27 Apr 2015

Sandwich Dessert Biscuit Theme

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For some reason, the world go a little nuts for biscuits everyone seems to be fascinated by these little sandwich cookies. Maybe they have ingredients that make us addicted. What people love is the versatility of biscuits. They're like a potato—you can put a lot of stuff on it and it's always grand. You can totally obsessed with biscuits and the strawberry jam, blackberry jelly, cream, honey even bacon, whatever you like.Food is not just for eating, it can also make people feel happy and comfort.
In the pictures you can see crispy biscuits, white cream, adding a little spice characteristics. And then you can make this delicious pie.In the theme, icon is made with khaki and white lines, I hope you enjoy this delicious theme.

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25 Apr 2015

Xiaomi Mi Band review: Best value fitness band offers class-leading battery life

Our review sample came from , which charges just £28.99 for the Mi Band. That makes it a good £10 cheaper than the  (£20 if you take into account the Move's optional wrist strap), and significantly cheaper than its Fitbit rivals. (See all .) 

But it's not just the price that makes the Mi Band a better choice than the JawboneUp Move. While that device looks like something out of a Christmas cracker, the Mi Band is an elegant black silicone band with a sandblasted aluminium alloy core and shiny milled edges.  

Xiaomi says the Mi Band has been subjected to temperatures between -20ºC and 70ºC, drop-tested from 1.2m and corrosion-tested for cosmetic resistance. Even so, we found that after a week on close inspection the Mi Band shows some signs of wear and tear, but no more than would any other silicone strap.  

At an incredibly light 13g (14g on our scales with the band, 5g for the tracker alone) you barely notice the Mi Band on your arm, and with eight adjustment holes it'll fit any wrist from 157- to 205mm. It's also hypoallergenic, so even those with the most sensitive skin will be able to use the Mi Band. I can vouch for that. 

Faced with the Move's splashproof design Xiaomi brings to the table full waterproofing to 1m with IP67 certification, so you could wear this fitness band in the bath or shower, and clean the band following a workout. 

But by far the best thing about the Mi Band when compared to its rivals is its class-leading battery life. Until now fitness bands were either rechargeable, offering about a week's life, or contained a small replaceable battery that might last six months. The rechargeable Mi Band lasts a full 30 days, according to Xiaomi - and it really does. After a week's use the battery in our Mi Band had drained just 25 percent. 

The manufacturer claims this outstanding battery performance is possible through a combination of an ADI military-grade accelerometer with ultra-low power consumption (less than one fifth of similar devices), a Dialog DA14580 low-energy Bluetooth 4.0 chip and a super-thin 8mm 41mAh battery. To charge the battery you'll need to remove the Mi Band core and attach it to a proprietary USB cable.  

The Mi Band features three LEDs that when lifted in a checking-the-time movement flash to show how close you are to your daily activity goal. The gesture itself is tricky to get the hang of, although the Mi Band will also vibrate when you've hit your goal, and you can pair it with the Mi Band app on iPhone or Android to drill down into the specifics. That vibration alert also extends to phone calls if you so wish, which is handy when your phone is in a bag or pocket and you have in your headphones or simply don't hear it ring, and you can use it to set a gentle alarm to wake you in the morning.

One small gripe is that no English instructions come in the box with the Mi Band. We spotted a QR code that enabled us to figure out that we needed to download the Mi Band app, but some users may need a little bit more hand-holding than this. Once you've installed the app you're prompted to set up a Mi account, providing details on your gender, age, height and weight, then specify a daily fitness goal. You're then able to pair the band to the app, and thereafter Xiaomi's fitness band is very intuitive in use. 

Upon opening the app the Mi Band will automatically sync with your phone over Bluetooth, updating the information on the number of steps you've taken that day or how many hours you've slept. This is shown as a circular graphic to make it easy to see how close you are to your ultimate goal. You can tap on either of these illustrations to view a hourly report of activity, which is particularly interesting when monitoring your sleep, with light- and deep sleep plotted on a chunky bar graph. This level of detail is available only for that day, but you can also compare performance over previous days.

Xiaomi Mi Band review: Best value fitness band offers class-leading battery life

Xiaomi Mi Band review: Best value fitness band offers class-leading battery life 

The Mi Band app will tell you the number of steps you've taken, distance travelled and calories burned. It can also distinguish between running and walking, and in the settings you have access to Jumping rpe and Sit-up activities, allowing it to more accurately measure your activity. 

The beauty of the Mi Band's sleep monitoring is there is no button to press to begin tracking - it's automatic, and it's also pretty accurate. Even if we took off the band for a couple of hours before we went to bed, leaving it lying motionless on the table, the Xiaomi Mi Band wasn't fooled. It'll tell you how long you were in bed for and how much of that time was spent awake or in light- or deep sleep. 

Xiaomi Mi Band review: Best value fitness band offers class-leading battery life

Xiaomi Mi Band review: Best value fitness band offers class-leading battery life

Activity tracking is less accurate, but the Mi Band is flawed only so much as any other fitness tracker. We found we could gain bonus steps by vigorously shaking our arm or brushing our hair, for example, but when walking and watching the app it accurately tracked our steps. 

You can share your sleep or activity data too, but integration with other fitness or social apps is one area in which the Mi Band falls down. It'll hook up to WeChat, Picasa, Line and Facebook, but only if those apps are preinstalled on your phone. If they aren't then you'll have to guess what they are from their icons, which is particularly difficult now that the Picasa app has been replaced with Photos. And when you do choose to share your data, you simply share a screenshot. There is no way to compete with friends for motivation - the most you get in terms of this is recognition of your performance in comparison to other Mi Band users. 

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iPhone 6S release date, price, specs and new features: When is the iPhone 6s coming out? Will it be the iPhone 7?

It's 2015 and although the  and are still going strong it's time to look ahead to Apple's next flagship . Here's what we know about the iPhone 6S release date, price and specs in the UK which might end up being the iPhone 7. Updated 20/4/15. : .

iPhone 6S: The name and models - will it be the iPhone 7?

Following Apple's history with smartphones, the next iPhone will be an 'S' model. However, there's always the possibility it will put an end to this tradition so we may be in store for the this year – you just never know. In fact, reports suggest that the new iPhone is going to be so different from the current models that Apple will indeed skip to the iPhone 7. This is what KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo thinks who has a proven track record of predicting Apple launches correctly.

For the last two launches, has introduced two new iPhones. We currently have the iPhone 6 and the larger iPhone 6 Plus and previously Apple launched the and . Will we get two models again this year? We think so but rumours are thin on the ground on the subject at the moment but it's early days so stay tuned as we'll be updating this article as new information becomes available. Read: .

iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

iPhone 6s release date: When is the iPhone 6s coming out?

These days it relatively easy to predict when a new generation of a flagship smartphone will arrive. Most manufacturers announce a new model annually while some go for every six months.

Apple is one of the former and if we look at previous launches, it's highly likely that the iPhone 6S will be announced in September and will go on sale a week or two afterwards. Of course, if the launch event is towards the end of the month, the iPhone 6S release date could be early October. Bear in mind that if there are two new iPhones announced this year, they may not go on sale on the same day.

iPhone 6S: Design and specs

With an 'S' model iPhone, most things tend to stay the same in terms of design and specs. Usually there are a few tweaks here and there but Apple will save major changes for the next full model number – ie the iPhone 7.

It seems likely then that the iPhone 6S will look the same as the current iPhone 6. It will use the same chassis and come in the same colour options. The weight might change though due to different components inside or a new sapphire glass.

An S model sticks with the same screen size so we're probably looking at 4.7in and if there is an iPhone 6S Plus then it should remain at 5.5in. Resolutions are also likely to stay the same although one rumour suggests the new iPhone will have a 5in display with a 400ppi and what about the rivalling concept below by Michael Shanks?

iPhone 6S concept

So what will change?

If the design of the iPhone 6S remains the same, then Apple will provide upgrades in the form of new hardware. There are various rumours floating around, the most obvious of which, is of a new processor. The iPhone 6S will come with an A9 chip and could also get an upgrade in the RAM department to 2 GB.

The Touch ID fingerprint scanner could be integrated into the display, according to one rumour, rather than sitting in the home button. We thought the cameras would almost certainly be upgraded, although we're not sure a rumoured 21Mp rear camera is probable and are now saying Apple will stick with 8Mp for the iPhone 6S.

More likely is a reversibly USB connector. We already have the Lightning connector which can be plugged in either way round so we'd put money on Apple doing it at the other end of the cable, too. Also highly possible, practically a given, is that the iPhone 6S will come pre-loaded with iOS 9 which will probably be detailed at Apple's which normally takes place in June.

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How to unlock an iPhone: Use any SIM in an iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus

If your is locked to a particular carrier, it can be truly frustrating. Some will only work with a SIM card provided to the carrier they're locked to – O2, EE or Vodafone, for example. But there are paid for services such as and other ways to unlock your iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, , , or so that you can use any SIM card. Here, we show you how.

How to unlock an iPhone

Some iPhones are easier to unlock than others, depending on the carrier and the phone's circumstances. Most iPhones purchased within the past year will actually be unlocked already, but if your iPhone is older, your mobile phone provider may be able to unlock the phone for free, or you might find that you're able to unlock your iPhone yourself.

Unlocking your iPhone is completely legal if you purchased the device unsubsidised or have finished paying for your contract. However, if you're still paying for your contract, you technically don't own the iPhone yet, so you really should check with your carrier before unlocking it.

You'll discover that your iPhone has been locked to a particular network if you insert a SIM card from another network into the iPhone and attempt to make a call. If it doesn't work, it's likely that your iPhone is locked to your network. You might see an error messages such as "Invalid SIM," "PAYT Lock," "SIM Card Not Accepted," "Enter SP Code," or "Insert Correct SIM Card."

Don't forget that the iPhone 4S uses a MicroSIM, which is bigger than the iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, and iPhone 6 so be sure you're using the correct sized SIM. 

Below is a list of popular UK carriers and how to go about getting your iPhone unlocked by them.

You might also like: iPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus comparison

How to unlock an iPhone on O2

O2 requires you to  to unlock your iPhone. If you're a Pay Monthly customer you can unlock your iPhone at any time, but you'll still need to finish paying for your contract.

O2's website claims that Pay & Go customers will have to wait for 12 months before they can unlock their iPhone, and that it'll cost them £15, but we spoke to an O2 representative who claims that O2 will now unlock all iPhones for free.

That representative also said that, if you're not an O2 customer, you can simply put a non-O2 SIM card into your iPhone and then plug it into your computer and open iTunes to unlock the iPhone. We've yet to be able to test this, but we'll update this article as soon as we can confirm. If it does work, it's possible that this will work on your iPhone even if you are an O2 customer, so it could be worth a try before filling in O2's form.

O2 states that it "wont' be unlocking the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus for a while." An exception is that, if you're an O2 Refresh customer who's completely paid off their Device Plan for the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, O2 will unlock your phone for you for free.

Read next: UK's best 3G network: Best 3G, best 4G, best mobile networks revealed.

How to unlock an iPhone on Three

How to unlock an iPhone

On Three's website, the company states that all iPhones purchased after 1 January 2014 from Three will be unlocked as soon as you activate it over WiFi or connect it to iTunes on your computer.

However, in order to unlock an iPhone running iOS 7 or above that wasn't purchased from Three recently, you'll need to connect to iTunes and do a restore of your device to unlock it. It's important to back up your content first, as restoring your device will wipe all of the data. You can find out more about how to carry out a safe restore later in this article.

For older iPhones, you'll need to fill out  

How to unlock an iPhone from Virgin Mobile

Any iPhone purchased from Virgin Mobile recently will be unlocked, and can be used with other SIMs. However, some older iPhones may be locked to Virgin Mobile, but you'll just need to update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS to automatically unlock your iPhone.

Alternatively, if your iPhone isn't compatible with iOS 8, Apple's newest operating system, you can perform a full restore of your iPhone just like you can if you're unlocking from Three, described above.

If you're still having trouble, Virgin Mobile will be able to assist you in the unlocking process if you purchased the iPhone directly from the company. You can call them on 1300 555 100.

How to unlock an iPhone from Tesco Mobile

Tesco's website says it will only provide you with a code to unlock your iPhone if you've been with the carrier for 12 months or if you've completed your contract. You can get said code by calling 0345 301 4455, and choosing the "unlock your mobile" option.

How to unlock an iPhone from EE (including Orange and T-Mobile)

To unlock your EE iPhone, you'll need to have had your account for at least six months, and you'll need to have paid all of your bills to date. EE says it'll take up to 20 days to unlock your iPhone, and it'll cost you £20.42.

However, if you're not an EE customer and you've got an iPhone that's locked to EE, you'll need to find out the name of the original owner, their EE phone number and any additional account information you can acquire in order to unlock the iPhone. If you're happy with that, you'll need to .

If you're unable to do so, you'll need to use a third-party unlocking service, which we talk about below.

How to unlock an iPhone on Vodafone

Vodafone also requires you to have an account with the company or know the details of the person who had the account before. If you do know those details, you'll need to fill out . The company says it'll get back to you within 48 hours, but it could take up to 10 days if there's an issue that requires getting in touch with the phone's manufacturer.

Unlocking through Vodafone will be free if you've had your plan with the company for more than 12 months, but less than that and you'll need to pay £19.99. If you're Pay as you go it's £19.99, too.

What to do once your iPhone has been unlocked 

When your carrier has agreed to unlock your iPhone and has processed your request, you'll need to replace the old SIM card with a SIM card of the carrier you wish to change to. Make sure your iPhone is off when you do this, and when your turn your iPhone back on it will talk you through any further updates that may be required.

If you don't have the original SIM card but have requested for your iPhone to be unlocked by the original carrier, you'll need to reset your device.

Make sure you back up your iPhone by connecting it to your computer and using iTunes to perform a backup, and then completely reset your device by going to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Everything will be wiped from your iPhone following this process, so backing up your iPhone is EXTREMELY important to do first.

You can now complete the setup assistant on your iPhone and restore your iPhone from the backup you created. Insert your new SIM card. This should mean that your iPhone is now unlocked.

You don't have to go through your carrier to unlock your iPhone, though we think it's better if you can. If that's not possible, you can use an unlocking service, but please watch out as we've heard from some readers who've been slapped with extra charges throughout the process. If you really want to use an online service, please read all of the small print before you enter your payment details. For example,  suggests that it will charge you £19.99, but it actually springs an extra £80 bill on its customers when the come to complete the process.

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Apple Watch preview: The iWatch is on sale, but is it worth buying?

Apple Watch preview

Apple's , called the rather than the expected iWatch, is available to buy now. Here, we bring you an Apple Watch preview based on all of the information we know so far and our hands-on experience with the hot new device.

Apple Watch design: What does the Apple Watch look like?

Apple has always paid particular attention to the design of its products, and has built a reputation as a fashionable and stylish brand. When it comes to smartwatches, design more important than ever. It's wearable technology, after all.

As can be expected, the Apple Watch is a pleasure to look at, and with 38 different styles to choose from there's bound to be something that suits you. There are three different Apple Watch models. The first is the Apple Watch Sport, which comes in at the bottom of the wide price range starting at £299. Next is the Apple Watch, which is the middle-of-the-range smartwatch starting at £479. Finally, the Apple Watch Edition is for those with cash to splash, starting at a hefty £8,000.

As the name suggests, the Apple Watch Sport is designed with exercise in mind, made with strengthened Ion-X glass for maximum durability and anodised aluminium to reduce the weight. It's available in Space Grey or Silver. You'll get the choice of a White Sport Band, Blue Sport Band, Green Sport Band, Pink Sport Band or Black Sport Band. It's worth noting that we're concerned about the Sport Bands of the Apple Watch – we think they'll get grubby quickly as they're made with a rubbery plastic.

The Apple Watch has a Sapphire glass display rather than the Ion-X used in the Sport, and a Stainless Steel case rather than aluminium, and comes in silver or Space Black. Strap options for the Apple Watch include the White Sport Band, Black Sport Band, Black Classic Buckle, Milanese Loop, Black Leather Loop, Bright, Stone Leather Loop, Light Brown Leather Loop, Blue Leather Loop, Black Modern Buckle, Midnight Blue Modern Buckle, Soft Pink Modern Buckle, Brown Modern Buck, and Stainless Steel Link Bracelet and Space Black Link Bracelet.

And if you're wondering why the Apple Watch Edition is so expensive, that'll be because of its 18-carat gold case available in yellow or rose gold. You'll even get a fancy leather box that doubles as a charging cradle. Bands for the Watch Edition include the White Sport Band, Black Sport Band, Black Classic Buckle, Midnight Blue Classic Buckle, Rose Grey Modern Buckle, Bright Red Modern Buckle.

Phew. That's a lot of options. And even more confusing is that some straps can't be purchased with certain sizes of Apple Watch. For example, the Modern Buckle isn't available for the larger model, and the Leather Loop isn't available for the smaller model.

You can swap straps at a later date, though. Apple sells the Watch straps separately in the Apple Store and third-party accessory makers will be selling their own too. 

All three models come in two different size options. The first is designed for more dainty wrists, at 38mm high. The larger option has a 42mm high screen. You'll notice quite a significant difference between these two sizes, so we'd strongly recommend popping into an Apple Store before you buy to try on both sizes and see which suits you best. Even the smaller model looks quite large on smaller wrists.  

The Apple Watch is water resistant to the IPX7 standard, which technically means that the device shouldn't be damaged if it sat in up to one metre of water for up to 30 minutes, but Apple doesn't recommend trying it. Instead, Apple describes the Watch as "splash- and water-resistant but not waterproof" and suggests that you could wear it in the shower but don't take it swimming. We'll have to wait and see how well the Apple Watch holds out against water over time.

We think that the Apple Watch is a stunning device, but we are slightly disappointed that it isn't round. We love round smartwatches from the likes of , and most recently , because they blend in as an ordinary watch better. The Apple Watch is quite obviously a piece of tech stuck on your wrist, and that won't appeal to everyone (yet, but this is Apple we're talking about so we'll probably all be wearing them in a couple of years and won't think anything of it).

We do like the fact that there are so many different options, even if it does get a bit confusing. Knowing that there are 38 different options makes the choice you make even more personal.

Apple Watch specs

The Apple Watch's display has a resolution of 272x340 or 312x390 depending on whether you choose the 38mm or 42mm size option. We thought the screen quality was excellent during our testing.

The Apple Watch is powered by an Apple S1 processor, but no one has been able to test it yet to determine its speed or find out what standard it is based on.

As can be expected from wearable tech, there are several sensors in the Apple Watch that enable the fitness tracking features. There's a gyroscope, an accelerometer and a heart rate monitor. There's no GPS, though: the Apple Watch relies on the iPhone for that part. That means you'll need your iPhone with you if you plan on tracking a run, which is a bit of a shame.

Battery life has been a bit of a concern, but Apple claims it'll last for 18 hours of normal use, which it says is 'all-day battery life'. If you're tracking a workout, it'll last for around 6.5 hours, so should manage to track a marathon, for example. The good news is that a Power Reserve mode will allow you to see the time for an additional 72 hours if the Watch runs out of battery life.

Charging takes around two and a half hours, and works with an inductive magnetic charger that snaps onto the back of the Watch itself.

See also: Best Apple Watch charger stands and docking stations

There's no camera in the Apple Watch, but it can be used as a remote for the camera on your iPhone.

You'll need an iPhone 5 or newer in order to use the Apple Watch.

Apple Watch features: What can the Apple Watch do?

We've determined that the Apple Watch is a good-looking piece of kit, but what can it actually do?

Well first things first you're going to need an iPhone in order to use the Apple Watch, and you're going to need to download the dedicated Apple Watch app (if you've updated to the latest version of iOS 8 you'll find that you've already got it).

The Apple Watch runs Apple's own software, with some familiar elements in addition to many new ones. Interacting with the Apple Watch is an all-new experience, with new Force Touch technology that helps it determine when you're tapping and pressing, a physical button called the Digital Crown, a second button that takes you to the Friends screen and also voice control using Siri.

Siri can be used to search, set reminders, dictate messages, get directions and more. It's as easy as raising your wrist and saying "Hey, Siri" followed by your command.

There's also Taptic Feedback, which uses vibrations that'll tap you on the wrist for alerts, directions and more. You can even send others your heartbeat and they'll feel it tapping on their wrist (sickeningly romantic, isn't it?).

With all of those ways of interacting with the Apple Watch, it's certainly going to take a bit of getting used to. You'll need to spend some time getting to know your Apple Watch to figure out whether you need to tap, scroll, swipe, push or speak to get the job done. You'll find lots of Apple Watch tutorials in our sister site Macworld's .

While wearing the Apple Watch, you'll get notifications for emails from VIPs, text messages, social media alerts and more. Apple has designed the Apple Watch interface with little snippets of information that the company calls 'Glances'. They're mini versions of apps that aim to let you get the information you need within seconds – Apple says you shouldn't need to spend more than 10 – 15 seconds looking at your watch at a time.

Apple's Apple Watch apps include Messages, Mail, Weather, Maps, Calendar, Passbook, Music, Photos and more. Apple doesn't intend for you to use the Apple Watch for web browsing, though, so Safari is notably absent.

You can use the Apple Watch to answer and make phone calls thanks to the built-in microphone and speaker, and there's also the ability to reply to text messages using smart responses or dictation.

Apple has also come up with some new apps specifically created for the Apple Watch. The first is Activity, which features three rings that represent how many calories you've burned, how active you've been and how often you were standing. When the rings are full, you've met your target and you'll earn an achievement.

The Workout app takes things a bit further, tracking your workouts whether you're running, walking, cycling and more. It'll measure how far you travelled, how fast you moved and how long you were working out for. It'll keep all of this information in the companion app on your iPhone so you can track your progress.

Third party developers have been busy creating apps for the Apple Watch, incorporating Glances and the 10 – 15 second idea into the design. Apps range from hotel apps that let you use your Apple Watch as a key to apps that help you find your car in the car park. There are even games designed for the Apple Watch, though we don't image we'll spend much time using our Apple Watch for gaming.  Facebook, Twitter, Shazam, CityMapper, TripAdvisor and more have confirmed that they're creating Glances for the Apple Watch.

See also: Best Apple Watch apps

We do have one concern about apps on the Apple Watch and that's actually navigating to them in the first place. The Apple Watch Home screen is made up of a series of clickable bubbles that represent each app, but that screen will soon become cluttered and full of small, difficult to accurately tap icons that might make finding the app you're after a bit difficult. We're looking forward to spending more time with the Apple Watch to see how this works in practice.

Apps are all downloaded by first installing them on your iPhone and syncing with your Apple Watch. Apps can be reorganised on your Apple Watch home screen using the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, too.

Additionally, the Apple Watch features an NFC chip that will allow you to use it with Apple Pay, Apple's secure mobile payment system. Unfortunately, though, Apple Pay still hasn't made its way to the UK so we might have to wait a while until we can use that functionality here.

Of course, the Apple Watch can also tell you the time. There are lots of different (software-based) watch faces to choose from, some of which you can see below. The dedicated Apple Watch app is used to change the watch face (among many other things), so you can change it whenever you fancy.

Apple Watch price: How much does the Apple Watch cost?

If you're interested in buying the Apple Watch, you'll need from £299 all the way up to £13,500 if you opt for the most expensive model. You can find out exactly how much each Apple Watch option costs in our .

See also: How to get the gold Apple Watch for £329.

Apple Watch availability: When can I buy the Apple Watch?

The Apple Watch was first unveiled in September 2014, but we had to wait until a 9 March 2015 event to find out its official release date. On 10 April, Apple started taking pre-orders for the Apple Watch, and those who placed an order quickly should get their Apple Watch on 24 April. Others who weren't so fast may have to wait up to six weeks for their Apple Watch to arrive.

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18 Apr 2015

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Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security. It’s super-fast, simple, secure and free.

Telegram seamlessly syncs across all of your devices and can be used on desktops, tablets and phones alike. You can send an unlimited amount of messages, photos, videos and files of any type (.doc, .zip, .pdf, etc.). Telegram groups have up to 200 people and you can send broadcasts to up to 100 contacts at a time. Be sure to check our website for a list of Telegram apps for all platforms.

We built Telegram to make messaging speedy and safe again, without the usual caveats.

Why Switch to Telegram?

FAST: Telegram is the fastest messaging app on the market because it uses a distributed infrastructure with data centers positioned around the globe to connect users to the closest possible server.

SECURE: We made it our mission to provide the best security among mass messengers. Telegram heavily encrypts all your data with time-tested algorithms.

CLOUD STORAGE: Telegram seamlessly syncs across all your devices, so you can always securely access your data. Your message history is stored for free in the Telegram cloud. Never lose your data again!

GROUP CHAT & SHARING: With Telegram, you can form large group chats of up to 200 members, send broadcasts to up to 100 contacts at a time, quickly share large videos, documents (.doc, .ppt, .zip, etc.), and send an unlimited amount of photos to your friends.

RELIABLE: Built to deliver your messages in the minimum bytes possible, Telegram is the most reliable messaging system ever made. It works even on the weakest mobile connections.

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17 Apr 2015

Five Things You Need to See From Macworld

 

The Consumer Electronics Show - CES affectionately called - is not the only major trade show every year. In fact, far from it. For Apple fans, the highlight of the year is March Macworld in San Francisco, and I watched the show last week to see what was new, especially for iOS users. You know, for iPhones and iPads. Here are the coolest things I came across:

5. Ring. Here's a gadget that I recently included in our round-up of favorite Kickstarter campaigns. Ring is a piece of jewelry with wireless connection you can use to control all kinds of devices and technology around your home using hand gestures. It sounds like science fiction, but I've seen it demonstrated (even in prototype form) at the show.

 

4. HandyPhoto. Photo editing apps for the iPhone and iPad are a dime a dozen. Unless, I suppose, if you consider that many of them are free. But HandyPhoto surprised me. Here is a photo editor that has a wealth of professional caliber editing and retouching tools, including some impressive features clever editing. I love the ability to select an object and move it to the scene (or transplantation to another image). You also "uncrop" a photo can - to extend the background magic as you can do in previous editions of Photoshop. It is $ 3, and worth every penny.

3. appetites. Speaking of iPad applications, appetites is a great mash-up of an application recipe and traditional meal delivery service. Imagine having a digital cookbook on your tablet, but with the ability to select a specific recipe and the ingredients arrive at your door the next day - it's appetites. The application is very cool, with a focus on the videos to explain step by step how to prepare each meal in detail. And the delivery service is currently operational in some selected cities (such as San Francisco and Los Angeles). The application is free, giving you access to a limited number of revenue each month. For unlimited access, you can pay a small subscription (about $ 2 / month).

2. Olloclip 4-in-1 Ipad. You've already seen a 4-in-1 for iPhone, and actually I include it in our video ROUNDUP tab holiday gadget. Olloclip returned after the adapter to fit the IPad. Olloclip told me that they decided to do so because IPADS used simply as more and more cameras. After all, tourists have noticed that you keep IPad into the air to take a picture - or maybe you did it alone. Using Ipad, the camera seems a bit ridiculous, and it can be ignored, especially if you are blocking sight of someone else, then I ask you to use common sense and a bit of the Court to take pictures with the tablet. But if you, at least do it with the help of Ollocip stunning 4-in-1, giving you two lenses macro, wide angle and fisheye lens in a compact body. Will be available in April for $ 70.

 

1. FLIR ONE. My favorite show was FLIR camera ONE, a case of manga for the iPhone with integrated thermal camera. This makes your iPhone a powerful infrared imager, which you can use to see in total darkness. The heat sources can see through walls, be used for personal safety, and more. I played with him on the show, and took this image of the company representative. It will be available later this year for about $ 350.

 

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12 Apr 2015

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015. The S6 is Samsung's best-looking Galaxy yet, losing some features but adding so much more


What an upgrade: a gorgeous Quad-HD screen, vastly improved build quality, astonishing performance, more manageable software, even better photography performance... And yet, much of the debate surrounding the new Galaxy S6 goes something like this: "It looks like an , and just like Apple's phone it now has a non-removable battery, and no microSD support or waterproofing. Samsung's lost me as a customer." 

But let's not get our knickers in a twist: the S6 gains so much more than what it loses. And we can quite easily live with what we're losing. Also see: . 

The Samsung Galaxy S6 does indeed look a bit more iPhone than did the , but it's still Samsung through and through. Remember what we had before, with that awful dimpled plastic rear? It's no longer waterproof, but at least those who don't drop their phone in the loo needn't fiddle with that irritating plastic flap each time they need to charge their phone. For those of you who really need the waterproofing, look to the rumoured . 

With 32-, 64- and 128GB storage options, OTG support, 100GB of free OneDrive space and unlimited Google Photos storage for your photos and video, is the lack of microSD really a problem? Storage has only ever really been a genuine issue when it comes to apps, which more often than not couldn't be moved to the SD card, and the Galaxy S6 now has at least double the amount of internal storage for these. You will likely find faster performance when accessing files stored on internal- rather than removable storage in any case. Also see: . 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

We won't fob you off with the excuse that reduced battery life can be countered with super-fast charging, built-in wireless (not-so-fast) charging and an ultra power saving mode that makes the phone pretty much unusable for all the things you want it for. The loss of 250mAh from the battery capacity and the addition of a higher-resolution screen is not the combination we were dreaming of. 

But let's not pretend the Samsung Galaxy S5 would last a full working day for most users. Nor would most other high-end phones for that matter. So you used to have to carry a spare battery; now you need to carry a or use a battery case. And as you'll discover below, that's a compromise worth making. Also see: . 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: Price and UK availability 

The Samsung Galaxy S6 is available to pre-order now from and all major UK mobile operators. SIM-free it costs £599 with 32GB of storage or £660 with 64GB, while pricing for a 128GB version is coming soon. The device will go on sale on 10 April 2015. Also see: . 

Somewhat surprisingly, this means SIM-free the Samsung Galaxy S6 is actually more expensive than the , which costs £539 for the 16GB model, £619 for 64GB, and £699 for 128GB. Even on contract this is a pricey phone, so we recommend waiting a few months for the SIM-free price to drop - which it will, rapidly. 

We got our review sample from , which is offering Wi-Fi calling on the Samsung Galaxy S6. For commuters or those travelling to remote areas, the ability to place calls over Wi-Fi when there's no cellular signal will be a real attraction. If this doesn't sound like something you would use, also look to other mobile operators to find the deal best suited to your needs. See all . 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: Design and build 

It has to be said the S6 is the best-looking Samsung Galaxy yet, ditching the dimpled plastic rear cover of the in favour of a tough Gorilla Glass 4 back panel and metal chassis. At last Samsung's S-series flagship looks, feels and acts like the premium smartphone it is. (A phone well worth protecting - see .) 

We weren't at all keen on the shiny mirror finish to the Blue Topaz model we saw at (read our original hands-on with the S6 on the next page), but our Black Sapphire sample is gorgeous. The Galaxy S6 is also available in White Pearl and Gold Platinum. It does attract fingerprints; more so with the coloured versions than the white and black models. Whichever one you choose, we highly recommend viewing it in store first. 

Samsung has long been criticised for copying Apple's designs, and with the S6 you can understand where some of those claims might have come from. Indeed, Samsung has picked on all the things we hate about the iPhone, and produced a handset that will anger many S-series fans, removing the waterproofing protection and the ability to add in removable storage and replace the battery. (If you need more power to get you through the day your best bet is now to use a ). 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

In other respects the two are also similar, in the same way are all premium smartphones. More so when viewed side-on, with similarly rounded edges, button- and port positioning. For example, on the right side you'll find a power button and SIM slot, at the top left are volume buttons, and on the bottom a headphone jack, charging port and speaker grill. One might argue these are simply the best places for those things, of course: while we'd prefer to see a front-facing speaker, we wouldn't like the S6 to be any larger; it's already at the limit for comfortable one-handed use. Also see: . 

The lines on the iPhone's rear that extend to its edges appear to be mimicked on the S6's sides, with plastic strips apparently used to allow signals to pass through the metal. Here, though, they are found at the top- and bottom edges rather than left- and right.  

Flip over the Samsung Galaxy S6 and its camera is centred at the top of the device and protrudes much further than that of the iPhone 6, which sits at top left. Both phones will therefore rock when placed and prodded on the desk, but the central positioning and squarer design of the Galaxy's camera means it comes off better in this regard. Also see: . 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

Forget what you've read: the S6 is larger and thicker than the iPhone 6. Although Samsung quotes 6.8mm against Apple's 6.9mm, in our lab we measured 7.1mm. And taking into account the protruding rear camera, it's actually 8.7mm. At 138g, it's also 9g heavier than the iPhone 6. 

The heart-rate scanner remains present and unique to Samsung, but now has the neat functionality of acting as a capture button for the selfie camera. This pairs with the preinstalled S Health app to help you keep track of your daily activity and goals. Also see: . 

One thing Samsung has clearly borrowed from the iPhone 6 is its fingerprint scanner, and we're so glad it did. Now it works: first time; every time. Built into the home button as before, the S6 now uses touch- rather than swipe-style recognition, just like Apple's . It's easy to set up, and simple enough to use that you will actually want to do so. The fingerprint scanner will become more useful later this year when comes to the UK, too. 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

But we've saved the best until last here: the biggest difference between the Samsung Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6 is the Galaxy's gorgeous, super-high-resolution Quad-HD screen. With 2560x1440 pixels stretched across a 5.1in screen, the Samsung has a crazy pixel density of 577ppi - sharper even than the . You might argue that such a high-resolution panel isn't necessary on a device of this size - particularly one that you want to keep going all day long - but it's simply stunning, and games, videos and pictures look amazing. Also see: . 

Samsung uses Super AMOLED screen technology in its mobile devices, which omits a backlight and therefore places less of a strain on the battery. That's not to say this screen is dull - at 600cd/m2 it's an improvement over the S5 and easy to see even in bright daylight. sAMOLED panels typically produce deep contrast (dark blacks and crisp whites) and saturated colours - an effect you'll either love or hate, and we love it. Also see: .

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: Hardware and performance 

Something that's instantly obvious when you pick up the Galaxy S6 is just how fast it is, with the only lag we could find occuring when trying to use the multi-tasking screen or swiping in the Flipboard pane to the left of the home screen (we removed this in any case). Everything else is fluid and achieved in an instant - even browsing the web on the train in notoriously patchy areas, we couldn't believe our eyes as pages that would usually take several seconds to load were just there (yes, even PC Advisor). 

There is less bloatware dragging down this phone, and TouchWiz really does feel as though it's had a rocket up its bum. (We'll talk more about software later on.) But the core hardware is impressive, too. 

Having shunned the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chip originally expected to be found inside the UK version of the Samsung Galaxy S6, the company has opted for its own octa-core Exynos 7420 processor. This is a 14nm, 64-bit chip built with two quad-core (1.5GHz Cortex-A53 and 2.1GHz Cortex A-57) sets. A Mali-T760 GPU is integrated, and there's 3GB of LPDDR4 RAM.  

Storage-wise you get a choice: 32-, 64- or 128GB, plus unlimited storage for standard-size photos and video via Google Photos (see ), and 100GB of free OneDrive space. After installing a handful of benchmarking apps on our 32GB review sample we had just over 22GB free. 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

Oddly, given the identical hardware inside, the Samsung Galaxy S6 didn't fare as well as the in our benchmarks, but that just goes to show how reliable are such tests. Nevertheless, both phones turned in a significantly higher multi-core result in Geekbench 3.0 than anything we've ever seen before, with the S6 recording 4438 points and the Edge 5076. Their closest competitor here is the , with 3778 points. In single-core performance the phones turned in 1347- and 1501 points respectively. Also see: . 

SunSpider performance is really very good for an Android phone, with the Samsung Galaxy S6 recording a tiny 462ms (this is iPhone territory) when tested with the preinstalled Samsung browser. However, for a fair test we run all our SunSpider tests in , in which the S6 recorded 1048ms. Again, the S6 Edge fared better, with 990ms (lower is better in this test). 

For graphics benchmarks we use GFXBench 3.0, in which the Samsung Galaxy S6 recorded 30- and 14fps in the onscreen elements of T-Rex and Manhattan. In the newly released Manhattan 3.1 test the S6 scored 6fps. 

We did find the Samsung Galaxy S6 became rather warm in use (and not only when stressing the hardware with our benchmarks), but not uncomfortably so. 

Inside the Samsung Galaxy S6 is a 2550mAh battery, slightly smaller than the 2600mAh battery inside the Galaxy S6 Edge. However, in our Geekbench 3.0 battery life tests it performed better. The Galaxy S6 managed 6 hours 53 minutes in this test, with a battery life score of 4136. Meanwhile, the Edge recorded 6 hours 41 minutes with 4011 points.

There are a couple of other points worth making in terms of the battery, too. You might lose 250mAh on the battery capacity, the ability to swap in a spare and gain what's likely a power-draining screen, but the S6 features wireless charging as standard (both PMA and Qi standards), and also supports quick charging. Samsung says you'll get enough power for four hours use in 10 minutes, and that it'll charge in half the time of the iPhone 6. With the supplied adaptor we got from zero to 40 percent in 30 minutes.

We're in the process of battery testing our Samsung Galaxy S5 to see how the battery life compares between S5 and S6. Unfortunately, our S5 is now a year old and it's possible that the battery has degraded. Nonetheless it should make interesting reading. We'll update this article as soon as the results are in. Also see: . 

Let's not forget the Samsung Galaxy S6 also has an Ultra power saving mode, which turns off non-essential features and screen colours to vastly increase battery life, although it may well make your phone unusable for all the things you want it for. 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: Connectivity 

Connectivity options are strong on the Samsung Galaxy S6, with everything you'd expect: dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, , an IR blaster and a Download Booster that can pair the power of Cat 6 LTE with Wi-Fi for downloads over 30MB. The Samsung Galaxy S6 takes a single nano-SIM. Also see: .

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: Cameras 

As a cameraphone the Samsung Galaxy S6 is excellent. As before there is a 16Mp camera with LED flash at the rear, but it now supports smart optical image stabilisation, automatic real-time HDR and IR Detect White Balance. There are all the manual controls and camera presets you would ever have need for, and we particularly like the fact a double-tap of the home button can launch the camera in a fraction of a second. 

With very little photographical expertise, we found the S6 fast to focus and able to take great shots out of the box - even in low light. There's no dedicated capture button, but in landscape mode either of the volume buttons do the job. You can see the quality of the camera in our standard St Pancras test shot below. 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

Video is supported up to 4K, although set to full-HD by default. This makes sense since it would otherwise eat through your storage. The S6 also has slow- and fast-motion video modes.

 

At the front of the phone is a 5Mp selfie camera and, as we mentioned earlier, we like the ability to use the heart-rate sensor as a capture button. 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: Software 

So much of the Samsung Galaxy S6's software was hyped up before its launch. Most importantly, TouchWiz was said to be stripped right back, and not as laggy with less bloat preinstalled.  

There are fewer apps preinstalled on the S6, but you still get a lot. As well as all Google's apps you get Samsung's own apps for browsing the web, listening to music and watching videos, managing emails and calendar appointments, plus social apps for Instagram, Facebook and Messenger, and several tools including Memo, My Files, S Voice, Smart manager, Voice Recorder and Smart Remote. Then there's the Galaxy Apps store, S Health and My Galaxy, as well as the rumoured Microsoft suite that turned out simply to be OneNote, OneDrive and Skype (you can always download Word, PowerPoint and Excel free from Google Play if you need them). 

With our phone supplied by EE, we also found MyEE, Lookout and a Games & Apps store. So that's three app stores you'll find on this phone if you purchase it from EE. 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

What's different here is that although you can't uninstall many of the preinstalled apps, you can disable them or hide them from view. Plus, TouchWiz is fast. 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

The most notable changes TouchWiz makes to the standard Android 5.0 Lollipop OS installed on the Samsung Galaxy S6 are in the Settings menu and drop-down notification bar. Both are easy to find your way around and customisable, allowing you to choose which settings or toggles you want to access most frequently and place those at the top of the window. Also in the notification bar you'll find a brightness slider and shortcuts to S Finder and Quick Connect. 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

Some users will find TouchWiz's Easy mode beneficial, putting the phone's key features right at their fingertips. The Samsung Galaxy S6 also features a Private mode and Do not disturb, the latter preventing incoming calls, text messages and emails if you're trying to watch a film or play a game. Of course, if you still don't like it you can .

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

New to the Samsung Galaxy S6 are themes. Installed on the phone are the default-, pink- and space themes, and there's access to a new Themes store that offers free themes for everything from Hello Kitty to Lego.  

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

Several gestures are supported. Besides those we've already mentioned, Smart Stay lets the Galaxy S6 track when you are looking at the screen and prevent it going to sleep. It also supports Direct Call (instantly calling a contact as you hold it to your ear), Smart Alert (vibrating when you pick it up to warn of missed calls or notifications), and gestures for muting the phone or taking a screenshot with a swipe of the palm. 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

One of our favourite software features of the Samsung Galaxy S6 is Split Screen, which lets you view two apps on screen at once. This is accessed via the multi-tasking menu, but doesn't support every app on the phone. 

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The best Android phone of 2015 is Samsung's best-looking yet, losing some features but adding so much more

The Samsung Galaxy S6 also supports lock screen notifications, although these can be turned off in the Settings menu. 

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NEXT PAGE: Our original hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S6 by Ashleigh Allsopp

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