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Is the Galaxy Note 9 is Better Than the iPhone XS Max?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 03:20:00 -0700

Here are the top reasons the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is better than the iPhone XS Max. We are explaining how you get more value for money by opting for the Galaxy Note 9.
iPhone XS Max features a massive 6.5" display which is about the same size as that of the Galaxy Note 9 and this device is a direct competitor to the Note 9 display-wise. So it's logical to compare these two behemoths. He are the top 5 reasons the Galaxy Note 9 is better than the XS max.

Samsung is the master of displays and no one can beat them in this field. That is a fact and you can't deny that. The Note 9 has the best display ever on a smartphone and you can do a lot with the display. There's split screen, picture in picture, app pair and more. The XS Max is just a big phone, Apple has done absolutely nothing to utilize that gigantic screen. It is just a bigger iPhone that costs ridiculously high. The S Pen alone is enough to say that the Note 9 is better than any of the big screen phones out there including the XS Max. The amount of features that Samsung provides with their S Pen is unmatched which you can't find anywhere. And with the Note 9, the S Pen got tons of new features. In addition to all of the great S Pen functions contained in the Note 8, such as screen-off memos, real-time translation, screen magnification, and more, Samsung included bluetooth support. So now, The new S Pen can also be used to launch apps, initiate the camera shutter, play/pause music and video, changes slides in PowerPoint, and more. Apple users can only dream of this. With the Note 9, you can set it up to unlock via facial recognition, iris scanning, fingerprint, pattern, PIN, password, and Google Smart Lock. Samsung improved the speed of unlocking with an iris scan/facial recognition combination option as well as moving the fingerprint scanner to the center of the back.

The XS Max on the other hand has only Face ID and passcode. So you're stuck with these two and you can't do nothing about it either. People use their smartphones for everything and with Samsung the reality of using your phone as your only computer are close to being realized. And with the Note 9 you don't need to have the desktop docking station either as Samsung supports a simple in-line dongle for external HDMI display support. The iPhone XS Max on the other hand has absolutely no clue of this. The Note 9 offers you 128GB as the entry level capacity and a whopping 512GB as an option. In addition, a microSD card supporting current 512GB cards is provided so you can have 1TB in the palm of your hand. RAM options include 6GB and 8GB capacities and you get a massive 4000mAh battery as well. The XS Max starts at 64GB as base storage and costs you $1100 and if you want 512GB, then you need to shell out $1450. That's $200 more than what you pay for the 512GB for the Note 9. The bottom line is, you get a lot more value for money with the Note 9 than the XS Max. And these are just 5 reasons the Note 9's better, actually this list is very lengthy. !

New Stuff in Android 5.0 Lollipop

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 11:15:00 -0700

Google has officially announced Android 5.0 Lollipop, it is the name of the latest version of the Google OS available to smartphones and tablets. Take a look at the main features of Lollipop.

Material Design:

Lollipop comes with a brand new interface, built on its new Material Design principles. Material Design includes new guidelines that developers must adhere to their application visually integrates with Android 5.0 Lollipop. The interface features brighter colors, smoother animations than the earlier versions. Due to these design guidelines all the future android apps will have a unified look. The bright colors are put forward , like a little flat style on several levels or animations rather pleasing to the eye and also convenient for the user.

Material Design is supposed to be fully responsive to applications that are compatible ( and practices) with any size and screen resolution.

Smarter notifications

Now, you can access your entire notification list directly from the lock screen. Just swipe down to expand the notification panel, you will get more information. The notifications will be automatically sorted based on their preriority.

Lollipop allows developers to add a small box that appears above full-screen apps. You can expand the small box notification, act on, or dismiss it, without leaving the full app. You can also use the Do Not Disturb and Priority Modes to Filter or Silence Notifications.

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More options in the Quick Settings section

Finally, the Android Smart Lock will pair the device with a connected object ( shows Android Apps Wear or a car Auto ) for automatic unlocking.

You can now Unlock Your Phone with Wearable such as smart watch if your Android wearable is near to your device you can surpass the authentication.

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Now you can create as many accounts as there are users of the device, a really handy feature for tablets, now it is available for smartphones.

A guest mode also allows the tablet to lend to anyone without fear of revealing their private data.

Function even allows a person to log-in on his Google account from the terminal of someone else to access data in the cloud (contacts, messages, photos, etc.).

Performance up

The performance of Android 5.0 Lollipop should be increased through various technologies and features . First, the ART virtual machine will replace Dalvik : operation AOT ( Ahead Of Time ) replaces the operation JIT (Just In Time) Dalvik . Applications take longer to install, but launch and execution should be faster.

Android 5.0 has support for 64-bit architectures. This will improve performance on your devices.

Finally, the Extension Pack Android and OpenGL ES 3.1 allowing developers to offer games with graphics and 3D performance up.

Lollipop Android 5.0 : Google is innovating and catching up

The list of new features does not stop there. The curious can go take a look at the Google site. All of these features will allow Google to catch up with manufacturers; some of the manufacturers already incorporated some functions that can be found in Android 5.0 Lollipop. Other features not found anywhere in the Android world for the moment (including things like the remote Client or improved performance) and now Google have better weapons to deal with Apple iOS 8.

Enhanced safety and the appearance of a kill switch

Security will be at the heart of Android 5.0 Lollipop . By default, data encryption is enabled on all devices, useful for protecting personal data in case of theft or loss of the phone.

The kill switch finally makes its appearance in stock Android. This feature had been already implemented by some manufacturers, but the laws of certain countries will make it mandatory in the next few months. If you reset the device, the user must enter the password associated with the device.

Multitasking Is Now "Recents", Now Includes Chrome Tabs

Google revamped Android's multitasking interface. It’s currently referred to as "Recents" and includes individual tabs in Chrome. The new Recents UI uses a card-style, it makes it easier to navigate between completely different tasks.

"OK, Google" Now Works Even When Your Phone Is Off

It apparently needs hardware support, which suggests for currently it'll be restricted to the Nexus 6 and Nexus nine. However, any device with a support for "digital signal processing" will use this Moto X-like feature.

The Screen Will be automatically Turned on when your hand on the phone. This is a surprisingly-useful feature.

The Battery Saving Mode

If your battery is getting low, just turn on the Battery Saver mode. It will disable certain battery-hogging features.

Erase all content and settings of your Android device before selling it

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 06:41:00 -0700

It's very much important to keep your personal data secure and within your control. If someone access to some of our most important secrets like sensitive business emails, financial details, contact information, and even your honeymoon photos what will you do? Prevention is better than cure.

Security software vendor Avast had done a study about this. The findings are horrifying, they purchased 20 used Android smartphones on eBay and only using readily available data recovery software to get recover more than 40,000 photos, 750 emails and text messages, and 250 contacts, along with the identities of four of the previous device owners. This suggested that the default data wipe tool in Android may not be enough to permanently delete personal data from your old device.

Why this happens?

When we do a factory reset we think that all the data in it is wiped off. But it only deletes the addresses of all of the data, so the device no longer knows where the data is stored. But actually the data is residing in the memory. So, using some recovery tool someone can recover it. The security software vendors in the market like Avast offer data deletion tools. You can also use these simple steps to erase data from your old device.

Step I: Encrypt your data

To encrypt your device on stock Android, enter settings, click on Security, and select Encrypt phone. If it is not there search your phone’s menu you will find an encryption option. It requires you to put a PIN or password in every time you turn on the phone. https://smartgad4u.blogspot.com/2018/09/is-galaxy-note-9-is-better-than-iphone.html If you encrypt your data, even if the wipe doesn't fully delete the data there is no problem. If some retrieve the data they need a special key decrypt it. So, they cannot read it. Note: Charge your phone fully or keep it plugged in to the charger while decrypting. It may take too much time.

Step II:

Wipe all the data using the Factory data reset.

Settings >> Backup & reset option >> Factory data reset.

Step III: Overwrite with junk data

Actually you are safe now, if you want more protection from data recovery. Do this; load your device with fake photos, contacts, and other files. There are some apps are available in the Play Store for this purpose like Secure Erase with iShredder 3.

Step IV: Factory reset

Now perform another Factory reset to erase the junk data loaded onto the device. Perfect, this will make it even harder for someone to locate your data. If you are still not confident then repeat the step III and IV.

Actually following steps one and two should be enough. Without the PIN you had entered during the encryption nobody can decrypt you data.

Panasonic P81 Review: Is it worth?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 11:13:00 -0700

Panasonic has released its flagship smartphone, the Panasonic P81, which is a dual SIM smartphone powered with octa-core Mediatek MT6592 processor. Panasonic P81 can support one 3G network enabled SIM card in one slot and 2G network SIM card in other Panasonic Company is now banking on their reputation in the home entertainment segment to enter into the smartphones market. Panasonic P81 is priced at Rs 18,990 in India and comes bundled with accessories worth Rs 2,000 and apps worth Rs 9,900.

The phone is relatively huge with the big 5.5-inch screen and 7.9mm thickness. However, the device is relatively comfortable to hold.

Panasonic P81

Features and specifications

The Panasonic P81 is powered with 1.7 GHz, Mediatek MT6592 octa-core processor which is claimed as the world's first 'true octa-core' mobile processor. It is also powered with a Mali-450 GPU for graphics.

Panasonic P81 has only 1GB of RAM, but its most competitors have 2 GB. This is a plittle bit disappointing. P81 is loaded with 8GB of internal memory which is expandable up to 32GB using a micro-SD card.

Software

Panasonic P81 has introduced the new Play Life UI on top of the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, which offers series of Multi Play features such as Dual Play that lets the user stack up two app windows next to each other. P81 is packed with too many apps in it, most of it is pointless. Fortunately, we could uninstall these apps. Panasonic P81 has a new feature called 'Gesture Play' that lets its users to draw a gesture on the lockscreen to perform a function. We think it is not useful in real life.

Camera

The P81 has a 13 megapixel autofocus camera and an LED flash in its rear and it can capture 1080p videos. There is also a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Its camera takes good photographs in regular daylight conditions. But low light performance is not so good.

Display

It has a 5.5" IPS HD 720 x 1280 pixels display. On close inspection, the icons look blurred but it has a satisfactory display quality with a good Sunlight legibility.

Performance

We could play high graphic game like modern combat on P81 without any lag. It has a good CPU and GPU.

The P81's has a 2,500mAh battery. It should last a day with moderate usage for most people.

Verdict

Its main drawback is its software. However, it has a decent performance in all other areas. It has a bigger screen and better gaming performance compared to its main competitor.

Platform		Android™ 4.2.2(Jelly Bean)
Processor		True Octa Core 1.7 GHz CPU
General	Weight (gm)	-
	FM	FM with RDS
	Color variation	Black
Display	Display Resolution	5.5" IPS HD 720 x 1280 pixels
	Display Size	5.5"
	Display Technology	IPS
	Touchscreen Technology	Capacitive
Network	Network Type	2G/3G
	GSM bands	900/1800/1900
	UMTS bands	900/2100
	EDGE/ GPRS	Yes
	WiFi	802.11b/g/n; Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Camera	Back Camera	13 MP
	Auto-focus	Yes
	Flash LED	Yes
	Front Camera	2 MP
	Video Capture	1080p@30fps
	Video Playback	1080p@30fps
Sensors	G-Sensor	Yes
	Proximity Sensor	Yes
	Light Sensor	Yes
Memory	RAM	1GB
	Storage	Internal 8GB (Micro SD, up to 32GB)
	SD card Slot	Yes
Battery	Battery (mAh)	2500 Lithium Ion
Connectivity	Bluetooth version	Bluetooth 3.0 ™ A2DP
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support
	USB	Micro USB 2.0
SIM	SIM CARD TYPE	Dual SIM(Standby)
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES		Flip Cover & Screen Guard

Apple iPhone 6 Plus Versus Samsung Galaxy Note 4

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 07:17:00 -0700

Galaxy Note 4 and its Android OS offer a more flexible experience. But using the iPhone series is an extremely slick experience. The Galaxy Note 4 will be launched on October 17. Its pre-orders are already started in US. iPhone 6 Plus is the first phablet-sized device of Apple. Let’s compare both devices.

Operating System

Both Samsung and Apple claim that their system is superior to the other. The comparison is not easy, the two phablets running off entirely different operating systems. – Apple iPhone 6 is running on their proprietary new iOS 8, while Note 4 is driven by a recent KitKat version of Android. Android is somewhat more customizable.

Display

Samsung has its incredibly high-quality Super AMOLED panels, but it will be incredibly difficult for anyone to tell them apart in terms of resolution. Samsung has a slight edge in this department.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy Note4

Note 4 has a clear advantage here, it has a 16-megapixel rear facing camera, and the wide angle 3.7-megapixel front facing camera. Apple has an 8-megapixel iSight camera with Optical image stabilization and a 1.2-megapixel front facing camera.

Software

Here Apple has an advantage the Apple App Store is really yet to be equaled. Of course, there are plenty of apps with diverse functionality available for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 from Google Play store.

Storage

The Galaxy Note 4 has a 32 GB inbuilt memory which can be expanded up to 128 GB. It has a micro-SD slot. Apple is offering a standard 128 GB version of its handset.

Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy devices have been offering a much better battery life than the iPhone series. Even though Apple has fitted the iPhone 6 Plus with a more powerful battery and power saving capabilities, the verdict of analysts is that the Galaxy Note 4 will deliver slightly more battery life per charge. Samsung has the Adaptive Fast Charging, which promises a 50 percent charge in just 30 minutes.

Design

The iPhone 6 Plus has a sleek premium design no one can beat. Samsung has given more attention to design, but still have some catching up to do to match Apple.

S Pen with enhanced features to preview emails, videos, pictures and more by simply hovering over it with the pen. You can also turn handwriting into text and send it via message

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 brings you a stunning display, an amazing battery life and the ability to S Pen. The iPhone 6 Plus is Apple.

The hardware

The new Apple handset has a 64-bit architecture. But Note 4 will be built around a 32-bit structure.

Apple has a superior and more numerous transistors in the iPhone 6 Plus processor, and the actual processor type contained in the iPhone 6 Plus is significantly more sophisticated.

But, the Samsung device comes equipped with the 2.7 GHz Snapdragon 805 chipset and a quad-core processor. At the same time iPhone 6 Plus has the A8 chipset and M8 dual-core motion coprocessor. iPhone 6 Plus is having significantly less RAM than the Galaxy Note 4.

At last but not least PRICE

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 price in India is expected to be around Rs 55,000. Apple iPhone 6 Plus price in India is expected to be Rs 63,000.

Who Wins?

Compare the specifications below and you decide.

Galaxy Note 4	Apple iPhone 6 Plus
5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen.	5.5-inch Retina HD display.
2560 x 1440 resolution 551 ppi.	1920 x 1080 resolution 401 ppi.
16-megapixel rear facing camera, and the wide angle 3.7-megapixel front facing camera.	8-megapixel iSight camera with Optical image stabilization. 1.2-megapixel front facing camera.
S Pen with enhanced. Unlock the phone with the new fingerprint scanner.	TouchID remains on the phone, and is built into the Home button.
3,270mAh removable battery.	iPhone 6 Plus has an approximate 24 hours battery life when on 3G.
32-bit architecture.	64-bit architecture
Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 with a 2.7Ghz quad core processor.	The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are equipped with the A8 chip with the M8 motion co-processor.
The Note does have a microSD slot which can handle up to 128GB in expandable memory.

No more Nokia; Only Lumia

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 06:55:00 -0700

Nokia Windows Phone

Once,Nokia was the synonym for mobile phones, especially in India. But, Microsoft has started the rebranding of their mobile devices. The Lumia 830 and Lumia 730 may be the final devices to launch with “Nokia” on the phone. Everyone knows that Nokia’s devices and services division has been taken over by Microsoft. Microsoft Mobile is trying to hide the Nokia name from its products. Now, Microsoft is trying to completely drop the “Nokia” branding from their devices instead in the near future they will use “Lumia” as the brand name.

Intex Aqua 4X: World’s cheapest smartphone

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 10:38:00 -0700

Now, you can buy a smartphone without spending much of your hard earned money. Many companies in the market have launched budget smartphones. Due to competition companies are slashing their prices. Intex has launched Intex Aqua 4X with the tagline of world’s cheapest smartphone. Intex Aqua 4X smartphone with 4.00-inch 480x800 display powered by 1GHz processor alongside 256MB RAM and 2-megapixel rear camera.

Intex Aqua 4X is priced INR 2999 ($ 50).

KEY SPECS

Display	4.00-inch
Processor	1GHz
Front Camera	0.3-megapixel
Resolution	480x800 pixels
RAM	256MB
OS	Android 4.2.2
Storage	512MB
Rear Camera	2-megapixel
Battery capacity	1300mAh

Pre-orders Started for Samsung Galaxy Note 4; Available October 17

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 08:27:00 -0700

Samsung is going to deliver 4th generation Note series in October 17 and continues to define the large screen smartphone category.

The Galaxy Note^® 4 will be available in the U.S. beginning October 17, with pre-orders beginning September 19. Samsung is focusing on what matters to consumers and business users most. Samsung Galaxy Note 4may be the most advanced large-screen smartphone yet.

Samsung is the pioneer in the large screen smartphone category with the Galaxy Note.

The Galaxy Note 4 delivers a brilliant display, advanced photo technology for front and rear camera, battery improvements, and S Pen™ enhancements. The Note 4 has a 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560 x 1440) Super AMOLED^® display.

The Galaxy Note 4 has a 16 megapixel rear-facing camera with an Optical Image Stabilizer, crisper images and advanced zoom technology. The device includes a 3.7 megapixel front-facing camera. Samsung has claimed that both the front and rear-facing cameras have improved sensors for better, brighter photos in low light.

The Galaxy Note 4 will recharge its battery faster. It can go from no battery to 50 percent in about 30 minutes. On its Ultra Power Saving Mode Note 4 offers standby time up to 24 hours on only 10 percent of battery life.

Using the new S Pen writing is pretty much easier. It allows us easily handwrite e-mails and texts, capture and edit meeting notes and post handwritten notes to their homescreen.

The Galaxy Note 4 has a premium metal frame with a sleek design. It has a removable back cover. It will be available in Charcoal Black and Frost White.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Product Specifications:

Processor	2.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor
Display	5.7 inch (143.9mm) Quad HD Super AMOLED (2560 x 1440)
OS	Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Camera	Rear Facing: 16 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with Smart OIS Front Facing: 3.7 Mega pixel camera with f1.9
Camera	Rear Facing Camera : HDR (Rich tone), Selective Focus, Rear-cam Selfie, Beauty face, Virtual Tour Shot, Shot & More, Dual Camera Front Facing Camera: Selfie, Wide Selfie
2	Codec: H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, Sorenson Spark, MP43, VP8 Recording & Playback: up to UHD
Audio	Codec: MP3, AAC/AAC＋/eAAC＋, WMA, AMR-NB/WB, Vorbis, FLAC(＊) (＊) Ultra High Quality Audio (~192KHz, 24 bit) support
S Pen Optimized Features	Air Command (Action Memo, Smart Select, Image Clip, Screen Write) S Note, Snap Note, Direct Pen Input
Additional Features	Multi Window™
	Ultra Power Saving Mode
	Voice Recorder (Normal Mode, Interview Mode, Meeting Mode, Voice Memo)
	S Health™^4* 3.5
	Dynamic Lock Screen
	Built in Heart Rate Monitor*
Google Mobile Services	Chrome, Drive, Photos, Gmail, Google, Google+, Google Settings, Hangouts, Maps, Play Books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movie & TV, Play Music, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube
Connectivity	WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (HT80) MIMO PCIe GPS / GLONASS / Baidu NFC, Bluetooth® v 4.1 (BLE,ANT+) IR LED (Remote Control), USB2.0, MHL 3.0
Sensor	Gesture, Accelerometer, Geo-magnetic, Gyroscope, RGB,IR-LED Proximity, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Finger Scanner, UV, Heart Rate Monitoring, SpO2 (Dependent on market)
Memory	32 GB Internal⁵ memory ＋ micro SD slot (up to 128GB) 3GB RAM
Dimension	153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5mm, 176g
Battery	Standard battery, Li-ion 3,220mAh, Adaptive Fast Charging

Source: Samsnung.com

iOS 8 review: Apple is trying to catch up with Android

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 03:09:00 -0700

Apple is trying to catch some fish from the Android sea with its bigger sized iPhones iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus. Apple launched a migration guide that will help you to move your stuff into the iOS universe. email and social networks should come across very easily. The migration guide includes App Store equivalents to any given Android program.The migration guide frequently uses the drag-and-drop file transfers method of Android to migrate to iOS, but you will not get this drag and drop facility in iOS. But still it is not easy to migrate to iOS.

Apple has included some new features in iOS. It was clear that Apple was mainly focused on catching up with Android. iOS 8 has so many new features, including camera controls ,third-party keyboards, widgets, health and fitness tools, home automation and the ability to interact with other apps. If you are an Android user you may not believe it, because the Android users have been using these facilities since 3 to 4 years.

iOS 8

Pros	Cons
Apps can now interact with other apps	"Hey Siri" command only works when phone is plugged in
Support for third-party keyboards	iCloud Drive files should be easier to access
Manual camera controls	Developers still can't touch Control Center
Continuity lets you easily move between devices	Few improvements to Apple Maps
Family Sharing
Actionable notifications

Summary

Better than the previous version, but we think it is only a catch-up game with Android.

User interface

In iOS 8 Apple focused on adding functionality to the iPhone and iPad. There are no significant changes to the layout or design of iOS 8 comparing to iOS 7. You can only find out the difference by a close observation. But there's a lot of new stuff in it.

Major features

Continuity

Finally with iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, Apple is able to bridge the gap between iPhones and Mac. If your MacBook and iPhone are conneted to a same network, using continuity you can start a process in one and complete it in the other, provided signed in with the same Apple ID. You to send and receive calls on your MacBook if your iPhone is in the other room. Finally, it lets you use Airdrop to share files among multiple devices.

Another feature is Handoffs. It is just a part of the Continuity feature. Apple's also made AirDrop a universal service so you can wirelessly transfer files between Macs and iOS devices

If you only have one Apple device then you may never get a chance to use these functions.

Extensibility

Using the Extensibility feature developers can create apps that can interact with other apps.

Keyboards

Apple has added a new predictive-typing engine called QuickType, which adapts to your various writing styles and figure out what you're going to say based on whom you're talking to and which app you're using.

Apple is finally allowing third-party keyboards.

QuickType should improve the stock keyboard experience.

Manual camera controls

Using Extensibility feature stock camera apps like Camera+, Aviary and Spark Camera will now offer more options. White balance, ISO, exposure, manual focus and even shutter speed are included as part of the package.

Health

iOS 8 introduced HealthKit and a stand-alone Health app, which comes preloaded and can't be deleted.

iCloud Drive

iCloud Drive is a way to store any file of any kind and access it from your phone, tablet or computer. You can also grab it from any compatible app, edit and manipulate the file and save it back in the cloud.

HomeKit

iOS 8 also marks Apple's first major step into the world of home automation.

Family Sharing

If all your family members are using iPhone and you've shared the same Apple ID with your spouse or kids. Then you don't have to purchase the same games multiple times.

Enhanced features

Notifications

Finally, iOS 8 notifications are now actionable like android.

The banner goes away after some time. If you want to act upon it later, you have to pull down the Notification Center and swipe left on the item. Slightly inconvenient, but one is better than zero.

Widgets

The iOS 8 lets third party applications to add widgets of their own. Unlike android they're only pieces of glanceable information.

Spotlight

Now, Spotlight has been updated and enabled to search beyond your locally stored items. Now you can use it to searching for an answer online, locating a nearby business or finding out when the next movie is playing? Etc.

Siri

At last, Siri is capable of actively listening and waiting for you to say its key words. Siri comes to life when you say, "Hey, Siri." But, this is only available when the device is plugged in!?. So you cannot use it while you are walking or travelling.

Native apps

This is only a quick review so; we cannot go over every minor detail. All the native apps are improved.

Verdict

After all iOS 8 has more strengths than its weaknesses.

Sasmsung has slashed the price of Samsung Core 2 by approximately 4000 INR to cope up with the competition

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 09:15:00 -0700

Apple slashed the price of iPhone 5S and iPhone5C. The price of Moto G had slashed been by 2000 INR.

Samsung Galaxy Core 2

Now, Sasmsung has slashed the price of Samsung Core 2 by approximately 4000 INR! Grab it now.

Samsung Core 2 was launched in last July with a price of 11,900 INR. Now, the price has been slashed to 8,007.

You can check the price in http://www.samsung.com.

Samsung Core 2 is a dual SIM phone running on Android 4.4, KitKat.
It has a screen size of 4.5 inch (480X800 pixels).

Samsung Core 2 is powered with 1.2 Ghz quad core processor. Core 2 has 786 RAM and 4GB internal memory which is expandable to 64 GB using microSD card. It has a 5 MP rear and 0.3 MP front camera.

iOS 8 : How to Download and Install; step by step

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 02:32:00 -0700

Apple has launched iOS 8. For the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. iOS 8 will be available as a free download. These are a few important things you should keep in mind before you download iOS 8.

Do my iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch will get iOS 8?

Here is the list of Apple devices which is eligible for the update:

iPhone 4s
iPad mini with Retina display
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5s
iPad with Retina display
iPod touch 5th generation
iPad 2
iPad Air
iPad mini

Backup

You should backup before starting the update process. The chances of losing data after update is very low, but don’t take risk.

You can take a backup of your iPhone device on iCloud or iTunes.
Connect your Apple device to a computer. Open iTunes and click device name eg; iPhone, on the top-right, next to iTunes.
Select Manually Back Up and Restore, click Back Up Now to start backing up your Apple device. This process will take a little over 40 minutes if you are a first timer. It may vary depending upon the storage capacity of your device.
After the essential data from the default apps has been backed up, iTunes will ask you if you want to transfer purchases. You can do this by signing in with your Apple ID.

Download and install iOS 8

You can update your device directly via Wi-Fi. It is the easiest way to do the iOS update.

Note that you can’t download the update using mobile data. So fist connect your iOS device to a Wi-Fi internet connection. Then plug your device in to a power source.
Go to Settings > General > Software Update
Tap Download and Install.
Once the download is complete, a pop-up will ask you do you like to install the update. Tap Install. When the update is installed, your iPhone will restart.

IF YOU WANT TO UPDATE YOUR DEVICE CONNECTING IT TO A PC OR MAC THEN FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW:

Download and install iTunes.
If you already have it then update it to the latest version by going to the menu bar in iTunes and clicking Help > Check for updates on a PC or iTunes > Check for updates from the menu bar on a Mac.
After that connect the iOS device to your computer. In iTunes, select your device from the bar on the top-right.
Now click on the Summary tab and click on Check for Update.
To download and install iOS 8, click Download and Update.

After the update is installed just follow the the on-screen instructions to setup your iOS 8 device. You may be promoted to set up your device as new, restore from an iCloud Backup or restore from an iTunes Backup- please select the appropriate option.

Configuring iOS 8

Your Apple device will restart when the update is installed. After that, follow these steps.

You'll see a screen with "Update Completed" written in large font. Hit Continue.
Now choose whether you want to enable location services. Your may you tap Enable Location Services to ensure that anti-theft service Find My iPhone is enabled.
If you use iCloud, your iOS device will now ask you to enter your Apple ID password. Key it in and hit the Next button at the top.
Apple's Terms and Conditions screen will appear. To proceed, tap Agree (bottom-right) and again select Agree in the pop-up.
Now Apple will ask if you want to upgrade to iCloud Drive. If you want this, tap Upgrade to iCloud Drive. If not, choose Not Now.
If you use iCloud Keychain, and you want all your passwords on your device again, then this step is important. You can pick Use iCloud Security Code to have Apple send you an SMS with the code or tap Approve from Other Device to another device (that uses your Apple ID) to restore passwords. To ignore this, tap Don't Restore Passwords.
Finally, Apple will show you the Welcome screen. Tap Get Started to start using your iOS 8 device.

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Apple iPhone 6 VS Samsung Galaxy Alpha: Is iPhone 6 a waste of money?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 03:26:00 -0700

Before buying iPhone 6 read this article. Please take a logical decision after comparing. The iPhone 6 is the most eagerly anticipated phone of the year. It is a great handset. but almost nothing innovative in it.

Samsung is going to release premium build phone with a metallic body with a build worthy of its class and to compete with iPhones.

iPhone 6

Let’s compare them.

Design

Samsung Galaxy Alpha

iPhone 6 with a metal and glass build it was always going to look premium. But for the first time Samsung build a phone using actual metal frame. You can see the difference just by looking at it. Galaxy Alpha is the most premium and stylish looking smartphone of Samsung and it's also very lightweight at just 115g, which makes it significantly lighter than the Apple's iPhone 6 129 grams.

Still Samsung Galaxy Alpha doesn’t look as good as the iPhone 6, because it still has a plastic back.

Features

Android phones have included NFC and contactless payment solutions for a long time, at last Apple included it in iPhone 6 as its main new feature. Apple Pay which uses NFC.

The iPhone 6 has the motion co-processor which tracks your activity without killing your battery and Touch ID, which lets you unlock your phone and approve purchases with your fingerprint.

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha’s two biggest features are heart rate monitor and its fingerprint scanner. You can use your fingerprint as your password for unlocking your phone and for making purchases.

Screen

iPhone 6’s biggest change from its predecessor iPhone 5s is its screen size has gone from 4.0 inches to 4.7 inches, which is the same size as the Samsung Galaxy Alpha.

The actual display quality is pretty impressive at 750 x 1334. But it has a pixel density which falls short of most Android rivals. So it has a less sharp display than most of its Android rivals.

But the Samsung Galaxy Alpha’s has a 4.7 inch 720 x 1280 Super AMOLED display. So it’s only 720p rather than full HD. it’s actually not bad at all, but iPhone 6 has a better display than Samsung Galaxy Alpha.

iPhone 6 has one of the best phone displays with a minor drawback in resolution.

Camera

It is a little bit disappointed that Apple iPhone 6 only has an 8 megapixel camera; The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has a 12 megapixel camera.

iPhone 6’s video camera can shoot in 1080p at 60fps or 720p in slow-motion at 240fps. There’s video stabilisation to keep shots steady, continuous autofocus and you can even shoot time-lapse videos.

Meanwhile the FaceTime HD camera can capture up to 81% more light than previously and features a new burst mode which can take 10 photos per second, making it better than ever for both selfies and video calls.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha can shoot videos in 2160p footage at 30fps and 1080p footage at 60fps.

Battery life, memory and connectivity

Apple claimed that iPhone 6’s battery can last for up to 14 hours of talk time, 10 days of standby time, 11 hours of internet use or 11 hours of video. It is still not a match for the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S5. The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has an 1860 mAh battery. You can Expect average to just above average performance.

The iPhone 6 comes with a choice of 16, 64 or 128GB of storage. There’s no microSD card slot in both phones unlike other Samsung phones. The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has only 32GB model.

For connectivity in both phones you get Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0, 4G LTE and NFC.

Pricing

Apple iPhone 6 16gb Rs 79,999

Galaxy Alpha (32GB) expected Price: Rs.42,499

Comparison of features

IPHONE 6

Samsung galaxy alpha

Colours

Silver, gold, and space gray,

Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue

Dimensions

138.1 mm x 67.0 mm x 6.9 mm

132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7mm

Weight

129 grams

115 grams

Screen

4.7-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with IPS technology

4.7” Super AMOLED (720 x 1280)

Resolution

1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi

Super AMOLED (720 x 1280) ppi 312

Chips

A8 chip with 64-bit architecture

Octa-core Exynos 5 processor clocked at a combination of quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 cores,

M8 motion coprocessor

Memory

16GB,64GB and 128GB

32GB

Camera

New 8-megapixel iSight camera with 1.5µ pixels

12MP (rear) 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps

Autofocus with Focus Pixels

Facetime Camera

1.2-megapixel photos (1280 by 960)

(2.1 megapixel front-facing)

Video recording

1080p HD video recording (30 fps or 60 fps)

2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps

Touch ID

Fingerprint identity sensor built into the Home button

Fingerprint scanner

Battery

Talk time: Up to 14 hours on 3G

1860mAh

Standby time: Up to 10 days (250 hours)

NA

Video playback: Up to 11 hours

NA

Connectivity

NFC, VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, 4G LTE

Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC

SIM Card

Nano-SIM

NA

PRICE

Apple Iphone 6 16gb Rs 79,999

Expected Price: Rs.42,499(32GB)

Conclusion

The iPhone 6 is a better phone than Samsung Galaxy Alpha, but a lot more expensive. If you are buying a phone to satisfy your ego than its use then go for Apple.

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has a premium build, high end specs and a bunch of extra features, but it is definitely worse a worse phone than the Samsung Galaxy S5.

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Android One: Affordable yet feature-packed Android phone

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 12:15:00 -0700

Google has introduced Android One, in India. Android One is low-cost smartphones in the Indian market. Google’s hardware partners in Indian are Spice, Micromax and Karbonn. Under the Android One program Google provides hardware reference boards and software support to their hardware partner. Google and its partners makes Android One an attractive package for the customers. Take a look..

FREE DATA USAGE

If you are using an Airtel SIM card, you can download all the Android updates free of cost and you can also download apps from the Google Play Store for free (up to 200MB per month).

Other telecom operators will also introduce similar offers in the near future.

Always use the latest version of Android

Android One has the latest version of Android (4.4 KitKat) and you will get the new operating system soon after it's released (for 2 years) just like Nexus devices.

Affordable but has powerful features like voice commands.

GOOGLES OFFERS

You can enjoy popular publications with a free 12 month subscription on Newsstand. Browse full length articles, with beautiful images, audio and video right inside the app, even if you’re offline.

Google is also launching support for Google Play News Stand in India with 30 Indian publications on board.

Watch YouTube videos offline (coming soon)

Minimize expensive data fees by saving YouTube videos to watch offline. Now you can watch your favorite videos whenever and wherever you want. For free.

OTHERS TO JOIN

Acer, Alcatel, Asus, HTC, Intex, Lava, Panasonic, Lenovo, Xolo and Qualcomm are also joining the Android One program.

Android One’s standard features include:

Front/Rear Camera

QUAD CORE PROCESSOR

Micro SD Card

All-Day Battery

Dual Sim Cards

Compare the handsets in the market

Karbonn Sparkle V

Micromax Canvas A1

Spice Dream UNO

4.5” FWVGA display

Cortex A7 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor

1GB RAM

4GB storage (expandable up to 32GB)

2x micro SIM

Front and rear facing cameras (2MP and 5MP)

Rechargeable lithium-ion, 1700mAh

Android™ 4.4, KitKat® (and gets the new version soon after it’s released)

Buy At Snapdeal

Rs. 6,399

Buy At Amazon

Rs. 6,499

Buy At Flipkart

Rs. 6,299

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Charge Your Mobile When There is No Power

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 04:15:00 -0700

Battery Bank or Portable Battery Charging Pack

Leading mobile phone manufactures has introduced portable battery chargers. If you are a Smartphone user who play games or surf the net using your phone then the battery will frustrate you by draining. Now, here is the solution battery bank. You can recharge your phone 3 to 5 times using these devices via USB charging cable.

Portable Battery Charging Pack by Samsung

Features

Carry it and charge on the go thanks to portable design
Easily connect and charge most 5V devices via USB
Recharge using your Samsung Micro USB charger
Check the charge level using the handy indicator

Power

Input Voltage 5V

Output Current 1.8A

Output Voltage 5.2V

Sony Power Banks

Sony USB Portable Charger 5000 mAh CP-F5 (Black)

Highlights

Lithium-Polymer Battery
5000 mAh
Micro USB Cable
Stylish Compact Charger

Sony USB Portable Charger 2800 mAh CP-V3 (Black)

Highlights

Lithium-Polymer Battery
2800 mAh
Micro USB Cable
Stylish Compact Charger

Sony USB Portable Charger 10000 mAh CP-F10L (Slv)

Highlights

Lithium-Polymer Battery
10000 mAh
Micro USB Cable
Stylish Compact Charger

Sony USB Portable Charger 5000 mAh CP-F5 (Gold)

Highlights

Lithium-Polymer Battery
5000 mAh
Dual Input
Micro USB Cable
Stylish Compact Charger

Sony 3000 mAh Power Bank - Black

Highlights

Mah : 2001-3000
Color : Black

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Windows Phone 8.1 VS Android OS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 08:13:00 -0700

Android and Windows Phone has become more slicker and more feature packed over the years and the latest versions Android KitKat 4.4.4 and Windows Phone 8.1 respectively.

Windows Phone Apps vs Android Apps

In Windows Phone 8.1 the number of available apps are fewer compared to android apps. Windows phone 8.1 apps includes many popular ones like Facebook and Instagram, but still there are only around 250,000 available.

Windows Phone applications has consistent look. But android Apps have weird and wonderful interfaces.

If you want to select from a wide range of applications then go for android. Especially for gaming, Android has a wide range of more polished games available.

Windows Phone has inbuilt support for Microsoft Office products. In Android you can access Microsoft office products using third-party apps.

However, these are built in and work nicely on Windows Phone. If you are already invested in Microsoft Products, then the their mobile OS is a good step forward, so you can use your files and applications across phones, tablets, Windows computers

Customization

Windows Phone 8.1 is stylish in its looks. Windows Phone 8.1 stands out, with its vertically scrolling interface.

Android has its widgets, but Windows Phone's live tiles each of which is essentially a miniature widget. The live tiles beat widgets in terms of flexibility and customization options.

Live Tiles are colorful and has less empty space than Android

.Android has a more conventional interface like other mobile OS’s, notably iOS.

Android has rows of tiles with quite a lot of space between them and it scrolls horizontally. There’s also a bar at the bottom which displays the same tiles.

The apps in Android are static icons but the widgets makes it a lot more customizable. In Android you can customize almost everything including the entire look and operation of the interface.

In Windows Phone from the home screen itself, you can get a glimpse of- photos of your contacts, emails in your inbox, upcoming appointments, recent shows on iPlayer ,ebooks, websites.

The new Action Center

Windows Phone’s Action Center is only a recent addition. This is a lot like the notification screen on Android, allowing you to access notifications and commonly used settings toggles from a pull down bar. It doesn't have the flexibility and ability to launch actions that the Android equivalent has.

At last Windows Phone 8.1 brings a speed dial function to the OS!!

Using android apps and customization options you can easily outdo almost any Windows Phone feature.

Google Now vs Cortana

They are similar in many ways, but they are not identical. Both are impressive in their own ways. Both of them will give you customized information and advice.

Both will respond to voice or written commands. But Google Now has an upper hand.

OneDrive vs Google drive

OneDrive the cloud storage platform of Windows Phone is in direct competition with Google Drive, but OneDrive is only a maturing platform.

Conclusion

Windows Phone is still an OS that fewer than one in 20 people are using worldwide. Android and Windows Phone 8.1 will deliver the basics and even more advanced features.

Windows Phone is slick, stylish and intuitive.

Android has more features and more options.

If you want to select from a wide range of applications then go for android. Especially for gaming, Android has a wide range of more polished games available.

But if you want a smartphone that just works and looks good then Windows Phone 8.1 is arguably the better choice.

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Firefox smartphones (The Intex Cloud FX and Spice Fire One Mi-FX 1 )

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 5 Sep 2014 08:26:00 -0700

The Intex Cloud FX and Spice Fire One Mi-FX 1 are smartphones with 2G (EDGE enabled) , but don’t support 3G. The Intex Cloud FX and Spice Fire One Mi-FX 1 has features such as WiFi, Bluetooth and USB tethering so using these phones you can use internet on your laptop or desktop. These are the cheapest smart phones in Indian market so don't expect more on other functionalities such as multimedia, but you will get the basic functionalities. The Intex Cloud FX and Spice Fire One Mi-FX 1 is introduced with the only mission being to connect users to the Internet and social networking platforms.

FIREFOX AND ANDROID

Both are completely different operating systems like iOS and android. Actually Firefox OS is threat to android. It may rule the smart phone industry in the near future. Firefox OS is built entirely using HTML5 and other open Web standards, Firefox OS is free from the rules and restrictions of existing proprietary platforms. Mozilla was the first to implement the Do Not Track privacy feature.

You need to have a Gmail account to access most features of the Android operating system , Firefox does not ask for a mail id.
First-time smartphone users will not encounter much difficulty in operating the Firefox OS.
There’s a widget showing “I’m thinking of…” on the home screen through which users are directed to Google search. Firefox OS is very simple and user-friendly.
Firefox OS supports all major social networking apps like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, Quora, Pinterest, but WhatsApp is not there right now. You can use WhatsApp via an app called ConnectA2.

Intex Cloud FX and Spice Fire One Mi-FX 1 phone specifications

DISADVANTAGES

Internal memory is low. So You sould add a microSD card to start your multimedia experience. Both handsets support up to 4 GB of external memory. Awful keyboard. Poor display quality. Poor camera. Low-quality bundled accessories
WhatsApp is not there right now. You can use WhatsApp via an app called ConnectA2.

ADVANTAGES

Astoundingly affordable. Decent performance in basic tasks. Easy to learn and use. When comparing to low cost Android handsets you can expect a greater battery life .Popular games and apps are missing, but the Firefox Marketplace is in a pretty nascent stage soon you can expect more apps on the platform as apps can be easily ported.

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	IPHONE 6	Samsung galaxy alpha
Colours	Silver, gold, and space gray,	Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue
Dimensions	138.1 mm x 67.0 mm x 6.9 mm	132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7mm
Weight	129 grams	115 grams
Screen	4.7-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with IPS technology	4.7” Super AMOLED (720 x 1280)
Resolution	1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi	Super AMOLED (720 x 1280) ppi 312
Chips	A8 chip with 64-bit architecture	Octa-core Exynos 5 processor clocked at a combination of quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 cores,
	M8 motion coprocessor
Memory	16GB,64GB and 128GB	32GB
Camera	New 8-megapixel iSight camera with 1.5µ pixels	12MP (rear) 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
	Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Facetime Camera	1.2-megapixel photos (1280 by 960)	(2.1 megapixel front-facing)
Video recording	1080p HD video recording (30 fps or 60 fps)	2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Touch ID	Fingerprint identity sensor built into the Home button	Fingerprint scanner
Battery	Talk time: Up to 14 hours on 3G	1860mAh
	Standby time: Up to 10 days (250 hours)	NA
	Video playback: Up to 11 hours	NA
Connectivity	NFC, VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, 4G LTE	Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC
SIM Card	Nano-SIM	NA
PRICE	Apple Iphone 6 16gb Rs 79,999	Expected Price: Rs.42,499(32GB)

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New Stuff in Android 5.0 Lollipop

More options in the Quick Settings section

You can now Unlock Your Phone with Wearable such as smart watch if your Android wearable is near to your device you can surpass the authentication.

Multitasking Is Now "Recents", Now Includes Chrome Tabs

"OK, Google" Now Works Even When Your Phone Is Off

The Screen Will be automatically Turned on when your hand on the phone. This is a surprisingly-useful feature.

The Battery Saving Mode

If your battery is getting low, just turn on the Battery Saver mode. It will disable certain battery-hogging features.

Erase all content and settings of your Android device before selling it

Why this happens?

Step I: Encrypt your data

Step II:

Step III: Overwrite with junk data

Step IV: Factory reset

Panasonic P81 Review: Is it worth?

Apple iPhone 6 Plus Versus Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Operating System

Display

Camera Samsung Galaxy Note4

Software

Storage

Battery Life

Design

The hardware

At last but not least PRICE

No more Nokia; Only Lumia

Intex Aqua 4X: World’s cheapest smartphone

Intex Aqua 4X is priced INR 2999 ($ 50).

KEY SPECS

Pre-orders Started for Samsung Galaxy Note 4; Available October 17

iOS 8 review: Apple is trying to catch up with Android

Pros

Cons

Summary

Major features

Sasmsung has slashed the price of Samsung Core 2 by approximately 4000 INR to cope up with the competition

iOS 8 : How to Download and Install; step by step

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Apple iPhone 6 VS Samsung Galaxy Alpha: Is iPhone 6 a waste of money?

Android One: Affordable yet feature-packed Android phone

FREE DATA USAGE

GOOGLES OFFERS

OTHERS TO JOIN

Android One’s standard features include:

Compare the handsets in the market

Charge Your Mobile When There is No Power

Sony Power Banks

Windows Phone 8.1 VS Android OS

Firefox smartphones (The Intex Cloud FX and Spice Fire One Mi-FX 1 )

Camera

Samsung Galaxy Note4