Samsung showed the ultra-secure "google phone" Galaxy Xcover 2

Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Xcover 2 smartphone protected. The device is protected to IP67, which provides a complete and dustproof device's ability to stay under water to a depth of one meter for 30 minutes. With this Galaxy Xcover 2 allows underwater shots.

 

The phone has a 4-inch display with a resolution of 800x480 pixels and a dual-core processor with a frequency of 1 GHz. RAM is 512 MB, there is a slot for memory cards microSD.

The model has a 5-megapixel camera with flash and a front VGA-camera. In addition, the smartphone provides a dedicated button for taking photos - it can help to be comfortable doing underwater shots.

 

Also reported modules GPS / GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.0 and a battery capacity of 1700 mAh, which allows the smartphone to work up to 570 hours of standby time. The operating system Galaxy Xcover 2 uses Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Dimensions of the device - 130,5 × 67,7 × 11,9 mm, weight - 148 g

Cost Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 will be announced during the exhibition MWC 2013.

iWatch: Apple concept watch with a 2.5-inch display, camera and support for LTE

There are rumors that Apple partnership with Intel intends to add to its range of products, so-called "smart watch." It is not a full-fledged independent device and, most of all, about the accessories for devices running iOS. Such concepts were published in SizloCore, and a couple of years ago.

Designer Paul Seaman has prepared a new draft hours iWatch, the main "trick" which became elongated curved display and an almost unlimited functional device. Accessory equipped with a 2.5-inch screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio TV, made by technology IPS, and also supports Bluetooth 4.0 wireless connectivity with low power consumption.

As planned by the designer, iWatch will play a role as an important partner for other products Apple - especially smartphones and tablets on the software platform iOS. Device owners can view various reports and notifications, emails, notes, calendar, weather, driving directions, etc. In addition, the clock will control the individual functions of iOS-gadgets.

 

iWatch is equipped with the module networks fourth generation LTE, built-in microphone, speaker, a gyroscope, GPS and camera, allowing FaceTime to make video calls to friends and family. The clock shows the weather, current location, as well as heart rate and body temperature of the user's request. You can play music and video on the screen of the gadget iCloud. And, of course, the device can communicate with voice assistant Siri.