LG Nexus 4 vs iPhone 5, It's Your Decision!

Google just released the Nexus 4 which runs on the newest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. As for what’s new features for Android 4.2, you may visit for details. After you know Nexus configuration, you will have no idea which one to choose from Nexus and iPhone 5. Now Let watch the picture below which compare the configuration details.

                  

1 Processor and Power

The LG Nexus 4 has a Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 1.5GHz Quad-Core Krait CPU as well as a Adreno 320 GPU. Nexus 4 also get you 2GB RAM. The iPhone is equipted with a A6 chipset with 1.2GHz dual-core CPU and of course the PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU, but the iPhone only has 1GB RAM. For this point,Nexus 4 wins this one with 2GB RAM. Nexus will run faster than iPhone 5.

2 Storage
The Nexus 4 provide 8 or 16GB, the iPhone 5 provides 16, 32 and 64GB versions. You have to keep in mind that both smartphones do not have a card slot for extra memory, so it is the iPhone 5 that wins in the storage sector.But if you don’t need that much storage, Nexus 4 is a good choice.

3 Display Screen
When it talk about the screen,it is a really hard one to choose. the Nexus 4 comes with 4.7-inch True HD IPS Plus display with 1280 x 768 pixel resolution (320 ppi – it is in fact 318 to be precise) and it also get Gorilla Glass 2 to protect it. The iPhone 5 has a 4-inch LED-backlit IPS TFT display featuring 326ppi pixel density with 640 x 1136 pixels and also has Gorilla Glass. They have almost the same display effects. So it depends on what size screen you want.

4 Camera
The Nexus 4 gets an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 1.3MP at the front which also enable you play with the cool Photo Sphere, geo-tagging, LED flash, face detection, touch focus and full 360-degree panoramic photos. It will also take great shots in low-level lighting. The iPhone 5 also has an 8-megapixel on the rear and a 1.2MP on the front, as well as 1080P HD video, geo-tagging, HDR, panorama, LED flash, autofocus and face detection.The only difference is that you have to use iTunes to export taken pics and videos, while Nexus goes directly.

5 Operating System
Nexus runs on Android 4.2(jelly bean),it gets new features like Full Chrome browser,Gesture Typing,Multi-User Tablets,Resize-able Widgets,Android Beam etc.IOS 6 get new features like Passbook,Siri,Do-Not-Disturb screens,Shared Photo Streams,FaceTime over cellular,Phone & DND etc. What’s more, you all know Android 4.2 is using Nokia maps which works better than Apple Maps.

These are the key points to consider when you want to buy between Nexus 4 and iPhone 5.One point forgotten, Nexus 4 is more cheaper than iPhone 5.

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Top 5 high-end smartphones worth buying for the 2012 holiday season

Smartphone war starts ahead of holiday season. Starts with iPhone 5, then Windows phone 8 follow up, such as Nokia Lumia 920, Windows Phone 8X by HTC, Samsung ATIV S. The Nexus 4, announced yesterday and rumored for about 50 years before, goes on sale directly from Google starting November 13. The Smartphone war is heating up as smartphones play a bigger role this holiday season.

Thinking about buying a new smartphone for yourself or as a gift this holiday season? People are spending a whole lot of time with their smartphones these days, so here's a list of the top smartphone choices to make sure it's time well spent.

1. Nokia Lumia 920

The Nokia Lumia 920 is the new flagship smartphone of the Windows Phone 8, which features a 4.5 inch PureMotion HD+ display, LTE, 8.7MP PureView camera, 1.2MP front camera, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, wireless charging, 2000 mAh battery,1GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal memory , Nokia Maps, Nokia Drive, Nokia City Lens. Nokia claims its new handsets are “the world’s most innovative smartphones”. I know many of you have already added it to your list this holiday season, so do I. Now Nokia Lumia 920 is available in Canada (at Rogers). More units will be shipped in the near future.

2. Windows Phone 8X by HTC

The Windows Phone 8X by HTC is a premium Windows Phone 8 device that packs a punch with a beautiful 4.3-inch HD-resolution super LCD 2 screen, a powerful 1.5GHz dual-core processor, impressive 8MP camera with HTC's custom Image Chip technology and a very-wide-angle 2.1MP front-facing shooter on the other side. Customers will enjoy the feel of the pure unibody design in California Blue, access to Windows Phone’s Live Tiles, immersive studio-quality sound with Beats Audio™ and incredible camera capabilities of the Windows Phone 8X by HTC.

3. LG Nexus 4 runs on Android 4.2

The Nexus 4 has a 4.7-inch, 1,280 x 768 pixel resolution display, a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor from Qualcomm, 2 gigabytes of RAM, an 8-megapixel rear camera, a 1.3-megapixel front camera and either 8 or 16 gigabytes of storage. It also has NFC, a micro USB port and micro HDMI output. For bells and whistles, Google is touting built-in wireless charging (though you’ll need to supply your own compatible charging mat) and a Photo Sphere feature that can shoot 360-degree panorama photos but it doesn’t support 4G LTE. LG Nexus 4 runs on Android 4.2, which comes with a lot of new features, like updated Google Now, and multiple user accounts. It also adds a Swype-like trace keyboard, built right into stock Android.

    See also: Android 4.2's four best new features

4. Samsung Galaxy Note 2

If you are interested in larger screen, then galaxy note 2 may be your best choice. The Galaxy Note II will be featuring HSPA+ and 4G LTE connectivity, a 1.6GHz quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1280 x 720, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, an 8 megapixel auto focus rear-facing camera with a 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera, S Pen stylus, Bluetooth 4.0, a 3100mAh battery, 2GB of RAM and microSD card support up to 64GBs. The Galaxy Note II will also be coming in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models along with a white or black color to choose from.

5. iPhone 5

“The iPhone has always been an innovator since its 2007 release and its true potential really came out with the 4 and 4S models, but the iPhone 5 is the king of them all,” said junior Caleb Hughes.

The iPhone has a 4-inch LED-backlit IPS TFT display featuring 326ppi pixel density with 640 x 1136 pixels and also has Gorilla Glass, features a A6 chipset with 1.2GHz dual-core CPU and of course the PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU, 1GB RAM, has an 8-megapixel on the rear and a 1.2MP on the front, as well as 1080P HD video, geo-tagging, HDR, panorama, LED flash, autofocus and face detection. The iPhone 5 comes in 16, 32 and 64GB versions, which is running iOS 6. Price of the iPhone 5 is relative high than other smartphones.

With shoppers getting ready to kick off the holiday season the day after Thanksgiving — or sooner — retailers are ready for consumers to pull out their smartphones or tablets, NRF's Shay said. So Which one is your next mobile device as the holiday gift ?

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What’s The New Features About Android 4.2 Jelly Bean?

As for the hurricane Sandy, Google canceled the Android conference which was supposed to held today(Oct 30,2012).But it choose its official blog to establish the new android os:android 4.2 which gets the name Jelly Bean the same as Android 4.1.Actually people thought Android 5 will be named as Jelly Bean.At the same time,Google also published Nexus 4(smartphone) and Nexus 4(tablets) which run on Android 4.2.

We have been through 

Android Version Release date

Android 1.1 Sept 2008

Android 1.5 Cupcake April 30,2009

Android 1.6Donut, Sept 15,2009

Android 2.0/2.0.1/2.1 Eclair Oct 26,2009

Android 2.2/2.2.1 Froyo May 20,2010

Android 2.3.x Gingerbread Dec 2,2010

Android 3.0Honeycomb Feb 2,2011

Android 3.1Honeycomb May 11,2011

Android 3.2Honeycomb June 13,2011

Android 4.0Ice Cream Sandwich Oct 19,2011

Android 4.1Jelly Bean Jun 28,2012

Android 4.2Jelly Bean Oct 30,2012

As we can see 12 Android OS versions were released from Sept 2008 to Oct 30,2012. Google will almost update its Android os three times every year. Compared with this,ios and symbian will have to fell shame on itself. Many people may be are still using Android 2.3 and they want to update to Android 4.0. But as for some brand smartphone users ,it’s not so lucky like Motorola users. Anyway, we are expecting a new member of Android family,so what’s new features compared with other Android OS version? Let’s get close with this:

1 Full Chrome browser
                        
As we now we can open several webpages or sites iby several tabs in the same chrome window,now Android 4.2 enable you to surf the internet like this on Google Chrome for Android 4.2 based smartphone.


2 Photo Sphere Camera

You must hate it that it doesn’t get much space to take more things included when taking photos.Now the Photo Sphere Camera give your this ability. Just like Apple did in iOS 6, Google has added a “panorama” camera function to do this. In other words, it makes you take larger pictures by moving the smartphone camera and then digitally stitching together multiple images. Some of Android manufacturers, like Samsung, had already done this but it was not an existing feature of Android itself.

3 Gesture Typing

We usually use to gestures to express us when sometimes it works better than words.Now you can use gesture type. You move your finger around the keyboard from letter to letter without lifting it up.It is a classic Android third-party feature that many cannot live without.I think that would be a little difficult to handle.You know you can’t press too hard or the opposite in case the words won’t show up or show the wrong words. But many manufacturers, like HTC, already used the gesture swiping method.

4 Wireless Sharing
It works Like Apple's AirPlay, it will let Android users display their device's screen on your TV(of course the tv sets should matched with set-top boxes). It means you can transfer music or movies to the tv set.This is one typical feature for Android 4.2.It will enable Nexus 4 to transfer music or video to tv set.The set-top boxes which would match the existing TV Miracast is expected to be in the market in the near future.As Google predict, it will sold lower than $99.

5 Multi-User Tablets
                                     
You can share your computer with others by setting multi-accounts.And the users can customize it to his own preferences, such as personalized home screens and apps. Now you can also do this on Android 4.2 tablets. Tablet computers are more and more merging with traditional PC functionalities. It should be of great use for family members or close friends.

6 Resize-able Widgets:
This is another Jelly Bean 4.1 feature which was improved in 4.2.As its name tells, you can resize some widgets as you want.This is good for some near sighted or senior citizen.

7 Android Beam
Now NFC is getting hot. NFC is short for near field communication. That includes Android Beam, the Near Field Communications (NFC) function that enables people to share photos, websites, music, directions or videos with a single touch, which do more compared with Bluetooth. For example, in the near future you don’t even need to take the airplay tickets,just take a smartphone which gets the NFC function. With a simple touch,it will let you take the airplane. Apple’s iOS has nothing similar.

Are you interesting in these new features? For some smartphones which are pre-installed Androdi 4.2, Motorola will be the first to update to Android 4for most of its products, like Razr、Razr Maxx series. But it did not give the exact date. If you wish to update to Android,I am afraid you have to wait the push notifications.

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Nexus 10 vs iPad 4 vs Surface RT vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9

Google has announced its new and first 10 inch tablet Nexus 10 running the latest Android 4.2 to stack up against the recently released iPad 4, Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and Surface RT. Obviously, these four tablets all have their special features which will focus the different customer’s attention, and then which one is more likely to be loved by people? Google can make the Nexus 10 the same success as Nexus 7? Let’s just have compared they to get the conclusion.

Features

Nexus 10

• NFC (sharing and wallet)
• Widgets
• Enhanced notifications
• Google Now (voice or type or automatic based on settings)
• Instant shutter, panoramic, Sphere camera
• pic/video editing
• Google Search (voice or type)
• Instantly have ALL content on any Android device or PC by just logging in to Google.
• Solid interoperability with Chrome and thus any PC regardless of OS.

iPad 4

• Enhanced Notifications
• Siri (assistance/ searching)
• Passbook (holds ticketing/ reservatiosns/ etc)
• High quality camera, panoramic
• pic/video editing
• Best resale value
• Solid interoperability with other Apple products (Mac/Safari)

Surface RT

• ARM variant of PC Windows. Will be closest to PC-like experience.
• Bing (type or voice)
• Live Tiles
• Solid Interoperability with Windows 8 and winphone8
• Smartglass with all major game consoles
• Badass attachable keyboard
• Includes free full MS Office software

Amazon Kindle Fire HD

• Ultra-fast 4G LTE wireless from AT&T
• Stunning HD display
• Exclusive Dolby Audio and Powerful Dual Stereo Speakers
• Kindle Owners' Lending Library, Free Month of Amazon Prime, Vibrant HD Magazines
• Audiobooks by Audible
• X-Ray, Whispersync, Immersion Reading
• Access your content on other devices
• Free Skype HD Video Calls
• Amazon store’s music,books,movies,etc.
• Designed for both parents and kids.

Basic Spec

 

My Opinion
In terms of weight, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 takes this category as the lightest, but in terms of mobility, the revamped iPad 4 is the winner. And if you are Amazon fans,maybe you want to get the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 for its attractive Amazon service. With the most advanced android system at present, special NFC service and the highest resolution, Nexus 10 can without doubt get people’s attention.

The Windows RT boasts a quad-core processor, promising better performance than most its rivals. It’s also ripe with Microsoft Office capabilities, so those who are very familiar with using Microsoft Office for productivity will surely enjoy using the RT.

iPad 4 will also be hot with its A6X processor for Apple fans and others. If you consider of the price,then Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and Nexus 10 will be your options.

Whatever, just make a wise choice. 




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• Google Nexus 7 vs Windows RT Surface: the New battle

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New Nexus Tablets,Smartphone are Announced By Google Today

Google announced lots of new hardware today via blog post, after an event in New York was canceled in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy. The big items:

• The Nexus 4 smartphone, developed with LG. It features a quad-core processor, a 4.2-inch display, and a wireless charging feature that lets you power the phone by setting it down on a charging service. It runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and a feature called Photo Sphere for creating 360-degree panoramas. The phone goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.
• The Nexus 7 now comes in new Wi-Fi models that are 16GB (for $199) and 32GB (for $249). Google also is making a version available with an HSPA+ cellular connection -- $32GB for $299. It's on sale Nov. 13.
• The Nexus 10 tablet, developed with Samsung, offers what Google calls the highest-resolution screen in the tablet marketplace at 300 pixels per square inch. That 2560 by 1600 pixel display will still get nine hours of video playback, Google says. And it has an account-switching feature that lets multiple users share the tablet more easily. The 16GB model goes for for $399; the 32GB model costs for $499. It's available Nov. 14.

Google also announced an update to Google Now, its predictive-search feature that presents information on a series of cards without the user having to search. In addition to weather and traffic information, cards will now display flight information, restaurant reservations, hotel confirmations and shipping details, the company said.

Source:cnet

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How to Make Live Wallpaper for Android

Live wallpapers make android look more enjoyable and some times you can find it’s funny when you set some funny live wallpaper as the background.There are do a lot paid and free Android live wallpapers for download.You may have change your background often to replace the live wallpaper. They can be attractive,but they can also be boring after some tine.Did you ever think about there is an android app which will enable you to make live wallpaper by your own photos?

I will answer for you, yes, there it. And it’s the Photo FX Live Wallpaper.It’s an easy android making live wallpaper app.After download from google play store mad install, you can open it and select photo from the phone memory card or micro SD card.You can change selection order by date, name or random to make them in order as you like.then set photo frame color Set image opacity, saturation,it also supports photo wall in portrait and landscape.
1 Select photos from folder

 2 Add slideslow type

 3 Select Cinematic/Funky FX

 4 the made live wallpaper

You can also watch this instruction on how to use the Photo FX Live Wallpaper

After watching the introduction video and guide picture, you must be touched.Now pick up it and put you and your family or friends in your live wallpaper, it can totally be fun,interesting and memorable.

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5 Best Free weather apps for Android Tablets to Get the better weather information

Face it now, the weather certainly has the huge influence in our daily life, the recent example, Google had to cancel its Android Event on October 29 out of the impact of Hurricane Sandy in New York. With numerous electrical tools we own in our hands, we can easily to know the weather where we live. Android tables are no doubt used by more people in the world,and you can use some android weather app to get the accurate weather information so that you can manage your life normally. Here I will introduce 5 best android apps for weather.

1.AccuWeather for Android

Claimed to“the best weather app ever", AccuWeather for Android is loaded with forecast information for your convenience.It can provide accurate and local forecasts for 2.7 million locations worldwide. Forecasts updated each hour with information for the next 15 days – all in 27 different languages. The default page of the app displays the current weather, temperature, wind speed, etc. Also included are the sunrise and sunset times to help you plan your day.

2.WeatherBug

WeatherBug is one of the ‘big boys’ of the Weather app scene and it is the most comprehensive application providing you full information related to weather.You can get the live weather forecasts via the live images from more than 2,000 weather locations camera across the United States.Another thing about it is that it providers the alerts for severe weathers like Tornado warnings, Tsunami or high tide.

Besides,you can get the the weather forecasts of 7 days extended with hourly forecasts and the interactive maps aided with technology provides the exact temperature, wind speed, humidity, sunshine or dark clouds reports from this app.

3.The Weather Channel

Another must trusted and the comprehensive source for the weather all over the world is probably The Weather Channel.It can provide the most accurate and relevant weather information whenever weather matters to you.With 200+ meteorologists and ultra-local forecasting technology, it provide you with the weather tools you need to plan your day, week, or even the next hour. The daily information is excellent in this app because it includes what the temperature feels like, the humidity, and UV index.

4.3D Digital Weather Clock

If you want to travel to other country for a holiday outing via Thomas Cook or Cox & Kings and so you have to check out the weather forecasts for particular days,Digital Weather Clock can provide you quick look up of weather on your Android tablets. The app offers the weather forecasts, current conditions of any location in any part of the world.The weather report of five days forecasts is available in this app.

In addition,The weather status bar built in this app provides current weather and the rain fall probability by checking the rain radar, satellite view and map of your location.

5.GO Weather EX

The new version of GO Weather is GO Weather EX,and the old version has not been maintained now.GO Weather EX delieves the most accurate weather information from anywhere at any time.And you may get the the ultimate visual enjoyment out of the gorgeous dynamic background.You can get the information of weather condition in the next 24 hours, weather forecast for the next 5 days,Weather detail today,etc.Also,it can auto refresh so that you can know the latest information.

Undoubtedly,we should concern the wether in this times so that we can arrange our life better.With these apps,we can get the local or other place's weather condition quickly and conveniently through out android tablet.

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Nokia Lumia 920 vs iPhone 5, price and top specs comparison

Since Stephen Elop, CEO, unveiled the Lumia 920 prototype in New York City On September 5, The Nokia Lumia 920 has gained a lot of attention from both the media and consumers. As Nokia’s flagship Windows 8 phone, many people are waiting for it, even though iPhone 5 has already been released part days ago. Now with the shopping season coming, AT&T is likely to launch the Nokia Lumia 920, which incorporates Windows Phone 8 operating system, Nov 11, states a BGR report.

The Lumia 920 and the iPhone 5 have many things in common, some of which are the exceptional industrial design cues, top-notch build quality, top internal specs and most notably, the synergistic hardware-software implementation that boasts an extremely robust and smooth-running software environment. Then many consumers are wondering which phone they should purchase. To help you make the best decision, it is necessary to explore both phones and the features each has to offer.

1. Design and Build

The most noticeable differences between the two phones is the build. Both are made with quality design. The iPhone 5 looks very much like the iPhone 4 and 4S, but it is slightly longer. Like its two predecessors, it is available in only black or white. The Nokia Lumia 920 boasts a beautiful polycarbonate unibody that is similar to the Lumia 900, except that it is glossy instead of including a matte finish. It is available in a variety of colors as well — yellow, red, black and gray.

The iPhone 5 is narrower and significantly lighter than the Lumia 920 which means that the device can be used easily with one hand compared to the latter; the Lumia 920 is also slightly thicker than the iPhone 5 which can be good or bad to some, just a little something to keep in mind.

2. Hardware 

The iPhone 5′s standby time lasts up to 225 hours on 2G/3G, up to 8 hours of talk time on 2G/3G, music playback of up to 40 hours and internet browsing of up to 10 hours.

The lumia 920 can last up 400 hours on standby mode under the 2G/3G networks, gives users up to 17 hours of talk time via 2G and 10 hours on 3G, music playback clocks in at around 67 hours.

As Engadget has proved it, the Lumia 920 is simply better, photography-wise, than the iPhone 5, especially in low-light

Engadget also proves that the 920 – which features optical image stabilization – bests the iPhone 5 when it comes to video recording, too.

On the hardware front, the Lumia 920 certainly wins over the iPhone 5 due to its hardware-related features.

3. Software

The iPhone 5 is powered with Apple’s own iOS 6 mobile operating system while the Lumia 920 runs on the new Windows Phone 8 operating system with a tiled user interface.

The Lumia 920 on the other hand boasts the Windows Phone 8 with a revamped UI which lets users gain even more control over their device’s Live Tiles UI, added HD resolution and multi-core CPU support, background multi-tasking, NFC and many others.

It’s worth noting that the Windows Phone Marketplace is still populating its app portfolio since Microsoft is having a hard time increasing the Windows Phone market share so they’re having difficulties luring-in developers to create apps for their mobile operating system as a result, thus, it still lacks in comparison to Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store.

Given that Microsoft seems to be gaining traction with the upcoming launch of the Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 on the 29th of this month, it’s not too hard to see that the Windows Marketplace will no longer look like a ghost town in the next few quarters.

4. Price

The Nokia Lumia 920, according to sources from third-party retailers, is still more affordable than the Apple iPhone 5. Keep in mind that we’re talking about unlocked phones here. The latest price list shows that the Nokia Lumia 920 base model is sporting the tag price of $700, while the most affordable unlocked iPhone 5 is still expensive with $900 asking price. The original SRP or suggested retail price of the iPhone 5 is $650, but due to underwhelming supply, the phone’s price online is still unchanged.

As a conclusion, the Lumia 920 wins this duel thanks to its mightier spec list and Microsoft’s history in software development making the Windows Phone platform a viable choice for those who are planning to try a new mobile computing experience. So this time it is a good time to switch to the Nokia Lumia 920 as your next handset, whether you are an android user or iPhone fan.

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Best Android Hurricane Apps To Know The Coming Weather For Plan Advice

According to the CBS news:An unusual nasty mix of a hurricane and a winter storm that forecasters are now calling "Frankenstorm" is likely to blast most of the East Coast next week, focusing the worst of its weather mayhem around New York City and New Jersey.There's a 90 percent chance that the East will get steady gale-force winds, heavy rain, flooding and maybe snow starting Sunday and stretching past Halloween on Wednesday.But this is a storm that will affect a far wider area, so people all along the East have to be wary.Now as for this, it almost killed 20 people.We are sorry to hear that.I really wish that will not happen and the damn "Frankenstorm".

                     

What’s more,it's almost a weeklong, five-day, six-day event, and it's going to be a widespread serious storm.So people especially live along the coast should monitor weather reports.If you are outside and not convenient to access to the weather reports, you can install some weather reports app to get the information in case the bad weather.


                

1 Hurricane Software

With this Hurricane Tracking application, you will get the most up to-date and reliable hurricane coordinates data and high resolution maps, such as Satellite Images, Warning Information, Storm Tracks and More.

2 Hurricane - American Red Cross

You will always be ready for severe weather with Hurricane by American Red Cross to monitor what weather conditions will be like in your area or throughout the storm track, prepare your family and home, find help and let others know you are safe even if the power is out(Let family and friends know you are okay with the customizable “I’m Safe” alert for Facebook, Twitter, email and text. ) – a must have for anyone who lives in an area where a hurricane may strike or has loved ones who do.

3 Hurricane Hound Free

It shows the tracks and forecasts of active hurricanes tropical storms on a Google Maps background. And it will also highlights areas the National Weather Service (NWS) is watching for possible development.So this could be a good point to remind the place which are likely to hit hurricane. It covers the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific Basins. The feature is that it provides access to NWS forecast information include tropical outlooks and discussions, public advisories, forecasts, and satellite imagery.So you will get the fast and accurate information and prepare for the natural disaster to reduce the losses.

Each android hurricane suggested gets its features,what they have common is that they could provide accurate hurricane information and you’re likely to make your plan by this.Anyway, try it and find the one which is easy to use and suit your style.

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Halloween 2012: Top 5 Halloween Scary Horror movies on YouTube

Halloween is around the corner. There are lot activities on Halloween, such as trick-or-treating, attending costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns, lighting bonfires, visiting haunted attractions, playing pranks, telling scary stories, and above all, my favorite part is watching horror films.

What better to watch on Halloween than a horror Halloween movie? So if you are a horror films fan, here is a list 5 of the best Horror movies on YouTube for Halloween to help get you into the spooky season’s spirit.


I’ve watched some of them and most of these horror movies are really frightening. So attention please, if you are afraid of this HORROR movie, does NOT click it.

1. Halloween (2007) $2.99

After being committed for 17 years, Michael Myers, now a grown man and still very dangerous, escapes from the mental institution (where he was committed as a 10 year old) and he immediately returns to Haddonfield, where he wants to find his baby sister, Laurie. Anyone who crosses his path is in mortal danger.

2. Zombieland ($9.99)

A shy student trying to reach his family in Ohio, and a gun-toting tough guy trying to find the Last Twinkie and a pair of sisters trying to get to an amusement park join forces to travel across a zombie-filled America.

See also: Zombieland Now On Blu-ray™, DVD & Digital Download

3. Trick 'R Treat ($1.99)

Four interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: An everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the one guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband.

4. Nosferatu (Free)

The first screen adaptation of Dracula, this is one of the greatest horror movies ever made. Light and shadwo highlight Max Schreck's unforgettable perfomance as the evil vampire Count Orloff. Young estate agent Thomas Hutter agrees to help Count Orloff relocate to the city. Soon, Hutter and his wife are ensnared by the vampire's deadly powers.

5. Vampire Hunters ($3.99)

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, discovers vampires are planning to take over the United States. He makes it his mission to eliminate them.

Warning: These movies do not depict reality. They are for entertainment only.

You can also watch your film on Android phones and tablets by using the Movies app. 

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iPad Mini vs Nexus 7 vs Kindle Fire HD vs Nook HD: Mini Tablets’ Competition

Apple has announced the long-rumored 7.9 inch iPad Mini and iPad 4 yesterday, and the new models of iPad will be pre ordered on October 26.I have mentioned the 7 inch rivals of iPad Mini in my blog a few days ago, so how does it stack up against them when Apple is obvious late to this game? Of course, Apple has done its best to make a big splash into the smaller size market to make up for lost ground. The lighter and thinner design, the bigger staring storage, and 4G LTE capabilities are certainly the selling points. The iPad Mini starts at $329, which is highest in the small tablets market and is it really worth the price tag ?Just have a look at the comparison of iPad, Nexus 7,Kindle Fire HD and Nook HD.

Specs
 

Specs	iPad Mini	Nexus 7	Kindle Fire HD	Nook HD
Size	7.9 inch	7 inch	7 inch	7 inch
Resolution	1024x768 163ppi	1280x800 216ppi	1280 x800 261ppi	1440 x 900 243ppi
Weight	308 grams	395 grams	340 grams	315 grams
Processor	Dual-core A5	1.3GHz quad-core Tegra 3	Dual-core 1.2GHz OMAP4460	1.3 GHz Dual-Core OMAP 4470
Camera	5-megapixel rear-facing 1.2-megapixel front-facing	1.2MP front-facing camera	1.3 megapixels front-facing	None
battery life	10 hours continuous use	9 hours video  10 hours web browsing or reading	11 hours continuous use	10.5 hours reading,9 hours video
Connectivity	Wi-Fi Bluetooth 3G/4G	Wi-Fi Bluetooth NFC	Wi-Fi Bluetooth HDMI-out	Wi-Fi Bluetooth HDMI-out
Speakers	Mono	Dual stereo	Dual stereo with Dobly audio	Dual stereo
Price	$329(16GB)	$199(8GB)	$199(16GB) with Dobly audio	$199(8GB)

Software

The small tablets all runs android system except for iPad Mini, which runs the latest Apple OS iOS.(Interested in operating system, compare them here.)

Beyond the basic software loaded on other three android tablets, Apple also give a big deal that offering the third-party content and software ecosystem. That’s a huge app ecosystem right out of the gate; over 275,000 apps are designed for iPad including iPad Mini. And Apple has all the video and music you could want. The advance Wi-Fi technology will take you into an faster internet world.

The Nexus 7 runs stock, unmodified Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean bringing the best Android experience to you with no clayware apps, no foolish UI changes, and no waiting on updates. There are approximately 600,000 apps at Google Play, but most of them are not optimized for tablets.

Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD, on the other hand, is running the most modified version of Android based on Android 4.0 ICS. Amazon has transplanted in a combination of Bing and Amazon services in the system. The Kindle Fire HD presents itself with ads, suggested items, and the prevalent Kindle branding. There are only 51,000 apps available at google.

Nook HD comes with the Android 4.0 ICS. It offers some special service of Nook magazine, Nook Video, Nook Catalog for shopping and the others to let you get a better experience of Nook. , Over 2.5 million books and about 10,000 apps are offered at Barnes & Noble store. The highest resolution of the small tablets at present on Nook HD can give you an incredible video and text experience.

Verdict

From the comparison of software and specs, we can found that iPad Mini is the same, or kind of a little higher, level as Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD. Overall, Nook HD is the lowest one , but it still has its competitive compared to iPad Mini’s high price. We now just don’t know whether iPad Mini can performs better or something special are neglected, but you need to think twice if you want to buy a iPad Mini considering the specs and price and the iPad 4.



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What will Android Fans Will be Like?

As the survey for the smartphone market share, Android still rank the first and ios ranks second. (you can see the below pictures).May be you can’t remember how crazy the android fans will be, but it’s certain that you heard the crazy Apple fans.

                       

Source: IDC Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker, August 8, 2012

 Let’s first take a look at some pictures about Android fans

Once the Apple Company determined a specific date to publish its new products, the loyal Apple fans will stay up to wait in line in front of the local Apple store for the new products the day before the released date.Some even wait in line in advance for days!Then Let’s take a look at some pictures about Apple fans

Obviously, from the market share,there is something interesting about Apple fans and the Android fans.Usually they behaviour is unconsciously influenced by the phone system they are using.If you don’t believe this,let’s watch some videos. and if you are one of the two phone os(operate system) users, check if it tell the truth.

The first video entitle <shit, Android fans say> tells how the Android fans act in the daily life

Shit Android Fanatics Say




Shit Apple fans say
These two videos below entitled <shit Apple fans say>tells how the Apple fans act in the daily life

Shit Apple Fanatics Say, Part 2

Obviously, from the market share,there is something interesting about Apple fans and the Android fans.Usually they behaviour is unconsciously influenced by the phone system they are using.If you don’t believe this,let’s watch some videos. and if you are one of the two phone os(operate system) users, check if it tell the truth.
No matter you are an Android fan or an Apple fan, you will be definitely touched by these videos.I am an android fan, and love the cute and smart look android robot icon.I also will not refuse to try a new os system like ios or widows phone.How about you?

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Nokia Lumia 920 vs HTC 8X vs Samsung Ativ S，which windows 8 phone would you buy?

Windows Phone 8 is going to launch next week. Microsoft is gearing up for the launch of the Windows Phone 8 operating system with a number of handset manufacturers announcing new smartphones for the platform, such as HTC ,Nokia and Samsung, in order to complete with Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS.

When it comes to Windows Phone 8 it’s clear there are three major choices at the moment, the Nokia Lumia 920 or the HTC Windows Phone 8X, or the Samsung Ativ S.

Few Days ago, Best Buy has opened up pre-orders for the Nokia Lumia 920 and the HTC Windows Phone 8X, according to WPCentral. Nokia Lumia 920, which ships with 32 GB of on-board store, is available for $149.99 with a 2 year contract, while at the same time, HTC 8X, with 8 GB of on-board storage, costs just $99 with a 2 year contract. Both devices cost $599.99 unlocked. Best Buy began accepting pre-orders for the new Nokia Lumia 920 on Sunday, but the link to the product page has since been removed. Samsung ATIV S price remains a mystery, but retailer Handtec recently took a stab with a whopping £431.99. Obviously, HTC 8X and Samsung Ativ S is cheaper than the Lumia 920, but I don't think it is a good idea to leave the Lumia 920.

Now let’s take a look the full specs about the phones.

The full specs of Nokia Lumia 920:

• Display: 4.5-inch AMOLED PureMotion HD+ display, 1280 x 768, 332 ppi
• CPU: 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor
• Memory: 32GB , RAM 1 GB
• Wireless: Bluetooth 3.1 
• Ports: 3.5mm audio, microUSB
• Cameras: Front- 1.2 MP, Rear- 8.7 MP, LED flash and autofocus, PureView Camera
• Audio: Dolby Audio
• Battery: 2000mAh
• Dimensions: 5.1 x 2.8 x 0.42inches, 6.52 ounces
• NFC capable, Yes
• Yellow: red, white, black, yellow and cyan
• Extras: Wireless charge

See also: Compared to Apple iPhone 5 display, Nokia Lumia 920 is better

The full specs of HTC 8X:

• Display: 4.3-inch super LCD 2, Gorilla Glass, 1280x720, 342 ppi, CPU: Qualcomm S4 1.5 GHz dual-core
• Memory: 16 GB, RAM 1 GB
• Wireless: Bluetooth 2.1 
• Ports: 3.5mm audio, microUSB
• Cameras: Front- 2.1 MP, f/2.0 aperture, ultra-wide angle, 1080p recording; Rear- 8 MP, f/2.0 aperture, 28mm lens
• Audio: Beats Audio
• Battery: 1,800 Ah
• Dimensions: 5.21 x 2.6 x 0.39 inches, 4.58 ounces
• NFC capable, Yes
• Colors: California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, and Limelight Yellow colors

The full specs of Samsung Ativ S:

• Display: 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, 1280x720, 306 ppi
• CPU: Qualcomm S4 1.5 GHz dual-core
• Memory: 16 GB, RAM 1 GB, expand to a further 32GB using a microSD card.
• Wireless: Bluetooth v3.0 
• Ports: 3.5mm audio, microUSB v2.0
• Cameras: Front- 1.9 MP, Rear -8 MP, 
• Battery: 2300mAh
• Dimensions: 5.40 x 2.78 x 0.34 inches,  4.76 ounces
• NFC capable: Yes
• Colors: Not much is known about the colors of ATIV S, but the Samsung Web site shows a gray model.

The Windows Phone 8X will be available in November from 150 carriers including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile in the US. Lumia 920 will be exclusive to the mobile carrier for the first six months after the phone’s launch.

The thing is, we’ve been looking at the tech specs again and actually the Nokia Lumia 920 is better suited as a rival to the  HTC Windows Phone 8X and Samsung Ativ S, This would leave the Nokia Lumia 920 as a true flagship and device of pure innovation, what do you think?

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Android Event about Google on October 29

When news about Apple iPad Mini and Microsoft Surface have heated the tablet market, news about Google have lighted people’s eyes. The 32GB Nexus 7(Wifi only),3G-enabled Nexus 7(32GB) ,10-inch tablet Nexus 10,LG Nexus 4 and Jelly Bean 4.2 are all to be announced on October 29, which is undoubtedly a big surprise for us especially for Nexus 7 fans. Let’s just take the details later.

Nexus 7
32GB Wi-fi Nexus 7 has already been spotted in Japan, and a screenshot reveals it is listed on Staples' business-centric storefront at $248.37, which is almost the same price as the current 16GB model.3G Nexus 7 is unveiled at TaiWan with the model of ME370TG,it adds 3G function compared to 32GB Wi-fi Nexus 7.The price of this version has not mentioned now and we may need to wait for Google’s announcement. Without question, the Nexus-brand tablets will compete directly with Apple's iPad Mini, and Amazon's Kindle Fire HD, and maybe Microsoft Surface RT.

Nexus 10
Yesterday I have reprinted the article which tells Google is building a 10-inch tablet with Samsung that’s probably going to be sold as the Nexus 10, not confirmed yet. Most interestingly, the device seems to be unveiled on October 29, too.

According to The Next Web, the Nexus 10 will run the Android 4.2 and feature a 10-inch display with 2560 x 1600 resolutions, 16:10 aspect ratio and almost 299 pixel per inch (PPI) density. What the product will cost or when it will hit stores have not been mentioned now. More details need to be told on the announce day. It will be probably a high-end device compared to the $199 Nexus 7, and the anticipated $99 Nexus 7.

LG Nexus 4
Rumor about LG Nexus 4 smartphone has confirmed and it will have a quad-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon processor, a 4.7-in. display with 1280 x 768 resolution, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera (and 1.3-megapixel front-facing snapper) and a 2100mAh battery.The LG Nexus 4 will also be powered by Google’s new Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, according to TNW.

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
All these new devices will come with Android 4.2 on board, the next generation of Jelly Bean.It has been confirmed that Android 4.2 will use ‘Content in the center’ which will allow users to access Play Store content from a widget and ‘Tablet Sharing’ which will satisfy families and enterprise users’ demands by providing a simple and easy access to switch between several users on a tablet, each with their own email and apps. Android 4.2 is more likely to use by Google to compete with Apple iOS 6.

With the rumors of the new devices and new operating system, the Google event day has become very important. Let’s just wait for the Android Event about Google to get more information about these things.

update:It is really a pity that Google cancelled this press announcement out of  Hurricane Sandy, and we still need to wait.

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A 10-inch Nexus tablet with Android 4.2 to be Released by Google on October 29?

The end of this month promises to be full of tech news, as Apple has an event on Tuesday that could see the release of the iPad Mini, Microsoft launches Windows 8 on Friday, and Google has scheduled an Android event for the 29th. As you might expect, leaks are emerging about what the search giant is planning to announce at that event, including the long-expected larger sibling to its Nexus 7 tablet.

The Next Web is reporting that Google is working with Samsung on a 10-inch Nexus -- code-named "Manta" but possibly to be released as the Nexus 10 -- that will compete against the Apple iPad, Amazon Fire HD 8.9", and Windows RT tablets, including the Microsoft Surface.

The site says it's been tipped off on two intriguing specs the new Nexus will have. One is resolution: 2,560x1,600, which could work out to be a higher pixel density (around 300 pixels per inch) than the latest iPad with Retina Display offers. The tablet will also apparently ship with Android 4.2, which was once code-named Key Lime Pie, but which is now being referred to as Jelly Bean, just as Android 4.1 has been.

The Nexus probably won't be the only device announced on the 29th that will run Android 4.2, but it will probably be touted as the first tablet to have it. Whether the latest OS will offer enough novel features to make the Nexus 10 stand out in the ever-more-crowded full-size tablet market remains to be seen, but the success of the Nexus 7 suggests that Google would probably have another winner on its hands regardless.

Are you intrigued by a 10-inch Google Nexus tablet? Enough to buy one over another full-size slate? Let us know in the Talkback section below.

source:zdnet



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Three measures Facebook have taken to Retain Social Network Dominance

With the developing of mobile devices，now more and more people appeals to have fun at any time anywhere with its portal device. Whether watch the YouTube videos or chat with friends, all of them have inspired company should pay attention to its mobile service. That includes the social networking giant–Facebook.

Everyone wants to know how well Facebook is doing with mobile. According to a new research report, almost one in five new Facebook fans came from mobile devices in August, an increase of 280% in four months.

PageLever looked at more than 500 Facebook Pages with 100,000 or more Facebook fans and found only 5% of new fans came from mobile in May, but that number jumped to 19% in August. 

1. Facebook expands mobile app install ads to all developers

If Facebook’s going to make money on mobile, it needs developers building social apps that send it content and buying ads. That’s why making it easy to build Facebook-integrated apps is critical, and why today it revamped its Android SDK and launched the Android Dev Center.  That is to say, two months after offering app install ads for mobile devices to a select group of app developers and their marketing partners,Facebook Mobile Ad Unit for Apps Now Available to All Developers.

2. Facebook Invites Press to Gifts Event in NYC Nov. 1

According to the news from CNET, Facebook sent an invitation to members of the press late Thursday for an event scheduled in New York City to “come see what’s new with Facebook Gifts.”

The invitation — which also includes the words “You = Invited” in front of a grey-scale packaged gift — will be held at FAO Schwarz toy store on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

This marks Facebook will hold a press event in the upcoming weeks. The main purpose is to stimulate the growth of its business.

3. India, A New Facebook Testing Ground

India is becoming such a important testing ground for Facebook as it strives to cash in on growth in emerging markets and better target mobile-phone users—two increasingly pressing goals for the social-networking firm.

The company sees the giant nation, whose Internet user base is expanding rapidly, as a market central to its future prospects. Since putting its first employee in India in 2010, Facebook has grown from eight million Indian users to 65 million as of this month, making it one of the company's top global markets.By contrast, Facebook's growth appears to be slowing, particularly in the U.S, mainly due to so much competitors .  

But sustaining that growth and cashing in on it won't be a cinch. The firm must cater to millions of Indians coming online for the first time on low-tech mobile phones with spotty cell service. Everything—from Facebook's own services to the many apps Indian companies develop—will have to work in that environment. The firm must also lure marketers who still see social-media advertising as a fringe, experimental activity.

Just like Ms. Reddy said: "We're just early in our journey. "We've got 1.2 billion people in India. We have a lot of people we still need to reach." India looks enticing: the country has about 100 million Internet users now, mostly via desktops, but the real prize is the group of 900 million-plus mobile-phone users, most of whom will get Web access for the first time in coming years.So Facebook have a lot work to do in order to be more successful in India.

If you still have not download the facebook mobile app, choose the app suit for you.

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