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The New Alpha Series by Samsung Galaxy

After a lot of speculation, Galaxy Alpha by Samsung has finally been launched. It is Samsung’s first smartphone that has been made by using premium materials. For now, Alpha stands as a one of a kind in the range available by Samsung. However, it won’t be for long because some device codenames indicate that a new series around the Alpha is in pipeline.

Initially, the Alpha series is supposed to comprise only three devices, having product numbers SM-A300, SM-A500, and SM-A700. These three handsets will cover various price points. It is found safe to presume that Samsung will offer the Alpha brand in different screen sizes as well. While some of these smartphones appear to flaunt a few flagship specifications, it seems as though Samsung would prefer to keep this range a yard behind the flagship cellphones.

One of these products has already appeared on Samsung’s website. It is the SM-A500 phone that has a Full HD screen and runs the 4.4.4 version of the Android Operating System. Having a successful record with its flagship range called the Galaxy S series, Samsung does not want to confuse the new line with the old one. Therefore, even though the new handsets would showcase a premium build, the specifications will always be a little toned down. In that regard, it is probably wise to think of the Alpha range as a new mid-range series from the Korean company.

The first Galaxy Alpha smartphone has been launched this month. However, it is supposed to be rolling out across the globe during the initial few weeks of September. This premium material phone features a metal chassis, which is visible along its flat edges. Also, the rear plate of the phone is made of Samsung’s faux leather plastic. The specifications may appear solid; however, they still aren’t quite dramatically appealing. The phone has a 4.7 inches of the Super AMOLED 720 pixel viewing panel, 12 megapixel rear camera, 32 GB of non-expandable on board storage and an Exynos 5 octa-core 5430 processor with 2GB of RAM. These features, no matter how basic are sure to still serve the purpose for a regular mobile buyer in market, who in deed has very basic expectations from a smartphone.

Not long ago, the new Alpha mobile series were the subject of a circus of rumors, leaks, and speculation. With the facts out on the table now, it appears as though the games are going to make a come-back again.

For more information, please visit http://www.mobileburn.com/23353/news/samsung-to-launch-galaxy-alpha-series.

Samsung Unveils Plans to Launch 3-Sided Smartphone

Despite the growing dominance of the Xiaomi, Samsung continues to maintain a healthy lead in the Smartphone world. Xiaomi fever may be upon us, but their chief rival Samsung is not standing idle. According to a report on CNET, Samsung is preparing to release its three-sided smartphone in the second half of next year.

If the LG’s decision to put volume control buttons on the back of its Smartphone was a little baffling to you, then Samsung’s 3-sided Smartphone may just blow your mind. This upcoming 3-sided Smartphone screen will utilize a plastic substrate that is limited in quantity. And if released by the end of this year, it will most likely be finite to Korean audiences. Unlike other smartphones with curved screens such as LG G Flex, the patented prototype has a convex shaped display screen.

A three-sided display phone just might be what Kim Hyeon Jun, executive manager at Samsung’s Wireless Business Division, had been foreshadowing during Samsung’s second-quarter earnings conference call. “While I cannot mention specifics, we are planning on unveiling an innovative large-screen flagship model, an attractive phone that takes advantage of cutting-edge materials,” he said.

Its extra display screen space will be used to display the charging meter, bookmarks, and other important information. Most importantly, the extra space on the edges will be touch sensitive, letting users access multi-touch quick actions and resizing/reimagining the slide-to-unlock gesture as side-mounted. So far Apple, the technology giant, is the only Smartphone maker that’s using 64-bit chips, but Samsung is set on joining the party.

‘Kyushik Hong, vp of marketing for Samsung’s LSI business told CNET that Samsung is “very actively working” on 64-bit right now.’ The European version of the Note 4 will feature Samsung’s new Exynos 5433 chip, while the North American, Korean, Chinese and Japanese market will get a Snapdragon 805 processor.

Rumors say the new three-sided Smartphone will show its multiple faces either by the end of this year or in the second half of the next year.

Four Can’t-Miss Android Smartphones

Smartphone – The new frontier for accessing the internet, sending and receiving messages, and more.

Whenever we talk about Smartphones, the first thing that strikes our mind is their operating system. In the field of Smartphones, Android has always been recognized as a supreme operating system. It has more phone activations, features, and functionalities than its rival iOS from Apple. In this blog, we’ve rounded up the best Android-based Smartphones for 2014. Let’s have a quick look.

Xperia Z1 Compact

According to Sony, the Xperia Z1 compact is more water-resistant than its previous model. This Android-based Smartphone embraces all features of the highly acclaimed Xperia Z1, but offered in perfectly palm-sized proportions. This dust-resistant and waterproof device is both sleek and durable from every angle.

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact – Key specifications

1. The resolution of the camera has increased to 20.7MP, from 13MP in the Z. It also includes a 2 MP front-facing camera.

2. Its camera has 5-inch display just like the Xperia Z.

3. 2GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974 processor along with 2GB RAM.

4. 32GB of inbuilt storage.

LG G3

The LG G3 is the mainstream Smartphone with a Quad HD display screen, which has a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution for a pixel density of 538 ppi. It has a white dual LED flash similar to the one found on the HTC One M8 and iPhone 5S, which promises to produce more bright colors and skin tones. The most interesting part of the LG G3 design is the choice of multiple colors that is available to users. The volume keys are again situated on the back of the handset, which is not surprising.

Motorola Moto G

Moto G is a safe bet for those who want a multi-functional device at a reasonable price. The This Android Smartphone is nearly half the price of Google’s Nexus 5, and much lower than many other smartphones out there in the market right now. This inexpensive smartphone is a genuine one-handed device – a refreshing change from 5-inch-plus devices we have been reviewing as of late.

A quick tour of specifications:

1. Android 4.3 Jelly bean with guaranteed upgrade

2. Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU

3. Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion, 2070 mAh mixed usage up to 24 hours

4. Capacity – 8GB of storage/16 GB version available

5. 5 mega pixel camera with LED flash, 4X digital zoom, Auto HRD, Panorama.

Sony Xperia T3

This new Smartphone has a Triluminous IPS display with 720p resolution and supports 4G networks. Most importantly, this new smart and sleek 5.3 inch Smartphone runs the most recent Android 4.4 KitKat operating system on a Snapdragon chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU. Design-wise, this handset has the stainless steel frame with the power button on the side, and is also available in three colors: black, purple, and white.

Smartphone Samsung Z Ditches Android for Tizen OS

After a series of setbacks, Samsung finally announced its new Smartphone, the ‘Samsung Z’. It is the first Smartphone from Samsung using the Tizen operating system instead of Android.
Tizen is an open and flexible operating system which comes with multiple profiles to serve different industry requirements. This Linux-based operating system can power smart watches, televisions, Smartphones, and laptops. The Tizen OS is a project of the Linux Foundation but is primarily led by Samsung and Intel.

Android Operating System

Open source operating system
Compatible on multiple mobile platforms
It’s customizable, yet easy-to-use operating system.
This OS works seamlessly with all of your favorite Google apps.
This OS offers a smarter phone app and control features to get important things done without touching the screen.

Tizen Operating System

Open source operating system
Offers the power of native application development with the flexibility of unparalled HTML 5 support.
It is based on the Linux Kernel and WebKit runtime.
Backed by Intel and Samsung.
Focuses on optimal performance and improved memory management.

Most of the applications that are pre-installed on the smartphone Samsung Z are similar, but not so refined as in the Android operating system. The contacts, messages, and other builtin applications all offer a feeling of Android. This Linux-kernel based OS also offers many mini applications, such as the camera, the calculator, and the music/video player. A user can place these pre-installed applications wherever they wish on the home page. Moreover, if you make a change to the wallpaper image, the Samsung Z automatically changes the color of the menu environment to suit the theme color.

The Samsung Z looks sleek, smart, and stylish. It has an IR port that allows users to use it like a remote control to operate a television. The phone has a high resolution of 1280x720p Super AMOLED display. The Samsung Z is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, clocked at 2.3 GHz and combined with a RAM of 2GB. The rear camera comes with a resolution of 8 megapixels and has a front camera of 2.1 megapixels. Most importantly, this Linux-kernel based Smartphone comes with a battery of 2600 mAh and features an ultra power saving mode.

For more information about the Samsung Z, visit http://www.engadget.com/2014/06/04/samsung-z/

Four Important Things You Need To Know About Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini (Dx)

This year, Samsung is expected to release a new Smartphone called the “Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini”, inspired from the full-fledged and recently launched Samsung Galaxy S5 and SGS4 Mini. Doing a quick recap, last year’s smartphone, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, featured a 4.3 inch super AMOLED display with a resolution of 540 x 960, a snapdragon 400 dual-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz, and an Andreno 306 graphics chip. Unsurprisingly, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini comes with a MicroSD card slot which can read cards of up to 64 GB. Moving on to the upcoming new Smartphone SGS5 Mini, numerous rumors have suggested that it will boast a slightly larger display, measuring 4.5 inches diagonally.

Design & Display

Rumors have it that the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini closely resembles the design of the Galaxy S5. One of the most amazing features of this Smartphone is its overall weight of only 107 grams, making it one of the lightest smartphones in the mobile market.

Sound Quality

Samsung has decided to focus more on hardware power instead of keeping the display in the first row. The sound quality of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is expected to be robust and clear, but the device is best used with headphones.

Catch the vision

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini features an amazing 8 megapixel camera, packed with various features including HDR that let you capture the precious moments of your life in amazing quality. Its video recording capability is quite impressive as well. The device also has a 1.9 MP secondary camera facing front, making video conferencing possible.

Battery Life

The Smartphone overall has a decent battery life. It is able to maintain about 12 hours of talk time in a 3G network.

For more information, visit @ http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/galaxy-s5-mini-dx-news/#!NE2y0

Battle of Two Smartphone Giants

Apple Planning to beat Samsung in the field of the Tablets

The battle lines have once again been drawn between the two tech giants– Apple and Samsung. But, this time, it’s a tablet war. Let’s see how these tech giants measure up against each other.

A few years ago, tablets were unknown handheld devices for many people but today they are the preferred choice in the field of technology. What the iPhone has done for Apple in the Smartphone market, the iPad mini is doing in the tablet segment.

Apple is now planning to beat Samsung in the tablet space like it is doing in the premium Smartphone segment. Moreover, it is expected that Apple’s iPad mini is taking flight to Samsung’s door in the tablet market-space and striving to conquer the smart-tech world with smart-tablet technology.

iPad mini – The best mid-sized Tablet

iPad mini – Beautifully integrated

The top features of iOS7 like control center, Airdrop, and smarter multitasking make the experience of using iPad Mini even better and much simpler than ever. These two were not just designed to work together, they were designed to enhance one another.

Without any doubt, if you are a big fan of Apple, the massive jump in features like screen resolution is the most welcome change on the Apple’s tablets. But, what’s more impressive and hard to truly appreciate at times, is that there is no drop-off in pixels in the smaller screen size.

Is Apple better than Samsung? Which has the edge on the specifications?

Both tech giants are enormously popular, but both are incredibly different.

Integrated vs. Licensed
Small screen vs. big screens
Design-centric vs. spec-centric, and the list goes on and on

Like the Galaxy S4, the Apple iPhone 5s takes smash hit to an incrementally new level. The Apple models are faster than Samsung models. The improvements in the display, screen, and the camera keep Apple ahead of competitors (Samsung, Nokia, etc.). If you are an avid fan of Apple models and you want multitasking features, then Apple is the best option to have.

For more information about Apple Vs Samsung. Read more http://mashable.com/2014/04/03/apple-v-samsung-trial/

Samsung Galaxy S5 VS Google Nexus 5 – Android Competition

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is likely to go on to become one of the top-selling Android Smartphones of the year 2014. This Smartphone is the latest in Samsung’s flagship line and better in performance and design than ever. The Samsung Galaxy S5 will soon hit the market and compete with the best Android Smartphones, including the Nexus 5. While Samsung looks to add more features on top of Android with the Galaxy S5, Google uses the Nexus 5 as a great example of what an effective Android device can do without carrier add-ons and manufacture overlays. We’ll take a look at how they differ in terms of hardware, software and user-experience.

Display

Both these Android Smartphones offer a similar size display. The Nexus 5 features a 4.9 inch display with 1920×1080 screen resolution and the Galaxy S5 offers a 5.1 inch display with 1920×1080 screen resolution. The Nexus 5 display looks nice, but users do not get much control over its display other than brightness. The Galaxy S5’s display can perfectly adapt to the environment to deliver the better look.

Camera

Samsung packs a bigger 16 megapixel sensor in the Galaxy S5, which is better than the 8-megapixel version found on the Nexus 5. The Samsung Galaxy S5 also brings a new, improved camera interface that amazingly supports new shooting modes and adds HRD in videos. The Galaxy S5 also records 4K video at 30 fps, something that the Nexus 5 is not capable of achieving.

Hardware

The Galaxy S5 comes with 16GB of internal memory, but you have a provision to expand it, via MicroSD cards, up to 64 gigs. The Nexus 5 also comes with 16GB internal memory, but you have no provision to expand it via MicroSD cards.

Interface

The Galaxy S5 runs on the same Android 4.4 KitKat as the Nexus 5. Moreover, it comes with a new TouchWiz customer user interface. Samsung has gone for simpler, more modern icons, and it has tried to simplify it all with icons in the settings in lieu of a long lists.

It is clear that Samsung, with the new Galaxy S5, desires to make significant progress in the field of Wireless technology. For more information, read more at http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-vs-nexus-5-quick-look-2-353160/