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its has come to our attention that some of you shoppers out there aren't finding much luck with purchasing some of this years most popular tech...

never fear, TechExpo is here! 

okay, so there aren't any Nexus 9's available in your state for the next 6 months. don't fret. 

there are many other tech items that you can purchase for that special someone that will make this holiday season a success! 

let us not forget that items such as......

- Portable chargers

- Bluetooth Speakers

- Cases (for phones and tablets)

- Google Play and iTunes Gift Cards

- Carrying Cases (messenger bags for laptops)

- spare micro usb and lightning cables (call us crazy, but those come in handy)

.......all go a long way to fulfilling the category of "last minute gifts". even if you don't manage to get that tablet you've been searching for...buying a few cases and a couple gift cards can take the load off someone when the items finally come back into warehouses and stores across the world. 

don't worry, the after Christmas sales coming in January 2015 are going to be crazy, according to our sources.

and of course that means less money for you to spend! 

and who doesn't appreciate that?

Search Ebay, Amazon, Walmart, Target, RadioShack, Sam's Club, 

In any event! 

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The Best Tech of 2014!

Welcome back to another installment of...

  Now that 2014 has reached its expected end, it would be fitting for us to take a look back and see what this past year had to offer us, in terms of technological advancement, of course.

Lets start off with the Good stuff, shall we?

The Nexus 6 & 9! 

Nexus 6 (above), Nexus 9 (below)

                After the release of the nexus 5 (smartphone) and the nexus 7 (tablet) in 2013, the fans of the popular device line had long awaited the arrival of a current model nexus from a different manufacturer. LG and ASUS were in charge of last years models, and they sold an adequate amount of units. But now, HTC and Motorola has taken their turn at making both a smartphone and tablet for the Nexus series. With the nexus 6's 5.96 inch 2560x1440p resolution, 13mp camera and 3220 mAh battery... It would seem that Motorola remembered every detail that a phablet should entail (based on public opinion, and sales from the One M8) , with an added bonus of front facing speakers. I mean who doesn't love those?

                The Nexus 9 is basically a larger version of the smartphone variant (naturally), meaning that if you bought both devices, navigating them would be a breeze, plus what makes the nexus name so popular, are the updates, straight from google, and good for at least 2 years. (Currently running lollipop/Android 5.0)

The Nexus 6 and 9 are both on my (Matthew's) christmas list, just in case anyone was wondering.

I kinda figured someone would care.....

moving on.....

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

           You can call Apple Inc. copycats, hypocrites or just a bunch of plain ol'  followers, but you must admit, the iPhone is better now, that it has ever been. I've reviewed the 6 and 6 Plus in a separate blog already but I will say this, the 6 plus (my personal daily driver) has impressed me! and that isn't an easy task to accomplish. The battery life is exquisite, the screen resolution, while not Quad HD, still provides a premium experience, and the build quality ( with an all metal design ), put iPhone 6 and 6 plus, at the top of my list of devices that are a must have for the last quarter of 2014.

The Pebble Smartwatch

Disclaimer : Let me just say that I'm not just putting these devices on my list, solely because I own some of them, But because they are just amazing devices of this year!

            The Pebble Smartwatch has been awarded best smartwatch of 2014 in most tech award categories. Yes, that means that the Pebble won over the Moto 360, ASUS Zen Watch, Sony smartwatch, and the Samsung Galaxy gear, all of which are more "technologically advanced" than the pebble. But what makes this device more popular than the rest?

• The Price
• Availability
• Cross-Platform Usage (meaning compatible with Apple Products as well as Android Devices)
• Look and Feel (Build Quality)
• Steel Variant
• Battery Life (up to 7 days between charges)

          Of course with a price point of $79-$99 (depending on what sale is going on at the moment), the Pebble suffers some lack of fancy tech that you get on other watches, like a touchscreen for example, or a high resolution, pixel dense multi-color display. However I find that the physical buttons on the device make me feel like more of a spy when I'm using it, and the retro look makes it very easy not to compare it to other devices, its in a class of its own.. So, there's that.

These three devices (well 4 if you count the nexus 9) are, in my opinion..the best tech of 2014!!In spite of everything else that has been released throughout the year, these devices have managed to stir up the most conversation, debate, controversy, and general buzz in the tech world during their respective debuts. Sure other tech could go on my list, like the Galaxy Note 4, great device, or the One+, equally great, the Moto X 2014, or even the HTC One M8, all wonderful pieces of tech, but they pale in comparison, not on a specifications sheet, but in popularity. 

And of course you know that's what technology is really about, 

popularity.....

In any event

These have been your technological announcements for Wednesday December 10th, 2014 

Please govern yourselves accordingly

The 2015 Ford Mustang - Its been 50 years!

to say this new version of the mustang is the best I've seen...would be an understatement..

-Matthew Rischer

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like the new sign? lol we do too! 

This car has dramatically improved. even from the prowess of its previous versions, in all aspects as far as I'm concerned.

Let's start with the outside. 

         The completely redesigned body style shines light on Ford's new ideal of staying relevant with the times, completely updating the look and performance of the infamous pony car. The 2015 rendition comes equipped with a independent rear suspension, allowing it to produce a much more "tame" and "refined" ride with a lot less outside noise in the process. (excluding the engine of course).

         Speaking of which....there are now three of them. Starting at the entry level, There is of course the tried and true 300hp V6. (down 5hp from last year's model, yes, but the standard features more than make up for it)

          Then there is the new "star" engine of the show, if you will. The turbocharged 310hp 4 cylinder ecoboost engine. This variant simply screams out the fusion of power and efficiency.  While it may fall short of the traditional 8cyl thrill. It does provide what the V6 mustang just didn't have in the past. More power WITH more fuel economy. Sure the straight 6 was and yet remains strong, but said engine is only strong as long as it had fuel to consume....Lol in the ecoboost, you are afforded more fun at a lower fuel cost...

      As a current V6 mustang owner, the ecoboost version of this car intrigues me. A lot.

         And last but never least, we have the "ol faithful" of the bunch. The overpowered and highly sought after 435hp V8 engine. Or the 5.0 (five-oh) as its most popularly called. And even tho, its not known for exceptional fuel economy.... Its just plain fun.

Let's get to the Inside!!

Where all the other tech lies!

      Now, the Premium models of the Ecoboost and the GT come with some perks that simply just were not available on the mustangs of the past. Unfortunately the V6 model does not receive such love, begin redistricted to the base models only. These premium models come with upgrades like, heated and cooled seats (lined with leather of course), the MyFord Touch infotainment system with or without navigation (which has also received some updates for increased touch sensitivity and accuracy), Blind spot Monitoring, Parking Sensors, Back-Up Camera, Multiple driving modes, all with a completely redesigned interior and my personal favorite...an external trunk release button..(call me petty but I think its cool lol). This is the kind of technology that was formerly foreign to the Mustang

What's that? How do they drive you ask?

I cant describe it really....the Ecoboost is okay...the GT is in a different classification altogether

(tester car below)

in any event.....


These have been your technological announcements for Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Please Govern Yourselves Accordingly

Until Next Time!!!

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iPhone 6 Plus Vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 4

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We have here, in our possession, both the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 AND the iPhone 6 Plus. Our writer (Matt) has been playing with them for at least 3 days now...so lets see what he thinks!

 - TechExpo' Management 

I'm going to get straight to the point..... Lets start with the iPhone 6 Plus.

My (Long Term) review model is The iPhone 6 Plus Gold 128Gb model with AT&T as the service provider.

I like it for now. I don't Love it just yet...

     Being that this is my first time owning an Apple product for longer than 15 minutes, I must say and admit that I finally realize what makes Apple, Apple.....The Quality...

        Yes there are some other devices that can come close to the build and software quality that the iPhone currently possesses, but Apple has managed (over the years) to provide consistent quality for as long as they have been in this business..

        Also, Yes, The iPhone lacks ALOT of features that I'm normally used to on other popular android devices, but its simplicity, performance, and its presentation definitely won me over in only a matter of minutes. However its lack of customization-based properties leave me wanting so much more. much more... 

The iPhone Excels in factors such as..

• Touch I.D (fingerprint scanner)
• Responsiveness (Keyboard, opening apps, ect.)
• Battery Life
• Camera Functions (much improved "low-light" shots)
• Build Quality (despite its "slipperiness")
• Presentation and Simplistic User Interface 

Now the iPhone Fails (in my opinion, as an android fan) in factors such as...

• Customization (Widgets, Application Placement on the Home Screen)
• Slippery build quality (slips out of some pockets of mine)
• Fear of bending (i had to put that in there, I'm kidding its not an actual issue)
• Call Quality ( this has taken a dip from the previous versions of the iPhone)

fortunately, the pros out-weight the cons which means I will actually keep this phone instead of selling it on Ebay (which was my first plan) for $1500 lol...

In essence, the iPhone is prime for practicality, but not much else...

Moving on....

Now we are at the Samsung Galaxy Note 4....

The Review Model is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Black) 32gb model with AT&T as the service provider.

This phone simply screams "polar opposite" when it comes to all the cons that come with the iPhone..

Its Quad High Definition Display will give the iPhone's a run for its money, or bit coin, or whatever phones use to gamble with these days, 

The Note Excels in factors such as

• Customization
• Multi-tasking
• Battery Life
• Usability (loaded with features that only require a small learning curve)
• Screen Resolution (fades as the phone gets older tho, talking 2-3 years here)
• Increased Design and Build Quality

The Note 4 Fails in these factors.....

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.....

......

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I did ^ that on purpose....the Note 4 hasn't failed any of my tests...

its a wonderful phone. 

Yes I bought the iPhone anyway, because i wanted to review it And i wanted something a little different this time.....

but if I were to get rid of  my iPhone, The Note 4 is one of the two phones I would consider replacing it with, The other phone being the Nexus 6 but that's another blog post.... 

stay tuned for that

Bottom line is...the iPhone is easy to use, so easy that anyone else could pick it up and perfectly navigate it, They are all (usually) the same when it comes to the user interface, this is a pro in the Apple world, however it remains a con in the Android world. 

The Note 4 is again, its polar opposite, is for those who like to change user interfaces, or let their home screen pop with originality. Sure its loaded, sometimes overloaded with features, and yes some of them are ridiculous and may not ever be used....

but they are there

just in case...

and that's what I like!

This battle of quality, usability, and personality goes to the Galaxy Note 4 (in my opinion)

However

The war for consistency in performance, presentation, and reliability is won by the iPhone (also in my opinion) 

the Ultimate choice is always yours...

with that being said....

These have been your technological announcements for Saturday, November 1st, 2014

Please Govern Yourselves Accordingly

Thanks for stopping by! 

Until Next Time

Android Wear Vs. The Apple Watch - Which (if any) is the wearable for you?

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Alright, Android Wear has quite a few devices in its roster.
 Now apple has theirs.
Obviously they are only (currently) compatible with their respective operating systems.

So the question presents itself.

Which system do you choose?

        I find it extremely hard to decide. I'm interested (for what ever reason) in the iPhone 6 Plus, However I am also equally interested (and rightfully so, being the android fan that I am) in the Moto 360 smart watch/wearable. Unfortunately, both devices are not compatible with each other (at the moment). but we'll talk about that later. 

Today I'm here to tell you about Android Wear and The New Apple Watch 

Lets start with Android Wear.

Moto 360 (shown above)

Samsung Gear Live (Shown directly above)

LG G Watch (shown directly above)

        Android Wear was introduced shortly after Samsung's stab in the wearable department. While the Galaxy Gears were coming in at sub par in the area of sales, Google decided to answer with a wearable expansion of the card system we have grown to love in the Google Now app on our phones. In that particular extension, you are equipped with notifications from a few of your favorite applications like hangouts, facebook messenger, dialer , google maps, gmail and so on. These notifications (based on the cards UI from google) allow for you to have a quick glance at what is going on, reply to such, and keep moving on with you day without reach for your phone. Unlike the former Galaxy Gear products (which were based on Tizen for their interface), these Android Wear devices (LG G watch, Moto 360 and Samsung's New Gear Live) do not allow for you to hold conversations through this particular interface, however the notification comes through just the same.

Now Keep in mind that wearables are in their infancy, and no product is perfect, ESPECIALLY the first few of its kind

Which leads me to my next subject....

The Apple Watch

(shown below)

The Apple Watch, or iWatch as its infamously known, seems to have the same eye-catching features that the first Samsung Galaxy Gear exhibited when it was first released along side the Note 3 in 2013. The Apple Watch allows for calls to be made through its interface, along with text message and email answering capabilities, and of course the notification/map direction feature. The iWatch however is equipped with that highly sought after sapphire glass, and has easily changeable watch straps ( a lot...a whole lot of em.) for easy and quick customization (something apple isn't known for, but shall be well received, no doubt).

For once, Apple shares something with the competition when it comes to wearables. Everything is still new.
Its entirely too early to determine which type of devices will "make it" in terms of longevity.

What should you by?

The Motorola 360 of course, yes over Lg's G Watch and Samsung's Gear line.

At least you have choice on the Android Side. Apple only has...apple lol like it or nah!

In any event!
These have been your technological announcements for Monday Sept 15, 2014
please govern yourselves accordingly

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The Note 4 Is Awesome! So why am I buying an iPhone 6?

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"The Galaxy Note 4 is easily the smart phone of the 2014-2015 tech year!"

a statement I made not even 2 hours ago...

The features it houses not only defeat the competition, but embarrasses the competitors. 

and given those reasons alone, it should the the obvious choice for me to upgrade to it (from the note 3).

Right?

So why did I (Matthew) find my self calling AT&T to reserving the 128gb Space Gray iPhone 6 Plus?

ME! 

of all people...

calling to reserve an iPhone...

its even hard to type out..

................

Why did i do it you ask?

Because I'm a die-hard Android Fan...

Let me Explain..

Yes, I  am one of Android's main advocates and have been for years, Since Verizon released their first "Droid" actually. and for the past 6 or 7 years (how ever long its been), I have only used products that have reflected such. Plus, given the fact that the last time I held an iPhone was when the 3GS was released. It occurred to me that I have not given Apple a chance at all.  And I've judged them for 7 years based on the underwhelming 3GS model. Now i must admit, that's not fair! And if I'm going to be an unbiased tech reviewer working for this great blog, it would be our (TechExpo's) best interest to have insight on ALL sides of tech, Apple included. So because of my appreciation for android, I'm buying an iPhone to get first hand experience of how and why people choose Apple over Android in the first place...

 "Apparently, people enjoy Apple products for some reason. What might that reason be?"

"What makes the iPhone so amazing, that causes people all over the world to want one?"

This were the thoughts that ran through my head as we were preparing the blog for the iPhone 6.

Admittedly, I jumped to conclusions that nothing has changed and the device simply was not worth our time reporting on.

and again, that's not fair.

So with that being said, On the 19th of September

I will be using my upgrade to purchase an iPhone, for the first time ever in my android-filled life.

And since the iPhone 6 Plus is now in a category to be compared with the Galaxy Note 4 and Note 3 (since i still have it)...

Now we have a message from the TechExpo's Administration.....

We here at TechExpo will be doing just that.

Comparing and Contrasting Every Single, Solitary Feature.

That is our Job after all, and (Matthew) will be the guinea pig for this experiment.

Don't worry, if he doesn't like it, you all WILL be the first to know.

We will also have the Note 4 in hand to review as well...

The Comparisons Game just got Real!

In Any Event

These have been your technological announcements for Friday September 12, 2014

Please govern yourselves accordingly

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The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Well the day has finally come.

the very day that half (or about one third) of the world was waiting for.

The release event of the new iPhone.

Now i want it to be know that I (Matthew) am, has and always will be a purebred android fan and connoisseur. This well known fact about me may not ever change..

And as much flack as I give to Apple's products and their lack of luster...

these devices appeal to a certain demographic of people that do not seem to mind the subtle changes that apple makes year to year. 

With that being said, lets get into what exactly happened today...

don't blink, you might miss these points... (lol)

okay okay ill stop... lol

•  The Infamous 8mp iSight Camera now w/ Focus Pixels Tech (with Optical Image Stabilization on the 6 Plus)
• Slow-Motion Video Recording  (120fps to 240fps ((really slow)))
• Wifi Calling (when cell signal is too low to make calls)
• VLTE Support
•  Average of 10h on battery (from what i could make out, promise of a full days' usage)
• Landscape View on select apps and even on Home screen (6 Plus Only)
• A8 processor chip (25% faster than 5s)
• 720p resolution (on the 6) and Full HD 1080p (on 6 Plus)

from what i could see, that was pretty much it. 

Of Course, the phones will come in the famous colors that include Gold, Silver and Space Gray

Pre-Orders begin Sept 12

and the phones will be available for regular purchase on Sept 19th

Prices are as follows...

for the iPhone 6 (4.7inch)

16gb - $199

64gb - $299

128gb - $399

for the iPhone 6 Plus (5.5 inch)

16gb - $299

64gb - $399

128gb - $499

why apple chose to do away with a 32gb model?...no one knows..

for the the price it should be standard...

but i digress lol

Again...i give Apple alot of problems when it comes to mobile phones. 

The company seems to know the tablet market as well as the markets of laptops and desktops. I just expect something mind-blowingly cool and exclusive, a gimmick if you will..

but maybe that's what i get for being an Android Fan..

I digress again lol

In any event
These have been your technological announcements for Tuesday September 9th, 2014
Please govern yourselves accordingly.

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Samsung Unpacked IFA Episode 2 (2014) - The Galaxy Note Edge

WELCOME BACK TO........

This will be a short post...

Surprise!!! Surprise!!!

*in my best Gomer Pyle voice* 

While watching the Samsung Unpacked Event on last week, my mind went back to the many rumors that suggested that Samsung had something else up their sleeve that was guaranteed to rattle some cages in the mobile tech world. 

And again, Samsung doesn't disappoint in the shock and awe department.

The Galaxy Note Edge is definitely one of the most interesting devices I've ever seen debuted. 

It features all the qualities of the latest version of the Galaxy Note (4) but it has this "edge" or extended screen, As i like to refer to it, on the right side that houses a few apps and serve as a "quick reference" of sorts for some features. 

Now with this Device, i cant really give my opinion yet, however I do believe this is a step in the right direction...whichever that direction maybe. Its different, is subtle and its appealing to a demographic that the tech world wasn't sure it had in the first place.. 

this video (posted below Courtesy of Android Authority) shows exactly what I mean.

In any event,
These have been your technological announcement for Monday, September 8th, 2014
Please govern yourselves accordingly

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Samsung Unpacked IFA Episode 2 (2014) - The Galaxy Note 4

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I have to admit. Samsung had me worried. With the rapid released of the gear smartwatches and variants of the S5, one cant help but to think that the infamous company is getting a little too desperate to squash the competition. However, after watching the IFA Unpacked Episode on Wednesday, I am MORE than impressed with the way things are going for Samsung, at least in the phablet and wearables department..

Without any more hoopla.... Lets get into this shall we?

Now naturally, each new variant of the Note series is guaranteed to have a better camera, increased battery life and those few new features that everyone expects. Samsung does not disappoint. 

the 2014 Galaxy Note has a refined design, innovative display, and features that (I believe) will increase its popularity. The Note is coming with a slightly new soft back material, an All new metal frame (thank you), stronger glass, and the highly acclaimed Touchwiz experience found on the Galaxy S5. 

 Sounds good huh.. well I'm not done..

The Galaxy Note 4 comes with a stunning 2560x1440p Super Amoled Display putting out 550ppi

Translation....

its looks really really really good.

like really...

Also equipped is a newer 16mp camera for the back along with a 3.7mp (up from 2.0mp) camera for the front. and while we are on the camera, Samsung has decided to cater to the Selfie takers of the world and include a wide angle selfie mode in the front facing camera that allows you to take better selfies with friends from a 90 degree angle. A panoramic front facing camera of sorts. Yeah...lol

Also a feature on the rear facing camera that i believe is notable (see what i did there. lol) is the angle adjust feature..
Say for example I'm in class, and the instructor is writing things on the board (dry erase/chalk/overhead/whatever) and instead of scrambling to take notes, take a picture instead. Cool? well what if I'm sitting close to the door or at the far back corner of class and the picture i took is at an angle where i may not be able to make some things out on the board.... Not Cool...(im a witness)

well with the note 4 camera's angle adjust feature, i can take that picture from one of those many odd and off angels and the camera will adjust the photo to make it flat, or in other words as if i were standing directly in front of the display board...
now it may drive teachers a little crazy to see all these cameras in the air but still...its a wonderful feature nonetheless.

Now

Lets talk about the S pen. 

its just about one of the single solitary features that the Note is known for. So naturally Samsung has made some well needed improvements, to make the s pen more commonplace with Note users.

So when you detach the pen, your Air Command feature comes up (on the note 3) right?

now you have a new command which is called Smart Select. which allow you to take small focused "screenshots", if you will, and share them with friends or your blog or personal library. this is personally a feature that I'm looking forward to, only because i change my wallpaper like 4-68 times a day. (exaggeration....kinda) 

Of course like the S5, the Note 4 also comes with a/an.....

• Fingerprint Scanner 
• Ultra Power Saving Mode (also from the S5 software)
• Enhanced Voice Recording (from up to 8 different directions)
• Increased Noise Cancellation
• Fast Charging Software (0-50% power in 30 mins)
•  Samsung's new multi-tasking software
• 50GB of Dropbox Storage for 2 years 

For your viewing pleasure i have a official video from Samsung Describing the phone itself in much better detail everything i have explained and its here 

To keep things short and my posts more frequent, i will divide up all of the different things that Samsung announced at IFA (Berlin) this year.

so with a promise of more post to come. i bid you a temporary farewell as i research all of these devices!

In Any Event


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Clash of the Tech Titans (Samsung vs. Apple vs. Motorola)

I have a problem. A problem that I haven't had in a very long time.

For the first time in about 6 years....

i don't know what phone i want..

September seems to be the magic month for new phones and accessories, and for a good reason...the holidays...

what better way to prepare to close out the year (as a business) than to release a new product that everyone (all the nerds like myself) has been anticipating since January....it gives us all time to settle into the "take my money now" mindset.. and it keeps the businesses in the black...or green, or blue or whatever is the good money making color....(lol i know its black....i think).

with that being said we have a few highly anticipated devices supposedly being announced in September (Hopefully released for sale by October/November). Those devices are the infamous iPhone 6 (4.7), the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and the equally infamous Motorola 360 smartwatch (equipped with Android Wear which i will talk about in a separate blog post)

Even though this post is created before the official announcement of these devices, I'm going to deliver to you the most relevant of rumors that have the most validity. I wouldn't dare deliver information that I KNOW isn't true. 

Lets get in to it then shall we...

First up we have the iPhone 6.....

What's to be Expected? 

      well...we know for certain that the screen size WILL be the 4.7 and 5.5 inch options. we (I lol) also have confirmed that there will be different tiers of the iPhone just like before with the 5s and 5c. The lesser will mostly likely not come with the more expensive and highly famed Sapphire Glass...

speaking of which it seems that this Sapphire Glass is apple's new famous gimmick (everyone has them). Since one of the leading problems with iPhones, just so happens to be with the delicate glass on both the front and back of the phone. This Sapphire glass is highly bendable, extremely hard to scratch and very easy to keep clean, so you have that to look forward to... 

as far as the software side goes...apple did hint on something at WWDC a few months back, they mentioned a feature that allows you to remove yourself from group text messages... now i have to admit...that is a feature that i'm really looking forward to...like seriously..

Next we have the Samsung Galaxy Note 4....

So Whats New?

Well....there are alot of rumors going around about the Note 4 having a metal body, a quad HD display, an even more boss of a battery, stronger glass, a better camera

However...while these features have been confirmed, no one knows what else the phone will do...

Now i can guess (because sometimes i can be right...sometimes) that there will be a fingerprint scanner, and i can also guess that there will be a heart rate monitor for fitness applications, but those features have not been confirmed either....

Other than whats posted above, i cant confirm or deny any other features that the phone may or may not have.

That says a lot for Samsung. if you have unreliable leaked information, then that means you have a (for the most part) secure company. sure some details may slip out, but are they full details or just a piece of that is to come in september... 

Needless to say that Samsung's Note line hasn't disappointing us in a very very long time and i earnestly believe that the Note 4 will follow in those precise footsteps. 

Finally we have The Motorola 360 (Smartwatch)

What's This?

         Now i cant speak for anyone else, but this has to be the one device that I want over everything else I've seen this year. I have the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, and when it was released, it shared the spotlight with the Galaxy Gear and later the Gear 2 (Neo and Fit), and even further down the line the Gear Live, all of which didn't go over very well. LG even stepped out there with their G Watch, which was kind of hit and miss...more miss than hit. Motorola seems to have taken their time and created a product that ALOT of people want. 

we want a smartwatch that....

• ...has a great multi-day battery
• ...equipped with a great easy-to-read display
• ...comes with software that can be customized
• ...comes with hardware (wrist straps) that can be customized
• ...easily pairs with your android (soon to be apple) device(s)
• ...looks really expensive and unnecessarily cool and nerdy 

that last bit was for me.....

    But with that being said the Moto 360, as its being referred to, has promised all of these qualities and more. We wont know the "more" part until after the launch event coming up soon, but don't worry ill keep you posted. Ill make it my life's responsibility to do just that *side-eye*

Rumor has it that its starting off at $249....and they are going to get it from me....

with this, yes, i have the "Take My Money Now" syndrome..

don't judge me...

i know you are already but...

don't...

In Any Event

these have been your technological annoucnements for Monday August 18, 2014

 (its been a while huh).

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iPhone 6 - Rumors and Speculation

Another Shorty.....

Foxconn ( a company directly affiliated with Apple.Inc) has recently confirmed that the iPhone 6 will now be available in two,  significantly larger screen sizes. One 4.7 inch variant, and one 5.5 inch display model for the phablet lovers around the world.

now that we are in the wake of wwdc (apple's bi-yearly developers conference) , and with iOS 8 (a.k.a Android KitKat lol *jokes*) coming up in the fall, one can only wonder when these phones will be released, or even announced, for that matter.

My best guess, without looking anything up, would be September. That month in particular seems to have a profitable history with Apple Inc. I've yet to figure out why, but whatever. All I know is as follows,
                                 
                                     its high time for Apple to do something....and it better be good....

yeah, i said it...

My questions to you all are as follows....

Are you excited about the new iPhone (s)?

Excited about iOS 8?

Yay or Nay for Larger screens?

I mean....is this really the death of the baby sized phone? that's all up to Apple now.

  This post is more of an alert rather than a report. a detailed expose' on iOS 8 is upcoming as i do more study into the matter.

  Below is a Video from my favorite tech vlogger Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) who recently got his hands on the iPhone 6 (dummy model) that gives a little insight on what is to be expected from Apple and Foxconn around the latter piece of 2014...just in time for Christmas.....imagine that...

 iPhone 6 Model (MKBHD) - http://youtu.be/AVpfhoi_uOM

In Any Event

These have been your technological announcements for Wednesday June 4th, 2014

please govern yourselves accordingly

The Lg G3

     

 Quick Blog!

        Released last week, The Lg G3 has already proven to be an awesome device. Now-a-days with flagship phones pretty much having similar specifications, the best way to sell a phone now, apparently, is to equip a device with one (or more) qualities that consumers just wont see on any other devices, or operating systems in this particular case.

I won't bore you with all the specs, being that they aren't much different from other popular devices at the moment.

but i will point out some things that make the LG G3 unique...

        1. Micro sd card expansion (up to 128gb) - this is something that I am so GLAD to see becoming common place in smartphone specifications. People want the option to have more storage without having to pay ridiculous prices for devices that do not allow for memory expansion *cough* (iPhone) *cough* oh....excuse me...


        2. Laser Auto-Focus - the G3 uses a laser to focus extremely fast and allow for "one-touch picture capturing". I'm just hoping it will respond with an reasonable amount of speed when it comes to specialty photo settings like HDR and background blur features...we shall see


        3. a beautiful 1440x2560, 5.5 inch True HD-IPS display with a pixel density of 534ppi (pixels per square inch) and Gorilla Glass 3...if you are in to this kind of thing, not much else needs to be said, if you don't know what im talking about...here is a translation....

its one of the best screens you can look at in 2014 (with the exception of the "Oppo Find 7 and 7a, which I will talk about later)

        4. New "Knock" Lock screen - Normally with android devices you have the option of using a pattern or password to lock your phone. Quite handy, with any device. But it depends on what you are doing or have touched before unlocking your phone that could leave its security at risk. Fingerprints do not lie. Aaaaand with most smart phone users, we like to keep our passwords simple for quick and seamless access, which can also tell on us, and let anyone into our phone...

       The G3 gives you the option to fool everyone again with its "Knock" lock screen. just like you would with a password, you can set up a knock password, where you would simply tap on a certain area of the screen (preferably with one knuckle) and unlock your phone. no passwords, no patterns, and no fingerprints. unless of course you have active knuckles...

I'm not judging anyone...

much.....

that's all the information I'm going to give, because i want to leave something to the imagination.

I've probably already spoiled most of the surprises, but that what tech blogs are for is it not?

in any event.

these have been your technological announcements for Monday June 2nd, 2014. 

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Project Ara - The Future of Smartphones

Welcome Back to another installment of TechExpo' (The Technological Expose') !

I am your announcing clerk, Matthew a.k.a / f.k.a AwkwardlyNormal...

Its good that you've returned...

Lets get right to it shall we?

"Le' Struggle"

(a short story)

So you just bought a new phone, and for the first couple days or even weeks, you love everything about your phone. I mean everything, the screen, the button placement, the bezels, the battery life, EVERYTHING....except.......the speakers. You just wish that the speakers were just a tad bit louder, just a tad..as time goes on, you start to see phones that have front-facing speakers that delivers sound and an highly professional rate of enjoyment (boom sound on the Htc one/one M8)...and you think to yourself, i wish my phone had that...

two months later you decide..i want that, i really want those speakers on a phone, and even though you don't really like the phone all that much, you would settle for it any way just because you want those speakers, and that sound!

I speak from personal experience...this isn't hypothetical. lol

lets continue..

BUT WAIT! I just signed another 2 year contract. I mean i could just switch carriers again, but what if i leave and find out I don't really like the phone I'm going to...or the carrier for that matter...

What is one to do?

(insert awkward silence here)

Google has thought of this...

Which is why Google is currently developing a remedy to these kinds of quirks that people like myself (and I'm sure many others) have about their phones and ALL of their features.

this endeavor is know as 

Google Project Ara

or as I call it...

"the birth of modular-ism"

let me explain...

so as i stated in my short story earlier, i loved everything about my phone except the speakers, remember?

well what if i could detach the speaker and replace it with another speaker that gives me the sound I'm looking for?

Better yet, what if i could change the data capacity of the phone, or the size of the screen, or switch to a larger battery, or even switch to a higher megapixel camera.....and keep the same phone...

in essence,

that's what project ara is...

you may or may not have heard this project referred to as "Phoneblocks" 

same general idea...

instead of trying to buy the latest and greatest phone packed with features that will be obsolete in 6 months - 1 year anyway...

you could just purchase a block (or tile in this case) and just slide it in to a space that you choose, and there you go...upgraded specs..

not following me? here's a couple of photos to better explain...

and just like that...slide out a tile of a feature that is not one of your favorites, and replace it with one that is..

think about it.

i mean really think about it 

...

i mean how awesome is that, 

Naturally the tiles will lock in place to keep everything from falling to pieces when you wave/drop/bump your phone. (So i hope)

and Naturally, its going to run android, because Apple does not have the innovation or swiftness for this kind of thing..

and...

its a Google project, but my first explanation is a better one, in my opinion..lol (*side eye*).

and what really sold me is the rumor that the base models (basic specs, ready for customization upon purchasing) will be sold at or around the $50-$75 price range. 

also rumored is the price of the tiles will be around $15-25.

what would be increasingly awesome is if you could trade older tiles in for new ones. to also lend a hand in cutting down price.

Google is a gigantic company, with alot of money. 

and even though money is the reason they are in business,

im thinking that money isnt what they are focusing on right now

it would stand to reason that Google/Android is putting all efforts towards innovation and changing the way we use our mobile technology forever...

just as the legendary Steve Jobs did with the iPhone/iPod. 

and even if Project Ara flops...

the innovation is there...

the ideas are getting better....

and this is why i write about it! 

 In any event......

These have been your technological announcements for Monday, May 19th, 2014

please govern yourselves accordingly.

Until Next Time