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There were two major smartphone releases that consumers were looking forward to in 2012. We have recently seen one of them which is the impressive Samsung Galaxy S3 which was unveiled at the beginning of May. That leaves just the one major release which is the iPhone 5. This new phone will feature an updated version of the iOS operating system. One area that will benefit from this updated platform is the excellent iCloud storage service.

The iCloud feature was launched in 2011 and enables users to have their precious data automatically stored. All users of iOS devices are allocated a set amount of storage space which can store a variety of material from photographs to documents. The advantage of a system such as this is that it enables data to be shared between various devices. Users can now take a photograph with their iPhone 4S and view the image on their iPad when they return home. In addition to the excellent sharing facilities iCloud is also perfect for protecting valuable data. If a handset is lost or stolen material is still safe and can be easily transferred to a new device. This system has proved a big success and the new iPhone 5 will boast an even better version of iCloud. It is expected that the updated service will be unveiled at the WWDC 2012 event which is where the new iOS6 operating system will be officially unveiled. There are also rumours that Apple may take the opportunity to reveal the new handset at this event although it is likely that they will hold a separate launch for this eagerly anticipated model.

Apple are looking to make iCloud a much more social experience on the new iPhone 5. Users will have the ability to automatically share groups of photographs with friends and family and these people will also have the ability to comment on the images. This may prove to be a very wise move from Apple with photo sharing software such as Instagram already proving a massive success with consumers. Apple are keen to change the personal Camera Roll facility into a fully functioning photo and video sharing application. There are numerous rumours circulating about other features that will be incorporated on the new operating system. It is expected that the Maps service will be completely overhauled and there is also a strong possibility that we may be treated to a brand new user interface to accompany the new design that the iPhone 5 will offer.

The iPhone 5 is certainly going to be one of the major smartphone releases of this year and Apple are keen to improve the iOS software so it compliments this new model. The iCloud service looks like one area that will be affected more than most by this update and users will soon be able to easily share video and photo content with other users.

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We know how things are when newer models are out. This is most especially true when it comes to mobile phones. The arrival of Samsung's Android crème de la crème the Samsung Galaxy S3 gave the Samsung Galaxy S2 a good push away from the top spot. But this doesn't mean that the good old Galaxy S2 is no longer worthy of your attention. In this article, we will talk about reasons as to why the Samsung Galaxy S2 is still good enough for you. Read on!

Cheaper - If you are considering on changing your old mobile phone to a newer smartphone, then it is advisable that you choose the Galaxy S2. You will be able to save a lot of money, plus you will be able to find a lot of second hand deals too. You can get one for as low as $465.81 as opposed to paying for the latest model at $744.04. Imagine the big savings that you will get if you choose this handset?

Lighter And Smaller - If you do not want a heavy and bulky handset, then this is still the best choice for you. At 116 grams it sure can beat the S3's 133 grams weight any time of the day. Its actual body size is at 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm, on the other hand the newest model is at 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm. The figures are quite evident that the Galaxy S2 is way smaller and lighter than its successor. With this kind of numbers you won't find it hard to pocket this handset at all.

Regular SIM Card Slot - If you are using the old regular sized SIM card then this handset is perfect for you. You no longer have to deal with changing to a micro SIM card or cutting your SIM card to a smaller size. All you have to do is to insert it and you are good to go in seconds.

8MP Camera - This phone is capable of giving you 8MP stills and full-HD (1080p) videos. What more can you ask for? You will also get a 2MP front-facing camera on this handset. That's good enough compared to handsets with VGA front-facing cameras out there.

1GB Worth Of RAM - If you choose this handset, then you will be getting the same amount of RAM. Yes, regardless of its age you will still get 1GB worth of RAM on this handset. That is basically the same with its successor.

As you can see, these are just some of the reasons why the Samsung Galaxy S2 is still good enough for you. It is cheaper and it boasts a lot of features that its successor is equipped with.

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This year we have already seen a number of next generation smartphones from several different manufacturers, which share one particular feature in common, one that looks set to become increasingly common. This feature is the quad-core processor which provides new levels of smartphone performance which have previously not been seen before.

In this article I will look at the key features of some of these new super phones to see how they measure up against one another.

HTC One X
HTC's newest flagship smartphone is certainly the most advanced phone from the manufacturer to date. Along with its powerful 1.5GHz quad-core chip, it also has HTC's most advanced 8 megapixel camera thus far which comes with loads of innovative features in both still and video modes. The HTC Sense UI runs over the top of the newest version of Android (Ice Cream Sandwich), providing an intuitive and highly customisable interface. Despite there being no SD slot, this handset is particularly suited to music lovers with 32GB of on board storage and integrated Beats Audio, while the 7 inch IPS LCD2 screen displays content in high definition.

LG Optimus 4X HD
This was actually the first smartphone to boast a quad-core processor, and at 1.5GHz it is certainly capable of top performance. The LG Optimus 4X HD ticks all the boxes and offers several similar features to the HTC One X. An advanced LCD IPS-HD screen (also 4.7 inches) provides high definition display, and the Android ICS platform also offers plenty of customisable features and downloadable apps from Google Play. In order to store your files there is a lower level of storage at 16GB, although it does have a micro SD slot which can accommodate a memory card of up to 32 GB. A similar camera is also included, although it does lack a few of the features of the HTC handset.

Samsung Galaxy S3
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is the long awaited follow up device to the extremely popular Galaxy S2, and its popularity looks set to be matched with the new version. This is arguably the most advanced smartphone available, not just from Samsung, but on paper it also outdoes the competition in most areas. Along with an advanced 8 megapixel camera, 1.4 GHz quad-core processor and 4.8 inch HD S-AMOLED screen, there are many innovations not found on rival Android devices. The most notable is S-Voice. This is similar to the Siri feature on the Apple iPhone 4S, and allows users to carry out a variety of tasks simply by talking to the phone. Also, there are new wireless sharing methods included like S-Beam, while the upgraded TouchWiz UI and storage variants from 16BG to 64GB leave no doubts about this phone's credentials.

The HTC One X and the LG Optimus 4X are some of the best smartphones out there, with features matched by very few rivals, and both are great choices. However, it has to be said that if you want the most cutting edge smartphone available, the Samsung Galaxy S3 would be my top recommendation.

The HTC One S is one of HTC's newest smartphones in the company's first batch of Android 'Ice Cream Sandwich' powered handsets. Sony have also recently released a number of new Android smartphones, among them the stylish Sony Xperia P. In this article I will compare the camera features of these two impressive handsets.

On the paper, you will see that the camera specs of these handsets initially look quite similar; both offering cameras with an 8 megapixel resolution of 3264x 2448 and the usual image enhancing features like LED flash, auto and touch focus, face and smile detection and image stabilisation. Furthermore, both cameras are able to shoot video footage with a maximum resolution of 1080p which is classed as full high definition.

Despite these similarities, there are several differences to consider if these phones are on the shortlist for your next mobile phone choice. The HTC One S, like the rest of the One range (such as new flagship the HTC One X) has HTC's most advanced camera to date. If you have seen the recent TV advertising campaign in the UK, you will be familiar with the presence of a number of camera features which sets the HTC One S apart. These include the ability to simultaneously capture still images which you are recording HD video footage. This feature can be used for adding freeze-frame style shots into videos which can then be edited on the phone.

The Sony Xperia P lacks this feature, but makes up for it with an impressive 3D sweep panorama shot mode which works surprisingly well. When you have selected the sweep panorama mode, the screen will display a grid for you to line up your shot. Once you have lined it up, tap the capture button and slowly turn 360 degrees keeping the grid lined up at all times. When you have done this, the software will automatically end the sequence and then load the photo for you to view on the screen.

Because both of these phones run the Android operating system and have powerful dual-core processors you will find that they are equally as user friendly in terms of the camera interface layout and they also respond quickly when you tap the capture button or access any of the in-camera settings menus whereby you can adjust various settings like video and photo resolutions, flash settings and autofocus settings.

For the everyday user, both the HTC One S and the Sony Xperia P provide great image and video quality and are easy to use. Choosing between them is likely to come down to personal preference for the features like the simultaneous photo and video capture (HTC One S) or the 3D sweep panorama mode (Sony Xperia P).

Both are stylish handsets which offer plenty more besides their camera and they show why Android is now the most popular mobile operating system in the world.

We have seen the best handsets from the Sony Xperia line and the HTC One line. Now, let us talk about the budget friendly and mid-range handsets in the likes of Sony Xperia U and HTC One V. This article is all about comparing these two new Android smartphones from Sony and HTC. Read on!

Let us start with their display screens. The Sony Xperia U comes in with a 3.5" LED-backlit LCD touch screen with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels and pixel density of 280 ppi. On the other hand, the HTC One V packs a 3.7" Capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and pixel density of 252 ppi. The One V may pack a bigger screen, but the Xperia S packs a higher screen resolution.

Let us now move on to their processors and memory. I will start with the Xperia U again. It packs a dual-core processor using STE U8500 chipset and it clocks at 1GHz. The handset also ships with 4GB worth of internal storage and 512MB worth of RAM. Unfortunately, there is no option for additional memory storage space via a microSD slot. On the other side of the equation is the 1GHz processor speed of the One V. It comes in with the same 4GB storage space as the Xperia S and 512MB worth of RAM. But the good news is that you can add more memory on this handset via its microSD card slot. You can add as much as 32GB worth of storage space on this handset. When it comes to processing prowess, the Xperia U is the winner with its dual-core processor. However, when it comes to memory the One X is the winner.

Moving on, let us now tackle their operating systems. To start off the Xperia U ships with the older Android OS the Android Gingerbread. But there is an expect upgrade to the latest Android Iteration the Ice Cream Sandwich on this handset soon. On the other hand, the One V ships with the latest Android Iteration (Ice Cream Sandwich). Now, when it comes to OS the One V is the winner because of its pre-installed Ice Cream Sandwich OS.

Let's now move on to the cameras. The Xperia S comes in with a 5MP shutter with a resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels and it can shoot videos at 720 pixels at 30 frames per second. It comes in with a VGA front-facing camera as well. The camera of the One S is the same as the Xperia S. It can shoot videos at 720 pixels and at 30 frames per second too. The only difference is that this handset does not have a front-facing camera. It is quite clear who the winner is, in this category.

Last but not the least, the estimated price for the Xperia S is around £200 while the One X is around £208. As you can see the price difference is not big at all. They are both affordable and truly budget-friendly. Now the choice is yours, whether you want to have the Sony Xperia U or the HTC One V.

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