Best Windows Phone Apps Of This Year

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPs24_QGuo7xl9r37oO3aL8yVWGzo7g7INBUo3NQQMwvuNudS8JhOE7wAIWnQoUqT7mlnk_0lSQ3QGFhzA8HP0pZxBonoE9lloe1-EwA5CPwnTQNQqpsWc-PcTWwOePJb4E73ScB8b_s/s1600/Best+Windows+Phone+Apps+Of+This+Year.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPs24_QGuo7xl9r37oO3aL8yVWGzo7g7INBUo3NQQMwvuNudS8JhOE7wAIWnQoUqT7mlnk_0lSQ3QGFhzA8HP0pZxBonoE9lloe1-EwA5CPwnTQNQqpsWc-PcTWwOePJb4E73ScB8b_s/s640/Best+Windows+Phone+Apps+Of+This+Year.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />It’s been a great year for Windows Phone, as you’ll now find more than 190,000 apps alive and kicking on the Windows Phone Store. What’s more, it’s the fastest growing store of any platform. Check out what we think are the top 10 best Windows Phone 8 apps of 2013.<br /><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">See also: <a href="http://www.circlestech.com/2013/12/something-about-nokia-lumia-620.html" target="_blank">Something About Nokia Lumia 620</a></h4><br /><span id="more-71432"></span>Windows Phone has been playing catchup in terms of the number of apps on its store largely due to it being the newest platform out there. However, with more apps going live than on any other platform, you’re bound to find everything you need.<br />These are apps that aren’t exclusive to Nokia Lumia, so if you own a Samsung or HTC Windows Phone 8 smartphone you’ll be able to take advantage of them as much as you will if you own a Nokia Lumia.<br /><br /><br /><h3><a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/store/app/instagram-beta/3222a126-7f20-4273-ab4a-161120b21aea" target="_blank">Instagram Windows Phone App</a></h3><h3> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEjsKIixGGX995ArjuR7EHzdaL8RPdch8dOGsqO7QcDNO0qcJ-mKq0vMeZ6Fb2kkxPb2IEAuHAp1KwzRW-2c20hsFyqLKqjvJEqH71wguDnDftz8WJ7SUvM1ZGQES-CN74KSFPXirM20/s1600/url.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEjsKIixGGX995ArjuR7EHzdaL8RPdch8dOGsqO7QcDNO0qcJ-mKq0vMeZ6Fb2kkxPb2IEAuHAp1KwzRW-2c20hsFyqLKqjvJEqH71wguDnDftz8WJ7SUvM1ZGQES-CN74KSFPXirM20/s640/url.png" width="640" /></a></h3>With Instagram you can take photos and document your life. With the built-in filters you can turn them into works of art and share them with your friends. You can take a photo using your Nokia Lumia, or grab one you’ve already taken and stored in the Photo Hub, add a filter, a border and a host of other effects and then share with friends. This wouldn’t be a Windows Phone app if it didn’t come with unique Live Tile support, allowing you to see at a glance the latest status updates, as well as offer fast-resume.<br /><br /><h3><a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/store/app/vine/f9e6f07e-e47e-47f5-806d-55d4f79f2b60" target="_blank">Vine Windows Phone App</a></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDP3BI2RCypOgDIpDiAuvM1sF9x0SMGm2SJ3xbHAuykHsXzvt_-PS8Y-cfIBFwVIceOflCagVWnmbakc2M-Z9bMOb6NMF4FI_bX3j_IZlgSVAMGXB3HPp6FBaQW4xe5S3boaxg5jl9Vs4/s1600/vine-app.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDP3BI2RCypOgDIpDiAuvM1sF9x0SMGm2SJ3xbHAuykHsXzvt_-PS8Y-cfIBFwVIceOflCagVWnmbakc2M-Z9bMOb6NMF4FI_bX3j_IZlgSVAMGXB3HPp6FBaQW4xe5S3boaxg5jl9Vs4/s640/vine-app.png" width="640" /></a></div>In a little over 12 months, Vine has clocked up over 40 million users, making it one of the fastest growing social media groups out there. You can simply record footage, or use the built-in animator to create stunning stop-frame movies, which are hugely popular with the Vine community. You can use the rear or front-facing camera on your Nokia Lumia and then share the results with Vine, Twitter or Facebook.<br /><br /><h3><a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/store/app/line/a18daaa9-9a1c-4064-91dd-794644cd88e7" target="_blank">LINE Windows Phone App</a></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXl7686cKiHb67ferCNwtO0DypYsS1yLEtHJWWPMODmCAYAtXR8kvnvvZRN0HwgzoNlJVe3TT9LKn0Tvi4uycI00x5A76HXkGHFiT93ANqiwETNzo2LKckM-Tk-0OCA82yo-YWH1clUA/s1600/url.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXl7686cKiHb67ferCNwtO0DypYsS1yLEtHJWWPMODmCAYAtXR8kvnvvZRN0HwgzoNlJVe3TT9LKn0Tvi4uycI00x5A76HXkGHFiT93ANqiwETNzo2LKckM-Tk-0OCA82yo-YWH1clUA/s640/url.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>You may not have heard of it, but LINE already has more than 280 million users worldwide, and is used across 231 countries. It’s perfectly positioned to launch an all-out communication assault on the likes of WhatsApp, Kik Messenger, Viber, and even Skype. It automatically populates its contacts list based on your existing phone contacts. If someone on your People list uses LINE, you’ll know about it once you’ve booted up the app, inserted your phone number and verified your account!<br /><br /><h3><a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/store/app/lomogram/eff2feae-cef3-42be-8bfc-f0d62b1d814e" target="_blank">Lomogram Windows Phone App</a></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnp5INO_6GLu2-kwQrRk7sprW3hc41GBzSJZ2v0-zSz0NVd8b3GKJy7B4e2yMQT10HnbbzrfZ2jfe_KsQY3RANTnJigwXdoefSG61pc3r2duK8c3uqAVUvGDIifgML009LscHOPXX44E/s1600/maxresdefault.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnp5INO_6GLu2-kwQrRk7sprW3hc41GBzSJZ2v0-zSz0NVd8b3GKJy7B4e2yMQT10HnbbzrfZ2jfe_KsQY3RANTnJigwXdoefSG61pc3r2duK8c3uqAVUvGDIifgML009LscHOPXX44E/s640/maxresdefault.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>If you’re looking for that Instagram look on your Nokia Lumia running Windows Phone then look no further. This is a great little free photo editing app that offers up more than 40 filters, lots of borders and light effects that can be combined in numerous ways to achieve unique look.<br /><br /><h3><a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/store/app/appswitch/cef45bf9-c72f-4320-9aa1-949c2c86e2a5" target="_blank">AppSwitch Windows Phone App</a></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEus9CrIndL8ukBBtvS79YOBnnze8-f1nmOYfEh00-0S681ktF9I4E82vvLePc3bgo5faQkipdbrOX_00-wss3FSKCBfh-iXcl3t-F9y-qUy8794yaupcKv3q4HS0TLTILZ9b5vydGPc/s1600/AppSwitch.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEus9CrIndL8ukBBtvS79YOBnnze8-f1nmOYfEh00-0S681ktF9I4E82vvLePc3bgo5faQkipdbrOX_00-wss3FSKCBfh-iXcl3t-F9y-qUy8794yaupcKv3q4HS0TLTILZ9b5vydGPc/s640/AppSwitch.png" width="640" /></a></div>AppSwitch is a great app that has been designed for anyone who has recently moved, or is thinking of moving over from their old Apple iOS, Google Android or BlackBerry phone. Simply search for your old app and you’ll be given a list of alternative apps available on Windows Phone. What’s more, with its built in notifications and Live Tiles, if you don’t find quite what you’re looking for, you can be alerted when a new match becomes available.<br /><br /><h3><a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/store/app/camera360/38397f3d-e54c-40d3-ae35-cebbaa23be1b" target="_blank">Camera360 Windows Phone App</a></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrB-I2Qs8dmpIF_UNtiJHl2O5lm8__XgLbWePIlf_ty2zoQgoMJWlnrDlKlZHM0Se0OWlNWw45gH3c1LTwnxFW0mgeq3z8J3NOsB_J2rb-xXztJOF0rae-Yy4MMcgQaoYlnDwcpjxQnc/s1600/Camera360-for-Lumia-925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrB-I2Qs8dmpIF_UNtiJHl2O5lm8__XgLbWePIlf_ty2zoQgoMJWlnrDlKlZHM0Se0OWlNWw45gH3c1LTwnxFW0mgeq3z8J3NOsB_J2rb-xXztJOF0rae-Yy4MMcgQaoYlnDwcpjxQnc/s640/Camera360-for-Lumia-925.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Camera360 for WP8 features a unique Compass Tool inspired by the SLR, and offers the best Special Effects, Real-Time Preview, and Smart Photo Editing options available on the market today. Staying true to its “Less is More” mentality, Camera360 for WP8 brings you a simple yet powerful mobile camera experience.<br /><br /><h3><a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/store/app/vyclone/ea38b13d-6895-4723-ac74-1a95ef1f4f29" target="_blank">Vyclone Windows Phone App</a></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vv-_6WfvNkBtOE4d2lckJ01Axau5ry9F1xciilf2jBqM-gjgJnsF5ndjTpvsp_R9pdzM0gGUA-tdETgXlA6DiAi26LZoiabnWQwe2V0qwxyMUXFfc5euemguas1K16kffhyqGiJfSv0/s1600/url.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vv-_6WfvNkBtOE4d2lckJ01Axau5ry9F1xciilf2jBqM-gjgJnsF5ndjTpvsp_R9pdzM0gGUA-tdETgXlA6DiAi26LZoiabnWQwe2V0qwxyMUXFfc5euemguas1K16kffhyqGiJfSv0/s640/url.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Vyclone is a video app that allows you and others to mix and blend video clips of the same event to create one multi-angled result. Vyclone synchronises and edits clips to create one movie with all the angles cut together. What’s great about it is that you also get the the raw footage too, so you can remix it to make your own director’s cut before sharing it.<br /><b></b><br /><h3><a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/store/app/chronos-calendar/18aae83d-c70c-4ac1-8bf6-c6e726e031df" target="_blank">Chronos Calendar Windows Phone App</a></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZG754Bp56Wz6misSQkwFImEnMDepEaqgkRFL2M7koawaQ2VdEF3XfG4cyR3VaVj_EUzj6XFdXfxvlNVEf3wfGPgnpMLP7Ulpw4Pg4xfHiMckHQSOW5OVClQmBo3s8cMs-GIuSZvQAgM/s1600/Chronos_Calendar_Windows_Phone_App.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZG754Bp56Wz6misSQkwFImEnMDepEaqgkRFL2M7koawaQ2VdEF3XfG4cyR3VaVj_EUzj6XFdXfxvlNVEf3wfGPgnpMLP7Ulpw4Pg4xfHiMckHQSOW5OVClQmBo3s8cMs-GIuSZvQAgM/s640/Chronos_Calendar_Windows_Phone_App.png" width="640" /></a></div>If you are looking for a calendar without all the sync mess you can run Chronos using only internal events (no internet). Chronos is also able to read from the built-in Windows Phone Calendar. Unfortunately due to OS-restrictions it’s only possible to read from it, if you have a WP8 then you’re able to create appointments, but no edit or delete.<br /><br /><h3><a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/store/app/6tag/7d795cdf-fb1b-4bdf-8f5e-76eb19f7079e" target="_blank">6tag Windows Phone App</a></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkdezq3M_BEdV4LGWklR192eqp0xk2UIqtK3j-qtPpj4h0TTG-1o-VhqLtVxBY8-B4CQJz07NpQXKHJHDIr785EQ3tNW_TYXbZ1TftkEG_xmBhJ5XWVInK-nZQgMQj2NGjkalOlUvMo4/s1600/6tag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkdezq3M_BEdV4LGWklR192eqp0xk2UIqtK3j-qtPpj4h0TTG-1o-VhqLtVxBY8-B4CQJz07NpQXKHJHDIr785EQ3tNW_TYXbZ1TftkEG_xmBhJ5XWVInK-nZQgMQj2NGjkalOlUvMo4/s640/6tag.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>6tag is one of a growing number of Windows Phone 8 apps that replicate the Instagram experience. What’s more, it gives you pretty much all the features you’ll find in Instagram. Once you’ve downloaded the app you can log in using your Facebook account or through setting up your own account. Along with checking and editing your profile, you can choose to share your 6tag images and updates across the full array of social media networks.<br /><br /><h3><a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/store/app/fhotoroom/acad1eed-3149-4b6c-bc4b-8567f409e3e0" target="_blank">Fhotoroom Windows Phone App</a></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7-LtJ6VaXVYNy4k_I8YsebNvqLcQlpodpry3DTCHnTtRwBTMh4-5dFgYxGqHj6cOL0Wons2BiixedXq7OmQAX-QsuWl0TQr9ghbbInFsqAZQH7zaOKVeqDjwbivcnb-NgojBLXm0T6s/s1600/260305145_1358860756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7-LtJ6VaXVYNy4k_I8YsebNvqLcQlpodpry3DTCHnTtRwBTMh4-5dFgYxGqHj6cOL0Wons2BiixedXq7OmQAX-QsuWl0TQr9ghbbInFsqAZQH7zaOKVeqDjwbivcnb-NgojBLXm0T6s/s640/260305145_1358860756.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Fhotoroom is a great way to add effects and filters to your photos for free. You can fix/tweak your photos using the Basic Editor, give photos that unique style using one from over +50 different filters that are all customisable and give your photo that something extra.You can also share your photos with SkyDrive, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr all at once with a single click.<br /><br /><i>What has been your favourite Windows Phone 8 app this year? Let us know in the Comments below.</i></div>

Best Windows Phone Apps Of This Year

It’s been a great year for Windows Phone, as you’ll now find more than 190,000 apps alive and kicking on the Windows Phone Store. What’s m...

Read more »

Samsung Galaxy Android Digital Camera NX

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><section class="article-content"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQ7Qi5oeRRwmOHYXmuAUW-I2Wqd0G5MTATfUDLi2iHpAB9zbuV1OkmKicXXPf6VX2iF-jLby4wqwBKegH_FiE5ubkCyjnqMPL5x-hHPkjLS7PrvIJlmXpxRw51REEX7bhLpddCPec_fE/s1600/smsungrviwMAIN2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQ7Qi5oeRRwmOHYXmuAUW-I2Wqd0G5MTATfUDLi2iHpAB9zbuV1OkmKicXXPf6VX2iF-jLby4wqwBKegH_FiE5ubkCyjnqMPL5x-hHPkjLS7PrvIJlmXpxRw51REEX7bhLpddCPec_fE/s640/smsungrviwMAIN2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></section><section class="article-content"> <header class="gallery-header"> <h1 class="title">Samsung Galaxy NX Review </h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmUfVJnJravKxUsRRwTPwoY-sK8El9tI1_m6xBnSWOq7jd_dkSLzNhLZevd1MJ96Pj5a9wPCNeNR7eoxdPm0TUVs3cXyDKnSqROxOYlKQQ8HDtbcmQjZCbkUoUzDQLOmGDmVICuZxgxw/s1600/smsngrview2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmUfVJnJravKxUsRRwTPwoY-sK8El9tI1_m6xBnSWOq7jd_dkSLzNhLZevd1MJ96Pj5a9wPCNeNR7eoxdPm0TUVs3cXyDKnSqROxOYlKQQ8HDtbcmQjZCbkUoUzDQLOmGDmVICuZxgxw/s640/smsngrview2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h1 class="title"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></h1></header> <h2 class="title">Samsung Gets the Picture </h2><div class="caption">The Samsung Galaxy NX is an interchangeable lens camera that serves as the "pro" model to last year's Galaxy Camera. It has a 20.3-megapixel APS-C sensor, a 4.8-inch touchscreen and 16GB of internal storage, runs Android 4.2.2 and has a micro SIM card slot for 3G/4G LTE connectivity. It costs $1,600 for just the body and $1,700 with an 18-55mm lens.<br /><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;"> See also: <a href="http://www.circlestech.com/2013/11/olympus-creates-premium-compact-camera.html">Olympus Creates Premium Compact Camer</a></h4></div></section><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><section class="article-content">Android was originally developed as a smartphone operating system. Since its humble version 1.5 "Cupcake" beginnings, Android has been modified for use in tablets, TV set-top boxes, micro-gaming consoles and more. In the last year, Samsung's been busy adapting Android for a different purpose: cameras. <br /> For all the megapixels and low-light prowess of today's cameras, very few of them have Internet connectivity that rival the ease of use found on modern smartphones and tablets. The problem, it seems, is the user interface. <br /> The Galaxy NX, as its name suggests, is essentially one of Samsung's Android-powered Galaxy smartphones grafted onto an interchangeable-lens camera body. If last year's Galaxy Camera was Samsung's freshman debut, then the Galaxy NX can be considered its sophomore release. <br /> <h2>Almost All Screen</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgqE_9x7oHnBVnuRMlnH1o4qinhgAvYt-xoy_DwHV8yvijrFfkGy1lMzg-qRBQ3_V73fFLP67BcTMr1fQMEiDrZ9l4CmN6Alg_-iFv2gxE3Ul0AZ69ONZfOE4tV5L2phmmFh5SX_tJdU/s1600/smsngrview3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgqE_9x7oHnBVnuRMlnH1o4qinhgAvYt-xoy_DwHV8yvijrFfkGy1lMzg-qRBQ3_V73fFLP67BcTMr1fQMEiDrZ9l4CmN6Alg_-iFv2gxE3Ul0AZ69ONZfOE4tV5L2phmmFh5SX_tJdU/s640/smsngrview3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The very first thing you'll notice on the Galaxy NX is its gigantic screen. Forget the "large 3.0-inch screen" you've seen on every other camera, because none of those come remotely close to the sheer size of the 4.8-inch touchscreen on this Samsung camera.<br /> To put it bluntly: the 1,280 x 720 resolution LCD absolutely dominates the camera. The large screen does come at a cost. There is just no room for directional pads, camera setting switches or all of the other buttons you would expect to find on a mirrorless camera. Also, the display doesn't flip out.<br /> The capacitive touchscreen is as responsive as any Galaxy smartphone's, but quickly making adjustments to things such as ISO and exposure by tapping at tiny onscreen sliders and buttons is definitely a slower process than pressing physical buttons.<br /> Worse, the Galaxy NX barely has enough room for your right thumb to firmly grip.</section><section class="article-content"><br /> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="m!9324"></a> <div class="microcontent-wrapper"><div class="microcontent-shares" data-description="" data-fragment="m!9324" data-image="http://rack.2.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDEzLzEyLzA5LzM4L3Ntc25naW5zcnQyLjEwNDRiLmpwZwpwCXRodW1iCTEyMDB4OTYwMD4/38d780ae/b2c/smsnginsrt2.jpg" data-url=""></div></div><h2>Shoots Like a Point-and-Shoot</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5OQSVjxCUv_cKCln6lvBK230nYKHQdA3lGIIdOnk6xBCM2hD6s9KFkx2lBDyxW6nZYijwylZQlojkGIcbAkBdkG14SlWfQeto0GdAo4iqUVJRr3wT-I-F9pg1VjCLgWzvO0e0G0g2As/s1600/smsnginsrt2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5OQSVjxCUv_cKCln6lvBK230nYKHQdA3lGIIdOnk6xBCM2hD6s9KFkx2lBDyxW6nZYijwylZQlojkGIcbAkBdkG14SlWfQeto0GdAo4iqUVJRr3wT-I-F9pg1VjCLgWzvO0e0G0g2As/s640/smsnginsrt2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Samsung, like Sony, might not have quite the historical legacy of other camera makers, but it sure does know how to pack a spec sheet. The Galaxy NX has a 20.3-megapixel APS-C sensor, a 1.6GHz Pega-Q Quad-core processor, 16GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD card), a DRMe IV Signal Image Processor, ISO 100-25600, 8 frames per second continuous shooting, 30 smart shooting modes, a built-in flash and runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (with the TouchWiz UI).<br /> But, as many of us know, bullet points on a list don't mean much if the picture-taking experience is shoddy. While the Galaxy NX isn't the slowest, it isn't exactly a <i>fast</i> mirrorless camera either. For starters, booting up the camera from a completely powered off (not standby) mode takes over 20 seconds (this <i>is</i> Android we're loading up here). <a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="the-cameras-autofocus-can"></a><br /><blockquote class="microcontent-wrapper pullquote"><div class="microcontent-shares" data-description="The camera's autofocus can be considered speedy; however, it fails to operate quickly when you're zoomed in with the 18-55mm lens" data-fragment="the-cameras-autofocus-can" data-url=""></div><span class="microcontent" data-description="The camera's autofocus can be considered speedy; however, it fails to operate quickly when you're zoomed in with the 18-55mm lens" data-fragment="the-cameras-autofocus-can" data-micro="1">The camera's autofocus can be considered speedy; however, it fails to operate quickly when you're zoomed in with the 18-55mm lens</span></blockquote><span class="microcontent" data-description="The camera's autofocus can be considered speedy; however, it fails to operate quickly when you're zoomed in with the 18-55mm lens" data-fragment="the-cameras-autofocus-can" data-micro="1">The camera's autofocus can be considered speedy; however, it fails to operate quickly when you're zoomed in with the 18-55mm lens</span> and when you're not using the touchscreen to select a focus point. Although the large touchscreen is clear as day, the same can't be said for the 0.46-inch electronic viewfinder (EVF), which has a terribly low 800 x 600 resolution and exhibits some noticeable lag when it detects your eye. <br /> Throughout my two-week review period, I found myself using the Galaxy NX more like a point-and-shoot and less like a mirrorless camera with a built-in EVF. The lack of any real hardware buttons for changing camera settings, other than a wheel up top, also contributed to the Galaxy NX being held and used as a point-and-shoot. <br /> The 4,360 milliamp-hour (mAh) battery is excellent and helps the camera last all day long, even with 4G LTE turned on. You should be able to get a solid 10-11 hours of on/off usage with the camera on standby when not in use. <br /> <h2>Better Pictures for Sharing</h2>By now, you may be asking yourself why you would ever need a camera with Android when you can buy a high-end Android smartphone with a beefed-up camera such as the Galaxy S4 Zoom. That's a valid point, but the clear differentiator between the Galaxy NX and a smartphone such as the Galaxy S4 Zoom is going to be image quality.<br /> It may be the case that most smartphones these days take "good enough" pictures for sharing to Facebook and Instagram, but none of them take 20.3-megapixel pictures that are comparable to ones from a mirrorless or entry-level DSLR with a decent lens.<br /> The Galaxy NX produces clear pictures with accurate colors, good dynamic range and, in most scenarios, very little noise (at up to ISO 1600). Even low-light shots look good if you've got a steady grip or use a tripod. Taking panoramas is also really simple: you pan from left to right or right to left and the Galaxy NX automatically stitches together an elongated picture.<br /> <div class="popout"><br /><br /><section class="gallery interactive width-exempt no-close show-info" data-id="samsung-galaxy-nx-sample-images"> <header class="gallery-header"> <h1 class="title">Samsung Galaxy NX Sample Images</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXv68m5VtsEYkcZTiYmYr3RSQ9vVq5Ux6RW5b7JvTEJdAUGFe4hlfOblEZSqb55Fs_i1hitr-1PF-HQK31kO1ajaGjL1RC_RDeL__MP5OFYfkHqQG9R9UyJup4I4aDH6HwXjbdWQ6GTlo/s1600/smpl1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXv68m5VtsEYkcZTiYmYr3RSQ9vVq5Ux6RW5b7JvTEJdAUGFe4hlfOblEZSqb55Fs_i1hitr-1PF-HQK31kO1ajaGjL1RC_RDeL__MP5OFYfkHqQG9R9UyJup4I4aDH6HwXjbdWQ6GTlo/s640/smpl1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagGh7Tl0CC8IVUtY8lQOM-2hTmNyEf6UYTo7SAIcZrnCe85EaBFLijpRUdq2tYSRoHx8pl0rDZ36T1FMmxfMb8oO4-WkQyDtKI7USB-Rn9gNaUAO9N7PO5EKItc8d0Ud1aRw_p4YLpnY/s1600/smpl3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagGh7Tl0CC8IVUtY8lQOM-2hTmNyEf6UYTo7SAIcZrnCe85EaBFLijpRUdq2tYSRoHx8pl0rDZ36T1FMmxfMb8oO4-WkQyDtKI7USB-Rn9gNaUAO9N7PO5EKItc8d0Ud1aRw_p4YLpnY/s640/smpl3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h1 class="title"></h1></header></section></div>To my eye, the Galaxy NX's pictures aren't nearly as crisp as other mirrorless cameras, such as the Olympus OM-D E-M1 or Sony NEX-7, but they're sharper than the ones from popular smartphones such as the Galaxy S4 or iPhone 5S. <br /> If you can't see the difference between an iPhone picture and the Galaxy NX's higher resolution shots, you may want to get your eyes checked. It's definitely noticeable. <br /> <h2>4G LTE and App-Charged</h2>Aside from its use of Android, the Galaxy NX also has built-in 3G/4G LTE. (Don't worry, the Galaxy NX is an "unlocked" device.) All you need to do is pop in a micro SIM card and you're ready to start uploading pictures to Facebook, Instagram or wherever you share your cat pics to — on the spot, wherever you are. No more waiting to upload them over Wi-Fi or transferring them to a computer and then sharing them online. Today's kids have it real easy. <br /> Other than 4G LTE, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="the-galaxy-nx-has"></a><br /><blockquote class="microcontent-wrapper pullquote"><div class="microcontent-shares" data-description="the Galaxy NX has access to hundreds of good photo editing apps in the Google Play store" data-fragment="the-galaxy-nx-has" data-url=""></div><span class="microcontent" data-description="the Galaxy NX has access to hundreds of good photo editing apps in the Google Play store" data-fragment="the-galaxy-nx-has" data-micro="1">the Galaxy NX has access to hundreds of good photo editing apps in the Google Play store</span></blockquote><span class="microcontent" data-description="the Galaxy NX has access to hundreds of good photo editing apps in the Google Play store" data-fragment="the-galaxy-nx-has" data-micro="1">the Galaxy NX has access to hundreds of good photo editing apps in the Google Play store</span>. I can take a picture at the full 20.3-megapixel resolution, open up Snapseed, make corrections or add effects instantly, and then immediately share them with friends and family. Having Internet access is also great for storage. Should the Galaxy NX's 16GB of internal storage and additional micro SD card not be enough for all of your photographic needs, you can always tap into the cloud for more room.<br /> Heck, Samsung even makes it easy for owners by including 50GB of free Dropbox storage for two years with every Galaxy NX. As a person who uses Dropbox like crazy, I appreciate how the Galaxy NX can automatically upload all of my photos and videos to the cloud for backup over Wi-Fi or 4G LTE.<br /> And in case your were wondering, yes, this camera allows you to play games, watch videos, browse the Internet and do just about everything else you can do on an Android smartphone, except make calls. For kicks, I played <i>Temple Run</i> and <i><i>Angry Birds</i></i> on the New York City subway just to see the reactions, and let's just say a lot of riders simply stared at me, shaking their heads at my silliness.</section><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSpGeSl15F80hgGOSrcCt0neDp8KuCtG_JFIfwvwRHWZrGdXV5KHNPIJOLMS6BmPJQHPQDkud6jHtgiCG1R6dnT1GHTny2DUZTIiBRoTwi9NP8MHb0wO056Xyt3OiCRtYh9JkPBw1tf0/s1600/smsnginsrt1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSpGeSl15F80hgGOSrcCt0neDp8KuCtG_JFIfwvwRHWZrGdXV5KHNPIJOLMS6BmPJQHPQDkud6jHtgiCG1R6dnT1GHTny2DUZTIiBRoTwi9NP8MHb0wO056Xyt3OiCRtYh9JkPBw1tf0/s640/smsnginsrt1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><section class="article-content"><br /> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="m!d299"></a> <div class="microcontent-wrapper"><div class="microcontent-shares" data-description="" data-fragment="m!d299" data-image="http://rack.2.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDEzLzEyLzA5LzViL3Ntc25naW5zcnQxLjA3ZmVhLmpwZwpwCXRodW1iCTEyMDB4OTYwMD4/20426d15/856/smsnginsrt1.jpg" data-url=""></div></div><h2>Surprise Voice Commands</h2>One cool little feature I found on the Galaxy NX was the inclusion of voice commands. It doesn't understand natural language, like Siri or Google Now, but the list of voice commands are easy to remember and useful (when they work). And, knowing the limitations of voice recognition, I didn't expect much from the Galaxy NX.<br /> When the feature is turned on, you can say "smile," "cheese," "capture" or "shoot" to take a picture. All of these worked. Similarly, recording a video is as simple as saying "record video." We're not sure why, but you can't say "stop recording" to stop the video. Saying "beauty face" will take a portrait and transform the person's face into one with flawless skin, and saying "timer" and "gallery" will initiate a 10-second timer and bring up the photo gallery, respectively. <br /> At close range, most of the voice commands work, but step back to around five feet and the camera has a hard time picking up your voice.<br /> <h2>Way Too Expensive</h2>As far as convergence goes, the Galaxy NX feels like the natural path for cameras to take. Android not only allows the camera to have access to a wide array of apps, but it also lets you share your media wirelessly over cellular networks. In today's age of social connectivity, that kind of feature is really convenient and indispensable. <br /> The only real kicker is the Galaxy NX's crazy price: $1,600 for the body-only and $1,700 for the body and a 18-55mm lens. That's a big chunk of money for Android and wireless connectivity when you can purchase other mirrorless cameras for much less, tether one to a smartphone and get pretty much the same features (albeit with a little more work). <br /> <h2>The Lowdown</h2><b>What's Good:</b><br /> <ul><li>Beautiful 4.8-inch HD touchscreen</li><li>Convenient 4G LTE Internet connectivity</li><li>Superb battery life</li></ul><b>What's Bad:</b><br /> <ul><li>Disappointing low-res electronic viewfinder</li><li>Super slow boot-up</li><li>Next to no physical buttons</li></ul><b>Bottom Line:</b> Samsung's Galaxy NX is an ambitious camera that attempts to bring cameras into the modern gadget world with a large touchscreen and picture uploads over 3G/4G LTE, but its incredibly high price will scare off most potential buyers.</section><section class="article-content"><br /> </section><section class="article-content"><br /> </section><section class="article-content"><i>Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.</i><br /> </section></div>

Samsung Galaxy Android Digital Camera NX

    Samsung Galaxy NX Review  Samsung Gets the Picture The Samsung Galaxy NX is an interchangeable lens camera that serves as the ...

Read more »

Walmart Will Cut The iPhone 5C Price On Christmas To Just $27

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvsFjlvQ_nsv6kbkkGGzY-0ROKUsiRxlFEdUGlkKeC0MrVdfj_MiHItClWrmHkyyOwI8v9RIMIN9bgri7DC74NJw0Eh3NL4ltQzhURsujnsA8vkPys9SM9YQ7Kn36fbswOi7HpRgBm2M/s1600/iphone_5C-color.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvsFjlvQ_nsv6kbkkGGzY-0ROKUsiRxlFEdUGlkKeC0MrVdfj_MiHItClWrmHkyyOwI8v9RIMIN9bgri7DC74NJw0Eh3NL4ltQzhURsujnsA8vkPys9SM9YQ7Kn36fbswOi7HpRgBm2M/s640/iphone_5C-color.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>If you are still looking to get someone (or yourself) a smartphone for Christmas this year, don’t panic, there is still hope for you; at least until Christmas Eve, that is.<br /><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;"> See also: <a href="http://www.circlestech.com/2013/12/qualcomm-announces-its-first-64-bit.html">Qualcomm Announces Its First "64-Bit" Processor For Smartphones</a></h4>It’s normal to spend a small fortune on a smartphone, especially if you want to get the latest iPhone from Apple. What’s not so normal is to get one for next to dirt cheap. But that’s exactly what’s happening at Walmart until December 24th. Walmart has decided to drastically cut the price of the iPhone 5c and the iPhone 5s just in time for Christmas. And it’s not too hard to bet that they will sell out well before Christmas Eve. After all – who doesn’t want a new iPhone for Christmas?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaHaVNcKSmH6LjL2395zO6-6OQiLSKrMmOxB5XezwYGyLZzVvcRGVs9tblAeQNdwTbmeK9HQXA4Gk8xHY-5PbhvoCVn-WtsoRPLbhX1IzBXNgC93trBP0ZrLsh26ICzaXxkbHOC4dpug/s1600/iphone-5c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaHaVNcKSmH6LjL2395zO6-6OQiLSKrMmOxB5XezwYGyLZzVvcRGVs9tblAeQNdwTbmeK9HQXA4Gk8xHY-5PbhvoCVn-WtsoRPLbhX1IzBXNgC93trBP0ZrLsh26ICzaXxkbHOC4dpug/s640/iphone-5c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>You’d Better Get In Line!</b><br />Are you ready to be shocked? I love getting a great deal, and these prices from Walmart seem almost too good to be true. If you’d like to get an iPhone 5c…you still have to sign a 2 year contract, but you only have to pay $27 upfront for the phone. This sale price is a fair amount down from the original $99 price tag. Likewise, if you’d like a step up from the iPhone 5c, you can always opt to get the iPhone 5s which will be on sale for $127, down from the original $199 price. If you ask me, both sound like really great deals, especially at this time of the year when the budget is already stretched uncomfortably thin. Heck, anytime you can get 4 iPhones for approximately the price of 1 at the normal sale price, that is what you call a good deal.<br />If you’d like to capitalize on this sale, make sure you get to Walmart anytime between now and Christmas Eve. Otherwise, it will be too late, and you risk paying a much higher price for the iPhone(s).<br /><i>Source: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-iphone-5c-and-5s-holiday-sale-2013-12">Businessinsider</a></i><br /><br /><i>Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments. </i></div>

Walmart Will Cut The iPhone 5C Price On Christmas To Just $27

If you are still looking to get someone (or yourself) a smartphone for Christmas this year, don’t panic, there is still hope for you; at l...

Read more »