Samsung Galaxy Nexus - New contender?

The hype over iPhone 4S should die down and then comes another one. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be launching during Q4 of this year. And what do you know, we are now in the Q4! Since October passes without the any sign of the phone's officially release, lets hope that November or December will be a better prospect. Right now, here's what you need to know:



Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Yes, Android decides to sweeten things up with this. The Galaxy Nexus will be the first phone with the latest Android on it. Two most distinctive feature from Android 4.0 is Face Unlock and Android Beam.



Firstly is the Face Unlock feature, which is already self-explanatory. Just peer into the front-facing camera, and it will read your face to unlock the phone. This is just one of Google's way to beef up your phone's security. But here's the thing, will this truly work for you or against you? You can't really get it to recognise your face at one try. Remember the Face Unlock failure here? Looks like we have to wait to find out more.

Next is the Android Beam. This feature allows you to share information by just tapping the Galaxy Nexus with another NFC-enabled device. You can expect websites, videos, directions, and apps zapped from one phone to the other. And by reading this, you'll know that the Galaxy Nexus is also an NFC-enabled device. Let's hope that we can make use of Google Wallet in the near future with this.



Other than that, say hello to voice typing. Well, nothing new here because voice to text have been around for quite awhile. This could be the improved version of it. As a Google phone, there will be Google Plus built into the smartphone. And for those widget lovers, you can finally resize your widget to your liking.

Display

This is normally the first thing you noticed in a phone. Coming in at 4.65 inches (1280 x 720 pixels), the Galaxy Nexus is still within the 4-inch range. That's good as it can sit comfortably in your hand without needing to stretch your fingers a little. On a personal note, the most I can take from any phone is a display that is less than 5 inches. Anything more than that will be a drag (hint: Samsung Galaxy Note at 5.3).



Also, it has a HD display meaning you will get a lot of crisp images on your phone. Unlike the Galaxy SII, it uses Super AMOLED display and it still looks great. Sure, it would be nicer with Super AMOLED Plus as there will be great depth in pictures but from the looks of it, the display still presents itself well. Do take note that the larger display could result in lower pixel density meaning that it may not be the sharpest one in the market.

Here's another surprise, you won't get Gorilla Glass with this latest Android phone. You heard it right. But don't worry. Samsung said that it uses a 'fortified glass' and nothing more. Looks like we need to wait again to know for sure the kind of glass they used. The device also boast Contour Display where it curves to the shape of your face. Well, that's what Google said but it is hard to tell without having the phone here with us.

Lights, camera, action!

Here's a bit of a disappointment. The camera on Galaxy Nexus is only 5 megapixels. But let's not forget that MP isn't everything. That's just how big it can be use to print a picture. Despite that, it can take HD pictures so don't worry too much on that department. You can view sample shots from the smartphone through engadget.



With the 1.2 GHz dual-core processor backing it up, taking picture is in a faction of a second. After snapping a picture, the camera will be ready for another action almost immediately. Not to mention, you can quickly access the camera through the lock screen, which is convenient, when you want to take picture immediately.

You can also record Full HD (1020p) thanks to the power of dual-core. As an added bonus, the phone gives you the ability to zoom while video recording. Well, that's about it in the video department.

Other specs



You'll get 1,750mAh battery with Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The reason is because the device could use up a lot more power with its big display.

There will be a 16GB and 32GB version of the phone for you consider. It seems that there is no slot for microSD card, which is too bad. The LTE version will be available depending on region. So that could possibly translate to us getting the 3G version of Galaxy Nexus.

Impression

It looks like the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has the kicks to be a great phone. But let's not forget that it has quite a few worthy rivals like the iPhone 4S and Motorola Droid Razr. Take away Android Ice Cream Sandwich from it and the smartphone is just another higher end ordinary device. Let's hope that the launch of Samsung Galaxy Nexus will propel more phones that will fully utilise the Android 4.0. I'll leave you with the video introducing the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

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Music through time in awesome pictures!

If music can be interpreted in picture, isn't it awesome? Of course it is very hard to do so but I would like to try it out wtf.

Over the time from cave people until now, music evolves. So let's start with the wonderful years of being caveman and cavewoman (I don't discriminate), where everything is back to basic.

Famous music lyrics from back then: "Aaaaaahhh!!"



So this should be the painting for it:



Next is around the year 1000. Yes, I am leaping few thousand years later because I need to get some sleep wtf.

This is when there is actually harmony.

Famous lyrics from back then: "Ah aaah aaaaaahhh beh!"


Without this, you won't get Linkin Park. Think about it wtf.

Oh, and the picture interpretation for it:


Yes, I cheated. I can't draw this for nuts wtf.

And then came the era of silent film. Yes, that's the time when you can only see the the dialogue after the actor's mouth moves! Everything is illustrated by music. Err, yea, this is in the 1900s or before that. Don't ask what happen to opera. It is in the 1597 from Italy. That's all you'll get from me wtf.

Famous lyrics from back then: "..................................."



Here's the picture again:



It is not Hitler or cowboy or Hitler pretending to be a cowboy wtf. CHARLIE CHAPLIN!

Introducing, the era of boy bands! This is where hormone raging girls scream and faint for them while their boyfriends sulk and plot to kill them off with pencils. Yup, the boybands will dance and sing just for your entertainment. 1950s is the acapella types and in the 1960s, you heard of the Jackson 5? Does Michael Jackson ring a bell? Yes, he is from that group. And black plus handsome wtf. Back when MTV was cool!

Famous lyrics from then: "Easy as A,B,C 1,2,3"



Picture bla bla bla:


(Insert witty comment, too lazy to think)


And finally, music at this time. Lovers of this song will be my hater:

Famous lyrics: "FGeoaot aopmvp[a aopwjbma[pp tnka" (Writer's note: sarcasm intended)


Oh God. This is the first time I watch the video. Erase my memory NOW.

Yes, some starts to make no sense at all. So here's the last pic:


Seriously. We are back in ancient times.

Calv out.

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Short update

No offense.... hahahaha

Nothing major here. Just a short update.

Recently, I have to say good bye to my column called "Should I really get it?" that talked about smartphone and tablet accessories from Bluetooth devices to backseat iPad holder. It was fun while it lasted but I decided to end it as thinking from a readers point of view, it is not that interesting FML.

Anyway, there will be a new corner called "What's in your bag?" and again it is lead by yours truly. This time, instead of devices I will be focusing on people. And if by now you still don't know what this corner is about, go to the toilet and dunk your head in the toilet bowl wtf.

Anyway, if you are out of the toilet already, the column will be about the things in people's bag. Yes, I will be your personal space invader.


Get it? Get it? Personal "space invader" wtf

Of course I will be looking for your gadgets first instead of the condom or make up kit in your bag wtf.

So look out people, if this stranger suddenly approach you, please don't run away. YOU are source of my story, YOU will appear in the magazine not me (I-wish-I-have-my-5-minutes-of-fame wtf).

Nah, here's a draft of your page wtf:


Aren't you glad I am not the one designing the mag wtf.

See, such a big spread for you!!! Woah!!!

Please support my column (blinding you with white sparkly shiny teeth wtf)

Calv out.

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Apple is now Job-less

Rest in peace Steve Jobs. Thanks to you, smartphone industry got a major boost. Also, because of you, tablets are now part of our lives.



Who would have thought he will hold it together until the launch of iPhone 4S? The latest iPhone will now be known forever as the Steve Jobs memorabilia.

Here's a little more info about his life:

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Largest image here: http://gigaom.com/apple/infographic-an-ode-to-steve-jobs/

Another one:

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Largest image here: http://www.dreamsrain.com/2011/09/13/15-fascinating-facts-about-steve-jobs-infographic/

Again, thanks for all your innovations. I love your product. It is the product users who I hate. Let's hope more people will come to understand what is it to own your product.

Calv out.

“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” - Apple Inc.

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