As announced in late summer, the developers of the crypto messenger Threema have published the code of the Threema apps as open source. In addition to detailed documentation of the cryptographic process (white paper PDF) and regular security audits, the open sourcing service is intended to guarantee full transparency. As a result, it is no longer necessary to believe the developers’ statements or to trust the assessment of third parties.
The code is subject to the AGPLv3 license, and thanks to so-called reproducible builds, however, can be for the time being only under Android, verify that this corresponds to what the user has installed via Google Play Store or on the device. Thus, for example, manipulated apps can be recognized.
The Threema developers provide the source code via GitHub. The repositories for Threema for Android and Threema for iOS can be found here.
Threema currently costs 1, 49 Euro in the Google Play Store and 1, 99 Euros in the iOS App Store.
The personal smartphones of dozens of employees at the Qatari news broadcaster Al Jazeera have been hacked by suspected state-funded attackers with ties to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The spyware used comes from the Israeli provider NSO Group, according to the security researchers at the Canadian Citzen Lab, who have now made their findings public. According to this, an exploit for Apple’s iMessage was used in the attacks in the summer, which compromised the devices without the target person having to click. The then current iOS version 13. 5.1 was therefore vulnerable, including the iPhone 11.
States dissatisfied with reporting How Citizen Lab now executes, the investigative journalist Tamer Almisshal first suspected that his phone could be hacked. After contacting the Canadians, he installed software designed to help detect such an attack. It then hit in mid-July and documented attempts to contact NSO servers. Subsequent analyzes of the journalist Rania Dridi’s iPhone Xs Max then made several attacks visible. In cooperation with the IT team from Al Jazeera, 36 people were finally identified at the station who had been hacked in four different attacks.
The researchers assign one of the attackers to Saudi Arabia with “medium security” and one to the Emirates. They only locate two more in the Middle East. In addition, the experts establish a connection between the attacks and the geopolitical situation in the area from which Al Jazeera originates, even if Dridi reports from London: After the important role that Al Jazeera played in the so-called “Arab Spring”, some had Those in power in the region criticized Al Jazeera and Qatar, which finances the station, a lot. The station has long been a thorn in the side of Qatar’s neighbors.
iOS loophole probably closed The NSO Group has already distanced itself from the attacks towards the British Guardian. You have no information about the individuals against whom your own customers are proceeding. But if you get credible information about abuse, take “all necessary steps to investigate the allegations”. According to Citizen Lab, the gaps in iOS that were exploited for the attacks were open for a long time, but should no longer work under iOS 14. The infrastructure that was used for the attacks was therefore located in Germany, among other places. Detailed information on the attacks is available from the Citizen Lab. The researchers also warn that the hacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and difficult to detect. In addition, journalists are more and more often the target.
Back in October, Apple announced that the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max will support a new ProRAW image format, which will combine Smart HDR 3 and Deep Fusion with the uncompressed data from the image sensor. With the release of iOS 14.3 a few days ago, the ProRAW capture was unlocked on the pair of iPhone 12 Pros and I immediately set out to test it.
The idea was to show how much of a difference it makes to shooting JPEGs on the iPhone, post the samples, call it a day. But as testing progressed it turned out to be less than a simple affair so the following article was born.
A preface on the method and thinking used in this article. I shoot a lot of photos with my phone (which happens to be the iPhone 12 Pro Max at the moment) and I shoot them in regular old compressed JPEG (or HEIC, in this case). I also edit them on the phone using a few different apps (but mostly Apple’s Photos) – I add a touch of micro-contrast, a touch of warmth, a slight vignette – similar minor enhancements. I also use a proper camera most days and shoot RAW exclusively, but I’ve found that shooting RAW on a phone doesn’t yield better results than the phone’s excellent computational photography does.
So in this article I’ll test whether that’s changed. Will using Apple ProRAW instead of JPEGs let you have better photos? I’ll edit the images on the phone itself, using its own tools (there’s one exception mentioned further on). Now without any more preambles, let’s dive in.
Apple says that ProRAW gives you all the RAW image data along with noise reduction and multiframe exposure adjustments, which essentially means you’re getting the right exposure in the highlights and shadows, as well as reduced noise as a starting point. However, you don’t get sharpening and color adjustments. That means you’re starting with a less sharp, less punchy image and you need to take a few steps to get the DNG to look as pleasing as the JPEG, before you eventually achieve net gains.
Here are a few full side by side images of an untouched JPEG from the phone and an untouched (converted) DNG from the phone. Notice the blandness of the DNG images, compared to the JPEGs.
JPEG, unedited • DNG, unedited
The next batch of images are JPEGs, edited on the phone to taste, and the corresponding DNGs, edited on the phone to taste. The idea here is to see if the ProRAWs offer a tangible benefit after the edit. ProRAW gives you finer control over sharpening, white balance and highlights. The biggest difference you can see in favor of ProRAW is in the extreme dynamic range test shot (the one shot directly at the sun) – the information and detail in the shadows is clearly superior.
But Apple’s Smart HDR 3 and Deep Fusion increase the contrast and luminance of certain colors like Orange, Yellow, Red and Green, which results in brighter and more pleasant-looking trees and grass. There’s no easy way to bring that luminance back with the basic photo editing you have with Apple’s Photos app.
So in the end the JPEGs straight out of the phone are better and even after the edits to the ProRAW DNGs the’s little upside to using them. Go with JPEGs in regular, well-lit conditions.
JPEG, edited to taste • DNG, edited to taste
Next, I took the DNGs off the phone and brought them into Lightroom on a PC. I was able to get more detail from the shot (at a slightly smaller noise penalty) and there is a noticeable difference in shadow information in the RAW files.
But this isn’t new – you could always get a bit more out of an image by editing the DNG. However that takes considerably more time, the hassle of using a complicated third party software and the resulting image doesn’t justify the effort. The phone is doing good enough in the second it takes to snap the image and adjust it for you.
JPEG, edited • DNG, edited in Lightroom
I expected to gain the most out of ProRAW in low-light, but Apple’s regular JPEGs turned out as good as the DNG. The edited ProRAW images have the slightest edge in noise and a bit more highlight information, but it took a lot of fine-tuning to get them there.
JPEG low-light, edited • DNG low-light, edited
One big advantage of ProRAW is that it can be used in conjunction with the iPhone’s Night Mode. But looking at the images side by side, I don’t see a meaningful reason to bother editing the DNG file, over the JPEG one. Can you?
JPEG night mode, edited • DNG night mode, edited
I set out to see whether capturing and then editing ProRAW on the iPhone 12 Pro Max will help me get better images than doing what I’ve always done – shooting in JPEG and then lightly editing the image on the phone. It didn’t. Computational photography has gotten so good that it essentially does all the work for you, and instantaneously I might add.
There is always that little bit extra you can get with editing and using ProRAW instead of JPEG will give you a whole lot of extra sensor data. But that will be useful for playing around with white balance or doing artsy, moody edits, that change the entire look and feel of an image. That’s not what I do – I use my phone to capture the world as I see it, with a touch of enhancement.
If you’re shooting RAW on an iPhone with the Lightroom or Halide apps, then you should immediately enable ProRAW and never look back. It’s levels better than those other apps on the merit of sophisticated noise reduction alone.
It would be great if Apple enabled a JPEG+RAW shooting mode, like on proper cameras, I’m sure the A14 chip has the headroom for that. You might want to have the ProRAW files for editing, but also rely on the convenience of the fully-edited JPEGs for the rest.
ProRAW works with Night Mode, but it doesn’t work with Portrait Mode and that’s something that would be tremendously useful. RAW files contain the full potential for editing faces and skin tones.
There is a place for ProRAW and it’s great that Apple unlocked it for its Pro iPhone 12’s. There are tons of people that want the freedom to edit an image “their way” and for those people, ProRAW is just that – a Pro version of a RAW. But I’ll stick to my smart computational JPEGs, thank you very much.
On some smartphones with outdated operating systems, WhatsApp will no longer work or at least in its most recent features or updates. The reason is soon said but which are the smartphones that will not stand it anymore? Here they are!
by Bruno Mucciarelli published 20 December 2020 , at 12: 31 in the Telephony channel WhatsApp
WhatsApp continues to claim victims among supported smartphones and will do so even during the next year . Unfortunately the high number of innovations that the company is implementing on the platform does not allow all smartphones to guarantee adequate performance and this therefore blocks application support at its latest update. After the end of support on Windows Phones, WhatsApp will cease to work on other devices still in use by fewer users. For security reasons, in fact, it is necessary to unplug the obsolete platforms and no longer supported by the respective manufacturers.
We know well WhatsApp as an instant messaging service from over 1.5 billion users : it is the most used in the Western world and since 2014 belongs to Facebook (the acquisition at the time caused a sensation for the figure of 16 billions paid by the colossus of Zuckerberg). Together with Instagram (bought in 2012 from Facebook) it is part of the family of applications of the Facebook brand, to which also Facebook and Facebook Messenger belong.
WhatsApp: here are the devices no longer supported
But on which smartphones it will no longer be able to be updated WhatsApp and therefore on which devices it will no longer be possible to have the security and all the features? The list sees all iPhones that cannot pass the iOS 9 update (therefore iPhone 4 or earlier models) while as regards Android, in this case the smartphones no longer supported are those with the version of Android prior to 4.0.3 . We are talking, however, of decidedly obsolete releases with a few years on their shoulders, fortunately, and therefore for a lower percentage.
WhatsApp is no longer available for smartphones:
Android with version 4.0.3 or earlier
iPhone with version of iOS 9 or earlier
Nokia S 40 and S 60
Smartphone with Windows Phone
Smartphone with BlackBerry OS
Smartphone with BlackBerry 10
To understand which type version of the operating system you own will be enough from your smartphone on the Settings. In particular:
Android: Settings -> System -> About and you will find the Android version
iOS: Settings -> General -> Info / Software update and you will find the iOS version
WhatsApp won’t work anymore, what to do?
Who wants to continue using WhatsApp and has one of the terminals indicated above must necessarily change the terminal , both because of the restrictions that will be activated, and because it would also be appropriate to do so in terms of security of your data. For those still on Windows Phone 8.1 or Windows 10 Mobile the advice is of course to switch to an updated iOS or Android terminal.
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AVM has numerous Fritzbox routers in its range. TechStage shows which router is suitable for which Internet technology and presents the advantages and disadvantages of all important models.
Long awaited, finally available: The new Fritzbox 7530 AX is the first VDSL router from AVM with the new WiFi standard WiFi-6 (11 ax). Also the Fritzbox Cable 6660 for the cable internet as well as the 5530 Fiber for the fiber optic connection work with WiFi-6. The WLAN speed is an important criterion when deciding on a Fritzbox. But the router, as a home network and switchboard at home, should simply connect all devices and bring them to the Internet. Therefore, features such as telephone, USB and LAN connections as well as the capabilities of the built-in modem are important.
In this article we examine in detail the differences between the models for VDSL , Cables, fiber optics and LTE and recommend the right Fritzbox for every network. The article appears as part of our WLAN theme world. In addition, we have already tested several Fritzbox routers and other products, such as the inexpensive Fritz Repeater 600 (test report) or the tri-band mesh repeater Fritz Repeater 3000 (Review).
Fritzbox router for VDSL The Fritzbox 7590 (test report) for around 185 Euro is the current top -Model for the VDSL connection. Your modem supports the profile 35 b for supervectoring (up to 300 MBit / s in the download), the WLAN works with the 11 AC standard and four parallel data streams . There are hardly any WLAN remote stations with a corresponding speed. But since the 7583 Mastered multi-user MIMO, it can transmit data to several clients at the same time, which is particularly advantageous in a larger WLAN network is. The Fritzbox offers a wide variety of connections 7583 Fritzbox for telephony: It supports one ISDN device, two analog devices via RJ 11 or TAE and up to six cordless telephones via DECT.
Especially in the case design, the more expensive Fritzbox differs 7580 of the 7590, because she stands upright. Otherwise it offers the same equipment, but its modem is only for vectoring connections up to 100 MBit / s suitable. More about this in our Fritzbox guide 7430, 7580 and 7590 compared.
For new models, AVM relies on the current Wi-Fi 6 standard, for example the Fritzbox 6660 Cable and the VDSL Fritzbox 7430 use AX. With 169 Euro is the new Fritzbox 7490 AX slightly cheaper than the 7590, but has fewer connections: For example, it lacks an additional WAN port to connect it For example, to connect to an Internet connection via cable or fiber optic with an upstream modem. One of the four Gigabit LAN ports must be used for this. In addition, it has no socket for an ISDN telephone and only one connection option for analogue telephone devices.
Your plus point is the future-proof WLAN standard: The advantages of WiFi-6 do pay off especially noticeable when several end devices are transmitting in the network that also support WiFi-6. The new WPA3 encryption supports the Fritzbox 7530 AX of course – but also all Fritz boxes with 11 AC- WLAN, on which at least Fritz OS 7. 20 is installed. This also applies to the Fritzbox 7530 for round 115 Euro, which apart from the WiFi like the 7530 AX : Your wireless network works with the 11 AC standard and a maximum of two parallel data streams. It is therefore recommended for smaller WLANs and if a quick switch to WiFi-6 is not planned.
Who the seven years ago presented Fritzbox 7490 does not necessarily have to switch to a more recent model. Because AVM regularly provides the veteran with the latest updates and new functions. But the router is no longer recommended for new purchases, especially since it is usually more expensive than the better equipped Fritzbox 7583.
Fritz router with VDSL modem Model Fritzbox 7590 Fritzbox 7580 Fritzbox 7530 AX Fritzbox 7530 Fritzbox 7490 Fritzbox 7430 Fritzbox 3490 Fritzbox 7583 Fritzbox 7580 Modem VDSL 2 (supervectoring , 300 Mbps) VDSL 2 (vectoring, 100 Mbps) VDSL 2 (supervectoring, 300 Mbps) VDSL 2 ( Supervectoring, 300 Mbps) VDSL 2 (vectoring, 100 Mbps) VDSL 2 (vectoring, 100 Mbps) VDSL 2 (vectoring, 100 Mbps) VDSL 2 (supervectoring: 300 Mbps, bonded: 600 Mbps), G.Fast Bonding 4 Gbps (212 MHz) VDSL 2 (supervectoring 300 Mbps); G.Fast 1 Gbps (100 MHz) WLAN: Standard / MIMO streams 11 AC / 4×4 11 AC / 4×4 Wi-Fi 6 / 3×3; 2×2 (75 MHz) 11 AC / 2×2 11 AC / 3×3 11 N / 3×3 11 AC / 3×3 11 AC / 4×4 11 AC / 3×3 WiFi speed: Mbps (5 GHz + 2.4 GHz) 1733 + 800 1733 + 800 1800 + 600 866 + 400 1300 + 450 450 1300 + 450 1733 + 800 1300 x 450 MU-MIMO Yes Yes Yes Yes no no no Telephony DECT, ISDN S0, 2 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 DECT, ISDN S0, 2 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 DECT, 1 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 DECT, 1 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 DECT, ISDN S0, 2 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 DECT, 1 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 no DECT, ISDN S0 (4 B channels; second ISDN via adapter), 2 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 DECT, ISDN S0 (4 B-channels; second ISDN via adapter), 2 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 LAN 4x Gbit LAN / 1 Gbit -WAN 4x Gbit LAN / 1 Gbit WAN 4x Gbit-LAN 4x Gbit LAN 4x Gbit-LAN 4x FE 4x Gbit-LAN 4x Gbit-LAN / 1 Gbit-WAN 4x Gbit-LAN / 1 Gbit-WAN USB 2x USB 3.0 2x USB 3.0 1x USB 2.0 1x USB 3.0 2x USB 3.0 1x USB 2.0 2x USB 3.0 2x USB 3.0 2x USB 3.0 Price 185 225 169 115 200 70 130 440 280 Technically speaking, there is also little for the Fritzbox 7430 that only 11 n-WLAN in single-band operation with 2.4 GHz and a maximum of 450 offers Mbit / s as well as only Fast Ethernet for the LAN ports. However, it only costs around 70 Euro: That’s why she can in connection with a faster Fritzbox on the Internet connection as a cheap mesh repeater, expand the WLAN and serve as an additional DECT base.
The equipment of the Fritzbox 3490 is the same for Internet (VDSL vectoring up to 100 MBit / s) and WLAN speed (11 AC over 5 GHz with 1733 Mbit / s and 11 n over 2.4 GHz with 450 Mbit / s) and the connections (4x Gigabit LAN and 2x USB 3.0) of the Fritzbox 7490. But it lacks the connections for ISDN and analog telephones and the DECT function. Anyone who calls via VoIP telephone via the LAN socket or via smartphone via WLAN can access it.
Fritzbox models for internet via cable connection As with the Fritz boxes for VDSL, the same applies to the models for the cable connection: The latest Fritz box does not offer the best equipment. For the Fritzbox 6591 Cable (test report) for around 190 Euro speaks its support for WiFi-6, especially since it in contrast to the Fritzbox 7530 AX beautiful 160 – MHz radio channels over 5 GHz supported and therefore up to 2400 Mbit / s over 5 GHz. To ensure that this speed also arrives at devices connected via LAN such as a NAS, the 6660 Cable one 2.5 Gbit connection next to the four Gigabit LAN ports.
For telephony the Fritzbox is 6591 Cable for round 235 Euro more suitable: It has an additional connection for analog telephones and a socket for an ISDN telephone. It lacks the 2.5 Gbit LAN port as well as WiFi-6. But for 11 AC it offers the maximum speed with 1733 Mbit / s and up to 800 Mbit / s over 10 n and 2.4 GHz.
Fritz router with cable modem Model Fritzbox 6660 Cable Fritzbox 6591 Cable Modem Docsis 3.1 6 Gbit / s (2×2), Euro-DOCSIS 3.0 (32 x8) Docsis 3.1 6 Gbit / s (2×2), Euro-DOCSIS 3.0 (32 x8) WLAN: Standard / MIMO streams Wi-Fi 6 / 2×2 (160 Hz) 11 AC / 4×4 WiFi speed: Mbps (5 GHz + 2.4 GHz) 2400 + 600 1733 + 800 MU-MIMO Yes Yes Telephony DECT, 1 a / b or TAE / RJ 10 DECT, ISDN S0, 2 a / b, RJ 11 or 1 TAE (2. TAE via adapter) LAN 4x Gbit LAN , 1x 2.5Gbit 4x Gbit-LAN USB 1x USB 2.0 2x USB 3.0 Price 190 235 Both cable Fritzboxes are future-proof, because their modem supports the Docsis standard 3.1, which allows Internet connections with 1 GBit / s and more. At Vodafone, for example, this standard comes off for all connections 450 Mbit / s is used, the provider is increasingly upgrading its infrastructure to it. That’s why Fritzbox models for Docsis 3.0 are like the 6590 Cable, 6490 Cable or 6430 Cable no longer recommended.
Fritzbox models for LTE The Fritzbox 6890 LTE goes through your Cat.6 modem with up to 300 Mbit / s on-line. But the router can also access the Internet via VDSL via its supervectoring-capable modem. The Gigabit WAN port can also be used to connect to an existing cable or fiber optic modem, so that the 300 Euro expensive router allows all connection types to be used. A separate tariff is required for each access, because the Fritzbox is not suitable for Telekom’s LTE-DSL hybrid offer. In terms of WLAN and telephony, their equipment largely corresponds to the VDSL and cable top models 7590 and 6591.
The Fritzbox 6850 for round 175 Euro corresponds to the equipment of the VDSL Fritzbox 7530, so offers among other things 11 AC WLAN with two parallel data streams and MU-MIMO, a connection for analog telephones in addition to the DECT function and a USB 3.0 port.
Fritz router for LTE Model Fritzbox 6890 LTE Fritzbox 6820 LTE Fritzbox 6820 LTE v3 Modem LTE Cat.6 Mini-SIM (300 Mbit / s) + VDSL (supervectoring: 300 Mbit / s); LTE band: 1,3,7,8, 20, 28, 32 LTE Cat.4 Mini-SIM (150 Mbit / s); LTE band: 1,3,5,7,8, 20, 28; 38, 40, 41 (TDD) LTE Cat.4 (150 Mbit / s) (Band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 32; TDD 38, 40, 41) WLAN: Standard / MIMO streams 11 AC / 4×4 11 AC / 2×2 11 N / 3×3 WiFi speed: Mbps (5 GHz + 2.4 GHz) 1733 + 800 866 + 400 450 MU-MIMO Yes Yes Telephony DECT, ISDN S0, 1xRJ 11 (adapter for TAE), 1xTAE DECT, 1 a / b (RJ 11 or TAE) – LAN 4x Gbit LAN / 1 Gbit WAN 4x Gbit-LAN 1x Gbit-LAN USB 1x USB 3.0 1x USB 3.0 – Price 290 175 120 The Fritzbox is even cheaper 6820 LTE for around 120 Euro: It does without the telephone functions and a USB connection. With WLAN it only offers 11 n with up to 450 Mbit / s. The LTE modem of the 6850 and 6820 delivers a maximum of 99 Mbit / s.
You should take a close look at the LTE Fritzboxes: AVM brings new versions onto the market without prior notice, which differ mainly through the built-in LTE modem . Currently, for example, version 2 of the Fritzbox is 6890 LTE and version 3 for the Fritzbox LTE 6820 – the version number is on the nameplate on the underside of the housing. An improved LTE modem provides a faster or more stable connection as it supports additional LTE bands and advanced carrier aggregation. However, a new version can also mean that the Fritzbox can no longer be used with tariffs from certain providers, although the model is on their compatibility list.
Fritzbox models for fiber optics and G.fast Fritz boxes for these types of connection can hardly be found in free trade. The provider usually offers them for free or for rent at the appropriate tariff. The fiber optic models Fritzbox 5530 and 5490 are like the Fritzbox 7490 fitted. The 5491 fits the connection variant GPON, which Telekom uses for its fiber optic tariffs use. For providers whose fiber optic networks are based on AON, the 5490 suitable.
Fritz router for fiber optics Model Fritzbox 5491 Fiber Fritzbox 5491 Fritzbox 5490 Modem GPON, AON GPON (Gf-TA) AON WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS: Standard / MIMO streams Wifi-6 / 2×2 11 AC / 3×3 11 AC / 3×3 WiFi speed: Mbps (5 GHz + 2.4 GHz) 2400 + 600 1300 + 450 1300 + 450 MU-MIMO – – Telephony DECT, a / b DECT, ISDN S0, 2 a / b (RJ 11 or TAE) DECT, ISDN S0, 2 a / b or TAE / RJ 11 LAN 1x 2.5Gbit LAN; 2x Gbit LAN 4x Gbit-LAN 4x Gbit-LAN USB 2x USB 3.0 2x USB 3.0 Price 169 240 190 The Fritzbox 7583 masters VDSL with bonding: bundling two connections doubles the data rate, but the provider must support this. In addition, the 7583 on the G.fast standard: In Germany, some local providers use this for home networking via copper cables when the building is connected via fiber optics (FTTB, Fiber-to-the-Building). In the individual apartments, a bandwidth of 1 GBit / s or more is possible via telephone cable.
Fritz boxes without modem The cheapest Fritzbox models 4040 (round 70 Euro) and 4020 (round 45 Euro) are used behind the provider modem, to which they are connected via LAN cable via the WAN port. The devices in the home network brings the 4020 per 11 AC WiFi with two parallel data streams and four gigabit ports online. The 4020 only transmits via 11 n-WLAN with a maximum of 450 Mbit / s, your LAN ports only support Fast Ethernet speeds. Telephone connections and DECT capability are both missing.
Fritz router without modem Model Fritzbox 4040 Fritzbox 4020 WLAN: Standard / MIMO streams 11 AC / 2×2 11 N / 3×3 WiFi speed: Mbps ( 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz) 866 + 400 450 MU-MIMO – – LAN 4x Gbit LAN / 1 Gbit WAN 2x FE-LAN / 1 FE-WAN USB 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 1x USB 2.0 Pr ice 70 45 Conclusion AVM offers a suitable Fritzbox for every type of connection. Choosing the right model depends on how many devices in the home network the router should bring online and which telephone connections it should have. The top models 7590 for VDSL, 6591 Cable for the cable connection and 6890 LTE for Internet via cellular nothing to be desired.
The Fritzbox 7530 AX and 6660 Cables already come with future-proof WiFi-6, but they lack the ISDN connection and another one Connection for analog devices. For smaller home networks that do not require top speed for WLAN, the cheaper variants Fritzbox 7530 for VDSL and 6850 LTE in question. Even more about the network and WLAN are featured in our WLAN theme world. For example, we test WiFi mesh systems there, including those with WiFi-6.
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Page 1: Tenda Nova MW 12 in the test: Mesh system at an attractive price
In the mesh network hardware sector, Tenda is unlikely to be a household name for many, even though the company has been active as such for some time. In the past few months there has been more attention in this country – especially with regard to cheap, yet fast mesh hardware. One wants to have left the established providers behind. We have the Tenda Nova MW 11 looked more closely as a beginner’s solution.
Tenda is in the year 2012 partnered with Broadcom and has become a key partner in China. The company has been using Broadcom’s chipsets since then and wants to be able to guarantee a certain degree of compatibility and performance. In addition to the mesh products, routers, switches and much more in the area of network hardware are also available.
The Nova MW 12 with its three stations covers an area of 500 m² from. The set consisting of three stations can be extended to 12 Mesh node can be expanded and then covers up to 2. 000 m² from. With the help of the Tenda WiFi app, the stations can be managed and, if required, a guest network can be set up or a child lock can be activated.
Now we come to the Nova MW 12 or to the technical data of the mesh system:
Tenda Nova MW 12
Model
Tenda Nova MW 12
Street price
from 220 Euro
Homepage
www.tendacn.com/de
Technical specifications
Internet
Dynamic IP, Static I. P
LAN
2x Gigabit Ethernet 1x WAN
Telephony
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WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
IEEE 802. 11 a / b / g / n / ac tri-band WiFi 1x 2.4 GHz: up to 300 Mbit / s 1x 5 GHz: up to 867 Mbit / s 1x 5 GHz: up to 867 Mbit / s (backhaul for the mesh)
Connections
2x Gigabit Ethernet (10 / 100 / 1000 Base-T) 1x Gigabit Ethernet (10 / 100 / 1000 Base- T) WAN for connection to cable / DSL / fiber optic modem or network
Dimensions
100 x 100 x 100 mm
Scope of delivery
3x mesh 12 stations three power supplies Ethernet cable Installation Guide
The starter set consists of three meshes 11 – stations that are all identical. Depending on which node is integrated first, this is the gateway or the central element of the mesh network and is also connected to the rest of the network or the router via Ethernet. The system automatically detects what type of Internet connection it is – for example, whether an IP is assigned dynamically or if this is done manually.
At this mesh node, Two more Gigabit Ethernet connections are available, as the third is used as a WAN connection. Mesh nodes that are only integrated via WLAN therefore have three gigabit connections available. The WLAN is according to 802. 11 ac compatible, but can of course also integrate clients with older standards. The 2.4 GHz network is 300 Mbit / s possible, for 5 GHz networks it should be 802 Mbit / s. Of course, we’ve seen faster network hardware here – at least on paper. WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK are supported in terms of encryption.
Each station has an SoC with 900 MHz and 220 MB DDR3- RAM installed. This is to enable the network up to 100 Can process devices simultaneously in the network. In addition, the computing power is apparently necessary to control the MU-MIMO, QoS, and Beamforming +. The delivery includes the three mesh 18 stations, each with a power supply unit, an Ethernet cable and a brief instruction that can be helpful during commissioning.
The Mesh 12 – Stations are designed as cubes and have dimensions of exactly 100 x 100 x 100 mm. The mesh hardware is therefore quite compact, because we have also seen solutions that cannot be easily placed on a shelf or the like. Small and inconspicuous, this is how the design of the Nova MW 12 describe. The housings are also simply kept white. A Nova lettering and a light gray, grid-shaped imprint are everything that can be observed from the outside.
At one corner of each mesh station there is an LED that lights up green when everything is OK, while the integration flashes green and then shows with a yellow or red LED how good the reception quality is of the individual mesh nodes.
As a cube, the mesh nodes can in principle be set up in any orientation, but of course there is a bottom, because access to the connections must be granted somewhere. Here you can also see four padded feet, which allow the mesh station to set up non-slip and without scratches. Wall mounting is theoretically possible thanks to the two holes. The otherwise closed case offers some openings on the underside so that the hardware inside can also be cooled a bit.
The connections of each mesh node of the Tenda Nova MW are located on the underside 12. The power supply connection can be seen on the right. Next to it are the three Gigabit Ethernet ports, of which the one on the right can also serve as a WAN port. Wired devices can also be integrated into the network locally and at the installation site of the mesh nodes via the Ethernet connections.
Commissioning of the Tenda Nova MW 12
Mesh networks usually promise a simple set-up that the layman should be able to do without any problems . Often, however, problems arise that can have various causes. Tenda also promises a hassle-free setup that the app should help with. This is available for Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS.
In a first step, one of the mesh stations must be set up and supplied with the network and power. As soon as the LED lights up green, the user can connect to the factory-set WLAN. The necessary access data are on the underside of each mesh station. Then the setup takes place step by step.
So the user chooses his own WLAN name and assigns his own password. The other mesh stations can then be integrated. For this purpose, these should first be set up in the immediate vicinity. When powered, they will automatically search for the primary node or gateway. The connection is established after 1-2 minutes and is confirmed with a green LED or in the app. The mesh stations can then be set up in the desired positions. A green LED then indicates that the connection is fast enough. A yellow LED indicates that the connection quality is not good and it would be better to put the nodes closer together. A red LED indicates that the node is not involved at all.
If you have given the nodes correct names, the app gives you a nice overview of your own network structure. Numbers on the nodes show how many devices are currently connected to it. A display for the downstream and upstream provides information about the load on the WAN connection. Additional detailed information can be called up for each individual node. The LED display can also be deactivated here if it is too bright or disturbs for other reasons. Firmware updates are also possible at this point.
The WLAN settings (SSID and password) can be changed via the settings. A guest WLAN can also be set up here, if you don’t want to invite every user to your primary network. Applications can be prioritized and bandwidth limits set using QoS services. Parental controls allow groups with end devices to be defined that are only allowed to use the Internet at certain times. Some services are also blocked here.
Of course there are also rudimentary functions such as port forwarding, a WPS assistant or the option of entering your own DNS server, the Tenda Nova MW 12 but does not offer the extensive possibilities of some other network hardware. This is also not absolutely necessary in this case, because not only should the setup be simple, but also no unnecessary functions should interfere with operation. Very few users in the private network go into the settings in depth. Set up, connect, start surfing – this is the premise with which most users of such mesh networks approach the topic and usually nothing more is needed.
< > Tenda Nova MW 12 in the test: Mesh system at an attractive price WLAN benchmarks
Holidays arrive early for Waze users: from today it will be possible to change your navigation voice but also the icon of your car and more. Here are all the news on Waze.
by Bruno Mucciarelli published 19 December 2020 , at 11: 01 in the Telephony channel Waze Android iOS
The elves of Waze worked hard this year to prepare a special gift for drivers. Users of the platform, which brings users together to outsmart traffic, will have a head start in the holiday season with Waze’s Christmas theme. Yes, because from today it will be possible to change some aspects of the application both on Android and on iOS allowing you to have an aspect, and not only, more Christmas.
Waze: here’s how to change the car and voice
From today until 31 December 2020, can drivers in Italy activate the new Waze holiday theme for a while ?? more Christmas magic. In this case they can select the voice of Santa Claus (available in English only) to guide them on their travels. But not only because it will also be possible to show their Christmas spirit with Santa Claus, selecting him from the section ?? Moods ?? and thus showing it to everyone.
If that’s not enough, users can also change the icon of their car with the sled of Santa Claus. How to do? In this case, simply access the settings of ” Map View ” and then go to the section ” Auto Icon ” and let Rudolph and his friends drive you to your destination.
For any other information about Waze and its features in road navigation here is the official page where you can find everything. HERE the PAGE!
Blizzard Entertainment is back to talk about Diablo Immortal, a project ever closer to its commercial debut. The free spin-off of the RPG series will land on iOS and Android, but only on the Google OS will the technical alpha be made available. There are also new details on the free-to-play model.
by Pasquale Fusco published 18 December 2020 , at 21: 45 in the Videogames channel Blizzard Diablo iOS Android
Announced two years ago, Diablo Immortal is the first mobile spin-off of the iconic Blizzard series. Its reveal was received lukewarmly by the public, particularly by Diablo fans themselves, who criticized the portable nature of the title and the free-to-play model .
The developer then intervened to talk to us about the progress made with Immortal, spending a few words on the content accessible for free and on the paid ones . There was also talk of a technical alpha that will soon be released for a small circle of users.
Diablo Immortal: Technical Alpha will be playable in Australia
In the video released a few hours ago by Blizzard Entertainment, the chief designer Wyatt Cheng updates us on the latest Diablo Immortal news and takes the opportunity to clarify some fundamental points. First, Cheng confirms that the game is in its final stages of development and is now ready for the first public test , that of technical alpha.
Coming soon, a limited number of players will be able to download the Diablo Immortal app via Google Play Store . It starts with resident users in Australia and some members of the community: among these, as explained on the blog of Blizzard, the “players who pre-registered first will be selected if their device meets the minimum requirements” .
What are these requirements ? Here they are, for both Android and iOS:
Minimum requirements for Android CPU: Snapdragon 710 / Hisilicon Kirin 810 or higher GPU: Adreno 616 / ARM Mali-G 52 or higher RAM: 2GB RAM Operating system: Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or above
Minimum requirements for Apple iPhone 8 or higher Operating system: iOS 12 or higher
Users who access Diablo Immortal Technical Alpha will be able to experience much of the content from the main campaign – and four of the six classes provided ( Barbarian , Monk , Demon Hunter and Magician). During the test phase the progression will be limited to the level 18, but it will be possible to test the system of Excellence created for the spin-off.
The free-to-play model: the entire campaign will be free, and not only
Blizzard took this opportunity to come back to talk about the system free-to-play by Diablo Immortal. Publisher reassures fans regarding freely accessible content : “ All story, classes and game time will never be limited . All future content will also be free, including additional stories, new classes and new zones “.
Wyatt Cheng also reiterates this, who states: “We want players to feel that spending money on Diablo Im mortal is optional and not necessary to enjoy the game “.
So, what will be the purchases that will go through the in-app purchase system? As the lead designer himself explains, there will be a Battle Pass for a fee, as well as the so-called Emblems : Once consumed, these items will trigger random modifiers for Ancient Rifting – PvE mode that will catapult players into dungeons procedurally generated.
At the moment, as Blizzard Entertainment reiterates, we still don’t have a release date for the final version of Diablo Immortal . We will follow the next updates, in the hope of being able to access a possible alpha (or beta) also from Italy.
A welcome refresh has done Linn’s entry-level streaming system wonders, even if it isn’t the most entertaining of its kind we’ve heard
For
Clean, organised sound
Comprehensive connectivity
Easy to use app
Against
Lacks verve
Build not premium
At the risk of sounding like a hair-ruffling aunt greeting her nephew after a lengthy absence, oh boy, hasn’t streaming grown? That thought comes to mind as we scan the all-inclusive specs of the new Linn Majik DSM.
Ten years ago, we called the original Majik DSM “an interesting proposition”, owing to its then-rare combination of pre and power amplification and music streamer. Fast forward to today and while the Majik has become Linn’s best-selling streaming product of the past decade, the world of music streaming has grown somewhat since.
Audio hardware has followed suit and just-add-speakers streaming systems are now familiar propositions. When executed effectively, they tick the boxes of convenience and connectivity while still offering a great sound. Linn was there at the start, one of few streaming-savvy hi-fi brands around when Spotify was in its infancy, but the competition has now opened up. So how does its entry-level streamer system stack up at the more affordable end of the high-end market?
Features
(Image credit: Linn)
Like its predecessor, the new Linn Majik DSM has been designed to be the nucleus of an AV and hi-fi system – a one-box solution to which a pair of stereo speakers can be connected. It welcomes all manner of sources, with built-in wi-fi and an ethernet socket the gateways to music (up to 24-bit/192kHz PCM) stored on a network and from streaming services such as Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz and Apple Music.
Linn Majik DSM tech specs
(Image credit: Linn)
Hi-res Up to 24-bit/192 kHz
Max power 100W x2 (4 ohms)
Inputs HDMI, optical, coaxial, USB type B, line-level / MM phono
Outputs HDMI ARC, RCA, 6.3mm headphone jack
Finishes x1
Dimensions (hwd) 10 x 35 x 35cm
Weight 4.1kg
There’s internet radio via TuneIn, too, while Bluetooth and AirPlay are quick and easy streaming alternatives for Bluetooth-supporting and Apple devices respectively.
Physical sources from CD players and turntables to TVs and laptops are catered for, courtesy of eight inputs – four 4K-compatible HDMIs and one USB Type B, optical, coaxial (which can be configured as an output) and line-level stereo RCAs.
That single analogue input can be configured as a moving-magnet phono input for anyone wishing to connect a turntable with an MM cartridge. Those going down this route can feel safe in the knowledge that the built-in phono stage uses architecture derived from the company’s reference Urika II model.
The Urika II isn’t the only Linn product to have had its engineering sprinkled over the Majik DSM, either. In addition to Linn enhancing its 100W-per-channel Class D amplification, and implementing a digital volume control in a further effort to reduce distortion, the Majik DSM’s DAC design has been trickled down from the flagship Katalyst streamer. This promises improved upsampling, a lower noise reference voltage and an ultra-low jitter clock for greater timing accuracy.
Build
(Image credit: Linn)
The Majik DSM’s aesthetic predictably echoes that of the recently refreshed Selekt DSM, with its stylish, glossy black facade, a monochromatic OLED display and six handy preset buttons that offer neat shortcuts to content you can select in the Linn control app (Linn App for iOS; Linn Kazoo for Android).
However, the Majik DSM forgoes the Selekt DSM’s top-panel multi-control dial and nicely contoured underside edges, signifying its pecking order below the Selekt in the Linn streaming system range. But while this is entry-level territory for Linn, the Majik DSM’s aluminium casework doesn’t feel quite as premium as we might have expected at this price. It’s far from shoddy, though, and we’re generally fond of its classy minimalist appearance.
Unlike the Selekt DSM, the Majik doesn’t have Linn’s advanced Katalyst DAC upgrade or the option for surround speaker terminals. But what it does have is plentiful – as well as the above, that also includes control via the new ‘Linn App’ for iOS users and Linn’s Space Optimisation software.
The former now has a tweaked interface that offers quicker, easier access to browse, search, room selection and system settings, but the headline feature over the former Kazoo iOS app is its universal search, which brings up results across streaming services you’re logged onto and stored music on your network.
Search for ‘Michael Jackson’, for example, and all MJ tracks and albums on our NAS drive and in the Tidal library appear before us. Though initially perturbed by this function having replaced the in-app Tidal search bar, we soon find ourselves on board with this more encompassing method of navigation.
(Image credit: Linn)
While Android users will get the Linn App shortly, for now, it’s still the inferior, but functional, Kazoo app. Alternative control is offered through the Majik DSM’s support for Roon, for subscribers of the increasingly popular playback software. There is also a physical remote control, which remains the simplest go-to for volume adjustment.
Linn’s Space Optimisation software (‘space’ stands for ‘Speaker Placement And Custom Environment’) ensures the optimum performance of the Majik DSM and its partnering speakers in your listening environment. It builds a full acoustic picture of your room – based on the placement of connected speakers and the properties of the room – identifies the frequencies being distorted and adjusts frequency response accordingly.
This configuration is typically performed by a Linn specialist, however, the software, which is accessible through Linn’s website, is comprehensive and relatively straightforward to use. The software maps our test room’s dimensions, including wall contours and special features such as doors, and we select the pre-installed profile for our partnering speakers, the ATC SCM50 – Linn says Space Optimisation has profiles for ‘hundreds’ of speakers. Once our profile has been saved, we can simply turn the Majik DSM’s Space Optimisation on or off from the website.
We activate Space Optimisation and note that it draws out some of the bass richness, making way for a cleaner, slightly leaner balance. The presentation has clear gains in articulacy, though it loses some musicality and cohesion in the process and we end up preferring it deactivated. For troublesome rooms, however, Space Optimisation could prove handy in cleaning up unwanted frequencies.
Sound
(Image credit: Linn)
With or without the neat software, the Linn Majik DSM performs much as we’d expect – that isn’t a criticism, just that Linn is so pleasingly consistent. Like many Linn products before it, it has an open and expansive soundstage filled with crisp, precise detail, and is wonderfully eloquent across the frequency spectrum.
Our listening begins with a newly released live recording of John Williams’ Theme From Jurassic Park and the Linn rises to the occasion, with its wide-open sound only enhancing the sonic spectacle. The horns have headroom to soar, the woodwinds acres of room to weave softly beneath and the surging strings come to the fore with presence and precision, carrying the detail and dynamics necessary to evoke the necessary sentiment in its listener.
Radical Face’s Sunlight proves a great indication of the Majik DSM’s analytical, articulate approach too. The Majik DSM handles the acoustic plucking shrewdly, each twanged note tangible and dynamically varied. Even when the tunefully delivered descending bass line, crisply-drawn drumbeat and the subdued piano melody crash the initial party, the Linn keeps tabs on every element, steering everything into the right direction like a conductor controlling an orchestra.
The denser the composition gets, as Ben Cooper‘s storytelling and the bed of strings enter the mix, the more impressed we are by its refusal to sound flustered. We’ve come to expect this kind of precision from Linn products and the Majik DSM doesn’t stray far from that.
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The Linn’s openness and organisation plays into the hands of Oneohtrix Point Never’s Toys 2, the experimental orchestration having space to unfold while never sounding too condensed or incoherent. Each squeak, fizz and scratch comes through with cleanliness and clarity, and an openness that the more affordable What Hi-Fi? Award-winning Naim Uniti Atom cannot match.
However, the interplay between the synths underpinning the track isn’t as tight through the Linn, as its Naim rival stitches the sequences together with more rhythmic purpose. The Naim, while not as technically adroit as the Linn in some areas, comes across as the more entertaining machine.
Similarly, as we move onto Gang of Youth’s What Can I Do If the Fire Goes Out?, the Linn doesn’t quite relay the excitement of this relentless foot-tapper of a track. The Naim is more energetic, pummelling through the cyclical drumbeat and piercingly shrill synths, whereas the Majik DSM’s rendition is comparatively reserved. It doesn’t exactly rob the track of all energy and drive, it simply comes across as more concerned with dotting the ‘i’s and crossing the ‘t’s than simply writing the letters in big, bold, colourful text, as the track demands.
Verdict
The Linn Majik DSM is not as versatile and all-encompassing in the sound department as it is for its features and that ultimately costs it a fifth star. However, it is still a highly desirable machine – especially for the music fan whose sonic preference errs more on the side of analytical than animated. It can accommodate a wide range of sources, is easy to use and sounds good.
Music streaming has come a long way over the past few years, and Linn’s just-add-speakers system shows just how high-quality, convenient and flexible such propositions can be.
In collaboration with SpotCam, about two weeks ago we called on our readers and community members to apply for our latest reader test. We were looking for three testers for a brand new surveillance camera from the manufacturer. We have now started selecting the participants.
A copy of the SpotCam Eva 2, which was officially presented only a few days ago, is made available to the testers. It is a WLAN camera with 2-way audio and night vision via eight infrared LEDs. Access is either via a corresponding app on the smartphone or tablet with the iOS or Android operating system or directly via a web browser such as Google’s Chrome browser or Microsoft Edge.
The indoor camera takes in 1000 p with 30 FPS and can monitor a field of view of 130 degrees, This can be increased horizontally thanks to a swivel function up to 345 degrees. The vertical slope range is 90 degrees . Communication takes place via 802. 11 – b / g / n standard in 2.4 GHz network. The data is recorded directly in the cloud; an additional memory card is not required.
In addition, the SpotCam Eva 2 can be operated in combination with Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT and Conrad Connect. The scope of delivery includes everything for wall mounting, but also a power supply unit and a power adapter. The SpotCam Eva 2 has dimensions of 90 x 75 x 75 mm and is very compact. The weight is around 238 g.
These are the participants
We have each other made the selection of the testers in the morning and are pleased to announce that the three forum users “xxljerry 75 “,” taeddyyy “and” Hattori 1000 “the camera will soon be received for testing. You will be notified shortly via private forum conversation and informed about the further progress. After receiving the test samples, you have four weeks to independently publish your reviews in the Hardwareluxx forum.
We hope you enjoy testing and we look forward to detailed test reports!
Provisional process:
Application phase until 13. December 2020
Selection of applicants + shipping: from 14. December 2020
Test period until 17. January 2021
Fine print:
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All test samples remain with the testers after the test reports are published
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The latest development in the ongoing lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple over the iPhone maker’s App Store policies and its removal of the iOS version of Fortnite is a new order from Judge Thomas Hixson outlining rules for Apple CEO Tim Cook and software engineering chief Craig Federighi’s testimony in the case. The court order, spotted on Thursday by iMoreand Apple Insider, gives us our first glimpse into how Apple’s executive leadership may be involved in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit, which is scheduled to go to trial as early as July of next year.
The order, issued on Wednesday following a December 15th hearing, says Apple will not be able to limit Cook’s testimony to four hours, as the company had sought. Only after Apple provides the necessary documents requested by Epic’s lawyers on the App Store’s operations can the length of testimony be determined, the order states. Hixon also shot down a request from Apple to replace Federighi with one of his lieutenants, Erik Neuenschwander.
“The Court rules for Plaintiffs and orders Apple to make Federighi a document custodian instead of Neuenschwander. First, Plaintiffs have shown that Federighi is a higher-level decision maker whose documents are more likely to go to the heart of Apple’s business justification defense,” reads the order. “Second, if Plaintiffs have guessed wrong, and Federighi’s documents are not as relevant as Neuenschwander’s are, that hurts Plaintiffs. Assuming the requests are relevant and proportional, it is up to Plaintiffs to decide what discovery they want to take to prove their claims, and if they make bad choices, that’s their problem.”
The case is still in the preliminary stages, and much of the public back-and-forth criticism from Apple and Epic that erupted in August has quieted as both sides’ lawyers have begun preparing for the next stages of the lawsuit. An upcoming deadline for new filings is set for January 6th, 2021 with a hearing two days later.
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Dozens, if not hundreds, of smartphones are in 2020 hit the market, most but are hardly worth more than a side note. But there are exceptions: We have the best smartphones 2019 selected.
Does “the best” smartphone even exist? From a purely objective point of view, probably. At least in the typical schoolyard quartet, technical data can be compared with one another without any value and in the end there is theoretically a winner, i.e. the best smartphone 2020. In reality, however, it looks a little different. Because, on the one hand, minor details often decide between victory and defeat, and in everyday life it is much more important how the things that are in the data sheet actually work. And even if we try to highlight such things in our tests, we often do not succeed fully due to the very limited test period.
Best example: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (test report). The pen giant is undoubtedly an extremely good smartphone and there is hardly anything that the model does not offer. What was not noticed (or at least not as clearly) in the normal test period, but even more so in continuous use: The battery is too weak for a Note model. In addition, the upper half of the volume rocker in our test model gave way after a few weeks, it lost all pressure point and key travel, but can still be operated. Also never noticed with any other model: The note 20 All of a sudden on Google Maps the language information is no longer transmitted via the external, but the internal speaker. A few other apps also bitch on the device every now and then. Only a reboot will fix such problems.
And the third problem that simply riding around on technical data does not make sense: Ultimately, it always depends on your own usage behavior, whether the supposed lack of a feature bothers you or not. Therefore we say it bluntly: Our top 10 of the best smartphones 2020 is definitely subjective. We have the 10 devices that stuck in our minds. Not every user will be in our top 10, but that is – as described – in the nature of the matter. By the way: The one on the note 20 Ultra-described problems are not included in this top 10 . Because on the one hand it is still a really good smartphone, on the other hand we have hardly been able to test any other model over such a long period – so that would be unfair.
1st place: Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro So much power for buyers got so little money in a great overall package as with the Poco F2 Pro (test report) in 2020 on any other smartphone. For currently under 450 Euros are a Snapdragon 865, absolutely sufficient 6 GByte RAM, 128 GByte UFS memory and at least during the day a decent main camera (even if it is advertised as a quad cam …) including popup Front camera. The device provides the content on an almost 6.7 inch (approx. 17 cm) large OLED screen and ensures with its 4700 mAh strong battery for good runtimes. Android 11 is already available thanks to an update – what more could you want? A screen with more than 60 Hertz maybe, admittedly. If you are really looking for that, you will not find it here. All others are spot on and that’s why the device is in 2020 the number one.
2nd place: Samsung Galaxy S 20 FE 5G What, the Fan Edition in second place? But the Ultra can do a lot more! That’s right – nevertheless we just want to praise Samsung at this point: You can do it! At least in the 5G version, the FE gives users what the fan base wants: A Snapdragon processor – 820, which not only has more power, but also less hunger for electricity. Everything else is almost on par with the S 20 – sibling models – at a significantly lower price! In summary, the Samsung Galaxy S scores 19 FE with a 6.5 inch (approx 17 cm) large OLED Display with 120 Hertz, a great one Triple camera, 6 / 128 GByte memory and a battery with proper 4500 mAh. Android 11 is still missing, but should also come soon. All of this is available for under 650 Euro – the RRPs of the other S 20 models were much higher at the time. What exactly they can do better (or worse), we have in our Ve equal to the four S 20 – Models (guide) combined.
3rd place: Oneplus 8 Pro The Oneplus 8 Pro is already on the Market came. But it is still so good that even the manufacturer, who has usually brought an update to its models after around six months, has not brought a new T-Pro model. The reason: The Pro model is still fresh enough. Right! At that time, the model performed better than competitors like Galaxy S in our reader test (article) at least in some areas such as daylight shots with main and wide angle Ultra (test report) and Sony Xperia 1 II ( Test report).
Even apart from the camera, the device still cuts a very good figure. This is also shown by the constantly high price of the model, which is only available from around 820 Euro. In addition to the very chic exterior, the smartphone scores with 6.8 inches (approx. 17 cm) large OLED screen with 120 Hz and 1440 p + resolution. The Snapdragon 865 of the model is flanked by 8 GB of RAM, data can be found in at least 128 GB of internal memory space. As popular with Chinese manufacturers, it is not expandable (even with the Poco phone), but the update supply is good and Android 11 already available .
4th place: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Apart from the little things mentioned above, there are few smartphones that can do more than the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (test report). The device offers a 6.9 inch (approx. 18 cm) large (huge!) OLED display with 120 Hz and 1440 p + resolution, a very good quad camera with up to 108 Megapixels, a strong Exynos 990 when Drive, full 12 GByte RAM and at least 256 GByte expandable internal memory. In addition, there is something that hardly any other smartphone offers in this form: a stylus. Too bad: Samsung only builds one battery with 4400 mAh, that’s a bit tight. Also Android 11 It is not available yet.
5th place: Huawei P 40 Pro Plus 6.6 inches (approx. 17 cm) OLED screen with 90 Hz, Kirin 990, 8 GByte RAM and 512 GByte internal memory – The warehouse in particular should put a grin on the face of many interested parties. It is even comparatively “common”. Because the Huawei P 40 Pro Plus (test report) also offers a ceramic back, fast wireless charging and, above all, double optical magnification: 3 and 10-subject. Hardly any other smartphone can do this and allows smartphone photographers even more flexibility when taking photos. The quality is Huawei-moderately good, especially in low light there is hardly any other manufacturer in 2020. Incidentally, the battery only provides 3687 mAh for decent runtimes – some competitors should learn a slice of this.
Why then not the device further up in this top 10 is? Quite simply: Because of the US ban, Huawei’s current smartphones still come without Google services. Among other things, this means: No Play Store, no functioning banking apps and other restrictions that the manufacturer has still not been able to adequately compensate for. Too bad – otherwise the P 40 Pro Plus been a contender for the throne.
6th place: Huawei Mate 40 Per This also applies to another great smartphone from Huawei: the Mate 40 Pro (test report). The device comes with an even larger OLED display, it measures 6.7 inches (approx. 16 cm) and also offers 90 Hz. The triple cam is as brilliant as in the P 40 Pro Plus, but dispenses with double optical zoom. The new Kirin 900, the one with at least 8 / 256 GByte memory is combined. Particularly fast 66 – Watt fast charging charges the 4400 mAh strong battery enormously fast, wirelessly it still works with fast 50 Watt. Unfortunately, the same applies here: No Google services (or adequate replacement) – no better ranking. We still think the device is great!
Place 7: Xiaomi Mi 10 Per In the previous year there was still a Mi-9 model at the top of the podium, with the Mi – 10 series, however, Xiaomi has tightened the price screw. Accordingly, the “cheap daughter” Poco is now on top, the Wed 10 Pro (test report) joins below. This is a really good smartphone that does not have any of the quirks of the Note in the long-term test 20 Ultra featured: 6.7 inches (approx. 17 cm) OLED with 90 Hz, great quad cam with 108 Megapixels like Samsung, Snapdragon 865 and 8 / 256 GByte memory – that’s pretty neat. The battery ensures good running times, the charging times are thanks to 50 watts short. Wireless takes a little longer.
8th place: Oppo Find X2 Pro Had the Oppo Find X2 Pro We haven’t finished testing it at the time of writing this article, but the impression we got up to that point convinced us to include the device in our annual best list. The main reason is the great price-performance ratio: While all but the first three models are at least 900 Euros in the smallest variant, the Find X2 Pro is currently with a ceramic back for only around 750 to have euros.
However, there is no worse technology for a long time, on the contrary. This offers 6.7 inches (approx. 17 cm) large OLED panel 120 Hz frame rate, the triple cam with up to 48 Megapixels also wide angle and telephoto lens and a Snapdragon comes as a drive 865 with full 12 GB of RAM used – wow! Added to this are 512 GByte internal memory – that it is not expandable should really be don’t bother anyone anymore. The battery is with its 4200 mAh maybe a little tight, with full 64 But the watt recharges extremely quickly. Wireless charging is missing, IP 67 – certification (as opposed to our number One and the ninth-placed model) is included.
Place 9: Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 5G The Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 5G (test report) is actually a really great device that offers real added value with its still quite new folding display technology. So it puts contents folded up on its 6.2 inches (approx. 16 cm) “small” OLED screen, when unfolded it is a proud 7.6 inches ( approx. 19 cm) OLED with 120 Hz – great! The camera with main, wide and telephoto lens also convinced in the test and the Snapdragon 865 Plus afforded With 12 GByte RAM no weakness.
Even 256 GByte internal memory is ok, only the battery with 4500 mAh should have been a bit larger. However, this was not noticed negatively in the test. The problem with great technology: the price. At the time of this article, the model costs over 1300 Euros even more than an iPhone 12 Pro Max. As soon as that drops further, the Fold 2 becomes a really interesting smartphone.
Place 10: Apple iPhone 12 Max Pro Yes, the iPhone 12 Max Pro is Apple’s spearhead, but what’s the point of a price of still over 1200 Euro for the version with 128 GByte? Technically, Apple often only offers standard food: OLED with 6.7 inches (approx. 17 cm) and 60 Hz, (good) quad cam with up to 12 Megapixels, the really fast Apple-A 14 -Chipset and 6 GB of RAM. Before Apple fans scream: Yes, the hardware is easily enough and cannot be directly compared with an Android phone – it depends on “the inner values”. And then everything is correct again – even if the battery is also 3687 mAh seems a bit weak and the maximum charging power at 20 watts is limited to the maximum (Qi 7.5 watts).
Plus point for the iPhone: Everything comes from a single source, so Apple hardware and software work together as perfectly as possible. This is different with some androids. In addition, the resale value of iPhones remains quite stable, which puts the high purchase price into perspective. And last but not least, iPhones get updates longer than Android smartphones – exemplary! Who wants to know when he will use the iPhone 12 Max Pro should buy: We looked at this in this article (guide).
Conclusion An iPhone on the last, a Poco- Phone in first place? A look at the price explains a lot of it. And place 10 does not mean that the Apple smartphone is bad, after all, it is in the top at all 10 of the best smartphones. Which model would you have seen in first place?
If you want to spend less (apart from the Poco phone), you will find suitable smartphones in our top 10 of the best smartphones up to 500, to 400 and until 300 Euro. Here at the latest there should be something for everyone.
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Nearly a month after announcing its iOS web app and a year since the service was launched, Google Stadia is now up and running on iPhones and iPads. For now, the platform is only supported on Apple’s Safari web browser and you’ll have to be on the latest iOS 14.3/iPadOS 14.3 build on your device to get access.
Accessing your games catalog and all gameplay happens directly in the browser once you sign in to your account. Google also recommends you add a web shortcut on your home screen for the best experience. You’ll be able to play all games via touch controls directly on your device. Google’s Stadia controller as well as Sony’s DualShock 4 controller and Microsoft’s Xbox One controller and are also officially supported.
Apple did not allow a proper Stadia app as it deemed it to violate its App Store terms and conditions. Nvidia’s GeForce Now followed a similar approach to Google Stadia when it launched its web app last month while Microsoft’s xCloud service was blocked by Apple though it will also come as a browser app in spring of 2021.
Google Stadia is currently available in over 22 countries including the UK, US, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.
After COVID-19 started dominating the headlines, one of the changes that we started making in our lives (well, most of us, anyway) was to wear a mask.
As you probably remember, initially masks were difficult — sometimes impossible — to find. Disposable masks were reserved for medical and emergency personnel (and in some places, shortages were so problematic that people were sewing masks to send to hospital workers). The rest of us improvised the best we could.
However, human ingenuity (and capitalism) will out. Now there are lots and lots of companies out there vying for your masking dollars. There are craftspeople selling their designs on individual sites, artists putting out weird and wonderful constructions, and larger companies providing funny, snide, or positively frightening masks. And why not? As long as you’re committed to wearing a piece of cloth across your face when you’re in a public space, why not use it to enhance your outfit, shout out a message, or just have fun? Be bold! Make a fashion statement!
Here are a few of the weird, wonderful, or just plain nice masks that I’ve come across. They’ve been recommended by colleagues from The Verge, pointed out by friends, or just jumped out at me from news items. You probably can find a lot more out there.
Practical and pretty
If you’re just looking for a useful but attractive mask for daily use, Baggu offers its masks in sets of threes, in either plain colors or bright patterns. You can order one of two types of fasteners: adjustable ear loops or ties that loop behind the head and then knot at the base of the neck (which can be more comfortable if ear loops interfere with your glasses or hearing aids).
Planning to dress up for the holidays — for, say, an intimate outdoor dinner with your favorite person? Well, nothing says sophistication like Vida’s holiday masks, which have artistically patterned gold or silver foil laid against a black background. If Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were making movies today, these are the masks they’d be dancing in.
Holiday mask by Vida.Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Activists can put their values front and center with Suay’s Face the Future / Fear the Kids masks. According to the company website, when you buy one of these great-looking masks, you’re also donating a mask to Indigenous youth and contributing to Seeding Sovereignty, an Indigenous-led collective. Suay also offers a variety of other masks and accepts contributions to purchase farm boxes for garment worker families.
Masks protect you, but they also hide half your face. This can be a real problem for people, such as deaf individuals who rely on lip-reading and / or facial expressions, seniors who have less hearing than they used to, or babies who learn by watching their parents’ faces. While there are some masks out there that have plastic cut-outs for your mouth, a company called ClearMask sells disposable masks in packs of 24 that offer full-face visibility. They are available both in non-medical and medical (FDA-cleared) versions.
Just for fun
If you feel your friends aren’t freaked out enough as it is, you can really make ’em jump with Aggressive Fashion’s facehugger neck gaiter that can be pulled up and used as a mask — and lets you look like John Hurt on a really bad day. On the other hand, if cute is more your style, what can be cuter than a Baby Yoda mask? (Yeah, I know, he’s got a name now, but he’ll always be Baby Yoda to me.)
Aggressive Fashion’s facehugger neck gaiter.Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
One Verge staffer, who says she’s had it with people who can’t be bothered to wear their masks properly, has ordered a Christmas-themed item that says, in no uncertain terms, “The mask goes over your nose.” I’d strongly suggest that if you see this coming your way, either adjust your mask or cross the street.
Do you like the music of Orville Peck — or just have a hankering for fringes? Why not treat yourself to Rexi Co’s mask with fringes that will sway as you sing (although your voice will be a little more muffled than Peck’s). There are actually a variety of fringed masks out there, so shop carefully — some of the ones being offered don’t have a full mask behind the fringes, so won’t do you a lot of practical good.
Lumen Couture’s LED mask.Photo by Chelsea Klukas / Lumen Couture
(There are, incidentally, seemingly hundreds of different masks available from a wide range of designers on Etsy, so if differently-styled masks have become your thing, that’s one place to go.)
The aptly-named Lumen Couture company offers a mask that says whatever you want it to — in LEDs. You can use an Android / iOS app to create your own message or to draw an animation that bounces along the front of your mask. (You remove the electronics to wash the mask.) And just think: once the pandemic is over, this will still look great in a dark bar or club.
Gabriel Dishaw’s White Ranger mask.Photo: Gabriel Dishaw
If you’re a true comic book nerd, or just admire upcycle art, you may want to consider something from the collection of artist Gabriel Dishaw. His series of masks created with, among other things, the remains of Louis Vuitton luggage, are extraordinarily creative (and have been purchased by, among others, singer / songwriter T-Pain). You need to be aware, though, of two things: first, these one-of-a-kind masks are going fast, and second, they tend to cost somewhere in the $2,000 range.
Blanc’s full-face mask.Photo: Blanc
For something truly science-fictiony, there is the Blanc full-face mask currently in Kickstarter (but already well past its pledge mark and due to ship in mid-March). This robotic-looking mask covers your entire face, with a strip of clear material to see through (something like the original Cylons), and filters air using two HEPA filters. Once it ships, the panels of the mask can be swapped to provide a variety of individualized designs; according to the manufacturers, it not only offers protection, but “allows you to regain control of your visual identity, emotions, and expression.” Not to mention scare the heck out of any small children in the area.
In the fight against app store rules, Epic and Spotify receive support from US media groups: The industry association Digital Content Next (DCN) has joined the non-professional organization “Coalition for App Fairness”, which is campaigning for a comprehensive app store reform begins and sees a number of larger and smaller app providers behind it.
Apple as an undesirable middleman Apple pushes itself as a middleman between publishers and readers and interferes with the prescribed commission of up to 30 Percent of the business with subscriptions “significantly” – both in financial form and through rules that limit payment options for customers, as the Coalition for App Fairness explains in a joint communication.
The industry association represents media groups like News Corp. and Bloomberg and major US newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Washington Post. As a middleman, Apple can impose “arbitrary fees and rules”, complains DCN, which is why they want to advocate for “fair and competitive” app store rules.
Publishers warn of “gloomy advertising world” The media association had previously sharply criticized Apple: The company was pushing publishers into a ” gloomy advertising world “and ultimately also a shame for the press landscape. Just like Epic Games & Co, the publishers complain that Apple requires the use of the in-house payment interface for in-app purchases and thus up to 30 percent of sales with digital content in apps. Although the consideration does not differ, the iPhone group keeps the same commission for a 15 dollar subscription as for a 500 – Dollar subscription, complained the association.
The media companies are also bothered by the fact that Apple grants some providers such as video streaming services special conditions , including the otherwise strictly forbidden integration of direct payment options. Small app providers can reduce the commission at Apple from 30 to 15 Apply for percent.
For Apple, its own payment interface is firmly linked to the App Store, they have a “right of ownership” to in-app purchases by iOS users, argued the Group in legal dispute with Epic Games. The Coalition for App Fairness particularly hopes for regulatory action. In addition to the commission charged by Apple, she also criticizes the limitation of the payment interface and the “lack of freedom of choice for end customers”, since iOS apps are only officially available in Apple’s App Store. (lbe)
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