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Published specifications Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo

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With a light hand insiders hardware specifications of the new gadget smartphone Samsung next-generation network leaked before the official presentation. The device dubbed Galaxy Grand Neo represents smartped entry level, according to the data are unofficial sources, will be on sale in the spring. From successor series Grand, based on currently available information, we can expect a 5-inch screen with 800 × 480 resolution, quad-core processor with an operating frequency up to 1.2 GHz, 8 GB of RAM and gigabytes of internal memory, the battery capacity of 2100 mAh and 5 MP main camera with HD-video recording. While the manufacturer continues to remain silent about the cost of this model, unofficial sources tipped device starting price of 300 euros.

Samsung Galaxy S3 has again started to upgrade to Android 4.3

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Smartphone by Samsung with the unenviable history of receiving updates of all generations flagship devices linear Galaxy, masthead unit last year, Galaxy S3 once again began to get a firmware update to Android 4.3. While many flagship products have already received or will soon receive a new version of OS Android 4.4, last year's flagship Koreans in its history, never having received the latest version of the operating system, most users continue to work on the basis of an outdated version of Android 4.1. Recall, Samsung several times already initiated the process of scanning the upgrade to version 4.3 for this device and each time was forced to suspend newsletter updates in response to numerous complaints of users of the numerous mistakes and failures manifested after installing the new firmware. It is hoped that this time the manufacturer still managed to bring to mind the assembly Anadroid 4.3 on this machine, because it should be updated to the latest official flagship Sa...

Cheaper Alternatives to the iPhone

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One of, if not the most popular smartphone today is the iPhone from Apple. There is no denying that its functionality and features give people convenience in terms of communication, business, entertainment, and practically any aspect of everyday life. But how can you experience these perks without a budget? With a price tag of at least $199, not everyone has the luxury of spending as much for a consumer gadget. Well, here's a bit of good news for you: there are a lot of cheaper alternatives to the iPhone that can give you're the same functionality and perks. To give you a heads up (and help you move on from Santa's inability to give you the iPhone last Christmas), below are my top three iPhone alternatives  - for almost half the price! Samsung Galaxy S III On top of the list is the Samsung Galaxy S3. This Android-operated smartphone is closely compared to iPhone because of its S-voice, Google maps, and Touch wiz technologies. Available now for as low as $99.99, th...

HTC One mini hands on photos leak, compare it to the One

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There has been so much information about the HTC One mini that may be considered as rumours but now some tangible information from Estonian site Forte comes up. According to this source, they actually got hold of the HTC One mini and even took some photos of it and that is the reason the news is considered more credible than the previous rumours about the device. The similarities of big HTC One and the Mini HTC One According to the source, most of the features of the regular big HTC One are just similar to those of the HTC One mini. For instance, the attractive aluminium body of the devices are just the same with the same width but different lengths. The 4megapixel ultra pixel camera of the regular big HTC One is just the same as the one of the HTC One mini and this makes the two devices to be similar. The beats audio as well as the stereo speakers in both the regular and the small versions of the HTC One are just the same The 2GB of RAM for the HTC One mini is just the same...

Samsung Galaxy S4 outsells iphone 5 for the first time in US

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A record-breaking sale for the month of May was made by Samsung through their flagship Samsung Galaxy S4. It was very surprising as this flagship managed to fully outsell the Apple iphone 5 across three major carriers out of the four major in the US market. This unprecedented performance of Samsung Galaxy S4 in the US market was quite outstanding as they managed to get ahead of the iphone 5 in Verizon, T-Mobile as well as in Sprint for the very first time in the performance of last month of May. It was only in the AT&T carrier in the US where this Samsung Galaxy S4 could not manage to outsell the iphone 5. The Apple iphone 5 has been leading all along for quite a long time and that is why it got to people's attention when the Android powered Samsung Galaxy S4 flagship took over it and is now leading in most of the carriers in the US. What could be reason for the Apple iphone 5 low sales? For several times, the iphone 5 which is the Cupertino based technology giant has...

ComScore: Apple beats Samsung in US, Android top OS

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Just a few days ago ComScore gave some detailed breakdown of the Smartphone users for the three months period between January to April 2013. This trimester period ended in April and this applies only to the US markets where the report gave the details of performance by every manufacturer and the operating systems. From this report, the Apple manufacturer was the one leading on top with 39.2% of the US market and it was followed by the Samsung with 22.0%. Apple actually managed to beat Samsung in the race and emerged as the leading top manufacturer. However, the results did not actually include the sales of the Galaxy S4 which was the majority since it was released later on by the end of April after the coming up of some of these figures for the report. Other manufacturers in the 3 months race average performance As Apple was leading and it was followed closely by Samsung, HTC and Motorola were actually fighting for the third position with a very minor difference between them....

Samsung has announced a Gadget smartphone Galaxy Ace 3

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Samsung Electronics has today presented its new smartphone. Having the name of the Galaxy Ace 3, the device is aimed at the gadget segment of buyers, and in fact is a junior product in the line-up of the latest generation Galaxy. The device has two varieties - for 3G networks and networks for LTE. In addition, supplying it will be available in two versions - one and two SIM-cards. Appearance of the device has not changed. Galaxy Ace has 3 dimensions 121,2 x62, 7x9, 8 mm and weighs 115 grams. The smartphone will get a slightly increased compared with the predecessor screen - 4 inches vs. 3.8 - but the resolution remains the same, 480 by 800 pixels. Technical specifications of the device are slightly different depending on the support for 3G or LTE. Thus, the first smart category received from the core processor frequency of 1 GHz, while a second chip, but with a frequency of 1.2 GHz. Also different is the amount of built-in memory - the 3G-model it is 4 GB (available for use 1.77 ...

Samsung announces Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch and 10.1-inch variants

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Have you been waiting for the next version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 to get to the market? There is good news for you as the Company announced the new versions of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 where one of the variant is 8-inch and another one is 10.1-inch. The two models are a bit different from the previous 7-inch version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 that was announced way back in April. Some of the features are also the same and these variants actually share so much in common. The unique features of the 8-inch model of Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 This 8-inch model of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 has a higher resolution compared to the already available 7-inch version. It has a resolution of 1280 x 800display. The 8-inch model of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 is also well packed with the 1.5 GHz dual-core processor which is faster than the one in the 7-inch variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. The camera for this 8-inch model of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 is 5MP at the back as well as the 1.3 MP...

Quick Review: Micromax A110 Canvas 2 with Jelly Bean Update

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Initially, the Canvas 2 was released with Ice Cream Sandwich but Micromax promised an upgrade to v4.1 Jelly Bean and true enough to their word, an update has arrived. It's not Android the v4.2, like what you'd find on the latest high-end phones, but it's still pretty good. It results to smoother screen transitions and navigation, quick opening and closing of apps, and others. Now that the promised upgrade has arrived, let's have a little refresher on what the Canvas 2 has. At first glance you'd think that it's another Samsung GALAXY phone. That's because if you view the front of the phone, it does closely resemble the GALAXY phones except it doesn't have a physical Home button. The Canvas 2 has a relatively simple design with its edges being round and the back made of plastic. The front of the phone is dominated by the 5" display. Above the display are the front camera, earpiece and sensors while three capacitive buttons sit just below it. At ...

The list of devices Samsung, which will get Android 5.0

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Resource Sammobile, citing unofficial sources, said the list of devices Samsung, which will be updated to the most recent at the time of OS Android - 4.2.2, as well as yet unannounced Android - 5.0 (Key Lime Pie). Meanwhile, the source notes that perhaps this is not a definitive list, and it can later be changed. It became known that devices such as Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note (released in 2011 on Android 2.3), receive the latest OS Android 4.2.2. Few manufacturers provide similar support for their devices - as long as such devices are awarded only Nexus. The new version of the operating system Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, which will be presented in the Google I / O, will be available only for 5 devices. In particular, Android 5.0 will be: Tablet Galaxy Note 8.0 and Galaxy Note 10/01 , smartphones Galaxy S III and Galaxy S4, and planshetofon Galaxy Note II . In this device the average issued in 2012-2013, will run on Android 4.2 with the Value Pack (set of soft-chips from Androi...

INSTEAD OF AMOLED-SCREEN SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3 EQUIP LCD-PANEL

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Against the background of the premiere of the new Android-smartphone Samsung Galaxy S4 «in the shadow" was no less the expected novelty - smartshet Samsung Galaxy Note S3 . Recent rumors about the device looks quite interesting. According to the resource SamMobile , the manufacturer has not yet decided how it will be equipped with this screen device. According to the source, the company Samsung believe that with OLED-displays, longtime business card manufacturer (Galaxy S3) and (Galaxy Note 2), the active stylus S Pen works worse than the LCD-screens. According to rumors, the new smartshet Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will be equipped with an LCD panel production Sharp (this company is known for its LCD-screens high quality). Before a potential buyer "put up" with the news, it should be noted that in recent years the technology of LCD screens has changed: improved characteristics such as overall brightness, deep black color and dynamic range. According to the above parame...

A preliminary review of the tablet Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

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The device Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 - another mystery from the developers: What is this, a tablet or a smartphone? And in this case, the ability (or inability) Device make phone calls does not matter, because you can take advantage of the international release with 3G. We are not so fortunate to get to review this unique 8-inch smartphone, at least not yet. So you have to settle for tablet version. This device belongs to one of the lines of the brand Samsung - Galaxy Note, which on the one hand very close to the smart phone, but at the same time has a lot to do with the tablet. Galaxy Note 8.0 is equipped with 8-inch WVGA (1280 x 800 pixels, 189ppi), made ​​by technology TFT LCD. The device has a quad-core A9 processor with a frequency of 1.6 GHz. In addition, there are two cameras - a 5 megapixel rear and front is 1.3 megapixels. In addition to the powerful processor, the gadget comes with 2GB of RAM, 16 or 32GB of internal memory. There is a slot for microSD cards up ...

Apps that make great business sense

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Making your business mobile makes a huge amount of sense logistically. Luckily, there are a number of eminently suitable apps to help you get the cogs of your business turning, even when you are on the move. Maybe your business just doesn't have a proper office yet, or perhaps you are in the middle of moving office. Possibly the needs of your business require you to be on the move a lot of the time. Perhaps you just like to travel a lot and you can get away with working through your devices while padding around in your flip-flops and Speedos. Either way, you need to make sure that your smartphone or tablet can help you get the job done in record time, so you have more time to work on the real important things in life, like your tan. Readdle Pro Scan and Printer Pro: Imprint this on your memory These are two exceptionally useful apps, which you will find handy when you are in the office, and not just when you are travelling. Scanner Pro essentially transforms your device ...

How to Buy the Right Tablet?

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Since the introduction of iPad in 2010, different brands of tablet PCs have been launched in the market. Though iPad wasn't the first tablet ever developed, the successful marketing and sleek design made it popular quickly among gadget lovers. At present, about a dozen of various manufacturers are producing tablet computers. With so many options available, anyone can find it hard to choose a right tablet. So, what are the things to consider while buying a tablet? Here are five simple tips to help you choose the right tablet computer. How are you going to use it? If you are looking for a tablet simply to watch movies, check e-mail, or browse the Web, any model will do the job for you. But if you are planning to use your tablet for some specific purpose, you can easily narrow down the options. Will your tablet be mainly for personal use, school or work? Do you plan to utilize your tablet for plenty of movie watching or gaming, or is it for some general use, such as Facebook, ch...

Samsung is preparing to release a tablet Galaxy Note 8.0 and Galaxy Tab 3

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It is not a secret that Samsung in 2013 is going to present a few tablet PCs, including "stilusny" Galaxy Note 8.0 and Galaxy Tab 3. According to DigiTimes, the Korean manufacturer has decided to strengthen its position in the tablet market in the segment of low-cost devices, where its main competitors are the devices Acer, ASUS and "Apple iPad mini. According to the resource, the appearance on the market 7 - and 10-inch tablet (apparently, it is a Galaxy Tab 3rd generation) is expected in the first half of the price (in the U.S.) 149 - 199 dollars for a younger version. The cost of the 8-inch tablet (probably, Galaxy Note 8.0) will be 249 - $ 299 that will be a powerful blow to rival Apple iPad mini, is offered for $ 329 and above. It is clarified that the specifications of the tablet from Samsung will be very attractive. According Sammobile Samsung, new Galaxy Note 8.0 will be the owner of the 1.6-GHz processor with 4 cores - Exynos Quad, Super Clear LCD scr...

Concept Samsung Galaxy S IV, prepared on the basis of rumors

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Next year is expected to officially announced the smartphone Samsung Galaxy S IV , this is the fourth in a series of mobile hits. This model will allow the Korean manufacturer has a year to hold the post of a recognized leader. Specifications are not known, but just look at the products from competitors in order to make a coherent picture. According to the portal Rozetked, smartphone Samsung Galaxy S IV will work on the 4-core Exynos processor of the fifth series, the clock frequency of the chip is 2.0 GHz, is likely to be used by the newest architecture ARM Cortex-A15. Another undoubted advantage of the model will be a 5.0-inch Grand AMOLED, resolution is 1080x1920 pixels. Finally, another advantage of the toys will be a 13-megapixel camera. Of course, typing on a smartphone , still uncomfortable, even if it is a 5-inch monster Samsung Galaxy S IV . Therefore bundled with it is a docking station with an interactive laser keyboard, the layout is projected directly onto the hor...

10 Must-Have Apps of Samsung Galaxy Note

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The Samsung Galaxy Note has quite a few pre-installed apps from the Android Market, as well as many other standard Android applications. Apps are quick to install and that mean you may run out of memory very quickly. At some point you may ask yourself how to remove apps from your Samsung note. This article explains how to delete them, and then gives you a list of ten fantastic, must-have apps for your Samsung Galaxy Note. They are in no particular order, but you should try each one at least once, and if you do not like it--delete it! How to delete apps First, you press a button on your Samsung to knock off the screensaver. You hit the "menu button" and you come to the application menu. Here click on "Edit" for your desired app, and choose to delete the app. Note that pre-installed apps cannot be removed so easily. You can now uninstall the app if you wish. To confirm the deletion, press the "Yes" button. Now here are a few apps you should really try o...

Samsung Galaxy S4 appear in April and will receive a revolutionary display

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According to Reuters, Samsung has decided to expedite the release of the next generation flagship smartphone - they hit the market in April and will be equipped with revolutionary displays. Leading foreign analysts believe that Samsung will reduce cycle exit flagship devices and release Galaxy S4 not in May (as was the case with the Galaxy S III), and in April. In addition, it will have a distinct advantage over any other flagship devaysa as a distinct "from the crowd" - unbreakable display. UBS analyst firm reports that Samsung is ready to begin mass production of plastic substrates for OLED-matrix, the use of which will make the smartphone screen impervious to shock and other physical damage. In the future, with the help of this technology will make smartphones with flexible displays. "In the end, they still will introduce unbreakable and flexible displays - we see them or Galaxy S4, or Galaxy S5. This will be a new milestone in the development of the mobil...

START OF PRODUCTION OF SAMSUNG GALAXY S4

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Resource DigiTimes , citing anonymous sources, reputable, provides information on the following: the company Samsung Electronics is developing a new smartphone series S, which will be equipped with a screen with a pixel density of 441ppi. The process is not very active, as Samsung Display (OSD unit) experience significant difficulties in the production of LCD panels. The point is this. It is assumed that the new smarfton Series Samsung Galaxy S will be installed 5-inch AMOLED-panel. Samsung Display is not yet able to master the mass production of such screens using thermal vacuum deposition technology, what is the turns too rough for such a display. DigiTimes reports that Samsung Display intend to use technology LITI of ZM, which precisely deliver OLED-components on the glass. Sources claim that the Samsung Display difficulty mastering new technology (especially for blue), which delayed the start of production of new screens. That's why Samsung Electronics may not have time ...

Samsung is working on a 8-core chip for tablets and smartphones

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The company Samsung plans in early 2013 to provide an 8-core mobile processor, designed for use in tablets and smartphones. It is expected that the Corporation will demonstrate the new product at the conference ISSCC (San Francisco, 17 - 21 February). Concept of chip technology will be ARM big.LITTLE. This configuration involves placing a single crystal of a weak processor, low power consumption, and much more powerful. The first will be assigned simple tasks: background, book, audio output, and the second - CPU-intensive tasks such as surfing the internet in the networks LTE, games, etc. NVIDIA has used this configuration in the ARM-processor Tegra 3 (to save energy use an auxiliary low-voltage core, perform a simple task). According to EETimes, Samsung will share the new 28-nanometer "system on a chip" into two clusters on the four cores: one with low-power 1.2-GHz ARM Cortex A7, the second - with core Cortex A15 (1,8 GHz and 2 MB L2- cache). AndroidHeadlines bel...