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Top 5 Favorite Unique Features of ZenFone 5

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Seigo Muramoto (2015/10/20 06:00)

About 10 months have passed since I started using ZenFone 5. New models of SIM-free Android smartphones are being released one after another, so I'm thinking about changing to a different model soon, but I can't decide which one is right for me, so I keep using this one.

　ZenFone 5 is a terminal that you never get tired of using. In terms of specs, it's middle class and doesn't have any advanced features, but I'm not dissatisfied with the ease of use, and despite the HD display, the image quality is excellent. In addition, it is a “handy device”. ZenFone has a lot of unique features and apps, but I can't underestimate them. It's quite convenient.

　This time, I would like to introduce the best 5 original functions that can be said to be useful "small tricks" when using ZenFone 5.

1st Place: App Lock

App Lock can be set in "Manage Home Screen" → "Lock apps"

　This is a function that allows you to lock specified apps with a password. In the past, I used to lock the entire device with a pattern, but now I only lock apps that I don't want others to see, such as "Mail" and "LINE".

Locked apps are marked with a lock and require a password when using the app You can optimize your memory by just tapping the certain "Free Memory" icon. Tap to display a pie chart on the screen to see the progress of optimization and increase the available memory space. I like the feeling of being able to visually confirm that the movement is lighter. You can actually feel the effect.

Tap "Release memory" on the notification panel After the memory release progress is displayed, the capacity is displayed

3rd place Instant dictionary

The instant dictionary tab is always displayed in gray, and if you want to use it Tap to turn blue. You can drag and move it anywhere on the screen

　This is also a function that can be activated from "Quick Settings", and when turned on, a small tab will be displayed on the screen. For example, when viewing an English site, after tapping this tab, you can display the translation result by tracing the range you want to translate. I use it to translate from English to Japanese, but since it supports various languages, it should be useful when you want to read overseas news sites.

You can translate the specified part after tapping the tab. If it spans multiple lines, it can be selected by simply tracing the range diagonally

4th place Quick memo

　Compatible with 38 languages ​​around the world

　Write a handwritten memo and lock it and a function that can be pasted on the home screen. This can also be started from "Quick Settings". When you want to quickly take a memo, isn't it time consuming to start the memo app and switch the character type on the keyboard? I can't type that fast on the keyboard, so this "quick memo" comes in handy. Memos pasted like sticky notes on the home screen can be deleted by simply dragging them when you are done using them.

You can quickly take notes by handwriting. You can also change the color and thickness of the text.You can also paste the written memo on the home screen like a sticky note.

Fifth place: Use the volume control key to start the camera and shoot

You can start the camera by simply pressing the volume control key on the side twice

From the screen off state, press the volume control key twice You can start the camera with just You can also launch it by swiping the camera icon on the lock screen, but this method is faster. The volume control key also serves as a shutter, so when you meet a subject you want to take, you can hold it sideways and click it to start it, and then click it again to take a picture.

　What do you think? "ZenFone 5 is a good girl, isn't it?" "They're often helpful in a casual way, so the more you use them, the more you'll grow attached to them." By the way, the image posted here is taken by holding down the multitasking button to take a screenshot. It's also a useful feature.

Many of the pre-installed apps on ZenFone 5 have been updated with additional functions after purchase. Now, it's unclear which features were there from the beginning and which were added, but the number of features that allow you to customize the home screen has definitely increased, and there's also a feature that allows you to add date stamps to photos you take. I remember not at first. After purchasing it, it's nice to see it become more convenient, have more functions to play with, and evolve. After that, I can't wait for the update to Android 5.0, which has already been done overseas.