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‘Fast and Furious 6′ Extended First Look: Like A Trailer, But Truly Faster and More Furious

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‘Fast and Furious 6′ Extended First Look: Like A Trailer, But Truly Faster and More Furious


Super Bowl Sunday was a great day if you were a Baltimore Ravens fan, but it was pretty damn good day for Fast and Furious fans too. Universal dropped their first look at the upcoming Fast and Furious 6, the latest film in the action franchise about crime, fast cars, and huge set pieces. It blew away the competition. Today we get more.
Justin Lin returns for his fourth go-round in as director, and seems to have crafted an even faster and furious (er…) film this time around. Fresh off their massive heist in Brazil, Dom (Vin Diesel) and Brian (Paul Walker) are back. This time, though, the special agent hired to bring them down (Dwayne Johnson) has a favor to ask. He needs to team up with Dom and Brian to bring down an even worse bad guy, played by Luke Evans. Throw in the return of Michelle Rodriguez‘s thought-to-be-dead character and May 24 can’t get here fast enough.
While the Super Bowl spot was great, below we have an “extended first look” at the film which combines the mind-blowing action from the Super Bowl with more story and explosions.
Here’s the extended first look at Fast and Furious 6.
As a fan of this franchise, this trailer makes me both incredibly excited and slightly disappointed. Lin has obviously made a bigger, most explosive film this time around, which is saying something after Fast Five. However, with this clip being almost a minute longer than your standard trailer, I wish it left me wanting more. There’s so much to digest in this first look that my anticipation has already reached its peak. How much more can be hiding for us come release time?
I guess we’ll just have to wait and see. Fast and Furious 6 opens May 24.

SixPack Shortcuts by Mike Chang DVDRip Tutorials

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SixPack Shortcuts by Mike Chang DVDRip Tutorials


SixPack Shortcuts by Mike Chang DVDRip Tutorials
Have you ever felt hesitant or slightly embarrassed to take your shirt off at the beach or pool? Even though you're not "fat" or "obese".do you ever wish you had tastefully muscular abs that you'd be proud to show? 
.Have you ever done tons of crunches and sit-ups.only to be discouraged by how little visible difference they made in your abs? 
.Have you tried everything to lose that stubborn belly fat, but haven't found something that's worked for you? 
If you answered "YES!" to any of these questions, you're not alone. These were the biggest frustrations that I had myself when trying to get abs.

Nokia Asha 205 Now Available On Infibeam.Com

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Nokia Asha 205 Now Available On Infibeam.Com

Nokia has come with another Asha Series that has hit the market with a big phone. This low budget phone has been fitted with a Facebook button. No need to deep in to apps and search for this anymore, connect to Facebook with just a super fast click. Facebook becoming very important these days especially among youngsters this mobile is good for those who want to connect at xpress speed. Infibeam makes this phone available for only Rs 3349/-.
 Nokia Asha 205
This awesome phone has a QWERTY keypad and has some famous email services pre-installed like, Gmail and can also stay connected through Twitter and eBuddy Chat. Connect to the internet with GPRS and get access to Facebook and other chatting sites and stay connected always. It has a 2.4 inch LCD Display screen that gives a display resolution of 240x320 pixels. It has been fitted with VGA Camera that has a 4x digital zoom feature enabled in it. So click pictures from a distant. It runs on Series 40 Asha platform. It supports Java based games and is also a Dual SIM phone.

Except Nokia no other company will give you a phone filled with best features and low in budget too. Nokia has also added a new Slam feature in Asha 205 that allows you to share your photos, music tracks, videos with friends through Bluetooth without the need of pairing the devices. Only the mobile needs to have Bluetooth enabled in which you want to transfer the file. It is not compulsory that the other phone also need to have a Slam feature. It transfers data in ultra-fast speed without using the internet. It has an internal storage capacity of 64 MB and can be expanded up to 32 GB. It runs on a 1020 mAh BL-5C battery.


Features:-
  • Dual-SIM GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz).
  • 2.4" 65k color QVGA landscape QWERTY TFT display.
  • Series 40 Asha.
  • VGA camera.
  • Dedicated Facebook button.
  • Nokia Slam, Bluetooth v2.1.
  • GPRS/EDGE,
  • 1020 mAh battery.
  • Internal memory 64 MB, expand up to 32 GB

Place your order now on Infibeam.com and own this phone pre-loaded with excellent features and apps to make your life happening and easy going.

http://www.infibeam.com/Mobiles/i-Nokia-Asha-205-Dual-Sim/P-E-M-Nokia-Asha-205.html

HCL ME V1 calling tablet now available on Infibeam.com

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HCL ME V1 calling tablet now available on Infibeam.com



Infibeam launches HCL Infosystems latest Me V1 7 inch tablet. HCL has entered the market with a big bang. The launch of its latest tablet has made a big boom all over. Its 7” WVGA Capacitive Touch Screen gives a display resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. It is one of the latest tablets that have been successful because of its performance. With the built in Voice calling you can now stay connected everywhere with its integrated 2G SIM that supports Full Phone Functions for Voice Calling and SMS features.
 

This is an Android OS 4.0.4 ICS based tablet that is powered by a powerful 1 GHz Cortex A8 CPU processor. It has proximity and G-Sensor enabled. Now browsing the net and downloading files will be much faster with this OS and processor. Let your world rock as you can see movie on this tablet wherever you go and make life filled with fun and excitement. It is connected to the Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and is 3G data enabled through USB data card. It has GPRS and EDGE too so connecting to the net is much easier and faster.

Capture life’s best moments with the 2MP LED Flash camera fitted in the tablet and it supports video calling with its 0.3MP front camera. Every moment is special and precious don’t leave them capture all of it and you can they store them in memory card. You can make use of the Bluetooth and USB to transfer files to other devices.

It supports Full HD 1080p and has Me App Store as an in built application. It has internal storage capacity
of 4GB and can be expandable up to 32 GB. It runs on a powerful 3200 mAh Li-Polymer Battery.

Key Features

• 7” WVGA Capacitive Touch Screen
• Android OS 4.0.4 ICS
• 1 GHz Cortex A8 CPU
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• 2MP LED Flash camera
• 0.3MP front camera
• 3200 mAh Li-Polymer Battery

Place your order now on Infibeam.com and get free shipping facility across India. Grab this opportunity to avail the discount and benefit with the world class features in this tablet.
http://www.infibeam.com/Portable_Electronics/i-HCL-Me-Tab-V1-Tablet/P-E-PE-HCL-Me-Tab-V1.html

Specification Review Apple iPhone 5

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Specification Review Apple iPhone 5


Specification Review Apple iPhone 5 - Apple makes itself an easy target. For all its bluster, its secrecy, its aloofness, its promises of magic and revolution; it's easy to fall into the trap of loving or loathing the company, what it stands for and, most importantly, its products. But when you strip back all the hype and hyperbole, the iPhone 5 is still a smartphone like any other, and we've tried to review it as such.

Specification Review Apple iPhone 5

Design
A lot has been said about this design already and yet, there are still a few surprises we noticed when we first unpacked the box. It is noticeably lighter than the 4S, which you can feel as soon as you pick it up. It's slimmer too, though, this change is hard to spot. The new aluminium and glass chassis is striking definitely one of the better refinements of Apple's design. And, for the first time in several years, the black version of the iPhone looks better than the white, with a sleek metallic blue hue when the light strikes it at certain angles.

Performance
The major hardware milestone to consider in this release is the welcome addition of 4G data speeds. In Australia, you have 4G options with both Telstra and Optus, and after trying the iPhone 5 on both, we definitely recommend considering a 4G network for the iPhone. Apple's new A6 processor delivers a user experience as seamless as every processor in every iPhone before it. We've come to expect silky smooth performance when using an iPhone, and this is no exception.

Camera
The iPhone has a few new photography tricks up its sleeve, too. For starters, you can now take a photo while shooting a video, even at 1080p resolution, which is a handy feature that we think loads of people will find a use for. You can also shoot panorama pics, which is easy to do and the results tend to be pretty sharp.

iOS
When it boils down to it, Apple vs. Android wars aside, the real reason to choose an iPhone over an Android phone, or not, is iOS. Apple's operating platform is fantastic for many dozens of small reasons, but it is its uniformity that makes it feel so accomplished. After reviewing nearly four-dozen Android phones and tablets this year, it is impossible to deny how nice it is to use a system where every app, regardless of its origin, has the same visual elements and the same polish.

EarPods
The new design is unlike any headphones we've seen before, and "EarPods" are a perfect descriptor. Compared with other in-ear headphones, the EarPods are remarkably comfortable to wear.

EarPods Apple iPhone 5

Overall
Apple's rigid design ethos isn't without compromises though, and savvy users are recommended to consider the alternatives. Apple's design focuses on looks rather than ergonomics, iOS is mostly uncustomisable, and connectivity expansions, like HDMI and SD cards, are available only through expensive Apple-designed adapters.

Lenovo Yoga 13 Review

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Lenovo Yoga 13 Review

Lenovo Yoga 13 Review

The IdeaPad Yoga 13 was one of the first hybrid Windows 8 systems that consumers got a look at. Lenovo unveiled a near-finished prototype at CES nearly a year ago – well before Windows 8 was finished and ready for prime time. Since that time we’ve learned a great deal about Lenovo’s flagship touchscreen convertible but perhaps the biggest question was whether or not a convertible notebook/tablet makes sense at a time when dedicated tablets are arguably the hottest trend in consumer electronics.
Despite multiple attempts from manufacturers over the past several years, hybrids never gained much traction, not necessarily because of hardware issues but simply because the software to support such an environment hasn’t existed until just recently. Previous iterations of Windows did support touch in a limited capacity but the UI was never built with touch in mind.
Evidently that has all changed with Windows 8 which adds a touch friendly environment front and center (but not everywhere) and Lenovo looks to capitalize early and often with the do-it-all Yoga 13. Priced from $999, this system was one of the first portable systems to launch alongside Windows 8. I’ve spent the past several weeks learning the ins and outs of this hybrid Ultrabook and without jumping right to the conclusion from the get-go, I will let you know that it’s a very capable all-around system that doesn’t compromise on that it is first and foremost: a notebook.
Our evaluation unit arrived with a third generation Intel Core i5-3317U processor clocked at 1.7GHz, 4GB of RAM (systems in this class now ship with 8GB of memory), Intel HD Graphics 4000 and a 128GB solid state drive. True to its name, the Yoga 13 utilizes a 13.3-inch HD+ LED Multitouch display operating at 1,600 x 900 resolution – a bit sharper than many other 13-inch panels in its class. The price for the system price as tested here today (with 8GB RAM) is $1,099.
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13" - $999
  • 13.3" 1600x900 IPS LED multi-touch display
  • Intel Core i5-3317U (1.7 - 2.6GHz)
  • Intel HD Graphics 4000
  • 4GB of DDR3 RAM
  • 128GB SSD
  • SD/MMC card reader
  • 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, HDMI, audio jack
  • 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
  • 1-megapixel webcam
  • Chiclet keyboard
  • Glass trackpad with integrated buttons
  • 4-cell Li-Polymer battery
  • 13.4 x 8.85 x 0.66 inches, 3.4 pounds
Upon first glance there’s no indication that the Yoga 13 is anything outside of a standard Ultrabook. The outer portion of the lid is coated with a rubber-like material that’s silver / grey in color. A Lenovo name plate is affixed in one corner which gives the system an overall modern and classy look from the exterior.
On the front edge of the Yoga is a backlit power button, battery indicator and a tiny recessed reset button that admittedly didn’t do anything when pressed. On the right edge we find a button to lock the screen rotation when in tablet mode, an SD card reader, a USB 2.0 port and a unique looking charging port that more resembles another USB port than anything else.
The back edge of the Yoga is lined with discrete ventilation slots between the two sturdy screen hinges. On the left side of the Ultrabook is an HDMI-out port, a USB 3.0 port and a combination headphone / microphone jack. Closer to the front of the left edge is a volume rocker and what appears to be a tiny hole for a microphone.
There’s not much to see on the underside of the Yoga 13 aside from four small rubber feet. Upgrading internal components will take some work as there are eight tiny six-sided screws that look to hold the bottom cover in place. You’d certainly need some sort of special screwdriver to remove them so if you are planning to add more memory to the system, it might be best to let Lenovo handle that when you place your order.
Raising the lid reveals a screen that other manufactures would call an Infinity display. That is, the screen and the bezel are covered with a single piece of glass to give the illusion that the two flow together seamlessly. With the display powered on, however, you can see that the bezel around the screen is a little on the thick side. Normally this would be frowned upon but given the fact that the Yoga doubles as a tablet, this actually is good because it gives you some room to hold the system.
A 720p webcam sits centered atop the display and below it is a finger-sized button with the Windows logo in it. Pressing this button performs the same task as pressing the Start button which in Windows 8, switches you between Metro-style view the traditional Desktop UI. Its placement is especially handy in when using the system as a tablet.
The island-style keyboard sits slightly lower than the surrounding area / palm rest. This is done on purpose as to minimize key presses when using the system in tablet mode (more on that in a bit). The keyboard itself has a nice overall feel albeit a few of the keys (the right Shift key and to a lesser extent, the Backspace key) are a bit shorter than usual. Neither of these bugged me at all as I realized I never use the right Shift key and the Backspace key wasn’t short enough to cause any problems.
Unlike some other Lenovo systems I have used, the company decided to place the left Ctrl button in what most would consider the appropriate location – the bottom left of the keyboard. The Fn button is just beside where, where most would expect to find it. And speaking of, the function keys just above the number keys default to their alternate use, meaning you have to hold down the Fn key to press F5 for a refresh, etc.
Lenovo elected to use a glass trackpad that integrates both mouse click buttons. I’m typically not a fan of this implementation, instead preferring physical buttons like those found on the IdeaPad U260 but I must hand it to Lenovo as they have done a fine job with the all-in-one trackpad on the Yoga 13. One of my biggest complaints with similar setups is that clicking the mouse button also moves the cursor. That didn’t seem to happen very often on this system thankfully. The overall size of the trackpad seems just right too – there’s plenty of room to manipulate the cursor yet I still had enough room to type comfortably without my palms causing the cursor to go haywire.
The wrist rest and the surrounding area around the keyboard appear to be constructed of a soft leather-like material. The overall look is extremely classy although as I found out later, this surface is prone to picking up smudge marks and other debris when it’s lying face down in tablet orientation.

Firefox 64-bit will live on through nightlies after user backlash

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Firefox 64-bit will live on through nightlies after user backlash


Mozilla is backtracking on its decision to kill the 64-bit version of Firefox following heavy backlash from users. Last month, managing engineer Benjamin Smedberg called for coders to cease development of the 64-bit builds, calling them a "constant source of misunderstanding and frustration" due to lousy support for plug-ins, performance enhancements and bug fixes, which effectively made 64-bit users second-class.
To an extent, it sounded like Smedberg thought Mozilla would be doing folks a favor by forcing them to use the 32-bit browser, which is better supported all around. However, many 64-bit users disagreed quite strongly with that notion -- especially those who regularly hit the 4GB memory limit of the 32-bit browser. That negative response has prompted Smedberg to announce a modified plan that serves as a compromise.
Although Mozilla still plans to force 64-bit users on to a 32-bit version of Firefox through an automatic update, the developer will continue to provide nightly builds of the 64-bit browser. It seems this move would help transition those running 64-bit variants to a more secure 32-bit version of Firefox, while folks who are hell-bent on running the 64-bit version can always redownload and reinstall it after the forced migration.
Additionally, Smedberg plans to change the default first-run and update page for 64-bit builds to tell users they're running unsupported software. He also wants to disable the browser's crash reporter, enable click-to-play plugins by default as well as reduce engineering loads by discontinuing 64-bit tests and on-checkin builds -- we're not entirely sure what that entails, but it simply sounds like less developmental focus.
"After I announced my decision to disable 64-bit Windows nightlies, there was significant negative feedback. After reviewing that feedback, and consulting with Release Engineering, I believe that we can keep a set of users happy by making a modification to the original plan," Smedberg said. "I do hope that the projects and developers who are interested in win64 will work together to maintain this build configuration. I am interested in hearing from volunteers who want to become the 64-bit build maintainer. I will also set up a discussion list specifically for win64 issues, if that would be valuable."

Apple and Intel rumored to be developing an iWatch for 2013

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Apple and Intel rumored to be developing an iWatch for 2013


Apple and Intel are rumored to be working on a smartwatch that could be ready for production sometime in the first half of 2013. Some elements of this rumor do make sense from a business standpoint but others seem a bit too far-fetched to fall into the plausible category.
According to German blog Mobile Geeks by way of a Chinese site, the two companies are building a watch with a 1.5-inch PMOLED display created by RiTDisplays. The watch face will feature ITO-coated glass while the watch itself will connect to other devices using low-power Bluetooth 4.0.
If you recall, Apple’s old iPod nano gained a significant following due to the fact that it could be used as a watch when paired with one of many compatible watch bands and lest we forget the Pebble customizable watch from Kickstarter. The fact that Apple recently redesigned the nano could be a clue that an iWatch may be in the pipeline.
The confusing part of this rumor, however, is Intel’s involvement. Apple has been keen on decreasing dependence on outside help as of late, especially with regards to processor development. An iWatch wouldn’t need a powerful processor as CPU-intensive tasks could be remotely performed on the paired device instead.
Smartwatches have gained a tiny bit of traction as of late but they’re by no means mainstream at this point. If you aren’t familiar with the concept, a smartwatch can connect to your smartphone, laptop or tablet and allow you to do things like read a text message or control music directly from your wrist without having to pull out your device.
Do you think smartwatches will eventually catch on with mainstream consumers or are they simply a passing fad that nobody will think twice about in a year or two?

Nokia Lumia 920 Review: Can the WP8 flagship convert iPhone/Android lovers?

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Nokia Lumia 920 Review


Nokia Lumia 920 Review



Since Microsoft and its manufacturing partners introduced Windows Phone 7, they have tried in vain to introduce a legitimate competitor to the Apple iPhone. They have also failed to unseat an army of Android devices that have been more lucrative for the same manufacturers who first embraced Windows Phone. Nokia's entry was an all-in gamble that was supposed to platform among the elite of smartphones, but being the most popular of the bunch didn't translate to commercial or critical success.
In the Nokia Lumia 920, Windows Phone 8 has a worthy competitor to iOS and Android. It continues the design philosophy that made the original Lumias the most popular Windows Phone handsets by having eye-catching colors and distinguishing features. It also features brand new software that is faster and more robust than its predecessor. Will a winning hardware foundation and vastly improved software secure the Lumia 920 a place among the elite?

Hardware, Key Features

The Nokia Lumia 920 isn't guaranteed to earn millions of sales, but the phone is sure to garner plenty of looks thanks to its bold color choices. Available in a matte cyan finish or a high gloss red or yellow, the bold color choices that wrap around a black face stand out from a crowd.
People who want a more conservative color scheme can opt for a matte black or glossy white model, but even those will be distinguishable because of the Lumia 920's body. The phone measures 134.62mm x 70.87mm x 10.67mm (5.13in x 2.79in x 0.42in). Arriving in an era where smartphone vendors are racing to make each phone thinner than the last, the slightly curved back of the Lumia 920 protrudes far enough to make this a relatively thick phone.
It's also on the hefty side by topping the scale at 184.27g (6.5oz). The Lumia 920 is the heaviest flagship phone to hit the market in quite some time. The phone's weight is not excessive, but there's no getting around that this phone carries extra ounces that the Apple iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III do not.
The Lumia 920 carries its weight well by still managing to introduce an attractive figure with solid hardware credentials. The top and bottom of the device are completely flat, so the Lumia 920 can stand up on a table or desk. Both sides curve as if the two sides were squished smoothly meet in the back and give shape to the phone. The left side is a blank slate but the right side has volume buttons, a button to turn the device on or off, or take a photo. The bottom houses a microUSB slot and a pleasingly loud speaker, and the top has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a SIM door that's accessible by a key included in the box.
In an effort to make an equally attractive display, Nokia built the Lumia 920 to have a 4.5-inch screen with PureMotion HD+, ClearBlack, Sunlight Readability Enhancement, and Corning Gorilla Glass 2.0. To put those clever brand names and marketing terms into plain English, the Lumia 920 displays bright colors and deep blacks accurately, and animation and video move smoothly across the screen without any drops in quality. The Sunlight enhancement works as advertised and does a very good job of combating the glare or lack of visibility that occurs on sunny days. The screen adjusts outdoors to make content readable even under direct sunlight. The curved glass reduces the shock of impact of drops or scratches, and a touch panel with increased sensitivity makes the device operable even when wearing gloves.
While Windows Phone 7 was a temporary stopgap to modernize Microsoft's smartphone operating system, Windows Phone 8 is truly a whole new experience. Modern UI, formerly known as Metro, is a flexible interface that is a comfortable departure from Android and iOS. It's easy to make sense of the UI, which relies on Live Tiles as its main feature. Live Tiles are akin to Android widgets because they provide updates and shortcuts on the home screen. Rather than show an icon for an email account, it shows the icon and the number '14' to indicate that there are 14 unread messages. Tiles can also show top stories from CNN, tweets from friends, or photos from a camera roll. Live Tiles can be repositioned, fit into themes with different colors, and adjusted to different sizes.
A 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM make slick movements possible, but Windows Phone 8 doesn't always feel like it benefits much from the hardware increase. When browsing the home screen or loading system apps, things snap at a reasonable pace; however, there's a considerable delay when loading apps. Users should become accustommed to seeing the word "Loading" because it appears frequently. Whether this is the fault of the OS or poorly coded apps from developers, many news apps like ESPN, CNN, and Entrance spend too much time displaying loading or splash screens before actually displaying content. Most apps move quickly once loaded, but the slow start-up times pop-up often enough to become an annoyance.
Not all apps are a letdown. Nokia delivers some interesting mapping solutions like City Lens, an augmented reality app that showcases famous landmarks and nearby points of interest. It also includes a very powerful Maps app with offline turn-by-turn navigation and lots of data from across the globe. Windows Phone provides added privacy with Kid's Corner, a sandboxed section of the phone where guests can only access pre-approved apps, games, and songs. These built-in software features are equal to, and arguably better than, what's offered on other platforms.






Call Quality, Apps, Browser

Making phone calls on the Nokia Lumia 920 is pleasant thanks to a decent connection on both ends of the call. The phone could benefit from stronger noise cancellation when outdoors, but voices are audible and not muffled. Skype offers an alternative calling option with an always-on set-up that keeps users logged-in without using much battery. The app sends notifications, is integrated into the People app and incoming call screen, and can easily switch between Skype and cellular calls. It's the best Skype integration I've seen on any mobile device, which is not surprising considering that Microsoft bought the company.
Data speeds can vary based on where AT&T's LTE and HSPA+ network has been deployed. In the suburbs of Miami, I received 3 to 5 Mbps downloads and as much as 6 Mbps upload. Those speeds were a significant drop from the 14 Mbps downloads and as much as 8 Mbps uploads I experienced while in San Francisco. If you're someone who cares more about how much data you use rather than how fast the network performs, Windows Phone 8 includes Data Sense, an option to compress data and locate Wi-Fi hotspots to limit your data usage.

Messaging

Windows Phone 8 has a standard messaging app that continues the typography-centric interface found throughout the software. It also has the People Hub, a unified communication tool that includes group messaging featured called Rooms and a custom update center called Groups.
Rooms is a BBM-like group platform for sharing messages, calendars, photos, and notes. Sadly, non-Windows Phone 8 devices cannot access all content, including group chat, which is a major problem. Even Windows Phone 7 users can't fully participate in group chat, so the feature is practically useless unless you have a social circle with a disproportionate amount of friends with Windows Phone 8. Groups have more value because they are a way to monitor a select group of friends social network updates, but they can also send mass text messages or emails to members.

Apps / App Store

Windows Phone 8 has an apps problem. More specifically, it has a lack of apps problem. Microsoft recently announced that the Windows Phone Store has crossed the 125,000 apps mark, but that high total does not mean there are not glaring omissions from the best of options available in the Apple iOS App Store or Android's Google Play. For first time smartphone buyers, having fewer apps may not be as big as an issue, but anyone who has used an iPhone or Android device is bound to come up short in their app search. Shutterbugs will be disappointed to learn there's no Instagram, music lovers shocked discover there's no Spotify or Pandora (both coming soon), and new readers will stare at blank pages if they seek Flipboard or Pulse.
The best that anyone can hope for is that a suitable alternative will be available, and that's not always the case. There's no Dropbox app, but there are apps for Box and SkyDrive. Fhotoroom actually has better photo filter options than Instagram, but it is much weaker as a social app because the people you wish to share photos with are far more likely to use Instagram. A search of the Windows Phone Store reveals that there are some great apps, but they are no match for the wealth of options available for other operating systems.
On the bright side, the apps that are available have a uniform and sensible style, and Nokia has worked to get more apps on its phone than any other Windows Phone device. Nokia has exclusive deals with some companies that mean they get apps and games first, so Lumia owners benefit by being the first of the last to receive key apps.

Browser

In many regards - standard browsing, side-by-side comparisons with other devices, and benchmarks - the Internet Explorer 10 browser rates highly. Loading times were reasonable and quick, and HTML5 and JavaScript rendering are far better than anything previously seen on Windows Phone - 2x and 5x as good according to Microsoft.
The Lumia 920's browser also features enhancements for custom fonts and animations, so websites are more likely to display as their designers intended. The over-the-hood features include tabbed browsing, favorites, sharing URLs, and managing favorites. It also has the option to set "mobile" or "desktop" preferences, an anti-malware SmartScreen filter, and Do Not Track settings for privacy.




Camera, Battery, Conclusion

The Lumia 920 has a 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.4 aperture still images and HD 720p video recording. The rear shooter has an 8.7 megapixel, Carl Zeiss optics-enabled camera with f/2.0 aperture. In bright lighting, the lens is not any more remarkable than what's seen on the iPhone 5 or Galaxy S III. You'll still find images that do well to accurately depict colors and produce very good image quality, but don't go in expecting the world-changing upgrade in photo quality that resulted after Nokia oversold the device's capability with questionable marketing tactics. Instead, focus on the very real and reasonable improvements possible because of Nokia's floating lens system that allows the Lumia 920 to capture more light and provide better image stabilization than the average device.
The lens does an exceptional job at taking pictures at night or in poorly-lit rooms without relying on an LED flash that can make the subject too bright or remove details about the background. It does a better job of accounting for user shaking and movement than most devices, but it's not a miracle worker. Photos and videos will be more stable thanks to the floating lens, and this is definitely the best smartphone camera to have if you have shaky hands or need extra help taking nighttime photos.
Nokia does a tremendous job improving the image processing in the Lumia 920, but the actual camera software is mostly untouched. It's standard Windows Phone 8 fare with shooting modes for close-ups, sports, backlight, night, and night portraits. Users can enhance the software by downloading "Lenses" that introduce panoramic images, taking multiple photos to select a specific face, cinemagraphs, and edit photos.

Music

Microsoft and Nokia each gift users with a quality music experience for the Nokia Lumia 920. Nokia Music offers both local playback and streaming radio organized according to popularity, genre, or artist. The Echnonest-powered app limits users to skipping six songs per hour, provides options to purchase songs or entire albums, caches songs for offline listening, lists local concerts and music festivals in a "Gigs" section.
The Music+Videos app acts as a central jukebox that tracks history in the Nokia Music app or any other music-streaming app like Slacker Radio or Rdio. The app has a dashboard for music and video, but also serves as the home of Xbox Music, Microsoft's streaming and download service. A $9.99 monthly Xbox Music Pass has millions of songs that can be downloaded or streamed on-demand or played with a Pandora-like Smart DJ feature. Collections are synchronized on Windows Phone, Windows 8 desktops or tablets, and Xbox 360, a bonus for users of all three systems.

Battery

A 2,000 mAh battery goes a long way towards improving performance, and the Nokia Lumia 920 puts in a solid day's work. The Lumia 920 managed about 15 hours under moderate usage and 12 hours when pushed to do more web browsing and streaming music. Connecting to LTE all day will shorten that time, and there's unfortunately no easy way to disable LTE. When the user does need to reach for a charger, the Nokia Lumia 920 supports the Qi wireless charging standard on separately sold charging pads for the home, office, and select locations.

Final Thoughts

The Nokia Lumia 920 is an incredible device. It has a fantastic screen, a unique appearance, and a peerless low-light camera that will rescue many photo taking opportunities. Stellar as those attributes may be, there are issues with the device.
The hulking build of the Lumia 920 is a small issue, but the weaker Windows Phone app options are a major concern. Many apps that I rely on daily are not available on Windows Phone 8, and others are available but receive features long after the Android and iOS versions.
The Lumia 920 suffers from guilt by association because no matter how nice it dresses up Windows Phone 8, the OS and third-party software are still playing catch-up. This is a fantastic phone for someone who is a dedicated Windows or Xbox user, or someone with a patient streak who spends most of their time on the web. Users who rely on a healthy app market may find that this is a great phone held back by the limitations of its software.
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Pros: Beautiful body and unique appearance. Excellent screen quality. Best camera for low-light photos, fashionable color schemes.
Cons: Bulky build. Fewer app options than other smartphones hinder the phone's full potential.