Articles in the category Phones, Smart Watches & Tablets

There was a time when just a handful of mobile phones came with a camera. Today they are often the main criterion for selection. We have prepared an overview of the best camera phones in three price categories, as well as some brief tips on how to keep track of all the phone camera features available on the market.

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Mobile phone cases are a must nowadays, whether for protection or as a fashionable accessory. But how to find the best fit in the wide range of products offered by Alza? Our guide will help you.

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Fitness bands or trackers are relatively subtle devices that we usually wear on our wrists like watches. They are primarily designed to monitor daily movement and sleep. They have a stylish design and it is assumed that you would be wearing them even to work or school. What to focus on when choosing the perfect one? 

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The MWC 2018 is the largest mobile phone and related technology trade show that will take place from February 26, until March 1, 2018 in Barcelona. The 2300 exhibitors from all over the world will introduce new smartphones, mobile phone accessories, technical innovations, and other smart electronics. What should we look forward to?

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Möchten Sie, dass Ihr iPhone länger hält, schneller geladen wird und die Batteriekapazität auch nach längerem Gebrauch erhalten bleibt? In diesem Artikel zeigen wir Ihnen Tipps und Tricks, wie Sie das erreichen können. Also - wie kann ich mein iPhone aufladen? Read more

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless technology that enables fast and secure data exchange over very short distances (up to 4cm). You can use your mobile to make purchases in a shop or simply to share documents with a friend. Compared to Bluetooth, NFC connection is automatic and usually faster.

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Even the best smartphones are still held back by their battery life. Powerful CPUs and advanced features suck lots of energy from the battery, but we can change this easily. Check out some practical tips on how to improve battery life and help increase phone performance.

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How do you choose between hundreds of mobile phones for your child? Whether it's for a ten-year-old know-it-all or a teenager, we'll advise you on what to look for and give you some tips on how to pick the best one.

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By resetting your phone to the factory settings, you will be able to remove any issues with a slowed-down system and get rid of unwanted data. You can resume the factory settings in only a few steps that will take you about 5 minutes. Our tutorial will teach you how to do it and what to watch out for. And if you can't restore through your phone's settings, we'll tell you what to do. Read more

The ingress protection (IP) is an internationally standardised code that identifies the resistance of electrical appliances against the ingress of foreign items and liquids, especially water. It is expressed in the so-called IP code, which consists of the "IP" followed by two digits: the first indicates the protection against dangerous contact and foreign objects, the second indicates the degree of protection against water ingress.

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Our regularly updated smartwatch guide will help you choose the right smartwatch and tell you everything you need to know.

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Die Quick-Charge-Technologie verkürzt die Ladezeit von Mobiltelefonen erheblich. Der neueste Standard ist Quick Charge 4+, der dank einer speziellen Technologie das Laden noch einmal deutlich beschleunigt. Möchten Sie mehr erfahren?

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A modern control element used mainly in apps and games. Haptic technology is extremely touch-sensitive — modern devices with this technology can detect the degree of pressure you are applying. Different levels of pressure result in different effects. In the settings you can turn on the so-called tactile feedback, which means the system feeds you information on your actions. For example, in car racing, you have no pedals, but you have a steering wheel you can turn. If you strongly press the right side, the car speeds up; if you press the left side, the car slows down. If you press the steering wheel with enough force to trigger the brake function, the steering wheel gently vibrates to let you know it worked.

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With such a wide range of models available, each with a variety of equipment and features, choosing the right tablet can be a tricky process. To help make it easier, we've prepared this handy guide to choose a tablet, which provides a summary of the most important tablet features and parameters.

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Often dubbed the display of the future, OLED displays are usually found on premium products. They offer high quality, a broad range of colours, low power consumption, high brightness, and excellent black colour reproduction. As a result, OLED displays are easy to view even in bright sunlight. Another advantage is the wide viewing angle, which reaches nearly 180 degrees.

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A method of rendering LCD-display images. In this case, the image is formed by a thin film of transistors. A thin part of the display consists of small transistors that control individual picture points, or pixels. Unlike previous technologies, it has brought high image quality, high contrast, lower power consumption and smaller size. Today, the biggest advantage of TFT displays is the price. Compared with premium OLEDs, they also have a significantly longer life.

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A laptop battery's size, along with the efficiency of the components used and software optimisation, determines battery life.

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Rechargeable batteries require proper storage and handling. The most common are NiCd and NiMH batteries. Find out how to properly store rechargeable batteries for drills and screwdrivers. You'll also learn how and when to recharge them and how to prolong their capacity.

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