IOS vs Android

 iOS and Android are both operating systems for mobile devices. Both iOS and Android have their own unique features and design elements, and they are used on different types of mobile devices.

One of the main differences between iOS and Android is the hardware they are used on. iOS is used exclusively on Apple devices, such as the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, while Android is used on a wide range of devices from a variety of manufacturers, including Samsung, Google, and Huawei.

Another difference between the two operating systems is their user interface (UI). iOS has a simpler, more streamlined UI, while Android offers more customization options.

In terms of app availability, both iOS and Android have a wide selection of apps to choose from, but iOS tends to have a slightly larger and more diverse selection.

Overall, the choice between iOS and Android will depend on an individual's personal preferences and needs. Both operating systems have their own strengths and weaknesses, and it is up to the user to decide which one is the best fit for them.

Some benefits of using a mobile device with either iOS or Android include:

1. Connectivity: Mobile devices allow you to stay connected to the internet and to other people at all times, regardless of where you are.

2. Convenience: Mobile devices are portable and easy to use, making them convenient for a variety of tasks, such as checking email, making phone calls, and accessing the internet.

3. Productivity: Mobile devices can help you be more productive by allowing you to access and edit documents, make notes, and schedule appointments while on the go.

4. Entertainment: Mobile devices offer a variety of entertainment options, such as games, music, and videos, that you can enjoy anywhere and at any time.

5. Customization: Both iOS and Android offer a wide range of customization options, so you can personalize your device to suit your needs and preferences.

The cost of owning a mobile device with either iOS or Android will depend on several factors, including the make and model of the device, the service plan you choose, and any additional features or accessories you may want.

In general, Apple devices tend to be more expensive than devices running Android. However, there are also many high-quality Android devices available at a wide range of price points.

In addition to the cost of the device itself, you will also need to pay for a service plan in order to use your device. Service plans can vary in price depending on the carrier and the type of plan you choose.

Finally, you may want to consider the cost of any additional features or accessories, such as a protective case or a wireless charging pad, which can add to the overall cost of owning a mobile device.

Apple gets reduced damages in the mega trial vs. Samsung

Samsung got a reduction on the $1.05 billion of damages it was ordered to pay Apple last year. Judge Lucy Koh, who presided over the mega trial ordered a reevaluation of $450.5 million of the initial damages awarded to Apple to take place in a new trial with a different jury.

The new trial will involve 14 Samsung devices whose per-product damages from the first trial were found to be questionable. Some of the notable Korean devices include the Samsung Nexus S 4G, Infuse 4G,AT&T Galaxy S II, and the Galaxy Tab.

Having a new trial means that, depending on which way deliberations swing, Apple could receive a larger amount awarded in a judgment, or Samsung might get a break in the amount it owes its rival.

The new trial will not take place until appeals of the current verdict have ended. We honestly can't see an end to the saga in the near future.

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Samsung Galaxy Express review: Jelly Bean Express

Introduction

The Samsung Galaxy Express represents an interesting mix of features. The latest Jelly Bean flavor, the impressively fast processor, the LTE connectivity, the spectacular 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen, and the Galaxy S III looks are all attention-grabbers.

Yet, the Galaxy Express only offers a 5MP camera with 720p video and the screen is only of WVGA resolution. As usual, unless you go for the flagship, it's always a question of compromises in the midrange and the Galaxy Express is yet another mix of gives and takes, which would hopefully satisfy a good part of the consumers.

Ever since Qualcomm's dual-core Krait made its debut on the HTC One S, it has been making the headlines with its top-notch performance at a decidedly more affordable price point. While other chipsets have since narrowed the performance margin, the Krait architecture continues to be one of the most successful chipsets around, particularly in the dual-core arena.

   

Samsung I8730 Galaxy Express official images

However, despite its proven track record, Krait-powered Android Galaxy smartphones are as rare to find as two-headed snakes, especially outside the US. Samsung released an AT&T variant of the Express this past November, which is part of a growing family dual-core Krait devices available for the US market.

Now Samsung seems finally ready to test out the processor in international waters, and the I8730 Galaxy Express is its first such foray. Let's take a look at what it brings to the table:

Key features

• Quad-band GSM, 3G, and LTE support
• 21.1 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA support
• 4.5" 16M-color Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen of WVGA (480 x 800 pixel) resolution
• Android OS 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with Nature UX
• 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8930 Krait CPU, Adreno 305 GPU, 1GB of RAM
• 5MP autofocus camera with LED flash, face and smile detection, image stabilization
• 1.3MP secondary camera
• 720p HD video recording at 30fps with stereo sound
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n support; DLNA and Wi-Fi hotspot
• GPS with A-GPS connectivity and GLONASS; digital compass
• 8GB of inbuilt storage, microSD slot
• Accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensor
• Standard 3.5 mm audio jack
• microUSB v2.0 port with MHL
• Stereo Bluetooth v4.0
• FM radio with RDS
• Great benchmark performance for its class

Main disadvantages

• No dedicated camera key
• Preinstalled video player lacks DivX video support
• Poor low-light camera performance

The included Jelly Bean update makes the Galaxy Express I8730 a bit more than a simple rehash of the AT&T's version, which is still stuck on Ice Cream Sandwich. We also shouldn't forget AT&T's propensity to include a good amount of carrier bloatware in the form of preinstalled apps and services, which bring down the user-available storage in the US version from 8GB to 5GB.

And although the dual-core Krait in the I8730 is downclocked to 1.2GHz (compared to 1.5GHz on the I437 Express for AT&T), the updated Android experience should still provide you with a better out of box experience than what you'd find Stateside. Plus, the lower CPU clock will certainly go easier on the battery.

  
The I8730 Samsung Galaxy Express

Anyway, we'll go more in-depth with what you can expect from software point of view a bit further in our review. Up next, we'll get started with our usual hardware tour.

Samsung I8730 Galaxy Express 360-degree spin

The Galaxy Express has the trademark white paintjob we've come to associate all new Android-powered Samsung's ever since the S III came out. It measures 132.2 x 69.1 x 9.3mm, which is marginally smaller but thicker than the US variant.

Samsung Galaxy Note II Flip Cover hands-on review

Samsung’s Galaxy Note II is finally arriving for everyone here in the US on all major carriers. It’s been available from T-Mobile for about a month, AT&T started shipping them to customers a few weeks ago, and Verizon confirmed this morning that their Note II hits shelves tomorrow. Now that the major US carriers all have this 5.5-inch smartphone, lets take a look at Samsung’s official case.

There’s many awesome cases for smartphones, and we’ll be showing you guys more for the Note II tomorrow as you get ready to run down to a Verizon store and pickup your own. Today we wanted to share a quick hands-on video of Samsung’s own Official Flip Cover. It is special for a few reasons. It keeps the color the same, matches the back, covers and protects the front, and most importantly doesn’t add any bulk.

The Note II is 5.5-inches and we don’t want to add any more size than we have to, especially if it’s going to fit in our pants pocket. Just like the Galaxy S III, the Note II Flip Cover made by Samsung actually replaces the battery door, and attached to the new one is the Flip Cover and soft-touch microfiber protective flap. The quick video below will give you an idea of what to expect if you’ve

Samsung benchmarks appear for an additional five unannounced devices

We recently saw benchmark filings for the GT-B9150 and it looks like several other Samsungdevices have been benchmarked. This latest GLBenchmark discovery includes five additional Samsung devices, including one that is also a 9150. Though, just to clarify, this latest is the GT-I9150 (and GT-I9152) as opposed to the GT-B9150.

That said, lets begin the list of five with that model. The GT-I9150 is described as being a device with a 1.2GHz Broadcom BCM28155 processor, VideoCore IV GPU and a qHD display with a resolution of 960 x 540. The GT-I9150, which also includes the 9152 is also shown as runningAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Next up on the list is the Galaxy Pocket 2, the GT-S5310/S5312. This handset is shown to be running Android 4.1.2 with an 850MHz Broadcom processor, VideoCore IV GPU and a VGA display

SEIDIO ACTIVE Case for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Provides the Ultimate Protection

Seidio ACTIVE Case for the Samsung Galaxy Note II

We all know SEIDIO. We all know they produce top quality products. I also know their products frequently become my daily driver on many of my devices. Well, they’ve done it again and my Samsungdevices feels secure once more.

SEIDIO recently sent us a sample of their ACTIVE Case with Metal Kickstand and its it hasn’t left my phone for more than a day.

Built to the usual high quality standards, the ACTIVE case with Metal Kickstand for the Samsung Galaxy Note II is perfectly formed, fits like a glove and provides great protection for my Phablet.

Apple Overtakes Samsung With 34% of U.S. Mobile Market

Apple Inc. (AAPL) passed Samsung (005930) Electronics Co. to become the top mobile-phone maker in the U.S. for the first time, scoring a victory in the companies’ battle for global dominance of the mobile-device market.

Apple sold 17.7 million mobile phones in the U.S. during the fourth quarter, a 38 percent jump from a year earlier, research firm Strategy Analytics said today in a statement. That gave it 34 percent of the market, topping Samsung, which sold 16.8 million handsets for a 32 percent market share. Total shipments grew 4 percent in the quarter to 52 million phones.

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The U.S. market is a stronghold for Apple as it faces intensifying competition from Samsung and other smartphone makers using Google Inc.’s Android operating system. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

The U.S. market is a stronghold for Apple as it faces intensifying competition from Samsung and other smartphone makers using Google Inc. (GOOG)’s Android operating system. Samsung, which also makes cheaper handsets with less sophisticated functions, is the global leader in mobile phones with more than 100 million units sold last quarter.

“Apple’s success has been driven by its popular ecosystem of iPhones and App Store, generous carrier subsidies, and extensive marketing around the new iPhone 5 model,” said Neil Mawston, an analyst at Strategy Analytics in London.

LG Electronics Inc. (066570) remained the third-largest vendor in the U.S., shi

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Operating System
Operating System	Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64b)

CPU/ Processor
CPU/ Processor	Intel® Core™ i3-2330M Processor
CPU Clock Speed (Max.)	2.20 GHz
CPU Cache	3MB (L3)

Model
Series	Series 3
Model Number	NP300E5A-A01UB

Display
Screen Size	15.6"
Resolution	1366 x 768
Brightness	220 nits

Memory
Standard System Memory	4GB
Memory Type	DDR3
Max. System Memory	8GB

Storage
Hard Drive Capacity	640GB

Graphics
Graphics Chip	Intel® HD Graphics 3000

ODD
ODD	DVD SMDL (S-ATA)

Multimedia
Speakers	3 W Stereo Speaker (1.5 W x 2)
Web Camera	1.3MP HD

Connectivity
Wireless LAN	802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v3.0
WiDi	Yes
Wired Ethernet LAN	Gigabit LAN

I/O Ports
VGA	Yes
HDMI	Yes
USB Ports	3
Headphone Out	Yes
Microphone In	Yes
Multi Card Slot	4 in 1 (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC)
RJ45 (LAN)	Yes

Input Devices
Keyboard	103 Key
Touch Pad	Yes

Security
Kensington Lock Slot	Yes

Power
AC Adapter	60W
Number of Cells / Cell Type	6 Cell / Li-Ion
mAh	4400
Battery Life*	up to 5.6 hours

Design
Color	Black & Titan Silver

Compliancy
EPEAT	Gold
ENERGY STAR Rated	Certified (5.2)
TCO	Certified (3.0)

Dimensions
Dimensions (W x D x H)	14.48" x 9.57" x 1.07~1.30"

Weight
Weight	5.16 lbs.

Warranty
Warranty	1 Year Warranty Standard Parts & Labor

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