6 Best Android Jelly Bean Smartphones of 2013: Get One Now

With a flood of most recent handsets like HTC Droid DNA and Nexus 4 running Google's most modern OS Jelly Bean, with some older phones like Samsung Galaxy S3 and Motorola Droid Razr HD Maxx just received that Jelly Bean upgrade, actually there is never been a better time than now for you to pick up a Jelly Bean handset, for me to share you all the best Android Jelly Bean smartphones. At this point let us take a look at below list of 6 best Jelly Bean smartphones of 2013 that all offer an impressive Android experience. 

1. HTC One X+ (AT&T)

HTC One X+ is an amazing followup to HTC's last flagship mobile HTC One X. It offers a faster quad-core processor, big 4.7-inch LCD screen with 1,280x720-pixel and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in the palm of your hand. Its vast 64GB of internal storage, AT&T LTE 4G data connection, 2100mAh battery and excellent camera are icing on the cake. Undoubtedly, it is a mind-blowing phone for your picking in 2013.

2. HTC Droid DNA (Verizon)

The best and greatest Droid smartphone has joined in Verizon's team. It boasts a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean from the moment you turn it on, all of which makes it one of fastest smartphones now. Its sharp 5-inch screen, excellent camera, 4G LTE support and long battery life also give us a one-of-a-kind mobile feeling.

3. LG Nexus 4 (T-Mobile)

At the first glance, you will find that Nexus 4 offers both a premium glass design and a clean, elegant Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean user interface to match. Boasting the most recent version of Android and driven by a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon CPU, its user experience is completely beyond our imagination. So to speak, the Nexus 4 wins on internal performance and user experience, anyone hoping for buying an unlocked phone should consider Nexus 4 firstly. Its competitive price is also a highlight!

4. LG Optimus G (Sprint and AT&T)

If you weren't aware, the Optimus G was the first commercially available smartphone to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 Pro paired with an LTE radio. As a close cousin to the Nexus 4, the LG Optimus G is also a wonder in 2013. Its bigger 5-icnh screen, faster LTE 4G support, lightning-quick quad-core processor really impress us lots. If you are considering getting a smartphone in 2013, you cannot miss out LG Optimus G.

5. Samsung Galaxy Note II (multiple carriers)

As the successor of the original Samsung Galaxy Note launched in 2011, Galaxy Note 2 has been greatly enhanced on user experience by Samsung. It is launched with the latest version of Android: Jelly Bean. The Note 2’s stylus (the S Pen) works with a myriad of purpose built Samsung apps and widgets designed to help enhance productivity and usability. Moreover, the Note 2 makes use of a quad-core processor, this time a 1.6GHz chip with 2GB, onboard and removable storage, great front (1.9-megapixel) and rear (8-megapixel) cameras and an expansive, 5.5-inch HD display. The Note 2 might not be for everyone, but it makes us think of mobile productivity in a new light.

6. Samsung Galaxy S3 (multiple carriers)

Samsung Galaxy S3 has absolutely been a big hit and sales reach an all-time high. It comes fully loaded with Android 4.0 but recently is upgraded to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Pumped with high-performing hardware and creative software features, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is an excellent, top-end phone that is neck and neck with the HTC One X. Also those are all reasons why it enjoys great popularity last year!  

Any ideas about above 2013 top 6 Android Jelly Bean smartphones, just show them in the comments! 

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Upcoming and Most Anticipated Tablets in 2013

2012 was a big year for tablets! Google embarked on the tablet market with two tablets: Nexus 7 and Nexus 10, both of which offered quite compelling specs and low prices. Apple launched two full-sized iPads and the iPad Mini. Further, Microsoft also joined in the battle with unveiling its Windows 8 and Windows RT tablet Microsoft Surface. Although not much is yet known about what tablets will come in 2013, lots of things can be deduced - or at least guessed, just based on what we've already seen. So following just let us have a look at the upcoming and most anticipated tablets in 2013.

1. Google's Next Nexus Tablet 

For sure, Google will unleash a new wave of Nexus tablets at some point in 2013. Due to the great success of Nexus 7 and Nexus 10, now we are expecting more with Google. Starring back to 2012, we could find that Google has launched its Nexus 7 in June and then Nexus 10 in November. If the company will continue with the same launching speed, it will be the date soon for Google to launch its new Nexus.

So, what can we expect from 2013 Google's new tablets? Most likely some features will be added to the next Nexus, such as the features of 3G we could not find in Nexus 10. Also, it may come with 4G network, whopping eight cores, Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, increased hardware capabilities, a microSD card slot, etc.

2. Apple iPad 5 

It is generally known that Apple releases a new iPad every year. Most likely you will remind me that they released two! Or Three iPad last year if counting the iPad Mini. It is quite clear Apple has speeded up the launch of iPad tablet, so the wait for a new iPad might not be long. Recently it is rumored that iPad 5 will appear in the March and features a slimmer, lighter design, more in line with iPad Mini.

3. iPad Mini 2

So to say, iPad Mini has got great success in the year 2012 and it is also said that we could see its next brother iPad Mini 2 on March, 2013. There are already lots of rumors about the iPad Mini 2. It will be Apple's next vision towards tablet, comes with a Retina Display with bringing the display up to a rumored 324 pixels per inch. iPad Mini 2 also will go with Apple's newest iOS 7. 

4. Microsoft's tablets 

2012 was just a start year for Windows 8 tablet. Windows Surface had a great vogue last year, most of its followers were feeling down with its poor hardware. So, we are so expected that Microsoft could show us a series of more powerful Windows tablets in 2013.

5. Amazon Kindle Fire 

Amazon are having quite great success with their Kindle Fire tablet line. So it is expected that the 3rd generation Kindle Fire is to be launched sometime this year and goes head-to-head with the new Nexus. We all know that Amazon’s Kindle fire is proved to be danger for the low cost Nexus 7 and is great competitor in the market. Expecting from the success of Kindle fire they will surely launch a next true competitor.

6. Blackberry Playbook 

With Blackberry 10 lunching in January, there is also a chance for RIM to make another Playbook for the tablet market. Blackberry is very slow for its Tablets and we are expecting that Blackberry will give its Blackberry Playbook a newer dimension in 2013.

7. HTC Windows RT tablets

Just in accordance with Bloomberg, HTC will launch a 12-inch tablet and a 7-inch tablet running Windows RT and they are slated to be released in Q3 of 2013. The 7-inch version would be the first 7-inch windows RT tablet to join in the 7-inch competition. The special feature about the HTC new tablets is that both of the two versions can make phone calls.That is to say, you can take it as a phone. It is said that the new tablets will use Qualcomm chips but no other specs have been revealed. Whatever, these new HTC tablets are worthy of expecting.

8. Nokia Windows 8 tablet

The big sales of Lumia 920 give Nokia confidence to work on a new Windows 8 tablet. The tablet will be matched with a kickstand-provided keyboard cover that will have its own battery, allowing it to run as an auxiliary power supply. Other known features include HDMI and USB ports, a cellular connection, and boasts a 10.1-inch display like the Microsoft Surface. AT&T will reportedly be the first carrier partner to sell the device. Nokia is succeeding to change its decay with the new windows smartphone, so would it be the same to the tablets? Let us wait to see.

After browsing through the above list, you must find that the tablet battle is just between the Windows, Android and iSO? So, which one will be final winner? Let time tell you!

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Sony Xperia Z vs HTC Droid DNA vs Samsung Galaxy S3: Specs Showdown

With more and more large-sized Android smartphone emerged in the market, consumer just like you must be smart in choosing the optimal smartphone to match your daily needs: entertainment, multimedia, social networking, web browsing, etc. Bear in mind that just choose the device based on your real purpose of owning a smartphone.

Everybody has already known that Sony just unleashed its latest Android flagship device Xperia Z. To see how it stacks up, I have put it against two established kings of Google’s castle, the Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC Droid DNA. Also, I have run the three against each other in the specs list table below for easier comparison.

How does Sony’s latest flagship Android device compare to its peers? Take a gander at my comparison, spec sheet and see for yourself.

• Display 

Galaxy S3 boasts a sizeable 4.8-inch Super AMOLED touch display with a 1280x720p resolution at 306 ppi. Frankly, the picture quality of Galaxy S3 is a little lower. However, it is still plenty sharp for most uses. The contrast and brightness are good and color are rich.

The touchscreen of Xperia Z is bit bigger, it's a 5-inch LCD with a 1920x1080p HD resolution clocking in at an impressive 443ppi. The display delivers good brightness and also uses OptiContrast technology for deeper blacks along with the Sony Mobile Bravia Engine 2 for improved color and saturation.

HTC Droid DNA has the same 5-inch screen size and resolution as the Xperia Z. The difference is Xperia Z has TFT screen with Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass protection, while HTC Driod DNA has Super LCD3 with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection, HTC Sense UI 4+.

Considering the special waterproof feature, the winner on this round – Sony Xperia Z

• Processor and Memory

Sony Xperia Z comes with 1.5 GHz Quad core Snapdragon S4 CPU, while HTC Droid DNA also powered by 1.5 GHz Quad core Snapdragon S4 CPU. In terms of memory, both of them have 2GB RAM and 16GB internal ROM storage memory and up to 32GB expandable via MicroSD card.

The Galaxy S3 is fitted with Samsung’s own Exynos quad-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz with 1GB of RAM. Samsung offers the Galaxy S3 in both 16GB and 32GB options, with microSD capability for high-capacity cards up to 64GB.

Actually, speed is quite important to a mobile and removes your worrying on slowdown, especially wanting to do more multi-task or play high-end game. So, this round winners – Sony Xperia Z and HTC Droid DNA.

• Camera 

This is a big battle section among three models. Sony Xperia Z sports a 13MP rear camera and 2.2MP front camera. It also supports 1080p video recording. As it has water resistant support, users could take some beautiful snaps like fish under water.

HTC Droid DNA comes with 8MP rear camera and 2.1MP front camera, while Galaxy S3 is packed with an 8MP camera and 1.9MP front face. Both support 1080p video recording.

Obviously, this round winner – Sony Xperia Z

• Price and release date 

Xperia Z is announced at CES 2013 event and is expected to be on sale on first quarter of 2013. Price is rumored to be equal with Galaxy Note 2.

HTC Droid DNA is announced at December 2012, while Samsung Galaxy S3 is released on May 2012. Both are available for a starting price of $199.

It the rumored price of Sony Xperia Z is true, most likely it will let its followers down. Personally, no winner here.

• Final thoughts

Other features like battery, connectivity, software are nearly the same, so I will never take them as comparison. Actually the new Xperia Z stacks up quite well against the competition. It pulls head of the Galaxy S3 and HTC Droid DNA in quite a few aspects.

Xperia Z matches the HTC device’s high-resolution display and quad-core processor. In terms of camera and battery life, Xperia Z takes the lead. The camera is to be expected, especially with Sony’s intense focus on photography. Nevertheless, a slightly better camera and improved battery life doesn’t exactly blow the competition out of the water. As usual, only time will tell whether or not Sony can pull off the impossible and take the lead on the Android front.

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Sony Xperia Z Review: Sony Released Its Flagship Xperia Z on CES 2013

How time flies! Now it is the new 2013 and the stage for CES 2013. There are so many innovative digital products has made their amazing appearance on 2013 CES, especially those 5-inch smartphones. With Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S3 selling like hot cakes, it is strongly proved that 5-inch and even more large sized smartphone will be the main stream of 2013.

This year's CES springs out certain excellent 5-inch-plus phones, and among them Sony Xperia Z is no doubt the brightest star. This new Sony flagship contains heaps of high-end features including quad-core processing, a massive 5-inch screen and a 13-megapixel camera. More surprisingly, Sony claimed that this phone could be used in the bath or shower without fear and can even survive being dropped down the toilet. Quite Amazing! Personally, Sony finally crafted a flagship that could go toe-to-toe with the competition.

So now let us focus on Sony's new flagship and take a close look. 

1. Screen 

Sony Xperia Z boasts a 5-inch 1080 x 1920p full HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 to deliver amazing visual effect. The Xperia Z’s display manages 443ppi and adds even greater realism. It lacks the eye-poppingly bright color palette of the iPhone but it’s a stunning display.

2. Processor 

This mobile comes with a 1.5 GHz asynchronous quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor with 2GB RAM. The quad-core processor means the speedy processing speed. If you want to do multi-task with your mobile and are unwilling to slow your activities down, a quad-core processor is in great need. So to speak, Sony Xperia Z is a speedy, powerful, responsive phone.

3. Camera 

The highlight on this handset is the phone equipped a 13MP rear camera and 2MP front facing camera . Far as I know, Sony Xperia Z is the first phone to feature an amazing 13MP camera and indeed, it will help to capture sharp pictures and videos.

4. Battery

Battery STAMINA mode improves standby time by at least 4 times.

5. Waterproof

Excellent waterproof ability to meets military specifications IP55 and IP57, which means it’s dust resistant and submersible in up to three feet of water for up to 30 minutes.

6. Android 4.1

Launch on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and will be upgraded to 4.2 shortly after launch for the latest Android user experience.

7. Connectivity

NFC-enabled, Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset SBH20 and the Wireless Headset DR-BTN200M.

Sony Xperia Z will launch globally in the first quarter of 2013. We haven't got its price but one thing is pretty sure that this smartphone will have a high price tag. There is also a smaller model called Xperia ZL we did not introduce in this article hitting the market.

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7 Most Anticipated Smartphones Expected to Launched in 2013

2012 was packed full of amazing smartphone releases like Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S3, iPhone 5, HTC One X, Lumia 920, etc. As we head to 2013, guess what coming phones will take the place of 2012’s best? I heard that some high-end devices will come to shelves in 2013, including iPhone 5S and Samsung Galaxy S4, so I make some educated guesses about all potential devices that should be due in 2013. Let us take a look at below post to know about all highly anticipated smartphone launches predicted for the year 2013. 

1. Samsung Galaxy S4                           Release Date: Rumored for February 2013

With the huge success of Galaxy S3- as device is sold over 30 million worldwide, now countless eyes are focusing on the South Korean tech giant Samsung's next Galaxy product- Galaxy S4. Now there are already rumors spinning around about the Galaxy S4. Seemingly Samsung will show off it in February 2013 at the Mobile World Congress (NWC) event.

Based on the most recent rumors, Galaxy S4 will feature a 5-icnh OLED display, ARM Cortex A15 quad-core processor, 12/32/64GB internal storage options, 3GB RAM, 13MP rear camera, 1.9MP front camera, 3200mAh battery and LTE and NFC connectivity features.

2. Apple iPhone 5S                      Release Date: Rumored for Mid-2013.

Rumors are already swirling about Apple's next generation iPhone, the iPhone 5S or whatever it is called. In line with recent rumors, Apple has started the trail production of iPhone 5S in December and the mass production will be started in Q1 2013. Not much is known about this upcoming mobile other than Apple may unveil it in the middle or end of 2013, just like it did with the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S.

As of now, one feature we can make certain is that iPhone 5S will run iOS 7 as Apple tends to release a new version of iOS with its yearly smartphone. May Apple could make some oh-so-amazing upgrades to the next iPhone, just more attractive then iPhone 5. 

3. Galaxy Note 3        Release Date: Unknown, but likely in late 2013.

With the Galaxy Note 2 enjoying great popularity and selling quite well, we all fully expect Samsung to release the third generation Galaxy note mobile at some point next year, maybe at CES 2013 in Las Vegas or in September just Samsung ever did with Galaxy Note 2.

Because the Galaxy Note 2 is so new, there is nearly zero information out about Samsung's plan. However, recent news reveals that the Galaxy Note 3 will be packed with a 6.3-inch screen. Expect Samsung will devise some newer killer upgrades for the Galaxy Note 3.

4. BlackBerry 10 L-series smartphones      Release Date: Confirmed for Q1 2013

RIM has confirmed that it will hold a special event on January 30, 2013 for the official release of BB 10 OS and the launch for a couple of smartphones – one with QWERTY keypad and the other with virtual keyboard. It is also reported that the smartphone based on BB 10 OS will start selling from February 2013.

And recently, the clearest pictures on BlackBerry 10 L-series phone have leaked. You can check out my last post regarding its stuffed features. This is likely RIM’s last chance to make a splash so it will be interesting to see how it plays out. 

5. Nokia Lumia 9xx                                  Release Date: Unknown, likely in late 2013

Nokia Lumia 920 is a fantastic phone featuring WP8, a fantastic camera and powerful hardware. We expect Nokia could wonder us with another great, affordable Lumia release in 2013. 

6. Motorola Droid RAZR 2              Release Date: Unknown, likely mid to late 2013
Motorola always focuses on offering phones with solid designs, massive HD displays and unmatched battery life. All of those make us highly anticipated to its next RAZR flagship in 2013. Surely, it is a quite exciting thing to wait that new amaze.

7. HTC EVO 4G LTE 2                         Release Date: Unknown, likely mid-2013
One of the best Android smartphones of the year was the yearly HTC EVO release for Sprint's network. Currently nothing is known about a potential EVO 4G LTE 2, but we hope HTC will redesign it with a quality display, solid camera, and a thin design. We’ve also seen HTC make strides in the battery and storage space arenas, so the EVO 4G LTE 2 could feature the whole package.

Which one is your expectation in 2013? Just let me know below! 

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Nexus 4 vs. iPhone 5: Full Comparison for Christmas Gift Reference

Google is now posing a great threat to Apple. Except for unveiling its first direct iPad competitor Nexus 10, it has also announced a completely new high-profile smartphone Nexus 4 to go straight for Apple's throat. Obviously, the Nexus 4 and iPhone 5 are both best-in-class devices. They represent the top of the line for their respective operating systems as well as hardware. So, how does Google Nexus 4 and Apple iPhone 5 stack up against one another? Since the Christmas holiday is fast approaching and people are all busy with preparing presents for loved ones, anyone who  currently gets stuck in these two smartphones, below in-depth comparison will help you along. Right now let us take a look at.

Dimensions

In every dimension, the Nexus 4 is larger than the iPhone 5. Now more and more mobile makers follow the big screen trend and kick off so many bigger phones like Galaxy Note 2, HTC Droid DNA, but Apple is an exception. Personally, more people will be satisfied with the size of the iPhone 5, not the Nexus 4. At 58.7mm across, the iPhone 5 is much thinner across — and thus easier to grip with a single hand for both one-handed use and making calls — than the 68.7mm Nexus 4. I’m testing the Galaxy Note 2 right now, and after holding the Nexus 4 earlier today, I can say without a doubt that the iPhone’s smaller size does feel better, though not by much.

Weight

Weight of the Nexus 4 corresponds to its size and it is significantly heavier than the feather-light iPhone 5. If you have small hands or you really want a lightweight device then the iPhone 5 wins out, but the Nexus 4 has a stylish design and it feels more solid.

Display

Generally, display is the first thing you will notice about any phone. The Nexus 4 comes with a 4.7-inch True HD IPS Plus display with a resolution of 1280 x 768 pixels, which is 318ppi. The iPhone 5 has a 4-inch backlit LED IPS display with a resolution of 1136 x 640 pixels, which is 326ppi. The Nexus 4 offers full HD resolution, but the iPhone 5 offers an imperceptibly greater pixel density. The Nexus 4 is supposed to have more natural color reproduction, but it can look a little washed out next to some displays. Visibility in sunlight and viewing angles are good, but the iPhone 5 display is brighter and features richer colors. Both have Gorilla Glass 2 protection. 

Processor

These two mobiles are premier devices in existence and their overall performance are far beyond our imagination. The Nexus 4 outfits a quad-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, while iPhone 5 sports a dual-core Apple A6 chip. Needless to say, it is rather difficult to pinpoint which one is better. 

RAM 

The Nexus 4 packs 2 GB of RAM, double the 1 GB found in the iPhone 5. Only considering the RAM, seemingly iPhone 5 lags behinds the Nexus 4. But bear in mind that RAM figures tell you nothing, mobile overall performance is the only one you have to consider first off.

Storage 

Neither phone has a microSD card slot. Nexus 4 comes with either 8GB or 16GB of storage, while iPhone 5 boosts 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of storage. Considering that Nexus 4 sells with no contract, you may find more freedom on Nexus 4.

Wireless 

This section is all about what is missing. The Nexus 4 The Nexus 4 does not support LTE and the iPhone 5 does not support NFC.

Battery

The Nexus 4 has a much longer battery at 2100mAh compared to the 1440mAh battery in the iPhone 5. It does also have a bigger display, but with no LTE to drain it you’d still expect better battery life from the Nexus 4. On paper it should offer 15 hours of talk time to the iPhone 5’s 8 hours and 390 hours of standby to the iPhone 5’s 225 hours. In practice things are always different and battery life will depend on exactly how you use your phone.

Cameras 

On paper there have an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera on both devices and the list of options and features is virtually identical. Both support 1080p video recording as well. The front-facing camera on the Nexus 4 is rated slightly higher at 1.3-megapixels compared to 1.2-megapixels, but as camera experts will tell you there’s a lot more to camera performance than the megapixel count. To tell you the truth, it’s almost difficult to gather which of the two is better, as they deliver sharp looking details and natural color reproductions with shots taken outdoors under plentiful lighting.

So, is Nexus 4 the killer weapon of Google to rival with iPhone 5? Absolutely not! Although its quite appealing price as well as off-contract make it more mouthwatering, the iPhone 5 still has its unique charm. No matter which phone you prefer, this holiday season is shaping up to be a great time to shop for a new gadget. Specs can be illuminating, but they're only part of the equation. Getting your hands on the devices in a store is  the best way to know which works best for you!

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Release Date Rumors & What to Expect

In recent times, the rumors regarding on Samsung's next-generation flagship Galaxy S4 reaching a fever pitch. Masses of reports suggest that this mobile will be unveiled at some point next year with boasting a 13-megapixel camera, new quad-core Exynos Adonis processor built using 28nm technology, and 5-inch Super AMOLED display with full HD (1920×1080) resolution, making it on par with the HTC Droid DNA. So here let us take a look at what we features and specs could expect from Galaxy S4.

Galaxy S4 – Design

Now since mobile makers are in a race to see who could make the biggest, slimmest and lightest devices, so what to expect is that the Galaxy S4 will bigger, slimmer and lighter than S3, and hopefully S4 is built with far better quality materials.

Galaxy S4 – Display

Latest reports point out that Galaxy S4 will features a 5-inch full HD 1920x1080 pixel display that’ll pack in a staggering pixel density of 441ppi. Samsung is also reported to use flexible OLED panels rather than glass setups aboard its next flagship, although whether this actually turns out to be the case remains to be seen.

Galaxy S4 – Processor

It is said that Samsung will showcase a dual quad-core mobile process at the International Solid-Stat Circuits Conference in February next year. The System-on-Chip (SoC) is a 28nm chip, with one quad-core cluster running at 1.8GHz for high performance apps, and the other running at 1.2GHz for energy efficiency. Based on an ARM A15 Cortex setup, this chipset is widely believed to be the one that will power Samsung’s Galaxy S4. We all know that Galaxy S4 is the biggest release next year, Samsung is sure to not lunch a new flagship with its current processor chip. It is not Samsung's style. So let us stay tuned to see the coming of Samsung's flagship, with the new Exynos-branded ARM A15-based SoC capable of staggering processing power.

Galaxy S4 – Storage

Most likely that Galaxy S4 will have three versions: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, all of which with SD support. As you probably know, Samsung has kicked off its its 10nm 64GB eMMC memory chip, and already putting this 64GB chip to use inside a new black variant of its Galaxy S3, which is due to launch in the UK later this month. That means the top-end Galaxy S4 will follow this trend and finally get a 64GB version plus with SD-support.

Galaxy S4 – Camera

According to multiple sources, the Galaxy S4 will features a 13-megapixel Sony Exmore RS sensor, which means that there will be a truly high-end camera built into Samsung's next-generation flagship and Galaxy S4 will have one of the best shooters on the market.

Galaxy S4 – LTE

As I said before, LTE is the trend of future network, so there can be no doubt that Samsung will outfit 4G LTE on Galaxy S4, just Samsung ever does with Galaxy S3 and Note 2.

Galaxy S4– Battery Life

We already know that the S3's 2100mAh blows S2 out of the water, so the battery life on S4 should totally beat the S3. Motorola has proven that it is just a piece of cake to pack a 3,300mAh power into RAZR Maxx, we are highly expect Samsung will bring us with more surprise on its next Galaxy S4.

Galaxy S4 – Release Date

It seems more than likely that Samsung will release the Galaxy S4 at NWC 2012, instead focusing on the launch in May 2013. You know, nearly every year Samsung chooses that time to announce its top handset.

Having said that, I bet there will be a few leaked images relating to the Galaxy S4 during NWC 2013 and CES 2013. So, let us wait for a while to get the closest to the truth. 

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Top 8 Free iPhone Apps for Ease Christmas Shopping 2012

With less than one month until the coming of Christmas, perhaps now majority of us are hunting for some perfect gifts for our family members, friends and loved ones. Even if you are shopaholic, I bet you are still feeling painful to go to the crowed stores for gift option. Granted that you are willing to move to the physical shops, I bet you will easily lose the chance to get the Christmas gift with best prices. To help you save money and time as shopping in 2012 Christmas, an electronical way will be introduced to you all: using the free iPhone shopping app for Christmas to buy whatever you want with the cheapest price.

For you having an iPhone, no matter the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S or even the iPhone 5, below free Christmas shopping apps will make your Christmas holiday more manageable. Although there are tons of free Christmas iPhone shopping apps out there to help you save time and cash this holiday season, but only those best-reviewed ones are listed here. So no hesitations to seize your favorites in Apple Store. 

1. Amazon Mobile

For those loyal Amazon users, the Amazon Mobile app must be the perfect choice for you. With it, you could access and shop for any items you want on Amazon.com. You could also read product information, compare prices, browse through and write product reviews, pull items to your wish lists just on one go. 

2. eBay Mobile

The Christmas iPhone shopping app crafted by eBay is also a great entrance for you to shop whatever items on eBay.com. You can make use of the barcode scanners to compare product prices. If you find something unique or purchase something quite great, you could also share them with friends via Facebook and Twitter. 

3. RedLaser

Far as I know, RedLaser is the most accurate barcode scanning app for iPhone. You could make use of it to scan barcode so as to search product information and get the best prices after comparison from Google, eBay, theFind, shopping.com and so forth. Getting the best items by inputting keywords is also available. Just like eBay mobile, you could also show off your Christmas items with friends thru Facebook, SMS and Email. 

4. Google Shopper

Google Shopper supports to find information on millions of online products by recognizing cover art, barcode, voice and text instantly. All in all, it is also a great free Christmas shopping app to provide you with all your want like product previews, specs, prices, so as to make you shop for your Christmas gifts smartly. Like RedLaser, you are allowed to create a shopping list and share them with anyone you like. 

5. Shop Savvy

Face-to-face, Shop Savvy is my most preferred Christmas iPhone shopping apps, which could search for more retailers all across American and meantime give us directions and phone numbers of nearby stores. Additionally, this app will offer us with most up-to-date promotions, coupon codes, rebates to help us save money!

6. Sears2go

If you are a frequent Sears shopper, undoubtedly the Sears2go is an app tailored for you. You can take use of it to hunt for and buy the Christmas gifts you want with your Sears.com account. Also, this app will provide you with the nearest Sears location, contacts, etc. for references. 

7. Target

By using the Target app, you could not only browse and purchase your loved items on the phone, but also create and organize your shopping list. Buy, store, share, use GiftCards and redeem coupons can be done just on-one-go. Owning a Christmas iPhone app, your Christmas shopping will be easier than ever. 

8.Barnes & Noble

Apart from other online retail giants like Amazon, eBay, the Barnes & Noble is also loath to lag behind others and develops a Christmas Shopping app for acting a mobile book store just fitting in the palm of your hand. For those planning to buy some books and movies for loved ones in 2012 Christmas, Barnes & Noble app will be of your close aide and help you pick up what you need online, then let you get your order in the nearby store or receive the orders by shipping. 

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We have to admit that the HTC Droid DNA is the hottest mobile phone of late and have already earned so many praises. It is said DNA enjoys great popularity after officially launched on Version earlier this week. Most likely you now have placed the HTC Droid DNA in your wish list. Well, for guys living outside the US but eager to own HTC Droid DNA, the cool news is coming: its international version---HTC Deluxe DLX is not far behind!

To start with, let us check out all leaked photos of HTC Deluxe DLX. Seemingly, it will be available in three colors: white, black and brown. Which color is your favorite?

Making mention of the outfitted stuffs, since the HTC Deluxe DLX is the new brother of the US-bound HTC Droid DNA, it should come with the following insides. Possibly, there will be some changes when it is officially announced.

• SLCD3 1080p with a mind-blowing 440ppi density
• Qualcomm S4 Pro 1.5GHz quad-core CPU
• 2GB of RAM
• 8MP camera rear-facing camera capable of 1080p at 30fps
• f/2.0 2.1 MP Front-facing camera capable of 720p
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with Sense 4+ on top
• 4G LTE
• 2.5v headset and speaker amplifier with Beats Audio
• 2020 mAh Battery
• 9.1mm thin

Face-to-face, this is a device that I am long anticipated and it could perfectly replace my old iPhone 4S. Certainly, the Nexus 4 is also a great choice but it seems that it is unobtainable by most of us across the globe. The 1080p display and ultra-fast S4 CPU of HTC Deluxe DLX makes it really an appealing device.

Talking about its release date, since the Black Friday is slipping away, it appears that this phone will not see the light of day this year. So I bet the most likely time to launch this flagship smartphone will be on NWC 2013. And now various sources mention that more infos regarding on this mobile will be unveiled on December 6th, so let us stay tuned! Additionally,  prepare your money to get it!

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iPod Touch 5G vs iPod Touch 4G: Full Comparison for Your Black Friday Reference

As the era of smartphone rises, it is widely believed that the age of MP3 player is coming to an end. However, now Apple still keeps its iPod Touch lineup living and updates iPod device to 5th generation. With the hotly-anticipated Black Friday getting close, I found there are so many music enthusiasts hanging about choosing which generation of iPod Touch for Thanksgiving gift. So today I will show you all a full comparison between these two booming devices, so as to let you know better about the difference between the iPod Touch 5G and iPod Touch 4G just before you go to buy them on Black Friday.

Dimensions

From above photo, you will clearly find that iPod Touch 5G basically remains the original physical design, and simultaneously becomes much thinner and taller. Just following the evolution of iPhone 5, the screen aspect ratio of iPod touch 5G grows to be 16:9. The screen aspect of iPod touch 4G is 3:2.

Weight

When it comes to the weight of iPod Touch 5G, you must see that the iPod Touch 5G is much lighter than iPod 4G. When putting it on your pocket, I do believe you will always worry about the disappearing of this new 5G iPod. 

Display

Just similar to the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S, there is a screen increase for the two iPod touch generations. Apple has upgraded the 3.5-inch screen to a bigger 4-inch Retina screen.

Speaking of the screen resolution, the fourth generation is 960x640 at 326 pixels per inch, while the newer iPod Touch has a pixel resolution of 1,136x640 pixel resolution at also 326 pixels per inch.

Processor

As is known to all, the 5th generation iPod touch is the first model in iPod family to outfit a dual-core processor. The A5 processor makes the 5G iPod Touch fast and powerful enough for generally uses.

The engine power of the older 4G iPod touch is an A4 chip. For today's standards, it is a bit slow while doing multi-tasks on iPod touch 4G, like watch HD videos on iPod Touch. 

RAM

Comparing to the 4G iPod touch, the RAM of this newest iPod is upgraded to a double number 512MB. Combined with the dual-core chip and the perfect iOS, the 5G touch will be pretty quick. 

Storage

At present, the iPod Touch 5G is made available in the 32GB and 64GB variants, while the fourth generation offers in 16GB and 32GB options.

Wireless Connectivity

Talking about the connectivity, there is no difference between 4G and 5G iPod Touch. Both two devices are able to connect with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. 

Cameras

The camera of 5G iPod touch is a massive upgrade over its predecessor. It has a 5MP iSight camera and a front-facing camera with 1.2 megapixels. Meanwhile, it support to record video of up to 720p.

No quite detailed camera specs of 4G iPod Touch are provided by Apple. We just know that it supports to record videos at 720p. 

Battery

The iPod Touch 5G supports 40 hours music playback time and 8 hours for video playback. Meantime, the 4G variant has a music playback time of 40 hours, yet one hour less video playback time than iPod touch 5G. 

Voice Assistant

Far as I know, the iPod touch 5G is the fourth Apple device to equip Siri (after the iPhone 4S, New iPad and iPhone 5). This voice assistant could recognize so many languages. Personally, it is a quite great aide for our daily life. Bear in mind that you need to connect Wi-Fi if wanting to use Siri. 

Some other comparison about iPod touch 5G and iPod touch 4G:

About selling colors: the 4G iPod is only available on black and white versions, while 5G touch have a white front and various color choices for black.

About selling prices: Perhaps the only reason you will choose the 4G iPod Touch on this Black Friday is its much cheaper price. It will cost you $199 for the 16GB version while compared to $299 for the 32GB version of iPod Touch 5G.

Just my personal view, I highly suggest you to buy the newest iPod touch 5G on Black Friday. It is said that Apple will give some discounts for this appealing device. Well, if you just care about the price, iPod touch 4G is also a good choice.  

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