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Bank Holiday announcement – updates – podcast & 17 Smartphone Camera comparison
Just a quick update.
Dave and I will be recording the next Episode of “Gav & Dave’s Tech Podcast” tomorrow on Easter Sunday.
Then, on Bank Holiday Monday, a 17 Smartphone Camera Comparison will be published. That’s right, 17 of the latest phones from high end to low end.
Feedback and Questions for Gav & Dave’s Tech Podcast
As you know, I co-host a weekly podcast with David from UKMobileTech called Gav & Dave’s Tech Podcast. It is a light hearted tech podcast broadcast bi-weekly. To subscribe click here for iTunes or copy and paste this link into your favourite podcast app.
Episode 12 is a great listen, but I would like to know if you have any questions for our next episode. Both Dave and I have experiences from HTC One M8 and Samsung Galaxy S5 so maybe you have a question around these phones. So drop a question below in the comments or via twitter @gavinfabiani or @davidmarkrich
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Guest Writer Richard Yates responds to the HTC One M8 camera vs Nokia Lumia 1020
Richard Yates, wildlife, insect and flower photographer responds to his thoughts on the new HTC One M8 camera, writing a piece on Ted Salmon’s Blog.
“I’m about to say why I think Steve Litchfield is totally, wholly wrong about the HTC One M8 camera when he compares it with the Lumia 1020 on AAWP.
So I suppose a good place to start would be to say that I don’t hate Windows Phone or the Lumia 1020. I’ve had one Windows Phone or another without a break since April 2011 and have taken over 30GB of photographs on my Lumia 1020 (yes you did read that right).”
A really good article by Richard Yates, so check out the rest.
Episode 12 – Gav & Dave’s Tech Podcast is now live Please RT
As you know, I co-host a weekly podcast with David from UKMobileTech called Gav & Dave’s Tech Podcast. It is a light hearted tech podcast broadcast bi-weekly. To subscribe click here for iTunes or copy and paste this link into your favourite podcast app.
Episode 12 is now live.
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Its alive – Gav & Dave’s Tech Podcast – Episode 12 – Please Share & RT
As you know, I co-host a weekly podcast with David from UKMobileTech called Gav & Dave’s Tech Podcast. It is a light hearted tech podcast broadcast bi-weekly. To subscribe click here for iTunes or copy and paste this link into your favourite podcast app.
Episode 12 is now live.
If you get a moment and have enjoyed the podcast, please leave some feedback in iTunes. Thanks.
Nokia Lumia 630 and 635 – Key information
In addition to the Nokia Lumia 930, Nokia also announced 2 new budget phones. The Lumia 630 and 635. The 635 is dual sim.
Key specs are –
– Display: size: 4.5 inch, ClearBlack, IPS LCD, FWVGA (854 x 480)
– Camera: 5 MP
– Processor: Snapdragon 400 Quad-core 1.2GHz
– Software -Windows Phone 8.1, Nokia apps pre-installed include Nokia MixRadio, Nokia Camera, Creative Studio, Cinemagraph, Panorama, Nokia Storyteller, HERE Maps, HERE Drive+, and HERE Transit.
– Memory – 8gb storage, 512mb ram, Micro SD card support
– Swappable rear shells
Looks like a reasonable upgrade to the Lumia 620, but it is a shame only 512mb of ram, when 1gb would have been preferrable.
Nokia Lumia 930 – Key Information
Nokia announced the Lumia 930, and boy what a piece of stunning hardware specification.
The key specs are –
– Size/weight: 137 x 71 x 9.8 mm, 167g
– Connectivity: LTE network bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, WCDMA network: 900 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz, 850 MHz, GSM network: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz + 5GHz); Bluetooth 4.0 (including Bluetooth LE); microUSB (USB 2.0), NFC
– Memory: 32GB mass memory, 7GB of SkyDrive cloud storage
– Processor: Quad-core 2.2GHz (Qualcomm Snapdragon 800), with 2GB RAM
– Screen: 5.0″ AMOLED ClearBlack; 1080 x 1920 (full HD) pixels resolution; protected by Gorilla Glass 3
– Camera: 20 megapixel, f/2.4 auto-focus camera, with OIS, 1/2.5″ sensor and dual-LED flash; front facing HD camera; four HAAC for Rich Recording in intelligent stereo at 1080p and with lossless digital zoom
– Sensors: GPS, accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, proximity and ambient light sensors
– Audio: 3.5mm audio out (AHJ + WP controls); HD Audio support; Dolby Headphone support
– Battery: 2420mAh integrated battery, with integrated Qi wireless charging
– Software: Nokia apps pre-installed include Nokia MixRadio, Nokia Camera, Creative Studio, Cinemagraph, Panorama, Nokia Storyteller, HERE Maps, HERE Drive+, and HERE Transit, Windows 8.1
– Colours: White, Black, Green, Orange
This looks like a cracking piece of hardware, which will come with the updated Windows software 8.1. The included software services add to the value. All Nokia/Microsoft need to do now is plug the app/games differentials to Android and iOS.
Reminder – Go listen now to Gav & Dave’s Tech Podcast
As you know, I co-host a weekly podcast with David from UKMobileTech called Gav & Dave’s Tech Podcast. It is a light hearted tech podcast broadcast bi-weekly. To subscribe click here for iTunes or copy and paste this link into your favourite podcast app.
Episode 11 is now live.
If you get a moment and have enjoyed the podcast, please leave some feedback in iTunes. Thanks.
All the Latest Reviews, News, Podcasts by Gavin’s Gadgets – Please RT
It’s Sunday, so put your feet up, and catch up on all the reviews of the latest phones.
The HTC One M8 review is already at part 4. Click here for all the sections written so far.
Of course you may be wondering how the new HTC One M8 compares to the original HTC One. Well, I’ve got that covered. Click here for my 20 part review!
Still want more. Well catch up on the reviews of over 25 phones by clicking
here. Reviews include the new Sony Z Ultra, Sony Z1 Compact and Samsung Note 3 and many more.
Still want some more. Click here for reviews on the new wearables – Samsung Galaxy Gear and Pebble Smart watch. Also read the new Sony SBH80 Bluetooth NFC headset review, along with reviews for many other headphones and accessories.
Eyes feeling tired now. I’ve got that covered. Go and listen to all 11 episodes of my podcast I co-host with Dave Rich. Click here.
And if you feel like knowing the weather for Princetown, Dartmoor, Devon then head over to the dedicated weather page. Click here.
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So I hope you had a good weekend. See you all tomorrow.
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