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Desperate to get in Augusts biggest Social-Mediia trend and to showing off its waterproof properties, Samsung Mobile United Kingdom has took out a video of the Galaxy S5 taking "ALS Ice Bucket Challenge". The Samsung Galaxy turns it into the beautiful flying colors.

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UKs Samsung rep says the organization is gonna donate to the Motor Neurone Disease Association as part of the effort. The MND is actually the UK equivalent to the ALS Association, though they aint connected. "They are one of many charities associated for the Ice Bucket Challenge here in the United Kingdom, " the rep says.

Think of Samsung and Android comes to mind. The Korean tech giant may be synonymous with its Galaxy S smartphones, but it could be building two devices for Microsofts Windows Phone 8 platform.

The information surfaced in court documents revealed during ongoing the Apple-Samsung trial, displaying Windows Phone 8 devices. "Odyssey" is a codename for a phone, featuring a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor and 4G LTE. Theres also a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display, along with an 8-megapixel camera. Samsung describes the devices as "iconic".

The second device is dubbed "Marco" and has a 4-inch Super AMOLED display and 4G LTE support. Samsung omitted the "iconic" branding adjective for this device. Its not the Omnia M, launched August 1 in the UK. The device does feature a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, but runs Windows Phone 7.5 Mango and doesnt offer 4G LTE. The UK, currently, only widely offers 3G.

Its going to be interesting to see if Google continues to warmly support Samsung. Microsoft undoubtedly wants high-end devices from the company, especially considering the success of the Galaxy S3. Nokia sold 4 million Lumia devices, a fraction of the 10 million S3s that Samsung has sold in just over two months.

Forbes suggested that Samsungs development for the platform could encourage skeptical manufacturers. Samsung launched the Omnia 7 smartphone during the launch of the mobile OS, but Windows Phone has struggled to gain momentum. A high-end device, along with Nokias next phone for Windows Phone 8, could be the catalyst.

Samsung may simply want to broaden its smartphone portfolio. It may feel that its devices can hit a market (high-end) which Nokia hasnt dominated.

Also interesting is how Microsoft approaches its relationship with Samsung. Nokia and the software giant have a close relationship, so will Samsungs devices be as striking as the Lumia 900?

Forbes predicted that the market could shift from Android to Windows Phone 8. Considering Androids dominance alongside iOS, Google isnt going away soon. Samsung may be a stepping stone, but the catalyst could be the cross-platform development between Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. The success of Windows 8, and Metro - the UI used across the desktop and mobile OSs, will impact Microsofts mobile operating system. 

Windows Phone 8 is going to launch next week. Microsoft is gearing up for the launch of the Windows Phone 8 operating system with a number of handset manufacturers announcing new smartphones for the platform, such as HTC ,Nokia and Samsung, in order to complete with Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS.

When it comes to Windows Phone 8 it’s clear there are three major choices at the moment, the Nokia Lumia 920 or the HTC Windows Phone 8X, or the Samsung Ativ S.

Few Days ago, Best Buy has opened up pre-orders for the Nokia Lumia 920 and the HTC Windows Phone 8X, according to WPCentral. Nokia Lumia 920, which ships with 32 GB of on-board store, is available for $149.99 with a 2 year contract, while at the same time, HTC 8X, with 8 GB of on-board storage, costs just $99 with a 2 year contract. Both devices cost $599.99 unlocked. Best Buy began accepting pre-orders for the new Nokia Lumia 920 on Sunday, but the link to the product page has since been removed. Samsung ATIV S price remains a mystery, but retailer Handtec recently took a stab with a whopping £431.99. Obviously, HTC 8X and Samsung Ativ S is cheaper than the Lumia 920, but I dont think it is a good idea to leave the Lumia 920.
Now let’s take a look the full specs about the phones.

The full specs of Nokia Lumia 920:

• Display: 4.5-inch AMOLED PureMotion HD+ display, 1280 x 768, 332 ppi
• CPU: 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor
• Memory: 32GB , RAM 1 GB
• Wireless: Bluetooth 3.1 
• Ports: 3.5mm audio, microUSB
• Cameras: Front- 1.2 MP, Rear- 8.7 MP, LED flash and autofocus, PureView Camera
• Audio: Dolby Audio
• Battery: 2000mAh
• Dimensions: 5.1 x 2.8 x 0.42inches, 6.52 ounces
• NFC capable, Yes
• Yellow: red, white, black, yellow and cyan
• Extras: Wireless charge

The full specs of HTC 8X:

• Display: 4.3-inch super LCD 2, Gorilla Glass, 1280x720, 342 ppi, CPU: Qualcomm S4 1.5 GHz dual-core
• Memory: 16 GB, RAM 1 GB
• Wireless: Bluetooth 2.1 
• Ports: 3.5mm audio, microUSB
• Cameras: Front- 2.1 MP, f/2.0 aperture, ultra-wide angle, 1080p recording; Rear- 8 MP, f/2.0 aperture, 28mm lens
• Audio: Beats Audio
• Battery: 1,800 Ah
• Dimensions: 5.21 x 2.6 x 0.39 inches, 4.58 ounces
• NFC capable, Yes
• Colors: California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, and Limelight Yellow colors

The full specs of Samsung Ativ S:

• Display: 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, 1280x720, 306 ppi
• CPU: Qualcomm S4 1.5 GHz dual-core
• Memory: 16 GB, RAM 1 GB, expand to a further 32GB using a microSD card.
• Wireless: Bluetooth v3.0 
• Ports: 3.5mm audio, microUSB v2.0
• Cameras: Front- 1.9 MP, Rear -8 MP, 
• Battery: 2300mAh
• Dimensions: 5.40 x 2.78 x 0.34 inches,  4.76 ounces
• NFC capable: Yes
• Colors: Not much is known about the colors of ATIV S, but the Samsung Web site shows a gray model.

The Windows Phone 8X will be available in November from 150 carriers including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile in the US. Lumia 920 will be exclusive to the mobile carrier for the first six months after the phone’s launch.

The thing is, we’ve been looking at the tech specs again and actually the Nokia Lumia 920 is better suited as a rival to the  HTC Windows Phone 8X and Samsung Ativ S, This would leave the Nokia Lumia 920 as a true flagship and device of pure innovation, what do you think?

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The Samsung Galaxy Nexus handset has not been invited to the Android 4.4 KitKat party, Google has revealed shortly after unveiling the new candy-themed OS.

Theres never been a better time and place to social network than right now, and chances are, at any given right now, youll have your phone to hand.


The smartphone has therefore unsurprisingly become social networkings best friend.

With that in mind, here are our top ten tips for social networking on arguably the smartest of phones, the Samsung GALAXY S4.

Tip one: Facebook, if you dont already

The first step in any social networkers path to infamy is Facebook. Facebook is a network within which you connect with friends, make new friends and document every waking moment for the pleasure and pain of those youre Facebook friends with.

Of course, how far you want to take it all is down to you, but whatever your degree of social exhibitionism, chances are, youll benefit from having a Facebook profile to some degree.

Events, for example, are easily organised on Facebook. The Facebook Messenger app on the Samsung GALAXY S4 makes the service a viable party-planning tool. Being reminded of loved ones birthdays can save a feud, and posting a birthday wish can simply make someone smile.

Tip two: ChatON

Like chatting online with any of your mates whenever you fancy? Of course you do! Which is exactly why Samsungs own ChatON app is hugely popular.

Samsungs ChatON is one of the best free instant messaging apps available on the Android platform. Introduced at IFA in Berlin back in August of 2011, ChatON became an instant hit with Samsung and Android fans, particularly due to the fact that it cleverly supports both 1-to-1 instant message chats and group chats.

Plus, you can share tons of emoticons and create personalised animated messages, to help you pepper your IM chats with an extra bit of fun. And you can use ChatON via your web-browser on a computer, as well as your Android smartphone or tablet.

Tip three: Twitter; tweet and follow

Once youve scoped out Facebook and added people you know to one social network, its time to check out Twitter, and follow people you dont on another social network.
 
Twitter is generally less personal than Facebook. Rather than see friends photo albums and relationship statuses, its a great means of staying on top of current affairs, keeping tabs on movers and shakers relevant to your industry as well as having a good old rant – in 140 characters or less.

The accounts you follow generate your news feed, and people can in turn follow you. The official Twitter app is always a safe bet to get tweeting on your GALAXY S4, though there are plenty of other apps in the Google Play Store, with Plume being a popular alternative for example.

Tip four: Embrace the blogosphere

If you want more than 140 characters to express yourself online, a blog, coined from the term web log is the way to go.

Blogs are websites that act as an online journal, usually revolving around a topic. Theyre generally free to start up and vary in terms of the ease with which they can be set-up and maintained.

Major blog providers even offer Android apps to ensure you can update your blog on the go, and what better phone to do it on than a Samsung GALAXY S4?

Take TUMBLR for example. Create a free account and blog, select from a number of free or paid templates and hey presto, youve got the building blocks for an online outlet.

To post from your smartphone is a doddle. If youre posting text, open the app and simply create a new post. If you want to post an image, just take a picture, and share it to the Tumblr app – it really is that easy.

Tip five: Post good photos: Samsung GALAXY S4 camera tips

What isnt that easy is posting high quality pictures. Yes, the 13-megapixel camera on the Samsung GALAXY S4 is one sharp shooter, but a few rules of thumb will help your pictures pack a bit more pop.

Try macro shooting for example. Taking a close up shot of an object adds dynamism to the shot. If you include a deep background, youll also create background blur, giving the illusion youre using an SLR.

Most importantly, use Samsungs smart camera features. A dip into the camera settings reveals a gorgeous interface of clearly detailed features, ranging from Sound & Shot for a bit of audio oomph through to Drama Shot, detailing moving objects throughout their journey.

Finally, download Instagram. For starters, it can make a mediocre picture look more polished, but more importantly, it ties into Twitter and Facebook making posts work that bit harder.

Tip six: Post good videos and animations

The ability to snap a great 13-megapixel still photo isnt the extent of the GALAXY S4s image capturing capability. It also packs a full HD video camera on the back.

Loaded up to the nines with ways of making video better, any self-respecting blogger or social media fan will specifically need to check out Animated Photo, which lets you create quirky and arty animated GIFs, with part of your image frozen while other areas move.

Finally, youll also probably want to swap out your video resolution to 720p. Why drop the quality? Because generally, social media videos benefit from speed of download first and foremost.

Tip seven: Check-in

Whether its Facebook, Foursquare or Google+, all these social networks offer a means of checking in to venues.

Facebook check-ins are mainly popular as they place a check-in on your timeline and also inform nearby friends of your whereabouts.

Foursquare is the original check-in service and rewards you with badges for regularly and diverse check-ins.

Finally, Google+ check-ins tie into Googles location service, complete with Googles awesome user generated location reviews, perfect for reading up on a restaurant or leaving your feedback for the world to see.

Tip eight: Get professional

Because the Samsung GALAXY S4 and social networking arent all about fun and games, the LinkedIn app and network in general bring it all back to business.

Enabling you to connect with people on a professional basis, LinkedIn is a great place to showcase your achievements, learn more about others and connect with relevant parties.

Tip nine: +1

Google Plus is the newest major social network, but its value shouldnt be underplayed. For starters, its got Google behind it. In addition, its tightly integrated with your S4.

If you give an app a +1 in the Play Store for example, its linked to your Google account, and in turn your Google+ profile.

+1 is your way of showing you respect and value something. With Googles location services mentioned above and Picasa being sucked into Google Now, odds are the network will only grow.

Our recommendation? Stay ahead of the curve and check it out, pronto.

Tip ten: Link up

If the whole point of social networking is to maximise your reach, a great way of doing that is to cross-pollinate, so to speak – or link up your accounts.

Put simply, make sure you put your blog URL in your Twitter description, and tweet your blog posts.

Youll also want to include your Twitter handle in your LinkedIn profile (if you deem your tweets suitable for work, that is).

Instagram even gives you the option to post your retro-fied snaps to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, so you can share with friends, family and followers in one click.

Hopefully these tips will help you get more out of social networking and indeed your Samsung GALAXY S4. If theres one final tip we could give you its this, stick at it – Rome wasnt built in a day and neither is online infamy.

Securing your Samsung Galaxy Grand is also important, specially if you have a private files that you dont want others to access it. So to prevent others from using your or accessing your personal data without your permission, then you may need to activate the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.

Setting a face unlock:

1. On the Applications Lcd, tap Settings.
2. Select Lock Lcd.
3. Then choose Screen lock.
4. Tap Face unlock.

Fit your face in the frame to be captured. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the Lcd in case the face unlock fails.


Setting a face and voice unlock:

1. On the Applications Lcd, tap Settings.
2. Select Lock Lcd.
3. Then choose Screen lock.
4. Tap Face and voice.


Fit your face in the frame to be captured and then set a voice command. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the Lcd in case the face and voice unlock fails.


Setting a pattern:

1. On the Applications Lcd, tap Settings.
2. Select Lock Lcd.
3. Then choose Screen lock.
4. Tap Pattern.

Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the Lcd when you forget the pattern.


Setting a PIN:

1. On the Applications Lcd, tap Settings.
2. Select Lock Lcd.
3. Then choose Screen lock.
4. Tap PIN.

Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.


Setting a password:

1. On the Applications Lcd, tap Settings.
2. Select Lock Lcd.
3. Then choose Screen lock.
4. Tap Password.

Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it.

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