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The Internet Makes Locating the Best iPhone Apps a Breeze

Every single day there are more and more men, women, and teens that begin using an iPhone, which is considered to be one of Apples most popular and innovative creations ever. While this is a device that is well known for having a wide assortment of very handy features and functions, a vast majority of users also make use of a wide variety of applications that are designed to be used with this amazing mobile phone. This is exactly why there are so many users that turn to the internet to locate the best iPhone apps that are available.

 Best iPhone Apps

There are quite a few different sites on the internet that provide visitors with a detailed list of several different choices in helpful applications that have been voted by a number of iPhone users as being some of the most popular. This is an advantage that can be extremely beneficial for a person that has no idea of the applications they should use. Not only do a lot of these sites list the individual names of these applications, but there is also a large amount of other information that can be discovered as well. There are some sites that even go as far as listing all the pros and cons of specific applications.

Some of the Best iPhone Apps According to the Votes of Numerous Users

While it is true that everyone’s opinion can be very different, the following is just a few of the top choices that are regularly sought after by a large number of users.

  • Camera+ App – While the standard camera that comes featured on this mobile phone is very good, the Camera+ app is even thought by many to be a whole lot better. A wide variety of different editing features and special effects that can be obtained has made this one of the top choices of many. It makes cropping pictures extremely easy, and uploading photos to Facebook is also a breeze.
  • Angry Birds (Seasons) – There are tons of men, women, and teens alike that have become addicted to this popular hit game title. It automatically updates with each new season, such as the Chinese New Year, Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and many others.
  • Doodle Jump – This is considered by tons of people as one of the best iPhone apps that can increase a person’s hand and eye coordination as the player is being bounced all around while trying to become proficient at attacking aliens and UFOs.
by Liz Posted on October 20, 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Note – Not your Ordinary Phone

Back in 2005, Samsung, the largest and foremost electronics brand in South Korea and the creator of Samsung mobile phones, became one of the leading consumer electronics brand in the world. Samsung Group, which comprises Samsung Electronics, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Samsung Engineering and Construction, forms the base of the company. Samsung is derived from the Korean word “tristar” or three stars.

Alongside with all the recent developments in the mobile technology, Samsung tries to level up with other companies by releasing its very own Smartphone. The Smartphone differs from ordinary mobile phones in that they are capable of advanced functionality because they contain software applications that can be run directly from the phone itself. This software is typically open-source, an advantage that makes adding applications as easy as loading them onto the phone via wireless downloads. And as of today, Samsung release its own version of a Smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Note.

Samsung Galaxy Note

About

The Samsung Galaxy Note is an Android Smartphone/tablet computer hybrid, introduced in October 2011 and noted for its 5.3-inch screen size — between that of conventional smartphones, and larger tablets — and its included stylus. It is commonly regarded as a “phablet” — phone and tablet in one.

The following are the detailed specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note:

GENERAL             2G Network       GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Network       HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

4G Network       LTE 700 (region specific)

Announced        2011, September

Status:                 Available. Released 2011, October

BODY                    Dimensions        146.9 x 83 x 9.7 mm

Weight                 178 g

-Touch-sensitive controls

 

DISPLAY               Type                      Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Size                        800 x 1280 pixels, 5.3 inches (~285 ppi pixel density)

Multitouch:        Yes

Protection:         Corning Gorilla Glass

- TouchWiz UI v4.0

SOUND                 Alert types          Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones

Loudspeaker:    Yes

3.5mm jack:        Yes

 

MEMORY            Card slot              microSD, up to 32GB, 2 GB included

Internal                                16GB/32GB storage, 1 GB RAM

DATA                     GPRS                     Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 – 48 kbps

EDGE                     Class 12

Speed                   HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE

WLAN                   Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot

Bluetooth:          Yes, v3.0 with A2DP, EDR

NFC                        Optional

USB:                      Yes, microUSB v2.0 (MHL), USB On-the-go

CAMERA              Primary                                8 MP, 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality

Features              Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization

Video:                   Yes, 1080p@24~30fps, check quality

Secondary:         Yes, 2 MP

FEATURES           OS                          Android OS, v2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to v4.0.4

Chipset                 Exynos

CPU                       Dual-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A9

GPU                       Mali-400MP

Sensors                                Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Messaging          SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS

Browser               HTML5, Adobe Flash

Radio                     Stereo FM radio with RDS

GPS:                      Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS

Java:                      Yes, via Java MIDP emulator

Colors                   Black, White, Pink

- S Pen stylus

- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

- NFC support (optional)

- TV-out (via MHL A/V link)

- SNS integration

- MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264/H.263 player

- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player

- Organizer

- Image/video editor

- Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)

- Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk

- Voice memo/dial/commands

- Predictive text input (Swype)

BATTERY              Standard              Li-Ion 2500 mAh

Stand-by              Up to 960 h (2G) / Up to 820 h (3G)

Talk time              Up to 26 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 13 h 30 min (3G)

MISC                     SAR US                0.16 W/kg (head)     0.96 W/kg (body)

SAR EU                0.34 W/kg (head)

 

TESTS                    Display                  Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 2.970:1 (sunlight)

Loudspeaker      Voice 64dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 72dB

Audio quality     Noise -90.4dB / Crosstalk -87.4dB

Camera                                Photo / Video

Battery life          Endurance rating 39h

Advantages

  • can view two apps at the same time
  • work with two apps side by side
  • optimized for precision writing/drawing
  • precision photo and image editing
  • lighter and thinner
  • control home theater equipment with integrated IR port
  • can attach a mouse
  • can expand storage on MicroSD up to 32GB

Disadvantages

  • Won’t fit comfortably in every pocket
  • Much harder for one-handed use than a regular smartphone
  • All-plastic body
  • No dedicated camera key
  • HD screen uses PenTile matrix lowering perceived
  • resolution
  • Non-hot-swappable microSD card
  • Sub-par loudspeaker volume

Almost all details are presented above including the pros and cons, so the choice is yours whether to purchase one or not.  Be wise in making decisions!

 

Image source: Yugatech.com

by Liz Posted on August 12, 2012
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Why You Should Buy R4i 3DS Card

You have bought a new magnificent DS console. You are thinking about various games that can be played with it as well as a set of your favorite music and videos. To enjoy the console in full potential you need more storage capacity. Less storage can frustrate you.

You can consider getting the R4i 3DS flash card to compliment the wonderful DS console. It is one of the best compatible cards available in the market for this console.

Why You Should Buy R4i 3DS Card

Following are some of the major advantages of this card:

1. Storage Capacity: When it comes to providing optimum amount of storage capacity, this card is second to none. You can easily found it with more than 32 GB of capacity. It can be sufficient storage for any DS console. With optimum storage you can enjoy the console in different ways like listening to music, enjoying your favorite videos or storing photos.

2. User Friendly: If you are not someone who is tech savvy, you are going to simply love this card. The technical expertise required for it is minimal. Get it and instantly start using it. All you need to do is to read the user manual once and you can unlock the full potential of this card.

3. Less prone to error: The mechanical features of the card ensure you don’t need to worry about its durability. It comes in strong plastic case which is also light. Your game will not crash in the middle with this card.

4. Wide availability in affordable price: The popularity of the card has ensured that it is available widely in the market. The competition has also led to somewhat low price. Do a little bit of research and you can get the card in affordable price. There are also many websites like nds-gear.com where you can get quality cards with competitive price.

5. Compatibility: The card is compatible with DS, DS Lite, DSi XL, DSi, and 3DS. Though it was primarily introduced to support DS console, but it is compatible with many others.

This card is certainly a great shopping for any game enthusiast. You can enhance your experience with the DS console with it.

by Liz Posted on June 11, 2012
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M3i Zero – Gives Superb Features

The multi-media flashcard called M3i zero is known for its powerful character. It is getting immensely popular in the present time due to its perfect features. The setup process is not familiar among several players. The installation of M3i zero does not act in the same way like what you see in the R4 card. It is interesting to note that the package comprises of an additional wire to flash the firmware. The installation process is short as well as easy to add to the list of the benefits provided by it.

M3i Zero – Gives Superb Features

As you purchase any new M3i Zero, it remains in ‘dead’ status. This suggests you need to flash its firmware for using it. The method is not tough at all. You just need to downloadM3i Zerokernel onto computer, then unzip patch, and after that copy f_core.dat file into root directory of the microSD card. After that insert SD card to M3i Zero, then connect flashing cable with M3i zero and its other end with USB port. There would be a red light to flash and as it stops, the setup of M3i Zero gets completed. This is as simple as that.

The two kinds of OS may be loaded onto M3i Zero – these are old Touchpad OS or the newly released choice of M3Sakura. In case you are keen to obtain the game fixes earlier, then the fine choice will be Touchpad. In case you are keen to get a nicer-appearing interface, then the M3Sakura comprises of a superior GUI copy.

The M3i Zero is known for its 100% game compatibility much to the delight of the users. Here you get an Application Software tab for keeping the track of games which you played in the recent time and this acts as the shortcut for you to go back towards your game within no time. It tends to support up to 32GB Micro SD and SDHCs. As a result you are able to accommodate loads of games, videos and music.

If you are keen to know more about the topic then do not forget to visit the dscardworld.   Here  you will find all the details of the topic in a clear and effective manner.

by Liz Posted on June 10, 2012
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What is Phone Recycling?

Phone recycling allows mobile users to trade their phones for cash or get a new cellphone in return. There are different websites or advocacy groups that support this practice. It does not only give people extra income but it also save the environment from electronic waste.

Mobile Phone Recycling
Scrapped mobile phones

Don’t just throw away your phones because they are considered hazardous waste. Instead, sell your old mobile to mobile phone recycling websites. You can even find sites that offer higher prices than others and it’s good to know that you can still earn from your phones. With the fast-growing surplus of phones, there is also an online competition among phone-buying websites.

Once you’ve found a reliable mobile phone recycling website and decided to sell your phone, here are the simple steps that you have to follow:
1. Select the model of your phone.
2. Send your mobile using the provided free post envelope.
3. Wait for verification and get your payment.

It’s good to know that there are companies who firmly support the concept of recycling and re-use. At the same time, even the phone owners who do not want the phone anymore can benefit from these by receiving cash in exchange of the cellphone unit.

Image source: wikipedia.org
by Liz Posted on June 9, 2012
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Dell XPS One 27 All-In-One Desktop

Gadgets are becoming more in demand with this back to school season. Big companies such as HP, Sony and Toshiba have already rolled out their latest product releases while Dell just recently announced their latest offer – XPS One 27 all-in-one desktop. It has 27-inch screen and 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution.

Dell XPS One 27 All-In-One Desktop
Dell XPS One 27 All-In-One Desktop

Other notable features are:

  • Ivy Bridge processors (Core i5 or i7)
  • up to 16GB DDR3 memory
  • TB 7,200RPM hard drive (or 2TB HDD or 32GB SSD instead)
  • premium quality sound with Waves MaxxAudio 4
  • Blu-ray drive
  • 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GT640M GPU memory (optional)
  • Full HD Webcam with integrated dual digital microphone array for Skype
  • supports Bluetooth, WiFi, and USB ports

The target market for initial release are Asian countries but it will also be available for US soon.

Image source: ubergizmo.com

by Liz Posted on May 30, 2012
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80-inch Wide Touchscreen PC from Microsoft

While most people prefer smaller or slimmer gadgets, there are still people who would love to explore bigger and wider ones. Why not? Microsoft is going to sell sell 80-inch Windows 8 touchscreen PCs so for sure there would be buyers since each of their products undergo a thorough market research prior to each release.

80-inch Microsoft-powered Sharp Aquos Board touchscreen
80-inch Microsoft-powered Sharp Aquos Board touchscreen (geek.com)

With it’s big size, Tabzilla can be even used as a whiteboard. But even if Microsoft is going to sell this kind of device, it won’t be initially open for the general public. Microsoft has unveiled the 80-inch Microsoft-powered Sharp Aquos Board touchscreen in Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas but this one is different. What’s being tested here is the compatibility of the upcoming operating system. Since Microsoft has sizable plans for Windows 8, its performance on different gadgets such as tablets, PCs, laptops, smartphones and similar devices are being closely monitored.

by Liz Posted on May 27, 2012
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Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance

I always prefer Samsung over Nokia so when the Samsung Galaxy line was released, I did my best to compare the different models. While a yearly plan might work for me, I might be able to pass the initial screening due to lack of financial documents. I have no proof of income to show right now since I am working from home and I am too hesitant to show off my online earnings because it is in dollars.

Anyway, my sister and I might buy a smartphone soon. But we are also checking our options. We have checked the Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance and the features are quite impressive. It is an Android phone with accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass sensors with A-GPS support. The messaging is also simple along with online browsing. As for the 5MP camera, it also has geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection.

Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance

Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance can also be a good organizer and image or video editor. Aside from watching MP4 videos and listening to MP3 music, you can edit some supported documents as well. Overall, we’re both good with the features. The only question is where to buy the unit. Our aunt abroad might help us with this. But then again, it might result to another problem – a locked unit to the country or network where it will be purchased. Now here’s the good news! My friends suggested that we can unlock Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance. We just have to go to unlockunit.com to purchase the unlock code and it should solve our problem. That’s a relief!

by Liz Posted on May 25, 2012
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Smartphone Unlocking Services

It really feels good to have a smartphone that is available whenever you need it. Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is one of the most reliable smartphones out there for personal and business use. If you are away from home and still want to access the internet even without your laptop, you can rely to this smartphone. Some of the notable features are WiFi supportability, GPS and digital compass enabled, accelerometer, document editor and rich video format.

Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G

Just like other Galaxy S, Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is a high-end dual core phone with remarkable specs. It is known to be durable unless you’re really careless. There is also a common issue with smartphones being locked to the country or network it was originally bought. When this is the case and you want it to be unlocked, you can trust the experts who provide unlocking service.

How does it work? Unlocking Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G involves a simple process and you can request for an unlock code online for your convenience. First, you have to send important information about the phone such as IMEI, country and network the phone is locked to and of course your email address for contact details and billing information.

If you want your Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G to be unlocked to another network and you have unlock code ready, you just have to insert the new SIM. Wait for the “Enter unlock code” prompt or “Pin Network Unlock Code” then enter your unlock code. That’s how simple it is!

by Liz Posted on May 24, 2012
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HP Mini 1000 Netbook- Affordable And Ultraportable

HP Mini 1000 netbook was the follow-on of its most favorite netbook 2133 mini-note. This model has some additional features than its predecessor. HP is providing the processor 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 the same chip found in most name-brand netbooks such as the Asus Eee PC, Acer Aspire One and Lenovo IdeaPad S10. It includes 1 GB of memory as standard and supports up to 2 GB of DDR2 (384 DIMM) RAM.

HP Mini 1000 Netbook

The Mini has only one DIMM slot available. The XP versions are sold with up to 1 GB of RAM, even though the motherboard supports up to 2 GB and can be manually upgraded by the user. The motherboard uses the Intel 945GSE and ICH7-M chips, its model number isHP361A. The model features 8.9 or 10.1 inch LED display. The 8.9″ display has a resolution of 1024×600 pixels; the 10.1″ is 1024×576. It includes an Ethernet jack, two USB ports, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless capabilities. Versions with 3G capabilities are available in market. It comes with a 3-cell and 6-cell batteries provide up to 3 hours and 6 hours of run-time, respectively. The model has aforementioned card reader, the system has two standard USB ports, a 10/100 Mbit Ethernet port, a single 3.5mm audio in/out mini-jack, and a power connector. The Mini 1000’s connectivity features are VGA, USB, RJ-45 (over USB), analogue audio in/out, and power. An 802.11b/g wireless NIC (Broadcom BCM4312) is included for Wi-Fi, while Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and a built-in HSDPA modem are options. Thus it’s a cool gadget to hang on with an affordable price tag.

by Liz Posted on October 10, 2011
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