Samsung Digital Color Camera

Samsung Digital Color Camera

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It has been a long time since I had to talk to you about this little gem. It's quite funny because I realized very recently that it might interest you. Why ? Because every time I took out my camera, whether on a trip, weekend, evening, visit and so on, the reaction was always unanimous: "What's that? It looks too good ! And me to reply: Too! It's perfect, I can post my photos directly on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and even send them by mail as long as I find wifi. Really, it's great, it's all except phone. Always the same words. So I told myself that the approach of the holidays was the perfect opportunity to tell you about it, just to inspire some or some ... if you know what I mean!

This camera followed me everywhere in Greece. It allowed me to post most of the photos you saw on Instagram and on the fan page of the blog. He also easily helped me find hotels ... when I tell you it's perfect!

Let's start with size: Sometimes it counts! Especially when you have a girl's handbag that looks more like a suitcase so much is piling up thousands of things! This is my case, I recognize it. This device is practical because compact. It's not the most compact you can find, but I'm very happy with the size / weight / image quality ratio! I had a bit of trouble when I wanted to find a small storage kit ... because there is no provision for this model. Nevertheless, you can easily find fabric kits of this size!

Level "accessory", the device is equipped with a flash (which, in my opinion, is not folichon ... but I'm not a great follower of the photo with flash), and a zoom x21. The zoom is a good ally, to use sparingly nevertheless. Indeed, to zoom too much, the photo often loses in quality, color and light. See below: a photo taken not zoomed in and zoomed to the maximum, and finally a 3 rd photo showing a decent zoom compared to the photographed subject. You can easily see the difference in color and quality of the very zoomed image. Nevertheless, on the intermediate zoom, the quality and the respect of the colors is quite suitable. It is therefore a camera to be used at a reasonable distance from the photographed subject.

I pass you the couplet in the "camera" mode. The camera has a very large screen, taking pictures is greatly facilitated. No viewfinder here, we are on all digital. I will nonetheless focus on a very interesting feature for those who are new to photography or do not want to bother with the settings: "Smart" modes.

There are more than 20 modes on this device that allow you to get the best out of the device depending on the circumstances. I gave you a demonstration of some of the modes below.

Take the "Food" mode , for example, which can be interesting if you're doing culinary photography. This mode will allow you, thanks to different settings, to get a brighter photo, with warmer colors so more appetizing, and all without any other action on your part that the selection of this mode. The difference is visible on the montage below but can be even more blatant according to the immortalized dishes, especially the meat, like a burger for example!

There is also a manual mode where it is possible to make these settings. If we compare the picture taken with this mode to a photo of the same subject taken with my reflex (Canon 450D - 50mm lens f / 1.8), we can see that we are on a fairly close image quality, comparable brightness. A significant difference, however, is the depth of field, which I voluntarily do not adjust in a comparable way, the Samsung digital camera being .... See yourself below ... Can you guess who is who?

Among other really powerful modes of this camera, I present you the mode "Panoramic" , which allows you very easily to make panoramas of quality. I had some flaws when the landscape was very similar (In Athens in particular, where I wanted to photograph too many white houses). This is easily corrected by going very slowly to allow the device time to digest what is shown.

Another really interesting mode is the "Sunset" mode   which allows you to magnify your sunsets in the blink of an eye! See below a picture without this mode and a picture with the mode. See how colors are more intense, warmer. You have the impression of being drowned in a sea of ​​fire ... while in the photo without this mode, it is a sunset altogether very classic.

So much for the shooting.

Now let's take a look at the second advantage of this camera: Working under Androïd

What does it mean ? Well that means that you can have access to absolutely ALL applications that are found in Android. You can find your favorite social networks, and publish photos directly on it, but also functions mails, messages ... But above all ALL the applications, it also means that you can install Candy Crush, watch Youtube videos, book a hotel watch the TV program or the next cinema sessions, the weather ... and all that on your camera! HAPPINESS.

I totally customized my device to suit me. I classified my applications according to my habits and needs, put some shortcuts and some practical functions (like the post-it). The screen naturally adapting to the tilt of the device, you can evolve in "Landscape" or "Portrait" without problem .. the foot! Just note that the device is smart and will load all late content once it connects to the internet ... Prepare to hear it vibrate for a good second story as it charges your shoveled mails ;-)

And finally ... and if I told you that the text of this article was completely typed from my camera, do you believe me? When I tell you that this device is wonderful !!! 

Yes, OK, the photos have been integrated with a computer since they are montages ;-)

Samsung Gear Manager App

Samsung Gear Manager App

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A download manager is not the first thing that comes to mind when you have a new device of the Android brand. However, if you are someone who downloads a lot of things, you will realize how much they are needed . While most of us use download manager software on their PCs, we tend to ignore them on our Android devices. However, their absence is still felt because no one wants a big download to fail halfway, plus with Internet speeds being much better, we like to have multiple downloads running. A good download manager app on Android will take care of all your downloads, avoid download failures and in some cases,

To make sure your future full downloads without any problems, read on to find out the top 5 download managers available on the Play Store for free:

1. Advanced Download Manager

Advanced Download Manager is one of the most popular download manager applications available on the Play Store. The app is able to download up to 3 files simultaneously; increases download speed using multi-threading and directly intercepts links from stock browser, Chrome, clipboard, etc.

The app also has some good automation features like the ability to auto pause downloads when the battery level is low; automatic recovery after errors, and problems with the connection, turn off the Wi-Fi module and exit the program, etc. at the end of downloads. You can also choose to download only files over Wi-Fi and also parallel downloads of files in a queue. The application can easily download files larger than 2 gigabytes, which is a lot considering it's really a small application.

2. Download Manager

Download Manager, as the name suggests, keeps things simple by focusing only on the features of the download. You can easily download files by adding links in the app and it can download all kinds of files, music, videos, photos, software, etc., even with sizes over 2 gigabytes. The app is also able to automatically detect links from your browser.

The application interface can not be considered modern, but the developer has made sure to keep things simple. The application allows you to change the total number of parallel downloads up to a maximum of 10 and the size of the buffer to optimize downloads. If you want a no-nonsense download manager without complications, you should definitely consider this one.

3. Turbo Download Manager

Turbo Download Manager is another application that can significantly increase your download speed, while managing multiple downloads. The makers of the application speed increase ratio of about 5 times, which is not very realistic in our opinion, but the application does not boost download speeds by increasing the number of connections or wires .

The interface of the application is quite simple and easy to use and it allows you to download several files at the same time, retrieve links from browsers directly, optimize the buffer size, pause / resume downloads at any time and more. On devices running Android 5.0 or higher, files can also be saved directly to the SD card.

4. Download Manager for Android

Download Manager for Android or Downloader, as it is popularly known, has over 10 million downloads on the Play Store, it is very popular among users. The application is able to download different types of files like APK, RAR, ZIP, MP3, DOC, XLS, etc., with speed improvements up to 3 times. The application includes its own web browser , which works like any other web browser and makes the whole process much easier. You can simply search for files using the built-in browser or enter the download link if you have one. The application supports multiple parallel downloads at the same time too.

In addition to being a download manager, he is also a file manager and music player . So, if you want an application that manages your downloads, while allowing you to open the downloaded files directly in the application, it should suit you well.

5. Download all files

The last and probably the coolest in terms of the interface is Download all app files. This is one of the most reliable and fast download managers on the Play Store. The application is able to boost the download speed and you can also prioritize your downloads in a queue.

It works as a decent download manager with reliable break / resume options, ability to continue offline downloads etc. What sets it apart though is its  downloading fresh visualizations . While other download managers may seem a little dull, this one does the job and looks cool to do it.

samsung gear s3 frontier faces

samsung gear s3 frontier faces

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In 2016, we were seduced by the many qualities of the  Samsung Gear S3 Frontier . Last September, the manufacturer announced its little sister, the Galaxy Watch, and we were, indeed, quite impatient to make him a place on our wrist. What was also a good idea, we explain why

All the same, but better

As for the Gear S3 Frontier, adopt the Galaxy Watch in its 46 mm version is to bring a watch with a somewhat imposing design. Certainly, the new Watch is also available in 42 mm version (also equipped with a slightly thinner case), but it is (necessarily) less enduring. The Watch 42 and 46 mm incorporate respectively 270 mAh and 472 mAh batteries. After wearing the Gear S3 Frontier daily (battery 380 mAh), there was no question of switching to a less enduring model.

Samsung announces a 30% greater autonomy in favor of the Galaxy Watch 46 mm against the Gear S3. According to our use, rather intensive, we had no trouble reaching the 4 days of use without recharging it, despite an excellent screen brightness (measured at 568 cd / m²), knowing that we have almost always used with mid-power lighting. But to do even better on the side of autonomy, it is advisable to take some good habits.

The first week we used it without even putting it to sleep at night. Result: 100% loaded the Watch announced us about 3 days and 7 hours of autonomy. Thanks to TizenOS 4, the new version of the operating system of the watch, it is easy to do better by following the advice given by the watch. It analyzes your habits and suggests, for example, the approach of the time when you are the least active in the evening, to spend the Watch in "night mode". Notifications are silenced. And if, before going to bed, you switch the watch to airplane mode, the range will be further improved.

What sets this watch flat faster is, as usual, the proliferation of sports activities that require GPS and heart rate monitor.

To return to TizenOS, its operation is at first sight identical, with a few graphic details, to the version on the Gear S3. You interact with the device not only with its touch screen, but also through two buttons located on the edge (which are used to open the menu or return to the home) and the rotating bezel, which provides access to your notifications and widgets. Multiple interaction possibilities that can cause some confusion at the beginning and that we would have liked a little more intuitive. However, it is quickly realized that the Exynos 9110 processor (1.15 GHz) integrated into this new model makes navigation even smoother than on the previous version. 

Even better for the sport
The watch continuously monitors your physical activity. The counting of footsteps seems fair to us, but the calories expended seem still to be exaggerated. The altimeter and the barometer are also present, but for lack of comparison tools, it is quite difficult to judge the accuracy of the data. The measurements are in any case carried out quickly by the watch. During our tests, the Watch has detected a drop in atmospheric pressure warning us that this could lead to a change in weather. In short, the Galaxy Watch watches.

In the context of a more traditional use, for the practice of the race or the bike, the Galaxy Watch seems to us always adapted as well. The GPS tracks you and the heart rate monitor draws your heart rate on the GPS track.

TizenOS 4 brings an interesting new software, namely the possibility of recording the practice of several sports in one and the same session. Translation: at the end of a bike tour, for example, the watch offers you the opportunity to completely end the session, or to continue with the practice of another sport. It is possible to mix up to six different activities whose balance sheet is then detailed in the application Samsung Health.

And details, there is no lack in the interface of Samsung Health. Below, the activity report of the watch after a running session. In addition to the course of the race, we find below, under the tab "graph", the ability to display two curves simultaneously according to four available criteria. For example, you can display your speed and your heart rate or your cardio frequency and the altitude curve.

A summary of the activity also shows the average pace, average heart rate, average speed, etc.

Aways more sports supportedl
The list of sports that the watch can "monitor", precisely, has grown even larger. It now has about forty activities ... sometimes very close. For example, there are "slits" and "flexions". Both involve bending the knees, either forward or sitting. In the same way, we find the frontal elevation and the lateral elevation. One wonders if Samsung has not multiplied the variations to inflate a little artificially the sports that his watch manages. On the other hand, we were pleasantly surprised by the monitoring of the swimming function.

The Galaxy Watch is now 5 ATM certified (waterproof to 50 meters) and, without being a dive watch, it has proven particularly accurate in tracking our lengths. In the menus of the watch, you will find everything you need to configure the length of the pool, but also set goals. As soon as it is immersed in the water, the Galaxy Watch "locks" and it is no longer possible to get out of swimming mode before evacuating water from the watch with a dedicated function.

Like the Apple Watch, the Galaxy Watch uses its speaker to evacuate the water. Attention, if you have swam in salt water, it is imperative to rinse after swimming. Our biggest surprise was that the Galaxy Watch always keeps track of the cardio measurement in the pool. And this is obviously not an estimate here. At each of our stops on the edge of the pool, the watch updated the measurement on the screen of the watch.

Spotify on the wrist
The Samsung Galaxy Watch does not have access to a very large catalog of applications. The Under Armor Record app can replace Samsung Health in tracking your sports activities. Spotify can also be installed and used directly on the watch. Once your credentials are filled in on the application and connected to a Wi-Fi network, it is possible to download playlists. Attention on the 4 GB of memory of the watch, barely half is available to the user.

However, this is enough to download a few hours of music that can then be played with a Bluetooth headset. It is no longer necessary to carry your smartphone to run, for example, while listening to music

Sleep and stress
Let's move quickly to the sleep tracking functions. If wearing the watch during the night does not bother you, you will, on waking, report on the quality of your sleep. The data is based on the measurements of the heart rate sensor and the accelerometer of the watch, which will determine whether you have had a peaceful or rather hectic night.

If you have trouble falling asleep, or relaxing before an important meeting, the Galaxy Watch offers to help you through its function "stress". This one displays on its dial a visual guide on which it is necessary to stall your breathing. What focus your attention to try to appease you. We have not been particularly sensitive to this function, but you can check its effectiveness by launching heart rate measurements before and after the breathing session.

Angry Flaws
Now let's talk about what's wrong with this Galaxy Watch. Voice recognition first. On the Gear S3 Frontier, the S-Voice Assistant allowed you to call a person, dictate a message, or memorize a note to the voice. The Watch is now adopting the Bixby Home Assistant, who needs to be spoken ... in English. Too bad, even if it was not perfect, S-Voice speech recognition knew how to be practical. Bixby is expected to land in French one day, but Samsung still has no date.

The other regret is again a delay in ignition ... but this time Samsung payment services. In this case, the Galaxy Watch is equipped with an NFC chip, which makes it ready for contactless payment. But Samsung still has not given us a date for the official launch of Samsung Pay in France. On these two topics, which are the NFC payment and voice recognition, there is no doubt that the Apple Watch has taken the lead.

Last flat, we found that the function that allows to count the floors that we climbed is absolutely unreliable. When we had just climbed 5 floors, the Watch only counted one!