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iPhone XS Max Holds "Best Screen" from the Galaxy Note 9

Author 9/25/2018

iPhone XS Max Holds "Best Screen" from the Galaxy Note 9

With a 6.5-inch OLED screen, Apple's latest smartphone, the iPhone XS Max is the iPhone with the widest screen span. Not only big, the screen quality is also the best for today's smartphones.

This was revealed by the testing agency DisplayMate Technologies, which named the iPhone XS Max as the best screen phone, beating the Galaxy Note 9 which was the holder of the predicate before.

DisplayMate conducts a series of tests to assess the screen quality of a device, including color accuracy, color gamut, brightness level, to contrast level and background reflection.

In almost all tests, the iPhone XS Max screen consistently delivers the highest results. The color accuracy is higher than the Galaxy Note 9, with a score of 0.8 JNDC (Just Noticeable Color Difference) compared to 0.5 JNDC.

Then the iPhone XS Max's brightness level is also higher, reaching 725 nits on the homescreen. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note 9 can only reach a maximum brightness level of 710 nits under certain conditions and settings.

However, there is still a testing area where the iPhone XS Max scores below the Galaxy Note 9, for example the reflectance rate of 4.7 percent, slightly lower than 4.4 percent recorded by the Galaxy Note 9 (in this lower score is better).

As summarized by KompasTekno from Slashgear, Tuesday (09/25/2018), the iPhone XS Max is a second generation iPhone model that has an OLED display.

Apple began using OLED screen material on the iPhone X which launched last year, after previously always using LCD screen panels for its iPhone.

Holders of the title "best screen smartphone" from DisplayMate have never retained the title for a long time, because it is always defeated by newer devices.

The iPhone X used to be also known as the best sailing cellphone, then defeated by Galaxy devices from Samsung. Finally, the Galaxy Note 9 has just been named as the title holder last August, before it was overthrown by the iPhone XS Max.

Source: Kompas

iPhone XS Max Holds "Best Screen" from the Galaxy Note 9

Reviewed by Author on 9/25/2018 Rating: 5

Mozilla Launches VR Content Special Browser

Author 9/20/2018

Mozilla Launches VR Content Special Browser

Mozilla has just announced the presence of Firefox Reality, a browser specifically designed for virtual reality (VR) content, on Tuesday (09/18/2018).

The Firefox Reality browser is downloadable and can be used on popular VR devices, such as Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Google Daydream.

"We are pleased to announce that the first release of Firefox Reality is available at the application store," Mozilla said on its official website.

Unlike conventional browsers, Firefox Reality uses voice controls to navigate. Users can also use a VR controller to navigate the browser.

"Firefox Reality uses our new Quantum engine which is commonly used for mobile browsers. The result is smooth and fast performance that is very important for VR browsers.

To bring VR content to a site, Mozilla builds a technology called WebVR. In the future, Mozilla is developing a technology called WebXR.

Not only that, Mozilla has also created a software called A-frame to encourage content developers to create a 3D world with WebVR.

Currently, only the first version of Firefox Reality is available. But Mozilla promises that Firefox Reality version 1.1 will be released soon

Source: Suara

Mozilla Launches VR Content Special Browser

Reviewed by Author on 9/20/2018 Rating: 5

The Strongest Material in the Universe Found

Author 9/20/2018

The Strongest Material in the Universe Found

Scientists have simulated the most powerful material known in the universe, called nuclear paste, as reported by the Daily Mail, September 18, 2018.

Nuclear paste is a material in the heart of the neutron star crust. This material is a very dense structure that takes the shape of various types of pasta, such as lasagna and spaghetti.

Using supercomputers to run simulations that require 2 million hours of processor time, researchers have revealed for the first time, the way in which neutron stars break.

Strongest Material Found

"The strength of neutron star crust, especially the lower crust, is relevant to a large number of astrophysical problems, but is not well understood," said Matthew Caplan, a post-doctoral researcher at McGill University.

A neutron star is a supernova product, and is very dense. According to the researchers, they are one hundred trillion times more dense than anything on Earth.

Under the neutron star crust, protons and neutrons are packaged together into all types of structures, including long cylinders and flat planes. These properties make nuclear paste very stiff, and are very difficult to destroy.

Live Science reported, in a study that will soon be published in the journal Physical Review Letters (and published in the online journal arXiv.org), the research team from the United States and Canada carried out a series of computer simulations to test the strength of nuclear paste, based on everything known about the condition of the neutron star where it is formed.

The team determined that, to destroy a plate of nuclear paste, it would take about 10 billion times the power needed to destroy steel.

"[It] might make nuclear paste the strongest ingredient in the known universe." Our results are very valuable for astronomers who study neutron stars, "Caplan said.

This simulation allows researchers to stretch and damage materials in the neutron star crust to reveal how it behaves under different conditions.

The findings could help answer many questions, the team said. "Many interesting physical phenomena occur here under extreme conditions and understanding the physical properties of neutron stars is a way for scientists to test their theories and models," Caplan said.

Source: tempo

The Strongest Material in the Universe Found

Reviewed by Author on 9/20/2018 Rating: 5

Specifications Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and Mi 8 Pro

Author 9/20/2018

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and Mi 8 Pro, These are Sightings and Specifications

Xiaomi launched the Mi 8 Pro and Mi 8 Lite. In China, Xiaomi named the two phones as Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint and Mi 8 Youth Edition. Of the two, the Mi 8 Pro is a more interesting device considering it is equipped with a fingerprint sensor below the screen.

The Mi 8 Pro has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 as a processor, 6GB of RAM or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory. Xiaomi uses an OLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2248 and measures 6.21 inches for the screen of this phone.

Mi 8 Pro

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro also comes with two rear cameras. Each rear camera has a 12MP resolution. As for the front camera, the Mi 8 Pro has a 20MP resolution camera. In addition to the fingerprint sensor, this phone is equipped with the Face Unlock feature.

As mentioned by The Verge, Mi 8 Pro is similar to the iPhone X. However, this phone has a much cheaper price. For 6GB RAM variants and 128GB memory, Mi 8 Pro is priced starting from CNY3,200. In China, this cellphone is available on the market on September 21st.

Meanwhile, the Mi 8 Lite will be equipped with a 6.26-inch screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, two rear cameras with 12MP and 5MP resolution, a 24MP resolution front camera and a fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone. Mi 8 Lite has a battery of 3,350 mAh with prices starting from CNY1,400.

Mi 8 Pro is not the first smartphone to have a fingerprint sensor embedded on the screen. Chances are, there will be more and more smartphones using this technology, such as Vivo X21.

Given that Apple usually doesn't use new technology directly on its cellphone, it's likely that Samsung's smartphone will first have a fingerprint sensor on the screen than the iPhone.

Source: medcom

Specifications Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and Mi 8 Pro

Reviewed by Author on 9/20/2018 Rating: 5

Android Pie document reveals 4 variants of Samsung Galaxy S10

Author 9/20/2018

Android Pie document reveals 4 variants of Samsung Galaxy S10

Leaked information about Samsung's new flagship cellphone candidate, Galaxy S10, is back in circulation. This time there is an indication that the device is likely to consist of four different versions.

This suspicion arises from the leaked version of the Android 9 Pie firmware file for the Galaxy S10 found by XDA Developer.

The leak shows four device names that are thought to represent Galaxy S10 variants, namely "beyond 0", "beyond 1", "beyond 2", and "beyond 2 5G".

Except for the names of the four devices, no other information can be extracted from the leaked firmware.

XDA Developer

The name "beyond 2 5G" might represent the Galaxy S10 variant with 5G connectivity. Previously, rumors had circulated that Samsung would also release the 5G variant from the cellphone.

The number behind the word "beyond" is likely to refer to the screen size of the device. "Beyond 0" may be the name of the smallest device, then "beyond 1" medium-sized device, and "beyond 2" the largest sized device.

Then, there is also the suffix letter "e" or "q" behind the name of each variant which may indicate the type of processor, namely Qualcomm Snapdragon and Exynos from Samsung itself.

According to custom, Samsung seems to be releasing Galaxy S10 with two different types of processors, depending on the marketing area.

Information summarized by Asianews from GSM Arena, Thursday (09/20/2018) states that the Galaxy S10 might be equipped with an Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 8150 chip. The 5G variant may be added to the Exynos 5100 or Snapdragon X50 5G modem chip.

Source: kompas

Android Pie document reveals 4 variants of Samsung Galaxy S10

Reviewed by Author on 9/20/2018 Rating: 5

Specifications of Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite

Author 9/20/2018

Specifications of Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite

Xiaomi Indonesia officially introduces two new smartphones, Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. Both devices have features with capable money photography capabilities with significant improvements from previous generations.

"One of the successes of the Mi Mi in Indonesia, we believe the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite will also achieve the same success," said Head of Xiaomi South Pacific Region and Xiaomi Indonesia Country Manager, Steven Shi, in Jakarta, Thursday, September 20th 2018.

Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite

Xiaomi Mi A2 comes with a 5.99-inch screen, larger than the previous generation, the Mi A1 uses a 5.5-inch screen. And has a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels with an aspect ratio of 18: 9. The phone has a dual main camera with a 12 plus 20 megapixel sensor with AI technology, while the front camera with a 20 megapixel sensor.

The Mi A2 Series is armed with the Snapdragon 660 chipset and comes with 4 gigabytes of RAM (64 GB) with 64 GB of internal memory. Mi A2 comes with a battery capacity of 3010 mAh.

"Both devices offer compositions that exceed expectations at affordable prices and are answers to powerful photography smartphones," said Shai.

While the Mi A2 Lite series has a smaller screen with a size of 5.84 inches FHD + Full Screen with a 19: 9 aspect ratio and bangs. The installed chipset is lower than the A2, Snapdragon 625 and Hadi with two RAM variants and internal memory which is 4 GB RAM with 64 GB memory and 3 GB RAM with 32 GB memory. As well as a 4000 mAh battery.

The Mi A2 Lite camera has a 12 plus 5 megapixel sensor on the front with AI technology. While the deoan camera has a 12 megapixel sensor. The pack is equipped with AI Potrait technology which can produce bokeh effects without supporting lenses.

In terms of color, Mi A2 comes with four color variants namely Gold, Blue, Black and Red. While the Mi A2 Lite is only three colors namely Gold, Blue and Black. For availability, both phones will be present on the Indonesian market on September 27, 2018.

Source: Tempo

Specifications of Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite

Reviewed by Author on 9/20/2018 Rating: 5

Revealed! This is the Battery Capacity of iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR

Author 9/20/2018

Revealed! This is the Battery Capacity of iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR

Apple recently launched a trio of the latest phones, the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. As if it had become a tradition, Apple did not reveal the battery capacity of these new three Iphones.

Well recently, the battery capacity of the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR was revealed. This happened after all three received certificates from the Chinese certification agency.

Iphone XS and Iphone XS Max

The Chinese government does require all vendors to disclose all specifications in the products that will be sold in the that country.

Among of all, the iPhone XS Max has the largest battery capacity, which is 3,174 mAh. While the iPhone XS carries a battery capacity of 2,658 mAh. Finally, the iPhone XR uses a 2,942 mAh battery.

There is no far enough difference between Apple's old products and the three iPhones. Previous products, namely the iPhone X is known to have a battery capacity of 2,716 mAh.

The battery capacity that is pinned by Apple is fairly small compared to flagship phones from other vendors. The Xiaomi Mi 8, for example, carries a 3,400 mAh battery and the Oppo Find X uses 3,730 mAh.

But it should be noted, the battery capacity does not significantly affect its durability. This is more influenced by the power management of the hardware in the cellphone.

Source: Suara.com

Revealed! This is the Battery Capacity of iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR

Reviewed by Author on 9/20/2018 Rating: 5

List of Mobile Phones that Can't Access WhatsApp

Author 9/20/2018

List of Mobile Phones that Can't Access WhatsApp

The WhatsApp instant messaging application will stop support for older versions of the iPhone. Because, the latest version of WhatsApp now requires the iOS 8 operating system or newer on Apple's device.

That is, applications that are 'no longer compatible' with a smartphone will automatically no longer work. Moreover, this Facebook application is the most popular in the world with more than 1.5 billion users.

Just so you know, WhatsApp started its service in 2009. At that time, about 70 percent of WhatsApp user devices run BlackBerry and Nokia-made operating systems.

Only about 25 percent of devices are based on Android, Windows Phone, and iOS that run the service. Citing the Metro site, Friday, September 21, 2018, here is a list of phones that can no longer access WhatsApp.

BlackBerry

BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry OS7 Plus brands have been unable to use WhatsApp since December 31, 2017. Previously, WhatsApp will stop supporting BlackBerry at the end of 2016.

However, then it was extended again until June 2017, until finally it really could not access WhatsApp at the end of last year.

Nokia

Series 40, often abbreviated as S40, is a software platform and application software user interface (UI) on various mid-level feature phones owned by Nokia.

In the era, S40 is one of the most widely used mobile platforms in the world. In fact, Nokia announced on January 25, 2012 that they have sold more than 1.5 billion Series 40 devices.

But it must be remembered, Nokia S40 is not a smartphone, but a feature phone. Even so, Nokia S40 can access WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

However, starting December 31, 2018, Nokia S40 users can no longer officially use the WhatsApp application. But it's not the case with Nokia Symbian S60. This device can't access WhatsApp earlier, precisely in June 2017.

iPhone

WhatsApp seems no longer available to people who use Apple's iPhone Series 4 and Series 5 devices, because they ended support for iOS version 7.

Apple's iPhone 4 Series was released in 2010 and Apple stopped producing and selling this device in 2013. The latest version of iOS that can still access WhatsApp is 7.1.2. As for the iPhone 5 Series, the iOS update is minimal to version 7.1.2.

However, Whatsapp plans to stop support for all iPhones running iOS 7, as well as Android 2.3.7 devices, on February 1, 2020.

Source: viva

List of Mobile Phones that Can't Access WhatsApp

Reviewed by Author on 9/20/2018 Rating: 5

Is Samsung Ready to Install Snapdragon 845 in Galaxy A?

Author 9/18/2018

Is Samsung Ready to Install Snapdragon 845 in Galaxy A?

Due to fierce competition in the smartphone market, Samsung recently confirmed that the company will begin to present middle-class devices with a number of new superior features. One of them will launch on October 11.

As part of this strategy, one source from this industry now claims that Samsung is preparing a Galaxy A model device with Snapdragon 845 processor support.

Is Samsung Ready to Install Snapdragon 845 in Galaxy A?

Rumors circulating that this device will be offered at a lower price than Samsung's flagship device.

This means that Samsung will position this device as a direct competitor from Apple's latest smartphone, iPhone XR. Regarding the features, rumors call it will come with AMOLED paneled screen and 18: 9 aspect ratio, as well as a thin screen bezel at the top and bottom.

Considering that Samsung is currently increasing its focus in the realm of cameras, the device might come with at least two rear cameras, even though a larger number of rear cameras is not surprising to the public.

For business specifications, 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage space will accompany the processor on this smartphone. Meanwhile, the release of Android 9 Pie last month led to rumors that the Galaxy A smartphone will use it, with a distinctive touch of Samsung.

However, a number of parties claimed not to be surprised if the Samsung Galaxy A smartphone uses the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. Until now, it is still not known exactly the launch time of Samsung's flagship processor.

In addition, the South Korean company is also rumored to be preparing the Galaxy A9 Pro, so the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor will be present in the market as the Samsung Galaxy A10.

Source: medcom

Is Samsung Ready to Install Snapdragon 845 in Galaxy A?

Reviewed by Author on 9/18/2018 Rating: 5

Three Key Figures Behind the Path Application

Author 9/17/2018

Three Key Figures Behind the Path Application

After 8 years of operation, Path's social media platform finally decided to retire. Through the message of service to users, the application, born in San Francisco, California, announced that it will stop operating on the 10th of October 2018.

"We heartily announce that Path will not be continued and user policy will be terminated on October 18, 2018. Please visit our site for further details," Path said on his log-in page, Monday (08/17). Not explained in detail why the service is turned off. However, they cannot compete with other social media giants such as Facebook, Twitter, until Instagram is strongly suspected to be one of the causes.

Many netizens regret this closure. Moreover, Path had grown to become one of the largest social media with the most users from the Asian Continent.

However, in addition to netizens, there may be no one who regrets the closure more than the founders and builders. There are at least three key figures behind Path since it was first released in November 2010. Who are they?

David Moorin

The man was born on October 14, 1980 in Montana, United States and served as CEO and co-founder of the Path Path. Before taking part in Path, he had served as one of the executives of the social networking media Facebook.

Long before becoming a Facebook executive, Moorin first started his career at Apple in 2003. At that time he held a position in marketing. Three years ago, exactly 2006 Moorin joined Facebook.

While working on Facebook, he developed a software that allows third parties to create an application on Facebook. Successfully developing Facebook, Moorin came out and formed Path with two friends in 2010.

Dustin Mierau

Mierau occupies the position of co-founder and chief desiggner in Path. Reporting from The Verge, before pioneering Path, Mierau first established a Macster application which later became Napster. A streaming music application that is also used by Mac.

According to him, designing a software is indeed a difficult job. There are many layers to make a software complete. Starting from visual, interaction with users, performance, operating system, guidelines, to how to overcome errors.

He said, not expecting to be one of the founders of Path. However, thanks to his persistence in the software world, Dusti was able to create Path with simple initial ideas.

Shawn Fanning

The third figure of the founder of Path is a man named Shawn Fanning. He was born in Massachusetts, USA, November 22, 1980. He is a computer programmer and investor in America. In 1999 ago, Fanning established a document file sharing application or peer-to-peer (P2P) lending.

The application is quite popular in the US community. His success was once raised in the front cover of Time Magazine.

Source: republika

Three Key Figures Behind the Path Application

Reviewed by Author on 9/17/2018 Rating: 5

Alert, Many Fake Fortnite Games and Used for Spying

Author 9/17/2018

Alert, Many Fake Fortnite Games and Used for Spying

The consumer suggestion center in London, England, Top10VPN, found many fake Fortnite games that were suspected of being spies and using users' personal data. Besides Fornite, according to Top10VPN Research Head Simon Migliano, there are also many other similar Android applications.

"We found applications that can be used to spy on people by tracking locations, reading contacts, using cameras, even making phone calls secretly. None of these permissions are in official Fortnite game files," Migliano said. as quoted by Express.co.uk page, Sunday, September 16 2018.

Top10VPN is a consumer advice center in London, England, which conducted studies and found more than 30 malicious applications. The application is annoying and widely used.

Fortnite has become a popular game in the world this year, and is present on a variety of platforms. The game made by Epic Games was released in August, but was not presented on the Google Play Store.

"We analyzed over 30 Fortnite Android application files downloaded from unofficial markets, including Amazon, and found that more than 20 percent of these applications could be used to spy on users," Migliano said.

According to the Top10VPN report, fake Fortnite applications are found on markets such as APK Here, Mobango, and Amazon. That information came after Express.co.uk recently reported other Android malware threats, this time spread through the Google Play Store.

In early September, Android fans were warned about the "very powerful" Triout spyware found on applications listed on the Google Play Store. The malware collects records of every call made by Google mobile OS users, logs SMS messages and every picture or video taken by the victim with his cellphone.

Malware was also found by cyber software and security development company, Bitdefender. The company found it from an application called 'Sex Games' that appeared on the Google Play Store in 2016. According to Bitdefender, the application was built as a bigger and stronger espionage tool.

"Although this Trojan is very strong, has the ability to record and upload phone calls, and use the camera and enter the Play Store, the code really cannot be disguised," continued Bitdefender.

Source: tempo

Alert, Many Fake Fortnite Games and Used for Spying

Reviewed by Author on 9/17/2018 Rating: 5

Study: Robot Handles Half of Human Work in 2025

Author 9/17/2018

Study: Robot Handles Half of Human Work in 2025

A study conducted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) said, in 2025 the robot would handle about 52 percent of human duties and jobs. The study signals that humans must be able to change computerized-oriented skills.

"In 2025 more than half of all current workplace tasks will be carried out by machines compared to 29 percent today," WEF said in a statement quoted by The News, Tuesday (9/18).

The WEF report entitled The Future Jobs 2018 also predicts robots will primarily replace human roles in the accounting, client management, industry, postal and secretarial sectors.

Meanwhile, work that still needs human hands is the sales, marketing and customer service sectors related to the e-commerce industry. Nevertheless, human skills in these sectors are reminded that they must be improved so that they will not be eroded by the ability of the machines in the future.

The emergence of robotization is not without opportunity. WEF noted, the era of technology that increasingly touched human work, also gave birth to new devices or machines. That of course requires human resources to operate it.

WEF said, the emergence of new machines is expected to give birth to around 133 new job professions for humans. The emergence of the new profession will come slowly until the next 2022.

Source: republika