Qualcomm self owned 64 bit processor

Yesterday, some news said the latest XiaoMi smart phone, Mi5 will adopt the Qualcomm 64 bit octa core processor, Snapdragon 810. It is quite an amazing news. But today, Ontablets said the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 will be available for mass production in the second quarter of 2015, that means the smart phones with it will be available in middle of 2015 at earliest. That means the XiaoMi Mi5 is quite impossible to adopt this Snapdragon 810 processor.

Ontablets also said, as the Snapdragon 810 is quite powerful, so after it is available, in future, there is little space the enhance it further. So it may be not a good news for smart phones suppliers that it is available too early.

But we have to say, Snapdragon 810 adopts the ARM open framework. It integrates four Cortex A53 and four Cortex A57. But the other Qualcomm processor, MSM8996 is based on the ARMv8 and self developed processor. It is quite similar as the Apple A8, and Nvidia Tegra K1.

Something about dual OS tablets

From 2010 till now, Android OS becomes the most popular operation system for smart mobile devices. And there are more and more apps with touching operation available in market. Facing the competition, Microsoft also launched the Windows 8 operation system with Metro touch interface. But both OS are very different. Android has better experience on touching operation, and there are more apps for Android OS. But for Windows 8 OS, it can be compatible with most software for laptop PC.

In fact, about 6 years ago, one tablet pc supplier in China has already launched one unit with Windows CE and Linux OS. And following that, another supplier also launched a unit with Windows 7 and Android OS. But as the software and hardware is not refined, such tablets are not welcome in market.

But everything was changed in 2014 CES trade show. Intel started its dual OS idea. Users can switch between two operation system by one instant button. Followed that, Intel launched the Bay Trail solution for dual OS tablets.

Compared with single OS tablets, the dual OS units can benefit users more. As we have mentioned above, Android OS has more apps and better touch operation, and Windows OS can work with software for laptop PC.

Though the Windows 8 OS has already been added the Metro interface, and there is some apps for Windows OS. But the amount is much less and their update frequency is also lower. But Compared with Android OS, Windows OS has better performance of IE and video playback, and it is also compatible with Coredrawl, Photoshop etc which Android OS can not make it.

But as the Bay Trail processors are not powerful to run big 3D online games in Windows OS, but in Android OS, it can be run easily.

Kodak will launch smart phones android and tablets android in CES 2015

From 2012, Kodak is starting to find new development. As news from ontablets.es last week, Kodak will make cooperation with Bullitt and launch several new smart phones and tablets android. And all the new devices will be launched in the CES 2015 trade show. The devices will have excellent shooting, recording, features.

The most interesting feature is users can manage software remotely and allow your friends or families to interact with your smart phone. Units will also have the printer visit and share service. So Kodak will enhanced the capacity of image processing, and attract buyers by its printing and sharing service. As Kodak has never manufactured smart phones or tablets before, so it will be Bullitt manufacturing the devices. Bullitt has supplied smart phones for some construction companies. So it has the ability to produce normal tablets or smartphones.

Nokia N1 is better than iPad Mini 3?

Not long before, Nokia launched its first tablet PC, Nokia N1. As its high performance, many people would like to compare it with iPad Mini 3. Recently, ontablets.es got one Nokia N1, and made a test. The result showed its performance is even better than iPad Mini 3. Today, let's share with you all.

We have tested both Nokia N1 and iPad Mini 3 in same condition, and same third party software. The test has covered the performance of CPU and GPU. Regarding the GPU test, Nokia N1 is scored by over 12600, and iPad Mini 3 is about 10300. The CPU test shows the Nokia N1 is scored by over 45000, much higher than iPad Mini 3.

Except the high performance, Nokia N1 is also more slim and lighter than iPad Mini 3. The thickness is 0.6mm less, and weight is 13g lighter than iPad Mini 3.

But we have to notice that two units are running two different operation system, so the test result is not equal, but it can show how powerful Nokia N1 is.

Four new dual OS tablets PC from Onda

Yesterday, we have disclosed the Onda V919 3G Tablet with dual OS, you can click here for detail information about it. Following that, there are three another dual OS tablet PC from Onda. They are Onda V116W, Onda V891W, and Onda V820W.

Onda V116W is the first tablet pc from Onda adopting 11.6 inch big screen size. Screen resolution is 1920*1080 pixels. CPU is the Intel Bay Trail-T Z3736F quad core processor, that is one 64 bit chipset. Frequency is 2.16GHz. Adding on the 2GB DDR3L, it can run the dual OS easily. This V116W can connect with keyboard manually or by bluetooth. Unit owns one 64GB flash memory, and 5M pixels OV camera. Now, its price is unknown.

Onda V891W adopts 8.9 inch IPS screen. Screen ratio is 16:10, resolution is 1920*1200 pixels, and 225PPI. CPU is Intel Bay Trail Z3735F quad core processor, the 7th generation Intel GPU. RAM is 2GB. Its performance is very powerful as well. Flash memory is 64GB eMMC. It can support 4K video playback, users can extend memory by TF cad up to 128GB. Its price is only 125 euros.

Onda V820W owns 8 inch IPS screen. Resolution is 1280*800 pixels. CPU is also Intel quad core processor. RAM is 2GB, flash memory is 32GB. Its price is only 80 euros. Of course, Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, HDMI are all available.

All the four tablets have one instant button to switch between Windows 8.1 and Android OS.

Onda V919 3G Air tablet pc with dual OS launched

At the end of Oct, Onda has launched its V919 3G Air octa core tablet pc. Recently, Onda launched the V919 3G Air with dual operation system. Different with the last generation, new V919 3G Air adopts the Intel quad core processor, and runs both Android and Windows 8 operation system.

This new tablet pc has one 9.7 inch IPS screen, CPU is the Intel Bay Trail-T Z3736F quad core processor. Frequency is 2.16GHz. RAM is one 2GB DDR3L, flash memory is 64GB eMMC. Unit comes with Android 4.4 and Windows 8.1 dual operation systems.

This new Onda V919 has one instant button to switch between Android and Windows OS. Now, this unit is already available for sale, price is only 200 US dollars. It is quite a good price. People can go suverimax.com to order this latest tablet.

2 in 1 tablet in 2015

From 2010, when Apple launched the first tablet, iPad, during the past three years, the tablet sales is increasing a lot. But in 2014, the demand starts to reduce. As information from Suverimax, the total sales of tablets in 2014 is about 236 million pieces. The increasing rate is reduced to 7.2% from 52.5% in 2013. Many tablets suppliers in China has been closed in 2014.

Usually, people like to compare tablets with laptop PC. The front one is more portable, the latter one is more powerful. So at the end of 2014, there are many 2 in 1 tablets available which can be tablet and laptop PC as well. But most of the 2 in 1 tablets adopt the Intel Bay Trail processor. Though its performance is not bad, but compared with laptop PC, it is still much less powerful. It can handle some simple office job, but for some special work, like artwork etc, it still not good enough.

In Sept, Intel launched the Core M processor which is based on 14nm process for 2 in 1 tablets. Compared with the Bay Trail processor, its process technology is enhanced, and performance is also much better.

Intel Core M has seven different models. All of them are adopting 14nm process, frequency is 2.9GHz at max. It can support 4MB 3rd level cache. GPU is the HD5300, which is based on Intel 8th generation graphic. Frequency can be 850MHz at max. It can support 3840*2160 pixels resolution at max. The total power consumption is only 4.5W.

Even the cheapest one Core M 5Y10C, its performance is similar as I3. Adding on tablet is more slim than laptop PC, and can work as laptop PC as well, so in 2015, it may replace laptop PC very soon.

Nokia N1 tablet android will land China in Jan

In the middle of last month, Nokia launched its first tablet android, N1. And following that, news said this unit will be land China during the Chinese New Year holiday. And today, Nokia announced that this N1 tablet will be launched on 7th, Jan in China. The price is 185 euros.

This Nokia N1 is very slim, thickness is only 6.9mm. Total weight is only 318g. It adopts one 7.9 inch IPS screen, resolution is 2048*1536 pixels. CPU is the Intel Z3580 processor which is one 64 bit processor. Frequency is 2.3GHz. GPU is PowerVR G6430. RAM is 2GB, and flash memory is 32GB. Unit owns one 5M pixels front camera, and 8M pixels rear camera. Battery capacity is 5300Mah. The operation system is latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS.

Smart devices need more powerful GPU

From single core to octa core, from 32 bit to 64 bit, now the CPU becomes more and more powerful. In meanwhile, the Apps,UI and screen resolution is much better than beginning, that means your smart phones or tablets need one more powerful GPU. In fact, nowadays, GPU will depend the performance of your devices.

Recently, Ontablets listed out the top GPU, and the Mali-T764 which is adopted by RK3288 is ranked 3rd spot. The top two are Nvidia Tegra and Adreno 420.

We tested on tablet with RK3288 quad core processor by Ice Storm. The result is Max Out. Then we tested it by Ice Storm Extreme, it is scored by over 10000, that is the top GPU. That is because Mali T764 has very good performance on 3D handling. It adopts the advanced ATSC and other technologies, and can decode 4K video and H.265 format.

In fact, when we buy smart phones or tablets, we only care about the performance of CPU, like how many cores it contains, what is the frequency etc, but few of us will care about the GPU. In fact, even your smart phone comes with octa core CPU, it does not mean it will have a good performance, it needs a good GPU as well.

Marvell 64 bit quad core and octa core processor launched

For PC, 64 bit processor is not a new stuff. But when Apple launched the iPhone5S, people found that smart phone processors can be as fast as PC. In 2014, more and more smart phones suppliers started to develop their products with 64 bit processor. And yesterday, Marvell launched its latest 64 bit quad core and octa core processor with LTE network.

The processor launched are PXA1908 and PXA1936. Both units are for smart phones. PXA1936 is for high end smart phone market. It is one octa core processor with 8 Cortex A53 cores, and it is 64 bit chipset. The max frequency is 1.5GHz. It can support decoding and encoding 1080P video, and 13M-16M pixels camera. It adopts the advanced power management system, and enhances the power efficiency. It integrates positioning and SensorHub function.

The PXA1908 is one processor for middle end smart phones. It adopts ARM Cortex A53 framework, and 64 bit quad core chipset. Frequency is 12GHz. It can only support 720P videos and 13M pixels camera, and integrates the positioning and SensorHub function.

Both chipset can support FDD-LTE, TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA and GSM network. And they can work with the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. As estimation, they will be available for sale in early of 2015.

In meanwhile, Marvell also launched two Pro editions. The CPU performance is enhanced further. The Pro PXA1936 is enhanced to 1.8GHz, and Pro PXA1908 is 1.5GHz.

Android Wear OS is upgraded to 5.0 edition

Now, Android 5.0 Lollipop is pushed to different Android devices. Recently, Google launched the Lollipop edition Android Wear OS. This upgrade is to improve the customization of the OS. There are various dial plates for choice.

Users can go to Google Play to download and install the dial plates just like installing apps. And Google has opened the API of the Android Wear OS, developers can design its own dial plates.

Except the dial plate, Google also upgrades several function in the OS. Users can switch the your smart wearing device between Nigh and Day time modes, and block the notification of some apps.

Of course, it is not enough. As we have mentioned before, Google need to resolve the battery life, and enrich the apps for Android Wear OS which will make the smart wearing devices useful for buyers.

7 new feature of Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor

Qualcomm will launch its latest 64 bit Snapdragon 810 processor in near future. As estimation, in 2015, most top tablets and smart phones will adopt this processor. Today, Qualcomm displayed the new features of this Snapdragon 810 processor.

Except the powerful performance and LTE connection, this Snapdragon 810 is also one power saving processor. There are 7 new features in this processor.

First is the Safeswitch technology. Qualcomm has added the Safeswitch technology into this new processor. It can prevent units or data inside from being stolen. Through this new feature, users can lock or unlock its tablets or smart phones.

Second is supporting 4K videos. Unit with Snapdragon 810 can support shooting or play back 4K resolution images or videos, and output the videos to external display.

Third is Dolby Atmos. Dolby Atoms technology has the unique audio enhancement technology, and allows users have the immersed sense.

Forth is the auto focus technology. Qualcomm made a cooperation with Corephotonics. And add the LTD dual camera solution into Snapdragon 810 processor. Though this LTD technology, users can add pictures taken by two cameras together.

Fifth is enhanced noise clearance technology. Snapdragon 810 owns the high performance and low power consumption noise clearance technology. Though this technology, one microphone can capture audio signal, and one will erase the noise, it will make the callings more clear.

Sixth is the enhanced wifi connection function. Snapdragon can support VIVE 11ac and 1ad technologies, high speed and low delay wifi connection. It can transfer files in 4Gbits/s speed at max. Users can share big files very quickly.

Seventh is Sense Audio tracking function. There is one Snapdragon Sense Audio tracking engine built in the processor. The Shazam app is also built inside. Users just need to enable the app to play, find, order or share their prefer music.

12.9 inch Sony Xperia tablet with 4K display

Since Sony launched its Xperia Tablet Z, there are several generation available. Now, except high configuration, Sony Xperia Tablet Z also has long battery life. About one or two months ago, there was news saying Apple will launch iPad Pro with 12 inch big screen size. But before that, Samsung launched its Galaxy Note Pro. Recently, Ontablets also showed us one one 12.9 inch tablet with high performance from Sony.

The model number of this unit is Xperia Z4 Tablet Ultra. It owns one 12.97 inch IPS screen. Resolution is 3840*2400 pixels. CPU is Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor. Frequency is amazing 2.9GHz. RAM is 6GB, and flash memory is 64GB. It comes with one 1/2.3 inch Exmor RS sensor, and camera resolution is 8M pixels. Battery capacity is 12100Mah. Its configuration is really the top level in market.

Sony did not tell any information about this unit. But as the CES 2015 is coming, maybe in the trade show, Sony will finally launch this tablet. If you are interested in this unit, you can follow our blog for further news.

Tablets most suitable for playing games

Now, new year is coming, and today Suverimax took stock of the tablets most suitable for playing games with Android OS.

In the list, Nvidia Shield Tablet ranks the first spot. It is scored by over 30 thousand, the second spot is MIUI tablet which is also adopting the Nvidia Tegra K1 processor, and it is scored by nearly 26 thousand. And following the two are tablets with Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 and Snapdragon 801 processor, then followed by some tablets with Samsung Exynos CPU.

Suverimax also took stock of the best smart phone with most powerful GPU. The first one is Nexus 6 which comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 805, the second one is Samsung Galaxy S5. And following are Motorala Droid Turbo and Samsung Galaxy Note Edge. If you want to know the full list, you can click here for detail information.

Most downloaded apps in Google Play

Recently, Google announced the most downloaded Google Play apps in 2014. In 2014, the most welcome apps are AME Crossover Duolingo which is a learning app, Pandora which is an online radio app, MyfitnessPal which is a fitting app, Facebook, and Netflix.

The most downloaded game is Candy Crush Saga, the most downloaded video is Frozen from Disney.

Breaking news from Teclast

Recently, Telcast has updated its official website. On its website, it shows there is one new product available on 15th, Dec, 2014. But Teclast did not tell what is the new tablet.

Though, Teclast did not tell anything about it. But we can make some guess. First is Teclast tablets will be upgraded to Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. Till today, Google has launched its latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS several days before. And Samsung, Nexus, and Nvidia tablets can be upgraded to Android 5.0 now. But till now, no tablets suppliers from China upgrade their products to Android 5.0 OS. So it is most likely that this new Teclast tablet is one unit with Android 5.0 OS. Second, this new product is one tablet with Intel Core M processor. Lenovo has already launched one tablet with latest Core M processor, and has already been available for sale in Spain and other countries. As one top tablet supplier in China, Teclast should launch its tablets with Intel Core M very soon, adding on Teclast has a very good cooperation relationship with Intel, it is quite possible.

Now, everything is not settled, we have to wait several days and see what is the new tablet from Teclast.

24 inch big tablet from Toshiba

Recently, news from Suverimax, Toshiba will launch a 24 inch big screen size tablet. It is one commercial tablet, but its configuration is not very good, and runs Android operation system.

The model number of this big size tablet is TT301. Its total weight is 1.8KG. As its size is big, and also heavy, obviously, it is not used for outdoors. Its screen size is 24 inch, and resolution is 1080P. It comes with one dual core processor, frequency is 1GHz, but till now, we don't know what is the model of the CPU. RAM is 1.5GB, flash memory is 16GB. It support HDMI input, Miracast function. There is one IR remote control in packing. This unit runs the Android 4.2.1 operation system. Nowadays, most big screen tablets run the Windows OS.

Till now, Toshiba did not tell when this TT301 will be launched and what is the price. But it will be firstly landed in Japan.

iPad Mini 3 VS Sony Z3 Compact

This year, the sales of tablet is reduced a lot, but iPad still the first choice for most buyers, especial in high end market. In meanwhile, many tablet Android suppliers are also working to surpass iPad. For mini tablets, iPad Mini 3 and Sony Z3 Compact are the top two models in market. Today, let's have a contrast between the two units.

First, let's see the screen. iPad Mini 3 adopts one 7.9 inch IPS Retina screen, resolution is 2048*1536 pixels. Screen ratio is 4:3. The screen color, brightness, and viewing angle are all very good. Sony Z3 Compact adopts one 1080P screen. Screen ratio is 16:10. When playing videos, the quality is very good. As the screen radio is 16:10, when operation on UI or read e-books, it is not so comfortable as 4:3 screen. That is why Apple always adopts 4:3 screen for iPad.

Following, let's see the configuration. iPad Mini 3 comes with the Apple A7 processor, and 1GB RAM. When running iOS on Mini 3, it is not as smooth as other devices with A8 processor. Sony Z3 Compact comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad core processor, 3GB RAM. Its configuration is very good among all the Android tablets.

Third, cameras. The rear camera of iPad Mini 3 is 5M pixels, and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is 8.1M pixels. Though, Sony Xperia Z3 Compact has a higher resolution camera, but it is not all. When taking pictures, iPad Mini 3 is still better than Sony Z3.

Forth, battery life. The battery capacity of iPad Mini 3 is 6470Mah, and Sony Z3 Compact is 4500Mah. We made a test, the result shows iPad Mini 3 has a longer battery life than Sony Z3.

Fifth, price. Both units have similar price. But Sony Z3 Compact is a bit cheaper.

From the above information, we can see, both units are very good tablets. You can choose according to your own demand. If you use to read e-books or browse webpages, then iPad Mini 3 is better, if you use to watch videos, then Sony Z3 is one better.

Samsung is developing its own GPU

As we know, many Samsung tablets or smart phones are adopting its own Exynos processors. But all the processors are adopting the ARM Mali or Imagination PowerVR GPU. Early of this year, Suverimax has already disclosed the news that Samsung was developing its own GPU. And recent, news from Korea confirmed it, and said now, the everything is going well, the Samsung GPU may be available in the middle of 2015.

If the news is true, then the Samsung GPU may be adopted in the new Galaxy Note 5 or other high end mobile devices. But what is sure that Samsung has already invested a lot to develop the GPU. Now, Samsung is sued by Nvidia for infringement of GPU.

Except that Samsung is also trying to develop its 64 bit CPU, but till now, the schedule is unknown.

Bluetooth 4.2 comes

Recently, Bluetooth Special Interest Group announced the latest bluetooth 4.2 standard. Compared with the bluetooth 4.1 which was launched one year ago, new bluetooth will support IPv6 protocol. Users can connect with network through bluetooth directly. Except that, new bluetooth has improved the privacy protection and speed.

As we know, the IPSP is based on the bluetooth 4.1 standard, adding on the new feature of Bluetooth 4.2, it allows Bluetooth Smart sensor to connect with internet through IPv6/6LoWPAN.

Bluetooth 4.2 also adopts the most advanced privacy protection technology, and reduces the power consumption. Eavesdropper can not track bluetooth device by bluetooth connection.

More important, the transfer speed of bluetooth 4.2 will be about 2.5 times of bluetooth 4.1.

New bluetooth 4.2 will allow Bluetooth Smart to be the best solution of connecting.

Now, bluetooth 4.0 can be upgraded to bluetooth 4.2 through software upgrade. For more information about bluetooth 4.2, please see following link: www.bluetooth.com/bluetooth4-2

Blocking smartphone, Puzzlephone disclosed

Google has disclosed its blocking smart phone projection. In fact, except Google, other companies are also working on blocking smart phone. Recently, one company from Finland named Circular Devices announced that it will launch one blocking smart phone, Puzzlephone.

Now, on internet, there is some artwork of this Puzzlephone. This Puzzlephone has three major parts, Spine, heart and brain.

Spine has included screen, speaker, buttons, microphone. Hear has included battery etc, and brain includes CPU, and cameras.

Puzzlephone adopts the Android operation system. If the unit is broken or need to be upgraded, users just need to replace just several parts. For example, you can keep the screen for over 10 years, but just need to replace the CPU part.

As news from Ontablets, this Puzzlephone will be launched in 2015.