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Top 5 Smartphones 2011 in the United States
Posted by: | CommentsSmartphones are becoming increasingly popular in the United States and in areas all over the world. The vast majority of the general public own at least one smartphone. Why is that? Smartphones live up to their name and do just about everything you can think of. From high-speed Internet browsing, high quality pictures, a wide selection of apps, and much more, smartphones have a lot to offer the customers who choose to buy them.
Global smartphone market share for Q2 2011
Data source: http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1764714.
Anyways, if you are in the market for a new smartphone, you might want to know which smartphones are considered to be the best of the best. If this is the case, you are in the right spot. All of the below phones have received excellent ratings and positive reviews which is why they are on this list.
- HTC Rezound
- Apple iPhone 4S
- Verizon Droid Razr
- Samsung Galaxy S II
- Samsung Galaxy Nexus
HTC Rezound
HTC Rezound, produced by Verizon Wireless, is one of the most popular smartphones currently on the market. The screen of this smartphone is perfect for displaying pictures and watching excellent high-quality video. You can browse the Internet at what seems to be the speed of light. The HTC Rezound offers 4G data transfer, which is perfect for people who enjoy browsing the Internet with regularity and wish to avoid prolonged load times. This is especially ideal for people who enjoy social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter. There are many positive features to this smartphone but there are a few negative features as well. The negative features are that some users complain the phone is a bit too bulky especially when compared to other smartphones within its class. The cost is also a turn off to some because this phone can cost up to $800 out of contract.
HTC Rezound now just $149.99 at Amazon Wireless.
Apple iPhone 4S
The Apple iPhone 4S is likely the best iPhone that Apple has ever released and many people are raving over this undisputed smartphone. The phone itself is perfect for listening to music, browsing the Internet, and using apps. With the Apple iPhone 4s, you will have hundreds of thousands of apps to choose from. Some of these apps will even be absolutely free to you while other apps may cost a small fee. After a recent firmware update, the battery life of the Apple iPhone 4S is now longer lasting, which is something most users consider as a must have. The iPhone 4S is also sleek and thin which means it will never be too bulky for users. There have not been many complaints for this phone which were not addressed in the latest update.
Verizon Droid Razr
The Droid Razr smartphone is much like the Droid Bionic, except it is far more compact, similar to the old-fashion Razr phones. The phone comes equipped with a high resolution 8-megapixel camera along with tons of other accessories. The camera takes such amazing pictures that most users are surprised at how well the pictures come out. The screen of this smartphone is perfect for browsing the Internet, viewing messages, and even watching videos and listening to music. There are so many positive features to this phone. However, there are a few negative features as well. The battery is built-in, which means you cannot remove it.
Samsung Galaxy S II
This smartphone is just one of the many amazing products that Samsung has produced for its users. The display on the Samsung Galaxy S II is an element that just about all of its users appreciate. The size of the display is perfect for viewing pictures and video as well. This smartphone runs fast and efficiently which means you never have to wait long to view your favorite websites and simply browse the Internet for fun. The phone is thin and compatible, never too bulky or annoying. The voice quality on this phone is not above and beyond other smartphones but this particular phone is still a good choice.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Samsung once again makes out top list, this time with the Galaxy Nexus. The screen display is amazing; pictures feel as though they come alive when viewing them on this phone. It is a simple yet very smartphone which is important for people who enjoy using smartphones. The camera takes high quality pictures and is equipped with a flash as well. Most people give this phone a thumbs up and five-star ratings. However, the price is a bit of a turn off to some because the phone can cost up to $800 out of contract.
Conclusion
With the increasing number of people who actually use smartphones, companies such as Verizon, Apple, and Samsung are competing with one another to have the best device available for customers. However, if you are searching for a smartphone that will be best for you, with all the choices to choose from, it can be hard to make a final decision. These are just some of the best smartphones. There are plenty of others that have a lot of positive features and elements to offer all users, hence, take your time and research the available models.
When performing your research, there are a few things that you can take into consideration. First, you should take into consideration your budget and how much you are willing to spend and can spend on your phone, as well as the monthly contract. You should also take into consideration what each of these smartphones has to offer. Think of picture quality, faster Internet browsing, good voice quality, an abundance of apps to choose from, size, weight, and various other features that are important to you. You want to make the decision based on what you like and not what is popular to other people.
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Tips for Designing a Web Site for the iPad
Posted by: | CommentsApple has come out with the latest of its products to split the tech world down the middle. Opinions about the iPad are diverse and often polarized. For the webmaster looking to expand the reach of their web site, though, it doesn’t matter which side of the debate you find yourself on. Like it or not, the iPad is here, and probably isn’t going away soon.
This means that you are going to have to take into account designing web sites for iPad. Among the many technical points there are a few large-scale considerations that all webmasters should consider.
They will have it both ways
The biggest challenge from a programming perspective will be the fact that there is no natural preference in using the iPad in either portrait or landscape viewing format. In fact, for those of you who haven’t used it yet, the iPad has orientation awareness, so when the user turns it, the web site automatically adjusts itself to its rotation.
This represents a set of unique challenges. First, it means that web site simplicity jumps back up the priority list. A user who is sitting there waiting every time they turn on their iPad is going to lose patience quickly.
Second, and related to that, is that it might well be necessary to create more than one site design. Some site layouts will not translate well to portrait, especially ones that are heavily based around having lots of information in side bars. In nothing else, it means that the webmaster has to take both orientations into account in all of their programming.
No Flash or Java!
This one will get your attention. The iPad runs the Safari browser. This browser does not support plug-ins for this platform. So if your web site is based in any way on Flash, Java, or anything else that would require a plug-in, you will need to adjust your site design to find another way to present it. HTML5 looks to be possibly taking over a lot of the features that are currently relying on these other methods. Seeing as how you’ll probably want to learn it anyway, using it more in your page code might be one way to prepare for these restrictions.
The mouse has been caught
Users will not be using a mouse to navigate through your web site on this device. They will instead be using their own fingers. While the touch screen responsiveness and accuracy is described as being impressive, this type of browsing will require that things the user might click on be spread well apart. Closely packed together lists of links won’t be easy to use. Your design will likely have to change to include lots of large, hard-to-miss buttons.
Apple’s web site has extensive technical information to add to this guide: search for the phrase “iOS Human Interface Guidelines.” There are also web sites that will preview what your site will look like on an iPad so that you don’t have to buy one. This all may seem like a lot, but given how explosively past Apple products have taken off, it’s not unreasonable to think that the same might occur with the iPad. If it does, you’ll want your web site to be ready for it.
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Top 5 Cloud Storage Service Providers
Posted by: | CommentsThere continues to be a growing demand for cloud computing services, especially among small business owners seeking reliable hosting services. With the plethora of cloud providers currently available, for many entrepreneurs looking for a reputable service it’s difficult to choose the best cloud host to accommodate hosting needs. There are five cloud hosting providers, however, leading the industry when it comes to delivering quality hard drives in the cloud on a tight budget.
Amazon Web Services
Despite Amazon’s recent outage, the company continues to offer attractive cloud storage features tailored for small businesses. Amazon is a top choice for small business ventures because customers are not required to purchase hardware. Instead, users pay a small fee each month to access Amazon’s infrastructure in a cloud computing environment. Customers have the ability to order computing services and storage on an as-needed basis to meet individual hosting needs. Amazon places computing power in the control of the customers as they can add or remove processing power and storage space in real time as well as delivering several layers of security to protect valuable data. Amazon is a great pay-as-you-grow cloud hosting option.
Office 365
Microsoft just recently threw its proverbial hat into the cloud ring introducing Office 365. Small business owners opting for Office 365 have access to all of MS Office’s applications without the need to install the actual software on computers or servers. Users are granted access to documents, contacts, e-mail, and calendars to devices connected to the Internet. Office 365 is available for a very affordable $6 per month. It’s best suited for small businesses employing less than 25 employees and don’t have an IT employee on staff. In addition to the 25 GB mailbox, users benefit from the ability to edit documents and spreadsheets simultaneously. Additionally, users have access to PC-to-PC audio, instant messaging, and video calls.
Google Apps
Google also offers cloud storage services designed for small business owners. Google is a bit more established than Microsoft, offering cloud apps now for over a year. Google’s cloud services are very similar to Microsoft’s cloud plan. Users are granted customized e-mail addresses, calendar, mobile e-mail, IM access, Google Sites, Google Docs, spam filtering, 24/7 customer support and 99.9% guaranteed uptime. Google’s cloud services are available for an affordable $5 per month.
Apple’s iCloud
Although not currently available as Apple is scheduled to unveil iCloud in Fall 2011. Apple’s iCloud is best described as “an online hard drive on steroids”. iCloud will offer users a vast array of features such as storing music, photos, apps, documents and other data online. Additionally, it will deliver services wireless to laptops, iPad, or smartphones. Similar to Microsoft and Google, iCloud will grant access to e-mails, calendars, and contacts as well as allowing multiple users to edit documents simultaneously.
Dropbox.com
Finally, a newcomer to the cloud industry, Dropbox is a cloud storage service provider to watch. Dropbox allows users to store important files on the provider’s secure website, easily accessible via Windows, Linux, Mac, iPad, Android/BlackBerry phones, and iPhone. Other attractive features include the fact the service is free for 2 GB of storage space, $9.99/month for 50 GB of storage, and $19.99/month for 100 GB of storage. Dropbox also works without the need to be connected to the Internet. Furthermore, users can opt to transfer part of a huge file or manually set bandwidth limits to prevent crashing servers. Like the previous providers, users can also work simultaneously on documents.
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Lunar Picks – Favorite Programs and Web Sites
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Nosing around the digital realm that is known as Lunarpages, I decided to start investigating what everybody’s favorite web site or program might be. I know there are several of both that I could not live without. How about you?
Here are the favorite programs and web sites of our impeccable Lunarpages crew:
Monty says Firefox – “It is my tag team partner, helps during any hardship!”
Richard says Thunderbird – “When picking software to use for various reasons (web browser, email client, ftp client, notes program, SVN, etc), I try to always use software that is available across multiple platforms.”
Katrina says GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife) – “GSAK combines several tools into one to make it easy to manage waypoints and get info needed for Geocaching, my favorite sport.”
Nicole says Google Earth – “It is an important program for me, really helps with traveling and finding tourist attractions.”
Joe says Microsoft Word – “It is one of my favorite programs out of the Microsoft Office suite. I use it for creating reports, taking notes, and even creating greeting cards, for special occasions.”
Michael says VASSAL – “I’m an old school board gamer and live in a pretty remote area so being able to play some of my all time favorite board games with old friends is great.”
Daniel T says Any and All Linux Distros – “We all need to get away from the insanity that is Windows. After 15 years of using Linux, no plans on stopping any time soon.”
Flora says VLC Media Player - “This is one of the best players that I’ve come across; it’s very lightweight and plays just about anything. It also handles incomplete or corrupted files quite well, ensuring me that a specific codec is not missing on the system.”
Katie says Google – “It is always there to give me the information I’m looking for.”
Kris says TomTom GPS – “I have a long and complicated commute to the office, so the TomTom and my iPhone keep me from getting lost.”
Orlando says FileZilla – “It makes my life easier!”
Randy says Adobe Photoshop – “I take a lot of pictures and could not live without a way to edit them.”
Aon says MSN Messenger – “I can keep in touch with many friends at the same time for free.”
David says Google Toolbar – “It provides an easy way to check out a web site’s PageRank, get to Gmail, search and more!”
Deb says Kaspersky Internet Suite – “Since I am pretty much always online, one can never be too safe.”
Mitch says Google Reader - “It allows me to stay up to date on all my favorite blogs and web sites.”
Daniel M says AppCleaner – “Helps clean those files that may possibly be left behind during a regular program removal. (for Mac lovers only!)”
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So, how is that for a selection of unique and useful software? Have your own favorite web site of software you could not live without? Be sure to leave your own favorites in the comments.
iPhone Domainers Beware : Apple might get you
Posted by: | CommentsFounder and chief editor of MacRumors.com recently wrote this in his blog ..
After Apple’s aggressive defense of the iPod-related domain names, it seemed obvious they weren’t going to let people get too comfortable with the many iPhone domain names.
Vincent Nguyen of MyiPhone.com writes that he was excited to meet Steve Jobs at D: All Things Digital, but that excitement quickly turned to a sickening feeling:
Turns out, Steve isn’t such a great fan of MYiPhone as we are about the phone itself. His comment to me about the site was “I recommend you changing the name, we have a team of lawyers to go after that kind of stuff.” Well, you could’ve knocked me over with a Mac mini. He mentioned that we should change it to anything other than iPhone in the name.
Apple has been aggressively pursuing commercial websites using the “iPod” as part of their domain. The most prominent move was iPodLounge moving to iLounge. While I have no official confirmation that Apple “forced” this particular move, Apple’s interest in the iPod name was certainly a factor.
I personally don’t thing that the name could do any harm to apple as whole website was related to iPhone and indirectly promote iPhone ….. on second thought, why would they need anymore popularity 
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