Sony Xperia Z - Full HD Android Flagship High-End Smartphone

Sony Xperia Z - Full HD Android Flagship High-End Smartphone

Sony Xperia Z

Sony has launched a new flagship Xperia Z in a line of increasingly enormous Android phones. This smartphone offers the users everything they need to make work and play amazing. The phone is powered by the powerful 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. It has 2 GB RAM. Sony Xperia Z has a display of 5 inch TFT capacitive full HD touchscreen. The device has the Touch Gesture feature that makes the screen exceptionally responsive. It makes all the slides and scrolls smooth. It is equipped with BRAVIA Engine 2 that gives the users increased image quality, sharpness, contrast and saturation for an enjoyable viewing experience. The Sony Xperia Z runs Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS to give the users everything they desire.

This smartphone has primary camera of 13 MP with 16x digital zoom and an LED flash. The device has a secondary camera of 2 MP and full HD video recording. With 3D Surround Sound. The users can enjoy amazing clarity on the music and video players as well as the FM radio. The phone supports audio formats like MP3, eAAC+, WMA and WAV and video formats like MP4, H.263, H.264 and WMV. Sony Xperia Z has a fresh design. The device has sleek and compact body. The glass fibre polyamide frame of the phone makes it tough and sturdy. Sony Xperia Z has durable tempered glass on the front and back for resistance to scratches. Sony xperia Z is crafted to be water-resistant, dust-resistant and tough enough to handle anything. Sony Xperia z includes a 3.5 mm audio jack and a micro USB port. A phone with so many interesting features is difficult to put down. To ensure that the user is not disappointed, the Sony Xperia Z is powered by a 2330 mAh battery that offers talktime up to 11 hours on the 2G network and up to 14 hours on the 3G network. The users are provided standby time up to 550 hours on 2G and 530 hours on 3G. The phone has an internal memory of 16 GB that gives the users space for their photos, music and data. If the users need more space, they can expand the memory up to 32 GB by using micro SD cards.

For making connectivity options solid, the Xperia Z comes with GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi, and tethering via USB and Wi-Fi Hotspot. The device also comes with Bluetooth and DLNA for wireless data transfer. The Sony Xperia Z has pre-installed apps like Facebook, Twitter and Gmail. It has many more apps that make everyday activities easy and exciting. It is embedded with excellent and truly distinctive features. It delivers an accelerated performance. It is a top-notch smart phone that money can buy.

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Nokia Lumia 505: An Ideal Phone

Nokia Lumia 505

Nokia Lumia 505

Nokia Lumia 505 is out in the market and it has received a warm welcome from users. Everyone is talking about its advantages like a highly responsive touch screen that is sharp and clear as well but some users are also pointing to the features wanting in the phone. But there is a good thing that is the number of users dissatisfied with the phone is small.

It is said that the screen of Nokia Lumia 505 doesn't complement with its size. It should be bigger at least a few inches. Second drawback is there is no front camera and it is simply unacceptable to the users habitual of video calling. While some of the predecessors of Nokia Lumia 505 have secondary cameras but there is no front camera in this model. But not having a secondary camera doesn't make a big difference to a phone.

On the brighter side, Nokia Lumia 505 sports a high resolution 8 MP camera with Geo-tagging feature. High-end camera is certainly an advantage considering the people taking interest in clicking pictures and uploading them in their social networks. It is called picture communication. What you do, you could share with others. The new Nokia Lumia 505 provides every opportunity to stay connected with the virtual world.

Lumia 505 is a 3G handset and it supports Wi-Fi wireless data connectivity as well. It brings unlimited Internet fun for users. With Lumia 505, you could surf Internet pages at a great speed and also power your laptop or desktop PC to browse through Internet pages. It could be called a true Internet phone and since its battery supports for long time, users could enjoy seamless Internet connectivity. These are some of the features that make Nokia Lumia 505 the best Internet phone present in the market.

Some more advantages of the new Lumia are video player, music player, FM radio with 3.5 mm headphone jack. Lots of storage space is also provided to store tracks, pictures, movies and a load of data. As much as 4 GB data could be stored in the Lumia 505 but it doesn't support memory card. If you have more than 4 GB data to store then you might need prioritizing your data to keep the important files. But every phone has its limitations. You can't keep storing data even in your laptop as it also comes with a limited storage space.

Nokia Lumia 505 comes with colorful jackets and what is more exciting is it is just perfect for using as a digital book to see Microsoft documents, pictures and web pages. It has many features that could amaze even the most discerning user. For instance take Smart Group Shot feature. It allows taking 5 shots with one click. Advantage of this feature is that you could choose the best shot out of the group shots and upload it on your social network profile. If you are looking for a new handset or considering switching to an affordable smartphone then Nokia Lumia 505 will be a good choice.

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Keyboard Tips for Improving Typing on the iPad

Keyboard Tips for Improving Typing on the iPad

Keyboard Tips for Improving Typing on the iPad

Typing on a touch screen is certainly different than typing on a standard keyboard. Here are a few simple tips to make typing a little easier.

Sentence Ending Shortcut

This simple and timesaving shortcut enables you to quickly end a sentence and begin a new one. When you reach the end of a sentence, tap the space bar twice. This automatically adds a period to the end of the sentence, a space is inserted, and the next letter you type will be capitalized to begin the next sentence.

Verify this shortcut is active by opening the Settings app, select General, then Keyboard. Make sure Auto-Capitalization and "." Shortcut are set to "ON".

Typing Numbers or Punctuation

When typing, you typically add numbers or punctuation by tapping the numeric (.?123) key to see the numbers and symbols. After selecting the needed number or punctuation, you must then tap the alphabetic (ABC) key to return to the alphabetic keyboard.

To make this process a little quicker when you want to add a number or punctuation, press and hold the numeric (.?123) key, then without removing your finger from the screen, slide it over to the character you want to insert. When you release your finger from the display, the character will be entered into your text and the keyboard will automatically switch back to the alphabetic (ABC) keyboard.

Tap and Hold for Special Characters

For those times when you need to use special characters, simply tap and hold the relevant letter and the special symbols associated with that letter will appear on the screen. Drag your finger to the special character you want, then release. This gives you access to all sorts of special characters with accent marks ( à or è), symbols, alternative quotation marks, or long hyphens.

The numeric keyboard shows the dollar ($) symbol by default. If you need to type a different currency symbol, just tap and hold the $ key and a list of alternative symbols will pop-up.

You can insert the degree symbol by switching to the numeric keyboard and holding the zero (0) key.

Caps Lock

To type a capital letter, you normally tap the Shift (up arrow) key. Occasionally, you need to spell an entire word in all caps. It can be cumbersome to tap the Shift key before each letter. It would be easier to use the Caps Lock feature.

To use Caps Lock, you must enable the feature in Settings. Open the Settings app, select General, then Keyboard. The Enable Caps Lock slider should be set to ON.

Once the Caps Lock feature is enabled, simply double tap the Shift key to engage Caps Lock. The Shift keys on the keyboard will turn blue while Caps Lock is active. Tap a Shift key to disengage Caps Lock. Leave the feature enabled in Settings so the Caps Lock feature is available whenever you need it.

The Versatile ".com" Key

When typing in the web address field in Safari, there is a ".com" key in the bottom row of the keyboard. This key is handy to quickly add the.com to the end of a web address. If you tap and hold the ".com" key, a list of other common web domain extensions will appear, including.net,.org,.edu, and.us.

When typing an email address into the Mail address field, tapping and holding the period key will produce the list of domain extensions.

Apostrophe Shortcut

When you need to type an apostrophe, there are two different shortcuts available. First, for most common words, you can rely on the Auto-Correct feature. Simply type the word without the apostrophe and the iPad will likely recognize the word and automatically add the missing apostrophe.

Alternatively, you can tap and hold on either the comma or period key. Holding the comma key will present the apostrophe, while holding the period key will provide a quotation mark.

Quick Erase

Every so often, you may type a sentence or two then decide you are not happy with the way it is written. It can be a little cumbersome to delete a significant amount of text by using the Delete key. As an alternative, try shaking the iPad. A small window will appear asking if you want to Undo Typing. Selecting Undo Typing will delete your latest bit of typing.

Split the Keyboard

If you routinely type with your thumbs while holding the iPad with two hands, you will find this tip particularly useful. Tap and hold the Keyboard key in the bottom right of the keyboard. In the window that appears, choose the Split option. The keyboard will split and slide towards the edges of the iPad. This will make it more convenient to type with you thumbs while holding the iPad securely. To return the keyboard to its original position, tap and hold the Keyboard key and select Dock and Merge.

Quickly Return to the Top of the Page

If you are reading a long email or skimming through a lengthy web page, it can be cumbersome to scroll back to the top of the page. You can quickly return to the top of the page simply by tapping the Status Bar at the top of the screen (this is the bar that shows the time, battery level, and signal strength).

This is particularly helpful in Safari because it makes the URL Address field and Search field visible. This should work in any application, not just Mail and Safari.

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Best Apps For iPhone New Users

Best Apps For iPhone 

Best Apps For iPhone New Users

If you've recently gotten your first iPhone, congratulations, but you're a little late to the party! Don't worry, one of the biggest draws to the iPhone is that it is easy to use and get the hang of. One of the main things you are going to want to do as a new user, is download apps.

Now if you've already taken a look at the app store, you know that there are hundreds of thousands of different apps that are currently available to you. How are you supposed to know which ones are worth downloading, and which ones you should avoid? If this is something you've worried about, you've come to the right place. In the following article, we'll talk about some best apps for iPhone user should have. Read on and learn.

The first app we'll talk about is Tripit. Tripit is a wonderful app for anyone who travels a lot. This app interacts with your email to confirm and track travel information so that you have everything you need in one easy to read location. It is very simple to use and is your one stop shop for a travel itinerary.

For all of you fitness nuts out there, you have to check out Endomondo. There are literally hundreds of fitness apps out there however none are as good as this app. Through Endomondo you'll be able to track the distance you run, learn your average speed and track your progress as you make gains. It is a must have for anyone who is serous about their health. There is also a great online community to help keep you motivated throughout your fitness efforts.

Another great app is Cards. Cards gives you the convenience of email with the old look and feel of snail mail. It allows you to design and send greeting cards to anyone you want, without that annoying stamp. There are an abundance of themes and templates so you can create the perfect card for any situation.

Among the best apps for iPhone is Khan Academy. This app gives you access to a vault of how-to videos that cover a wide range of subjects. Browse a video to help you better understand your algebra homework,or learn how to replace the brakes on your car. Whatever you need to learn, Khan Academy has the video for you.

What app list would be complete without the inclusion of Facebook. The world's most popular social networking site has its own dedicated app for the iPhone. It is a much better alternative to using the site on your browser. Here you'll receive push notifications whenever you have a new message or friend request. If you are like most people, this app is a must have.

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iPhone 5 Review - All That You Need to Know About the Latest Offering From Apple

iPhone 5 Review

iPhone 5 Review

There was a lot of hype over the release of the latest offering from Apple the iPhone 5 and after the launch the reviews have been mixed with a few rave reviews and a few poor reviews. Certain new features on the iPhone 5 have been appreciated whereas a few have been termed to be a hindrance. In this review we will look at the different aspects of iPhone 5 and analyze them in brief.

Design

iPhones have always been phones that fit onto your hands in a comfortable way and the most important advantage was the way it could be used with one hand. The new iPhone 5 still fits snuggly in the hand, but with a reduced weight of 112g feels light and there are some people who do not like that. It is something that one will get used to and should not be an issue.

The increased screen size makes the iPhone 5 123.8mm tall and the increase in size will not be noticed easily by people who have been using the iPhone 4S. This is a good ploy by Apple as it will not put of people who don't like large screens. With the increase in height, getting to the power button can be tough using one hand, but you can still cover the entire screen with your thumb.

Both the ceramic white version and the anodized black version have a two tone effect on the back and it is something that is appealing to the eye and under the finger. The sapphire glass that is used in the back is durable and the two sections of pigmented glass that is used at the top and bottom gives a pleasant feel. Apple has tried to make the iPhone 5 exterior strong to try minimizing damage when it falls, but there have been reports of scratches and flaking appearing on the black anodized version.

Apple have made the antenna more powerful and this is a welcome change, but moving the 3.5mm audio jack from the top to the bottom has met with some flak as it can be uncomfortable when headphones are plugged in. The new lightning port that has replaced the older 30 pin connector is also something that many do not like as it means they will have to buy an adaptor to use it with the many iPhone accessories, docks and chargers that they have bought.

The iSight front facing camera has been moved to the middle and the home button has been made more robust to reduce the problems that users have expressed with the home button of earlier versions.

Display

The resolution of iPhone5 is still 326 ppi and the retina display is still one of the best around. One cannot notice changes in the display when compared to the earlier model of iPhone and one major change is that the display has been brought closer to the glass thereby increasing brightness and sharpness. The display is crisp, bright and clear and has not over saturation and is similar to the display of the 4S.

Calling

The call quality has been vastly improved and with 3 microphones in the iPhone 5 it makes it easy to have clear conversation even in windy environments and next to a busy street. The number of call drops have greatly reduced and the efforts that Apple have put forth in this area has reaped benefits. But then finding people to call is still very similar to the older versions and there is a lot of scope that Apple has to improve when it comes to contacts.

FaceTime

FaceTime is back on iPhone 5 and it is better than ever. With the improved iSight front camera one can now have HD quality video calling provided you have the network to handle HD video calling.

Messaging and Email

Calling may not be iPhone's strong point, but messaging sure is and with the increase in height you can see a lot more of what you are typing. iMessaging is also available, but then it still needs refinement and we expect it in the forthcoming updates. The simplicity and the ease of using Email continues in the iPhone 5 and is very similar to the earlier models.

Social Networking

There is still a lot that can be done for social networking integration and this is one area that greatly disappoints in the iPhone 5.

Camera and Video

The camera is pretty similar to the one on the iPhone 4S and the only advancements are that the pictures can be taken 40% faster and the introduction of the new dynamic low light mode that helps improve dark images considerably. Video recording quality has been improved vastly and now offers great quality video recording.

Other features

The new earphones (EarPods) are not that great and probably have to be worked upon. Inter connectivity is great as usual and there is lot of improvement in the gaming front. There have been mixed reviews about battery life and one has to wait for more reviews on the battery. Availably of 4G is great for users who have access to 4G connections and connectivity is great. PC connectivity has never been a strong point of iPhone and it still isn't. Other features like iCloud, Passbook, Reminders, Siri, Maps are very much similar to the 4S and there is nothing much to talk about.

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The Best Smart Phone in 2013

The Best Smart Phone in 2013

This is the best time to buy a smart phone. Never before have we had such an amazing array of handsets to choose from. Whereas before we would have to save up for an iPhone if we want to have the best smart phone, now we can choose from other big companies like Samsung, LG, Nokia, Motorola and upstarts like HTC and Huawei. They offer great specs at competitive prices and all one has to do is find out which smart phone is the best fit for them. Here's a short list of the best smart phones of 2013 in no particular order.

• Sony Xperia Z

The Xperia Z was launched with quite a bit of fanfare and understandably so. The Xperia Z boasts of a 5" 1080p display screen, a Qualcomm 1.5GHz S4 Pro processor and an amazing 13mp Exmor RS camera. The handset runs on the Android Jelly Bean and also has the recognition of being both water-proof and dust-proof. Its slick design and high-end finish makes it one of the brightest stars in the smart phone universe right now.

• HTC One

Gorgeous is one way to describe this smart phone. Its metal body makes a perfect contrast to the vibrant colors users can see on the display screen. However, the company knows that to go up against major players like LG, Samsung and Sony, it has to have more than good looks and the HTC One delivers on that, with its full HD, 1080p, 4.7" display screen, Android Jelly Bean OS, 2GB of RAM and a powerful 1.7GHz Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor. But what really sets the One apart is its 4mp UltraPixel camera and the Sense 5.0.

• iPhone 5

It might not have set the world on fire, but the iPhone is still the smart phone to beat. The iPhone 5 still carries the hallmarks of what has made this model a revolutionary piece of technology. It's thin, light and the display screen has been tweaked so it's longer to make room for more app icons. Plus, the iOS is admittedly still the easiest and fastest operating system around. The staggering number of apps available in the Apple store is also a big plus.

• LG Nexus 4

The Nexus 4 is unabashedly a Google-branded smart phone that features a handsome design and solid hardware. The handset's 1.5GHz quad-core processor makes the Android 4.2 run smoothly and quickly. The Nexus 4 is also known for its 8mp camera, built-in NFC and its 4.7" 1280 x 768 display screen that's at par with the screen of the iPhone 5 Retina.

• Motorola RAZR HD

Said to be a worthy alternative to the Galaxy S3, Motorola's RAZR HD is a powerful and attractive smart phone. While it might not be able to go head to head with Samsung's Galaxy S4 or the HTC One yet, its solid features, long battery life and affordable price tag makes it a valuable phone. The RAZR HD has a 4.7", 1280 x 720p AMOLED screen that's made from scratch impervious Gorilla Glass, a Kevlar back panel and a 2.530mAh battery that can give you at least 14 hours of video watching time.

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Introduction To Smart Phones

Introduction To Smart Phones

If you have not heard about smart phones, they are actually a variety of mobile phones with capabilities and features like a computer and the best thing about these devices as compared to normal mobile phones is that they enable users to do an Internet search conveniently. Even some of your mobile phones that are not smart devices might also have the capability of searching the World Wide Web. So, why smart devices are different from normal mobile devices?

When it comes to the former models, the users can download and install applications just like they do with their computer and they can be used as portable computers because of the features with this they are offered for sales. Among the different manufacturers, Samsung smart phones and Nokia smart phones have gained great popularity among mobile device enthusiasts. In addition to these two big fish, there are also other equipment makers like HTC, Apple, Motorola and the list goes on and on. Some of these makers have made their gadgets popular in particular nations, while some of them has made them popular all over the world. Due to the popularity of this equipment for browsing the World Wide Web, nowadays, many websites are designed in such a way that they can be viewed from hand held apparatus as well in addition to computers and tablet systems.

In addition to websites, several other applications meant for games, weather reporting and even language learning are being offered on sales in application stores. Also, some of the applications offered are free of cost for the users to download onto their hand held devices. They can just search through the Internet for finding an appropriate application and they can just go for free or paid applications that meet their requirements correctly.

With the popularity of these small hand held devices, there are online stores dealing with different types of this equipment under different brand names. This will enable the users to browse through different models of Samsung smart phones or Nokia smart phones or other brands as well. After browsing through the different models, if they are satisfied with two devices, they can just compare those two through these online stores. When comparing the features, they can select the equipment that meets their requirements and can easily get the same delivered to their doorsteps.

With the current technological development, more and more users are opting for these alternatives as compared to the conventional mobile phones mainly because of the features.

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