Why Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy Nexus Is One of the Best Android Phones under $200

July 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The Galaxy Nexus is a wonderful touch screen Android Smartphone. It was developed by a cordial partnership between Samsung and Google; this is to say that the operating system of the phone came from Google’s flagship Android OS.

This is the third generation successor to the Goggle’s former flagship phones- the Galaxy Nexus S and Nexus One. More so, it has super AMOLED display and HD, an enhanced camera system, version 4.0 and Google brand of Android phones.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Samsung Galaxy NexusIt was launched in Europe on November 17th, 2011and onDecember 15, 2011in theUnited States.  This is one of the highly recommended phones of Android from the beginning. Unarguably, this is one of the best Android phones you can lay your hands on. It is less than $200.

The pricing is very convenient and friendly. This means that both the rich and the average income earner can be able to get it.  It is being used by more than three million people in the US. This is just to cite but one example.

Cheap Android Phone

Carrying this cell phone around makes a striking impression in your friends and family members.It is not too expensive, if you have less than $200, you can get it. The good part is that you get a toolkit in which you get to root, unlock, and relock your Sprint Samsung Galaxy phone with just very few clicks. Unlike iPhone that is more expensive, Android is much more feasible and reasonably priced.

Galaxy nexus Android Phone

By tweaking your phone, it simply means that you will have to follow all the necessary instructions. This is very essential especially for the starters. You should try this toolkit if you are a newbie. Do you want to know how to use it?

Then look at the instructions and requirements below:

  • A windows personal computer
  • Sprint Galaxy Nexus
  • You should back up all your personal data on your phone such as SMS, contacts, MMS, Wi-Fi passwords, internet settings, and lots more.
  • For backup information, you will have to read it up in the net and lots more.

Software features:

  • Improved performance and speed
  • Voice typing, (speech-to-text feature)
  • Virtual buttons in place of physical or capacitive buttons
  • It can access Android apps directly
  • Enhanced copy and paste functionality
  • Better voice continuous and integration,
  • Face unlock
  • New tabbed web browser, this gives room for up to 16 tabs
  • Enhanced camera app with time lapse settings, zero shutter lag, the capacity to zoom when you are recording, panorama mode
  • In-built photo editor
  • New gallery layout that is organized by person and location
  • Android beam which allows the great exchange of contact info, web bookmarks, YouTube videos, directions, and lots of data.

Conclusion

All these and more could be found in this great phone. It is a wonderful news to remark that upon all these things, one can get this phone at a giveaway price of $149 or lesser. In fact, there are many companies that deal on this product; you will have to check the internet so that you can get them at a highly reduced rate.

Galaxy NexusMany celebrities have really benefitted from it, and thousands of them have as well inspired their fans. It can be able to run for a good period of time, it will be good for customers and up graders. Its advantages are simply enormous.

There are many phones that doesn’t have up to half of these features mentioned above, but which cost more than this, while this despite its magnificence, still can be afforded at a nice rate.It can do all the duties of a mobile device and even more. Indifference to this exciting mobile device will be to your own detriment. Purchasing it can either be online or offline. But, if you chose the former option, you will be able to get as many options as possible.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. iPhone 4S

July 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Apple’s iPhone 4S is known for its styles and features. It provides everything one is looking for in a phone. Apple iPhone 4S is a remarkably excellent phone and look stunning while someone holds it.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Nexus isn’t behind any other cell phone and has outstanding quality toos. It gives tough competition to iPhone 4S because it is using the latest technology which is Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich with speed & performance better than the iPhone 4s. We can say that, iOS and Android clash has begun!

Now let’s make out the head to head collision of Samsung Galaxy Nexus and iPhone 4S

Display

Display is the first feature in the smartphone which attracts a customer. If there is a phone in the stores shelves with eye-catching looks, you always want to view it although you don’t want to buy it. So, display is the first feature which everyone notices.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus AndroidiPhone 4S is known for its display’s quality with 3.5 inch retina display. It provides superior quality than other Android phones in the market. On the other hand, Nexus has massive4.65 inches Super AMOLED screen with 720 mega pixels High Definition resolution. Now you can think that this area is a winner for Galaxy Nexus because it is really remarkable to have a resolution of 720p but unfortunately it is not a case. IPhone 4S still ahead of because Nexus has 316 pixel per inch (ppi) whereas iPhone 4S contains 326 ppi.

Operating System

Both phones are using hottest technology in the time. iPhone 4S is holds iOS 5 which is the finest version of system ever. This platform has improved the performance of iPhone 4S, provides more use for the customers and offers alerts system, notifications and many more new helpful features.

Coming towards Samsung Galaxy, it is operating Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) which provides top quality to Android customers. The new version of Android gives super-fast performance to Galaxy Nexus. You can say that ICS OS is the soul of Galaxy Nexus because it is as user friendly as iOS, factually it is more customizable and it is entirely in control. It provides something unique i.e. Face Unlock software. It just detects your face identity and unlocks itself. There is no physical button on the phone. Everything is integrated within the software which makes it different from other Smartphones and they work really fast.

galaxy Nexus Android Phones

Camera

Apple iPhone 4S has 8-megapixel camera which allows better and clearer picture quality and this characteristic left many Smartphones behind. It is always a conqueror in the camera section because in the case of Galaxy Nexus, it contains a 5-megapixel camera which is a lower than IPhone 4S. It has inspiring camera but there is no doubt that 5-megapixel can’t produce as good quality picture as 8-megapixel can.

Speed

No doubt, Galaxy Nexus is far better than iPhone 4S in this department. Galaxy Nexus has high-speed processor of 1.2GHz Cortex A-9 with 1GB of RAM. Nexus is definitely to the lead of iPhone 4S in this area because iPhone 4S has a processor of 1GHz A-5 Dual-Core and only 512MB of RAM.

You can swipe the application much faster in Nexus than iPhone 4S and the camera works very fast as well. You can take multiple pictures in a row without a pause.

Memory

This is a vital attribute for every user because all users need to know, how much data, movies, music and files can be stored in the phone. In this case, phones, Galaxy Nexus and iPhone 4S, is similar although iPhone 4S provides better variety. Nexus comes with the storage capacity of 16GB and 32GB whereas iPhone 4S has a storage capacity of 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB. Yes, it provides more storage capacity but you have to pay more for it and there is no expandable memory slot in phones.

Connectivity

Galaxy Nexus is a winner in this department because iPhone 4S supports only WIFI and 3G whereas Nexus provides WIFI, 3G and 4G to its users.

Galaxy Nexus and iPhone 4S are the best Smartphones in the market at the time with best features, incredible performance and stunning looks.

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Why I Bought the Google Galaxy Nexus on Google Play Store for $399

June 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

It really isn’t surprising that Google would go into the business of selling smart phones. After all, the company did start the Android revolution, so why wouldn’t it start selling smart phones?

The Galaxy Nexus is on sale at Google Play Store for $399. Unfortunately, it’s only being sold in theUSfor now.

Why didn’t I just buy the Nexus from Verizon or Sprint? Well, let me tell you some of my reasons. You may want to do the same.

galaxy Nexus Google Play

Original OS

The Galaxy Nexus on Google Play Store has the original Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. The ones you can get at Verizon and Sprint have been tweaked. I’m not saying that the tweaks aren’t good at all. It’s just that there is something special about buying an “All Original” phone.

Original Android Phone

No carrier logos! Some people may not appreciate an original phone, but I do. There is just something wrong about having a phone with a carrier logo printed on the back or on the front or anywhere on the phone.

The Galaxy Nexus has almost the same specs as the ones at Verizon and Sprint. It also has a Super AMOLED display, 1.2 GHz processor, a 5MP rear camera, and 1 GB RAM.

The difference is that the unit only comes with 16 GB internal storage. It may not have a storage expansion slot, but it does come with free space on Google Music, Picasa, YouTube, andGoogle Drive. That’s more than enough storage space I’ll ever need. I can upload my video files, audio files, actually any type of file I want and just download them when I need.

Carrier Free

While many people are satisfied with being tied-in with their carrier, I really don’t find it gratifying. Why would I want to be tied-in to one carrier when there are plenty of others around? What if I suddenly got fed-up with a service and wanted to move to another carrier?

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

The Galaxy Nexus on Google Play is free from any carrier.  Do you know what this really means? It means that I can go pre-paid and save tons of dollars on phone bills.

The phone is unlocked so it can operate on GSM or HSPA+. What’s more is if I decided to move to another country, I could simply change the SIM to a local SIM of that country. No need to buy another phone, no additional costs.

To me the benefits of buying the Galaxy Nexus from Google far out weighs the small advantages that the Verizon and Sprint variants have. Other than having an original phone, the possibility of saving more money in the future is just too appealing. I can buy other devices with the money I save… a tablet maybe.

The Galaxy Nexus from Google Play is a great deal for me. Maybe you should check it out too. 

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Verizon Droid 4 vs. Verizon Galaxy Nexus: Which One to Buy?

June 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment

If you had a Verizon Galaxy Nexus in one hand and a Verizon Droid 4 in the other, and you were trying to decide which one to buy, you’d be scratching your head with a third hand if you had one. Both of these phones are superb and choosing one over the other is a difficult task.

It’s difficult in the sense that both Android phones have advantages over the other. Counting the number of advantages one phone has over the other phone would not really work. Some advantages would not be of any use to you at all. The best way to decide is to compare the characteristics and specifications that are useful to you.

We won’t be comparing all of the specs of both phones, just the ones that we believe more people are concerned about.

Droid 4 vs. Verizon Galaxy Nexus

Display

We use phones everywhere and at any time of day or night. Mobile phone displays are usually good indoors and at night, but when it comes to using them under direct sunlight, some displays are quite disappointing.

Both the Droid 4 and the Galaxy Nexus have crystal clear displays, but the Nexus edges in front by just a bit because of its Super ANOLED display.

Input Methods

Virtual keyboards like the one on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus are nice, but they can sometimes be a pain when you’ve got big fingers. It’s easy to press on buttons you really don’t want to press. Keyboards you can really touch are so much better and the Droid 4 has one of the best keyboards in the industry.

The keys on the Droid 4 may be a little bit close together, but they press deeply so you won’t have to worry about pressing the wrong key.

In terms of input, the Droid 4 takes the lead, but if you’re used to virtual keyboards, then the Nexus and the Droid 4 come in at a tie.

Storage

When it comes to storage, most of us appreciate a larger space to store our data files, apps, videos, games, and audio files. We may appreciate larger storage spaces, but the real question is if we really need so much space.

Now, if you’re simply going to decide that it would be better to have the space and not use it than to need the space and not have it, the Droid 4 would a perfect choice. The Droid 4 only has 8GB of storage, but it does have a memory card slot that will accept up to 64GB.

The Galaxy Nexus has a bigger 32GB internal storage but that’s all you’ll get because it does not, for some odd reason, have a memory card slot.

Droid 4 vs galaxy Nexus

Battery Life

For a lot of people, especially those who are on the road often, battery life is a major concern. Smart phones are not particularly well known to have long battery lives. Fortunately, both the Droid 4 and the Galaxy Nexus have decent batteries.

The one thing that goes against the Droid 4 is that the battery is non-removable. This means that there aren’t any extra batteries that you can bring along during long trips.

Asides from having a good battery life, the battery of the Galaxy Nexus is removable so you can bring an additional battery during times when you think you won’t be able to recharge the phone.

Operating System

When it comes to a phone’s operating system, some people want to have the latest, and others are content with having an operating system that works properly.

If you’re looking for the latest Android OS, then both the Droid 4 and the Galaxy Nexus have the latest Android OS – Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.

Conclusion

Making the decision on which phone to buy will depend on how you intend to use the phone. It’s important to have a phone that you’re comfortable with.

Both the Verizon Droid 4 and the Verizon Galaxy Nexus are excellent phones so you really won’t be making a bad choice if you pick either one of them. As long as you’re comfortable with the phone’s functions, you will definitely make a wise choice.

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Should You Get The Samsung Galaxy Nexus or Galaxy S3: Considering the Costs

June 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Both the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the Samsung S3 are gaining much attention from Android fans lately. The two Android smartphones have managed to build a shared reputation that makes even some iPhone users think of switching. But if you’re interested in these two phones, you should also carefully consider one thing: the cost. Both Samsung smartphones are quite pricey, leaving the question: are they worth it?

And if so, which one’s the better choice?

Looking at the specs of both phones, it’s clear that Samsung held nothing back in creating their two premier flagship models. Given all that both phones offer, it’s not surprising that the two smartphones cost quite a lot.

If you’re really looking to invest in an all-around smartphone that can do practically everything but you prefer an Android smartphone rather than one from Apple, then the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy Nexus are your top choices and are indeed worth every penny.

Which one should you get?

Let’s run through their similarities first. Both phones are created by top electronics company, Samsung. Both of them run on the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. So technically, the experience they both offer would be similar.

The differences, however, begin with the internal features. The TouchWiz user interface that the S3 boasts of is nowhere to be found in the Nexus. It seems like Samsung saved its own technologies for the S3, while keeping the technology minimal when it came to the Galaxy Nexus, which it co-created with Google. Unfortunately, this was a bad call for Samsung since many Android users prefer the stock Android experience and would rather not be bothered with the animations and flourishes unnecessarily offered by the TouchWiz UI.

Smart Stay is a cool feature

The Samsung Galaxy S3 also has another technology that didn’t make it to the Galaxy Nexus. This one is called the Smart Stay, which proved impressive in terms of its software improvements. Smart Stay makes sure your phone does not go to sleep while you are still using it, minimizing those few wasted seconds needed to bring the phone back to life in the middle of a task. Now, this is a pretty useful feature, although we doubt it’s going to make you resolutely choose the Galaxy Galaxy  S3 over the Galaxy Nexus.

And then, there’s the display issue. Both phones offer similar Super AMOLED display panels, but the S3’s display is bigger at 4.8 inches. Some meticulous users, however, say that the larger size of the S3’s display lowers the pixel density a bit, which means the Galaxy Nexus has the advantage here despite the size discrepancy.

Consider the hardware

As for the hardware specs, many new Samsung fans will unquestionably go for the S3 because of its Exynos 4 Quad, which uses not two but four processors to support your apps. While this might seem like a major advantage, at closer look, it doesn’t really amount to anything against the dual-core model we see on the Nexus.

Since the S3 is flashier, it obviously needs more juice than the Nexus, so all the extra capacity of the four processors simply go to all those animations. Sure enough, we didn’t see any change in the way apps run on the Galaxy S3, despite its more powerful processor system.

So in conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is certainly still a highly competitive Samsung smartphone, despite the fact that it has been upped by the Galaxy S3 in many ways. Rather than sensible, meaningful updates, Samsung stuck with mostly flashy updates with the Galaxy S3. So if you can’t afford the Galaxy S3, which doesn’t seem worthy of its price hike over the Nexus, then the latter is certainly a good alternative.

Video Comparison: Galaxy Nexus vs Galaxy S3

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Samsung Nexus Prime vs. iPhone 4S Compared

June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Samsung and Apple are two companies that have produced some of the best smart phones in the market. Of course, the iPhone held on to the top spot for quite some time, but Samsung decided that it was about time to give the iPhone a challenge.

At the time when there weren’t any Android phones that could meet the prowess of an iPhone, not many people trusted Androids. In fact, Android smartphones were seen as inferior to the great iPhones, but that was until the Samsung Galaxy phones came out.

All of a sudden, consumers started to take Androids more seriously. Samsung had given Androids the hope of being the best mobile devices in the world. However, iPhone was not about to give up the lead so easily. Different models of the iPhone started to be released.

The battle of the smart phones had begun. Samsung Nexus Prime against the iPhone 4S.

iPhone 4S vs Nexus Prime

Did the iPhone retain its lead or did Samsung put out a somewhat better product in the Nexus Prime?

Display

It seemed that Samsung was really dedicated in taking the lead from iPhone as it gave the Nexus Prime a 4.6 inch display. Not only was the display huge for a smart phone, it was also a Super ANOLED display. The iPhone 4S was not only dwarfed by the Nexus Prime, it still sported the 3.5 inch Retina display that was far inferior to the Super ANOLED display of the Nexus Prime.

People started taking the Nexus Prime seriously. The Super ANOLED display was simply stunning and it was even better when it was compared to the Retina display of the iPhone 4S.

Dimensions

The Nexus Prime had a pretty awesome display, but at 4.6 inches, a lot of people started to think that it was a tad too big. However, when compared to the iPhone 4S, the Nexus Prime was actually slimmer. It was also lighter than the iPhone 4S.

The Nexus Prime had a beautiful display, it was very slim, and it was light. However, the massive screen size was just not acceptable for a smart phone. People just didn’t see it very trendy to be carrying around a phone that big.

Hardware

The Nexus Prime, even with its huge screen, is an amazing device. It has a 1.2 GHz processor and 1GB RAM. At that time, this was already impressive. The iPhone 4S had the new A5 chip that gave it amazing processing speeds. Unfortunately, the RAM stayed at 512MB, half of what the Nexus Prime had.

When it came to storage, the iPhone 4S came in models that either had 16, 32 or 64GB storage. The iPhone 4S did not have a storage expansion slot so people had to select a model that would fit their storage requirements. The Nexus Prime came in only 16 and 32 GB models.

Operating Systems

IOS vs Ice Cream Sanwich AndroidThis is where Samsung and Apple iPhone really show cased their stuff. The Nexus Prime is the first phone to carry the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. On the other hand, the iPhone 4S had the iOS 5, the latest version of iOS.

The Android 4.0 OS gave the Nexus Prime a lot of new features, like face unlock, Android Beam, multi tasking and a bunch of other features. The iOS 5 on the iPhone 4S gave a whole lot of new features including SIRI voice recognition. This is considered to be the best around.

Conclusion

Both handsets were really quite impressive at that time. The Nexus Prime had excellent features, but so did the iPhone 4S. The only thing that didn’t really work for the Nexus Prime was its huge screen. It had a beautiful display, the best at the time, but its size was a little bit too much.

People wanted phones that they could feel comfortable with. When smart phones first came out, their sizes were a bit scary. Mobile phones at that time had become smaller and smaller, but these smart phones were huge. However, people started to like what Android smart phones were capable of and they bought the size. The Nexus Prime did have a lot of improvements, but these were just not enough to justify its huge screen size.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Review

June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The first ever Android tablet computer to challenge iPad’s reign is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. The world was startled at overall design and functionality of the Galaxy Tab and this lead to the end of iPad’s control over the market. The popularity of Androids reached a new high as consumers started to respect the power of these devices.

What made the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 so special? Here are a few reasons why this tablet changed how the world viewed Androids.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Form Factor Of The Galaxy Tab

The first thing you will notice on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is its thickness, or lack of it. If you’re used to carrying around a laptop or even an iPad 2, you’re used to having something bulky in your hands. The first time you see a Galaxy Tab 10.1, you’ll wonder if the device as slim as that can really work.

The Galaxy Tab is only 8.6mm thick making it slimmer than the iPad 2. This means that it is also lighter and much easier to carry around with you for long periods of time.

When you switch the tablet on, the first thing that pops in your mind is that Samsung just made one of their LED TV’s a whole lot smaller. It really looks like an LED TV that somehow shrunk. If it weren’t for the icons on the screen, you might be looking for a button to get your favorite cable channel.

One thing that makes some people a little bit uncomfortable with the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is its screen size. The tablet may be quite thin, but for some people the 10.1 screen is a just a bit too big. Weight is not the problem, but size is.

When you’re carrying around a tablet, you definitely do not want it bumping into other people or objects. With a 10.1 screen, you’ll need to be somewhat more careful that you don’t accidentally hit someone or something with the corner of the screen.

Size may be a problem for some, but in terms of functionality, the 10.1 screen definitely has its advantages. The display is crisp and the colors are vibrant. It may be a bit too big for reading your favorite ebook, but it’s great when you want to watch a video or browse the internet.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android

Cameras

One of the best things about tablets is that you can take pictures, videos and even do video calls with your friends. This is because of the two built-in cameras. The rear camera is 3MP, not really impressive, but still takes quality photographs and videos. The front camera is 2MP, so if you’re doing video calls, the person you’re talking to will be able to see you or whatever you want them to see, clearly.

Audio

There aren’t that many things on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 that will disappoint you more than the audio. The speakers installed on this tablet just do not meet up to expectations. You’ll be able to enjoy the screen size and resolution when watching a movie, but you’ll be yearning for better audio quality.

Conclusion

In terms of design and functionality, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 deserves to be known as one of the best tablets in the market. In fact, many people have already started using the 10.1 as their baseline when they look at other tablets. Samsung definitely made a mark when they released the Galaxy Tab 10.1.

If you’re looking to purchase a Galaxy Tab 10.1 either brand new or slightly used, then you would still be making a smart choice. This Android tablet is still one of the best in the market, even though newer versions of the Galaxy Tab have been released.

The latest Galaxy Tabs have smaller screens that make them a bit more portable, but the 10.1 screen is still the best for watching movies and browsing the internet. It may be a bit too large for reading ebooks, but let’s face it you really don’t hold a book in your hand the whole time you read it. You would sometimes place in on the table or on your lap. You would still do the same thing if you read an ebook on the 10.1.

You may also want to check an improved version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Galaxy Tab 2. If you’re big on having the latest OS, the Android 4.0 ICS, you might want to consider the Galaxy Tab 2. However, if you’re a bit tight on the budget, then buying the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will still be a good decision. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is still the best tablet and can still compare with tablets that have the latest features.

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How to Buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus Accessories on Google Play

June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

When the unlocked Samsung Galaxy Nexus came out, Google offered it on its Google Play Store. And now, owners of the highly anticipated Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone from Samsung can also buy accessories for their Android phones right on Google Play.

Great accessories = better phone

The major tech company made the announcement through a Google+ post. Currently, Google Play is offering a Vehicle Dock, an HDMI Portrait Desktop Dock, and a Desktop Dock with a Pogo Pin. The Vehicle Dock is a useful piece of accessory that will allow you to more easily use your phone while in the car, whether you’re listening to music or using GPS for directions. The Vehicle Dock as well as the Desktop Dock with Pogo Pin both sell for $54, while the HDMI Portrait Desktop Dock sells for $49.

This is good news for all Galaxy Nexus owners, since accessories for the said smartphone proved hard to find, much to the dismay of those who had dibs on the new phone from the Samsung and Google collaboration. Take note, however, that the accessories that Google Play is offering only works with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus GSM/HSPA+ version, so they are not compatible with the 4G LTE models from Sprint or Verizon.

Samsung galaxy Nexus

Google Play makes online shopping easier

Google Play is becoming an increasingly popular online marketplace that brings together many digital and electronic products. It offers an easier way to shop especially for Google account users. Those who have a Google account don’t have to sign up to be able to shop on Google Play; all Google accounts are already integrated with Google Play accounts, saving shoppers a lot of time.

So if you want to buy accessories for your Samsung Galaxy Nexus, all you need is to make a Google account, go to Google Play, and associate your device to your account. You will be able to see a summary of your devices as well as your orders by clicking on the My Orders & Settings menu.

Easy way to shop for accessories through Google Play

Samsung Galaxy Nexus owners will also find it easier to shop for accessories for their smartphone since they can link their Google Play account with their existing devices. Armed with the knowledge of what Android tablets and phones you are using, Google Play can already hook you up with the right accessories. Again, this will help save you a lot of time you’d otherwise waste on browsing through accessories that you won’t need.

To cut the shopping process short, you can simply type Samsung Galaxy Nexus accessories on the search bar.

If you don’t see anything you like, you can sign up for the e-mail subscription, which will send you news and offers through your Gmail account so you will know when new items are available.

The addition of accessories to the Google Play portfolio, though currently limited to Samsung Galaxy Nexus accessories, is rumored to be the start of a bigger online marketplace for Google.

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iPhone 4S vs. Galaxy S3 vs. Galaxy Nexus

June 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The verdict is out: the top 3 smartphones of today are certainly the Apple iPhone 4S, the Galaxy S3, and the Galaxy Nexus. This only means one thing: the smartphones battle is clearly being fought primarily by Samsung and Apple, with Apple’s own iOS battling it out with Google’s Android. After Apple announced its new upgrades while mocking the Android, Google remains unfazed, reveling in the attention of Android fans and the growing Android marketplace.

So if you’re thinking of buying a smartphone, the choice is not as easy as it used to be before Android started stepping up its game. In the past, the ultimate smartphone was definitely the iPhone. Now, that no longer seems to be the case, with Samsung’s two premier flagship models giving potential iPhone users some pause before buying.

Samsung Galaxy S3

Samsung has had many Android phones that had been dubbed as the “iPhone killer” but none of them proved worthy of the title. The Samsung Galaxy S3, however, seems to come close enough, and the battle begins with the Galaxy S3’s significantly larger size. Versus the iPhone 4S, the Galaxy SIII certainly has many advantages.

Samsung Galaxy S3

It is lighter at 133 grams, and has a bigger 4.8 inch Super AMOLED 1280×720 display. It can also support 4G LTE. The front camera is already a 2-MP model, and its back camera has several other features not found on the iPhone 4S or on the Galaxy Nexus, including burst photography with best photo selection and sharing with friends through face recognition. It also has 1GB RAM whereas the iPhone 4S only has 512MB. And even though it comes in 16, 32, and 64 GB models, it still supports a 64GB card.

This only means one thing: if specs are important to you, then the Samsung Galaxy S3 is the clear winner.

iPhone 4S

The iPhone 4S does not lead by the specs, but Apple has a different approach to winning. It sticks to the more practical, more user-oriented level, with a good-enough 3.5-inch screen with Apple’s revolutionary Retina Display, which, we have to admit, still looks better than the S3’s bigger display. It is heavier than both Samsung flagships at 140 grams, though, but the iOS 5 still proves unbeatable even with Android’s TouchWiz UI and the ICS OS.

iPhone 4S Phone

iPhone’s front camera is a VGA one, which is a bit of a disadvantage considering how iPhone is offering FaceTime to its users. The 8-MP back camera with LED flash, however, matches that of the S3. And while the camera has a limited range of features compared to the S3’s, Apple focuses on the more important such as touch-to-focus, geo-tagging, face detection, and a special HDR mode.

iPhone seems adamant on sticking with its non-expandable memory rule, though, which heavy users may not be too happy about. Apple is also making no effort to improve the battery life of the iPhone, which continues to top at 6 to 7 hours. Compared to the Nexus, which can go for up to 9 hours, this is a major disadvantage.

Siri, however, is still the preferred choice despite Android’s coming out with its own S Voice voice command feature.

If you want a smartphone that’s so easy to use and provides a great experience overall, then the iPhone 4S is a great choice.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Then there’s the Galaxy Nexus, which Samsung created together with Google. This is like the Galaxy S3 or the Galaxy S 4G in many ways, albeit simpler in many ways as well. For example, although it comes with a 1GB RAM and in 16 and 32 GB models, it does not have a 64GB model, so this is definitely not for the heavy user.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Among the three, the Galaxy Nexus is the only one without a voice recognition feature; its main feature is only the Face Unlock feature. It also has a 5-MP camera, which is shamed by the other two’s 8-MP ones. Its camera functions are also very limited, although it has a unique zero shutter lag that the two other phones don’t have.

The Galaxy Nexus is also recommended for those who prefer Android phones but want the stock experience that is untainted by the TouchWiz UI of the S3. And even though its front camera is nothing like the S3’s, at 1.3 MP it is still better than the VGA camera of the iPhone 4S.

Perhaps due to its limited range of features compared to the two other options, the Nexus’ battery life is also significantly longer. So if you’re on the more practical side, then the Nexus is certainly your best option.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Android Smartphone Reviewed

June 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

When it comes to tablet computers, Apple still has a good hold of the market. However, smart phones are a totally different story. Android smart phones have taken a good chunk of the market away from Apple and Samsung without a doubt is the leader in Android smart phones.

Samsung’s Galaxy line of smart phones have captured the hearts of many Android phones lovers and with Samsung’s Galaxy S3 in the market, it looks as if more hearts are going to fall in love with Samsung.

What does the Samsung Galaxy S3 have that will retain Samsung’s lead in Android smart phones?

Let’s take a closer look at the S3 and find out if Samsung has really made a winner out of this Android smartphone.

Galaxy S3 Form Factor

In the not so distant past, the smaller a mobile phone became, the more the people loved it. When it came to mobile phones, smaller was always better. However, mobile phones became smart. A lot of functions were built into smart phones and unfortunately this meant that they had to get bigger. Paradigms started to change and people started believing that the bigger a smart phone was, the more features it had.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Form factor

However, big also means heavy and mobile phones are supposed to be light enough for people to easily carry them around. Not many smart phones were light enough to not make pocket’s sag with their weight.

The new Samsung Galaxy S3 gets the combination of big yet light weight perfectly. The S3 has a large 4.8 inch screen, but it is also extremely slim. A 4.8 inch screen may seem large for a smart phone, but you can be sure it will fit into your pocket.

The screen of the S3 is almost the whole front of the phone. There is about a centimeter of plastic showing on the top and bottom of the phone, but on the sides of the phone you can only see about a millimeter of plastic from either side.

The S3 is definitely sleek yet has a screen large enough for you to appreciate a good movie.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 performance

In terms of power, the Galaxy S3 is one of the most powerful smart phones today. It has a 1.4 Ghz quad-core processor. This is actually more than enough to run the applications on the phone, but higher Ghz numbers mean better devices to most people.

More processing power means that it eats up more energy, but the S3 has a battery life that is simply amazing. In fact, it can easily last longer than a lot of smart phones in the market with lower processing power.

Those who love taking pictures and videos on the phones will surely love the 8 megapixel camera built into the S3. Not many phones in the market today have a camera with the quality of an S3.

Can a phone this slim possibly have enough storage capacity? You can be sure that the S3 has more than enough storage capacity that you will ever need. The S3 has several variants there are 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models. Each model has an expansion slot so you can add even more storage if you want to.

Galaxy S3 Performance

Will the Galaxy S3 keep Samsung in the lead?

The form factor, performance and features of the S3 are simply what people are looking for. It is definitely a smart phone that will capture the hearts of many people. It is also a smart phone that has started to change standards.

With the Samsung S3, next generations will have a base for what smart phones should be. Other phones may come out in the market place but Samsung has the lead and as long as the company continues to develop smart phones the way that it has in the S3, we can expect that they will continue to hold the lead in the future.

The Final Judgment

Some people say that the S3 is by far the best smart phone ever built. It may not be a perfect phone for it still has its flaws and some features still have room for improvements, but no other phone in the market is on the same level of that of the S3.

In terms of form factor, it’s hard to imagine how much better it can be improved. The phone is already so slim that a slimmer phone would need to be flexible as well. Someone will surely think of a way to improve the form factor some day and it wouldn’t be surprising if that some one were from Samsung.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is the phone of today. It has created its own category and it may be the only phone in this category for quite a while. Will another phone take the lead? Only the future will tell.

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