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Izzi Orbit for the iPhone 5 delivers top notch photography

The iPhone 5 is an iconic smartphone to say the least, and we already know that it has sold millions upon millions of units. Not only that, there are already whispers of a sequel to the iPhone 5 floating around for the past few months already, where some folks have even speculated that it will arrive in a shade of gold. Yes sir, gold! Still, no iPhone 5 successor was announced at the recently concluded WWDC 2013, but this does not mean the production of accessories for this handset should cease. No sir, and here we are with an accessory for shutterbugs who cannot live without their iPhone 5 – the  which will arrive in black, blue, purple, red and silver shades.

The Izzi Orbit has been machine tooled from aircraft grade aluminium, which is obviously reflected in its price, while delivering superior protection and first rate photography options. Thanks to its patented Peripheral Motion Lock Technology, the iZZi Orbit for iPhone 5 would enable users to obtain instantaneous access to a trio of different high-grade lenses with but a the flick of a switch. You will also be able to ensure your photos look a whole lot better with upgrades such as a 180° Fish Eye, a 67x Wide Angle and a 2x Telephoto lens. Not only that, a Sure Hand Stabilizing Grip will help minimize shakes and bumps, never mind that you are tracking moving objects.

galaxy s4 comparison with ifhone 5

This era is marked with their introduction of various smartphone devices where there is an extreme competition between the smartphone makers. Of all the smartphones launched this season, the most anticipated phones, Samsung Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5 are leading the way by registering thumping sales over the time. Both these phones have swept the market, thanks to their incredible features. Making a comparison among these phones is a difficult task as both are incredible at their end. However, here are some points of comparison brought about by us:
Design and build
Samsung Galaxy S4 is coated with a plastic body with a removable battery. On the other hand, iPhone 5 is equipped with a metallic aluminum and glass body. On the basis of looks and design, iPhone 5 is rated above Galaxy S4 because of its metallic body. The dimensions of Galaxy S4 measure 69.8 x 136.6mm, whereas that of iPhone 5 is 59 x 124mm. The thickness of both these phones match as iPhone 5 measures 7.6 mm and Galaxy S4 measures 7.9mm. However, iPhone 5 leads the way in terms of weight, as it measures 112 grams, whereas Galaxy S4 weighs 130 grams.
Screen:
The screen size of Galaxy S4 is 5 inches, whereas that of iPhone 5 is 4 inches. When it comes to pixel resolution and pixel density, Galaxy S4 again wins the race as it is clocked at a Full HD resolution of 1080*1920 pixels. The pixel density of this phone measures 441 ppi. On the other hand, iPhone 5 possesses a resolution of 640*1136 pixels and a pixel density of 326 ppi.
Processor:
Samsung Galaxy S4 possesses a quad-core processor which is clocked at 1.9 GHz.
On the other hand iPhone 5 sports a dual core processor clocked at 1.3 GHz. Galaxy S4 works on 2 GB of RAM. In some tests, it has been proved that iPhone 5 performs better and faster than Samsung Galaxy S4. Therefore, in terms of processing speed, iPhone 5 leads the race.
Storage:
Both these phones have conceded to come in 16/32/64 GB variants. However, there are rumors regarding the limited storage capacity of Samsung Galaxy S4, which is contributed to the consumption of space by Android operating system. Therefore, iPhone 5 wins the race here also.
Camera:
iPhone 5 sports a camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels. This phone is known for taking some exquisite pictures and the editing is made easier with iPhone 5. On the other hand, Galaxy S4 possesses a camera with resolution of 13 megapixels which gives this phone an edge over iPhone 5.
However, considering the clarity of picture and the other variants, both the phones score equally well in terms of snapping capability.
Battery:
The battery life of iPhone 5 is measured at 1440 mAh which is irremovable. On the other hand, the battery life of Samsung Galaxy S4 is larger and is clocked at 2,600 mAh. Thus, Samsung Galaxy S4 can be operated for longer hours than iPhone 5 on the trot.
Conclusion:
Both these phones have been acclaimed by the critics and the users alike and they both excel in their particular areas. However, Samsung Galaxy S4 gets a tilt of a nod, but just by a little.
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galaxy s4 active new

 it was only time before the specs for Samsung’s impending two devices in the Galaxy S4 Zoom and Galaxy S4 Active were to become available. Here’s what you can expect with the S4 Zoom:

• 4.3” 540x960px Super AMOLED display
• 1.6 GHz dual-core CPU, no LTE support
• Android Jelly Bean OS
• 8 GB of built-in memory, micro-SD support
• 1.9mpx fron facing camera
• 16 megapixel main camera, with 10x Optical Zoom
• Bluetooth 4.0LE, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, A-GPS
• 1900 mAh battery

As for the waterproof Galaxy S4 Active:

• 5” Super AMOLED Full HD display
• Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 CPU
• Adreno 320 GPU
• 2GB of RAM
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS
• LTE support
• 16GB of built-in memory, microSD support
• Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC, IR blaster
• 2600 mAh battery

While the Zoom looks more like a watered down S4 with a better camera, the Active is more or less the same as the S4 but will have a more “rugged” outer shell and will be waterproof. No news yet on which US carriers will sell these devices, but I’m sure we’ll know more sometime next month.

Top 5 Most Expensive Mobile Phones in The World 2013

10. iPhone Princess Plus

 

Price: $300,000
Black Diamond is a fabulous, very sleek n smart and stylish luxury mobile phone. It is designed by Garen Joh with black diamonds, titane with polycarbonate and mirror-finish cladding. Black Diamond is an innovative and high-tech mobile with many functions and latest apps.

8. Vertu Signature Cobra

 

Price: $310,000
Manufactured by Vertu, this special-edition handset costed about $310,000. The phone is decorated with (one pear-cut diamond, one round white diamond two emerald eyes and 439 rubies but still it is often regarded as one of the world’s most ugliest mobile phone due to its high price tag and less functionality as compared to other luxury phones.

5. GoldVish Le Million

 

Price: $1.3 Million
Created and designed by world’s prominent Swedish designer ‘Emmanuel Gueit’ the Doldvish Le Million is the 5th most expensive and most luxurious mobile phone in the world. It was purchased by a Russian businessman for $1.3 million. The phone is handcrafted with 18 ct white gold and 120 ct VVS-1 graded diamonds.

6. Diamond Crypto Smart Phone

 

Price: $1.3 Million
Diamond Crypto Smartphone is designed and crafted by Peter Aloisson and 1.3 million dollars had been spent in its preparation. This unique smartphone is bejeweled with 18 carat white gold and 18 carat yellow gold. 50 diamonds weighted around 25 ct are lined on sides of phone.

7. Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot

 

Price: $1 Million
Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot is designed and created by Gresso, a company known for its indelibly expensive and luxury cell phones. The construction cost of this masterpiece is $1 million. This unique luxury cell phone is made up of pure gold, rare black diamonds and 200-year-old African Blackwood. Its case of made from 180 grams of pure gold and its back is prepared with 200-year-old rare African Blackwood. Black diamonds which are rare in the earth are covering its front and weights around 45.5 K.

The holy trinity of smartphones have arrived: the HTC One, the Sony Xperia Z and the Samsung Galaxy S4 are currently the brightest stars in the Android cosmos. In this comparison, we'll take a look at how their cameras sack up against in each other in a range of different environments.
All three manufacturers follow their own path when it comes to the technology inside each camera. The HTC One relies entirely on UltraPixel technology, using just four megapixels that can absorb a lot of light and thus produce images that have less noise when taken in the dark. The maximum aperture is f/2.0 and the lens is 28-millimeters wide. An optical image stabilizer and five-stage flash (called "Smart Flash") round out the package.
Samsung Galaxy S4's camera is capable of taking 13 megapixel shots and has a maximum aperture of f/2.6– a difference that comes into play in bad light. Samsung's software is near-perfect and almost never lags.
The Sony Xperia Z has an Exmos sensor and is capable of taking 13.1 megapixel shots. The benefit of this camera is that it comes from Sony, which is very experienced with creating digital cameras. More on that later…

Low Light, No Flash

 

In low light, the HTC shines. The image the camera produces is color-accurate, if a bit pale. The Galaxy S4 is no match for low-light situations and you can clearly see it struggling with the darkness. The Xperia Z's image looks the brightest and most colorful, but also shows an extreme amount of noise.

Galaxy S4, HTC One and Sony Xperia Z Cameras Compared

by Johannes Wallat

on 5/5/13 3:01 PM

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The holy trinity of smartphones have arrived: the HTC One, the Sony Xperia Z and the Samsung Galaxy S4 are currently the brightest stars in the Android cosmos. In this comparison, we'll take a look at how their cameras sack up against in each other in a range of different environments.
All three manufacturers follow their own path when it comes to the technology inside each camera. The HTC One relies entirely on UltraPixel technology, using just four megapixels that can absorb a lot of light and thus produce images that have less noise when taken in the dark. The maximum aperture is f/2.0 and the lens is 28-millimeters wide. An optical image stabilizer and five-stage flash (called "Smart Flash") round out the package.
Samsung Galaxy S4's camera is capable of taking 13 megapixel shots and has a maximum aperture of f/2.6– a difference that comes into play in bad light. Samsung's software is near-perfect and almost never lags.
The Sony Xperia Z has an Exmos sensor and is capable of taking 13.1 megapixel shots. The benefit of this camera is that it comes from Sony, which is very experienced with creating digital cameras. More on that later…

Low Light, No Flash

In low light, the HTC shines. The image the camera produces is color-accurate, if a bit pale. The Galaxy S4 is no match for low-light situations and you can clearly see it struggling with the darkness. The Xperia Z's image looks the brightest and most colorful, but also shows an extreme amount of noise.

Winner: HTC One

Low Light, Flash

 

Macro Mode

 

 Here the HTC One draws the shortest straw; the Macro mode on this phone is generally the least sharp. The Xperia Z and the Galaxy S4 also allow for a closer shot. The Galaxy S4 provides the most details in macro mode.

 

htc butterfly review and specification

The announced-but-unreleased Samsung Galaxy S4 is the new monarch among the Android-powered smartphones in the market, but competition at the high end street of smartphones is so keen, here is another option that you could consider if you are a loyal follower of HTC, with their HTC Butterfly. When announced at the end of last year, it wowed the market, thanks to the inclusion of a 5” Full HD display at 441ppi pixel density (which incidentally, is the same resolution as that on the Samsung Galaxy S4). As we know all too well, having top notch hardware is just half the battle won, as well optimised software plays a huge role, too.

Context

Just like how mileage for the same car varies depending on the driver, so too, will you read different experiences on the HTC Butterfly as each reviewer has a different usage pattern. I left the data connection turned off most of the time as the HTC Butterfly is connected to my home’s Wi-Fi network most of the time, only to use the 3G data connection whenever I venture outside, but those times are few and in between. The display’s brightness level has been left on default (auto-brightness), and I have one Gmail account synchronised to pull email at five minute intervals. The number of text messages I receive per day on average is 5, while conversations on the HTC Butterfly hover around 30 minutes, tops. Gaming is relegated to just half an hour tops a day, whether it is Dead Trigger, Real Racing 3 or the headache inducing Candy Crush.  Having said that, I tend to spend more time replying emails and WhatsApp messages on the HTC Butterfly more than anything else, while the camera is used sparingly to capture snapshots of interesting dishes at eateries.

Design and Build

The HTC Butterfly is a beautiful smartphone, period, and build quality from HTC seems to be consistent most of the time, although there were some misses in the past, but you can tell that the Taiwanese company pulled all the stops when it comes to giving the HTC Butterfly a highly desirable look at a single glass. The presence of a curved glass display is definitely a balm for sore eyes, and there are no ugly looking gaps or ports that dot the entire chassis, thanks to port covers. The thing is, I found the polycarbonate unibody chassis to be rather slippery in my grip, and I am not one who has a case of "Essential Palmar Hyperhidrosis", or in plain English, sweaty palms, so it would be in your (and the HTC Butterfly's, of course) best interest to get a protective case in order to prevent unwanted drops that will surely break your heart (and bank account). Both proximity and ambient light sensors are located to the right of the earpiece, while the 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera is located on the left. You will also find the usual suspects of Back, Home and Task capacitive touch keys right below the screen. The volume rocker on the right side works as it should, and everything external about the HTC Butterfly is drool-worthy if looks are your main concern.

If you were to flip the HTC Butterfly over, you will find an 8-megapixel camera with an LED flash right next to it, while the loudspeaker grill is placed at the bottom, accompanied by the Beats Audio logo above. Do take into consideration that the Beats Audio enhancements kick in only when a pair of headphones are plugged in. Oh yeah, just in case the 16GB of internal memory is not enough for you (the stock version comes with approximately 11GB of free space remaining), there is always a microSD memory card slot available for expansion purposes, which you should fill up with other apps, games, and media files in no time via Google Play.

Display

Surely, the main attraction of the HTC Butterfly would be its 5" Full HD Super LCD 3 display that boasts of a whopping 441ppi pixel density, and if you are a voracious reader of PDFs and other e-books, surely the HTC Butterfly would make for a decent short term substitute for your dedicated e-book reader. The wide viewing angles also do help when you want to share your latest escapades on video with your mates. Under bright sunlight, the display obviously performs better than your entry level or mid-range smartphones, but chances are you will not be using it too long under such conditions unless you want to take a trip to the nearest optometrist, on the double.

Software

The HTC Butterfly review unit that I received came with Android 4.11. Jelly Bean on board, alongside the HTC Sense 4+ user interface, and most of Jelly Bean’s main selling points have been subtly integrated into the user experience, you would be forgiven for not spotting the changes immediately. Thanks to Project Butter, HTC Sense 4+ runs a whole lot smoother compared to its predecessors, thanks to a consistent 60fps of all user interface animations. As for the lockscreen, it has remained similar with a quartet of shortcuts available and a ring at the bottom. Assuming you do not like that default lockscreen, the HTC Butterfly has nine different lockscreens pre-installed right out of the box for you to choose from. Perfectionists would have a field day customising their lockscreen and arrange the slew of widgets that they have already installed in accordance to their preference, and I cannot blame you for that. A digital “makeover” is as fun as remodeling your home, don’t you think so?

As for the virtual keyboard, I can vouch that a larger display will naturally result in a lower rate of typos, not to mention the built-in keyboard is a whole lot easier to use now as my thumbs dance all over the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Of course, you can always fall back on third party software like Swype that seems to work better on a smaller display as there is less movement required, but a 5” display makes things uncomfortable for one handed use, where a display of this size would fare much better when both of your thumbs do the typing.

Camera and Video Recording

We are still in the megapixels race when it comes to cameras on a smartphone, and the HTC Butterfly has not yet made the jump to double digit megapixel territory just yet at 8-megapixels. The HTC One will feature HTC’s very own ‘Ultrapixels’ technology, but that is missing on the HTC Butterfly. You will be able to shoot stills of up to 3,264 x 2,448 pixels in 4:3 mode and 3,264 x 1,840 ones in 16:9 mode, not to mention capturing 6-megapixel stills at 16:9 whenever you are recording video. As for its video, Full HD resolution is not an issue at 30fps, while an LED flash helps you out in low light conditions. The lack of a dedicated shutter button will not sit well with some, especially when you want to capture high resolution images of yourself and your beau. Features that once provided the “wow factor” such as face detection, geotagging and smile shutter are now come as standard. All in all, the HTC Butterfly is a decent camera and video recording device which should be enough for the average man on the street.

Multimedia Performance

Sure, your smartphone is a productivity tool, but as the adage goes, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Hence, the HTC Butterfly also passes with flying colours when it comes to keeping you entertained on the move, be it watching the latest HD-encoded movie to listening to your favourite tunes, or even playing some of the more graphically intensive games on it. I have Temple Run 2 up and running on the HTC Butterfly, and it worked like a charm, even when the in-game protagonist started to outrun Usain Bolt. Dead Trigger is another game that I gave a go, and there were occasions of lag when the undead started to pile up at the front door, but it was the smoothest experience I had to date. Electronic Arts’ Real Racing 3 is another title that took up a chunk of my time during the review. Sure, the accelerometer worked just fine, and everything in game was as smooth as butter - although the cut scenes proved too much for the HTC Butterfly as there were obvious moments of stutter just like how the graphics setting on a computer game is set one bar above of what your hardware configuration can handle smoothly. This is not a big deal though.

If you are an audiophile, then getting a good pair of headphones to go along with the HTC Butterfly is highly recommended, as your bass-heavy tracks will sound like a renewed song whenever you plug in your headphones. Sure, the loudspeakers work decently as any other loudspeaker should, but the integration of Beats Audio into the HTC Butterfly clearly makes it worth your while to carry around high bitrate audio files.

Battery Life

There were reports of the HTC Butterfly not going beyond 4 hours on a full charge of its 2,020mAh battery, and I have taken the liberty to give it a go in different situations. Assuming one were to follow my usage pattern as mentioned earlier, I managed to eke out around 14 hours of juice, which is not the most respectable score out there, but it will suffice for the average user. Road warriors would do well to pack the charger wherever they go, and I would recommend you charge the smartphone whenever you are on the road regardless of the battery level, as you can never tell just when you need that extra percentage of juice when you arrive at your destination.

I have also tried watching encoded High Definition videos on the HTC Butterfly, and with Wi-Fi turned on without any cellular connectivity, and I eked out 5 hours or so, and the battery had dropped to 20% left. This was done with volume on the loudspeakers set to 70%, and I used a third party app known as MX Player for video playback purposes. This is respectable in my books, and I suppose the earlier mentioned 4-hour battery life was a defective unit that needed looking into.

Still, it would be nice to see the 2,020mAh battery last longer to keep up with the Joneses, but surely it is not going to top the list of longest lasting high end smartphones in the market in terms of battery life just yet. Of course, having a swappable battery would be a boon to counter a shorter battery life, but that is not an option on the HTC Butterfly. Average would be the best word to describe the battery life.

Conclusion

The HTC Butterfly is a smartphone that would not disappoint if you are all about flash, although the newer HTC One has already usurped the HTC Butterfly as the flagship model for the Taiwanese company. It does feel as though the HTC Butterfly is an interim device before the HTC One is fully ready for the masses, something like how Windows Vista arrived in between Windows XP and Windows 7. The non-removable battery will surely be a major complain against it, and I would say that the battery life is also disappointing for a flagship. Of course, the strongest point of the HTC Butterfly would be its brilliant display that offers eye popping visuals, and at 5”, you will most probably find yourself obtaining more High Definition videos to enjoy on it, especially if you are one who spends plenty of time commuting to and from work each day using the public transport. As for its Sense UI, it has improved a whole lot over the earlier generation Sense offerings, delivering an integration level that is downright intuitive when it comes to sharing images and streaming media. If you have the dough to spare, it might be better to wait for the HTC One or the Samsung Galaxy S4 to arrive, considering both HTC devices carry a similar recommended retail price of RM2,299, and I do not foresee their South Korean rival to deviate too far from that figure, while offering a whole lot more bang for your hard earned ringgit on paper.

Samsung Galaxy S4 review

Introduction
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is the most hotly anticipated smartphone ever from the Korean brand, and with a glut of top end features, it's the most powerful and desirable device Samsung has created yet.
One of the most impressive things about the phone is the fact the size hasn't changed from its predecessor - the Galaxy S4 comes in at 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm, meaning there's no extra heft to try and work with in your palm.

 The Samsung Galaxy S4 costs the same as the HTC One, give or take a pound or two, on contract. This will still put it around £35 per month, which isn't too bad for such a high design.

But before we dissect all the possibilities the phone has to offer, let's look at the design. As we mentioned, it's impressive in its form factor, thanks to the sub-8mm thickness, and at 130g it manages to still be light without shaving off so much heft that you feel like you've got a flimsy piece of plastic.

That's probably the biggest compliment we can pay the Samsung Galaxy S4 - where its predecessor felt a little bit cheap in the hand, the S4 manages to bring a much more solid build better construction to boot.

That doesn't mean the that phone is completely remodelled from the S3 - it's very similar in appearance, so much so that a number of people asking to see it during our review thought we were palming them off with our old S3. The polycarbonate chassis remains, but that brings with it the faithful battery cover which conceals a removable battery and microSD slot.