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Will We Find The iPhone 5 at T-Mobile in 2012?

According to Mobile t mobile blog it will possible to find the iPhone 5 in the T-Mobile offers in 2012. Rumors say that the iPhone 5 will be available for T-Mobile starting form this Fall.

Apple iPhone thumb Will We Find The iPhone 5 at T Mobile in 2012?

The T-Mobile representatives said that the iPhone 5 will not be available this year. The year will finish shortly so it is possible for iPhone 5 to be available for T-Mobile clients really soon.

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Quad-Core Chips for Mobile Phones

According to many blogs about mobile phones, Nvidia has just released Tegra 3 — the first quad-core CPU. The new chip will make smartphones move faster and it was created for multitasking and high definition videos.

Nvidia Tegra3Chip thumb Quad Core Chips for Mobile Phones

Each of the 4 chips of Tegra’s 3 will provide 1.3 GHz computing power.

HTC announced that a new phone will be powered by the new Tegra 3. The phone is HTC Edge and it also comes with 1 GB of RAM.

This phone hasn’t been officially announced yet but below you can see it’s most probable features and specs, according to this HTC mobile phones blog.

HTC Edge main features and specs:

  • powered by Tegra 3.CPU
  • 1 GB of RAM
  • unibody construction (the phone is made from one piece of metal)
  • 720p resolution
  • 8-megapixel camera
  • 1080p full-HD videos
  • 32 GB of internal memory

This phone is expected to be released on the market on second half of 2012.

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Samsung Galaxy S2 vs iPhone 4S

Much to Apple’s annoyance the Galaxy S2 has been a hugely popular Android handset, and has been the first smartphone to knock the iPhone range from its prized spot as bestselling smartphone in many markets. This is probably one of the main reasons that Apple have targeted Samsung so much in their proxy patent war with Google, launched after former Apple boss Steve Jobs vowed that he would ‘destroy’ Android.

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The Galaxy S2 has been more popular than the iPhone 4 for many months now, but the iPhone 4 was already nearly a year old when Galaxy S2 contracts were released. With a new iPhone now available, has the S2 lost some of its shine? Or is the iPhone 4S too similar to the iPhone 4 to really cause much of a dent in the Galaxy S2′s popularity?

It has recently come to light that Apple had planned to launch the iPhone 5 this year, alongside the iPhone 4S. The iPhone 5 was to have a larger screen, making it comparable in size to some of the leading Android phones such as the Galaxy S2 – along with a slimmer, curvier design and a 12 megapixel camera.

The iPhone 5 was reportedly scrapped at the last minute for unknown reasons, and Apple just launched iPhone 4S contracts instead – and the 4S was originally just a sideshow to the iPhone 5. Initial critics were quick to point out that the iPhone 4S was very similar to the iPhone 4, but is this the case? The iPhone 4S has plenty of new improvements made to it, but most of them are in the software department and are not so easy to spot just by looking at photos. But there are a few differences made to the hardware too.

For starters, the iPhone 4S now features the dual core A5 processor that was found in the iPad 2. From reading the spec sheet of the iPhone 4S, it does not sound so impressive coming several months after the dual core 1.2GHz, 1GB RAM powered Galaxy S2. The iPhone 4S is dual core, but the processor is only clocked at 1GHz. Furthermore, its RAM is still just 512MB – exactly the same as the iPhone 4.

Even though this processor and memory combo may not sound that impressive, Apple has done a lot of work with making their A5 processor a great deal more efficient. While it may have a lower clock speed than the Exynos processor found in the Galaxy S2, it does seem to offer greater performance in independent benchmark tests.

All this is a bit irrelevant though, as for both phones there is very little that will actually push these processors to their limits. Both devices offer an exceptionally smooth and speedy experience when using them. One other hotly contested area between the two phones is their screens. The screen of the iPhone 4S has not changed at all from the iPhone 4. It still measures 3.5 inches and has the same Retina resolution as the former iPhone.

But while the screen has not seen any improvements, it was already one of the best in class – and didn’t really need improving. The Galaxy S2′s 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Plus screen is the biggest competitor to Apple’s Retina Display. It may have a lower WVGA resolution, but this is still exceptionally sharp for such a small device.

Both are exceptionally high quality screens that offer great colours and detail. The real contest here is between screen sizes. The iPhone 5 was supposed to have a larger 4 inch screen, and many people are suggesting that the reason the phone was binned at the last minute is that Steve Jobs felt that having a different screen size would fragment the iPhone experience – in a similar way that Android is fragmented between different phones, screen sizes and hardware. While this is great for Google’s plans for an open system, it does cause problems for app developers – which may go some way to explaining why the Apple App Store has so much more apps and games available than Android Market.

If this rumour about the iPhone 5 is true, it would mean that all future iPhones will feature a 3.5 inch screen regardless of the competition. The larger screen of the Galaxy S2 is one of the main reasons for the phone’s popularity – as it provides a great user experience for things like video and web browsing. On the other hand, the smaller screen of the iPhone 4S makes for a more pocketable device. The trade-off here is one of personal preference. If you want more space on your screen then the S2 may be your best bet, but if you have small hands maybe you should pick the iPhone 4S.

The central feature of the iPhone 4S is Siri – the voice activated personal assistant. Siri does have problems with thick accents, and location based services don’t work so well outside of the United States just yet – but Siri certainly is the most advanced, and witty, voice control system to yet feature on a phone. The Galaxy S2 has voice recognition software of course, and this can provide you with all the functionality that most people would actually want from such software (i.e. searching for things, making phone calls and sending messages).

Many people are a bit skeptical about Siri and how much people actually need voice controls. Sure, Siri is great for people with poor eyesight, but most people with 20/20 vision, or thereabouts, will most likely revert to a more familiar method of interacting with their phone within a few months.

One downside of the iPhone 4S is that even though it has a bigger battery than the iPhone 4, it has quite poor battery life. This seems to affect some iPhone 4S owners more than others, with many owners of the new iPhone saying they have no problem at all. Apple is releasing patches to try and sort this problem out, as it seems certain that it is a flaw with the iOS software.

Speaking of updates – with the Galaxy S2 currently being the king of Android phones it is probably likely to see an upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich much sooner than many other handsets – although this still may be quite a few months away. Ice Cream Sandwich will add some excellent new features to the Galaxy S2, including Android Beam and Face Unlock. With the S2 being nearly a year old there is also one other thing worth mentioning – it will not be long now until we can get our hands on the Samsung Galaxy S3.

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Phone Signals Across The UK

We all recognise the frustration of losing a mobile phone signal and helplessly wafting our mobile phone through the air in the hope that it makes a difference.  It sometimes appears that signals are getting weaker instead of better and with all the technology available, the mobile networks are failing to provide one of the fundamentals: a decent signal.

apple iphone 4s thumb Phone Signals Across The UK

Mobile phone usage has become so common in our society that it now falls under the remit of the Secreatry of State for Culture, Media and Sport, who is presented with an Ofcom review every three years regarding network coverage.

Ofcom claims 97% of premises have a strong enough signal the four 2G network operators for to make a call.  3G scores 73%.  Geographic coverage differs greatly as anybody who lives by the sea or in the country will tell you.  The scores here are 66% 2G and a mere 13% for 3G.
 
Owning a mobile phone in the western world now seems like something of a human right. It seems wrong that a user in the countryside shouldn’t reap the same benefits as a city dweller if they pay the same rates.  Ofcom claims the discrepancies are narrowing due to the operators investing in network coverage.  In some areas all mobile phones signal is so poor it will actually influence your choice of provider.  Many areas of Scotland suffer the worst, particularly mountainous or hilly areas. 

The government, working alongside Ofcom have controversially allocated £150 million to help tackle the problem of network coverage.  Ofcom claims that helping to tackle poor network coverage is one of their priorities for 2011/12, illustrating how much of a problem is at hand.

It seems bizarre that we can have a mobile phone on which we can shop, watch films, listen to music and surf the net, but not be able to make a call.  It also appears somewhat unjust that one area suffers more than the next.

The Most Useful Apps for Almost Every Phone

If you’re a techno-geek, you probably have a phone that has the capability of doing everything but wash your car windows. And as soon has the waterproof upgrade comes along, you’ll have that app, too! Until then, in no special order, here are some of the most useful apps for cell phones:

Sony Ericsson Xp thumb The Most Useful Apps for Almost Every Phone

For the iPhone:

1: JotNot Scanner Pro for the iPhone: This software replaces the need for a physical scanner peripheral. Load it up, install it, and never fail to send reports, copies or pics again. Just scan it into your smart phone, and email it. Presto Chango! It’s where it needs to go. So if you’re on the move and can’t find a fax or scanner, you’ll still save the day with the JotNot Scanner Pro.

2: Evernote: This free app provides an easy-use back-up to faulty memories or harried users. Grocery lists, errands list, packing lists, appointments, pics—any list or data set you need to track, Evernote can probably handle it. Easy file system keeps your lists organized, so you don’t lose track of your lists! Voice memos eliminate the need of typing a list, making Evernote a highly valuable but completely free phone app that everyone should consider. [This app has an Android version as well.]

3: WiFi Finder: Exactly as titled, this app will help you avoid bandwidth use on those oh-so-limited plans these days. While many smart phones generate a near-field hotspot, why escalate your cell bill? Instead, find someone else’s to use! WiFi Finder will find hotspots for you whether they’re free or a paid service, like an Internet cafe.

4: GoToMyPC: Link with your PC when you’re away from home. Retrieve or send any file, document, pic or other electronic data and know you have full accessibility and storage. Works with a Windows PC or a Mac!

For the Android:

5: The Weather Channel: No matter where you are or where you will be in the country, the Weather Channel app gives the most accurate weather information up to 36 hours into the future. Get forecast information, storm alerts and more—for free! [This app has an iPhone version as well.]

6: Voice Search: Both hands full? Driving and can’t tap or type? No problem with your Voice Search app. You can vocalize instructions and search the web, your phone and contacts list all without risking life and limb—for you or anyone else. This app is fantastic for the visually impaired. Never mistake a Braille symbol or tap the wrong spot: Use your voice instead. Be safe, Android fans.

7: CamScanner: You really didn’t think we’d list a cool app for iPhone and not check for an Android version, would you? CamScanner turns your phone cam into a digital scanner. Take a picture of any document or written platform—whiteboards, signs, receipts, sketches, notes and maps, for instance—and create a .pdf that you can keep in your phone or send off to another person or place. Out of 20,600 users who rated this app, it earned an amazing 4.4 average! Not too shabby at all! Note: Most dissatisfaction was with color capture.

While the list notes only iPhone and Android, most if not all of these apps have different iOS versions available.

This article’s author is Holly Miller, who writes for Coupon Croc. In the market for the latest phone with app support? Use Littlewoods discount codes and save on all the hottest electronics and gadgets when you shop online.

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