IFA 2013: Game changers of largest electronics trade fair

IFA, one of Europe’s biggest tech shows, is just kicking off and several exciting global announcements like the Note 3 and Xperia Z1 have been made already. Karan Bajaj gets hands on with some of the top new tech from the show floors in Berlin.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Expected India launch September 25, 2013.

Faux leather back panel with leather stitching for the first time on a Galaxy device.

5.7 inch full HD super amoled screen with ultra-slim bezel in a 168 gram body.

Redesigned S pen stylus with scrapbook, S-write, action command & pen window .

The first phone with 3GB of RAM and one of the first capable of recording 4K UHD video.

Sony Xperia Z1

Similar design TO Xperia Z but improved 5-inch full HD screen & Qualcomm SnapDragon 800 processor.

The display now includes Triluminos and X-Reality display enhancements from the Bravia TV range.

Built for Imaging: 20.7MP camera, Sony G Lens & 1/2.3” sensor (as large as some compact cameras).

27mm lens & f2.0 lens contribute to better low light imaging, all in a 8.5mm thick ‘Onmibalance’ body.

One-piece aluminium frame with better waterproofi ng and dust resistance (IP58 certified).

Samsung Galaxy Gear

Main features: Notifications, make/receive calls, S Voice, 1.9MP camera for photos & videos.

A revolution in wearable computing with 1.6-inch super amoled touchscreen .

Currently only works with Galaxy Note 3 (Gear requires Android 4.3 to operate).

Case made of stainless steel with various colour straps available.

Will also work with other devices after Android 4.3 update.

Sony QX Lenses

Expected India launch November 2013.

A first for mobile phone photography – external lenses that pair with smartphones.

MecahnicaL mounts attach to a smartphone – the phone becomes the camera display.

Both have a 200 shot battery life and they work with Android and iPhone via an app.