Samsung Galaxy Nexus

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Pros
The Nexus’ gorgeous display yields a sharp picture, while its dual-core processor and Android 4.0 platform deliver speedy, powerful performance.

Cons
The phone's plastic backing is adequate but doesn’t feel as durable as some competitors' products.

The Verdict : 9.25/10

Outstanding performance coupled with a sleek and stylish design that’s universally appealing make the Galaxy Nexus the best Android phone on the market.

Design : 8.8/10
 
Arguably the most impressive thing about the design of this Android device is its eye-catching display. Its 1280 x 720 resolution yields a crisp, clear picture superior to those on most smartphones in general. The 4.6-inch screen is HD Super AMOLED, a type of cutting-edge display technology that enables vibrant colors and a sharp picture from all viewing angles. The chassis of the phone, including the screen, is slightly concave. This small curvature is no doubt designed with ergonomics in mind, because it makes the device easier and more comfortable to hold, and it is not noticeable when viewing the screen.
Like many of today’s smartphones, this one has no physical buttons. Instead, the screen is touch-enabled, giving the Android device a clean look and the ability to easily switch between portrait and landscape viewing. The phone’s home screen is likewise clean. With the exception of the main menu controls, all icons are editable, making the Galaxy Nexus ideal if you want a highly customizable Android smartphone.
This Android device weighs a mere 5.1 ounces. We love the feather-light weight of the Galaxy Nexus, despite its mammoth screen – though this seems to come at the cost of some durability. The phone’s textured back cover seems a bit flimsy compared to some of the other Android smartphones we reviewed. A few extra ounces seems a small price to pay for a device that can better withstand the unavoidable wear and tear of daily use.

Battery Life :9.4/10

Samsung claims that the Galaxy Nexus' battery can last up to 12 hours of talk time, but online reviews from heavy users of the phone claim that number is closer to eight. This is still respectable in the world of smartphones, where constant and automatic updating will inevitably drain your battery. You can conserve your battery by turning off the phone’s auto-sync, but using a smartphone seems pointless when it doesn’t automatically update your data. When not in use, the Android phone can last up 150 hours before it needs to be recharged.

Multimedia : 9.4/10

Aside from web access, one of the biggest advantages to using an Android smartphone is access to media. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus excels in this area, providing all the multimedia features we looked for in Android smartphones. The device has an integrated MP3 player and a video recorder with 720p HD resolution. The Android phone is also equipped with both a primary rear camera and a front-facing camera, which is ideal for video chats and snapping self-portraits.
The phone’s primary camera is only 5 megapixels, which is certainly adequate, though many of the Android phones we reviewed have 8-megapixel cameras. However, the difference in quality is nominal, and the pictures taken with the Galaxy Nexus seem as clear and sharp as those snapped with an 8-megapixel smartphone camera.

Specifications:9.4/10

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is one of the few Android devices already on the market with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) installed, which is the latest version of the Android platform for smartphones and tablets. This newest version boasts an array of advantages over its 2.3 predecessor, including faster browser speeds, integrated Google services and customizable app folders for better home screen organization.
The phone has a 1.2GHz dual-core processor that enables speedy navigation and seamless juggling of multiple apps without noticeable slowdown or system stuttering. If you’re a mobile gamer, you’ll appreciate this Android smartphone’s smooth and responsive operation.
The Galaxy Nexus is one of the only Android smartphones that doesn’t have a memory card slot to expand its data-storage capacity. Normally this might be an issue, but the phone already has an impressive 32GB of built-in data storage. The standard capacity among comparable devices is 16GB.

Usability Features:9.4/10

The rich feature set of the Galaxy Nexus helps set it apart from the middling Android devices on the market. It includes the basic features found on most smartphones, including GPS, Bluetooth connectivity and Wi-Fi support. It also has a voice typing feature that can convert what you say to text. Until recently, voice typing and recognition weren’t prominent on mobile devices, but the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the Apple iPhone have helped make it a desirable feature on smartphones. It’s ideal for when you’re driving or during some other activity that requires hands-free text input.
This Android smartphone is also outfitted with an LED flash on its primary camera to capture photos in the dark, and an audio jack to connect headphones. Oddly, though, the jack is located on the bottom of the phone.
Currently, the phone is only available through Verizon Wireless. It supports 4G, the latest standard in wireless communications. Although 4G boasts faster internet speed, because it is new technology, its coverage is not yet as comprehensive as the widely used 3G networks.

Summary :

For most, if not all users, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will exceed expectations. It’s a sleek and lightweight Android smartphone that delivers exceptional features, speed and multimedia. The phone’s HD display screen is likewise impressive and rivals that of its most popular competitors. Its battery life could be better, but it still proves respectable, with nearly 8 hours of use before a recharge is needed. The perfect smartphone may not exist, but as the best Android phone currently on the market, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus brings us one step closer to it.

  

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Motorola Droid Razr Maxx

The Droid Razr Maxx is the newest addition to Motorola’s long string of popular Razr phones. While the exterior of this Android smartphone hasn’t changed much from the preceding Droid Razr, Motorola has made significant improvements to its hardware. We compare the best Android phones, and with excellent battery life and notable design, this TopTenREVIEWS Silver Award winner proves an Android smartphone can be both lightweight and long lasting without the bulk.

Design: 8.8/10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first thing you’ll notice about the Droid Razr Maxx is its thin frame. The device only measures 0.35 inches thick, making for a comfortable fit in your pocket or palm. The second thing you'll notice is the phone’s light weight. At a mere 5 ounces, it’s one of the lightest Andoid phones in our lineup.

Despite its super-slim build, the Motorola Razr Maxx is highly durable and doesn’t feel flimsy like some of the other Android phones we reviewed. In fact, the phone’s backing is coated in Kevlar, a synthetic fiber noted for its strong yet lightweight composition. The Razr Maxx is also scratch resistance and water resistance. Its splashguard technology is designed to protect against light moisture, in case you get caught in the rain or spill something on your phone.

This Android smartphone ships with a 4.3-inch, 960 x 540 resolution display screen. Like other Android phones we reviewed, this one has a Super AMOLED display, which is known for providing excellent viewing angles and high visibility outdoors. While the screen resolution isn’t as high as the best Android phone in our lineup, it still delivers a sharp, vibrant picture.  

Battery Life : 9.4/10
There’s always room for improvement when it comes to the battery life on smartphones – who doesn’t want a longer-lasting battery? Fortunately, outstanding battery life is a hallmark of the Droid Razr Maxx, boasting one of the longest lasting batteries you’ll find on any Android smartphone. The device’s 3,300mAh battery is promised to run for days on end, and benchmark tests substantiate the lofty claim. The phone’s battery can last for up to 21 hours of talk time, seven hours of continuous internet browsing or 380 hours in standby mode. Unlike many Android smartphones, the battery on the Razr Maxx cannot be removed due to its fused Kevlar casing.

Multimedia :9.4/10
The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx delivers all the rich multimedia features you’d want on a smartphone. An integrated MP3 player allows you to play music while a built-in camcorder can record video at 720p resolution. It’s not 1080p, but it’s still considered high definition and will suffice for most users.
This Android phone has both a rear and front camera. Rear cameras are standard on smartphones but ones on the front of the phone aren’t as common. We like the addition of the front camera, which gives you the flexibility to video chat or easily take front-facing photos.

Specifications:8.1/10

The Droid Razr Maxx provides a generous amount of storage capacity. It has 16GB onboard and can support an additional 16GB with a microSD card, expanding the phone’s total storage capacity to 32GB. This gives you plenty of space to download apps and store videos, photos and music files. The phone’s 1.2GHz processor and 1GB of memory keep the device running quickly and smoothly.
The device comes with Android 2.3 installed. It’s not the latest version of the Android OS, but it is the most common, so if you’re already an Android user, you’ll feel right at home using the Droid Razr Maxx.
  
Usability Features :8.8/10
Available on Verizon, the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx utilizes 4G technology to bring you rapid browsing speeds. Its coverage isn’t as widespread as 3G, but this shouldn’t be a problem unless you reside in a rural area with limited wireless coverage.
While the phone doesn’t have voice typing that converts what you speak to text, it does have Swype. This is a feature unique to Android that allows you to input text with one continuous swipe or motion of your finger across the virtual keyboard. Swype is designed for faster and easier text input, though it may take a bit to get used to how the feature works.
Other features of the Razr Maxx include Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling and Wi-Fi support. The latter allows you to connect to a Wi-Fi network for faster internet speeds. The Android phone is also equipped with an LED camera flash so you can take clear pictures in darker environments and a USB input so you can connect the phone to your computer. This enables you to easily transfer data, such as music, between the phone and your computer.

Summary:
The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx feels lightweight and svelte in hand, yet its Kevlar backing is extremely durable. The device provides an ample 32GB of storage space, and its battery will last for hours on end for light to moderate users. We’d like to see the device support Android 4.0 natively, not just promised in future updates. Still, the Razr Maxx will likely be more than enough mobile tech for most, with its blazing speed, long-lasting battery and sleek design.

 

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iPhone 5 and Its Features

The new iPhone 5 sets to improve on the current model iPhone 4s. With 4G LTE speeds, a larger screen, free turn by turn navigation, a faster processor and also a sharper and slimmer design, there are some major changes that have been made with the iPhone 5.

The new iPhone 5 is probably one of the lightest smart phones available on the market. With the new construction as well as by slimming down the phone is absolutely amazing.

The retina display also adds amazing clarity to the screen. If you have never seen a retina display you'll be amazed at just how good video playback and regular use of the phone can look on a screen that has retina display.

With new LTE speeds you may be much more encouraged to use a pure data plan rather than use Wi-Fi. LTE runs anywhere from 10 to 20 MB per second, which is much faster than many home-based high-speed Internet connection speed rates. As a result with the iPhone 5 you may want to start using LTE more favorably than your Wi-Fi connection.

Perhaps one of the most shocking differences with the new iPhone 5 is that it has become much harder to unlock. This is because of the new technology known as a Nano Sim.

A Nano SIM is now the world's smallest SIM card and was approved for the new iPhone 5. In order to miniaturize the iPhone 5 even further they decided to go with this new nano SIM. Basically what this Sim card does is to trim off all of the excess plastic around the contacts leaving only the essential space without any extra plastic for you to easily remove the Sim card from your phone at any time. You will not be able to use this Sim card with any regular micro Sim card slot and will need to buy an adapter if you would like to consider using a different phone with the same Sim card. What this means for Apple iPhone 5 users that have existing Sim cards, is that you will need to trim your Sim card in order to fit or purchase an entirely new Sim card for your Apple iPhone 5. Currently this is the easiest way to do a standard Sim to nano SIM conversion.

Many people have taken to their Sim cards with scissors and utilizing this method you risk damaging the contacts which can lose all of your information that is stored on the Sim. Because the information that is stored on a Sim is extremely valuable, and replacing a Sim card can cost you a few dollars as well as all of your lost data, it may be wise to get a nano Sim cutter. This is how you can get a standard Sim to nano Sim conversion.

A nano Sim cutter can be purchased online and offers a guide that will make sure that all of your data is kept safe within the context of your Sim. For standard Sim to nano Sim conversion this is by far the safest way to easily cut your Sim to make it fit into your new iPhone 5 without risking your data or your cell phone plan.

While the iPhone 5 is a revolutionary new smart phone and it does come with a variety of new features that can be extremely helpful, it is important to protect your data and to consider a nano Sim Cutter if you are considering changing your cell phone over to an iPhone 5 and you would like to keep your existing plan and data.

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Top 5 Android Phones of 2012

In a few days time, we will be stepping into 2013 with new vision, new hope and new horizon. This one week of 2012 is important recollecting what we have achieved, have done, have seen and of course which phones we have lured. Below is a small recommendation about which 5 phones topped the list this year.

1. Samsung Galaxy S3

Shall we say it to be "Phone of the Year? Yes, why not, the Samsung Galaxy S3 has been the best Android smartphone in 2012 and it even gave a tough competition to Apple's iPhone 5. Fueled by Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery, available in colors options of Pebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey and La Fleur, the phone is powered by one of the best processor - quad-core Exynos, and sports a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED screen. It is mounted with 8MP camera, autofocus, LED flash, and runs on Android v4.0.4 OS, upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean).

2. Google Nexus 4

Google Nexus 4 by LG has been combined with suitable price and chilled virtue that have ever been seen since the Nexus One made by HTC. Its hardware impressed everyone with stunning 4.7-inch 720 IPS Screen, adding new features of Android 4.2. It is powered by quad-core Snapdragon processor to ensure excellent performance. Its battery gives good standby though it is lacking of removable storage. As a whole the device look attractive at low price.

3. HTC One X
This is the phone we liked but not really loved it. However, the modified HTC one X+ later captured the market. Well, the One X comes with rich matte black body in red accents adding edge. The phone feels richer. It has 1GB of RAM with upgraded quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and has been able to complete everyday work. Its battery gives standby period from morning till late night. It sports a 4.7-inch super LCD 2 display and is mounted with 8-megapixel rear camera overlayed with HTC Sense.

4: Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Samsung announced later this year successor of its super hit phablet - the Galaxy Note 2. No doubt this device is big with quad-core processor, but it has brilliant gaming performance for teenager. It sports 5.5-inch Super AMOLDED screen that makes it perfect for watch movies. It runs on Android's Jelly Bean OS. This device is not for everyone, if someone need S-Pen then it is for them..

5. Sony Xperia S

When trend is for quad-core, Sony comes out with a Dual-core flagship - the Sony Xperia S. Its architect with high density pixel screen captured the global market. Its design is bold enough to boast both style and substance. It is equipped with 12-megapixel compact camera, but mounted with weaker flash and this makes the Xperia S a bad choice for many photo enthusiasts. Xperia S was upgraded to Android 4.0 earlier and later updated to Jelly Bean, promptly after Google announced the source code.

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Low Budget Smartphones Are Best

The manufacturers in the smartphone domain face the temptation to pack their products with all the latest technology, their most powerful processors, and their largest displays. The mobile phone market is invaded by over four inch wide displays and quad-core processors that could power a PC.

It is easy to understand the strategy because any company needs a bigger profit so they give people what they think is best. After the regular client sees an advertisement that induces the idea that "bigger is better", the client will automatically want the fastest, largest, best packed with features smartphone of them all.

What they usually forget or simply ignore is the fact that the latest, most powerful set of features and hardware also cost more than a regular, not so powerfully promoted device.

When looking for the perfect smartphone, the possible buyer should not go for the first product that is presented to him. The best advertised product is not necessarily the best choice. A smart possible client will always look for alternative solutions because you can never know what you can find until you have a glance. Maybe the right product is just a click away and is waiting to be discovered.

The producing companies in this domain and in many others have the habit to promote their most expensive devices because these are the ones that will probably bring them their largest amount of profit. The cheaper alternatives in the smartphone domain are probably only promoted by the carriers when they are trying to get a contract signed.

The point of this article is to bring to the surface a certain fact that is probably ignored by most of the people interested in this kind of device. The high-end, latest technology smartphones that we all see all over the internet and TV will usually cost more than five hundred dollars and this is why it is very important to know that those devices are not the only ones on the market.

There are devices that will do every regular smartphone chore that the super expensive devices claim they can do, but in some cases for even only a quarter of the price. The only difference between these two categories of products will be a couple of seconds in the processing speed and less than an inch on the display's width.

People should think about this and decide if those highly advertised products are worth the money or not. The hardware inside a decent smartphone that will work properly doesn't have to be able to do 3D Hollywood special effects programming. A processor with a frequency of 800MHz will work just fine with any smartphone applications. Those applications that are made for smartphone operating systems are designed to work on the most poorly equipped smartphone so that every user can run it. A smartphone also doesn't need 16 or 32 GB of free space because almost anybody owns a PC at home that will be better at storing the files. The display can be more than enough even at 3.0 inches wide.

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Android Is Beating iOS in the Smartphone Wars

In the public estimation, the iPhone in all its iterations was widely considered to be the epitome of a modern smartphone. This just goes to show you what a good job of work the Cupertino-based tech giant did in brainwashing the masses. It is said that if you are going to tell a lie you should make it a big one. This is exactly what Steve Jobs did when he marketed his iPhone on the basis that it was technologically more advanced than the opposition. In actual fact, this is not true, and it never was in the first place.

For all its slimline casing and glittering screen, the iPhone has always trailed behind Android-equipped handsets. This is because the Android operating system is an evolving, open source platform, whereas iOS is not only closed off but is based around placing limitations and restrictions on the user at every turn.

It is fair to say that Jobs got off to a good start with the iPhone and iPad. The Apple chief understood the importance of attractive design, which is what did the trick in getting the public sold on his products in the early days. Soon enough, the snowball effect was in evidence as the stampede to grab the latest and greatest gadgets saw Apple jump to the top of the sales charts.

Now that the dust is settling, people are gradually realizing that each new version of the iPhone brings with it very few innovations. In addition, there is little room to manoeuver on the style front - if the design team made the handsets any more wafer-thin, they would likely be in danger of snapping in users' hands! The slowing down of the iPhone bandwagon, just as Android gets up to speed, is almost certainly the reason for the fact that sales of Android handsets are now surging, whereas Apple is heading into the doldrums.

As compared to iOS and the iPhone, Android is based around technical innovation and usability. For sure, Android handsets are quite stylish in some cases, but it is not a case of style over substance, unlike fashion-oriented iOS devices.

Where Android scores every time is in the wide variety of apps available for users to download onto their phones. The vast majority of these apps are free of charge, which is to be welcomed in these severely cash-strapped times. By contrast, Apple's philosophy is to lock everything down and punish users with fees and charges (not to mention deliberately changing hardware specifications so that users can no longer use the same leads, chargers, and other accessories).

When it comes to apps, Apple restricts what developers can do. Unless officially approved by Apple, developers are not allowed to produce apps for the iPhone. This is quite different with Android, which is an open source operating system, so anyone can produce an app if they want to. While this may result in a few dead duck apps, in the long term it means the Android OS keeps the upper hand in technological terms.

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How to install Apps on your PC with Moborobo?

1. Connect your Android Smartphone through a USB cord to a computer which has already install Moborobo 2.0 client.
2. Click on your local APK file, Moborobo APK Installer will be automatically launched.

3. Click "Install" to start the installation process. You can also choose the location where you want to have the App to be installed.

4. After the installation process completed, you can close the Moborobo APK Installer. Now, check your phone, the App has been installed.

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The All-in-one Android Smartphone Management Tool

The All-in-one Android Smartphone Management Tool

Moborobo allows you to manage your Android device from your PC with ease. You can backup/restore contacts, SMS and Apps; send/receive SMS from PC; download Apps, wallpapers & themes; sync multi-media files between Android device & PC. More over, you can transfer contact data from Android to iPhone, and vice versa.

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Nokia PC Suite - Download and Support

Use Nokia PC Suite to move content between the phone and the computer, and get apps or the latest phone software.

You can sync information between your phone and programs, such as Office Outlook, create multimedia messages, or manage your phone’s calendar effortlessly on your computer. You can also connect your computer to the internet with the help of your phone.

For more info about compatible devices, see the list here.

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Windows PC users can sync music, videos, and pictures and get the latest phone updates with the Zune PC app. If you’re using an Apple Mac, download Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac from the Mac App Store.

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