Top 10 Android Mobile Phones

Top 10 Android Mobile Phones

Android OS powered mobile phones are becoming more popular day by day. Many mobile phone manufacturers e.g. Samsung, HTC, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Huawei, LG, DELL, ZTE and many other companies are manufacturing Smartphones based on Android Operating System. These companies are struggling very hard to introduce new Android phones with latest features. There are already many Android mobile phones available in market while many other are in streamline to be launched. Android phones are dominating world's Smart Phones market with about 50 share.

When the choices are so many it becomes very hard to decide which one to pick. As I sated earlier that there are many Android phones available in market, it is not possible for anybody to have these all. So I would suggest you that before making any decision about buying new phone, make a list of features that are necessary to you in a phone then search for it and if a phone fulfils all of your requirements, buy it.

Here are 10 Android Mobile Phones, with their brief description and specifications, that we feel are the best in available Android phones. Only some main specifications are enlisted beneath every handset as some features as Bluetooth, 3G, WiFi, Memory Card, Internet Browser, Java, Google Apps etc exists in almost every smartphone.

1. Samsung Galaxy S III

Samsung Galaxy SIII

OS: Google Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Display: 4.8", 720x1280 pixels, Super AMOLED Capacitive Touch Screen with Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera: 8MP Primary Camera, 1.9MP Secondary, LED Flash
Processor: 1.4GHz Quad Core CPU, Mali-400MP GPU
RAM: 1GB
Internal Memory: 16/32/64 GB

2. HTC One X

HTC One X

OS: Android 4.0 with HTC Sense
Display: 4.7", 720x1280 pixels, Capacitive Touch Screen, Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera: 8MP Primary Camera, 1.3MP Secondary, Smart LED Flash
Processor: 1.5GHz Quad Core
RAM: 1GB
Internal Memory: 32GB

3. LG Optimus 4G LTE

LG Optimus LTE

OS: Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Display: 4.5", 720x1280 pixels
Camera: 8MP Primary, 1.3MP Secondary, LED Flash
Processor: Dual Core 1.5GHZ
RAM: 1GB
Internal Memory: 2GB

4. Motorola Droid 4

Motorola Droid 4

OS: Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Display: 4.0" Capacitive Touch Screen, 540x960 pixels
Camera: 8MP Primary, 1.3Mp Secondary, LED Flash
Processor: Dual Core 1.2GHz
RAM: 1GB
Internal Memory: 16GB
Full Slider QWERTY Keypad

5. Samsung Galaxy SII

Samsung Galaxy SII

OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with TouchWiz UI 4.0
Display: 4.3" Super AMOLED Plus Capacitive Touch Screen,
Camera: 8MP Primary, 2MP Secondary, LED Flash
Processor: 1.2GHz Dual Core Cortex A-9 CPU, PowerVR SGX 540 GPU
RAM: 1GB
Internal Memory: 16GB

6. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Display: 4.2", 854x480 pixels, Scratch Resistant Capacitive Touch Screen
Camera: 8.1MP, LED Flash
Processor: 1GHz CPU, Adreno 205 GPU
RAM: 512MB
Internal Memory: 1GB

7. Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

OS: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Display: 4.65", 720x1280 pixels, Super AMOLED Capacitive Touch Screen
Camera: 5MP Primary, 1.3MP Secondary, LED Flash
Processor: Dual Core 1.2GHz CPU, PowerVR SGX540 GPU
RAM: 1GB
Internal Memory: 16GB

8. Motorola Droid Razr Maxx

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx

OS: Android v2.3.6 (Gingerbread) upgradable to v4.0
Display: 4.3", 540x960 pixels, Super AMOLED Advanced Capacitive Touch Screen with Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera: 8MP Primary, 1.3MP Secondary, LED Flash
Processor: Dual Core 1.2 GHz CPU, PowerVR SGX540 GPU
RAM: 1GB
Internal Memory: 8GB

9. LG Nitro HD

LG Nitro HD

OS: Android 2.3.5
Display: 4.5", 720x1280 pixels
Camera: 8MP Primary, Secondary Camera, LED Flash
Processor: Dual Core 1.5GHz Scorpion CPU, Adreno 220 GPU
RAM: 1GB
Internal Memory: 4GB

10. Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro

OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Display: 3.7", 480x854 pixels, Capacitive Touch Screen with Scratch Resistant Glass and Sony Mobile Bravia Engine
Camera: 8MP, LED Flash
Processor: 1GHz Scorpion CPU, Adreno 205 GPU
RAM: 512MB
Internal Memory: 1GB

Samsung says it will ship 510 million phones in 2013

Boosted by what has undoubtedly been a spectacular sales year, Samsung is predicting an even stronger 2013. The Korean giant expects to ship a total of 510 million handsets this year.

Of that total, some 390 million are expected to be smartphones, while the remainder will be of the feature phone variety. The smartphones will mostly belong to the Android-powered Galaxy series, but should also include a larger number of Windows Phone 8 devices.

The lion's share of devices will be produced in Samsung's Vietnamese factory, where some 240 million devices are expected to be manufactured. An additional 170 million units are expected to come out of China, followed by 40 million and 20 million in Korea and India, respectively.

One of the devices that can potentially help achieve the bold 2013 predictions is the upcoming GT-i9600, which recently leaked on the Nenamark 2 site. If the results are to be believed, the upcoming device will feature a 1.4 GHz processor of an unspecified number of cores, HD display, and Mali-400 MP graphics, all on Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2.

The score of 58.5 fps is close to the 60fps screen limit so it doesn't really say much in regards to the performance of the device. Almost all recent top and even some mid-range devices tend to max out the NenaMark 2 benchmark, which is capped at 60 fps.

We'll let you know when we get more information on the I9600 - if the leak turns out to be legitimate, of course.

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LG to show 5.5-inch 1080p screen, 324ppi 7-inch tablet screen at CES

LG is bringing a bag full of high-resolution displays to CES for the geeks who were good this year. Practically every size is covered - from 4.7" phone screens to 84" TVs - and they bet on thin bezels and high resolutions.

The pocketable screens start with the 4.7" unit, which aims to impress with a bezel that's only about 1mm thick, so phones that use it should be more compact than current 4.7" phones.

Then there's the 5.5" FullHD phablet screen, which packs 403ppi pixel density. That's close to the 5" FullHD screens that are going into next year's flagships and well above current-gen phablets.

Moving up in size, LG will also show off a 7" screen with 1920x1200 resolution and 324ppi pixel density (virtually the same as the iPhone's screen and higher than both the iPad and Nexus 7 pixel densities).

Also on display, if you'll pardon the pun, will be a 12.9" QSXGA display (2560x1700) for ultrabooks (for comparison, the 13.3" MacBook Pro has a 2560x1600 screen). This display will use AH-IPS tech as will the phablet and tablet displays.

There will be a 13.3" laptop screen too, this one with an impressively narrow 2mm bezel.

That's it for the mobile solutions, but the desk monitor and TV solutions continue with the high-resolution, thin bezel trend.

On the TV front, LG is bringing UHD TVs (3840x2160, 4x FullHD) in 55", 65" and 84" sizes, which will use the company's FPR 3D tech. A 4K2K 30-inch PC monitor packs even more pixels - 4096x2160. A 23.8" monitor from the Neo-Blade series will also be at CES, with an "ultra-narrow bezel," though the press release gives no concrete numbers.

Returning from this year's CES will be the 55" WRGB OLD TV, which packs impressive specs despite being a year older - 4mm bezel and 3.5kg of weight (around the same as a 17" laptop).

Apple to replace Samsung with TSMC for the A6X chips

We got new reports of Apple working towards breaking the ties with Samsung. The company is reportedly moving the production of quad-core A6X chips out of Samsung's factories. It's no secret the Korean company has been doing lots of manufacturing work for Apple, but the fierce patent war the two companies are having over the past two years is obviously having its consequences.

The company to take over the production of the quad-core A6X chips is TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. It's the world's largest independent semiconductor manufacturer.

TSMC will begin trial production during Q1 of this year, probably to try and convince Apple that it can deliver the required amount of chips. A few months ago there were rumors Apple will be switching to TSMC's 20nm manufacturing process, so we can expect the new chips or the ones to follow to be manufactured using the 20nm process.

Android 4.1 arrived on Motorola DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX

Users of Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX have received a lovely Christmas present from the manufacturer. Multiple reports have confirmed that Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is now seeding to the first generation DROID RAZR family.

The update is available as a rather large over-the-air download. It brings a host of improvements to the devices including Google Now and Project Butter. The latter is bound to make the user experience on the duo of devices a lot more pleasant, given their ageing hardware.

Curiously, Verizon Wireless has been mum on the update for both devices. Still if you are an owner of either one of the two, fill up your battery and check for an update manually.

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Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is now available for HTC One S

HTC One S owners around the world have a good reason to smile today. Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is now seeding to the Taiwanese company's likable mid-ranger.

The OS update is currently available for the international version of the smartphone. Users with carrier-branded devices will have to be a bit more patient.

You can update you HTC One S to Android Jelly Bean through an over-the-air download, or by connecting it to your PC. Feel free to drop us a line with your impressions in the comments section.

3 Best Ways to Protect Your Android from Malware

Three Best Ways to Protect Your Android from Malware

You might have been using your Android smartphone oblivious to the risks and potential threats, but malware and viruses are sadly a reality, and just deciding to ignore them is probably not the best defense tactics. People used to old style mobile phones are not accustomed to dealing with this kind of danger, and sometimes they project that sense of security on their new smartphone. Due to the quantity of personal information their new phones store and because of their vulnerability to system invasions, this can be a cause of much distress. We have taken the time and compiled a list of three test approved apps that could help you prevent problems of this type on your freshly purchased Samsung Galaxy SII.

Ways to Protect your Android from Malware

Lookout Security and Antivirus

This handy little app was one of the earliest offered malware solutions for your smartphone. The company that developed it began their operation with smartphones, so they didn’t exactly offer much in terms of background and previous successes, but they have still managed to prove their efficiency with this app.

Tests have shown this app to be quite effective at protecting your new mobile phone, and while it might not offer the absolutely best protection available, the fact that you can have the basic version for free makes it quite appealing. The free version offers basic anti-virus protection, backup utility and phone finding feature. Another thing that makes this app a good choice is its great interface that is completely self explanatory and easy to navigate. A lot of apps of this type can prove to be more of a hassle than benefit, so this is a rather important feature. Premium version of the app gives you access to safe browsing and remote lock and wipe features, but it will take you 30$ per year to enjoy these benefits.

Kaspersky Mobile Security

Kaspersky has been a well established name in PC protection for some time now. It has become somewhat odd to have a list of anti-virus programs and not find Kaspersky somewhere near its top. They have manged to transfer that quality and reliability to their Android app. Tests have shown that this app is one of the best at finding malware and that its remote wipe features are superior to those of other apps.

You can get a free version, but there are better free apps out there. It offers calls and SMS filters, basic theft protection and, of course, anti-virus. The paid version, however, is where this app really gets to shine, you’ll get enhanced theft protection and cloud-based anti-virus that will make sure that your phone is well guarded at all times. You can have it for 10$ and an added cost of 20$ per year, which is well worth the protection you’re getting.

F-Secure Mobile Security

You’ll need to go directly to their site to find this app, as it is not offered in the Android market. But it is worth the effort as it was determined to be close to effectives that Kaspersky offers. The feature that sets this app apart from the others is parental control. It gives you the chance to blacklist certain phone numbers, apps and websites. This way you can better control the content that is accessible from your child’s phone. The only problem with this great app is its price of around 40$, but once you test its options and see how well it performs, you will definitely not regret the investment.

Which One is the Best Smartphone of 2012?

Which One is Super Smartphone?

When we talk about Smartphones, every person has different choice. One person thinks that this smartphone is the best while other has another choice. Actually, now days there are several companies manufacturing smartphones, each has bundle of latest features. In this scenario though it is really very hard to find a mobile phone which is overall superior than all others mobile phones but we tried to give our readers a glimpse of best smartphones.

Some mobiles are beautifully designed while others have powerful processor; some have large display while others have higher picture quality, some have 3G while others are equipped with 4G technology, some have bigger internal memory while others have bigger RAM, some have lower price while others have higher resale value, some have this and some have that. There is a huge list have features but it is advised that you should pick a mobile phone which has all the features that you want to use and are you are also able to use for example some features are supported by your handset but are not provided by your cellular network or not available in your country then it is useless for you. Let say 3G or 4G technology is not available in most 3^rd world countries then it is a waste of money for people in those countries to consider it while making a selection of smartphone for them.

Comparison between 8 Smartphones of Different Companies

Top 8 Smartphones

I spent hours to compile this table to find out The Best Smartphone. First of all I take 8 most popular mobile companies and then take one most popular smartphone from each company. I enlisted 10 main specifications of each mobile phone and then highlighted the mobile phone which has better specification (with blue color). I got following results:

HTC One X got 1^st position as it has 5 features better than others in list. So from these 8 mobiles, HTC One X one the race and got title of "Super Smartphone".

Samsung Galaxy SII got 2^nd position as it has 4 features better than others.

Nokia N9, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S and Apple iPhone 4 all stand on 3^rd position as all these have 2, 2 best features.

	Samsung Galaxy SII	HTC One X	Nokia N9	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S	Motorola Droid 2	LG Optimus P970	BlackBerry Torch 9860	Apple iPhone 4
Camera	8MP Primary + 2MP Secondary	8MP Primary + 1.3MP Secondary	8MP Primary + Secondary	8MP Primary, No Secondary	5MP Primary, No Secondary	5MP Primary + 2MP Secondary	5MP Primary, No Secondary	5MP Primary + VGA Secondary
Display Size	4.3” 480x800 pixels	4.7” 720x1280 pixels	3.9” 480x854 pixels	4.2” 480x854 pixels	3.7” 480x854 pixels	4” 480x800 pixels	3.7” 480x800 pixels	3.5” 640x960 pixels
Display Features	Super AMOLED Plus	Super IPS LCD2	Corning Gorilla Glass	LED-backlit LCD, Scratch-resistant Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass	IPS LCD,	TFT Capacitive Touchscreen	LED-backlit IPS TFT, Corning Gorilla Glass
OS	Android OS v2.3.4	Android OS v4.0	MeeGo OS v1.2	Android OS v2.3.4, planned upgrade to v4.0	Android OS v2.2, upgradable to v2.3	Android OS, v2.2, upgradable to v2.3.4	BlackBerry OS 7	iPhone OS 4, upgradable to iOS 5.1
Processor	Dual-core 1.2 GHz	Quad-core 1.5 GHz	1 GHz	1.4 GHz	1.2 GHz	1 GHz	1.2GHz	1 GHz
Internal Memory	16/32 GB	32GB	16/64 GB	1GB	8GB	2GB	4GB	8/16/32 GB
RAM	1GB	1GB	1GB	512MB	512MB	512MB	768MB	512MB
Browser	HTML, Adobe Flash	HTML, Adobe Flash	WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML5	HTML, Adobe Flash	HTML, Adobe Flash	HTML, Adobe Flash	HTML	HTML
GPS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	YEs
Price (Approx.)	465 USD	590 USD	525 USD	315 USD	450 USD	315 USD	350 USD	549 USD

There are many more companies which also have better smartphones but we only choose above 8 to compare for our readers keeping in mind our visitors trend.

All of the above companies have also produced many other smartphones with different features and specifications and their other handsets may be more powerful and better than listed here.

If anybody found any deficiency in this list or thinks that some information are missing or have some suggestions, he can share with us via comments.