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Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Sprints hits customer with $10 Data Plan price Hike

Friday, January 14, 2011
Android Tablets Vs. iPad
Android Tablets vs. iPad - this may well become the big tech debate of 2011. I will break down the differences for you and tell you what side I am on! There are several key differences between the two devices -
Operating System
Obviously, one of the largest differences between the two systems is the operating system. Android tablets are running on some version of the Android OS from Google, while Apple's iPad is running on Apple's iOS. Both are the same basic OS that runs on the companies' respective smart phones.
To me, this is just a matter of preference. These days, many developers prefer Android over iOS, as it is much easier to get a new app into Android's app market. However, every Android tablet (and phone) may run on a different version of the software, which can make it a bit unsettling for users, as some apps may work only on a newer version of Android, which every tablet may not get.
The companies that develop the tablets decide when to push an update of the Android software to each type of device, so one type might get an update, while others may wait for months, or never get an update at all.
As far as I am concerned, there is no clear winner in this arena. If you get a chance, try each one and see which operating system you like best. Personally, I am a bigger fan of Android.
Screen Size
Having a big screen can be a plus or a minus depending on what you plan to use it for, and especially on how you plan to carry a tablet around. For example, I purchased the Samsung Galaxy Tab, considered one of the best Android tablets currently on the market, and a big selling point for me ws the screen was actually much smaller than the iPad.
The iPad screen is over 10 inches, making almost as big as some small laptops. That can be great if you plan to carry it in a backpack all the time and want to watch videos on it, but it does make it harder to carry around. For me, the Galaxy Tab made more sense because I don't carry a backpack and like to bring it to meetings.
So, again, no clear winner here. You may want to decide first whether you want a wireless device that is portable or if you want the biggest screen possible. One caveat here, however - soon there will likely be tablets running Android on the market that have screens the size of the iPad.
Apps
You can have a discussion about Android tablets vs. iPad without talking about apps. Apps make or break the tablet in my opinion. Having used both operating systems extensively, I will say that, although the iPad certainly has more apps than Android, I have not been disappointed with Android and can find just about any kind of app I can think of. In addition, almost every company that makes an iPad app makes an Android app as well.
In fact, in my estimation, given that Android sales are now surpassing iPhone, and the fact I mentioned above - that it is easier to develop apps and get in the Android market, I would not be surprised to see Android catch up the Apple in the future when it comes to apps.
Cost
It seems that even the best Android tablets are cheaper overall, and you can find some good, cheap Android tablets out there. Both have data plans, and you can't do much without a data plan on a tablet unless you stay in a wifi zone, so you will likely end up paying about the same there.
However, when it comes to the cost the device itself, Android wins.
This argument will rage on during 2011, but when it comes to Android Tablets vs. the iPad, I am all for Android!
Casey has a new site dedicated to the best android tablets! Check it out at http://www.androidtabletsblog.com.
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Android Tablets vs. iPad - this may well become the big tech debate of 2011. I will break down the differences for you and tell you what side I am on! There are several key differences between the two devices -
Operating System
Obviously, one of the largest differences between the two systems is the operating system. Android tablets are running on some version of the Android OS from Google, while Apple's iPad is running on Apple's iOS. Both are the same basic OS that runs on the companies' respective smart phones.
To me, this is just a matter of preference. These days, many developers prefer Android over iOS, as it is much easier to get a new app into Android's app market. However, every Android tablet (and phone) may run on a different version of the software, which can make it a bit unsettling for users, as some apps may work only on a newer version of Android, which every tablet may not get.
The companies that develop the tablets decide when to push an update of the Android software to each type of device, so one type might get an update, while others may wait for months, or never get an update at all.
As far as I am concerned, there is no clear winner in this arena. If you get a chance, try each one and see which operating system you like best. Personally, I am a bigger fan of Android.
Screen Size
Having a big screen can be a plus or a minus depending on what you plan to use it for, and especially on how you plan to carry a tablet around. For example, I purchased the Samsung Galaxy Tab, considered one of the best Android tablets currently on the market, and a big selling point for me ws the screen was actually much smaller than the iPad.
The iPad screen is over 10 inches, making almost as big as some small laptops. That can be great if you plan to carry it in a backpack all the time and want to watch videos on it, but it does make it harder to carry around. For me, the Galaxy Tab made more sense because I don't carry a backpack and like to bring it to meetings.
So, again, no clear winner here. You may want to decide first whether you want a wireless device that is portable or if you want the biggest screen possible. One caveat here, however - soon there will likely be tablets running Android on the market that have screens the size of the iPad.
Apps
You can have a discussion about Android tablets vs. iPad without talking about apps. Apps make or break the tablet in my opinion. Having used both operating systems extensively, I will say that, although the iPad certainly has more apps than Android, I have not been disappointed with Android and can find just about any kind of app I can think of. In addition, almost every company that makes an iPad app makes an Android app as well.
In fact, in my estimation, given that Android sales are now surpassing iPhone, and the fact I mentioned above - that it is easier to develop apps and get in the Android market, I would not be surprised to see Android catch up the Apple in the future when it comes to apps.
Cost
It seems that even the best Android tablets are cheaper overall, and you can find some good, cheap Android tablets out there. Both have data plans, and you can't do much without a data plan on a tablet unless you stay in a wifi zone, so you will likely end up paying about the same there.
However, when it comes to the cost the device itself, Android wins.
This argument will rage on during 2011, but when it comes to Android Tablets vs. the iPad, I am all for Android!
Casey has a new site dedicated to the best android tablets! Check it out at http://www.androidtabletsblog.com. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Casey_Case |
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Evo 4g is Top Wirefly.com holiday seller
The online wireless retailer, which is owned by Simplexity, reported that the HTC Corp. Evo 4G was its best selling device during the holiday season. The smart phone is available exclusively through Sprint Nextel, which recently has begun to turn around its customer metrics having posted modest customer growth numbers over the past several quarters following years of losses.
The retailer, which does not sell Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) iPhone though it does offer devices and services for the country's four nationwide operators, added that all ten of the top selling mobile devices were smart phones, with nine of the 10 powered by Google Inc.'s (GOOG) Android operating system. The only non-Android device to break the top 10 was Research In Motion Ltd.'s (RIMM) BlackBerry Torch at AT&T Mobility.
Overall, Verizon Wireless scored the most number of devices on the list with four, followed by three each from Sprint Nextel and AT&T Mobility.

The one name missing from the list, besides the iPhone, was T-Mobile USA Inc., which did not land a single device on the retailer's top selling device ranking. The nation's No. 4 operator has seen its customer growth numbers fluctuate significantly over the past several quarters as the carrier has tried to balance out its marketing focus between prepaid and postpaid services. The carrier managed to add137,000 customers during the third quarter on the back of prepaid and mobile virtual network operator partners, after having lost 170,000 customers during the first half of the year.
The results appeared to be business as usual for Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility, which both posted strong third quarter results and are expected to do the same for the fourth quarter. Verizon Wireless appears to be gaining significant traction with its Android-based Droid lineup of devices, while AT&T Mobility has shown continued strength with its BlackBerry leadership, growing interest in Android-powered devices and has its iPhone ace-in-the-hole that continues to power the carrier's growth.

As for device makers, HTC managed to score the top two positions on the list, though Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. managed to win the war with four devices in the top 10. Motorola Inc. (a href=http://stocks.rcrnews.com/rcrwireless./quote?Symbol=MOT target=_blank>MOT) scored a pair of devices on the list thanks to Verizon Wireless, while RIM and Sony Ericsson each had a single entry thanks to AT&T Mobility.
The complete Wirefly.com top 10:
1. HTC Evo 4G (Sprint Nextel)
2. HTC's Droid Incredible (Verizon Wireless)
3. Samsung Captivate (AT&T Mobility)
4. Motorola Inc. Droid X (Verizon Wireless)
5. Samsung Intercept (Sprint Nextel)
6. BlackBerry Torch 9800 (AT&T Mobility)
7. Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 (AT&T Mobility)
8. Motorola Droid 2 Global (Verizon Wireless)
9. Samsung Epic 4G (Sprint Nextel)
10. Samsung Fascinate (Verizon Wireless)



The 5 Hot Smartphones in 2010
Smart phones are nothing but an ordinary mobile which makes our life smarter and also makes smoother. In this fast growing world we have to keep contact with our clients, colleagues, friend’s etc this can be provided by smart phones which give instant access to the internet and also it serves as multimedia devices. Let us see some of the best smart phones of the year 2010.
1. HTC EVO 4G
Rocking a 1 GHz processor, 4.3-inch screen, 8.0-megapixel camera, front-facing camera, 4G (WiMAX connectivity), Android 2.1, Mobile Hotspot, and other goodies, the EVO 4G gets the top spot for awesome hardware. While WiMAX (4G) has been clocked at lower speeds than T-Mobile’s HSPA+ (super fast 3G), the fact that EVO is the first real 4G device is kind of cool. The downside? WiMAX is expanding rapidly, but at present, is only available in select markets in the US.
2. Apple iPhone 4
Featuring some nice upgrades over the 3GS like the Retina Display, FaceTime video calling, and a 5.0-megapixel camera with flash, iPhone 4 is a nice evolutionary upgrade to the previous unit. Throw that in with an awesome App Store and iOS 4′s ability to multitask, and you have a device that can compete with the best of ‘em. June 24th is shaping up to be a busy day for Apple and AT&T.
3. HTC DROID
Truth be told, it’s kind of a toss up between the EVO 4G and the DROID Incredible. Both offer 8.0-megapixel cameras, 1 GHz processors, and Android 2.1. While the screen is larger on the EVO, the 3.7-inch AMOLED display on the Incredible is gorgeous. EVO still takes the trophy in hardware, but Incredible is incredible enough to keep Verizon customers incredibly happy (see what I did there?). If the EVO is too big for you or you just dislike Sprint, consider the Incredible for your Android needs.
4. Google Nexus One
With official Android 2.2 support on the way (and with several leaked builds available now), the Nexus One is worthy of consideration by those on AT&T and T-Mobile. Complete with a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, 5.0-megapixel camera, and AMOLED display, it’s still relevant in the ever-evolving mobile space. Given AT&T’s Android options at the moment (Backflip and Aria), the Nexus One is a high-end option for those on the nation’s second largest wireless carrier. I just wish there was a subsidized version available.
5. Palm Pre Plus
The design is outdated and the specifications are a bit mid-range given the devices that are out now, but webOS is enough to justify the Pre Plus’ inclusion in my top five. Who knows where the operating system will be one year from now (HP keeps giving conflicting messages), but on the multitasking and notification front, it’s the best user interface out there. At a developer event last week, Palm confirmed that new devices and webOS updates were on the horizon, so there’s still potential there. Software development aside, the hardware is competitively priced, and Verizon is sweetening the deal by offering free Mobile Hotspot. Free Wi-Fi-like connectivity as a part of the $30 data plan? Sounds good to me.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
HTC Profit Explode due to Android Phone Sales
By ARIES POON
TAIPEI—Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC Corp. saw its fourth-quarter unaudited net profit more than double from a year earlier, driven by strong growth in handset shipments.
HTC, the world's largest maker of phones using Microsoft Corp.'s operating system, is also becoming a major seller of devices that use Google Inc.'s rival Android software, which is growing in popularity. The company's strong results in general reflect rising demand for smartphones as consumers continue to switch from traditional cellphones to gadgets that allow them to browse the Internet, write emails and watch video.
HTC said ts net profit surged to 14.59 billion New Taiwan dollars (US$499 million) from NT$5.53 billion a year earlier. Revenue more than doubled to NT$104.01 billion from NT$41.07 billion.
The Taiwanese company didn't elaborate on its results, but analysts had expected robust global demand for smartphones to boost HTC's earnings in the fourth quarter and beyond.
Steven Tseng, an analyst at Royal Bank of Scotland, said the results were solid and in line with his expectations. "Android-based phones will continue to be a driver for HTC this year," he said, adding HTC's switch to chipsets that have better multimedia performance but lower prices boosted the company's profitability last quarter.
Tseng said HTC's first shipment of fourth-generation mobile phones using what's known as Long-Term Evolution technology may take place as soon as the second quarter, which will further boost the company's earnings this year. LTE promises faster data downloads compared with existing third-generation wireless technology.
"A bigger-than-expected underlying market size combined with continued strength in Android smartphones, should benefit key players such as HTC," Credit Suisse said in a research report Tuesday. "We believe Android momentum remains strong... we might be still underestimating its growth potential."
According to a survey from technology-tracking firm comScore Inc., more Americans say for the first time they are using cellphones powered by Google's Android system rather than Apple Inc.'s iPhone. Other estimates, like those from market-research firm NPD Group, have shown Android devices outselling iPhones, or moving ahead among consumers only.
For the full-year, HTC's unaudited net profit rose 74% to NT$39.33 billion from NT$22.61 billion a year earlier. Unaudited revenue last year rose 93% to NT$278.76 billion from NT$144.49 billion.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Droid Pro: An Android Business Smartphone
Motorola has an answer for all those Blackberry enthusiasts out there. The just recently unveiled the Droid Pro, which is their answer to business smartphones (Blackberry). The Droid Pro features a touchscreen keyboard and a full vertical qwerty keyboard. Blackberry users will feel at home with this similar design scheme. Some of the other features include a 5mp camera with autofocus and led flash, a 1 GHz processor, and a micro SD slot expandable up to 34GB of memory.
The phone supports dual-mode functionality, meaning that the phone supports both CDMA and GSM technologies for world-roaming capabilities. This allows users to still be able to use foreign networks while traveling abroad. This phone also has several enhanced security features including the ability to remotely wipe all your data if the phone is lost as well as complex password support and a VPN client. One other business friendly feature is complete support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
The device also has the capability to become a mobile hotspot for up to 5 devices. The browser comes preinstalled with Adobe Flash Player 10, so users can get a full web browsing experience. This being an Android phone of course means that you get the Android market and a multitude of Google services including Google Maps Navigator & Google Talk. Among other included applications are Quickoffice®, Skype mobile™, YouTube, AuthenTec VPN client, Mediashare, and File Manager.
All in all, this looks like a pretty decent phone for those business users who won't let go of their Blackberry. If they decided to add an 8MP camera instead of the 5MP, this would look like the perfect phone in my eyes. Sound off on the comments section with your opinions.
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HTC Evo 4G - An Advanced Smartphone With A Comprehensive Package of Features
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011
iPad Deals - It's Truly Astonishing
Apple has released its iPad in the market that you will find in all online shopping portals. These online shopping portals provide you this iPad with Sim free deals. Soon it will also be available with contract and pay as you go deals. All these deals will give you this iPad at very low prices. These cheap iPad deals make it easy for you to buy this Apple product.
This Apple iPad is the best option for those who love to access internet as it has many internet connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and 3G that help you to connect internet to your handset. This handset also has many internet applications such as IM applications, You tube application, E-mail applications, Social networking integration, Google search and many more.
Apple has manufactured this iPad using iOS4 and 1GHz Apple A4 custom-designed processor chip that make this handset more efficient. Apple has released this iPad with 16 GB, 32 Gb and 64 GB internal memory that you can use for storing your data. You can download your audio, video and pictures using Dock Connector to USB Cable.
Apple has provided many media players in this iPad that can support a wide variety of audio and video formats such as HE-AAC, AAC, Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV and many more. Its 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy Multi-Touch display provide you remarkable resolution of 1024-by-768-pixels. Apple has added more than 250000 applications in its iPad that you can find in its applications store.
This iPad Deals are available with Sim free phones that provide you this iPad in the cost of £702.10. It is expected that all the leading networks are planning to come up with their contract deals that can give you this iPad at very low prices as compared to Sim free deals. These iPad contract deals will also give you many benefits with this iPad such as free internet access up to a limit and discounts on bills. You can also get many free gifts with this contract iPad such as iPods, Nintendo Wii games, Xbox games, Laptops, LCD TV and many more.
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