Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2: being close to commercialization?

Samsung prepare a new concept version of its Galaxy Note. Even bigger than the 10.1 format, "it would be talking about a size 12.2" to emerge soon. For now, the Galaxy Note 12.2 has just recovered his certification of Bluetooth SIG.


One might think the range Samsung Galaxy Note complete. After all, it already covers the most popular formats of phablette the shelf 10 ". However rumors suggest an even bigger screen of 12.2" to come. After all, the Korean helped democratize the big screen smartphone, why could he not do the same on tablet? Anyway, this Galaxy Note 12.2 is for the official time and still nothing seems more scoff rumors that the said ready for a first appearance in the IFA earlier this month .

While she obviously missed this appointment, she was clearly not missed one of the Bluetooth SIG, the organization responsible for issuing the necessary use of technology permits the same name.It is in fact appear in the database under the reference SM-P901, heralding a future release.However, Samsung has just announced the second generation of Galaxy Note 10.1, it could wait until CES to be held in January to unveil the device. This is called a screen of 12.2 ", capable of displaying a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, but also a Exynos processor eight cores clocked at 1.9 GHz supported by 3GB of RAM, not to mention the inevitable S Pen.

Design and handling of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

Design and handling

You will not be surprised to learn that the S4 Galaxy Mini has the same design of the Galaxy S4, with a reduced footprint down . Nothing new since then Samsung has already made the way for S3 Mini . However, the look of the S4 resumes pretty much that of S3 , who himself served declination to an impressive number of models from Samsung last year. In short, the original will require ironing . However, do not think that the hull of the S4 Mini is exactly the same as the S3 Mini . The latest breaks a little curvy lines of its predecessor with a somewhat larger angles.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini design

Side space , both models are quite similar , but there are still a little different . S4 Mini really turns end with 8.9 mm thick, 9.9 mm against the previous Mini . The new also shows a little longer, but a little narrower . The dimensions are roughly equal , the S4 Mini is still showing a bit more slender and elegant than its predecessor. However, it is important to stress that it has a larger screen with 4.3 inch against 4 inches.

Samsung Galaxy Mini S4 : back

For the hull , it's no surprise that we find the same polycarbonate plastic that covers every smartphone manufacturer for over a year. We are so far from the luxurious feel emerging products such as the HTC One or even Huawei Ascend P6 . However, the S4 Mini is not bad once in hand . Its ergonomics are very good because the range of the thumb covers smoothly across the screen. The quality of manufacture and assembly are impeccable . Note that a pattern quite discreet in brace, is embedded in the hull of the two versions available ( black and white ) . Invisible from a distance, it appears as one approaches the smartphone. The perception of this pattern also varies depending on the light.







Côté encombrement, les deux modèles restent assez proches, mais sont là encore un peu différents. Le S4 Mini s’avère vraiment fin avec 8,9 mm d’épaisseur, contre 9,9 mm pour le précédent Mini. Le nouveau se montre également un peu plus long, mais aussi un peu moins large. Les dimensions sont donc plus ou moins équivalentes, le S4 Mini se montrant tout de même un peu plus élancé et racé que son prédécesseur. Toutefois, il nous apparaît important de souligner que ce dernier propose un écran plus grand, avec 4,3 pouces contre 4 pouces.





Pour la coque, c’est sans surprise que l’on retrouve le même plastique polycarbonate qui couvre tous les smartphones du constructeur depuis plus d’un an. Nous sommes donc loin de l’impression luxueuse que dégagent des produits comme le HTC One ou même le Huawei Ascend P6. Toutefois, le S4 Mini n’est pas désagréable une fois en main. Son ergonomie est très bonne puisque le rayon d’action du pouce couvre sans problème l’ensemble de l’écran. La qualité de fabrication et l’assemblage sont irréprochables. Notez qu’un motif assez discret, en croisillon, est incrusté dans la coque des deux versions disponibles (noire et blanche). Invisible de loin, il apparaît à mesure que l’on se rapproche du smartphone. La perception de ce motif varie aussi en fonction de la lumière.

Samsung Galaxy S4 mini unlocked: review and features with specifications

After Galaxy S4 all fired up, Samsung is the flagship model in a "Mini" with much less features upscale versions. But logically reduces clutter. Let's see if the formula is a winner.

Samsung had (somewhat) surprised everyone last year by declining its flagship smartphone of the time, the Galaxy S3 in a "mini" version. The latter having a great success. Also, when the Korean automaker has unveiled the Galaxy S4 this year, it was obvious that it was only a matter of time before he announces the S4 Mini that we test here. It uses the same philosophy with a device that takes the name of his young and illustrious predecessor, but offer an equivalent data sheet. We are far enough away since the Mini is rather in the middle range.





Among its main technical features is indeed a Super AMOLED 4.3 inch screen for a qHD resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset Double heart 400 clocked at 1.7 GHz, supported by 1.5 GB random access memory (RAM) and the Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 operating system to live together. Capture multimedia content is entrusted to an 8-megapixel camera sensor, capable of shooting Full HD 1080p at 30 frames per second.

Connectivity side, the device shows complete with support for 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP), the GPS (A-GPS) and the same NFC.





Package Contents smartphone

The pack of Galaxy Mini S4 has only the essential, namely:

• A Mini Samsung Galaxy S4
• A 1900 mAh
• A stereo handsfree wired
• The replacement tips for the headphones
• A microUSB cable
• A charger
• The quick start manual

As usual, the manufacturer does not provide a memory card, because its already smartphone embeds 8GB of internal memory.

BBM happen exclusively on Samsung devices

While BlackBerry Messenger was supposed to happen before the end of the summer on Android and iOS, it could eventually happen only on Samsung devices in the first place. The manufacturer has obtained exclusivity for three months.




With a launch planned for the summer, BlackBerry Messenger has only a few days to join the iOS and Android stores. In fact, it might even be announced tomorrow if we refer to recent invitations signed by the manufacturer. One might therefore think that holding a running Google's OS terminal enough to enjoy it, but things are not so simple. This should be more than it is the Samsung brand to believe a recent tweet published by the Nigerian subsidiaryof the latter, which claims to have obtained the exclusive use of mail service for three months, starting next Friday visibly. This would also mean that Apple's devices would not be entitled immediately.


The news is finally somewhat surprising since the Korean had already started promoting BBM on its terminals last month in Africa. And admit that having to allocate a portion of its budget to the promotion of an application that is not necessarily him hiding something. Note that it is not impossible that this exclusivity, Samsung confirmed by our colleagues TechSuplex but denied by our colleagues BlackBerry CrackBerry , is limited to the African continent.



What is particularly interesting is to see the interest of the Samsung BlackBerry service when it rightly seek to separate from rumored. Maybe three months of exclusivity they will serve a probationary period before a transaction ... If there has exclusive!

Samsung Galaxy Gear: watch connected already available for sale in Qoqa

After the Galaxy Note 3 yesterday, it was the turn of the watch connected (smartwatch) to find for sale on the Qoqa.fr site, while the product is not expected until about ten days in France. This online store offers more fairly cheaply ... but deliver the products at the end of the month.




While sales site Qoqa.fr yesterday was his world by offering already selling the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, he's back today by posting the watch connected Galaxy Gear. For the record, this is the first smartwatch announced by a major manufacturer. It was unveiled during the IFA in Berlin earlier this month. We had also proposed a grip of the beast in the wake of his presentation.

Today, it is so its appearance on the website Qoqa.fr . Originally scheduled to 299.99 euros, she was offered here a little cheaper, to 269.99 euros. Note that this shows connected will not be compatible with the Galaxy Note 3 at first. There's a safe bet that those who are afforded the day on the same site sales will certainly be delighted to associate him the Galaxy Gear.

Especially that Samsung has decided to hit hard by paying 200 euros for combined purchases of Note 3 and Gear, from 25 September to 20 November. This brings the price of the watch to a hundred dollars after rebate, and even at 70 euros in the case of offers that we report here. As always with Qoqa, this sale will last until midnight at most, or while supplies last. Finally, precision, as to Note 3, the watch will be delivered on 28 September even if you buy today.

Test: Samsung Galaxy S4 mini

Samsung had (somewhat) surprised everyone last year by declining its flagship smartphone of the time, the Galaxy S3 in a "mini" version. The latter having a great success. Also, when the Korean automaker has unveiled the Galaxy S4 this year, it was obvious that it was only a matter of time before he announces the S4 Mini that we test here.

Among its main technical features is indeed a Super AMOLED 4.3 inch screen for a qHD resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset Double heart 400 clocked at 1.7 GHz, supported by 1.5 GB random access memory (RAM) and the Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 operating system to live together. Capture multimedia content is entrusted to an 8-megapixel camera sensor, capable of shooting Full HD 1080p at 30 frames per second.

Test: Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3

6.3 is actually in inches, the diagonal of the screen. If you do not like large smartphones, you can now stop reading this test, we're not going to convince you. Samsung embarks on a quest for excess and intends to satisfy its series with Mega users who were not satisfied with the series score.

Quickly evoke the technical details of this unit. Hardly used smartphones equipped with 5-inch screen, along comes a generation of devices even bigger ... or rather huge. Measurements of 6.3 Mega are: 167.6 x 88 x 8 mm for 200 grams. It remains quite thin, but its weight is well above average.

The 6.3 inch screen is not AMOLED from Samsung, but a Super Clear LCD. Unlike high-end devices 2013 that are in Full HD, the Galaxy Mega has a resolution of 1280x720 pixels or HD.Given the size of the screen, this gives a rate of pixels per inch rather low, of the order of 233 dpi.For comparison, a Galaxy S4 himself has 441 pixels per inch, almost double.

In the bowels of the beast, this is not the high end: found a 400 dual-core Snapdragon processor clocked at 1.7GHz and accompanied by an Adreno 305 graphics processor. The duo will rely on 1.5 GB of RAM and be able to support 8 GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD card up to 64GB