- Part 22

Who’s the Best Wireless Service Provider in the U.S.?

In the latest survey conducted by the Consumer Reports annual cell phone service ratings, Verizon has come up in first place once again, followed by T-mobile in second, Sprint in third and AT&T last. Verizon has clearly captured the largest market in the U.S. The survey was made under certain conditions, such as voice connectivity and reach ability. Verizon simply won the race with ease. It also dominated in providing the best data service quality, customer support and resolution of issues.

AT&T got the last spot but its 4G LTE network was rated the best out of all the carriers. People especially liked the high-speed service, being used in the latest Smartphones. It is being said that the company is going to spend large amounts of money to upgrade its existing network. They are planning to construct an additional 2,100 cell towers to remedy the inconsistent coverage. These upgrades are estimated to be finished by the end of 2013.

Verizon has however, maintained its dominance in the U.S. market by sheer force and quality service. Still, it’s been found out during another survey that Phone owners are not ready to let go of their old wireless service providers, i.e. AT&T. It’s good news for AT&T that they have such a dedicated following using the iPhone. Their partnership with iPhone has really paid off during these times of change. With Verizon and other competitors evolving at a tremendous rate, it has become important for AT&T to catch up to be in the race for the U.S. best wireless service provider.

HTC One – The New Flagship Smartphone

The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer has made a brave effort to introduce the HTC One’s new flagship Smartphone just ahead of Mobile World Congress which is going to take place in Barcelona, Spain on 25th Feb 2013. This came as a big surprise to the impatiently waiting consumers when they were introduced to this new handset at two simultaneous press events in New York and in London.

The new HTC One is heavily loaded with first-class features and technology and includes the latest processing chip from Qualcomm. Apart from the latest technology, the handset’s aluminum build is exquisite and breathtaking. Another thing to notice is the front facing stereo speakers, especially designed to enhance your music and movie experience. It has Google’s latest OS, Android Jelly Bean. It also flaunts a magnificent looking 4.7-inch HD screen.

HTC One’s new features:

An ultra-pixel camera – With just a 4 megapixel resolution, the focus remains on the new image sensor system that claims to capture 300 percent more light than the other handsets in its class.
Blinkfeed – Also being referred to as Generation feed, it is designed to give you instant updates and news feeds at any time of the day or night.
HTC Zoe – A new image sense system that captures a 3 second picture to give the feel of an animated picture.

The other area HTC has upgraded in a big way is the music experience, and in two relatively large ways. The first is the music player itself, which now comes with lyrics where available, and an all-new visualizer to let you play the music on a desk or dock. For information visit http://bit.ly/VFbAlv

With HTC One, the company has come up with a unique design and numerous upgrades to give fierce competition to its rivals like Iphone5 and Sony’s Xperia Z. It is praiseworthy that HTC has still managed to bring new innovations in things like user interface and camera functionality. HTC One – the new flagship smartphone is definitely going to create an interest for itself in this competitive smartphone market.

Sony’s Xperia Z – Teasing our Patience

Sony- One of the biggest names in the electronics industry is steadily but swiftly re-establishing itself in this rapidly evolving smartphone age. They were facing imminent danger of becoming irrelevant after manufacturing archaic phones with obsolete hardware. However, Sony recently staged a strong comeback with conviction by announcing their latest addition to the Smartphone family (Sony’s Xperia Z ) at the International Consumer Electronics Show in January.

This new Phone is now being highly anticipated by the people. Xperia Z stands tall over all the phones in its competition with an upgraded operating system, Android 4.1 Jelly bean. Xperia Z is one of the first Sony Smartphones to have the latest Android OS on board. People are growing impatient just to have a look at this new innovation.

An interesting feature of the Sony Xperia Z is that it’s actually a rugged phone. The handset is IP57 certified with the 5 meaning that it’s protected against dust, and 7 meaning that you can immerse it in up to 3 feet / 1 meter of water, for up to about 30 minutes. Such rugged features are usually reserved for lower-class, niche type of Smartphones, but we’re glad that Sony is trying to shake things up here by making its top Smartphone that much more resistant to the forces of nature. For more information visit http://bit.ly/12LVoR2

Some of its basic features are:

OS – Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with Sony’s customized skin.

Cellular network – LTE-ready

Display – 5-inch full HD with a screen resolution of 1920×1080 and Sony’s Bravia Mobile Engine 2

1.5GHz Quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro with Adreno 320 GPU

Storage – 16GB internal memory with MicroSD slots

A 13.1 megapixel rear camera with ExmorRS sensor and has a Front-facing 2.2 megapixel camera.

The biggest achievement from Sony’s perspective is that this phone is a technological phenomenon and it is surely going to send a big message to its competitors. Consumers will still have to wait patiently as the launch date for the phone in the U.S.A is still not finalized, but is rumored to be in the first week of March. So, happy waiting to all.

Blackberry Z10 – The Elite

Blackberry is back with a bang! The brand that once only targeted the business elites and hard core professionals is now back to capture the young generation with its newest innovation in the smartphone era. Although it still intends to serve its old client base and professional class, Blackberry’s OS 10 is radical and has super fast processing speed. The new operating system has a slight learning curve, but is relatively easy. The look is elegant and sophisticated with sharp features. Matching up to all the basic software of today’s generation, Blackberry Z10 promises to impress with a sleek design, extra crisp display, great social network integration and some amazing signature tools and applications for business users.

The BlackBerry Z10 starts winning you over in the very first second with its novel way of coming out of sleep mode. Instead of pressing one of the (very few) physical buttons, you simply slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen. The phone’s lock screen then lights up, but it doesn’t stop there: The phone will show you the unlocked screen but, only up to the point where your finger is, rather like a curtain rising. For more information, visit http://on.mash.to/WwNQNO.

Some features of BB Z10:

Extra crisp and clear display with a resolution of 1280 x768.
A sleek and elite design with quality hardware.
Blackberry Hub – a single place to store all your important Emails, tweets, Facebook updates, text messages, notifications etc.
Super fast 1.5GHz dual – core Qualcomm snapdragon processor with 2GB ram.
An elite 8 megapixel rear camera with time shift mode.
Blackberry Balance – completely different profiles for professional and domestic use

Blackberry Z10, has now finally stepped into the Smartphone race and has all the essential features to give tough competition to its rival companies. The simplicity in the design and its new innovation in the BB OS-10 make it a great phone to have. With all of these new innovations, we can surely say that Blackberry has finally arrived in this new era.

Is Google X Phone Proven To Be Shatter Proof ?

Rumors are out of a new gadget from Google that will be much more durable that other phones currently on the market. Referred to as “Google X”, this device is believed to be a flexible phone which could prove to be more resistant to breaking as a result of accidental drops.

CEO Larry Page himself points towards an ultra-durable Google phone. In a lengthy interview, he strongly suggested that device sturdiness was of strong interest to Google. There is a lot of space for innovation in hardware. Today’s phones have screens made of glass which is susceptible to shattering when dropped to the floor. Ten years from now, things could be completely different. Rumors suggest other features might be on broad such as extra-long battery life. Battery technology has only recently progressed, and somewhat moderately. A big advancement is likely years away.

The Google X phone is expected to be something advanced enough to go head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy S III and Apple iPhone 5. A new scattering of reports on the X-Phone have emerged, and at least one of them targets the device for a May 2013 launch. According to a forum thread spotted by Droid Life, the X-Phone will be introduced at the Google I/O conference this spring, and unveiled in July. Google has not yet acknowledged the existence of an X-Phone. Google has stressed that it inherited a 12 to 18 month “product pipeline” of existing handsets from Motorola – once those 12 to 18 months are through (this spring, roughly speaking), Google will presumably be freed up to experiment with a new generation of devices. For more information visit http://bit.ly/Tnwx3c.

Are You Waiting for New Creations by Apple in 2013

Every year Apple announces its grand inventions which keep it at the top of technology achievers. Whether we talk about the iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini, or iPod, all have their important places in the life of Apple lovers. An analyst with KGI Securities, Kuo, recently published a research report forecasting what new products will be announced by Apple in the coming months. The new devices include an improved iPad, iPad Mini and iPhone. No one of us can expect anything less. “More inventions raise more expectations.”
Kuo predicts even better components for the new Apple lineup. According to him, iPhone 5S will be a high-end model with improved specs throughout. The iPhone 5S will have an A7 processor for faster speed and better power management. The iPad and iPad Mini will be updated too. The full-sized iPad will make important improvements in both size and weight.

Know more of Kuo’s exact predictions

Kuo expects that Apple will introduce both an iPhone 5S and a revamped iPhone 5 around June or July of this year, with the iPhone 5S appearing very similar to the current iPhone 5 but carrying a number of upgrades including an A7 system-on-a-chip for better performance, a fingerprint sensor, and camera improvements such as an f2.0 aperture and a smart LED flash. He also believes that the lower-cost iPhone will in many ways simply be an iPhone 5 repackaged into a slightly thicker (8.2 mm vs. the current 7.6 mm) plastic enclosure available in six colors. For more information visit http://bit.ly/ViW5MI.

New Generation iPhone S5 Expected to Come in 6 to 8 Colors

As technology swiftly advances, the market for iPhones, iPads, Andriod phones, and Blackberry is heating up. Today, we can’t live without using these scientific gadgets and striking apps. In the same manner we view the microwave oven, coffee maker, radio, and television, mobile phones are an integrated part of our lives – like a basic requirement for getting through the day. The iPhone is known throughout the world as the premier “Smartphone.” Every year, Apple launches new and striking devices and this time again comes up with new innovation in the iPhone S5 with 6 to 8 colors in June 2013.

Features of iPhone S5:

Super HD 16 Megapixel rear Camera
Lithium Ion Battery 2000 mAh
Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, gyro
Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide (IGZO) retina display
Up to 128GB storage

According to Business Insider, Apple will release an iPhone 5S in June, which is a break from its well-known pattern over the last two years, said Jefferies analyst Peter Misek in a note earlier in December. Misek also predicted that it would come in 6-8 colors, similar to the iPod Touch. The report said that Horace Dediu at Asymco had an interesting theory why Apple would speed up its release cycle. “This year, Apple’s sales dipped significantly two quarters before the launch of a new iPhone. Consumers held off because they knew a new phone was coming. Apple wants to avoid loading all its sales in one half of the year. By accelerating its product releases it can avoid his problem,” Business Insider pointed out.

Blackberry Curve 9315 Sparkled by RIM & T-Mobile

A Canadian multinational company RIM and T-Mobile have recently announced the Blackberry Curve 9315, a QWERTY smartphone with the best features of 3G connectivity. RIM and T-Mobile telecommunication companies are best known for its line of Blackberry devices and striking designs. This new device, Curve 9315, possesses a 320×240 screen, 3.2 megapixel camera with LED (light emitting diode) flash, 512 MB RAM, all other important features like WI-FI, FM radio, etc.

Know more about Blackberry Curve 9315 and its Price

The Curve 9315 is essentially just an updated version of the Curve 9310, which was launched in July 2012 and is RIM’s low-end phone. To see it rebranded for T-Mobile and introduced at this price on contract, hitting shelves a week before the Blackberry 10 OS is officially unveiled is baffling. BB10 is set to debut officially at a launch event January 30, taking place at a number of different locations worldwide. Reports and rumors suggest that the first phones using that operating system could go on sale shortly after that, possibly as early as February if not before. The Curve 9315 is being marketed as a low-cost device, and in fact “the most affordable BlackBerry smartphone” on T-Mobile’s network, but it will still come with a $49.99 “out-of-pocket down payment,” followed by 20 equal monthly payments of $10 and require that customers sign up for a 2-year special value agreement on T-Mobile’s Equipment Installment Plan. For more information, visit http://tcrn.ch/Vydmzw

RIM and T-Mobile both keep their efforts for Blackberry Curve 9315 by keeping complete focus on the enterprise market and security, manageability. This innovative device becomes available for T-mobile business customers from Jan 16th 2013, and more importantly enjoying general availability at the wireless carrier initiating from 23rd Jan 2013.

iPhone back on Track – Google’s New Good Attempt

For every iPhone lover, the wait is now finally over. Google Maps has finally risen from the ground and has been made available to lost iPhone owners. Google has always been recognized as a giant in the field of search engine technology. Not only has Google provided their mapping solution, but it also includes turn-by-turn navigation and low lying street views. Navigate your world with Google maps, currently available for iPhone users. Unlike Apple’s map, Google Maps uses Zagat listings, it has its own local searches, and even charting and rating restaurants. And, more importantly, if you have any Google account you can sign in to sync searches, directions, and favorite restaurants, hotels, cafes, etc. between your gadgets like iPhone, iPad and other PCs.

Tips for using Google Maps for iPhone

To drop a pin, simply press and hold any location on the map. Tap the resulting info sheet for additional options such as saving the location or accessing Street View (if available). To see panoramic Street View images, press and hold any location on the map, tap the info sheet, and then tap the image. Explore as if you are there by tapping the look-around icon (on the bottom left) and moving or tilting your phone. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/TDuQe2.

Features of Google Maps

This new creation allows every single iPhone user to find places, addresses, and businesses throughout the world. You can discover places to eat with proper ratings and reviews for that particular restaurant, hotel or café.
You will be able to get turn-by-turn driving directions, find your way by train, bus, or walking directions.
Google Maps is easy to use – explore the map and browse results.

Google Maps have a bunch of features that are unknown to apple. Navigate the world and enjoy every single moment of your life with this new Map app.

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean – Smart, Reliable & Responsive

Every year Android introduces a new experience by discovering new flavors of technology. Android is a well-liked mobile platform and is the most preferred choice for mobile operating systems among people all around the globe. It has gained a good popularity within a short period and keeps itself in the row of successful achievers. It has provided increasingly higher security to its users along with highly featured functionality. From last many years, Android has given us a feature-rich mobile OS that constructs our lives free of hassles and full of ease.

Get familiar with the features of Android 4.2
New improved changes in Operating system
Perfect and responsive photo sphere
High-featured camera app for your convenience
Great improvements in Gmail
Multi-user support functionality

Android 4.2, also known as the Jelly Bean release, has a lot more to offer in terms of features, usability, functionality and reliability. Jelly Bean is gaining positive reviews so far and has grabbed millions of user’s attention. Android seems to put every a lot of effort into making your experience feel smooth, fluid, and easy and this new version, Android 4.2., doesn’t disappoint. This new version has more reactive and touch responses which means that you will feel complete control with every action.
Android 4.2 is the smoothest, most intuitive version yet. Those are the words that probably best describe the newest of Google’s mobile platform. 4.2 is not a revolutionary leap in Android. It is more of a feature pack on top of the 4.1 release. It arrived with little hype – no dedicated event, not even a change in the name, not a single big production that would catch the eye. For more information visit http://bit.ly/Tt2R2o