October 08, 2016
Even better are the new multi-tasking improvements in Android Nougat.
Google has finally added a Clear all button to the top of the recent
apps menu, and it has reduced the number of apps shown here by
automatically removing those you haven't used in a while. You will also
be able to switch back and forth between your current and last-used app
with a double-tap of the recents button.
Multi-window is a feature we've seen previously on Samsung phones, and
it's finally going to be built into the Android OS. There are two
variations - Split Screen and Picture in Picture - with the first
designed for phones and tablets and the latter for Android TVs. You can
long-tap the recents button to select a second app to display onscreen.
The final new feature coming to Android Nougat is Daydream, which is
Google's new VR platform. Although it is producing a dedicated Daydream
headset, it is also building support for a VR Mode into N that supports
low latency (under 20ms) and a VR system UI. It will mean hundreds of
Daydream-ready phones will be available, with the first coming later
this year from the likes of Samsung, HTC and LG. Also see: Best Android
apps and Best Android games.
Other new features include:
• Bundled notifications: multiple notifications from the same app can be grouped together
• Efficiency: Doze now also saves battery whenever the screen is turned off
• Improved Java language support: Java 8 language features are coming to Android
The Google Keyboard app in Google Play has now been updated to the
Android Nougat version. There are new emoji, new coloured themes, new
background images and a new keyboard toggler. Check out the updated
Google Keyboard here.
A user on XDA has posted a beta build of Android 7.0 Nougat for Huawei
P9 users, should they want to try out the software in beta form.
Those of you who have already installed the Developer Preview of
Android Nougat may be pleased to know that it now works with Pokemon GO.
A bizarre update to make, but it appears the world has gone Pokemon
crazy...
Will Android Nougat use Swift?
Nope. There are rumours that a future version of Android will go some way to replace Java with open-source Swift as its first-class language, but it won't be Android Nougat, since it will require a lot of re-writing of Android's core code. According to TheNextWeb, Android would first need a runtime for Swift, to make its entire standard library Swift-ready, to support the language in APIs and SDKs, and to re-write some low-level C++ APIs and high-level Java APIs, which Swift can not currently bridge to.
It the classic laptop vs tablet debate, but you can have both if
you're fed up of carrying around a laptop and a tablet. A convertible,
hybrid, 2-in-1, might be the answer. Since the launch of Windows 10
there has been a wave of new devices aiming to be all things to
everyone. Here are the best convertible laptops and tablets of 2016 you
can buy in the UK. See also: Best laptops 2016 and best tablets 2016.
New entry: Samsung Galaxy TabPro S.
Although many of them will come with Windows 10, which makes sense,
there are a few in this chart which come with an alternative operating
system including both Chrome OS and even Android so there's lots of
choice. We've also added the iPad Pro 9.7 which will be a legitimate
option for some users.
As usual, there are a lot of devices out there from a larger number of
manufacturers so these are the best ones which we've reviewed. These
are the best convertible laptop and hybrid tablet reviews.
You can also take a look at our round-ups for best budget laptops and
our best Chromebooks. For something more portable see best
ultraportable laptops, and also best gaming laptops.
Laptop vs tablet: What is a hybrid?
Although they've been around for a while, these devices vary quite a
lot and so various different names have been used to pigeon hole them
without a real front runner which was settled on. We're going mainly
with convertible here.
Across the media, retail and the manufacturers you'll hear names such
as convertibles, hybrids and 2-in-1s. They all mean the same thing in
essence – a device which is trying to be both a laptop and a tablet.
As we'll explain next, there are essentially two different types here
and we're going to round up the best of them all in one place.
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There are some big differences between a convertible laptop and a
convertible tablet. While both are a 2-in-1 device aiming to be a laptop
and a tablet at the same time, design challenges mean that you'll
typically get more of one than the other. However, some do manage to sit
somewhere in the middle.
A convertible laptop comes in various different styles but is likely
to have a screen which flips almost 360 degrees (above) in order to
change it into a tablet, for example. That's the main part of the design
and doesn't vary too much across the market. It also means you can use
it in other 'modes' such as tent or display.
Examples include Lenovo's Yoga range which has been the inspiration
for many rivals. A recent exception is the Microsoft Surface Book which
is laptop-first but still has a removable keyboard.
Meanwhile, a convertible tablet (below) is more like a regular tablet
but either has a keyboard which attaches magnetically or a fancy case
which creates a laptop-like experience. The keyboard may connect over
Bluetooth in some cases.
Examples include the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Samsung Galaxy TabPro S
and the Huawei MateBook. We're likely to add the latter two once we've
had them in for a proper test.
Which one is right for you depends hugely on what you want to do with
it. Do you mainly want a laptop on which to do regular work but can also
shapeshift into a tablet for the odd task? Or do you want a tablet
which you can also do a bit of typing on when the need arises?
Much of what you need to look for in a convertible laptop or
convertible tablet is the same. Like almost any tech device you'll want
to get the best specifications for your money including the processor,
memory, storage and screen. Make sure you click through to the in-depth
reviews of each device to find out what they offer, including benchmark
results.
As alluded to, the design is going to be a big part of your buying
decision here and you need to choose a device which fits your needs
best. A convertible laptop is likely to be bigger and heavier but is
likely to offer longer battery life (there's more space for a bigger
battery). Since it is laptop-first, it will also provide a better typing
experience and there's normally room for things like more physical
ports should connectivity be an issue.
Although a convertible tablet might not have many physical ports (some
have full-size USB), they are smaller and lighter than a hybrid laptop
making them great for travelling around. As the device is a tablet-first
with a keyboard dock/case, using it like a laptop is often fiddly and
awkward. Look for one with a clever design and proper keys. A trackpad
is also a boon, despite touchscreens, but not all feature one.
Jumper is a new name to PC Advisor, but the EZBook Air follows the
EZBook 1 and EZBook 2 as the company’s third super-budget Windows 10
laptop. We find out what it’s capable of in our Jumper EZBook Air
review. Also see: Best budget laptops
JUMPER EZBOOK AIR CHEAP WINDOWS LAPTOP REVIEW: UK PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
Jumper is a Chinese brand that is sold in the UK via grey-market
importers such as Geekbuying. It charges £230.44 with free shipping to
the UK for the EZBook Air, although you may also have to pay import duty
when it arrives in the UK. For more on this see our grey-market tech
buying advice.
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JUMPER EZBOOK AIR CHEAP WINDOWS LAPTOP REVIEW: DESIGN AND BUILD
As soon as you take the EZBook Air out the box you’ll get that feeling
that you’ve seen this laptop somewhere before. It’s not a complete
Apple MacBook clone, but it’s pitched somewhere between the 11in MacBook
Air and 12in MacBook. Some of the more obvious hints toward the latter
include a single USB-C port and the Champagne Gold colour scheme.
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