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DataFox as an iOS app

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DataFox as an iOS app: DataFox bought its service into the smartphone world in the form an iOS app. This online research service, which allows its users to track information

Bluetooth controls your kitchen

2014-11-23T22:48:00.001-08:00

Bluetooth controls your kitchen: SEED labs is working on a prototype which is an essentially a low power Bluetooth chip that will fit into any device like light bulb, kettle, toaster&

Windows 98 and DOS on Apple’s iPhone

2014-11-23T22:47:00.001-08:00

Windows 98 and DOS on Apple’s iPhone: Installing another operating system on Apple’s iPhone is almost unthinkable, but one hacker did it! He successfully installed windows 98 and DOS

Yahoo acquires Cooliris

2014-11-23T22:43:00.001-08:00

Yahoo acquires Cooliris: Cooliris is the leader in creating the most beautiful messaging and media experiences for mobile and web consumers. Now Yahoo has acquired this galler

Ad-free experiment by Google

2014-11-23T22:38:00.001-08:00

Ad-free experiment by Google: When you open a page of some website nearly 30% of the screen gets occupied with some irresistible ad content and it’s obviously annoying. Recen

Facebook’s new app for its Groups feature

2014-11-20T23:26:00.001-08:00

Facebook’s new app for its Groups feature: Facebook is all set to launch a new free mobile app for the social media giant’s popular Groups feature which can help users in creating and int

Amnesty offers an anti-spying program

2014-11-20T23:23:00.001-08:00

Amnesty offers an anti-spying program: According to the latest reports, Amnesty International has released a special program that can find spying software used by the governments to keep an

Microsoft to collaborate with Skype for real-time chats to Office Online

2014-11-20T23:16:00.001-08:00

Microsoft to collaborate with Skype for real-time chats to Office Online: A best attribute about cloud-based apps is their ability for enabling online collaboration. Now sources say that Microsoft is all set to tap into Skyp

JNTU-KAKINADA : B.Tech 1-1 (R10) I Mid Online Bits

2012-12-05T08:03:00.000-08:00

C Programming

Engineering Physics I

Environmental Studies (Copy 1)

Environmental Studies (Copy 2)

Mathematics - I (Copy 1)

Mathematics - I (Copy 2)

Mathematical Methods

3-2 (II Mid Term) Exams Bit Papers/Question Papers

2012-12-05T08:01:00.002-08:00

A
AEROSPACE PROPULSION-II

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

ANALOG AND DIGITAL IC APPLICATIONS

ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTATION

ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS

AUTO AIR CONDITIONING

AUTO MOBILE ENGINEERING

AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL AND AUTORONICS

B
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING

BIOINFORMATICS

BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS

BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

BIOTECHNOLOGY

C
CAD-CAM [For MECT]

CAD-CAM [For MMT]

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING-II

CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

COMPILER DESIGN

COMPUTATIONAL AERODYNAMICS

COMPUTER FORENSICS

COMPUTER GRAPHICS

COMPUTER METHODS IN POWER SYSTEMS

COMPUTER NETWORKS

COMPUTER ORGANIZATION

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF FLIGHT VEHICLES

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

CORROSION ENGINEERING

D
DATA WAREHOUSING AND DATA MINING

DESIGN OF MACHINE MEMBERS-II

DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

E
ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS [For E.COMP.E]

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS [For IT]

ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

F
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS

FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY

G
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING-II

H
HEAT TRANSFER

HEAT TRANSFER IN BIOPROCESSES

HOSPITAL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

I
IMMUNOLOGY

INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT

INSTRUMENTATION AND PROCESS CONTROL

INSTRUMENTATION PRACTICES IN INDUSTRIES

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND CYBER LAW

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

M
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

MASS TRANSFER OPERATIONS-II

MATERIAL SCIENCE FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

MECHANICAL MEASUREMENTS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

MECHANICAL WORKING OF METALS

MEDICAL IMAGINING TECHNIQUES

MICRO PROCESSORS AND MICRO CONTROLLERS

N
NANO TECHNOLOGY

NETWORK SECURITY

NUMERICAL METHODS

O
OBJECT ORIENTED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

OPERATING SYSTEMS

OPERATIONS RESEARCH [For MMT]

OPERATIONS RESEARCH

P
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY

PLASTICS MATERIALS

POWDER METALLURGY

POWER SEMICONDUCTOR DRIVES

PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATIONS

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS [For BT]

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS [For MMT]

PROCESS CONTROL INSTRUMENTATION

R
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

ROBOTICS

T
TELECOMMUNICATION SWITCHING SYSTEMS

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

U
URBAN DISASTER INTELLIGENT CONTROLS

V
VLSI DESIGN

W
WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING-II

WEB TECHNOLOGIES

jntuk 1-1 r10 1st mid online bits

2012-12-05T07:55:00.002-08:00

online bits for jntuk 1st year
C Programming
Mathematics - I
Environmental Studies
Mathematical Methodss

Data Communication System (DCS) Notes

2012-12-05T07:20:00.000-08:00

Unit 1	Unit 2	Unit 3	Unit 4
Unit 5	Unit 6	Unit 7	Unit 8

Additional Study Materials

Data Communication System Notes (Unit Wise-Covering Few Topics)

Data Communication System Question & Answers (All Units)

Data Communication System Notes in PPT's

DCS Notes

JNTU-KAKINADA : B.Tech 4-1 (R07) II Mid Online Exam Bits - All Branches es ECE,EEE,ECM,CSE,IT * Direct Downloads*

2012-08-07T21:47:00.001-07:00

A
Advanced Computer Architecture

Advanced Control Systems

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Neural Networks

Automata and Compiler Design

C
CAD/CAM

Cellular and Mobile Communications

Computer Networks (Copy 1)

Computer Networks (Copy 2)

D
Data Base Management Systems

Data Warehousing and Data Mining

Distributed Databases

Digital Image Processing

E
Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation

Electrical Distribution Systems

EM waves and Transmission Lines

Embedded Systems

Embedded and Real Time Systems

F
Finite Element Methods

H
Human Computer Interaction

I
Instrumentation and Control Systems

Information Security

M
Mechatronics

Micro Controllers and Applications

Mobile Computing

Multimedia and Application Development

N
Network Programming

Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic (Copy 1)

Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic (Copy 2)

Neural Networks

Network Management Systems

Non Conventional Sources of Energy

O
Object Oriented Programming

Operations Research

Operating Systems (Copy 1)

Operating Systems (Copy 2)

Optical Communications

P
PC Based Instrumentation

Power Plant Engineering

Power Plant Instrumentation

Power System Analysis

Power Semiconductor Drives

R
Radar Systems

Robotics

S
Satellite Communications

Software Engineering

Software Project Management

T
Television Engineering (Copy 1)

Television Engineering (Copy 2)

U
Unix / Unix Programming / Unix and Shell programming

V
VLSI (Copy 1)

VLSI (Copy 2)

W
Web Technologies

Jntu Kakinada 3-1 First Mid Online Bits For IT,CSE, ECE,EEE **Direct Download & Preview Links

2012-08-07T21:45:00.000-07:00

IT / CSE :::
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MPI - http://www.box.net/shared/7xubishusgbz2jgovp8m

STM - http://www.box.net/shared/l179j5vpc57cdolvsfdf

CG - http://www.box.net/shared/hyb7x26dpmz9d2y6jk3x

ACD - http://www.box.net/shared/gfp0xf01jvbg6l3jzfmm

ECE ::

AWP - http://www.box.net/shared/b9evjp796v58fe7c9u5r

CO - http://www.box.net/shared/1cfm3gpc3es7dhg7qip7

MEFA - http://www.box.net/shared/atk2gh8m5sxy339qlzbp

DC - http://www.box.net/shared/haf33egc2flhmtsovt5s

DICA - http://www.box.net/shared/zjkox9cizm748b3hlujx

LICA Readable File - http://www.box.net/shared/ji5ehi83lceyfc4bqxtj

EEE :::
EM3 - http://www.box.net/shared/fago2d2q0x8td5ixnpmk

CO - http://www.box.net/shared/1cfm3gpc3es7dhg7qip7

LDSA - http://www.box.net/shared/rb3k0bia6ek0ij0itp3f

EMs - http://www.box.net/shared/ubedqbjyntpnoa7m9ao2

PS Readable File - http://www.box.net/shared/533325erj40c11jzeg1t

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PE - http://www.mediafire.com/?5o7bcts39u2tcsv

2-1 1st Mid Online Bits of R10

2012-08-07T21:40:00.002-07:00

Jntuk 2-1 ECE 1st Mid Online Bits

EDC - View Online ||
MEFA - View Online ||
PTSP - View Online ||
NA - View Online ||
SS - View Online ||
ET - View Online ||

Jntuk 2-1 EEE 1st Mid Online Bits

Electrical Machines-I(EM-I) - View Online ||

EDC - View Online ||

ECA-1 - View Online ||

Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery - View Online ||

MEFA - View Online ||

Jntuk 2-1 CSE/IT 1st Mid Online Bits

EDC - View Online ||
MEFA - View Online ||
P&S - View Online ||
DLD - View Online ||
DS - View Online ||
MFCS - View Online ||

Jntuk 2-1 MECHANICAL 1st Mid Online Bits

Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery - View Online ||
Managerial Economics & Financial Analysis - View Online ||

JNTU-KAKINADA : B.Tech 4-2 [R07,R05 & RR] Regular/Supplementary Examinations Results April-2012 Latest News

2012-05-29T00:05:00.001-07:00

link1
http://www.results.manabadi.co.in/kakinadajntu-btech-results-29052012.htm

link2

http://www.schools9.com/jntuk-exam-results-be2905.htm

2-2 Important/Easy Units For JNTUK (All Branches)

2012-04-16T08:24:00.003-07:00

AUTOMATA THEORY AND COMPILER DESIGN : 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 & 8 Units.

Analog Communications : 1,2,5,6,7,8 Units.

BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING : 1,2,3,4,5,8 Units.

Computer Organization (CO) - 1,3,4,7,8 Units.

COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE : 1,2,3,5,6 Units.

Control Systems : 1,2,3,6,7,8 Units.

Data Base Management Systems : 1,2,3,4,7 Units.

Data Communication : 1,2,4,5,6 Units.

Electronic Circuit Analysis (ECA) : 1,2,3,5,6 Units.

EM Waves and Transmission Lines : 1,2,5,6,7 Units.

Electrical and Electronics Engineering : 1,2,3,4,6 Units.

Electrical Circuit Analysis-II : 1,2,3,4,6 Units.

Electrical Machines -II : 1,2,5,6,8 Units.

Formal Languages And Automata Theory : 2,3,4,5,6 and 7 Units.

Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery : 1,2,3,5,6 Units.

INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS : 1,2,3,6,7,8 Units.

Kinematics Of Machinery : 1,2,4,7,8 Units.

Machine Drawing (MD) : All Are Important Units.

Mass Transfer Operation : 1,2,3,4,7,8 Units.

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY : 1,2,3,7,8 Units.

Managerial Economics and Financial Analysis - 1,2,4,5,7,8 Units.

Object Oriented Programming Through Java: 1,2,3,4,5 Units.

PRINCIPLES OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES : 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8 Units.

Pulse & Digital Circuits (PDC) : 1,2,3,7,8 Units.

Principles Of Communication : 1,2,5,6,7 Units.

Power Systems-I : 1,2,5,6,7 Units (You can prepare 8th unit also as its very easy).

Probability & Statistics (P&S) : 1,2,3,4,5 Units (Be Perfect with the Previous Papers,Important Questions & FAQ's).

Software Engineering : 1,2,3,4,5,6 Units.

Switching Theory & Logic Design (STLD) : 1,2,3,4,6/8 Units. (Better To Prepare Las 5 UNITS , Confusing Question Will Be Asked From The Starting Units)

THERMAL ENGINEERING-I : 1,3,4,7,8 Units.

3-2 Important/Easy Unit

2012-04-16T08:23:00.005-07:00

Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks : 5,6,7,8 Units.

BIOCHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING -II : 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 Units.

COMPUTATIONAL MOLECULAR BIOLOGY : 1,2,3,5,6,8 Units.

CAD / CAM : 1,3,4,5,8 Units.

COMPUTER NETWORKS : 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Units.

COMPILER DESIGN : 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 Units.

DESIGN OF MACHINE MEMBERS – II : 1,2,3,5,8 Units.

D.S.P : 1,2,3,5,7 Units. (For EEE)

Digital Signal Processing : 2,3,5,6,7 Units. (For ECE)

Data Warehousing and Data Mining (DWDM) : 1,2,3,5,6 Units.

E-Commerce : 1,2,3,7,8 Units.

HEAT TRANSFER IN BIOPROCESSES : 1,2,3,4,5 Units.

INSTRUMENTATION AND BIOPROCESS CONTROL : 1,2,3,4,5,6 Units.

IMMUNOLOGY : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Units.

Information Security (IS) : 1,2,3,4,7,8 Units.

INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT : 1,3,5,6,8 Units.

Instrumentation : 1,2,3,4,8 Units.

METROLOGY AND SURFACE ENGINEERING : 1,2,5,6,8 Units.

Microprocessors & Microcontrollers : 1,3,4,6,8 Units.

Microwave Engineering : 3,4,6,7,8 Units.

Management Science : 1,2,3,6,7,8 Units.

Microprocessors and Interfacing : 1,2,6,7,8 Units.

MiddleWare Technologies (MWT) : 1,2,3,5,6 Units.

OBJECT ORIENTED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN : 1, 2,3,4,5 and 8 Units.

Operating Systems : 1, 2,3,4,7 and 8 Units.

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING : 1,3,6,7,8 Units.

SGP : 1,2,4,5,8 Units.

THERMAL ENGINEERING - II : 1,3,4,7,8 Units.

Telecommunication Switching Systems : 1,2,3,4,5,6 Units.

VLSI Design : 1,2,5,6,7,8 Units. (For EEE)

VLSI Design : 1,5,6,7,8 Units. (For ECE)

WEB TECHNOLOGIES : 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 Units.

4-2 Important/Easy Unit For JNTUH,JNTUK & JNTUA (All Branches)

2012-04-16T08:22:00.000-07:00

Advanced Control Systems : 1,2,4,5,8 Units.

AUTOMATION IN MANUFACTURING : 1,3,5,6,8 Units.

ANIMAL CELL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : 1,2,3,4,7,8 Units.

BIOPHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY : 1,2,3,4,6,8 Units.

COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE : 1,2,3,5,6 Units.

Digital Control systems : 1,2,4,5,6 Units.

Distributed Databases (DD) : 1,2,3,5,6 Units.

E-Commerce : 1,2,3,7,8 Units.

FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY : 1,2,3,4,6,7 Units.

Human Computer Interaction (HCI) : 1,2,3,5,7 Units

INTERACTIVE COMPUTER GRAPHICS : 1,3,4,5,8 Units.

Management Science : 1,2,3,6,7,8 Units.

NANOTECHNOLOGY : 1,2,3,4,7,8 Units.

NEURAL NETWORKS AND FUZZY LOGIC SYSTEMS : 1,3,4,7,8 Units.

Network Management Systems (NMS) : 1,2,3,4,5,6 Units (If u are perfect with 2,3 Units then 4,5 Units will be very easy.)

OPERATING SYSTEM CONCEPTS : 1,2,4,5,8 Units.

Optimization Techniques : 1,2,3,5,6 Units.

PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL : 1,2,3,5,7 Units.

PRINCIPLES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP : 1,3,4,5,7 Units.

TRIBOLOGY : 1,4,5,7,8 Units.

Utilization of Electrical Energy : 1,2,3,6,7 Units.

Comprehensive viva for final year IT and CSE.

2012-03-22T09:55:00.003-07:00

Here is the download link for downloading questions.
http://www.mediafire.com/?lvx7rslsc3yp5ks

2-2 2nd MID ECE, EEE, CSE, IT, MEC - ONLINE BITS ( CLEAR AND LESS PAGES) Are Available For Download

2012-03-18T07:16:00.000-07:00

LG Nitro HD (AT&T)

2012-03-09T08:10:00.004-08:00

The good: The LG Nitro HD has a stunning 4.5-inch HD display, 1080p HD video, an 8-megapixel camera, and support for 4G LTE. There's a 1.3-megapixel camera for video chats.
The bad: There's a pronounced camera shutter lag on the Nitro HD, and the battery drained faster than it should have.
The bottom line: With its gorgeous display, high-def everything, and 4G speeds, the LG Nitro HD has what it takes to compete; however, a few flaws keep it from trampling the competition.

Photo gallery:
LG Nitro HD

Cast your mind back to a profoundly great LG phone from 2011. Are you drawing a blank? Exactly. LG has released more than just a handful of Android phones in 2011, but the phone maker has never produced a carrier's alpha Android handset. The LG Nitro HD for AT&T is its first creation in a long time that comes close (very close), with high-end specs that rival and arguably best Samsung's top-of-the-line Galaxy S II Skyrocket.
First, there's the support for 4G LTE, which rides on HSPA+ if you're not in an LTE area. This is AT&T's third phone to have it, after the Skyrocket and the HTC Vivid. Then there's the huge, bright, and beautiful 4.5-inch HD screen. You also have the 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture, and the 1.3-megapixel camera. And, of course, there's also the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, and a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
So does the Nitro HD have what it takes to beat LG's longtime rivals? Absolutely. However, there are some drawbacks, like a noticeable shutter lag that misses shots, a quickly drained battery, and niggles like a rougher in-hand feel and aggressive haptic feedback, that make us wish for a greater attention to detail.
The LG Nitro HD costs $249.99 with a new two-year service agreement, though I recommend checking for online and promotional discounts.
Design
LG didn't exactly break the mold with the Nitro HD, but there are some interesting design touches to help give it some character. Like so many other superphones these days, the Nitro HD is all-black, with a rounded rectangular shape and a thick black bezel below the display. A shiny, dark-gray rim around the phone face and a few silver-colored accents around the camera housing and LG logo on the back brighten the textured black battery cover.

Boasting a 4.5-inch HD display with a pixel density of 329 pixels per inch, the LG Nitro HD certainly has one of the most vibrant screens out there.

The backing itself is made of hard black plastic, but has a slightly softer feel to it that would have been even better if it had been even more rubberized and grippier. Thin zigzag ridges in a diagonal pattern help keep it from picking up smudges. While my colleague Roger Cheng liked the in-hand feel, I found it a little rough around the edges.
As for the size, the Nitro HD is definitely a larger phone, and on par in its dimensions with other handsets in its class. It stands 5.27 inches tall, 2.67 inches wide, and 0.41 inch thick, which makes it a hair shorter than the unlocked Galaxy Nexus, but the exact same width. It's also a smidge thicker--0.07 inch, to be exact, though Verizon's Galaxy Nexus is expected to put on a millimeter or two over the unlocked version we have in-house. It weighs 4.5 ounces.
As for the operating system, the Nitro HD runs Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread right now, but will likely update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It uses LG's typical skin for Android phones, which includes touches like access to the system settings from the pull-down menu, an overview of all seven home screens when you pinch to zoom in, and a specific look and feel to the camera software and app tray.
Below the 4.5-inch screen are three touch-sensitive buttons to pull up the menu, go home, and go back. Above the display is the 1.3-megapixel camera for video chats. The volume rocker is on the phone's left spine, as are the power button, covered Micro-USB charging port, and 3.5mm headset jack.
Flip to the back side to find the 8-megapixel camera lens and LED flash. Below the back cover is the microSD card slot, which comes with 16GB preinstalled to complement the phone's 4GB of onboard memory.
HD screen
Even though the screen size is important, LG's real point of pride is the Nitro HD's 4.5-inch "true HD AH-IPS" display with a 1,280x720-pixel resolution and a pixel density of 329 pixels per inch. What's more, LG claims its flagship phone packs 500 nits of luminance, a measure of brightness, while keeping colors looking accurate. (The LG Marquee has an extremely bright 700-nit screen, but color reproduction was slightly unnatural at times.) There's support for 16 million hues.

The colors are a touch more vibrant in the Nitro HD shot (above); the Galaxy Nexus (below) had trouble smoothly rendering the fish's belly.

There's only one way I like to test screen claims, and that's to let photos do the talking. I studied a series of pre-existing HD images on the Galaxy Nexus (which also packs a 1,280x720-pixel resolution on its fancy Super AMOLED HD display) and the Nitro HD, both looking at the images on side-by-side phone screens and also comparing screenshots of the images on my computer. I should mention that I slid brightness up to the maximum setting on both phones for this test.
Most of the time, the two photos were extremely close, but the Nitro HD frequently edged out the Galaxy Nexus when it came to color reproduction, smoothness, and clarity of detail. In one screenshot, the image on the Galaxy Nexus was noticeably more pixelated, while the Nitro HD produced a nuanced image with a smooth color gradient (take a peep at the photos above and below).

Peer closely and you can see greater contrast in the Nitro screenshot above (such as blacker blacks). The Galaxy Nexus below has slightly less detail in the waves (look near the column of light on the water's surface).

As a bonus, the screen was still visible even in direct sunlight. Even though it was washed-out, I could still make out the icons and text.

HD screens with 1,280x720-pixel resolution on the Galaxy Nexus (left), HTC Rezound (right), and LG Nitro HD (bottom).

Features
Since this is an Android phone, you're looking at Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, plus DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct support. Support for an almost limitless cast of contacts, integration with social networking buddies, and multiple inboxes is a mainstay, with now-standard features like group calling, ringtone customization, and photo ID. There is also, of course, access to all the Google services you know and love: Maps, navigation, search, chat, YouTube, and so on.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon Wireless)

2012-03-09T08:08:00.003-08:00

The good: The Samsung Galaxy Nexus marries the power of the Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS with the speed of Verizon's LTE network. The phone's beautiful screen and internal performance are top-notch.
The bad: The Galaxy Nexus lacks a slot for expandable memory, and the 5-megapixel camera isn't Samsung's best. There's no support for Google Wallet, and several Ice Cream Sandwich features take some getting used to.
The bottom line: As the first U.S. phone with Ice Cream Sandwich, Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus takes a coveted, solitary step forward. However, once other premium handsets receive the updated Android OS, the Galaxy Nexus will lose some of its competitive edge.

Editors' note: We recently reviewed the unlocked version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus intended for European markets. Due to the phones' similar build and components, applicable portions of that review will also be used in this Verizon-specific evaluation.

Photo gallery:
Samsung Galaxy Nexus

When Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy S II line for every major carrier except Verizon, we knew something was up. That something is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Verizon's ace-in-the-hole 4G LTE smartphone, and the first of its kind in the U.S. to introduce Google's Android 4.0 operating system, better known as Ice Cream Sandwich.
In the weeks since reviewing the unlocked version of the Galaxy Nexus and Ice Cream Sandwich (henceforth known as ICS), we've come to really enjoy both the handset and the OS, and the two of them together.
The Verizon version has erased at least two complaints--its Galaxy Nexus is substantially weightier than the unlocked GSM version and it doubles the internal storage capacity. Yet, no phone is perfect, and the Galaxy Nexus has its flaws. We'll get to those later, but they include camera performance that was less than Samsung is capable of delivering, no expandable memory, a disjointed OS that requires some study, and no support for Google Wallet.
On the plus side, LTE speeds are impressive. When you add up the screen, the exciting (but still not totally perfect) ICS operating system, the nice in-hand feel, and the fair cameras, you have one compelling phone that vies with the likes of the Motorola Droid Razr and the HTC Rezound, Verizon's other two killer phones of the season, though you should also consider the drawbacks.
What's different
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has a few notable differences on Verizon. First, it runs on the network's 4G LTE network. Second, it's thicker: 0.37 inch versus 0.35 inch thick for the unlocked version. (The LTE chip accounts for the extra girth.) It's also a heavier 5 ounces versus 4.76, which felt especially light for the phone's size. It still isn't an astoundingly hefty device, but I appreciate the more solid build. Fourth, it has 32GB of internal storage versus 16GB. The battery is also larger, 1,850mAh versus 1,750mAh for the unlocked version. Finally, there are a few Verizon applications preinstalled, and no support for Google Wallet, one of Google's main NFC scores.
Design
A few years ago, we used to joke that Nokia kept building the same phone design while slightly tweaking it for each subsequent model. These days, however, we're more likely to apply that jest to Samsung. Ever since the company started making Galaxy devices last year, many of them have looked a lot alike. Indeed, the Galaxy Nexus has much in common with its predecessors, especially last year's Nexus S (a Galaxy device if not by name).
You'll see the same dark color, tapered edges, and "contour" shape that's supposed to follow the curve of your head. The handset is large (5.33 inches long by 2.67 inches wide) so it may be too much for some users to handle. Samsung, however, squeezed off every inch it could to make it as thin as possible (0.37 inch for this LTE version).

The Galaxy Nexus fits comfortably in the hand (as long as you have large paws), but it feels too fragile.

It's eye-catching, yes, but like other Samsung phones before it, the Galaxy Nexus also looks and feels like it's just on the wrong side of fragility. Luckily, the thicker Verizon version is also stouter, weighing 5.1 ounces, unlike its trimmer unlocked cousin at 4.76 ounces. Here again we fear that we have to be extra careful not to drop it even once on a hard surface. A case is an option, but that would fatten up the phone. The "hyperskin" material on the back cover adds some texture, but it's not quite the Kevlar material that's on the Motorola Droid Razr.
On the right side you'll find a power control/lock button and three metal contacts that will be used for a future dock accessory. Over on the left side is the volume rocker and on the bottom end are the Micro-USB charge/syncing port and the 3.5mm headset jack. We'd prefer if the jack were in a different place. The camera lens and flash sit on the top end of the back cover.
Display and interface
The display measures 4.65 inches, though on the home screen only 4 inches of that space is usable given the programmable shortcut tray that sits at the bottom (the tray also shows up on some, but not all, internal screens). Even with that quirk, the display is plenty big for a smartphone, but not quite big enough for ICS. We'll explain in the ICS section.
With a 1,280x720-pixel Super AMOLED resolution, the HD display is wonderfully bright and vivid with eye-popping colors. Everything looks great, from graphics to photos to menu icons, and you can customize the five home screens with the Google Search bar, menu icons, and widgets. ICS brings new folders and new widgets, but we'll get to those later. The main menu shows the traditional icons, and internal menus have the familiar list structure. This is a clean, elegant design that especially shines in the texting and e-mail apps, where it's dead simple to append an attachment, audio, video, and photos. Bravo, Google.
Like other Nexus devices, the Galaxy Nexus has a pure Android interface that isn't hidden by a manufacturer or carrier skin. It's great for users and developers alike as it lets Android's true glory shine through. Developers also will love the dedicated "Developer options" in the main menu, which offers access to such features as showing CPU usage, setting a background process limit, and activating a visual feedback for the touch screen. Truly, personalization options like these set Android apart.
Though we were hoping that it would be different, the Galaxy Nexus still has that slight laggy effect that we've seen on other Android phones. Indeed, you'll notice it here when scrolling through lists. It is better than we've seen on previous models, so it doesn't ruin the touch interface, but you do notice the difference when switching from an iOS or Windows Phone 7 device. You can change the brightness, backlight time, and font size. The display also has an accelerometer, which you can turn off, a proximity sensor, and a light sensor.
At the very bottom sit three touch controls for moving backward through a menu or feature, returning to the Home screen, and opening your list of recently viewed screens. Yes, you lose the dedicated search button that's on earlier Android phones, but that's a trait that the Galaxy Nexus inherited from Honeycomb (the search field is available in almost every native app and home screen). And as in Honeycomb, these ICS controls will fade in some apps to three points of light, until you tap them again. What's more, the controls rotate 90 degrees when you reorient the phone.

Touch this new navigation button to see the apps you recently opened.

Otherwise there are no physical controls on the front of the phone. Yet, you'll notice a glowing indicator light when you have a call and receive messages, e-mail, or notifications. Besides it being rather soothing, we're just glad it's there since that was a big omission on the Nexus S.
The virtual keyboard takes up the whole width of the display, whether you're using it in portrait or landscape mode. The primary screen has three rows of alphabetic keys with main punctuation just above. On the bottom row there's a huge spacebar smack in the center with a voice-activation key just to the left (when entering an e-mail address an "@" key takes its place). You'll need to click through to the additional keyboard for more punctuation and numbers, but the keyboard is spacious and easy to use. Unfortunately, it does not support Swype. The dial pad shows huge numbers, but tiny text.
Basic features
The phone book size is limited by the available memory. Each entry holds multiple fields for phone numbers, as well as e-mail and street addresses, a company name and title, an instant-messaging handle, a birthday, a nickname, a URL, and notes. You can pair contacts with a photo and organize them into groups. Unfortunately, pairing individual contacts with one of the 25 polyphonic ringtones is another nonobvious feature. You'll have to open the person's profile "card," then tap into the Menu to set the ringtone or send all that person's calls to voice mail.
Of course, the Galaxy Nexus has all of the other essentials you'd expect from a smartphone, like text and multimedia messaging, e-mail syncing (both Gmail and not), calendar syncing (both Google and not), a calculator, an alarm clock, and a news and weather widget. Also onboard are Bluetooth 2.0 (with A2DP), Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), and a download and file manager. We're not pleased, however, that even though ICS supports USB mass storage, the Galaxy Nexus does not. However, it does let you transfer images and connect as a media device. The speaker-independent voice commands let you do just about anything using only your voice. They work fine as long as you speak clearly and use the phone in a place without a lot of background noise.
Google features and apps
Google fans have plenty of Google apps and services to use and explore. The list is no different from the handset's Nexus ancestors, but they're worth repeating: Google Talk, YouTube, Google Search (with voice), Google Latitude, Google Places, Google+, Google Maps with Navigation, and Google Messenger.
Maps also gets a little more 3D treatment with ICS. Zoom in far enough (with two fingers) and you'll see the buildings start to get some 3D shape. Glide two fingers up and down the screen to tilt the screen for a better view.

The headset jack and Micro-USB port sit on the phone's bottom end.

GPS features performed well, though we were a little wary given the GPS issues that have plagued previous Samsung Galaxy devices. On the first try it located us about a block away from CNET's offices, which is normal. On the second try, however, it pinpointed our location precisely. For the best experience, you should activate Wi-Fi and the GPS location feature in the Settings menu. The Galaxy Nexus has a gyroscope and a compass and a big leg up over the iPhone: it supports real-time turn-by-turn voice directions out of the box. The built-in barometer could be partially to thank for that, as its purpose on the Galaxy Nexus is to assist with GPS locking.
With a pure Google experience, you have the freedom to use whichever apps you want through the Android Market. Almost. Verizon adds a few apps of its own, including a backup assistant and MyVerizon. While you can disable these to make the icons disappear, you won't actually be able to uninstall the apps. Just keep in mind that the Verizon's Galaxy Nexus has 32GB. Yes, that's a lot, but we say "just" because the Galaxy Nexus does not have an external memory card slot.
Camera, video, and music
The main camera has a 5-megapixel resolution, but you also can shoot in 3 megapixels, 1.3 megapixels, QVGA, and VGA. There's also a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for photos and video calls.
The shooters come with a fair, but not overwhelming set of editing options you can use while taking the photo (more options are available in the photo gallery). You'll find a digital zoom, face detection, location tagging, four white-balance choices, seven exposure settings, and four "scene" modes (action, night, sunset, and party). The flash on the rear side is powerful to a fault. In dim environments it can wash out the lighter colors. You can set the flash to auto, keep it always on, or turn it off completely.
ICS brings a host of camera improvements, which we'll discuss in more detail below. We'll say here, though, that the lack of shutter lag is remarkable. In fact, when took the first photo, we didn't realize that the shutter had closed. Believe us when we say it's really that quick. Nice work, Google.

We're glad to see Google investing in photo-editing tools.

More interesting and useful in our eyes is the full suite of built-in editing tools in the photo gallery: cropping, red-eye reduction, face glow, straightening, rotating, flipping, and sharpening. There are also effects you can add like warmth, saturation, and sepia tones. In total, there are 16 color and style effects, and another four options for adjusting lighting. Google could have easily stopped short and continued to let the manufacturers add their own filters, but onboard editing makes the Android OS that much stronger on its own.
The camcorder shoots clips in three resolutions: 1080p HD, 720p HD, and 480p. You can adjust the white balance, you can use the flash as a recording light, and ICS added zooming while recording and several time-lapse intervals, from 1.5 seconds up to 10 seconds. Exactly how much you can record will depend on the available memory.
If you really want to get creative, the camcorder has several effects that will add some zaniness to your videos. Some of the options are nothing but fun--the sunset, disco, and space effects will add a background to your clips--but others are weird and pretty freaky. For example, a "big nose" effect will give your subject an enormous honker, "big mouth" will do the same for the smackers, and "big eyes" will give your friend vaguely disturbing bug eyes straight out of a Lady Gaga video. Here's one great hidden feature: you can tap the screen while recording a video to capture a still shot.

Photo quality on the Galaxy Nexus was mixed. Our standard studio shot showed muted colors.

Photo quality was mostly satisfying, but color accuracy was uneven. In some shots the brighter hues were faded, while in other pictures, we had too much saturation. There was also some questionable focusing from time to time. You can see some comparison shots with the iPhone 4S, Samsung Skyrocket, and HTC Vivid.
Videos were a mixed bag. HD clips were crisp and bright, though quick motions were blurry. Lower-res clips are usable in a pinch, but nothing appropriate for your wedding. The Galaxy Nexus also has an integrated Movie Studio app for creating your own video projects.
When you're not using the camera, the Galaxy Nexus has a Slacker radio app and a music player (MP3 and AAC files) that's linked in with the new Google Music. Features aren't extensive, but it's easy to use, and loading music on the phone is a seamless process, either wirelessly or using a USB cable. We'll explore Google Music in a future post.
We love the new video rental store that operates through the Android Market. We haven't plowed through the store completely, but the selection appears to be broad and the prices ($3.99 for a standard title and $4.99 for HD) are fair. In any case, an easy way to get videos is something Android has badly needed for a long time. Google Books also gives you access to plenty of titles.
Browser
The basic shell of the Web browser is the same, though ICS adds "Request desktop site," which opens the full version of a Web site and syncs with your bookmarks. You also can save Web pages offline, view your browsing history, share a page, and find text on a page, and use up to 16 tabs. And in true Android fashion, you can change the browser's settings down to the smallest detail. All of this adds up to make a useful and powerful mobile browser that's very much like one you'd use on a computer.
Another new feature is an "incognito" mode that allows you to browse pages without them appearing on your history or search bar and without leaving traces like cookies. Third-party apps have done this before, but now Google has baked it right into the browser.
Even with all the new features, the browser user experience doesn't feel too different. The interface isn't cluttered or difficult to learn. Both mobile and full versions of Web pages look great. There's pinch-to-zoom multitouch, you can change the text size, and you can change how far you'd like to zoom when you double-tap.

Ice Cream Sandwich screenshots

Ice Cream Sandwich
By all accounts, Ice Cream Sandwich is the Galaxy Nexus' star attraction. More a full-on revamp than update, an OS bump this deep and broad brings with it a truckload of new goodies that (as we've said before) make Android 2.3 Gingerbread look like a stale cookie. However, Google has somehow missed the cherry on top. But more on that later.
Ice Cream Sandwich is so packed with such a laundry list of detailed changes that it's easy to drown in the minutiae. As a result, we're going to keep this review focused on the bigger-picture features that are new to ICS, including that crowd-pleasing favorite, Face Unlock. Later, we'll expand the review after some more time getting to know the OS more fully. As for the rest of the additions and enhancements--of which there are many--we think the pictures in the screenshots gallery will be worth several thousand words.
New look and feel: Say goodbye to the Android you thought you knew. Google has all but transformed the visuals, leaving almost no screen as it was before. Instead, it blends many Android Honeycomb tablet sensibilities--the navigation buttons, tabs for recent apps, darker colors, and a more assertive look--with reworked Android flair.

The Galaxy Nexus has a thin profile and a contour design that's slightly curved. On the left side, the power control rests above three metal ports for a future dock accessory.

Google's goal is to unify the smartphone and tablet designs, so that Android looks like Android at any screen size. From a features standpoint, it seems to work. From a design position, much of the new look is simple, elegant, grown-up, and, dare we say, sexy. Just look to the new menu button and menu lists, the redesigned notifications pull-down, the highly organized settings menu, and the photo-editing Gallery app for examples.
Yet, there's also a side of Ice Cream Sandwich that suffers from conflicting design ideologies, like a Honeycomb Mini that's also trying to make sense as a smartphone OS.
Interface and home screens: Right off the bat, the default home screen is just gorgeous. It's the first place you'll encounter a new typography called Roboto--it looks crisp and clean as promised, but unless you're looking for changes, most users won't notice a huge difference.

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon Wireless)

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The good: Despite a beefed-up battery, the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx has a slim, attractive, and durable design with the same gorgeous display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, and fast Verizon 4G/LTE data speeds as its predecessor. It retains powerful multimedia chops and tight security features.
The bad: For such an advanced smartphone, the vague promise of a future Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is disappointing. Also, while a stronger battery is great, it's still not user-removable. People with small hands will find it hard to wrap around the phone's wide frame, and the 8-megapixel camera is unimpressive.
The bottom line: The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx proves that a powerful Android superphone can remain thin yet still promise marathon-worthy battery life. If you can live without Ice Cream Sandwich and have big hands, the Maxx is extremely compelling.

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Motorola Droid Razr Maxx

Editors' note: Since the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx is almost identical to the original Motorola Droid Razr save for its enhanced battery, portions of this review are based on our experience with its predecessor.
Motorola ups the Android ante with its new creation, the Droid Razr Maxx. Not only does this superslim handset come equipped with all the outstanding features that graced the first Droid Razr, Motorola has thrown in an energy-dense 3,300mAh battery, too. Promised to run for days on end, the Maxx could be the longest-lasting, most powerful smartphone we've ever seen. Read on to find out if it's worth its $300 entry price.
Design
Motorola made a splash with the first Droid Razr with the bold testament that it was the thinnest Android smartphone the world has ever seen. For the company that started the thin phone craze with the original Razr V3, it was a fitting move, even if the Razr to have the trimmest chassis is always changing.
Interestingly, the company can't make the same boast with the Droid Razr Maxx. Measuring 5.14 inches long by 2.75 inches wide by 0.35 inch thick and weighing 5.1 ounces, the Maxx is slightly thicker and heavier than its predecessor (0.28 inch; 4.5 ounces). Even so, it still feels very svelte and lightweight, despite its larger footprint. I also found that it fit well into my pants pocket, though with an embarrassing bulge. Of course, people with small hands (because of the wide bezel housing the display) will have trouble grasping the big-screened device. Gone, though, is the hump in the back of the phone that held the camera lens and made the first Droid Razr top heavy.
In fact, the way Motorola managed to squeeze in the Razr Maxx's more powerful battery was to fill in that hump. It was a smart design call since without the hump the Maxx feels more balanced even as it sports a thicker profile.

Virtually the same in overall thickness, the Droid Razr Maxx (left) is just as pocket-friendly as the first Droid Razr.

Not to worry, though: other Motorola innovations have remained, such as the chassis built from diamond-cut aluminum, and the thin sheet of glass in front sculpted to fit flush against the phone's edges. Just like the original Razr, Motorola coated the Maxx's back in Kevlar, which, while smooth and soft, means the battery is not removable. Thankfully the Razr Maxx features a souped-up 3,300mAh battery, compared with the Droid Razr's smaller 1,780mAh battery pack.
I do like the Kevlar backing. It won't stop bullets, but it does resist scratches and scuffs admirably. Another durability feature is the Maxx's "nanotechnology coating," also found on the Droid Razr, which shields the handset's innards from light moisture and klutzy spills. Don't get me wrong, it's not water-resistant so don't take it to the beach. Making the Maxx even tougher is a Corning Gorilla Glass display with a chemically treated scratch-resistant surface.
User interface
Like the Droid Razr before it, the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx runs Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread with a more subtle version of Motoblur placed over it. For instance, you don't have to annoyingly create a Motorola account before using the phone like older handsets forced you to do. It's the same implementation already seen on other Motorola handsets like the Atrix 2 and the Droid Bionic. There are five customizable home screens to choose from, with more shortcuts to the phone dialer, messaging, camera, and the main menu running along the bottom. Hitting the Home button in standby mode pulls up a view of all the home screens at once, similar to HTC's Sense UI.
The lock screen displays the typical digital clock, date and battery info. To unlock, just swipe the lock icon from left to right. You can toggle the vibrate/ringer function here, too, and jump straight to the camera app. Those who liked the Droid Razr's virtual keyboard will find the same well-spaced keys, light haptic feedback, and responsiveness here. You also have the choice of using the default keyboard or Swype for fast one-handed writing.

The Droid Razr Maxx uses a lock screen that lets you toggle the ringer or jump straight to the camera.

Dedicated Droid Razr owners will appreciate the same great virtual keyboard on the Maxx. It has large buttons with lots of spacing, plus the buzz of light haptic feedback.

Features
Offering a mother lode of Android abilities, the Droid Razr Maxx has all the staples, including a few surprises, such as GPS, Bluetooth 4.0 (which supports a new generation of low-power accessories), Wi-Fi, and a mobile hot-spot capability that lets the phone act as a modem for up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Keep in mind that the mobile hot-spot feature costs about $20 extra per month on top of your voice and data plans.
The Razr Maxx also offers the usual selection of Google's apps and services, most already loaded: Gmail, Google Talk, Google Search with Voice, Google Maps with Navigation, Google Books, Places, Latitude, and YouTube. Phone and organizer functions include a calendar, alarm clock, calculator, a file manager, task list, voice command support, and speakerphone.
Other apps preinstalled include a healthy helping of free and paid software and services such as Amazon's Kindle app, Blockbuster, Let's Golf 2, Madden NFL 12, Netflix, Slacker Radio, MotoPrint, and VideoSurf. Of course Verizon added some bloatware of its own, like Device Setup, Verizon Instant Messenger, My Verizon Mobile, NFL Mobile, V Cast Tones, Verizon Video, VZ Navigator, and Visual Voicemail, which costs around $2.99 a month. Honestly the most helpful of the lot in my opinion is the My Verizon Data widget, which lives by default on the home screen and estimates your data usage to avoid being throttled or slammed with extra fees.
Corporate and government friendly
Who says you need a BlackBerry for private or public sector mobile security? Motorola doesn't think so. Also folded into the Droid Razr Maxx is support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, not to mention government-grade FIPS 140-2 encryption for e-mail, calendar, and contacts. For even more peace of mind, more-severe methods such as remote wipe, PIN lock, SD card and device encryption, and remote enable/disable of camera and Wi-Fi are possible, too.