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Samsung Galaxy S3 Vs Motorola Droid Razr Vs Amazon Kindle: The Cream Of Android

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Given the plethora of devices that draws sustenance from Android it is time we do a quick take on the devices that rank high our list in terms of popularity. Samsung Galaxy S3- With the world feeding out of Samsung Galaxy S3’s hands, Android perhaps received the highest boost from the S3. No wonder it accounts for 14 per cent of the Android market in USA.  failed to give us an amazing phone but lapped up fans enough to escalate Android to the top tier of the popularity charts. The Droid atleast gained spot on some list atleast, sigh! Locking horns with smartphones is a tablet that has catapulted the popularity of Android to the top of charts. Amazon Kindle Fire helped Android grab slightly more than 3 percent of the share in the Android niche. A flood of other devices pumped with Android account for the popularity of the [+more]

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Is The First Facebook Phone To Die For: HTC Design Doesn’t Shout For Attention

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Finally, we got a peek into HTC’s Facebook phone, called the First, and so far, we have to say, we like what we saw. First off, it’s got a typical HTC design – minimalistic, nothing that shouts out for attention. The phone isn’t exactly a powerhouse – it’s got a 4.3-inch screen with a resolution of 1280X720 pixels and reminds us of the first iPhone. It’s powered by a decent dual-core 1.4 GHz Snapdragon processor and 1 GB of RAM. There’s 16 GB of internal storage, but no microSD card slot and a 2,000 mAh battery. The camera turned to be a bit of a disappointment with a resolution of just 5 MP. For a Facebook phone, focused so much on social networking, we would’ve loved at least an 8 MP offering. As for the front-facing camera, there’s a 1.6 MP one for your video calls. The device runs on [+more]

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Not Just A HTC One And Samsung Galaxy S4 Thing Anymore, Facebook Lord Is Coming With Stunner Of A Phone

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It’s been a while since we heard about how Facebook was busy working on bringing out a whole smartphone of its own. Given how most of the activity on this popular social network comes via mobile devices, it’s not surprising that Mark Zuckerberg’s creation has decided to take the plunge into the technology space directly. But in a world where Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android mobile OS’s reign supreme and a bunch of others like BlackBerry and Windows Phone fight hard to occupy a distant third place, do we really need yet another smartphone that stands out so much? And as addicted as we are to Facebook, do we really need a completely dedicated Facebook smartphone? Or is an Android or iOS Facebook app more than adequate? Facebook is trying to expand beyond being just a social network that keeps you connected with your friends. With its active push for [+more]

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Sony Xperia Tablet Z Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3: Samsung Tablet May Thrill With Its Spectacular Features

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If you’re thinking of investing in a new tablet in the near future, are you better off picking up the fabulous Sony Xperia Tablet Z or should you wait to find out what Samsung’s keeping under wraps? There are a lot of tablets out there and you are obviously spoilt for choice, but these two tablets can make your decision a lot harder to make for sure. Take a look: Sony Xperia Tablet Z: Sony unveiled its Tablet Z a short while ago, and like its flagship smartphone, this one also boasts of being water and dust resistant – a sturdy choice indeed. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find a 10.1 inch screen with a resolution of 1200X1920 pixels. This tablet is powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon Krait processor and 2 GB of RAM, with 16 GB of internal storage space as well as a microSD card [+more]

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The Secret Of HTC Bringing Up Its Signature Phone HTC One Against Samsung Galaxy S4

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They say if you don’t have a winning strategy, learn what your competition is doing right and tweak yours that way. Looks like that is going to be HTC’s plan for 2013. HTC didn’t manage to make too much of an impression in the Android market last year with its One X and One X+ handsets, which eventually just ended up confusing the consumers. It started 2012 with the launch of its first flagship, the One X, which didn’t end up gaining much popularity mostly due to its inadequate 1800 mAh battery and dual-core processor. And shortly after its launch, HTC followed it up with an upgraded flagship, the One X+, which launched about 8 months later. The One X+ with its quad-core processor and bigger battery surely had good specs, but HTC loyalists who picked up the One X ended up feeling letdown, stuck with a more obsolete flagship. [+more]

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Bye-Bye BlackBerry Z10: Pentagon Employees Can Choose Apple iPhone Or Android Smartphones Instead

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BlackBerry has been steadily losing ground to iPhones and Android based smartphones, and looks like its recently launched BlackBerry 10 OS hasn’t helped stem the tide much. Many companies have chosen to quit BlackBerry and let their employees use iPhones or Android phones as corporate smartphones. But BlackBerry still had a significant share of enterprise customers in the government, which unfortunately looks like is also getting smaller by the day. The latest to ditch BlackBerry is Pentagon, which announced its decision to let users pick iPhones or Android-based phones instead of the BlackBerry if they wish to starting from February 2014. However, employees can continue to use BlackBerry too if they like. 470,000 of the 600,000 smartphones in use at the Pentagon are from BlackBerry, but this new ruling will definitely pull away a chunk of this share. While Pentagon has clearly stated that it is not in favor of [+more]

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Samsung’s Growth Story: Samsung Galaxy S3 Vs Apple iPhone 5 Vs Google

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Maybe all’s not as hunky dory in the Google-Samsung friendship as we’d all thought. Andy Rubin, who heads Google’s Android division, has admitted that the company worries about Samsung becoming more than just a partner and on to a threat to Google’s business. Rubin apparently made these remarks during a recent Google event indicating that there could be some friction between these two companies in the future. He also reportedly justified Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility as a safety net to protect Google from Samsung’s constantly growing footprint in the world of Android. Samsung has emerged as the world leader in smartphones, especially over the past couple of years, all thanks to the Android OS. And there seems to be no stopping the success wave that it is riding. From being a mere OEM (original equipment manufacturer) supplier, Samsung went on to make the world’s best smartphone, the Galaxy S3 [+more]

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HTC One Looks Good On Paper, But Is It Enough To Revive The HTC Brand?

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Well, HTC finally did lift the veil off its grand new smartphone, the HTC One. And from what we’ve seen so far, what can we tell you, the phone looks really promising. But the real question on everyone’s minds is if the phone is good enough to steal the spotlight away from current world leader Samsung and its range of amazing products like the Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note II and of course, the upcoming Galaxy S4? There’s no doubt that HTC has worked real hard on making this phone a brilliant gadget. Its specs are truly mind-blowing – a 4.7-inch full HD display with 468 ppi resolution, a 1.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor, 2 GB of RAM, an HDR mic, LTE connectivity, an HTC Ultrapixel camera, a 2300 mAh battery and a variety of storage options to choose from. The Snapdragon 600 processor is especially remarkable in performance, although we [+more]

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Save $109.99 On The Sony Xperia S Tablet By Buying it Directly From Sony

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The Japanese electronics maker is going the American way in terms of sales strategies, and looks like it will succeed for sure. Until February 23rd, Sony is offering a President’s Day discount of $50 on its Xperia S tablet. And that’s not all – you also get a Casual Cover worth $59.99 free with the tablet. That means total savings worth $109.99 on the tablet when you order it directly from Sony. The 16 GB version of the tablet will now cost $349.99, while the 32 GB model will set you back by $449.99. The Xperia S tablet features a 9.4-inch display with a 1280X800 pixel resolution and is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Tegra 3 processor and 1 GB of RAM. You also get an 8 MP camera and it runs on Android 4.0 ICS, but can be upgraded to Android 4.1.

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Google Nexus 4:Meet The Brave Tablet To Get Android 4.2.2, iPad 4 Already Feeling The Heat

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Next in line after the Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the Nexus 4 which is getting the Android 4.2.2 update over the air. So for all of you Nexus4 owners, get ready to receive this OS update. Its build number is JDQ39 and it requires 54 MB space. The new Android 4.2.2 has an in-progress status bar which displays the remaining time for an app to get downloaded. Also in the update is a new low battery alert as well an alert for wireless charging. You also get a Quick Settings menu with which you can turn on/off the Bluetooth and WiFi on the device. Even the Gallery app in the Android 4.2.2 loads much faster. The updates get rolled out in phases, so it could take some time for Google to send it over to your phone. But don’t worry, it will happen soon. However, [+more]

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