HTC One Creative Photography

The HTC One has been out a few days now and people have been getting creative with its awesome features. One of its most attractive features is Zoe. Basically this is a bit of a multimedia mix which includes a short three second video along with a picture. Yes, three seconds doesn't sound like much, but this feature of the HTC One is actually quite enjoyable. It can then be uploaded to social media or emailed. I've included a video below which shows CNET's Donald Bell running through some of the camera's features. Enjoy!

Blinkfeed Customization in HTC One

For those of us who have the HTC One you may have noticed that the home screen is set by default to be Blinkfeed. Blinkfeed is basically a  feed that consists of news and social networking updates. This is indeed very useful as it keeps you up to date. As useful as it may be, at sometime or another you might want to change the home screen or just customize Blinkfeed itself. Since this is not as easy as it should be, I've included a tutorial below from CNET which shows everything you need to know about Blinkfeed customization. Hope you enjoy it and don't forget to comment below.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review

 So, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is out.This is Samsung's latest tablet offering. Does Samsung deliver with this tablet? Well, read on and find out.
Firstly, the tablet has a screen size of 8", which is smaller than the Note 10.1. It runs the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS with a 1.6GHz quad core processor. Along with the tablet itself comes Samsung's S pen. Not only does the S pen function in the same manner as a stylus, it also has the added capability of controlling the images on screen simply by hovering over it. Yes, that's right, it doesn't have to actually touch the screen to make whatever changes are required. This is certainly something new  and it does work quite well. One unfortunate disadvantage of this however, is that even when you don't want to make any changes to your screen, inadvertently moving the S pen over it causes an input  to be made. Let me tell you, this can get quite annoying after a while, so using the S pen might take some getting used to at first. 
The  interface for this tablet is quite  user friendly. As in the Note 10.1, you can see your  apps on the top of the screen which allows for easy access. You can also delete some of the apps shown at the top as well. Additionally, there is a multi window mode for those who wish to multitask, something I find this tablet really
caters for. You are able to switch seamlessly between many different apps.
The tablet also has an app called WatchON which allows it to be sort of a tv guide. All you have to do is type in your favorite show and the tablet presents you with an array of options which you can use to view the program. Additonally, through the use of an infrared port the app allows it to act as a universal remote. Both of these features I find to be quite appealing.
One of the major disadvantages of the Note 8 however, is that the screen resolution is not 1080p HD(Max resolution is 1280*800 pixels). I find this to be rather disappointing especially for a tablet that costs nearly $400. It should also be noted that this tablet is WiFi only.
In conclusion I would say that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is overall quite a good tablet. If you're really into multitasking and do a lot of note taking then this tablet is definitely for you. However, if you're used to that HD screen then you should definitely look elsewhere as this tablet falls short in that department. Another thing, if you are not really going to use the S pen, then cheaper tablet alternatives like the Nexus 7 would probably be a better fit. For more on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 including order info, click here and...

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Facebook Home Review

Facebook launched their software Facebook Home a few days ago. This is Facebook's first incursion into the software market and the software comes pre-installed on the HTC First cellphone. Phonedog gives their first impressions of the software in the video below. Check it out and don't forget to give your impressions of Facebook Home in the comment section below.

LG Lucid 2 Review

Hey guys, today let's take a look at the LG Lucid 2. This is a midrange smartphone device which you can get for free if you sign a two year contract with Verizon. It runs the Android operating system and has  a 4.3 inch display. It's smaller than other smartphones, but hey, it's free(kind of). 
It has the ability to record video in 1080p HD and has a pretty alright 5 mega pixel camera. In addition to the above, it's got 4GLTE connectivity. Check out the review below courtesy of Phonedog.