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Tablets Are Good Or Not Good For Education?

Tablets are good

Thе advantages оf іntrоduсtіоn оf tаblеtѕ іn the school curriculum оvеr the tеxtbооkѕ are раrаmоunt.

What distinguishes Tаblеt PCѕ from trаdіtіоnаl notebooks include:

Their ability to аdарt іnѕtаntlу from a kеуbоаrd-drіvеn screen tо a реn- or stylus-based Tаblеt.  Thіѕ flexibility wіdеnѕ thе rаngе of соmрutеr-bаѕеd асtіvіtу. Thе еxраndеd сараbіlіtу mаkеѕ Tablet PCѕ аn іmроrtаnt tооl across the сurrісulum, supporting science, mаth, and еngіnееrіng coursework

In аddіtіоn tо providing the tооlѕеt fоr reading, wrіtіng, оnlіnе research, аnd соntеnt сrеаtіоn аnd viewing. Students are using Tаblеt PCs tо drаw аnd аnnоtаtе dіаgrаmѕ, ѕоlvе mаth equations, design ѕtruсturеѕ, аnd соnduсt fіеld wоrk.

Mоrеоvеr, tаblеtѕ саn contain fаr mоrе tеxtbооkѕ thаt thе сhіld can uѕе fоr reference instead оf sticking to juѕt оnе book fоr a раrtісulаr subject.

Tablets are not good

However, if uѕеd improperly, Tаblеtѕ can be a ѕеrіоuѕ distraction іn the сlаѕѕrооm:

The first іѕѕuе thаt teachers оftеn encounter іn the classroom whеn uѕіng Tаblеtѕ іѕ thаt ѕtudеntѕ fіnd сrеаtіvе wауѕ tо dіѕtrасt themselves іn сlаѕѕ. The tурісаl rеасtіоn tо this is tо lock down thе Tаblеtѕ аnd prevent students frоm ассеѕѕіng YouTube and thе іntеrnеt.

Research has also shown that the constant glare at the screen of a Tablet for young pupils and adult alike can be dangerous to the eye. The growing popularity of the use of Tablet within the educational sector has heightened concern as to the health hazards of these gadgets.

Any conclusions?

For me, tablet based еduсаtіоn іѕ mоrе affordable thаn textbook bаѕеd оnе. If we calculate thе аmоunt ѕреnt by раrеntѕ оn thе purchase оf tеxtbооkѕ for a single уеаr оf a ѕеnіоr secondary grаdе student, іt іѕ fаr more thаn thе рrісе оf a tаblеt.  What do you think?

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Which Is Better? Microsoft Lumia 950 Vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Vs Apple IPhone 7

By: Will Mowatt We compared three popular smartphones those use different operation systems. We focused on testing the OS, social networking, business and photo quality. Some people think Lumia 950 is best for business and Galaxy S7 Edge is best for taking photos. This article will answer if they are right or not.

Microsoft Lumia 950

OS

Still lack of apps

The Lumia 950 runs on Windows 10 Mobile. The native microsoft apps are mediocre, especially the maps. The Microsoft office suite is also available on other platforms, so there is no need to get a Windows phone just for these.

Certain key apps are also languishing behind the current versions on other OS’s, such as twitter, facebook and instagram. The lack of focus by the app developers really shines through, and many others are simply unavailable at all, necessitating reliance on knock-off versions that users of Android and Apple wouldn’t bother with, making it harder to connect with your friends, clients and colleagues.

Social Networking

Still lack of social apps

As we’ve already mentioned, many of the apps that have become ubiquitous for social networking are either poor ports, non-existent or could do with some minor tweaks. This makes the Lumia 950 one of the worst options, at least until app developers start giving more consideration to Windows Mobile users, but for now it’s better to stick with Android or Apple OS phones.

Business

Not compatible enough

First off is the lack of access to some of the best business apps developed by Google which allow for cross-platform use with multiple people accessing documents and files at once in a shared workspace.

The Continuum technology is great for switching what’s on your display to a monitor of any size, but the need to drag around hardware or have dedicated Microsoft Display Docks and cables for certain areas is like a step backwards from similar wireless alternatives that can’t be used with Windows Mobile.

Camera

Good photo quality in general

The core camera app has a much better zooming method requiring only one finger whereas nearly all other camera apps need two.

The images are of decent quality and bring out color nicely, making the most of the 20mp rear facing camera and the 5mp front facing camera.  A dedicated camera button on the side of the phone itself makes taking pictures (without being able to see the screen) for high-quality selfies and steady shots much easier.

The HDR is particularly good, which brings out great detail and balance dark and lights. In darker settings, the camera struggles a little with the brightness, overdoing it to a point where it washed out color and blew out light sources.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

OS

Good as usual

The Galaxy s7 Edge is built around the Android Marshmallow OS, allowing for full access to all of the best apps available on Google Play. However, Samsung are keen to push their own brand apps, and the s7 Edge comes preloaded with a large amount of these that can take a long time to sort through and uninstall for users that prefer Google versions and don't want redundancies filling up their storage space.

The UI is redesigned and upgraded from previous models. The Tasks Edge makes it easy to quickly access the most commonly used apps, contacts and tasks, and the integration of a specialised gaming tools area makes the Galaxy s7 Edge a dedicated handheld gaming console by turning off features that interfere with gameplay.

Social Networking

Excellent

Alongside full compatibility with the most popular social networking apps, the Tasks Edge allows for quick switching between multiple methods of communication so that you can fire off an email in one moment and then rapidly choose between the most frequent contacts.

The multi-window UI also allows you to keep open a chat window, instagram or more whilst performing other tasks. Instead of having to interrupt whatever you were doing just to answer a message, it’s easy to keep up with social networking without sacrificing productivity.

Business

Good for multi-tasking

Many of the same features that make the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge great for social networking also make it a great phone for business use. The multi-tasking capabilities have endless applications. The bundled security features and software such as the fingerprint scanner and Knox security suite help to prevent theft of information and unauthorised access.

Likewise, the always-on screen prevents high priority notifications from being missed - the only downside to this is that tapping the pop up doesn’t automatically open them fully.

Camera

Great although the LED flash is not too strong

The camera’s autofocus is one of the best elements. It’s one of the fastest around, making the Galaxy S7 Edge great for getting shots that are a one-time deal. The f.1/7 aperture also allows it to handle low light conditions with good clarity. However, it does have some drawbacks. Compared to the Lumia 950’s whopping 20mpx rear camera, the Galaxy s7 Edge only packs a 12mpx camera, and the LED flash is much weaker in comparison.

Something that users will struggle with is the fairly slow shutter speed. Despite the image stabilization, a steady hand is an absolute must when in dark locations. This isn’t a problem with the camera itself, it’s just an unavoidable aspect of how photography works.

Apple iPhone 7

OS

Great and there should be more documentations

The UI has been upgraded slightly. The lock screen now features much more useful information thanks to the better use of space, and the 3D touch technology makes the iPhone 7 easier to use than ever before. The only downside is the lack of clear documentation on what exactly can be done - which is a real shame as it’s one of the better time saving developments.

Access to the Apple Store exclusive apps is a plus, as Android apps tend to be available on both platforms. It’s also possible to remove some of the least useful apps and widgets that are only useful to a small selection of users that come installed with nearly every single smartphone on the planet.

Social Networking

It is even better now with iMessage

The iPhone 7 is very friendly towards heavy users of social networking apps. The iMessage app has evolved, and strong platform support from other developers has kept all of the most important networking apps in line with new specs and tech. The only real advantage of the iPhone 7 over Android based phones is access to iMessage - but as a considerable percentage of smartphone users as a whole choose Apple, this is quite a big plus.

Business

The security is still one of the strongest points

As a business smartphone the iPhone 7 isn’t the greatest due to the high cost. However, the improved front facing camera and battery life make it good for conference calls, telecommuting and it can be trusted not to run out on you at the worst possible moment, even if you’re switching between multiple apps.

The security of the Apple OS is also a great factor in favor of the iPhone 7 that can’t be ignored from a business standpoint.

Camera

Excellent for night photography

Something that really stands out about the iPhone 7 over the other two phones we’ve looked at so far is the 7mpx selfie camera, allowing for much better quality overall. It performs well in difficult conditions such as low lighting, but the lack of manual settings diminishes the functionality somewhat - although the automatic adjustments are generally quite capable for casual purposes. The iPhone 7 plus possesses a much more powerful camera and software, so if you’re a diehard iPhone fan and can’t live without a powerful camera, it may be worth checking one of those out instead.

Conclusion 

To answer the question at the very beginning, we think Galaxy S7 Edge is better for Business and iPhone 7 is better in photo quality.

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Meitu T8 - The Smartphone With New Features?

You may find that, recently, there are more mobile phone brands coming up.  Some focus on a niche market, and some are quite interesting.

You may know about the CAT S60, the first smartphone with thermal imaging technology – you can detect and monitor machine performance.

A photo taken by CAT S60, which shows different temperatures of the object.

Another interesting mobile phone is coming from China – Meitu T8.  Meitu is a popular app for selfies and photo editing.  It makes users look as if they’ve had plastic surgery, and that would make users stand out on social media feeds.

A photo edited with Meitu, which makes the photo more outstanding.

Then, why Meitu mobile phone?  The company goes a step further to enter the hardware market.  Here is a round-up of Meitu T8 reviews:

CNET

Dubbed AI Beautification, Meitu's new selfie feature can detect your skin tone, gender, and age, and then beautify you accordingly, even in a group picture. This means each face is enhanced for a better effect. It's also powerful enough to enhance a face in real time for videos.

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The T8 is not the first "selfie smartphone" to come out of China. Both Lenovo and Oppo released low-to-mid range devices last year with powerful front-facing cameras, but Meitu says the T8 is the first smartphone to offer DSLR-type performance and photo quality through its dual pixel technology.

PCmag

The regular camera app has filters and effects built in, so you don't need a separate app to edit your selfies, depending on what you're trying to achieve. The phone's artificial intelligence-powered editing features are super advanced. It can, for instance, detect different genders and ages and apply effects accordingly. If it detects a small child, it won't apply as much skin smoothing as it would for a 60-year-old. For men, it covers under eye circles, but won't blur out your beard or 5 o'clock shadow.

Meitu will officially launch its T8 smartphone soon.

The sales of CAT S60 seem not bad.  We are excited to see if Meitu T8 can exceed their competitors.  Smartphone won’t become a homogenous product, right?

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8 Tips For Taking Kid Photos – Super Easy

As parents, you like to take and keep nice pictures of your children, right?

Having a DSLR helps a lot because most perfect moments happen when the children are moving fast, or when the family stays indoor without plenty of light.  A compact digital camera or low end mobile phone is never enough for taking a good picture in these environments.

The price drop of DSLR digital cameras allows more people to take lovely photos.  For example, the price of Sony Alpha A6300 has dropped from £1,069 to £849 in only half year.  You can own a nice Canon DSLR 1300D for £359, which is very simple to use.

However, there is no guarantee that your pictures will all be beautiful after you have a DSLR.  You still need some basic techniques in taking photos, which make your DSLR more worth the value.  This article will share with you some basic techniques you must know about to take nice kid photos.

1. Close-up

For sure, most of the time you want kid photos that show details of your kid’s face.  Even it is not your purpose, stay closer to your kid when taking photos to fill the picture.  The expression at that moment is very important.  Don’t worry about cropping out part of your kid; just try to avoid cropping at the joints like knees, elbows and neck.

2. Always take care of the background

The perfect way is getting a plain background which could be white, grey or with simple patterns to show off the subject.  Make sure there are no strangers, cars or something around the child’s head.  Focus on the kid’s eyes and your pictures will look more professional.

3. Try black and white pictures

Black and white pictures give a timeless feeling, which is good for kid photos.  Most DSLRs allow users to select monochrome mode in the camera menu.  Again, the background is something you must care about.  Choose the background color with high contrast to the subject to make a better effect.

4. Middle is not a right place

Always having a subject in the middle of a picture is boring.  Bring your kid to life by slightly moving away from the middle.  A better way is to think about a tic-tac-toe grid on your LCD display or in your viewfinder, then place your kid at one of the intersections of lines.  You can keep focusing on your kid.  First, focus her in the center and press the shutter button halfway.  Second, reposition your kid.  Very simple.

5. You need to lead the kids

Whenever you take the photos of your child and their friends, you must become someone like a director.  Be an active leader in taking control otherwise, you just cannot take good pictures.  You need to give a command like “everybody step forward”.  If you can give some interesting ideas like “everybody say wow”, or even make yourself engaged like pretending a character, that would be even better.  Remember, never push too hard to make them follow all you want.

6. Not always smile

You can always make some jokes to make your kid smile.  However, there should be other expressions that worth for taking photos, right?  Asking them to think something when taking photos is a good way to make natural expressions.

7. Get down to their height

Always try to make the camera at the same level as your kid’s eyes.  It not only makes the photos look better, but also make your kid feel more comfortable.  You need to get down but hold the camera tight.  Better put your camera strap on!

8. Take care of your kid

Don’t just take photos and forget about your child’s safety.  Don’t take too many photos to make your kid tired.  Don’t request too much because after all, they are just a kid.  Many best pictures are those capturing true emotion.  

Hope the above tips are useful to you.  Nowadays, some high-end smartphones like iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are equipped with good cameras.  The above techniques can also be usable when taking photos with smartphones.

Practice more and capture the real moments.  Your photo album will be full of professional photos with true lifelong memories.

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Fujifilm X-T2 Review Roundup

We didn’t expect that the sales of X-T2 is so good that it keeps increasing since its launch on Sep.

People say it sells better on Amazon than Canon 5D MK IV.  Even Fujifilm had to apologize for the inconvenience to customers because they needed to wait for the production that didn’t keep up with the orders.

Let’s see how the reviews write about X-T2.  Here are some verdicts:

“With a brilliant new AF system, lovely handling and an updated sensor that delivers pin-sharp images, the X-T2 has to be one of the most desirable cameras available right now.” – Techradar.com

“After 70 hours of research and testing over two years, we think if you’re looking to buy a mirrorless camera with pro-level performance alongside image quality that bests most DSLRs, the Fujifilm X-T2 is the camera to get.” – Thewirecutter.com

Special things of Fujifilm X-T2

The autofocus has been improved to be great.  X-T2’s AF system offers 91 points in a 7×13-point formation at default, and this can be expanded to 325 points in a 13×25-point formation.  X-T2 has a customised AF-C function where you can select one of five presets in the menu and also have a sixth custom function where you can override the presets if you wish.   Below is taken by using set 3 (source from Fujixnews.com).

The X-T series is all about putting maximum control at your fingertips.  Fujifilm has done a good job of putting the most frequently used controls where they can be easily accessed.  The LCD screen is also flexible for tilting up and down.  It also increases to two SD card slots, which is essential for serious continous shooting or 4K video recording.  The slots support high speed UHS II SD cards.

The X-Processor Pro image processor combining with the new 24.3MP X-Trans™ CMOS III APS-C sensor means the X-T2 can shoot in some very low-light situations and still come up with clean results and outstanding color reproduction.

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Photo taken by Thewirecutter.com

The only one thing makes me disappointed is there is no touchscreen.  However, in overall X-T2 is the best mirrorless camera we ever tested.  I am thinking about selling my full-frame DSLR.

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The AMOLED Display Matters

This is the term you know or will soon know, because it will be the display in the majority on your wearable devices, including smartphones.

The display for both Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8?

There are many rumours about the Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8 lately.  People say the S8 and iPhone 8 will come with a curved display, which they call it “Super AMOLED”.  Some so-called “insider” even said that Apple has ordered the AMOLED display to produce the iPhone 8.

So, what is the AMOLED all about?  Someone says it is for making flexible or foldable smartphones soon.  Wow, I can’t believe that my phone is “foldable”.  However, if it happens, it will be cool because it sounds convenient to me.

What are the differences?

AMOLED is actually a kind of OLED.  It means “Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode”.  The benefits of OLED come from its darkness.  OLED is a screen with pixels made from an organic material that emits light whenever it's fed with an electric current.  It emits no light and no color when there is no current and so the black part can remain really “black”.

Another benefit from OLED is that some pixels are turned off to display black color, meaning it can save more power.  AMOLED is an improved OLED that provides a faster response and a more accurate display.

The traditional display LCD being used in iPhone 7 relies on a backlight as the sole light source. The light is then polarized and filtered to display different colors on the screen.  The backlight is always on.  Sometimes, an LCD display is in a slight blue tint because it is based on a filtered blue backlight.  We can imagine that OLED can produce a better display with lower power consumption.

Besides, without the rigid backlight, OLED display can be made of flexible plastic.  The downside of OLED is that different pixels might degrade at slightly different rates, and so the display color balance might drift slightly over time, while LCD’s single backlight can remain a consistent color balance for long.

Source from www.lg.com

What is the next standard?

Rumors are saying that Galaxy S8 will sport a new Super AMOLED display.  The resolution would be 11,059,200 pixels, much higher than the Galaxy S7, which is 7,372,800 pixels.  What about the iPhone 8?  Let’s wait and see.

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Have A Look At Huawei!

It shipped 100 million smartphones in 2015! According to the research firm IDC, Huawei’s global market share achieved 7.6% in the third quarter of 2016, trailing behind Samsung’s 20% and Apple’s 13%.

Telecommunication Giant

Huawei Technologies Co., was founded in 1987 and started by producing switches in China.  It is now a large scale networking and telecommunication product manufacturer, with around 140,000 employees.  The company launched its first smartphone on 2009 and now it is the world’s third-largest smartphone maker.

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The well-known Huawei models include Huawei P8 and P9.  Huawei also established its second brand, Honor, in 2013.  Now, Huawei P8 Lite, P9 Lite, Honor 5C, 5X have become some of the bestsellers in Amazon smartphone.  Recently, Huawei has launched few new models like Huawei P9 and P9 Pro, and there are rumors that Honor will launch a revolutionary fast-charging and curved display model soon.  

Top 100 global brand

In China, the world’s largest smartphone market, the top of the market share charts, Xiaomi and Huawei have been surpassed by Vivo and Oppo during the third quarter of 2016 in smartphone sales in China.  Chinese brands have struggled with global awareness, but Huawei might be the most successful among them. It earns more revenue outside the country than in it, and it was the first Chinese company to appear on Interbrand’s list of the top 100 global brands. It was No. 88 last year, ahead of Heineken, MTV and Ralph Lauren.

Strong brand collaboration

Huawei often works with other big brands. For example, it made the Nexus series for Google.  It works with Leica for most of the smartphone cameras.  It also collaborates with Porsche Design for the Mate 9 model.  Some reviews even say the Leica partnership make Huawei P9 the best cameraphone.  

What’s next?

Recently, we heard Huawei has developed technology to increase the efficiency of processor chips and bolsters wireless connections.  This will increase the performance of 5G-enabled chips, allowing them to support larger data demands.  What is Huawei up to?

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Nokia Will Be Back With Android

The old pioneer of the mobile industry

Nokia, has officially announced its release of a new Nokia smartphone. Wow, this news make me so excited.  

It is rumored that Android will power the new Nokia smartphone and the specs could sport IP68 water and dust proof, and a 5.2 or 5.5-inch screen display. It is also rumored the CPU will be Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, with 3GB RAM, 16 or 32 GB of storage, and a 16-megapixel rear camera. Sounds good, doesn’t it? The new Nokia would come in Feb 2017.

The biggest change must be the switch from Microsoft OS to Android OS. If all is true, the cooperation between Nokia and Microsoft will end next year. Actually, it is reported that the release of Microsoft Lumia 750, the next Lumia, will be stopped.

The Nokia Empire

Nokia was founded in 1865 in Finland. It was a paper mile at the beginning, then became one of the largest vendors of mobile phones in the world.

Nokia’s first mobile phone was born in 1987 – the Mobira Cityman 900. After that, Nokia focused on developing GSM mobile standard and kept evolving. In 2003, the all-time best-selling mobile phone was created – Nokia 1100. In the same year, Nokia created the Nokia 3310, which was another long lasting hot model.

The evolution of Nokia

After that, Nokia faced different competition and moved into a difficult period. Nokia created a partnership with Microsoft and started using Windows OS. The Lumia series began, but it turned out a bad result in sales and Nokia almost became bankrupt.

In 2014, Nokia sold its mobile devices division to Microsoft and focused on its profitable network equipment division, Nokia Networks.

What is happening to current Nokia smartphones?

Let’s have a look at the current Nokia/Microsoft Lumia smartphones. Here are some verdicts from CNET and TechRadar respectively:

“With a superb camera, lovely screen and smooth performance, the Lumia 950 XL is an easy sell for the Windows faithful.  But with few apps, many areas in need of polish and inconsistent battery life, it isn’t for everyone” – TechRadar –

“Lumia 950 takes good pictures, has a crystal clear screen and a removable battery.  The Cortanna voice assistant and offline maps remain perks.  But Windows phones still have a huge app deficit compared to iPhone and Android.  The 950’s standout Continuum feature is buggy and cumbersome, and requires separate hardware to use.  The phone’s ho-hum design feels dated.”      - CNET -

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

Microsoft Lumia 950

Obviously, the lack of apps due to Microsoft OS has caused a big problem for Nokia. Then, the dated phone design is another problem.

HMD – the new partner of Nokia

The new partner of Nokia is HMD, which is a new private venture founded in Finland, Nokia’s mother country. However, the CEO of HMD to oversee Nokia’s new coming models will be Arto Nummela, who is the existing VP of Microsoft Mobile Devices Business of Microsoft in the Greater Asia, Middle East and Africa regions.

Arto Nummela, VP of Microsoft Mobile Devices

I hope the new cooperation can bring us back the “long time no see” Nokia.