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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, The Perfect Combo of High Tech Smart Phone & Full Fledged Camera

In present era, we’ve seen technology growing at a much faster pace than ever. Therefore, saying “Technology is at its best” in todays’ world wouldn’t be wrong in any aspect; since it has proved so by making wonders in any industry you name. With other hits; technology has aided particularly cellular phone industry in its expansion through latest innovations and advances. In lieu of the same; recent evidence of the technology landmark that we’ve seen has been made by Samsung by launching “Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom”.

SGS4 Zoom

Samsung Galaxy S Four Zoom: Samsung Electronics Co. in their pledge of innovations has launched “Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom” on June 12th; yet another variation of their Galaxy S4 smart phone. They have always been making extra mile efforts in way of advancing technology and through triumph provide the customers with their best gadgets. Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is not less than a treat for tech-lovers. It has all the “wow” factors one could ask for. Samsung Galaxy S Four is the combo of high-tech smart phone and a camera; not just a camera feel…but a real camera with zoom and impressive features. They say; just taking pictures wouldn’t do... Read more

iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy SIII vs. Nokia Lumia 920

November 17 | Posted by umar | Articles, Technology updates Tags: Apple iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy SIII vs Nokia Lumia 920, apple iphone v, iphone 5 specifications, iPhone 5 vs Galaxy SIII, iPhone 5 vs Lumia 920

With iphone 5 released and Nokia announcing that it will soon be releasing Lumia 920, it is vital to compare these two sets with Galaxy S3 so as to figure out the market for these new smart phones. After the huge success of iphone 4s, the release of Apple iphone 5 is expected to be cherished just as much by Apple lovers. The spectacular features of the latest iphone are worth mentioning in this regard. The iphone 5 vs. galaxy S3 comparison can be started by considering the weight of two phones. Although Lumia 920 is also part of the comparison process but it is a much heavier set compared to other two smart phones with a weight of 185 g. S3 weighs 133 g while the weight of iphone 5 is not yet known, although it is said that it will be the sleekest Apple smart phone. Touchscreen comparison: Iphone 5 will have LED backlit IPS TFT capacitive touchscreen which is a bit similar to IPS TFT capacitive touchscreen of Lumia 920. The screen of Galaxy S3 is however very different. It has Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. Iphone 5 just like Lumia 920 and galaxy S3 has Corning Gorilla glass but with... Read more

Windows Eight, Redesigned OS with a Touch of Familiarity

August 1 | Posted by umar | Articles, Technology updates Tags: Windows 8, Windows 8 Features, Windows 8 metro UI, Windows Eight, Windows Metro Style Apps, Windows Metro Style Interface

Windows Eight “Windows 8” is the new revolution in the technology of computer operating systems (OS).Microsoft’s new release is “Window’s 8” for use on tablets majorly. Windows 8 will be available in the markets in October 26, 2012.It contains more than 300 new features. The best thing about windows Eight is that it’s all about choice. The main aim of this operating system is to enhance the touch experience of Windows. Most amazing Windows 8 Features: Listed are some of the all new and/or improved features in a Windows OS. These features will radically change the windows yet gives a feel of familiarity we all need. Windows 8 Metro UI: Windows 8 features a Metro Style User Interface. “The [Metro] apps are full-screen. They’re beautiful. They’re designed for touch, but of course, they work great with a mouse and keyboard as well if that’s what you have. We wanted to make it really fast and fluid for you to switch between them,” according to Jensen Harris, lead program manager on the Microsoft Office User Experience. Windows 8 Metro UI is basically built for touch. Windows eight will now have a tile-based start screen. Each tile will represent an... Read more

The New iPad vs Microsoft Surface, Will Microsoft be Able To Overthrow Apple?

June 29 | Posted by umar | Articles, Technology updates Tags: Microsoft Surface, Microsoft Surface Pro, Microsoft Surface RT, The New iPad vs. microsoft surface, The New iPad vs. The Surface, Windows 8 metro UI

Microsoft has recently revealed their first ever tablet pc called Microsoft Surface to be launched this year. The new Microsoft product has captured attention of most of the gadget geeks and tablet users. This is considered to be Microsoft’s attempt to compete with apple’s third generation iPad, or the new iPad. This has initiated the new iPad vs Microsoft Surface debate all over the internet. The New iPad vs. Microsoft Surface, why Microsoft Surface should not fail?: Just after Microsoft revealed Microsoft Surface, people started arguing whether it will be the next big thing or even will it survive in the competitive tablet industry. I do not believe that it’ll topple Apple’s new iPad, but there are reasons to believe that it is the right move by Microsoft at the right time. By launching its own hardware device which will support their own Windows 8 Metro UI, Microsoft has made it clear that it is now focusing on user experience rather than pure specifications, way to beat Apple, as Apple has always been about user experience(because specs are only for geeks). Some people may just buy into the hype created by the Microsoft, because it’s the first competitor to iPad that... Read more

How to JailBreak iOS 5.1.1?

June 27 | Posted by umar | Articles, Technology updates Tags: Absinthe 2.0, Absinthe 2.0 for iOS 5.1.1, iOS 5.1.1, jailbreak ios 5.1.1, untethered jailbreak ios 5.1.1

Untethered JailBreak iOS 5.1.1 These days, smartphones are on the hype and there had been lots of people who are thinking about getting one for themselves. Well, if you happen to have a smartphone and it’s an apple device, the only problem is to jailbreak ios 5.1.1. Jailbreaking your phone may cost you much, and may put up your phone’s life at risk. On the other hand, for those people who are using Windows operating system, feel free to download Absinthe 2.0, so you could perform the untethered jailbreak to your iOS gadget that also runs iOS 5.1.1. The process is totally as easy as it is like for the users of Mac, aside some minor details just like running the Absinthe as the administrator, as well as the zip file that extracts itself. On the other hand, if you could go after the procedure of the Mac tutorial, it would be a better idea for you to use the tutorial of using Windows iOS. You only have to see the full tutorial on how to jailbreak the iOS 5.1.1 device you own. However, to make it short, here’s the step by step process for you: Steps to follow to JailBreak ios... Read more

Samsung Galaxy SIII vs HTC One X, Which One Should You Choose?

May 6 | Posted by umar | Articles, Technology updates Tags: HTC One X, Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X, Samsung Galaxy SIII vs HTC One X, Samsung vs HTC, SGS3 vs One X

Samsung has recently revealed its most hyped phone, the Samsung Galaxy SIII. The hype was created due to Samsung’s excellent marketing campaign it’s put for its next galaxy phone. HTC on the other hand has succeeded in developing a phone which is a strong competitor to Samsung Galaxy SIII in every aspect. These two phones are similar in so many ways, that if you compare these two beautiful smartphones, you may even end up buying both of them if only you could afford to. Samsung Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X, Head to Head Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S3 HTC 1X 1. Design And Form Factor When Samsung revealed its flagship smartphone on this Thursday, Many of the rumors about the Samsung Galaxy SIII were proven false. It was rumored that Samsung Galaxy SIII will have a metallic body unlike its predecessor, but SGS3 came with a plastic body and a design very similar to Samsung Galaxy Nexus but of course bigger. It has curved Edges which are meant to provide... Read more

Samsung Galaxy S3 Specs & Features

May 4 | Posted by umar | Articles, Technology updates Tags: samsung galaxy s3 feature, Samsung galaxy s3 specs, Samsung Galaxy SIII, The next galaxy

Samsung unveiled its next galaxy phone at London’s Earl’s Court last night, a launch party similar to the traditional iPhone launch events. The launch ceremony of the Samsung Galaxy SIII was able to grab attention of tech enthusiasts and media all around the globe. Samsung Galaxy SIII will also be the official phone for the Olympics 2012. Samsung Galaxy SIII has not only come up with good hardware specs as most of the Android phones been like, it presented an Android phone as a package with good hardware and new and cool software additions. Samsung Galaxy S3 Specs (Hardware): Display Screen: 4.8-inch HD Pentile Super AMOLED (1280×720) Dimensions: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm Weight: 133 grams Processor: Exynos Quad core @ 1.4Ghz Storage: 16GB/32GB/64GB Operating system: Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich Rear Camera: 8.0 megapixel Front Camera: 1.9 megapixel Battery: 2,100mAh Video: Full HD 1080p Recording and Playback These specs are a little different from the rumored specs many of the enthusiasts were hoping for, i.e it has an 8.0 MP camera instead of a 12.0 MP rear camera. But Samsung Galaxy SIII is still a great device and as Jason Jenkins, editor of Cnet UK, said :”it made the iPhone look a little like yesterday’s model”. Samsung Galaxy SIII Features As... Read more

iOS , Android and Windows Phone Comparison, Which One’s Better & Why

April 21 | Posted by umar | Articles, Top 5 lists Tags: Android vs Windows Phone 7, iOS vs Android, iOS vs Android vs Windows Phone 7, iOS vs Windows Phone 7

Smart phones and tablets have been dominating the technology industry for many years as manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, Acer, HTC, LG and many others have been coming up with the latest innovations in gadgets. Any smart phone user is bound to make a comparison between different mobile platforms. Currently, the ‘iOS vs Android vs Windows Phone 7’ debate is brewing up all over the world as smart phone and tablet fans continue to tilt in favor of one platform over its rivals. SEE ALSO: iPhone 5 Specs Comparison with Samsung Galaxy S3 and Lumia 920 1. Android Is Supported On More Than 50% of Smartphones in the World There are some obvious advantages for Android users, for instance, Android is an OS which is supported by the most number of devices made by different manufacturers. Whether you talk about smart phones released by Samsung, HTC, Sony Ericsson or LG, all of them use Android. On the other hand, iOS is an operating system exclusively used by Apple products such as iPhone and iPad. Whereas, Windows Phone 7 is also used by many smart phones but still Android stands out from the three in terms of better compatibility. 2. Third Party Apps Let’s face... Read more

5 Features to Consider When purchasing a Laptop

December 4 | Posted by umar | Articles, Guest blogs, Top 5 lists Tags: 5 features in a laptop, buy a laptop, buying a laptop, finding a laptop, laptop features, purchasing a laptop

Things to consider before purchasing a laptop Searching for and finding a laptop for your use is totally a different cup of tea from purchasing a desktop PC assembly. The 5 Features to Consider when purchasing a Laptop would be: 1) Laptop Size 2) Battery backup – number of hours. 3) The operating system – Windows, Mac OSX, Unix or Linux 4) Network – WAN and Wireless, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5) Other Technical Features like the processors and RAM. Laptop Size Most laptop sizes fall into one of the four categories namely, ultra portable, thin ad light, mainstream and desktop replacement. Each has its own special identity that separates one from the other. There are some who carry a computer with them 24 hours of the day, possibly in their line of duty. These people would do well in going for the ultra-portable variety that weighs less than 4 pounds; have long life batteries and mostly, a 12-inch screen. However, many of these may not have the luxury of DVD drives or other alluring features, which they can well do without, because of the completely commercial nature of use of the laptop. The thin and light notebooks weigh about 5 pounds and have more powerful processors with 13... Read more

5 Great iPhone Apps You Can Use to Manage Money

November 29 | Posted by umar | Articles, Guest blogs, Top 5 lists Tags: iphone financial apps, manage money, manage money from iphone, mnaging money

manage money from your iphone

iphone financial apps

It can sometimes be difficult to manage your money. Luckily, we now have many technological devices and software in order to help us do just that. You can easily track your budget and finances on an Excel spreadsheet and break down where you spent your money on a nifty pie chart. But what about managing your money with your mobile phone? Read below for five awesome iPhone apps that can help you manage your money better with an easy click of a button. Mint Mint.com is a great site that helps you see where you spend your money, create a budget or goals, and keep track of your debt. While the app doesn’t include all of their awesome charts, the iPhone app is a great way to manage your money on-the-go. You can easily see your monthly budget, how much income you have for the month, and see the breakdown of the areas where you spend your money. You’ll even receive alerts if a payment is coming up or if you’ve gone over your budget. MoneyStrands The MoneyStrands app does, however, offer the cool budget graphics that the Mint app... Read more

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