Head to Head: Chrome 15 vs Firefox 7 vs Internet Explorer 9 vs Opera 11.52 vs Safari 5.1

It seems as if some internet browsers are releasing a new version every week, particularly Mozilla and Google with their rapid release schedules for Firefox and Chrome respectively. So which of current batch of internet browsers is best for you at the moment? We’ve found this video that pits the latest versions of Google Chrome (15), Mozilla Firefox (7), Microsoft Internet Explorer (9), Opera (11.52) and Apple Safari (5.1) against each other in a variety of aspects.

So which are the best of the bunch? Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome still lead the way all around but the other browsers still have something to offer for particular internet experiances.

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Hands On: Nokia Lumia 710 and Lumia 800 Windows 7 Mobiles – Updated

Over night Nokia have jumped out of the box with a whole bunch of amazing new handsets, but the ones we and the rest of the word are most interested in are the new Windows 7 powered devices, the Lumia 710 and Lumia 800. So how do the experts rate the Nokia Windows 7 experiance? Check out the following videos.

Nokia Lumia 710 Specs

• Processor: 1.4 GHz Single Core MSM8255 (WCDMA)
• Display: 3.7 inch WVGA (800 x 480) TFT capacitive touch ClearBlack display with pinch zoom
• RAM: 512 MB
• Internal storage: 8 GB, non-expandable
• Camera: 5 megapixel (2596 x 1460) auto-focus with LED flash, video capturing MPEG-4 720p @ 30 fps
• Connectivity: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100, GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 (HSDPA at 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA at 5.76 Mbps), WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1
• Sensors: A-GPS (and presumably Accelerometer, Proximity, Magnetometer, ALS)
• SIM: Micro SIM
• Size/Weight: 119 mm x 62.4 mm x 12.5 mm (LxWxT) / 81.1 cc / 125.5 g
• Colors: Front: Black and white; Back: Black, white, cyan, fuchsia, yellow
• Battery: 1300 mAh with talk time (GSM/WCDMA) up to 6.9 h/7.6h, standby time (GSM/WCDMA) up to 400h, music playback up to 38 hours
• What comes in the box: Nokia Lumia 710 handset, Nokia AC-10 MicroUSB Charger, Nokia Battery BP-3L, Nokia Charging and Data Cable CA-190CD, Nokia Headset WH-208

 

Nokia Lumia 710 Hands On

Nokia Lumia 800 Specs

• Processor: 1.4 GHz Single Core MSM8255 (WCDMA)
• Display: 3.7 inch WVGA (800 x 480) AMOLED capacitive touch ClearBlack display with pinch zoom, 2.5D curved glass seamlessly integrated to unibody
• RAM: 512 MB
• Internal storage: 16 GB, non-expandable
• Camera: 8 megapixel (3984 x 2992) auto-focus Carl Zeiss optics with LED flash, video capturing MPEG-4 720p @ 30 fps
• Connectivity: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100, GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 (HSDPA at 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA at 5.76 Mbps), WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1
• Sensors: A-GPS, Accelerometer, Proximity, Magnetometer, ALS
• SIM: Micro SIM
• Size/Weight: 116.5 mm x 61.2 mm x 12.1 mm (LxWxT) / 76.08 cc / 142 g
• Colors: Black, cyan, magenta
• Battery: 1450 mAh with talk time (GSM/WCDMA) up to 13 h/9.5h, standby time (GSM/WCDMA) up to 265h/up to 335 h, music playback up to 55 hours
• What comes in the box: Nokia Lumia 800 handset, Nokia Fast USB Charger AC-16, Nokia Charging and Data Cable CA-185CD, Nokia Stereo Headset WH-902, soft cover color matched to phone, Quick Guide, User Guide and Product information leaflet

 

Nokia Lumia 800 Hands On

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Nokia Enter The World of Windows Mobile.

Nokia have just wrapped up their most anticipated product launch since the N series phones arrived on the scene. Nokia took the covers of not 1 but 2 Windows 7 Mobile powered phones the Lumia 710 and the Lumia 800. For details check out these videos and we’ll be posting more information as it comes to hand…

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How To: Erase All The Content On Your iPhone

So you’ve just upgraded your iPhone to the latest iPhone 4S or you’ve jumped the fence to Android or Windows 7… Great! But what do you do if you want to sell or give your old iPhone away? Well the first thing your going to want to do is clear out all your personal content, contacts and apps. This video will show you how to do exactly that.

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How To: Securing Siri on Your iPhone 4S

So you’ve splashed out and got the latest iPhone 4S and you’ve been playing with Siri, its pretty cool right? Yeah. Did you know its also got a bit of a security issue that allow people access to you contacts and info? Yep sure does, but it is pretty easy to fix so check out this video and it’ll help sort that out so you dont have any issues should you lose that shiny new iPhone 4S.

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Google Launch Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Today is the day  (delayed by a week out of respect of Steve Jobs) that Google and Samsung have been looking forward to, the day they can announce to the world their latest creation in smart phone operating systems and handsets, set to take on the Apple iPhone 4S and iOS5. So what is it? Google took to the covers off Android 4.0 better know as Ice Cream Sandwich and Samsung took the covers of its latest Galaxy handset (co-branded with Google) the Galaxy Nexus (originally rumoured to be called the Nexus Prime). So what are they and whats new? Check out these videos and see for yourself what all the fuss is about.

Also we’ve added more videos to the following blog entry… http://insydetech.com.au/2011/10/19/its-here-samsung-and-google-unveil-samsung-galaxy-nexus-and-android-ice-cream-sandwich/

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It’s here… Samsung and Google unveil Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Android Ice Cream Sandwich

It may not have had all the hype around it that the iPhone 4S and iOS5 announcement had, but today in Hong Kong Samsung and Google took the covers of the new Android and the latest Nexus handset. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus featuring Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) has a hardware feature set to match the Motorola Droid announced yesterday (See Below) and highlights the new Android features that should be being rolled out to the top Android handset already on the market.

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Features

• Improved Sleek UI
• Resizable widgets
• New lock screen actions
• Quick responses for incoming calls
• Swipe to dismiss notifications, tasks, and browser tabs
• Improved text input and spell-checking
• Powerful voice input engine
• Control over network data
• Designed for accessibility
• Unified calendar, visual voicemail
• Rich and versatile camera capabilities
• Redesigned Gallery app with photo editor
• Live Effects for transforming video
• Sharing with screenshots
• Cloud-connected experience
• Improved email
• Powerful web browsing
• Android Beam for NFC-based sharing
• Face Unlock
• Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth HDP

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Tech Specs

• Network: HSPA+ 21 850/900/1900/1700/2100; 850/900/1800/1900 EDGE/GPRS (LTE will be available depending on region)
• Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core processor
• Display: 4.65-inch 1280 x 720 HD Super AMOLED
• OS: Android Ice Cream Sandwich
• Cameras: Rear – 5-megapixel, Front – 1.3-megapixel for video call
• Video: Playback and recording at 1080p (30fps, MPEG-4/h.263/h.264)
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0, USB, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC
• Sensors: Accelerometer, compass, gyro, light, proximity, barometer
• Memory: 1GB ram + 16/32GB storage
• Battery: 1750mah standard battery
• Size: 135.5 x 67.94 x 8.94; 135g

Have a look at the following videos and see what you think from the launch.

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First Look: Motorola Droid RAZR

Motorola made famous the RAZR thin flip phones back in 2004 and now the Motorola RAZR is back with a distinctly Google Android flavour. It the first Motorola handset to be released since Google acquired the mobile phone division of Motorola earlier this year and its being marketed as the worlds thinest smart phone at 7.1mm thin.

Tech Specs

•  4.3″ qHD Super AMOLED screen
• 1.2GHz Dual-Core Processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 4G LTE
• 8MP Rear Facing camera with 1080p HD video capture and image stabilisation technology for crisp and clear videos
• HD Forward Facing camera for video chat over 4G LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi
• 32 GB memory: 16 GB on board and 16 GB microSD™ card pre-installed (actual formatted capacity is less)
• Gorilla Glass screen Kevlar build materials
• Side lock switch
• 12.5 hours of talk time and 8.9 hours of video playback

Have a look at these first hands on looks at the Motorola Droid RAZR

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How Durable is Your Smart Phone? – Samsung Galaxy S2 vs Apple iPhone 4S

So your after a smartphone with all the latest of everything because, well just because, but your a little bit clumsy? You certainly dont want to spend hundreds of dollars on a smart phone thats going to fail at its first tumble right? These crazy kids have pitted the Samsung Galaxy S2 against the Apple iPhone 4S in a test to see which of the two will survive life’s little knock downs. Have a look at the following video and see what you think.

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Head to Head: Siri for iPhone 4S vs Voice Actions for Android

Its been almost a week since the iPhone 4S has come out and we’re getting a good wrap up of all its features, in particular Siri. But how does it compare to Android’s Voice Actions for Android which has been out for 2 years? We’ve found this video that puts the Siri and Voice Actions head to head so have a look and make up your own mind.

Please note that there are free apps for Android that improve voice recognition including Edwin and Vlingo which we are currently road testing at the moment. Stay tuned for an update on how those fair.

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