Year 2012 is at its end and now is the time to evaluate all gadgets, smartphones launched in 2012. Today we are here with some best Smartphones which gained huge popularity in 2012. This year we also saw some new technologies debuted this year on leading smartphones this year.
This year, it was all about large screens and quad-cores. We all have witnessed Google Android maitains its majority, Samsung’s new high end flagship phones, Apple’s new iPhone 5 magic, Microsoft with its Windows 8 Platform, HTC’s new design and Motorola, Nokia for Battery efficiency.
So lets’ Start:
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Best Smartphones Of 2012
Year 2012 is at its end and now is the time to evaluate all gadgets, smartphones launched in 2012. Today we are here with some best Smartphones which gained huge popularity in 2012. This year we also saw some new technologies debuted this year on leading smartphones this year.
This year, it was all about large screens and quad-cores. We all have witnessed Google Android maitains its majority, Samsung’s new high end flagship phones, Apple’s new iPhone 5 magic, Microsoft with its Windows 8 Platform, HTC’s new design and Motorola, Nokia for Battery efficiency.
So lets’ Start:
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Samsung Galaxy S III
The Galaxy Series Samsung’s backbone of Smartphone market again helped Samsung to gain Billions. Samsung’s flagship Device Samsung Galaxy S III was launched this year with its powerful Quad Core Processor. Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S III quickly became one of the most popular Android phone models in the world, with tens of millions of units sold (above 30 million). Its the very best smartphone of 2012. [/box_light][divider] [box_light]
Apple iPhone 5
Apple’s next iPhone, iPhone 5 was launched this year with iOS 6. Apple iPhone 5 stunned analysts all over the world with its awe-inspiring looks and performance. It looks like the previous two generations of iPhone but for the first time the screen was 4inch, not 3.5inch. The Retina Display was made taller, the body thinned, it received a new, faster processor, and it was made lighter. The iPhone 5 gives Apple fans what they’ve been waiting for, including a bigger screen, 4G LTE and easier Facebook sharing. [/box_light][divider] [box_light]
HTC One X+
The HTC One X+ is one of the most recent HTC Android devices to launch with quad-core processing (1.7GHz CPU), and updated software (Jelly Bean and Sense 4+). Its the predecessor of HT COne X which was launched a year and half time ago. HTC poured some new specs in it and announced it in Q3 of year 2012. [/box_light][divider] [box_light]
Samsung Galaxy Note II
Samsung’s another high end device after Galaxy S III launched in this year. This phablet device defied all odds by once again becoming a huge success, just like its predecessor. With its gigantic screen measuring 5.5-inches users can do everything very easily. It has the same kind of capabilities as the Galaxy S III, with slightly faster performance an added bonus to the increased screen size, at the expense of one-handed usability. [/box_light][divider] [box_light]
LG Nexus 4
First Nexus device after collaboration of Google with LG. It gained much popularity this year with its price tag and features. The cheapest quality phone of the year 2012 is Nexus 4. The Nexus 4 features a glass front and back with a pretty high-resolution 768×1280 pixel, 4.7-inch screen. It also have upgraded 8MP camera and is powered by a quad-core CPU. Nexus 4, is sold unlocked directly from Google for just $299. [/box_light][divider] [box_light]
HTC 8X
HTC’s first Windows Phone 8 device and even best Windows Phone 8 device. With a 4.3-inch screen with a resolution higher than the iPhone 5’s Retina display, it really is a stunner and comes in a wide range of colors to suit any discerning customer. From its cutting-edge design to its superior performance, the 8X made us believes in the WP8 platform. [/box_light][divider] This list may includes some more devices but some are predecessors and some not gained much popularity. Some devices like HTC One X, One S, Motorola Razr Maxx, Sony Xperia P, Nokia Pureview 808, 910 and Huawei Ascend G300 would be in the list if its not restricted to Top 5 only. (This list don’t include Droid Variants which are only Available in US) Must share your Best Smartphones of 2012 via comments below. Also Checkout Our:
Best Android Apps of November 2012
Guys we are here to let you guys know what’s trending in Google Play Store. So here we are with Best 5 Android Apps. Last month October we saw several new apps trending on the top of Google Play Store. Let’s start with Top Most Android App of November 2012.
Pixlr Express
Pixlr Express is released by the Autodesk it is the photo editing app for cropping , resizing and tweaking pictures with over 600+ effects. 600 effects, overlays, and borders to personalize any image—all for free. It has many more features in it like.
- Crop, resize, straighten and rotate images easily.
- Remove red-eye and whiten teeth with simple tools.
- Overlays help you adjust the mood – amplify the tone, cool it down, or add surreal shades.
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Need For Speed Most Wanted
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted is an high rated Racing Game in which Rip through the streets and complete various goals whether it be to win by maintaining a target average speed, win by a number of seconds or simply coming in first place
Log into Origin to check the Wanted List and find out who is the most wanted across platforms and among your friends. Then, challenge your friends and prove your racing skills in nonstop competition. Your rivals will do everything they can to stop you from getting to the top – but in this world, there can only be one Most Wanted.
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TrustGo Antivirus
TrustGo Antivirus is a useful security app for your Android device. The app is like a box of tricks; not only does it provide anti-malware solutions, but also a number of management features including: system manager, privacy guard, data backup and device protection. TrustGo is a popular and well-known security company and the app is fully-featured and entirely free!
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Google – Motorola Working On ‘X Phone’ And ‘X Tablet’
Yes, you read it right, Google and Motorola are in works to develop X Phone and X Tablet. According to Wall Street Journal next year these devices will be launched these devices. This is the first project of both companies after Google’s $12.5 Billion Motorola acquisition.
Further the report notes, “Engineers at Motorola are hard at work on a sophisticated handset—known internally as the “X phone”—but the Google Inc. unit is running into some obstacles in its effort to provide more potent competition for Apple Inc., said people familiar with the matter.”
WSJ elaborates by quoting that X Phone will be pure Android based phone and will focus on a high quality camera and a robust photo editing program. This new X Phone might be bendable display phones or flexible phone. Samsung is also rumoring to bring Galaxy S IV with flexible display and even they are bringing one flexible display device at CES 2013. It will also consist high quality speakers and high durable ceramic materials will be used to built it.
Now coming onto X Tablet after the phone. Google Chief Executive Larry Page is said to have promised a significant marketing budget for the unit, the newspaper said quoting the persons. More details about X Tablet will surface all the X Phone details are finalized.
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What is HTC Sense and Its Versions?
HTC Sense is a User Interface with many apps and extra add-ons which helps you to customize your HTC Smartphone weather its running on Android, Windows Phone or Brew. HTC Sense is based on TouchFLO 3D design and it improves user experience. HTC Sense is an experience designed around many little insightful ideas or we can even say HTC Sense is the main Sense Organ for HTC Smartphones.
HTC Sense History
It was announced on June 24, 2009 and HTC Hero was first Android phone to run HTC Sense, While HTC HD2 was first Windows phone. Until 2010, HTC Sense was not that famous as it is now. But what happened in 2010 which made Sense popular? So that thing was new User Interface, addition of new widgets like Friend Stream widget and access to all home screens at once. Later, HTC outs two more new versions with new features and enhancements. Currently HTC Sense 4+ is latest version running on various devices like HTC One X, HTC One X+ and One S.HTC Sense Versions
HTC Sense is constantly evolving in order to keep up with the technological advances that are always being made. As discussed above HTC Sense have various versions according to new features and advancements. HTC developed every version with some new ideas. Let’s see what has evolved with different versions and when:HTC Sense
It was the first version of Sense and was debuted on HTC Hero and later on HTC HD2 tasted it which were then running on Android 1.5 (Cupcake). This version includes some basic apps like Facebook, Twitter and even more.HTC Espresso
T-Mobile myTouch devices came preloaded with this version of Sense. It featured all Sense functions along with some new advancements. Functionality of HTC Sense was tweaked in this version.HTC Sense 2.0
From now HTC Sense started gaining popularity due to addition of features like friend stream widgets and Leap feature. HTC Sense 2.0 was first introduced on HTC Wildfire and HTC desire which were running on Android 2.1 Eclair.
HTC sense 3.0
In year of 2011 HTC again issued new version Sense and this time its version 3.0. It was first launched on HTC sensation along with new enhancements like HTC Watch, Lockscreen Shortcuts, Widgets and 3D homescreen transition effects while scrolling homescreen.
HTC Sense 3.6
Again HTC revised its Sense 3.0 version with new things like a new homescreen with pinnable apps. HTC Sensation was updated to Sense 3.6 along with new device, HTC Vivid. But according to reviewers this version was not attached to ICS as much as it needs to be.
HTC Sense 4.0
HTC Sense 4.0 was built atop Android 4.0 Ice cream Sandwich and this version of Sense was first introduced on HTC One X, HTC One S, HTC Evo 4G LTE, and HTC One V. Except new features it also includes performance tweaks and bug fixes which helped Sense 4.0 to make it lighter and safer. HTC also threw in its own imaging technology, dubbed ImageSense, to offer some cool new enhancements to the camera. Along with all above there was new Homescreen, vast personalization options, better lockscreen integration and much more.
HTC Sense 4.1
It was announced on August 18, 2012 for HTC One X, HTC One S, and HTC Evo 4G LTE got Android 4.0.4 and HTC Sense 4.1. Various new things were introduced with better battery life and faster User Interface.
HTC Sense 4+
This version comes preloaded with HTC One X+ and it has refined all features and functions which were introduced in HTC Sense 4.1. There is refinement in every edge of Sense 4+ if we compare it with Sense 4.1. It makes everything look fresher and brighter. Currently Droid DNA and HTC One X+ is running HTC Sense 4+.
We hope that HTC in future to keep introducing new features to its HTC Sense.
Guys what you want in new HTC Sense version? Share your views via comments Features of Apple iTunes 11
Long awaited iTunes 11 is launched by Apple with the much needed simplifications in the software. Apple completely redesigned for the listening , browsing and shopping pleasures. The new iTunes make it easier to browse and organize movies , music and TV shows . Now lets explore the new features of the Apple iTunes 11.
Mini Player
Mini player is the feature of the Apple iTunes 11 is available in earlier versions also but this feature that often went unused simply because it didn’t have much functionality before. Mini Player allowed users to minimized their iTunes window into small tray in which the controls like play, pause and forward/backward between songs are provided by apple in this versions. MiniPlayer has not only increased its functionality of iTunes but it also updated its look.
Up Next
Up next is new feature added to the iTunes 11 in which the list of music tracks are shown whitout making any type of playlist which will be played after the current music track. It looks great.
New Interface
Apple gives the all new look and interface to the itunes in in itunes 11. The new options to view music by Genres or by Artists display sidebars showing icons for genres or for artists, with icons from your album art. In Album view the new default view of itunes now displays every thing in album whether their is a single track or a full album everything is displayed in the albums. You can click a graphic to see what’s behind it. The expanded view shows the tracks in several columns, with the album artwork to the right. The background and text take on colors from the album art.
iCloud Integration
iTunes 11 is containing most important feature of icloud integration. through which users are now able to browse and stream their content much more easily than before. iCloud integration built-in is a much needed improvement for video content as well, as you don’t want to keep gigabytes of HD movies and TV shows on a small SSD. Why Android Gaining Ground Over iPhone?
Android, open source platform is gaining more market share w.r.t iPhone but why? There are many fan boys of iPhone and Apple around here so its not easy to know actually why Android is gaining ground over iPhone. There are many reasons why people prefer Android over iPhone.
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Small Screen: Yes this is the typical reason for iPhone decline. Most of the People only want large screen size but they get disappointment when they think about iPhone as Apple’s latest iPhone 5 still have 5 inch screen. On the other hand Android offers phones with screen size from 5 inch to 2.8 inch screen even qwerty and some standard phones.[/box_light][divider]
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Storage: This problem comes to most of users using iPhone. iPhones don’t provide any expansion facility to expand their Phone Storage. On Other hand Android offers expansions upto 64 GB via Micro SD or any other Expansion card.[/box_light][divider]
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Hardware Options: Android offers variety of Hardware options across its various products, users can choose according to need. Users can purchase low end smartphone with low processing capacity, mid range Android device with Medium Processing capability and similarly choose higher end device.
Coming onto Apple iPhone which offers one kind of hardware which sometimes cause problems.
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Open Source: Android is open source operating system which helps to gain more developers, more users and more apps. If we see Android growth in past years its steep which is due to its open sourceness. Open Source allows developers to download Android SDK free of cost and can publish app for free. Apple charge $100 for SDK Membership and can access it on MAC only.[/box_light][divider]
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Personalization: Here if we compare Android to iPhone than it looks like that iPhone is from OLD Ages. Apple iPhone don’t give you access to personalize your iPhone experience according to you. On Android you can personalize by any way or type you want. You can personalize your home screen, buttons, widgets, setting default applications, launchers even you can run custom Roms. So these type of things are not available on iPhone.[/box_light][divider]
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No Standard Cables Required: While using Android you not need to worry if your original USB cable, adapter gets defected because you can buy it at low prices and there are cheap alternatives also available. You can search these accessories in you local market. While if Apple iPhone get under similar conditions than you need to buy original accessories as other are not compatible with it. iPhone’s accessories are only available from associate dealers which are not located everywhere.[/box_light][divider]
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Support: Android is mostly used worldwide even in developing nations and different devices comes from different companies. Means having vast range of communities and devices allows much good scope to build its hacks, Roms and custom scripts. There are large number of sites which offer similar things like XDA, Android Forums, etc or we can even say aftermarket support.[/box_light][divider]
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Third Party Apps: On Android there are third party apps for every Android phone feature. Assuming Keyboards, On Android you can download third party keyboard apps like swipe Swiftkey etc. Apple uses simple Standard iPhone keyboard from which sometimes users get frustrated. [/box_light][divider]
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Google Integration: These days Apple is reducing Google penetration on their iPhones but this has caused some losses to Apple Inc. Due to Google’s and its products popularity people are choosing Android rather than iOS.[/box_light][divider]
We think that these are some main points in which iPhone lacks. Share your views regarding it via comments. Thanks for reading: Why Android Gaining Ground Over iPhone?
Check out Some Best Apps For Android (October).
Stay connected with us for more news, reviews and useful information. What is a Modem And Its Types?
Modem is a device that modulates an analog signal to encode into the digital signals and also demodulates it to transmit the information. Modems can be used over any means of transmitting analog signals, from light emitting diodes to radio. The most familiar example is a voice band modem that turns the digital data of a personal computer into modulated electrical signals in the voice frequency range of a telephone channel. These signals can be transmitted over telephone lines and demodulated by another modem at the receiver side to recover the digital data. The modems are of various types.
- Internal Modem:
Internal Modem is the device installed in the desktop or laptop computer to communicate over a network with other connected computers. These are cheaper than external modems as they do not requirea power supply or a chassis. There are two types of internal modems: dial-up and WiFi® (wireless). Dial up works on the telephone cables and requires a network access phone number and log on credentials to make a connection and WiFi modem comments to the network without filling these credentials - External Modem:
External modems are the simplest type of the modem to install this kind of modem you didn’t open the computer. The telephone line plugs into a socket on the rear panel of the modem. As external modems have their own power supply you can turn off the modem quickly to break the connection. The examples of these modems are the DSL modems which are used in the broadband connections. - PC Card Modem:
These modems, designed for portable computers, are the size of a credit card and fit into the PC Card slot on notebook and handheld computers. These modems are removed when the modem is not needed. Except for their size, PC Card modems are like a combination of external and internal modems. These devices are plugged directly into an external slot in the portable computer. So no cable is required other than the telephone line connection. The cards are powered by the computer, which is fine unless the computer is battery-operated. Running a PC Card modem while the portable computer is operating on battery power drastically decreases the life of your batteries.
Best 5 Tablets Of 2012
So Atlast 2012 is moving into its last month. Now its time for us to pick up some best Tablets and let you help to buy new Tablet in this festive season. This year several powerful and stylish Tablets were released from iPad 4 to Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. It’s very difficult to choose best Tablets if you are not a fanboy of any Operating System. We can even say this year is the luckiest year for tablets and for users also.
So without wasting any time let’s start:
Apple iPad 4
Cupertino company, Apple is still ahead of all other competitors in Tablets field. The best version of iPad is the best Tablet of this year in the market. Apple made it 33 percent thinner than its predecessor and two times faster. It was launched in October 2012 for $640. Its runs on iOS 6 which have more than 200 advancements than its predecessor iOS 5. Checking out Powerhouse its is powered by A6X processor which is a dual-core ARM-based processor with quad-core graphics. Apple is offering iPad 4 in three variants 16 GB, 32 GB and a 64 GB model.
Full iPad 4 Features:
- Dual-core Apple A6X
- 9.7-inch display screen with 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution
- 5-megapixel iSight camera, 1.2 Megapixel front Camera
- Apple iOS 6
- Built-in 42.5-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
- Bluetooth 4.0
- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Google Nexus 7
Google’s first Tablet from Nexus series. Google launched Nexus 7 in May at Google IO along with Android 4.1. At that time this device was only available with 8 GB internal but recently Google has launched its two new variants Nexus 7 16 GB and Nexus 7 32 GB. It’s first time that Asus and Google both manufactured any device. Earlier Nexus series was only Mobile series but this Tablet has given it a new shape. Going into the matter Nexus 7 is powered by NVIDIA Tegra 3 1300 MHz processor and 1 GB of RAM. Its available in three variants as discussed above 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB.
Full Specs of Google Nexus 7:
- Quad-core Tegra 3 processor
- Android 4.1
- 1 GB RAM
- 7 inch IPS TFT active matrix – LED backlight
- 1.2 Megapixel Front Camera
- 4325 mAh Battery
- 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB internal storage
- Micro USB
- WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
Samsung’s first device with 7 inch display. Samsung derived it into the market to compete it against 7 inch tablets like Kindle Fire and Google Nexus 7. Its currently running on Android 4.0 but its Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update is in developing process.Full Specs of Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0:
- Cortex A8, 1 GHz CPU, Hummingbird
- 7.0″ WSVGA TFT (w x h: 600 x 1024 px)
- Android 4.0
- 8 GB internal, expansion also available
- 1 GB RAM
- WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
- USB 2.0
- Bluetooth Connectivity
Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700
Its the best premium Tablet available in the market. If you going to buy it than buy it as you will see after using it why we rated it high. Its blazing quad-core Nvidia Tegra T33 processor with 1 GB of RAM, the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 is the best 10-inch Android tablet you can buy. Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 screen resolution rivals the iPad 4’s display. Its available in the market for $449.
Full Features of Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700:
- Nvidia Tegra 3 T33 1.3-GHz
- Android 4.0
- 10.1″ LED Backlight WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Screen
- 1 GB RAM
- 32 GB, 64 GB Internal Memory
- 8 MP back camera and 2 MP front camera
- 25 Wh Li-polymer Battery x3
- WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/[email protected] GHz
- Bluetooth V3.0+EDR
This is the tablet which I like most and you can easily convert in into Laptop.
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7
Amazon’s upgraded version of Kindle Fire which created the 7 inch Tablet market and forced other companies to enter this market. The 7-inch Amazon Kindle Fire HD is a great way to consume your Amazon content on a small screen. Amazon Kindle Fire HD is Powered by 1.2 GHz dual core processor and its available in 16 GB or 23 GB Storage spaces There’s one more variant of Kindle Fire HD which have 8.9 inch screen. This is the best choice if you searching for eReader and Tablet.
Full Amazon Kindle Fire 7 HD 7 Inch Features:
- 1280 x 800 HD 7 Inch Display
- Amazon Android
- 1.2 GHz dual core processor
- 16 GB, 32 GB Internal Space
- Dual-antenna Wi-Fi
Google Nexus 4 Review
Today we have Google’s new Nexus and better known as Nexus 4. Google Nexus 4 is developed by LG, its first time that Google and LG has paired up to bring Nexus time. Google announced this device along with Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 16 GB and 32 GB variants on the day when Sandy Storm Struck US’s eastern Coast.
This new range of Nexus devices are powered with Excellent hardware and Android 4.2 which have several new luxuries than Android 4.1. So now let’s get ahead on Google Nexus 4 Review:
Design And Build
Google Nexus 4 weighs 139 g and is 0.36 inches thin, it’s slightly lighter and thicker than the Optimus G which stands at 147 gm and 0.33 inches, respectively. Its also heavier than iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3. Actually its classy looking phone with black slab of glass on the front and a glass panel protecting a dark shimmering dot matrix on the back.
Nexus 4 doesn’t have Capacitive buttons below the screen but there’s LED notification light is positioned. You also not need to worry about scratches as its covered with the glass on the back.
Its dimensions are measured as 68.7 mm wide by 133.9 mm deep by 9.1 mm thick.
All over small change in weight and size does’t effect its sales a lot but there are some people who takes these measures in mind while buying a device.
Display
These days display concludes much more in Buyers mind as its the thing from which we manage our phone. Google Nexus 4 consist 4.7 inch True HD IPS PLUS Display with 1,280 x 768 resolution. Display is awesome as its sharper, brighter due to its 320 pixels density per inch along with good touch response.
Its display is protected by Gorilla Glass 2 which will help your screen to hold external damages and scratches.
Performance
Here’s the best part of any phone and its performance. Google Nexus 4 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 CPU running at 1.5 GHz along with huge 2 GB of RAM. It also have Adreno 320 GPU to boost your graphics.
If we see on numbers, than its hardware is best but if we see when we hold it it looks to be excellent but not faster than LG Optimus G. Its top notch phone for all type of tasks.
Now only thing i didn’t liked about Nexus devices are its lack of Storage capacity due to no expansion facility. Google Nexus 4 have 16 GB of internal, non-expandable, storage.
Camera
It have both rear and front cameras standing 8.0 MP and 1.3 MP HD front respectively. If we compare Google Nexus 4 camera with iPhone 5 or Nokia Lumia 920 than its camera nothing. Nokia Pureview 920 is even a step ahead of iPhone 5.
With Android 4.2 there’s pretty useful option or tool of PhotoSphere has been included which can take the 360-degree image view by it.
Battery
Powerhouse of all phones without which phone is nothing. Google Nexus 4 is powered by non removable 2020 mAh battery which is only 80 mAh less than HTC Droid DNA. Nexus 4 is able to manage a day usage without too much hassle. But if you keep your display on more than normal time than you might struck with power shortage (low battery) as its display is 320 ppi pixel density.
Verdict
Google Nexus 4 is an awesome phone if we compare it with price. It have powerful hardware to accelerate all kind of tasks at great speed. Its design is also new with new Android 4.2 on board. Nexus 4’s camera is also good but not like iPhone 5 or Lumia 920. Things we don’t like about this phone is non removable battery and lack of internal storage.
Overall its excellent deal in the end.
Share your comments about Nexus 4 via comments.
What is Beats Audio and How it Works?
Some times when you hears the music on your mobile phone or laptop their are some disturbance in the sound quality and stands in a way of you and your music. To tackle this problem Dr. Dre developed the Beats Audio by the company named Beats Electronics. He explained that normally speakers and headphones can’t handle the bass and dynamic sounds but Beats Audio will do this for you.
So Dr. Dre provided a location solution by launching Beats Audio and Dr. Dre also headphones and speakers and makes the software which emphasize the bass and vocals. To make it better they use unique blend of science and artistry to bring you exactly what the artist intended. Jimmy Iovine also stated that
With Beats, people are going to hear what the artists hear, and listen to the music the way they should: the way I doBeats Audio has the partnered with companies like HTC, HP and Chrysler. Wherever you are on your car, in your home you can have your music with brilliant sound quality. Various users in the world have their own opinion on the Beats Audio. Some says its sound is very clear and loud but some says their is not difference in its and normal music. But it matters when you hear sound on quality headphones or speakers.