Can’t be bothered to tap in a passcode to unlock your sleeping smartphone? Well, the latest Android phones have another way to verify that you’re you: by scanning your face. The idea behind Face Unlock (a feature that requires Android versn 4.0ioor better, by the way) is simple: the phone’s camera scans your face for a few seconds, then compares it to one or more previously saved head shots. If it gets a match, then presto! You’ll arrive at your phone’s home page, no PIN required.
You can unlock your phone with a glance once Face Unlock scans your face.
It’s a nifty trick, but it’s not quite foolproof.
Before setting up the feature on your own Android phone, you’ll be warned that Face Unlock isn’t nearly as secure as using a numeric passcode.
Indeed, there’s always the possibility of a false match if someone who looks “similar” to you sneaks a peek at your handset.
In other words, think twice before protecting your phone with Face Unlock if you’ve stored military secrets on it, or if your online banking password is saved in your Android browser.
So, ready to use your face to unlock your Android phone?
Here’s how… Go to the Settings menu and tap Security, Screen Lock.* Tap the Face Unlock option to see the litany of notes and caveats about the feature (including the assurance that your stored profile picture will be “kept private” on your handset). Ready to continue? Tap “Set it up.” Next, you should see … well, yourself. Hold the phone until your face fits in the dotted outline; once the camera thinks it has a good shot of your face, it’ll snap a photo automatically. (For the best results, Google advises taking a Face Unlock photo indoors, where it’s not “too bright or too dim.”) Once you’ve made it to the “Face Captured” page, tap “Continue.” You’ll also need a backup PIN or a security “pattern” to trace on the phone’s touchscreen, which you’ll be asked to set up once you’re done snapping photos of your face. The backup passcode will come in handy if Face Unlock can’t quite recognize you (which, as I’ve learned, happens on a fairly regular basis). Now, time to test. Lock your phone, then press the “sleep/wake” button and hold the handset right in front of your face; the phone should unlock itself within seconds of “seeing” you.
*Note: These steps may vary depending on the make and model of your Android phone. I tested this tip on a Samsung Galaxy Nexus running on Android version 4.2.2. Bonus tip
Want to make Face Unlock a bit more secure? Here’s how… Take multiple Face Unlock photos of yourself in different conditions—say, with your glasses on and off, or both outdoors and indoors—to give the phone a better chance of identifying you correctly. Just go back to the Settings menu, tap Security, then select “Improve face matching.” Worried someone might try to unlock your phone with a still photo of you? You can set Face Unlock to unlock your phone only if it sees you blink. Just tap Settings, Security, then enable the “Liveness check” option.
Android gaming has come a long way, but the desire to add buttons to touch-focused mobile devices has never quite gone away.
Enter the Archos GamePad, a Jelly Bean tablet with 14 buttons and two analog thumb-sticks - a layout similar to an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3controller.
Archos had the GamePad on hand at CES to try out, and we at TechRadar decided to take it for a spin, testing games like Angry Birds, Dead Triggerand Trials Xtreme 2 on the gaming tablet.
We found that the GamePad has a few crucial shortcomings, though it makes up for them in some creative ways.
The back of the Archos GamePadGreat on paper The Archos GamePad looks great on paper; with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, a 1.6GHz dual-core processor, a quad-core GPU, 8GB of storage with room for a microSD, and a mini-HDMI port, it's equipped with everything it should need to be successful.
But the GamePad's most important feature is its buttons - having physical inputs should in theory improve the gaming experience immensely over a pure touch interface - and unfortunately the Archo GamePad's buttons and control nubs leave something to be desired.
The buttons themselves are clicky and responsive, and the left and right shoulder buttons/triggers feel like the triggers on Sony's PS Vita, which certainly isn't a bad thing.
But the analog thumb-sticks could have been ripped straight off of Sony's older PSP, and that is a bad thing.
They offered far too much resistance, making it difficult to control the first-person zombie shooter Dead Trigger. Nintendo and Sony's latest handhelds - the 3DS and PS Vita, respectively - each offer far superior analog control options, and they've both been out for more than a year, so there's no excuse for these outdated nubs.
'Dead Trigger' was difficult to play with the control nubs
Lack of standardization
Input issues aside, the Archos GamePad suffers from another issue that plagues many mobile devices that attempt to offer physical control solutions: a lack of standardization.
Suffice it to say the buttons don't always work with each game the way you might expect. On the other hand, Archos has come up with a flexible solution for this by allowing users to map the GamePad's physical buttons to any point on the screen.
Using a simple interface, players can drag icons for the buttons and analog nubs anywhere on the screen so that when those inputs are used, that part of the screen is activated as if you'd touched it.
It's a versatile tool, but it still feels like little more than a workaround for a system and games that were never meant to have these inputs in the first place.
Elsewhere, certain functions of the OS simply don't work correctly, though this is probably more an issue with Jelly Bean itself or even some specific applications.
For example, pressing the back button on the system bar at the bottom of the screen unpaused Dead Trigger, but the in-game pause menu remained open, leaving the game obscured while the zombies had a feast.
The GamePad's menu did not adjust when the orientation changedElsewhere, when the tablet was flipped from landscape to portrait orientation, the position of text in the GamePad's own settings menu got pushed off the screen instead of adjusting to fit. Early Verdict
Aesthetically, the GamePad more closely resembles some outdated piece of retro computer hardware than a sleek, modern Android tablet, and the headphone jack sits awkwardly on the top of the device (though it is pleasantly light and thin).
These flaws are symptoms of the Archos GamePad's general lack of cohesion, which unfortunately holds the tablet back from being as great as it could be.
But those desperate for physical controls on an Android tablet could likely do worse, especially at the Archos GamePad's affordable $169 price point.
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In late July, Google announced its latest Android update, an update called Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Shortly after the conclusion of the event, the company began rolling out the new Jelly Bean update to owners of Nexus devices including the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7. Since then, we’ve seen important and new Android 4.3 details emerge from the shadows, information that current and future Android 4.3 users need to know about.
In the build up to Google I/O 2013, there were rumors that Google was planning an Android announcement at the event. At first, Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie emerged as the likely candidate but those rumors were slowly replaced by signs of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, an incremental update to Google’s operating system
Google I/O came and went without any Android news however, leaving Android smartphone and tablet owners wondering when they might see the next version of Android. As it turned out, Google only waited a few weeks before delivering the goods.
At its July Android launch event, Google announced a trio of new products including the new Nexus 7, the GoogleCast and yes, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The update, which includes features like Bluetooth Low Energy and OpenGL 3.0 support, isn’t a massive overhaul to Android Jelly Bean but it’s an important update nonetheless.
The software, since late July, has been rolling out to owners of Google’s Nexus devices including its popular Nexus 4 smartphone and Nexus 7 tablet. It arrived stock on board the new Nexus 7. That isn’t the end of Android 4.3′s story though.
Since that day in late July, we’ve learned quite a bit about Google’s new Jelly Bean update, some good, some bad, but all of it information that current users and future users need to know about.
Here now are the seven most important things that Android 4.3 users and future Android device owners need to know about Google’s latest Android update.
Android 4.3 Has Bugs
Surprise, surprise, Nexus owners are complaining about a host of bugs that have arrived with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. This is something that happens after every single major Android update so it’s not surprising that we’re seeing users report issues. Buggy software is, after all, one of the trade offs of owning a Nexus device.
Android 4.3 has brought an assortment of bugs along with it.
The Android 4.3 bug list is becoming a lengthy one even with Google and Netflix fixing the issue that was causing Netflix to be unusable on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean devices. Here is a list of the Android 4.3 bugs that we’ve been hearing about, non-stop, from Android 4.3 owners:
Poor battery life
Gallery app broken
Auto Rotation broken
Slow Charging bug remains
Boot screen hangups
UI sluggishness
Broken applications (MLB at Bat seems to be useless on Android 4.3)
Broken support for Bluetooth keyboards
That of course are some of the biggest ones that we’ve heard about. There are likely plenty of others that Nexus owners are dealing with at the moment. Point is, those who haven’t update to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean may want to think about holding off until Google releases an update.
We also don’t expect these bugs to be present in non-Nexus devices as we should see carriers and manufacturers weed this stuff out before arrival. That’s not to say that there won’t be issues, but they likely won’t be as numerous as they are right now.
Biggest Feature is For Tablets
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean isn’t a big update but there is one feature that is absolutely fantastic. In Android 4.2, Android tablet owners received Multi-User support, something that is extremely useful for those that may share a tablet with friends or family members, including kids.
Restricted Profiles is a fantastic Android 4.3 feature.
In Android 4.3, Google has improved on this feature adding Restricted Profiles for tablet. Restricted profiles allows for users to create a kids profile or a limited use profile that only has access to certain apps and features. Developer support still isn’t where it should be for this feature but thus far, it’s our favorite Android 4.3 feature and a reason why Nexus 7 owners should consider upgrading.
These Devices Are Next
Device owners that don’t own a pure Nexus device are likely wondering when Android 4.3 updates will be touching down. The short answer is that we have no clue as companies remain mum about specific Android 4.3 plans. However, based on history, we know that there are a few devices in particular that should be next in line to Android 4.3.
The Galaxy Nexus on Sprint and Verizon should be next.
We fully expect the Verizon Galaxy Nexus and Sprint Galaxy Nexus to beat other smartphones to the Android 4.3 chase. We also expect Asus to be the first company to deliver Android 4.3 to tablets. We aren’t sure which tablet or tablets it will be, but the Asus MeMO Pad HD or Transformer series is a safe bet.
After that, we expect the Samsung Galaxy S4 to get upgraded to Android 4.3 as Samsung is typically very fast at getting its flagship devices update with the latest software.
These Devices Are Skipping to Android 4.3
The Galaxy S3 will likely skip Android 4.2 for Android 4.3.
There will be some devices that skip Android 4.2 Jelly Bean for Android 4.3. As of right now, the only ones that we can seemingly confirm are the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S3.
While Samsung hasn’t announced anything, carriers have suggested that they will be shifting from Android 4.2 development to Android 4.3 development, something that falls in line with rumors that suggested Samsung had given up on Android 4.2 with these two devices.
We also know that the HTC One in the U.S. isn’t likely to skip Android 4.2 and the same can be said about devices like the HTC One X and HTC One XL which appear to be heading to Android 4.2 not Android 4.3.
Galaxy Note 3 & HTC One Max Will Run It
Two of the biggest devices this fall will be the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and the HTC One Max. And fortunately for those interested in these big-screened smartphones, they will more than likely be running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean when they arrive on shelves later this year.
Sources have converged on Android 4.3 for both of these devices, something that isn’t surprising. Remember, the Galaxy Note 2 was one of the first to arrive with Android 4.2 out of the box last year.
Of course, both devices will be using heavily modified versions of Android 4.3 thanks to Sense and TouchWiz, but buyers should feel relieved knowing that they will arrive with Android 4.3 and not Android 4.2.
It would have been nice to see Android 5.0 in the cards but that just doesn’t look like it’s happening at this point given it’s rumored late October launch date.
It Will Be Replaced by Android 5.0 This Fall
Speaking of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, it’s pretty clear that Google is cooking up a new update. The company’s updates since Android 4.1 have been small so the software is due for a big overhaul. Rumors have suggested that Android 5.0 is already out in the wild, something that makes sense considering rumors place its release in October or November.
Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie will likely be Google’s big Android update for 2013.
What this means is that Android 4.3 will only be the king of the hill for a few months. And it also means that there is a chance that some devices could ultimately skip Android 4.3 for Android 5.0.
The Waiting is Easy
Current Android 4.2 and Android 4.1 owners should not be up in arms about the wait for Android 4.3. For one, the update is small and while the features are nice, it’s not a massive upgrade over Android 4.2.
The second reason is that many of Google’s big time services, things like Google Games, Google Maps and Google Now are all available to owners on the Google Play Store.
So while in years past, major Android updates brought huge features to Google’s core services, Android 4.3 is much lighter, making it an update that is much easier to wait on.
With a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date widely expected to be held in 2013, a selection of recent reports have looked to narrow down the device’s arrival.
Having failed to materialise alongside the S4 as some had predicted, the Note 3 release date has since been pegged for an IFA 2013 unveiling in early September. In recent weeks a flurry of reports have highlighted a single day for the phone’s arrival, with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date expected to be confirmed on September 4.
According to claimed “sources close to the matter,” the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date will follow the September 4 unveiling, with a late September / early October arrival expected to see the stylus bragging device hit retailers within days of the iPhone 5S.
Although Samsung has as yet failed to confirm its plans for a September 4 press conference, the ever nearing date would be a fitting time for the announcement. The pre-IFA press day is already set to host the conference of fellow tech giants, Sony.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 News
Far from the only device expected to be unveiled on September 4, recent reports out of Samsung’s native Korea have claimed that the Galaxy Note 3 will share centre stage with the Samsung Gear Smartwatch, a product known to be in the works.
"We've been preparing the watch product for so long," Samsung's executive VP Lee Young Hee said in an interview earlier this year. He added: "We are preparing products for the future, and the watch is definitely one of them."
Things have changed dramatically since the Note 2’s arrival too, with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 not expected to be the largest smartphone on the Samsung roster come launch. Having looked to corner all market niches, the Note 3 has been preceded by an oversized, mid-range smartphone in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3.
With the Mega looking lacking the same stylus hosting wares as the Note range, it has been suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will see the ‘phablet’ device sport a new generation of Samsung S-Pen stylus. It is predicted the new S-Pen will offer even more detailed control than the MWC 2013 unveiled Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Screen
One of the most hotly contested points of the device’s specs sheet, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 screen is expected to be heading for an increase of size over its predecessor. However, that said, much speculation still remains around exactly what size form factor the stylus hosting device will eventually sport.
With the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 lining up at 5.5-inches in size, up on the 5.3-inch of the original-generation model, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has been tipped to play host to an even larger display.” Recent “R&D samples” found entering India confirmed that Samsung has tested prototypes with 5.5-inch, 5.7-inch and 6-inch screens.
Although a 5.7-inch Samsung Galaxy Note 3 screen size has received the most backing from the rumour mill, it is far from a foregone conclusion that this is how big the phone will be, with a 5.99-inch display also being widely banded around.
“Samsung is working on introducing a new phablet using a 5.9-inch organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen,” Korean news outlets recently quoted unnamed Samsung officials as revealing.
Suggesting that Samsung will implement a reduced bezel design to provide as large a screen size within a shell as small as possible, the sources added: “Even if these kinds of sizes ― from 5-inch to 6-inch ― are stretching the limits of traditional pockets, well-made phablets using bezel-less technology have been warmly received. Users prefer bigger phones and they use them more often. Samsung will be more focused on larger phones.”
Adding backing to these claims, further Note 3 rumours have suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 screen will be “6-inches” is size and will see the “screen accounting for 84 per cent” of the phone’s overall size.
What’s more, regardless of the screen’s size, a spattering of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rumours have suggested the third-generation device will be the world’s first device to land with a flexible, unbreakable display. Although it is well publicised that Samsung is working on such technologies, it is unlikely that flexible displays are ready for mass production, and, as such, reports to this nature should be taken with a considerable pinch of salt.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Specs
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is expected to be one of the most powerful phones on the market at launch, rivalling even its flagship sibling, the Samsung Galaxy S4.
“The new handset will be powered by the in-house Exynos octa-core chipset to meet consumer demand for faster data processing and download speeds,” reported insiders recently revealed. They added: “Samsung plans to use the Octa core processor in the upcoming Galaxy Note 3, which will debut later this year.”
While the S4 received octa-core innards in certain market, those nations with 4G connections (UK, US) we handed a 1.9GHz quad-core substitute. It is understood that the same will be true of the Note 3, with the UK rendition of the phone to be a speedy quad-core option.
Arguably more important, the Note 3 specs sheet will benefit from 3GB of RAM according to multiple leaks. Allowing for improved multitasking and smoother app transitions, the 3GB of memory would be the first for a smartphone device. It has been suggested that next year’s Samsung Galaxy S5 will feature the same option.
On a camera front the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 looks set to host a strong photographic offering, with the same 13-megapixel snapper found within the S4 partnered by a Xenon flash and a second, 2-megapixel snapper up front.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Rumours
A range of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rumours have claimed the phone will be just 8mm thick. Although it is believed the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will feature a design similar to that of an oversized S4, with a slim profile and softly curved edges, a selection of claimed leaks have pointed a boxier, squared off finish.
A selection of rumours which are far from confirmed, the discussions of the Note 3 design have pegged the phone as sporting everything from a squared off plastic finish, to a more luxurious, metal construction. In short, it is unclear as yet exactly how the Note 3 will look.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Price
Price is one area of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 that has yet to properly surface in the raft of rumours and leaks that have been doing the rounds. Needless to say, however, based on past Note offerings it isn’t going to be cheap.
The 16GB version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 sported a near £550 price tag at launch and it is believed the Note 3 will be of a similar position.
Can’t be bothered to tap in a passcode to unlock your sleeping smartphone? Well, the latest Android phones have another way to verify that you’re you: by scanning your face.
The back of the Archos GamePad
'Dead Trigger' was difficult to play with the control nubs
The GamePad's menu did not adjust when the orientation changed
