Smartphone Reviews

 SMART PHONE REVIEWS

SAMSUNG GALXY S3

Vs.

iPHONE 5

vs.

BLACKBERRY Z10

SAMSUNG GALAXY S3

Data: 2G/3G/4G LTE

Display: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

             720 x 1280 pixels, 4.8 inches

             Corning Gorilla Glass 2

Memory: microSD, up to 64 GB, 16/32/64 GB storage, 1 GB RAM

Camera: 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash

             Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection                                         .            image stabilization, panorama

            1080p@30fps

            1.9 MP, 720p@30fps (Self facing Camera)

Battery: Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery (removable)

            Up to 590 h (2G) / Up to 790 h (3G)- Standby

           Up to 21 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 11 h 40 min (3G)- Talktime

Apps: 680,000

Price: $649.50

Release Date:  July 2012 (Globally)

iPHONE 5

Data: 2G/3G/4G LTE

Display: LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors.

             640 x 1136 pixels, 4.0 inches

Memory: 16/32/64 GB storage, 1 GB RAM

Camera: 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash

             Simultaneous HD video and image recording, touch focus, geo-tagging, face detection, panorama,           ,            HDR

         

             1080p@30fps

             1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular

             (Self facing Camera)

Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 1440 mAh battery (5.45 Wh)

               

             Up to 225 h (2G) / Up to 225 h (3G)- Standby

             Up to 8 h (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G)- Talk time

Apps: 475,000

Price: $699.00

Release Date: September 21st, 2012 (1st world countries)

BLACKBERRY Z10

Data: 2G/3G/4G LTE

Display: Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

             768 x 1280 pixels, 4.2 inches

Memory: microSD, up to 64 GB, 16 GB storage, 2 GB RAM

Camera: Geo-tagging, face detection, image stabilization,

    

              1080p@30fps-Video

              2 MP, 720p@30fps (self facing)

Battery: Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery

             Up to 312 h-Standby

           

             Up to 10 h- Talk Time

Apps: 99,500

Price: $649.99

Release Date: February 5, 2013 (Canada)

Choose your Phone and enjoy!

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http://blog.clove.co.uk/

Is Your Screen Protected?

Smartphone Privacy On-the-Go

By: Katherine Abalus

Your smartphone is simultaneously your best friend and your worst enemy. It can help you find the nearest Starbucks for a caffeine fix, reach out to loved ones in times of need, or get the score of that vital play-off game. If it falls into the wrong hands, heck, even if it doesn't fall into the wrong hands, a smartphone can expose your contacts, location history, banking data, and more.

I've evaluated quite a few screen protectors for iPhone's, Android devices, BlackBerry's and others smartphones in my this blog, I've also used many other screen protectors during the past years. Today, I'm spotlighting the three best screen-protector brands I've found in terms of privacy 

1. Case-Mate Privacy Screen Protector

This Privacy Screen will shield your iPhone 4 from curious onlookers. The Case-mate Privacy Screen provides multi-directional, crystal clear viewing and the highest security level available on the market today.

• 4 way iPhone 4 privacy (vertical and horizontal):
• A 45 degree iPhone 4 viewing angle provides greater security than other brands
• Crystal clear iPhone 4 viewing with no dimming haze
• The static cling design is easy to install without leaving a residue on your iPhone 4

2. 3M Privacy Screen Protector For Samsung Galaxy Smartphone (Potrait/Matte)

The 3M Privacy Screen Protector For Samsung Galaxy Smartphone allows you to use your smartphone in public without revealing confidential data to prying eyes. When your phone is in portrait mode, onlookers will see only a darkened screen. But turn it to landscape mode, and you'll be able to share on-screen information with others. The screen protector features a light matte surface that reduces glare. The film is easy to keep clean and won't leave a sticky residue should you need to remove it from your phone.

• Matte finish reduces glare on the screen
• Allows privacy in portrait mode, clear screen in landscape mode
• Abrasion resistantEasy to keep cleanStay-clean edges
• Doesn't leave a sticky residue when removed

3. BodyGuardz Privacy ScreenGuardz for BlackBerry

 

BodyGuardz Privacy ScreenGuardz are custom designed to protect your BlackBerry screen from wandering eyes. They offer 4-way security (up, down, left and right) but are crystal clear viewing straight on.

Easy to apply and remove, the ultra-slim privacy film overlays conceal your data while protecting your BlackBerry from scratches!

Features:

• 4-Way privacy film (up, down, left and right)
• Clings statically
• Custom cut for BlackBerry Bold 9650 or Tour 9630
• Includes 1 protector
• Easy to apply and remove

Commercial for 3M Privacy Screen Protectors 

Top 10 Smartphones Accessories

Top Ten Smartphones Accessories

By: Karla Rodriguez

Smartphones can be used for pretty much anything in today’s world. From taking pictures to processing banking transactions, smartphones capabilities do not end within the device itself. There are many accessories that will improve the way you use and even the durability of your smartphone. After researching the many accessories available in the current market, we came up with a list of our top 10.

10 – Charging docks/ pods.

These docks/ pods are great; they are made to charge your device faster than a regular charger, without damaging your battery! They are a popular choice among business-minded individuals that are on the go and need their phones battery to keep up with them.  These charging docks can be kept at the office or wherever you’ll finally settle down for a break after a busy day. There charging stations are small so they do not take up a lot of space.

9- Nokia Lumia 820/920 Wireless Charging Plate

These charging plates are the BEST! Imagine being able to put one on these on your nightstand and just place the phone on top of it and let it do the rest!!! You will have a full battery in the morning without overcharging the phone (Or having to wake up in the middle of the night to disconnect your phone so it doesn’t ruin your battery). No more annoying wires and cables getting in the way!

8- Fibit Ultra

Even though this is not strictly a smartphone accessory – I had to include it in our top ten list. With the use of an application this device will let you count your steps, floors climbed and calories burned. It is a simple accessory that will let you keep track of what you need when trying to burn those few extra calories.

 7 – Otter Box Cases

Otter Boxes offer great protection for your smartphone; they come in an array of formats with different levels of protections for different devices. From simple impact to heavy duty industrial strength (there are videos of people that have thrown their smartphone protected with an otter box out of a balcony and there is not even a scratch on the phone!)

 6- Steel Series Mobile Wireless Controller

This is a big advance for people who like playing on their phones and/ or tablets. It has been specifically designed for cross- platform use on the following: Android Smartphones. tablets, iPhone/iPod/iPad, PC/MAC and it feels just like a real game controller, it has dual analog stocks, D-pad, 2 trigger buttons and the classic button for layout. 

 5- Samsung Galaxy S3 MHL/HDMI Adaptor

This tiny cable allows you to create an HDMI output to your HD TV or any other device with HDMI input. This adaptor will allow you to watch movies, play games, browse the Internet and much more via your handsets USB connection – it will also charge your phone!

 4- Car Chargers

Everyone probably knows this accessory, it is nothing bright or technologically advanced but we decided to add it to the list since it is SO useful. It is definitely not a good feeling when your phone is running out of battery, having a car charger can be lifesaving!

3 – Touch Screen Gloves

How come no one came up with this idea sooner? They are amazing!!! I personally own a pair and during cold days they are the BEST! You will not have to freeze your hand just so you are able to check your email or answer a call. I have to say it is kind of hard to text given it makes your fingers a little bit wider but they are still great!

 2- Aqua Pac Waterproof Case

The perfect accessory for those who like the outdoors or spend a lot of time near the water. These cases will keep your phone protected for any kind of liquid damage and will still allow you to use it! So whether it is your tablet, your car keys or your phone these cases offer protection to anything you put in them when submersed up to 5 meters.             

1-    Crystalusion Liquid Glass

Crystalusion liquid glass used liquid glass, which is a new revolutionary product alternative to a screen protector. It is made of silica molecules, the main compound of glass suspended in ethanol.  When applied to your device, the silica molecules naturally bond with your phones screen forming an ultra thin (100 nanometer) barrier against dirt, dust, oil, fingerprints and bacteria.

 Link to another source

http://www.stuff.tv/news/christmas-gift-guide/10-of-the-best/best-accessories-for-your-new-smartphone

The Smartphone Era

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The Smartphone Era

By Sadia Poshni

·         We are currently in the technology era where everything consists of technology. We are always looking for ways to create, own, and use better technology.  Smartphones seem to be the fastest improving technological advancements to this day. The iPhone 4 and 5, the Blackberry, the android phones. These are all hand held components that have become apart of us. We are addicted users and we constantly want bigger and better.

·         The smartphones of today have extended capabilities including in-built high-quality camera lenses, mobile apps that aid productivity, video streaming as well as connectivity that enable millions to stay connected while on the go

What to look forward to?

1. Augmented Reality is what we see through our eyes. It is a live display of what you see and with this many things can be composed of this for example, where the nearest café is to where you are currently standing.

2. Enhanced sizes of screens where screens can be folded and adjusted to aid in a better experience while watching a movie or show

3. Built- in projectors that will eliminate the need for a bigger screen, as long as there is a flat surface. This will aid in console gaming as well.

4.  Seamless voice control, better than what Siri offers. This will be more audible and have much more control than what is already on the market.

5. 3D screens and Holograms if what has been said already, wasn’t enough imagine a phone that was holographic and could display images 3D.

·         Although many of these advancements wont happen for a while, some are already in the making and have been on the market for some time, you just need to look forward to bigger and better!

Link to another source

http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/the-future-of-iphone-how-apples-handset-could-evolve-1125748