Sould I Get A New Iphone 5 ??

Everyone seems to be throwing a fuss over the new iPhone.  Deciding whether to upgrade?  The new iPhone 5 is taller, but there is a market for more generously sized screens (like the Galaxy S III).  Every iPhone is usually faster than its predecessor, and phones do slow down over time as applications evolve and utilize more resources.  Apple has added a new chip to the iPhone 5: the A6 chip.  Apple claims it to be twice as fast as the iPhone 4S.

Apple also bumped up the camera in the new iPhone 4S.  While it’s still the same old 8 megapixel camera, The shutter is now much faster.  It no longer lags in between shots.  You can also take panoramas.  The software was also improved, and is better at low-light images.  It’s now easier than ever to share your photos on Facebook and Twitter, with the new integration available in iOS.

Do you use your iPhone as a navigator?  Every iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, which removed Google Maps and added Apple’s own map application.  While Apple’s user interfaces are awesome, they are not the best at data collection.  Streets are missing, images are messed up, et al.  While they scramble to make the application work properly, users have found a quick fix: using maps.google.com.

Are you a movie watcher?  The iPhone 5 has a slightly bigger screen at four inches, giving applications more room.  This is fantastic for anyone who watches a lot of videos on their phone, reads a lot, and much more.  With the added space, there is now an added row of icons to the home screen.  Text that used to be hard to read should now be easy to see.

Is the iPhone 5 worth the upgrade?  If you have anything less recent than an iPhone 4, yes.  The retina screen on the iPhone 4 and its later models is much better.  If you have an iPhone 4, unless you’re a serious gamer or would find use out of Siri, you should wait until the next iPhone, when all of the iPhone 5 adopters will have old technology.

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Comparison Of Major Features! iPhone 5 And Galaxy S III !!

Apple and Samsung, both competing to provide the consumers with high tech mobile devices. Apple has declared its latest iPhone 5 as the best device they have ever made. Compared to that, Galaxy S III is also experiencing the best sales record with its multicarrier availability, 4G LTE capability, larger display, and robust performance. The comparison of both phones is presented in the lines below!

Display
The new screen of iPhone 5 is 4 inches, compared to 3.5 inches of the iPhone 4S. Although, Galaxy S III has 4.8 inches screen, and many other Android phones have larger screens, iPhone 5 seems bit smaller, but it all depends on the choice of the consumers. iPhone 5 is handy, whereas the larger screens can’t be used by one hand. However, for business owners, larger screens means larger display, that’s what they want.
The pixel density of iPhone’s retina is 326 pixels while Galaxy S III has 306ppi.

Cameras
Cameras are what give the iPhone 5 an edge over Galaxy S III. The rear-faced camera is 8 mega pixels and front faced camera is 1.2 megapixels. The front camera is dynamic, work excellent in low light, and can support videos upto 720 pixels. All it makes the FaceTime chats bit better. The Galaxy S III doesn’t work well in low light, although it has 1.9 megapixels front-faced camera.

Performance
The processor of iPhone 5 is A6, that is better than iPhone 4S. It ensures better gameplay. The dual core chip of GSIII is better than iPhone 4S; however, it’s given a tough time by iPhone 5. The Ram of GSIII is 2GB, whereas, iPhone 4S has 512MB and iPhone 5 has 1GB. It gives Samsung an edge over iPhone 5. The battery life of iPhone 5 is 8 hours) despite being LTE capable). However, GSIII has 8-12 hours of battery, depending on how much a user uses the device.

Operating System
iPhone 5 has the latest operating system, iOS 6. There are many additional features offered in new OS. The Google maps and YouTube app are the most interesting features.

The bigger screen makes the apps appear clearer, but if they are updated. The older apps appear in a letterbox mode.
Siri is also updated in iPhone 5 that enables the users to search for movies or score sports. The voice quality is made excellent even with 3 mics. One can realize that while being in a noisy area. The voice quality of GSIII is not as good as that of iPhone 5.

Price
iPhone 5 starts with $199 (16 GB) and $399 for 64GB. The company offers two-year contract. Galaxy S III is available at $199 (16GB version); however, the 32GB version is being sold at $249. It shows a less price compared to iPhone 5. GSIII doesn’t have the 64GB version.

Both iPhone 5 and GSIII are the popular devices among mobile consumers around the globe. The benefits of both are huge; however, one device may have an edge over the other device due to the users’ preferences. To gain maximum advantages of iPhone 4, you will have tounlock iPhone 4 by using authentic software. Go to the vendors that are reliable and ensure guaranteed satisfaction.

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How To Extend IPhone Battery Life

EXTEND IPHONE BATTERY

The following guide will tell you everything you need to know to extend IPhone battery life.

TURN DOWN SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
Turning down the screen brightness as much as possible will greatly increase battery life for your iphone. Keep in mind that lowering the screen brightness will make it very difficult to view your screen when outside on sunny days.

To adjust screen brightness, click the “Settings” icon, then goto “Brightness”. 

TURN OFF VIBRATETurning off the vibrate feature for incoming calls is another excellent way to help increase battery life. The vibrate feature uses a lot of power and will eat up your battery quickly.

To disable vibrate, goto “Settings” icon, then click “Sounds”, and then set “Vibrate” to “off”.

TURN OFF WIFI AND BLUETOOTH
If you can get away with turning off WIFI or Bluetooth, it can save quite a bit of battery life.

To disable WIFI, goto “Settings” icon, then click “WIFI”, and then set to “off”.

To disable BLUETOOTH, goto “Settings” icon, then click “GENERAL”  ”BLUE TOOTH”, and then set to “off”.

AVOID 3D GAMES AND MOVIES
While using your Iphone on the battery, avoid 3D games and movies which take up a lot of power.

TURN DOWN SOUND
Sound can use up a lot of power and eat up battery life. Use your volume control to turn it down.

USE A SHORT RING TONE
Use a short ring tone, and avoid using a song or anything that uses a lot of volume or power.

TURN AUTO-LOCK DOWN
The auto-lock feature lets you choose how long the screen will be on after you have pressed a key or touched the touch screen. Turn down AUTO-LOCK all the way down to 1 minute.

To turn down auto-lock, goto “Settings” icon, then click “GENERAL”, then  ”auto-lock”, and then set to “1 minute”.

TURN OFF SCREEN WHEN NOT IN USE
Click the off key once right after you use the phone to turn off the screen.

TURN OFF PHONE WHEN NOT IN USE
Completely power the phone off when you are not using it, which is one of the best things you can do to save battery life. Hold down the off button and slide the red slider to the right to turn off phone.

DISABLE LOCATION SERVICES
GPS location services eat up a lot of battery life, so be sure to turn it off if its not necessary.

To disable location Services, goto “Settings” icon, then click “GENERAL”  ”Location Services”, and then set to “off”.

CHECK E-MAIL LESS
Having the phone check your e-mail less can save a small amount of power.  Every little bit counts, and it is worth changing the settings to check your e-mail less to save some battery life.

To change, Click Settings Icon ,  Mail, Contacts, Calendar , Fetch New Data , Select Your Preference

GET ANOTHER BATTERY AND KEEP IT CHARGED
Having another battery for when your first one goes out will extend battery life by double. Also remember to always bring your charger, and buy a car charger if you are driving often and away from a wall plug.

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The Best Apps For Rooted Android Devices

The trend of Android devices is touching the higher peak day by day. Android devices offer you great hardware and software features that you can take to the next level by rooting them. Rooting frees your Android device from any ominous clutch of your carrier or device manufacturer. It gives you a full control of your device, which should always be the case since you paid money for it.

Rooting Android gadget makes you the real owner of it by giving you full access to it just like admin account has on Windows. Well, if you have rooted your Android then you might be thinking that ‘What’s Next?’ Which apps to download? This post is the answer for you.

Top Apps for Rooted Android Handsets:

ROM Manager
Installing ROM on your Android can be a little bit complex task, if you are newbie in this task. ROM Manager is the app, made for you only. By installing this app on your Android, you can keep the ClockworkMod Recovery up to date and can flash it with ease. You can take backup of entire ROM so as to minimize the harm before going for new ROM installation. ROM Manager can also be used to download ROMs  straight from your phone and to keep updated about the new ROMs. This is must have app for all rooted Android gadgets.
Learn how to root your device from http://geniusgeeks.com, a blog dedicated to help Andorid users.

ES File Explorer
Finding it hard to browse the files in your Android? Use ES File Explorer to ease the task. This popular file manager shows you files in the Windows’ style. You can easily find files of your choice and can easily copy or share them. The cloud service of this renowned application allows you to access your phone remotely from computer over the WiFi connectivity.

Battery Calibration
Changing ROM in your device can cost you the fake measures by your battery. Yes, this usually happens with the Android devices after rooting. Your battery may be showing you 100 percent charged status and in the next moment you phone may get switched off due to low battery power. Battery Calibration is the app that lets you to correct the battery status so that it can’t cheat you anymore. As this problem usually occurs with every Android device after flashing a new ROM, so everyone must download this app after rooting.

ShootMe
It’s screenshot taking app for Android devices. The app is good in response and allows you to take shots of your device’s screen with single click or by little shake. While the app is good for everyone, but the importance of this app becomes even more, if you are a blogger. You can take screenshots with this app to create some tutorials for your blog.

Quickboot
Don’t like the idea of pressing the power and volume buttons simultaneously to enter into Recovery mode? Then this is the app for you. Quickboot allows you to have  easy boot into Recovery mode. No more pressing of power and volume buttons simultaneously.
Don’t forget to download these apps after rooting your Android device. These apps are not only designed for your ease, but can also take your Android use experience on the new ROM, to the next level.

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10 Highly Recommended Ultraportable Laptops in 2014

Ultraportable laptops are a popular option, especially now that they have come down in price and increased in capability over what could be found just a few years ago. Different companies have different definitions of the term, but most consider ultraportables to weigh less than 4 pounds and 14 inches in size. The majority sport either 13- or 14-inch screens because smaller options lose some functionality. These are the 10 most highly recommended for the year 2013:

Dell XPS 13

An ultralight 3 pounds with a strong chassis and an easy, accurate keyboard, this Dell impresses on the business front. It also has great audio for an ultrabook, though it will never compare with a larger machine. The screen is the major downside, with low resolution and poor off-axis viewing. From $1370.

Lenovo IdeaPad U300S

This is a luxuriously beautiful ultrabook with a 13-inch screen that weighs just 2.9 pounds. It has a very good keyboard and touchpad for an ultrabook, but performs only averagely. The major cons are the lack of Ethernet and SDHC ports. From $1195.

Sony Vaio T13

The T13 is a 3.4-pound, 13.3-inch laptop with nice stats. It features a price well below many on this list, and can compete with most mid-range computers. The keyboard is workable but not as nice as some other options, and the hybrid drive can sometimes lead to slow downs. From $799.

HP Envy 14 Spectre

This option has a 14-inch screen in a 4-pound chassis, making it a bit larger and heavier than some of the other options. However, it has the performance of a larger machine, too. A great touchpad and keyboard make size the only major issue with this one. From $1341.

Dell Latitude E6220

This computer has a 12.5-inch screen on a 3.7-pound frame, which makes it one of the heavier ultrabooks. However, this increased size comes with increased capabilities and a battery life lasting of up to 7+ hours on the internal alone. Cost and size are the major downsides. From $1519.

HP Folio 13

The Folio weighs a solid 4 pounds, which is significantly bigger than the average ultrabook. However, it also sports a nice keyboard and has generally good performance. Aside from size, the main downside is a non-removable battery which means that users cannot carry an extra. From $800.

AVADirect Clevo W110ER

The Clevo is one of the very few ultrabooks that can double as a gaming laptop. At only 3.8 pounds, it is lighter than some similar options yet manages to rank as a mid-range gaming option. It is small and stocky with a thicker profile and smaller screen than manner similar models, but great performing power. From $1326.

Asus Zenbook UX31E

The Zenbook from Asus is a 3.1-pound ultrabook with a 13.3-inch screen. It features a great performance, a nice keyboard, and falls solidly in among the smallest options available. Alas, every good thing must have a flaw, and this computer has a very unsatisfactory touchpad. From $1038.

Samsung Series 9

Samsung’s series 9 offers a larger but extremely thin 15-inch option that weighs just 3.7 pounds. It is the thinnest laptop on this list, at only 0.6 inches. The screen size and weight boost it up in value, but the poor keyboard and mouse performance make it a less-than-great buy in some other ways. From $1477.

Lenovo ThinkPad X230

Lenovo’s performance-before-beauty option, the X230 is a 12.5-inch, 3.4-pound functional option with a long battery life and nice keyboard. It is not sleek or sexy, and delivers a mid-range performance. For the form-before-function crowd is won’t satisfy, but is otherwise a good option. From $1249.

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