Samsung Galaxy S3 vs iPhone 5 vs Note 2, Which One is for You?

Many people are confused about the selection of Galaxy S3 and iPhone 5 or Galaxy Note 2.Obviously, these three one are all brilliant phones, but which one is the suitable? We maybe need some comparison.

Battery life
For a smartphone, the battery life is undoubtedly the most important issue that we care about, so Samsung Galaxy S3, the Galaxy Note 2 and the iPhone 5, which has the best battery?

With a 4.8” display and a dual-core chip, the Li-Ion 2,100 mAh battery battery on the Samsung Galaxy S3 is capable of offering you up to 21 h 40 min of 2G talk time or for up to 11 h 40 min on 3G.Note 2 gets a bigger 3,100mAh battery but with a massive 5.5” screen, that means it just doesn’t do as well as S3.The 4” iPhone 5 comes with a Li-Ion 1,440 mAh battery that will reportedly keep it alive through up to 8 h 2G or 3G talk time. But real thing is that you may get the iPhone over a day and use the S3 less than a day if the data connection is always on.

If you just want to a long battery phone, then choose iPhone 5.

Camera
The second object is the Camera. Nowadays, more and more people are accustomed to use the smartphone to take photos and so the camera is becoming a considering factor when choosing a smartphone.

The camera specification of Samsung galaxy s3 and iPhone 5 and Note 2 is very similar, all comes with 8 megapixel sensors, with autofocus, LED flash, simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, image stabilization and full HD video recording. The difference stays on Samsungs’s smile detection and iPhone 5’s advanced BSI sensor. And according to the test, iPhone 5 ‘s BSI sensor performs better in low light conditions.

So, want a better camera, iPhone 5 is still the option.

iPhone 5S ,iPhone 6 ,Revamped iPhone 5 and Cheap iPhone?

Apple rumors always attract people’s attention and now the hot topic is undoubtedly the iPhone rumors. iPhone 5 is failed in some degree, and what's the next?

iPhone 5S
Rumors about iPhone 5S have spread just after the release of iPhone 5,which is said that Apple would begin production of the preliminary builds of the “iPhone 5S” in March, with a possible release date for the device being set in summer, probably in June or July. The iPhone 5S is expected as a 4 inch device which would include an A7 chip for faster performance and a fingerprint sensor. The camera would upgrade with an f2.0 aperture and smart LED flash. iPhone 5S would be run iOS 7.The 128 GB option of iPhone 5S would be included.

Revamped iPhone 5
Going with iPhone 5S rumors was the revamped and cheap iPhone 5.It is said that the new version would come in a somewhat thicker case(8.2 mm) made of plastic and offer a choice of six colors. And the price of the off-contract, or unlocked is expected $350 to $450 according to the analyst.

iPhone 6
Earlier in this month, iPhone 6 is appearing in the rumors, which is said to be a 4.8 inch device. Also, according to AppleInsider,the next iPhone would be iPhone 6 rather than iPhone 5S.

Cheap iPhone
With the claims of Jefferies analyst Peter Misek,Apple would be probably release a low-cost iPhone."Similar to the iPad mini, we expect a concentrated low-cost iPhone rather than a 'cheap' one," Misek said. "Likely specs: polycarbonate case with 4" non-Retina display and no LTE."

In 2013, Apple seems to face up bigger challenge in 2012.Can iPhone keep its share in smartphone market and beat Samsung galaxy?

How to Manually Install Flash Player on Android device?(Android 2.2 to 4.2)

Since Adobe flash player is no longer available at Google Play Store and the new Android device won't ship with flash support just like the Jelly Bean device unless the retailers have pre-downloaded and installed the flash player before.Fortunately, we can manually download and install the flash player for Android phone and tablet from the Archived Flash Player Versions page on the Adobe website or use the third app to help us do that easily.

Method 1:Manually Operation

Warning:First, keep in mind there may be some risk in the process as there is no official supports on Android,and there won't be the security support or stability updates. 
Second,the installation requires you to disable one of Android’s built-in security options. Remember to re-enable it afterwards for your device’s security.
Third,check out if your device is on the certificated device list.

Applied to:Android 2.2 (Froyo) to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
 
1.Connect your Android device is connected to the Internet.For Android 2.2, 2.3 or 3.x,go to Setting->Applications,for Android 4.x, choose Secuity, then place a checkmark next to the "Unknown sources" check box.

2. Open the browser.Navigate to flash player archive page, and find the compatible flash player 11.1 version on the page below.The website offers two options ,one for Android 4.x and the other for Android 2.x and 3.x.

3.Tap the link to download the Flash Player installer, when finished, open Notifications, Tap "install_flash_player.apk" when prompted to begin the installation.

4.When the installation is down,do some setting to make flash content play normally on device.
Android 3.0 :Go to Menu> Settings > select Advanced>Enable plug-ins .Select “Always on” option to enable Flash content always. Choose “On demand” option to enable selectively on each page.
Android 2.2 or 2.3:Go to Menu> Settings or (Menu>More>Settings)> Enable plug-ins. on Android 2.2 or 2.3.

5.Click the flash website to confirm the flash is up and running.If it works, uncheck the “Unknown sources” option to keep the device secure.

After you done all the opeartion, you have successfully installed the latest Flash player 11.1 on your Android phone or tablet.

Method 2:SWF Viewer Pro (Support Android 2.2 - 4.1.1 )

If you think the manually opeartion is not easy for you, you can also choose a better way.Use SWF Viewer Pro to help you intall the Adobe flash player Plugin.

The app supports fullscreen play and fast explore & search SWF files.Also, you can preview Flash in the file explorer interface.It can help you to install Adobe Flash Player Plugin smartly, it supports armv6, armv7 and x86 android device (include android armeabi-v7a emulator).And more.

If you Android device is uncertified device, you can use this method.For other certified device, I still suggest you to use the manually method.


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Best 5 Free Camera Apps for Android

For us, taking photos is the best way to record our daily life. And with the rise of smartphone and tablets, it becomes possible for everyone to taking good photos whether you’re a photography hobbyist or professional. Of course, a good camera app for Android phones or tablets is also becoming important. Fortunately, dozens of Android camera apps are in the market to help you shoot or edit video on Android. Here I have collected 5 best free camera apps for Android.

1.Little Photo
With a fast work flow,Little Photo is mostly a photo filtering app with a few basic features like adding frames and rotating pictures. Over 70 effects and tools are offered to create your style amd it is easy to master.The app itsself is free, but if you want to crop,contrast,exposure and more tools, you may pay $3.87 for plug-in adds tools.

2.Camera360 Ultimate
If you want a older but applauded camera app, then Camera360 is definity what you need.You can make use of its Image Stabilization Mode for snapping photos and other effects tools covering quality photo filters, scenery frames, funny photo effects and stickers and more.The most interesting part is likely to be its Tilt-shift mode(fake selective focus) and Color-shift mode(desaturate all color in a snapped photo except the selected one).This app can work full screen on Android phone.

3.Pixlr-o-matic
Scored as the high 4.7 at Google Play store, Pixlr-o-matic is better than Little Photo in terms of filters with dozens of options.The app includes photo filters, light filters, and photo frames but you can just use one filter at a time.You can use it easily although its effects are sophisticated.And this app has no ads.

4.Photo Art - Color Effects
If you want to color your old black&white photos or other photos, then don't miss Photo Art.The app offers a number of effects and filters and you can choose to apply it to the whole image or to a certain part of the photo, using your fingers to specify that area.It is the simple app but the effects are just good.

5.BeFunky Photo Editor
Want the unlimited popular photo editor? Want a online editing tool?Ok, go and get BeFunky, which is now the only app to allow you to use unlimited numbers of photo effects and edits, and undo them.From basic editing tools like cropping and rotating to special editing such as LomoArt, Vintage and Tilt Shift, you just can make your images with your imagination.Also, the app doesn't include ads and watermarks.


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How to install the Ubuntu on Nexus 7?

Recently, Ubuntu has become hot with the release of Ubuntu of phones. The special free Linus-based operating system allows you to experience both desktop and the Android. And since Canonical launched Ubuntu for Android, Android users can enjoy the service. Good thing is that, Ubuntu is now available on Nexus 7.So do you want to install Ubuntu on your Nexus 7?Or do you want to get two completely different operating systems on Nexus 7? If your answer is yes, then you can check out how to install Ubuntu on Nexus 7.

Preparation:
In order to install the Ubuntu, you’ll need a computer with Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin, a Nexus 7 with 8GB ,16GB or 32GB of storage, and a USB cable to connect the tablet to your PC.

Step 1:Unlock the bootloader
Warning: Unlocking the bootloader erases all data and resets the device to factory defaults. So keep in mind to make a backup using TWRP or ClockworkMod to save your files on an external storage device. Also, you may void your warranty.

To install, you must first unlock the bootloader in order to flash different images to the device. You can use the All-In-One Nexus Root Toolkit to simply finish the operation of you can follow the Canonical’s instructions.

Step 2:Install Ubuntu Nexus 7 Installer

• Launch Ubuntu’s Terminal app and enter the following commands one by one:

      sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-nexus7/ubuntu-nexus7-installer
      sudo apt-get update
      sudo apt-get install ubuntu-nexus7-installer

• Connect Nexus 7 with the computer via the USB cable(make sure no other connected devices) and boot the Nexus 7 in fastboot mode.

• Turn off your Nexus 7. Press and hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power buttons until you see the Android mascot.

• Search for Ubuntu Nexus7 Installer from the Ubuntu dashboard. Launch it. Follow the on-screen instructions.

After less than 20 minutes, you can run the Ubuntu on your Nexus after a boot if the steps are right.

Video guide

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CES 2013: An 18.4-inch Asus Transformer Aio Announced for both Android and Windows 8?

Now 2013 CES is arrived and the mystery devices start coming to the surface. And at present the impressive devices mainly the tablets covering the astonished and large Panasonic’s 20 inch 4K Windows 8 tablet, Vizio’s 10 inch Android 4.2 and Tegra 4-based gaming tablet, the called “impressive outside and inside” 9.7 inch Archos 97 Platinum HD tablet ,the first "interpersonal PC" IdeaCentre Horizon Table PC and others.

But the biggest surprise is likely to be 18.4-inch Asus Transformer Aio, the so-called All-in-One device. So what are exactly the features of this device? Just let’s have a look.

Part tablet and part All-in-One PC maybe the very fresh feature of Transformer Aio. Previously, we have known that the software Ubuntu for Android and Ubuntu for phones can let you enjoy both the desktop experience and tablet performance. And we also know that you can match a touch cover like Surface RT to let tablets like a notebook, but Transformer Aio is the first one that combines desktop PC and tablet.

But the most notable feature of Transformer Aio is probably that it comes with a Windows 8 touch-screen desktop and the detached 18.4-inch full HD display which can be as a standalone Android tablet. That is to say, you can experience either Windows 8 or Android and exchange the system on device. Asus promises that the device can run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with a built-in Nvidia Tegra 3 processor and run Windows 8 apps by using "wireless remote desktop technology", Intel's WiDi.

The Transformer AiO will be released in the first quarter of this year with the price of $1,299 with an Intel Core i3 processor, and that Core i5 and i7 versions will also be available. More details are waited to be announced.

When we think that tablet is going towards small, Lenovo and Asus seem to give the new opinion on tablet. The All-In-One is big as a tablet, but it is indeed useful for many of us ,maybe it will be the real replacement of PC. But who knows?

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Get 3D movies to Enjoy on Samsung/LG/Other Smart TVs

Certainly, Smart TV is not strange to you any more with its increased popularity. With a Smart TV, you can search and view shared pictures and videos and listen to music stored on other network devices, even you can view 3D movies since that a Smart TV is always a 3D television. At present, the most notable Smart TVs are undoubtedly Samsung and LG TV, and these two producers will launch some new Smart TV sets in CES 2013.

For the majority, the most important point of the Smart TV is to watch movies especially the popular 3D movies benefiting from its HD support. Of course, you can find many great 3D movies such as “Life of Pi” and “Titanic”. But what if you make 3d movies with the 2d movies in person? Can it be amazing?

Of course, you can just use the Smart TV which has enabled the function of 2D to 3D conversion to get the excited 3D movie such as the Samsung UN55ES8000F 55" Smart TV and LG Cinema TVs. But for many smart Samsung televisions and LG televisions, you cannot convert 2D to 3D. Fortunately, we can use a media converter to easily get 3D files from our favorite movies or downloaded YouTube videos. You just need to follow the simple steps below.

• Download and install the media converter, then open it.
• Add the movies you want to convert by clicking the “Add video” button, if you like to make some effects, you can also edit the video.
• Choose the output file as “HD Video->HD H.264 MPEG 4 Video”.
• Click the 3D button to turn on the 3D effects, set the effects as you like, click OK. Click “Convert” button to convert the video to the USB device or flash drive.

When finished, just plug your USB device directly into your Smart TV’s USB port and watch the 3D version on the big screen with friends and family. It is really awesome to do the version, and better if you want to make family holiday 3D videos.