There's no need to connect the "all-in-one" Acer Holo360 to a phone or PC. The Vision360 in-car camera is also great for uploading content to the cloud.
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We could be just hours away from the announcement of the Sony Xperia XZ1, as Sony is holding a press conference at IFA 2017 later today, but ahead of that we may have just got a very clear look at the phone, thanks to a series of leaked press photos.
The images, which were obtained by Xperia Blog, don’t show us much that's new, but do match what we’ve seen before, showing a phone with slightly rounded edges, a likely metal build and a plain back with just a small Xperia logo and camera lens.
You can also see the elongated power button that’s typical of Sony handsets and likely houses a fingerprint scanner (unless you’re in the US), and an overall very rectangular design that’s very typical of Sony.
The images don’t reveal any specs, but the few gaps in our specs knowledge have largely been filled in elsewhere, as reliable leaker Roland Quandt has tweeted another few images of the Sony Xperia XZ1, along with claims that it has a 2,700mAh battery, a 5.2-inch 1080p HDR screen, and comes in at 7.4mm thick and 156g.
That would make it slightly thinner and lighter than either the Sony Xperia XZ or Sony Xperia XZs, both of which are 8.1mm thick and 161g, but it would also mean the Xperia XZ1 has a smaller battery, as they have 2,900mAh units.
Still, previous leaks have already revealed that the Xperia XZ1 will supposedly have a 19MP rear camera, a 13MP front-facing one, a Snapdragon 835 chipset and 4GB of RAM, so if that all pans out we’ll be looking at a decidedly high-end phone, though one which still might not quite be a match for the Sony Xperia XZ Premium.
What initially appeared to be a security breach for Essential Products turned into a humiliating customer data gaffe, which prompted Andy Rubin to eat crow.
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The first (largely) straightforward Samsung Galaxy Note 8 BOGO promotion will apparently kick off at T-Mobile tomorrow, September 1.
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With smartphone owners shooting more video than ever before, video recording capabilities in phones are becoming ever more important. They're a key feature of the LG V30 – and its camera just got a huge endorsement from a pro film maker.
David Franco, director of photography for high-profile shows including Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire, talked about the smartphone on stage at IFA 2017, and he couldn’t speak highly enough about it.
"When I don’t have a camcorder or DSLR I use my smartphone to film, but they often don’t have the quality," said Franco, who appeared at the smartphone’s launch event in Berlin.
"I was intrigued by the V30 having cinematic capabilities, and was able to use it to shoot my daily life – my kids, my family – with the V30 before anyone else.
"I’ve got to say its video capability is top-notch. It definitely impressed me."
The V30 makes use of a 16MP sensor with a f/1.6 aperture lens, and has a 6.0-inch 18:9-ratio OLED display. But it was the camera software features that really caught Franco’s attention.
Franco had particular praise for the V30’s Cine Effect mode, which lets users quickly recolor video they've shot to a professional quality, spending a considerable chunk of time describing how it let him create clips to his exacting standards.
"With Cine Effect mode you can create rich, high-quality videos," he said. "It allows users to apply color palettes to create the kind of color scheme you see in movies. It can make your video look creepy and dark, or as bright and lovely as you like."
Likewise, the LG V30’s nifty Point Zoom mode impressed the fantasy film maker. LG’s system, despite not having a pro-level zoom lens, is able to let a user pick a zoom point in a scene without as much distortion as you usually get with a digital zoom.
"One of the elements that decrements video quality is zoom," Franco added. "Point Zoom does it smoothly and at a steady pace. It lets you select a zoom focus point that isn’t the centre of the screen too. It’s an impressive tool that anyone can use."
With Game of Thrones season 7 now wrapped up, could the next season make use of the smartphones for filming? It may seem unlikely, but given Franco’s love for the LG V30, it may well be a greater possibility than before. It’s the sort of 'celebrity' endorsement usually reserved for the imaging abilities of Apple devices, and it makes us excited to see what the V30 is capable of.
Check out our LG V30 hands-on for more on the new flagship.
The LG V30 looks like a formidable Samsung Galaxy Note 8 contender at first... and second, and third glance, with all the top-shelf features you expect.
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When we say "this is it," we mean it. The third-gen V phone from LG brings more firepower to media consumption and production.
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Update: LG has unveiled the V30 at IFA 2017. The new flagship smartphone isn't much different than what we heard through the many leaks leading up to its announcement, but there's still plenty to be excited about. Read on below for every bit of info that we know about the LG V30.
The LG V30 is the latest smartphone from the South Korean firm and it's set to take on the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S8 in terms of performance. But when it comes to the sheer amount of features inside, it's peerless.
Like the the LG V10 and LG V20, the V30 is in search for a unique feature that sets it apart from the competition. But given that the same competition has yanked just about everything that was noteworthy of LG's previous attempts, LG is shooting for the moon here.
As such, we have the first LG smartphone with an OLED display in years built into a well-crafted device with an Full Vision Display. It might not have the familiar second screen, but it looks to make up for it with Google Daydream compatibility.
Building onto its dual-camera legacy, the V30 is introducing some nifty software features atop of its impressive camera hardware, including the f/1.6 aperture rear-facing camera.
There's a lot more to break down about this phone, so let's get to it.
The LG V30 has officially launched, yet we're still waiting for details surrounding its global availability.
We say global because LG is finally bringing this multi-talented smartphone to more shores than just those in North America and select countries in Asia. We've been told that this one will be widely available and we expect to hear more information soon.
An internal document supplied to Android Authority suggests the phone will launch in Europe on September 28, and the same source claims you'll be able to pre-order the V30 in the US from September 17.
As far as price goes, this smartphone won’t be cheap. Though this isn’t a flagship in the typical sense, you can expect to shell out flagship prices for the V30.
Watch our LG V30 hands on video review
As the rumors suggested, the LG V30 is a phone most capable. In terms of specs, LG's latest features a Snapdragon 835 (a first for LG) along with 4GB of RAM.
Judging on its looks, the V30 is definitely a chip off the old LG G6 block. You'll find its Full Vision display, which pushes the bezels out to a minimum and widens the screen to make more room for your viewing pleasure.
Around the phone, you'll find a USB-C charging port, 3.5mm headphone jack to supply Hi-Fi sound through, and a fingerprint charger in the same place as you'll find it on the G6. But the V30 is definitely not just a larger G6.
Its 6-inch OLED display is fit into a surprisingly thin and light chassis that is waterproof and meets military standards for durability. Not just that, it supports wireless charging. All of these little implementations make for a very well-rounded smartphone.
We have even more information on the LG V30 display and cameras though, which we've detailed in their own sections below.
To date, one of the key features of LG's V-series smartphones have been their second screen displays which sit atop the main smartphone display.
However, for the LG V30 this hardware feature has been replaced by some new software called "floating bar".
Once the floating bar is switched on, you can move its location at will wherever you'd like across the screen.
It's certainly not the same as having a dedicated second display, but during our hands-on time, it's been swell to have basically the same functionality at will as well as the ability to tuck it away when it's not needed, which likely lends to extending the life of its 3,300mAh battery.
The Gorilla Glass 5-covered OLED display offers more than vivid colors and deep contrast levels, it also comes with the side benefit of offering Google Daydream compatibility – a first for LG.
LG has been busy in the lead-up to the V30 launch teasing that its camera will be a show-stopper, and at least on paper, it does seem to be.
The LG G6 and LG V20 both boast dual rear facing cameras, and the LG V30 will follow suit with a couple of snappers on its rear. But the cameras within its array will be even more capable, with one of them capable of an industry-leading f/1.6 aperture, which should take low-light shooting to a whole new level for smartphones.
In addition to its boost in hardware, we're delighted by LG's commitment to adding clever, new features to its cameras. Standing above all is the Point Zoom option, which instead of a jagged zoom, gets closer to your subject smoothly. It's more akin an effect to something that you've seen used in TV or in a movie.
There's way more to parse through in this department, so check back with our review to see how we're taking advantage of all the new features.
We’re just a couple of hours away from the official launch of the LG V30 and prolific leaker Evan Blass has given us a final teaser of what the latest LG flagship handset could look like, in what seems to be all the possible color options.
Other than the colors, there doesn’t seem to be anything else new shown in the images leaked. What we can see is that the LG V30 could come in a smart black, a really cool dark blue, a silver and what could possibly be a mauve, pink or lavender option.
Lining up with previous rumors, the B&O logo appears on the rear of the handset just below the fingerprint scanner, suggesting a partnership with the high-end audio brand Bang & Olufsen, and re-affirming the V30s focus on its sound quality. That includes an advanced version of the 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC featured in the LG V20.
Of course, the fingerprint sensor is also clearly visible at the back.
The launch will take place at IFA 2017, and is set for 9am Berlin time (7am GMT/5pm AEST/3am ET) and we’ll bring you all the news and updates as soon as the LG V30 is announced.
The Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 is not long for this world, it seems. The Microsoft Store has posted its lowest price for the device yet.
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The LG V30 is so close, so close to being revealed and we think it's all it's cracked up to be. Well, LG's been doing most of the cracking.
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At $178.99, the Raspberry Pi 3 Board + Mastery Bundle is 80% off and a real steal for anybody interested in robotics.
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