The Samsung Galaxy Note Offers a PC Experience

The Samsung Galaxy Note Offers a PC Experience
By Dominic C Burn
The Samsung Galaxy Note offers a PC experience through a mobile handset as it has all the capabilities of a tablet device including a large display and allows you to both do work and social activity on the go. The device includes the powerful Android operating system and a dual core processor which together provide you with a fast and highly functional handset.
The phone has a large 5.3 inch Super AMOLED display with full touch capability along with the addition of an S Pen, smart pen for detailed drawing and input on the display itself. This allows you to have better control and move faster around the intuitive user interface offered, while the display size also means that you can see more and do more at the same time. The screen also has a full High Definition resolution offering along with the Super AMOLED technology, a truly stunning display. In addition to this, the handset offers an impressive 8 megapixel rear camera accompanied by an LED flash which is capable of capturing vivid video clips in full 1080 pixel High Definition too, as well as playback in HD respectively, at 30 frames per second. The camera can also capture impressive static shots of good moments, while the Android and added Google apps and other social networking features make it easy to share media with friends.
The Galaxy Note is powered by Android Gingerbread (2.3) alongside the hardware power of a 1.4 gigahertz dual core processor and includes 4G LTE network capabilities. Along with the rear camera a front 2 megapixel camera also exists for self portrait photos and video calling, while the handset features the usual Samsung touch keys on the front of the device also. The design is extremely slender and stylish, and compliments the large touch screen elegantly. Meanwhile, connectivity on the device is as impressive as everything else, with Bluetooth 3.0 alongside USB 2.0 and a range of WiFi compatibility. Memory for photos, videos and further apps form the Android Market feature is a healthy 16 gigabytes internally, while a microSD card lot provides for up to 32 gigabytes of swappable memory too. Other features include the accelerometer for you to switch the user interface between portrait and landscape, further making it easy to use the device and do more.

How To Download Apps On The HTC Rhyme

How To Download Apps On The HTC Rhyme
By Chris Westley
If you own an Android smartphone like the HTC Rhyme, you are able to download applications in a similar way to the famous AppStore on phones like the iPhone 4S. This is thanks to Android Market, which is where owners of Android smartphones can browse thousands of apps from various categories which can be downloaded straight to the handset.
Android Market has recently received an update which has given it a new appearance and layout along with being much easier to use. In this article, I will walk you through the process of downloading an app on an Android powered smartphone like the HTC Rhyme.
The Android Market app is provided as standard on all compatible Android smartphones. The app can be found in the 'All Apps' menu which is located on the bottom left of the HTC Rhyme's homescreen. When you have scrolled through the apps to locate the Android Market shortcut (this can also be placed on the homescreen for convenience) simply tap it to open. When opened, the homescreen of the Android Market will appear, presenting promoted content like movies and premium games titles. There are also shortcuts to apps, books and movies, all of which can be downloaded to the handset.
Tap the apps shortcut, and you will be taken to the apps homepage where again, promoted apps will be displayed. You can then swipe your finger across the screen from right to left in order to browse the top paid apps. Repeat this action and you will be presented with the top free apps. From the home page you can also swipe from right to left where you will be taken to a categories menu, where you can browse apps by category. There are many to choose from and once one has been selected, you can swipe left or right to view the top paid, top free and top grossing apps within that category. You can scroll up or down to view them in order of popularity, or touch the magnifying glass icon on the top right to search for a specific app title or keyword, where you will then be presented with an on screen Qwerty keyboard to input the title of the app you are looking for.
Once you have found your desired app, simply tap the download button and the process will begin. To ensure the fastest download time, I recommend using a Wi-Fi connection, although a 3G connection will certainly suffice but data charges may apply depending on your tariff and data allowance.
Your app will begin downloading and installing in the background and you can check its progress on the notifications screen which can be accessed by sliding your finger down from the top of the touchscreen. Once successfully installed, you will be able to find the app in the 'All Apps' menu and you can choose to place it on one of the 7 homescreens supplied by the HTC Sense UI.
As you can see, downloading apps to Android smartphones like the HTC Rhyme is a relatively simple task. Simply follow the steps above if you are carrying out this task for the first time, and I'm sure it will become second nature in no time.

Review: Motorola DROID RAZR

Review: Motorola DROID RAZR
By Rey M Baguio
Some say the Motorola DROID RAZR is the most exciting Android device that has been launched recently. And yet, some would say it is just all hype and that it doesn't deserve to get that iconic RAZR name. This 4G LTE device comes with a powerful processor and relatively high-resolution display; but should this already make it the phone Motorola has come up with since the first RAZR? Well, let us try to check this unit out and see if delivers.

Starting with the design, this handset really does have the look which is the perfect evolution of the droid category. The tough Gorilla glass and that metal chassis with Kevlar backing are combined to give the Droid RAZR the beautiful display. The angular edges of the RAZR are still surprisingly soft and that high gloss finishes is perfectly married to a matte case-back.

Don't be fooled, it's not all beauty and no specs to brag. The RAZR boasts of top-of-the-line specs and they are all stuffed into the thinnest and lightest smartphone cases to date. How can it not be? With its 7.1 millimeters, you can't find 4G LTE device that's as thin right now. This thin case houses a 1.2GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor, a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display, an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of built-in storage and a 16GB micro-SD card that's pre-installed. With these features, it won't be a surprise if this RAZR will smash and crush all other Android devices.

Yes, the features do sound amazing to have on a handset. But still you can notice some things that just don't measure up. The Super AMOLED screen might be impressive by itself but it seems like other competitors- like Samsung and its Super AMOLED Plus displays- got the better vivid and bright colors. But give it to Motorola, they thought of protecting the display and added the Gorilla Glass to make sure the device can hold up to heavy usage.

This review is not going to be complete if battery life is not mentioned. A powerful handset is kind of disappointing if won't let you use it for longer hours. It not convenient to always have your battery charger with you everywhere you go for fear of getting no power within the day. With moderate use, the device's battery would last for almost two days. Sad thing though, probably one of the drawbacks of this handset, is that the battery isn't removable. But it might not be a big deal for most.

In a nutshell, the DROID RAZR has got a beautiful design and an amazing display which comes in the thinnest case for Androids. The features and great specs are hard not to notice that you wouldn't mind some of its flaws.