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Now it can be said that Samsung’s Galaxy S4 is the best smartphone. This is the finding of American magazine Consumer Reports following extensive testing and comparisons with other handsets available on the market.
Samsung trumps former record-holder LG’s Optimus G, the US$100 smartphone that was ranked number one for several months. HTC’s One, the Galaxy S3 and Apple’s iPhone 5 round out the top five.
Consumer Reports’ ranking is based on several stringent tests under different categories such as display, user-friendliness and portability as well as battery life and voice quality.
Despite headlining the list, the US$200 Galaxy S4 still had weak spots such as portability and video quality. Much like other smartphones on the magazine’s list, it had average ratings for voice quality. Consumer Reports also criticised the absence of one-button access to the phone.
Nevertheless, the S4’s most notable features were its built-in infrared (IR) feature, five-inch touch screen with 1080p resolution, and its multitasking split view capability. The magazine also gave the phone points for being convenient for beginners whilst still offering many features for advanced users. Its camera was also considered one of the best in terms of photo quality.
The Galaxy S4 is an upgrade to Samsung’s very popular S3, which was among the best-selling handsets in 2012.
Meanwhile, Google recently announced a new variant for the Galaxy S4 that runs a pure form of the Android mobile OS. The uncluttered and unlocked phone is expected to be released in June and will cost US$649.
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Marissa Mayer, Yahoo’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), pocketed nearly US$6 million for her maiden year on the job, reported CNN.
The availability of 4G and the absence of contract plans are important considerations for Americans when buying a smartphone, according to research jointly conducted by Compete and search giant Google.
Chinese smartphone maker ZTE’s collaboration with the world’s biggest chip maker Intel has led to the creation of a new product, according to media reports.
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A smartphone owner is likely to log in to his Facebook account through the mobile device rather than via a desktop computer. With this in mind, the social networking giant thought it may be time to design a smartphone specially designed for Facebook.
In an effort to address the mounting controversy over Apple’s warranty policies in China, the maker of the iconic iPhone has issued a letter of apology to Chinese clients, signed by Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook himself.
In the battle between smartphones vying for superiority, the Samsung Galaxy S4, which was unveiled in New York on 14 March, wins over the Apple’s iPhone 5, according to a report by The Business Insider.
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering loosening the rules to allow electronics to stay active during takeoffs and landings. Currently, as every traveler knows, when the airplane is taking off or coming in for a …
Fujitsu’s R&D division Fujitsu Laboratories has created a new technology that can read your pulse with the camera or webcam of a PC, tablet or smartphone.
Flickr updated its iPhone and iPad app on Saturday to allow hashtag support. This gives users the ability to add a hashtag (#) to a photo title or description and also facilitates searching through Flickr’s …
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Given the current state of fluctuation in the stock market, it should come as no surprise to learn that Groupon has put the brakes on its planned decision to go public.
Fujitsu’s R&D division Fujitsu Laboratories has created a new technology that can read your pulse with the camera or webcam of a PC, tablet or smartphone.
Every employer at every level benefits when employee productivity is at its height. Success for both start-ups and established businesses depends on people
