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The BlackBerry torch is a recently released Blackberry phone which was designed to be more competitive in a modern smart phone market. In order to better compete with the iPhone and a variety of Android hardware, The BlackBerry Torch sports a variety of new features, both hardware and software. A lot of the Torch’s features are a first in terms of BlackBerry phones go, but not so much against the other Android phones.

On the software side, it runs BlackBerry’s new OS 6. This updated OS is designed specifically to compete against the other Android phones. The integrated Webkit based browser is a lot better than the previous version. Older versions of BlackBerry’s browser were clearly mobile browsers, because of their limited functionality and slow speeds. On the other hand, the Android operating system ran browsers as easy to use as any desktop computer. The new browser puts Blackberry up there with Android . The Torch also supports a unique navigation scheme. Large icons on the home screen make it easy to navigate to different parts of the phone, and are customizable.

On the hardware side, the Torch is clearly a BlackBerry phone. It is Blackberry’s first slider phone, but nevertheless still has a keyboard. Seeing how most Android phones are touch screen based only, that makes the Torch a bit unique.. The Torch also bears resemblance to many previous BlackBerry phones, with its slightly oval design, whereas many Android phones are designed to be a lot more box-y. Although the hardware isn’t completely unique, it’s nice to see people who prefer BlackBerry phones and still want to have Android based features.

Just like with any smart phone, accessories are essential for protection and to increase functionality of the device. Common types of BlackBerry Torch accessories include BlackBerry Torch screen protectors and BlackBerry Torch cases. You will probably want to protect your phone, to make sure it stays in good condition for a long time. After all, the typical life cycle of a phone is two years, so you will want to make sure it lasts. The Torch is a nice piece of hardware, but it certainly isn’t indestructible, and you will want to keep it safe.

Overall the BlackBerry Torch is a nice phone. Unfortunately, it’s still a tad bit difficult to point out what exactly makes this totally unique from most Android phones. It mostly feels like BlackBerry’s attempt to catch up with the Android phones, which they did well, but they didn’t really surpass any of them. The biggest difference between the Torch and any Android phone is simply that the Torch is a BlackBerry phone. The Torch has been Android-ized somewhat, but still bears many resemblances, both in hardware and software, to older Blackberry phones, and it hasn’t really excelled above Android phones in any way. With everything that has been said, the Torch is a great phone, and is a good phone to consider getting.

Apple continues to face competition from worthy opponents to its best-in-class iPhone 4 smartphone. The HTC Evo has been highly compared to the iPhone 4 and well with a larger screen, comparable camera and video chat capabilities, the iPhone 4 is surely put to the test. We will compare some of the most important features and differences in detail.

Here is our first look at two of the best and most ingenuitive smart phones to ever be created so far. The first difference any customer will notice is the screen size difference. Although the Evo has a bigger screen than that of the iPhone 4, the iPhone’s screen has better screen resolution. The size of the Evo’s screen allows for multiple widgets to fit and therefore making it easier for you to navigate through applications. Alternatively, the iPhone 4 features multiple folders that utilize screen space to a much higher degree than previous versions.

The iPhone 4 is an extremely slim and sleek phone that fits comfortably into a coat or a pants pocket. The HTC Evo is a little bit wider and has a slightly thinner frame than the iPhone 4, but the difference is hardly noticeable. The Evo does feature a few extra ports including an HDMI port that the iPhone 4 does not boast. With HTC Evo accessories such as a HTC Evo case and a HTC Evo battery this is something to keep in mind.

One main point of emphasis is how the two cameras stack up. The Evo smart phone sports an eight megapixel camera but the stills and video have been found to be noticeably inferior to that of the iPhone 4. While both of the cameras should suit the needs of weekend photography enthusiasts, where better detail is required, Apple seems to have come through with flying colors. Both phones have very sensitive cameras that adjust depending on the natural outdoor color. Some of the tested pictures of the Evo looked to be unnatural and have an odd quality about them. When comparing features such as camera to any other smart phone, the Evo has no competition, the iPhone however is in a class by itself.

Evo tasks continually run in the background whether or not there are multiple applications open at the same time. This is great especially because multitasking plays a huge role in today’s society. Many users will be quite pleased with the multitasking quality of the Evo. There appeared to be no drop in processor speed when multiple high memory application was running. Battery power is something to keep an eye on, but that is something that the newer chargers can handle. When it came to multitasking, the iPhone could simply not perform with the Evo.

On the contrary, switching between different applications is a little bit more difficult on the Evo. When trying to access different applications, users must return to the home screen in order to do so. Another way to access this is by pushing the Application button that is located when the vertical scroll lists pops up. To switch from app to app on the iPhone, users must simply go home and select the app they wish to use. The notification system on the Evo is more user friendly than to that of the iPhone 4. The Evo has an easier time dealing with social networking sites because of HTC Sense.

Almost every new phone released claims to be the best by trying to impress with specs. LG took a different tact with the Ally. Instead of making a high-priced device they made a budget-friendly phone with great social networking features. LG also ensured a great selection of LG Ally accessories, so we won’t have trouble personalizing or finding that perfect LG Ally case or LG Ally Screen protector. But today we’re going to focus on social networking. In this article, we present to you our choices for top social networking apps that take particular advantage of the LG Ally.

We’ll start with Facebook for Android. Yes, it’s obvious, but you just can’t have list of top social networking apps without mentioning it. Facebook is free, and it streamlines the experience for smart phones so there’s none of that fighting with a mobile Web browser. But when using Facebook from our phone, more often than not, we’ll be using AnyPost. AnyPost is a Ping.FM client that allows you to connect to more than thirty of the most popular social networks. Facebook for Android is great when you want to do something specific on Facebook, but AnyPost is where it’s at when you just want to network.

Bloo and Blabber are the next applications we will discuss. Both Bloo and Blabber are Facebook for Android alternatives. So why have three apps for Facebook? Well, you only need two, maybe one, and Facebook is nice to have when you want to perform some light Facebook work. But Bloo and Blabber should be your choice when you really want to go to town. Both integrate features such as push notifications, photo swipes, photo comments and so forth. So which one is right for you? MY best advice would be to try them both and then choose the one that you want to keep.

After our Facebook apps, we have Delicious, Digg and DroidIn. Delicious is a great app that offers us a place to join and tag all of our bookmarks. In other words, they will be stored online so that we can always have access to them. Digg needs no introduction. It’s the Android client for the popular Digg network, which lets you dig up and bury Web content.  DroidIn is the most sophisticated and powerful mobile client available for the LinkedIn network. Sure, you can connect via AnyPost, but you’ll want this too.

Lastly, we present Flickr Droid, Pingdroid and Reddit-is-fun. As the name suggests, Flickr Droid lets you access the Flickr picture service. This allows the customer to upload pictures, download pictures or just simply browse through them. Pingdroid is another Ping.FM tool. It’s not a replacement for AnyPost but if you’re a Ping.FM power user, Pingdroid provides some neat tools you’ll want to have on hand. Lastly, Reddit-is-fun is a client for Reddit that allows you to manage your account and submit links directly from your LG Ally.

If you’ve recently got your hands on a Samsung Captivate, then you’re probably aware of many of its unique features. One thing that has always been common was that phones and driving do not mix well together. You might have found yourself honking or shaking your fist at unaware drivers who are more entranced with their phone than paying attention to where they are going. Most states even have laws against it now. However, there are some accessories for the Captivate that allow you to use some of the features safely while you drive. The accessories being discussed here will allow the use of GPS, hands-free speech, and even read incoming text messages. Read on to discover how these safety accessories can once again allow you to use your phone while you drive.

There is one group of Samsung Captivate accessories that allow you to keep your head up while driving: mounts. If you’ve ever seen a GPS device in a car, then Samsung Captivate case mounts work about the same way. There are many to choose from. Some of these accessories can be mounted on a dashboard and some works with windows. All of these listed can range from simple to intricate. The simple mounts are basically two plates with a hinge. As one side sticks on the dashboard, the phone goes in the other. The advantage to these is that they take up a small amount of space.

However, you might want a mount with more features. If that’s the case, then you’ll want something with more gadgetry. There are many mounts available that can swivel, rotate, and flexible as you see fit. This can prove to be effective if you’re utilizing GPS and require assistance from the passenger. They can just adjust and rotate it to their side and move it back when finished. Most of these mounts use powerful suction cups to keep the mounts in place. However, some are available using adhesive if you need something stronger.

Adding a Bluetooth headset will allow you to accept incoming calls. With the voice recognition feature, you can even speak the name of any of your contacts and have the number dialed directly. Another useful feature on the Captivate is called text-to-speech. With this feature, incoming text messages are spoken out loud by the computer. Don’t miss any of your important messages when driving in busy traffic. Just be sure you don’t try writing a text while you drive. As of yet, there is nothing available that lets you do that. Voice recognition software eventually will be developed that will translate the voice into a text.

Finally, you’ll want to add a Samsung Captivate screen protector. While this may not contribute to road safety, it helps keep the screen on your phone unscratched and unscathed. These protectors are thin and transparent films that are almost invisible once placed correctly. These are usually cheap and can come in packs of three or more. So, you’ll have plenty of replacements once the protector becomes worn. The best part is that these protectors are much cheaper to replace than the screen itself.

So, there you go. These are accessories that can provide safe measures when enjoying the extended capabilities of the Samsung Captivate. GPS applications can help provide accurate directions to destinations. Text to voice will make handling text messages extremely easy. The heads-up case mount along with a hands-free headset that makes concentrated driving and multi-tasking easy. Finally, don’t forget to keep your screen looking new with one of the screen protectors available. Add up all these accessories, and you’ll be good to drive the road with your phone again.