Q. Hi guys. I have an iPhone 4. I updated the version for the new iPhone on it and it is super slow now! I have an upgrade available and my husband is telling that the galaxy note 3 is great. Please help me choose and tell me why I should get any phone?
-thanks!
A. Samsung Galaxy Note 3, hands down.
I have to admit I can be a little biast at times but I'll keep this as fair as possible.
I would, most definitely, recommend the Galaxy Note 3 over the iPhone 5S. It's just simply a more superior phone. Being an android phone, you won't get bored of it, thanks to the customizations. Many people say you don't get joy out of the customization. That is not true as if you you navigate and search your way around more efficiently, you'll get joy out of that.
Have you ever seen an iOS user who has a lockscreen that doesn't look like the default one? Have you seen an iPhone user whose keyboard looks different to anyone else? Probably not. And you definitely never seen an Apple user who has a different operating system installed.
This is not the case with Android phones.
You see people with many ROMS and OS installed on the phone: stock, cyanogenmod, ubuntu, even windows! Anyone can easily change the look and input of keyboards, lockscreens, etc. There are many modifications out there, coded by expert which you can easily install on your phone. These modifications include lag-free OS, faster speed, faster boot, etc.
All these nice features are not available on the iPhone 5S. Apple services are known to be daft and not very user-friendly. The Note 3 runs Android 4.2.2, a Google software so it will naturally come with amazing and user-friendly services such as Google Translate, Google Maps and all those stuff.
You also don't have to root an Android phone to install third-party programs whereas on apple, you will need to jailbreak your phone (very hard to and it's not good for your phone, it can crash). So with a connecting cable, you can easily transfer books, music and more from your computer. For apple, the media has to be installed from the App store, not from online or from other sources.
For example, if I want to install a program from online, it will be denied on iPhone. On Galaxy Note 3, you can easily do so via APK files. This does mean you can PirateBay and get paid apps for free too. Android phones can also be emulated via your computer (extremely handy).
One last point, on Android you have so many browsers, email platforms/clients, camera apps, etc. Lets say I sent you an email with a link on it. On Note, you can open the link with any browser as long as you have it installed. You can even set it as default. On iOS, even if you have another browser installed, it will always open it with Safari. Then you'll have to copy the link from Safari and open the other browser and then paste it in. That's so unnecessary! You can't even change the default programs. Same goes with email clients, movie players, music players, etc.
Considering hardware as well, you get a better processor, more RAM, better camera with more features. iPhone 5S really does seem like a big loser.
All in all, if you can, definitely go for the Galaxy Note 3.
Android vs iOS war has come to an end already. It's pretty clear android won. So for software, Note 3 is better (android 4.2.2, upgradeable to android 4.3).
For hardware, considering specs, Note 3 comes with WAY better processor, ram, camera and more. Definitely Note 3.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_3-5665.php
WOAH!
Many people seem to fear the Note/Mega's size. Samsung phones can reach up to 6.3 inches (mega 6.3)! I promise you'll get use to it. In the end, you'll see the Note as a normal sized phone and you'll see other phones as really small!
Good luck choosing,
Mike
When is Samsung going to unveil Galaxy S4?
Q. I love the features of the S3 but I don't like its plastic body. I hope Samsung rectifies this in S4. Any idea when Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S4?
I find the following as major drawbacks of S3 --
1. Plastic body
2. ICS operating system is old now. One has to manually upgrade it to Jelly Bean.
3. Camera isn't as good as that of iPhone 5.
4. It offers 1GB ram while Nexus 4 (much cheaper) offers 2GB ram and comes with almost identical processing power.
So, I hope S4 overcomes the drawbacks mentioned above.
A. The body can be fixed by using a hybrid metal/ Gel case. The nexus is also all plastic! T-mobile and Sprint have upgraded to Jelly bean. Verizon and ATT, by the end of this month. The S3 camera received an excellent update with Jelly Bean, utilizing all of its hardware( I have 4.2 photosphere installed). It may only have 1gb of ram, But the S3 has removable storage; which the Nexus doesn't. I'll gladly take 1GB less ram for the option of 64GB additional storage. The Nexus also doesn't have a removable battery. The Nexus has a sharper image, but the S3 is brighter and has a better contrast ratio. The Nexus also doesn't have LTE, and a lesser front facing camera. Each phone has its faults. Is the S3 case fragile? Yes, but I have it protected in an awesome case! anyways....No update on an S4..
If the case quality is your only problem not look at these two protective steel cases.
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7&keywords=rugged+s3+case
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Should I get the new HTC One or the Samsung S4?
Q. I am planning to get a new phone but I didn't decide what I want to get.
Does the new HTC One run android?
Thanks so much to anyone who answers! I appreciate it!
A. The HTC One does run Android 4.1.2, the Samsung Galaxy S4 runs Android 4.2.2
This is why I believe that the Samsung Galaxy S4 is better than the HTC One(Sorry if this is long)
1. It is quicker- 1.9ghz quad core vs 1.7ghz quad core
2.Microsd- you can expand the memory with a 64gb microsd. This a cheaper way to expand your memory and you can have a 16 gb S4 and still have more storage than the HTC One(64gb) if you get a 64gb microsd.
3.Removable battery- This means you can replace the battery if you run out of charge when you are around unlike the HTC One which you have to charge or bring an external charger and charge it from there, however this is an akward way of charging your phone. Also the removable battery can help you prevent water damage as you can remove the battery if it falls in water, thus reducing the chances of water damage.
4.Repairability- Repairability- iFixit gave HTC One the worst rating for repairability and gave one of the best to the S4( http://www.appy-geek.com/Web/ArticleMobile.aspx?regionid=4&articleid=8679015)
5. Screen- It is amazing and bigger than the screen on the HTC One (yes this is an advantage). Yes it has less ppi (440ppi S4 vs 468ppi HTC One) reviewers say that the difference in ppi is unnoticeable but you can see the difference in colours as the amoled display is has amazing colours. The big screen is also an advantage as it as you can do so much more with it, multitask for example. Also I can fit the Note 2 in one hand with medium hands and actually use it so in my opinion one hand use should not be an issue as the Note 2 is half an inch bigger.
6. Real Multitasking- watch videos while online, write an email while watching a video, send a message while surfing the web, you can split the screen in two so you can multitask without a bother, this cannot be done on the HTC One.
7. Samsung added features
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a.Smartstay- won't turn the screen off if you are still looking at it.
b.Smartpause- pauses a video when you turn around and turns it back on when you turn back
c.Eye controlled webpage scrolling
d. Airview- check link to learn more http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-4-display-Air-View-and-Air-Gesture-demoed-on-video_id40881
e.Infrared TV remote(on One too)
f.External temperature and humidity sensors
g.Use the phone while using gloves
h. S Health- useful for health enthusiasts
i. S Translator- itâs all in the name a translator
j.Etc- I could go on but check the link to see even more features http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-10-exclusive-or-little-known-features-review_id41541
8.Camera features- First of all reviewers say the only place that the HTC One beats S4 camera wise is in low light without flash, the rest are about the same(actually the S4 photos have more detail and are clearer according to CNET) except in video where the S4 wins. So in my opinion the cameraâs are very similar so itâs more about features in the end, S4 wins here
a.Dual shot- take photos from both cameras so that you can include the photographer in a photo
b.Photo with audio message- record a message before or after a photo to add to a photo
c.Eraser shot- can remove unwanted moving content
d. Drama shot- takes pictures of a moving object and puts the moving object through the whole picture
e. More but those are the best
9. People say the metal feels premium, personally I have used both HTC One and S4 and have found that the feeling is different, the S4 does not feel like a cold metal brick in your hand but feels strong and sturdy yet not cold. Plus if you like metal but use cases you won't notice any difference as the cases are virtually all plastic. Also metal weakens the signal of Wifi, 3g/4g and any other wireless communication system so it is a disadvantage(check out this link to see an unbiased choice and why the S4 was chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDX1eKwgH-s&feature=youtube_gdata_player )
10. For gamers, the S4 has the quickest gaming graphics on any smartphone so you won't have problems while playing games (http://m.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s4-has-the-fastest-gaming-graphics-of-any-phone/57581021)
11. Environmentally and socially friendly- the S4 is the first smartphone and only fpr now to receive the TCO certification which means it was built in a sustainable manner and was compliant with the International Labour Organization and UN conventions which means it was built in good working conditions. For more information check this link
http://www.talkandroid.com/162469-samsung-galaxy-s-4-is-the-worlds-first-smartphone-to-recieve-coveted-tco-certification/?utm_source=feedburner-ta&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AndroidNewsGoogleAndroidForums+%28Android+News%2C+Rumours%2C+and+Updates%29
Hope this helped
Enjoy your new phone (no matter which one it is)
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