Monthly Archives: May 2015

Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini incoming?

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Even if you’re not the gambling type, you can bet your mortgage* on Samsung putting out a Mini version of the Samsung Galaxy S5 in the near future, and we’ve just stumbled on another clue that it could be on the horizon.

A not-totally-mysterious phone called the SM-G870 has appeared on Indian import site Zauba, which looks like it could be the smaller variant of Samsung’s new flagship.

While details are thin, Sammobile points out that the price ratio between this phone and the S5 is similar to that between the Galaxy S4 and the S4 Mini.
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Who needs eye doctors? Your smartphone can do that for you

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Smartphones: is there anything they can’t do? Phone, camera, music player, portable console, the list of jobs your mobile can take on is an impressive one, and you can now add optometrist to the list too.

Well, not quite – but your smartphone can be used to gather the data your optometrist needs to work out if you need glasses or not. It’s the brainchild of US startup Blink, which has just launched its service in New York.

For US$75 (about £50, AU$97) a Blink “visioneer” will call around to your house with a VR headset-style bit of kit and a customised smartphone. After a few scans, the results are sent back to a qualified optometrist for analysis.
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Smartphones haven’t killed the camera, they’ve only made it better

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Years ago, many prophesied that smartphone cameras would lead to the end of dedicated cameras, and yet we’re amidst one of the most exciting time for digital cameras. We’re in an age of better and smaller sensors, while 4K video has been implemented into the tiniest of compacts, like the Panasonic Lumix LX100.

For me, one of the best advancements in cameras has been the ability to connect it to a smartphone.

Wi-Fi tethering might sound like an insignificant feature compared to the countless improvements in resolution and low-light sensitivity since the smartphone arrived. But the single most limiting factor of a camera has long been its inability to share images.
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HP Omen Pro

HP Omen Pro : for game makers, not just players

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The second coming of the HP Omen is here with the HP Omen Pro, one made for game developers more than game players. Inside users will find an Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA Quadro K1100M graphics card, and enough solid state drive storage to make with the game creation. This machine costs more than its partner (the non-pro), and rolls with many of the same looks on the outside. While most game developers take to desktops to push their high-powered creations, this machine makes the case for on-the-go makers.

On the outside, this HP Omen Pro looks and feels very much like the non-Pro edition. It has a 0.78-inch thick body with 4.68 pounds to its name, all covered with black aluminum. It’s all black, we should say, save the red vents behind the back – a classy bit of flair.
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Lenovo x1 carbon

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2015) — better than ever

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Lenovo has found favor among business users with its ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptops, the latest of which has finally arrived. In many ways the 2015 iteration of the X1 Carbon is the same as the previous generation, bringing with it refinements that improve the overall product rather than any substantial changes to the design itself. It’s still the same business-chic ultrabook light enough tote around while traveling but powerful enough to meet demanding needs; it is, however, a little more useable than the last version, the reasons for which we’ve detailed in this full review.

 

Hardware

 

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is an ultrabook designed for business users who need a mixture of form and functionality — something that isn’t going to strain the shoulder during long trips, but that is likewise able to handle more than Web browsing and document editing. As such, the machine has the same tapered edge we saw in the last generation, as well as the same near-black color and chunky ThinkPad keyboard. The improvements are immediately noticeable, though, and show that Lenovo has been paying attention to its customers.
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ASUS ZenFone 2

ASUS ZenFone 2 coming to USA unlocked for $199

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Pricing on the USA version of the ASUS ZenFone 2 is revealed in an set of unlocked editions coming exclusively to Amazon. No carriers have been named thus far – the phone (large version and small version) will be coming to Amazon unlocked, available for users to add a SIM card to depending on the carrier they’re already signed up with. Or want to switch to. The larger phone will compete with the iPhone 6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Note series with a display size of 5.5-inches.

The standard version of the device has the more tame specifications, and is the more reasonably priced of the two iterations. This version was revealed earlier this month when first listed – before the big event this afternoon.
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Best tablet 2014: Our top 10 ranking

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Google-owned Motorola mocks Apple Maps app in new ad

What’s the best tablet for 2014? Today’s latest tablets compared and rated – constantly updated

Tablets are taking the world by storm. Just a few years ago they were an unknown for many people, but nowadays you’ve got more choice than you can shake a mildly agitated badger at.

And with choice comes decisions – difficult decisions. Do you eschew Apple’s high prices, join the Android brigade and find the best iPad alternative? Or jump on board Cupertino’s lovetrain, and use one of the most popular tablets on the planet?

We’ve made it easy for you and pulled together the top 10 tablets of the moment available in the UK.

It’s a difficult process divining which place each of these excellent tablets should occupy in our list, so we take into account multiple elements including performance, battery life, screen quality and more. Price plays a minor part, as does age: a tablet that’s been replaced by a sequel will tumble down the rankings as you can get all the great features on a better slate.

If none of the top 10 tablets here take your fancy then head on over to our tablet reviewspages, where you’ll find in-depth reviews for many more models.

Let us know your thoughts on the top 10 (and whether you think we’ve got the order wrong) in the comment box below.
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Nikon Coolpix

Nikon Coolpix P610, L840 mid-range cameras bring ultra zoom

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Nikon has introduced a trio of new compact high-zoom cameras in its S-Series, and rounding out its new ultra-zoom lineup are a couple additional Coolpix cameras: the P610 and the L840. These cameras are more robust than compact shooters but smaller than a DSLR, both offering features relatively similar to the new S-Series compacts with the addition of ultra-zoom ratings. The P610 is the higher end of the two models, though both are substantial offerings; both models arrive in March.

The Coolpix P610 features a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor alongside an AF system, 60x optical zoom, 120x Dynamic Fine Zoom, and a variable-angle 3-inch 921k-dot display (there’s also an integrated electronic viewfinder). The camera can record video in up to Full HD with the same Time Lapse feature available on the other new Coolpix cameras.
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Nikon Coolpix AW130

Nikon Coolpix AW130, S33 rugged cameras launch in March

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Among Nikon’s new cameras this week are a pair of rugged compacts, the Coolpix AW130 and the S33. The latter of the two is bid as a family-friendly option, while the AW130 is targeted at the more adventurous outdoorsy types with more demanding needs. Both are able to withstand shocks, cold temps, water exposure and more, and the AW130 includes a couple different wireless connectivity options for easy pairing and image transfer. Both cameras will be arriving in March at different price points with a few color options.

The Coolpix AW130 (in black below) features a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor and video recording up to 1080p. There’s integrated WiFi and NFC, a 3-inch display with 921k-dot and a complementary ergonomic design. There’s also integrated GPS for geo-tagging and use with Maps, 5x optical zoom, 10x Dynamic FineZoom, and an Action Control for ease-of-use when adjusting settings.
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Sony

Sony intros new FE full-frame lenses, four converters

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Sony has announced the arrival of new lenses and converters, with there being four lenses for its A7 lineup and a couple sets of coverters for both the already-available 16mm and 20mm APS-C E-mount lenses, as well as the new 28mm F2 full-frame FE lens. The new lenses meet a variety of needs, and include a full-frame zoom and wide-angle prime offering, among others. The first of these lenses will be arriving later this month, while there will be a bit of a longer wait for the others.

The four new lenses are comprised of the ZEISS® Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA wide-angle lens, the FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS lens, FE 24 to 240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS high magnification zoom lens, and the FE 28mm F2 wide-angle prime lens. The Zeiss Distagon is hailed as a compact offering, while the Macros G OSS is the E-mount lineup’s first mid-telephoto macro lens. The FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS is said to be good for use while traveling, while the FE 28mm F2 is, among other things, good for shooting landscapes.
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Mobile Photography Primer: Taking Print-Quality Photos

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Canon’s earnings report last month confirmed the trend we’ve seen time and again: consumers are gravitating toward mobile cameras as being their only camera, so much so that traditional camera sales are down and camera makers are hurting. We see photos taken with smartphones all over the Internet, and there’s no shortage of love for them. Still, you’ll notice that many of the images aren’t the greatest in terms of image quality, and in many of those cases those issues could have been avoided with some basic preparation and settings.
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Camera that will take 1000-year exposure to debut tomorrow

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Out of all the odd ways one can get a world record, this probably isn’t the oddest of them. Still, one photographer’s plan to take the longest-ever photo exposure is unusual, and a lot can go wrong in a thousand years (invading aliens, an earthquake where the camera’s located, etc). The camera will be debuting tomorrow at the Arizona State University Art Museum, which will be home for the camera. The final image won’t be finished until the year 3,015, long after the photographer has passed on.

The effort is the brainchild of photographer Jonathon Keats, and he wants to take the longest exposure (1,000 years) of Tempe, Arizona. The camera will be mounted three floors above the ground in the museum’s sculpture garden — it will have a bird’s-eye view of the skyline, which will no doubt continue to grow over the next 1,000 years.
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Canon XC10 1

Canon XC10 ‘hybrid’ 4k camera features 1″ sensor

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Canon has taken the wraps off its new Canon XC10, a hybrid-like camera that resembles a DSLR, but that is able to shoot high-quality 4k video footage akin to what you’d get with a dedicated camcorder with accessories to aid. This gives photographers with a videographer slant the best of both worlds, and does so in a relatively compact and sleek body. Best of all, the XC10 features a 1-inch sensor, providing better image quality than what you’d get from a comparable camera sporting a smaller image sensor.

The new Canon XC10 camera features a 1-inch CMOS sensor able to take 12-megapixel stills and record 4k images, both of which are facilitated by Canon’s DIGIC DV5 processor, a new offering that is able to handle the high demands. The camera is being hailed as an option for enthusiasts and those who need high-quality footage, but not necessary a studio-level camera.
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StabCam

StabCam is a GoPro stabilizer for the camera’s own mounts

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GoPro’s little action cameras, like most other action cameras, are small and lightweight, which is convenient in many filming scenarios, but comes with a downside: keeping the camera steady while recording is difficult, and footage is often shaky. There are many stabilizers on the market that try to mitigate that, but some of them are too inconvenient for most action camera-users’ needs. StabCam differs from them, however, being designed specifically for the GoPro and any of the camera’s own mounts.

StabCam is designed to work with the GoPro regardless of which version you have; it tracks a subject automatically, and gets its power from a swappable battery that’ll give two hours of 3-axis stabilization.
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Hands on: Fuji X-T10 review

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The X-T10 promises to be a great camera for those wanting to get more serious about their photography, or a useful back-up camera for pros and serious enthusiasts with an X-T1.

FOR

  • Same sensor and processing engine as the popular X-T1
  • Traditional exposure controls
  • Wi-Fi connectivity

AGAINST

  • No weatherproofing
  • EVF of the X-E2 rather than the X-T1
  • Not dramatically smaller than the X-T1

There are some great compact system or mirrorless cameras around at the moment, but because of its solid build, retro SLR-like styling, traditional controls and excellent image quality the Fuji X-T1 is one of our favourites. We’re not alone in this, it’s also proved very popular amongst enthusiast and professional photographers looking for a smaller (and funkier) alternative to an SLR.
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Pentax K-3 II

Pentax K-3 II camera brings GPS, rugged design, and more

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Ricoh has introduced an update to the Pentax K-3, and most aptly it is called the Pentax K-3 II. There are some improvements that come along with it, including the addition of GPS to complement its rugged design. The shake-reduction technology has been improved, there’s integrated Astrotracer, and high-speed auto-focus, among other things. The camera won’t be launching until some time next month (a specific date wasn’t provided), and it’ll be priced at $1,099.95 USD when it does.

The Pentax K-3 II features a 24.35-megapixel resolution, a 4.5EV stop shake-reduction system, and 27-point auto focus. The high-speed auto focus algorithm is all new, as well as the inclusion of GPS. The camera also includes a gyro sensor, automatic horizon correction, and panning detection. The camera is able to shoot at speeds up to 8.3 frames per second.
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Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 Art Lens

Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 Art Lens hits pre-order

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Avid photographers that are looking for an artsy lens to use on their compact cameras might want to give the Lomo LC-A Minitar-1 ArtLens a good look. The lens is handmade to the same standards as other lenses in the Lomography Art Lens series. The Minitar-1 promises vivid colors and vignettes from a range of different analog and digital cameras.

The lens has a pancake design making it compact and easy to carry. It can be paired with the LC-A zone focusing system. The lens has a 32mm focal length and an f/2.8-f/22 aperture. The lens uses a Lecia M-mount.
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Nikon nudges photographers toward DSLRs with new app

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Mobile photography has done many things: opened up a photography hobby to the masses, ushered in a glut of filtered images, and further divided the professionals (and aspiring professionals) from the amateurs. Many still turn to professional-grade cameras to meet their needs, DSLRs standing chief among them, but getting started is tricky — there are numerous lenses and accessories available for digital SLR cameras, and pining down exactly what you need is hard. Nikon has taken a step, however, to simplify the process.

Nikon has launched a new app exclusively for the iPad called “NIKKOR & ACC”. With this app, iPad users are able to access “Digital Catalog”, a feature that is exactly what it sounds like: a digital catalog of Nikon’s products, in this case products that work with the maker’s DSLR cameras. This includes the ability to search for items based on certain criteria, such as product specifications, and to view both lenses and accessories that are available for Nikon DSLRs.
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HTC One M9

HTC One M9 camera now supports RAW format

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Love it or hate it, HTC changed their camera hardware for the One M9. In getting away from their Ultrapixel shooter they touted so much with the One M8, HTC also had to change up the camera software — then fix it. Now, we’re getting a new feature for the One M9 camera; the ability to save and send pictures in RAW format. The update doesn’t need a firmware fix, either. Like many OEMs, HTC unbundled core apps, so all you have to do is update the camera app via Google Play.


For most, the ability to use a RAW format won’t matter much. If you’re snapping pics to send along to Instagram, this won’t matter a whole lot.

For those casual photographers, HTC’s included filters (or ones available from your favorite third-party app) should do just fine. The feature isn’t on by default, either; if you want to save pic in the RAW format, you’ll have to dive into your camera app settings and flip it on.
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Leica M Monochrom

Leica M Monochrom Type 246 camera takes black-and-white photos

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Leica has announced a new camera, the Leica M Monochrom camera for taking black-and-white photos. This is the followup to the first-ever digital camera specializing in black-and-white photography, and it includes the expected improvements over the last model. The camera won’t be available until May 7, but we’ve got all the details ahead of time, counted among them being the inclusion of a 24-megapixel sensor and three new color filters. To properly show it off, Leica has already revealed a gallery of sample photos.

The Leica M Monochrom features a 3-inch LCD display, live view and focus peaking, and the ability to shoot 1080p high-definition video in black-and-white. The higher 24-megapixel rating means larger photos can be taken, and they’re complemented with a 2GB buffer and sapphire glass to make the camera update particularly notable.
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HTC One M9 vs Samsung Galaxy S6

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The waiting is over, and the two much-anticipated flagship phones of 2015 have been unveiled. But how do they stack up against one another? We take a look at the latest offerings from HTC and Samsung.

Both HTC and Samsung find themselves in a similar position: needing their new flagship phones to make a big splash in the market. The HTC One M9 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 have a lot riding on their respective shoulders, as their manufacturers look to wrest some of the market profits back from Apple.

HTC wants to keep trending upwards after a few years of dismal losses, and Samsung is in danger of sliding the same way if the Galaxy S6 isn’t a big success.

Against that background, HTC and Samsung have thrown everything they can at these new phones. They’re just about the best smartphone technology these two companies can come up with right now – but do either have what it takes to leave a lasting impression?
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lg

AT&T’s LG Escape2 is the LG Spirit in spirit

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Some carriers tend to rename their versions of a particular device, perhaps just to set it apart from the competition. That seems to be the case here with the AT&T LG Escape2. Yes, there is no whitespace in between the “Escape” and the “2”. In many aspects, the Escape2 is pretty similar to the LG Spirit launched just last March. That, however, doesn’t mean that the Escape2 won’t be interesting, especially for a mid-range LG smartphone that is coming on the heels of the LG G4.

OK, let’s get this out of the way first. The LG Escape2/Spirit is through and through a mid-range device announced before the LG G4. As such, it bears more in common with the LG G3 than the newest flagship. So don’t go looking for genuine or even faux leather here. It’s all plastic. That said, some defining traits might sound familiar, like the curved design that LG is not making a hallmark of its flagship and the in-cell display technology that promises thinner panels and thinner smartphones.
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LG G4

LG G4 begins its global journey

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If you’ve been on the edge of your seats waiting for LG’s flagship to finally land on the market, then the wait is over for you. Somewhat. The Korean OEM has just signaled the start of the rollout of the LG G4 in “key markets” around the world. That said, it hasn’t given exact dates or even prices, especially for the US. It also doesn’t seem to be prioritizing the usual countries were big players make a big splash, giving way, instead, to those in emerging markets first.

The rollout actually starts this week in Hong Kong and this will be followed by launches in Turkey, Russia, and Singapore. It is only then will the LG G4 be making its way to Europe, North America, CIS, Southeast Asia, EMEA, and South/Central America, probably not in that order. LG envisions the rollouts happening all the way through June, covering 180 carriers and retail partners.
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Fujifilm X-T1

Fujifilm X-T1 firmware update to bring a host of AF goodies

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Fujifilm’s weather hardy X-T1 is more than a year old, but that doesn’t mean it has gone out of fashion. Especially not after this promised update coming in late June that will bring the digital camera forward to 2015. While it promises improvements across the board, Fujifilm is making it no secret that the bulk of the update will revolve around a new autofocus system that adds two new modes, Zone and Wide/Tracking, that will let the X-T1 easily catch up even with fast moving subjects.

The Fujifilm X-T1 already has a fast and accurate 49 point system but there’s always room for more, especially when you’re talking about fast moving subjects. 77 AF points are not at users’ disposal and how they use them depends on the mode that camera is set to. With Zone mode, users can pick 3×3, 5×3, or 5×5 zones. This zone is where the camera will focus, no pun intended, its attention on, which makes it easier to track moving things.
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Olympus rains down new lenses, updates, titanium E-M5 Mark II

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Olympus must be having a blast. Today it is announcing not one, not even two new things. Actually, it’s better if we don’t count. At the top of their list, of course, comes its two new M.ZUIKO DIGITAL PRO lenses that add wide angle shots to your digital photography arsenal. It is also announcing an upcoming firmware update to both its OD-M E-M1 Micro Four Thirds System camera as well as its still new E-M5 Mark II that improve on their underwater powers. And finally, that last camera is also getting a tinge of class with a limited edition Titanium-armored version.

 

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO

 

This lens promises wide-angle shooting thanks to its 35 mm equivalent focal length of 14-28 mm. But it also promises to do just as well in close-ups, with minimum distance of just 7.5 cm. At only 534 g (under 19 oz), this lens would win against rivals in the same category when it comes to the lightweight division. Like other M.ZUIKO premium lenses, this boasts of weather sealing, making it possible to bring and use the lens and everywhere, under rain or snow, in desserts or beaches. The lens features an L-Fn button that has 27 assignable functions, just to sweeten up the offer.

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The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO will be available in Black starting June, with a price tag of $1,299.99.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 release date: where can I get it?

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The Samsung Galaxy S6 is official, and it’s sporting a fancy metal unibody and glass front and rear – it’s quite possibly the best looking Galaxy ever, but perhaps the Galaxy S6 Edge has just stolen that title.

Samsung’s Galaxy S6 is available now from a variety of retailers in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB variants.

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You can now pick up your Samsung Galaxy S6 online or in one of the firm’s dedicated stores, but only in its 32GB or 64GB capacities.

If you’re in the market for the 128GB Galaxy S6 you’ll have to wait, and Samsung hasn’t provided a date or price for this model just yet.

You’ve got the choice of four colours (black, white, gold, blue), although only the black, white and gold can currently be pre-ordered with blue “TBC”.

The 32GB model is £599.99 SIM-free, with the black and white versions shipping now, while the gold handset launches a few days later on April 15. The 64GB version meanwhile is £660 SIM-free and has an April 24 ship date for all three colours.
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EOS 5D DSLR

Canon warns EOS 5D DSLR main mirror could detach

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Canon has issued a service advisory warning EOS 5D users that a problem with adhesive could result in the main mirror detaching. The camera’s available servicing period comes to an end this upcoming September, making it important that users get the problem fixed soon if it has occurred. The issue itself stems from the adhesive potentially deteriorating over time, causing the mirror to possibly come loose and obviously making the camera essentially useless (if you like to the use the viewfinder, that is). There are pics showing the potential issue after the jump.

You can see in the image below where the potential issue lies, and the solution Canon has to fix it. You’ll need to contact the Customer Support Center if your EOS 5D is showing the same issue.
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Panasonic G7, Fujifilm X-T10 leaked ahead of Monday reveal

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Next Monday, May 18, we may or may not be hearing two camera makers unveil their latest entries into the digital photography market. Panasonic and Fujifilm have been rumored to be preparing the successors to their G and X lines, respectively, and we may be privy to some of the details surrounding these. What is, however, interesting about the Panasonic Lumix G7 and the Fujifilm X-T10 is not just their features and design, but how they actually don’t resemble their predecessors that much,. especially at first glance.

Although the Panasonic G7 is the nominal heir of the G6, which is now more than two years old, you might not immediately see the family resemblance. While the G6 employed a lot of curves in its design, the G7 goes for mostly straight edges. It also sports a new dial on the left shoulder for changing drive modes, a feature that is more peculiar to the 2014 Lumix GH4 than the G6.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6

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The future of Samsung’s smartphone department may well hang on the Galaxy S6. But let’s be honest, all people care about is one thing: is it better than theiPhone 6?

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy phones may sell in decent numbers, but Apple has just announced the most profitable quarter in history – from any business, ever.

Into this fray steps the Samsung Galaxy S6: a beautiful handset that combines the best tech with a sumptuous design. Is it going to be enough to help tip the balance back in Samsung’s favour? We put the two handsets head-to-head to see which one comes out on top in all of the key areas.
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Xperia Z4

Sony event in India could be for the Xperia Z4

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If the stars align, we might actually get to see the Sony Xperia Z4, as it is known in Japan, head outside the Land of the Rising Sun, contrary to earlier assurances that the weird device is a Japan-only affair. Sony sent out invitations in India for an event dated May 26, and although the aquatic theme of the invite suggests the Xperia M4 Aqua, there are whispers that it might actually be intended for the start of the global launch of the Xperia Z4 instead.

If that were true, Sony might have a PR problem in its hands soon. To say that the Xperia Z4 was a disappointment might be the understatement of the year. It might have been a wise move to unveil the smartphone almost too quietly in Japan last month, considering the Xperia Z4 is pretty much the Xperia Z3, only with an upgraded processor, from a Snapdragon 801 to a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 810 that may or may not overheat.
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https://www.slashgear.com/sony-event-in-india-could-be-for-the-xperia-z4-18383938/