1.       Samsung Galaxy Note II

The Galaxy Note II is a large tablet-like Smartphone with dimensions of 15.11 x 80.5 x 9.4. It has its own pen and weighs just 180 grams. The device runs on the latest Android operating system and connects with the 4G LTE network. You can upgrade the device memory till 64 GB and the phone is available for purchase with memory of 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB.

2.       Nokia Lumia 920

The Lumia series were Nokia’s effort to win back the lost market. The Lumia 920 is really an awesome Smartphone that runs on the Windows Mobile 8 operating system. It is compatible with 4G LTE and has a 1.5 GHz dual core processor. It has two cameras. The rear one is of 8.7 megapixels and the front one of 1.3 megapixels. However, the memory is limited to 32 GB but it’s sufficient for many users.

3.       HTC One

The latest device from HTC is a powerful Smartphone. The device has 2GB of RAM and a 1.7 GHz quad core QUALCOMM snapdragon processor. The display screen is of 4.7 inches and has an ultra utilitarian camera to take awesome snaps in any light and any condition. The device has 32 GB and 64 GB of memory. It also has a Super LCD 3 display and the screen size is 4.7 inches. The front and rear camera is 2.1 megapixels and 4 megapixels respectively. It has a new feature called HTC TV which allows you to control your television set with infra-red technology.

4.       Google Nexus 4

The Nexus 4 device runs on the 4.2.2 Android Jelly Bean operating system and it is compatible via 4G connectivity. Since it’s a Google device, you have all the basic Google tools pre-installed within it. You have the Google Chrome browser and full access to Google Play app store. It has 2GB of RAM and can be bought with either 8 GB or 16 GB of memory. It has an 8 megapixel camera at the rear and a 1.2 megapixel camera on the front. The device runs smoothly n 1.5 GHz quad core Krait CPU.

5.       Samsung Galaxy S4

The Galaxy S4 device has undergone major and interesting upgrades. There is a 2 megapixel camera at the front and a 13 megapixel camera at the rear which can record 1080p HD videos. The screen has a Full HD Super AMOLED display and runs on 1.6 GHz quad core Cortex-A15 processor. There is an interesting feature called ‘Smart Pause’ where the Smartphone automatically detects your eye movement to pause videos when you look away from the screen!

6.       Sony Xperia Z

The Xperia Z device packs all what is good about Sony technology and reaches out to Smartphone users. It has Sony Playstation and runs on the latest Android operating system. The Smartphone is compatible with 4G LTE network and runs on 1.5 GHz quad core Krait processor. There are both front and rear end cameras. The top feature is that the device is waterproof and dustproof. If it drops in water, it will remain unharmed for approximately 30 minutes!

7.   iPhone 5

People criticized the iPhone 5 because the usual verdict was that it is an upgrade of iPhone 4 basically. Nonetheless, compared to other Smartphones available in the market, iPhone 5 is truly superior. It runs on Apple’s own operating system, iOS 6 and has a screen of 4 inches. The touch screen has fingerprint resistant coating and has multi-touch display. It has an 8 megapixel camera at the rear and a 1.2 megapixel camera on the front. The Smartphone is compatible with 4G LTE network and comes with the marvelous Siri, the voice activated information service, application.

8.       LG Optimus G

There are various LG devices in the market but the Optimus G is one such Smartphone to covet. The device has 2GB of RAM and runs on 1.5 GHz quad core QUALCOMM Krait processor and it can store up to 32 GB of data. Some of the Optimus G devices have a slot for extending the memory till 64 GB. It runs on the latest Android operating system, it is 4G LTE compatible, has 13 megapixel rear cameras and 1.3 megapixel front cameras.

9.       HTC First

Recently Facebook announced their own interface, the Facebook Home, and HTC First is the first ever Smartphone to install the Facebook interface. It runs on Android Jelly Bean and is compatible with 4G LTE network. Though the cameras are not that impressive and many users booing the Facebook Home itself, it will be too soon to discard this Smartphone from the market. It is a recent release and could become a more worthy contender in the next few weeks.

10.   Samsung Galaxy S3

Even though Galaxy S4 is already in the market, the Galaxy S3 device hasn’t lost its charm at all. It is really an awesome device and deserves to be in this list. The Samsung Galaxy S3 device runs on Android 4.1, it is compatible with 4G LTE network and uses 1.4 GHz quad core processor. The device comes with either 16 GB or 32 GB of storage but it can be expanded till 64 GB of memory. It has S-Voice, which is similar to Apple’s Siri application and comes with a powerful HD screen.

All the above 10 Smartphones comes with variety of prices and other specifications. Do a bit of comparison shopping on eCommerce portals to get the best deal for any of the featured devices.

 

 About the author:

This is a Guest Post contributed by Sanjeev Kumar  who has avid interest in latest technology & Mobile Trends. Being  a tech critic and social media addict, he is the part of IndianPrice.com – a price comparison site for mobile phones, laptops, cameras and tablets.

Second Hand Marketplaces

Those old games that you’ve already played are the ideal way to make some cash selling stuff online.

While some gamers are too impatient to wait for last year’s games, the internet has made room for a more long-suffering group of players who prefer the thriftier experience of second hand options. This particular niche of buyers is looking to buy recent offerings that are not quite off-the-shelf. For such clients, certain sites omit the complication and time involved in online auctions by enabling secure cash sales.

 Vintage Markets

Instant valuations of scanned items make it simple for inexperienced sellers to attach appropriate prices to their games. However, the vintage gaming world is pushing certain games far beyond what might appear to be a fair value. Certain gaming legends belonging to the past have gained massive price tags as retro gamers push up demand for some of the most revolutionary offerings of the last few decades. Nintendo’s arcade games and the first Atari consoles are the more obvious collectors’ items, but classic games such as the first Quake Arena, Resident Evil and limited edition Street Fighter III are also fetching prices lofty enough to pay for more than a few brand new games.

Some vintage systems have grown more rapidly than the DOW. Nintendo and Atari indices have spiked by up to 76% in the last three years. Since consoles have experienced a massive value thrust, these platforms’ game values have also risen steeply. If there were an investment fund for collectors’ games, they would be an excellent option to add to portfolios.

 The Post-Atari Market

The games that fall under the vintage console market are fetching lofty prices, but many that followed more recently have become rare enough to gain value. Sellers who investigate PC and Mac games that are not available for download will be able to settle at a fair price for their well-played contemporary games.

The first RPGs of the Nineties may be rare, but many are available for download online. This could diminish their value from one perspective, but another group of buyers is still willing to pay more for genuine boxed copies of these types of games. Since discs age easily when exposed to the elements, those that have been well cared for can fetch high prices, giving you the profits you need for your glossy new release.

 

About the Author:

Frank Stanley is a commercial trend analyst with a passion for gaming. He blogs frequently about how to make some cash selling stuff online.

You can now download the new version of Angry Birds for free from Windows Phone Store.

Source: BGR

The device was seen first at CES earlier this year. It sports 6.1-inch IPS  display with reslution of 720×1280 pixels and comes with Magic Touch technology that is very similar to the display on the Nokia Lumia 920 enabling the user to use gloves with the panel. Other features included 2GB of RAM, memory expandable up to 32GB, an 8-megapixel rear camera, 1-megapixel front camera and a massive 4,050mAH battery that has a fast charge mode. This phablet can also double up as a power bank for charging other phones using a cable.

Source: theMobileIndian

Last week, Microsoft started to send invites to what is now being called by many as the Xbox 720 official launch event.  The invitation simply reads  “A New Generation Revealed.  Don Mattrick and the Xbox team invite you tot he Xbox campus for a special unveiling.”  The reveal will take place on May 21st and will be broadcast live on Spike TV, Xbox Live, and Xbox.com.

Gamers from around the world are itching to play games on the new console and find out what the new features will be offered in the finished product.  The name for the project has not been released as of yet but the internet by and large has dubbed the new Xbox as the Xbox 720 while others have used the code name Durango.  However, as Fusible pointed out on Tuesday that the Microsoft has registered several domain names with the pointing to the “Xbox Fusion.”

Researching some of the rumored names that have been floated for the new Xbox system, Microsoft only owns the .com addresses for XboxFusion.com, XboxNext.com, and XboxGold.com.  With that said, the company has acquired numerous Xbox Fusions domains, including XboxFusion.info, XboxFusion.bix, XboxFusion,co.uk, and many more.

With the reveal set for May 21st, gamers only have a little over a couple of weeks left to wait for the new system.  Considering that Sony is looking to get the PS4 into stores ahead of Christmas 2014, expect Microsoft to match suit and ramp up the complete release of the new system and once these two giant consoles hit the market, the arcade places and mobile phone gaming apps will get a run of their money.

The game play is pretty simple. The user plays the role of Iron Man, who tries to stop the evil ‘A.I.M’. The game has been described as an endless ‘flying’ game by Gameloft. The customization option allows you to upgrade up to 18 different Iron Man suits which include the iconic MK II, MK V and the Silver Centurion among others. In the game you discover 3 different locations offering endless, self-generating levels: Malibu Shores, New York City and China.

You can download game from Play Store or the App Store. The game require about 795MB and 644MB of space on your Android and iOS devices respectively.

Source: BGR

Lets start with CoolPix A which is the first camera in the range to feature a DX format CMOS 16.2-megapixel  crop sensor. It comes with a wide angle 18.5mm fixed focal lens with a f/2.8 aperture and is priced at Rs 54,950.

Coming to CoolPix P series, we have P520 and the P330. These cameras are extended zoom cameras, but the P520 has a Nikkor lens that offers telephoto like capabilities with a zoom range of 42x. P520 has a 18.2 megapixel sensor whereas P330 has a 12.2-megapixel 1/1.7-inch sensor. These sensor are believed to reduce noise in images. There is also an updated version of the P7700 and all the cameras in the P range cost between Rs 16,950 and Rs 24,950.

Next is CoolPix S-series, which features total of nine new models. The new models are the S9500, S9400, S6500, S5200, S4400, S3500, S3400, S2700, and the S31. These are basic point and shoot cameras which have built-in Wi-Fi. These cameras come in price range of Rs 5,950 and Rs 18,950.

The L-series has four new models which include the L820, L320, L28 and the L27. L820 has an optical zoom of 30x and has a 16-megapixel sensor. The L320 has an optical zoom range of 26x and it has a 16.1-megapixel sensor. The L28 on the other hand has a higher megapixel count as it has a 20-megapixel sensor. The L27 also only offers 5x of optical zoom and has a 16.1-megapixel sensor. The cameras in the L-series cost between Rs 4,990 and Rs 15,990.

Nikon has introduced one model in AW series. The camera is waterproof up to a depth of 18 meters and also has Wi-Fi support, a built-in GPS and a world map. The camera is built for outdoor activities and rough terrain. It can also be used in temperatures as low as -10 degrees and it has a 16-megapixel sensor and has 5x optical zoom and is priced Rs 16,950.

Source: BGR

The hack was performed by XDA Senior Member theos0o; who provides details and download links here. The hacker says there is no root needed for this hack. However you will have to uninstall original Facebook, Facebook messenger and Facebook home apps. If Facebook is pre-installed then you probably need root to remove it.

To download this modified version of Facebook home, please visit XDA Developers forum.

The below trailer features voices and characters of Ray Liotta, Chazz Palminteri, Michael Madsen and Joe Pantoliano. These four mobsters are trapped on Alcatraz Island which is been overrun with zombies.

The new Uprising map pack will be available on the Xbox 360 on April 16.

Source: Ubergizmo

Major featured of Lumia 720 include: