The Realm of Augmented Reality - Google Glass is Coming

Are you looking for a type of technology that could be something replaces smartphones in the near future? Now you come to the right post. It is said that Google is currently developing a set of advanced and computerized glasses called Google Glass. Tech titans like Apple, Google, and Microsoft have spent years slugging it out for smartphone supremacy. But long after countless Androids, a smattering of Blackberries and Windows Phones, consumer-tech geeks can finally look forward to a fresh battleground for the world’s leading mobile hardware and software makers: the realm of augmented reality.

                    

Google Glass would track the direction in which the wearer was looking with a tiny screen on the left lens that users will have to look up to see. It sports a different look from traditional glasses, covering only one eye instead of two.

Microsoft also envisages a system whereby eye-tracking is used to select areas of focus within the scene. Information shown could follow a preprogrammed script – Microsoft uses the example of an opera, where background detail about the various scenes and arias could be shown in order – or on an ad-hoc basis, according to contextual cues from the surrounding environment.

                      

You can control the software by swiping a finger on that right earpiece in different directions. And Inside the right earpiece — that is, the horizontal support that goes over your ear — Google has packed memory, a processor, a camera, speaker and microphone, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi antennas, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and a battery. All inside the earpiece.

A product like Glass will give Google a big opportunity to take an outsized chunk of local mobile advertising growth. Google can directly deliver location based ads to a person visually, instead of having to rely on a person using their mobile phones.

                   

Now, Google emphasized that Google Glass is still at a very, very early stage. Lots of factors still haven’t been finalized, including what Glass will do, what the interface will look like, how it will work, and so on. Google doesn’t want to get the public excited about some feature that may not materialize in the final version. And at the moment, Google is planning to offer the prototypes to developers 2013 in anticipation of selling Glass to the public.

Top 5 Christmas Gifts for iPad Owners

2012 Christmas is coming soon and I don’t need to tell you that it’s high time you started buying gifts for your loved ones! Wondering what gifts to buy for your friends who own an iPad or are soon-to-be iPad owners? With Apple releasing both the iPad with Retina display and the iPad mini just before the holidays, there'll be a lot of thin, rectangular boxes, cool iPad gadgets, accessories, etc wrapped up for Christmas. To save you time looking for iPad gift ideas, we’ve compiled a list of that are widely considered to be the best gifts around for iPad owners this holiday season. So have a look our picks for the top 5 Christmas gifts for iPad owners:

1. iPad cases

iPad cases are the ideal Christmas gift If your friends already have an iPad, because it’s currently naked and unprotected. Your friend needs an iPad case to protect his or her precious gadget. There are a wide range of iPad cases available. But Apple Smart Cover is considered hands down to be the best which allows you to switch the iPad’s screen on and off and can easily convert between positions for typing and watching videos.

                          

2. iTunes gift card

The second Christmas gift I recommend for iPad owners is an iT

unes gift card, which will allow you shop for movies, apps, music, audio books, etc. on the iTunes store anytime as you like. So snatch one up and let your friend equip their own iPad the way they want. I am sure it will be fantastic!

                      

3. Video Converter for Mac

If you are an iPad owner and are fond of watching films, the best-reviewed Video Converter for Mac can not be neglected. It is an all-inclusive video converter downloaded for Mac that can convert videos and audios among all popular formats to various devices for Mac users, such as MKV to MP4, MKV to AVI, AVI to MP4, FLV to MKV, WMV to MOV, etc. so just tick it on your Christmas gift list, and you will enjoy any kinds of movies without format issue. Besides you can personalize videos via trimming, cropping, watermarking and create your 3D movies for home 3D Enjoyment on Christmas Eve.

                     

4. iPad stylus pen

With a stylus pen, users can write, sketch, paint, etc. much more conveniently than a finger and with better sensitivity and more accuracy while at the same time protecting your fingers and iPad screen! If your friend hasn’t got one yet, now’s your chance! This item is especially perfect for those who want to use iPad for presentations.

                     

5. Tablet Keyboard for iPad

Typing on the iPad is one of the few complaints that are frequently voiced by otherwise happy customers. If using a virtual keyboard on the screen doesn’t come naturally to you, there’s always the option of getting a physical keyboard to connect to your tablet. For your friends who type a lot on iPad, this is a perfect Christmas present.

                     

If you know someone who's getting an iPad, or has one already, and want to get them something to go with it, below rounded up 5 of the best accessories. Most of them will be compatible with the iPad 2, third or fourth-generation iPad, and iPad Mini as well, so no one needs to be left out.

Rumor Has It that Samsung Galaxy S4 Will Come in February 2013 Packing with Improved Features

The launch of the Samsung Galaxy S3 in May this year was undoubtedly a huge success with amazing sales volume. This 4.8-inch high-tech smartphone sporting Android 4.0.4 "Ice Cream Sandwich" and other powerful features has earned high repute among the public. However, now rumors say that Samsung will release its next-generation Galaxy S4 smartphone at some point during the first half of 2013 although the Samsung Galaxy S3 hasn’t been all that old.

                     

The Android smartphone has quickly become a hugely popular handset with the Android faithful, Samsung, now the world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer, will no doubt look towards Sammy’s next big handset in their Galaxy line, the Samsung Galaxy S4. According to latest reports, the upcoming version of the flagship smartphone is likely to be launched in February next year, complete with Samsung’s Exynos 5450 chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A15 processor and a 13MP camera.

                         

This concept of the Galaxy S4 has the device sporting with a 5.1-inch full HD Super AMOLED Flexible 1080p display, along with Corning Gorilla Glass 2, android 4.2, 4G LTE connectivity, HSPA+, wireless charging, a 13 megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 4.5 megapixel HD front camera, 1.9GHz quad core processor, a 2650mAh battery and 9.1mm thick, so nothing too unpredictable. Samsung will most likely launch three Galaxy S4 models: a 16GB, 32GB and 64GB version, all with SD-support.

                      

Recently this is the biggest rumor that has piqued the attention of millions of people all over the globe. Samsung is big enough to do its own launches now, joining the likes of Microsoft and Apple. For this reason we reckon Samsung will do a big glitzy launch sometime in February. And the Galaxy S4 will be bigger, slimmer, and lighter to suit us more. 

iPhone 5S Specs, Release date, Rumors and Leaks Ramp Up

As you probably know that the iPhone 5 sold 2 million pre-orders on the first day of its release. And the first weekend the handset was available saw sales leap to 5 million, until now the gorgeous iPhone 5 catapults Apple back into first with highest ever share in the smartphone wars with Samsung galaxy S3.

                       

So in order to maintain good momentum of smartphone development and grab market share to the highest degree, online rumors claim that Apple is about to begin making the successor to the iPhone 5, believed to be called the iPhone 5S. Apple has accelerated the certification processes for related parts and components for the iPhone 5S, the paper revealed.

                    

The probable name of Apple' next generation phone

No one knows at the moment what the next Apple smartphone release will be called, it could be the iPhone 6 but we are guessing on previous releases that it will be called the iPhone 5S. It makes sense to call it this because the iPhone 4S was released after the 4.

                        

The iPhone 5S specs rumored

Specifications and features of the expected iPhone 5S may not be that much different from the iPhone 5, although the recent departure of one-time iOS head Scott Forstall may suggest a vastly rethought and redesigned iOS 7. It is reported that it will bring a larger screen, improved 4G LTE connectivity, an even faster processor (probably a quad-core), enhanced battery life, a better camera sensor and other realistic expectations, though a new iPhone wouldn’t be a new iPhone without some kind of unique feature that would make users really want to own it. We’re looking for Apple to surprise us on this one with more amazing and useful functions.

iPhone 5S release date rumored

If this is true, Apple may be signaling that the iPhone 5S will debut in June 2013, which would be a return to normal of sorts for the company. This would put it around the same time as its annual developer conference – WWDC, where Apple used to announce new iPhone models.

                         

LiquidMetal alloy for the back

We know that the iPhone 5 is producing unwanted scratches and worn corners unless you put on a case and then taking it off again. So how about Apple 5S using a LiquidMetal alloy for the back casing as this would be very strong indeed and could be molded into a shape that could bring us in to the world of futuristic instead of the normal block it already is.

It is said that the speculated iPhone 5S is expected to enter volume production in the first quarter of 2013, Apple is also likely to release a new version of iPad a quarter later than the iPhone 5S, since the display resolution of its latest version of iPad has come out lower than expected.

Apple Confirmed That Its New iMac Lineup Will Go on Sale from Nov. 30

According to the latest news from Apple that the brand-new 21.5-inch iMac (Base 21.5-inch model and High-end 21.5-inch model) will be on sale starting Friday via multiple distribution channels including Apple.com, Apple Stores, and Apple re-sellers. What’s more exciting is its 27-inch lineup iMac (Base 27-inch model and High-end 27-inch model) will also be available for pre-order that day, but will begin shipping in December due to the lack of display.

                           

The delay has partially been caused by the need for display manufacturers to invest in new production processes in order to make the screens. The new lighter, thinner iMac uses some advanced welding techniques as well as a new manufacturing process for the LCD screen, which probably caused the delay. 

                 

The Cupertino, Calif., technology company said the device "is the most advanced desktop Apple has ever made." And we can not agree more. Seeing from Apple' official website, the new iMac is as much a work of art as it is state-of-the art. It is amazing to look at and even more amazing to use. Sporting a big, bold display, third-generation Intel quad-core processors, the latest NVIDIA graphics, cutting-edge storage options, and much more, no desktop has ever brought so much to the table. This is an all-in-one computer that has been refined, re-imagined, and re-engineered to give us a desktop in its most advanced form ever.

                        

The 27-inch computer includes a 2,560-by-1,440 display, while the smaller machine boasts a 1,920-by-1,080 screen. Both have a FaceTime HD camera and dual microphones, with a headphone jack, SD card, three USB ports, Thunderbolt, and Gigbit Ethernet on the back. Both come with a wireless keyboard and wireless magic mouse.

                                        

It has a stunningly thin design that offers more in less space. Its edge is just 5mm thin and each unit has up to 40 percent less volume than the previous iMac. All in all, it is innovation at the mole culler level.

Google Inc.'s Nexus 10 vs Apple Inc.'s iPad 4 vs Barnes & Noble Inc.'s Nook HD+

We trust Apple so much because it is the world' tablet giants. But the market has changed in recent months, and Apple is starting to see some real competition. You can now find devices with easy-to-use interfaces, lightweight designs and compelling features you won't find on Apple's gadget. If you're searching for an iPad alternative, Google's Nexus 10 and Barnes & Noble Inc.'s Nook HD+ are all worth a look. Competing with Apple’s full-size iPad 4, other tablets are also impressive.

GoogleInc.'s Nexus 10

Following the success of the 7-inch Nexus 7—the first Google Nexus tablet—the Nexus 10 was released with a 10.1-inch, 2560×1600 pixel display, which in 2012 was the world's highest resolution tablet display. It’s packing a 10.1-inch screen with a whopping 2560×1600 resolution with 299 ppi, a dual-core 1.7GHz processor and 2GB of RAM Made by Samsung for Google, the Nexus 10's technical specifications match or betters those of Apple's device in many ways.

                  

Price: $399 for 16 gigabytes of internal storage, $499 for 32 GB of storage

Screen size: 10.1 inches

Screen resolution: 2,560 by 1,600 pixels, at 300 pixels per inch

Weight: 1.33 pounds

Processor: 1.7 GHz dual-core Cortex-A15

Cameras: 5-megapixel camera on back and a low-resolution camera on front

Battery life: 9 hours for video playback, 7 hours for Web browsing.

Operating system: The Nexus 10 runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), the latest version of Google's smartphone and tablet operating system, which is silky smooth to the touch and a pleasure to use.

Pros: it is cheaper than newest full-size iPad. The Nexus 10 is undeniably powerful. It’s insane. The Nexus 10 has an incredible screen, the perfect combination of spec and price with a great user experience thrown in. The dual-core 1.7GHz processor combined with the 2GB of RAM makes this device the most powerful Android tablet on the market. And it accesses to a variety of games, utilities and other software for Android devices, though not as extensive as apps available for iPad. But its longer, narrower screen better suited to movies.

Cons: the Nexus 10 is comfortable but not very aesthetic. It’s nothing more than a standard, black, boring, rubber rectangle. Integrates with Google Play store, which is still new and isn't as robust as Apple or Amazon's stores. Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards. No option for cellular wireless broadband.

AppleInc.'s iPad 4:

Apple launched its brand-new iPad 4 just seven months after it rolled out the Retina display-equipped third-generation iPad in March. There was much umbrage at the launch of the new iPad 4, as it basically rendered the iPad 3 obsolete. However, though externally it remains almost identical to the third-gen iPad—save its new Lightning connector, which replaces the 30-pin Dock connector—internally Apple has revved up its processor.

                        

Design: iPad 4 has rectangular shape with rounded corners and edges and it is only marginally thicker and a little heavier than the iPad 2. And if you pick it up with no knowledge of the former, you'll likely be mighty impressed.

Screen size: 9.7 inches

Screen resolution: 2,048 by 1,536 pixels, at 264 pixels per inch.

Weight: 1.44 pounds

Cameras: 5-megapixel iSight camera on back and the bigger and more useful change is the front facing camera which is now a 1.2Mp FaceTime HD shooter capturing up to 720p footage. This offers a much higher quality picture than before making your Photo Booth pictures better.

Battery life: Once again Apple touts a double digit battery life of 10 hours for the iPad 4 when browsing the web over Wi-Fi.

Processor: First and foremost is a new processor, the A6X. This dual-core processor with quad-core graphics is supposedly twice as fast as the A5 chip found in the iPad 3 with twice the graphics performance.

Operating system: Apple's latest operating system, iOS 6, was recently launched alongside the iPhone 5.

Price: Starts at $499 for 16 gigabytes of storage, goes up to $699 for 64 gigabytes, more for versions with cellular data access.

Pros: The newest iPad's faster A6X processor adds extra system speed and graphics power. Improved worldwide cellular compatibility makes the LTE model a more appealing proposition. And the iOS App Store remains best in class, with the widest selection.

Cons: The fourth-gen iPad is otherwise identical to its recent predecessor - same size, weight, and Retina screen. It's heavy to hold in one hand, and older accessories won't work without investing in a pricey Lightning adapter. Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.

Barnes & Noble Inc.'s Nook HD+

The just-released Nook HD+ is well-designed reading-and-entertainment Android tablets featuring beautiful, high-resolution screens, a significant rewrite of the Nook software and beefed-up video services.

                     

Screen: 9 inch capacitive touchscreen display

Resolution: 1,920 x 1,280 pixels, at 256 pixels per inch

Weight: 1.14 pounds

Cameras: None.

Battery life: 10 hours of reading, 9 hours of video

Processor: dual-core 1.5 GHz processor. The dual-core processors clearly do their job, because I found the Nook HD's operation to be exceedingly smooth, with no delays or glitches when opening or reading books, opening or running apps, or watching on-tablet video.

Operating system: Modified version of Google's Android

Price: $269 for 16 gigabytes of storage; $299 for 32 GB

Pros: Cheap and portable. Storage is expandable with microSD memory cards. In addition to a full slate of books and magazines, it offers more than a thousand apps through its integrated (and growing) Nook Store and is optimized for Netflix and Hulu Plus video playback. The built-in Web browser works well and offers Flash support.

Cons: Selection of third-party applications is small. Barnes & Noble lacks wide range of content. No access to full Android Market; no Bluetooth, GPS, or camera; no video rental (or purchase) option.

Top 3 Black Friday Tablets Deals 2012

Black Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving. It is the old tradition that many folks go out on the streets to hunt down the best prices of the year on the most popular products. It is the perfect time to save big on the latest and greatest electronics. Here mentioned are top 3 Black Friday deals on tablets. Tuesday morning, in preparation for Black Friday Walmart, Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, and Target emailed customers with information about their Black Friday sale. The news of 2012 Black Friday has created an Internet buzz.

Top1

Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet bundled with a $75 Gift Card for $399 at Walmart.

The iPad 2 is the second generation iPad which serves primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, presentations and web content. A lithium-ion polymer battery that lasts up to 10 hours, a dual core Apple A5 processor and VGA front-facing and 720p rear-facing cameras designed for boost basic user experience. It is said that on this Black Friday, if you take into account the $75 gift card, it's close to what we expect $299, this is also one of the items that Walmart guarantees will be in stock for the first hour. That might push this deal into pretty good degree.

Top 2

Barnes & Noble NOOK Simple Touch WiFi eBook Reader sells for $49 at Target.

The 2011 Nook is a compact and lightweight e-book reader with a responsive high-contrast Pearl e-ink touch screen that offers quick page turns. This gorgeous slate contains world's largest bookstore, with the longest battery life, you can read for over 2 months on just one charge. Although we predicted before that popular tablets wouldn't see any dollar-off discounts, however in this case, we're happy to be wrong. Not only is this NOOK $50 off list, it's also the lowest price we've ever seen for this device by $21.

                   

Top 3

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 16GB 7" Tablet bundled with a $30 Best Buy Card for $200 at Best Buy.  

The Kindle Fire is Amazon’s own tablet, available in several versions. The small size of the Kindle Fire makes it easy to hold and travel with. As a basic tablet, the Kindle Fire offers significantly improved hardware, useful new features for watching movies and reading books, and carries on exclusive Dolby audio, Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi as well as high-performance 1.2GHz dual-core processor. This offer from Best Buy throws in a generous $30 gift card with your purchase of the Kindle Fire HD. That beats both deals from Staples and OfficeMax, which only bundle it with $20 and $25 gift cards, respectively. Obviously, it is a good pick at a good price.

As we stated in our Black Friday tablet predictions, your best strategy for slate shopping this holiday season is to seek out bundle deals. It is the right time to let your head spinning and sorts out the most cost-effective but high-quality slate. Hope below mentioned 3 tablets deals would do much help!

Top 10 Must-See Thanksgiving Movies in 2012

With 2012 Thanksgiving Holiday coming soon, the happiness will be at hand. It is a time characterized with lot of fun and frolic, gifting, family feasting, community praying etc. Parades, fetes and fairs, eating at restaurants, shopping are an inherent part of the festive celebration.

Traditionally, the women will buzzer around the kitchen helping each other pull off the greatest feast of the year including roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing bread, sweet corn, etc. Sitting together to have the biggest meal of the year with family would be such a great fun, but what is the entertainment when everyone's likely to feel a little drowsy and well fed after the meal. It's a great opportunity to settle down to some relaxing activities like watching movies. Below is my attempt at listing some of the Best Thanksgiving films that I could think of.

1. The New World (2005)

                   

The New World is a 2005 romantic historical drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick, a historical adventure depicting the founding of the Jamestown, Virginia settlement and inspired by the historical figures Captain John Smith and Pocahontas. It is the fourth feature film written and directed by Malick (135 mins).

Director: Terrence Malick

Stars: Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale

2. Addams Family Values (1993)

                   

Addams Family Values is the 1993 sequel to the 1991 comedy film The Addams Family. A comical Gothic horror-movie-type family tries to rescue their beloved uncle from his gold-digging new love (94 mins).

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

Stars: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Cusack

3. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973 Short Film)

                    

Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown's for Thanksgiving, and with Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock, he attempts to throw together a Thanksgiving dinner (30 mins). You’ll be thankful that your family watched this film as It teaches kids that when you sit down at the Thanksgiving table, it’s good to be grateful for all that you have—even if your meal is just toast and popcorn.

Director: Bill Melendez, Phil Roman

Stars: Todd Barbee, Robin Kohn, Stephen Shea, Hilary Momberger

4. An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving (2008 TV Movie)

                   

An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving is a television film based on a short story by Louisa May Alcott. Widow Mary Bassett (Helene Joy) and her 3 children have hit difficult times on their farm; it is especially apparent when they cannot even afford a turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner. Oldest daughter Tilly (Tatiana Maslany) writes to Mary’s wealthy and estranged mother Isabella (Jacqueline Bisset), exaggerating their situation in a lengthy letter. Isabella comes to the farm to offer her help and finds a kindred spirit in Tilly. However, Mary resents her mother’s attempts to help them out of their financial difficulties.

Director: Graeme Campbell

Stars: Jacqueline Bisset, Helene Joy, Tatiana Maslany, Kristopher Turner

5. Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)

                       

Hannah and Her Sisters is a 1986 American comedy-drama film which tells the intertwined stories of an extended family over two years that begin and end with a family Thanksgiving dinner. The film's set piece is Thanksgiving, where Hannah's (Mia Farrow) clan gathers together in a tremendous Central Park West apartment for the holiday celebration. The black maid polishes the silver, Mia's mother drinks too much and plays the piano, hearts are broken and mended in startling ways.

Director: Woody Allen

Stars: Michael Caine, Mia Farrow, Carrie Fisher, Barbara Hershey, Lloyd Nolan, Maureen O'Sullivan, Daniel Stern, Max von Sydow, Dianne Wiest

6. The House of Yes (1997)

                      

Indie film's first reigning queen Parker Posey won a Special Recognition award at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival for her all-out eccentric performance as Jackie-O. Mentally deranged but charming in her pill box hats, Parker flies into a menacing jealous rage when her adored older brother (Josh Hamilton) brings home a girlfriend (Tori Spelling) for Thanksgiving.

Director: Mark Waters

Stars: Parker Posey, Josh Hamilton, Geneviève Bujold, Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Tori Spelling

7. Home For The Holidays (1995)

                  

Home for the Holidays is a 1995 comedy-drama film directed by Jodie Foster and produced by Peggy Rajski and Jodie Foster. Jodie Foster's directorial debut gets it just right: dinner with the family can be a nightmare-and also hilarious. The Larson siblings — Claudia, Tommy, and Joanne return for a holiday dinner at their parents’ Baltimore home. There is a cloud of anxiety: the meal, at which are also seated a variety of friends and extended family, is the loud and raucous climax to a long day.

Director: Jodie Foster

Stars: Holly Hunter, Robert Downey, Jr., Anne Bancroft, Cynthia Stevenson

8. Pieces of April (2003)

                 

In this surprisingly sweet Katie Holmes vehicle, April tries cooking Thanksgiving dinner for her demanding mother and ends up finding family in her neighbors. It is a 2003 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Peter Hedges which reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100

Director: Peter Hedges

Stars: Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, Sean Hayes, Alison Pill, Oliver Platt, Patricia Clarkson     

9. Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

                 

Neal Page is trying to return to his family for Thanksgiving in Chicago after being on a business trip in New York. Del Griffith and Neal Page share a three-day odyssey of misadventures trying to get Neal home to Chicago from New York City in time for Thanksgiving dinner. For laughs, PTA is a very good movie, the performances of Martin and Candy and Hughes' surprising sympathy for their characters make it great. It is reigning champ of Thanksgiving movies, and with good reason.

Director: John Hughes

Stars: Steve Martin, John Candy

10 The Blind Side (2009)

                 

When they see 17-year-old Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) shivering on the streets, Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and husband Sean (Tim McGraw) offer him a place to spend the night. And while that one-evening invitation turns into something a bit more long-term, the gentle and soft-spoken giant is never quite sure of his place in this family - until he decides to “join” them for a Thanksgiving dinner.

Director: John Lee Hancock

Stars: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron

What better way to commemorate the great American holiday than with a lineup of Thanksgiving movies? Forget worrying about the turkey and tricky sleeping arrangements, perhaps a family-friendly flick to help you through your food coma? Thankfully, I've listed the above 10 movies to watch that complement Thanksgiving perfectly.

Sure, these movies do have one thing in common: reminders that we can be thankful for lots of things - at Thanksgiving or any time of year. From heartwarming classics to laugh-out-loud comedies to historical dramas, let’s just start the movie watching together!

iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S3, Choose the Appropriate One for You!

As soon as the Apple iPhone 5 was released people began to compare it with the Android giant-Samsung Galaxy S3. Frankly speaking, these two handsets are all superb and they each deserve their places on the market. Until now S3 remains one of the best-selling devices of 2012 and iPhone 5 also sets a sky-high sales record followed. These two best smartphones have gone head-to-head for an amazing battle which has had people stunned by how far technology has moved, but once again it’s up to you to decide which one suits you the best. Is it the brand new iPhone 5, or the recently released Samsung Galaxy S3? I think below comparison will help you make the decision quickly.  

                      

Display: when it comes to display, the Galaxy S III’s 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED Plus 1280 x 720 screen offers rich and vibrant colors as well as lots of details. And the iPhone 5 has a 4-inch display with resolution of 1136 x 640. That's a 326ppi, compared to 305ppi on the Galaxy S III. To be fair these are all excellent displays and your choice may be very simply down to whether you prefer a smaller display as on the iPhone 5 or a larger screen as on the Galaxy S3.

Design: As for design, iPhone 5 is 7.6mm thick with metal casing and non-removable battery, and Samsung Galaxy S3 is 8.6mm thick with plastic casing and removable batter. The Samsung Galaxy S3 comes in six color variants and is curvier and chunkier than the iPhone 5. It’s wider, longer and fatter, weighing 133g.

Camera: Galaxy S3 has an 8-megapixel rear-facing shooter with zero shutter lag and 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat. The iPhone 5 camera is the same 8MP model as in the 4S, although it now has an improved low light mode. The front camera takes 720p videos. Samsung Galaxy S3 camera also has a burst mode, blink detection, smile detection, and blurring or contrast choices. But these features don’t outweigh the BSI sensor in the iPhone 5 that allows the phone to take great pictures in dim conditions though. The iPhone 5 wins.

Operating System: The Galaxy S3, is another Android handset released on Android 4.0 ICS and currently the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update is rolling out to various carriers worldwide. If you’re not a diehard Android enthusiast though, then your choice may be the iPhone 5 running the latest iOS 6, which comes with an updated App Store and improved iCloud support. Siri has also been revamped.

                       

Processor: As for processor, the Samsung Galaxy S III will get more nods with its 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 2GB of RAM (quad-core Exynos with 1GB RAM for the international version) – whereas, the iPhone 5 seems ill-equipped with its 1GHz dual-core Apple A6 processor with 1GB of RAM. However, when it comes to real world performance, the iPhone 5 exhibits the cleaner and more fluid performance with various operations. Well, the Galaxy S III still displays one responsive performance as well, but it doesn’t match the iPhone 5’s level of finesse.

Battery life: Apple claims that the iPhone 5 battery will give you around eight hours of talk and 10 hours of Wi-Fi usage. The Samsung Galaxy S3 larger battery promises around twice this – but real-life tests say otherwise.

Video Playback: Even though the two are able to play high-definition videos with no problems at all, it’s simply the huge display of the Samsung Galaxy S III that captivates us. Both Pack 4G LTE connectivity for the ride, so video enjoyment through online dreaming is excellent (take YouTube as an example). But if you stayed in places where lacks Wi-Fi, then problems occurs. How can you watch online videos in YouTube or other websites leisurely? In fact you need to download YouTube video to MP4 (both supports MP4 format) for offline playback. All you need to do is to download YouTube video to MP4 with a YouTube to MP4 Downloader.

Storage: Both the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S3 have 16, 32 and 64GB models, but the S3 storage can be expanded by up to another 64GB with an SD card, so Samsung wins this one.

                       

Connectivity: Galaxy S3 supports 4G LTE, gaining an edge over iPhone 4S but this lead is expected to be short-lived as iPhone 5 will too support 4G LTE network in the U.S, very much like the new iPad.

You perhaps face an awkward dilemma when it comes to upgrading your phone. And this is the very big question that most people have: iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S III? In my opinion, it is just a matter of choice and personal tastes, so just pick up the smartphone that makes you happier, and this is the best choice I suggests.

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Padfone 2

Early this year, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S3, which proved to be a powerful smartphone and easily gained popularity. The device boasts some of its amazing features such as a huge screen display, 4G/LTE connectivity, NFC support through S Beam. And recently Asus took the wraps of its smartphone-in-a-tablet hybrid device-the Padfone 2 with the fresh Android OS and compelling hardware. But the 4.7 inch ASUS phone puts it in direct competition with the Samsung Galaxy S3. Below is the comparison of the two devices.

Display: The Galaxy S3 features a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, which is marginally bigger than the Asus offering's 4.7-inch inch Super IPS+ display. Both smartphones have the same pixels resolution of 1280 x 720. However, the Padfone 2 betters the Galaxy S3 with its higher pixel density of 312 pixels per inch (ppi), as opposed to the Samsung device's 306 ppi.

                                     

Storage and Memory: Both the smartphones offer 16/32/64 GB of on-board storage options. However, the Galaxy S3 has an expandable memory option (of up to32GB) via a microSD card, unlike the Padfone 2.However, at 2GB of RAM, the Padfone 2 offers double the memory of the Galaxy S3 (1GB of RAM).

Processor: Samsung Galaxy S3 is equipped with 1.4 GHz quad core Exynos processor with 1GB of dual-channel RAM. The Padfone 2 packs in a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core Krait processor, which is clocked at a slightly faster 1.5GHz. The processor shows it slightly more powerful than Galaxy S3.

Battery life: The most powerful thing about this PadFone 2 is its battery life. When the phone is docked into the tablet, on 3G networks, it has a standby life of 6 weeks, and a talk time of 16 hours, which is a lot more than you can expect from a touch-screen smartphone. A 2100mAh battery powers the Galaxy S3, when compared to 2140mAh battery the Padfone 2 packs in. The Galaxy S3 supports 10.8 hours of talk time on 3G.

              

                                                

Video playback: Both phones play videos clearly and smoothly for a longtime due to their high resolution display, good battery life, and fast 4G speeds. But Padfone 2 support MP4 MPEG4 H.264 H.263 WMV formats videos and

Samsung Galaxy S3’s friendly video formats include MPEG-4, MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263, etc. If you happen to get these two phones and want to watch movies on both of them without Wi-Fi limitation, MP4 format video is the appropriate one. So if you have downloaded lots of movies from YouTube, Hulu, Myspace or other famous video sharing websites for free, you’d better convert FLV to MP4 with a Video Converter so that these YouTube FLV files can be played properly on these two gadgets anytime and anywhere.

Weight, Thickness, and Body: The Padfone 2 measures 5.43 x 2.71 x 0.35 inches, making it taller than the Galaxy S3 which measures 5.38 x 2.78 x 0.35 inches. Both devices have the same thickness; however, the Galaxy S3 is fractionally wider. Weight wise, at 4.69 ounces, the Galaxy S3 is a little lighter than the 4.76 ounces of the Padfone 2.

Operating System: Both devices were released with Android's Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, which can be later upgraded to the latest Android v4.1 Jelly Bean.

Camera: Samsung Galaxy 3's 8MP rear camera and 1.9 MP front camera will go against Asus PadFone 2's 13MP shooter and 1.2 MP front camera. The 13MP camera on the PadFone 2 surely performs far better than the Galaxy S3’s 8MP equivalent, and it can click 100 continuous shots at 6 fps, and even record videos at 720p resolution. What’s even cooler is the 50GB of cloud storage space that Asus is offering with the device to ensure that you are never at a loss for storage.

               

                                                  

 Availability and Colors: The Padfone 2 will be available in black and white, whereas the Galaxy S3 is available in a wide variety of colors: red, gray, black, pink, white, and brown. However, some of the colors are market specific. The Padfone 2 will likely be priced between $620 to $750 (off contract), depending on the model, and is expected to hit the shelves in December.

Android’s become the most popular smartphone OS in the world. But that just makes it so much harder for there to be a clear leader among Android phones. However, since the hybrid hasn’t officially launched, Samsung is still the current smartphone market leader, whereas Asus is yet to break into the top five and establish a stronger presence. The new PadFone 2 from ASUS looks so eagerly to become a direct competitor to the Samsung Galaxy S3. Hello Samsung officials, you’d better to watch out for it!