Samsung Galaxy S3 (Samsung Flagship Phone)

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December 03,2012
Samsung Galaxy S3 is a Smartphone designed and manufactured by Samsung Electronics and was released on the 29th May, 2012. It is the immediate successor of Samsung Galaxy S2. More than anticipated, its design, configuration and features show a very wide gap between it and its immediate predecessors. It s slogan goes thus: “Designed for humans, inspired by nature”.

It has continued to receive encomium from the public, its users and top popular Mobile review experts due to the peculiarity of its features and Operating System as compared with it contemporaries or competitors.

Samsung S3 Smartphone release was greeted with a massive reception and sales which could be attributed to a number of factors as will be seen in the course of this review. It was reported that there was over 10 million pre-release orders by about 100 Carriers and over 20 million was sold within the first 100 days of its release. As at 2nd November, 2012 thirty Million units have been sold.

This kind of reception will normally give one the cause to find out why? What are the features that made it so peculiar and credit its manufacturer as the foremost Mobile phone manufacturer as at the time of its launch. This earns it European Mobile Phone of the year 2012-2013 from European Imaging and Sound Association.

The Operating System on release was Android 4.0 also known as “Ice Cream Sandwhich”. However it was upgraded to Android 4.1 also known as Jeally Bean in the month of September, 2012.

Samsung Galaxy S3 has a quad-Core processor and 1.5GHZ cortex-Krait . This informs the no-delay attribute in switching from one application to the other. Off course this is necessary because of its multi-task environment with its ability run a number of applications concurrently. You could be busy with a task why at the same time on the screen watch a movie optimised into the size that allow both application to run same time.

This is why some reviewers refer to Samsung Galaxy S3 as somewhere in between a Tablet and a Smartphone. It has 1GB RAM (International Version) and a 50GB drop box capacity. Its internal storage capacity ranges from” 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. It can accommodate 64GB micro external memory which is about the largest at the moment unlike Apple gadgets limited to internal storage.

It has 136.6mm height, 70.6mm width and 9mm thick. It weighs 133g, 4.8inch AMOLED Screen ( 720x1280p). This dimensions made it slightly wider than Samsung Galaxy S2 whose screen was 4.2inch and also a departure from Galaxy S2 square shape by its diagonal outlook. And it’s kind of high resolution multi-touch screen made room for a clearer hovering around and at an angle that made visibility as good as a Minicomputer or a Tablet.

Samsung Galaxy S3 has a rear camera of 8mega pixel and on the front 1.9mega pixel. The Video is 1080p. It has 4G LTE support and active noise cancellation with dedicated Mic. The Battery life is fantastic at 2100mah.Came with SNS integration, TV-out via MHL H/V Link.

An amazing unique feature of eyes tracking that is the light stays on when you look directly at the screen and it automatically dial the number once selected and put on the ear. This is made possible through proximity sensor and detection. This also informed the reason why it vibrates when pick up indicating that there is a notification.

Despite that it is available in more than six colours; the Pebble Blue Colour is in a very high demand more than anticipated especially in the US. Other colours include Marbel White, Garnet Red, Saphire Black, Titanium Gray and Amber Brown.
Samsung Electronics is accused to have violated two of the patent right of Apple Inc, by the design of the Samsung Galaxy S3. And as a result Apple has requested the court in charge of the existing lawsuit against Patent right violation between it and Samsung to include Galaxy S3.

Feel free to make your comments. How would you rate Samsung Galaxy S3?

How to use Wi-Fi on BlackBerry Smartphone

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November 08,2012
One of the many privileges of the BlackBerry Smartphone is Wi-Fi connectivity which can be used for surfing the internet instead of the 3G network without incurring cost for data usage. Many users have acclaimed this to be faster and able to access bigger files than the 3G network.

The Wi-Fi is a term used to describe devices that are certified and enabled to exchange Data with other Wi-Fi or internet enabled devices using radio waves or with wireless connection within Wi-Fi network coverage areas. This also includes high speed internet connection. This is why Wi-Fi is interchangeably used for wireless local area network (WLAN) as defined by the Wi-Fi alliance.

The following are the steps required to use Wi-Fi on BlackBerry Smartphone:

1. Go to menu Click on manage connections and highlight the Icon for Wi-Fi connection.
2. Click on the icon next to Wi-Fi, this will turn it on.
3. Click search for available Wi-Fi network within the range of the location.
4. When the network of choice is highlighted, a password will be requested if it is a secured network or network that need authentication.
5. Enter the network password to gain access to Wi-Fi.
6. If you wish to select a network without authentication, that is a public Hotspot, select show open networks only.

If successful, Wi-Fi icon will show on the Home screen instead of EDGE.
If this is not working, make sure your “default browser” is change to “Hotspot Browser”. This will help to automatically connect to Wi-Fi when the network is detected.

The BlackBerry PlayBook

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November 06,2012
The BlackBerry Play Book is the first design and entrance into the Tablet Computer industry by Research In Motion (RIM). It is long awaited innovation expected by RIM Fans who naturally are addicted to the purchase and use of RIM devices despite of its short fall sometimes back.

In the eyes of many, it is a temporary setback going by the giant strides and achievements of the Company in the Smartphone industry at least the ability to maintain such dominance for about a decade with its attendant qualities.

The essence of this discourse is to review how much of these expectations were met by the release of the BlackBerry Play Book, which was officially launched on April 19th, 2011. Of course there are already big players in the industry before this release like Apple ipad. So users have enough platform and basis for comparison.

The BlackBerry Play Book Operating system is based on QNX Neutrino acquired by Research In Motion. It was first released in April 19, 2011. A revised edition of its Operating System was released in February, 2012. As a result of the “rocky start to life” witnessed by the BlackBerry PlayBook, a number of adjustment was made after it’s launched. There were a number of applications that was apparently absent in the new BlackBerry PlayBook such as standalone email, Calendar and third-party applications.

The BlackBerry PlayBook has to rely on the BlackBerry Smartphone through BlackBerry Bridge for this functionality. Perhaps the aim for this by RIM is that BlackBerry devices devotees will have no option than to possess both devices. However this was contrary to expectations from the sales report at launch and the immediate period that ensued.
The new Operating System 2.0 serves as a system software upgrade to correct inherent shortcomings of the BlackBerry PlayBook. With the release of this Operating System, the third-party applications such as the Android applications can now be downloaded from the BlackBerry application world Store.

The Operating System 2.0 encompasses an integration of an email, Calendar and contacts applications. It however does not integrate BlackBerry Messenger application. The BlackBerry Bridge application Software via the BlackBerry Smartphone still has to be employed whenever there is the need to use the Messenger. This is expected to be improved upon during subsequent updates.

The BlackBerry PlayBook has 3MP front camera and 5MP at the rear. The video recording capacity for both is 1080p and a micro HDMI video output. It has a high resolution 7inch screen display(1024 x 600 px,WSVGA),0.38inches thick,7.6 inches high and 5.1 inches wide. It has micro HDMI and USB port, three pin charging unit. Texas OMAP 4430 Duo core 1GHZ CPU, 1GB RAM. It weighs 425g which make it very handy as compared to other Tablets of the same class.

In terms of Data protection, The BlackBerry PlayBook stands out as the most secured as it operate on the same level of data encryption as the BlackBerry Smartphone. This made it the first Tablet to receive FIPS 140-2 Certification.

Research In Motion is of the hope that the market share of its Tablet will do better with the passage of time as management result to go back to the drawing board. The expectations before the lunched of the Tablet though were not achieved as commented by some users relative to its competitors such as the Apple ipad2. To some reviewers, RIM stands the chance of making any difference expected if only given the time and the readiness of management to make necessary adjustments going by history haven enjoy such dominance in the Smartphone market for that length of time.

Feel free to give your comments in this regard.

The BlackBerry Messenger (Meaning and How it Works)

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september 30,2012
The BlackBerry Messenger is software developed by Research In Motion(now BlackBerry) which make instant messaging, voice notes, images and video possible by one BlackBerry Smartphone user to another user. The software may not be present in some models of BlackBerry phones. However, the good thing about it is that it can be downloaded from the device manufacturer website (Application Store) into the BlackBerry phone or device concern.

The BlackBerry Messenger is propriety software of BlackBerry. Its encrypted platform for communication among BlackBerry devices makes it the world most reliable means of communication in terms of confidentiality. This is one of the driving factors for BlackBerry Smartphone market dominance for nearly a decade.

This messaging could be between two users or group of BlackBerry Smartphone users who wish to share messages, photos, music, calendars etc. Group messaging (invite to conference) is made possible with the latest 0.5 version of BlackBerry Messenger software. This newest version can be downloaded from the BlackBerry Application Store.

How BlackBerry Messenger Works

In order for the BlackBerry Messenger feature to work, there are certain factors that most be in place.
1. The BlackBerry Messenger Software most be present, if the need be the latest version at both ends. That is for those wish to use the platform.
2. Open conversation and invite contact. If the recipient name is already stored on BlackBerry messenger. Send a request via the BlackBerry PIN or an email.
3. The recipient of the Ping has to accept the request for the conversation to sail through. If you are in the receiving end, click on the trackball, then click on open and accept. If you don’t want to receive the Ping for whatever reason click on decline.
4. To send your message, click on the contact, select conversation. Then type your message, click on the enter key for the message to be sent.

There is a need for a valid BlackBerry Data plan for BlackBerry instant messaging to be free. What do you know about BlackBerry Messenger, feel free to comment or give your observations.

What is BlackBerry Ping? (Definition and How to Ping BlackBerry)

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september 22,2012
The meaning of BlackBerry Ping is most often asked by those who are not conversant with the device. BlackBerry Ping is a term use to refer to the mode of drawing the attention of another Blackberry user as to their availability. This could be for the purpose of instant Messaging, chat through the BlackBerry Messenger, voice note, exchange of video and images.

The BlackBerry Ping facility is one of the features that make the BlackBerry Smartphone unique. The multi-task characteristics of the operating system environment of a BlackBerry Smartphone are interwoven or interdependent. For example the BlackBerry PIN is required in order to Ping. The PIN will be useless if not connected to the various functions it facilitates such as the BlackBerry Messenger.

How to Ping with BlackBerry Smartphone

The following are are the simple steps required to Ping a BlackBerry device:

1. The recipient name most be stored on BlackBerry Messenger.
2. Open a conversation, locate and click on the recipient name.
3. Hit the Menu button.
4. Click on the option requesting to Ping contact. It will then show that the recipient has been pinged.

The BlackBerry user will receive the Ping as a text Message. The recipient has to accept the Ping for the conversation to sail through. Usually the Ping will be received even if the phone is in silence. The phone may vibrate or ring, it depends on how the user customises it.

Feel free to comment on your experience with BlackBerry Ping or how to Ping a BlackBerry Smartphone .

What is BlackBerry PIN?

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september 22,2012
What is BlackBerry PIN is a common question by those who are not conversant with the device. The word PIN is an acronym for personal Identification Number. Relative to BlackBerry device, BlackBerry PIN is an eight digit hexagonal number by which a BlackBerry Smartphone and user is identified. Each PIN is unique to a BlackBerry Phone and usually it cannot be changed.

The BlackBerry PIN is used to draw the attention or relate with another BlackBerry user for instant messaging, chats, voice notes, videos and images. The PIN is tracked by the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and The BlackBerry Internet Service. It is with the instrumentality of the BlackBerry PIN and its identification with the Enterprise server that make it possible for email to be received in BlackBerry Smartphone.

BlackBerry Smartphone users can send and receive PIN to PIN messages different from the conventional SMS text messaging, therefore it is not charged for such. This is one of the peculiarities of the BlackBerry phone network.

Up to ten supported email addresses can be accessed by the BlackBerry email services program. These include services from Gmail, yahoo mail, AOL etc. The BlackBerry PIN through the use of BlackBerry PUSH services automatically direct the delivery of emails to BlackBerry device once they arrive at the user inbox.

The BlackBerry PIN functionality relative to other Smart phones is only peculiar to BlackBerry software and any device that is compactable with BlackBerry operating System Software.

The BlackBerry PIN can be kept secret if one so desire. Although there are cases when some individual complain about BlackBerry PIN hackers. Findings revealed that often it could be as a result one’s carelessness.

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What is BlackBerry Smartphone ?

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september 22,2012
The BlackBerry Smartphone is a Phone that both serves as a personal digital Assistant(PDA) with the characteristics of regular phone.The BlackBerry Smartphone for close to a decade maintains dominance in the Smartphone market. The first BlackBerry phone Model (850) made its appearance in the market in the year 1999, manufactured by Research in Motion (RIM) now known as BlackBerry .

The first model of BlackBerry was a single colour screen interface (Monochrome) with a scroll wheel located in the right edge axis of phone which made it possible to navigate through to the different settings of the phone.

However remarkable changes has take place from what then was a simple two pager phone to a more sophisticated BlackBerry Smartphone device in software, hardware design , operating system and market share. Four years later, after that the first BlackBerry phone debut, BlackBerry Smartphone gain popularity and huge market share dominance because of its kind of software superiority within the phone and how it operates across the network.

The BlackBerry Smartphone main tool for market penetration apart from other features was its prowess in push email, Internet, wireless information services and the Blackberry Messenger. The encrypted email messages, voice notes, images etc. sent via the BlackBerry Smartphone platform or software could not be unencrypted because it firm control over the software giving it the credence as the most secured instrument for both corporate and individual confidentiality.

Data encryption is a content protection feature of BlackBerry devices. However for this to work it has to be activated. It is a personal choice to determine the extent of protection one wish to install in the device. The phonebook, email messages, Bluetooth etc. can be encrypted. As a protective measure, the pass word and the PIN should be kept confidential as this is the access key to various data storage points in the BlackBerry Smartphone.

The email facility has been extended to other phones models such as some of the Nokia Symbian, Nokia 6820, 9500, The Palm Trio etc (known as BlackBerry email Clients). These phones can relate with BlackBerry Smartphone through the BlackBerry Enterprise servers. The remote advantage of this is more market share for the Research in Motion ‘’GSM magic’’, as it was no longer only BlackBerry devices affair thereby adding more confidence in usage and purchase.

The BlackBerry Central processing unit (CPU) is top class especially for the latest models like BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930, Torch 9810, 9850 and 9860 which all uses Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260 at a clock speed of 1.2 GHZ. This is a remarkable development as the speed of all applications is directly proportional to the speed of the CPU.

The BlackBerry operating system is the beauty of the BlackBerry Smartphone. The superiority of any device with a Smart feature is the Operating System. Because this serves as the framework on which every operational software is built. The BlackBerry Operating System is the propriety software developed by BlackBerry for its handheld mobile devices.

The BlackBerry Operating System software has witnessed a phenomenal growth from a simple 1.0 OS for its first two way pager to a more sophisticated BlackBerry 10 operating system. BlackBerry Bold 9790/9900/9930 operates on the 7.0 platform. Also BlackBerry Curve 9220/ 9350/9360/9370/9380 and 9320. BlackBerry 7.1 is an upgrade of the 7.0 version.

The BlackBerry operating system support third party application software but has to be digitally signed by the developer for attribution. With the newest version of BlackBerry operating system, third party software applications like android application player can run on the BlackBerry Smartphone and its latest Tablet in the market unmodified. This is just few among other applications that can be used to manage large data with respect to organisations that operate large scale client data base. Well, this is optional it all depend on individual organisation choices.

For BlackBerry LTD wizardry in its software design which has been usually the distinguishing factor for market dominance in the market for devices with Smart features, the BlackBerry pride of place without prejudice was taken over by Apple iphone according to reports by 2010 relative to market share. The market share of BlackBerry Smartphone dropped. Since then other Smartphone manufacturers such as Samsung, LG and Motorola have made significant statement by gaining increased market share at the expense of the BlackBerry Smartphone.

Though the hope of regaining dominance look blink with the launch of Samsung Smartphone series, Motorola, Android, Windows Phones, and the Apple iphone 5 recent unveiling into the Smartphone market, the terrain looks farther than what will bring immediate recovery for BlackBerry pride of place.

For BlackBerry management and users of BlackBerry Smartphone Series the hope is not lost. Recent reports by BGR in the third week of August 2012, shows a comeback strategy already in place starting from the introduction of BES 10 and BlackBerry 10 devices into the market in first quarter of 2013. The BlackBerry 10 will support current BlackBerry devices including the new BlackBerry Play Book Tablet according to BlackBerry management.

The BlackBerry 10 devices was initially slated to be launched in the last quarter of 2012, but according to the CEO of BlackBerry Thorsten Heins the change in the date is to ensure that quality is not compromised on the platter of trying to keep pace with making appearance in the market and stability.

BlackBerry 10 has been launched along side with BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Q10 unveiled on January 30th, 2013 . This is expected to put BlackBerry on the path of regaining its lost glory and market share. Thorstein Heins debunked speculations that the Firm will be bought over by Microsoft Corporation being optimistic that his Firm will make a successful comeback. Well, I am optimistic. The strategy that gave them such huge market dominance for close to a decade can be experimented again.

Feel free to make comment on BlackBerry Smartphone in terms of latest development. Are you optimistic or do you have any contrary view?