iPhone Taken For A Ride With Ice Cream Sandwich

by Jane | Tech Buzz Online on May 11, 2012 · 0 comments

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iPhones are taken for a ride with Android based smartphones powered by Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) Operating System. Apple revises or releases new products once in a year. On the other hand, Android based versions will keep on flooding the market on round the year basis. It is a great setback for Apple and a great tempting time for Apple loyalists.

The only advantage Apple offers for its customers are the backward compatibility. You can happily install the latest iOS version on your old Apple device and enjoy the features. It is a great challenge to customers if they have to vote for, either Apple or Android.

Especially it is a tough time for those who are using iPhone 4S and those who are waiting for iPhone 5 as was announced by Apple. On the other hand, the popularity of HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy S III is growing posing a great alternative to iPhones. Let us check the possibilities.

ICS attractions

It is expected that Apple will announce a better product by this summer. Samsung Galaxy III offers promising features as a better alternative to iPhone 4S. It has some really cool features like high speed network connection and camera with very high shutter speed.

Credit goes to Ice Cream Sandwich for the sheer performance of Samsung Galaxy III. ICS lets you create large images. New ICS based smartphones fare well in terms of hardware and software proportions compared to the iPhone. There is significant improvement in browser performance. You will we able to save web pages that can be read later in offline mode.

ICS lets you pull down the notifications from the lock screen. You will be able to view the thumbnails of recently used applications. This is a new feature implemented on ICS. The only advantage iPhone offers are the easy transfer of applications, contents and contacts from one iOS based system to another iOS based system. If you are looking for immediate change, iPhone is not an option as it will take time to book new iPhone.

Apple has ambitious plans to upgrade iPhone 4S and it will certainly take time. If you are a staunch Apple user and really exploring options to switch gears to a new platform, ICS is really attractive and it is a timely opportunity to draw the best features from a smartphone. Windows based smartphones are far behind in this scenario.

iPhone alternatives

If you are sure about marching ahead with ICS, the next challenge is how to figure out the best in ICS based smartphones. In terms of specifications released by Samsung Galaxy III and HTC One X, there are a number of similarities between them.

These two phones are of almost the same size. 8MP camera is common between them. These cameras come with fast shutter speed. You will have the capability to capture pictures at the rate of 3 frames per second. You can select the best shot out of these captured snaps and the rest of the shots will be deleted automatically.

1080p HD video recording is the benchmark of Samsung Galaxy III and HTC One X. Voice recognition and gesture sign-up are available in Samsung Galaxy III. The device will not run into sleep mode as long as there is activity on your phone. It will be able to sense your usage like phone calls or performing a task on any smart application. Even if you are reading a book, the phone will not go down to sleep mode.

Precautions before selection

If you are really serious about your new ICS choice, you are advised to visit the showroom nearest to your area where you will be able to compare the products with your own eyes. As you check these phones physically you will be able to judge their features and will help you take a better decision.

These phones are likely to implement extra features in addition to the native ICS capability. The relevance of these new features which are driven by the new software can be figured out as you check the available features yourself.

Conclusion

With the introduction of the Google Android 4.0 version the intense hot debate goes on in tech circles. ICS has some unique and powerful features.

Improved voice commands, enhanced browser, facial recognition, enhanced image capturing capability and improved core applications such as Gmail and Calendar makes ICS attractive and really tempting for new entrants into smartphone market. It is also tempting Apple users to switch over to Android from iOS to have the new and impeccable experience.

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) Reviewed

by Jane | Tech Buzz Online on May 7, 2012 · 3 comments

The smartphone and tablet markets are always changing with the top names in the industry bringing out new and innovative developments for their latest models on what seems like a weekly basis, forcing their competitors to raise their game.

A bit like a football club being bought by a billionaire owner and finding themselves top of the table, it is a market where you don’t necessarily have to have a proven background to produce a global success.

Fortunately for Samsung, they have that reputation in abundance. Built up over decades now, the tech giants have been producing televisions and other electrical products that have become essentials in our everyday lives, and they’re causing a storm in the tablet market.

Producing products that rival the likes of Apple and Blackberry isn’t easy, but the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is the latest off the production line and sales have shown that they’re producing the right stuff.

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While it isn’t going to blow the Amazon Kindle Fire out of the water, it certainly provides customers with a perfectly adequate alternative, meaning that they don’t get the perks and don’t have to pay the hefty price associated with the Kindle Fire. Instead, it has a consumer-friendly price tag and does little more than what it says on the tin.

So what does it look like? Well, it’s had a bit of makeover since it debuted on the market as the Galaxy Tab, and now features a steel finish as opposed to a matt black look, making it much more stylish than before.

While other tabs have gone for the slim and sexy look, the Galaxy Tab 2.0 is actually slightly thicker than its predecessor, but that doesn’t mean it’s heavier – in fact, it weighs exactly the same, give or take a few grams.

While it may not jump off the shelves at customers with it’s new design, you can be assured that it is well constructed and built to last, so you will get away with dropping it a couple of times. (Not that you should test it though!)

Just like the first version, the Galaxy Tab 2 has a 7-inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels, translating to 170ppi which, while being nothing outstanding, is perfectly good for what is a relatively cheap tablet.

Brightness is good meaning no more squinting to make out small words, but direct sunlight does create viewing issues – something the majority of tablets and smartphones suffer from – so this won’t put customers off.

The battery life is good. For someone who uses their tablet on a regular basis, you will get around 1 ½ days of use before it dies on you, or around 4 days of light use, so you don’t get the problems associated with the likes of Apple whereby you use it on a two-hour train journey and you’re about out of juice.

For what is a budget tablet, the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is very good. As mentioned previously, it won’t beat the Kindle Fire, but it will certainly prove to be a worthy competitor and with the $250 price tag, it might encourage more customers to leave the Kindle on the shelf.

This article was written by Chris White, an experienced technology blogger currently working with uShip, the experts in delivering the latest tech by courier, as well as providing assistance with house removal.

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Use these Gadgets to Cheat on your Girl Friend

by Deeptaman Mukherjee on April 30, 2012 · 5 comments

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For a moment, forget this being a tech blog and rewind to those times when you have been caught cheating by your girl-friend. Sheepishly I say, cheating is a lot of fun.

It lets you experiment and in case you fail, you would still be going back to your girl. Let’s see how technology comes in as a help to aid you in ‘Cheating Your GirlFriend’. Wink, wink.

To initiate, at present, your location is globally fixed and this is one of the easiest ways that people get caught. There are people who use smart phones which have in-built GPS (Global Positioning System) with them.

However, with the phone settings you can manually change the latitude and longitude of the location. Trusting a GPS in a smart phone does not help you every time. Remember, get this done immediately.

Let’s take a look at some of the gadgets which will help you to cheat on your girlfriend -

Transponder

A girl will never forget to take her handbag while she is out to meet someone. A small transponder can be hidden in your girl friend’s handbag to track her whereabouts.

Some gadgets will have a location finder along with an SMS service and will text you the exact co-ordinates of your loved one.

Google Voice App

Google Voice allows you to make cheap international calls from your smart phone. However, it gives you a different number to use.

So, next time if you like to take someone out try giving them your Google number instead of your real phone number. This app is available for free in the Android market but is limited only to US citizens.

Message Cleaner Apps

Delete all the messages sent by a person with the Stranger SMS Cleaner. List all the messages from a particular sender and delete them in a single click using this app.

However, you can be more specific with the SMS Cleaner App that can select and delete messages with a specific word.

Video Camera Pen

In case you want to get a video of what’s going on in your girl friend’s place, get this Video Camera Pen. A ball point pen which can do a secret recording of up to 2.5 hrs can be done with this pen.

With 4GB memory space, this is a great option to record conversations, lectures and unlimited activities. You don’t need any software to download this video. Also, you can charge them with an AC adapter or USB charger.

Voice Changer

Play a phone prank with a compact Voice Changer. There are all sorts of voice changers available either for your home phone or mobile phone. These gadgets were initially used to avoid calls from strangers and play pranks with friends, now a days, this gadget is used for spying purposes.

Microphones

Pubs and clubs are great places to have fun and look for potential partners. However, you can’t pick calls when you are in a club or in the restroom of the club.

A gadget called Gooseneck Microphone will help you in these cases. This gadget will cancel all the background noises and just transmit only your voice. This is a great gadget to cheat on your girl friend.

By sharing other interesting gadgets (which you know), you would help some more of the populace in cheating their girl-friends.

For once, let’s get technologically naughty! ;) -:)

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Quality Tablets for an Affordable Price

by Jeff Young on April 27, 2012 · 4 comments

 

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The tablet market is booming. Some analysts are predicting that in just a few years more tablets will be sold than desktop PCs. Nor is it just the iPad that’s selling?

Certain android tablets are beginning to make a splash as well. But with more and more tablets being sold, consumers are more eager than ever to get the best deal.

In this article, we’ll consider whether and how it’s possible to get a quality tablet for an affordable price.

iPad

Let’s start with the iPad – the world’s most popular tablet. On one hand, 3 million new iPads were sold in the first weekend, on the other hand, there were some consumers who complained about the price, which starts at $499 for the 16GB version.

What to do? Users who have their heart set on an iPad but don’t want to fork out $500 have one other option – buy iPad 2 slates instead. Many stores (including Walmart, Best Buy and the Apple store itself) now offer the 16GB iPad 2 for $399 – a hundred dollars less than the Retina-equipped new model.

If you really want to save money, you may even consider getting a used model – many of these can be found at Amazon in almost perfect condition.

Amazon’s Kindle Fire

The good news, though, is that the iPad is not the only quality tablet on the market right now. And if you look outside Apple, you’ll begin to notice a number of lower-price alternatives. Perhaps the best of these at the moment is Amazon’s Kindle Fire.

Like the iPad, the Kindle Fire provides a fast browser and full-color experience whilst allowing you to watch videos and consume content in a highly satisfying manner.

And, significantly, the Kindle Fire is $300 cheaper than the new iPad. If you’re looking for a quality tablet for an affordable price, the Kindle Fire is arguably your best bet. (Gadget fans who wish to compare the Kindle Fire with the iPad can read more here).

Google and Microsoft set to Launch their Tablets

But what if you don’t want to go with Apple or Amazon? Well, if you want to stay within the realm of tech giants, you may wish to wait for Microsoft and Google, both of whom are said to be launching an alternative to the iPad.

Their tablets – set for release later this year – will (reportedly) be at least a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than the new iPad. How cheap will they be exactly? It seems nobody is sure. Initially, there was speculation that the Google tablet would cost just $149, making it even more affordable than the Kindle Fire.

However, recent reports suggest that Google may be forced to sell their tablet for the same price as Amazon’s tablet, given the cost of production. In any case, consumers can hope to get their hands on it later in the summer.

Tablet from Microsoft

What about Microsoft? Their plan is apparently to release a number of Windows 8 based tablets later in the year as well. It seems that like Google, Microsoft wishes to make tablets more affordable by selling the Windows 8 models for less than $300.

However, it is currently rather difficult to say exactly what these tablets will be like. Some commentators have questioned whether they can really be of the highest-quality, given the inevitable restrictions on screen-size and resolution.

For one of the trade-offs of a lower-price tablet is a smaller screen and (potentially) a lower-quality display.

In short, we can see that more and more companies are seeking to offer high-quality tablets at an affordable price.

For die-hard Apple fans, one way to save money is to invest in an iPad 2. Those who wish to cut costs even further would do well to consider Amazon’s Kindle Fire (the current king of Android tablets).

It remains to be seen whether Google and Microsoft can offer viable alternatives to the iPad and Fire whilst selling their tablets for less than $300.

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