By the exceedingly high standards Samsung sets itself, the release of the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 this year haven't quite lived up to standards for some people. Both devices remain two of Android's most celebrated handsets, but with competitors stepping their games up and the Korean giant seeming to coast in the eyes of many, we've already heard some big promises of next year's marquee Sammy handsets pushing the envelope. Following on from some recent nuggets of info, it looks as though there could be a vastly improved 20-megapixel camera on the way with the forthcoming Galaxy smartphones, and although the number of megapixels is just a footnote in the story of a camera, Samsung's desire to impress would suggest it's more than just bluster.
We can't lie, it's getting a little boring watching ads where companies try to get one over their competitors by simply prodding them with the biggest, spikiest stick they can find, but at least this new ad from Amazon does actually talk about the company's own tablet as well.
There's nothing more personal than a private conversation between family members, loved ones or close friends. If you suspect that that privacy is being abused by a friend, college roommate or a work colleague then it's time to either keep a closer eye on where you leave your smartphone, or pick up the PeeperPeeper app from the Play Store and catch them red-handed. The latter seems a lot more fun.
Companies like Apple, Samsung, HTC and Motorola are consistently pushing the boundaries of what we believe is possible with technology, often resulting in more powerful hardware with extended functionality. There's undoubtedly a trade-off that comes hand-in-hand with that level of engineering commitment; an increased specification and feature set invariably means more power drain and a reduced battery life. OnePowerGuard Pro for Android may not be the holy grail of solutions to that issue, but it certainly appears to be one of the most comprehensive offers we have seen yet for rooted Android hardware.
Samsung already has a reputation for launching smartphones in a variety of different colors, and it's certainly not shy about milking its handsets for all its worth be re-launching them with new paint jobs after their initial release. That's why we're not surprised in the least to see Samsung's Argentinian arm announce two new colors for the Galaxy Note 3 smartphone.
There's no doubt that, in line with its continued popularity, Google has done a stellar job in improving its Android mobile operating system, and it is now vastly more functional, aesthetically pleasing and thriving than ever. But the issue of vulnerability and security risk - somewhat unavoidable on an OS boasting tens of millions of users and an open-source ecosystem - simply won't go away, and the latest in a string of issues to have blighted the progress of Google's mobile endeavors, it now seems that Nexus handsets are susceptible to DoS attacks via flash SMS messaging.
The Pebble smartwatch is probably the most famous smartwatch of them all, and while some may argue that it's not as smart as it could be, there's little justification for saying that it's not been the start of a whole new push into wearable technology. Alongside Google Glass, Pebble is rightly thought of as a pioneer in the wearable tech space that has since seen Samsung and Sony make an entrance. With Apple presumably also readying its own smartwatch, the arena is only going to get more interesting too.
Black Friday is the time of year that a lot of people wait for, and for good measure. It’s probably the best time to buy any product that you’ve been craving for, especially gadgets and related assortments. Traditionally, hardware isn’t the only component that sees price slashes; a lot of apps, games, widgets and whatnot goes through price cuts as well, and gives buyers a wonderful opportunity to enhance their arsenal with coveted titles.
Dual-SIM smartphones seldom see the light of day in the western world, but the newly-updated HTC One includes two SIM card slots - ideal for frequent travellers, business and pleasure separators or those leading double lives. It's about to hit the UK market for £494.99, which is just a fraction more than the standard edition, and for those who've been waiting for a decent dual-SIM handset to hit the scene, the highly revered HTC One is probably your guy.
Samsung's flagship line of Galaxy S phones is getting closer and closer to churning out its fifth iteration, and as would be expected of any huge product launch that's months away, we're already starting to see details leak out of what the Galaxy S5 may feature. We say 'may' simply because at this point, anything could change. With the product not expected to enter mass production for at least another couple of months, we wouldn't want to put our houses on anything staying the way the rumors have things at the moment. That said, on to the rumors!
