LG G6, Xperia XZ Premium & Huawei P10 in comparison

1. Evolution to Revolution: Design
2. One of them: Technique
3. New sensor, new luck: cameras
4. The future is called HDR: Display
5. The Empire Strikes Back: Conclusion

LG, Sony and Huawei presented their new flagship smartphones at the MWC 2017. The LG G6, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and the Huawei P10 want to convince partly by innovative technology, partly more by their striking design. Here we compare the three smartphone highlights of the MWC 2017.

1. Evolution to Revolution: Design


The plastic era is over. New smartphone flaggues no longer trust themselves without a dress of glass and metal on the street. The LG G6, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and the Huawei P10 are high-quality processed from these two materials. So the design is just about the question, in which form metal and glass were poured and no longer whether the smartphones are nobly processed or not. These are the new flagships all.

The LG G6 with its nearly frameless 18: 9 display a new era of smartphone design. The Galaxy S8 and the iPhone 8 are supposed to be according to the current state of the rumors as synonymous with such a form factor. The Huawei P10, on the other hand, is based on the design of the predecessor, but takes the path with sand-blasted surface in new metallic colors such as green and blue a step further. Meanwhile, Sony remains faithful to the edgy block shape with a large frame above and below the display. The curved glass surface of the Xperia XZ Premium reflects more than before and the smartphone is even more solid than its predecessors.

Verdict: Three times super noble, once revolutionary. The LG G6 has a more innovative design than its competitors.

2. One of them: Technique

While the design is more dependent on personal taste, the technique is more varied. The loser on the data sheet is the Huawei P10, because it is equipped with the same processor as the Huawei Mate 9, which has been available for months: with the Kirin 960. The performance is roughly comparable to that of the Galaxy S7 - a flagship of last year. The LG G6 with the Snapdragon 821 has a somewhat faster processor on board, which is already known from the OnePlus 3T. A modern performance monster is only the Xperia XZ Premium thanks to the new Snapdragon 835, which is also to hold in some models of the Galaxy S8.

Verdict: The powerful Xperia XZ Premium makes the competitors look old.


3. New sensor, new luck: cameras

For lack of test equipment, we can not make a final judgment about the cameras, but the official information already allow for the first conclusions. The Huawei P10 features a 20-megapixel monochrome camera for black-and-white photography and a 12-megapixel color camera. Modern features such as hybrid autofocus and optical image stabilization (OIS) are offered as well as 4K video recordings. The Selfie-Cam solves meanwhile with 8 megapixels. The problem: The well-known Huawei Mate 9 has exactly the same cameras. They could impress us in the test, but they have been there last year.

The dual cameras of the LG G6 are still new. To keep them out of the case, LG has, however, provided them with a lower resolution than their predecessors: 13 megapixels instead of 16 megapixels at the rear and 5 instead of 8 megapixels at the front. After all, the Selfie-Cam OIS and EIS now also offer image stabilization. The front camera will likely beat those of the predecessor, but we do not know yet whether the main cameras with a normal and a wide angle sensor can exceed the LG G5 cameras.

Sony has in the meantime Xperia XZ Premium its new 1 / 2.3 inch camerasensor built - and it was also time, because for several generations Sony has already used the same camera sensor in its flagship. The so-called Motion Eye camera resolves with 19 megapixels and makes slow motion videos in 720p at 960 images per second. The Selfie-Cam does not have to hide with its 13 megapixels synonymous.

Judgment: Finally, a new camera sensor from Sony - and one that could depend on the competition.

4. The future is called HDR: Display

The Huawei P10 features a 5.1-inch LTPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. This is perfectly fine for the size, but the display does not seem to be distinguished by outstanding features. The LG G6, on the other hand, has a 5.7 inch display with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels. It supports HDR10 and as the first smartphone the superior HDR standard DolbyVision. The Xperia XZ Premium has a 5.5 inch display with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and HDR10 support.

Verdict: The high-resolution HDR displays of the LG G6 and the Xperia XZ Premium depend on the full-HD display of the Huawei P10.

5. The Empire Strikes Back: Conclusion


The Huawei P10 is a smart smartphone. In the interior, however, the technology of the Huawei Mate 9 from 2016 is largely slumbered. The LG G6 rings a new design era with an almost borderless 18: 9 format and the display supports the HDR standard DolbyVision.

Sony seems to be not interested in what is currently in the Trend magazine for modern smartphone design read. Instead the Xperia XZ Premium is released with another Sony block made of metal. This block contains, however, high-end technology, which is at least in terms of processor and camera to rival the competition. Will the Sony empire fall back after years of bad Xperia sales? We can only make a final judgment on the new flag ships after our tests.

Successor of the Xperia Z5 Premium but not on the MWC 2017?

The Sony Xperia Z5 premium successor could possibly not be shown on the MWC 2017. Instead, the device with the code name Yoshino could only appear behind closed doors and only be officially presented at a later date.

On February 27, Sony plans to introduce new Xperia smartphones as part of the MWC 2017. A legitimate successor for the Xperia Z5 Premium does not seem to bring the manufacturer but with to Barcelona, ​​reports PhoneArena with reference to a Twitter posting of Ricciolo. The premium smartphone may be in the march, but at least at the mobile phone show probably only behind closed doors for a small and exquisite group of people. Recently rumors made the round that Sony would present at the end of February five new Xperia smartphones.

Xperia Z5 successor Yoshino: 4K display and Galaxy S8 chip

This includes a flagship device, which is to operate internally under the code designation Sony Yoshino. Like the Xperia Z5 Premium, this mobile phone should also have a 5.5-inch screen with 4K resolution. In the interior of the Yoshino is supposedly the Qualcomm chip Snapdragon 835 its service. And for that reason, the high-end model could also be delayed. Because large numbers of the high-performance chip is supposed to claim Samsung for its Galaxy S8, whose release is planned for April.

Even if the Yoshino is not shown on the 27th of February on the MWC 2017, the Japanese may have some other interesting models in the luggage, including the Sony BlancBright also a device in the high-end range. The remaining smartphones, on the other hand, are more likely to be located in the mid-class segment.

PS4.5 accelerated by AMD, Nintendo NX with Nvidia as a partner?

Builds Sony the PS4.5 about not voluntarily? Current rumored console manufacturers suppliers AMD was forced to the transitional period between PlayStation 4 and PlayStation. 5 Nintendo however, takes a different approach and uses in the manufacture of its NX well on Nvidia as partner.

AMD dominated the console market. The chipmaker currently delivers hardware components for the Xbox One, PS4 and Wii U. While all major console producers cooperated in the past, once with Nvidia together. Experience with the first Xbox, the PlayStation 3 and the early days of Nintendo 3DS brought Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo, however, to switch pivot from Nvidia on AMD as partner for graphics chips. Only Nintendo is considering now appear to make a new attempt with Nividia the construction of its Nintendo NX.

Nintendo NX with Nvidia graphics?
Impetus for this new rumor was NeoGAF member NateDrake who reports in a forum post from an interview with Nintendo insider Emily Rogers. However, they did not want much more betrayed than that Nvidia will be involved in Nintendo's future hardware - a very vague statement which does not necessarily fit on the recent speculation that Nintendo NX will technically more can not keep up with the consoles of its competitors. Just Nvidia it comes but usually ask you to deliver high-end performance.

PS4.5 only under pressure from AMD?
Whether the Nintendo NX actually relies on Nvidia graphics, could be shown at the Tokyo Game Show 2016 in September. There, the Wii U successor is like the PS4.5 - allegedly revealed - or PlayStation 4K or PS4 Neo. That will come a further development of the PS4 before Sony sends its popular console in the next generation, now seems virtually certain.

However, this step is apparently not entirely voluntary, as Gamepur reported. As the gaming website infers from a Reddit listing, Sony could have been set by AMD under pressure. The supplier plans probably a production change that before the decision, the Japanese console manufacturer: If we follow also the new standard or we insist on the old, which could bring an increase in the production cost? Here, too, is ultimately only a rumor. Finally, PS4.5 is not even officially.

Hacker brings Steam games on the PS4

A hacker who first placed Steam games on a PS4 running. If everything is set correctly, the games work supposedly quite decent. For regular users of the PlayStation 4, the device is too complicated. That could change.

The home developers OsirisX has brought games from the PC games library Steam on a PlayStation 4 and running, as Engadget reports. The implementation requires some effort and is for normal gamers probably overkill. The modification requires a jailbreak, Arch Linux and software libraries Failover Flow. In addition, you need the old version 1.76 of the PS4 operating system for the jailbreak and the Linux installation.

After all, the result already looks quite useful, as can be understood by means of a YouTube demo. The technically more undemanding RPG "Bastion" is running properly in the Steam version on the PlayStation. 4 According to the developer OsirisX most other games run smoothly at medium to low graphics settings.

In the future, probably easily
Average gamers will have to wait if they are interested in the Steam-Mod. There is no simple package that you install and then you could start right away with Steam. However allegedly gewerkelt on a jailbreak for a newer software version (3:50) of the PS4. Sometime the start of Steam games on the PlayStation 4 might be as simple as running "Uncharted 4".

The reason that playing Steam PC Games on the PS4 is at all possible, is the PC-like architecture of the PlayStation 4. Unlike the PlayStation 3 Sony sets on the PS4 on the x86 architecture, as home computers is known. However, one obstacle could for PC ratios now rather poor performance of the PS4 be. This problem can be expected to the planned PlayStation Neo with a significant performance boost.

Do you know these 4 secret tips and tricks for the PS4?

PS4 fire up, insert game and los zocken - that everyone knows PlayStation 4 owners. However, the console can so much more! Do not reveal 4 secret tips and tricks.

1. Extend battery life of the controller

The LED light on the PS4 controller also draws on the battery. (© 2015 picture alliance / dpa Themendienst)

The LED light on the wireless controller for the PS4 might be a nice gimmick, really important it is terrible. Nevertheless, the light drawn naturally to the battery of the gamepad. The good news: You can use the LED light in the PS4 menu also dim (goes off quite not unfortunately). Pressures initially the home button on the controller, then select the menu "Sound and devices adapt". There you can turn down the item 'Brightness of DualShock 4-light bar "the bar" weak ".

2.Turn on the television and PS4 simultaneously

The PS4 can be turned on with a trick simultaneously with the TV. (© 2016 Sony)

You want with a single push of a button your PlayStation 4 and your TV turn on at the same time? This is also possible with a simple trick. Navigate to the menu "Settings> System" and then set a hook at the point "HDMI device connection enable". If you use a Sony TV, this Bravia Sync must support. Television other manufacturers that support this specification, may be able to be easily controlled with the Control for HDMI - but there is no guarantee that all the functions are compatible.

3.Use of the accelerometer Wireless Controller for texts

Chatting is much easier using the accelerometer of the PS4. (© 2015 CC: Flickr / Michael Nelson)

Even short chat messages are on the PS4 quite cumbersome. With analog Cross or the sticks, each letter must be selected cumbersome - even in a block with only ten words which is quite annoying. But there is a simple trick for faster writing: use the accelerometer of the controller! When a keyboard appears for typing on the screen, just click the right thumbstick (R3) and already you can select by tilting the pads the letters.

4. Using the phone as a keyboard

As an alternative to the controller You can also use it to tap your smartphone. But you first need the official PlayStation app, available for free for Android and iOS to download. To connect the smartphone and PS4 You have to make sure that both devices in the same Wi-Fi are logged. then go to your console in "Settings> PlayStation App Connection Settings> Add Device". On the screen, a number will then be displayed. Then open the PlayStation app on your smartphone, select the item "With the PS4 connect> Second screen". Search then your PS4 from, enter the number that was displayed on the screen and tap on "Register". Then you can send easily with your smartphone messages to PS4 friends.

Summary
The brightness of the LED strip the wireless controller can be dimmed for longer battery life
PS4 and television can be turned on simultaneously by a menu setting
The motion sensor of the PlayStation 4 gamepads can be used for texts
With the official PlayStation app messages can be sent to friends even easier

So spying technology in everyday life, our data from

Technology and Privacy has become a real time issue. Almost all the technical equipment and software programs that we use constantly collect data and send it to the manufacturers, developers and third companies. We declare at four popular examples where your data is collected and what it is being used.

Technology is only useful but also collects data constantly.

Windows 10 as the new star among the data spies?
Ever since the release of Windows 10 in July 2015, data protection a key issue when it comes to the operating system. The concerns of many users are not unfounded. namely one selects when setting up Windows 10, the "Express Settings", then the data Sammelwut Microsoft are actually opened the floodgates. By default, Windows 10 detects pretty much the complete usage of the PC owner and also detects when and how often these specific apps used.

these data are used according to Microsoft, to develop the software further. This is certainly correct, but in addition, the company gathers evenly also data for marketing purposes to better selling apps and other products to the users. Furthermore, the Group reserves the right to share the collected data with other companies.

If you want to pass on as few data about his personal usage to Microsoft, should therefore choose when setting up Windows 10 in any case, the "Express Settings" or subsequently withdraw the system permissions granted under "Settings> Privacy" again. But even if users Windows 10 withdraw all authorizations, the data gathering can not completely stop. Either way, the PC connects regularly with Microsoft servers to transmit certain data - or receive.

Windows 10 detects diligent user data.

Optional practical or critical also can be classified to the best setting, after a Windows 10 PC automatically sends the wireless password of the user to his Facebook, Skype or Outlook Contacts. Do this then also a Windows 10 machine and get into the vicinity of said wireless network, they automatically get access. Although the password is transmitted encrypted and can not be viewed by the recipient, while this feature might not appeal to everyone.

The new star among the data collectors is Windows 10 still does not. The operating systems of Apple or Google collect namely in the same way without restraint user data. One consolation is however not really.

PS4 and Xbox One: What the console want to know everything
But not only on the PC, the user of the data collecting mania industry are exposed. Even someone who is today a console into the living room, has to be expected that the producer must collect perk user data. Current systems such as PlayStation 4 or Xbox One do that fairly excessively even and detect when an online connection with PlayStation Network or Xbox Live almost the complete usage of their owners.

What is played, how long and with whom it is played, what apps to download and even complete chats are collected and stored. The data is then used by Sony and Microsoft, among other things for marketing purposes and can also be passed on to third parties, according to the terms of use.

The PS4 detects and notifies user behavior.

Who plays with PS4 or Xbox One, therefore should be aware that virtually all of its activities are recorded with the console. In this way, among other things, extensive user profiles on the games and TV behavior of users can be created. User can really protect themselves only if they largely operate their consoles offline prior to data collection.

Smartphone apps: the web advertising industry
This example is simple, right? Clearly, WhatsApp naturally collects data on Facebook, Siri collects for Apple, YouTube for Google and quiz duel for ARD. But wait! So easy it is not. In reality, the data collecting mania of apps is much larger and convenient for the user in most cases incomprehensible.

So the most popular applications also collect secretly many data about user behavior and to send them, for a fee, of course, on so-called ad networks further. Just free apps, this is often the main source of funding. Behind the networks in turn are old acquaintances such as Facebook and Google, but also companies like InMobi Admoda or of which probably have ever heard the fewest smartphone users. They use the information to sell to the users even more targeted and better advertising.

Apps are true world champion in data gathering.

How big the acquisitiveness of apps partially, had a study of the French Academy Eurecom from 2015 revealed among other things. So as part of a test with Music Volume EQ an Android app were identified that were contacted to nearly 2,000 different websites in the background. The curious thing is that the app really only serves to change the volume settings on the smartphone itself. It is hard to believe that contact with 1900 different URLs is necessary for this task.

Total 2000 free apps were tested for the study, of which 70 percent have connected without the user's knowledge to any address in the network. On average, they were more than 40 addresses. Often individual apps sell their data simultaneously to multiple networks. The user is in control of where its data is sent, often starting already with the installation of the respective app.


Oculus Rift VR glasses with Facebook integration
A youngish case of technique that collects user data, is the VR-glasses Oculus Rift. This captured data that is also - and for the parent company Oculus Facebook. If you believe the reports from magazines such as Gizmodo, then the spectacle combines in the background with a Server Group and continuously transmits between 5 kbit / s and 7 kbits / s of data.

What is it about? In addition to relatively harmless data about location, computer configuration and the installed games and information is recorded on height, body shape and movements of the player and passed. Also chats, which are carried out with other players via the Oculus services, stores the manufacturer. What Facebook needs this data? Mainly of course be able to create for marketing purposes and to more detailed user profiles.

The Oculus Rift collects data for Facebook.

However Worse weighs the fact that Facebook also fundamental all usage rights for content claimed, with the Oculus Rift create the user. Created a hobby developers so their own software using the Oculus Rift, the rights are automatically transferred to the software giant. The reason is quite simple. Facebook reserves as the right to use the content created yourself if necessary, to sell or otherwise make money. In this respect, the Terms of Use differ little from those used by the Group on its own platform. There, too, claimed Facebook lump sum once everything you post as a user for itself.

Hysteria is misplaced
But these four examples sound pretty scary and suggest that new technology quasi only serves to spy on customers and consumers on behalf of the advertising industry. It has collecting user data actually some benefits that are often not aware in everyday life. Thus, the collected data is used namely in most cases quite well in improving the user experience. Search engines and social networks can make us only the best proposals, because they know our preferences and our user behavior. Hysteria is therefore definitely misplaced.

PlayStation 4K: "NEO" is already distributed to developers

Sony apparently wants to officially present its revised PlayStation 4K in October. In order to meet the schedule, first Dev kits are distributed console codenamed "NEO" developer already.

The PlayStation 4K is genuine and comes with great strides. As Euro Gamer reports, Sony parts already frankly specifications with games developers. From these sources apparently also the youngest large Specs Leak comes to console codenamed "NEO". According to Euro Gamer, the exact release window for the "PS4.5" is still unclear. but first test consoles are already on their way to the

First Dev Kits the PlayStation 4K are already sent.

developers.

PlayStation 4K: Tight schedule to October
Next follow-called Debug Stations whose housing design is not yet final but and therefore should not show the developer at the request of Sony. Finally, in June, a test PlayStation to be distributed to the second generation 4K whose look is not too good. Parallel wool Sony instruct on its mid-May DevCon developers intensively in the "NEO". Finally, in August, the first codes for games may be submitted, which are compatible with the PlayStation 4K. The official presentation will finally take place in October.

To split the gamer base in PlayStation 4 owners and PlayStation prevent 4K users, Sony apparently wants to introduce games with different modes. So should include a "Basic Mode" each game to run on the old PS4 can. The "NEO Mode," which is the new console reserved. Games could then benefit from the stronger hardware power and for example provide a higher and more stable frame rate. The PS4.5 will also support 4K output, but games would not run in native 4K.

Microsoft: "We are ready for Xbox One PS4 Cross-Play!"

The technology is ready, now it's up to the developers, games for cross-play between Xbox One and PlayStation 4 adapt - as an Xbox coordinator. First cross-platform game for the Microsoft and Sony consoles is currently "Rocket League" in work.

Microsoft is ready for Cross Play, now has to tighten Sony.

About a month ago Microsoft saw with the news sensation, his Xbox One network open to other platforms - and not only for Windows 10, but also for the PS4 console of the great competitor Sony. According to the European head of ID @ Xbox, Agostino Simonetta, the Xbox One is now ready for the announced cross-play feature. The betrayed the Microsoft managers interviewed by Euro Gamer. "We are ready," Simonetta said, "Rocket League is the first game -. And it is very network oriented"

Microsoft opens the Xbox One for network Cross-Play
The technique of the Microsoft console is thus already prepared for cross-play with other networks. Speaking of Xbox managers now encouraged all game developers to take advantage of this new feature and games adapted accordingly. Microsoft also invited all other networks you to connect to Xbox Live, including the PlayStation Network. When asked whether competitor Sony has responded to this offer, Agostino Simonetta gave way, however: "We can only say. We are ready, we have done our part and we welcome everyone who wants to participate."

Because Microsoft wants to exercise neither developers nor on other networks providers pressure Xbox managers could not give any information about when the cross-play between Xbox One and PS4 will be possible for the first time. Even on a possible release date of "Rocket League", he did not comment.

Sony Xperia Z2, Z3 and Z3 Compact erhalten Android Marshmallow

Since Wednesday Sony rolls out the update 3:50 for the PS4. The most important enhancement: PlayStation games can now be on your PC or Mac to stream. But not all the new features highlighted so prominently Sony. Fortunately reddit's PS4 community has diligently collected and compiled a list of many other interesting innovations.

Not all the new features of the PS4 Updates 3:50 got the attention they deserve. Clearly, the focus of the update streaming console games was on the PC or Mac. But also some other features that are not

Not all new PS4 features has communicated Sony.

communicated by Sony, but were now collected by Reddit users in a clear list, are quite interesting. To come back, among other things already missing many function to listen to music from USB storage within games. Why Sony has this possibility ever painted, is already known.

PS4 supports to update up to 4TB of storage
Among the new features is not announced, according to the list and the ability to disable the annoying notification prepared screenshots. This option will find PlayStation 4 owners to install the update in the settings under "Notifications". Captured screenshots make then only acoustically noticeable. More than enough space for the snapshots can also provide PS4 gamers now by the way: How games radar reports, the Sony console after the 3:50 update also supports hard disks up to 4 terabytes of storage.

was known early on Wednesday that all participants in a party can see the future, play what their friends are playing and join. What is new is the info that creators parties can now also set a limit of two to eight players. Then you have no gamer sacking more if you the party is too full.

PS4 Update 3:50: All features at a glance

With the new software update 3:50 the PS4 gets a range of new features. The most interesting is probably the possibility of PlayStation games now also play on PC or Mac.

PS4 owners can gamble on their games PC finally. With the system update 3.50, which is rolled out since Wednesday replaced the PlayStation 4 the ability to stream games on PC or Mac, as Sony wrote in his official blog. However, a relatively recent operating system it needed on both system. So the Remote Play function only of Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 is supported. Users with Windows 7 look

The PS4 gets a new software update on Wednesday.

thus into the tube. On the Mac OS X must be at least 10:10 installed.

720p games streaming in maximum
However, it is not yet possible to play on the computer in 1080p. Streamed is maximum in 720p, the default resolution is with 540p but even less. Here Microsoft has the edge. Thus, games of Xbox One in 1080p on Windows 10 PCs can stream. Overall, the resolution when PS4 streaming will however depend on the computer after the bandwidth available in the home wireless network. With weak connection the resolution of the Games falls on the computer up to 360p.

Online users can now view as offline
Besides the possibility of PS4 games to gamble on the PC, the new update also brings some additional features are released. Thus, players can also display as offline on PlayStation Network now, even though they are online. In addition, players will now receive a notification when their friends come online - or change their status from offline to online.

Even gaming events are easy to plan for the future. Thus, players shared Events are now planning in advance and invite all conferees to. Once start the event, invitees will be automatically connected. Common gaming sessions start even faster. The events can be the way to plan not only on the console, but also on the PS-App. In addition, all participants in a party can see thanks to the update, which games their friends gamble straight and join it if you want.

Trotz PlayStation 4K: Microsoft plant keine 2016 Next-Konsole

While Sony probably still want 2016 to bring out a stronger PS4, Microsoft has no such plans. The only just been germinated rumors about an Xbox Next, the manufacturer denied quickly.

Unlike Sony Microsoft in 2016 will not publish new console.

Sony brings 2016 supposedly a new console in position: the PlayStation 4K, a PS4 with stronger graphics performance. The 4K-capable console is to be presented in October, together with specially developed 4K Games. Therefore, it did not seem so far-fetched that even Microsoft is working on expanding the Xbox One, which later this year - could be presented - perhaps even in time for E3 in June. An indication afforded the LinkedIn profile of a Visual Designer of Microsoft, who performed in his resume work on an "Xbox Next" in the period from 2012 until today. However, the manufacturer responded quickly and denied the rumor.

No Microsoft neXt planned as a rival to PS4K

Opposite IGN said Microsoft: "Xbox Next was an old internal team name for a group of people who worked on the release of Xbox One, and is not connected to a future console." Instead a more advanced Xbox Two modeled after Sony and the PlayStation bring out 4K, Microsoft will publish in summer a Dev Kit for the current generation of consoles.

The update comes on the first anniversary of Windows 10 and should bring all Windows apps on the console - including the voice assistant Cortana. This gives Xbox One owners although no 4K Games, but the update will be available for free. Thus, each Xbox can One player on request for developers. The PS4K is depending on whether a stronger CPU is installed, cost 399 or 499 dollars.

PlayStation 4K is allegedly presented in October

On the rumors about an improved PlayStation 4K something seems off. According to a media report, the console will even be announced in October just before the release of the PlayStation VR.

The PlayStation 4K - an improved version of the current PS4 - is supposed to be officially announced shortly before the launch of the Virtual Reality Glasses PlayStation VR in October by Sony. To have heard the Wall Street Journal of inside source. The enhanced console - referred to in some rumors as PlayStation 4.5 - to enable, among other 4K content.

Games to run on PS4 and PS4.5

The report by the Wall Street Journal believes that Sony will also produce alongside the new PlayStation 4K the "old" PS4 and sell. Also, the games catalog is to work on both consoles. A simple upgrade of the old PlayStation 4 to a PlayStation 4.5 but will probably not be possible - if you want 4K content, the new PS4.5 must buy.

Some observers speculate, however, that the GPU is likely to be too weak for native 4K gaming. This possibility should be subject to the 5 PlayStation. The PlayStation 4K could however offer features such as High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG). The greater computing power of PlayStation 4K is also expected to enable even better VR games - therefore possibly also an announcement just before the release of the PlayStation VR.

Microsoft opens Xbox One for cross-play with PS4 and Windows

Microsoft opens its Xbox One network for players on other platforms such as PS4 and Windows 10. The Group encourages developers to incorporate cross-play in their titles. Currently, Microsoft has been a game in the pipeline, the Cross-Play could: "Rocket League".

With the announcement that "Rocket League" is can be played not only on the Xbox One, but also runs under Windows 10, Microsoft has provided a surprise. But even more exciting is the announcement that the Xbox Live network will be open to other platforms such as the Sony PS4 future, writes ID @ Xbox boss Chris Carla on Xbox Wire. It is already clear that PC owners with Windows 10 can access it. That, however, be eligible to play also users of the PS4, is a minor sensation. Microsoft equips its Xbox One and Xbox Live network so basically a cross-play function. The PS4 is thereby not explicitly mentioned, but is meant almost certainly when Microsoft in its release of "other online multiplayer networks" speaks.

Now other games providers have to follow suit
Of course, other vendors such as Sony have to respond to the PlayStation Network or Electronic Arts Origin now. By announcing Microsoft but the pressure in the industry in this regard is increased massively. The task now is that more developers incorporate the necessary features into their games. Microsoft will provide the necessary tools to soon. Same goes an invitation to other networks, this possibility is also granted.

With the bold move Microsoft one end of the console war could be begun. But there is currently much more games are sold for the PS4, the announcement is not without risks for Microsoft, because the lack of exclusivity of certain title could have a negative impact on the sales of their own games.

Sony announces PlayStation VR Event for March on

Sony wants the PlayStation VR apparently officially present on 15 March. The virtual reality goggles for the PS4 will see the light of day in San Francisco.

Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are already waiting in the wings, because Sony want to splash out more clearly. After all, the Japanese have with the PlayStation VR own virtual reality glasses in the pipeline, which will work in combination with the PS4. Now the console manufacturer has announced loudly Engadget for 15 March a private Virtual Reality Event in San Francisco, on the final version of the glasses is supposed to be unveiled.

PlayStation VR probably comes with additional box

So far, few details are known PlayStation VR. The spectacle is similar to Oculus Rift and HTC Vive simulate a complete virtual gaming environment. Since the PlayStation 4 does not have enough processing power for such tasks itself, the VR is therefore likely to come up with an additional box, including processor and graphics chip, which is connected between console and glasses.

In addition to glasses Sony would like to share with third-party developers, of course, also bring a large portfolio of games on the market that have been optimized for VR gaming. Among the most popular titles that will support virtual reality gaming, including "Ace Combat 7", "ARK: Survival Evolved", "Gran Turismo Sport" or "Drive Club". Overall, nearly 100 titles for the PlayStation VR should be in development.

Price and release date not yet known

Even Sony has revealed no release date for the PlayStation VR. Most recently, Paul Raines, the head of the retail chain GameStop, hinted that Sony could publish the VR goggles until the autumn. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, however the end of March or beginning of April are already appearing. Even at the price of the PlayStation VR Sony has so far been given any details. At the Tokyo Game Show 2015, the manufacturer had, however, indicated that the glasses in about could cost as much as a new console.

No Sony Xperia Z6: X-series will replace Z models

The new X-series of Sony replaces the Z-models: A Xperia Z6 will not exist according to Sony accordingly. Even longer is a potential from the Z series in space, now creates the Japanese manufacturer facts.

This Monday unveiled Sony at MWC new Xperia X smartphones - a new Z model was, however, not shown. Now manages Sony Europe on its Facebook Page to demand more clarity User reports PhoneArena. "A Z6 will not give it," said the Japanese manufacturer to a comment. The company added: "The Xperia X series under a new concept and will replace the Z series." admittedly not altered at the high-quality technology and innovative features, Sony promises.

From the Xperia Z-series is already longer in the room

Unlike competitors such as Samsung or LG, Sony has currently no new flagship models on offer. While the Xperia recently shown X smartphones differ in terms of looks not so very different from the Z-devices. But in terms of performance, they do not reach flagship level despite higher middle Class-Specs. For a long time there is speculation about a possible end for the Xperia Z models. Even before the Xperia Z5 unveiling last September, the end of the Z-devices was in the room - now Sony has officially created exactly.

Nevertheless, it must be noted that the product definition does not indicative of the quality of smartphones. Since the X-Series but replaces the Z-series, the new products have just be measured by the high-end models. And they come up short, at least in view of the pure performance. Especially as the most powerful model of the range, the Xperia X Performance, is not even intended for publication in Germany.

MWC 2016: Sony Xperia X, X & X unveiled Performance

Unlike Samsung and LG Sony made a big secret about which Mobile Innovation at the MWC is placed in the focus 2016th Now it's out: The Japanese have introduced a new smartphone series called Sony Xperia X. If they inherit the Xperia Z series?

Even in advance of the official press conference at MWC 2016 is a picture of a new smartphone from Sony leaked. Evan Blass, better known as evleaks tweeted a picture of a Sony Xperia "PP10", where it must have this event was still to the internal code name of the device. Later on Sunday Sony made it namely officially unveiled a new smart phone series before: Sony Xperia X. The first of these, the Sony Xperia X and the cheaper Xperia XA. A high-end model is also available, the Xperia X Performance. This is but for now not make it to Germany.

Sony Xperia X and XA: This can be the mid-range models
As a new flagship Sony Xperia praises to X. The smartphone from the upper middle class wants to score with his camera equipment. The rear camera dissolves not only with 23 megapixels, but also has a predictive auto focus, which can calculate the position of moving objects in advance. The front camera has at least 13 megapixels. Inside the 5-inch phones with full HD display, a Snapdragon operates 650 six-core processor with 3 GB of RAM. The internal memory can store 32 GB, but can be expanded via microSD card up to 200 GB. The 2620 mAh battery keeps the manufacturer by up to two days.

It is clearly settled including Sony Xperia XA with 13-MP rear and 8MP front camera. The smartphone with edgeless display is with its 2300 mAh battery but also hold up to two days and offers the 16 GB internal memory, the possibility of adding a microSD card.

Release date & price
Impress Dere data provides the Sony Xperia X performance in high-quality metal design with quick launch camera, fingerprint sensor and a curved 5-inch full HD display. However, there is now at least not make the top model in the X series to Germany. Sony Xperia X and Xperia XA celebrate their release, according to Sony press release in late May. The stronger of the two models will cost 599 euros, the stripped down version fails with 299 euros. Both devices are available in four colors and with Android 6.0 Marshmallow delivered.

PlayStation VR: Release probably until autumn 2016

Apparently, the release of the PlayStation VR is to take place in the fall 2016th At least games trader GameStop ready at home before a launch this month.

Sony itself adheres to a possible release date of the PlayStation VR although still covered, for chatting after all CEO Paul Raines GameStop perk out of school. In an interview with Fox Business Raines stated that "we will launch the Sony product this fall" as IGN reports. The so-called Sony product was thereby called in the context of significant virtual reality glasses Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. In addition, GameStop located in discussions with the Japanese producers.

PlayStation VR costs less than Oculus Rift
Although an official announcement from Sony about a concrete release date is still pending, the words of Raines might still be interesting. Because of these supposedly casual comment was probably not accidentally blabbed. Rather, it can be assumed that the head of such a large company knows whereof he speaks. New information on the PlayStation VR there is however hardly. Meanwhile, 100 Games befänden it in development. Priced the device will cheaper than the Oculus Rift.

The Oculus Rift can be pre-ordered for 699 euros in this country, which will be delivered in the coming months. Also at the end of the month of the starting signal for the Vorbestellphase the HTC Vive. While these two VR goggles as a target group have the computer player aims the development of Sony course from only the PS4 community.

Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z3 +: Update on Android marshmallow comes

Again and again, the update has been delayed on Android 6 marshmallow for Xperia Z5 and Co., but now it seems finally ready. From the beginning of March, the date in Europe is to be rolled out.

At least in the UK, the Xperia Z5, the Xperia Z3 + and the Xperia Z4 Tablet from 7 March with the update to Android to 6 Marshmallow be supplied. The announced Sony Xperia GB via Twitter. The Z5 offshoot Xperia Z5 Premium and Xperia Z5 Compact obtain the software update. Whether the beginning of March may be the general European launch date for the release of Android 6 marshmallow, but remains unclear.

announced Android update since the end of December 2015
Actually in late December 2015 it was reported about an imminent rollout of the latest version of Android for current Xperia devices. Most recently, Android was 6 at Sony but only in an extended beta phase that seems but finally finished. But beware: Various Sony divisions had already been mentioned in the past, release data on various topics via social media, which were not complied with.

Besides the mentioned Xperia devices also smartphones and tablets may 6 marshmallow hope for the update to Android: these are the Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. Also be updated Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia M5, C5 Xperia Ultra, Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia C4. Xperia devices should benefit from a longer battery life with Android 6 Marshmallow - especially the snooze mode is to provide more efficient power management in standby. What new features you should know 6.0 necessarily in Android, we have put together in a separate guide.

Note Sony: Dual Camera in iPhone 7 Plus?

Sony could potentially have a significant indication of a dual-lens camera in the iPhone delivered 7 Plus. The company wants to supply "a major smartphone maker" with its advanced camera modules this year.

It is still unclear what Apple is planning for its iPhone. 7 A first more or less clear reference could be noisy Xperia Blog now, however, the hardware partner Sony have delivered. Speaking to investors Sony CFO Kenichiro Yoshida said to have revealed that a dual-lense camera of the company in 2016 in one unit "a leading smartphone manufacturer" is to be used. It is possible that in the smart phone to the iPhone 7 Plus.

Sony is the main camera supplier for Apple
Over the past few days, reports have accumulated, after which the Plus version of the iPhone could be 7 equipped with a dual camera. However, the smaller standard version should continue to have a normal camera sensor. Since Apple has often resorted in the past to camera sensors from Sony, it is likely that the Japanese could be on board and the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus again.
Dual Camera = better zoom and more light

A Dual Lense camera should Apple bring advantages in Zoom especially - at least when both lenses have different focal lengths. Instead of relying on a digital zoom, the iPhone could quite simply switch 7 Plus during zooming between the two lenses back and forth. Further advantages result for a dual-lense camera for photos in dark environments because two lenses, two sensors can capture more light, ideally as a single lens.

Already on Tuesday, the Taiwanese Digitimes magazine had reported that several camera manufacturers from China and Japan have supplied various dual Lense cameras for testing at Apple. In early January had become also announced that Apple has apparently filed a patent for a new dual-camera system. Whether the new camera on the end but actually finds 7 Plus for targeted September release in iPhone or at a later model, is at present unfortunately still unclear. Sony itself expects claims to be the way in 2017 so that dual cameras will prevail in smartphones on a broad front.

Hideo Kojima developed new PS4 exclusive title for Sony

Hideo Kojima, the famous inventor of the game "Metal Gear Solid" series, is now developing an exclusive title for the PS4 for Sony after his departure from Konami. In a press release and a video PlayStation boss Andrew House was spectacular deal known - and Kojima commented also.

For years, senior game designer Hideo Kojima at Konami and also vice president of the Japanese company, until it became clear his departure in the spring of 2015th This was finally completed on Tuesday, as Kojima announced via Twitter. At the same time the famous playmaker announce to new activities, which have now been confirmed by Sony.

First Kojima titles exclusively for the PS4
Per press release was announcing the Japanese entertainment group that they had signed an agreement with Kojima that its new studio Kojima Productions will develop its first title exclusively for the PlayStation. 4 In a video explaining PlayStation boss Andrew House that Kojima title "an important part of video game history" and that they can therefore be happy at Sony that he had decided on his new and first own project, this awakening together with PlayStation to life ,
Kojima has many of its employees took to develop his own projects in his own studio. In the video he says, among other things: "I accept the challenge to build my own studio and I'm excited about it that I can work together on this journey with PlayStation, as well as in recent years already I can not wait for. to make PlayStation games that will be an important brand. "