Tips to protect the smart phone from viruses and intruders

Smartphone is a computer, only smaller. Image: webroot.com

Nowadays smartphones are really pocket-size computers, sexier design and can sending messages, capable of browsing the Web, making online purchases, managing bank accounts, games, play music and much more. 

As smartphones continue to progress and consumers continue to use them for everything from taking pictures of their kids in the park to managing their financial portfolios, viruses and hackers will continue to find new hunting grounds, and computer security software companies will continue to transform their mobile virus protection software. 

Smartphones are the new laptops – just with a smaller, so protecting your smartphone isn’t as simple as finding a durable case and buying a protection plan. Malware has seeped into smartphone software, making the default security settings, in most instances, a relatively unsafe operating environment. Similar to a laptop or PC, attack prevention is just as important as repairing your smartphone, should a security breach take place.

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Sony Alpha 7 and Sony A7R world’s first full frame mirrorless camera

If you are looking a new digital camera with advanced feature set with extensive custom options and equipped with high quality electronic viewfinder, so  you should consider Sony Alpha 7 and Sony Alpha 7R, world’s first full-frame mirrorless cameras that rocked the photographic world. The Sony A7 comes in two varieties, one with a 24.3-million-pixel sensor and one (the Sony A7R) with a higher resolution, 36.4-million-pixel sensor and no anti-aliasing filter. Both cameras  comes with very promising new features dedication to video.

Sony Alpha 7 took everyone by surprise, offering full-frame resolution in a smaller body than its competitors. Sony A7 has the technological edge here, as it has a hybrid AF system with 117 phase-detection points and 25 contrast-detection points. Sony the A7R only has contrast-detection AF with 25 points. These cameras catapulted the mirrorless market into the forefront of technology for many MILC advocates.

 

Sony Alpha 7 and Sony A7R. Image: clickblog.it

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Leica C is a fancy camera with built-in Wi-Fi and NFC

Leica C Dark Red and Light Gold. Image: m43gear.com

Discover Leica C a fancy camera for celebrity and serious photographer. 

Leica Camera AG (a German company) is known as the maker of the famous camera lens with high quality, but we also know about the camera manufactured by Leica. Leica Camera is collected and used by many celebrities such as movie stars, artists and wealthy people. 

Leica cameras are often made unique, retro, and there are several types that are made in limited editions. Some models of Leica cameras are also create camera together with other luxury brand and other famous fashion products. Leica camera prices in general over a thousand US dollars. 

Leica's reputation as a maker of lenses and materials used on each camera, making the price of the Leica camera is more expensive than other brands with similar specifications. Leica X Vario Black for example selling for about US $ 3.139 with key specifications: Leica Vario-Elmar 18-46 mm f/3.5-6.4 ASPH, CMOS sensor, APS-C size (23.6 x 15.7 mm) with 16.5/16.2 million pixels , MP4 format video recording, and of course can be for shooting manually. This camera is on par with the Sony DSC-RX100M2 Cyber-Shot Black with a price of about $ 769.99 or Canon PowerShot G16 is priced around US$ 469 or Pentax Ricoh GR with a price range of US$ 759.95.

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iPad Air ready to compete with Android and Windows Tablet

Are you ready to replace your old tablet with iPad Air? This most recent generation iPad is so much lighter than previous versions; it is now approaching the weight of a Kindle - meaning it is easy to hold for a long time. The body is about two inches narrower, making it easier to hold. The retina display is so darn sharp and looks nice. 

The iPad Air won't be a surprise to anyone running an existing iPad or iPhone, as you've already seen a lot of what iOS 7 is all about. The value in iOS7 is not just in the new looking that dispenses with the skeumorphism that was on display in previous versions of the OS, but in the move to 64 bit computing. iOS7 is the first step in the next mobile platform for Apple. 

The iPad Air bring more performance and comparable battery life in an attractive and impossibly thin-and-light package. An improved front-facing camera makes FaceTiming look better, and the Retina Display still looks great. The iPad Air is one of the most supreme and comfortable 10-inch tablets we’ve ever used, but a great screen is just as important for a good user experience. 

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Nikon D610 full frame camera at an affordable price

Would you like to try a full frame DSLR camera? Naturally, if you would say a full frame camera would have been expensive. Sony, Canon and Nikon have made this type of camera at a price above the prosumer cameras and digital SLR or mirrorless cameras. 

 Interested in a Nikon DSLR full frame? Nikon D610 Key features 24.3MP Full-frame CMOS sensor; 3.2-inch, 921k-dot TFT LCD; 3D color matrix metering system; ISO 100 - 6400; 1920 x 1080 @ 30, 25 and 24fps. 

The good news is Nikon D610 is a 'budget' full-frame DSLR, aimed at enthusiasts upgrading from mid-range models or pros looking for an affordable backup for a higher-end body. Nikon D610 looks and feels like a solid semi-pro DSLR. 

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Olympus Stylus 1 a premium super zoom camera

The Olympus Stylus 1 super-zoom is a successful marriage of the company's high-end Olympus XZ-2 compact and the flagship Olympus OM-D E-M1 compact system camera. Olympus Stylus 1 has a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, so this camera is great for holiday and other social activities, family and business event.

Olympus Stylus 1 a premium compact digital camera. Image: colorfoto.de

The Olympus Stylus 1 is also a cross between and enthusiast compact and a super zoom that covers an impressive zoom 28-300mm range at f/2.8.  

The Olympus Stylus 1 is a serious compact camera from Olympus and features a bright f/2.8 10.7x optical zoom lens,  with optical image stabilisation, a 12 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, an electronic viewfinder, and full manual controls. Manual controls is great for a serious photographer to create wonderful images and Full HD, so you can show your movie on HDTV.

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Nokia Lumia 1520 compared with other sophisticated smartphones

Nokia Lumia 1520 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Image: 3g.co.uk

Nokia Lumia 1520 when compared with various sophisticated smartphones. Do you have plans to buy a new smartphone or a sophisticated phablet in 2014? Before you buy an advanced smartphone, you may need to see a comparison of smartphones such as the Nokia Lumia 1520 with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Sony Xperia Z Ultra and iPhone 5s from Apple.

 Perhaps you know that the Lumia Phablet 1520 has been officially revealed at the Nokia World 2013 on October 22, 2013 in Dubai. Nokia Lumia 1520 phablet perform with new technologies called Assertive on display 6 inch ClearBlack IPS LCD. This technology offers a brighter screen without consuming a lot of battery. 

To prove the quality of the display, compare displays the Nokia Lumia GadgedBoys 1520 with display Sony Xperia Z Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and iPhone 5s.

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Oppo Find 7 screen appears with 2K display

Oppo Find 7 coming soon. Image: gsmarena.com

A Fantastic Oppo Find 7 for smartphone fans and gadget enthusiast.

2014 will likely be a period of fierce competition in the world of digital and electronic. You will be surprised with the variety of features and new technologies, which is a surprise from the digital camera products, tablets, laptops and smartphone course of various famous brands and new entrants. You already know that Samsung has made the smartphone world champion to think again about the innovation of products, so it can be received by the gadget enthusiast.

After Samsung have made flabbergasted various famous smartphone such as the iPhone, Sony, Nokia, HTC and BlackBerry. You would have been fascinated with the other Oppo products such as Oppo Find 5 and Oppo N1 is a show with a camera that can be rotated plus equipped with a remote control.

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Huawei Ascend P6 accelerated with Quad-core processor

Huawei Ascend P6. Image: huawei.com

If you want to use a smart phone with higher speed, then you should consider replacing your smartphone with the Huawei Ascend P6. Huawei Ascend P6 equipped with Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) Quad-core processor also speed 1.5 GHz and 2 GB of RAM this device will be able to accommodate a wide range of applications in it, so you are free to play games, and run a variety of applications without delay .

Huawei Ascend P6 uses 4.7-inch screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels with 16 million colors capture capabilities, it is certain that the resulting image will look sharp and clear. Powered by IPS + display that is able to reduce the distortion of color and contrast at oblique viewing angle. Not only that, the screen on this smartphone is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass that is not easily scratched.

 

This smartphone is equipped with two cameras with quality primary camera of 8 MP. Not only that, the video can be produced by the camera also has a high quality with a resolution of 1080p @ 30fps. If you get a video from a friend, then you will enjoy the video in high resolution.

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Canon EOS M2 for fantastic daily use and long holiday in 2014

Canon has announced EOS M2, the latest mirrorless digital camera. The new camera promises fast autofocus thanks to the Hybrid CMOS II sensor that is also used in the EOS 100D and SL1 digital cameras. It also has built-in Wi-Fi and a slightly revised body design.  It is sold either body-only or in kits with one, two, or all three EF-M lenses.  The M2 digital camera will be available in black or white bodies.

The Canon EOS M2 in black and white. Image: thecamera.com

The Canon EOS M2 also gets a redesigned mode dial with a separate position for the Creative group option. The camera also has integrated Wi-Fi and the ability to connect to smartphones running iOS or Android applications. 

Canon’s smartphone app allows the smart device to be used as a remote control. Other notable features include the addition of built-in Wi-Fi for wireless sharing and image transfer and AF Servo mode when shooting video.

Autofocus improved

You will enjoy Canon EOS M2 with the improved autofocus, which was by far the biggest area requiring improvement on the original. Canon promises more than double the AF speed with its new Hybrid CMOS AF II system, which double checks the window for focus information that the original did for that improvement. Canon has kept the same APS-C 18 megapixel sensor in the M2.

Canon Eos M2 in white. Image: petapixel.com

The Hybrid CMOS II sensor promises 2.3 faster autofocus, and its phase detection pixels cover a substantially larger area of the frame, it’s about 80% overall; the EOS M2 should offer the same improved autofocus with the EOS 100D compared to the Canon EOS 700D. 

You can use EOS M2 for long holiday in Bali or other paradise because the size of this camera is smaller than Digital SLR cameras, even smaller than previous EOS M.

Are you ready to change your old digital camera for 2014? You’ll be able to pick up the EOS M2 in December 2013 for 84,800 yen (about $820) with a kit lens or 64,800 yen (about $630) for the body only. However you must go to Japan or China. Don’t worry if you live in USA or other country you can purchase this new EOS M2 in January 2014. This camera is great for daily activities and also fantastic for vacation during the holiday seasons.

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