SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 VS. IPHONE 6S: WHICH SMARTPHONE WINS THE BATTLE OF THE FLAGSHIPS???

The smartphone rivalry between Apple and Samsung is almost as old as the industry itself.

With the launch of the Galaxy S7 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, Newsweek takes a look at whether Samsung’s latest smartphone is enough to win out over Apple in the battle of of the heavyweight handsets—and are either enough to turn around both firms’ stagnating sales?

Samsung Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S: Design and Special Features

Smartphones tend to follow the same tried-and-tested design style, and Samsung and Apple’s devices are no different. Rectangular blocks of metal and glass mean there’s no great discernible difference between the two. The Galaxy S7’s 5.1-inch screen is slightly larger than the 4.7-inch iPhone 6S screen, which also adds to a negligible weight difference of 9g.

Samsung has brought back dust and water resistance to the Galaxy S7 range, after skipping the feature for the Galaxy S6. Its IP68 rating means it can be submerged in water at a depth of 1.5m for up to 30 minutes. All the iPhone 6S can handle is some light splashing.

Apple’s stand-out offering is 3D Touch, which gives users improved functionality by allowing them to perform different actions depending on how much pressure they apply when touching the screen. Like water resistance, 3D Touch could be seen to be more gimmicky than actually anything ground-breakingly useful.

Samsung Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S: Camera

Both the front and rear cameras of the iPhone and Galaxy feature the same number of megapixels—5MP and 12MP respectively—suggesting there’s not too much to tell the two apart.

Where the Galaxy S7 really outperforms the iPhone 6S is in low light conditions. In a test carried out by mobile news site Phandroid, Samsung’s “dual pixel” system combined with a camera sensor that’s 30 percent larger than its rival clearly shows a vastly improved image.

Early tests also suggest the Galaxy S7 offers a much better autofocus speed than its rival.

Samsung Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S: Display and Battery

Samsung has prided itself on its superior display and the Galaxy S7 improves on what was already arguably better than Apple’s offering. It has almost double the number of pixels per inch than the iPhone 6S—576ppi compared to 326ppi—although Apple would argue its ‘Retina’ display makes up for this somewhat. Either way, on screens this small it’s hard to tell the difference.

One area that both Apple and Samsung have consistently fallen short on is battery, and the iPhone 6S is no exception. Its 1,715mAh capacity is dwarfed by Samsung’s 3,000mAh, though until real world tests are carried out it is hard to tell whether this difference will actually relate to almost double the battery life.

Samsung Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S: Cost and Conclusion

The Galaxy S7, which goes on sale for $800 on March 11, is marginally more expensive than the $760 5-month-old iPhone 6S, although extra-storage versions of Apple’s device take it up to $849. For the extra money Samsung’s smartphone boasts more power, a sharper display, added water resistance and better storage options.

Really though, the most remarkable thing about the Galaxy S7 is how similar it is to the iPhone.  What Samsung has inadvertently highlighted with its latest device is that smartphones are more and more alike, formulaic in design, specs and function. In fact, at its launch, more people appeared to be interested in the virtual reality technology on show with the Gear VR than the actual Galaxy S7.

Together, Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and Apple’s iPhone 6S could be seen as symbols of a stale smartphone industry in which real innovation has fallen by the wayside. It’s therefore perhaps not surprising that, according to Gartner, iPhone sales fell for the first time in 2015, as did the market share for Samsung.

It’s unlikely that the Galaxy S7 will tempt significant numbers of users away from their iPhones, or vice versa. It’s more likely that indifferent customers will stick with their current devices or turn to the growing number of mid-range handsets that offer more-or-less the same features for a fraction of the cost.

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Mahathir: M’sians must at least test drive Proton

KUALA LUMPUR: There are 4,000 parts to be designed, calibrated, manufactured and put together in manufacturing a car, said former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. “We are the only developing country in the world that can do all these.”

“Our workers and engineers deserve to be tested, if not supported.”

Mahathir agreed that he was not an engineer but claims that he knows something about engineering. “It’s not easy to design, build, test and produce cars.”

“Those familiar with jigsaw puzzles will understand the problem faced by our engineers and assembly workers as they put the parts together.”

When foreign cars come into the country, added Mahathir, money will flow out of the country to sustain their economies, to benefit their workers. “When people buy a local car, money stays in the country, workers earn money, dealers and agents and their employees enjoy more business and the local economy grows.”

“Thousands of families enjoy a good life.”

Assuming that all local industries are closed, warned the former Prime Minister, few will have money to buy imported things. “We will revert to being a failed and Third World country.”

Malaysia is a trading nation, it exports and imports, stressed Mahathir. “If imports exceed exports, we will not grow and prosper. All the countries which export cars to Malaysia protect their markets. Proton cannot enter these markets.”

He conceded that Proton was aware of the negative perception of its cars in the local market. “This is especially among owners of imported cars. Nothing can persuade them to buy Proton cars.”

The cars being produced now by Proton are not like the cars produced before, assured Mahathir. “They are much improved and often have more features than other cars in the same category. In fact, the low-priced Protons have features normally found in higher-priced cars.”

The Iriz 1.6 automatic, a case in point, has six airbags, doors which only open after the second pull, and will not slide back when the foot is lifted from the brake on slopes etc.

The proof of the pudding is in the eating, admitted Mahathir. ” Drive them to know their capability. I drive the Iriz and the Suprima S. I enjoy driving them. The Iriz especially has electric-powered steering. It’s very light. It responds quickly to the accelerator.”

Proton cars deserve a test drive by Malaysians, argued Mahathir. “Tell us about your experience. Criticise these cars. We want feedback so that we can further improve the cars.”

Mahathir wanted to give an update on the first firing of the new engine for Proton. “It’s not often that an automotive company produces a new engine.”

Proton’s Campro engine was now more than 10 years old, he pointed out. “Obviously, it’s no longer suitable for today’s cars. So, the production of a new engine for Proton was something to celebrate.”

Unfortunately, journalists did not see the significance of the event, lamented Mahathir. “We used to export quite a lot of Proton cars to the UK. However, since the introduction of new emission and fuel-efficiency standards, we have not been able to sell any Proton cars in the UK.”

The development of the new Proton engine by local engineers working with RICARDO of the UK will help the company to meet conditions in the UK and Europe, he said. “We hope to export our cars to these countries once again.”

The engine will only be used after rigorous testing including running for five million kilometers, continued Mahathir. “It will not be until late 2017 before they are installed in Proton cars. After that, there will be more tests for each model.”

Mahathir also touched on car prices in the country. “We are not the cause of car prices being high. What support we get from the government was also given to other companies because of local content.”

Proton, according to Mahathir, has almost 90 per cent local content. “So, we pay less excise duty.”

Taxes on motor vehicles have caused prices to be high, he said. “The government needs to tax motorists because of the roads and other infrastructures that it has to provide.”

Since its founding, Proton has paid more than RM24 billion in taxes while receiving only RM14 billion in excise duty cuts, not cash, estimates Mahathir. “Yes, we have received a part of the research and development grants that industries have been promised.”

10 Best Products To Sell Online

Selling online is a very lucrative business! Whether you want to sell on Amazon, eBay, or through your own store, or whether you want to drop ship your products or wholesale them, you will eventually need products to sell. As you might know, some products may sell better than others. In this post I am going to reveal the 10 best products to sell online, so that you can benefit from the list and pick a product that fits into your niche. Without much detail, let’s see what the best products to sell online are.

1- Computer and Tech Accessories

Computer accessories are considered one of best products to sell online. In my opinion it is at the top of the list because people continually upgrade and improve their computers, and they frequently need new parts or hardware. You can persuade people to buy several products or extra accessories and use drop shipping to send everything in one shipment. By doing so, you make the buying process easier for buyers. According to Drop ship Strategy, computer accessories are among the top products for drop shipping because people will buy only from you and they will not waste more time searching in many different stores if you can offer them what they need in one place. 

2-Beauty Products

Beauty products are another product that people need repeatedly. Therefore, they are considered one of the best products to sell online.  If you can sell beauty products via drop shipping and satisfy your customers by offering high quality products and speedy delivery, customers are likely to return and make numerous purchases regularly from your store.

3-Clothing

Clothing is always in demand, which means that clothing is also one of the best products to sell online. If you can give your customers a great experience, they will always return to your store whenever they need to buy clothes online. Your store can be specific to certain people, for example men only, women only, or kids. You can also extend your store and sell to many different types of people.

4-Accessories

Similar to clothing, accessories are huge in demand. The benefit of selling accessories is that they changes by season and year – for instance, people buy sunglasses in summer and hats in winter. People also seek what is fashionable that year, which actually means you can secure repeat customers by selling accessories via drop shipping.

5-Cell Phones

Cell phones are another best product to sell online via drop shipping. People are always in demand for new cell phones from several brands and several operating systems, so if you can, give buyers a great experience and offer them high quality products so they will return to your store again and again.

6-Electronics and electricals:

People are always in need for electrical products, for example, laptops, cameras, TVs, home appliances, and more. Opening a store in this niche can be a very fruitful business.

7-Tickets

Tickets are common items to sell using drop shipping because of the convenience you bring to buyers. Buying tickets online allows people to avoid long lines and are able to have their tickets shipped directly to their door, therefore it is good idea to sell tickets via your online store.

8-Books

Selling books online is easy. You can actually specialize in certain types of books such as university text books or computer books. You can also sell general fiction books. Books are among the best products to sell online, and by using drop shipping, you can sell books from many publishers.

9-Toys

Toys are another wanted product among buyers. Kids are mainly in need for new toys from time to time, and their parents usually buy new toys to make them happy. This actually brings repeat buyers to your online store. Furthermore, you can drop ship toys from many suppliers that sell a huge variety.

10-Furniture

Furniture is normally heavy and bulky, so selling it via drop shipping is a good way to reduce shipping costs for the buyer, since it ships directly from the warehouse or manufacturer, rather than retailers that usually ask for extra costs to cover delivery.