The photo has become one of the most popular features of our smartphones and many manufacturers are trying to improve it. Asus is one. It will propose soon even a range of dedicated accessories.

 After hybrid and convertible devices, Asus has apparently decided to specialize in another area: the photo. And, as always, it does not do things by halves. You may remember the ZenFone Zoom announced in Las Vegas, as its name suggests, a digital camera with 3x optical zoom. The manufacturer keeps going and just enjoys the launch of ZenFone Taiwan to present a range of dedicated accessories.

 The external flash, a bright idea?

 It consists of ZenFlash and LolliFlash. You’ll understand that this is to facilitate additional flash in low light shot with a smartphone. The ZenFlash is based on xenon technology and takes the form of a small square box to attach to the back of the smartphone. Power is supplied via the microUSB port.

 The second is less powerful since it relies on two LEDs but put on a more fun approach to the picture with its shape and colorful lollipop caches that can be a filter. They are three: red, yellow and blue. It can also act as flashlight, unlike ZenFlash, it can operate continuously.

 Our colleagues of the portal Engadget were present to take pictures. Neither price nor release date have not been disclosed, however it seems. It will have to wait, hoping that these new accessories will also be offered in Europe.

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Samsung at MWC 2015 announced a new front camera 8 megapixel with sensor ISOCELL of its production to improve shots Selfie: details.

 At MWC 2015 Samsung has not announced only its two new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge, but also a couple of hardware components that most likely will be used on the device of the Korean company in the future.

The first and most important is a new 8 megapixel sensor CMOS with technology ISOCELL, codenamed S5K4H5YB company, developed and produced directly by the establishments that Samsung uses a new system of color management format RWB (Red-White-Blue), that significantly improves the quality of photos in low light conditions and takes pictures with colors more realistic than in the past: in conclusion shoot Selfie with this sensor will significantly improve the overall quality and the user experience.

 This sensor even announced during the MWC 2015, the day after the announcement of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will not be used on these two new smartphones, since the latter mounted a front camera with 5 megapixel sensor manufactured and developed by Sony, as for the rear camera 16 megapixel OIS.

 Mass production of the 8-megapixel sensor ISOCELL S5K4H5YB will start from the second quarter of 2015 and then there are high chances that the first products that use will be presented in September-October this year, and among them there will be definitely the future Galaxy Note 5 Edge (of which some rumors have come out recently).

 Another component made by Samsung presented at MWC 2015 is the new NFC chipset codenamed S3FWRN5P, which is the fourth-generation chipset for this component; will be tangible improvements in both performance and in the quality of the signal equal to 100% in card mode and 20% in read mode; the new NFC chip also uses the antennas still smaller and more efficient, and from that stated by Samsung its mass production has already begun.

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The known Chinese company Xiaomi although absent at the European telephony which has just begun in these hours, we talk about the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, has recently formalized an accessory that will make happy many sports.

In fact, the company recently announced its first “action camera” style GoPro, named Yi Sport Camera.

The main feature of Yi Sport Camera is its rectangular sensor for 16 megapixel produced by Sony that allows you to record in Full HD 1080p at 60 FPS or in 720p HD with 240 FPS.

 But we see in detail the main features of this new Xiaomi Yi Sport Camera:

•  Realization with materials resistant metal
• 72 grams
• Sensor Sony Exymor R BSI CMOSR 16 megapixel quadrangular 155 °
• Image Processor Ambarella A7LS
• Noise Reduction
• Bluetooth support for remote control
• 4 modes – Photo, Timelaps, Photo and Video-time
• Video support – 1080p 60fps, 1080p 30 FPS, 120 FPS 720p, 720p 240 FPS
• internal memory 64 GB
• waterproof and ability to dive up to 40 meters

There is even support for WiFi connectivity (up to 100 meters) that allows you to transfer videos and photos quickly on your smartphone with the ability to share them directly on social in less than 10 seconds using the dedicated application downloaded from the site of Xiaomi.

The colors are currently available in White and Green “jungle”.

 The new Xiaomi Yi Sport Camera will be available initially in Asian territory in two distinct editions: basic edition that has only the room will be sold at a price of 399 yuan (about 60 Euros) and while traveling edition with the presence of a mono- foot will be sold at a price of 499 yuan (about 70 euro to our exchange rate).

 We leave you with a video posted on YouTube is illustrative of the new Yi Sport Camera of Xiaomi

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The Chinese manufacturer Huawei opens the round before the Mobile World Congress events do wearables expanding its offering with three new devices. The company already presented us with a bracelet of activity in the last edition with a very interesting design that makes it a Bluetooth headset. The Huawei TalkBand B2 takes over, improving the design and operation, while maintaining the detail that made her unique, ie it remains a hybrid sport bracelet and headset. We tell you all the details of the second generation of wearable Huawei.

 The company gave a twist to the concept of wearable with original TalkBand, filed a year ago now. The device is a bracelet of activity, but you can remove the part of the screen and coupled ear to use as a wireless headset, so no need to the phone when we receive a call. The new Huawei TalkBand B2 has a more elegant and stylish design. It measures 11.5 millimeters thick, 20% thinner than the original, and come in two different models, one of which has a premium gold-tone finish and sphere is made of metal. The screen is squarer and its forms are more angular. The strap is made of a type of allergenic plastic, but is also compatible with any strap 15 mm leather or other material. The part connecting the strap to the dial is designed so that it best fits any wrist; even the narrowest in most wearables usually look bad. The screen measures 0.73 inches and is PMOLEDs type and is splash resistant, so there are no problems if the rain catches us and we have no umbrella.

 But all is appearance, the new Huawei TalkBand B2 improves its technical performance, starting with a package of fuller sensors, up to six different measure to be responsible for our physical activity. Huawei has also improved the algorithm that is responsible for collecting and interpreting data for a more accurate reading. It has new features like search engine for mobile, handy if you lose your mobile home or office, all you need to do is activate it and our phone will start ringing.

 In the case of atrial there are interesting developments and necessary. Huawei has included a set of noise canceling microphones, which are responsible for registering and reduce ambient sound, achieving higher quality calls without which we are forced to shout to be heard us. The battery promises a range well above the vast majority of smart watches and bracelets. Huawei says its Huawei TalkBand B2 may be bypassing the plug in use mode and up to twelve days, five days if in sleep mode or standby no doubt ambitious figures represent a point in his favor.

 Huawei wants anyone to use your new bracelet Huawei TalkBand B2, so we have made it compatible with Android and iOS. Will come from next April in two variants. The premium model with metallic sphere and gold finish will cost 200 euros. For its part, the basic model will be available in black and white for 170 euros.

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The company Asus has developed a new terminal bearing in mind the photographic trends. Or at least, users passionate about the art of photography you want to have the same smartphone best of a smartphone and a digital camera. This has given birth to the concept of Asus ZenFone Zoom, repeating the formula of other devices like the Samsung Galaxy Zoom, but with new technologies and image quality that rivals even the iPhone 6 Plus. So, has an optical zoom lens with three increases incorporated in the rear, but claiming to be the finest device that gets it. Practically it is a compact camera with all the features of a smartphone.

 All this in a terminal with a colorful design that does not leave behind other features like she is having a 5.5-inch screen capable of displaying images in Full HD and a revamped interface to welcome Android 5.0 Lollipop. Analyze this device in detail below.

 Display and Design

 The appearance of this Asus ZenFone Zoom, at least when viewed from the front, is the use of a smartphone. One that does not stand out more than its aluminum structure and a simple design, with rounded corners and a frame around the entire periphery of the device. But it’s when you turn around to this terminal where it appears the most striking: optical zoom. A gadget deforming the back, which is flat to the part where said zoom is, protruding slightly above the rest of the surface . Something that certainly resembles the Nokia Lumia 1020 terminal, to integrate its PureView technology in an objective bulking over the rest of the terminal body . Yes, this Asus ZenFone Zoom does so with a certain elegance and design, respecting remarkably sober lines of the rest of your body without it being a bump too flashy. All this in a body with 158.9 x 78.84 x 11.95 mm in size and a somewhat higher than average weight, but not exceeding 185 grams .

 As for the display of this terminal, we must talk of a 5.5-inch panel, which gives you a size especially useful for enjoying images. All this at a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, or what is the same, Full HD quality. All in an IPS screen technology able to collect up to 403 pixels per inch, getting a great definition and clarity, in addition to a brightness of 400 nits and protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to avoid scratches.

 Camera and Multimedia

 But surely, which highlights this terminal Asus ZenFone Zoom  is in the photo section. And it is a product designed to leverage its maximum optical zoom and photograph all sorts of distant details or even take macro pictures at close range device. All this is possible thanks to its goal of 13 megapixels, which also has a focal aperture of f / 2.7 to 4.8, which allows to collect lots of light and information to provide images full of detail.

 This is a lens comprises 10 elements that, together with three optical zoom magnification does apply a 12X digital zoom, reaching distant details in high resolution and sharpness. Something that lets you get pictures of good quality but also is accompanied by an optical image stabilizer prevents blur by hand shake. And further. It also owns the laser technology that allows focusing at high speed and precision, thus shortening the time to take a photo and increasing the quality of education. All accompanied by a dual LED flash to correct two-tone color images in low light conditions. A very complete section that rivals compact and with other smartphones cameras, achieving full of detail even photos with zoom and well-focused images with only 5 cm away from the object being captured (macro).

 Moreover, as smartphone that boasts, also has a front camera. Here is a more modest, although 5-megapixel sensor. Something that offers pictures and HD videos for lovers selfies. Its focal aperture is f / 2.0 and has a vision of 88 degrees to capture panoramic selfies.

 A point in favor of this Asus ZenFone Zoom is focused photographic community users or skilled in this area, has a full manual mode. That is, the ability to take full control over the camera lens, allowing you to adjust the white balance, exposure, ISO, focal point and shutter speed. All with simple onscreen controls that allow you to shoot like a digital camera in question.

 Power and memory

 So far, Asus has up his sleeve technical data about this device. Issues such as the processor or the amount of RAM that brings. Data that, compared to other components, suggest you have chosen a powerful Qualcomm processor to manage its entire powerful graphical data photographic lens. Although somewhat, with its architecture, which remains to be demonstrated.

 All I can confirm is that despite not knowing its internal storage, Asus does speak of the possibility of extending to 128 GB. Something that was to be expected given the pictures that are able to take and, for sure, will occupy a large space. In addition, Asus offers 5 GB of space is free and lifetime in its cloud storage service or Internet: Asus WebStorage.

 Operating System and Applications

 This Asus ZenFone Zoom hits stores with version 5.0 of Android, also known as Lollipop. The operating system of Google. Something which is able to have a terminal with different user accounts, customized notifications, and much more efficient management of resources terminal . But the good thing is that, with this, comes loaded with Google applications like their maps, YouTube videos, Hangouts messages or content store Google Play Store. And it off. Asus used to introduce their own tools as offered manage your space in the cloud, or create documents. All for free.

 Connectivity and autonomy

 In the more typical part of a smartphone, at least in point of connectivity, the Asus ZenFone Zoom seems to measure up. Thus, comes with support for high-speed networks 4G or LTE Internet, offering speeds up to 150 Mbps. Why not, also offers connectivity to WiFi, 2G and 3G networks.

 Alongside this are your connection Bluetooth 4.0, GPS (A-GPS and GLONASS), its microUSB port to connect the computer and the current port 3.5mm headphone jack and micro slots for two SIM cards.

 Turning to the aspect of autonomy, we must speak of a lithium polymer battery 3000 mAh capacity. Asus has not provided specific information about their hours, although presumably abuse use of the zoom lens greatly decreases the hours of autonomy. Something I’ll have to check into our own hands.

 Availability and Pricing

 The Asus ZenFone Zoom will be available in the second quarter, without even knowing a specific date for the different countries where it is marketed. What we do know is that come in two models depending on the color of their housing, choosing between Black and White Ice Meteorites. Its price is $ 400. A cost that could be altered to reach other markets. We will update this information as Asus’s official.

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Before you submit the Oppo N1, Oppo accessory called O-Lens, which was an attachable lens with NFC support which never saw the light was filtered, but before the official presentation of the Oppo N3 refiltered some images showing the existence of this accessory, but again returned to disappear from the map. But today December 29, Oppo has officially unveiled the Oppo O-Lens in a press conference in Taiwan.

 The Oppo O-Lens features 10x optical zoom, features optical image stabilization and even includes its own button so we can take pictures with greater ease and a slot for microSD cards. This accessory can be used by placing it in the back of our smartphone and mounting it on a tripod and then control it with your smartphone if you have NFC or via Wi-Fi.

 As you probably already know, this accessory is not an invention of Oppo, because in the past we have seen similar products from Sony, such as the QX30 riding a 20 megapixel sensor and 30x optical zoom. Considering that the Oppo O-Lens has a more discreet than the Sony QX30 specifications, we can also expect that the price is well below the 290 euros for the purpose of Sony.

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