Hands on: BlackBerry 10 review

BlackBerry 10 is still heavily under development and still quite some way from being a finished product, but we've had some hands on time with an early release to get a feel for some of the new features.
Delayed until early 2013, the first BB10 devices should land in January – although we're yet to see final devices running the new OS.

Although the demos at BlackBerry Jam are being done on an updated version of the BlackBerry Dev Alpha device that RIM is handing out to developers, we saw the near-final version of BlackBerry 10 running on early versions of the upcoming BlackBerry 10 devices in London recently (although we can't share more details about those handsets than we've already told you).

BB10 sees the implementation of a whole new user interface, with RIM doing away with the familiar BlackBerry system we're all used to, in favour of something which resembles the likes of Android and iOS, although with its own unique features.


With BlackBerry 10, RIM has merged homescreens, widgets, app lists and a unified inbox into one slick interface, offering up an easy-to-navigate user experience.

Lock screen
The lock screen shows notifications for alarms and unread messages on the left plus your upcoming meetings as well as the date and time, with a button to launch the camera straight from the lock screen to grab a quick snap.

You unlock the phone by sliding your thumb up the screen and from there slide from anywhere on screen. This means that rather than needing to start at the bottom, the screen starts to draw in around where you slide so if you just want a quick peek at the information in one area of the screen, you can just drag to show it and then let go (more on that in 'Peek' mode below).


Peek mode and BlackBerry Hub
Wherever you are, you can drag up on the screen to see notifications down the left-hand side of the screen. Pull up and slide across and you see the details of the new messages (from the unified inbox, so you get email, texts, BBM and social network updates or other alerts all together).

Cascades
Then there's Cascades, a new navigation system cooked up by RIM especially for BB10, allowing for quick multitasking from within applications.


The example we've seen is in the messaging app - open an email it will display full screen, but drag your finger from left to right and the message will slide with you, revealing the inbox below.

BlackBerry assured us that is smooth experience would still be present in the final product, thanks to the clever integration of the HTML 5 system, which optimises the performance of the software. We certainly hope they're right.

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iPhone 5's Display is replaceable

These days are important. You've spent the evening located on a chilly pavement outdoors the Apple Store, and several weeks upon several weeks of speculation have brought to some shiny, new apple iphone 5 with you. Well, unless of course you are like a lot of us and therefore are just awaiting a deal to reach the doorway. Meanwhile, what about the phone with Apple's new iOS device?


The fine folks at iFixit travelled completely to another side around the globe, simply to snag an apple iphone 5 in the earliest possible time. Following a lengthy evening of tearing lower the sixth-gen apple iphone, we obtain our first real glimpse at why is the one thing tick.

While iFixit has a lot of nice, hi-res photos of apple iphone 5 internal components, the go back to simplicity for that new iPhone's construction is actually very good news. As we are very aware, an abrupt situation of butter-fingers often means a shattered screen. Along with a shattered screen can equal pricey repairs or driving yourself nuts using the device apart.

Thankfully, the iPhone 5 features top-down construction; so the entire disassembly process is more simplified. If you're just replacing a busted display, the screen will lift straight off with a suction cup. Of course, you're still going to need one of those proprietary Pentalobe screwdrivers to get the case open.

Replacing other components isn't so simple, though. The Lightning connector, headphone jack, and loudspeaker are all housed in a single assembly. If the headphone jack should go out, for example, you'll likely need the whole assembly. iFixit did note the Lightning connector as a necessity, as there is "no way" a 30-pin connector could fit inside the new iPhone 5 construction.

Another interesting note: the whole from the apple iphone 5 back casing weighs in at somewhat a lot more than the glass in the apple iphone 4S. No surprise it's 20-percent lighter.

Make sure to look into the full teardown photos for any close-up consider the new A6 processor, the Qualcomm LTE nick, along with a introduction to every single ingredient that comprises Apple's new device.

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HTC's lastest flagship device HTC WP 8 X

The Windows Phone 8X by HTC, to give it its proper title, is a poorly named handset, but don't let this put you off what looks to be a promising Windows Phone 8 device.

Expected to land in stores from early November, the Windows Phone 8X has been chosen by Microsoft to fly the flag for its latest mobile operating system, although pricing for the handset is still unknown.


HTC has chosen a new design path for its Windows Phone 8 range of devices and the 8X leads the way with its sleek, unibody chassis creating an aesthetically pleasing handset.

The phone is furthered enhanced by the blue/purple finish HTC has put on the Windows Phone 8X, and it's nice to see an injection of colour in a market which has been recently dominated by black and white slabs.


HTC will also be offering the 8X in a fetching neon yellow as well as the traditional black, with the US getting treated to a red version via Verizon – which may, or may not, make its way to the UK next year.
At 10.6mm you may be concerned that the Windows Phone 8X is going to feel pretty chunky went put up against the likes of the 7.6mm iPhone 5, 8.6mm Samsung Galaxy S3 and 8.9mm HTC One X, but the tapered edges ensure a deceptively slim appearance.


The slightly rounded back nestles comfortably in the hand, and the polycarbonate chassis provides a decent level of grip, similar to the One X, which we prefer over the cheaper feeling and more slippery plastic back of Galaxy S3.

The Windows Phone 8X is evenly weighted, making it well balanced in the hand, with enough weight to make it feel like a premium handset without being overly heavy.


We were impressed with the design Nokia chose for the Lumia 800, but that now feels aged in comparison to the 8X, and we also prefer it over the new Lumia 820 and Lumia 920 handsets.

Up top you'll find a 3.5mm headphone jack next to the power/lock key, which isn't difficult to press, but we've come to prefer the top right location for this button, as it makes it that bit easier to hit when holding the phone in one hand.


The right side of the HTC 8X sports a microSIM tray, volume rocker switch and lower down, a dedicated camera shutter button – something we don't see all too often these days, but it is an option which commonly features on Windows Phone devices.

You'll need to pop that SIM tray out with the handy tool (read paperclip) which comes in the box, which is easy enough as long as you don't misplace the bloody thing – as it's pretty darn small.


On the left you're treated an uninterrupted view of the smooth, rounded edge of the Windows Phone 8X, while on the base there's a centrally located microUSB port – far better than the location of the same port on the One X, which was on the left side and made using the handset while plugged in an uncomfortable experience.


The 4.3-inch Super LCD 2 display, which offers up 720p HD resolution, appears bright and clear, with strong colour reproduction and crisp text all making for a pleasing viewing experience.

We were only able to admire the lock and home screen of Windows Phone 8, as the 8X we got a grip on didn't have a final build of the WP8 software, but in terms of screen quality it's so far, so good.


As with the likes of the One X and One S, the HTC Windows Phone 8X doesn't provide you access to the sealed 1,800mAh battery – but it's a decent size which should mean it'll see you through a day of relatively high usage without you having to dash for the charger.

Some will be disappointed to learn that while the 8X comes with 16GB of internal storage, there's no microSD slot present on the handset, meaning you won't be able to expand your storage options.


This could prove problematic for those with large music collections or a passion for HD movies on the go, with the provide space filling up fast.

Round the back there's an 8MP camera with single LED flash and full HD video recording, and HTC says its tinkered with the snapper to provide better quality snaps – something we'll put to the test in our full, in-depth Windows Phone 8X review.


As we mentioned at the start, we'll update this review later today with our findings from the fully working version of the Windows Phone 8X by HTC, after we've spent some time with it at the New York event.

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Convert MKV , HD MKV to MP4 on iPhone 5

Featuring a 4-inch Retina display, 8-megapixel iSight camera and FaceTime HD camera, iPhone 5 makes recording and playing videos more convenient then ever before.

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Hands on: iPhone 5 review

The Apple iPhone 5 is finally here, with the latest arrival boasting a 16:9, 4 inch screen, new smaller port, thinner, lighter design and 4G LTE.

Last year's iPhone 4S always felt like an incremental upgrade rather than a true step change, and although it sold wonderfully for Apple and brought some interesting additions, few would argue against the suggestion that it opened the door for competitors.

As a result, this year's launch was perhaps most important for Apple since the very first iPhone arrived back in 2007.


For anyone following the rumours over the past year, the iPhone 5 will not bring any major surprises, with many of the new features expected – including the new dimensions and the improved A6 chip.
The camera is smaller, hardier and enhanced by the more powerful chip, and the front facing camera is bumped up to a 720p version. WiFi is improved and the inclusion of 4G is a must have in the current phone world.


But it is the size, design and shape that will win the most admiring glances. The all glass and aluminium chassis can claim to be the thinnest smartphone at 7.6 mm 'thin'.

The 4 inch screen keeps the retina resolution despite the added length, which Apple has brought in to make the phone more movie-friendly.


iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S
The new phone certainly feels different – and although there will be the odd naysayer, the overwhelming majority will feel that the iPhone 5's design is a good step on from the now ageing chassis of both the 4S and 4.


A new chip definitely brings a snappier feel. Many with an iPhone 4 will be all too used to the lagginess when tyring to do anything even slightly complex with the devices, and the iPhone 5 manages to take things on as far as you would expect in more than two years.

What perhaps is more suprising is just how much snappier this feels than the iPhone 4S. The A6 chip clearly has significant amount more grunt under its smaller hood – but what is surprising is that you can immediately tell when you use the device alongside its predecessor.

Practically speaking this probably isn't enough to make you want to leave a 4S unless you are a hardcore fan, but it will convince many iPhone 4 users to stick with the Apple ecosystem for another generation – and you get the impression that this is goal number one for the company.


Thinner, lighter and more screen were always on the cards, and the fans' desires are understandable.
The aluminium backplate feels lovely – just textured enough to feel very different from its predecessors and, to our taste, preferable to the glass.


The screen is bright and colourful, although it's difficult to truly appreciate the small upgrade that Apple has made in the bright lights of the show room.


The camera is also more difficult to test properly, but it certainly seemed faster to take a photo, something that can be a frustration on older iPhones.


Given the level of hype around the iPhone 5 it's almost inevitable that phone itself ends up feeling a little underwhelming when it is launched, but Apple is a past master at ticking the boxes, and giving its growing legion of fans enough to justify an upgrade.

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Droid Razr Maxx HD vs Droid Razr Maxx

Now that the powerful new Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD has been shown to the public, we're here to compare it to its predecessor, the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx. Is it a true HD revolution, or just another fork in the road?

Droid Razr Maxx HD vs Droid Razr Maxx: release dates

The original Droid Razr Maxx was unleashed upon the public as we rang in the New Year in January 2012. While Motorola has not given an exact release date for the Droid Razr Maxx HD, it has said that the phone is headed for a fall release, just in time for the holiday rush.

This means the Droid Razr Maxx was allowed less than a year of relevancy before the arrival of its successor. The poor thing.

Droid Razr Maxx HD vs Droid Razr Maxx: android operating system

The original Droid Razr Maxx launched with Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, and eventually received an upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Ironically, that's the same OS that the Droid Razr Maxx HD will launch with when it arrives in the fall. Don't worry, Motorola has promised that the phone will receive an update to Android 4.1: Jelly Bean before the year is over. Android OS designer Google owns Motorola now, so a patch shouldn't be too hard to facilitate.

Droid Razr Maxx HD vs Droid Razr Maxx: processor

The brain of the cell phone! The Droid Razr Maxx packs a still-pretty-punchy dual core 1.2GHz dual-core processor. The Droid Razr Maxx HD ups the ante with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor.

Droid Razr Maxx HD vs Droid Razr Maxx: memory

The Droid Razr Maxx and the Droid Razr Maxx HD both pack 1GB of RAM.

Droid Razr Maxx HD vs Droid Razr Maxx: display

Here's where the Droid Razr Maxx HD starts to set itself apart from the Droid Razr Maxx. The Droid Razr Maxx HD boasts a 4.7-inch multitouch screen with a 1280 x 720 resolution. That blows the 540 x 960 screen on its predecessor clean out of the water (hence the HD moniker).


Droid Razr Maxx HD vs Droid Razr Maxx: storage

Here's another big upgrade: the Maxx HD comes with 32GB of internal storage, with the possibility of an additional 32GB via MicroSD card. The original Droid Razr Maxx has the same SD card option, but has onboard storage of only 8GB.

Droid Razr Maxx HD vs Droid Razr Maxx: camera

Getting same-y again, both phones feature a primary 8MP video camera that shoots in 1080p. For front-facing chat cameras, but use a 1.3MP camera that capture in 720p.

Droid Razr Maxx HD vs Droid Razr Maxx: network

Both phones are ready to rock on Verizon's 4G LTE network.

Droid Razr Maxx HD vs Droid Razr Maxx: dimensions and weight
Thanks to that big screen, the Droid Razr Maxx HD is slightly bigger than the Droid Razr Maxx, and a tad weightier. The Droid Razr Maxx HD measures 131.9 x 67.9 x 9.3 mm and weighs 157 grams. The slightly smaller and lighter Droid Razr Maxx is 130.7 x 68.9 x 9 mm and 145 grams.


Droid Razr Maxx HD vs Droid Razr Maxx: battery life
Great battery life was one of the main selling points of the Droid Razr Maxx. While no one has had enough time with the new Maxx HD to test the battery, both phones feature a massive 3300 mAh lithium-ion battery.

The battery life of the first Droid Razr Maxx wowed us, after ninety minutes of our patented TechRadar battery test, its charge was at 90%. Compare that to 60% on the HTC One X, 74% on the iPhone 4S and 84% on the Samsung Galaxy S3 and you should be impressed.

While the beefier hardware of the Maxx HD might take a chunk out of that, don't be surprised if it scores highly as well.

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Hands on: Motorola Droid Razr HD review

While we had some reservations about the first Moto Droid Razr, the Razr HD takes all those problems and removes them to make a much slicker and well-rounded smartphone.

In the hand you'll instantly see a lot of similarities between this and the original, with the larger build and Kevlar back taking centre stage.


But then you switch on the display, and you'll see why this is an upgrade. It's bigger, packs a 720p display, and doesn't come with more bezel than an introverted iPad.


That 4.7-inch screen has been stretched to offer so much more real estate for your eyes, and the Super AMOLED HD screen really pops the second you fire it up. We were impressed from the outset, and it managed to get better.

In the hand, it's certainly not a smaller phone -it's something that you'll trade off for the larger media and web experience, and in doing so will have to get used to jiggling it about in the palm to accurately hit all the buttons.


However the metallic casing and keys really feel nice, and there's some great travel on the power key to make unlocking the device really easy.

For the media lovers out there Motorola has offered up a dedicated HDMI port -although we're not sure why it didn't just co-opt the microUSB port as a MHL socket, as it adds another hole on the phone.


Speaking of which, you'll need to the dedicated tool to get into the microSIM slot, which will annoy those that love to keep moving between phones, but does facilitate the 9.3mm thickness of the Droid Razr HD.


We're sure some people will be annoyed at the fact the Razr HD doesn't come with a quad core processor, but -like ARM recently pointed out -there's not always a case for that upgraded power (although we are fans).

And in our early tests, the speed of the phone wasn't compromised by the 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor (which is proving massively popular at the moment, as it was also recently used on the Nokia Lumia 920) with the handset flipping between apps without fault.

Speaking of flipping, we're big fans of the widgets Moto has placed on its phone -the clock and weather one, which allows you to swipe up and down to see more info is a real 'fiddler' that will no doubt suck your battery as you mess around with it for hours on end.


The battery on the Motorola Droid Razr HD should be able to handle that meaningless task for ages though, as it's a 2500mAh pumping away under the hood. Sure, it's no 3300mAh option like in the Droid Razr Maxx HD, but the lower thickness makes up for that.

Overall, we see no reason to fault the Motorola Droid Razr HD at all. It's got nearly all the top specs: NFC, HD screen, Android 4.0 (and it's ready for Android 4.0 Jelly Bean by the end of the year) and a solid design encased in Kevlar.


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Hand On : Xperia Ion review

The look and feel of Android devices has been a hot topic for some time now, and which has recently come to a boil, in the form of litigation. Many diehard Apple fans contest that Android smartphones and tablets, or at least certain models, shamelessly rip off Cupertino. And believe it or not, the other side sometimes shares that sentiment.


Thankfully, a few parties are attempting to do just that. And, those who truly want "think different" might want to look towards Sony. Specifically the Xperia Ion. It represents the very best that Android can possible be.

Hardware and Design:
There are many ways to describe to the Xperia Ion. Its distinct design might not beautiful to all, but it's most certainly and undeniably bold. The thing simply has presence and oozes confidence. Its sharp angles offer a break from the super safe curves you normally see, and is a breath of fresh air.


At 5.2 x 2.7 x 0.4 inches, the phone is fairly large. Its considerable profile is the primary reason for its imposing presence. Yet, the Ion fits comfortably in one's hand without becoming too much to handle.
And given how much space it takes, its 5.1 ounce weight is surprisingly light.

At the very top is the 3.5mm headphone jack. On the right is the power button, the volume rocker, and a camera button. On the left, where one would normally find the volume keys, is the micro USB port, to connection the Ion to a Pc or the AC adapter, and HDMI port, to connect the device to a HD television. Both obscured by a small door. The bottom, aside from the microphone, is totally bare.


Software and Interface:
Inside you'll find a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S3 CPU, which is getting long in the tooth by some standards, but is more than up for the task of running the Ion. However, given that it's running Gingerbread (version 2.3.7), it's little surprise that Sony's latest hardly breaks a sweat.

Again, what should be an Ice Cream Sandwich device is not. Though it's certainly capable of being one.
The Ion is available with 4.0 out of the box, but not through AT&T, and there is no word on when an update is pending. Hopefully soon.

In its place is Gingerbread with much of the ICS trimmings, at least visual speaking. Sony's skin for Android is, in this reviewer's opinion, one of the nicest yet. In some ways, it's actually superior to the stock Google OS experience.

Camera and Performance:
When it comes to capturing imagery, both still and moving, the Xperia Ion is unfortunately a mixed bag. On the plus side, the dedicated camera button will activate the camera automatically, and in a pinch, far more so than many other Android devices.

The app itself is the not stock Android variant that we have become used to. As such, there's not nearly as much control offered, which is a shame. Though on the plus side, still image quality is great, in both outdoor and indoor situations. So fiddling with settings is not such a necessity.


Though one unexpected issue was the very slow auto focus. There's no real rhyme or reason for thus, and it can be frustrating when that crucial moment is lost due to slow focusing. Video quality also suffered greatly due to a lack of image stabilization. One will want to replace their point and shoot camera with the Ion, but after some misfires, one will inevitably return to what worked before.

In the end, the Xperia Ion proves that Android phones can be different, yet some parts are business as usual, mostly under the hood. Still, it's a handset worthy of one's consideration.

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