Opera 15 web browser is an attractive, fast and simple, and has interesting features

The Opera web browser is one of the oldest in the world and has long been one of the most popular browsers on mobile phones, to the popularization of smartphones.

The fact is that despite the years that Opera has been competing against Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome (formerly with Mozilla and other browsers that few have passed away in recent years) Opera Software, the Norwegian company that develops the Opera browser, do not throw in the towel.

Quite the contrary. Opera web browser is defined as the alternative for those who want a better browser. And this new version of Opera, numbered 15, is intended for those who want a web browser especially lighter and simpler, with a clear and clean interface.

Opera 15 vs. Opera 12
Somehow, and at least for now, Opera 15 is a parallel version to the latest version of Opera 12 which is still available. It could be considered a simplified version of this. In fact this has caused confusion and anger in equal parts among the stalwarts of this web browser. On the one hand Opera 15 lacks many features of Opera 12 (starting with the favorites) and secondly renames some functions like Opera Turbo (in Opera 12) called Terrain Mode in Opera 15.

Opera 15 is based on Chromium, open source
Curiously Opera version is based on Chromium, the open source web browser which is also based on Google's Chrome Web browser, thus dispensing with proprietary technology used in previous versions.

Key features of Opera 15
Opera 15 debuts Discover function, which lets you start navigating suggesting content and related pages a dozen themes (cars, lifestyle, fashion, news, technology, sports ...) that can be filtered according to the tastes and preferences of each.

These contents can further suggested the language or languages ​​chosen and / or countries of publications. It is possible, for example, choose sports news sites published in Spain. However it is not possible to mix sources in different languages, but the language "Global" collects news from around the world.

It also ignores the search box and combine this with the address bar, although Opera 12, as in other web browsers, you can search directly in the address bar. In Opera 15 to start the search used the search engine (Google, Yahoo, Amazon and Wikipedia, among others) can be changed quickly by pressing the corresponding icon appears next to the list of suggested search terms.

New Opera 15 is the 'shelf', an attempt to reinvent the Opera bookmarks or favorites, and incidentally to combat the problem that potentially poses countless tabs open in the browser. In this way you may be leaving Opera pages that interest on the shelf to read later, similar to how it works but the markers to another approach.

An interesting and is well resolved to adjust the size of the thumbnails to see the contents of the shelf as a list or as thumbnails of pages (and even complete windows) so that it is easier to re-locate.

From the bookshelf is possible to pass a saved page to the list of Quick Access pages, a "speed dial" to get to the most commonly used pages. Pages on the Quick Access on Opera 15 can organize folders (grouping different links in one quick score), which would be interesting to do well on the shelf to organize thematically open links, but that is not possible.

As in previous versions of Opera, the browser has a function for compressing pages receiving the browser, which theoretically speeds up browsing. Is spatially useful in situations where you use a slow connection or data traffic mobile Internet. With this function all Internet browsing is done through Opera's servers, which compress the pages so that the transfer to the user's computer 'even' less. The function is called Terrain mode, which in other versions of this browser is called Opera Turbo.

Compatible with Chrome extensions
The fact that Opera now use Chromium as a web browser based means it is compatible with the extensions developed for Chrome web browser. But it also means that Opera 15 does not support the extensions that existed for previous versions of Opera.

Absences in Opera 15
In addition to the aforementioned absence of the favorites in format "classic" Opera 15 lacks support to read, view or manage RSS feeds of websites that use this channel to send the new content as they are published.

Opera also has support for Adobe Flash if it is not installed on the user's computer. This is common in other web browsers except Chrome, which is capable of playing Flash content even though it is not installed on your computer. But in the case of Opera 15 the problem is that neither can see no force or run the HTML5 alternative that is what happens for example using the Safari web browser on Mac computers, iPhone and iPad, without Flash.

Although Opera 15 is a version devoid of many functions common Opera and other browsers, its main attraction is its speed, which can be seen from the moment you press the icon to open it-and its appearance, clean and devoid of features superfluous for most of the users. Opera 15 web browser is probably the most simple and lightweight and easy to use there now, which may appeal to many people.

So does the new update Amber on the Nokia Lumia 920

Nokia Spain a few days ago announced via Twitter the arrival of Amber update to all devices equipped with Windows Phone . And although there is not yet set an official date for the deployment, everything seems to be released from next August to get teams like Nokia Lumia 720 or the Nokia Lumia 520 , all running Windows Phone 8. Now, before officially appears on the scene, a leaked video showing the operation of the update on a Nokia Lumia 920 , one of the strongest candidates to receive the expected packet Amber.

Updating a priori presents an extensive set of improvements, all integrated into operation Lumia 920 that appears on the tape. The most obvious feature already appears at first, because it has to do with the unlock screen. From now on, to unlock the main panel and access the device menu only have to take two touches with his finger. It's the new and convenient way to start using the device without having to juggle. But there is more. In the same home screen we watch the new role of a most practical tool for those who have ceased to check the time by your watch to do it on your smartphone. In addition, the system includes other tools such as the ability to disable the sound easily or to add new wallpapers or wallpaper SkyDrive.


But the most important improvement is directly linked to the camera, thanks to the toolkit Nokia Smart Camera. Within this application, which is installed as standard on the Nokia Lumia 925, we find some features like Action Shot, a special system for moving pictures and capture each of the gestures of the person or object that appears on the scene; Faces Change, to capture different images in burst and choose the best side of people who appear in the photo or Moving Remove Objects, a tool which, as its name suggests, helps to eliminate certain objects or people with movement and should not appear in the photo.


And here everything related to the functions of the camera. Finally it should be noted that the update also brings Amber radio function. All phones in the house counted from the beginning with the necessary hardware for the radio would work properly, but the truth is that they had installed the software needed to be able to function normally. From now on, all computers with Windows Phone 8 will be integrated radio function, except for the Nokia Lumia 620 , which is the only series that does not have the necessary chip

Xperia C, more variety for the mid-range Sony

Sony takes a few weeks to go. The Japanese automaker surprised with Xperia Z Ultra, a 6.4 inch phablet and only 6.5 millimeters thin, and the SmartWatch 2, the second generation of its smart watch. But things have not been there and the Asian giant also unveiled the Xperia C, a new phone that complements the midrange terminals of the firm.

The Xperia C is a device with a 5-inch screen with resolution of 960 by 540 pixels, Mediatek quad core processor at 1.2 GHz, and 1 GB of RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable via microSD card, and 8-megapixel camera with Exmor sensor RS. In addition, the smartphone will feature Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system and interface of the Xperia UI characteristic.

Other features of the terminal will be its dual SIM, to unite in the same phone two numbers, NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth and FM radio.

So far Sony has only confirmed their availability for the Chinese market which will go on sale soon in three colors-white, black and purple, so we will wait to have more information or when their price will jump to other continents.

Samsung Galaxy Trend

South Korea's Samsung not only sets the pace in the category of mid-range smart phones, but also trend. Being aware of this, it is understood that the Asian multinational Trend launch the Samsung Galaxy, a team that matches perfectly with what you would expect from a full smartphone features and affordable cost to the user. And this device can boast of having interesting features if we want a terminal solvent, combined with a price of about 170 euros in free format, being even lower with the help of operators.

Among its technical strengths, which deploy in detail below, highlight a four-inch screen, the presence of a five-megapixel camera and the ability to charge up to 32 GB of memory that are combined with the four GB which is standard. Powered by Android 4.0 as standard and provides up to 30 hours of talk time in 3G mode. It has Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth, and GPS. Let's look more calmly what gives this Samsung Galaxy Trend.



Display and Design
The first thing to check is that this Samsung Galaxy Trend line design is expressed in the generation who captained the Samsung Galaxy S3. The rounded edges topped with a chrome finish add comfort and a certain elegance to the look of your device, whose dimensions are determined by the four-inch LCD screen with resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. Your weight is more than reasonable, scoring 118 grams on the scale. Given its status as mid-range phone, not in competition with other teams rank high in terms of thickness, presenting a profile of 10.57 millimeters. The controls are limited to a physical button on the front that serves to access the start menu as well as a couple of contextual features capacitive keys for back and forth between the control options. To either side of the boundary we find the volume and lock buttons.



Camera
Responding to his vocation economic smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Trend has a chamber that, although not the most advanced of the market, yes it is more than respectable. If what we want is to make pictures with this team, we can capture with up to five megapixels. It also features LED flash, which is much appreciated in certain situations. As for your video options, the Samsung Galaxy Trend mode is not supported shooting in high definition, although the capture quality is good, having a configuration that supports a rate of up to 30 frames per second. Also equipped with a front camera, in this case for photos and video calls in VGA mode.



Memory and power
Again, the Samsung Galaxy Trend evidence their condition in paragraph processor and internal storage capacity. Regarding the former, this smart phone is committed mononuclear processor that works with a clock frequency of a GHz With this, we can but refer to the first Samsung Galaxy S, wearing just a unit of this nature. It is also backed by a RAM of 768 MB. In terms of internal capacity that we would have to store data, the Samsung Galaxy Trend offers four GB of which two are available to the user. Certainly it is a rather weak background, so that the manufacturer provides the ability to expand up to 32 additional GB using a microSD card.

Operating System and Applications
Perhaps here the Samsung Galaxy Trend small not put all the meat on the grill. And is that while right now the South Korean firm already has a catalog of equipment midrange Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, the newest of Google's operating system for smart phones. However, the terminal before us is not equipped with this version of the platform. Not with the above, Android 4.1. What we found in the Samsung Galaxy Trend is Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, an issue that, although complete, it has some of the most cutting-edge advances in the system. Nevertheless, it is compatible with the vast majority of downloadable applications from their online store. In addition, the Samsung Galaxy Trend has access to Samsung app s, which is the website of the Asian firm from which gain applications and games. And by the way, that many of the applications we see in Samsung Apps in free promotion can be in payment mode Google Play, so it is more advisable to compare how they present at either site before checkout.



Connectivity
Here we come with a box, being pretty standard, not less complete. The Samsung Galaxy Trend find virtually everything you would need, and absences are rather anecdotal. For starters, we can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi and 3G. In addition, it supports standard Wi-Fi Direct and AllShare DLNA-and the way they communicate Samsung terminals to share multimedia files wirelessly. It also includes Bluetooth, GPS and microUSB, and headphone jack and FM radio tuner.

Music, video, photos and multimedia
Where it fails is the Samsung Galaxy Trend in the multimedia section. Android Mobiles in general and signed by Samsung in particular offer a great experience in this regard. Your player is very reliable and versatile, supporting a large catalog of video formats, audio and image. So we will not have problems when watching movies or series in MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264 and H.263, as well as listening to music encoded in MP3, WAV, eAAC +, AC3 and FLAC, and many others formats. However, remember, the internal memory is scarce, so all the files of these types will have to be properly accommodated in the microSD card.

Autonomy
It is at this point that the Samsung Galaxy Trend chest out, at least according to the measurements provided by the manufacturer. And according to this, the 1500 milliamp battery that equips the terminal before us would be able to buy stock in a range of eye up to 30 hours talk time and 3G mode. We talked about more than a day of heavy use between charges, which is the more remarkable when compared to other teams, because we hardly stuck considering the phone all the time, the two long days would be more than guaranteed.


Reviews
Three are the highlights of the Samsung Galaxy Trend: its price, its technical balancing and combining Samsung / Android, as the confidence of a large group of mobile phone users. This team is a great proposal for those accustomed to using midrange terminals can get in economic conditions of the hand of the operator, or those you want to start in the category of smartphones without pulling teeth. With this device we have an Internet platform, a good media player, a more accurate photo and video camera and a GPS and, of course, a phone with good range. However, it seems as recommended for user types mentioned.

However, we should not walk by the slap on the wrist to which invites the Samsung Galaxy Trend when we see that only has two GB of internal memory available for the phone owner. There are those who will miss the presence of NFC sensor, but neither is a key feature. However, most notably, where the gap in the race against the competition is in the operating system. Hopefully it will not take time to bring it up to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

With color covers and for less than $ 150, will thus low cost of Apple iPhone?

Throughout this 2013 information on whether the Cupertino company will release an iPhone 'low cost' and what benefits will this 'smartphone' have become almost commonplace. A device rather plastic coated aluminum housings colors with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips and a price between 99 and $ 149, are the main features of the new Apple device.

The Apple iPhone has become one of the smartphones most coveted in the market. Despite its high price and strong competition from archrival Samsung, the 'smartphone' Apple is among the most sold throughout the world. The "Apple fever" get users to make queuing for days in the shops of the company to be the first to purchase the latest iPhone, though the terminal, such as the top model of iPhone 5, touch the 900 dollars / euros.

However, given the success of the terminal, Apple may be looking for a new way to get more followers to your iPhone, as does its rival Samsung with the wide variety of models in its Galaxy range that are currently on the market. Taking this decision, the U.S. company would also focus on reaching emerging markets like Samsung or made ​​Finland's Nokia with their range of Asha.

The "new way" of Apple iPhone be called 'low cost' and would have a performance inferior to those of his older brother but that in turn would be able to compete on the open market with Samsung or Nokia devices.

In terms of exterior design, the reports emerged months ago, this iPhone 'low cost' would be designed entirely in plastic . To reduce costs, Apple bet on this material against the glass of the iPhone 4 and 4S and the mixture of glass and aluminum of the iPhone 5.

Although usually the colors chosen for the Apple devices are white and black, the Cupertino began to introduce other colors in several generations of its iPod and iPhone with the arrival of 'low cost', Apple would dare with the same operation . According to recent reports, users willing to purchase the iPhone 'low cost' Apple will have more options in terms of color, because not only would the market in white and black but would be available on a wide range of colors , like the fifth generation iPod touch.

Continuing with the device hardware, Apple would have doubts about how screen size give this newest member of the iPhone family. On the one hand, the rumors suggest that to reduce costs, Apple would include a four-inch screen, like the one currently has the iPhone 5. To differentiate it from the following high-end models of the next iPhone, Apple would provide display recent 4.7 and 5.7 inches .

But on the other hand, according to Digitimes said the last January as sources pointed supply chain, Apple is considering launching its iPhone 'low cost' with a five-inch screen . This change would be a great advantage over its competitors in the market but the price could not possibly fit the term 'low cost', as a screen of that size would increase the final price of the 'smartphone'.

QUALCOMM'S HAND

Following the hardware, the iPhone 'low cost' would have smaller pieces to ensure that they do not elevasen the final price but no less powerful. According to the China Times claimed, Apple will incorporate Qualcomm chips both in the terminal and a new range of mobile devices.

So the iPhone 'low cost' incorporates a Qualcomm chipset with 28-nanometer to reduce production costs of Apple's own Ax.

In addition, the new iPhone he would lack 4G LTE connection as his older brother and just stay on the 3G connection, same with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S.

LIMITED UNITS

All these features would make the price of the new Apple's terminal adapt to emerging markets. However, the Cupertino units would remove the market would not be the same as the high end models of the iPhone, but smaller to see the behavior of the new terminal on the market.

The release would be reduced to emerging markets and consist, first, of a match test between 2.5 and 3 million handsets, according to Digitimes said. In addition, the launch would take place later this year after Apple introduce him to the world for the first time in autumn, when the Cupertino usual. The model 'low cost' would be presented at the same event as the successor to the iPhone, and l iPhone 5S or iPhone 6.

Another great unknowns is the terminal price. To finally be considered 'low cost' price should not exceed $ 150 / EUR. Therefore, they suggested sources familiar with the situation told Bloomberg, this iPhone 'low cost' would leave the market at a price between 99 and 149 U.S. dollars .

As usual in the U.S. company, Apple team neither confirms nor denies any rumor that arise regarding their devices. Thus, we should expect that the U.S. company the means to convene a new event and show what they have prepared to compete in the market next year.

Dell could get into the business of wearable technology

There is no doubt. The wearable technology takes. It's not just consumer electronics companies that make approaches to product ranges such as augmented reality glasses or smart watches. PC makers also want their cake. Rather, the need.

Acer confirmed less than a month ago to go into business in 2014. And the Dell American the same fate. "We are exploring ideas that space," acknowledged Sam Burd, global vice president of Dell PC area, to The Guardian. Dell, like many other companies who had bet on Windows 8, have seen the introduction of the operating system between the companies has been slower than expected. The OS is not the messiah that many had predicted. What will the wearable technology?



"There are challenges in cost and how to get a very good user experience. But the interesting thing is that computers are becoming smaller. Taking a watch on your wrist that is quite attractive, "says Burd. "In five years still need static computer desks, but there is a real need in terms of mobile devices," he qualifies.

With falling sales in the PC market, the possibility that Michael Dell abandons its dominance in the company and investor pressure, the U.S. manufacturer must seek new horizons to pursue the path of growth.

However, the manager has made it clear that not even consider leaving the personal computer business. "The PC is important to us. That's how we started as a company and this is the market where we have a very strong participation worldwide. Much has been written about the demise of the PC, but we will occupy an interesting place in the future.

Magine, "the wireless cable", arrives in Spain

"Remember when there were only two channels of television ? We do not. " And so begins the site Magine , the cable television company that bursts from Internet this summer in Spain in the testing phase to commercial launch in September.

The company was created by a Swedish entrepreneurs from the world of television, the digital realm and the development environment and programming in 2011 although it was not until late April when the company released its proposed 'TV content cloud' in Sweden . Now Magine just landed in Spain and will soon in Germany.

"Before we analyze the international expansion which countries had higher Internet penetration, the technology smartphone and tablets, etc.. And that's why we chose to start the expansion in Spain. Well, that and because we observed that in Spain there was a deadlock in the penetration of pay TV. Moreover, we also come to the country at the request of various international pay channels we have seen an opportunity to offer a product at a reasonable price, "explained TICbeat Michael Turner, co-founder of Magine, content director and responsible for expanding International platform.

What he proposes Magine the user is, for a price of about 10 euros per month, access to a wide range of television channels across multiple devices with Internet technology, not only through but also smart TV via smartphone , tablet or even through traditional computer. As Turner explains, "The advantage of this cable is precisely the absence of cables. Users do not need cable or set-top-boxes, or other hardware, and dishes ... You just have to download an app and you can access the programs you want to both live and recorded. "

In addition, says the spokesman, "we are a content aggregator that does not break the current value chain. Therefore, within the existing model arrived to bring more income and more audience. "

For now, though, Turner has not disclosed how channels and television companies work in Spain but says they are already testing the service and 13 channels will be 20 later this month. "It is precisely now that we are closing deals with them so I prefer not to name names. But our idea is to work with as many as possible, as we do in Sweden, where we work with major brands, even with public television. "

Turner says his approach is not only different from traditional cable players, the absence of devices needed for use, but also what is in front of the TV providers alternative to cable internet, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime or Wuaki. "We focus on the business of television linear chains and our users will increase the audience for these chains."

The founder claims that the project aims to enable the user to see which programs anytime and anywhere on any device. Now available for smartphones and tablets based on Apple and Android and Smart TVs from Samsung, Panasonic and LG. "We believe it is an error that you need to invest in more hardware in order to access another television model. The consumer does not want more wires, or apparatus, or complex instructions to access audio-visual content you want to see and that is what we offer from Magine ".

Google defends privacy protection with Google Glass

Google has published on the official website of Google Glass one entire section devoted to frequently asked questions (FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions) in which answers some questions about the protection of privacy with these devices.

Since it became known, the Glass have raised great amount of criticism that has focused on the alleged violation of the privacy of others when using these 'gadgets'. Now, since Google have decided to publish this content to answer some questions and plant a position.

In principle, point in the security and privacy section, which "absolutely" have thought that would raise concerns about privacy in deciding to create the Google Glass. "We know that new technology always brings new problems, so we thought carefully how to design Glass from the beginning. "

Users and user associations have criticized Google-by Glass and other products-to collect private data and take advantage of them. Nick Pickler, director of campaign group Big Brother Watch has previously noted that users will not have control of Glass but Google will control them through this device. "Do not think, even for a second, that you are in control of their Glass data. You are not just a driver for data collection, "he said in an interview for the BBC.

Because of these doubts Google has responded that they are to "keep the data safe, secure and available" whenever the user wants and it is he who controls how to share this information.

The organization Stop The Cyborgs were complaining about the ability of these devices would you record video or photograph without other people would realize and therefore felt that it would violate the privacy of these individuals. Google has already stated that Glass may not be recording or photographing all the time by two factors. The first of these is that the default Glass are designed to record only 10 seconds and the second reason is that if you want to record more may not make more than 45 minutes because it would exhaust all the battery of the device.

But what really concerns is not the time to record but that people can not be percatar photographed the device is recording or photographing, something that it can recognize when someone wants to do a 'smartphone' or a VCR.

Explicit signals
Google has reported that there are signs "explicit" that allow a third party to recognize when you might be photographing. "First, the device's screen lights up when in use, and which is applied to take a photo or record a video. Second, Glass requires the user to say a command - "OK Glass, take a picture" or "OK ​​Glass, record a video" or pressing a button on the top of the glass frame to perform the action. In each case, the illuminated display, voice command oo gesture, make it clear to all what the user is doing with the device.

They also confessed that they understand that the Glass are vetoed in some places because like phones or tablets, "it is clear that there are sites that use devices is simply inappropriate." Given the possibility of facial recognition Google has made it clear. "The Glass not allow facial recognition and have no plans to do so, in fact, our terms of service does not allow developers to do Glassware facial or voice recognition

Researchers create a lens with zoom

A group of researchers has created the first concept of telescopic lens with a 2.8x zoom and a design that allows carry for day to day. Moreover, the carrier of these lenses have the option indistitintamente combine the traditional and enhanced.

These contact lenses consist of two distinct regions, a central region which allows the passage of light naturally while the edge acts like a telescope providing image magnification x 2.8-equivalent to a 100mm lens of a DSLR camera, .

The main thrust of this research is that it has got a very thin, 1.17 mm thick, allowing wear contact lenses comfortably. Previous similar experiment consisted of thicknesses of 4.4 mm making it impossible to use them everyday having to be implanted in the eye for surgery.

This original invention, conducted by Joseph Ford of UCSD and Eric Tremblay of EPFL, has a complex system of aluminum mirrors are what allow zoom in 2.8 times, without losing any quality.
Furthermore, as recorded by the blog Engadget, with these lenses would be possible to change the view mode through a polarizing filter, with which you can choose to view the image normal or increased, as occurs with active 3D glasses.