NOKIA LIMIA PHOTOGRAPHY CHIEF ARI PARTINEN JOINS APPLE

Nokia Lumia photography chief Ari Partinen joins Apple

    

Apple's mobile imaging team looks to have a new leader, as former Nokia camera engineering executive Ari Partinen announced on Friday that he will depart the Finnish smartphone maker and move to its American rival.

Partinen made the announcement on Twitter, saying that Friday was his last day at Nokia and that he would soon "start a new chapter in Cupertino, California." The tweets were first noticed by Engadget.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Partinen leaves Nokia as the company's Lumia Photography Lead "in the fields of mobile photography, image quality verification, verification up-streaming, 3rd party management and collaboration, supplier collaboration and technical marketing in various multimedia segments." Products for which he was responsible include the Nokia 808 PureView and Nokia N8.

A graduate of Helsinki University of Technology, Partinen joined Nokia as an image quality engineer in 2007. He is credited as one of the inventors of Nokia's PureView system, which is widely lauded by photography enthusiasts as among the best mobile camera technologies available.

PureView uses pixel oversampling and on-chip image processing to shrink a very large image — the Nokia Lumia 1020 ships with a 41-megapixel camera — into a smaller, higher-quality one. This allows for sharper images, enhanced digital zoom capability, and better low-light performance.

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Apple rumored to launch 4.7-inch 'iPhone 6' in August, larger model in September

       

According to the latest rumblings out of the Far East, Apple is planning to debut the 4.7-inch version of its next-generation iPhone in August and may follow up with a larger model a month later.

Mockup of iPhone with 4.94-inch screen, created by Marco Arment.

Reuters on Friday pointed to a report from Taiwan's Economic Daily News that cited unnamed sources in Apple's supply chain as saying the hotly anticipated "iPhone 6" could be unveiled in August, one month earlier than the company's usual product cycle.

Light on details, the Taiwanese publication claims Apple will release the 4.7-inch version of its flagship handset before a larger 5.5-inch or 5.6-inch model debuts in September. Rumors of a 5.6-inch iPhone has been tossed out before — most recently in February by the same newspaper — though prevailing speculation points to a 5.5-inch screen size.

While initial market availability is unknown, sources expect Apple's partner suppliers to produce a total of 80 million iPhone 6 models by the end of 2014.

Friday's rumor adds to the near daily stream of supposed parts leaks, mockups and inside information regarding Apple's next iPhone. On Thursday, it was reported that Pegatron will be responsible for 15 percent of all 4.7-inch iPhone 6 orders, a change from Apple's usual reliance on Foxconn to build its premium tier handsets.

For 2014, Apple is widely expected to debut two new top-end iPhones with larger screens that appeal to a wider swath of consumers. Until today, most reports speculated that the smaller version of Apple's iPhone 6 would launch in September, while the larger iteration would see release months later due to issues related to display and battery yields.

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Enter a world of Sony entertainment

Discover the latest offers and experience the best in digital entertainment from Sony. Get hot new content, including the latest movies, music and games, straight from your Xperia smartphone or tablet.

Take a look below to see what’s in it for you.

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Although there are no Sony Mobile entertainment offers in your region at the moment, we are working on getting some exclusive deals. So check back soon, for new offers as they become available.

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Android™ and Xperia™

Our smartphones and tablets run on the world’s most popular platform for mobile devices.
The Sony and Android symbiosis has been formed to give you spine-tingling entertainment and smooth performance.

Let us introduce Android

Android is what you want it to be. This open-source software from Google™ lets you tailor your device to suit your needs. Android comes complete with Google Play™, a new digital content experience where you can find your favourite music, films, TV shows, books and over 1 million Android apps and games. Seamless multi-tasking, widgets to customise your home screen and great ease-of-use – it’s all available on Android smartphones and tablets from Sony.
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Sony on top

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s an approach most of us would probably agree with. So, with the Android operating system offering such smooth operation, we don’t cram a lot of unnecessary stuff onto our devices.
Therefore, the Android operating system installed on our Xperia smartphones and tablets is cleaner than most.
The functions and apps that we do include add true value – distinct and unique Sony flavours of beautiful design, intuitive user interface and craftsmanship.

On your home screen

The Sony layer starts directly on your home screen. That’s where you’ll find our media applications:

Album application

All your photos and videos in one place, with new ways to sort, explore and view on your vividly crisp Xperia screen.

WALKMAN application

The best of Sony audio technologies let you easily share and listen to online music and your own tracks.

Movies application

Enjoy playback perfection and seamless access to your own videos, Hollywood blockbusters and TV programmes.

More about Sony’s media applications

Google services

Find your way. Find your mates. Or simply find some fun. Work or play, rain or shine, Xperia Android smartphones and tablets come preloaded with all of the Google services that you need to make your device truly yours.

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Discover, enjoy and share the fun

The WALKMAN, Movies and Album apps let you dive into a world of entertainment. View, listen to and enjoy your stored stuff in the same view as online content. Discover new bands and films that you didn’t know existed. Share it all with friends.
To get your all-access pass to the hottest titles – millions of songs, the latest blockbusters and more – check out the Sony Entertainment Network*. One account and one log-in are all you need to get your hands on a huge library of digital entertainment.

The WALKMAN app – all your music in one place

Enjoy your music in soul-shaking clarity. The WALKMAN app is powered by ClearAudio+ and lets you activate the best Sony audio technologies in just one click. You access all of your online and offline tracks in one place. And with Facebook seamlessly integrated, it’s easy to share your great taste in music and discover what favourite tracks your friends are enjoying.
Online services like Music Unlimited* are the perfect way to discover new music. Music Unlimited brings you millions and millions of songs – from worldwide chart-toppers to indie gems. Enjoy Music Unlimited on your Xperia smartphone or tablet, PlayStation®3, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), BRAVIA® TV, PCs and other Android tablets.

The Movies app – the best viewing experience

Immersive sound and vision and an amazing viewing experience – say hello to Sony’s Movies app. Watch films at any time, anywhere, and get information on directors, actors and films with just one click.
The Movies app gives you easy access to your stored videos. And with a Video Unlimited** account, you can buy or rent films straight from your Xperia device. Choose from a wide selection of Hollywood blockbusters, all-time classics and TV programmes.

** Watch films and TV programmes on your Xperia™ smartphone or Xperia™ tablet; BRAVIA® televisions; Blu-ray Disc™ home cinema systems; Windows-based PCs through Media Go; Blu-ray Disc™ players; Sony Internet TV powered by Google TV; PlayStation®3 systems, PlayStation®VITA, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) systems, through the PlayStation®Store.

The Album app – your photos and videos at any time, anywhere

Crisp, sharp and colourful – bring out the best in your photos and videos with the Album app. All your stored and online pics are available from the same place, with new ways to sort and explore. And the Album app also makes it easy to share memories with friends and family.
With PlayMemories Online integrated, you can upload and access your photos and videos from multiple devices. Instantly, easily – and syncing happens automatically.

Immerse yourself in a world of gaming with PlayStation®Mobile

Enjoy PlayStation® – like gaming on your Xperia device. Explore a wide range of titles from a variety of new and established game developers. Buy each game just once and play it across your PlayStation™-certified devices, including PS Vita.
Download new games in minutes directly from the PlayStation®Store.

Sony Select

Games, applications, music and video – all the best for you. The Sony Select service selects only the best applications and services, and you can access them easily. Moreover, Sony Select shows you only those applications and services that are guaranteed to work on your Xperia device.

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Specifications

This is a listing of Xperia ZR‘s main features and functions. For a complete technical specification, download the Xperia™ ZR White paper (1 MB)

Camera and video

• 13 megapixel camera with auto focus
• 16x digital zoom
• Sony Exmor RS for mobile image sensor
• Full HD video recording (1080p)
• Front-facing camera (VGA)
• Face detection
• HDR for both picture/film
• Flash/Photo light
• Image playback, supported formats: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, WBMP
• Image capture, supported format: JPEG
• Video playback supported formats: 3GPP, MP4, MKV, AVI, XVID, MOV
• Video recording, supported formats: 3GPP, MP4

Connectivity and communication

• 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)
• aGPS
• Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
• DLNA Certified
• Media Go
• Media Transfer Protocol support
• Micro USB support
• Native USB tethering
• NFC
• Screen mirroring
• Xperia Link
• Wi-Fi and WiFi Hotspot functionality
• Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync, Google Sync and Facebook

Entertainment

• PlayStation Certified
• Sony Entertainment Network (selected markets only)
• Motions gaming
• Video streaming
• 3D games
• Audio playback, supported formats: MP3, 3GPP, MP4, SMF, WAV, OTA, Ogg vorbis
• Audio recording, supported formats: 3GPP, MP4, AMR
• FM Radio with RDS
• "Movies" application

Pre-loaded applications

• Google Play**
• Google Chrome**
• Google Voice Search**
• Google Maps for Mobile with Street View and Latitude**

Memory

• RAM: 2GB
• Flash memory: Up to 8 GB
• Expansion slot: microSD card, up to 32 GB

Networks

• UMTS HSPA+ 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I) Mhz (not available in all markets)
• UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) (not available in all markets)
• GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

Display and design

• 4.55", 16 million colours, 1280 x 720 pixels
• Shatter-proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass
• Capacitive touchscreen with on-screen QWERTY keyboard

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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 comparison

	Samsung Galaxy S4	Samsung Galaxy Note 3

General
Alternate names	GT-I9500
Release date	April 2013	September 2013
Form factor	Touchscreen	Bar
Dimensions (mm)	136.60 x 69.80 x 7.90	151.20 x 79.20 x 8.30
Weight (g)	130.00	168.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	2600	3200
Removable battery	Yes	Yes
Bundled accessories
Colours	Black Mist, White Frost	Jet Black, Classic White, Blush Pink
SAR value	NA	NA
Display
Screen size (inches)	5.00	5.70
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	441	NA
Colours	16M
Hardware
Processor	1.6GHz  octa-core	1.9GHz   octa-core
Processor make
RAM	2GB	3GB
Internal storage	16GB	32GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	64	64
Camera
Rear camera	13-megapixel	13-megapixel
Flash	Yes	Yes
Front camera	2-megapixel	2-megapixel
Software
Operating System	Android 4.2	Android 4.3
Skin
Java support	Yes	No
Browser		HTML
Browser supports Flash	No	No
Connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac	802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.00	Yes, v 4.00
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	Yes	Yes
DLNA	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	Yes
MHL Out	Yes	Yes
HDMI	No	No
Headphones	3.5mm	3.5mm
FM	No	No
USB	Micro-USB	Micro-USB
Charging via Micro-USB	Yes	Yes
Proprietary charging connector	No	No
Proprietary data connector	No	No
Number of SIMs	1	1
SIM Type	Micro-SIM	Micro-SIM
GSM/ CDMA	GSM	GSM
3G	Yes	Yes
Sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Temperature sensor	No	Yes