Finally, Android on the iPhone

All that you've been searching for Finally, Android is on the iPhone.Developer Nick Lee has earned himself a reputation for putting weird and wacky 

There's just one catch

you need a special, 3D-printed smartphone case to make it work.

operating systems on Apple gadgets, including Windows 95 on an Apple watch. Now, he's gone the practical route of bringing an Android OS to iPhone. There's just one catch

Lee decided to clone the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and make a custom version of Android Marshmallow he could run on a board he bought himself. He then 3D printed an iPhone-sized enclosure he found on Thingiverse, and combined the board, a battery, a boost converter, and resistor to make a lightweight case. At first, it was quite bulky, resembling a brick you'd be more likely to have seen in a cellphone store 15 years ago.

Nick lee says on Choosing the Hardware :

 While there are many embedded Android development boards on the market, my criteria substantially narrowed the list of suitable candidates. I settled on the following requirements:Horsepower: the device must capture, compress, and transmit the screen’s contents in realtime at high frame rates.

• Compatibility: the device must run the latest version of Android (version 6.0.1 Marshmallow at the time of this writing).
• Size: the board must be small and thin — approximately the dimensions of a credit card, the height of a USB connector.
• Connectivity: The board needs built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth because I don’t want to write drivers to bridge these to the iPhone’s connections. Also, it needs built-in USB 2.0 for a high-speed, reliable connection to the host iPhone.

With these criteria in mind, I chose the Lemaker HiKey. While its 8-core, 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 processor has more than enough power to run virtually any Android app on the market, it sports a unique party piece: it’s the official reference board of the Android Open Source Project. As a result, most of the HiKey’s necessary components are included directly in the AOSP source tree (a lifesaver). That said, getting my custom AOSP build to run successfully was still a tall order, requiring me to (among other things) recompile the kernel with performance-oriented tweaks to the USB driver.

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they are a mobile design and development studio located in Brooklyn, NY. If you’d like to learn how they award-winning process of strategy, design, and engineering can add value to your business, drop them a line at hello@tendigi.com. You may also contact nick lee directly at nick@tendigi.com.

Honor Holly 2 Plus

Full Specifications of Honor Holly 2 Plus Review

 

General

• Device TypeSmartphone
• Dual Sim Capability
• Input MechanismTouchscreen
• 2G Network Technology
• 3G Network Technology
• Sales PackageHandset, Battery, Charger,User Manual
• AvailabilityAvailable 2016 , January
• 4G Network TechnologyLTE

Network

• Network Capability2G,3G,4G

Data

• GPRS Capability
• EDGE Capability
• 3G CapabilityHSPA+
• GPSGPS/AGPS, GLONASS
• Bluetooth4.0,LE
• Wi-Fi802.11b/g/n, supports Wi-Fi hotspot, Wi-Fi direct
• USBmicroUSB v2.0

Display

• Display Size5-inch
• Display ResolutionHD (1280*720 pixels)
• Display TechnologyIPS LCD display,16 M Colors

Memory

• Internal Memory16 GB, 2 GB RAM
• SD Card Presence/CapacitymicroSD, up to 128 GB

Technical Platform

• OSAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop) with Huawei EMUI 3.1
• Processor1.3GHz MediaTek MT6735P 64-bit quad-core processor

Camera

• Camera resolution13 MP,LED Flash
• Camera Featuresf/2.0 aperture, OmniVision BSI sensor, 28mm wide-angle lens, 6P lenses
• Camera Video FeaturesVideo Recording
• Secondary Camera5 MP

Size and Weight

• Size (L by B by T)143.1 x 71.8 x 9.7 mm
• Length143.1
• Breadth71.8
• Thickness9.7
• Form FactorCandybar
• Weight160 gm

Others

• Accelerometer
• Games Support 

 

Multimedia

• Music Player
• Music Player FeaturesMP3
• Video Player
• Video Player FeaturesMP4
• Video Recorder
• 3.5 mm Jack
• Loudspeaker

Battery

• Battery Capacity4000 mAh battery

Personal and Business Productivity

• Calendar
• Calculator
• Alarm
• Clock
• Document Viewer
• Phonebook

Messaging

• SMSSMS(threaded view), MMS
• EMAILEmail, Push Mail, IM
• Instant Messaging

Samsung Galaxy Core Prime

Review of the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime

Below we share the features, specifications and full review for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (S820L). TracfoneReviewer strives to provide useful and helpful information to make it easier for consumers to choose what phone is best for them.

Here we will be reviewing the Galaxy Core Prime, which is a smartphone that includes a number of great features, and comes at a very budget friendly price.



For those who might not know, Tracfone is a wireless prepaid cell phone company that offers both phones and service. Consumers can also bring their own devices through the Tracfone BYOP program. Follow the link to learn more about how you can bring a wide variety of devices to use with Tracfone.

A few years back Tracfone first started offering Android powered smartphones on their prepaid service, and they have continued to release more and more devices as demand and popularity has grown.

All Android smartphone devices on Tracfone come with Triple Talk, Text and Data, but you can't use promotional codes when adding airtime.

Now let's take a brief look at some of the pro's and can's for the Galaxy Core Prime.

Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Quick Facts:

The Good Points
-4G LTE through Verizon CDMA network
-Reasonable Price - $99
-8 GB Internal Memory
-Average specs for a Tracfone smartphone

The Not So Good:
-Low screen resolution - 480x800
-Average specs for a Tracfone smartphone

If you notice, we put 'average specs for a Tracfone smartphone' as both a good thing and a bad thing. The reason is that this phone is similar to several of the other Android devices from Tracfone, like the LG Sunset, however the specs and features it comes with aren't really that exciting to us, especially after looking at the Samsung Galaxy S5, which was also released for Tracfone with the Core Prime.

Let'ts take a look at the full list of phone specifications and features to get a better idea of what the Core Prime offers.

Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Features and Specifications:

Below are the features that come with the Core Prime, followed by the technical specs.

• Android 4.4 KitKat
• 4G LTE through Verizon CDMA towers
• 5 MP Rear Camera, 2 MP Front
• WiFi and Bluetooth capable
• GPS
• 3 Home Screens
• Access to over 1 million apps on Google Play
• Triple Talk, Text and Data
• Caller ID, Voicemail, Voice Dialing
• Hearing Aid Compatible
• Alarm Clock
• Hands free Speaker
• MP3 Player

Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Specs:

• Size: 5.16" x 2.68" x 0.35"
• 4.5" Touchscreen (480x800 resolution)
• 1.2 Ghz Quad Core Processor
• 1 GB RAM
• 8 GB Internal Memory (up to 32 GB External Memory with Micro SD Card)
• Battery: 2000 mAh with Talk Time 22 hours, Standby 33 Days

As you can see from the phone's specifications, it comes with a number of features that put it right up next some of the better smartphones available from Tracfone at this time.

The best way to summarize the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is that it is similar to the LG Sunset, except the Sunset uses 4G LTE on GSM network, and the Core Prime uses 4G LTE on CDMA. So If you've been waiting for a 4G LTE device that works with Verizon towers, the Core Prime is your answer.

Now we will share some of the things we like and don't like about this smartphone device from Tracfone.

Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Review:

What we Like About the Core Prime
The Galaxy Core Prime comes with a number of great features that help make it a phone that will be desirable for many Tracfone users. We like that it comes with 8 GB of Internal Memory, 4G LTE, and a very decent battery life.

With 8 GB of space on the Core Prime, about 3 GB will be used by the OS and other pre-installed applications. That leaves about 5 GB for you to load apps, music, videos, pictures and anything else you might want. 5 GB of space is a reasonable amount that will allow you to load all of your favorite apps, along with some pictures and music, But if you plan to put a whole library of music, or a number of videos, you will run out of space. Fortunately there is also a MicroSD Card slot so you can load some things, like music and pictures, onto the external card.

The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is one of three new devices from Tracfone that use Verizon CDMA cell towers, and also have 4G LTE capability. The Core Prime is by far the cheapest of the three options, with the Samsung Galaxy S5 and E5 as the other two options, and currently going for $499 and $349 respectively. 4G is simply faster access to the internet using mobile data, allowing you sto stream videos or music at a faster rate to reduce buffering problems.

We were impressed with the battery talk time and standby which is very good for a smartphone. This phone should be able to last all day on one charge with moderate use, and even longer if you keep data and WiFi turned off.

Lastly, we are also really impressed with the current price for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime, which is currently listed for $99 on HSN.com and comes with a 1 Year card, which is worth $99 by itself. Thus if you are already planning on purchasing a 1 Year/400 Minute card, you could by this phone package and get the Core Prime for free!

Dislikes for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
There are a few things that we want our readers to be aware of if they are considering the Core Prime.

First of all, the resolution for this smartphone isn't that great at 480x800. It gives you a dpi of about 207. This isn't too bad, but if you compare it to an iPhone 5, which is a few years old now, the iPhone has a dpi of 325, leading to clearer images because there are more pixels on the screen. We want to see Tracfone releasing more phones with improved screens for easier viewing. For most people, the screen on the Core Prime will be just fine and you won't notice any issues.

The Galaxy Core Prime comes with Android 4.4 KitKat, which is better than using older versions, however, it is a few years old at this point and you won't be able to update to 5.0. The LG Sunset, which is fairly similar to the Core Prime as we have mentioned, comes with Android 5.0.

Finally, the overall specs for the Core Prime are very good for a device from Tracfone, and especially at the current price, however, this isn't a phone that really 'wows' us but rather delivers very adequately and will be suited for low to moderate users. If you're someone who users their smartphone for lots of games, or other resource-intensive apps, you may want to look into the Samsung Galaxy S5, or the BYOP program.

Overview of the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime and Helpful Resources:

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is a good phone that is currently going for a great price. If you are a moderate smartphone user and looking for a 4G LTE capable device on Verizon's network, the Core Prime is a great deal.

You can view the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime on HSN where it comes bundled with minutes, and other accessories. We haven't found the Core Prime for sale anywhere else yet, but will update when we do.

Also take a look at the Interactive Tutorial from Tracfone if you want to learn more about how this device works.

We have lots of resources here on this blog to share information about Tracfone, so take a look around. We suggest you start with our Beginners Guide to Tracfone if you're new or check out our List of the Best Android Apps.

We have also created several resources relating to smartphones, including How to Check your Airtime on Tracfone Smartphones, How to Add Only Texts, How to Add Data Cards, and an Analysis of the Smartphone Only Airtime Cards from Tracfone.

We hope this review has been helpful, and leave a comment below with any thoughts or questions you might have.

Sennheiserhd 598 headphone review

Sennheiser hd 598

We typically scoff and  prepare for the worst  whenever we see the word "audiophile" in the marketing for any headphone that we see cross our desks, because we've been exposed to some of the crazy things that people will buy simply because it's branded as such. That being said, the Sennheiser HD 598s are actually a very decent set of cans for home use. Their open backed ear cups allow for an open soundstage, and they are certainly easy on the eyes. Their pricetag is a little high, but their performance might be enough to justify the cost for some discerning audiophiles, as many shudders as that word may give us.

I’d always wanted a pair of HD650s or HD800s but at the time couldn’t swing it financially. I opted instead for these - the HD598s - which, on paper at least, looked like a very viable alternative at a fraction of the price. sound quality is very important to me, and I have an exceptional audio system which will bring out the best and the worst in both music and audio gear 

The headphones are very well packed. In the box you get a couple of cables and a screw-on quarter inch adapter. Build quality is exceptional as you would expect from sennheiser; and they’re certainly very comfortable, with plenty of soft plush padding.


The Sennheisers have an impedance curve that varies significantly with frequency. This is true of most headphones, but it's more pronounced with the HD598s. This means that you need a headphone output with low impedance to ensure the headphones sound their best. Most amplifiers and receivers, even expensive ones, skimp on the headphone output by using a cheap resistor circuit that results in a high impedance output

The problems start, however, when you plug them in. I left mine running in for a week, playing constantly via the headphone out of my preamp. Consequently they were run in for a period of roughly 168 hours, using various pieces of musical material including test tones of various frequencies, burn-in discs and many genres of music.



Right off the bat, I noticed a very forward, harsh mid range, coupled with a bright tremble and a distinct gap between the low end and the lower registers of the mid range. The 598s can do low end, but with the mids being so overpowering it’s something you rarely get to appreciate. They sound tinny and boxy, with a hint of the openness inherent with them being an open back design.

I couldn’t listen to them for long periods of time, and certainly didn’t enjoy listening to an album through them. Contrary to their advertising I did not feel like I had a front row seat at a concert; rather like i was listening to a cheap hi-fi system with a woollen hat covering my ears.

Fortunately, another week past before mine developed a dodgy connection in one of the cans and i was able to return them. 2 stars because they’re well made and come with a detachable cable and because, for the most part, I like the sennheiser brand. But these headphones were a major disappointment.

Windows Repair : This is what you need

Windows Repair Toolbox

this a software created to help you repair a Windows system, by making the process faster, easier and uniform.

Features:

- Download and run "on-the-fly" the best free portable software when it comes to diagnose and solve several kinds of Windows problems. The tools are categorized by their function, and the program will automatically download the correct version for the Windows edition in which you're working. When you finish, simply uninstall the tool, and all downloaded software it's also removed.
Note: there are 3 tools that aren't portable, those are marked with an [ i ]  (stands for "installer");

- Displays relevant information about the computer to be repaired: CPU temperature, name and % of use; amount of RAM installed on the system and % of use; amount of free space left in C:\ partition; Windows edition and install date.

- Allows you to perform quality assurance tests after the repair is complete;

- Allows you to save notes about the repair process;

- Provides 1-click access to some useful Windows tools (chkdsk, sfc, regedit, msconfig);

- "Unattended fix" option, automatically performs: malware removal, system cleaning and repair and disk defragmentation. A email letting you know that the automatic repair is complete, and containing the logs, can be sent to you.

-Provides you with a bundle of system optimizing tools

The program comes with a clean and well-structured interface that consists of multiple tabs featuring different functions that can repair, clean, test and improve the performance of your operating system. The main window enables you to preview and select the tool that can diagnose or correct processes, recover lost data, create backups or safely uninstall programs.-Despite the fact that they are neatly organized in categories, the app could have used a better function to provide more details about the software solutions that you are about to download and install. It is important to note that the applications you use via this tool are still bound to their respective licenses.
-Allows you to remove malware and test the files' integrity
The application also comes with several malware removal utensils that you can run in the eventuality that you suspect the slow responsiveness is due to a virus infection. Some of the tools that you can use to detect and remove malware include trustworthy names, such as Hitman Pro, ComboFix, Kaspersky or Microsoft Safety Scanner.-The Final Tests is a further noteworthy tab, as it enables you to verify the files' integrity and overall functionality of components and applications after cleaning and repairing them. Moreover, the app allows you to retrieve the product key for Window as well as email accounts from the Notes tab. Unfortunately, the functions are displayed as very tiny icons, which can make it hard for some users to notice they are even there.-A handy utility for maintaining your system clean
Windows Repair Toolbox provides you with a comprehensive bundle of applications that allow you to repair, update, clean and improve the performance of your operating system.




All 3rd-party tools you might download using Windows Repair Toolbox belong to their respective owners and authors, and are bound by their respective licences. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to determine if you have the rights to use those 3rd-party tools in whatever environment you use this software.

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