Windows 8 on the new HTC Windows Phone 8X and 8S

Steve Ballmer's announcement in the launch event of HTC's Windows Phone 8X and 8S made the new phones as flagships of Microsoft's new mobile OS.

The new phone from HTC has a colorful and boxy design like the Windows 8 metro start menu to make the look fit better. The buttons and the camera are placed perfectly to accommodate easy-to-use functions. The 8X and 8S are both lighter and thinner than Samsung's Galaxy S3. The soft looking and rubber case makes the phone less fragile compared to the iPhone.

The HTC Windows Phone 8X and 8S does not pack much power like the quad-core powered phones of Samsung and other manufacturers but still does not lack power to run a wide range of apps. Both phones run on Qualcomm's dual-core S4 chips. The 8X runs on 1.5GHz and 1GB RAM while the 8S runs on 1GHz and half the RAM of the 8X.

The 8X has a 4.3 inch screen on a 1280x720 pixel resolution that is clear and sharp. The 8S has a smaller 4 inch screen which is also good. Both phones have nice viewing angles.

Other interesting features are the Beats Audio and the 8MP and 5MP rear cameras for the 8X and 8S respectively. Skype video-calling is also nice because of the tiny 720p capable camera that has a wide view angle.

The new HTC Windows Phone 8X and 8S both have the futuristic feel compared to its competitors which is also a good advantage.

Samsung's Galaxy S3

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So here I am again and today I'm gonna talk about the new Galaxy smartphone from Samsung, the Galaxy S3. So after the success of the its predecessor, the Galaxy S2 that has received many great reviews and sold a huge amount has given Samsung the title as the biggest mobile phone manufacturer in the world.

The new Galaxy S3 has a vast amount of features that a lot of you will enjoy. The first thing you will notice is its size, a 4.8in display that would make it a little complicated to handle depending on the size of your hands but its slim 8.6mm design (a little fatter than the S2 by a tenth of a millimeter) makes up for the wide build.

Its smooth gloss finish that really feels comfortable on your hands even though it seems a little bit "plasticky" and still looks solid despite a non-permanent battery. It's also light and sits reassuringly on your hand because of its 133g weight.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is runs on Google's latest Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and is jam-packed full of features. Firstly is the S Voice, a voice recognition software (designed by Vlingo) much like iPhone's Siri. Another feature is the Smart Stay which uses the front-facing camera to detect if a pair of eyes is in front and if there's not, it turns of the screen to save battery life. Other features like Smart Call, Social Tag, NFC technology, the S Beam, and the Smart Alert are also interesting built in stuff that you will or will not appreciate depending on your preference.

The Galaxy S3's 8MP camera (same as the above average S2 camera) delivers clear pictures and can capture a full HD 1080p video. The front-facing 1.9MP camera can also take pictures and capture a 720p video.

This new smartphone from Samsung also boasts a quad-core processor which greatly helps in terms of movies, games and other stuff. You can also go for the Galaxy S3 with a 64GB storage and also has a microSD slot not like its other rivals.

With loads of features and specs. The new Samsung Galaxy S3 packs a huge punch and is more like a smartphone-tablet hybrid which is really worth it.

iPhone Catches Up with BlackBerry in Terms of Enterprise Security

G'day! Analysts and CIOs from TechRepublic.com states that Apple's iPhone has now caught up with RIM's Blackberry smartphones and other devices in terms of enterprise security. For you who aren't sure what enterprise security means, here's a basic definition: It minimizes the risk of being exposed to common threats, identify and analyze your system and application weaknesses or vulnerabilities.

TechRepublic.com shows us Trend Micro's research as proof that the iPhone is just behind the Blackberry in total enterprise security. Rik Ferguson, Trend Micro's security research director says that Apple has gradually added more security features to its iPhone in the past several years and is now prepared to take on RIM and the their BlackBerry OS.

iPhone5 Look-Alike: The Goophone I5

GizChina.com states in their website that a Chinese company quickly made an Android phone which designs was based from the leaked iPhone 5 design photos and immediately released it ahead of the grand unveiling of the next-generation iPhone this month. The Chinese manufacturer's unexpected move to patent the said design in China now waits to sue Apple when the iPhone 5 is later launched in China this year.

If ever anyone's interested in the iPhone 5 imitation, GizChina.com says that the Goophone I5 will have a "1.4Ghz Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, iOS themed Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), a  rear only 8 megapixel camera, and a 1280x720 retina display resolution in a 4-inch screen."

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Hackitat - A Political Hacking Documentary

This film's about the conflict between us people who want to keep technology and the Internet free from the people who want to take control.

The idea to make this film was because of an event that made a hacker named "mackt" decide to make a documentary that shows the world and elaborates about the political side of the hacker culture past the presumptions and interpretations. He partnered with the film company RåFILM in Malmö to make the idea into reality.

There are many questions that this movie will answer. Questions about hackers and hackerspaces that's lingering in people's minds. Questions like: What drives people to spend time, energy, and money on building servers, making programs and committing illegal activities just to help people in a dictatorship country communicate with freedom? Who are the hackers in the countries of Brazil, Bolivia and Bahrain who try to help the people in their countries have access to technology?

Hackerspaces around the world create new programs and hack to help them show and express themselves using technology. They are seen as enemies of the digital society. But what's their motive? What drives them to do this? What lives do they have?

The creators of this movie will do their best to answer all this questions so watch out for updates.

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Versions of the Upcoming Windows 8 OS

Microsoft has already announced last April 17 that the new Windows 8 will only come in four editions: the Home edition (called Windows 8), the Business edition (called Windows 8 Pro), the Windows RT edition for devices with ARM chips (PCs with ARM processors and tablets) and one for big companies that buy in huge amounts.

The Windows RT (devices with ARM processors) will not be able to run the usual 32-bit and 64-bit applications but will only handle touch supported apps (such as touch versions of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and One Note) that's made from Microsoft's programming component for mobile applications, the Windows Runtime (WinRT).

Most consumers who will buy the upcoming Windows 8 OS will be able to choose between the two versions: Windows 8 (for home) and Windows Pro (for businesses). The difference between the Pro and Home version is that the Pro edition has file system encryption, management of domains and virtualization.

The Home version (or Windows 8) can be upgraded from the Starter, Home Basic and Home Premium versions of Windows 7. On the other hand, Windows 8 Pro can be upgraded from Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate.

Built-in Apps that are included in all Windows 8 versions are Mail, People, Messaging, Calendar, SkyDrive, Photos, Video, Reader, and Music. Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel and One Note is only pre-installed on Windows RT devices. The new Internet Explorer 10 is also available on all the Windows 8 versions.

Windows 8 can be upgraded from existing Windows 7 versions for a discounted price of $39.99 until January 31, 2013. The Windows Pro is priced at $199.99 after the $69.99 promo until the 31st of January 2013.

So watch out for the upcoming release of Windows 8 on October 26, 2012 as announced during the main keynote at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference 2012.

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