Galaxy Nexus Expected to be Released November 17th in the UK

Posted on Thursday, 22 December, 2011 by

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The Android operating system has taken the mobile phone industry by storm. This operating system is becoming one of the more popular must have features for phone users across the globe. Therefore its no surprise that the impending release of the latest Android handset is creating much excitement for consumers around the world. The Galaxy Nexus is set to be released in the United Kingdom on November 17th. Not only are consumers waiting with bated breath regarding the Galaxy Nexus but the 4th version of the Android Operating System dubbed Ice Cream Sandwich which operates the phone. While the phone is a product of Samsung, the minds at Google definitely had some noticeable input into the design of the Galaxy Nexus.
Although a release date has been set in the United Kingdom for November 17th, the expected launch date of the device in the US still remains a mystery. Although some still think it will occur before 2011 ends. The Galaxy Nexus is an exciting phone with a breathtakingly large touchscreen in comparison to other devices currently on the market. Measuring in with 4.65 inches, the screen comes with an equally impressive resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels.
Media capabilities also abound with the Galaxy Nexus. Featuring two cameras, one rear facing and one front facing, the Galaxy Nexus is able to produce both still images as well as videos. Additionally, with the front facing camera, video conferencing is a reality with the Galaxy Nexus. The front facing camera has a resolution of 1.3 megapixels while the rear facing camera boasts 8 megapixels. Taking pictures in low light is improved with the Galaxy Nexus which offers an LED flash. Additionally, the Galaxy Nexus can take panoramic photos. This is a feature that is relatively new in the world of mobile device cameras. To pre order the new galaxy nexus and others inclding the samsung galaxy s2 visit our friends at dialaphone who have a fantastic range of mobile phones.

How the iPhone 5 Could Improve Upon the iPhone 4

Posted on Friday, 12 August, 2011 by

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Ever since the launch of the iPhone 4, Apple fans have speculated what the next version of the handset will have. Even rumours of multiple delay and processor problems haven’t dented the enthusiasm of technology addicts. Every day, more rumours emerge surrounding what features the iPhone 5 will have. If these rumours are true, here are some ways that the iPhone 5 could improve upon the iPhone 4.

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• Hardware
Some of the most plausible rumours to emerge surrounding the iPhone 5 state that it will be the first Apple handset to feature a dual core processor. The iPhone 4 is currently one of the most powerful handsets, featuring a 1GHz A8 processor, but the iPhone 5 could have processing power more akin to the iPad 2. There are also rumours that the iPhone 5 could have a model with 64GB of internal storage, improving upon the iPhone 4’s 16GB and 32GB models.

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• Camera
The iPhone 4 has one of the most widely admired smartphone cameras, capable of shooting 5-megapixel images with a resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels as well as 720p video. Rumours surrounding the iPhone 5’s camera have been scant, but some have stated that it may have an 8-megapixel sensor, bringing it more in line with the current crop of smartphones being released.

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• Operating System
The iPhone 5 will come shipped with that latest version of Apple’s operating system, iOS5. The new operating system promises a richer iPhone experience, incorporating Twitter integration, a new notifications bar, the BBM-style iMessage, magazine subscription management and an improved version of the Safari web browser. The updated operating system will also be available on the iPhone 4, but the much improved processing power of the iPhone 5 will likely make using it a much cleaner, smoother experience.

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Why Do We Need HDMI?

Posted on Thursday, 19 May, 2011 by

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Anyone who has bought a TV, game console, or media player within the last few years has heard of HDMI, but many people are unclear on exactly what it is. While the name “HDMI”, which is short for High Definition Multimedia Interface, probably makes it sound overly complicated, it’s really very simple when you get right down to it. By the end of this article, you should have a good understanding of what HDMI is and why you need it.

Let’s start with the basics.

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HDMI is the standard interface for the new high definition televisions and home theater systems coming out today. A single HDMI cable is made up of a total of 19 separate wires combined into one. It has a data transfer rate of 5 Gbps, which is a huge increase from previous types of cables. The quality of the cable and this high data transfer rate allow HDMI cables to transfer a digital signal instead of an analog one.

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This is important because analog signals seriously degrade sound and video quality. If you’re using a DVD player or game console with an analog cable, then you are losing a significant amount of quality because of this. The quality is there in the DVDs or games, which are digital, but it’s severely degraded just by going through an analog cable. This is why manufacturers are moving to the HDMI standard in all new media players and game consoles; it’s the only way to ensure that the sound and picture quality they’re putting into their products actually makes it to the televisions of the people who buy them.

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So, knowing that HDMI is so important, how exactly do you get it?

It’s not as difficult as you might think. It used to be that you could only get HDMI on expensive high-end televisions, but since it’s becoming the new standard, even cheap, low-end LCD TVs typically have at least one HDMI port these days. More expensive televisions will, of course, have more ports. If you already have a TV with only one HDMI port, and you need more, there are HDMI switchers available that will allow you to switch between three or more different HDMI signals.

HDMI

There are more technical things you can learn about HDMI, but you should be able to use it effectively just knowing the things I’ve told you here. If you want the best quality picture and sound on your TV, definitely make the move to HDMI. It has to happen sooner or later anyway.

Music Unlimited coming to Sony Xperia Play

Posted on Friday, 13 May, 2011 by

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Music Unlimited was launched back in December of 2010 (although its full and rather cumbersome title is in fact ‘Music Unlimited, powered by Qriocity’). It is a program that grants its users access to over six million tracks from the libraries of such prolific music labels as Warner, EMI, Universal and, naturally, Sony.

: Sony Xperia Play

The service was initially launched for Playstation 3 users, those with Bravia-branded televisions/Blu-ray players and customers with PSPs (Sony’s portable Playstation gaming system). However, it has been confirmed by Shawn Layden, executive vice president of Sony Network Entertainment, that the service will soon be available for Sony’s latest smartphone/portable gaming offering, the Sony Xperia Play.

: Sony Xperia Play

“What we’re trying to do at Sony Network Entertainment is bring all those different content domains into a more comprehensive space for the user, so you don’t have to go chasing around in three or four different directions to find that. If we can bring it all together with one wallet, one sign in, one password, and give you access to music, movies, games etc, that’s a better value proposition for the user. All of us want more simplicity in our lives,” enthused Layden.

: Sony Xperia Play

With the arrival of the sony xperia play last month, there is sure to be a surge in development of its content in order to please a growing number of users.

: Sony Xperia Play

The handset was released at a lavish party in London, however, its release has been somewhat marred by reported problems with the handset. This has led to delays in some suppliers, such as O2, stocking the smartphone; O2 have issued a statement saying that they are wanting to make sure that the handset is clear of bugs/teething issues before passing the product on to their customers.