Many of you might use facebook. If you have an android phone or tablet, you also.know the android app of facebook and you might also know: IT WORKS FREAKIN' SLOW OR COMPLETELY NOT!
So why is this?
I think the programmers at facebook don't test and debug it enough. But maybe they also just don't make use of Android's features. Because if they did, the app wouldn't be so bad, would it? So let's hope it helps that everybody working there has to use the app on android now. If it then still doesn't get better, I'll uninstall the app.
So all we can do is wait'n'hope,or?
Tell your thoughts in the comments!
Feb 27, 2013
Why the facebook app isn't working
Feb 22, 2013
Four of the Most Anticipated Android Phones of 2013
Smartphones come and go. Three months ago, you may have bought that expensive thing in your hand right now thinking it's future-proof for at least a year or so, and then suddenly, bam, a new device comes out. And it's a gazillion times better than your current handset. Your heart feels a bit of a pinch and tears start rolling down your cheeks. Your glorious smartphone is now an obsolete object. You are blind to the world.
I kid.
Anyway, here are some of the most anticipated Android phones of 2013:
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| HTC One |
It's stunning. It's gorgeous. It's brilliant. It's everything else that your current phone isn't. At least that's what it's trying to be. HTC's latest offering is a beauty inspired by many (*wink*wink*), pumped up with killer specs. It offers a 4.7 inch 1080p display (468ppi), 2 front-facing stereo speakers, a 4 megapixel (ultrapixel) camera, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, with Android 4.1.2 on board, flavored by amazing software additions courtesy of Sense 5.0. Plus, it's made of aluminum! The HTC One is one of the most promising handsets of 2013. With the right pricing and in-your-face ala Samsung marketing, this device could be this year's top contender. Available March 2013.
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| Sony Xperia Z |
Back with a vengeance from last year's terrible flagship device (does anyone even know that their flagship device was the Xperia T?) , Sony's Xperia Z is set to blow everything out of the water. Yes, you read that right. It's literally going to blow everything out of the water. Sony's latest offering is a water and dust resistant device, packed with a 5 inch bravia-engine enhanced 1080p display (441ppi) with Gorilla Glass covering all-over, a 13MP camera, Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 pro quad-core processor, with Sony's Xperia UX on top of Android 4.1.2 Jellybean. The handset won 12 CES awards so it's bound to be good. Available now.
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| Galaxy S4 (Unofficial, fan-made render) |
Samsung has sold 30 million Galaxy S3s in 2012, making it the top-selling handset of 2012. With all the buzz on Samsung's current flagship, their next one is set to make records; that is if the hype on the device justifies the specs. The device is rumoured, like most 2013 flagships, to be sporting a 4.99" fHD 1080p display (441ppi). Aside from that, the device could ship with a 13MP camera, Samsung's Exynos 5 octa-core processor, and Android 4.2 Jellybean with a Touchwiz UI overlay. The only thing I'm not expecting the device to have is a frame not made out of plastic. Probably available around mid- April or May. Announcement is rumoured to be on March 14.
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| Motorola/ Google X Phone (Unofficial, fan made render) |
Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility last year has yet to yield any quantitative, real-life results. Set to become a game-changer, Motorola and Google's first phone, dubbed as the X Phone, is bound to be the greatest breakthrough device this year. The phone is rumoured to have an almost bezel-less, edge to edge, 5" 1080p display, encased by the usual Motorola Kevlar coating. It is bound to be weather-proof, smash-proof, and absolutely future-proof. Aside from the extreme hardware variations, the X Phone is said to be the first phone to be shipped with Android 5.0 (Key Lime Pie) on board, plus killer software additions not seen on any device. Oh, and haven't I mentioned the kick-ass battery life measured in days instead of hours? The rumours are to be take with a grain of salt though, no one wants to be disappointed if doesn't ends up transforming into a car when you really need a ride. Probably available on last week of May or early June. That is if it's even real. Let's all wait for an announcement at the Google I/O on May 15-17.
There is only one thing left to say: 2013 is going to be the year of super-sized fHD droids.
Photos belong to their respective sources. The author does not claim ownership of the images used in this article.
Feb 20, 2013
HTC One: Let's All Hope It's The One
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| The HTC One. |
Aluminum uni-body design engineered to perfection
Dual stereo speakers, with Beats Audio
Integration-- for the superb sound experience
Full HD display, with the highest pixel density
ever seen on a mobile device-- for the pure unadulterated viewing
experience
Wonderful camera
experience through HTC's ultrapixel technology. Never miss a moment.
Redesigned HTC
Sense--for a better, more intuitive user experience.
The
HTC One.
The One you've been
waiting for.
Yesterday, HTC unveiled its 2013 flagship
device--the HTC One. All eyes were on them as they announced the device that
could either keep the company afloat or completely sack them altogether. On the
surface, the HTC One looks absolutely gorgeous. Unlike other Android OEMs, HTC
chose to forego the use of plastic or polycarbonate in their device and
completely constructed the One with solid blocks of aluminum, giving it a
fuller, sturdier build without compromising functionality and portability. It
looks absolutely stunning in its unibody build, and full HD display. It
certainly looks like what a high-end premium device should be--engineered to
perfection.While the chamfered corners do resemble the iPhone,
the HTC One delivers what Apple couldn't. Which, I believe is pretty much
everything else that the HTC One embodies. On paper, the HTC One is superior in
most aspects to phones currently available in the market. (HTC actually makes
the most ground-breaking debuts in the mobile world. They made the first
Android device, first dual core phones, first phone to break the 4" screen
size border, first phone with 1080p screen res, etc.)
HTC aims to deliver a new sound and camera
experience. And it clearly shows with its innovations on the HTC One sporting
dual front-facing stereo speakers, with Beats Audio integration & HTC
BoomSound techology, and of course, the Ultrapixel camera & proprietary Zoe
feature.
With the new phone comes a new version of sense. The 5th iteration of
the Android skin (which they chose to call New Sense, ala New iPad), brings an
enhanced user experience. The New Sense featured a complete design
overhaul, changing the textured icons from previous versions into a flatter,
cartoonish designs. The primary new feature, which is called BlinkFeed, aims to
become a stream of information and media--think Flipboard but with deeper
integration on the OS, and then placed smack right into your homescreen. It's a
bold and promising feature that could probably be annoying in the long-haul.
Thankfully, users can always opt to be greeted by the traditional
HTC flipclock instead.
With the HTC One, HTC aims to deliver a completely
redefined premium experience. The device specs look absolutely stunning, surely
the best in its class right now. Hopefully, HTC learned from its past marketing
mishaps and learn to spend some dough to push their products into more people.
I believe this is not the end for HTC. With the right strategies, they are
surely going to gain back the rightful piece of the market share that the true
Android King deserves.
Specs Rundown:
PLATFORM
- Android 4.1.2 with
HTC Sense 5
- Processor: Qualcomm®
Snapdragon™ 600, quad-core, 1.7GHz
- Total storage: 32GB/64GBi,
available capacity varies
- RAM: 2GB DDR2
- Battery: 2300 mAh embedded
rechargeable Li-polymer battery
CAMERA
- BSI sensor, Pixel size 2.0
μm, Sensor size 1/3'
- Dedicated HTC ImageChip™ 2
- F2.0 aperture and 28 mm lens
- Optical Image Stabilization
(OIS)
- Smart Flash: Five levels of
flash automatically set by distance to subject
- Front Camera: 88 wide angle
lens with HDR capability
- 1080p Full HD video
recording for both front and back cameras
- HDR Video
- Continuous shooting and
VideoPic
- Slow motion video recording
with variable speed playback
- HTC Zoe™ with highlights and
HTC Zoe™ Share
- Retouch with Object Removal,
Always Smile, and Sequence Shot
CONNECTIVITY
- 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
- NFC capable
- Compliant with Bluetooth 4.0
- Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX™
enabled
- Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11
a/ac/b/g/n
- DLNA® for wirelessly
streaming media from the phone to a compatible TV or computer
- Support consumer infrared
remote control
- micro-USB 2.0 (5-pin) port
with mobile high-definition video link (MHL) for USB or HDMI connection
(Special cable required for HDMI connection.)
HTC
BOOMSOUND™
- Dual frontal stereo speakers
with built-in amplifiers
- Studio-quality sound with
Beats Audio™
- HDR Microphone
- Sense Voice
NETWORK
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE
(850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
- WCDMA (1900/2100 (B2/B1)
MHz)
- CDMA (800/1900 BC0/BC1/BC10,
Sprint)
- LTE (1900 (B25, SPCS)
- Frequencies will vary by
region/operator
SENSORS
- Gyro sensor
- Accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
LOCATION
- Internal GPS antenna +
GLONASS
- Digital compass
AC
ADAPTER
- Voltage range/frequency: 100
~ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- DC output: 5 V and 1 A
- SIZE: 137.4 x 68.2 x
9.3mm/4mm (max/min)
- WEIGHT: 143 grams with
battery
- DISPLAY: 4.7 inch, Full HD
1080p, 468 PPI
For gallery images of the HTC One:
All photos in this article belong to The Verge, unless otherwise stated.
Feb 19, 2013
HTC's New York Event Live Blog Links
In just a few moments, HTC's New York Event is set to begin. If you're as enthusiastic as I am, head on to the following links to get live updates:
The Verge Live Blog
Engadget Live Blog
Technobuffalo Live Blog
I personally prefer The Verge's and Endgadget's because of the inline photo accompaniments, but Technobuffalo's broadcast features interaction with the readers which is also great.
The Verge Live Blog
Engadget Live Blog
Technobuffalo Live Blog
I personally prefer The Verge's and Endgadget's because of the inline photo accompaniments, but Technobuffalo's broadcast features interaction with the readers which is also great.
High Res Photo of the HTC One Leaked!
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| HTC One Alleged Press Photos |
Further Reading:
HTC One Rumour Rundown
Source
HTC M7/ One Rumour Rundown
HTC's product reveal event is only a few hours away, and as to increase anticipation, conflicting leaks began dripping from various sources months before the event. Relying on the leaks alone, we already have a clear view of what HTC's new device might look like.
Design/ General Aesthetics
The device design saw two possibilities. Initially it could have ended up looking strikingly similar to the OEM's 8X Window's phone, of course running a different operating system, sporting a bigger full HD screen, and battling odd decisions with its unconventional capacitive button positions. Other than that the 8X and the M7/One bear very minor physical differences. Rumours regarding this were dismissed as it turned out it was the pre-production version of the device.
The HTC M7/ One could eventually look like, as some people would describe, the back of an iPhone 5 slapped with a screen. Personally, I choose to overlook the resemblance, but those rounded square corners do scream Apple's trademarked shape. Really, really iPhone-esque. Or Blackberry Z10-esque. Whatever suits your need. Just like the previous leak, this version battles the odd capacitive button positioning. Only this time, it's even more different. They chose to omit the multitasking button and then slapped their logo on it. It doesn't look like it'd would serve a double purpose though as it doesn't give the same "glow" as the two other buttons, so I'm guessing we'd all have to long press our way to multitasking possibilities. Let's just hope HTC's got this trick up in their sleeve. The HTC M7/ One does appear to have come up with the right decision by placing the speakers in front. No more cupping the back-facing speakers! This version of the device appears to be the more accurate render/ depiction of the device as it closely resembles HTC's press release photos.
Device Name
Initially, and for a long time, the device was called the HTC M7. It was the internal code for the device, and for a long time it seemed like it was going the be the marketed name of the device. This idea was even more intensified when the word "M7" was simultaneously chanted in HTC's company party, where the company's CEO, Jay Chou, was seen testing out the M7's camera, or probably a prototype of what the device ends up being. A few weeks after though, as if to follow its previous line up's naming scheme, the device was brandished with a different moniker--the HTC One. Personally, I see it as an odd decision. Well, all of HTC's decisions are odd. Reports of the HTC One device name became more prominent with leaks from various resources, as well as an ad for the device seen in a football match prior to the release of the device. The US HTC site countdown also shows some enthusiasm every time the counter hits the number one in the second counter, turning green, and then showing ten second teasers of the device. If that's not proof enough for you, hold on a a bit longer.
Device Specs
Display: 4.7 inch Full HD 1080p display (468ppi)
Processor: 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
Storage: 32GB/ 64GB; non expandable storage
Ram: 2GB
Camera: 13MP ZOE Camera
Camera (front facing): 2MP
Battery: 2,300 mAh
OS: Android 4.1.2 with HTC Sense 5.0 UI
Unlike most upcoming Android flagship's the HTC One will be donning a 4.7" fHD 1080p screen, bumping the pixels per inch to 468, a tad bit higher than the current fHD 5-incher phones.(440ppi). The phone will be powered by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro, which despite being an older generation chip, (as S60 versions of the processor, which are said to be 40% more efficient than the previous, are being shipped already ) still packs quite a punch. Allegedly better than Tegra-3 and Tegra-4 processors. Memory on the device is standard. There will be two versions, either with 32GB or 64 GB on-board flash memory. Both will be supported by 2GB of RAM.
In an infographic, HTC teases a new sound and camera experience on their upcoming flagship device. This would probably be the front-facing beats-audio speakers and their "gigapixel"camera. The camera, which is currently referred to as the ZOE camera, is said to boast three 4.3 megapixel camera censors layered on top of each other to produce sharper and more realistic images. Nothing aside these are known. Hopefully it's something amazing that it triumphs over Nokia's pureview camera technology.
The HTC One is going with a non-removable 2,300 mAh battery. If we're lucky, it could end up being enough to power the device throughout the day. Let's hope HTC's battery optimization features paves its way to a better experience.
The device is rumored to being shipped with Android 4.1.2 on board. It's not the latest iteration of the operating system, as 4.2.2 has already been released, but it should be enough to observe the buttery smooth experience. The OS would also be skinned with a fully redesigned HTC Sense 5.0 UI. Hopefully, it's lighter than the previous versions and ends up being an advantage, rather than a handicap.
Wrap-Up
HTC's new device is an exciting new addition to the Android flagship family. If HTC is lucky, this could turn their stagnant sales around. Hopefully, it delivers to our expectations.
Feb 13, 2013
Poweramp App Review
Known as the best music player for android.There are alot of Options.The App is trial only but its worth the $3 to buy the app!!
Developed by MaxMp
Key Features:
- plays mp3, mp4/m4a (including alac), ogg, wma*, flac, wav, ape, wv, tta, mpc, aiff (* some wma pro files may require NEON support)
- 10 band optimized graphical equalizer for all supported formats, presets, custom presets
- separate powerful Bass and Treble adjustment
- stereo eXpansion, mono mixing, balance
- crossfade
- gapless
- replay gain
- plays songs from folders and from own library
- dynamic queue
- lyrics support, including lyrics search via musiXmatch plugin
- embed and standalone .cue files support
- support for m3u, m3u8, pls, wpl playlists
- OpenGL based cover art animation
- downloads missing album art
- 4 configurable widget types
- configurable lock screen with optional Direct Unlock
- headset support, automatic Resume on headset and/or BT connection (can be disabled in settings)
- scrobbling
- tag editor
- visual themes, including support for external/3rd party skins
- fast library scan
- high level of customization via settings
-supports JB expandable notifications
ScreenShots
Download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer Theme used: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ikorolkov.poweramp.skins.ics&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5pa29yb2xrb3YucG93ZXJhbXAuc2tpbnMuaWNzIl0.
Nexus 4 Review
The Nexus 4 Has been out for awhile now and I've decided to do a review.Pictures soon
Hardware
The Nexus 4 Internals are very powerful
-1.5 Ghz Snapdragon S4 Processor Quad
-2GB Ram
-Adreno 320
-4.7inch. IPS Display by LG
-NFC
-8.1MP Sony BSI Camera , with LED Flash
-9.1mm
-139g ( feels lighter than the S3 tho!)
- 8GB or 16GB
....
Software
Android 4.2 Onboard with Google's Latest Offerings.
- Project Butter
- New Camera UI
- New Clock UI
- It's smoother.
- Quick Toggles.
etc.
Camera
The Camera takes excellent shots and is effective at producing good quality images. It's not really on par with the cameras such as Galaxy S3 but it's more - less the same to the human eye. The camera can capture 360 panorma and even lets you share it to add to google maps!.I have several shots for you to decide. Night Shots , Day Shots , Cloudy Shots.
Samples:
Performance
- Games work well such as Temple Run 1 , 2 , Fruit Ninja , Angry Birds... Epic Citadel Gives me 59.5 fps on highest settings. Theres no slow down in system thanks to 2gb of ram. Multitasking is great as the apps i open don't close.
Disadvantage
- The main disadvantage for me would be the memory space , Installing games already took half of my memory.
- The speaker on the phone can be blocked easily , if it isnt blocked , it produces a loud sound.
Advantages
- The Nexus 4 is a pure google device so you get the latest android releases from google much like i devices.
- The hardware build has a premium feel.
- The Flashlight on this phone is crazy! it can light up a whole room! It even lights brighter than a torch!
- Its a Nexus so the developer community is great , you have so many roms and kernels for the phone. Ubuntu OS may also be possible in the near future!
Final Verdict
The Nexus 4 is a great device for people . Its cheap , 299 , 350 in Play Store, but other places can be 450 or 499 , which is still cheaper than the S3 in some places for the hardware you get!
The Nexus 4 is a great device that can appeal to people who is a power user but may not appeal to average customers as the Nexus brand isnt well known around the world.
Alternatives?
The Optimus G is a good alternative as its more or less the same device.
The Galaxy S3 , Even though its ageing now , it's still a powerhouse
Xperia TX / Z / T / ZL , These devices are from sony has excellent cameras and has good performance. But to pay for sony is premium!
Thanks for reading my review.
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