Samsung Galaxy S3

With over 10 million pre-orders for this phone, it is clearly one of the top in the world. It may even beat the Apple iPhone 5. Samsung clearly design the Galaxy S3 to beat the iPhone 5. The screen is 4.8 inches of AMOLED HD surface. It is less expensive than the iPhone 5. The design rocks and the phone feels great to hold. It is lighter, due to the polycarbonate shell and the oversized screen can feel cumbersome to some. The camera is arguably the fastest on any mobile. The Galaxy S3 is a pleasure to use and view.

HTC One X+

HTC pulls off an Apple trick by making the One X+ with an air of distinction. This is a phone for the firm, especially since they have improved storage and browser efficiency. Everything about the One X+ will impress you, except the battery life. Otherwise, it is a close contender with the Galaxy S3 and iPhone 5.

iPhone 5

The iPhone 5 has top notch technology, useability, and design. While the maps they are leaning on as a replacement for Google Maps is a bit of a joke, the phone trumps this small diversion. The iPhone 5 is not the game changer the iPhone 4 was for Apple. This is because Apple has been overly conservative with releasing new features. In this case, the design was a little disappointing. However, the phone itself is a world class unit. There is no doubt that Apple phones deserve to be among the top mobile phones in the world.

Google Nexus 4

Teaming up with LG, Google has released a fine phone. The stripped down Android 4.2 can be a breath of fresh air to those who are annoyed with the way manufacturers interfere with operations through tweaking the OS. It is a well designed phone, though a bit conservative on the memory.

HTC One S

Here is a phone that has the look and feel of a winner. Once you have picked it up you will want to take it home with you. HTC could have just let the One X slide, while releasing the One S only. The HTC Sensation is a bit more evolved and the finish is more elegant.

LG Optimus 4X HD

This phone was about 6 months too late to make a big splash. It excels in media and the battery out performs the One X, using the same chipset. The Google Nexus 4 stole the wind from Optimus 4X HD.

Nokia Lumia 920

There must be a Windows phone in the top mobile phones, so here it is. The Lumia 920 is a Windows 8 phone and it keeps it simple, but it is not stupid. As you can usually expect from Nokia, the camera is perhaps the best on the market, at 8MP and crisp. A 4.5-inch display makes watching video comfortale and you can use the phone while wearing gloves. This could be Nokia’s edge back into the game. Time will tell.

Sony Xperia T

The Bravia TV technology from Sony is integrated into the 4.6-inch screen and the rear camera is a whopping 13MP. The entire desing is slick.

Motorola Razr I

Solid signal and fast Internet service are two reasons to buy the Razr I. The display is beautiful and the size is small in the pocket. The price is right for someone who is not a great fan of mobile phones.

The Final Word

Everyone has their favorite phone manufacturer and the ones they are biased against. Giving them all a fair shake, though, the list of the 10 best mobile phones includes a little from many different mobile phone manufacturers. There are so many to choose from, you just have to try them yourself.

HTC is indisputably one of the world’s leading manufacturers of mobile phones. You cannot go wrong buying an HTC, but choosing a phone to suit your tastes depends on educating yourself on the best HTC models available. Here are the Top 6 HTC Phones. Some of them are a little old. Even for today they, though, they still stand up as fairly decent.

HTC One X+

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and HTC Sense 4+ are squeezed into a black matte case, with red highlights. The phone is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3, 1.7 GHz quad core CPU. The battery is a solid 2100mAh. This is a true improvement over the HTC One X. The One X+ is one of the best HTC phones.

HTC One X

Although the design of the One X put it at the front of mobile phones, it become clear quickly that it needed some revision, especially because of the poor battery life and inconsistent UI problems. It yielded to the One X+, though it still is a fine piece of technology. The camera is good and it has the large screen for comfort, along with a quad core CPU.

HTC One S

The One S is a trimmed down version of the One X. The screen is more manageable, at 4.3 inches, than the monster size of the One X. The case is a nice micro-arc oxidized material. The UI is inconsistent, like the One X. If you think the One X or X+ has too large of a screen, then you definitely shoud try out the HTC One S.

HTC 8X

This is a Windows 8 phone with a 342ppi screen that comes as close as possible to the iPhone. There is no microSD, but it has Beats Audio with an internal amplifier that is dedicated to the Beats. This is a brave try by HTC at a Windows 8 phone, but they have made more of a dent in the Android market and should stick with it.

HTC 8S

Here is the less expensive version of the Windows 8 phone, the HTC 8X. This is an extremely thin phone. The 8S does have a microSD slot, unlike the 8X. It is a better choice than other Windows phones, like the Lumia 820.

HTC Desire X

The Desire X was released nearly 2 years following the unveiling of the first Desire. The dual core CPU at 1GHz fits it more in with the One phones. The Desire X cost less, though. So if you want the taste of a One-class phone, but cannot find the cash, the Desire X will fit your pocket book.

HTC Desire C

The only reason you might buy this phone is that it is the cheapest HTC phone alive. The Desire series was once the pride and joy of HTC, so this is a strange twist. If you have always wanted an HTC phone, but just do not have enough money, this is a good entry unit.

The Final Word

These six phones represent a good spectrum of HTC phones to match anyone’s tastes. If you want the latest greatest then the One X+ is the one, but if you are on a tight budget, you will have to stick with the Desire X or the Desire C. The One S is a good alternative to the huge screen of the One X+. Then again, if Windows is your thing, the 8X is the phone for you. If the 8X does not fit your budget, the 8S will and you can still have Windows 8. So take your pick and enjoy HTC’s world class phones.

We all love our cell phones and are constantly looking for new things to do with them. It does not matter whether we do useful things or stupid ones. Here are 5 cool tricks.

Saved By the Bell!

Schedule your own interruption so you can slip out of a meeting or escape from a date. Popularity Dialer is a service you can have call you at a scheduled time and play half of a conversation from your “boss” or your “cousin” who needs your help. The only problem right now is that they have been temporarily shut down by the FCC because one of the FCC agents received an unsolicited “interruption” call. It was probably a disgruntled worker who wanted to irritate his boss.

Unlock Your Car Door

You’ve locked your keys in your car and it is a keyless entry car. Call your friend, hold your phone up to the door, while she hits the unlock on a spare that you left in her care. She has to hold it up to the phone when she does it, of course. This does not always work, so you will want to try it out before you get in this kind of situation where you depend on it. Some claim it cannot work due to different frequencies utilized by the two devices.

Extended Battery Time on Nokia

There is a rumor going round that if you dial *3370# on your Nokia phone, you will get 50% more battery time. The phone is supposed to restart and then you have extra space for your battery charge. You will have to charge it first though. This is not accurate, but not too far off.

#3370# turns off Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR), which degrades the sound, but you gain a whopping 5% of talk time. *#4720# sets Half Rate Codec, lowering sound quality further, but giving you an amazing 30% extended talk time. That’s it, 35% more talk time, but crappy sound.

Join Law Enforcement in Locating Missing Children

This is a dangerous one, because predators can sign up as well and keep a watch for kids who are lost and grab them. Hopefully this tip will be used for good, not evil. Amber Alerts are issued whenever a child goes missing. The most important time to locate the child is within the first 3 hours. You can have Amber Alerts texted to your phone. Enter your phone number and zip code and whenever there is an Amber Alert in your area you will receive the child’s description, where the child was last spotted, and information about any vehicles involved. This is supported by the Wireless Foundation, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and nearly every existing wireless carrier. I just hope they check the list of predators before allowing a phone number to sign up for this information.

Check for Leaks in your Microwave Oven

You’ll need two cell phones for this trick. Place one in the microwave oven and close the door. Don’t worry. We aren’t going to ask you to bake your phone. DO NOT TURN ON THE MICROWAVE OVEN! Instead, call the first phone, which is in the microwave, using the second phone. If the phone inside rings, there is a leak in your microwave oven. If not, it is properly sealed. The microwave oven is designed to keep in microwave radiation, so phone signals cannot enter.

The Final Word

Some tricks given out on the Internet are hoaxes, while a few are simply too cool not to be tried out. There are too many to mention here.

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