Apple iPhone 6S - Top 5 Reasons to Upgrade

I'm sure you all know about the iPhone 6S, right? Even if the design is identical to its predecessor, the features that come with it are fantastic; but is it worth upgrading from the iPhone, or from an Android device? Let's find out.

1. Improved Hardware

The previous iPhone was amazing; the aluminum on the back felt amazing, as the front glass which curved on the sides. But you all know about the #Bendgate, right? Not even the other phones could even get a fraction of that fame. As a result, Apple played safer this time around, with far better aluminum. The feel in the hand is just as good, and just as premium.

2. New color added - Rose Gold

Apple was never a company of color; the options were simple; white or black; since the iPhone 5S, there was also a gold option, but out of only three possible colors. As a matter of fact, personalizing your phone was a bit of a chore, especially if you're not wearing a case. Amazingly, though, the Rose Gold iPhone 6S looks great; it makes it feel like an expensive piece of jewelry. I really like this color and I also enjoy the added choice.

3. Flawless fingerprint scanner

The phone that I carry in my pocket is none other than the Samsung Galaxy S6; but even its fingerprint scanner has some issues. It takes a bit long to open the device, and it sometimes takes about 2 - 3 tries to open the phone. What I really find amazing, though, is the scanner on the 6S. Why? Because now you only need to tap on the home button; no need to hold on it; just tap it gently and it will unlock your phone instantly. Pretty cool, right?

2. Extraordinary processing power

I always found the processor on the iPhone to be limited in some way. It was always a dual-core, and the RAM memory was of 1 Gigabyte. That's why I'm completely surprised. The iPhone 6S, sure, has a dual-core CPU, but what's interesting is the size of the processor. Do you even know how fast this thing is? Trust me, games run buttery - smooth on the phone, with no hiccups at all. It's nice to see so much power in such a slim hardware.

1. IOS is better than ever

Android, IOS, Windows Phone... These are all great operating systems. Here is a thing, though: as it is expected, Android is never without lag; whether it is on the home screen, or in a game, it just happens. IOS, on the other hand, doesn't even know what lag means. The OS will never let you down, no matter how many apps you throw at it. This is a true operating system.

Top 5 3D Sonic the Hedgehog Games

Sonic the Hedgehog... So many memories with the little spiky blue hedgehog. It all started in 1993, the year when the first Sonic game came out on the Sega Genesis. Since the release of the Sega Dreamcast, Sonic got out of the 2D universe and stepped in the world of 3D. Many 3D games of him have been launched, but these are my favorite five: 

 5. Sonic Unleashed

 Sonic games were getting somehow repetitive. The same old hedgehog who runs from stage to stage to restore the world chaos brought by Doctor Eggman. This time around, Sonic is the same known character during daytime, blazing through stages with an incredible speed, however, he transforms into a mighty werewolf at night, slowing down and focusing more on combat techniques, in order to fight against the monsters sent from the Dark Gaia. The graphics are great and I really liked the way it was implemented, being fast but also orientated towards battle. This game was a successful experiment from Sonic team, an experiment which I really found fantastic. 

4. Sonic Adventure 2

The successor from the Adventure series, Sonic Adventure 2, is a great game. It is focused on two different stories: a good story and a bad story. The good story is dominated by Sonic, Tails and Knuckles, however, the bad one consists of Shadow, Rouge and Dr. Eggman. The gameplay was great and what I really liked was that the three characters had a method of their own to finish the level. With Sonic and Shadow you run through the level, with tails and Dr. Eggman you stay in a machine that is combat orientated and with Rouge and Knuckles you glide through the level to find the three diamonds. You can also spend time in Chao Garden and raise your own Chao. The game is amazing and I am a great fan of it.

3. Sonic Colors 

Sonic Colors was a one of its kind Sonic game. Dr. Eggman wants to take over the world by using Wisps, little aliens that have a lot of power. Sonic has to go through Robotnik's places in order to set free all the Wisps. The game is 2D for the most of the time, but it's so well made, you won't even notice. Overall, the game is very nice, with great graphics and solid levels.

2. Sonic Generations

Made to bring back all the memories from the first Sonic games, Sonic Generations is built to represent the modern version of all Sonic games, starting from 1991 and ending with 2012. The levels are beautiful and the idea of making two Sonic characters is great. The final boss, while hard, it's very nice when the other characters send supportive messages to them. Overall, the game is very fun and it's very nice to see the redesigned levels.

1. Sonic Adventure

Being a classic, Sonic Adventure still remains my favourite Sonic the Hedgehog game. It was also the first 3D Sonic game, bringing awesome levels and 6 characters, each with their personal gameplay style. It was made to compete with Super Mario 64, and boy, it did. With longer lasting levels and fantastic boss battles, and with many more characters, it was the golden age for the Sonic industry. This game is amazing and I am happy to say that this is my favourite 3D game.

Top 5 Worst Consoles of All Time

Home entertainment systems became very popular in a very short amount of time. The idea of using a joystick to control a virtual character on TV was, at first, quite weird. However, people found it enjoyable and wanted one for themselves. This is how console manufacturers became very popular, rich and appreciated. Many video gaming companies appeared, but not all of them succeeded in making a great console. Here are the Top 5 Worst Video Consoles:

5. Gizmondo

On the 19th of March, 2005, Tiger Telematics made a new handheld video console, as a response for the Nokia N-Cage. The console was called Gizmondo. The system had some critical problems. It came with a high price, 400$, but it offered a cheaper 299$ version, a version which would force you to watch so called "Smart Ads." During the game, the console would stop you from playing and would present you commercials. This concept, plus a small library of games, and only 25 000 units sold, it failed hard.

4. Pioneer LaserActive

An interesting concept, but poorly executed. The idea of running games from different companies was good, but in order to do that, you would have to buy a lot of add-ons for the console to work. That being said, if you wanted to take maximum advantage of the console, you would have to pay 2500$. Yes, you read that correctly. An insane amount of cash just to play games with graphics that were barely on par with other systems. With few games and only 10 000 units sold, the console was a big failure.

3. Atari Jaguar

Such a bad move from Atari, which used to be one of the biggest console producers. This console was the last one launched by Atari, then getting out of the gaming industry with no glory at all. The idea was nice, taking benefit from a more powerful 64-bit system, but because of the lack of games, horrible controller and almost 250 000 sales, it forced Atari to step out of this world. Not only that, but video game companies couldn't take advantage of the system at all, because of the times back then. Anyway, it was about time for Atari to disappear, so this console wasn't exactly a bad thing. 

2. Nokia N-Gage

When Nokia released the N-Gage, a console-phone combo created to rival the Gameboy advance, it came with a few problems. First of all, using the phone only for calling is very cumbersome, because of the weird hardware. Many critics gave it funny nicknames, such as "taco", or "Frankenphone". It was also hard to control.  Nokia sold only 3 million units with this phone. Many people found this concept unusable, but the idea was pretty cool.

1. Nintendo Virtual Boy

Yes. You didn't expect this, did you? The worst console being from Nintendo. Well, here it is. The idea was way too ahead of its time, knowing that the dual display started to catch shape in 2010. Nintendo came up with a very cool idea, but sadly, poorly executed. The display, in order to work properly, it had to sacrifice some basic things, such as color. When you put your head in to play the game, you are surrounded by a wave of red and black. Because of that, most people using it got eye-strains and also a very stiff neck. This virtual reality concept just couldn't take shape in the 90's because of the technology back then.

Top 5 Consoles of All Time

Ever since 1972, the year when Magnavox Odyssey was released, many companies started creating consoles, but only some of them have actually been successful. The list will not be about specifications and games, but about the impact and the features it had to offer back then. Here are the Top 5 Best Consoles of All Time:

5. Atari 2600

Being the second console from Atari, the 2600 had some features which were considered magnificent at the time. First of all, the games had colour. Yes, back in the day, having colour in a game was incredible. Second of all, it had "incredible specifications". It came with a 1.19 mHz processor, with 128 bytes of RAM. It also had 4 kB of memory. However, the biggest advantage was, of course, its amazing library of games. Over 500 games were launched for the system. These facts made the 2600 one of the best consoles of all time.

Atari 2600

4. Nintendo Wii

Nintendo was very well known in the 90's. The Nintendo Entertainment System made the company very well known. The successors were greater than ever, but it was about time for Nintendo to step up and come up with something new. And the Wii came to life. First of all, the Wii Remote is very fun to use, and you don't need a lot of space in the room to use it properly. That is a big advantage. Second of all, the console had a lot of games, but the best are the first party titles, like Super Mario and The Legend Of Zelda. You could also play games from the Gamecube, another plus for me. All of these things make the Wii a great console.

Nintendo Wii

3. XBOX 360

When Microsoft made the first XBOX, it came with a lot of features. However, it's the 360 that deserves the spot on this list. Even if things didn't work out at the beginning of the launch, for example, the DVD scratch problem, the 360 was still a great system. It had backwards compatibility, so you could play your old XBOX games, and it also had the Kinect, a camera that registers your moves. The console has a lot of games, and not only that, but you can also buy games straight from the console. You can skip the shop next time you want to buy a game. The system could also play DVD's. All of these advantages make the 360 deserve the 3rd spot on the list.

XBOX 360

2. Sony PS4

Sony is one of the best console manufacturers of all time. Ever since the PS1, Sony made only great consoles. And the PS4 is no exception. The system has a futuristic design, with sharp edges and corners, and it also has one of the best controllers of all time. Like the 360, the PS4 can also play movies. The library of games for the PS4 is rapidly growing, with tens of games being launched every week. The system from Sony becomes better every day, with more and more updated coming out. All of these make the PS4 the second best console of all time.

Sony PS4

1. Nintendo Wii U

Being the successor to the Wii, the Wii U is, after me, the best console of all time. Why? It's because of two things: the fantastic tablet controller and the amazing first party titles, like Pokemon and Mario. The Wii U can also play Wii games, and not only that, but if someone wants to watch the TV but you are still playing, have no worries, because the tablet is here to save you. The games still runs on the controller. These, plus Nintendo's classical features, like Mii and memory expansion, make the Wii U the best console of all time. 

Nintendo Wii U

Top 5 Most Unusual Smartphones

5. Oppo R5

Quite possibly the thinnest phone on the market, the Oppo R5 is a looker. It has a 4.85 mm thickness, which is extremely thin. However, its display is gorgeous, the camera, even if it sticks out (it is impossible to fit a camera in a space so small), it takes some extraordinary photos. Even if it looks like a squished iPhone 5S, I still consider it one of the prettiest phones on the market.

4. LG G Flex 2

The latest successor from the Flex generation, the Flex 2, is a looker. With a beautiful, curved design and a self-healing back, this phone is one of the best phones you can find out there. It also has LG's special back buttons, which makes the phone easier to operate. Overall, this phone is unique with its curve and back buttons. If you are looking for a special phone that is also easy to use, then the LG G Flex 2 might just be the phone for you.

3. BlackBerry Passport

This phone left me speechless when I saw it in stores. Blackberry left me speechless when I started using it. Even if the design seems to be unusable, that is not true at all. Sure, it's a big phones, as big as a passport (I suppose that's where it has got its name), but the real keyboard and BlackBerry OS make up for it, possibly even more. The display is squared, about the same display as LG Optimus Vu, but it has a very high resolution. The OS is great and very easy to operate. Overall, the premium squared design will make anyone using it stand out in the crowd.

2. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

A big, 2K Super Amoled Display, 16 Megapixel camera, a stylus built in and a curved screen? That's the recipe to create the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge. The curved screen looks extremely cool and not only that, but it also offers a lot of features. You can have your own personal apps there, you can make it as a night watch and many more. This phone is beautiful and great from many points of view.

1. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

This phone is epic. It looks amazing, it performs like a champion and it also comes with a 16 megapixel OIS camera. It has an infinity pool design, the glass spreading on both edges of the phone. It is, to say it in one word, incredible. I never expected such a phone to be launched, but I guess I was wrong. This phone is a looker, performs well and also takes great photos.

Samsung Galaxy S6 - 5 Reasons To Buy It

The Galaxy S6 is the latest phone released by Samsung. However, is it worth to be in your pocket for now? Find out the top 5 reasons why the Galaxy S6 might just be the best phone for that

5. Beautiful Design

As we all know, the Galaxy S5 wasn't exactly a premium-feel phone. Its plastic design didn't feel like the other flagships, for example the HTC One M8. But things have changed for 2015. The Galaxy S6 brings a glass sandwich construction, all encased in a beautiful aluminum frame. The glass may be a fingerprint magnet, yet it will be most held from the sides, which feel really comfortable in the hand. Even if a bit slippery, the phone feels amazing in the hand and we can say that Samsung really gave thought to this year's phone design.

4. Extraordinary Display


The Samsung Galaxy S6 has a 5.1 2K inch display resolution, the resolution also being seen last year on the LG G3. However, this year, because of using the Super Amoled Technology, the colors are absolutely amazing. With deep blacks and greatly contrasted colors, it's safe to say the S6's display is one of the best you can find on the market.


3. Vastly Improved Software


The Galaxy S6 ships with Android 5.0.2 with TouchWiz skin on top of it. Samsung never had a great reputation for TouchWiz, because of the constant lag and hard to access places. This year, though, many thing have changed into good. The latest UX is great. It's speedy, beautiful to look at, and it really gets the job done on time, without interfering with any problems. The OS also has many useful features, including Multi-Window, which works perfectly on the 5.1 inch display. Overall, TouchWiz is much better and there should not be any problems with it at all.


2. Incredible Camera


Last year, the Samsung S5 came with a 16 megapixel ISOCELL camera, which took great photos in direct sunlight, yet it had some problems in dark rooms. This year we have the same resolution, yet it also comes with Optical Image Stabilization, which helps the camera in videos to keep them from being shaky. The pictures are great. There is a lot of detail in them and even if in a dark room, the phone can still get a lot of light without producing much noise at all. The camera is amazing. If you are a photographer, then you should have no worries with the camera at all.


1. Great Features


This phone has a lot of features, yet many of them are very useful. For example, the Multi-Window is a great function for easy multitasking. The wireless charging is great and not only that, but it also comes with fast charging, which can fill your phone in under an hour. The Samsung Galaxy S6 has plenty of features that are very helpful and will surely give you a hand when necessary.