Android Wear Vs. The Apple Watch - Which (if any) is the wearable for you?

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Alright, Android Wear has quite a few devices in its roster.
 Now apple has theirs.
Obviously they are only (currently) compatible with their respective operating systems.

So the question presents itself.

Which system do you choose?

        I find it extremely hard to decide. I'm interested (for what ever reason) in the iPhone 6 Plus, However I am also equally interested (and rightfully so, being the android fan that I am) in the Moto 360 smart watch/wearable. Unfortunately, both devices are not compatible with each other (at the moment). but we'll talk about that later. 

Today I'm here to tell you about Android Wear and The New Apple Watch 

Lets start with Android Wear.

Moto 360 (shown above)

Samsung Gear Live (Shown directly above)

LG G Watch (shown directly above)

        Android Wear was introduced shortly after Samsung's stab in the wearable department. While the Galaxy Gears were coming in at sub par in the area of sales, Google decided to answer with a wearable expansion of the card system we have grown to love in the Google Now app on our phones. In that particular extension, you are equipped with notifications from a few of your favorite applications like hangouts, facebook messenger, dialer , google maps, gmail and so on. These notifications (based on the cards UI from google) allow for you to have a quick glance at what is going on, reply to such, and keep moving on with you day without reach for your phone. Unlike the former Galaxy Gear products (which were based on Tizen for their interface), these Android Wear devices (LG G watch, Moto 360 and Samsung's New Gear Live) do not allow for you to hold conversations through this particular interface, however the notification comes through just the same.

Now Keep in mind that wearables are in their infancy, and no product is perfect, ESPECIALLY the first few of its kind

Which leads me to my next subject....

The Apple Watch

(shown below)

The Apple Watch, or iWatch as its infamously known, seems to have the same eye-catching features that the first Samsung Galaxy Gear exhibited when it was first released along side the Note 3 in 2013. The Apple Watch allows for calls to be made through its interface, along with text message and email answering capabilities, and of course the notification/map direction feature. The iWatch however is equipped with that highly sought after sapphire glass, and has easily changeable watch straps ( a lot...a whole lot of em.) for easy and quick customization (something apple isn't known for, but shall be well received, no doubt).

For once, Apple shares something with the competition when it comes to wearables. Everything is still new.
Its entirely too early to determine which type of devices will "make it" in terms of longevity.

What should you by?

The Motorola 360 of course, yes over Lg's G Watch and Samsung's Gear line.

At least you have choice on the Android Side. Apple only has...apple lol like it or nah!

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The Note 4 Is Awesome! So why am I buying an iPhone 6?

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"The Galaxy Note 4 is easily the smart phone of the 2014-2015 tech year!"

a statement I made not even 2 hours ago...

The features it houses not only defeat the competition, but embarrasses the competitors. 

and given those reasons alone, it should the the obvious choice for me to upgrade to it (from the note 3).

Right?

So why did I (Matthew) find my self calling AT&T to reserving the 128gb Space Gray iPhone 6 Plus?

ME! 

of all people...

calling to reserve an iPhone...

its even hard to type out..

................

Why did i do it you ask?

Because I'm a die-hard Android Fan...

Let me Explain..

Yes, I  am one of Android's main advocates and have been for years, Since Verizon released their first "Droid" actually. and for the past 6 or 7 years (how ever long its been), I have only used products that have reflected such. Plus, given the fact that the last time I held an iPhone was when the 3GS was released. It occurred to me that I have not given Apple a chance at all.  And I've judged them for 7 years based on the underwhelming 3GS model. Now i must admit, that's not fair! And if I'm going to be an unbiased tech reviewer working for this great blog, it would be our (TechExpo's) best interest to have insight on ALL sides of tech, Apple included. So because of my appreciation for android, I'm buying an iPhone to get first hand experience of how and why people choose Apple over Android in the first place...

 "Apparently, people enjoy Apple products for some reason. What might that reason be?"

"What makes the iPhone so amazing, that causes people all over the world to want one?"

This were the thoughts that ran through my head as we were preparing the blog for the iPhone 6.

Admittedly, I jumped to conclusions that nothing has changed and the device simply was not worth our time reporting on.

and again, that's not fair.

So with that being said, On the 19th of September

I will be using my upgrade to purchase an iPhone, for the first time ever in my android-filled life.

And since the iPhone 6 Plus is now in a category to be compared with the Galaxy Note 4 and Note 3 (since i still have it)...

Now we have a message from the TechExpo's Administration.....

We here at TechExpo will be doing just that.

Comparing and Contrasting Every Single, Solitary Feature.

That is our Job after all, and (Matthew) will be the guinea pig for this experiment.

Don't worry, if he doesn't like it, you all WILL be the first to know.

We will also have the Note 4 in hand to review as well...

The Comparisons Game just got Real!

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The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Well the day has finally come.

the very day that half (or about one third) of the world was waiting for.

The release event of the new iPhone.

Now i want it to be know that I (Matthew) am, has and always will be a purebred android fan and connoisseur. This well known fact about me may not ever change..

And as much flack as I give to Apple's products and their lack of luster...

these devices appeal to a certain demographic of people that do not seem to mind the subtle changes that apple makes year to year. 

With that being said, lets get into what exactly happened today...

don't blink, you might miss these points... (lol)

okay okay ill stop... lol

•  The Infamous 8mp iSight Camera now w/ Focus Pixels Tech (with Optical Image Stabilization on the 6 Plus)
• Slow-Motion Video Recording  (120fps to 240fps ((really slow)))
• Wifi Calling (when cell signal is too low to make calls)
• VLTE Support
•  Average of 10h on battery (from what i could make out, promise of a full days' usage)
• Landscape View on select apps and even on Home screen (6 Plus Only)
• A8 processor chip (25% faster than 5s)
• 720p resolution (on the 6) and Full HD 1080p (on 6 Plus)

from what i could see, that was pretty much it. 

Of Course, the phones will come in the famous colors that include Gold, Silver and Space Gray

Pre-Orders begin Sept 12

and the phones will be available for regular purchase on Sept 19th

Prices are as follows...

for the iPhone 6 (4.7inch)

16gb - $199

64gb - $299

128gb - $399

for the iPhone 6 Plus (5.5 inch)

16gb - $299

64gb - $399

128gb - $499

why apple chose to do away with a 32gb model?...no one knows..

for the the price it should be standard...

but i digress lol

Again...i give Apple alot of problems when it comes to mobile phones. 

The company seems to know the tablet market as well as the markets of laptops and desktops. I just expect something mind-blowingly cool and exclusive, a gimmick if you will..

but maybe that's what i get for being an Android Fan..

I digress again lol

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Samsung Unpacked IFA Episode 2 (2014) - The Galaxy Note Edge

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This will be a short post...

Surprise!!! Surprise!!!

*in my best Gomer Pyle voice* 

While watching the Samsung Unpacked Event on last week, my mind went back to the many rumors that suggested that Samsung had something else up their sleeve that was guaranteed to rattle some cages in the mobile tech world. 

And again, Samsung doesn't disappoint in the shock and awe department.

The Galaxy Note Edge is definitely one of the most interesting devices I've ever seen debuted. 

It features all the qualities of the latest version of the Galaxy Note (4) but it has this "edge" or extended screen, As i like to refer to it, on the right side that houses a few apps and serve as a "quick reference" of sorts for some features. 

Now with this Device, i cant really give my opinion yet, however I do believe this is a step in the right direction...whichever that direction maybe. Its different, is subtle and its appealing to a demographic that the tech world wasn't sure it had in the first place.. 

this video (posted below Courtesy of Android Authority) shows exactly what I mean.

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Samsung Unpacked IFA Episode 2 (2014) - The Galaxy Note 4

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I have to admit. Samsung had me worried. With the rapid released of the gear smartwatches and variants of the S5, one cant help but to think that the infamous company is getting a little too desperate to squash the competition. However, after watching the IFA Unpacked Episode on Wednesday, I am MORE than impressed with the way things are going for Samsung, at least in the phablet and wearables department..

Without any more hoopla.... Lets get into this shall we?

Now naturally, each new variant of the Note series is guaranteed to have a better camera, increased battery life and those few new features that everyone expects. Samsung does not disappoint. 

the 2014 Galaxy Note has a refined design, innovative display, and features that (I believe) will increase its popularity. The Note is coming with a slightly new soft back material, an All new metal frame (thank you), stronger glass, and the highly acclaimed Touchwiz experience found on the Galaxy S5. 

 Sounds good huh.. well I'm not done..

The Galaxy Note 4 comes with a stunning 2560x1440p Super Amoled Display putting out 550ppi

Translation....

its looks really really really good.

like really...

Also equipped is a newer 16mp camera for the back along with a 3.7mp (up from 2.0mp) camera for the front. and while we are on the camera, Samsung has decided to cater to the Selfie takers of the world and include a wide angle selfie mode in the front facing camera that allows you to take better selfies with friends from a 90 degree angle. A panoramic front facing camera of sorts. Yeah...lol

Also a feature on the rear facing camera that i believe is notable (see what i did there. lol) is the angle adjust feature..
Say for example I'm in class, and the instructor is writing things on the board (dry erase/chalk/overhead/whatever) and instead of scrambling to take notes, take a picture instead. Cool? well what if I'm sitting close to the door or at the far back corner of class and the picture i took is at an angle where i may not be able to make some things out on the board.... Not Cool...(im a witness)

well with the note 4 camera's angle adjust feature, i can take that picture from one of those many odd and off angels and the camera will adjust the photo to make it flat, or in other words as if i were standing directly in front of the display board...
now it may drive teachers a little crazy to see all these cameras in the air but still...its a wonderful feature nonetheless.

Now

Lets talk about the S pen. 

its just about one of the single solitary features that the Note is known for. So naturally Samsung has made some well needed improvements, to make the s pen more commonplace with Note users.

So when you detach the pen, your Air Command feature comes up (on the note 3) right?

now you have a new command which is called Smart Select. which allow you to take small focused "screenshots", if you will, and share them with friends or your blog or personal library. this is personally a feature that I'm looking forward to, only because i change my wallpaper like 4-68 times a day. (exaggeration....kinda) 

Of course like the S5, the Note 4 also comes with a/an.....

• Fingerprint Scanner 
• Ultra Power Saving Mode (also from the S5 software)
• Enhanced Voice Recording (from up to 8 different directions)
• Increased Noise Cancellation
• Fast Charging Software (0-50% power in 30 mins)
•  Samsung's new multi-tasking software
• 50GB of Dropbox Storage for 2 years 

For your viewing pleasure i have a official video from Samsung Describing the phone itself in much better detail everything i have explained and its here 

To keep things short and my posts more frequent, i will divide up all of the different things that Samsung announced at IFA (Berlin) this year.

so with a promise of more post to come. i bid you a temporary farewell as i research all of these devices!

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