Tips for Buying a New Phone

This article tells you what you need to buy a mobile phone and things to look for...


Size

- Its a fact that mobile phones are increasingly becoming more larger in size. However the current best size or fit is roughly 3.5-4.7 inches. Keep in mind when you get phone, most people buy a phone case whether they have a Android smartphone, iPhone or Windows 8 Phone. The case inevitably adds bulk. Point in case I use to have a HTC One S. A beautiful phone, for which I have several cases depending on where I am going out. One can think Iron Man and his suits:)))), so with that in mind.

- Think about what are you going to check your phone for? Emails, surfing the net? then a larger screen is probably better- The new HTC One is currently setting the trend for how a smartphone should be. The new Blinkfeed system which presents 'nuggets' of information seems to be giving consumers what they want.

-Taking photos a lot? Again a good screen and a good lens and megapixel count all go hand in hand, however again new technology and innovation are challenging the 'megapixel' theory.

The HTC One for example uses 'ultrapixel' technology which in short terms means the camera lets in more light and produces a better picture. Also the megalpixel being at 4mp means a smaller file size too. So when looking for a new phone be sure make sure the surrounding camera tech is just as good.

-Your hand size......if you have a chance to test your phone, using your hand (writing one), hold it and see if you can carry out most functions such as menu switching and typing. Also try holding the phone and speaking.

Buttons or Screen Buttons

- Touchscreens are the normal outlook for smartphones with all but the infamous Blackberry adopting them en mass. Again the wonders of developers means a variety of keyboard apps for touchscreen phones mean now you can accommodate any writing style.

- Buttons on the other hand offer a physical tactile experience but your stuck with the keys so you better like them!

Battery

- If you need raw performance and smartphone features consider going for Samsung Galaxy 4, HTC One or an iPhone 5. Also when you get your phone go through and turn off any features you do not need/can be saved e.g. syncing of apps not used much, screen brightness turned down. Again there a many power saver apps although the best ones that actually make a difference do all these easy changes anyway. We always find turning off 'sync' considerably saves a lot of power. Plus in todays hectic world of busy people, sometimes its good to simply switch off...

-With phones where the battery is not removable, then bear in mind, generally a bigger screen and higher quality will zap the power more. Again with good sense of turning off features you don't need, battery life can be extended.

-Weight

- HTC One S and the iPhone currently lead the best phones with light weights both being under 120 grams. Again the phones with higher powers tend to be heavier (Nokia Lumia take note.....), but in today's world lighter is better unless the phone itself warrants the extra grams - the Nokia Lumia being a good example of a phone which crams some pretty advanced tech and top notch screen to go with it.


-Premium feel

- Increasingly the 'latest' phones such as the HTC One and iPhone have noticed the consumers 'love' the feel of their phones. Indeed the materials used in the HTC One for example make it look amazing! By contrast other companies such as Samsung choose to use 'plastic' type materials for the majority of the phone body. This has a good advantage of the phone being lightweight but again for some consumers may leave them feeling they are holding a 'cheap' product.

The Nokia Lumia series are arguably some of the best looking phones out there. The range of colours is impressive and stand out from the black or white phones offered from the other major brands.

Which to go for? Well basically its down to you! Keep in mind, most people when they get a phone, put a case on so the 'exterior' is covered up. However some people love the 'weighty' feel of the phone. Best way to decide is to actually try out these phones and see which one suits you!:)

Nokia this, Nokia that

What a year 2011 has been for Nokia. The savy brand is having change its tactics and strategy to adjust to the new market of smartphones powered through by the Apple iPhone.


So they changed OS and have now gone to Windows. Wow. Is a good move? well put simply yes. Microsoft are one of those companies that push forward owing to their research and resiliance. The key players left now a are Apple with IOS and Google with Android. Blackberry, well its only a matter of time we think before they get superseded, bought out or outclassed by the others.



But what is the key to smartphone dominance? Is it the connectivity? is the messaging? or is it the app store?

Well Analyse Trends is going to go for the often left out factor and that is battery life!

 Yes, the often much hidden feature which ever since smart phones have become popular seems to worsen. Does anyone remember the days when the good old mobile phone could be left uncharged for days, even weeks? Yet today we often charge our smart phones, at least once a day. How did it get this bad?


Well we think hurdles were jumped over to gain market share but at the expense of actual raw functionaility. So how do Nokia amongst others get back to the top? Simple, they figure out how to do a smart phone with a long battery life. Come on Nokia, you had it once, Nokia 3310, Nokia 8210. You have the clout of Microsoft and all their knowledge plus you own expertise in handsets. Do something. Anything.

Operating Systems will decide the future of Mobile Industry

There was a time when consumers used to purchase a mobile based on

• Manufacturer
• Minimal Size
• Cost

the advent of the touch screen phones mainly the Apple iphone changed the industry on its head.One Device lead to a Complete revoultion,consumers suddenly have an alternative they no longer have to stick to the boring devices brought out by the manufacturers who used to dictate buying habits.
People suddenly realised how easy it is to go on the internet and easier to access their emails.
The iphone was a runaway success as it catered to the demands of the consumers which hadn't been taken into account before.It wasnt late before Mobile Phone Manufacturers realised they had to adapt to the changing consumer trends and buying habits.
Nokia the largest Mobile Manufacturer stubbornly stuck to its Symbian operating system which it hoped would lead the way. Sony Ericsson also persisted with symbian platform as they had invested far too much in it,what these manufacturers did not realise is Symbian where it was excellent in some aspects like its email client,it was a letdown in most other areas, iOS from Apple presented a fresh approach and an innovative interface which immediately wowed the User. HTC which was already in the market mainly catering to the business user got approached by Google to carry their Android operating System,HTC Desire when released to the genreal market became their first runaway success mainly due to its interface and android OS,it like iOS allowed seamless interaction,ease of use and The Market(Google's app store).The user now had more choice,where iOS is mainly a controlled environment Android allowed a certain degree of freedom for the user to customise their devices.one could upload songs to the device without any restrictions,you could easily download any short clips recorded on the phone.
HTC Handsets were not perfect but they offered an alternative to users who were not able to afford High iPhone tariffs,consumers had more choice then before.Sony Ericsson launched their Experia range,Nokia with their E-series,Samsung with their Galaxy range tried to compete but to no avail.

Consumers now going into a mobile outlet did not ask about the manufacturer but rather what OS is on the device,users have gone wiser and knew what catered to their needs.

The future of the mobile industry lies on what OS is Offered rather then who manufactures the gadget.

Team Analyse wil cover different OS in detail in separate posts in the coming future......