And Facebook joined forces with HTC to put them on the homepage. This year brings excitement to mobile lovers everywhere.
Samsung — The Galaxy S4
According to TechRadar, the Galaxy S4 improves on some of the basic features that users liked about this phone.- Network: 4G LTE
- Display: 5.0-inch full HD Amoled, 1920x1080, 441 ppi
- Operating system: Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, with Samsung TouchWiz
- Rear camera: 13 megapixel with LED flash 1080p
- Special camera features: dual shot/dual recording/dual video call drama shot, sound & shot, 360 photo, cinema photo, eraser, shooting modes
The case has been beefed up with a hardened plastic shell which adds a little to the weight, but it also has a more durable feel. This is one phone for which you will not need a case.
While it may not feature mind-blowing innovations, the Galaxy S4 is a solid phone with a powerful processor and stunning screen resolution. If you own a T-Mobile Galaxy S3, there may be little reason to upgrade. However, the camera and screen may be enough incentive to make the switch.
Google — X Phone is On its Way
With the acquisition of Motorola last year, Google is primed to make its next splash in the smartphone market. According to Northern Voices Online, the original summer release date has slipped into a fall time frame. What we know about the X Phone is based on the current prototype.The possibilities being reported appeared to include high-end camera and photo software, bendable screens and/or the use of ceramic-based materials. Other rumors being reported include:
- Next-generation display, the next generation of Android devices
- A very strong casing
- Touch panels on the back
The Google/Motorola collaboration is bound to produce an interesting device. Once it gets further away from the drawing board, there will be more definitive specs with which to compare this phone to the other mobile devices to hit the market this year.
Apple — A Budget iPhone for the Masses?
According to International Business Times, analysts predict that a new iPhone might arrive by this summer and target the budget-conscious market. Some suggest that the less-expensive iPhone will not have Apple's crystal-clear Retina display but will be the same size as a regular iPhone.Other analysts say the Retina display will be a part of the phone and composite materials will make the phone lighter and easier to manufacture. In support of the "Retina display will be included" theory, Apple has requested that third-party developers make sure their apps work with the Retina display.
It's likely that the resulting iPhone 6 will be of an iPhone 5 redesigned for easier and cheaper manufacturing with few functional changes. With the lower income markets like India and China opening up, Apple will want to make a big splash with as many features as they can pack into the phone.
Facebook — Facebook Comes Home with HTC
Facebook Home puts Facebook in front of smartphone users who use it to connect them with the world. It will come preloaded with the HTC First and will display such core functionality as status updates and newsfeeds on the screen before the phone is unlocked.This comes out of an effort by Facebook to revamp its apps to make use of the OS features. Prior development was geared toward a "one-size-fits-all" kind of app that would run on all platforms. That resulted in apps that ran OK, but were nothing to shout about.
According to CNN/Money, Facebook is focusing on how to create integrated apps so they won't have to develop a phone to showcase Facebook. The app is available for download in April and could be built in to future HTC devices.
Faizan Ahmad About the Author:
This article is posted by Faizan who is the Author and Founder of TechSenser. He is a Professional Blogger from India and a passionate writer about Technology, Gadgets, How-to-Guides, etc. You can connect him on Google+.
