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The Nokia Lumia 800 makes it easy to stay connected with friends, family members and colleagues via its People Hub which displays data from various messaging formats and social networking services on a single intuitive interface. This application is part of the Windows Phone Mango OS which is the platform of choice for the Nokia Lumia 800 and also its stablemate the Lumia 900.

The Nokia Lumia 800 also offers a number of impressive features, which are all made very easy to use thanks to the intuitive Microsoft platform. The interface of this software is arranged in a tile format which is the signature interface of current Windows Phone powered devices. These tiles offer live updates where applicable such as displaying missed calls, unread text messages and emails as well as social networking notifications from popular services such as Facebook and Twitter. The Nokia Lumia 800 comes equipped with a capable 8 megapixel camera on the rear of the device along with a secondary front facing camera for video calls. With Carl Zeiss optics and high definition video capture, the Lumia 800 is capable of taking on even high end camera phones, adding to its overall appeal.

The People Hub works by displaying your contacts in alphabetical order regardless of the format in which they are saved. For example, all your phonebook contacts, Facebook friends and email contacts will be displayed on a single interface. If a contact is present in more than one format, you will then have the option to select which method you wish to contact them via, which is very convenient as you do not have to open the appropriate app in order to create a new message/phone call.

Furthermore, all correspondence with a single contact can be viewed in time order, regardless of the messaging format. For example, all Facebook messages, text messages and tweets will be displayed a single interface. By integrating these services into a single app, you essentially do not need to use the standalone versions, unless it is to start a new message thread, which can of course be carried out using the People Hub and its integrated contacts lists.

The Nokia Lumia 800 is a great example of the 'new' Nokia. The company has recently seen a slump in sales, but with impressive smartphones like the Lumia 800, it looks set to turn its fortunes around, slowly returning to its former glory and impressive sales statistics. With its sleek styling and easy to use software, the Nokia Lumia 800 is a great all round smartphone. If you are looking for an alternative to the ever popular Android and Apple smartphones, the Nokia Lumia 800 would be my top recommendation.

Back in June of 2010, Apple came out with their 4th generation iPhone. Last year (December of 2011), BlackBerry released their BlackBerry Bold 9790. Now, let me tell you about two of the best smartphones that ever hit the market. In this article, we will talk about and compare the iPhone 4 and the BlackBerry Bold 9790. These handsets may be released one year apart (2010 and 2011) from each other, but they have been the best handsets that ever hit the market during their time. Please allow me to compare them for you. Read on!

I will start with their display screens. To start off the comparison note, let's talk about Apple's phone followed by BlackBerry's handset. Apple packed its handset with 3.5" LED-backlit IPS touch screen and it comes in with a screen resolution of 640 x 960 pixels (pixel density of 330 ppi). BlackBerry on the other hand packed its phone with 2.45" TFT capacitive touch screen and it comes with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels (pixel density of 245 ppi). When it comes to having a bigger screen and higher screen resolution, I can easily give a whole good point to Apple for packing its handset with a 3.5" screen.

Another feature we should discuss and compare is their cameras. Apple packed its phone with 5MP shutter with 2592 x 1944 pixels. It can also record videos at 720 pixels at 30 frames per second. There is also a VGA front-facing camera on this with 480 pixels resolution and can shoot at 30 frames per second. BlackBerry on the other hand packed its handset with the same 5MP shutter with the same resolution (2592 x 1944 pixels). But it packs a VGA video recording capability only. There is also no front-facing shutter on this handset. Another good point and a half goes to Apple for packing a front-facing shutter and being able to record videos at 720 pixels.

Let's now talk about processors and memory capacity. Apple decided to ship its handset with 1GHz Cortex - A8 processor chip. You can also choose from their 8, 16, or 32GB worth of memory storage handsets with 512MB RAM. BlackBerry on the other hand came up with 8GB worth of memory storage phones and backed it up with 768MB RAM. If the 8GB memory capacity is quite small for you, then you can easily add more memory via the phone's microSD card slot. Yes, you can basically add as much as 32GB more worth of memory. When it comes to owning more memory storage or memory capacity, I give BlackBerry a whole good point for packing its handset with a memory card slot for more storage option.

From the main features mentioned above, Apple received two and a half good points and BlackBerry received only one. The answer is clear as to who wins in this comparison note. But whether you are an iPhone 4 fan or BlackBerry Bold 9790 fan, you always have the upper hand in choosing what is best for you.

This is my brief comparison note on the iPhone 4 and BlackBerry Bold 9790.

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There is no question that the Samsung Galaxy S2 was one of the smartphone success stories of 2011. This powerful mobile device has sold over 20 million units and still offers specification that eclipses what many new models can offer. In a bid to keep ahead of rival manufacturers the company how now unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S3, the successor to the popular S2. We compare the two devices to see how they differ in terms of screen technology and design.

One area where there are some big differences between the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the S2 is screen technology. The S2 features a large 4.3 inch screen which uses Samsung's own Super AMOLED technology to produce some of the best image quality currently available. The model offers users a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels which means that 217 pixels can be displayed per inch. The new S3 model has raised the bar in this department by not only increasing the size of the display but also the resolution that it can offer. The new model features a very large 4.8 inch screen which is only slightly smaller than the massive display offered on the popular Galaxy Note. Once again this screen makes use of Super AMOLED technology but this time with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. This improved quality has a major effect on the pixel density which increases to an excellent 306 pixels per inch. This may be just short of what the iPhone 4S can offer but for a screen of this size this figure is really very impressive. In terms of screen technology the new S3 not only features a larger display but also one that totally eclipses it predecessor for technology.

When it comes to design we find that these two devices are a little more evenly matched. One area where we hoped that the Samsung Galaxy S3 would improve on the S2 was by using less plastic in the construction of the phones chassis but sadly this is still the main material and therefore the phone feels less robust than rival handsets like the iPhone 4S and the HTC One X. Despite offering a much larger display the new S3 manages to squeeze it into a body that is not much larger than the S2 thanks to a very slim bezel that surrounds the screen. The new handset boasts a design that features more curves than the S2 which will please some consumers although those who favour a more angular design may prefer the older device. The S2 is available in a black or white finish but interestingly the traditional black option is not available with the new model. Users are given the choice of an attractive blue finish or a white variant.

The new Samsung Galaxy S3 is a superb new phone that is superior to its predecessor in terms of screen technology. When it comes to design and build quality however the model offers no dramatic improvements over the very stylish Galaxy S2.

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The 9900 is the smartphone of choice if you're a BlackBerry enthusiast. It comes with a metal ban around the casing that makes the phone classy. Furthermore, it comes with the latest features Research In Motion (RIM) has to offer. However, since this handset is the company's flagship, it is quite expensive. If you're looking for an alternative to this handset, RIM may have the phone that you have been looking for. This is the Bold 9790.

The phone may not look as classy as RIM's flagship. However, it sports similar dimensions and a similar feel. The phone also comes with a 2.45 inch touch screen that is slightly smaller compared to the 9900's 2.8 inch TFT capacitive touch screen. This means that users will enjoy a touch interface aside from the usually QWERTY keyboard.

Like most of Research In Motion's handsets, this smartphone comes with a QWERTY keyboard. This is ideal for people who have grown accustomed to having quick access to this age old input method. It allows users to enjoy the luxury of typing ease. This means that you can compose documents, respond to emails, reply to text messages, and chat just like you would on your personal computer or laptop.

Speaking of chat, the Bold 9790 comes with the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) pre-installed just like the 9900. This means that you never have to worry about going over your monthly allotted text messages. Messages are coursed through the internet either through 3G or Wi-Fi. If messages are coursed through your 3G network, you only have to pay a minimum for unlimited messaging. If messages are coursed through public hotspots, you don't have to pay a thing for unlimited messaging. This is what RIM is known for.

Just like the 9900, the Bold 9790 comes pre-installed with the most current software Research In Motion has to offer. This is the BlackBerry 7.0 OS. This will allow users to enjoy from a more social experience. It comes with Facebook integration. This means that you will be able to get updates from friends in real-time. This software version also allows you to enjoy from an enhanced browser, Augmented Reality, and NFC (Near Field Communication).

As you can see, you no longer have to spend more just to get your hands on a 9900. RIM has chosen to create a cheaper version of the handset the BlackBerry Bold 9790. It may not look as classy. However, it sports similar functions and a similar feel. It is a great alternative to RIM's current flagship.

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When the original Nova game was launched for the iPhone the impressive title was compared to console based shooting games such as Halo. When the second installment of the Nova series was launched it was obvious that the developers had made an effort to help the game stand out from its rivals by adding more spectacular scenery and faster action. The new NOVA 3 game has been released for the iPhone 4S and for the first time the title puts some distance between itself and similar games by offering one of the best mobile gaming experiences currently available.

The biggest difference that we have noticed between Nova 3 for the iPhone 4S and previous versions is that everything seems bigger. There is a bigger storyline and the graphics are bigger and bolder than ever. Users can enjoy a bigger selection of weapons and the number of enemy's is bigger than ever before. One of the most impressive aspects of this new game is the locations where the action is staged. There are a variety of different locations ranging from disused shopping precincts to underground car parks. A really satisfying aspect of the game is how the scenery is actually damaged and destroyed by your gun fire rather than just the enemy that you are supposed to target. This helps to make the whole experience of playing this game much more enjoyable. Users are not limited to walking around locations either, there are a number of vehicles that can be used and shooting your weapon from one of these is actually great fun.

Nova 3 for the iPhone 4S is a much faster game than any of the previous installments. We are not only talking about the loading speeds but also the gameplay as well. Characters react much quicker to instructions and when you are running around the various level the game delivers an almost console like experience. In terms of graphics it is very difficult to fault the game, there is an immense amount of detail within the title and the dynamic lighting is superb. Users can witness shadows being cast and even heat distortion from the barrel of the gun once some shots have been fired. In between levels there is a military shop which can visited to upgrade your characters equipment. A range of different options are available from explosive packs to enhanced performance characteristics. To purchase these upgrades you need to have accumulated enough in game credit. This is done by progressing through the game and it really does give you an incentive to do well. Alternatively you can choose to purchase extra credit if you find yourself in desperate need of the latest weaponry.

Nova 3 is one the most impressive games we have ever seen on the iPhone 4S. The game delivers superb graphics which are comparable to a games console and the gameplay is superb. For anybody looking for a quality shooting game Nova 3 should be regarded as an essential download.

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What's in a name? A lot, apparently; and it could both be for better and worse, depending on how you choose to look at it.

See, I've been trying to sell my iPhone 3GS to have a little extra cash when I finally purchase the new iPhone 4S. Ever since its release, I've been salivating with glee at the thought of finally having the 4S in my hands.

A lot of my friends think I'm crazy, though. "Don't sell your old iPhone," they all said. "Wait until the iPhone 5 gets released next year. Don't be too impulsive."

Yeah, sure, okay. Not that that's bad advice or anything, but I have been holding on to my old iPhone for more than a couple of years now. I think now's as good a time as any to make another gadget purchase; especially one as innovative and exciting as the iPhone 4S.

A lot of people often mistake the iPhone 4S (as well as the iPhone 3GS, for that matter) as a mere nominal upgrade. I can't really blame them though. The smartphone's name is misleading, after all.

Think about it: Say you were on the market for a new car. You're looking for something practical, maybe even bordering on a family-type model; but you still want it to be a bit brawny. The dealer then recommends you try out the Subayota Lancelica. You take it out for a test drive and check out its response times, smoothness, and whatnot. You decide that it's right for you, so you go back to the dealer and tell him so. "But wait," he says. "Would you also like to try out this other model? For just $500 more, you could be the proud owner of the Subayota Lancelica S!"

"S?" you think. "What the heck does that stand for? Swindle? Sham? Scam? Will buying the 'S' make me a Sucker?"

If you're not the type to judge the merits of the Lancelica S based on just the arguably unimpressive name, you'd find out that the "S" stood for "Supercharged." As in, the Lancelica S swaps the stock engine for a supercharged one; a steal at just an additional 500 bucks.

You see what I'm getting at.

The iPhone 4S is often belittled by the uninformed as a dispensable upgrade to the previous iPhone 4 model. If they'd bothered to get their facts right, they'd discover that the 4S is actually more than that. So much more.

It's got the A5 chip which gives it more processing power. It still has the admittedly awesome Retina Display, it has a very much improved iSight camera, and it is capable of running the new iOS 5 (and by extension the iCloud) at optimal levels. These are all very impressive upgrades and features; but if there's one thing that truly lets the iPhone 4S make its mark, it's that it is the first (and currently, only) gadget to have a program that you can talk to and instruct, and that talks back to you.

Yes, Siri is that big of a deal. Welcome to the future.

Now excuse me while I find out where to sell my iPhone 3GS for the most amount of cash...

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We all have witnessed the power of the iPhone and have seen the promising power of the One Series. In this article, we will talk about the iPhone 4S released back in October 2011 and the HTC One V released last month (April 2012). I will give you brief comparison note on these two amazing handsets by powerful mobile giants Apple and HTC. I will start my comparison note with the iPhone 4S followed by the HTC One V. Read on!

Let's start with sizes and weight. The iPhone 4S's actual dimensions are 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm and it weighs in at 140 grams only. The HTC One V's actual dimensions are 120.3 x 59.7 x 9.2 mm and weighs in at 115 grams only. The iPhone 4S may be smaller but it weighs more than the HTC One V. This is because it is made out of glass and metal while the other one comes in a plastic casing.

Let us now move on to their displays. Apple packed its handset with 3.5" LED-backlit IPS TFT touch screen with a screen resolution of 640 x 960 pixels (330 ppi pixel density). It is also protected with Corning Gorilla Glass and boasts oleophobic coating. HTC packed its handset with 3.7" Capacitive touch screen with a screen resolution of 480 x 800 pixels (252 ppi pixel density). As mentioned earlier, Apple used Glass on this handset. This is the tough Corning Gorilla Glass for its screen protection. When it comes to owning a bigger screen and higher resolution, HTC bags the title.

Moving on, let us now talk about processors and memory capacity. Apple packed this handset with dual-core processor which clocks at a speed rate of 1GHz. You can get this handset in 16, 32, and 64GB storage with 512MB worth of RAM. HTC packed its handset with single-core and clocks at speed rate of 1GHz. It packed its handset with 4GB worth of memory and 512MB worth of RAM. If you want more, then you can easily add as much as 32GB worth of memory on this via the phone's microSD card slot. When it comes to owning a powerful processor, Apple wins by packing its handset with a dual-core processor. When it comes to memory options Apple may not have a microSD card slot but you can get it at 64GB. On the other hand, HTC may have the microSD card slot and you can get as much as 32GB but it comes pre-installed with 4GB worth of memory storage only. A good point goes to Apple for coming out with 64GB handset.

It is quite obvious as to who wins in this comparison note. But the decision is yours as to whether you want to own an iPhone 4S or HTC One V handset.

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The HTC One X S720E is an unlocked quad-band smartphone that is powered by a 1.56 GHz quad-core processor. It also comes standard with 32 GB of memory, of which 26 GB are user-configurable.

The 4.7-inch display is completely configurable. It is a Super IPS LCD2 capacitive-touch system that features 16 bright, high-contrast colors that are, however, the resolution on this smartphone is very good at 1280 by 720 pixels.

Notice something about the resolution of the display. Though it is a 16-color display, it also runs in native high-definition mode which means that you can mix and match the color palette in ways that others, that aren't the HTC, can not do.

For example, you can configure an image so that the shades of black are very rich and highlight exactly the features you want highlighted. For example, if you are running a digital clock and the top needs to be super-black, then you can configure the screen to reflect that feature. Meantime, if you want a high-white touch keyboard at the bottom so you can send texts and emails, you can choose from any of the several hundred thousand Android apps that are available through Android Apps or through Google and you can have the keyboard you need.

Realize, though, that even the best capacitive touch screen is no match for a dedicated screen so you will have to realize that you won't be doing any touch-typing with that keyboard. Instead, you will probably use a stylus or your thumbs to send the text or email.

Interestingly, there is supposed to be an Android-based browser headed toward the HTC so you will have an instantly compatible browser available from the start. Still, it hasn't yet arrived, even though the equivalent can be found with Google's Chrome which is already available on Google and which is compatible with the Android system.

When all is said and done, the key feature that you will be thankful you have is the 1.56 GHz quad processor CPU. The reason is this. HTC was supposed to hit the market with this little goodie about a year ago but there were many delays and many reasons for those delays. One of the persistent rumors was that the engineers at Android and Google were not only making the fit between them tighter, they were also optimizing the operating system so that each processor can take advantage of a data stream.

In effect, you have four separate computers running at nearly 1.6 GHz ad your fingertips. That makes this a very fast unit, although with all of the power the battery is called on to supply there is some question about how much power you will have without a charger cable installed. (Today's charger cables are usually also HDMI interface cables so you will likely be able to interface your HDTV or high-def sound system with the HTC One).

Indeed, that is one of the areas that HTC is pushing right now and with good reason. Not only does the Beats Access sound software provide fine fidelity, you can also interface it with your TV set's system so you can have some serious sound and if you are running a 3D app, you can use the HTC One as the engine for the streaming video.

You also have the ability to interface Bluetooth sound with the HTC One, truly another advantage.

Altogether this is a very impressive system that has access to voice apps, memo apps, calendar apps, voice control apps and much much more.

At its heart, though, this is still an Internet-capable phone and the HTC doesn't shrink from this duty, either whether it's providing a hotspot for several devices to running all of the WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n standards which means that if you are running 802.11/n you have the ability to double up on the input and output channels to increase your speed.

The HTC One, which is compatible with GSM, EDGE, and HSPDA is a dual multi-band phone that will operate either on 800, 1800 or 1900 MHz on GSM and on HSDPA on 850, 900, 1900 and 3100 MHz. On the whole, sold unlocked, it is quite a contender whoever you choose as your ISP.

Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for ecommUS

That's what makes the Samsung A187 phone an interesting point sideshow in the continuing smartphone wars that are being carried on the major manufacturers such as Apple and HTC or Sony and Sanyo. The A187 is basically a GSM (quad-band) phone that was released a couple of years ago by Samsung to fill a need.

The need was for the user who wanted Bluetooth, texting capability and phone capability without all of the other features that you find on Apple iPhones. Yes, the two phones do have something in common, they both operate on the GSM frequencies (800, 850, 1900, 2100 MHz) and they are incompatible with any form of CDMA technology, but, other than that the fact is that they work.

For example, if you drop your iPhone you hold your breath and hope that it lands just the right way or you may end up with an interesting crease in the expensive aluminum body or scratch on the screen. The A187, on the other hand, handles the drop with easy and its protective clamshell design the phone is protected from damage.

That said, the A187 offers you a 1.3 MP camera, which was, at the time of its release, state of the art for small, reasonably priced phones. Of course, the 1.3 MP barrier was passed long ago, but so was the small cellphone, but that doesn't mean the 4.3-inch by 05 inch by 2.3 inch, 3.2 ounce phone doesn't have a regular following because it does.

For example, the Samsung with which we are familiar is very similar to the A187 and has the same style camera. This camera was never meant to replace a 16 to 30 MP digital SLR. No, it was meant to take a quick snap that you could then email to a friend or family member.

At 1.3 MP, the camera's range may not be up to the standards of those whose smartphones have 8 MP rearward facing cameras for serious photography, while also including forward-facing 3 MP cameras for videoconferencing or chatting, but the range of the A187's camera is good enough for the casual snap-shooter who just wants to mail a picture of a child's first step or a pet's cute pose. (Most people also don't realize that no matter how good the camera, the average LCD is meant to display cameras in the 3.2 MP range, or roughly VGA.)

Which brings us back to the A187. It offers good, not Dolby 5.1 surround sound and you can stream it, if you'd like. It also has a huge standby time and reasonable talk time so it is a good camera for that.

The A187 never pretends to be anything it isn't. It's a basic, low-cost phone that will get the job done and that's exactly what you want to happen when you text a person or call for a real voice-to-voice conversation. Unless you are trying to compete with the big guns in the business, that's pretty much all you need, including an effective Bluetooth connection and decent speakerphone, both of which the A187 offers.

Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for ecommUS

There are two mobile phones recently announced last February during the Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona Spain. I am talking about powerful smartphones by Huawei and LG. They are the Huawei Ascend D Quad and the LG Optimus 4X HD. So what is new about these handsets? Why are they so famous now even if they are still unreleased? In this article, we will talk about them and try to compare these up and coming smartphones by Huawei and LG. Read on!

Let us start the comparison with their displays. I will start with Huawei's display. The Ascend D Quad packs a 4.5" IPS+ LCD touch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and pixel density of 326 ppi. The Optimus 4X HD packs a 4.7" HD-IPS LCD touch screen display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and pixel density of 312 ppi. They may have the same screen resolution but LG bags the title for bigger screened handset and Huawei bags the title for having higher pixel density.

Let us now move on to their processors and memory. Huawei packed its handset with a powerful quad-core processor which clocks at 1.2GHz. It comes in with 8GB ROM and 1GB worth of RAM. On the other side, LG packed its handset with the same quad-core processor which clocks at 1.5GHz. It comes in with 16GB worth of storage space and 1GB worth of RAM. Both of these handsets can have as much as 32GB worth of extra memory space via their microSD card slots. It is quite obvious as to who's the winner in this category. LG bags the title for having a faster processor and more storage capacity.

Moving on, we will now talk about their cameras. Huawei packed its handset with 8MP shutter with a resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels and it can record videos at 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second. It comes in with 1.3MP front-facing shutter (720 pixels). LG on the other hand packed its handset with the same 8MP shutter with the same resolution. It can also record videos at 1080 pixels and at 30 frames per second. Surprisingly, it also packs the same front-facing camera (at 1.3MP). When it comes to camera, we have a tie.

That is not all when it comes to their operating systems, they are pre-installed with the latest Android Iteration the Ice Cream Sandwich. Again, they are both winners under this category.

It is not that hard to pit these two amazing and upcoming smartphones against each other. But the thing is their differences are not that big. So in my eyes, both of the Huawei Ascend D Quad and the LG Optimus 4X HD are big winners. This is because they are packed with powerful quad-core processors and the same Android Ice Cream Sandwich for their OS.

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With so many new smartphones to choose from, with an equally comprehensive array of technology, choosing the right phone can be difficult at the best of times. In this article I will look at some of the popular phones available, and why they may suit different types of users.

The Samsung Galaxy S2 is one of the most popular Android smartphones of all time, with over 40 million sales to its name. There are several reasons for its popularity. The first is its screen, which is well known for its display quality, wide viewing angles and responsiveness due to its AMOLED capacitive panel. At 4.3 inches, the screen is also ideally sized for watching full screen movies, while remaining pocket friendly. In terms of processing power, it is a very capable device; with a 1.2 GHz dual-core chip which provides excellent performance from all aspects of the phone's hardware and software alike. The Samsung Galaxy S2 runs the popular Android OS. It ships with the Gingerbread version, but also supports an update to the Ice Cream Sandwich platform so in terms of its software it is as up to date as the likes of the Galaxy S3 and HTC One X. The Samsung TouchWiz UI runs over the top of this, and like HTC Sense it is well known for the ability to customise the homescreens and of course download apps from Google Play. The Samsung Galaxy S2 is a perfect all round smartphone. Rather than excel at one or two tasks, it is perfect for carrying out any job you throw at it. It is also a stylish device and remarkably slim, so it really does tick all the boxes.

Of course, I cannot write an article about choosing a new smartphone without discussing the iPhone 4S. As Apple's most popular product to date it is well known for its versatility. One of the strengths of the iPhone 4S is its multimedia capabilities, which are provided by Apple's multimedia ecosystem which includes integration with other Apple services like iTunes, AppStore and built in iPod functionality. These features alone would guarantee good sales, but it also offers a great 'retina' screen for superb display quality, dual-core processor and an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p video capture. Web browsing is also a well known strength of iPhones in general, with the Safari app providing a desktop like internet experience. The AppStore also increases the potential versatility of the handset, with apps covering every possible scenario. There are plenty of categories within the AppStore, whereby you can choose from over 500,000 apps which are all optimised for the iPhone 4S screen and processor etc.

The Samsung Galaxy S2 is arguably the best Android phone out there (except maybe for the new releases from Samsung and HTC) but certainly the most popular. As an iPhone alternative, it would be my top recommendation. The iPhone 4S though is simply the best phone Apple has ever released, especially in terms of its multimedia functionality.

It would be unfair to say that one of these phones is better than the other, as they are both very different devices with the fundamental difference being the operating systems which is generally what divides opinions. Both are great choices though, and you are sure to be pleased with whatever one you choose.

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When a new phone is released in the market today, both hardware and the software parts are considered apart from just the aesthetic factors. This is not only applicable in case of the manufacturers, but also in case of customers, as well. With the tremendous progression of technology, different companies are working the best to bring out their latest launch in the market, and thereby attract the customers with advanced features in these phones. Till date, only computer operating systems were available in windows, but now phones are also available that operates in windows.

Nokia has currently launched a phone from windows the Lumia 900. In the currently dominating market of the smartphones, a great question arises whether the phone with windows would be able to survive. However, Nokia proved it with its immense features because there are large numbers of people that are increasingly purchasing these phones. There is of course a long list when it comes to the features, and this list is indeed too huge to mention. However, there are of course some primary features that definitely make it different from the rest of the other phones.

The height of Nokia Lumia is 5.03 inches, while the width is 2.7 inches. The thickness on the other hand is 0.45 inches and the weight is about 5.6 ounces. The display size of the screen is also about 4.3 inch and the resolution is about 800 x 480 and 800 x 480 pixels super AMOLED plus. Apart from that, Nokia has also taken special measures to protect the display with corning gorilla glass.

As the name indicates, Nokia Lumia is the latest windows phone from Nokia. It is available in a capacitive touchscreen with pinch zooming features. There is a snapdragon processor with 1.4 GHz, and it is also accompanied with a memory capacity of 16 gb. The capacity of the sdram, on the other hand is 512 MB. Customers can also avail the facility to use the cloud storage for enhanced capacity of storage. It features Carl Zeiss Optics with an 8mp shutter. The resolution of the camera is at about 720 pixels with 30 frames per second.

With a battery life of at least 7 hours, it also offers the facility of local connectivity like Wi Fi, Bluetooth stereo audio, USB 2.0 high speed, micro USB, 3.5mm AHJ connector etc. Apart from that, this windows phone from Nokia has about 1.4 GHz scorpion processor, Adreno 205 GPU, Qualcomm APQ 8055 + mdm9200. However, there is no option for micro sd card like any other smart phone. Irrespective of that, it can always be said that the features of this phone with windows operating system is certainly brilliant, and Nokia plans to release several other new phones of the same category.

Sudhir is a journalist, who covers the world mobile phone related topics.he writes columns and articles for various websites and internet journals. In the domain of Windows Phone and Smartphone

Although the smartphone market seems to be dominated by one name Apple, there are many others out there offering phones that are as good as the iPhone. The Sony-Ericsson Xperia X10 runs the Android operating system and gives you access to thousands of free applications.

The Sony-Ericsson Xperia X10 Unlocked Phone is sold by AT&T and operates in dual mode, its quad-band GSM 800, 850, 1800 and 1900 MHz mode, as well as its 850, 1900 and 2100 MHz Edge/GPRS mode through HSDPA/UMTS. The X10 run the Android operating system that offers one access to thousands of free apps that support Android-based devices. It is true that Apple's iPhone 4S does offer nearly 500,000 apps, but the key difference here is that you must purchase them through the Apple App store and they lock you tightly into Apple's proprietary operating system iOS5.

The X10 is small and lightweight 2.5 inches by 4.7 inches by 0.5 inches. Its four-inch screen offer and enhanced palette of colors and great contrast so that images appear bright and text seems to leap out of the screen. The screen also offers an onscreen QWERTY-style keyboard that makes texting easy, although the letters are not quite big enough to permit touch-style typing. This means one has two options for texting or creating memos or emails and that is using two- or three-fingered typing or thumbing. It's more than likely that you'll end up using a combination of two- and three-fingered typing and thumbing, depending on the mode you are in. For example, if you are writing a long email - the X10 access standard email and Exchange mail - then it's likely that you will use two- or three-fingered mode, while a quick text or IM will be thumbed into the X10.

Network aware, the X10 recognizes WiFi standards 802.11 b/g /n which means that it will work with older networking devices and routers while it will also search for WiFi hotspots. This allows one the advantage of finding a hotspot in any of the many cities and towns where WiFi networking is growing and it means that one is seldom out of touch with the Internet.

That, though, is the purpose of this smartphone, which driven by the 1 GHz Snapdragon processor. And, when you add in the total of 32 GB of memory that the X10 can use, you have a very powerful smartphone available.

One thing one is sure to note is that since the Android operating system level is at least 2.1 or higher, there are thousands of apps available. Many of those apps enable social networking. For example, there are apps available that enable one to take advantage of Facebook or Twitter and there are other apps that let one stream not only audio but video.

The 1500 lithium-ion battery offers at least 8 hours of talk time and up to 415 hours of standby time.

The X10 offers not only a USB interface, through which one can charge the battery, as well as upload and download data or images.

Overall, the Xperia X10, though first offered two years ago, is still a very important smartphone and one that is well worth the investment.

Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for ecommUS

Finding an affordable smartphone is not that easy. Finding one with features that are not available on other low budget phones is not that easy as well. We have to admit it, not all of us can afford buying high-end smartphones in the likes of iPhone 4S and the new Samsung Galaxy S3. Not all of us can handle paying high monthly bills just for us to be able to get our dream phones for free. This is where the selling power of the Samsung Galaxy Pocket comes in. It is a smartphone that is within your reach. In this article, we will talk about the things that make this handset so endearing despite its budget-friendly tag price. Read on!

If you are sick and tired of looking at your old phone, then it is high time that you upgrade to a new one without having to pay more. Yes, you can take one home by paying $127.82 only. This may not be like the famous iPhone 4S or Samsung Galaxy S3, but it is capable enough to give you all that you will ever need on a smartphone.

Let's talk about the brilliant features of this phone. This is a pocket-friendly smartphone (and I mean it both literally and figuratively). The phone's actual dimensions are as follows: 103.7 x 57.5 x 12 mm. The handset weighs in at 97 grams only. As you can see, you won't find it hard to pocket this even if you are wearing the tightest pair of jeans that you have.

If you are done with smaller screens, then you will enjoy its 2.8" TFT capacitive touch screen with a screen resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and pixel density of 143 ppi. This is a definite huge leap if you are coming from small screened handset. You will also notice a big difference when it comes to resolution. The colors are just vivid and alive.

If you want to store your favorite files on this handset, then you can do so with its 3GB storage space. If that is simply not enough, then you can add more via the phone's microSD card slot. You can basically add as much as 32GB. You can store all of your favorite photos or music files all you want.

If you want a new operating system on your handset, then this is your best bet. As you can see, this handset runs on Android version 2.3 also known as the Android Gingerbread. You can do a lot of things with this and I am sure that you will enjoy the amazing features of an Android smartphone.

As you can see, there is more to this tiny handset than its size and OS. It is pocket-friendly and this is its biggest selling point. You have to have one to fully understand its power.

These are the selling powers of the Samsung Galaxy Pocket.

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We have recently witnessed the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S3 and it will not be long before we see the new iPhone 5 from Apple unveiled. These two handsets are the two heavyweights in the smartphone world and many people are keen to see what the new Apple device will offer to help it compete with the impressive new S3. Apple have revealed that there will be a change on there new iOS6 operating system that will help them distance themselves from other devices like the S3 that use Android software.

Since the iOS platform was introduced on the very first iPhone the operating system has always relied on the Google Maps service to provide users with location based services and navigational tools. Google are obviously the company who produce the popular Android software, the main rival to Apple's own operating system. In a bid to distance themselves from their competitors Apple are set to include a brand new maps service on the iOS6 operating system which will feature on the new iPhone 5. Although this change has not been officially confirmed it is likely to be revealed at the Apple developers conference which will be held in June. This new service will be developed by Apple but consumers are unlikely to notice much of a difference as the software will work in the same manner.

There are also likely to be numerous other changes to the iOS6 platform for the new iPhone 5. One major change will be to the Siri voice recognition system that was launched with the iPhone 4S. It is rumoured that the new platform will feature Siri API which will enable application developers to produce new apps for the phone that can make use of the Siri software. At the moment Siri only works with applications that are native to the handset but on the iPhone 5 the voice recognition service will potentially be able to interact with thousands of additional applications. This means that users could control games and trade stocks with their voice and also use Siri to control things such as automated home lighting systems. This change will certainly enhance the appeal of Siri which although is very impressive is still often underused. There are also rumours that Apple will use the June conference to launch Siri for the iPad tablet device. AT this moment in time the service is restricted to the iPhone 4S and the forthcoming iPhone 5.

It looks as though Apple will be changing more than the design of the new iPhone 5. In a bid to make their product stand out from the competition some big changes are set to happen to the iOS operating platform. A new maps services will be featured but many consumers will be more interested in the Siri updates, especially the possibility of it working with additional applications.

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Nokia has been out of the limelight after Apple came out with their iPhone and Android smartphones came out. Nokia tried to relive their glory days by coming out with their first and only MeeGo handset the Nokia N9. Again, it failed to bring them back on the top. They came out with the Nokia Lumia 800 and still, Apple and Android phones are outshining Nokia. Everything changed when Nokia introduced its newest handset during the Mobile World Congress 2012 (held in Barcelona Spain). All eyes are on the unveiling of this powerful camera phone. I am talking about the new Nokia 808 PureView. Let's try to find out more about this powerful camera phone and why it was able to put Nokia back on the right track. Read on!

We all love to use our phone's camera. It doesn't matter whether we are using a VGA camera or high-resolution 8 or 12MP camera on our handsets. But then again, sometimes we do wish that our phones are pre-installed with higher resolution so we can start taking pictures and capturing videos like professionals. Even though, we will never be able to match their shots at all. Now, can you imagine a handset that is equipped with a powerful 41MP shutter with Carl Zeiss optics and Xenon flash? Yes, your eyes are not fooling you. I am talking about Nokia 808 PureView's powerful camera. This is the first handset to ever boast a high-resolution camera. You will be able to enjoy it at 7152 x 5368 pixels. The handset also features 1/1.2" sensor size and up to 4x lossless digital zoom. Imagine all of these on a smartphone? It's just purely amazing.

What is more, with this handset you will be able to enjoy the latest Symbian OS the Nokia Belle. Enjoy the phone's powerful processor at 1.3 GHz ARM 11. You can also choose from three different colors: Red; Black; and White. When it comes to the phone's memory, I am sure that you will find it enough for all of your files. The phone ship with 16GB worth of storage space and you can have as much as 32GB more via the phone's microSD card slot. It also comes in with 1GB worth of ROM and 512MB worth of RAM.

The features I've mentioned above are enough to put Nokia back on the right track. I can truly say that the Nokia 808 PureView is the most powerful camera phone ever.

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BlackBerry currently boast one of the most extensive ranges of mobile phones. This line up includes entry level Curve devices and more premium handsets such as the BlackBerry Bold 9900. The company also recently unveiled their new BlackBerry 10 operating system which they hope will help them to compete with other leading platforms such as iOS and Android. The bad news for owners of existing BlackBerry devices is that this new software will not be made available for current models and new models will be launched that feature this new software.

The news that the new BlackBerry OS will not work with existing handsets will disappoint thousands of users especially those who currently own flagship devices like the Bold 9900. Representatives from RIM, the company who produce the range, have commented that there is one device that will support the new platform and this is the excellent Playbook tablet. There are no exact dates about when the Playbook will make the change but we would expect to see it happen very shortly after the official launch which will be during the third quarter of 2012. Although the current range of smartphones will not support BlackBerry 10 there is do doubt that RIM will continue to provide users with updates for existing platforms so that these phones will continue to provide excellent features that compare well with phones running on other software.

It looks as though the BlackBerry Bold 9900 will cease to be the flagship model in the RIM range as it is expected that a number of new models will launch alongside the new software. This does not mean that the phone is out dated as it still is one of the leading phones currently on the market. The Bold 9900 offers an excellent 286PPI pixel density on its 2.8 inch screen. Although this screen is much smaller than most other smartphones it is worth remembering that the 9900 features a full qwerty keypad. This is a feature not present on many new phones and it is one of the main reasons why a large number of consumers still favour BlackBerry handsets. The model sports a powerful 1.2Ghz processor which delivers performance speeds that are comparable to many dual core devices thanks to the excellent power management that the BlackBerry OS offers. Other excellent features include a 5 mega pixel camera and 720P high definition video capture.

Although its days as the head of the BlackBerry family may be numbered, the Bold 9900 still offers a wealth of great features that make it one of the ultimate handsets on the market. The keypad is an obvious attraction but a great screen and powerful processor also impress on this model.

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Today is the era of powerful smartphones. Gone are the days when we are contented with a single-core or extremely happy with a dual-core handset. We are now entering the powerful era of handsets equipped with quad-core processors. This is also the era where the latest and most powerful Android OS is born. I am talking about the Ice Cream Sandwich. You see, if you combine these two powerful ingredients together you will come out with a powerful and smart handset in the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the up and coming Huawei Ascend D Quad XL. In this article, let me tell you about this new handset from the hardware magnate Huawei. Read on!

So as mentioned earlier, this handset runs under the latest Android OS the Ice Cream Sandwich. With this, you will get features in the likes of Face Unlock and smoother multi-tasking. You will also experience faster mobile phone performance like never before.

Aside from its newest and powerful Android OS, this handset is packed with a whopping Quad-Core processor which clocks at an amazing speed of 1.5GHz. It is basically just like using a desktop or computer. You will also experience graphics processing in lightning speed with this handset. And the good news simply doesn't end there. You will also get as much as 8GB ROM and 1GB worth of RAM on this handset. If that is not enough for you then add more memory storage via the phone's microSD card slot. Add as much as 32GB more of memory on this handset.

Let us now talk about shutters. This handset is packed with an 8MP (3264 x 2448 pixels). You will also enjoy the phone's dual-LED flash. Take amazing and professional looking photos anytime and anywhere. If that is not enough, then I am sure that you will enjoy its video recording capability in full-HD (1080p) and at 30 frames per second. You see, you basically get more and enjoy more on this handset. You will also enjoy the phone's 1.3MP front-facing shutter (720 pixels). Name a time and date, and this device can always beat high-end mobile phones with front-facing VGA cameras only.

As you can see, this handset by Huawei is nothing but the real deal. Huawei may not be famous for software but when it comes to producing amazing hardware, you can definitely rely on them.

These are just some of the perks that you will enjoy from the real deal the Huawei Ascend D Quad XL.

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Over the last two months we have seen some impressive new smartphones launched by a range of manufacturers including Samsung, Nokia and HTC. On major player who is missing from this list is LG, a company who have established a great reputation for producing high quality devices. Details have now been released about when we can expect to see the new LG Optimus 4X HD, the first quad core device from the manufacturer.

A leading mobile phone retailer has indicated that we can expect to see the new LG Optimus 4X HD hit the shelves in the UK between the end of June and the beginning of July. Originally the handset was scheduled to be released in Korea first with the UK following closely behind but it now looks as though the UK may be first. The exact pricing of this new device is still undecided but we can expect it to compete with similar models such as the HTC One X and the Samsung Galaxy S3. This summer launch date is when we can expect to see the model sold without a SIM contract but it is certain that some of the leading network providers will be keen to offer packages on this model thanks to its impressive specification.

The new LG Optimus 4X HD is going to be the flagship model in the companies range thanks to some very impressive specification. The model will be one of the most powerful on the market thanks to its quad core chipset which will deliver excellent multi tasking speeds. The model will feature am Nvidia Tegra 3 processor which is clocked at 1.5Ghz. In addition to this the model will also boast a substantial 1GB of RAM which means that the phone will be well equipped to handle any future software developments that may occur. In the screen department the handset will feature a large 4.7 inch screen that uses the very latest IPS technology to deliver fantastic clarity and excellent viewing angles. The model will run on the Ice Cream Sandwich version of the Android operating system and give users 16GB of internal storage capacity to hold a large amount of audio, photo and video files.

UK consumers will be pleased that they do not have long to wait until they can get their hands on the new LG Optimus 4X HD. We expect to see this excellent handset available towards the end of June, slightly after the official launch of another new quad core device, the Samsung Galaxy S3.

We are all lucky to have witnessed the release of the Sony only brand handset the Sony Xperia S this year. We are also all lucky to have been graced with one of the most powerful and best-selling smartphone to date, and I am talking about the Samsung Galaxy S2. In this article, we will try to pit two of these handsets against each other. In short, I will try to compare them and tell you why they both deserve your attention. Read on!

Let us now talk about their displays. Let us start with the Xperia S. It packs a 4.3" LED backlit LCD touch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels with a pixel density of 342 ppi. The Galaxy S2 on the other hand, packs the same screen size (4.3") but uses the Super AMOLED Plus display technology. It comes in with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of 217 ppi. As you can see, the Xperia S bags the title for packing a powerful screen resolution and clearer pixel density at 342 ppi. But on the other hand, the Galaxy S2 is packed with Super AMOLED Plus screen display. Between the two handsets, they are both capable of delivering smooth graphics and vivid screen colors. In short, they are both winners in this category.

Let us now move on their processors. Again, we are starting off with the Xperia S. It is packed with a powerful dual-core processor using Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon chipset. It clocks at an amazing speed of 1.5GHz. On the other hand, the Galaxy S2 packs the same dual-core processor. The only difference is that it clocks at 1.2GHz only and it used Exynos chipset. If you look at the numbers, the difference is not that huge. They are still known for bearing the same powerful dual-core processing prowess.

Moving on, let us now talk about their cameras. And again, let me start with the Xperia S. It is packed with a powerful 12MP shutter with resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels. It can record videos at 1080 pixels and at 30 frames per second (fps). It boasts a 1.3MP front-facing shutter with a resolution of 720 pixels and can shoot at 30 frames per second (fps). The Galaxy S2 comes in with 8MP shutter with resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels and can shoot videos at 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second (fps). It packs a 2MP front-facing shutter. Now, it is quite obvious that Sony bags the title for better and powerful primary camera. Samsung on the other hand, wins the title for better front-facing camera.

Both of these handsets originally shipped with Android Gingerbread. However, the Galaxy S2 is now upgradable to the latest Android Iteration the Ice Cream Sandwich. On the other hand, the Xperia S is still waiting for its Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade. Another point goes to Samsung for getting the much awaited Ice Cream Sandwich update ahead of Sony.

If you look at the main features of these handsets, it is not that quite hard to believe why they are so famous and loved right now. They have the processing prowess that mobile phone users are into right now. They also have good shutters that we all use on a daily basis.

This is the end of my comparison note. This is my version of comparing two of the best Android handsets today, the Sony Xperia S and the Samsung Galaxy S2.

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Nokia handsets have always been the top choice of people belonging to the elite class of the society. In terms of advancement, Nokia has always ranked higher than the other cell phone manufacturers. In this article, we will discuss about Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold, an innovative phone by the leading cell phone manufacturer. Before we move ahead let us first find out why it is worthy to purchase Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold.

Owners will surely love to have this sophisticated communication device. Nokia has designed this mobile splendidly, with some top quality materials. It is a perfect blend of contemporary flair and cool design, depicting high luxury and elegance. This luxury phone is studded with 18 carat gold plating, scratch resistant and a sapphire coated glass screen and other impeccable features. All these features make this mobile highly impressive. From its slide body to laser cut edges, all the features of this handset are vigilantly engineered. This luxury gadget comprises of SVGA camera, data synchronizing features, video recording, 3D image feature for improved graphics and in-built music player. The proud owner of Nokia Sirocco 8800 Gold can enjoy intrusion free and seamless connectivity on the go with the help of tri-band GSM network with different advanced technologies including Bluetooth, Edge and GPRS.

Besides, its connectivity and design, this phone comprises of some advanced features like web browsing, e-mailing and much more. The beauty of this amazing handset is enhanced by its ergonomic keypad and high resolution camera. The entertainment needs of the users are well addressed by this cell phone. This mobile device elevates the mobile experience with its high end features. Multimedia messaging, text messaging, FM radio, digital in-built music player and java games make this handset stand apart from others. Its melodious music will surely touch the inner core of your heart and mind.

Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold is typically designed to maintain the strong legacy of Nokia in offering luxurious and exclusive cell phones. With the help of an xHTML browser, the users will be able to receive and send mails. The storage capacity of this cell phone is enough for storing user files and data. But, Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold is very expensive phone and everyone cannot afford this luxury gadget. However, with different discounted and cheap deals available online, everyone can fulfill their desire of becoming a proud owner of this luxury phone.

Overall, this mobile device is the perfect blend of natural beauty and technological innovation. This sophisticated cell phone is capable of exemplifying the level of your luxury and style.

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The invasion of the reasonable smartphone from Nokia continues with the launch of Nokia Lumia 610 NFC to the public. The manufacturer states that this is absolutely the very first Windows Phone-based phone which comes equipped with NFC feature. Here you will find out the specifications overview of Nokia Lumia 610 NFC for your personal recognizing.

Relating to design and style, Nokia Lumia 610 NFC can be considered as the common touch-screen bar phone which has the dimension of 119 mm in height, 62 mm in wideness, 12 millimeters in thickness and also the weight of about 135 gr. Featuring this size, the phone comes with the similar sizing as Lumia 710, but it is evidently bulkier when compared with Lumia 800. The display measures 3.7 inches with 480x800 pixels, 56.000 colors and also 252 dots per inch of the pixel density. This is the very same screen specifications as possessed by the HTC One V except for the color depth. The display supports for multi-touch and in addition it has been furnished with Corning Gorilla Glass.

For the general operation, Nokia Lumia 610 NFC has the below average processor chip which is the 800 MHz together with the 256 MB of RAM and Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango). By having this hardware specification, the phone will probably be somewhat slow whenever running multi-task or hefty apps and also the 3D games. For saving data files, customers have to be pleased with the 8 GB of internal storage without the existence of microSD card slot for the memory expansion.

Since it is a budget friendly phone, the camera only provides 5 megapixels with no front-facing camera for video chat. This average camera can capture photograph with as many as 2592x1944 pixels of resolution together with autofocus, single-LED flash and face detection functions. You will see also the high definition video recorder capabilities using the 720p quality (@30fps) and also continuous auto-focus function.

The standard battery pack of Li-ion 1300 mAh (BP-3L) has been bundled with this device that may supply the stand-by time of nearly 670 hours (2G) and 720 hours (3G). Moreover, it is going to give talk-time of about 10.5 hours (2G) or around 9.5 hours (3G). For the music playback, you're going to get up to 35 hours (continuously). This battery power can be considered as the dependable specification because it has the sufficient battery capacity to power up the tiny screen and low hardware specs.

In the aspect of web and connectivity features, the device runs using GPRS and EDGE Class 10, HSDPA (7.2 Mbps), HSUPA (5.76 Mbps) and Wi-Fi (hotspot). For the local connection, you will find Bluetooth v.2.1 along with microUSB 2.0 port available along with the PC sync and OTA synchronization functionalities. The default browser has supported the HTML and HTML5 web page for the far better world-wide-web surfing.

Depending on the specs above, it can be drawn to a conclusion that Nokia Lumia 610 NFC has the very same technical specs when compared to the original model. The pros of the device will be the high pixel density along with the most recent platform version. On the other hand, this handset does not have microSD card slot and also front-facing camera. Additionally, the processor chip and RAM specifications are thought to be insufficient to back up its operating system.

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Samsung announced the arrival of their latest projector phone back in February. HTC on the other hand announced the arrival of their "One" series on that same month. Now, I am talking about the Samsung Galaxy Beam (Samsung's second projector phone) and the HTC One V (one of the members of the HTC One trilogy). In this article, I will compare these handsets and see if they can beat each other or match each other. I will begin with Samsung and then end the comparison note with HTC. Read on!

Let's start my comparison note with dimensions and weight. The actual dimensions of the Beam are at 124 x 64.2 x 12.5mm and it weighs in at 145.3 grams only. On the other side, the dimensions of the One V are at 120.3 x 59.7 x 9.2mm and it weighs in at 115 grams only. When it comes to packing a bigger handset, I give Samsung a good one point. When it comes to packing a lighter handset, a good point goes to HTC.

Moving on, let's talk about display screens. Samsung shipped its handset with 4" TFT touch screen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and pixel density of 233 ppi. HTC on the other hand packed its handset with 3.7" touch screen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and pixel density of 252 ppi. We all want a bigger screened handset, and for that I give a whole good point to Samsung for coming up with a 4" display. But on the other hand, HTC packed its smaller screened handset with more pixel density. And for that, I give HTC a whole good point as well.

Let's now compare their processors and memory capacity. Samsung packed its handset with Cortex-A9 dual-core processor which clocks at a speed rate of 1GHz. It also ships with 8GB worth of storage and 768MB worth of RAM. Plus, you can also add more memory on this handset via its microSD card slot. You can add as much as 32GB worth of memory on this handset. HTC packed its handset with Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon chipset. It comes in with a single-core processor which clocks at a speed rate of 1GHz. You will also get 4GB worth of memory and 512MB worth of RAM. Like Samsung, you can add more memory on this handset via its microSD card slot. You can get as much as 32GB worth of memory for this handset. When it comes to packing its handset with a faster processor, I give Samsung another good one point. When it comes to packing its handset with more RAM and memory storage, I give two good points to Samsung.

To sum up my comparison note, Samsung bagged a good 5 points and HTC bagged 2 good points. The winner is quite obvious, Samsung gather enough points to declare it as the winner in this comparison note of mine.

This is my brief comparison note on the Samsung Galaxy Beam and HTC One V.

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There is no question that the Samsung Galaxy S2 was the best mobile handset of 2011. This high powered smartphone beat all of the competition to be awarded numerous accolades and the phone was also a huge hit with consumers with over 30 million units being shifted to date. This year the manufacturers have had the opportunity to impress once again with the launch of the new Galaxy S3. This device however has failed to win the public over in the same way as its predecessor did. Does this leave the door open for the forthcoming iPhone 5 to be the best phone of 2012?

The first impressions of the new Samsung Galaxy S3 are a little disappointing. One of the major new features on this model is the new S-Voice facility which enables users to control the phone with their own voice. The problem with this feature is that Apple already launched their own Siri service on the iPhone 4S and this feature offers more in the way of functionality than the new Samsung software. The new iPhone 5 will also feature an improved version of the Siri software which should push Apple further ahead of Samsung in this department. When Apple introduced the iPhone 4S many consumers wished for a new design but the developers opted to use the same chassis as the iPhone 4 which was launched in 2010. The new Galaxy S3 does feature a new design but one that many people feel is inferior to its predecessor. The phone does not feel as well built as the S2 and it also offers more generic looks that puts it in line with numerous other phones. The iPhone 4 was one of the nicest looking phones ever released and the decision not to change the design was actually no bad thing. Apple pride themselves on their design and when the new handset is launched later this year it is sure to improve on the 4S with high quality metals likely to be used in its construction. This will see the Apple handset appeal to consumers much more than the new Galaxy S3.

One area where the new Samsung Galaxy S3 does impress is in the processing department thanks to the powerful new Exynos 4212 quad core chipset that it incorporates. We do however expect the new iPhone 5 to compare well against this model in this department. The Apple iOS is a very power efficient operating system and we saw with the iPhone 4S that the platform can outperform the majority of Android powered devices. The new model will definitely feature a larger screen along with 4G connectivity and therefore a boost in processing power may well be required. There is some talk that Apple will continue with their use of the A5 chipset although it looks more likely that the model will feature the new A6 architecture. This set up will boast quad cores and should ensure that the new Apple phone is one of the very best for operating speeds.

The launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S3 seems to have left a void in the smartphone market that needs to be filled. Many people expected the model to be the ultimate mobile smartphone but these expectations proved to be a little high. The phone is very good but it is comparable with other excellent devices like the HTC One X and the Sony Xperia S. If the new iPhone 5 includes many of the features that we expect it may well prove to me the model that everybody was hoping that the Galaxy S3 would be.

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This year we will see powerful smartphones with quad-core processors. This is also the year when the mobile giants LG and Samsung introduced to us quad-core handsets. I am talking about the LG Optimus 4X HD and the Samsung Galaxy S3. In this article, we will compare the two newest smartphones in town, the Optimus 4X HD and the Galaxy S3. Read on!

Let us now start with their screens. The Optimus 4X HD sports a 4.7" HD-IPS LCD touch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and pixel density of 312 ppi. The Galaxy S3 sports a 4.8" Super AMOLED touch screen display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and pixel density of 306 ppi. The screen of the Optimus 4X HD is smaller than the Galaxy S3, but when it comes with pixel density LG's handset is a bit ahead of the S3. They both have the same screen resolution, so they are both winners when it comes to screen resolutions.

Let us now talk about their processors. As mentioned earlier, these handsets are packed with quad-core processors. LG used the famous Nvidia Tegra 3 which clocks at an amazing speed of 1.5GHz. Samsung went with Exynos 4212 which clocks at a powerful speed of 1.4GHz. LG packed their handset with ULP GeForce, while Samsung went with Mali-400MP. You can see why these handsets are considered as powerful and super fast. Their processors alone are capable of doing wonders for all of your mobile phone needs.

Let us now move on to the phones' storage capacity. LG ships their handset with 16GB worth of storage space. You can easily upgrade and add more via the phone's microSD card slot. You can use as much as 32GB worth of extra storage space. On the other hand, Samsung ships their latest powerhouse with 3 choices. You have the 16GB, 32GB, and the 64GB handsets. On top of these amazing memory spaces, you can add as much as 64GB via the phone's microSD card slot. But Samsung's offering doesn't end there. As you see, you can get as much as 50GB worth of memory space from DropBox. When it comes to memory storage space, it is quite obvious as to who's leading the race.

We can now talk about their operating systems. I am happy to tell you that both of these handsets are packed with the latest Android Iteration the Ice Cream Sandwich.

As you can see, these handsets are basically close to each other. They both have the same operating system and the same processing prowess. They both have their own downfalls, but it is not that big. This is if you compare it with other handsets that are out on the market today.

This is the end of my comparison note. These are the newest handsets in town, the LG Optimus 4X HD and the Samsung Galaxy S3.

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BlackBerry smartphones are very popular, due largely to the BlackBerry Messenger service (or BBM for short). This allows users to send messages to each other for free, provided the intended recipient also has a BlackBerry device and an active BBM account. In this article I will look at the benefits of this feature, using the popular BlackBerry Bold 9900 as an example.

The BlackBerry Bold makes it very easy to operate the BBM feature thanks largely to its full QWERTY keyboard along with a touchscreen which aids navigation of the user interface, along with a thumb operated optical trackpad as an alternative.

BBM is like no other messaging service for several reasons. Not only can you send and receive text messages for free, but with the latest version as found on the BlackBerry Bold 9900, you also have the option to send media items such as photos and videos which are captured on the handset's 5 megapixel camera. With a new level of app integration, you can also view what music your friends have been listening to on their BlackBerry smartphone as well as recommend app which you have downloaded from BlackBerry App World, which is RIM's equivalent of the Apple AppStore or Google Play for Android operated devices.

Because the BBM service is free on handsets like the BlackBerry Bold 9900, you have the potential to save a lot of money that would otherwise be spent on sending SMS and MMS messages, so you can choose a cheap tariff and send unlimited messages.

Of course the BlackBerry Messenger service is a major part of the appeal of BlackBerry handsets in general, particularly the BlackBerry Bold 9900, however there are plenty of other features which make it a great all round smartphone. As mentioned, there is the trademark Bold Qwerty keyboard, a touchscreen and 5 megapixel camera, but also there is a powerful 1.2 GHz processor, fast internet browsing via Wi-Fi and 3G connections and 8 GB of internal storage (expandable via MicroSD slot) and A-GPS support which comes with BlackBerry Maps as standard.

If you are looking for a great all round handset which performs everyday tasks well, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is a great choice. If you send a lot of messages, it is a particularly good choice as the BBM service allows you to do this for free, which the Qwerty keyboard makes it an easy task.

March of 2012, Sony announced one of their latest Sony Xperia handsets the Xperia Sola. February of 2012, Samsung announced the latest Galaxy member and the sequel to their mid-range handset the Galaxy Ace. In this article I will talk about these two new and up and coming Android phones, the Sony Xperia Sola and the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2. I will start my comparison note with the Sony Xperia Sola followed by the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2. Read on!

Let us talk about display screens and how these two handsets match up with each other. The Xperia Sola packs a 3.7" capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels and pixel density of 265 ppi. It comes in with a latest technology called the "Floating Touch". On the other hand, the Galaxy Ace 2 packs a 3.8" PLS TFT capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and pixel density of 246 ppi. This handset may not have the floating touch but it comes packed with TouchWiz version 3.0 User Interface. When it comes to packing the biggest display screen, I give Sony a whole good point. But when it comes to packing the handset with more screen resolution and higher pixel density, I give Sony a whole good point as well. I guess, they are quite even when it comes to this category.

Let us now move on to processors and memory capacity. Sony packed its handset with a dual-core processor which clocks at a speed rate of 1GHz. It also comes in with 8GB worth of memory storage space (with only 5GB of it accessible to the user). You will also get 512MB worth of RAM on this. There is also a microSD card slot on this handset for more storage capacity. Samsung on the other hand packed its handset with the same dual-core processor, but it only clocks at the speed of 800MHz. It comes in with 4GB worth of storage space and 768MB worth of RAM. You will also add more memory and as much as 32GB on this handset via its microSD card slot.

Let us now talk about their OS. Sony packed its handset with Android Gingerbread but this is upgradeable to the latest Android Iteration in the near future. On the other hand, Samsung packed its handset with the same Android Gingerbread for its OS. But there is no planned upgrade for this handset. When it comes to OS, they are both even. But this case won't be for too long because Sony planned an upgrade for its OS in the near future.

As you can see, they are both winners. They may have minor differences but, they are still both winners.

This is my brief comparison note on the Sony Xperia Sola and Samsung Galaxy Ace 2.

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It was February of this year when Samsung announced the arrival of their latest Galaxy handset. I am talking about the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2. Back in January of 2011, Samsung also announced the release of the first Samsung Galaxy Ace. This was dubbed as a budget Android Phone. In this article, I will compare the latest Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 to its predecessor the famous Galaxy Ace and see how they match up against each other. I will start with the Galaxy Ace 2 and follow it with the Galaxy Ace. Read on!

Please allow me to start with their display screens. The successor packs a 3.8" PLS TFT touch screen and it is packed with a screen resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. It also comes in with 246 ppi for its pixel density. On the other hand, its predecessor packs a 3.5" TFT capacitive touch screen with screen resolution of 320 x 480 pixels and comes in with 165ppi for its pixel density. It is quite obvious as to who wins this round when it comes to packing a bigger screen and higher number when it comes to screen resolution. And for that, I will give the successor one point for this.

Let's move on to dimensions and weight. The actual dimensions of the successor are at 118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5mm and it weighs in at 122 grams only. The Ace on the other hand is at 112.4 x 59.9 x 11.5mm and it weighs in at 113 grams only. As you can see, the latest version is bigger and heavier than its predecessor. For that, I give another good point to the upgraded successor.

Let's now talk about processors and their memory storage capacity. The successor runs with a powerful dual-core processor. It clocks at an amazing speed rate of 800MHz and used Mali 400MP GPU. It also comes in with 4GB worth of memory storage capacity and 768MB worth of RAM. You can also choose to add more memory via the phone's microSD card slot. In addition, you can add as much as 32GB worth of memory on this handset. The predecessor runs on single-core processor (ARM11) which clocks at a speed rate of 800MHz and uses Adreno 200 GPU. You will also get 158MB worth of memory storage and 278MB worth of RAM. You can also add more memory via its microSD card slot. You can add as much as 32GB worth of memory storage on this handset. It comes in with 2GB more of free storage. Again, the upgraded Galaxy Ace 2 bags another point for packing a powerful dual-core processor as opposed to the single-core processor of its predecessor.

These two handsets are pre-installed with Android Gingerbread (Android version 2.3) for their OS. Sadly, both of these handsets are not up for an upgrade to the latest Android Iteration the Ice Cream Sandwich. But the good news is, you can enjoy its Android OS like other high-end smartphones with the same OS.

This is my short comparison note on the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 and its predecessor the Samsung Galaxy Ace.

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The Windows Mobile operating system has improved considerably over the past two years and some of the new handsets that support this platform compare very well against their rivals that adopt other operating systems such as Android and iOS. Two of the best windows devices currently available are the Nokia Lumia 900 and the HTC Titan 2 so we take a look and see which of these two models comes out on top.

In terms of design we find the Nokia Lumia 900 the most appealing of the two devices. The whole Lumia range of handsets boast excellent design and being the premium model in the range the Lumia 900 is the most attractive of all of them. The phone is not really similar to any other phone on the market which is in contrast to the Titan 2 which looks very similar to a number of other phones that HTC have released over the last two years. The Nokia sports a very angular design and the main body of the phone is made from a single piece of Polycarbonate which feels very robust and looks superb. The device measures 127.8 x 68.5 x 11.5mm while the weight of the model tips the scales at a rather heavy 160 grammes. The Titan 2 is an even larger handset thanks to the massive 4.7 inch screen that it incorporates. The model measures 132 x 69 x 13mm but what is surprising about this model is that it weighs 13 grammes less than the Lumia at 147 grammes. The HTC is also a very well built mobile phone and although it lacks the uni body design of its rival it is built from some lovely looking metals that help it to look expensive and also feel very well made. Both of these handsets offer a striking design and great build quality but the Lumia 900 comes out on top thanks to its more unusual appearance and more compact dimensions.

The Nokia Lumia 900 features a 4.3 inch screen which makes excellent use of AMOLED technology to deliver very bold colours and superb viewing angles. The screen can display a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels which equates to a reasonable pixel density of 217PPI. This figure is superior to the HTC Titan 2 which can display only 199 pixels per inch thanks to the same resolution being offered on a larger 4.7 inch screen. The HTC display uses S-LCD technology which delivers great image quality although when we tested the phones we found that the colours displayed on this device were not as vibrant as those on the Nokia. In addition to the better image quality the AMOLED screen on the Lumia 900 is also less demanding on the battery which helps the model to offer longer battery life. For users who are looking for a large screen for gaming and movie playback then the HTC will be the phone of choice but anybody prepared to accept a smaller screen will get better results from the excellent Nokia.

The Nokia Lumia 900 and the HTC Titan 2 are two superb phones that run on the excellent Windows operating system. Both of these models boast stylish looks but the Nokia does offer a slightly more unusual design while the model also produces superior image quality on its smaller display.

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A mid-range smartphone in the Xperia NXT series, this is what the Sony Xperia P is all about. This handset sits above the its sibling the entry-level Sony Xperia U and sit below its other sibling the Sony Xperia S. The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of this trio is HTC One Series trilogy, but then again that is another subject for another article. One thing is for sure, this handset shares a common design aspect with its NXT series siblings.

If you look at this handset, the first thing you will say is that it has everything that you will ever need in a smartphone. It comes packed with a powerful dual-core processor which clocks at an amazing speed of 1GHz. It comes in with a 4" qHD display screen coupled with new exciting technology. Last but not the least; it comes heavily packed with Sony's latest and highly acclaimed Exmor R camera sensors. See what I mean? Everything on paper about it will tell you that it has everything that you will ever need.

When it comes to the phone's design, you will definitely agree with me that this handset is quite attractive and that this can pass as Sony's flagship. There is also a huge resemblance to the Xperia S when it comes to design. But this handset is the shrunken version of it. You will also find that famous transparent strip that divides the handset into two. But if you put this side by side with the Xperia S, you will notice that they have subtle differences.

If you look closely, you will notice the phone's aluminum body. Unlike its older and bigger sibling the Xperia S, this is not made out of plastic. This specific handset according to Sony boasts a unibody design because its back cover is made from a single piece of metal only. If think of it, this handset is more sturdy that its older sibling. This handset is also capable of giving you that smooth feel while it is in your hands.

This handset weighs in at 120 grams. It is also quite narrow with its 0.9mm thickness. The phone's front side houses its 4" qHD WhiteMagic LCD, notification light, and its front-facing VGA camera. You will also find a row of three capacitive buttons just inside the phone's transparent strip. You will also love how these tiny capacitive buttons are strategically distanced from each other. This will help you avoid any accidental presses while using this handset.

As you can see, this mid-range NXT series handset has a lot to offer you. May it be design wise or functionality wise the Sony Xperia P will truly amaze you.

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While reading a brief note in one of the tech briefings today, it was announced that Apple was trying to squeeze its iPad into the iPad mini and after looking at and using Samsung's Galaxy NT-7000 Unlocked Quad Band smartphone, we can easily see why.

First we'll give you a look at the basics you'll find with the Samsung and the first is a dual core 1.4 GHz processor whose Android 2.3.0 (Gingerbread version) software gives you access to somewhere around 200,000 apps that do not lock you into a proprietary operating system such as Apple has done with its 300,000 or so apps and the latest version of its iPad.

In this case, though, you will find that the competition that Apple rightly fears comes from Samsung which is clearly aiming at the market leader by delivering a high-resolution device (the superAMOLED 1280 by 800 resolution display) that easily delivers bright colors and good contrast so that you can not only use the NT-7000 as a tablet, but you can also take advantage of its dual-camera capability -- an 8 MP rearward facing autofocus camera and 2 MP forward-facing camera that allows you to use your NT-7000 for real videoconferencing where you see more than just little outlines and squiggles. You can actually see a Project slide easily and interact with other folks in your group.

Not only that, you have the ability to either use a standard texting keyboard, if you want to go that way or, if you prefer, you can use the display and a stylus that will not only allow you to circle areas of your screen and have them show up on the other end, but you can use it to tap out your messages, which does prevent the aching thumbs that come with too much texting.

Plus, the superAMOLED touchscreen does allow you to expand and contract thumbnails and other images so you can either show your friends the photos you have received or you can let others involved in your project see exactly what you want.

The NT-7000 is an unlocked multi-band device that allows you to work with the ISP of your choice. For example, if you are content using the 800, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz band favored by GSM-serving ISPs then you can use this device which offers all of the WiFi standards a/b/g/n. This means that you can not only have high-speed WiFi because the n standard allows the pairing of upstream and downstream channels, but you can also use the other bands offered by the ISPs offering HSPDA/EDGE 850, 1900 and 2100 MHz so you have another way of obtaining your data.

Best of all, the voice reception is clear and with the right app, you can even set up your phone for any of the online music services as the Android operating systems seems to be daily offering more and more streaming video and audio capability.

Apple had better be watching over its shoulder closely when folks like Samsung offer devices that are not only tablets, but also smartphones and superfast cameras in a package that is about 6 inches by 7 inches by 0.38 inches and that weight only 6 ounces because this is the heart of Apple's market.

And, best of all, this allows you the ability to run at native 1080p high definition video native mode so that with the right adapter cable this can be part of the heart of your home/business entertainment system.

It can easily shoot videos as it offers 16 GB of built in video and you can add another 32 GB with an SDHC card. This gives you the ability to shoot at least eight or more hours or video, if you would like and you can then share it which is great if you are at a conference where the information you are receiving is important not only to you but your whole company.

Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for ecommUS

When Samsung revealed its new flagship, the Galaxy S3 a couple of weeks ago, many were impressed by its features and it seems to have lived up to its high expectations, given the success of its predecessor the Galaxy S2. One of the most talked about features is the S-Voice feature.

This is a voice activated personal assistant which is similar in nature to Siri, is the voice command system found on Apple's iPhone 4S. In this article I will compare the two, to see how they differ.

Siri
Many people are familiar with Siri, as it is one of the flagship features of the wildly popular iPhone 4S. It was the first mainstream voice command system on a smartphone and wowed many people when the handset was launched. The way in which Siri works is actually quite simple. It uses the most appropriate native iOS up to carry out the task. For example if you ask what the traffic is like in a certain location it will use by Google Maps app with its live traffic updates. Of course you will have to be connected to the Internet carry out such functions as the app uses live data from an outside source. The same goes for carrying out Internet searches and inputting URLs to go to a specific website. However, there are plenty of other functions which can be carried out without an Internet connection. For example you can dictate a new text message, create appointments in your calendar and write and send new emails. Also, you can use Siri to control your iTunes, simply by telling its own player a specific song title.

S-Voice
The Samsung Galaxy S3 offers S-Voice, which is a similar feature to Siri, of course, the main difference being that this is optimised for the Android platform rather than iOS. The differences between S-Voice and Siri are actually rather subtle. For example, with S-Voice you activate the feature by saying 'Hi Galaxy', rather than by opening the app manually as with Siri, making it a truly hands free feature. After all, this is the whole point of having such as feature in the first place. Also, you may find that S-Voice operates faster than Siri thanks to faster 3G and Wi-Fi connections, and a more powerful processor which allows the software to respond much faster.

Because Siri uses all native iOS apps to carry out tasks, the chances are that you will find it to be more accurate in its results when using online services. Also, it is worth bearing in mind that the Samsung Galaxy S3 was only released very recently, and the iPhone 4S has been available for around 8 months and the iPhone 5 is due to be released later this year and will probably see a new generation Siri features added. Choosing between the two comes down largely to your preference for either iOS or Android, as at the end of the day there is very little to choose between the two. Both are very impressive, and when used correctly have the potential to greatly enhance your smartphone user experience.

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If you're a BlackBerry handset enthusiast, what is the perfect smartphone for you? Is it the Curve 9360? True, this phone is a dependable handset. However, this is a budget phone. This means that you will not get the best hardware RIM (Research In Motion) has to offer. Is it the 9790? This phone is a high-end handset. However, it is not the Canadian company's flagship. If you're looking for the best RIM has to offer, the best choice would be the Bold 9900. Let's find out why.

When it comes to processing power, this high-end smartphone is the right choice. Other handsets such as the 9360 only come with an 800 MHz single-core processor under the hood. This is sufficient for checking on emails, chatting, browsing, or running simple apps. However, it is insufficient for multi-tasking and running more requirement-demanding apps. RIM's flagship does not fall short in this category. It comes packed with a 1.2 GHz single-core processor. This will not leave you hanging when it comes to multi-tasking or running intensive apps such as games.

The Curve comes with a 2.44 inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels. This means that this screen sports a pixel density of 246 ppi. However, if you're looking for a touch screen, you will be disappointed. The BlackBerry Bold 9900 will not disappoint. Aside from its usually QWERTY interface, the smartphone sports a 2.8 inch TFT capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. This means that the display sports a pixel density of 286 ppi. It will give you enough room to touch, tap, flick, and drag.

Another advantage of this high-end smartphone is its camera. Both the 9360 and the BlackBerry Bold 9900 sport 5 megapixel cameras. The difference is in the quality pictures are taken and videos are recorded. The Curve does sport a 5 megapixel camera. However, it can only record videos in VGA quality. RIM's flagship also sports a 5 megapixel camera. However, it can record videos in 720p (high-definition).

This flagship also comes with the most advanced features Research In Motion has to offer. One of these features is NFC (Near Field Communication). This will allow you to invite friends to chat on BBM by simply tapping one NFC-enabled handset to another. It will also allow you to share files, pictures, videos, and contact details by simply tapping one NFC-enabled phone to another.

As you can see, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 has all the cutting edge features RIM has to offer. If you're looking for RIM's high-end smartphone, this is the phone for you.

We were all surprised when Sony parted ways with Ericsson. But we were all shocked when Sony released its first Sony only branded handset the Sony Xperia S. Back in January of this year, the arrival of this new handset was announced by Sony. Today, this is still known as the Xperia Series flagship and the current champion of the NXT series. In this article, let's all get to know this handset and its offerings. Read on!

The Xperia S is packed with a tack-sharp 720 x 1280 pixels display screen and it comes in with an amazing 12MP rear shutter (4000 x 3000 pixels). This is also the basis for the Xperia line design trend. We all have witnessed the old Sony Ericsson Xperia line, but the release of this handset brings massive enhancements to it.

Even though this handset came out in the time of handsets with Quad-Core processors and latest Android Iteration (Ice Cream Sandwich), you will still be amazed at how Sony was able to give a strong fight against new-fangled flagships of today.

Even if the latest Android OS update is just looming around the corner, other smartphones and flagships out there are not equipped with a 4.3" LED-backlit capacitive touch screen with 16 Million colors. The phone's screen resolution is at 720 x 1280 pixels (342 ppi pixel density). Others are also without a 12MP rear-facing shutter but this handset is equipped with one and it can record videos in full-HD at 1080 pixels and at 30 frames per second. It also comes in with a 1.3MP front-facing shutter (720 pixels). These features alone are enough to beat new-fangled flagships and upper mid-range handsets out there. But then again, this handset is more than just its amazing screen and its powerful camera. There are other exciting features that you will love on this handset.

Speaking of which, let me tell you about its amazing design. Yes, this handset is packed with a transparent strip that lights up whenever you receive notifications. It is also a handset with an extreme futuristic design. When it comes to dimensions, this handset simply stands out. With its 128 x 64 x 10.6 mm built, this is something that will truly amaze you. The phone weighs in at 144 grams only. It is absolutely light and slim.

This handset is also packed with extra value when it comes to software and hardware. This handset is NFC enabled and it comes in with two smart tags (in the box) and extensive app for support as well. You will also get a 32GB worth of internal storage on this handset. You may not be able to add more, but then again it is quite big enough for all of your files.

As you can see, these are the very reasons why the Sony Xperia S is the champion of the NXT series.

If you are in the market to purchase a new Android smartphone then there are two new handsets that are definitely worth considering. The HTC One X and the Samsung Galaxy S3 are regarded as two of the ultimate Android devices thanks to some superb specification and excellent design. So which one of these superb devices stands out in terms of usability and value for money?

The HTC One X and the Samsung Galaxy S3 both incorporate the latest version of the Android operating system. Affectionately named the Ice Cream Sandwich Version the software boasts some improvements on previous editions of the software. Navigating the interface is a more refined experience than on earlier versions and multi tasking features have also been improved which is perfect for these two devices as they both sport quad core processors. So with nothing to choose between the models in terms of operating system we need to look at the interfaces that are used to differentiate between the handsets. The Galaxy S3 uses the Touchwiz UI which boasts some excellent features that make using the phone a simple task. A great example of this is simply raising the device to your ear to instigate a call. The model also features the new Smart Stay technology which tracks whether the users eyes are looking at the screen and dims the brightness if they are not. The HTC One uses the Sense UI and this is a more simplified version that what can be found on many of the companies previous models. The interface is very attractive and is also very unobtrusive, leaving the Android platform to do the majority of the work. It is fair to say that the Galaxy S3 offers more in the way of features than its rival but the HTC phone delivers a more simple and visually attractive experience.

The HTC One X and the Samsung Galaxy S3 are both flagship handsets within their respective ranges and therefore the two models are not the cheapest that you are likely to encounter. If you are looking to purchase either phone without a contract you can expect to pay around £550 for the handset. Most consumers however will opt for the phone as part of a contract package and the Samsung handset does seem to have the slightly cheaper deals. Consumers can get the Galaxy S3 for free with a contract that totals £29 per month. For this figure users can get unlimited texts but the data allowance is quite low at 250MB per month. For £31 a month you can get a free HTC One X with 500MB of data allowance, unlimited texts and 300 minutes of talk time. Although this is slightly more expensive than the Samsung you do get double the data allowance so the extra two pounds may prove a worthwhile investment.

The HTC One X and the Samsung Galaxy S3 are two leading Android phones that offer almost identical specification. Both models do offer different user interfaces and the HTC device is perfect for consumers looking for more simple and intuitive operation. For those looking for more in the way of features then the Samsung may prove the better option thanks to new additions such as Smart Stay. Prices are also very similar for both models.