Tip: Speed up the slow Samsung Galaxy S5 camera
Are you finding that the Samsung Galaxy S5 takes a longer than usual time to focus on a subject and actually take a picture? If so, then you’re not alone.
Whilst the Samsung Galaxy S5 has a decent camera and theoretically should take pretty good pictures, the bundled camera app Samsung ships with the Galaxy S5 is hindering the performance of the camera by doing some behind the scenes stuff.
Samsung have included a feature called Picture Stabilisation which is designed to improve the quality of low light pictures by increasing the shutter speed. Unfortunately it seems the Galaxy S5 doesn’t reserve this feature for only low light pictures, and is instead increasing the overall shutter speed, making the camera seem like it is lagging even in sufficiently lit pictures.
Therefore, to speed up the camera, fire up the camera app and hit the gear icon in the bottom left and turn Picture Stabilisation off.
If you’ve got sufficient lighting when taking pictures then you’ll not notice a difference, only that the shutter will be quicker. With low light pictures it may be worth turning the feature back on when required, or trying to frame the subject to optimise the light available.
Let us know in the comments section below if you’ve noticed an speedier camera in everyday capturing by turning off this feature.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime (SM-906S) gets shipped to India for Testing
One of the most elusive devices of the last few weeks has been the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime, a rumoured device that allegedly updates the original Galaxy S5 with a 5.2-inch 2K resolution display and possibly a new processor. Despite a leaked video, nothing about the leaks surrounding the device seems to be particularly conclusive, and the latest news isn’t likely to clear anything up specification-wise. According to Zauba’s database, a SM-906S, apparently the S5 Prime in South Korea, has been shipped to India for testing.
It’s also notable in this listing that the screen size is quoted as 5.1-inches, again going against the rumours of a 5.2-inch screen. The only other detail we can glean from this listing is the price attached to this test unit, which is apparently Rs. 21,245, or about $362 USD. Is this the real market price? Probably not, but at least we know that there is a new Galaxy S5 device coming to us soon. And with the LG G3 release coming up in just a few days, it’s likely we’ll be hearing more about Samsung‘s answer in the near future.
Are you interested in getting a Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime? Let us know what you think.
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Schedule for Android 4.4.3 update to Samsung devices is Leaked
We’ve heard quite a lot about the upcoming Android software build, Android 4.4.3, with a partial bug fix list having been already leaked out. After a alleged dogfooding build was apparently spotted being released to Google employees, we’ve been eagerly waiting for word on when we can expect this new build which is plague quite a few users, mainly Nexus 5 owners. Well, the puzzle pieces are starting to fall into place as an internal document from Samsung which lays out the Android 4.4.3 update to Samsung devices and suggests that they are already integrating Android 4.4.3 into the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S4 (no Note 3 yet it seems).
Additionally, a list of devices that have been planned to get the current build of software, Android 4.4.2, was also leaked out and suggests Samsung is still diligently working to update most of its mid-to-high end devices. Most notable on this list, unfortunately, is the Galaxy S3 (3G version) which appears to have no estimated released date due to the software being unstable. Hopefully it does come through at some point as it would be a shame if 2012′s flagship were to be left by the wayside.
It looks like Android 4.4.3 is well on its way to devices already, though it could be a little while longer thanks to manufacturer and carrier integration. What do you think about the schedule in the leaked documents? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Source: SamMobile via Phones Review
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Weekends with Engadget: Surface Pro 3 review, Samsung VR headsets and more!
Head past the break to find some of the top stories from the past week!
Surface Pro 3 review: Has Microsoft finally made a tablet to replace your laptop?
Microsoft surprised us by announcing the Surface Pro 3. We got to spend some quality time with the device and shared impressions in our review. Can this laptop / tablet hybrid take on the latest and greatest tablets and computers from Apple, Lenovo and others?
Samsung is making a VR headset for its phones and tablets
According to sources within Samsung, not only is the company working on a virtual reality headset, it expects to announce it this year. Between Samsung’s future headset, Sony’s Project Morpheus and Facebook’s Oculus Rift, this is shaping up to be an exiting year for VR hopefuls.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NET NEUTRALITY
The concept of net neutrality is simple, however, its implications are enormous. Read on as our own Ben Gilbert breaks down the arguments behind an open internet and dissects how ISP regulation could affect you.
Google ads could be coming to thermostats, refrigerators and car dashboards
A Google filing with the SEC hinted that it’s considered displaying ads on a variety of devices that include “refrigerators, car dashboards, thermostats, glasses, and watches.” The company has since commented on the issue, saying that, “Nest, which we acquired after this filing was made, does not have an ads-based model and has never had any such plans.”
A week with Leica’s T, the most beautiful mirrorless camera money can buy
What’s it like shooting with the latest camera from Leica? It’s pure bliss! Machined from a solid block of aluminum, this camera is a work of art. However, if you want to join the club, you’ll need to fork over nearly $2,000. Is it worth it? Find out.
eBay asks all users to change their passwords following cyberattack
eBay looks like it’s the latest company to suffer a security breach after it alerted users that an attack had “compromised a database containing encrypted passwords and other non-financial data.” Change those passwords, stat!
WATCH MICHAEL JACKSON’S HOLOGRAPHIC RETURN AT THE BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS
Just after releasing his posthumous record called Xscape, Michael Jackson made a holographic appearance at the Billboard Music Awards. And yes, there was moonwalking.
Microsoft wants its new pen to be a big part of the Surface Pro 3
During the Surface event, Microsoft placed a lot of focus on their new pen, emphasizing that theirs is meant to mimic a real, ink-based pen and isn’t yet another stylus.
The real-life hacking behind Watch Dogs’ virtual world
Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs is finally going to be released next week. How realistic is its portrayal of the world of hacking and cyber-espionage? To make it as real as possible (while keeping gameplay fun), the publisher consulted with digital security firm Kaspersky Labs.
What you need to know about vaporizers
Smoking’s a tough habit to break, but there’s a number of products available to help cope with nicotine addiction. One way that’s grown exceedingly popular in recent years is vaping. Our own Sean Cooper takes a closer look at the world of vaporizers and the questions surrounding the technology.
Galaxy S5 Active appears on Twitter, posing once again
We’ve seen a few leaks of Samsung Galaxy S5 Active thus far, interestingly enough most of them happened within a week. First some pictures and videos leaked and not long after that some additional videos appeared.
This time around we have a press image of Galaxy S5 Active for AT&T, courtesy of @evleaks. We have a lot of info regarding this device thanks to numerous leaks in the last few days. Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chip along with 2GB of RAM, and a 16MP camera, basically a Galaxy S5 with some added ruggedness.
Is this device on your shopping list? Will you get it once it gets released?
SOURCE: @evleaks
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Apple wants more money from Samsung, so it’s asking for a retrial
The next chapter of the (seemingly) never ending legal wrangling between Samsung and Apple is here, and because it’s a holiday weekend when everyone has better things to do, Apple is tossing a few new requests into the ring. After recent jury ruling found Samsung in violation of certain patents (and Apple in violation of one itself), Apple is simultaneously requesting a retrial in pursuit of more damages than the $119 million it was already awarded, and asking the US to ban Samsung from selling the infringing products. That could include current or future phones and tablets that Apple says are using its tech for things like slide-to-unlock and word prediction. It’s not clear if there’s any real chance of either request being granted, but FOSS Patents has posted the documents if you’d enjoy Apple’s legal arguments for some weekend reading.
[Image credit: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg]
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile, Apple, Samsung
Source: FOSS Patents (1), (2)
Recap: 5 Android-related posts you may have missed this week (May 24)
Were at the end of another great week in Android and so let’s take a look at some of the awesome articles written by the staff here at AndroidGuys. This is a mix that includes editorial original pieces as well as product reviews that you may have missed during the week. So relax, kick back, and fire up that Samsung device into reading mode because its time for this weeks recap!
To start this week off Google was busy updating some of their core android apps such as G+ and the Photos app. David Martin posted a quick dive into the newly updated Stories and Movies feature. I would make sure to check this out and then head to your device and see what all the fuss is about as its kind of amazing.
Read more- Google+ introduces Stories and Movies feature
Tony McAfee wrote a great peace this week on why he’s trading his Google Nexus 5 in for the upstart Blu and their Life Pure XL. Its a great article and is a great read for those of you out there who are wondering about Blu’s products or buying your devices outright instead of going for the traditional, here in the US, route of carrier subsidized pricing.
Read more-Life Pure XL By Blu, Why I’m Trading In My Nexus 5
If you own a device that doesn’t have a removable battery, that’s a win for you Galaxy owners, then you may want to check out Jimmy Westenberg’s review on the Tego Power Grid. The battery pack received high marks for design and performance but fell short on value.
Read more-Tego Power Grid Review
If you are a fan of rooting and placing custom ROM’S on your device have a look at David Martin’s ROM of the week post. This weeks ROM was the popular AOKP, one of my favorites. See what David thinks of this ROM and why you should or should not flash this to your device.
Read more- ROM of the Week: AOKP
Speaking of ROM’s and skins, and if you’re like me and not a big fan of Touchwiz or Samsung phones in general, Kristijan wrote a thorough piece on what he would change if he was running the show. Kristijan lays out the good and the bad from his perspective and makes some very valid points.
Read more-Samsung: Good, bad, and what I’d change
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The Samsung Gear Solo, Samsung’s standalone SIM-enabled smartwatch, is rumoured to be due in June
We’ve heard rumours about a Samsung standalone SIM-enabled smartwatch before; rumoured to be called the Samsung Gear Solo, the device would join Samsung’s drastically different wearable line-up for 2014. While no release date has been suggested before, it’s alleged by the Wall Street Journal that the device will be made available as soon as June. If true, it could line up alongside one of Samsung’s other rumoured devices, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime which is being touted as an updated Galaxy S5 with a 2K display.
Including the ability to house a SIM card and make phone calls, the Gear Solo would also potentially contain features like a GPS, Bluetooth, camera and a heart rate monitor. Naturally, all of this would put a pretty big strain on the battery life of the Solo, so it’s unlikely we’ll see all of these features at the same time. That said, like the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo, the Solo is said to be running the Tizen OS which has proven to be less power intensive when compared to the equivalent Android system.
Would you be interested in a Gear Solo smartwatch that would be able to make phone calls? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Wall Street Journal via SamMobile
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Samsung hopes ‘respected older generations’ will dig its new flip-phones
It may be a tad ageist to presume that some older folks prefer simple flip-phones to souped-up smartphones, but Samsung isn’t making any apologies. In fact, the firm’s just introduced a new line of clamshell phones in South Korea that’s aimed at “respected old generations.” Dubbed “Samsung Master,” the class of handsets keeps things tame (and decidedly 2008) with 2G and 3G radios, a 3-inch screen, pedometer and FM radio. Of course, even a feature phone would’t be complete without some flair. Not only are the phones available in black, red and silver, but their backs and keypads wear the faux stitched leather that’s become a staple in the company’s other hardware. If you happen to find yourself in South Korea with 240,000 won (roughly $234) to spare, you can snap up the distinguished-looking flip-phone for yourself.
Filed under: Cellphones, Samsung
Source: Samsung (Flickr, 1), (2)
Samsung expected to unveil a call-making smartwatch in June
Unlike cellphone-tethered models like the Pebble or Galaxy Gear 2, “Dick Tracy” watches that make calls haven’t set the world on fire — probably because they’re still clunky as hell. The WSJ, though, has added fuel to a previous rumor that Samsung will try to crack that market soon with its own watchphone. The Tizen-based device will reportedly make calls, send messages and take photos, while packing a GPS, heart-rate monitor and other whiz-bang tech. The Korean company is said to have spoken to US and Asian carriers about such a device, and may announce it in June or July. We’re quite sure Samsung has the technical chops to pull it off, but such a device would need a very appealing design — and its savvy there is questionable.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wearables, Samsung
Source: WSJ
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