Obi Worldphone MV1 Full Review

WHAT IS THE OBI WORLDPHONE MV1?

It’s not uncommon to see companies introducing new phone ranges. But when Apple’s ex-CEO John Sculley burst onto the scene last year, launching two phones, pretty much the whole tech industry paid attention to him.

He’s the pioneer of the Obi Worldphone brand, which aims to create attractive but affordable smartphones targeted at younger buyers in developing regions across Asia, Africa and Middle East – as opposed to the US and Europe. Now, that’s quite a feat.

The company’s first phones, the SF1 and SJ1.5, were received well by techies right around the world and seen as viable alternatives to more known handsets like the Moto G and Honor 7. But that wasn’t enough for Obi.

Looking to achieve maximum impact on a global scale and to take advantage of the growing number of people wanting cheap phones, it decided it had to release another handset. Enter the MV1, an unlocked, dual-sim phone capable of running Android Lollipop or Cyanogen OS, and it’s available in the UK for a penny-pinching £119.

OBI WORLDPHONE MV1 – DESIGN AND BUILD

At first glance, the MV1 looks just like any other budget Android smartphone, struggling to fight for differentiation. In fact, no thanks to its slightly curved design and straight edges, it could be easily mistaken for an old Lumia or the Moto G. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it doesn’t exactly vie to be unique among the crowd.

It’s not an ugly phone by any means, despite not looking overly different from its competitors. You’ll still be more than happy to show it off in public. The white version is particularly pleasing, as you can see the handset’s curves clearly, as well as the metal band at the top. It adds for a classy effect, and you certainly wouldn’t think it were a cheap offering.

What’s also great is that you can actually hold the phone comfortably, unlike some of the phablets out there. Don’t be fooled, at 145.6 x 72.6 x 8.95mm, it’s no baby handset. However, your hands don’t feel like they’re stretching when you use the phone. It’s not too heavy, either, weighing 149g. Just to compare, the 2015 Moto G is 159g, so they’re similar.

OBI WORLDPHONE MV1 – DISPLAY

The MV1 sports a reasonably sized 5-inch 1280 x 720 IPS display, which tends to be the norm for budget price point handsets nowadays. While that may be the case, if you look carefully, you can find bargains with even better displays. Budget phones like the OnePlus X and Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 all pack full-HD screens, and for well under £200.

You can get better, but I’m not overly disappointed with the display’s capabilities. With the brightness turned up, on the whole text looks crisp and stands out, and you don’t have to keep blinking in order to focus on detail.

The display has a tendency to make colours appear dull, but this is understandable at a budget price point.

OBI WORLDPHONE MV1 – CAMERA

As photography goes, the MV1 packs an 8-megapixel camera with a single LED flash on the back and a 2-megapixel snapper on the front. For the price you pay for the handset, the cameras are bottomline. The Willeyfox and Moto G both have 13-megapixel rear cameras, as well as 5-megapixel front cameras.

During my tests I found the camera take some decent photos. I’m impressed at the level of detail for a budget smartphone, with it picking up natural light well. If you want to brighten up your photos, you can choose from three auto-exposure modes.

When you take photos in darker environments, it’s worth turning the flash on or having it in auto mode, or your pictures will end up looking grainy and dull. Using the phone in the night with the flash on, I managed to take some detailed shots. The front-facing camera isn’t the best, but it’ll do the job. You just need to make sure you’re surrounded by light, and preferably lots of it.

Here are some pictures took by "Obi Worldphone MV1":

OBI WORLDPHONE MV1 – BATTERY

The phone doesn’t disappoint on the battery front. It serves up 2500mAh of power, which is decent for a budget smartphone. The Willeyfox Swift has the same size battery, and the latest Moto G has 2,470mAh.

On a single charge, Obi claims you get around 16 hours of talktime (2G), up to 28 hours of music, 8 hours video playback and 6 hours of web browsing, which is all fairly accurate. I was able to get through a full day checking my emails, surfing the web, taking photos, listening to music and watching YouTube videos.

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iOS 10 release date, news and features

iOS 10 release date

Apple is once again planning a staggered iOS 10 release date among app developers, public beta testers and then everyone else who wants to wait for the final version.

Technically, iOS 10 is out right now, launching the same day as WWDC in beta form to developers. It's not ready for average iPhone and iPad users who aren't making apps just yet.

Don't worry, you won't have to wait too long to test out iOS 10 on your own. Apple is planning an iOS 10 public beta in July, and it'll help squash bugs two months before the official release date.

iOS 10 compatibility

iOS 10 is coming to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, unless of course you have an age-old phone or tablet that still uses the 30-pin dock connector or is an older iPod touch.

That's where Apple draws the new line in the sand for 2016. Its forthcoming mobile operating system update won't support for iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and iPod touch 5th gen.

It's not a big surprise. In addition to their non-lightning connections, these devices include 512MB of RAM and stuck around for iOS 9 when we thought they'd be axed from that update last year.

iOS 10 raise to wake

Apple has redesigned the iPhone and iPad lockscreen, giving us the biggest revision since the first iPhone nine years ago. Slide to unlock is gone and replaced with simple instructions: "Press Home to open."

Apple Maps is way better

iOS 10 fixes my biggest complaint about Apple Maps - its inability to scroll ahead on a route. Right now, Maps annoyingly springs you back to your current location whenever you try to look anywhere else.

You'll be free to pan and zoom around the map with the new Apple Maps update and the navigation software is also dynamically zooming in and out of long stretches and complex interchanges.

Apple Music

Apple Music with iOS 10 is being redesigned for its 15 million paid subscribers, and it "allows the music to be the hero," according to Apple. It lets the cover art stand out.

Apple Music

Apple Music with iOS 10 is being redesigned for its 15 million paid subscribers, and it "allows the music to be the hero," according to Apple. It lets the cover art stand out.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100 Full Review

WHAT IS THE PANASONIC TZ100?

The Panasonic TZ100 is the very model of a modern advanced compact camera. It has a good-size 1-inch sensor, solid zoom range and enough manual controls to offer a complete photo experience. It may be a small camera, but it can outdo a smartphone unit by some distance.

But, if having a 10x zoom rather than a 3x one will mean that you use a camera more often, then the smaller, wider-aperture competition might prove more compelling. This includes models such as the Sony RX100 III and Canon PowerShot G7 X. Now that it’s available for £500, the Panasonic Lumix LX100, too, will be a better match for image quality obsessives.

PANASONIC TZ100 – DESIGN AND HANDLING

The Panasonic TZ100 is a fairly small camera; you can grasp it easily in one hand.

However, it can't quite boast being pocketable. By including a fairly chunky 10x zoom, the Panasonic TZ100 will fit comfortably only in your coat pocket; not in your jeans. I find the lens housing protrudes just that little too much, more so than on Panasonic TZ80 I reviewed recently.

The TZ100 is more visually appealing than that lower-end model, though. An all-black version of the camera is available, but the model I'm reviewing here sports a two-tone finish: a bit of silvery grey in the top-left corner, bordered by a red trim.

It reminds me a little of the Sony RX100 range with its smooth anodised metal curves; the Panasonic TZ100 is a little larger, however.

PANASONIC TZ100 – SCREEN AND EVF

A consummate box-ticker, the Panasonic TZ100 has an EVF. Its specs are identical to those of the cheaper TZ80. It’s a fixed, 1.16 million dot display with magnification of x0.46.

Sharp enough, but a little small, I’ve been using it as a backup for the rear display rather than a replacement. It is handy, though. Unlike the Sony RX100 cameras, it just sits there rather than popping out of the camera body, and the Panasonic TZ100 automatically switches to the EVF when you put your face up to the camera's rear.

PANASONIC TZ100 – FEATURES

The Panasonic TZ100 has a little pop-up flash, but with no hotshoe you can’t add a more powerful unit. Opting to leave one out in a 1-inch sensor compact makes sense, but remember that this isn’t a super-small compact, only a "fairly" small one.

GPS is missing too, so those wanting to geo-tag photos will have to use the Panasonic phone app.

At least Wi-Fi is included, enabling you to transfer images from the camera to a phone or tablet without too much fuss. The Panasonic TZ100 doesn’t have NFC, however, which is used to speed up the process of connecting phone to camera.

PANASONIC TZ100 – PERFORMANCE AND AF

Over the past couple of years, Panasonic has put plenty of effort into making its cameras fast in two areas: focusing and burst speed.

The Panasonic TZ100 uses the same DFD (Depth from Defocus) technology as a number of mid-range Panasonic models. This is contrast detection at heart, but it uses special software smarts to speed it up, to bring it closer to the performance of a phase-detection hybrid system.

And it works. The Panasonic TZ100 feels pretty snappy to focus, although don’t read too much into the claims that it will focus in 0.1 seconds. That won’t pan out often in the real world.

In low light, when shooting wide open, the Panasonic TZ100 is still fairly fast. However, if you’re shooting at night with zoom then you’ll start to feel the AF slow down. It’s an unfortunate side-effect of a camera whose max aperture takes a dive as the zoom is extended.

PANASONIC TZ100 – LENS

The top reason to choose the Panasonic TZ100, but also the reason why you may opt for another model entirely, rests on the lens. This camera gets you much better zoom range than other 1-inch sensor compacts, but as a result its lens is slower. It’s a 10x lens with range of 25-250mm in the 35mm standard.

PANASONIC TZ100 – IMAGE QUALITY

The Panasonic TZ100 is a camera of compromises, but thankfully, they’re only slight. Where I find the lower-end Panasonic TZ80 to be an image quality compromise too far, this camera makes sense for the average camera buyer. The key to this is the decent 20.1-megapixel sensor and the long zoom.

A 10x lens allows you to capture many more shots than would be possible with a prime lens camera or a 3x one. I like to think of this camera as a great tool for when photography is an incidental extra, not the primary reason for doing whatever you’re doing.

If you want a camera to complement a two-week holiday in Tuscany, the TZ100 will be superb, but if you’re going on a "photography" holiday, then I'd advise that you opt for a model with a smaller zoom and a wider aperture – if you must have a small camera. It will provide more scope for handheld shooting at night, and to isolate your subject using shallow depth-of-field shooting.

You can blur out the background with the Panasonic TZ100, but you need to be fairly close to your subject for the effect to be particularly pronounced.

PANASONIC TZ100 – VIDEO

4K video is another highlight of the Panasonic TZ100. Panasonic has been a bit of a trailblazer in this field, and the high resolution plus OIS makes this a good camera for holiday footage.

I have doubts over its appeal to the more serious video fan, since it doesn’t have a mic input. You have to rely on the stereo mics on the Panasonic TZ100 itself.

4K capture is at 24 or 25 frames per second. Drop down to 1080p and the top frame rate is 50fps.

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OnePlus 3 Full Review

ONEPLUS 3 – DESIGN:

We don’t blame you if you’re feeling a sense of deja-vu when looking at the OnePlus 3 – it looks a lot like an HTC One.

ONEPLUS 3 SPECS:

The OnePlus 3 comes a robust 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. In terms of processing power, the new handset packs in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip – the same processor that can be found in many top-end handsets, including US versions of the Galaxy S7. That should ensure some seriously speedy performance, especially in combination with the 6GB of RAM.

And when it comes to the display, there's lots to be excited about. Although OnePlus has kept the resolution at 1080p, the 5.5-inch screen is now made using AMOLED technology. That means each individual pixel emits its own light, as opposed to LCD, which uses a backlight to illuminate the pixels. It should result in deeper blacks, more vibrant colours, and better energy efficiency.

ONEPLUS 3 – CAMERA:

OnePlus has also loaded its new handset with a 16-megapixel rear camera. That's more than the Galaxy S7 but, as we've seen with several phones this year, more pixels doesn't always mean better photos. We'll have to wait until we get our hands on a review model to see how the OnePlus 3 camera stacks up against others on the market.

The new sensor also features optical image stabilisation (OIS), which should make for sharper shots.

 Here is some pictures took by the "OnePlus 3":

ONEPLUS 3 SOFTWARE – ANDROID 6.0, CERTAINLY NOT ANDROID N:

The OnePlus 3 is going to run Android 6.0.1 with OnePlus' Oxygen OS skin overlaid. Thankfully OnePlus has always done this well in the past, adding just enough new software tweaks to keep it fresh without taking away from what makes Android great.

ONEPLUS 3 – BATTERY LIFE:

The OnePlus 2 offered a formidable day-and-a-half of usage between charges, which is par for the course with flagship phones.

That was thanks to a 3,300mAh battery, paired with reasonably efficient components like a Full HD display and the Snapdragon 810. The OnePlus 3 has a slightly smaller 3,000mAh battery, but seeing as it hasn't made the jump to a QHD or 4K panel, we’d expect to see similar battery life once again.

ONEPLUS 3 PRICE:

The OnePlus 3 is on-sale for £309 – pretty good considering the internals are on-par with most high-end handsets.

SHOULD I BUY THE ONEPLUS 3?

It’s usually pretty easy to recommend OnePlus phones because they’re so cheap. But this year has played host to some seriously formidable smartphones, so OnePlus faces stiff competition.

Some of the top-tier smartphones on offer right now include the Samsung Galaxy S7, the LG G5, and the Nexus 6P – and they’re just from the Android camp. There’s also the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, both of which have received strong critical reception.

The advantage OnePlus has is its wallet-friendly pricing. At £309, there isn’t really anything that will compete at that price. You’ve got the Xiaomi Mi5, that’s powerful and costs about £275, but you’ll need to import it from a site like Gearbest.com.

It might not be the very best phone you can buy, but it's combination of high-end specs and low price make it a seriously tempting offer for anyone looking for a new handset.

OnePlus 3: Everything you need to know:

The OnePlus 3 has officially launched. We now know all of the major details about the new handset so here’s the full list of OnePlus 3 specs:

• 5.5-inch screen
• 1,920 x 1,080 pixel display (401ppi)
• Dimensions: 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4mm
• Weight: 158 grams
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
• Adreno 530 GPU
• 6GB RAM
• 64GB storage (32GB variant may be offered in some markets)
• 16MP main camera
• 8MP selfie camera
• USB-C port (Dash Charge 5V/4A)
• 3,000mAh battery
• Fingerprint scanner
• NFC
• Dual-SIM
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Oxygen OS (Android 6.0.1)

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iPhone 7 release date, news and rumors

iPhone 7 design:

• Hottest leaks:
• No headphone jack
• Water resistance
• Bezel-less metal body

The iPhone 6S looked a lot like the iPhone 6 and while we were expecting big changes for the iPhone 7, we've got bad news for iPhans: it might be a little bit similar - but with some big changes.

For one thing, it could be even slimmer than the 7.1mm-thick iPhone 6S; Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities reckons it'll be dropping to between 6mm and 6.5mm thick. That sounds unnecessarily slim to us, especially as it could cause the battery life to take a hit, but the Samsung Galaxy S6 is only marginally thicker at 6.8mm, so it's possible.

iPhone 7 screen:

• Hottest leaks:
• A sharper screen
• An edge-to-edge display

The iPhone 7 could be in for a big resolution jump if a DigiTimes source is to be believed, as Apple is apparently likely to move to glass-on-glass screens, which in turn opens up the possibility of a QHD or even a 4K display.

A lot of Android phones already have QHD screens, and the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is 4K, so it's possible that Apple will pump up the resolution of its next flagship, but given that the iPhone 6S isn't even 1080p we're skeptical that it'll get anywhere near 4K.

The iPhone 7 is likely a way off yet, but many of its main rivals have already launched. The biggest ones are the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Both of these phones have received five star reviews on techradar - which we hadn't previously given out to a phone for two years - so Apple has some serious work to do.

Check out our full reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

The HTC 10 looks to be a worthy alternative to Apple's handset too. Coming from HTC it's as stylish as you'd hope and the audio quality is a cut above.

iPhone 7 camera and battery:

• Hottest leaks:
• A dual-lens snapper
• No more camera bump
• A larger battery

Apple overhauled its camera tech for the iPhone 6S, replacing its old 8MP snapper with a shiny new 12MP one and boosting the front-facing camera up to 5MP.

iPhone 7 OS and power:

• Hottest leaks:
• A hexa-core processor
• 3GB of RAM
• iOS 10

The iPhone 7 is bound to land with iOS 10, since we're up to iOS 9 on the iPhone 6S. That's likely to include improvements to Siri, an Apple Music redesign and astandalone HomeKit app, among other changes.

WWDC 2016 starts today (June 13) and iOS 10 is likely to make an appearance, so we'll know more about it soon.

iPhone 7 cost:

There aren't any price rumors yet, but in all likelihood the iPhone 7 will cost roughly what the iPhone 6S currently retails for. That would make it $649/£539/AU$1,079 upwards.

Though if Apple finally ditches the 16GB model the starting price might be even higher.

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MacBook review

The MacBook is all about compromise. With more pixels than the Air, its display allows me to be more productive on the move and slinging it into a backpack almost feels like cheating. While no powerhouse (editing 4K images on it is slightly painful), it handles basic tasks with ease.
One year later, Apple has refreshed the MacBook with Intel's sixth-generation Skylake processors while introducing faster storage, memory and graphics for the same price. The most interesting change is on the outside: a new Rose Gold finish that genuinely makes me consider owning a shiny pink laptop for the first time. Gender stereotypes be damned.But despite its upgrades, the new MacBook is not the MacBook Airreplacement that rumors once again predict will arrive this summer - it's the same unique, dazzling and challenging laptop as the one that launched one year ago. Only faster, and with longer-lasting battery life.
A new processor, coupled with faster internal storage, memory and graphics has brought tangible improvements to the MacBook's performance. You'll still have to somehow manage with a single USB-C port, bolting on adapters and connectors to equip your FrankenMac with vital extra limbs.
And if you didn't get on with its super-shallow keyboard, your fingers will remain as unconvinced as they were before - especially during long typing sessions. The MacBook brings more megahertz, and I'm not talking about clock speed.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge review

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a phone I'd hate to have had to make. Its predecessor was a multi-award-winning phone, simply because it packed all the power of the 'normal' galaxy s6 and yet... that curved edge. I wasn't alone in loving it, whipping it out proudly whenever possible.

Well, unlike what it's done on the galaxy s7, which looks (initially) like last year's model, the changes on the S7 Edge are brilliant, adding a zest to a design that could have quickly become tired.

The screen is larger, yet somehow the phone doesn't feel too much bigger in the hand. The rear of the phone is now curved too, making it sit nicely in the hand. It's waterproof. There's a microSD card slot. There's so much power in there I'm pretty sure I could strap it on the back of a speedboat and make my way across the Atlantic.

And that's even more possible because the battery – such a disappointment on last year's S6 phones – is boosted massively too, giving us a handset that's able to last over 24 hours between charges.

All this comes at a cost obviously, and a pretty hefty one. In the UK that cost is £640, while in the US you're looking at a huge $299 on contract. In Australia, the Galaxy S7 Edge attracts the highest price for a Galaxy yet: AU$1,249 for the 32GB version.

Design

The Galaxy S7 Edge is a phone that lives and dies by its looks. If you're only interested in the power then just go for the standard Galaxy S7. The smaller, 'normal', model has got all the same smarts, but a slightly sharper screen thanks to packing the same amount of pixels into a smaller area.

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Screen

The display, while technically part of the Galaxy S7 Edge's design, is worthy of chatting about in its own right – simply because it looks so great.

It's the defining feature when you pull this phone out among friends, and while it doesn't elicit the same response that the S6 Edge's display did last year (like I said, curved displays are nothing new these days), it still gets a lot of approving looks, especially as it's combined with the rounded back.

The QHD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 still looks as good as anything I've seen on a smartphone. Despite being stretched a little from last year, the 5.5-inch size still looks absolutely pin-sharp, and it's very hard to see any artefacts lying around on the screen.

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Apple Watch 2 Review

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE APPLE WATCH 2

You might feel that the original apple watch was a bit of a disappointment, and we wouldn't disagree. But that didn't stop it from selling some 11.6 million units in less than a year. That makes it one of the few unqualified successes in a smartwatch market that has yet to really catch fire.

Of course, this was a first-generation Apple device, and everyone knows that it's from the second-generation that things get really interesting, so all eyes are on the Apple Watch 2.

IN BRIEF

When is the Apple Watch 2 coming out? September (rumoured), WWDC in June (long shot)

What’s new about the Apple Watch 2? New watchOS, Watchstrap light rumoured

How much will the Apple Watch 2 cost? Likely £450-550

APPLE WATCH 2 RELEASE DATE UK & US – WHEN DOES THE APPLE WATCH 2 COME OUT?

We’re still largely in the dark when it comes to a launch window for the Apple Watch 2, but there are a few clues.

Back in 2015, it was thought that the Apple Watch 2 release date would fall in April, following a special event launch event in March where Apple was also rumoured to be debuting the iPhone 6C.

That timing coincided with an actual Apple launch event, which took place on March 21 2016. However, there was no Apple Watch 2; just the 4-inch iphone se, a 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and new Apple Watch bands.

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Acer Predator XB271HU review

WHAT IS THE ACER PREDATOR XB271HU?

The Acer Predator XB271HU is one of a new breed of gaming monitors that not only features the high refresh rate you expect of a gaming display but has the great image quality you'd associate with an IPS panel too.

What’s more, it includes Nvidia’s G-Sync technology for eliminating image tear and stutter, sports a high-end design and a fully adjustable stand as well. Along with the Asus ROG Swift PG279Q, on paper it’s as good as you could possibly hope for from a gaming monitor right now. So does it justify it’s near-£600 asking price?

ACER PREDATOR XB271HU – DESIGN AND FEATURES

There’s no mistaking the XB271HU is a gaming-orientated unit. Featuring splashes of red on its feet, a Transformers-esque logo on the bezel and an angular stand design, it has all the hallmarks. Those red metal feet are a touch over the top for my liking, but otherwise, the finish is fairly muted with matte-black plastic used throughout.

ACER PREDATOR XB271HU – SETUP AND OSD

One of the worst aspects of this monitor is how awkward it is to attach the base to the stand. It uses a hex bolt to pull the two pieces together, and not only is that less convenient than the bolts that have a little flip-up handle with which to tighten them, it’s also tricky to locate the bolt in the threaded hole.

That aside, physical setup is easy thanks to the effortless ergonomic adjustments; the panel just clips into place on the stand.

KEY FEATURES

• Nvidia G-Sync
• 27in IPS panel with 2,560 x 1,440p resolution
• 165Hz refresh rate
• 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI
• 4 x USB 3.0 hub
• Fully adjustable stand with VESA mount
• Manufacturer: Acer
• Review Price: £599.99

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LG 360 CAM review

WHAT IS THE LG 360 CAM?

The 360 CAM is LG's VR-shooting camera, launched ostensibly as a "friend" to the G5 phone alongside its 360 VR headset. But owning a LG phone isn't a prerequisite, and you could even use the 360 CAM with an iPhone, or indeed on its own – although this isn't recommended for reasons I'll explain later.

It's clear that virtual reality is going to be a whole lot bigger than 3D was a few years ago, judging by the media attention and high-profile product releases. The market is already moving very fast, and as I predicted when I reviewed the Ricoh Theta S , although the latter is a great little product, its reign was likely to be short. The LG 360 CAM could already be its usurper.

LG 360 CAM – VIEWING, IMAGE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE

So, while the Theta S is also aimed at usage with the desktop software that can be downloaded from Ricoh's website, the 360 CAM is intended to be used entirely with your smartphone. However, while you can upload videos and photos directly to Facebook within the app, these won't be recognised as spherical, as they are with the Theta S – which is a bit of a drawback for share-a-holics.

SHOULD I BUY THE LG 360 CAM?

The 360 CAM is a promising offering from LG. In particular, it provides better video quality on YouTube than the Ricoh Theta S, which could be enough to convince those who haven't quite been bowled over by the Ricoh offering that this is the VR camera to buy.

On the other hand, the Theta S has a considerable following already – including from developers – and will be offering features such as live VR streaming via YouTube in the near future.

The clincher, however, is the price. Where the Theta S will set you back around £300, the LG 360 CAM is closer to £200. Considering that you can pick up 64GB of SDXC memory for less than £20 these days, the lack of on-board memory is more of a benefit than a downside. So while this still isn't the essential 360 camera that everyone must have, it's another step in that direction.

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Samsung Gear 360 Review

4 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SAMSUNG GEAR 360

1) It’s cute, compact and oh-so-round


The Gear 360 is a ridiculously sweet-looking camera, with a bright white spherical design that looks almost like a tiny robot – think BB-8 from Star Wars – with an eye staring back at you. It’s light too, although completely the wrong shape for slinging into your pocket.

2) Plenty of tech inside

The Gear 360 is made up of two 16-megapixel fish-eye lenses, one on each end of the camera. Both have an f/2.0 aperture and are capable of capturing stills and videos. NFC is included for making an easy connection to your phone.

3) Works in conjunction with Gear VR

The only footage of the Gear 360 I was shown during the demo was inside a gear vr headset. The two products are designed to work together, so you can show off your recordings and 360-degree snaps right inside the VR headset.

4) Built for easy sharing

The Gear 360's coolest feature is just how easy it aims to makes sharing your captured footage. From the app, you can share straight to Facebook and YouTube – both of which support 360 videos – and even Google’s Street View.

SAMSUNG GEAR 360 IN PHOTOS:

A 360 video filmed by this camera :

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