Facelift for Galaxy SIII ?!

Minor changes are expected For Galaxy S III at the hardware level.

Currently at the rumor level, Samsung is preparing a new star model starting from last year's flagship Galaxy S III. It talks about an increase in battery capacity 2100 mAh how is currently to 2400 mAh and also an improved display. There is no known exact data on how this technology could be used for a better display, but I think it would be a bad idea to see a Super AMOLED panel with a RGB matrix against the existing solution.

It should be taken into consideration that all the buzz is currently focused on the launch of the Galaxy S 4 and most likely we will have to wait until a Galaxy S III Plus will make its appearance on the. Judging by the new movement made ​​by Samsung with the Galaxy S II Plus I’m quite tempted to think that we have a Plus version for the third member of the Galaxy S family. The Korean manufacturer probably will try in this way to maintain its interest and thus sales of the S III to an acceptable level because they are likely to collapse with the release of S 4.

Samsung Galaxy S4 apears in an official Samsung video

Samsung Galaxy S 4 and has appeared this time in a picture posted on the official Samsung Mobile USA Twitter account.

As can be seen with the naked eye, Samsung has not been generous with details. Basically we have a geometric shape more than a cell phone and only if we dare to say that we are dealing with a new and much awaited Samsung Galaxy S 4. At first glance, such a pattern is forming thick shadows not very different from Galaxy S III, the same generous, rounded shape.

Those from gizmag.com have reached the conclusion that has striking resemblance to the current Samsung flagship. Probably most fans would be disappointed by this decision, but on the other hand Samsung would have to invest major development, testing and manufacturing for different housing materials used either alone or the shape.

Probably will be some design differences from last year's model, but most likely the set of specifications will have to impress. Of course a major impact would have a premium casing, made of shiny plastic and eventually a futuristic shape.

Who will sell smartphones in 2013?

 Nokia, ZTE, RIM, Sony, HTC, LG and Lenovo take, in that order, places from 4 to 10 sites in top sales, with a range of rates from 3.6 to 5% of the market. These minor differences in sales fake for a great dynamism of the market in 2013. So, it is almost impossible to predict what's next. Sony is just one of the companies who promised to be in of the 3^rd place. Motorola dropped from the top 10 last year and the rest don’t matters enough to be mentioned.

High expectations this year come from Apple, Samsung and BlackBerry. The list should be completed by Nokia, the Finnish company which unfortunately is struggling to survive. Two years after Nokia decided to embrace production of Windows Phone, it becomes obvious that they signed their sentence. Windows Phone 7 was a revolution, unfortunately Windows Phone 7.5 and WP8 were the same "revolution", and changes aren’t insufficient to attract a remarkable number of users. Windows Phone’s ecosystem has no problems. Nokia smartphones products are of high quality and most reviews come with positive remarks when it comes to the hardware. The problem is that no one has patience. Small problems, missing applications from the Marketplace and slow evolution of the entire system have caused the shortage of users.

BlackBerry had an excuse last year, but 2013 will not be available. Blackberry said that in 2012, former RIM took a break. There was an announcement about BlackBerry 10 who went from inertia. Terminals with the new operating system appeared only at the end of last month. The first reviews, although positive, describing some high performance terminals of and quality but that’s about it. Even if systems problems are solved through a framework who runs intermediate Android applications on BlackBerry 10, this is not enough. BlackBerry will need something revolutionary to leave you stunned. In a market where Apple and Samsung make the cards, the Canadian company had to reinvent the smartphone we to chip a spot off the supremacy of the two companies. If BlackBerry 10 is the greatest achievement that has emerged from their research laboratories BlackBerry, it isn’t inconceivable that in another 12 months the company's market share to decline, rather than increase significantly. We should take in consideration that the problems iOS and Android had in the last two years to enter the corporate environment have been resolved. Basically, the strength of the platform invented by Research in Motion has disappeared.

Who dominates the smartphone market ?

In the first months of the year, the major statistics companies are fighting to tell us who dominates the smartphone market. Based on this information, to see what has changed in the last 12 months and especially how hard it is to change something in a field dominated by two players.

It seems simple. Manufacturers launch more and more powerful phones, sign contracts with mobile operators and consumers end up changing their phone every year ... really that simple? But the reality is that most manufacturers impress increasingly less. For these devices the market is growing from year to year, but there are fewer manufacturers getting richer from this.

The current phenomenon reminds me of the launch of the first iPad, a device that wasn’t described in megahertz, megabytes or milliamps. Again, specs matter less the brand name increasingly more. Obscure or less obscure companies launch phones that you do not buy, even if in terms of specifications might be close those of the S3.

In 2013, when we think of smartphones, we are talking about a customer base that craves for the latest Galaxy or dreaming of the next iPhone. Companies have created fans as if where rock bands. Launching new devices seem like concerts and the first reviews are no longer limited to tests and specifications, but the impressions, feelings and systems. In this system, users of the Galaxy S II or S3 and will not buy anything than a new Galaxy S or possibly a Note. The same is true with iPhone users who would not abandon their precious iDevices.

Chinese, smartphone copies and consumer choices

Smartphones are produced almost exclusively in China. In large part, the Chinese have access to the complete technology, owning the practical schemes of these devices.

Copies of smartphones are becoming more diverse, certainly the most copied is new product of a top of the range manufacturer. Most of these products go to the European market or the U.S. market and, to the surprise of many, even very successful. Price is one of the most important factors. When you have a product similar to one that cost 600 euros, and the final selling price for your product barely reaches 200 euros, you have all chances of immediate success.

Samsung Galaxy S3 copies are very successful, both in terms of design, as well as that of functionality and performance. You cannot see the difference in touchscreen or operating system. Android is a free product that facilitates passage to Chinese products, which until now were trying to copy iOS or Symbian with their products.

Absolutely all manufacturers who have introduced products at MWC 2013 is looking for distributors in Europe. Are willing to sell their products at a price of 100 dollars for those who offers to buy more than 2000 pieces - this is somehow the lower limit. Of course for larger quantities the price can drop even more. Add the taxes which can reach up to 300%, provides a healthy profit to those who engage in such business.

An important element is product liability. Not like renowned manufacturers like Samsung, components aren’t tested so well and they are not as reliable. Quite common problems of poor quality are batteries or devices who cease to function after only 2-3 weeks of use. Therefore, the products look very good, but the internal processor and all components have a short life span. Nobody can guarantee for their operation and their manufacturer assumes no responsibility.

As a whole even these Chinese phones are worth a look, but the decision lies with the costumer. Consumers should think if they pay 100-150 euros on such a device, cheaper than the devices of renowned companies, or if they prefer brand products with all warranties included.

Vuzix M100- The inteligent glasses

Vuzix M100 began to reach application developers rush to market launch.

Smart glasses made by Vuzix seem to have the main goal to launch it before the much publicized Google Glass.

In essence, smart glasses are quite similar to the Google Glass and until now have not enjoyed much attention from the international media. Therefore a good solution will be to launch as quickly as possible to get a good lead from the main competitor to Google. If you're wondering what would be good for these great glasses, you should know that Vuzix M100 is an extension of the smartphone in your pocket and more. You can access content, will help to shoot films, photos, run Android apps or take contact with augmented reality.

No matter how useful it may be, one thing is very clear, smart glasses are likely to become a new trend in terms of cool gadgets. Most likely in the near future we will see an explosion of these devices, but the real war front will give compatible applications, which help us in everyday tasks. Vuzix “tests the watter” with Vuzix M100, but considering the power and involvement of Google I find it hard to believe that the search giant is threatened in any way.

Long term remains to be seen how manufacturers will be able to improve and promote such devices designed to change the way we use mobile technology.