Top 5 T-Mobile smartphones for reference

For users who are used to T-Mobile carrier on their smartphones, nothing is better than a good smartphone. Today, I would like to recommend some wonderful T-Mobile customized smartphones. Check the bellow five smartphones to know the details:

HTC One S

HTC's One S is the middle phone in the new One line-up - it's slightly smaller and lighter than the HTC One X, and costs slightly less, but it's got the same camera and HTC's Sense 4 software. The major difference is that it's based on a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset rather than the One X's quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset. However, the 1.5GHz dual-core MSM8260A "Krait" processor is anything but second-class - in the SunSpider JavaScript benchmark, the One S scored an impressive 1,816, only just slower than the One X's 1,746.

T-Mobile MyTouch 4G Slide

Earlier this month, T-Mobile announced the latest addition to its MyTouch family, the myTouch 4G Slide ($200 with a two-year contract, as of July 15, 2011). The specs look pretty standard for this summer's slew of high-end smartphones: 4G connectivity, a 3.7-inch Super LCD screen, Android 2.3 and a dual-core processor. All of this is great and everything, but what really caught my eye were the camera's specs. In fact, T-Mobile claims that the Slide has the most advanced camera of any smartphone available.

Samsung Galaxy S II(T-Mobile)

Considering the massive screen, the crazy-powerful processor, and the NFC and 4G support, it’s hard not to fall in love with the Samsung Galaxy S II on T-Mobile. Available for $220 with a new two-year contract (as of October 10, 2011), the Galaxy S II is a great phone. It has just a few minor flaws that keep it from being truly amazing.

Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G

In a world where smartphone displays are getting more and more gargantuan, the 3.97-inch display on the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G is refreshingly compact. Not everybody needs a 5.3-inch display on their phone (Galaxy Note, I'm looking at you!), and it's nice to see a more pocketable phone for those consumers. In addition, the Galaxy S Blaze 4G ($150 with a two-year contract on T-Mobile; price as of March 20, 2012) has fast data speeds (thanks to T-Mobile's HSPA+ 42 network) and smooth performance powered by a dual-core processor. But regrettably, the phone is riddled with carrier and manufacturer bloatware that you can't easily remove.

HTC Radar 4G

The HTC Radar 4G ($100 with a new two-year contract from T-Mobile; price as of November 9, 2011) isn't a big leap forward for the Windows Phone 7 platform. The Radar 4G does ship with the latest software version, Mango, and it supports T-Mobile's HSPA+ network. But otherwise, the Radar relies mainly on an array of last year's specs. That isn't to say it is a bad phone. Its stylish design and zippy performance, paired with the clean, easy-to-use Mango interface and reliable coverage on T-Mobile's HSPA+ network makes it a solid, yet affordable Windows Phone.

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How to fix battery issues after upgrading to iOS 5.1.1

Many people have reflected that the battery life of iPhone is not long enough as expected. In fact, the battery life problem is quite common in all smartphones. Today, let’s take a look on what Joe Aimonetti said about the battery issues, an experienced writer CNet.

Users have been reporting battery issues with their iPhones and iPads after upgrading to Apple's latest iOS update, version 5.1.1. A few simple procedures should get you back on your way.

After Apple's iOS 5.1.1 update was released last week, several users began reporting that their iOS devices had taken a significant battery life hit.

While the issues are not common to most users, it appears as though some iPhone and iPad owners found that the battery life they had come to expect was not apparent after updating to iOS 5.1.1 using Apple's over-the-air updating.

If you find your device is not getting the battery life it once was, a few troubleshooting tips provided by Apple Support Communities user sbaily4 could be of help.

First, be sure you have a good backup of your iPhone or iPad. Plug your device into your Mac or PC, open iTunes, and sync it.

Open Settings and tap to navigate to General > Reset. Tap "Reset All Settings" at the top of the screen. This option does not delete your content (music, videos, photos, or apps) so you won't lose anything important.

Your iPhone or iPad will then prompt you for basic setup information including reconnecting to your Wi-Fi network, as if you had just purchased the device. Now, use your device so that the battery drains completely to zero percent.

Now, plug your device into a power source (preferably a wall outlet) and let it charge, undisturbed, to a full 100 percent. If your battery percentage is not showing up, open Settings and navigate to General > Usage. Under battery usage, flip the switch to On.

This process should resolve any battery issues resulting from the iOS 5.1.1 update, especially if it was performed over the air. If you find that your battery life is still not up to par, plug your device into your Mac or PC, open iTunes, and perform a restore -- first from a backup and then, if that does not resolve the issue, as a new device.

Have you experienced any issues, battery life or otherwise, after upgrading to iOS 5.1.1? Let me know in the comments!


Source from: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-31747_7-57436506-243/how-to-fix-battery-issues-after-upgrading-to-ios-5.1.1/

8 apps you may want to have on your own smartphones for better enjoyment

When we get our smartphones in hand, like Samsung Galaxy S III, HTC One S or iPhone 4S, we all want to make full use of these handsets, making these smartphones just acting like a mini computer. Some apps are necessary for us in such kind of case. Here’re some 8 apps that may be useful for all of us on the smartphones for full use. These 8 Apps ranging from Professional networking services to hotel bookings look very useful in improving the smartphone utilities. Check the bellow content to get these apps:

Skype for Windows Phone: Skype added support for Windows Phone letting you call other Skype users for free and call landlines and mobile phones at a discounted rate. Call can be made in landscape and portrait mode, and the app offers the ability to invite others, accept invitations and block or unblock contacts. The app is available in 18 languages.

Twitter: Twitter updated its iPhone and Android app adding a discover tab, improved search functionality, and push notifications for Interactions. Searching for people or topics within the app is improved considerably, and now you can choose to be notified when someone new follows you on the service, or when your tweets have been retweeted or favorited.

HotelTonight: HotelTonight, the mobile app that provides customers bargains on hotels ranging from luxurious rooms you can be pampered in to basic rooms when you just need a bed to sleep in expanded its service, adding the ability to book rooms outside the United States. Now you can get a last-minute hotel room in both Vancouver and Toronto using the service, and can pay for your room in Euros and Pounds in addition to U.S. dollars.

Avengers AR: The Avengers have already become a hit at the boxoffice but there’s also a new mobile game on iTunes and Google Play is equally entertaining. Walmart and Marvel partnered up on the Super Hero AR. To unlock different levels of the game, you have to visit your local Walmart and point your phone at different placards throughout the store.

LinkedIn: LinkedIn recently launched its iPad app, along with revamped versions of its iPhone and Android apps. The professional social network went back to the drawing board with the app, designing it to work the way people traditionally use their tablets: for “morning and night infotainment,” according to the Company. The app’s main screen is a clean, simple interface with just three options: updates, profile and inbox.

In “updates” you see stories your friends have shared, beautifully laid out, alongside news such as which of your friends have changed their jobs recently.

Klout for iPhone: Klout launched its official iPhone app. the app lets you monitor your online influence while you're on the go. Users can use the app to check their influential topics, +Ks received, a list of people they influence, a list of people who influence them and other people’s profiles. On its way to Android soon, the app will also send push notifications.

FaceVault: iOS has introduced a new facial recognition app Much like the facial recognition feature in Android's Ice Cream Sandwich called FaceVault. FaceVault uses your iDevice’s front-facing camera and the Eigenface algorithm -- considered to be the most advanced technology in facial recognition -- to analyze your face. The App also adds a layer of security to your camera by keeping an archive of login attempts.

Fragile Earth: This new app gives you a look into how the world is changing over time due to both human and environmental factors. The app shows dramatic before-and-after shots of places in the world that have been affected by changes in the climate or urbanization. Images in the app can be viewed by location, category, or date. If you stumble across a particularly interesting photo, you can share it with friends on Facebook or Twitter from directly within the app.

Source from: http://www.technology-digital.com/smart_phones/apps-you-would-like-to-have-on-your-phones

How to transfer photos from iPad to home computer

Now that Apple's new iPad finally realizes photo taking function with a great camera, I’m sure many of you have taken beautiful pictures with the new iPad. And I’m also very sure that you want to transfer pictures you take with your iPad to your home computer. In this short post, I’m not going to talk anything else, but the ways for you to transfer pictures from iPad to computer.

There’re various ways for you to sync pictures from iPad to computer for you to choose from, including including Photo Stream syncing via iCloud and syncing over USB. The video uploaded by CNETTV excellently guides you on how to do transfer iPad pictures and photos to your home computer. Take a watch of this video bellow:

If you're looking for other, more-advanced methods for transferring your iPad's photos, check out  apps such as Photo Transfer, iTransfer, Scotty, and Bump.

Related reading: How to transfer files between iPhone, iPod, iPad and iTunes

New rumor supports iPhone 5 featuring 4 inch screen display via people familiar with the situation from WSJ

The long anticipated Apple iPhone 5 has been discussed quite a lot. It’s for sure that all of people would like to expect a more wonderful new iPhone in all aspects, like larger screen display, higher screen resolution, more practical functions, better battery performance, etc. The latest report from WSJ cited that orders for new 4-inch-plus displays for the iPhone 5 will only commence in June, further suggesting a fall release.

The report, filed by Lorainne Luk and Juno Osawa, further support the wide-held belief that the new iPhone will feature a screen size increase somewhere in the 4-inch range, which means it would be more enjoyable for owners to watch HD videos on iPhone 5. This may not come as big news to those who have been following iPhone 5 rumors for the past year or so, but the WSJ article’s claims regarding the production and order schedule for the iPhone 5’s new display is noteworthy:

“Production is set to begin next month for the screens, which measure at least 4 inches diagonally compared with 3.5 inches on the iPhone 4S, the latest phone from Apple, the people said.”

The slogan for this year’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference, the event that Apple used to announce previous iPhone iterations up until last year, is “It’s the Week We’ve all Been Waiting For.” With the WSJ now asserting that iPhone 5 production has yet to officially begin, and a report from earlier in the week claiming that, according to the Foxconn CEO, the iTV will not see production commence until later in the year, it remains to be seen what Apple will release at this year’s WWDC that will live up to its own slogan.

iOS 6 and a new generation of MacBooks seems like a foregone conclusion, but it remains to be seen if these releases would “wow” Appledom to the level that would make WWDC week seem like “the week we’ve all been waiting for.”

How to buy a proper laptop for yourself (video)

Well, today I’m not going to share you with the latest news about devices or tips, but a how to video, which tells you how to choose a proper laptop according to your own needs and requirements. I read this post on PCworld and found it’s really helpful for picking a suitable latop. So, I just copied the original post and hope to share with more people.Read the original post bellow.

If you've ever shopped for a laptop, you know that size is only one of the factors that you have to consider. You should also examine everything from performance and storage options to keyboard quality. Take a look at the pros and cons of the different form factors currently available so you can find the right laptop to suit your needs. Check the following video to know how to buy a proper laptop for yourself:

Source from: http://www.pcworld.com/article/157134/how_to_buy_a_laptop.html

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Samsung Galaxy S lll to be released on May 23rd in Europe with amazing features

I once wrote a post which indicated that Samsung Galaxy S III would be released in May. And now, it’s time to prove what I wrote turns to be true. After all of rumors and speculations, we finally get official release news of Galaxy S III. It’s been confirmed officially that the Galaxy S III will go on sale in Europe on May 23, yet still no official word on a U.S. launch, but it could come this summer.

The Galaxy S III comes with amazing phone features for all fans and smartphone users. The S III packs a 1.4GHz quad-core chip, as the company indicated last week. Samsung obviously believes that kind of horsepower is necessary to drive a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display with 1,280 x 720 resolution, which makes it a perfect choice for you to freely watch HD movies on Galaxy S III on the go.

Samsung Galaxy S III (European variant) with Exynos 4 Quad highlights:

1. Full-speed video: Uses HD 30 frame per second video hardware codec engine for 1080p video recording and play-back. Also includes an embedded image signal processor interface for a high-quality camera and an HDMI 1.4 interface.

2. Speed jump: Owing to its 32-nanometer tech, the Exynos 4 Quad has "two times the processing capability over the 45-[nanometer] process based Exynos dual-core while consuming 20-percent less power," Samsung said.

3. Ready to plug into new phones: Exynos 4 Quad is "pin-to-pin compatible" with the Exynos 4 Dual, allowing smartphone and tablet suppliers to adopt the new solution without additional engineering or design efforts.

4. Based on ARM Cortex A9 design: Based on the current Cortex A9 tech from ARM. The latest and greatest ARM tech is called Cortex A15 but those chips won't emerge as commercial products for a while yet.

Check Samsung Galaxy S III Specs for detailed phone features.

In terms of pricing in UK, the network will be selling the handset on a 24 month £34 contract with no upfront cost, it announced, which will come with 2,000 minutes, 5,000 Three-to-Three minutes, 5,000 texts and all-you-can-eat data.


Update: The sales date of Samsung Galaxy S III has been delayed to May 29th.