Connecting geolocation on a smartphone is one of the most important processes in adapting a device to a specific user.
Despite the fact that many mobile device owners sometimes experience fear when activating GPS, not wanting the rest of the world to see their location, there is nothing terrible or harmful in this option, on the contrary, it is thanks to it that a wide range of services and opportunities are available to smartphone owners .
Geolocation is responsible not only for displaying the location of the smartphone, but also ensures the correct operation of the clock, alarm clock, calendar, notes, maps and many other applications whose settings require advanced personalization.
Many users are wondering how to enable GPS on an android phone. It is quite simple to do this, especially since when you turn on the phone for the first time, the device itself prompts you to enter location data so that the first setup of the smartphone is as successful as possible, and the gadget can synchronize a large amount of information without supplementing it later with the help of special operations.
Moreover, if you continue to configure your smartphone without geolocation enabled, then most applications will not work correctly or even intermittently, which can lead to incomplete operation or breakdown of the device system as a whole.
Any active user of a mobile device sooner or later comes to the conclusion that geolocation is simply necessary for him in everyday life, so he wonders how to connect it by restoring the smartphone to its factory settings. Connecting GPS services is quite simple, especially since all the ways in which this can be done are described below and detailed, comprehensive instructions with high-quality screenshots are given.
Why enable geolocation?
The GPS system ensures the correct operation of almost all stationary embedded applications related to the determination of time and geography. Services from "Google": "GoogleMaps", "GoogleCalendar" will work without errors and provide correct information to the owner. It will be easy for the client to find the necessary route, track the movement of parcels or taxis, it will be possible to easily find the necessary route or leave a review by adding the cafe or shop they like to Bookmarks. GPS services will also help you find your smartphone in case of loss if the gadget is synchronized with the user's personal computer.
Also, the smartphone will be fully personalized: in addition to the owner’s address and phone number, it will be possible to enter the necessary routes or notes for close people and relatives into the device, making it easy to find the owner’s house or use the map for sightseeing.
Constant saving of the route will help athletes in tracking progress in achievements.
How to enable the navigation service on a smartphone?
If the user of the gadget, for one reason or another, did not give the service permission to work when the smartphone was first turned on, then he can do this at any convenient time in several simple ways. The easiest way is to use the "Settings" system utility, located in the top panel of the smartphone's system applications.
For this you need:
Note: if a person uses a smartphone based on "OS Android", then he can use the top vertical menu, popularly called the "curtain", which also presents all the options, only in the form of icons.
GPS service status
All geolocation options on absolutely all smartphone models are absolutely free and around the clock. Also, geolocation works quietly without the Internet, regardless of the purchased tariff.
When using the option of determining the location of a smartphone in space, an additional check of the services of a mobile operator is performed, the direction of transmitting waves from special towers of communication lines is coordinated.
Operators of mobile systems test the response speed by the coordinates of the location of the gadget at one time or another.
Battery status and charge level when actively using GPS navigation
There is a lot of information on the Internet that the constant use of a GPS connection directly affects the smartphone's charge level. According to this information, applications consume more data and work more actively, which means that they significantly speed up the process of consuming battery power.
Alas, this is true, but the battery does not run down as quickly as it is presented in various articles. What's more, connected GPS navigation services are much more useful and help your smartphone work properly without causing any harm to the battery.
Also, mobile software developers are constantly working to improve applications and reduce power consumption.
Note: the constant alternation of navigation services modes (on / off) can negatively affect the battery condition, but the options that are always on consume much less battery power of the gadget.
Methods for enabling navigation services
There is no single instruction on the Internet for connecting GPS for all types of smartphones on "OS Android", each model has its own way. However, there is still a general instruction that you can follow, and not even one, since there are many ways that allow you to quickly and without any hassle connect navigation services at any time convenient for the client.
There are two simple methods to enable GPS on Android OS smartphones:
- Using the Quick Access Toolbar;
- Settings app.
Both of these methods are, in fact, working with system utilities and do not require serious programming knowledge or practical skills in working with a smartphone in general from the smartphone user. Even the most inexperienced user who bought a smartphone for the first time will be able to connect GPS.
Important note: while connecting the routing service, you must not turn off the wireless Wi-Fi network. Firstly, it will save internal Internet traffic on the smartphone, which directly depends on the chosen tariff. Secondly, it will provide faster and better connection of the geolocation service to the smartphone.
Also, a constant connection to a Wi-Fi network ensures that all applications that require continuous improvement are updated in a timely manner.
Using the Quick Access Toolbar
The easiest way to set up the location service utility on your mobile device. To do this, you need to use the smartphone setup service center:
Ready! Now all the necessary services will automatically turn on on the smartphone and go into active mode, downloading materials for updates and maintaining applications.
Note: in some versions of OS Android, the "quick settings" icon may look like a paperclip or a pin, and in older versions of the system, instead of the icon, there is the inscription "GPS".
The Chinese vending market and vending machine industry are growing at a rapid rate. From the tenth to the twelfth of May, a new event "China VMF 2020" (Guangzhou, China) is planned to be held at the China Import and Export Fair complex. In recent years, the number of Chinese vending/vending machines has grown by an average of 30 percent. According to Forward's forecast, China will have 138 million vending machines by 2020, selling up to 100 billion yuan worth of daily commodities annually. Meanwhile, China has become the largest manufacturer and exporter of vending machines in the world, with most of the exports going to Guangdong.
Technology and Exhibition News: China VMF 2020, an international trade fair for vending machines and self-service equipment, is being organized in one of the oldest cities in China.The last China VMF 2019 brought together exhibitors in several thematic exhibition spaces: "Vending Machines and Self-Service", "New Retail and Payment Solutions", and "Fresh Delivery and Refrigeration Technology Equipment". Each exhibition space was represented by key players from its category, such as Foxconn, Fuji Electric, Easy Touch, Sanden, Union Pay, LE Vending, Bianchi, YoPoint, TCN, CPI, Comma, Nayax, DeepBule, Holo, Laqtia, Superlead and others. .
In order to achieve the best results, the new China VMF 2020 has dedicated a well-located "International Pavilion" for overseas exhibitors. Words from the organizers about the preparation and interest in China VMF 2020.
Shalynn Ji, Overseas Commissioner, from the organizing committee of China VMF 2020, said:
"The vending machine (vending machine) is a global mega trend that has attracted the attention and support of many people. Our organizing committee has noticed this trend and has partnered with a worldwide association to improve communication between insiders and further promote the booming industry.
Hosting 365 exhibitors covering 13,045 square meters of net exhibition space, China VMF 2019 registered 32,505 visits in three days! Receiving unanimous praise from insiders around the world over the past few years, China VMF has become one of the most popular and largest annual exhibitions in the global self-service vending industry. It is expected that 86 percent of exhibitors from 2019 are looking forward to the new fair, and China VMF 2020 will bring together 700 exhibitors in a 50,000 square meter exhibition area.
We met with world professionals in the field of vending. We participate in global events every year and invite them to the VMF website to stay in touch and share knowledge with them. It is very interesting to share the local vending machine market with each other and exchange experiences with each other. "
China VMF 2020 may be useful for those who are interested in the following topics:
Exhibition vending machines;
- Vending goods, accessories;
- Self-service cars;
- Services for coffee in the office;
- Payment solutions;
- Management and operation of vending machines;
- Micromarket, automatically managed shops;
- Logistics and cold chain for perishable trade goods;
- And another on the theme of the fair.
Today, robotic kits are beginning to significantly help in human learning. Recently, one of the leading providers of educational solutions STEAM (the term means education using science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics as points of interaction for conducting surveys, dialogues with students and creating critical thinking). The debutant was the company Matatalab (Matatalab), attracting attention with a line of robotic kits Matatalab Coding Set and Matatalab Lite - sought to test innovative technologies. Which help develop computational thinking skills and prepare children for the digital world.
Robotics and Education News: The Matatalab Coding Set and Matatalab Lite Educational Robotic Kits can prepare you to understand the digital world.The amazingly simple Matatalab robotic kits follow children's cognitive development (from concrete to abstract) and use simple symbol designs to enable learning children to understand coding and computational thinking through fun yet challenging play quests (assignments).
Matatalab's operations span the B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) markets, offering educational institutions and families around the world professional solutions, including programming robots (robotic kits), curriculums, teaching aid packages, and so on. Video review of the robotic kit Matatalab Coding Set: Programming is easy as "ABV".
This is a hands-on robot for kids ages 4 to 9. Encourage kids to learn the basic concept of coding/programming through adventure and hands-on play! Using easy-to-handle coding blocks, kids can now learn to code without screens.
Through years of development, the company has been committed to "Code and Confidence to Make a Difference," according to Matatalab.
Video review of the Matatalab Lite robotic kit:Matatalab Lite is an adorable and easy-to-use coding robot ready to take young children aged three and up on an exciting coding/programming adventure. It consists of a robotic machine with sensors and a wireless controller with three modes, namely control mode, coding mode and sensor mode.
The robotic set develops problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration skills for your kids through hands-on game programming. Children can enjoy learning basic programming concepts such as sequencing, conditionals, and debugging, and will be challenged with more challenging tasks all the time.
A few words why the training robotic kits Matatalab Coding Set and Matatalab Lite were created from the manufacturer:"The two founders of Matatalab previously worked for an industry-leading educational robotics company, providing software and hardware to teach coding to younger students around the world. Based on this experience, they found that there are no products on the market that teach programming to young children. Despite the educational value of STEM, computer science, programming, and computer thinking, learning to code is still limited to programming on tablets or computers. However, Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) standards have shown that children can learn the basics of programming as early as preschool. Therefore, they envisaged the creation of an easy-to-use robot for teaching programming for children with low thresholds, rich features and diverse application scenarios. They later founded Matatalab Co., Ltd and successively released "Matatalab Pro Set", "Matatalab Coding Set", and "Matatalab Lite". Instead of programming languages, these products use a tangible programming language that matches the cognitive characteristics of children aged 4-9. The coding set is intended for children aged 4 and over. Given that the coding block is a programming language, no screen is required and children can edit their own programs, similar to replacing building blocks. In addition, expansion packs such as music, drawing, and sensors are also available for children to achieve advanced learning skills. Designed specifically for 3-4 year olds, the Lite series is equipped with a controller instead of code boards and blocks. This design is focused on the exploration direction and sequence of children of this age, and it is useful for children to acquire basic sensory perceptions such as sound, light, color and speed.
- The history of the creation of robots, from Matatalab.
One of the founders is a graduate of the Mathematics Department of China's first Tsinghua University. He developed the whole range of products. Initially, a technical prototype was developed and demo samples were created on Raspberry Pi boards. All this has been tested by relevant teachers, students and parents in several communities and educational institutions. After proof-of-concept, it was presented to industry experts in different countries and further optimizations were discussed. Then the first round of investments took place. The team began to expand and the product design became more attractive. After a year of research and development, the product experience has greatly improved. Subsequently, 3D printing samples were tested in 13 countries and received feedback from many educational experts, teachers and students in Europe and the United States. This helped to further improve product quality and eventually achieve mass production. It is noted that safety and reliability are top priorities because the product is intended for children. Professional organizations and suppliers were found to solve the problems of the supply chain and mass production, and the products were thoroughly tested so that they even passed the food quality certification. This is now the highest level of toy product testing in the world, and according to the creators, the products can be as safe as baby bottles.
- Interesting moments that arose when creating robots, according to Matatalab.
When we visited investors to seek investment, the demo prototype was damaged during the trip. So we could only play the role of a robot through gestures and body language to explain our practical coding concepts and how robots work. Fortunately, we impressed investors and received investments. Of course, we believe it is because our product is exceptional and that we are the pioneers of the blue ocean market,” said Rishon Su, CEO of Matatalab.
Our product design principle is low threshold and high ceiling. It's easy to start, but the difficulty will increase step by step, constantly testing the thinking ability of the students. We have developed three task guides. Many adults found them easy at first, but got lost in the high-level tasks or spent a lot of time doing them. For example, a computer science teacher at the University of Chicago could only complete the last step of our assignment in 6 minutes and 42 seconds. He joked that he would never tell his daughter about the experience. So while the game is very easy to learn, it's just as challenging as an adult game," said Tony Zheng, COO of Matatalab."
Matatalab in Russian educational institutions.
According to the creators of the Matatalab training robotic kits:"Today, Matatalab is used in 500-700 educational institutions at various levels from kindergarten to high school. The question of the number of institutions is very difficult, because Digis does not work with end users, and Matatalab has more than 120 active partners in all regions of the country.
In addition to public schools and kindergartens, Matatalab is used in private development centers as well as teacher development centers in many regions of the country.
In April 2020, the first interschool competitions in "Matate" can be held on the basis of the Moscow school. Eight kits have already been provided for task development and team training.
At about the same time (in March), the NTI 2020 Olympiad will be held in the Siberian region of Russia, in the city of Novosibirsk, together with the Ministry of Education of the Novosibirsk Region. "
The Annual Amusement Parks and Amusement Show (TAAPE) is scheduled to take place in September, from the 9th to the 11th. TAAPE 2020 is the first and only professional entertainment show in Thailand (according to the organizers). The exhibition in Bangkok will showcase the latest achievements of the entertainment and leisure industry. Exhibitors will include both manufacturers producing children's household goods, as well as producing mechanical goods, as well as products for the theme park. From more than two dozen countries of the world, it is planned to attract companies and professional visitors. Participants are expected from Russia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Burma, China, Korea, India, Taiwan, the Netherlands, Spain, Great Britain and other countries. A good opportunity for foreign companies and distributors to promote their brand.
Exhibition and technology news: Officially called "Thailand Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo" or "TAAPE" - is preparing to host participants from 20 countries.TAAPE is the first exhibition dedicated to the theme park, video game and entertainment industry, and will serve as a showcase for the production and design of the entertainment and theme park company to enter the Southeast Asian market, according to the organizers of TAAPE. There is a chance to meet potential business partners, trade buyers, investors and clients. The exhibition will cover the entire ASEAN zone, serving as the most efficient trade channel for exhibitors' products.
Expected to present 620 booths to the public, exhibitors will come from more than two dozen countries or regions, including Russia, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, China, Japan, Singapore, Germany, India, France, Malaysia, Australia, America, Indonesia, Taiwan and others.
Topics of the TAAPE exhibition and exhibits:
Products and accessories for video games.Game machine, simulation, remote control equipment, various game machines, arcade, home game machine and peripherals, animation product, online game, carnival lottery, interactive game machine, doll machine, gift machine, sticker camera, various coin dispensers , game tokens, game console displays, video game software, puzzle and entertainment equipment.
Park and playground.Robots, roller coaster, skates, ferris wheel, carousel, kart, observation car, tour bus, cable car, simulated golf, simulated shooting system, drifting equipment, water slide, water walking ball, sensory boat, water fountain, system cold mist equipment, water treatment equipment, wave making equipment, extreme sports equipment, outdoor sports, climbing equipment, optical-electronic combined entertainment equipment, laser, lighting, pyrotechnics, special effects, motion pictures, 3D and 4D film , water screen cinema equipment, performance equipment, special photographic equipment, special stereoscopic film projector, vending machine, playground and entertainment center management software, ticketing system, kiosk, park lighting, outdoor landscape lighting, LED displays, LED lamps, parks th sculpture and so on.
Children's entertainment facilities.Children's trolley, electric car, swing, preschool, inflatable rides, aerial models, children's play frame, slide, swing, turntable, naughty castle, trampoline, entertainment combination toy, safety cushion and other equipment.
Landscaping.Park, scenic spot, landscape, tourism project planning, design and engineering, landscape sketch design, entertainment project design, leisure and entertainment product packaging.
The exhibition also plans to touch on topics for visiting objects.
Various theme parks, water parks, scenic spots, film and television bases, resorts, leisure clubs, supermarkets, hotels;
Museums, science and technology museums, exhibition halls, ocean halls, preparation and operation of memorial buildings, property management.
Who might be interested in TAAPE 2020:Developers of various theme and industrial parks;
Departments of state planning and design, and relevant procurement departments;
Various organizers of cultural tourism and investors in commercial real estate;
Distributors of goods for entertainment and video games, owners of gaming halls;
Relevant departments of education, schools, vocational schools;
Sporting Goods Dealers, Entertainment Investors and other professionals;
Financial, insurance and venture investment institutions;
Other professionals related to theme park and cultural tourism;
Game developers, operators, publishers, software and hardware vendors, research institutes, gamers and so on.
Exhibition opportunity.Visitors to the new amusement parks and attractions exhibition will have the opportunity to shake hands with industry experts, decision makers and customers to discuss challenges and solutions.
The organizers of one of the major exhibition shows, "Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo", are going to hold it in May 2020 (from the tenth to the twelfth). At the exhibition dedicated to entertainment and attractions, we plan to stick to the main topics: high-tech equipment, games and devices for them, theme parks and attractions, inflatable equipment, water technology, children's entertainment. The organizers also plan to hold special events: a forum on the development of a theme park, an advanced seminar on the operation of indoor parks, a conference on the development of culture and tourism. The venue for the new exhibition should be the Chinese import-export fair complex. Geographically, it is located in the city of Guangzhou, which is located in China.
News from the world of exhibitions and technology: Officially called the exhibition "2020 Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo" or "AAA 2020", it plans to gather exhibitors from all over the world.Over the past fifteen years, this exhibition has attracted trade visitors from more than five dozen countries and regions. According to the organizers, many well-known exhibitors around the world are ready to participate in the new AAA 2020 exhibition, including Chinese exhibitors such as G-Look, UNIS, Golden Horse, Wahlap, Letian, Golden Dragon, Prodigy, Wangming, and foreign brands, such as Sacoa (Argentina), Embed (Australia), Semnox (India), F2 Systems Inc (Korea), Zone Laser Tag & Hologate (Germany), Wibit Sports (Germany), Delta Strike (New Zealand), Dragonautics (Singapore) , as well as others.
What topics fall under the AAA 2020 exhibition:High-tech equipment (Hi-Tech).
Virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), 3D modeling, animatronics, snow and ice systems, laser tag (laser combat with automatic blasters), special effects and so on;
Games and devices.arcade and video games, vending machines, play equipment, play sets and so on;
Theme parks and attractions.Photographic solutions, people moving equipment, security equipment, theater equipment and materials, travel, architecture and design, reception equipment, clothing and so on;
Water technologies.Equipment and materials related to water, design and consulting in water parks and so on;
Playgrounds, trampoline, inflatable boats, gifts and plush toys, children's attractions and so on.
In addition, the AAA organizing committee continues to visit major countries of the world (Russia, India, USA, Great Britain, Japan, Korea, Dubai, Turkey, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and others) to contact entertainment industry professionals and attractions.
The previous exhibition "AAA 2019" broke records.Occupying 120,000 square meters for exhibition space, the 15th AAA show broke the record of 90,679 visits. Also, 1,100 exhibitors showcased their latest products and services. Organized a new focus, the IP Licensing Pavilion, reflecting the new trend "Culture + Tourism". According to the survey, 96% of exhibitors received promising results, and 94% of buyers found their products interesting.
Want to know about a router with incredibly good performance? There is an Archer AX50 device - this is the latest wireless router from the Chinese company TP-Link Technologies. Unlike conventional routers released by "TP-Link", this model is equipped with the latest Wi-Fi technology, which promises to improve Wi-Fi connection at lightning speed - thanks to the implementation of the sixth generation wireless communication standard IEEE 802.11ax.
News about routers today: The new model of the TP-Link Archer AX50 router supports Wi-Fi 6, up to 3 Gigabits per second, 4K streaming, connection of 40+ devices, saves batteries, has an antivirus.The innovative design of the TP-Link Archer AX50 router has a classic rectangular shape with plenty of ventilation holes for cooling the device. The model has four external non-removable antennas and several LED indicators to display the status of the router.
What is the best Wi-Fi router?
The new TP-Link Archer AX50 router has been unveiled by the Chinese brand as an Intel-based device that offers users access to the latest connectivity options in a ready-to-use system. It supports the latest 802.1ax wireless standard, also known as WiFi 6, to improve overall speed and performance to prepare users for the future when upgrading existing home networking solutions.
The latest version of Wi-Fi 6 wireless technology promises to make WiFi communications much faster than 802.11ac. High performance wireless (Wi-Fi 6) is now available on some mobile phones such as Samsung Galaxy S10 and Apple iPhone 11.
At the moment, many Wi-Fi 6 capable routers are extremely expensive, it is possible that the TP-Link Archer AX50 variant is designed to enable mass use of Wi-Fi 6 communication.
TP-Link Archer AX50 video review: Quick setup and how the new Wi-Fi 6 router model worksAdditionally, consider what a router can do:
Wi-Fi 6 with Intel technology delivers 3x faster speeds, more capacity, and lower latency than the previous generation of Wi-Fi 5, while Intel's dual-core processor keeps you running smoothly;
Next-generation (data) speeds up to 3Gbps (2402Mbps in 5GHz band and 574Mbps in 2.4GHz band) for faster 4K video streaming, video chatting and online gaming;
The use of "revolutionary" technologies MU-MIMO and OFDMA allows you to connect more than 40 devices.
Protection with TP-Link's HomeCare antivirus, which has parental controls;
Target Wake Time technology reduces the power consumption of devices, which increases their battery life;
Easily configure your router with the powerful TP-Link Tether app in minutes;
Backward compatible, the Archer AX50 router model supports all previous 802.11 standards and many Wi-Fi devices;
A comment about the router from the manufacturer (press service of TP-Link Russia):
"The Archer AX50 is part of the "Archer AX" line of Wi-Fi 6 routers, the next generation of wireless connectivity (it also includes Archer AX11000, AX6000, AX3000, AX10, AX1500 and some others). TP-Link is the world's leading supplier of home wireless devices, so it goes without saying that the company focuses on global trends and innovations in this market.One of these innovations was the presentation by Intel of chipsets with Wi-Fi 6 at the end of 2018 - and already in February 2019, TP-Link showed the first models with Wi-Fi 6 at MWC 2019 in Barcelona. Archer AX50 just became the first example of cooperation between TP-Link and Intel (in addition to cooperation with Intel, various TP-Link devices are also supplied on chipsets from Qualcomm, Broadcom, Mediatek, and so on... Google in the production of the Google OnHub router).
The reason why Wi-Fi 6 routers began to appear was the increased demand for even faster Internet connection speeds, as well as higher bandwidth within the network. All this, in turn, is due to the growing number of wireless gadgets in modern households: today not only laptops and mobile phones are connected to Wi-Fi, but also TVs (TV broadcasting is also gradually going online), smart home infrastructure devices, game consoles and multimedia devices, including those using augmented and virtual reality. In other words, if you do not take into account the mobile Internet, then Wi-Fi is becoming the main transmission medium, and this medium needs to be improved over time.
The Archer AX50 is designed specifically for today's households that need a powerful foundation to connect to the Internet and connect a large number of clients - with a backlog for several years ahead.
Speaking about further market prospects, we can note the following:
The number of clients that can be connected to the Wi-Fi 6 infrastructure will grow;
There will be a growing number of technologies that will leverage Wi-Fi 6 speeds;
The infrastructure of the smart home will develop, and it will increasingly rely on Wi-Fi;
TP-Link, in turn, will present models on the international and Russian markets that meet the requirements of modern users.
We have large manufacturing facilities as well as several R&D centers in Asia and the US - allowing us to quickly adapt these requirements into new products and developments. "
Final words:
Recently, the new TP-Link Archer line of routers are meeting the growing need for improved connectivity solutions as consumers continue to integrate smarter devices into their homes that need increasing bandwidth.
The new aircraft, called the "Flying Gondola", optimizes flight performance through center of gravity control technology. Reliability, which allows people to move safely, is an essential part of airborne mobility. However, in order to widely use the "Flying Gondola" aircraft as a means of transportation in the airspace, its creators from Aeronext Inc (Japan) believe that achieving both "safety" and " comfort." So that every passenger can easily use the aircraft without any reason for doubt.
Aircraft Breaking News: Japanese developer Aeronext has unveiled the "Flying Gondola" for easy air travel.According to the developer Aeronext, the new "Flying Gondola" mobile air mobility concept not only provides "safety" but also "comfort", which is different from the traditional air mobility concept, which mainly focuses only on the convenience of passengers.
When will the "Flying Gondola" replace the conventional aircraft?
The Flying Gondola delivers a new flight experience that Aeronext says allows the passenger to enjoy the joy and freedom of flying, the scenery in the sky. Development is moving forward and the next project "Next Mobility" will be the first principle prototype of the "Flying Gondola", but more on that later in the review.
The vertical takeoff and landing of the craft is controlled by a center of gravity technology called "Tiltbody".
The technology that is integral to the new "Flying Gondola" aircraft concept is the recently announced "Tiltbody" technology (meaning the collective term for Aeronext's center of gravity control technology).
The developed technology stabilizes the takeoff and landing of VTOL aircraft (the term stands for vertical takeoff and landing). During the transition from takeoff to level flight, unlike traditional aircraft where the rotor is fixed, the movable rotor arm (referred to as the "propeller arm") moves to achieve optimum flight performance while maintaining cabin level relative to ground level. Perhaps this could mean that comfort and safety are maximized.
Also, the company is developing the first conceptual prototype of the Next Mobility single-seat passenger aircraft. This is a prototype that embodies the new concept of air mobility like a flying gondola (Flying Gondola). It features 4D GRAVITY center of gravity technology and the newly announced VTOL Tiltbody center of gravity technology. The all-new Next Mobility model is the first prototype to be a 1/3 size model of a single-seat aircraft.
Aeronext Flying Video Review: The Next Mobility prototype embodies the Flying Gondola concept.In the future, the Japanese developer Aeronext promises to announce similar aircraft that can be used by several people.
Commentary on how the "Flying Gondola" drone was created, from the creators:
Natsuko Ito, Global Director of Marketing Aeronext Inc.:
"Aeronext is an unmanned aerial vehicle architecture technology startup founded in Japan in 2017, and we have invented a unique 4D GRAVITY® center of gravity control technology that greatly improves stability.
We have already announced several concept models for specific industrial applications using 4D GRAVITY®, such as shipping and inspection use.
And this time, in order to show the effectiveness of 4D GRAVITY® more clearly, we created the Flying Gondola air mobile model concept, equipped with 4D GRAVITY® and other patented technologies that provide both safety and comfort.
We believe this is a realistic solution that will increase the social acceptability of air mobility by providing people with a new flying experience.
We have used a unique "Split Architecture" using our patented 4D GRAVITY® technology, which separates the cockpit from the flying section so that the cockpit always stays level with the ground.
The original 4D GRAVITY® idea was invented by our CTO, Mr. Suzuki, and this "Flying Gondola" concept model was created by him and his engineering team. "
Technical characteristics of the Aeronext aircraft and the advantages declared by the developer:
A vehicle with remotely controlled automatic navigation that does not require a pilot on board;
Smooth and stable transition from takeoff to level flight;
Comfortable landing in the device, because the seat is flush with the ground.
The passenger can relax and enjoy a conversation on a mobile phone;
It is easy to get into the aircraft even in a skirt or high heels;
The front, left and right sides of the apparatus are covered with glass to enjoy the view of the flight;
The aircraft is specially equipped with wings and a propeller system to prevent collision even in an emergency landing situation.
Whether you are waiting for the release of iOS 14 with secrets or not, this is important to know. The new iOS 14 operating system from technology company Apple may share the gadget compatibility list with iOS 13. What can this mean for users of Apple electronic devices? According to news sources, the full version of iOS 14 may cover support for about eighteen iPhone models. Naturally, the new list of smartphone support is expected to include this year's iPhone 12 series as well as the highly anticipated iPhone SE 2. Plus, an iPadOS update is expected to coincide with the release of iOS 14.
Operating system news and rumors: Which Apple devices will be updated to iOS 14 and when will the update be released? Read on.If you've been following updates from Apple's iOS team, it's no surprise that with each new update, Apple compiles an iPhone compatibility list. For example, while iOS 11 and iOS 12 were released for the iPhone before the iPhone 5S version. A particular phone was an exception to the iOS 13 compatibility list.
As you know, Apple periodically disables support for older devices in its updates. The suspected reason for changing the compatibility list is the processor architecture of the device. However, it seems that this may not be the case this year when iOS 14 is released. According to the French source "iPhone Soft", Apple's new iOS 14 system (it's still in development) can run on all those iPhones. which are currently supported by iOS 13. Allegedly, this is information from a "developer friend at Apple".
Naturally, the list can be replenished with iPhone models of the current year (12 and SE 2). So, according to rumors, if this is true, when the iOS 14 update is released, it will be available for all iPhone models of the following list:
iPhone 12 Pro Max (rumored only);
- iPhone 12 Pro (according to rumors);
- iPhone 12 (rumors);
- iPhone SE 2 or known as iPhone 9 (currently known);
- iPhone 11 Pro Max;
- iPhone 11 Pro;
- iPhone 11;
-iPhone Xs Max;
-iPhone Xs;
- iPhone X (model numbers A1902 and A1901, A1865);
-iPhone XR;
- iPhone 8 Plus (models A1864, A1898 and A1897);
- iPhone 8 (models A1906, A1863, A1905);
- iPhone 7 Plus (A1661 and models A1784, A1785);
- iPhone 7 (model A1660, A1779, A1778);
- iPhone 6s Plus (models A1699, A1634, A1687);
- iPhone 6s (models A1700, A1633, A1688);
- And the iPhone SE model (model numbers A1724, A1662, and A1723).
There is a rather longer list of Apple phone models for the new operating system than ever before. In addition, if this is the case, then the update may also affect the 7th generation iPod Touch media player.
However, this cannot be said about tablet computers. The report added that the debut in a couple of months, again according to rumors, the iPadOS 14 system may bypass the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 4 models (that is, tablets with Apple A8X and A8 chips will be discontinued). For iPadOS 14, users are left to assume the following list:
9.7-inch iPad Pro;
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro;
- 11-inch iPad Pro;
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro;
- iPad Air 3rd generation;
- iPad 5th generation;
- iPad 6th generation;
- iPad 7th generation;
- And the 5th generation iPad Mini model.
The list may be replenished, according to rumors, the forthcoming version of the tablet "iPad Pro 5G".
In 2019, with the release of iOS 13, the iPhone 5s, which is popular in Russia, "turned out to be without support." The smartphone has received six major updates to the mobile operating system in its life.
Given that the iPhone SE, iPhone 6S Plus, and iPhone 6S were the last iPhones to feature headphone jacks, many Apple smartphone users preferred to stick with their old iPhones as long as possible. So if you're still using a 2015 iPhone, you might be able to breathe easy. A new rumor claims that iOS 14 will be compatible with the original iPhone 6S and iPhone SE.
New iOS 14 features and secrets:
What will iOS 14 be like?
As for the functionality of the new system, there is absolutely no information about what you can expect from iOS 14. Apple IT Corporation, like every year, is likely to introduce a new version of iOS at its annual WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference - this is a worldwide conference for Apple developers), which will be held in the United States around June 2020. The latest version of iPadOS will also debut at the event.
On this day, not only an announcement about the main changes is expected, but also about the release date of iOS 14 for download to developers (for beta testing), and the release date for download for ordinary users.
We will definitely write a review of what new things will be added to the system, what are the advantages of iOS 14 over version 13. Is it worth updating, about the termination of support and possibly device problems after the update.
Summary of iOS 14:Apple has an incentive to keep supporting as many iPhones and iPads as possible for the new version of iOS 14. To increase the chance of engaging users with the latest features of subscription services such as Apple Arcade and Apple TV+.
But, since this is the first time we hear about iOS 14 in 2020, so the information should be taken with the understanding that this is a rumor. After all, details from leaks and rumors are sometimes misunderstood. We will all be able to verify the reality of the forecasts only after Apple itself introduces a new version of the operating system at the end of this year.
Soon, we will discuss the burning secrets of iOS 14 (characteristics, functions, whether hacking is possible, whether an error occurs during the update, how many gigabytes the system takes on the phone). We expect good news for older devices.
News about the most beautiful cases for a computer: The innovative model AZZA Pyramid 804 was created as a glass pyramid transforming into a table.The eye-catching Pyramid 804 computer case from AZZA is designed not only to showcase one assembly of powerful hardware. It is capable of supporting most builds that fit in any conventional mid-rack chassis. For example, it supports EATX motherboard, 300mm graphics card, two 2.5" SSD bays, one 3.5" HDD bay (the bay is also compatible with 2.5" SSD inches) and still supports water cooling up to 360mm in length or 120mm fans in the amount of three, in the bottom of the case. In other words, you can change the hardware as needed or at the request of the computer user.
As mentioned above, the cool computer case is equipped with a built-in 120mm Hurricane II digital RGB fan, which, thanks to its futuristic lighting, will be a cool highlight. But, it's not all about pleasing aesthetics for the user.
The versatility of a computer case
The undoubted advantage is that the unusual case of the Pyramid 804 computer can be demonstrated to others in more than one way. In addition to the usual installation on the bottom surface, like pyramids, the manufacturer also offers an additional stand with four legs, which allows you to install the computer case "upside down" (inverted). The bottom of the computer case then becomes a flat surface, allowing the case to be practically used as a glass table.
No matter what you do with this unusual computer case, it will prove to be functional and pleasing to look at in any circumstance.
Video review of the AZZA Pyramid 804 computer case with an elegant pyramidal design:Physical dimensions of the AZZA pyramid case: Height 585 mm, width and length of the base 490 mm each.
The new CES 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (in Las Vegas, America) featured a huge collection of amazing robots designed to perform just about anything, from daily chores to cultivating the good in a person. Perhaps as a reflection of our increasingly busy lifestyles, this year's tech show was also filled with a surprising array of robots designed to provide camaraderie and alleviate feelings of loneliness.
Smartphones based on the Android operating system have gained universal recognition. Mobile devices are used by both school-age children and elderly people who have retired. The main advantage of a smartphone over a conventional phone is its wide range of capabilities.
Firstly, the device has an operating system that allows you to install additional software, replacing inconvenient pre-installed programs or even missing features. For example, with the help of third-party applications, you can significantly improve the quality of photos and videos.
Secondly, any, even the cheapest smartphone has an impressive number of modules. Typically, Android mobile devices have several cameras, a sensor, proximity, a gyroscope, a magnetic sensor, a GPS navigator, and much more. In addition, an Android device by default must have a productive filling in order for the operating system to start and function on it. Thus, a phone operating system 4.4 must have at least 1 gigabyte of RAM and a quad-core processor.
Navigation function
One of the most interesting sensors is the so-called GPS module. This sensor is installed in almost all smartphones, because thanks to it, the following applications get access to the user's geodata:
Weather forecast - the application automatically shows the weather forecast for the region in which the person is located, while the user does not need to fill in the place of residence. Moreover, when a person moves, the application automatically changes the location.
-Browsers - if a person visits a particular resource, the browser knows its location in advance, offering up-to-date news, language settings and much more.
-Clients for social networks - much more convenient when the list of possible friends includes people from the same city or country as the user himself.
-Navigation - programs that directly track the location of a person on the map.
Before purchasing a smartphone, the buyer should pay special attention to the presence of a GPS module. Indeed, in some smartphones, only A-GPS navigation is used, which requires a constant connection to the Internet.
Comparison and choice of navigator
Since the smartphone has an operating system, you can install any number of navigation applications on it. Nevertheless, the most popular and multifunctional of them are:
Google Maps is a free application, the advantage of which is synchronization with Google services. The program allows you to view the map in normal mode and satellite mode. Unfortunately, the offline version has many limitations. In addition, the application interface is quite complicated for the average user.
Yandex Maps - for a long time, the application has been a favorite navigation tool for taxi drivers. The program shows traffic jams and traffic congestion, works both in normal and satellite mode. Unlike Google Maps, Yandex allows you to cache satellite images in your phone's memory. In other words, a person can download the site he needs in advance in order to use it later. Unfortunately, many functions are implemented exclusively in large cities of Russia, while in some other CIS countries, the application has partial restrictions.
Navitel - despite the fact that the application does not have satellite images and is paid, it is Navitel that comes closest to professional navigation tools. Among the tools of the navigator, there are many sensors that determine the speed of movement, the odometer, the time of sunrise and sunset, and much more. The application settings have several profiles for using the smartphone as a pedestrian, cyclist, motorist or when traveling by public transport.
Preset Navitel
Before starting the program, you must enable GPS navigation in the settings. The launched application will not immediately start working, because it may take a certain amount of time to search and connect to satellites. The speed of connection to satellites depends both on the smartphone itself and on weather conditions. In clear weather, the smartphone connects to satellites faster.
At the top of the application, there is a sign of a satellite dish, by clicking on which, the user enters the menu, in this menu, select the “Satellites” section. In the tab that opens, a person can see how many satellites the smartphone is connected to. Active satellites are indicated by green columns.
Another, most important setting is switching navigation modes, for this you need to call the menu, enter the settings and go to the "Navigation" section. In the navigation section, the first option allows you to select the type of navigation, such as "Pedestrian".
Create a route
As soon as the application connects to at least one satellite, Navitel will indicate the current location of the user on the map. To build a route, a person can move in any convenient way on the map, after which, tap the desired object. The next step, the person clicks on the "Cursor" parameter (at the bottom of the screen) and presses the "Let's go" button. If the path to the desired object is long enough, the application may take several minutes to plot the route.
Another way to create a route allows you to set the destination through the menu. To create a route, you need to call the menu, go to the "Route", "Create a route", "By address" section, where you indicate in turn the country, city, street, and house. After specifying all the parameters, Navitel will show the final result on the map and the user will only have to press the "Let's go" button.
Summing up, it can be noted that for users who do not want to pay for navigation, there are other applications similar to Navitel, only free. In addition, you can give one little advice, when working with Navitel, you can not use the Internet, and yet, if the user has the opportunity to use the Internet, it is better to do this, because when the Internet is on, the A-GPS function is activated, thanks to which, the search process satellites is greatly accelerated.
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The functionality of smartphones is rich, and allows you to use the gadget not only for communication, but also to perform many other useful functions. One of these features of the device is navigation. It became available thanks to the introduction into the phone G PS sensors. How to choose andset navigationpromotional program on a smartphone?
The main purpose of navigation applications is to help the driver navigate the terrain. However, they perform this task in different ways: the programs differ markedly in terms of functionality, ease of use, and a number of other parameters.
By default, all navigators in the phone work. online and may behave erratically (or not display maps at all) without a direct internet connection. There are workarounds to solve the problem and you can use maps offline- offline, traveling around Russia, neighboring countries and Europe.
Offline maps are indispensable for navigation if you have expensive mobile data or you open the map in a place where there is no Internet access via mobile data or Wi-Fi.
Note that software can be paid, and free. The main disadvantage of a paid system is the need to deposit money for the purchase of an application, as well as a package of cards. Of course, most ordinary citizens can easily afford such programs for navigation - their price quite adequate but the advantages of such software are very significant - advanced functionality and a lot of additional features both offline and online.
Free navigation products usually work exclusively online. The most famous products are from Yandex and Google. Such software is perfectly adapted to rapidly changing realities: all map updates occur as quickly as possible, and a wide range of various services, such as voice search or online broadcast of the traffic situation, will please even the most skeptical driver. The only but significant disadvantage of this kind of GPS navigation software is that in the absence of the Internet, their capabilities are reduced to a minimum.
Let's take a look at a few navigation apps in more detail.
Before Google Maps for mobile operating systems, it could not be called too elaborate: some functions were very slow due to poor optimization. However, now the situation is completely different and the application has improved significantly. The program can be installed using the play market, most devices have it by default. The ability to upload your own maps for laying short routes and navigation without an Internet connection has appeared quite recently. Because of this, far from everything is so smooth with them, when compared with the implementation of a similar function in similar applications.
Another inconvenience is that the user cannot quickly download maps for large regions of Russia or other CIS countries. Without a network connection, a motorist is unlikely to be able to navigate normally. However, Google Maps has a huge advantage: it works not only in Europe, but all over the world.
AdvantagesGoogle Maps :
Detailed, up-to-date maps 220 countries of the world.
Ready optimal routes in 15 000 cities of the world.
Information about the state of the tracks ( traffic jams) and the ability to lay a new route.
Description of countries, cities: 100 million seats.
The ability to see the interior of restaurants, cafes, museums in real time (satellite images).
Additionally, the gadget can use a cell tower or services to determine the location. Apple geolocation in iPhones.
Although this navigator can not be called the best choice with complete certainty, we must not forget that it is absolutely free and can work without a network connection. There is another plus - it is integration with the service of the same name. The user does not need to bother with installing additional cards and their subsequent activation. In addition, this application is already present in many Android phones.
Yandex.Navigator- it's a handy program which works for free over the Internet. It does not require a lot of smartphone resources and is easy to manage. In addition, she does not need a lot of space and knows how to lay routes, taking into account various unpleasant situations on the roads and overlaps.
The developers paid special attention to the interface. It is very well structured and simple at the same time. When the car begins to move along a predetermined route, the navigator displays the most important information on the screen. This is data on time and distance to the desired point. If during the trip you need to stop by a service station, car wash or any other service, then you can add an additional item in the application. In this case, the route will be automatically rebuilt taking into account all wishes.
Useful features include night mode navigator. During its operation, the map will be displayed completely in dark colors. This allows you not to attract too much attention of the driver while driving and does not have such a detrimental effect on vision.
You can manage the selected route with voice commands. In this case, the desired route will be saved under the name you have chosen. To build a route, you can tell the program the street and house number. If during the journey you decide to visit another place, then simply set a point on the map in advance by voice. You can also record an event that occurred on the road, which you witnessed.
The program works without the Internet, but this requires installing maps for large cities in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus. You can simply view them, but you need an Internet connection to navigate complex routes or search for any objects.
Navitel Navigator is a program developed by leading manufacturers in the field of digital navigation. Unfortunately, it's not free. You will have to spend a small amount of money to purchase maps or find them on some file hosting sites. Among the functions available on the sidebar, it is worth noting the ability to display the map in three-dimensional mode. In some situations, this setting will be very useful.
Here you can choose a night or day skin, voice control, necessary for laying routes by specifying commands to the application, and also switch between satellites. This is necessary so that even under unsuitable weather conditions, the POI map is always available to the user.
If we talk about the picture as a whole, then justified claims may arise due to the heap of all kinds of signs and not entirely clear designations. But at the same time, it should be noted that Navitel is able to become a faithful guide almost anywhere in the world.
Traffic information on the road in real time: you can immediately see the path on the maps, where there are no traffic jams and get to your destination faster.
Messaging with friends/employees through the Friends.Cloud service: information about the location of employees (if it is a taxi) or friends, as well as the ability to quickly find each other and meet. It is convenient to use a social network to register in the service.
FROMweather forecast service a few days ahead: it will help you plan your work (deliver a valuable cargo, put on winter tires, etc.).
The program captures and transmits radar information, hiding cops and speed cameras. When driving off the highway, the program helps to change lanes depending on how many lanes there are on the road: it saves travel time.
Navitel Navigator program - multilingual, there is a voice reading of maps and messages. The interface can be customized.
Navitel Navigator - an application for drivers with the ability to lay routes both abroad and in Russia. There are corporate options for business, Information support on the official website, constant updating of maps.
Maps.me supports free offline maps, and this is one of the main features of the mobile application. Working offline is very convenient: in fact, you can get directions without an Internet connection on your phone.
However, you must first open the map with an active connection. The fragment of the map you are interested in will be downloaded to your phone. Maps do not take up much space, a few tens of megabytes at most.
In addition to the automatic download mode, it is easy to download maps through the menu of the Maps.me navigator.
Another strong point of the GPS navigator is good detail kart. This is due to the fact that ordinary users participate in filling in the data on the cards. Surprisingly, at the same time, maps can differ markedly from the same Google Maps. It comes to the point that a shop or a path is marked on the map, which are not in other navigators.
Maps.me is a great phone navigator without internet or for users who prefer not to use the online mode on their mobile device.
Navigation program interface Sygic GPS Navigation I managed without piling up information, the main part of the screen is occupied directly by the map in isometric projection. All accompanying information is located on the bottom panel. While driving, you can see the speed of movement, the estimated time of arrival, the remaining distance and the quality of the signal strength from the satellites.
Sygic offers the most accurate real-time traffic information with data collected from 500 million users worldwide provided by global automakers, mobile operators, mapping and traffic information providers.
Route navigation Sygic can across countries. Therefore, the program does not have problems if it is necessary to establish a path from Moscow to Paris. The multivariance of ways to reach the desired point has long been a sign of good taste, Sygic is by no means an exception to the rule. Offers are divided into categories such as the shortest by distance or by estimated time, taking into account road obstacles.
The Sygic navigation program comes with a set of Tom-Tom maps, which includes coverage of almost fifty countries. This suggests that, first of all, development will be useful for active travelers. The quality of Russian maps leaves much to be desired.
Moreover, Sygic allows you to organize route for pedestrians and cyclists. Routes are built with the indication of a set of intermediate points, it is possible to edit them if it is necessary to bypass certain sections.
Sygic is the most expensive product. It is aimed at the European consumer, so the price tag is quite appropriate. In addition, traffic jams and advanced camera information will have to be paid separately, but this only applies to Europe. In Russia, network services do not work.
Results:
The developers of most of the applications presented are trying to attract users with various additional features, such as weather, photos on the map, articles from encyclopedias, social media tags, displaying the location of friends, and even augmented reality.
Today, both expensive functional devices and popular inexpensive smartphones are equipped with a GPS module. This means that with the appropriate software, the device turns into a full-fledged navigator. Convenient touch screen, fast processor, expandable memory, a huge selection of maps - the benefits of using smartphones are obvious.
GPS - navigation in smartphones
Inclusion
As a rule, the navigation control section in smartphones is placed as a separate menu item. And in the same section, you can make settings for using navigation. If there is interest, then you can evaluate the quality of the built-in GPS module using the GPS Test utility (downloaded for free from the Play Market). Once launched, the utility shows how many GPS and/or GLONASS satellites the smartphone currently sees. The screen also displays positioning accuracy, current coordinates and signal strength from each satellite.
Satellite finding speed
The download speed of satellite data depends on how long the GPS module in the smartphone was turned off. The fact is that each satellite transmits two types of coordinate data: almanacs and ephemeris. The almanac includes the general parameters of all satellite orbits, these data are relevant for more than a month, but are not accurate. Ephemeris, on the other hand, implies the exact coordinates of the satellite and the correction of its current position. It is updated every 30 seconds and is relevant for about half an hour.After turning off for more than 30 minutes (the so-called "cold start"), the smartphone's GPS module searches for satellites based on almanac data, which takes a certain time (up to 5 minutes). The smartphone itself at this time must be motionless so that the download of the almanac is not disturbed. "Warm start" (when the ephemeris is outdated, but the almanac remains relevant) takes about 1 minute. "Hot start" (after turning off for a few minutes and keeping the ephemeris up to date) - a few seconds.
Features of work
The GPS module works best in open areas, where there are no multi-storey buildings or other high-rise objects. In the premises, the module does not actually function, since the interfloor concrete floors act as a kind of screens and block the signal.In addition, the weather also affects the performance of GPS. Cloud accumulations and heavy precipitation cause refraction and distortion of the satellite signal. As a result, the location is either not determined or determined inaccurately.
Online and offline navigation
Navigation programs are already installed by default in all modern smartphones. That is, even if you want to buy a cheap smartphone, it will most likely have a navigation program installed. But users can take advantage of the capabilities of smartphones and independently download other navigation programs at their discretion. The choice of such programs (for both iOS and Android) is very extensive, both among paid and free applications. But all these programs are divided into two groups: for online and for offline navigation. By default, smartphones usually have online navigation programs installed. - Offline programs
(for example, TomTom or Navitel) store all maps on the internal memory of the smartphone. They only need an Internet connection to use online services like displaying traffic jams. In other words, such navigation applications will lay a route through an unfamiliar area, where there are practically no means of communication and the Internet. And this, among other things, allows you to save money on traffic. Similar applications are paid, but they have a free trial period. Thus, offline applications work everywhere, even in the wilderness, the main thing is the presence of a map loaded in memory (therefore, they are great for driving around the city or public highways). However, they greatly "eat up" the internal memory of the smartphone (due to the large volume of maps) and require regular updating of map data.
- Online navigators
only work when connected to the internet. All their maps, databases, etc. are located on the developer's servers, only the interface program for working with them is installed on the smartphone. Thus, the maps are constantly uploaded to the smartphone, which requires a stable Internet channel. These applications have a rather significant consumption of mobile traffic, this should be taken into account when choosing a tariff plan with your mobile operator. Especially in roaming. The main advantage of such programs is the ability to load maps of various types (road, satellite, topographic, etc.). All data updates are downloaded automatically on every launch. The most popular are Yandex.Navigation, Goole Navigator. Their basic versions are free. They are best used off-road or for hiking in major cities.
As a rule, users install several applications on their smartphones, for example, one for online navigation, the second for offline navigation. Thus, you can use the program that is most convenient at the moment, depending on your current goals.
So, today you can buy both a cheap smartphone and an expensive fashion device - in any case, you will have the opportunity to use navigation.
