Samsung Galaxy S4 or HTC One: 5 Reasons to Consider Before Buying

Before you purchase Samsung Galaxy S4 or HTC One, consider these 5 reasons of which suits you, what features match your lifestyle and is it really worthy costing you that much. Know the facts before you end up regretting for a wrong choice.

Exterior: Aluminium or PlasticBoth Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One have impressive hardware and hardly noticeably for common users when it comes to speed and performance. But if we are going to separate its body, there are certain things you should review first.
Samsung Galaxy S4 is made up of plastic which can take scratches and absorb impact but not so well in your palm. HTC One has an aluminium body designed for better grip thanks for the textured coating. If you prefer premium, elegant and sophisticated design - HTC One is the best choice.
Battery and StorageSamsung Galaxy S4 has a removable battery and expansion storage slot which means you can purchase additional battery for it then use the microSD slot for up 64GB of additional storage. On the other hand, HTC One has a non-removable battery and no card slot expansion which kills the desire for more batteries and additional storage. If you prefer to keep tons of music, photos and videos on your handset - Samsung Galaxy S4 is the best phone for you.
TechnologyAndroid 4.1 and 4.2 Jelly Bean is related but different versions of Android OS. Samsung Galaxy S4 runs the latest Android 4.2 while HTC One is still waiting for Android 4.2 update. However, certain reviews indicate that Samsung Galaxy S4 is severed by bloatwares which consumes almost half of the 16GB internal storage which an owner should use. HTC One has a customisable home screen already with capability to hide apps, sorting and more. Some analyst prefers HTC Sense 5.0 UI than TouchWiz UI.
MultimediaSamsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One can both capture images, record videos and do as well with playback but when it comes to camera; both devices depend on the scenery. Samsung Galaxy S4 captures image at its best during good lighting condition which displays more vibrant colours compared to HTC One but may suck during low-light, creating grains on the image. HTC One has low-light specialisation but creates too much contrast on good lighting scene. Simply adjust them by using their camera features to adapt on whatever environment the capture may be.
For playback, HTC One has Beats Audio system and BoomSound plus dual speakers and dual microphone. HTC One plays audio and video in higher volume without destroying the quality unlike with some devices.
So if you desire fun and health related apps go for Samsung Galaxy S4 but if you want to focus on multimedia aspect, try the HTC One first.
Technical Problems and BugsAll software, hardware and devices have bugs but it should only be classified as minor ones. Major technical bugs are inconvenient and frustrating especially for expensive handsets.
Samsung Galaxy S4 has been reported many times of easy overheating compared with Galaxy S3 and it affects the camera and the display screen. Sometimes, the handset can reach up to 50 degrees Celsius. So far, no concrete fix can solve the issue, just personal troubleshooting to make the device comfortable to use.
HTC One received numerous complaints regarding technical problems with audio, capacitive buttons and proximity sensor. Some users found possible solutions but usually, owners simply return the device and ask for replacement which is very inconvenient.
ConclusionSamsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One are both powerful, unfortunately, even how amazing they are, you need to justify between technology and glitches before purchasing one of them. 

HTC One price and specifications.

HTC One Price in India is Rs 40,212 /-

HTC has a new flagship model in its lineup. The HTC One has become official and it comes with a range of high end features loaded in it. In addition to the high computing power, this model is also renowned for being the first smartphone to feature an ultrapixel camera. The detailed specifications of this model is as follows. 

OS & Processor 

The HTC One comes with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS loaded in it. This smartphone is also renowned for its great computing power. This device features a 1.7 GHz quad core processor. The Snapdragon 600 processor is featured in a smartphone for the first time. The 2 GB RAM helps in multitasking and performance of this device. 

Hardware 

The physical dimensions of this smartphone is on par with other smartphones in the market. The HTC One weighs 143 grams and measures 9.3 mm in thickness. The 4.7-inch display screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2. The display screen offers visuals at 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution. The phone also incorporates a 2300 mAh battery in it. 

Camera 

The HTC One has a special focus on its camera mainly because of the fact that it features ultrapixel technology for the first time. The 4 MP ultrapixel sensor in this smartphone camera produces bigger pixels in images, thereby resulting in a much clearer picture than that of other smartphone cameras. A 2.1 MP front camera is also available for video calls. 

Memory & Media 

This smartphone comes with 32 GB or 64 GB internal memory options. There is no external memory slot available here. The HTC One comes with multi-format media players that are capable of playing various audio and video files. The device comes preloaded with a range of entertainment features. More applications can be downloaded from Google Play. 

Internet & Connectivity 

The HTC One supports multiple platforms like GPRS, EDGE, WiFi and 3G for connecting to the internet. 4G LTE support is also available in select markets. Other connectivity features available in this device include Bluetooth, NFC and micro USB port etc. 

BlackBerry: Q10 

The smartphone maker did not give any hint of the price tag of the device, though it is listed on the company's India website. It is already available for pre-order from e-commerce websiteSnapdeal at an advance payment of Rs 1,000. However, according to media reports, the handset may be priced between Rs 28,000 and Rs 30,000.

BlackBerry Q10 was unveiled alongwith the Z10 model, but has been late to hit major markets, including US. The phone has already launched in UK and Canada, where the device has met with received favourable response from technology reviewers. According to influential Jeffries analyst Peter Misek, the phone is enjoying strong sales in Canada and UK, based on store checks.

Q10 features a 3.1-inch SuperAMOLEDtouchscreen with 720x720p resolution and runs on BlackBerry 10 operating system. Below the screen is the much-loved Qwerty keyboard, which is admired by corporate users. It is powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, paired with 2GBRAM, and comes with 16GB internal storage and microSD storage up to 64GB.

Connectivity options in BlackBerry Q10 include 2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC andmicroUSB 2.0. It sports an 8MP camera with LED flash on the rear, while a 2MP unit is located in the front. The 2,100mAh battery of the phone can offer talk time of up to 10 hours.

A New Dual Sim Smartphone by Samsung- Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro

Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro vs Galaxy Grand Duos in dual SIM fight

Samsung has been busy in the last few months expanding its Galaxy range of smartphones with a variety of different devices, and today we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro vs Galaxy Grand Duos in a dual SIM fight.

The company has officially launched the Galaxy Grand Quattro in India that joins its already available range of handsets, but how does it compare to the already available Galaxy Grand Duos?

Display
The new handset features a 4.7-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 x 800 and a 199ppi pixel density, which compares to the Grand Duos that has a 5-inch display with the same resolution but with a pixel density of 187ppi.

Power and Storage
Under the hood of the Quattro is a quad core processor running at 1.2GHz and coupled with 1GB of RAM, while there is 8GB of on board storage that can be expanded by a further 32GB. The Duos has a dual core processor clocked at 1.2GHz with 1GB of RAM, and internal storage is 8GB but can be expanded by another 64GB via microSD card.

Cameras
The new smartphone has a 5-megapixel rear facing shooter that is paired with a VGA unit around the front, while the Grand Duos has an 8-megapixel unit on the back and a 2-megapixel front facer.

Battery and Measurements
Samsung has fitted a 2,100 mAh battery onto the Grand Duos that promises 10 hours of talk time from a handset that measures 143.5mm x 76.9mm x 9.6 mm and weighing 162grams, while the newer device has a slightly smaller 2,000 mAh battery and measures 133.3mm x 70.7mm x 9.7mm at 143.9grams.

Operating system and Price
Both handsets are currently running the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean operating system and Samsung has put the new Galaxy Grand Quattro up for the official price of RS. 17,290, while some online retailers may have the device available at a lower asking price. The older Grand Duos can currently be purchased for RS. 19,500 via flipkart, and both handsets have dual SIM support.

Samsung Galaxy S4 mini preview: First look

Introduction

If there was anything certain after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4, it was the imminent arrival of a mini version. The question wasn't whether or when - the Galaxy S4 mini is drafting even closer behind the flagship than its predecessor did last season. It was how much - as in how much smaller and how much cheaper.

   
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini official pictures

The Samsung Galaxy S4 mini is yet to get a price tag but the lower-res screen and less powerful chipset will certainly result in a meaningful discount. The Galaxy S4 mini will skip the top-of the-line Exynos 5 Octa and Snapdragon 600, settling for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with 1.7GHz dual Krait cores.

Here go the rest of the key specs:

Samsung Galaxy S4 mini at a glance

• General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 MHz, HSDPA 21 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL (I9195 model only)
• Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone
• Dimensions: 124.6 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm, 107 g
• Display: 4.25" 16M-color qHD (540 x 960 pixels) Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
• CPU: Dual-core Krait 1.7 GHz processor
• GPU: Adreno 305
• RAM: 1.5 GB
• OS: Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
• Memory: 8 GB (5 GB user available) of inbuilt storage, microSD card slot
• Still Camera: 8 megapixel auto-focus camera with face detection, touch focus and image stabilization; LED flash, front facing camera, video-calls
• Video Camera: Full HD (1080p) video recording at 30fps
• Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0+HS, MHL-enabled standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS and GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, USB-on-the-go
• Misc: TouchWiz 5.0 Nature UX, DivX/XviD codec support, built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor, gyroscope sensor, smart screen, Air view and gestures

Samsung did well to keep the Super AMOLED screen and the resolution cut isn't too painful. qHD looks reasonably well on a 4.3" diagonal. The comfortably compact Galaxy S4 mini is the flagship in miniature, replicating the original design to the last detail, from the layout of controls, through the finish, to the location of the IR port. It is the same Android version ticking inside too, topped with TouchWiz 5.0 Nature UX. Even most of the air gestures of the big Galaxy S4 are available on the S4 mini too.

  
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini live pictures

So, although the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini has been designed with budget in mind, it's mostly the hardware that was affected. The mini version of the Galaxy S4 is a feature-rich package, and users should have little to worry about if it behaves as promised. We'll get to what kind of performance you can expect but let's first get the design and build out of the way.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Review

The Galaxy S III was Samsung's flagship phone for 2012 and replacement for the hugely successful Galaxy S2. In the first two months since its launch, the S3 sold more than 10 million units, making it the top-selling Android phone ever.There are many reasons for making s3 so amazing.
First of all, the enormous 4.8 inch Super AMOLED display blurs the distinction between a traditional phone and a tablet. Super AMOLED is an advanced technology that results in screens that are brighter than ordinary LCD screens, have better contrast and use less battery power. The screen is HD too, with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
The next thing to notice is the S3's quad-core processor. With each core running at a speedy 1.4GHz, this is a powerhouse that is more than capable of running demanding apps and producing super-smooth video and graphics. An enormous 1GB of RAM backs this up. The device also comes with up to 64GB of built-in memory, so there's no shortage of storage for apps, music and video.
The Galaxy S3 runs Google's Android operating system and comes with Jelly Bean (4.1) installed.  On top of this, Samsung have loaded their own TouchWiz user interface. This incorporates some exciting changes, including "S Voice", an advanced speech recognition interface. S Voice is in some ways similar to Apple's Siri, and enables you to give voice commands to your phone. Samsung have incorporated other features into the user interface that enable this smartphone to be uncannily smart, for example, using the camera to detect when you are using the phone and to stop the screen from going dark. 
Battery life is another strongpoint of the phone. While all modern smartphones struggle with battery life, the S3 has a much larger battery than most, and will easily make it through a full day of heavy activity.
The camera too is excellent. With 8 megapixels and a full 1080p HD video recorder, it's a match for the best camera phones. Advanced features like burst shot automatically takes 8 photos one after another and the camera chooses the best based on exposure levels and blur.
The S3 is top for connectivity as well, with all bases covered. It's a 3G phone with HSDPA for fast data downloads and uploads, in addition to Wi-Fi. It also has USB and Bluetooth of course, a standard headphone connector and the ability to wirelessly connect to a high definition TV. It also features NFC, which is a new wireless technology that may enable secure payments with your phone in the next few years.
Physically the Galaxy isn't a small phone, as you'd expect for a device with such a large screen. Nevertheless, Samsung have made it super thin (just 8.6mm), and it isn't a heavy phone, thanks to its lightweight plastic casing. Some people might prefer the metallic casing of the HTC One X, but despite its flimsier looks, the Samsung is just as strong and durable as rival smartphones.

What is NFC(Near Field Communication)?

NFC is a short-range high frequency wireless communication technology that enables the exchange of data between devices over about a 10 cm distance.

NFC is an upgrade of the existing proximity card standard (RFID) that combines the interface of a smartcard and a reader into a single device. It allows users to seamlessly share content between digital devices, pay bills wirelessly or even use their cellphone as an electronic traveling ticket on existing contactless infrastructure already in use for public transportation.

The significant advantage of NFC over Bluetooth is the shorter set-up time. Instead of performing manual configurations to identify Bluetooth devices, the connection between two NFC devices is established at once (under a 1/10 second).

Due to its shorter range, NFC provides a higher degree of security than Bluetooth and makes NFC suitable for crowded areas where correlating a signal with its transmitting physical device (and by extension, its user) might otherwise prove impossible.

NFC can also work when one of the devices is not powered by a battery (e.g. on a phone that may be turned off, a contactless smart credit card, etc.).

Sony Xperia Z - The World's First High End Tough Phone

Probably the most expensive bit of kit we all seem to carry around with us these days is our mobile phone. But mobile phones can be quite delicate creatures, and can easily slip out of your hand. Some of the more expensive handsets come with such impossibly slim profiles it can sometimes feel like you're answering a bar of soap! The Sony Xperia Z is the best of Sony product launched till date in smartphone category.It has the large 5 inch screen offering razor sharp display with the Sony Bravia Engine provided in the Sony Smart LED TVs. 

Enter the tough phone. Built to last, a tough phone is ready for every knock, bump and bruise you can throw at it. Tough phones are great way to enjoy the benefits of having a mobile phone without the worry. From builders to socialites, everyone likes to have the reassurance that their phone will not end up on the scrap heap. this all is because of its highly reliable and strong casing with a thin glass coating on both sides of the phone,making it scratch resistant.

Tough phones were a welcome addition to the market when they first made an appearance a few years ago. Traditional construction companies like JCB marketed them to trade professionals as well as to people who wanted a basic phone without the worry. But there was a gap in the market. These same people wanted a tough phone, but they wanted it smart and high end. Enter the Xperia Z.

Xperia Z

The Sony Xperia Z is an ultra-high-end tough phone. With a feature list that includes a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and a 13 megapixel camera, the Xperia Z is the handset to watch for 2013. So what tough features does the Xperia Z have? The first is a shatter proof front and back. Sony uses Dragontail glass on the front and Gorilla glass on the rear. Traditionally handsets use one or the other types of glass to improve their toughness, but Sony has gone for both in the Xperia Z in order to give it tough credentials in as slim a body as possible.

The second is the body of the phone. It's made from a glass-fibre polyamide, the type of material that is often used in the car industry as a substitute for metal. It's incredibly strong yet lightweight, ideal for use in a tough phone. It has a great camera experience with Sony Cybershot.

The third tough feature is of the Xperia Z is dust and waterproofing. That's right; the Xperia Z is waterproof, with rubber caps protecting its external connector's. It has the ability to withstand immersion in up to one metre of fresh water for as long as 30 minutes. This really is a unique feature in a phone. No more worrying about dropping your phone down the toilet or getting caught in a shower! This new feature by Sony makes this more durable than others.

What is GPS?

Smartphone technology has changed the way in which we interact with the world in our everyday lives. From internet access to every kind of app imaginable, a world of information and content is at our fingertips 24/7. With so much to offer it is easy to only look at how these features can enhance our lives, but it is also important to recognize what you may be giving up to enjoy that app you just downloaded.

Having a GPS in your smartphone is one such feature that I find myself both excited and hesitant about having on me every moment. Without the ability for an app or website to know my location, it would be impossible to suggest local content to me that I may be interested in. This to me is one of the best features my phone offers me. When I am in a new city or just looking for a fun event that my friends and I can go to, all I need to do is open up an app or search online and within seconds I have a variety of local options to choose from. Now this isn't something that wasn't possible to do before GPS tracking was around, but now it is super convenient and I think we all love convenience. Another of my favorite features that my phone's GPS tracking allows is that it is able to determine where my home and work location is based on how much time I spend in the same place. It can then automatically tell me information about traffic on my commute and how long it is going to take me to get there. Also if I have driven to somewhere new and don't know how to get back home, my phone is already waiting to navigate me home at the click of a button. I don't have to open up a browser or an app and type in my current location and where I want to go, it's already done for me. When technology can help make my life just a little bit easier, I am thrilled to have it on me, but there are some aspects of GPS tracking that do have me concerned.

Now, I have already talked about how I love my phone being able to give me local information or directions home from wherever I am because it tracks my location. However, if I think about it a bit more, suddenly I realize that my phone was able to determine where my home and work are located by doing the exact same thing. Now my location data may be private in that it doesn't have my name attached to it, just the phone's Id number, but just by knowing my work and home location it has a digital fingerprint of me that can be matched up against social media to fill in the missing blanks. At this point, my mind starts to run down a rabbit hole thinking, who else is tracking my location that I don't know about, what are they doing with that information, and what if someone steals that information off my phone? How much privacy am I willing to sacrifice for the convenience that GPS tracking can offer me? I am sure some of you are saying, just turn off tracking if you are worried about it, but sometimes it is not clear what is tracking your location or where to turn it off. There are also a few services, in which you may not be able to simply change a setting and turn off the GPS functionality. For example, my phone's service provider is still able to get my location even when my phone is turned off. So how do you go about securing your privacy? Next time you install an app make sure you read what you are agreeing to give it access to. As consumers our power is through our purchases. If we don't want a feature, the best way to get it removed is to stop giving the company that produces it our money. But like I said earlier, I love the possibilities that can come from knowing my location.

So instead of changing the settings every time I want to use my location based apps, I put my phone in my SilentPocket case. By placing my phone inside this stylish leather pouch all RF and RFID signals are blocked from reaching my phone, which effectively stops my GPS location from being shared. Now I can go about my life knowing that my privacy is safe and the features I love are still there to be used when I want them.

iphone 5

If at all there was one brand that can claim to revolutionize the way mobile phones are perceived across the globe, Apple takes the cake by a huge margin. Yes the gap is closing by the day, but it would always be an innovator par excellence. Apple immortalized a certain Steve Jobs. It created an industry generating employment for millions across the globe. More importantly, it redefined the term 'Mobile Experience' for once and for all.

Apple's Brand strategy has always hovered around the fact that it has been able to conduct a blitzkrieg of product innovations in fairly quick succession. Every year you are sure to have a new product launch and the newer version is surely a notch up than the previous one. Rumours have it that the great Steve Jobs has planned a 20 year Brand Launch strategy for Apple. Now that's some future planning. A product portfolio spanning the iPhone, iPad, Mac Book and the latest the iPad keeps both the Apple fan, the Apple aspirant and the sternest Apple critic glued to what's next.

The latest iPhone, the iPhone 5 is an interesting divergence from traditional iPhones. Probably, for the first time, Apple actually fiddled with the first dimension of their product... the length. A slightly longer iPhone meant that the user would not have to readjust its scroll length to suit what he or she is reading or browsing on the device. A famous joke (an image) circulated actually showed the difference between iPhone 4 and iPhone5 was that in iPhone4 you'd have to scroll down to see where Liverpool stands in the English Premier League standing (usually they were somewhere around 9-10) and in iPhone 5 you could spot the team in a single screen.

A superior hardware that never failed to impress, the iPhone 5 packed up a punch. Bringing the experience and learning from the success of The iPad and its retina display feature, the iPhone5 did not disappoint the user on that front. After all, iPhone is not all about the speed, the processing, the class; it's also about the entire experience, isn't it? Add to that the improved intuitive graphic user Interface (GUI) upgrade that is almost a given in every new iPhone launch and that puts the icing on the cake. It's a subtle change, but a modification worth experiencing.

An 8 MPa camera powered by a panoramic view is a palpable proposition. iPhone actually was never renowned for the power of its snaps. But, interestingly, iPhone 5 bridged this gap with its wide angle panoramic screen capturing feature. This is one feature that surely matches up to the expectations of a new generation that looks to capture almost everything that they see and share on the social networks almost instantaneously. The accessibility to the iCloud powered by the iOS6 redefines the whole definition of a mobile device taking it to the next level. One feature that really disappointed most aspirants by its absence was the wireless charging facility. Probably, users may just have to wait for that more bit before they enjoy this feature as well.

Although Apple manages to pack in new features in each of its launches, the core idea of the iPhone remains intact. iPhone5 is no different. iPhone5 is definitely one of those interactive devices that makes mobile communication a delight. An addictive apple user would never mind dishing out those extra pounds or dollars for it, because after all... if you don't have an iPhone... well, you don't have an iPhone!

Hello Everybody

This is my first post regarding all the new technological advancements that are taking place in our daily world.
Some of which have already been party of our lives whereas some are going to be. I hope you will like reading my posts.
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