Galaxy Note 8: Setting Up Reading Mode for Better E-Reader Experience

OK, got or decided to get a New Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Tablet? Then you can enjoy its special S Pen writing experience, expanded storage and Watch On feature and more, compared to iPad Mini and Nexus 7 .For E-book Reading lovers, what can be more fascinating than the unique Reading Mode of the Note 8, which can simply alter page backgrounds and adjust the brightness in e-book apps to look more like paper to prevent mild eyestrain.

Reading Mode isn't turned on for, however, all of your apps only by tapping on the icon in the notification panel. So you just need to do some setting about the Reading mode to apply more apps with simple steps.

• Press the Menu button on one of your Galaxy Note 8‘s Home screens, choose Setting option or just pull down the notification shade and tap on the Settings cog.
• Tap Display，and then tap on the slider next to Reading Mode, and you will see a list of apps load which is enabled in Reading Mode.
• Press the Add button in the top right-hand corner to add the apps you want to access to Reading Mode. After finished, tap the Done button to save the setting.

Then you have done the job, and now you can get happier eyes when reading with the apps you selected.

Tips:You can also change the Font of the Android tablet to get easier reading.


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Root Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 on Official Android 4.2.2 XXUAMC6 Jelly Bean Firmware

Undoubtedly, Samsung Galaxy S4 has hold people’s attention since it was announced. Lots of people just wait of the phone’s on sale on 26 April, and of course when you have the S4, the important thing you may think is the root. Although the S4 has not really on our hands, developers have archived the root access of Galaxy S4 GT-I9500(Exynos 5 Octa) thanks to the leaked official Android 4.2.2 firmware named ‘XXUAMC6’ firmware.

If you have decided to buy the Galaxy S4 I9500 and wish to root the phone, you may follow the detailed guide below.

Warning:

• The guide will not be held liable for any mishap and it is at your own risk.
• Root any Android phone will Void Warranty, the same goes with Samsung Galaxy S4. You can get warranty again by updating back your device to the stock version. 
• Your data on the phone may be wiped out during the process, so you had better backup the entire data.

Before Rooting

• Charge the battery to at least 60 percent mark and 80 percent charge is better.
• Download and install the USB drivers for your Galaxy S4 to your PC.
• Enable USB Debugging Mode in Galaxy S4 by going to Menu> Settings> Applications > Development > USB debugging. Make sure the USB Debugging Mode is turned on.

Root Galaxy S4 I9500 on Android 4.2.2 XXUAMC6 Jelly Bean

• Download the XXUAMC6 Android 4.2.2 Jellybean Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 to the computer and extract the zip file.
• Download ODIN v1.85 which will help you to root Android 4.2.2 firmware on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500.
• Switch off the phone. Press and hold the Volume Down + Home buttons, and then press the Power button till you see the construction Android robot and a triangle. Press Power again to enter into Download Mode.
• Launch ODIN on your computer and connect S4 to computer while it is in the Download Mode. If the phone is connected successfully, one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number.
• Select the files that you need to install on the phone.
  Click on 'PDA' and select file with 'CODE' in its name
Click on 'Phone' and select file with 'MODEM' in its name
Click on 'CSC' and select file with 'CSC' in its name
Click on 'PIT' and select the .pit file
Note: Ignore the next steps in case such files are not found.

• In ODIN ,select the 'Auto Reboot' and 'F Reset Time' options in Odin. And also select the 'Re-Partition' option only in the case of the .pit file is being used.
• Check everything again and then click the 'Start' button in Odin to begin the installation process.
• Once it is done, the phone will restart automatically and when the home screen appears on the device, unplug the USB cable.

That’s it. And you have rooted your Galaxy S4 I9500 on Android 4.2.2 build XXUAMC6 software update.To make sure the root method is succeed and works fine, just verify with the Root Checker app from Google Play Store. Then Enjoy your rooted device!

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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S3 vs Galaxy Note 2:Need to Upgrade?

Recent days, Samsung Galaxy S4 is definitely the hot topic in smartphones since it was debut on Mar.14. Undoubtedly, the most popular Samsung smartphones ware Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 before, and when Galaxy S4 joined the game, which one will become the flagship of Samsung? And facing with the powerful and science fiction device S4, is there a need to upgrade for S3 and Note 2 guys? Before that, we should take some considering about the phones, the basic method, compare them, Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S3 vs Galaxy Note 2.

CPU and GPU

Galaxy S4	Galaxy S3	Galaxy Note 2
octo-core Exynos 5 Octa chipset with four 1.6 GHz Cortex A15 cores and four Cortex A7 cores at 1.2 GHz;PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU	a quad-core 1.4 GHz Exynos 4 Quad;Cortex A9 architecture, Mali 400 GPU	1.6 GHz Exynos 4 Quad chipset;a Mali 400 GPU

Obviously, S4 owns the most powerful CPU and GPU which makes it the winner to manage the hardware resources and improve the battery life.Besides,Note 2 is better than S3 with a little higher frequency than S3.If you just want the powerful CPU, S4 is the ideal.

Size and Display

Galaxy S4	Galaxy S3	Galaxy Note 2
an 5 inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD Super AMOLED Display(441ppi);136.5 × 69.8 × 7.9 mm;130 grams	an 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display 1280 x 720 pixels resolution(306ppi);136.6 × 70.6 × 8.6 mm;133 grams	an 5.5 inch 1280 x 720 HD Super AMOLED Display(265ppi);151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4 mm;183 grams

From this table, you can easily find that S4 owns the best display with the highest 1920 x 1080 resolution and 441 ppi, just similar as HTC One.And 441 ppi is almost 50% more ppi than Samsung Galaxy S3, not to speak of Note 2, which can provide superior image clarity, not only for multimedia content, but for web browsing or reading a document with small fonts.

Besides,it is the thinnest and the lightest one with only 7.9mm thickness and 130 grams weight, which makes it more convenient to carry it whether on the go or not.Samsung S3 is also good in this term.Note 2 does a bad job for potable convenience.

However, Note 2 owns the big screen which will let you get more enjoyment in watching tv or reading document although it owns the lowest ppi.

In a summery,S4 is still the winner.

RAM,Storage and Connectivity

Galaxy S4	Galaxy S3	Galaxy Note 2
2GB RAM;16/32/64 GB Internal Storage;3G, WiFi, 4G LTE, Blueteeth ,NFC,and infrared port	1GB RAM;16/32/64 GB Internal Storage;3G, WiFi, 4G LTE ,Blueteeth and NFC	2GB RAM;16/32/64 GB Internal Storage;3G, WiFi, 4G LTE ,Blueteeth and NFC

Galaxy S4 choose the same configuration for RAM and storage as Note 2.But with the more powerful processor, S4 will perform better than Note 2, and also better than S3.In addition, Samsung Galaxy S4 add the infrared port for TV-watching.

OS and Software

Galaxy S4	Galaxy S3	Galaxy Note 2
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean out of the box;Smart Pause,Smart Scroll,Floating Touch, S features like S Translator, S Voice Drive,etc	Pre-loaded Android 4.0 ICS and can be upgrade to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean;S Pen stylus,AirView

Galaxy S4 is inarguable owns the new amzing features like Smart Scroll/Pause, which is integrated in TouchWiz.But good news for Galaxy S3 and Note 2 is that Samsung Galaxy S3 and Note 2 will also receive the Android 4.2.2 update, and the new software improvements will be introduced on the S3 and Note 2.So, if you just want to be attracted by the new feautes, you just need to wait for the update without the need of upgrading.

Camera and Battery life 

Galaxy S4	Galaxy S3	Galaxy Note 2
a 13 MP rear camera and 2MP front camera;Removeable 2,600 mAh battery	a 8 MP rear camera and 1.9MP front camera;2,100 mAh battery	a 8 MP rear camera and 1.9MP front camera;3,100 mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy S4 upgrade its camera to 13MP from its predecessors which records full HD videos at 30 fps, just similar as S3 and Note 2.But the difference is S4 add new fun features in camera app like Sound and Shot,Drama Shot and others.The really great point is that you can simultaneously record videos with both the front-facing and rear-facing cameras on S4.The camera of S4 can be a good point to attract people to upgrade.

The battery of Samsung Galaxy S4 is 500 mAh more powerful than the one of the Galaxy S3, but considering the bigger full HD display, the battery life shouldnot make much difference between S4 and S3.Note 2 owns the biggest battery but at the same time it owns the largest screen,so the battery life should be very similar as S3.

Conclusion
From the comparison above, we can find that Galaxy S4 is a well-deserved top-end smartphone with the full HD display and hardware platform. Considering of the new software improvements will be most likely arrive on the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Note 2, the main reason for you upgrading to S4 is maybe the higher hardware and full HD display.

If you just don’t care much about hardware and get satisfied with the display of S3 and Note 2, there is no need to upgrade. Whatever, it all depends on you.


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Samsung Unveiled the Sharp and Unbeatable Features of Galaxy S4

Finally, the long-anticipated and high-end smartphone Samsung Galaxy S4 was debut today. You may have heard of some Galaxy S4 rumors, but there are some fascinating features unveiled on the “Samsung Unpacked” event that you have never got. So, what’s the specs and features of this new Galaxy phone that may compete with iPhone?

Galaxy S4 Specs

Weight and Dimensions: Appeared with 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm, Galaxy S4 only weight 130g,which makes it undoubtedly comfortable for people when carried with the large device.

Display and OS: With Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, Galaxy S 4 features a 4.99-inch (12.67cm) 1920 x 1080 Full HD Super AMOLED Display boasting an intense 441 ppi pixel density.The display is obviously very great for video playback.

CPU: International version includes the 1.6GHz Quad-core A15 and 1.2GHz Quad-core A7 featuring Samsung Exynos 5 Octa while US version is packed with 1.9Ghz Quad-core Krait 300 featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T.

GPU:International version comes with a 3-core and 533Mhz PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU while American version includes an Adreno 320.In terms of GPU, because of different CPUs and Samsung give the different match.

RAM and Storage: Galaxy S4 offers 2GB RAM and also gives you three internal storage models: 16GB/32GB/64GB.If you don’t think it is enough, S4 has a MicroSD card slot which allows you expand the storage up to 64GB.

Battery and Connectivity: Galaxy S4 features a removable 2,600mAh battery that provides 500Ah more juice than the battery in the Galaxy S3.The phone will be available with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, 3G, 4G LTE and TD-LTE, as well as NFC, to be all fast and truly accessible. Besides, it supports the infrared function for TV-watching.

Camera: Galaxy S4 also has the high-pixels cameras covering a 13MP rear camera and 2MP front camera.

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Galaxy S4 sharp features

Smart Scroll/Pause
You may have heard of the rumored eye tracking technology, and it is finally designed for S4 with the name of Smart Pause. The technology allows the handset’s front facing camera to track your eye movements to determine when to dim the screen or pause videos when you’re not looking. Amazing?

Floating Touch
Another awesome feature of the S4 may be the Floating Touch which is very similar as Air View used on Galaxy Note. With the Floating Touch you can interact with the touch screen by hovering your fingers just a few centimeters above it without the S Pen. The features is generally used for E-mail, Calendar, photo album.

Camera features
The 13MP rear camera supports auto focusing, and better, both the rear and front camera will have zero shutter lag. The dual-camera feature makes it fun to shot and display photos and videos from front and rear facing cameras simultaneously. The imaging technology, “Samsung Orb”, based on "Photosphere" ,will allow for panorama imaging, as well as 3-D-like photography. Besides, you can use the Sound and Shot feature and Drama Shot feature to get more enjoyment.

Other Smart Features
Except for the Smart Scroll/Pause and Floating Touch, Galaxy S4 brings other smart features. S Translator help you communicate with local people when in foreign; Adapt Display help you adjust the screen to the best whatever you are doing; S Voice Drive takes voice commands while driving, and turns up the size of text; Smart Switch lets the contents transfer to the computer and sync to S4. Air Gestures lets you operate the screen with gestures and more.

Thoughts

Undoubtedly, Galaxy S4 is an eye-catching device.With the awesome specs and smart features, the phone pays more attention to the smart inactive between people and the device. The phone is said to be release in the late of the April and the price is still the mystery. Galaxy S4 will sell well, but can it be over the iPhone?


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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Nexus 7vs iPad Mini, Will Samsung Win?

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has finally been unveiled at MWC 2013 (Mobile World Congress), which is undoubtedly give a boost to the tablet market specifically aiming at Apple’s iPad Mini and Nexus 7.

When Samsung is obviously the ruler of the global smartphones market, will it get the same success in tablets? We know, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is the very awesome one, so what’s this one? Maybe one interesting way of appreciating its future success is a comparison with its strong contenders Nexus 7 and iPad Mini.Just let’s have a look at the Galaxy Note 8 vs iPad Mini vs Nexus 7 battle.

Design & Display
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 keeps the classic design of the Note line-up with round edges and plastic back lid, boasting an 8-inch 1,280 x 800 pixels display. Nexus 7 is superior to Note 8 with an elegant design, a textured back for the best grip and a 7-inch 1,280 x 800 pixels screen while Apple’s iPad Mini excels with its premium-looking body, solid construction and a 7.9-inch display with a resolution of 1,024 x 768 pixels.

For portability, Nexus 7 is the most suitable one, second iPad Mini, last Galaxy Note 8. But iPad Mini is the thinnest and lightest one, and also Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is about 2.5 mm thinner than Nexus 7.But for display, Nexus 7 is inarguably the winner, and Note 8 failed in this game.

OS & Software
Running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean out of the box, Note 8 also features the optimized apps for the S Pen stylus, which allow you to easily draw or edit photos in Photoshop Touch with Handwriting support. Also, the TouchWiz UI of Note 8 offers the popular features on Samsung Galaxy S3 or Note 2 like Pop up Play, Smart Stay. Via Smart Remote app, you can even use Note 8 as a remotecontrol.

Coming with pre-loaded with Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, Nexus 7 is the one of the few device which can upgrade to Android 4.2.2.

The iPad Mini certainly runs iOS 6 out of the box, but it can upgradable to iOS 6.1.2 now.

CPU, RAM & Storage
Note 8 sports the Samsung’s proprietary Exynos 4 Quad chipset based on a 1.6GHz quad-core processor, Mali 400 MP GPU and 2GB of RAM, which is really powerful to make the Note 8 a very fast tablet. It will come with 16 or 32 GB of internal storage, with up to 64GB expanded storage.

Nexus 7 comes with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset ,1GB RAM and16GB/32GB models, and iPad Mini only includes a dual-core 1 GHz A5 processor , 512 MB RAM and 16/32/64 GB models.Both of they have no SD card port.

Obviously, Note 8 owns the most powerful hardware platform of the three. But remember although the iPad Mini does badly in this specs term, iOS still runs pretty smooth without the multitasking and other Android features.

Battery, Connectivity & Camera
Note 8 includes a 4,600 mAh battery while iPad Mini and Nexus 7 packs with the same 4,325 mAh battery .In this factor, the three ones is pretty close.

Note 8 uses a 5MP rear camera and a 1.2MP front camera and offers WiFi, 3G and 4G, just the same as iPad Mini while Nexus 7 can only offers WiFi and 3G and a front facing 1.2MP camera.

Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 definitely is the powerful and attractive device with higher technical specs. And Samsung may become stronger on the tablet market. However, Google and Apple will reportedly upgrade their tablets in 2013, and it is still the beginning of the battle. But until then the Note 8 is an important competitor for both Nexus 7 and iPad Mini.

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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.