Mobile Payments : Do You Trust It ?

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Mobile Payments.

At first, i will admit i was extremely skeptical about using my Smartphone's NFC feature to process payments from my bank account. 

Anyone with the smallest amount of paranoia would. However, i have used Apple, Android and Samsung Pay, and although some businesses are slow to accept mobile payments at the moment, it is extremely apparent that NFC payments are the Future.

So lets break down each one a little bit,

First let me say that most payment systems like the ones listed below, are best used with fingerprint verification for added security.

• Apple Pay

Apple Pay, for lack of a better explanation, is one of the more simpler avenues to use, you input your debit card information, gain a verification through your bank and you should be good to go, ONLY if the business you are patronizing accepts NFC payments that are compatible with Apple's corresponding technology.

• Android Pay

Similar story, Android Pay is micromanaged through Google, being compatible and usable with the most banks. It is, However, also limited to business that accept Google's NFC payment tech. 

• Samsung Pay

Samsung Pay is the most impressive of the bunch, it can also be stated that Samsung Pay is the most useful of the other aforementioned payment options. Samsung's new tech allows for payments to be processed without the business or organization having to have NFC tech. 

Let me Explain....

Any card reading machine is compatible with Samsung pay, if the machine allows you to swipe, can just place your phone near the area where you would normally swipe your card, and your device sends a signal similar to the one it receives when a card is swiped. 

Now, the only drawback is that Samsung Pay is limited to only just a handful of banks at the moment, most likely because other companies have placed some stock in Apple Pay, only because it was first on the scene. I'm guessing that it wasn't considered that Apple Pay wouldn't take off like it was supposed to. which causes Samsung to be limited to banks that haven't made a deal with apple yet. 

but that's just a personal theory of mine.

All of these payment systems provide you with a digital card number so that your actual card number isn't used in the transaction, think of it as a additional middle man for added security

when you put it all in perspective, Mobile Payments are more than the future, Samsung/Google/Android are presenting a new way of life for us as customers, Smartphones are consistently developing into All-In-One devices, and one day, we may never need wallets again, let alone debit/credit cards.

So what do you think? 

I am a fan of mobile payments, it works for me. Safe, Convenient, not to mention Extremely Cool-looking when used in public...

again...another personal opinion

In Any Event,

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Verizon adds $20 to your unlimited data plan.....

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Verizon recently announced that they will implement a $20 increase on customers with the "grandfathered" unlimited data plan. 

Details on why are still being researched but, rumor has it that this move will allow their customers to upgrade safely without losing their unlimited data in the process. 

which means, that with a small down payment and sequential monthly payments (with that additional $20) Verizon customers can hold on to that data for just a little while longer.

Now, listen. I dont know if this will bring back the unlimited data option, because apparently there are alot of people who have managed to hold on to this grandfathered data. With this development, it might be in Verizon's best interest to reintroduce unlimited data as an option, but for an extra $20, throttling data after 22GB of use (allegedly).

Nevertheless, Verizon is the only company that still offers reliable (even if grandfathered) unlimited data that actually reaches the places that it claims to. Unlike other companies that make the same claim....*cough* (Sprint) *cough*..... XD

only time will tell us exactly how long this will last..

In Any Event....

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TechExpo' Season 6 - What Happened..(while I was away)

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A lot has changed in such a short time. So let me explain somethings.

Now, TechExpo' is ran solely by me (Matthew Rischer), and i have great expectations for the future. I'm back from my small holiday (eh a few months longer than planned), and i look forward to providing all those that are readers with the most up to date technological news. 

I only ask that you guys continue to be patient with me, as i am arranging my life accordingly to fit everything in its respective place.

So lets get in to a little news...

Since last we spoke, alot has happened 

The iPhone 6s/6s Plus has made its debut, as well as the Galaxy Note 5, Motorola 360 (2nd Gen), as well as Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), just to name a few major things.

also with the development of mobile payment systems such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Android Pay. 

Technology is making leaps and bounds into the future, that we may or may not be ready for.

with items like smart washer/dryers to smart-fabric that records your body movement, there are so many things for me to dive in, so with that being said! 

stick around as I do just that!

nothing major in this post just one big ol Welcome Back! 

These have been your technological announcements for Sunday October 11th, 2015

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I Switched From an iPhone 6 Plus to a Moto E....and i love it....

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I (Matthew) will get straight to the point.....

 I recently purchased a Motorola 360 smartwatch, and yes,  I was using it with the iPhone 6 Plus, with the help of the applications that bypassed the boundary of operating system discrimination. (lol) 

And just like everyone else, i had issues with the Bluetooth Connection dropping, so i decided to grab a Motorola E (unlocked), that just so happened to be on sale from Best Buy, and I have been using it for a few days now. 

Granted... The Motorola E (on paper) is a significant step backwards in the spec department when compared to a Flagship like the iPhone 6 Plus (128gb)..

but in reality...they are more alike than they are different. 

The Motorola E is missing a front facing camera as well as a flash on the rear. Ill give you that..

however, what shocked me the most about this budget device was its performance. 

with everyday use, its responses to commands and switching applications, loading videos, and consuming various kinds of media was comparable if not matching the experience I've gathered with the iPhone 6 Plus. I wont even mention how well it works with the Moto 360. (even though i just did).

my point is, a device that cost me all of $45 (after tax), in my opinion, should not work as well as a device that cost $1000. there should be a more significant difference between the two, you know, to match that significant price gap. I expected issues with certain services that the Moto E offered, and i was met with shock and awe. 

Needless to say, that in the future i will definitely test many more devices and review them accordingly, but the award of the most surprising smartphone for the price goes to the Motorola E. 

Even if it (Moto E) doesn't have the hardware to go toe-to-toe with an iPhone, the software amazingly keeps up with a device that was claimed to be, the best thing yet. 

But we all know how that goes...

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Apple Speaks Death to Subsidies, AT&T and Verizon agree?

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We've made it to Season 5! 

We are so excited for the things to come! The technology is ever advancing and we are here to report it all! We know its been a while since we last reported, but we have been busy!

So! on to the news!

Rumor ( from reliable sources) has it, that Apple is seeking to end their subsidies policy with their smartphones soon. What does that mean...

Let us put it to you this way,

normally, when visiting a retail store such as AT&T or Verizon, and you are seeking to purchase a phone. you are offered two options, either purchase the device under a 2 year contract price for say, $299, or choose a installment plan (like AT&T Next or Verizon EDGE). Apple however is seeking to rid us of the former. 

and for once, we completely understand why.

Normally when purchasing devices by subsidy, it leaves the manufacturer at a profit loss, due to the phone either being sold or traded in before all profit that can be made through services is collected. 

    

Our founders iPhone 6 Plus (128gb) model is just at $1000 from the manufacturer, imagine if he paid only $399 for the same device and in one year traded it in for a highly anticipated Note 5, Apple , through many other  channels and avenues has just lost a profit from him of at least $600 bucks..*exaggerated example*

with these subsidies gone, you would have to purchase all apple devices through a carriers monthly installment plan, which makes the company back almost twice as much as it costs to make individual devices..

However, Apple has always treated customers this way, so it can be stated that this is their "character" as a business. Removing options like this and forcing customers to lease an iPhone, especially when said customer simply may not want to, is in our opinion completely unacceptable. 

then again, its just a rumor. Neither Apple, AT&T or Verizon has confirmed this as of yet, and it is our hope that they will not!

If this is true....What would you do? Leave us A comment either on this blog, or our Facebook page!

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In Any Event...

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Google...as a cell service provider? Is this real?

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and apparently.....Google is making some more of their infamous "major moves".

There have been talks and rumors going about suggesting that Google Inc., for some time now, have been considering the idea of becoming a cell service provider. Based on that last sentence alone, this could turn the world of mobile smart phones completely upside down.

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"I'm (Matthew) freaking out just a little bit at the news"....those were my exact words, reading the story this morning, parenthesis and all. 

I mean could you imagine going to a Google store or kiosk like you would do for At&t or Verizon and not only purchasing an unlocked device, but a cell service as well? That would be mindbogglingly amazing. and not to mention that this would definitely upset all the other processes that current popular companies already have in place. including roll-over data, and the UN-carrier craze currently going about the nation.

Speaking of un-carrier, it is also rumored that Google could possibly use some of T-mobile and Sprint's towers to provide their services. Yes, I see that face your are making, because I'm making a similar one, i know you think this may not be the best idea, but honestly these companies are not on top at the moment, maybe with assistance from Google (who also happens to have proven ties with other manufacturing companies such as Motorola and Htc) these companies can rise up together. Its not like they have other lucrative choices outside their own semi-annual gimmicks. 

Since Google has already had marginal success with their 'Fiber' project for Internet services, its apparent that the company is more than ready to get their feet wet with cell service..

and of course I have questions.

such as, but not limited too..

- how much would the service cost? 

- will there be early upgrade incentives?

- will the devices that are sold be unlocked?

- will there be contracts?

- unlimited data?

- supported updates of the latest android software?

- replacement device options?

- insurance?

more than likely Google will be prepared for these questions, and many more that I didn't think of.

However, right now I already want them to take my money.

I mean, come on.....Google and your cell service provider? 

How cool is that?!

In any event....

these have been your technological announcements for Monday, January 26th, 2015

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The YotaPhone 2 - The Two-Faced Smartphone

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now....

lets talk about the phone with two faces...

In the United Kingdom, there is a phone with two displays. This particular device is making quite a few waves in the tech world. Its simply known as the Yotaphone.

This particular blog will review the Yotaphone's 2nd variant, adequately named the Yotaphone 2.

As seen above, the Yotaphone sports a  kind of average (not meaning bad) 1920x1080 main display across a 5 inch LDC display, nothing you haven't hear of before of course. 

however the rear display, is comprised of E-Ink technology ( that is present on the early Kindle E-Readers) that allows for the phone to be operated completely from the rear screen.

And that's not all this E-ink 4.7inch rear display, when operated, can significantly save on battery life, thus extending the range of this device far past 48 hours of operation. (even if its just black and white, it would seem that color requires more power than we first realized) 

But wait, there's more...

vital information can be stored on the rear display because of its "always on" feature, which means that even when the battery is depleted, the rear display will still be indefinitely active.

Yes, that means info such as, boarding pass qr codes, gps directions, shipping information, and much more can still be displayed on the rear screen, when you find that you just didn't make it to a charger in time! How awesome is that!?

Naturally you can customize the rear screen and what it displays. Just know it will show in black and white only. Personally, I find it quite retro-chic, but maybe thats just me...

Here are the other specifications for the Yotaphone 2 (2014)

• It is running Android 4.4 KitKat
• 2500 mAh battery capacity
• 2.3ghz processor
• Quad-Core
• 2GB of Ram
• YotaEnergy (promises 48+ hours of operation)
• 3g (4gLte capable)

The Yotaphone 2 was easily the most innovative mobile device of 2014, from across the pond. 

it can definitely be said that the United Kingdom is not to be ignored when it comes to discovering new and inventive ways to use technology.

I know we here at TechExpo' will be keeping a close eye on the progress of the Yotaphone!

Now, it comes in black or white, and the E-ink display works the same on the white version, just with inverted color scheme. 

and dont be upset, even though the device originates in the UK, it is available in the States

 

While in the Kingdom, the Yotaphone 2 is sold for 555 pounds, 

(in the states that translates to  about $717)

There is also the original Yotaphone available for a mere 319 pounds ($488 USD)

and you can purchase them here = (( https://yotaphone.com/gb-en/ ))

now, keep in mind that these are contract-free, unlocked phones with 3g/4gLTE capability. 

the price tag may be intimidating, but the quality of technology is worth that and more. 

hopefully, we can manage to get our hands on it soon to bring you guys an "after the purchase" segment. 

in any event....

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I need a tech gift! Where do i go?

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welcome back! 

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! 

these have been your technological announcements for Wednesday Dec 17th, 2014

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The Best Tech of 2014!

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  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..

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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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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
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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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