5 reasons not to buy cheap android phones

Low quality Touch Screen

Budget android phones comes with a poor quality touch screen technology. These screens usually have lower resolutions that are below 480p by 320p. In addition, the poor quality screen suffers from responsive problems, not to mention the dead pixels which appear quite often oon low-quality Smartphones. Its high time to learn the importance of good screen in order to feel the true android experience. 

Low Quality Build Materials

Cheaper android phone come with poor quality build material, they need your careful attention. You would probably want to hold on to smartphone for a couple of years carefully. So there are big chances that you may drop it on a concrete floors or bump it a few times or even spill water on it.

High end smartphones are dust resistant or even water proof certified at times. They come with IP55 and IP67 certifications to prove the same. Gorilla glass is a kind of material that these high end smartphones possess. Most low end smartphones start squeaking make funny noises as you drop them for 1st time.

No Android Updates

We know how smartphone vendor are notoriously late in providing android updates to their top of the line smartphones. Samsung's budget friendly Galaxy Ace could not think of getting updated Android v4.0 as soon as possible. The same goes for any other major smartphone manufacturer; updates are provided to their smartphones and even then, come a lot later than they should.If your lower end smartphone does not get the android update, the producer may emphasize on reason for which is poor processing speed and RAM; but would be gentle and manipulative in there case unlike how its been told to you here.

Low Speed Single Core Processors + Not Enough RAM

It is a fact that dual-core processors have been available on high-end Smartphones for sometime and quad-core processor phones like the HTC Butterfly have hit the stores.As the processing power of Android phones has increased more apps are being constructed on multiple cores. Android games are also grabbing the advantage of advanced GPUs. Galaxy S3, HTC OneX and many high-end devices has it.

Single processors of less than 1 GHz usually come in cheap android phones for which you won't have the most graphically advanced games of today. If you choose to go down the dirt cheap road,you will not have hardware that is good to run the current top apps, not to mention the apps that will be designed to take advantage of the processing power of the current high-end smartphones.

Low amount of RAM can block a Smartphone to the point where the Android OS will automatically kill apps in the background to open up more RAM for the currently open apps, ending in disabling one of the main features of android; multitasking. Cheap Android smartphones come with 512MBof RAM and less. As apps become bigger more RAM will be needed for which 1GB may become absolutely minimal.

Bands and Price

This rule doesn't stand true always. Some small vendors release decent Android budget tablets as well as some big brands release crappy low end phones once in a while. However, a low-end phone from a trusted vendor is always better than the no names ones.

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Htc One vs Samsung Galaxy S4

SCREEN

If the screen size is the only criterion then S4 wins with its 5 inch screen over htc one's 4.7 inch screen. But numbers alone don't define experience. In terms of quality displays of both the phone are excellent. Texts look sharp due to their full HD resolution. But there are a few subtle differences. The screen on the S4 has very deep blacks and is capable of richer colors. The screen on HTC one show truer colors.It also offers better readability under direct sunlight.and outdoor use.

WINNER : HTC ONE

BATTERY

The battery on both handsets last longer enough to allow for a single day use, which include phone calls, 3G videos, web browsing, E-Mails, social networking, some gaming and photography. Still in absolute terms on heavy uses the Htc one wins here with an average battery life of 13 to 14 hours when compared to 12 hours for the Galaxy S4 .

WINNER : HTC ONE

PERFORMANCE

The Galaxy S4  and Htc One are superb performers running games like Dead trigger with ease .Web browsing is smooth, GPS is smooth and accurate and 3G speeds are good. The availability of 2Gb ram on both which means multi tasking is effortless. The s4 suffered from the occasional lag, especially while switching between tasks. 

WINNER : HTC ONE

CALL QUALITY

The Galaxy S4 and the HTC one are premium phones and as such have no issues handling phone calls, Both have noise cancellation for background sounds and we got excellent voice clarity during calls, we called could also hear us clearly.

MUSIC 

Both phones handle digital music formats such as MP3, M4a, FLAC with ease, in terms of audio quality we found htc ones beats audio to be better than samsung's adapt sound tech. Importantly the htc one has placed its speakers called boomsound at the front; they are loud and produced distortion- free sound even at high volumes. Also the Htc one has FM receiver, the S4 doesn't.

WINNER : HTC ONE

VIDEO

The galaxy S4 gets the nod here. While the htc one had trouble with certain video formats like avi at FullHD resolution, the Galaxy S4 handled the same clips like a champ. When used with a third- party app like MX- Player the S4 even handles FullHD mov files with ease. Its larger screen, which 

produce rich colors, also makes watching video on S4 more enjoyable.
WINNER : SAMSUNG GALAXY S4

CAMERA

The galaxy S4 and Htc one are very capable shooters. but in our use, we found that the S4's 13 MP camera to be a more consistent performer. The images shot with it are detailed, comprised good colors, and subjects appears in sharp focus. The S4 especially excels at close shots and is capable of shooting images that match the output of good point and shoot camera in good light.In breaking away from the trend that more megapixels are better , the htc one's main camera is only 4 MP. Still, it is just as capable of good color production and sharp focus. It, however loses out to the galaxy S4 when it comes to the level of details. In low light, the Htc One performs marginally better, but if we use galaxy S4's night mode, the difference between the two is negligible.

WINNER : SAMSUNG GALAXY S4

USER INTERFACE

The Htc One uses the proprietary UI called Sense , while Samsung calls it custom interface TouchWiz. In terms of asthetics, Sense looks better with its subdued and minimalistic designs. Touchwiz ,on the other hand, uses lots of Widgets and is defined by its use of colors. In terms of usability, we like TouchWiz. The htc one has just two buttons for navigation-back and home. The menu can accessed through the settings option provided in various apps, while multitasking requires double tapping Home. TouchWiz uses three buttons-back,home and menu-which is easier to use.its is also easier to customize your home screen and manage widgets here.

WINNER : SAMSUNG GALAXY S4

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Android Starter Kit

Most Android Phones come with some basic apps like facebook,chrome,skype,whatsapp,twitter,etc. If you don't have these you can get them from the Play Store. But there are few more essential apps you must download to your new android device.

Utilities

Avast : Better safe than sorry,which is why we suggest you get Avast.This antivirus will guard your phone against malware and viruses.And you can also install Avast Anti Theft an app that will lock,locate,and wipe your handset in case it falls into the wrong hands.

Swift Keyboard : If you find it hard to type using the touchscreen,download SwiftKey Keyboard one of the best virtual keyboards on Android;complete with fantastic auto-correction and predictive-word algorithms.This is the only app in this list that you will have to pay for,though you have the option to try it for a month before you buy a licence.

File Explorer (by Amey Sakhadeo): One great feature of Android is its open file system that lets you look for files,copy,delete,or move them between different folders.File Explorer is a simple,goodlooking app that lets you do all of this easily.

Tiny Flashlight+ LED : You wont miss this app till you actually need it;Tiny Flashlight uses the cameras LED flash to turn your handset into a torch,even allowing you to adjust the intensity of the light.And if your phone does not have a flash,this app illuminates your screen to its brightest point to show you the way in the dark.

Entertainment 

MX Player: The video player bundled with Android still faces problems with formats such as AVI and FLV,depending on the codec used.To play such files,your best bet is MX Player.The app allows you to zoom in and out by pinching and swiping across the screen;and it even supports a kids lock plugin that will keep your children entertained without you having to worry about them making calls or touching other apps.

Gaana: Gaana is a personalised radio station,that allows you to stream songs in 21 regional languages including Hindi,Tamil,Telugu,Punjabi and Marathi using your phones data connection.You can search for songs,create your own playlists and even share your favourites with friends on Facebook and Twitter.The app also feeds you with smart recommendations depending on the type of songs and artists you like.

TuneIn Radio: So youve got access to over a million songs with Gaana,but what if youre in the mood for something more than just music TuneIn provides access to 70,000 radio stations,two million podcasts and shows on your phone,all for free.So whether its music,news,sports,or comedy you crave,this app promises to meet all your listening needs.

SoundHound: Youve just heard this track you like,but you have no way of finding out what its called or who the artist is.Well,with SoundHound,you can get all this information and more.Just hum the tune to the app,and it sifts through its database to give you the details.Besides you also get free information on new artists through SoundHound Headlines,and you can even see lyrics move in time with the music with its LiveLyrics feature.

Communication

GO SMS Pro: You may find the SMS app in your new phone a little bland.Go SMS Pro is a replacement that looks cooler and comes with greater functionality,including support for themes and hundred of smileys.You can share files with contacts;schedule SMSes (set a message to go out automatically at the right time); and you also get a private box for messages meant only for your eyes.

Viber: Want to make calls to the US using Wi-Fi Try Viber.The app allows free calls between two Viber accounts (data charges apply).When you install the app,you will have to add your number to Vibers database.After that,the app scans your phone and searches for other Viber users among your contacts.So the next time you make a call,you have the option to use a regular cellular connection or the Viber app.

 Facebook Messenger: Google Talk comes with your phone,but what if most of your friends are on Facebook Well,get Facebook Messenger.The latest version of the app displays your Facebook messages whenever you get one in a floating window on top of any other app that you may have open.You can then click on this floating window to read the message and send a reply.Or you can long press the window and drag it to the bottom of the screen to dismiss it.

PRODUCTIVITY 

Kingsoft Office 5.5.1: Theres no Microsoft Office on Android.But that doesnt mean you cant read Excel reports or check PowerPoint presentations on your phone.Kingsoft Office Suite is a free app with support for common formats like.doc,.xls and.ppt that allows you to edit and create text documents as well as check spreadsheets and presentation files.As a bonus,it can also read PDFs.

Any.Do: This free app allows you to create minimalistic to-do lists (with reminders) for all your tasks.It lets you organise your jobs based on due dates,whether they have to be completed by Today,Tomorrow,or Someday (in the near future).Plus,you can also split tasks between your Work and Personal folders.And if the tasks at hand seem overwhelming,you can use Any.Dos Plan feature to sort tasks according to priority.

Evernote: The granddaddy of all notetaking apps,Evernote lets you record voice messages,jot down thoughts,annotate images and even save web pages.The latest version supports voice-to-text functionality so you can dictate your musings.And when you shoot photos and store them on Evernote,it automatically saves metadata like GPS location,which you can use to search for the image.Of course,you can attach searchable tags to everything you save into your account.The app is cloud-based so you always have access to your data regardless of the device you are using;very powerful and very handy.

Pocket: Pocket,formerly known as Read It Later,is a bookmarking app that lets you save anything for later viewing,whether its a web page,a video or even a tweet.Just hit the Share button and add it to Pocket.The app also formats text for a better reading experience on your mobile screen,and is accessible across platforms as well as the web.

Feedly: If you are fond of reading news and articles on your phone,download Feedly.This app is an aggregator of content that lets you pick and choose the sites you want to follow across different categories like news,DIY,tech,business,design,photography,gaming,sports,cinema,etc.If the websites you follow are not on Feedlys list,you can add those by searching from within the app.And its all presented to you in a very snazzy layout;even allowing for easy sharing with friends and followers on Twitter,Facebook,Google+ and LinkedIn.Of course,you also have the option to save for later.

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Top 5 Tablets

Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi and 3G)

Specifications

§  8.0-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) capacitive touch screen display

§  1.5 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor

§  Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS

§  3MP rear camera, VGA front-facing camera

§  1GB DDR3 RAM, 1.51GB user memory, Expandable Memory upto 32 GB

§  HD Video Playback upto 1080p

§  3G support via USB dongle, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, HDMI

§  4500 mAh battery

§ 3G Connectivity

Verdict: 3G connectivity adds greatly to the utility of any tablet and this factor,along with a highdef screen and the guarantee that youll get the latest Android updates,makes the Nexus 7 the most value-formoney tablet,trumping even the iPad Mini thats available at the same price.Whether it is gaming,reading,or on-the-go office productivity,this slate is a winner

Galaxy Tab 2 P5100

Specifications :

10-inch PLS touchscreen (1280x800 pixels) | 1GHz dual-core CPU | 1GB RAM | 16GB internal memory,microSD up to 32GB | 3MP rear cam,VGA front cam | 3G,Wi-Fi,Bluetooth,microUSB | 7000 mAh battery | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

 Verdict: If you want a big,widescreen tablet to watch movies,then the Galaxy Tab 2 P5100 is the perfect slate.Plus,its 3G slot lets you use it on-the-go,which really boosts its utility.Add a Bluetooth keyboard and headset,and you have a tablet-cum-phone-cum-laptop,ready to do your bidding.Not bad at all for this price.

Galaxy Note  800

Specs: 10.1-inch (1280x800 pixels) Super AMOLED touchscreen (with S Pen stylus) | 1.4GHz quad-core CPU | 2GB RAM | 16GB internal memory,microSD up to 32GB | 3G,Wi-Fi,Bluetooth 4,microUSB| 5MP rear cam,1.9MP front cam | 7000 mAh battery | Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich (upgradable to Jelly Bean) Verdict: The Note 800 is the only tablet that comes with a stylus and is capable of everything that a premium slate can do a compelling proposition for those whove been waiting since the first iPad for a tablet with stylus support

16GB iPad Mini (Wi-Fi ) 

Fantastic battery life (9 hours of video).Storage is restricted to 16GB (however,there are larger storage capacities available at higher prices: 32GB for 27,900 and 64GB for 33,900).No calling facility or on-the-go internet.

Specs: 

7.9-inch IPS touchscreen (1024x768 pixels) | 1GHz dual-core CPU | 512MB RAM | 16/32/64GB internal memory,no microSD slot | 5MP rear cam,1.2MP front cam | Wi-Fi,Bluetooth,Lightning connector | 4500 mAh battery | iOS 6.1 

Verdict: 

The iPad Minis size and weight makes it comfortable to hold and use;ideal for reading,watching movies and playing games.The screen isnt a hi-res Retina display,but in our usage,it was crisp and clear enough for every scenario.If you will mostly use a tablet in your home,over a Wi-Fi connection,then the Mini is the frontrunner.

16GB iPad Mini (3G and Wi-Fi ) 

Nano-SIM slot for on-the-go internet.Fantastic battery life (9 hours of video).No calling facility and it doesnt run apps that rely on it either,like WhatsApp.16GB of memory (32GB variant costs 35,900 and the 64GB costs 41,900).

Specs: 

7.9-inch IPS touchscreen (1024x768 pixels) | 1GHz dual-core CPU | 512MB RAM | 16/32/64GB internal memory,no microSD slot | 5MP rear cam,1.2MP front cam | 3G,Wi-Fi,Bluetooth,Lightning connector | 4500 mAh battery | iOS 6.1 

Verdict: 

The iPad Mini with 3G can do all that the Wi-Fi model can do,and it also allows for on-the-go internet connectivity,making it one of the best tablets there is with the right mix of hardware,software and portability.


iPad 4th Gen (with Retina Display) 

Fantastic high-res touchscreen.Exceptional battery life (11 hours of video).No calling facility and it doesnt run apps that rely on those either,like WhatsApp.No microSD slot;16GB,32GB,and 64GB internal memory variants available.At 652gms,it is uncomfortable to use over extended periods of time.

Specs: 

9.7-inch IPS touchscreen (2048x1536 pixels) | 1.4GHz dual-core CPU | 1GB RAM | 16GB internal memory (also available with 32,64 and 128GB storage),no microSD slot | 5MP rear cam,1.2MP front cam | Wi-Fi,Bluetooth,Lightning connector (also available with 3G support) | 11,560 mAh battery | iOS 6.1 

Verdict: 

Where the iPad scores over the Mini is the high-resolution (264 pixels per inch) Retina Display with its 9.7-inch screen,which makes it a fantastic device to watch movies,browse the internet,or play games.

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Call of Duty Ghosts

Well, yes its true .There will be another call of duty this year.I couldn't believe until I saw it with my eyes.
(This was the puzzle on call of duty ghost's teaser site)

Then a gameplay free teaser trailer.It gives us the basic direction of gameplay.Here's the trailer:

We will see more of the gameplay on 21st May along side the new Xbox. We'll keep you

updated.

P.S. Sorry For Irregular posting.

-Hardik

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