Samsung has always given interesting new products to the market and is reputed to produce phones which have a unique blend of extensive features and brilliant coverage. Compared to other cell phone companies, it has time and again proved its worth. Samsung phones are easily the most sold phones in the market right now. It popularity stems from its launching new products every now and then which never ceases to disappoint.

The newest product in the market from Samsung is the Samsung Galaxy S phone which has several mind blowing features and great coverage. It is a part of the Android Smartphone family which is already highly popular. This latest addition is sure to increase its demand even further. This new phone is reputed to be better than any other phone ever produced by Samsung and there are high hopes on this phone becoming a huge success in the market.

The phone is huge not just in reputation, but in its size as well. It may look slim but it has a 4” super Amoled display supporting 16 million colours. This particular attraction is the biggest draw. It is unprecedented and it gives a whole new dimension to the phone.

The phone is not just about good looks. It has a number of features which puts it above other phones. It is a GSM Quad-band handset, with UMTS tri-band global 3G. This gives great coverage to the phone which is highly sought after in present times. The phone even has Internet, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, Email [IMAP/POP3/SMTP/Microsoft
Exchange]. Having an internet connection of such amazing stature in the phone makes it extremely valuable. The numerous options available for better coverage are another point which is carefully assessed by all potential customers. Not all phones can possibly have what Samsung Galaxy S offers to you.

Besides these splendid features, Samsung Galaxy S has a lot to offer. Credits has to be given to the makers to be able to put together so many elaborate features. It has video playback ability for MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMV, AVI, 3GP, Flash Video etc. The 4” Amoled display makes the viewing experience a pleasure as
well. Video playback couldn’t have been easier in any phone than this as Samsung galaxy S supports almost all the formats of video. It even has a 16384 MB internal memory which can be expandable. It is extensive and can be a storehouse of a lot of important data.

Adding to all of these is a 5 mp built in camera, music player which supports the formats MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, WAV, AMR, OGG, MIDI etc. You can capture any image in high quality as well as play your favourite songs in any format. It even has a 3.5 mm headphones connector.

All these magnificent facilities make Samsung galaxy S a great buy. It is a symbol of technological mastery in the domain of cell phones and Samsung just keeps getting better and better with every product.

iPhone have been around from 2007 and they are the last word in smart phones. Designed and marketed by Apple Inc., iPhone has multiple functionalities.  Other than the basic use as a telephone, iPhone can be used for text messaging, as a camera and a portable media player. Web browsing on the iPhone, clear displays and a long batter life are some of its major advantages. So be it in office, at home or on the move iPhone can be your most trusted companion.

iPhone 4, which was unveiled on 7th June, set to hit the stores on 24th June.  It is not only an improvement over iPhone 3Gs but it is one of the most technologically advanced mobile phones available. Its features include a retina display which makes it the highest resolution phone available. It has a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch and each pixel is about 78 micrometers across. The pixels are so small that human eye cannot distinguish between them, making the display an astounding visual treat. The phone also gets rid of the problem of LCD visibility from different angles with IPS technology colour and contrast which makes visibility consistent from almost any viewing angle.

The phone has an exterior made with engineered glass. Almost as strong as helicopter windshields, this type of glass is 20 times stiffer and 30 times harder than plastic. It is also scratch resistant thus making it almost unbreakable and thus making your worries of dropping your phone seem like problems of the past. iPhone 4 is ultra durable and will be with you for a long time. The new model also has a stainless steel band running around the body of the phone. It gives structure and rigidity to the phone supporting its thin design. The band also acts as a part of the antenna for 3G and Wi-Fi.

The A4 processor chip of the phone is highly powerful for supporting multitasking activities but also very power efficient. The power efficiency is achieved by smart use of the battery power. The subcomponents of the A4 processor chip can be switched off when not in use, thus conserving power.

The iPhone 4 camera captures the most life like, 5 mega pixel images and high definition videos. Be it moments from your child’s birthday party or a picturesque sunset that you want to capture, the iPhone 4 camera comes to your rescue every time. It uses an advanced technology of backside illumination sensor which helps in capturing images even in low-light settings. While clicking still pictures, it is used as a flash and during shooting videos it stays on to provide enough light to capture the images. The phone also provides a camera on the front. Thus you can capture two images simultaneously. You can capture the event occurring in front of you and also record your own reactions to it.

One of the biggest features of the iPhone 4 is video calling. Thanks to the front camera, you can video chat over Wi-Fi connection. Making your conversations more personalized, this face to face chat gives a whole new meaning to connectivity. You can not only talk to but also see your loved one no matter where you are. Apple calls this Facetime and it is surely going to be one of the most sought after features in all future phones. This feature could also be used for video conferencing for new age professionals who are always on the move. iPhone makes doing business and keeping in touch with family that much simpler.

iPhone 4 can also function as your I-pod where you can watch luminous full screen videos on the multi touch screen. It has a new gyroscope built in that can track movement with very high precision. Other feature of the iPhone 4 include a micro sim, a 300 hours standby battery life, the most advanced web browser, two microphone for a better interface during video conferencing, a smart keyboard and a unique slim design that makes it easy to carry. The functions of the phone can also be personalized with voice control where your phone responds to your voice commands. iPhone 4 definitely is a multi utility package, an answer to your every need.

For those of you who owned an iPad Wifi version and regretted that you did not get the 3G version, here are 2 solutions for you.

1. Verizon Mobile Wifi (USA) / Digi Mobile Wifi (Malaysia)

Both Verizon and Digi will be selling a device that allow your iPad to connect to a 3G connection. It will cost you around US $150 for the device and a data plan with the mobile operator. You can also connnect your laptop, netbook and iPod to it at the same time. Cool stuff.

2. Jailbroken iPhone (OS 3.1+) with MyWi app

Although Steve Jobs confirmed that iPad won’t support iPhone tethering, actually, it is always possible to turn your iPhone into a WiFi hotspot. Simply jailbreak your iPhone, make sure it is running on firmware 3.1.2 and above, install MyWi app through Cydia (only US $9.99) on your iPhone and that’s it!

If you need detailed instruction, click here.

In the midst of the iPhones and all other tech savvy cell phones that seem to dominate the world at present Nokia has announced the launch of their brainchild, The Nokia N8. Armed with a bevy of features, the new Nokia N8 comes with an enviable specifications list. But it’s not only the specifications, Nokia N8 also introduces never seen before features not only on a Nokia phone but it’s the first device in the world to boast of a cell phone having Symbian^3 as its OS.

The Design

For the first time Nokia has used anodized aluminum in its design. This time their metal of choice was a bit more up market. The aluminum will give the phone a rich look while also it’ll reduce its weight, which for a phone as Nokia N8 is bound to be on the higher side. The phone looks sleek and sturdy, with curved sides and top and bottom, which gradually become narrow towards the edges. The top and bottom sides are completely flat and house all sorts of buttons and ports, from the 3.5mm headphone jack to the all-important HDMI-out.

The Display

The Nokia N8 has a 3.5″, 640 x 360 pixel, and capacitive touch screen. The AMOLED display is expected to provide good sunlight legibility, and contrast. Nokia N8 AMOLED feature just navigates smoothly with a single touch. The multitouch feature with pinch zoom is highly a welcoming factor. The display is capable of displaying up to 16.7 million colors and has a proximity sensor for automatically turning off when you bring it close to your face during a call. An ambient light sensor is also available for automatically adjusting the brightness level.

Camera

The strength of the Nokia N8 lies with its camera. The camera flaunts a 12-megapixel autofocus camera, with Xenon flash, which is a rarity in today’s camera phones. Also, a first for Nokia is the ability of the N8 to record HD videos, 1280 x 720 to be precise, at 25 frames per second.

Hardware

The Nokia N8 runs on an ARM 11 680 MHz processor and also has 3D Graphics HW accelerator. With a dedicated graphics accelerator, the N8 will be able to display better quality graphics while gaming or image and video playback. The N8 also comes with 256 MB of RAM, 16GB of built-in memory and a micro SD slot so the memory can be expanded up to 32 GB.

Software and Connectivity

The Nokia N8 runs on Symbian^3, the first phone ever to flaunt this OS. It also provides data connectivity through EDGE, Wi-Fi, Micro USB, speaker phone, and HDMI output. Bluetooth v3.0 serves as a best portal for transferring photos. 3.5mm Audio jack provides exhilarating music experience.

Nokia N8 is a very important product for Nokia. It is at the moment the toughest competitor from the company amongst the hardcore phones such as iPhones and android ones. However it’ll be revealed only after quarter 3 of 2010 that how good is the Nokia N8. At present it is priced 370 Euros. So now the question is, after it is launched, what will you do with it?

Photos courtesy of Nokia.com

Hey want to try out a new cell phone? If that’s so, then why not go for the HTC Droid Incredible? The Droid Incredible is yet another remarkable example of HTC’s handiwork. It is true that the overall shape as well as design of the HTC droid incredible is same as the multiple touch screen models available in the market, but then, it is the finer details that set it apart from other models.

It is almost the same size of the Nexus One, measuring 4.63 inches tall X 2.3 inches wide X 0.47 inch thick and 4.59 ounces. However, it appears a bit plasticky when compared to the Nexus One. What makes it stand out from the crowd is its high end features like the high-resolution display and Snapdragon processor.

The HTC droid incredible runs Android 2.1 which help you get the best features available starting from Google Maps Navigation, voice-to-text capabilities to live wallpaper. It also comes with multiple exceptional android staples like Google Talk, Gmail, QuickOffice, an out-and-out YouTube app, and Android Market. Some of the other features that comes with it includes Peep, Twitter app, and Footprints with the help of which you can add audio clips, notes as well as geotag photos to name a few.

Apart from accessing GMail, you can use HTC Droid Incredible smartphones as they support different IMAP, POP3, and Exchange accounts. Additionally, it unites them in one unified in-box. The set up wizard will help you get all the contact from different accounts starting from Facebook, Flickr and Twitter. Generally, it is as easy as typing in your password and user name; however, you may need extra information when it comes to setting your exchange account. With the help of this smartphone you can sync your contacts and exchange calendar as well. The HTC droid incredible comes with a good contact management system. If some of your contacts have Facebook updates then it will show them next to their profile image in the contact database.

The HTC droid incredible comes with the following-

• 3.7″ 480 x 800 WVGA OLED Touch Screen
• Virtual QWERTY keyboard
• Speakerphone
• 8MP camera with auto focus and video capture
• Speed Dial
• Smart Dialing
• Voice Commands
• Conference Calling
• Text and Multimedia Messaging together with Threaded Chat View
• Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR
• 3G, GPS, and incorporated Wi-Fi

This phone has the same WebKit browser as that of the Nexus One. Over and above, this smartphone also offers pinch-to-zoom and Flash Lite support. You need to connect through Wi-Fi if you are interested to use data as well as voice simultaneously. Another point that is worth mentioning is the camera. That’s true, this, cell has a 8 mega pixel camera together with dual LED flash. Don’t believe my words? Just take snapshots of outdoors and indoors and see the result for your own self. The pictures have a sharp definition and good color. However, if you take snapshots during the nighttime then the images look a bit dull and gray.

So why look for options? Make the maximum of these features as you can customize it as per your needs.

Microsoft Corp introduced KIN, a newly released Windows phone that specifically designed for active social media individuals. In fact, KIN can be rightly termed as the vital social experience which blends online services, phone and PC with 3 advanced features called the Loop, the Spot, and the Studio.

The Loop

KIN’s home screen -  basically a collection of social content, feeds and statuses of your friends aggregated and updated live from multiple cloud services i.e. Facebook, Twitter and MySpace.

The Spot

The KIN spot forms an integral part of the platform. In simple words, it is like a cross between a “shelf” or rather an UI element which allows you to hold as well as assemble multiple items on a temporary basis before you move on. You can drag your favorite items that you want to share with your friends on the spot. Moreover, if you want to edit or remove items then all you need to do is open the spot and do the needful.

The Studio

A Microsoft cloud service that back up ALL contents in the phone and organizes it into a timeline. You can view and update the contents through KIN Studio website and all updates will be synced automatically to your KIN phone.

KIN Specifications

KIN One

• QWERTY keyboard that slides up and lies on top of the phone
• 2.6″ TFT, QVGA (320 x 240) Display
• Capacitive touch screen
• 5 megapixel camera, with LED flash^[1]
• 4Gb of memory, 256MB DDR RAM
• Mono Speaker
• GPS
• Accelerometer
• Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
• USB

KIN Two

• Side-sliding QWERTY keyboard
• 3.4″ TFT, HVGA (480×320) pixel Display
• Capacitive touch screen
• 8 megapixel camera, with LED flash^[1]
• 8Gb of memory, 256MB DDR RAM
• Stereo Speaker
• GPS
• Accelerometer
• Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
• USB

KIN will be available from Verizon wireless to the residents of the United States from the starting of May. On the flip side, it will be available from Vodafone from this autumn to the residents of Germany, Spain, Italy as well as the United Kingdom.

The cell phone market is considered to be one of the booming markets and this has been proven time and again with many international cell phone companies launching new models on a frequent basis. And this time it’s the Garmin-Asus M10 phones. Garmin-Asus M10 is a result of the joint venture between Asus and Garmin.

Garmin is already famous for its high quality navigation software but all its past attempts at launching GPS phones met with cold response from the customers. The only problem that the Garmin Asus phones faced was their high price, which deterred the larger chunk of customers from accepting the phones. With the launch of the Nuvifone M10, Garmin-Asus has tried to abolish the high price tag associated with their GPS sets.

Nuvifone M10 falls in the category of the smartphones that have some of the best possible features embedded in them. M10 uses the latest version of the Windows Mobile and has a full-touchscreen facility. The pundits in the industry feel that it is the sleek design of the phone that is going to be its biggest USP. The 3.5 inch WVGA display presents one of the best displays while one can get engaged into a complete finger –friendly interface. Referring to the Billboard feature gives the users the perfect chance of to find out al the vital information at a glance. Users also have the privilege of switching between running applications with the help of their 3D Task Manager. Asus has also ensured that your phone never slows down due to low memory and has put in 512 ROM and RAM for the same.

Garmin Asus has made its gadget social and this is the reason it includes easy access to Facebook and Picasa Web Albums. Checking on things like flight status, weather, friend finder and currency exchange, Ciao is now possible in a jiffy with the real time applications of M10.  The 5MP camera is enabled with Geo-tagging that automatically tags the photograph based on the region where you took it. You can even share the pictures with your friends over Picasa and Facebook.

Garmin already has put in the mobile navigation into the M10 and even has preloaded maps. The users in Malaysia would also have the option of voice guidance both in English and regional languages.

Some of the features of Nuvifone M10 that are going to make a difference are as follows:

• Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional
• 5 MP Camera
• 3.5 inch display
• Qualcomm GPS
• Standby Time – 600 hours

Photos courtesy of GarminAsus.com

When it comes to Apple, rumors seem to cling on to it like wild pests! Every time I try not to lend my ears to the rumors that are even remotely related to Apple, I end up breaking my own promise! Apple created a great hype prior to the launch of their iconic iPhone and helped to stir up frenzy among the gadget lovers. It has been almost a year since the launch of the iPhone 3GS and the market is again rife with the rumor of the iPhone 4G.

Well,  if we were to go with the rumors then May is the month for the launch of iPhone 4G phone. There are many websites that are publishing the launch of the new enhanced and powerful iPhone 4G from Apple. Discussion forums are filled with speculative comments about the enhanced features that one can expect to see in this phone.  Some of the features that people are expecting to see in this new magic gadget from Apple are detachable battery, enhanced OLED screen, enhanced camera and even a better casing. But as they say rumors are not entirely true – you can expect to see the new iPhone 4G but sans some of the above features.

There are some news agencies and online portals that are claiming the new phone to come along with an enhanced camera. The last version of iPhone 3G has a 3-megapixel camera but the new version is being speculated to contain a 5-megapixel shooter. This is a definite move that we expect from Apple in order to be at par with Google’s Nexus One.

Even the rumor about the enhanced OS is doing the rounds and this too cannot be completely thrown into the trash bin. Now, an enhanced OS is the first requirement when Apple launches its iPhone 4G as all the upgraded hardware would need to be supported with an enhanced OS. The only thing that is troubling me is the launch date – Apple never ever launches iPhone’s in the month of May. It is generally the month of June or July that apple launches the new and enhanced iPhone. The change in Apple’s itinerary is being related with the release of the Nexus One Android smartphone.

Let us look at some of the features that we think would make a better iPhone if the rumors are not all smoke:

In terms of the hardware that we want to see in iPhone 4G, it would be a Dual-Core processor and 5-megapixel camera.  Well, we are even not forgetting the Led Flash and the Magic Mouse type of a back. The software too needs to be commensurate with the hardware. iPhone OS 4.0 needs to be integrated into it so that we get the best of both the hardware as well as the software.

Though it is still unclear whether we are going to see the launch of the iPhone this month or not but one thing is for sure, tech geeks from all over the world have their own suggestions and expectations when it comes to iPhone 4G.

Photos courtesy of Nowhereelse.fr

With the highly anticipated Apple iPad due for release in just a couple of days, what better time is there to do a quick review of the product. There has been a lot of hype surrounding the product since Apple announced the development of the product a few months ago and since then there have been a large amount of speculations concerning the item. Some people predict it will be Apple’s biggest accomplishment yet whilst some people predict it will be their biggest failure. So let’s have a look at what you get with the Apple iPad.

Screen

The first thing to mention when we are talking about the iPad is its large screen size. The iPad actually has a 9.7 inch screen which will make it perfect for watching those high quality videos and movies. The screen is of a very high quality, similar to that of the Apple iPhone, the only real difference is that it will be much bigger. The screen will feature the same touch sensitive technology that Apple has previously used with the iPhone and iPod touch meaning that the screen should be highly responsive and a pleasure to use. Apple also claims that the screen will not produce any glare in situations that have a lot of lighting, for example when using the device in direct sunlight. This is of course yet to be seen but if Apple can pull this off (Which we are sure they can) it will be a great little addition to what is already shaping up to be a fantastic device.

Memory

The Apple iPad is going to be available to buy in two different models, each of which will have a different amount of memory. You will be able to purchase a 32GB version or if you are feeling extravagant you can opt for the 64GB version for a little extra cost. Both of these models will probably have enough memory for all the basics (storing your music collection, files etc) but if you are a serious movie lover and you just have an extensive collection of high definition movies and TV shows then the 64GB version should be perfect for you. This amount of memory should be enough to store all the movies you could ever watch and with the iPad’s beautiful screen, watching them should be a pleasure too.

Connectivity

As with the memory for the iPad, there will also be two different versions available featuring different connections. The first of these, which is due for release in just two days time is the Wi-Fi version of the iPad. This will essentially be like an iPod Touch and will only be able to connect to the internet via Wi-Fi. This will probably be perfectly adequate for most people and with Wi-Fi hotspots becoming more available throughout most of the US the lack of 3G connectivity will probably not be a problem. However if you are willing to wait a little longer for the iPad, Apple will be releasing a version that will have both Wi-Fi connectivity and 3G connectivity. The 3G connection will be acquired in the US using the AT&T network and although the device will cost a little more than the standard Wi-Fi only version. For people that like to use the internet on the move it will be well worth it. The problem is with this device that it will not just be a one off cost to use AT&T’s 3G network, you will have to pay a monthly fee to them, a little like a mobile phone contract. These contracts start from quite a modest fee (around $20) a month but can escalate.

Battery life

Now if you own or have used an Apple iPhone for a long period of time you will probably have noticed that one of its main problems is the lack of battery life it seems to offer. This is especially noticeable when using a 3G connection or using the device to play games and before long you have to plug your iPhone back into its dock for charging. Well with the iPad Apple seem to have solved this problem and have claimed that the device will have 10 hours battery life of constant use and up to 30 days of battery life when on standby. Now you may think that this is just a prediction from Apple and that when we actually buy the device for ourselves the battery life will be nothing near this amount. This is where you are wrong. From the professional reviews of the iPad that have been released within the last couple of days it seems that the battery life has actually managed to exceed Apples claims and last even longer than the predicted 10 hours.

eBooks

One of the main reasons that this device was developed was the try and revolutionize the eReader market. This market is currently dominated by Amazon’s Kindle device which has a huge 90% market share at the moment. Apple’s iPad is hoping to steal quite a big chunk of this away from Amazon and from what we’ve seen of the device it may just manage it. The iPad has a larger screen than the Kindle device and also has a beautiful color display. Apple is hoping that this will give it the edge over Amazon’s Kindle device by giving the customer a better reading experience. The full color screen will allow eBooks to contain pictures and images and will look fantastic on the vivid screen.

So there we have it, a quick overview of a few of the main features that the iPad will have. But the question we set out to answer is yet to be answered. Should you buy one? Well, we don’t feel that we are in a position to tell you definitively whether or not you should go out and buy this device on the launch date. However we do feel that if you are looking for a great mobile device that has the ability to play a variety of media then this is a good candidate. We also recommend that you consider the Amazon Kindle as this is also a fantastic device.

Photos courtesy of Apple.com

Aha and Oho! My Magic Mouse arrived a couple of hours ago via DHL express. Fantastic. I’d debated long and hard over adopting the mouse, having lost faith in Apple’s wireless mice due to having TWO of these faulty creatures. However, as with all things Apple, the Magic Mouse’s sleek shape and contemporary design was simply just too hard to resist. And there now it sits on my table, ergonomically shaped: handsome. Turn it over to reveal Apple’s famous stainless steel aluminum coat base.

Perhaps one of the best things about the Magic Mouse is it’s slim approach to hand support: short and low, making it feel decidedly more comfortable compared to Logitech’s arch-backed gaming mice. Another much improved feature of the Magic Mouse is its back metal plate covering the batteries that slides on and off easily enough but clicks firmly back into position with just a slight push. Perfect, compared to the Mighty Mouse which drove me up the wall every time I changed its batteries.

Arrival

Top & Base Profiles

The only set back is that you’ll have to get used to it, considering its rather awkward narrow profile. The trick is to “palm” the mouse, rather than resting your hand on it, and there you go! All in all, I’d have to agree that the Magic Mouse is undoubtedly Apple’s best mouse to date, both in terms of design and functionality. It’s multitouch controls correspond closely with the ones you might already be used to from a multi-touch enabled MacBook: drag one finger around on the surface without clicking to scroll in any direction, hold down control and drag to zoom in, or use two-fingered swipes to the right or left to navigate forward and back.

In Conclusion:

Pros:

• Absolutely handsome. Apple fans will love it.
• Very affordable.
• Ease of use: sleek, extremely smooth scrolling, and adds interactivity to web browsers and media.
• Intuitive one-fingered scrolling
• MUCH less annoying than the Mighty Mouse.

Cons:

• Would need some time getting used to due to its narrow shape
• Side-to-side swiping: IMPOSSIBLE
• Horizontal swiping: Arrrr…. I’d say thumb buttons were a lot easier to maneuver

The bottom line:

Love its sleek design with multitouch controls. Is a definite improvement from its ancestors, though I’d frankly, expected something better from Apple, considering its killer macs, stunning iPhone and powerful OS. However, I’m not one to pass on Apple’s new Magic Mouse, since I’m in desperate need of a new mouse before considering smashing the Mighty Mouse against the wall. Grrrr!

Group Shot: The Magic Mouse & Its Ancestors

Article contributed by Isis of Daily Overview.