Should we call the Galaxy S4, S3s? Is Samsung following Apple's strategy?

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last two months, Samsung has announced its flagship Android phone for the current season, the Samsung Galaxy S4. For the vast majority of users, the phone is great and I can't disagree with them. But if you look at it from another perspective, compared to its ancestor, it isn't the upgrade I expected to be.

If we do a flashback, and go back to the commence of the series, the S1 was really an auspicious sign for a fresh new start for Samsung, despite Apple's claims that it was a copy of the iPhone 3Gs. From pretty much obscurity, the company went to once again international fame. One year after the company launches the S1’s successor, the S2. The phone offered a huge enhancement on both software and hardware. Moving on to the third generation, the biggest upgrades of all, the South Korean company mesmerized us all. The Samsung Galaxy S3 brought a whole new experience while interacting with your smartphone. The design was absolutely brilliant, incredibly thin, Touch Wiz was reinvented, and it contained tremendous tech specifications. I was looking in awe when I touched the phone for first time. In my humble opinion, the S3 was an impeccable phone.

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Review: SwitchEasy Colors Case for iPhone 4/4S

Today we are going to be taking a look at a very interesting case, made by SwitchEasy. It’s called the “Colors” case designed for the iPhone 4/4S and it is named like that, of course because it comes in several fancy colors. Huge thanks to SwitchEasy for sending me this amazing product out for review. Now, let’s head up to the review.

In the box you’ll find the case itself, two antistatic screen protectors, two headphone jack and two USB import protectors, a microfiber cleaning cloth and user’s manual.

The case is made by rubber, which really makes the phone to feel very nice in the hand. I can easily say that, this case is the best one for using your iPhone as much hours as you want. It’s very soft.  It really has excellent cut-outs and covers many sensitive parts of the iPhone. Also, it comes in several fancy colors which are: Baby blue, baby pink, lilac, mint, stealth, milk, crimson, mican, lime, fuchsia, viola, saffron and turquoise. The one I am using has the turquoise color. For more info concerning the case’s color, visit SwitchEasy’s website.

Installation process is super easy; all you have to do is place the phone in the case and cover all the edges. Un-installation process is also very easy, all you have to do, is  first uninstall the headphone & connector protecting parts (if you have them installed) and then grab one of the edges of the case and take the iPhone out of it.

Now let’s take a look around the case.

All the top part is covered, and the lock button, except the headphone import, which the consumer can install the headphone jack protector if he/she wants to keep it away from dust and scratches.

The bottom part has two large cut-outs for the speaker, microphone and USB import but I will recommend you to also install the connector protector for ultimate protection.

On the front the case covers the whole white area below the screen and it has a plastic “physical” home button, which actually is more functional than the real one. The case has also “lay on the table” design which means that if you leave your iPhone facing the ground the screen will not have any contact with it. For ultimate protection I really recommend you to install one of the screen protectors you are provided with.

Flip it over to the back, you’ll see that it is all covered by the case’s rubber material and it also has a large and deep cut-out for the camera and flash.

The left side of the phone is again protected, including the volume control, and it also has a small cut-out for the profile switcher button.

The right side of the case is all covered by the rubber material.

Now let’s take a look at the cases benefits and cons:

Benefits: Comes in many colors, quite protective, fantastic feel in the hand, makes the phone to look even more beautiful than it is, it comes with several accessories and it has a quite good price for its category.

Cons: The only con with that case is that it could be a bit thicker to offer a bit more protection. In case the iPhone fall of your hand and the ground is a road for example, the iPhone will definitely be scratched and possibly it will break.

Overall I give this case a 9.5/10, because it feels excellent in the hand, it protects the iPhone from getting scratched, it also gives to the iPhone a new stylish look and it comes with several extra accessories which offers the customer more protection for his/her device.

Sponsored by: SwitchEasy

Check out the product here: Colors Case

Thank you all for reading my full review of this product, if you have any questions related to this article feel free to leave them in the comment section below or mention me on Twitter @OrestGPap.

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Review: Frosted LCD Screen Protector for iPod touch 4G

Today we are going to be taking a look at one of my favorite screen protectors for the iPod touch 4G. This product is made by BudgetGadgets, which I really want to thank for sending me this amazing product out for review. So after using this product for a month let’s see it’s full and honest review.

In the box you’ll find the screen protector itself and a cleaning cloth. However I wish that the box was including a squeeze also.

The screen protector has two large cut outs for the front facing camera and the home button, which is something I really do like because in case you don’t install it exactly right, you’ll still not have any issues using the home button and the camera. It also has solution in it, which allows you to re-install the screen protector as many times as you want.

Installation process is super easy all you have to do is place the screen protector from the top to the bottom and based on the two cutouts, install it properly. After installing you’ll not have many bubbles, which you can remove them with a credit card by sliding on them with a bit pressure. When I installed the screen protector I did have five bubbles. I removed four of them in a minute and the last one couldn’t be removed because it had a dust particle under the protector.

This screen protector is a bit thicker than the usual ones, which makes it really protecting. You’ll not face any problems installing cases, using your iPod, or even when you leave the iPod facing the ground.

Now let’s take a look at the benefits and cons of the product.

Benefits: Easy installation process, very protecting, with the screen protector on you can install every case you want, the user have the option to re-install the screen protector as many times he/she wants, it has two large cut outs for the front camera and home button which gives you full access to both of them, the user can easily remove the bubbles and it has a very affordable price.

Cons: The box could include a squeeze to help the customer remove the bubbles easier, but it’s not a big deal since the customer can use a credit card or a piece of cardboard to remove them.

Overall I give this product a 10/10 rating because it really has everything that a screen protector needs to have and it costs only 1$ with free shipping worldwide!

Sponsored By: BudgetGadgets.com

Check the screen protector here: Product

Thank you all for reading my full and honest review of this product. If you have any questions related to this article feel free to leave them in the comment section below or mention me on Twitter @OrestGPap.

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How-to: Get iOS 6 Beta 1 Now For Only 6$!

Today i will be showing you an easy and legal way to get iOS 6 Beta 1 for only 6$. 

This way is brought to you by AppleDevReg.com . AppleDevReg registers your device only for 6$ and then you will be able to update to iOS 6 Beta 1. Let's see how.

Before you read further let me tell you that iOS 6 is still beta so you will face some minor bugs, which will be fixed in the next versions. Also iOS 6 is compatible whith ONLY the following devices: iPhone 3Gs/4/4S, iPod touch 4G, iPad 2 & The New iPad (iPad 3). As for the installation don't worry its super easy and legal.

Tutorial:

1.) First of all find your devices UDID.

How to find your UDiD

a. Connect your iPhone to your computer, open iTunes and under "DEVICES" on your iPhone.

b. Select the Summary tab and click on the word "Serial". This will replace the serial number with the UDiD.

c. Hold your mouse button on the UDiD number and press Control-C (windows) or Command-C (mac) to copy UDiD. Paste with Control-V (windows) or Command-V (mac) into the cart page.

2.) Visit AppleDevReg's website, send your UDID and pay the 6$ amount. After that wait about 10 to 15 minutes your device to be registered.

3.) After the second step download iOS 6 Beta for your device (free download): iPhone 4 GSM, iPhone 4 CDMA, iPhone 4S (All versions), iPhone 3GS (All versions), iPod touch 4G (All versions), iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Rev A), iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 3G (CDMA), iPad 2 3G (GSM), iPad 3 (All versions).

4.) Update your device. WARNING: Don't update your device until you've registered your UDID.

a. Select your iPhone from the left panel and back up your device.
b. Then use the "Restore" option and not "Update".
         For Mac: Hold down the "Alt/Option" key on a Mac and hit "Restore".
         For Windows: Hold down the "Shift" key on a PC and hit "Restore".
c. Select the .ipsw file you downloaded originally.
d. The update should then progress.
e. When prompted after the update, select your most recent backup to get all your apps and contacts back.

The original payment to register your UDID with AppleDevReg is 8$, but you can register your device for only 6$ if you click on this link. So a huge thanks to AppleDevReg for making this discount for all the TekSocial.com readers!

AppleDevReg's website: AppleDevReg.com

AppleDevReg's Twitter: @AppleDevReg

Overall i think AppleDevReg is the best, safest and cheapest service to register and update your device to iOS 6 Beta 1. I definitely think that it worth the 6$ for the update because iOS 6 are amazing with fantastic new features.

Thanks a lot for reading, i hope you guys head up to AppleDevReg's website to register your device and get iOS 6 as soon as possible. So folks, did you updated to iOS 6 Beta 1? Feel free to leave your answers in the comment section below or mention me on Twitter @OrestGPap.

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Review: BudgetGadgets Plastic Grid Hard Case Cover for iPod touch 4G

Today we are going to be taking a look at an iPod touch 4G case send out from BudgetGadgets. Before the review starts, I want to thanks Lilly from BudgetGadgets for sending me this product out for review.

The case is made by plastic and it covers the whole back and the sides. On the back as you can see it has many small holes in order the device not to overheat, and it also gives it a nice new look.

Installation process is super easy all you have to do is place your iPod and push it a bit. Uninstalling is again very easy all you have to do is push one of the edges of the case and take the iPod out.

Now, let's take a look around the case.

The top part of the case gives you full access to the lock button.

The bottom part of the case gives you full access to the speaker, USB import and headphones import.

The left side of the case provides you with a big cutout for the two volume buttons.

The right side of the case covers all the iPod.

In the back of the case you can clearly see that it does have a very nice cutout for the camera and microphone and many small holes in order the iPod not to overheat and to have a nice new look.

Now, let's take a look at the benefits and the cons of the case.

Benefits: It has access to all the buttons, imports and cameras. It feels very solid in the hand. It makes the iPod look very beautiful and it has small holes in order the iPod not to overheat. Also it comes in several fancy colors such as red, purple, pink, light blue B, white, green, peachblow, deep blue, black, orange and yellow. 

Cons: It doesn't have "Lay on the table" design, which means if you leave the iPod facing the surface, the screen will have contact with it and it might get scratched. So I recommend you to buy a screen protector with this case.

Overall I give this case a 9.5/10 because it does have a lot of benefits, an amazing price and only one con. I recommend this case ONLY for minor scratches protection (on the back). 

Sponsored by: BudgetGadgets.com

Buy the case for only 1.66$: Case

Thank you all for reading my honest review of this amazing case. If you have any questions related to this article feel free to leave them in the comment section below or mention me on Twitter @OrestGPap.

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