Samsung Galaxy Note 2

The samsung galaxy Note 2 brings a fantastic new note to market with all new updates and better spec.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is an upgrade version of the original Samsung Galaxy Note, which was and still is very popular.

Android operating system ensures you can download apps to personalise the usage of your smart phone and upgrade easily as the apps are updated. The design is different and comes in colours and a design that would be more associated with the Samsung galaxy S3

With the Iphone 5 now released the battle is on for the top smart phone smart.

The Next Samsung Galaxy Note?

The Samsung Galaxy Note was something new when it was released, a new generation of Smartphone, the next generation of Smartphone. Dividing phone lovers it was more than a Smartphone but not quite a tablet, offering multiple devices in one it let you carry just the one device around instead of a bag full of things you never always use.

So what can we expect from the Samsung Galaxy Note 2? It was recently let slip that Samsung would in fact be announcing a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 very soon and it was due to go up against the next iPhone. Would it be competition for the iPhone or is it in a whole new league of its own?

Rumours state that the next Note and the iPhone 5, as it is rumoured to be called, are due to be released around October so we really do not have much of a wait left, then all will be clear, exactly what the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will offer, look like and be capable of.

iPhone 5 News

When will it be here? What is it going to look like? How will it perform? What will it offer? Just a few of the questions running through our heads about the newest iPhone 5, as we think it is going to be called, rumoured to be released very soon. With only rumours to go by we have nothing set in stone as of yet about the Smartphone but what we do know is no doubt if it is to be released it is going to put up some competition against the main competitors out right now.

With a tie in date with the release of the newest Operating System, iOS 6,  can we expect the new iPhone to be the first gadget to feature the newest version of iOS? Apple have continued to keep everything under wraps and very quiet when it comes to the new iPhone but very soon they must be releasing something so it seems we have a wait on our hands.

Rumours state that it is going to be released in October so with only a short while left the wait may not be as bad as we may think.

Getting to know the HTC One V

The HTC One V is sometimes over looked in the HTC One Collection as it does not offer the very best features, or the slimmest design, although it is original and unique. It does not feature the best, most advanced specifications and it is not filled with the most incredible extra features.

It does however have its unique design and offers the ability for people to learn what it is like to use and own a Smartphone. So with all this in mind lets have a look at the unique design and what this phone offers on the outside.

A curved lip design makes for a more comfortable hold so you can use this Smartphone for longer periods without fuss. Also on the outside are multiple function buttons, these are:

1. Back button – This button allows you to go back to previous apps, features or pages,

2. Home Button – This button lets you go straight to the Home page with just one click. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing you can jump to the home page without hassle,

3. Recent Apps – This button lets you view all recently used Apps and if there is something on the list you want to re-visit just a press and up it loads,

4. Volume – Turn up and down the volume of your ringtone, music, Multimedia and whatever other noises come from your HTC one V,

5. Power – Quite simply the button that turns the HTC One V on and of,

6. Notification LED – When you have a notification or alert this light flashes or lights up multiple colours to let you know whatever alert or notification you have,

7. 3.5mm Headset Jack – Plug your 3.5mm Headphones into this socket so you can listen to your music, movies, games and videos in peace and on your own,

8. Proximity Sensor – This Sensor is where your phone senses when you are on the phone for example, so it knows to dim down the screen so you do not press anything accidentally,

9. Finally the USB Connector is where you plug in your USB cable so you can transfer data to and from your computer.

Simple but effective the outside of the HTC One V is simply to understand making this mobile easy to use.

HTC One XL

With top quality features, a beautiful design and the very best specs the HTC One XL is among the most sophisticated of Smartphones. Not yet available in the UK but with a very good review from the places in Europe it is currently available the HTC One XL will no doubt do just as well in the UK.

A 4.7 Inch HD Touch screen on its slim, sleek design shows off everything it offers to amazing quality. An 8MP camera with HTC Sense, Auto Focus, Smart LED Flash and BSI Sensor captures every moment with quality and a 1080p HD Video Recorder captures moments that pictures do not do justice.

Not only is this handset beautiful and sleek but it is also filled with the very best and most advanced features. With HTC Sense 4, the newest version of HTC and Android 4.0 which is the latest of version of Android available on smartphones right now it has it all. Will this Smartphone get the upgrade to Androids newest version of OS when it becomes available for SMartphones? We can only wait and see.

Sony Xperia S Overview

The Sony Xperia S is now a very popular Smartphone in the mobile industry, that being said some people, even owners, are still unsure as to what some of the features on the outside of the Sony Xperia S do. So here is a quick overview of the outside of the Sony Xperia S.

A. Power Key – This button simply turns the Xperia S on and off,

B. Headset Connector – The place where you plug in your headset or earphones,

C. Ear Speaker – Where you hear people when speaking on the phone,

D. Front Camera Lens – This is where takes your photos when you snap with the front facing camera,

E. HDMI Connector – Connect your HDMI Cable here so you can connect your phone to a big screen device,

F. Volume/Zoom Key – Turn your music or sound volume up or down and zoom in and out when on the camera app,

G. Camera Key – This button gets you to your camera when on the home screen and is the capture button when taking a photo,

H. Menu Key – This button opens a list of options for whatever screen or application you are on,

I. Home Key – This button gets you back to the home screen wherever you are, when held down it also brings up recently used apps,

J. Back Key – This button takes you back to your previous screen and also closes the options, keypad a dialog box and the notifications box when it is open,

K. Touch Screen – Where all of the action happens, this is where you view everything this phone does,

L. Charger/USB Connector – Here is where you plug in the charger to charge the phone and USB cable to connect this XPeria S to your computer, laptop or tablet,

M. Proximity Sensor – This feature is where your phone knows if your head is near your phone when you are taking a call for example, so it knows to dim down the screen so you do not accidentally press anything,

N. Light Sensor – Here is where the Xperia S knows to turn on the back light of the phone or if it can be dimmed down, also where the Xperia S Camera knows when to use flash or not,

O. Notification LED – This is where your Xperia S notifies you if you have any alerts or have missed anything, also where you battery status flashes,

P. Camera Lens – The main camera, this is where your photos are taken when you snap away with the main camera,

Q. Camera LED Light – If when you take a photo you have set the flash to work or if the flash is needed this is where the Flash comes from,

R. Speaker – When you listen to music, watch videos, play games or your phone rings this is where the sound comes from,

S. Second Microphone – When you record videos and they have sound this is where the sound is heard by the phone,

T. NFC Detection Area – This is where NFC can connect to other NFC Enabled Devices,

U. Main Microphone – When you talk on the phone this is where people on the other end hear you,

V. Strap Hole – Finally this is where you would put a phone strap if you wanted one to keep your phone safe on your wrist, or where you can put a phone charm if you preferred.

Android Jelly Bean Announcement

So the Announcement has been made, Android Jelly Bean is officially the next version of Android. So what exactly does it offer and what exactly is different to it compared to the previous, very popular Android Ice-Cream Sandwich?

With nothing official until last night at the Google Developer Conference all we had to go by was the new statue of the Android Jelly bean on Googles doorstep. But now we have full information about exactly what it will offer.

Faster and smoother, the new Jelly Bean is effortless and fluid to use and watch. More responsive and energy efficient this newer version turns town when you want to save battery but is full of life when you are using it. Also with an easier to use system you can do more from the beginning. The notifications bar now lets you do more with fewer clicks. Missed something? Late for something else? Not a problem, you can let everyone know right from your notifications tab.

Viewing photos is on a whole new level, with seamless changing of photos, easy access to view your photos when in camera mode and sharing is easier than you can imagine. Just like typing, now easier and more effortless than ever before. The Android Dictionary is more accurate than ever before and the keyboard guesses your next word before you have even started to type so writing messages and emails is simple and can be done in no time at all. Voice typing is even more effortless to, with improved speech to text capabilities you can talk your messages onto your phone.

We can only wait and see when we can upgrade our favourite Smartphones, like the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Samsung Galaxy Note, to the newer Android Jelly Bean.

Looking out for everyone Android has now made Android mobiles easier than ever to use for the blind. With Gesture Mode the blind can now easily use this mobile and with speech input using a mobile is now effortless. Also with support for accessibility plugins to enable external Braille the blind can write, read and enjoy Android Jelly Bean too.

Finally Android Jelly Bean brings a whole new Google Experience to the table, with a fresher look to Google Search and a more natural voice search and Google also brings you the information you want before you even ask.

All newer and exciting feature Android Jelly Bean of course still offers Google Play for entertainment, Android Beam for wireless sharing thanks to NFC Technology and Google Mobile Services. So with more advanced additions the Android Jelly Bean is the most exciting version out yet.

Blackberry Curve 9320

Blackberry have scrapped the new Smartphone expectations and have gone back to their classic, iconic Blackberry roots. Announcing their new Blackberry Curve 9320 this mobile looks like the majority of the rest of the Curve family, but it does in fact offer some added features that have never been seen on a Blackberry phone before.

With its classic design it is nice to see Blackberry going back to its original design and original mobile phones that were first to hit the scenes. With a new dedicated BBM key you can swiftly and quickly get to your BBM contacts and conversations and staying in touch is easier than ever. Also with pre installed Apps that include Facebook and Twitter you can have all of your friends at your finger tips. Live notifications straight to you, update your status, upload photos, see what friends are up to and even respond to requests or invites, all while out and about.

It is refreshing to see Blackberry go back to such a popular family of mobiles in their time and bring that back to the table so even though it does not have the best features, the most advanced specs or the most up to date look it does have the most original and classic design and features.

iPhone 5

Apple have continued to stay quiet about their next iPhone and have yet to confirm or deny any of the hundreds of rumours that are flying about. But we do know one thing, they fought for the domain name ‘iPhone5.com’ and won.

So do we think that ‘iPhone 5‘ is exactly what the new iPhone will be called and that is the only reason they fought so hard for the domain name? Well we can only really presume but its the only explanation that makes sense.

With only really rumours to go by we have nothing set in stone and no reasons to even think the new iPhone will be something particular, but what we do know about is the iPhone 4S, the most recent. So if that is anything to go by then the next iPhone is going to blow us away, with the best quality features, a beautiful design and the most advanced user experience.

Will the new iPhone offer a newer version of iOS? Will it bring something never before seen in a Smartphone to the table? Or will it just bring a unique design and some exceptional, more advanced than ever features. We can only really wait to see what is brought to the table, but with its release date rumoured to be towards the end of this year it seems we may not have that much of a big wait ahead of us.

HTC One XL

The HTC One XL has yet to be released and we are still unsure about the release date right now, but what we do know is that it really is going to put up competition. The biggest competitors on the market right now have the looks and the features, but so does the One XL.

Bringing a beautiful, ultra slim design and some of the most advanced features into one place, the HTC One XL has it all and even more. Featuring the most advanced and newest version of Android, Android 4.0 and the latest version of HTC Sense this handset is packed with the very best in features and Specs.

The One Collection is quickly and quietly growing in size and popularity, with the current mobiles out becoming more popular as time goes on and the newer mobiles announced offering even more this Collection of phones seems to be  a dark horse in the mobile industry.

One to watch the HTC One XL has it all, we are now just eagerly awaiting its release.