VitaminWater invests $100,000 for phone free generation

An original contest offers a large amount in dollars to the person who dares to live without their smartphone for a year. Would you accept the challenge?

The company VitaminWater offers $ 100,000 to the person who can get rid of their smartphone and be without it for a year. 365 days. 525,600 minutes. 31557600 seconds.

If you think you can do it, the company asks you to participate in your contest and tell them what you would do for a year while you do not have your mobile phone through Twitter or Instagram with the "hashtag" #nophoneforayear #contest

A participant will be selected and will have to give up their mobile phone per year.

But if you can not support a whole year without a cell phone, the contestant can still receive $ 10,000 to spend without his cell phone for six months. If you accept the challenge, you must participate before January 9, 2019.

The Vitamin Water brand is offering a prize of $ 100,000 for those who manage to spend a year without using their cell phone.

The contest was announced by the company in their social networks and they assure that they will grant that sum of money to the person who lives without their Smartphone for a year, or they will give 10 thousand dollars to whoever achieves the half-way challenge, that is, only for six months, reports the New York Post.

To corroborate this, Vitamin Water says that it will use a lie detector after the established period, to verify that the person has not used or touched any smartphone during the 365 days.

Those who wish to participate can make their posts on Instagram or Twitter, using the hashtags "#nophoneforayear" and "#contest" before January 8th. From there the participants will be selected.

Vitaminwater, the brand of energy drink of the company Energy Brands, owned by Coca-Cola, offers a prize of $ 100,000 to a person who agrees not to use a telephone.

Vitaminwater, the brand of energy drink of the company Energy Brands, owned by Coca-Cola, offers a prize of $ 100,000 to a person who agrees not to use a smartphone for a year.

People interested in meeting the challenge should send a message on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtags #nophoneforayear and #contest, and describe in them what that person would do if a smartphone cannot be used for a year.

The deadline to do so expires on January 8, 2019. The company will select a participant around January 22, according to the rules of the contest.

The selected person will receive a cell phone from 1996, prior to the development of smartphone technologies. The person chosen will not be able to use any smartphone or tablet, even those belonging to other people. However, the rules will allow anyone who is selected to use laptops, desktops, and devices such as personal assistants Google Home and Amazon Echo.

If you complete the 365 days of using only a basic phone, the person will earn $ 100,000. If for some reason you abort after six months, you will be awarded only 10 thousand dollars. Vitaminwater will verify the contestant's honesty. Before receiving the money the participant must submit to a test of detection of lies, according to the rules.

Data collected by the Pew Research Center indicate that 92 percent of the generation of millennials, those born in the eighties and nineties, has a smartphone. Generations a little older, such as the so-called Gen-Xers and baby boomers, have an X at this point, 85 percent and 67 percent, respectively. Those between 18 and 34 spend more than two and a half hours a day simply consuming entertainment content on their smartphones, according to Nielsen's latest 2018 Total Audience Report. A poll conducted earlier this year found that 43 percent of millennials say they check their phone at least every 20 minutes.

Royole FlexiPai is the first folding mobile in real world

The Rouyu FlexiPai is the first folding phone in the world and starts at a nothing cheap ¥ 8999 (~ $ 1290 ). Royole, a brand that you probably have not even heard of, has been ahead of all market benchmarks such as Samsung, Oppo or the prototype HubblePhone.

A Chinese manufacturer who has probably never heard of has beaten the giants of smartphones in the race to launch the first phone with a folding screen. Rouyu Technology launched the FlexPai, the first folding phone with a flexible screen.

The world's first commercial smartphone, a combination of mobile phone and tablet, with the ultra-thin and fully flexible screen of the second generation of Royole. By disrupting the traditional concept of consumer smartphones, the unit can be used either folded or unfolded, which gives the portability of a smartphone plus the size of the screen of a high-definition tablet.

Rouyu FlexiPai

FlexPai can be folded from 0 to 180 degrees. Say goodbye to rigid surfaces; FlexPai will completely change your perception of a traditional mobile phone and the need to own multiple mobile devices. Deployed, FlexPai provides a large, tablet-sized, 7.8 "full-color screen that fits easily in your pocket. Never sacrifice a large screen to enjoy mobility again, with FlexPai you have the best of both.

The FlexPai is not only the first mobile device with a folding and flexible screen but also the first mobile phone that works with the not yet announced Snapdragon 8150, also known as Snapdragon 855.

The FlexPai has a 7.8-inch high-definition screen and is said to have a thickness of only 7.6 mm. The exact resolution is not indicated and we do not have information that specifies whether the screen is LCD or AMOLED.

The device comes in three configurations: 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB and 8 GB + 512 GB. It also has dual rear cameras: a 16MP wide-angle lens and a 20MP telephoto lens. The camera is on the left side when the device is flat.

Rouyu Technolgy also says that the device is compatible with a patented fast charging technology called Ro-Charge that can charge the device from 0 to 80% in 1 hour. It is said that Ro-Charge is 40% faster and has an efficiency rating of 94% and also has 3 layers of protection. However, they did not indicate the capacity of the FlexiPai battery.

The FlexiPai is not cheap. The 6GB RAM version has a price of ¥ 8999 (~ $ 1290, to the change about 1139 euros), the model of 8GB + 256GB will sell for ¥ 9998 (~ $ 1434, to the change about 1266 euros ), and the version of 8GB + 512GB jumps to ¥ 12999 (~ $ 1864, to the change about 1646 euros ). There will be a flash sale tomorrow at 10:01 AM local time. Compliance with the order will begin at the end of December 2018.

Features

• Full-color flexible screen for 7.8 "tablets with 4: 3 aspect ratio and 1920 x 1440 resolution 

• Able to fold up to 180 degrees. 

• When folded, three screens (primary, secondary and edge) are available with the following aspect ratios and resolutions (main = 16: 9/810 × 1440, secondary = 18: 9/720 × 1440, edge = 21: 6 / 390 × 1440) 

• Work or play without interruption; FlexPai's perimeter display shows notifications for incoming calls, emails, and messages. 

Royole FlexPai, this would be the first folding smartphone on the market

Neither Samsung, Huawei nor LG, the first company to launch a folding smartphone would be Rouyu Technology, although it must be recognized that the smartphone has little, it is more a tablet than anything else.

As shown in a video, the Royole FlexPal would be the first folding smartphone on the market, and although the rendes look pretty good, at the time of truth not so much, because when folded, it is still a pretty large device and thick to put it in your pocket, not to mention if we sit down unintentionally, could end up hurting. To this is added that the screen has no oleophobic coating, so the fingers will remain very marked.

The person in China called Rouyu Technologies is not a stranger, he had already released flexible screen devices, including immersive video headphones, and even t-shirts with flexible screens. FlexPai, on the other hand, seems to be its first smartphone. And if we believe the first who could take it in hand, the model unveiled to the Chinese press looks like a pre-series, finishing still perfectible, as if the manufacturer had wanted to leave it quickly enough to cross the line the first.

GOOGLE Promises to surprise everyone with Pixel 3

We are about to see the launch of the new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL from Google. While we believe that thanks to all the leaks of features, design, and hardware we know how these devices will be, Google by means of a video implies that this is not the case.

In his Twitter account, he published a short video where some comments are seen from some sites that analysts say they know everything about the device although Google indicates that it is not like that.

Even a few hours before have filtered some features for the camera and some other surprise, although it is unknown if it is a feature or equipment. Although it is not ruled out that it is just a movement for them to watch the live stream.

Although the tenor of the rumors is getting bigger before a phone is launched, especially high-end, the truth is that with this sophisticated Android went so far that it is even on sale before its presentation in a Hong Kong trade.

The first thing we have to take into account is that it comes with Android 9 series, something else quite logical.

Beyond these anecdotes what most strikes us is that the Pixel 3 is going to be a renovation at the level of very shy hardware with respect to Pixel 2. At least if we ignore the huge stream of information circulating about him. That is why we are almost going to quote the main differences with respect to the model that it replaces.

In the case of the camera, it is clear that they will be exclusive features for Google Pixel 3 that will not even arrive as updates to previous models, probably due to the technical characteristics, where there are two front cameras and one rear camera.

We also find a design in which the size of the screen could be maximized more than in the previous model so that an eyebrow is used to accommodate the front cameras. Something that almost seems confirmed is that the Pixel 3 will continue to have a single main camera like Pixel 2.

Google showed that by means of software it was capable of squeezing to an unsuspected extreme a simpler camera than that of its competitors. That's why we should be attentive to the new image algorithms that this Pixel 3 can incorporate. They can surprise us as it happened with the previous version.

A detail that seems new in this Pixel 3 is that it will incorporate two front cameras. It is assumed that both will allow to broaden the angle of vision of the image and improve the depth of field by making portraits, as well as obtaining better-unfocused backgrounds.

Among those functions is Top Shot (taking pictures before and after shooting to select the best one). With the help of AI, only the most important parts will maintain the high quality as the subject and key elements in addition to making sure that the eyes are open and with a smile on the face, to make sure that the subject appears in the image. Photobooth is a function similar to Google Clips, a Super res zoom is a smart approach with great quality. It will also have autofocus and Super Selfies taken with a wide angle.

Get ready: iOS 12 update is coming out today

As of 12 this Monday, the deployment of the new update of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 12, will begin.

The new version of the Apple operating system will be available during the day for all users. Stability is the watchword of iOS 12, now discover the unmissable new features of this iteration.

Group notifications: everything comes to an end

This is one of the most used arguments by the Android addicts when comes the Android vs iOS discussion. Up to iOS 12, iPad notifications were a series of boxes sorted by date of receipt. Now notifications are grouped by application. The consequence: a more legible notification center!

The latest version of the software will be available on iPhone SE, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 7 iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 

also can be downloaded on the iPad Mini 2, Mini 3, Mini 4, iPad 5, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Pro 9.7 ", iPad Pro 12.9" (1st generation), iPad Pro 10.5 ", iPad Pro 12.9 "(2nd generation) and iPad (2018).

This was the Apple event in which he presented his new iPhone

So you can download iOS 12 on your iPhone or iPad. MacOS will block traces and accesses without permission

According to Apple, this update will allow the most common tasks to be carried out more effectively. For example, users can open the camera with 70 percent more speed and when there is a heavy workload, the apps will open twice as fast. 

Among the new features included in iOS 12 are the possibility of knowing how much time you spend browsing your device with the option 'On Screen Time' and a new configuration of Notifications, which allows you to have greater control of the alerts that are sent during the day. The idea is that the user can reduce interruptions, manage notifications in real time from the blocked screen, send those that are from a specific app to the Notifications Center or deactivate them all.

Like every year, after announcing its new iPhone models in a Keynote, Apple deploys the latest version of its operating system for smartphones and tablets, iOS 12.

It must be available on all iPhone from 5S from Monday, September 17. This new version is supposed to improve performance in general and allow application developers to offer more interesting experiences, especially in terms of increased reality.

iOS 12 also offers new features and useful options, including management of its time of use of the iPhone, as well as an improvement of Siri and notifications.

In addition, Siri will also make smart suggestions about alerts taking into account their interaction with them. The intelligent assistant will recommend shortcuts from your interaction with the applications.

On the other hand, the message chains and the types of notifications will be grouped so you can see the most important things at a glance.

Google and Apple have chosen to focus on the consumption of your smartphone/tablet in their new operating systems. On iOS 12, a new section in the settings called "Screen Time" is appearing. It has three main parts:

Screen time: In this section, you will see which applications you use the most in the day.

Stop Time: This allows you to set a time slot during which your iPhone / iPad will not send notifications. Useful for the night.

App Limits: It allows you to set a maximum time per day for applications individually or by "group" (games, entertainment, social networks, etc.).

Another innovation that will bring iOS 12 will be the possibility of making audio and video calls through Facetime with up to 32 people at a time. The animojis will also be updated with the arrival of new figures of a koala, tiger, ghost or tyrannosaur.

Older iPhone and iPad more swift thanks to iOS 12

This is perhaps one of the best news for old iPhone and iPad users. The new iOS 12 allows a significant gain in speed on old machines. I hastened to install the beta on my iPad Mini 2, and the report is clear: unusable it is once again usable on a daily basis (it still remains slow). From tonight I test on an iPhone SE to see if the latest compact iPhone also gains velocity.

To download iOS you must enter 'Settings', 'General' and choose the option 'Software update'. Keep in mind that the process can last for the first few hours and that some of the functions may take time to work correctly.

Remember that it is important to make a backup before downloading. You can do it from iCloud by going to Settings> Apple ID> iCloud> Your device> Copy to iCloud.

While Google still has not set the main service for video calls (Hangout, Duo ...) Apple remains faithful to Facetime and offers, with iOS 12, its most important update. The main feature is the arrival of group calls up to 32 people. Now remains to see the stability in use!

The new version of Facetime will not be available during the launch of iOS 12 today, it will wait until the fall to use it.

You can also connect your device to a computer and perform the 'backup' from iTunes.

Taking into account that since 2010, they point to iPhoneHacks, the Cupertino firm has always released its update package at the same time, it is expected that today, September 17, follow the same steps. Based on this, we can expect Apple to launch it at 10 o'clock in the morning, time in San Francisco (USA), or what is the same: at 7:00 PM in Spain.

Other new features of iOS 12 are ARKit 2, a tool that enhances the development of games and applications in augmented reality; the use of avatars in our image and likeness (" Memphis "); the intelligent management of our photo gallery and various options to protect our privacy.

iPhone XS: smartphone Accidentally Apple

It goes quickly: After Apple this afternoon, the invitations for the launch event has sent around the new generation of his iPhone, now even a first picture has emerged, which is apparently an official render. 

Not only will the two new top models iPhone XS and iPhone XS Plus be on display, but also a new golden color scheme.

The US portal 9to5Mac published a few minutes ago a picture that will show a first look at the new iPhone models from Apple. Allegedly, it is an official render image used by Apple for marketing purposes. On it, both the smaller, as well as the larger new iPhone is to be seen, whereby as name continues the designation iPhone XS stands in the room.

If the above picture is real, Apple will apparently bring a shiny gold version of both models on the market. Of course, the OLED screen is also pulled down to the bottom of the smartphone, while at the top of a narrow section can be seen. Specifically, the smaller iPhone "XS" has apparently only next to the earpiece a front camera in his "Notch" installed - because in the picture no cutouts for the infrared sensors for Face ID are recognizable. 

According to the colleagues' report, Apple will indeed market the new devices as "iPhone XS" and "iPhone XS Plus". The company plans to build a 5.8-inch display on the smaller model, while the larger version will use a 6.5-inch OLED panel. For the first time, the new Notch iPhones are to be had with a gold-colored case. 

The picture shows, among other things, that Apple, of course, wants to block his well-known "Do Not Disturb" switch again top left in the context of his new smartphones. The two volume buttons are also housed in this region again. The frame is also traversed by the usual cut-outs for the separation of the different areas used as an antenna. Much more gives the first allegedly official sighting of the new high-end models of Apple not yet price.

POCO F1 - Xiaomi Introduced a new smartphone

Xiaomi has introduced a new Android smartphone, in the guise of POCO, the Chinese want to raise a new start-up brand. Comparable POCO is definitely with OnePlus, the conditions are very similar. 

POCO wants to bring cheap devices to the start, which in particular can convince with an always fast system performance. For this one has also installed a suitable SoC, the POCO F1 runs with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. In order to be able to provide a long service life, the processor is cooled with "LiquidCool". An advantage over other devices.

You do not have to worry about a start-up device that makes POCO straight to the start of the event. One relies on suppliers of Xiaomi, on the experience around the support and also in the quality control. Incidentally, POCO not only wants to convince with a lot of speed, in the F1 is a battery of a full 4000 milliamp hours. Up to 8 gigabytes of RAM and 256 gigabytes of data storage (UFS 2.1, expandable) complete the basic data sheet impressively.

Face unlock, notch display

In front, there are a 500 nits bright LC display, which is equipped with a Notch and 6.18 inches tall. POCO not only relies on a 20-megapixel front camera in the Notch but also on additional sensors for a better Face Unlock. Infrared should help to be able to quickly unlock the device even in dark surroundings. A 3D scan ensures safety. Furthermore, the Notch also comes with sound, with two speakers providing stereo sound. Headphones can still be connected Three colors are offered in principle, in addition to red, there are still black and blue. But a Kevlar version wants to offer POCO also because the actual polycarbonate case might not meet higher demands. Speaking of the back, Xiaomi relies on a dual camera (12 + 5 megapixels). The main sensor is based on Sony, this camera module is also used in other Xiaomi flagship smartphones.

Smart camera, fast software

The focus was also put on the camera on speed, the POCO F1 should trigger faster than any other flagship smartphones. Nothing new is what POCO tells us. Just as often you hear AI buzzwords in recent months from all manufacturers in the industry. Of course, the camera of the POCO F1 should benefit from an artificial intelligence, we wait for the evidence in everyday life.

Finally, it was about the software, that too is an exciting topic. MIUI for POCO, that's what they call it. There is a dedicated launcher with built-in app drawer that is extensively customizable. Furthermore, POCO promises through numerous software optimizations faster app launches, a faster response of the software in general, fewer lags and much more. I would also wait for everyday tests in this regard.

Low price the POCO F1

AND WHAT DOES THE BUDE COST? I also waited for the live stream for over an hour, then you finally revealed the price of the device. It is a blast, the model with 6 gigabytes of RAM and 64 gigabytes of data storage in India for the equivalent of 260 euros. It undercuts the OnePlus 6 with a whopping 150 euros! Even for the model with 8 gigabytes of RAM and 256 gigabytes of data storage POCO wants to have the equivalent of no 400 euros.

And Europe? The device will be available from August 27th, Paris is the first city in Europe for the official launch. Unfortunately, no exact prices have been mentioned yet.