Latest Android Version 4.4 KitKat Smartphones in Market

Android 4.4 KitKat is the latest and updated version of Android operating system in smartphones. This new version has come with many new user friendly features and keep away the drawbacks of last version of android. Now days every mobile manufacturer company is launching their latest android 4.4 Kitkat smartphones. Though the competition is very tough, But some modals of smartphone has make their position in market.

In this article, I'm sharing a list of Best latest smartphones having Android 4.4 Kitkat operating system. I'm providing you their specifications with pros and cons you must read before purchasing. Just choose the modals which suit your budget.

Latest Android 4.4 Kitkat Smartphones

1. Samsung Galaxy S5 

Specifications
Display: 5.1 inches full HD display
Screen Resolution: 1080*1920 pixels
Processor: 1.3GHz Quad core processor
RAM: 2GB
Internal Memory: 16GB internal memory, expanded up to 128GB
Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 2800mAh
Camera: Rear side 16MP, Front side 2MP
Best Market Price: Rs. 43,500

Good Points: Awesome Camera, Increased Battery Life, Waterproof design, Provides good security (Latest features of fingerprint scanner and heart rate monitor)
Bad Points : Somehow costly (many other options are available in low price for the same specification), Slow Software

2. Sony Xperia Z2

Specifications
Display: 5.2 inches full HD display
Screen Resolution: 1920*1080 pixels
Processor: Quad core processor
RAM: 3GB
Internal Memory: 16GB internal memory, expandable up to 128GB
Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 3200mAh
Camera: Rear side 20.7MP, Front side 2.2MP camera
Best Market Price: Rs. 49,900

Good Points: Fastest processor among recent smartphones, Waterproof design, Very Large display, 4G technology, Good options in camera, Battery life increased 
Bad Points : Touch screen is slightly lacking, What i really hates about Sony xperia Z2 is its heavy weight of 158 grams very uncomfortable to carry, Ostensibly no HDMI port

3. Google Nexus 5

Specifications
Display: 4.95 inches IPS LCD full HD display
Screen Resolution: 1080*1920 pixels
Processor: 2.26GHz quad core processor
RAM: 2GB
Internal Memory: 16GB internal memory
Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 2300mAh
Camera: Rear side camera 8MP, Front side camera 1.3MP
Best Market Price: Rs. 29,500

Good Points: Large and Good display, Supports 4G technology, Excellent Price, Sleek and solid design
Bad Points : Battery life is definitely an issue, No Expandable memory, Loudspeaker is bad 

4. HTC One M8

Specifications
Display: 5 inch full HD display
Screen Resolution: 1080*1920 pixels
Processor: 2.3 GHz Quad core processor
RAM: 2GB
Internal Memory: 16GB internal memory, expandable up to 128GB
Battery Capacity: Li-Ion 2600mAh
Camera: Rear side camera 4 Ultra-pixel with flash, Front side camera 5MP
Best Market Price: Rs. 48,700

Good Points: Best Design, Great and Faster performance, Solid battery life, Good display, Solid body 
Bad Points : In built RAM should be high in this price, No waterproof design, Weak camera even in ultra-pixels

5. Karbonn Titanium Hexa

Specifications
Display: 5.5 inch display
Screen Resolution: 1080*1920 pixels
Processor: 1.5GHz Hexa core processor
RAM: 2GB
Internal Memory: 16GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB
Battery Capacity: 2050mAh battery capacity
Camera: Rear side camera 13MP, Front side camera 5MP
Best Market Price: Rs. 16,990

Good Points: Reasonable price, Dual sim, Good processor, Good screen size, Support 4G
Bad Points : Low Battery life, Lacks in auto focusing camera

Besides this list there are many latest smartphones of Micromax, Motorola and LG available in market. If you are using these latest smartphones, let us know your reviews through commenting below.

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How to Access Internet on Computer using Android mobile or Smartphone

If you want to connect your android mobile to your laptop or computer and want to access internet, you can use either wire method or wireless method. Wire method includes the internet connection on computer via USB data cable, where as Wireless method includes the internet connection on computer without use of USB data cable.

But In this article I'm sharing a feature of android Smartphones and Windows mobiles, i.e Tethering and Portable hotspot.

How to use USB Tethering and Portable WiFi Hotspot features to access internet on computer by Android smartphones?
USB Tethering is a simple method to connect internet to your computer by making android mobile as a modem. This is a wire method.

Portable WiFi hotspot is a method to connect internet to your computer by making android mobile as a WiFi hotspot. This is a wireless method.


How to use USB Tethering to access internet on computer.
Follow these simple steps given below

1. Connect your android mobile to laptop or computer via USB data cable.
2. Now click Menu button of mobile. and follow the below path

Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Tethering & portable hotspot -> USB Tethering
After clicking Tethering, your device will show a tethered massage. That shows your mobile has started working as modem and can access internet to computer. You can check the status on your network connectivity icon.

Note : When you connect your mobile to computer via USB data cable, you require a driver to run the internet. If your laptop or computer is not connecting to your mobile or mobile is not acting as a modem, you have to install that driver.

For that Go to Control Panel in your computer, and in Device Manager check Network adapters and Others drivers. If any thing is showing with a yellow exclamation error sign, right click on that and update drivers (you need a internet connection for this process). It will fix your problem of Modem unavailable massage.

If it does not fix your problem or no update drivers are showing, Go to your smartphone or android mobile manufacturer official website. And search for the drivers of your phone model in support section. Download it, Your problem has been fixed.

 
How to use WiFi hotspot to access internet on computer.

1. First you've to convert your android mobile modem to a WiFi hotspot.

To convert your android mobile to a WiFi hotspot, follow given path

Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Tethering & portable hotspot -> Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
When you click on portable WiFi hotspot, a message af hotspot active show below Check box. You've created WiFi hotspot.

You can change the settings of portable WiFi hotspot by clicking Portable WiFi hotspot settings tab below check box. You can configure Network SSID, Security option (WPA2 PSK recommended) and password.

2. Now on your computer check the networks showing, it must show your Portable WiFi hotspot in WiFi networks.
3. Click on this network connection, and then click on Connect.
4. You've done.

You can access internet via USB Tethering and Portable WiFi hotspot on Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8. There will little bit change in every operating system.

If still you have problem connecting to internet, feel free to comment.

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How to Root Android your Moblile/Phone ??

Rooting Android mobile is similar to Jailbreaking for iPhone, but the process varies for each manufacturer and model. To know more about rooting click here.

If you want to root your Android phone, be warned, it phone voids the warranty and should only be done by the tech-savvy. Before rooting your android phone you should study advantages and disadvantages of rooting.

Here I am posting how to root android mobile/phone.This post has step-by-step instructions for rooting every major Android phone and tablet available right now. But the best option is to use one of the "universal" rooting programs that will work on most phones.Here i am using Z4Root rooting app. Z4Root is the easiest of the bunch to use.

Just follow these below steps and get you mobile rooted.

1. Download Z4Root here, then unzip the file and save it to your desktop.

2. Connect the phone to your computer with its USB cable and copy the Z4Root file to your device.

3. Now find the Z4Root file on your phone. If you don't have a file manager app, you can download one from the Android Market.

4. Open the file manager and find locate Z4Root and tap to open it.

5. When it launches, tap "Root" and let Z4Root do the rest. Your phone will reboot when it's finished.


You've done!! enjoy your rooted android device.

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Key features of Android Latest Version - Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2

The latest version of the Android platform is now Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2, released on 11th Feb of 2013.
It focuses on speed and graphics smoothness while enabling new applications like Google Beam, Google Now and a better camera app.

Here i am only briefing about the key features extra added to this Jelly Bean Android version.

• Allow toggling Wi-Fi and Bluetooth state in Quick Settings using long-press

• Shows the percentage and estimated time remaining in the active download notifications

• Wireless charging and low battery sounds changed

• Gallery app updated for faster loading with new image transition

• Performance enhancements and bug fixes (Bluetooth A2DP audio streaming fix...)

• Secure USB debugging (allow debugging to authenticated computers only)

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Advantages/Disadvantages of Rooting Android phones

Rooting  is basically full control over your phone and all its workings. Manufacturers disable this by default. They do this for good reason—and it’s not just to control or limit you. If someone had root access, and he doesn't know what he is doing, then there could be serious damage to your smartphone. So manufacturers keep devices locked by default to prevent you from turning your phone into an expensive paperweight.

When you give in Root Permissions to your Android phone, it means that you are giving super user root or you can access all system files and give you the ability to change all sorts of things that you could not have normally do. Now you can be able to install and customize the Android operating system. The benefits of Rooting the Android device are endless. Rooting  will unlock your phone or tablet to their maximum capacities.
Here I am figuring out some of advantages and disadvantages of rooting your android.


Advantages of Rooting Android :

1. By rooting android, you have full control over your Android phone. Rooting your Android gives you access to modify system files, boot images, delete native applications, etc.
2. Rooting your Android phone gives you the opportunity to back up your entire system in a memory card. Now you can make backup copies of all files on the system and keep it ,save and restore your device every time you want.
3. Rooting your Android phone will give you the opportunity to run a custom ROM and customize it to your liking. You can even install ROMs that will improve the performance of your device and increase both the speed and battery.
4. Rooting your Android phone lets you upgrade to the latest version of the Android operating system.
5. Rooting your Android features to free memory on your device, Rooting your Android phone will allow you to manipulate and move partitions.

Disadvantages of Rooting Android :

1. Rooting your Android results not only  risking your Android device to lose your warranty, also the danger of damaging the device during the process.
2. There is also the fear of overclocking or underclocking your processor during this process. This may cause the device to overheat and explode even in some extreme cases.
3. There is an increased risk of not knowing when some Malicious Applications are Installed.

 So friends Rooting your Android phone is totally your choice, as there are advantages and disadvantages. You have to be very acute why you need to rooting your Android phone.

Follow How to root your android mobile 

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Update Samsung Android Operating System.... Update via KIES

Do you want to know How to Update Samsung Android Phone ?

If you want to upgrade your samsung android operating system,there is a thing  you should know there are two ways to know if your device can be updated: The first one, can be a notification from the device itself, but if it never comes, you can also check Settings-> About device-> Software Update.
If an update is available, then you will be notified.

If you are upgrading any mobile operating system, I first recommend making a backup of your phone data. 
After making backup of your phone data, follow the below steps using KIES software to update your samsung android

1.  First download the KIES software directly from the Samsung page by clicking here .
2. Connect your phone to your computer via its respective cable. (At this point you can make a backup) 
3. When KIES recognize the device, you will receive an onscreen message asking to upgrade to a new version of firmware. Click Update to continue.
4. Click on the box “I have read the above information”, select the desired option of saving information and click “Start update”. A warning will be Displayed. Read the information and click Next to continue.
5. The update will start and can take between 10-15 minutes. The phone can not be used during this time. Do not disconnect the phone from your PC, or turn off the PC.
6. Wait until you restart the phone completely and then select “OK” to finish.
   
   Now you have the Updated Android Samsung Mobile! 

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Favourite Free Mobile Apps - an easy way of communication

In today's era of Iphone and Android  phone, application have made its own place which plays a big role connecting you to world. Different apps for free talking, messaging, videos etc. not only make the communication easy but also low mobile bills.

However free mobile apps are very useful but sometimes unsecure, your contacts and files can be used by any suspect. So before downloading any app, you have to read out the terms and condition displayed.

Here are some free apps listed, may be useful to reduce your pocket bill -


Whatsapp :

WhatsApp Messenger is a smartphone messenger available for Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Windows Phone and Nokia phones. WhatsApp uses your 3G or WiFi (when available) to message with friends and family. Switch from SMS to WhatsApp to send and receive messages, pictures, audio notes, and video messages.


Skype :

Skype features free voice and video calls to anyone else on Skype, whether they’re on an Android, iPhone, Mac or PC, as well as IMs to your friends and family, no matter where they are. Send pictures, videos and files to any of your contacts.

Face Time :

Face Time app is only available for Apple ecosystem, but it is the easiest app for voice calling. Using face time app your mobile contacts can be called at one touch.

WeChat :

WeChat app provides option of free videocalling to user. This app is very useful to send recorded voice SMS. WeChat also features group chating, multimedia sharing.

Fring :

It features same as the Skype app but it is available for Android, Ios and Symbian devices. It provides facilities of free chatting and free calling to users.


Gupshup :

GupShup (which means 'chit-chat' in Hindi) is the  messaging app you will ever need. It is truly universal, and works across SMS and data. Chat with your friends, send them free SMS even if they do not have the GupShup app. Do one-to-one, or group conversations. No need to switch between SMS and other messaging apps!!

Viber :

Viber allows you to call, text, and send photos worldwide for free. Viber is available for Android, iPhone, Blackberry, Windows Phone and many more devices and platforms. Viber lets everyone in the world connect. Freely.

Nimbuzz :

Nimbuzz Messenger combines the power of internet and smart phone messenger into one, and lets you make cheap international voice calls, send unlimited chat messages, share files on any mobile device across popular messengers. Nimbuzz Messenger is available on Android, iOS, Blackberry, Symbian, Java, Windows and Mac. Nimbuzz Messenger lets you chat with your buddies on Facebook, Gtalk, Yahoo Messenger 24x7 for free.

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Best Apps to Make Free Voice Calls

Almost all operators are increasing their voice call tariffs and remaining are expected to follow suit. In some cases the tariff has gone up by 100 percent while in others carriers are reducing free minutes and other benefits. This could offset most users’ monthly bills, especially for those who prefer making voice calls rather than relying on text messaging.

 However, there are many free options available to replace traditional voice calling with apps that let you do the same over an Internet connection.Here is a list of some apps that could help you cut your monthly cellphone bill drastically if you have access to a Wi-Fi hotspot or have a good 3G data plan.


Skype:



Frankly, you cannot have such a list without mentioning Skype. After all it was THE app that started it all. Skype it is available on a multiple platforms – iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone. You can buy Skype credit and directly call your contacts on their phone numbers, but if you have friends on Skype, then you can experience the best video calling service in the world for free.


Viber:



Viber is a mobile phenomenon. It’s the type of service that makes executives from telecom operators squirm. The app itself replicates a dialer that syncs to social networks and picks up contacts who are also on Viber. Then you can use it to call your friends on Viber for video or plain voice calls. The best part it works purely on data, but if you have a contact who is not on Viber then you can also make a normal cellular call from the app itself.


WeChat:
 
On the face it, WeChat comes off as a What’s App rival, but there is more to the app than the messaging element. It has some cool voice messaging features built-in so you can either hold on to talk button and send voice message to your friends or even use the new video chat feature for real Skype-like video chats. You can even shut off the video bit so it can be a pure voice call.

Tango:



For the longest time the biggest paradox on Windows Phone was the absence of the Skype app, which was owned by Microsoft. Tango was the de facto solution, and it was always a very good solution. Heck, it’s still a solution for video and voice calls on Windows Phone, Android and iPhone. And it’s free.

Voxer:

 

Voxer is not your average calling app. Actually, it is not a calling app, its a walkie-talkie of sorts. It’s not very efficient all the time because one has to record a message and then wait for a the message but the user experience is fantastic. It’s really fun app and works over Wi-Fi and 3G. Like most of the others, it too is free.

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Simmtronics 10.1" Xpad X1010 Tablet with Android 4.0

Simmtronics has added another tablet to its XPAD range named as the XPAD X1010, which is now available in all leading stores for Rs. 8,449 making it the cheapest 10.1" tablet in the market.

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