Windows Phone 8X by HTC Review (HTC 8X)

Having been a long-time Microsoft partner in the Windows Mobile era, HTC is returning to the roots that made it big by once again being a major Windows Phone partner with the release of the Windows Phone 8X by HTC smartphone, otherwise referred to as the HTC 8X. The device catapults Windows Phone into a level playing field with the big boys with specs that are competitive with iOS and Android, including high resolution HD display, multi-core processors, and an elegant design. And given that Windows Phone 8 is the second major software revision of Microsoft’s mobile platform, the OS has had some time to mature and come into its own. Does the 8X deliver, and is this a good alternative to iOS and Android out there? Read on to find out in our review of the HTC 8X.

 

Specification

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_windows_phone_8x-4975.php

 

Review

 

Google taking a huge price hit on Nexus 4?

Google appears to be subsidising the price of the Google Nexus 4 smartphone by around £240 in an attempt to grab more of a market share for its Android OS.

The Google Nexus 4, made by LG, goes on sale in the UK on 13th November and will cost as little as £239 SIM-free from Google’s Play store. As many have said already, this is a surprisingly low price for a smartphone that offers what the Nexus 4 does: a quad-core Qualcomm S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM, 8MP main camera, NFC and a 4.7-inch 1280 x 768 IPS screen. These sort of specifications would normally be on a phone priced more closely to £500.

And indeed, it seems that non-Google retailers could be asking for that much when they start selling the Nexus 4. According to The Next Web, Spanish retailer Phone House will not be selling the handset because LG wants it to do so for €599 (around £480). The Phone House doesn’t see the point, as buyers will likely get the Nexus 4 direct from Google for around half that price.

UK retailers are yet to reveal SIM-free costs for the Google Nexus 4, but Carphone Warehouse has the phone available for free with contracts from £31 a month.


Google appears to be subsidising the Nexus 4 so heavily in order to make Android even more popular. After all, a phone as powerful as most other companies’ flagship devices (save perhaps for the lack of 4G LTE) for around half the price will prove undeniably tempting to consumers looking for their next handset.

The Apple iPhone 5 is thinner, lighter and faster than its predecessors.

Apple iPhone 5 Specification

http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_5-4910.php

Apple iPhone 5 Unboxing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWH6njGULN0&feature=player_embedded

A breakthrough for ears everywhere.

Just like fingerprints, ears are unique parts of the body. Which means earbud headphones fit differently on everyone. So rather than use the speaker as the starting point for new headphones, Apple designers and engineers started with the ear. They tested over a hundred prototype designs on hundreds of people. All with the goal of creating earbuds that rest comfortably inside — and stay inside — a variety of ear types, while also producing quality sound. The result is a breakthrough for earbud headphones: Apple EarPods. They’re unlike anything you’ve ever seen or heard.

Google Android OS Explained

Meet the new mobile standard—What’s Android OS? In short, it’s what makes your Smartphone so smart. Introduced by Google in 2007 as the ultimate mobile operating system, Android is an open source platform that turns your phone into a powerful web browser, game console, and personal assistant all in one.

Samsung Galaxy SIII

Nokia Lumia 920 tech specs and official page.

http://www.nokia.com/global/products/phone/lumia920/specifications/

So it was a bit difficult to follow what was happening in today’s presentation. Much of the same information could have been packaged significantly better but hey, Nokia doesn’t do presentations. Shame since the CGI video looked so cool.