Sharp and should be marketed in the first quarter of 2013.
Apple has accustomed us to discover new products each year. Or at least new versions of its flagship devices. In early 2013, rumors are already circulating about a future Retina iPad Mini and a new MacBook.
News reaches us of The Next Web. According to the website, Apple is now even full test of the iPhone 6 and iOS 7. Many application developers have identified the historical connections of devices called iPhone 6.1, running on iOS7. However, the latest smartphones the brand appear with signatures iPhone iPhone 5.1 and 5.2, iOS 6.
This could still be a hoax from a good hacker who changed the imprint of his unit. But it seems that the requests from the headquarters of the Apple brand in Cupertino (California). Developers have indeed taken care to verify the origin of the IP address of these devices.
projector
According to The Next Web, that confirms that Apple is currently testing new devices in some applications. One might therefore expect a new version of the iPhone in mid-2013, while the iPhone 5 is only available since last September.
Even more surprising, according to Patently Apple site, the next smartphone from the company could be fitted with a pico-projector. A tiny projector that is located on the edge of the iPhone, turning it into a projector. This technology is developed by Sharp and should be marketed in the first quarter of 2013.
Getting Started with the Project Shield of Nvidia
Hidden away from curious, a Project Shield, "console" Nvidia was playable and what we can say is that it impresses ...
What we can say when we took over this is that it seems to hold a Xbox 360 controller, the weight is evenly distributed and is comfortable to handle. The machine is not yet complete, we will not feel the buttons but for now we love it!
Time to connectivity, the console has 16 GB of memory, so it is natural that it is seen dress up a Micro SD to move its games to the heaviest. An HDMI port that will be used to connect to the TV, a micro-USB charging port and 3.5mm audio jack.
The central part is used to adjust the sound, access to special application Project Shield (whose name is not yet finalized) and of course the Android buttons for console works with this system. The right stick pointer turns into the dashboard in Android:
The touch screen is a reminder! What will happen pointer to be faster or for games that do not have integrated APIs for Project Shield, hopefully as an editor button on the Archos GamePad where you assign a key to a specific area of the screen.
Speaking of screen, it showed the 720p at 60 frames per second, the Tegra 4 équipait that was really amazing, it was fluid, screen super nice, and the games we tested (Real Boxing and Riptide GP) left us speechless.
We were not able to test the connection with a PC Streaming because the demo was not available, but you can find videos system at CES.
Intel prepares three Celeron and Core i3 for desktop computers
Intel is preparing to launch three new entry-level processors for desktop computers. They are destined to design inexpensive computers for office, Internet and multimedia.
As often, these processors have been identified in various databases Intel intended for specific trades such as distribution but available without restriction via the Internet. This is the website that is dedicated CPU World discovery. Full specifications are not yet disclosed but one can easily deduce references, Intel carefully following nomenclature known.
The founder of Santa Clara launch to start the Core i3-3250, the future most powerful representative of the young family Core i3 Ivy Bridge architecture. It supplant the i3-3240 and should be clocked at 3.5 GHz, that is to say more than 100 MHz. Like all members of his family, he also embark a CPU double-heart with Hyper-Threading, 3MB cache and third level GPU Radeon HD 2500.
Intel also launch the Core i3-3245, which is a variant of the i3-3240 above. Like other Intel whose reference ends with a five, barter GPU entry level for HD Graphics 4000, significantly more efficient and in particular to apply video processing heavier in the context of a multimedia use.
Finally, Intel resurrected once again the Sandy Bridge architecture with the previous generation Celeron G470. It supplant the G465 launched in the third quarter of 2012 and bring the 2 GHz frequency. Would be found otherwise a CPU one heart with Hyper-Threading, 1.5 MB cache and Intel HD Graphics GPU.
As often, these processors have been identified in various databases Intel intended for specific trades such as distribution but available without restriction via the Internet. This is the website that is dedicated CPU World discovery. Full specifications are not yet disclosed but one can easily deduce references, Intel carefully following nomenclature known.
Intel also launch the Core i3-3245, which is a variant of the i3-3240 above. Like other Intel whose reference ends with a five, barter GPU entry level for HD Graphics 4000, significantly more efficient and in particular to apply video processing heavier in the context of a multimedia use.
Finally, Intel resurrected once again the Sandy Bridge architecture with the previous generation Celeron G470. It supplant the G465 launched in the third quarter of 2012 and bring the 2 GHz frequency. Would be found otherwise a CPU one heart with Hyper-Threading, 1.5 MB cache and Intel HD Graphics GPU.
Top Laptops of the moment
Dell XPS 13 Gold Ecran Full HD
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Dell XPS 10 Platinum
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With its new smartphone, the One, HTC puts an end to the megapixel race
Presented in London, the new smartphone HTC One features a latest generation equipment and a photo sensor of a new kind.
Powerful and Full HD
The many rumors circulating on the M7 (code name HTC One) for several weeks, proving once will not hurt, largely accurate. Featuring a large screen Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 4.7-inch, HTC One works well with Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) and the latest version of HTC Sense overlay 5. To animate the camera, HTC has focused on the latest S600 Qualcomm processor (4 cores at 1.7 GHz), supported by 2 GB RAM and internal storage 32/64Go without memory card reader. Compatible 4G (LTE), the terminal loads a battery (not removable) with a capacity of 2300 mAh.
Among the innovations introduced by Sense 5, it is particularly BlinkFeed a flow of information while images shown from the home screen. Vertical navigation in this skin - admittedly the most beautiful effect! - Is reminiscent of the application Flipboard. Multimedia front, the HTC One embeds, like its predecessors, the Beats Audio technology and innovates with BoomSound just amplify two speakers in front.
One especially HTC promises a rich experience in the field of photography and video. His photo sensor Ultrapixel only 4 megapixel resolution, but it should, according to HTC, to offer a high image quality, especially in low light. Its large photosites should indeed capture more light while maintaining a high level of detail. A check at our next test. This sensor also has optical stabilization (only the Nokia Lumia 920 has for the moment) and can shoot video up to 1080p, with HDR limited to 720p.
Finally, the assistant Zoe offers the opportunity to take pictures of a new genre taking life with a short video clip captured in stride. Not really revolutionary but what cheer her photo gallery!
HTC One will be available in March, its price should be 649 euros.
The first smartphones running OS Firefox will arrive in the summer
Mozilla Foundation has announced the list of partners of launch of its first smartphones.
The Mozilla Foundation has presented yesterday its partners to launch in summer 2013 mobile running under operating system OS Firefox. It aims to compete with Apple (iOS) and Google (Android) now dominate the market. "A year ago we devised an ambitious plan to release the mobile operators and followed us from the beginning," said Mozilla CEO Gary Kovacs, and it is this commitment "that will allow Firefox OS been launched on all continents. "
Mozilla claims the "strong support" phone manufacturers such as ZTE, LG, Huawei and Alcatel (TCL), and the American developer of components and technologies for mobile phones Qualcomm. Mozilla has also received support from telecom operators as América Móvil, China Unicom, Deutsche Telekom, Etisalat, Hutchison Three Group, KDDI, KT, MegaFon, Qtel, SingTel, Smart, Sprint, Telecom Italia Group, Telefónica, Telenor, and TMN VimpelCom who "pledged to launch phones running OS Firefox."
The Mozilla Foundation has presented yesterday its partners to launch in summer 2013 mobile running under operating system OS Firefox. It aims to compete with Apple (iOS) and Google (Android) now dominate the market. "A year ago we devised an ambitious plan to release the mobile operators and followed us from the beginning," said Mozilla CEO Gary Kovacs, and it is this commitment "that will allow Firefox OS been launched on all continents. "
Mozilla claims the "strong support" phone manufacturers such as ZTE, LG, Huawei and Alcatel (TCL), and the American developer of components and technologies for mobile phones Qualcomm. Mozilla has also received support from telecom operators as América Móvil, China Unicom, Deutsche Telekom, Etisalat, Hutchison Three Group, KDDI, KT, MegaFon, Qtel, SingTel, Smart, Sprint, Telecom Italia Group, Telefónica, Telenor, and TMN VimpelCom who "pledged to launch phones running OS Firefox."
Yota Phone will be available this year, but only in Russia.
This dual-screen 4G smartphone manufacturer Russian Yota Devices will be available this year, but only in Russia.
Android smartphone next generation front side and a reading light tails: this is the feature of the device presented by Yota Devices, a subsidiary of Yota Group, a Russian investment in the telecom sector.
Jelly Bean running 4.2 and equipped with a dual processor 1.5 GHz heart, the Yota Phone 4G is a smartphone rather upscale sports a 4.3 inch HD LCD screen. The originality of this mobile? In place of the hull at the rear, we find under the photo sensor 13 megapixels a second 4.3-inch screen.
This second type screen e-ink (electronic ink technology has on reading lights ebooks) provides the ability to display all types of documents (text, images, flow of information, sms, social networks, etc.) from the Android platform tails.
And originality of Yota Phone lies above all in the relationship between the two worlds: the transfers are made to the user with a simple swipe of a finger. What also save battery since the maximum reading on e-ink screen uses almost no energy.
The company plans to commercialize Phone Yota in Russia in the second half of 2013 ... but expects to attack from other countries as soon as possible.
Android smartphone next generation front side and a reading light tails: this is the feature of the device presented by Yota Devices, a subsidiary of Yota Group, a Russian investment in the telecom sector.
Jelly Bean running 4.2 and equipped with a dual processor 1.5 GHz heart, the Yota Phone 4G is a smartphone rather upscale sports a 4.3 inch HD LCD screen. The originality of this mobile? In place of the hull at the rear, we find under the photo sensor 13 megapixels a second 4.3-inch screen.
This second type screen e-ink (electronic ink technology has on reading lights ebooks) provides the ability to display all types of documents (text, images, flow of information, sms, social networks, etc.) from the Android platform tails.
And originality of Yota Phone lies above all in the relationship between the two worlds: the transfers are made to the user with a simple swipe of a finger. What also save battery since the maximum reading on e-ink screen uses almost no energy.
The company plans to commercialize Phone Yota in Russia in the second half of 2013 ... but expects to attack from other countries as soon as possible.
For Microsoft, the launch of Windows Phone 8 is a success
On the occasion of MWC, Lawrence Schlosser, Director of the division operators and mobility at Microsoft made a point about the launch of Windows Phone 8 in the last quarter of 2012.
Following the joint campaign by builders and the Redmond company, the start of the new version of the mobile OS would be a success. "This has resulted in an increase in market share of one point per month in France since the launch," said Lawrence Schlosser. According to Microsoft, this would increase at the expense of Apple's iOS system. "Since November we have become the third Bada and BlackBerry OS before," he says ... but he is obviously still far behind iOS and Android! Microsoft fails to communicate about specific figures.
To continue the momentum, Windows Phone now has major advantages. A wide range of handsets and is available to consumers at every price: five Nokia, two from HTC, Samsung and soon one new model Huawei. These are, for the most part, well-referenced among the main operators.
Criticized for its lack of wealth on the first Windows Phone, the app store now 130,000 applications, as announced proudly Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia, the opening of the MWC. Aware that this number is much lower than that of the Apple Store and Android Lawrence Schlosser said he is confident that "what matters most is the quality of the proposed applications, not quantity. The consumer has no need of 15 apps weather. "The Windows Store will propose today the majority of the more popular with users and Microsoft gives priority to the creation of scenarios to enrich differentiating (how to take advantage of NFC for example). To attract developers, the company is willing to help and offer a good view of the store with a highlighting of the most original applications.
Nokia launches two 3G smartphones Windows Phone 8
Nokia launches two 3G smartphones Windows Phone 8 more affordable for consumers and operators, Lumia 520-199 euros and Lumia 720-369 euros.
Against the wave of Android models priced "broken", Nokia makes its Lumia range less elitist. The Finnish manufacturer has launched two models of smartphones Windows Phone 8 compatible 3G, more affordable for operators who market and the consumers who buy them "naked".
"We are relaunching the battle for mobile devices cheap" did not hesitate to declare Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia at the MWC in Barcelona.
The cheapest in its class Lumia Lumia 520 is now offered 199 euros with a 4-inch screen, a 1 GHz dual-core processor and a photo sensor to 5 megapixels. It is compatible with 3G cellular networks offering a rate of 21 Mbits / s maximum download.
The Lumia 720 will be offered at 369 euros. It has a high quality camera with Carl Zeiss optics sensor with 6.7 million pixels and a 4.3-inch screen (800x400 pixels). It has an external port accepting micro-SD memory cards. Like its predecessor, it is compatible with 3G networks providing a throughput of 21 Mbit / s maximum download.
Moreover, the cartography Nokia Maps has been renamed Maps Here and henceforth includes an application of augmented reality. According to Thierry Amarger "Nokia is now available to the Windows Phone ecosystem but also other operating systems such as iOS, Android and soon Firefox OS, its map database and its services" Drive "compounds and voice guidance information on public transport. "
Against the wave of Android models priced "broken", Nokia makes its Lumia range less elitist. The Finnish manufacturer has launched two models of smartphones Windows Phone 8 compatible 3G, more affordable for operators who market and the consumers who buy them "naked".
"We are relaunching the battle for mobile devices cheap" did not hesitate to declare Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia at the MWC in Barcelona.
The cheapest in its class Lumia Lumia 520 is now offered 199 euros with a 4-inch screen, a 1 GHz dual-core processor and a photo sensor to 5 megapixels. It is compatible with 3G cellular networks offering a rate of 21 Mbits / s maximum download.
The Lumia 720 will be offered at 369 euros. It has a high quality camera with Carl Zeiss optics sensor with 6.7 million pixels and a 4.3-inch screen (800x400 pixels). It has an external port accepting micro-SD memory cards. Like its predecessor, it is compatible with 3G networks providing a throughput of 21 Mbit / s maximum download.
Moreover, the cartography Nokia Maps has been renamed Maps Here and henceforth includes an application of augmented reality. According to Thierry Amarger "Nokia is now available to the Windows Phone ecosystem but also other operating systems such as iOS, Android and soon Firefox OS, its map database and its services" Drive "compounds and voice guidance information on public transport. "
iOS 6.1: another critical flaw discovered
We did discover a few days ago a flaw, discovered in iOS 6.1 still fresh. It possible to access the contents of an iPhone protected by a code. Today, another more important flaw has been revealed.
And this new vulnerability is worrying to say the least, since repeating the same principle as that found previously, it provides access to the entire phone, while the first only allowed to walk in the application "Telephone" . If the steps are basically the same, this time handling differs somewhat from the first, because, having launched and then canceled the emergency call, it is now to take a screenshot by pressing the power button and the "Home" button, and keep them at the same time as the emergency call button for three seconds.
These then connect the iPhone to a computer via a USB cable to access all of its data, which is normally impossible without knowing the unlock code. It seems ultimately whether the same fault, but how to exploit to retrieve the entire contents of the device of a user, and not only enjoy the phone. Apple has already announced work on a fix in a future version of iOS 6.1.3.
HP Slate 7: an Android tablet low cost without embellishment
HP finally returns to the mobility market with the "Slate 7", yet another tablet ... low cost running Android!
With computer market lowered, HP could not decently shun the more buoyant market mobility long, after the failure and abandonment of webOS devices.
A technical trivialHe therefore turn to a tablet 7 inch screen. Failure to display a high-definition, as it sticks to WSVGA (1024 x 600 pixels), this screen is based on a slab with HFFS which the manufacturer promises a comfortable reading in the dark as in the light. In terms of restitution, the camera also has a pair of speakers stamped Beats Audio, but no figures unfortunately is communicated.
The "HP Slate 7" also has a front VGA sensor (300,000 pixels) and a sensor back to 3 million pixels, without LED. It features a SoC ARM Cortex-A9 double-heart at 1.6 GHz of unknown provenance. HP would probably boasted if this chip came from a great depth U.S., we can think that it comes from a Chinese manufacturer or as Allwinner MediaTek. It is anyway associated with 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal memory, expandable by microSD, and a Wi-Fi N and Bluetooth 2.1. There is however no GPS or NFC.
But a reputed brandIt rests finally on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and weighs 370 grams with its stainless steel frame. This "HP Slate 7" will be launched in the U.S. in April retail price of $ 170 (about 150 euros), before crossing the Atlantic "shortly after".
This time HP has abandoned the idea to make a clear difference with the competition, as he had done with the HP TouchPad running webOS. One can even say that it is returned to the ranks, since the tablet is somewhat trivial. But the consumer knows more HP, the number one computer market, Acer, Asus and Lenovo, and it will probably be sufficient for a successful first step in the market.
With computer market lowered, HP could not decently shun the more buoyant market mobility long, after the failure and abandonment of webOS devices.
A technical trivialHe therefore turn to a tablet 7 inch screen. Failure to display a high-definition, as it sticks to WSVGA (1024 x 600 pixels), this screen is based on a slab with HFFS which the manufacturer promises a comfortable reading in the dark as in the light. In terms of restitution, the camera also has a pair of speakers stamped Beats Audio, but no figures unfortunately is communicated.
The "HP Slate 7" also has a front VGA sensor (300,000 pixels) and a sensor back to 3 million pixels, without LED. It features a SoC ARM Cortex-A9 double-heart at 1.6 GHz of unknown provenance. HP would probably boasted if this chip came from a great depth U.S., we can think that it comes from a Chinese manufacturer or as Allwinner MediaTek. It is anyway associated with 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal memory, expandable by microSD, and a Wi-Fi N and Bluetooth 2.1. There is however no GPS or NFC.
But a reputed brandIt rests finally on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and weighs 370 grams with its stainless steel frame. This "HP Slate 7" will be launched in the U.S. in April retail price of $ 170 (about 150 euros), before crossing the Atlantic "shortly after".
This time HP has abandoned the idea to make a clear difference with the competition, as he had done with the HP TouchPad running webOS. One can even say that it is returned to the ranks, since the tablet is somewhat trivial. But the consumer knows more HP, the number one computer market, Acer, Asus and Lenovo, and it will probably be sufficient for a successful first step in the market.
iOS 6.1.3: Apple blocks Evasi0n
The game of cat and mouse continues between teams of hackers and Apple. After jailbreak iOS 6.1.2 by evad3rs. Apple deploy iOS 6.1.3 to prevents this jailbreak.
Apple seems it marked the end of recess. Because to believe David Wang, one of the creators of the jailbreak Evasi0n the iOS 6.1.3 Beta 2 would fill one of the five holes that allow the famous jailbreak to work. According to him, "if one does not vulnerabilities, Evasi0n not work. Could replace that part with another vulnerability, but iOS 6.1.3 certainly correct most, if not all the flaws that we use. '
The hacker does not, however, admit defeat, ensuring that "many potentially exploitable flaws" had been discovered and that "jailbreak had beautiful days ahead. "Knowing that Evasi0n was applied to 7 million iOS devices less than 4 days after its availability, time is running out for Apple. According to Wang, this update should not be deployed for a month.
All about HTC One
The new representative of the range HTC is called the "One" and the manufacturer has treated both its design and design hardware and software.
Design
The screen of the camera takes almost the entire surface of a HTC One design rectangular, flat and very thin. The LCD 1080p has a diagonal of 4.7 inches and utilizes SOLUX to improve image quality and obtain an impressive resolution of 468 dpi.
Visually, the display is actually excellent: light, bright colors and good viewing angles. Is it better than the Samsung display devices and Apple? Only further testing will be the winner.
The appearance of HTC's reassuring One piece shell with its black or silver aluminum smelling materials and premium design. HTC has insisted that the white border that you see out clearly on the models is also silver metal and not plastic.
The two stereo speakers are disposed at the top and bottom of the front face and use technology "Beats Audio". HTC boasts the best quality audio market by integrating a dedicated amplifier and appoints all "BoomSound."
components
Inside the One HTC is very well equipped, starting with the processor. It is a quad-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon 600, a recent model of Qualcomm, which alone could tip the balance in favor of HTC over its competitors.
It will be supported by 2 GB RAM and different internal storage depending on the model chosen: 32 or 64 GB. The battery is smaller with capacity of 2300 mAH.
The side of the camera, the One is not the escalation in millions of pixels. HTC preferred to play on the size and brightness sensor "Ultrapixel" capable of producing images even in low light.
System and applications
The camera also uses the capabilities of the sensor with the feature called "Zoe". Mini-video 3 seconds to allow capture moments that are animated will customize with effects and / or share by email or on social networks.
This is Jelly Bean Android smartphone that runs the HTC but, as usual, added the HTC Sense overlay house, in a new version with some improvements as BlinkFeed. Animated vignettes provide information from sites, services or social networks directly on the homescreen.
HTC One also turns into a remote control for TV Tuners boxes and other connected TV with HTC Sense. This application also facilitates HTC research and consultation programs with an interactive guide.
HTC is perhaps one of the best selling smartphones future of his generation.
Side of the fault, the function that offers animated tiles, BlinkFeed, is considered somewhat invasive. While one can always "hide" dynamic thumbnails to provide a personalized screen accueuil more traditional service continues to run in the background without the possibility of deactivation.
Tests and comparisons should quickly get pushed over to tell us more about the actual capabilities of the smartphone to its competitors. One HTC is expected for the month of March and will be available at major mobile operators around the 650 euros.
Design
The screen of the camera takes almost the entire surface of a HTC One design rectangular, flat and very thin. The LCD 1080p has a diagonal of 4.7 inches and utilizes SOLUX to improve image quality and obtain an impressive resolution of 468 dpi.
Visually, the display is actually excellent: light, bright colors and good viewing angles. Is it better than the Samsung display devices and Apple? Only further testing will be the winner.
The appearance of HTC's reassuring One piece shell with its black or silver aluminum smelling materials and premium design. HTC has insisted that the white border that you see out clearly on the models is also silver metal and not plastic.
The two stereo speakers are disposed at the top and bottom of the front face and use technology "Beats Audio". HTC boasts the best quality audio market by integrating a dedicated amplifier and appoints all "BoomSound."
components
Inside the One HTC is very well equipped, starting with the processor. It is a quad-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon 600, a recent model of Qualcomm, which alone could tip the balance in favor of HTC over its competitors.
It will be supported by 2 GB RAM and different internal storage depending on the model chosen: 32 or 64 GB. The battery is smaller with capacity of 2300 mAH.
The side of the camera, the One is not the escalation in millions of pixels. HTC preferred to play on the size and brightness sensor "Ultrapixel" capable of producing images even in low light.
System and applications
The camera also uses the capabilities of the sensor with the feature called "Zoe". Mini-video 3 seconds to allow capture moments that are animated will customize with effects and / or share by email or on social networks.
This is Jelly Bean Android smartphone that runs the HTC but, as usual, added the HTC Sense overlay house, in a new version with some improvements as BlinkFeed. Animated vignettes provide information from sites, services or social networks directly on the homescreen.
HTC One also turns into a remote control for TV Tuners boxes and other connected TV with HTC Sense. This application also facilitates HTC research and consultation programs with an interactive guide.
HTC is perhaps one of the best selling smartphones future of his generation.
Side of the fault, the function that offers animated tiles, BlinkFeed, is considered somewhat invasive. While one can always "hide" dynamic thumbnails to provide a personalized screen accueuil more traditional service continues to run in the background without the possibility of deactivation.
Tests and comparisons should quickly get pushed over to tell us more about the actual capabilities of the smartphone to its competitors. One HTC is expected for the month of March and will be available at major mobile operators around the 650 euros.
