Best Phones With Gorilla Dispaly

What Exactly is Gorilla Glass?
Gorilla Glass is a very special type of class exclusively created for use in mobile phones without adding weight to them, thereby increasing their mobility and durability. It is a protective layer of glass which is chemically designed to withstand more pressures. Practically speaking, it is unscratchable, unshatterable, completely withstanding type of glass used as a protective window. It is chemically tempered by immersing in a salt bath and compressing all large ions so that they are bonded together strongly.

What are the top smartphones that use Gorilla Glass?
The first ones to use this type of unbreakable glass are: the Samsung Galaxy S, the Apple iPhone 4, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Next in line to use this awesome feature were the Dell Venue Pro which features a Windows Phone 7 platform, the Nokia N8 which boasts of one of the best cameras at 12 MP, the latest Samsung Galaxy S2, Samsung Epic 4G and the Palm Pre.





 
Samsung Galaxy S2
One of the most recent rollouts of Samsung, the Galaxy S II features the enviable Gorilla Glass display. The phone is running on an Android platform with v2.3 Gingerbread OS in the box. It features a 4.3” super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen, 16GB on board with  microSD card slot expandable up to 32GB, a 8 MP camera with 1080p video recording capability. The phone is run on a Orion chipset and 1.2GHz ARM Cortex A9 processor with Mali-400MP GPU.

Dell Streak 5
The Dell Streak is one of the most technologically advanced mobile phones of all times. This masterpiece of Apple has a Gorilla Glass display on its comparatively large 5.0” screen and runs on an Android 1.6 Donut platform which can be upgraded upto Android 2.2 Froyo OS. Its internal memory of 16GB is capacious enough for most users but it can be upgradeable to 32GB with microSD. It brags of a wonderful 5 MP camera and 720p video recording with dual LED flash light. A secondary camera is present to facilitate easier video calling. A number of apps are present by default in the iPhone while many more are available for download for free or for a minimal cost from the android market websites that cater to the needs of android users.

Samsung Galaxy Tab
The gargantuan mobile phone cum tablet PC from Samsung also features a Gorilla Glass display on the huge 8.9” display on this phone which weighs about 470g. Its huge size is compensated for by the amazing specs such as roomy memory slots, above-average cameras (both primary and secondary), the technologically sophisticated Android OS v3.0 (Honeycomb) powered by an 1GHz dual core processor, and lots more!

Dell Venue Pro WP7
The mobile phone from Dell which features a Windows Phone 7 platform is another phone that has the privileged Gorilla Glass display on its AMOLED screen. This is one of the very few phones that feature a vertical QWERTY slide-out keypad. Its camera is pretty good at 5MP and its memory slots are also quite spacious. Other good features include a powerful processor and a microSD slot.

Samsung Epic 4G
A pretty heavy QWERTY phone that has the Gorilla on its façade is the Samsung Epic 4G that runs on the antiquated v2.1 of Android and sports a 5MP camera with a number of features. It also has a secondary camera, hundreds of apps, a very capacious microSD slot, etc. But one major turn off is the fact that this is a CDMA phone and does not support all carriers.

Nokia N8
One of the best Nokia phones ever developed, the Nokia N8, is one of the forerunners to sport the Gorilla Glass on its 3.5” AMOLED touchscreen. The phone has an ultra-cool 12MP camera with an unbeatable resolution, a pretty powerful processor, a number of applications, etc. But it does not feature an Android platform and that remains a severe turn-off factor for all Android fans.




 
Palm Pre 2
Another lesser known phone, yet nevertheless powerful, is the Palm Pre 2 which also has got a stunning Gorilla Glass protection for its precious 3.1” TFT display. Despite the stunning display, there is hardly anything that stands out in the phone. I mean, it has a nice processor, a decent camera, etc. but it lacks the sheer class of a Galaxy S-II or a Desire HD if you know what I mean.
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Hands on: Ice Cream Sandwich review

Ice Cream Sandwich, or Android 4.0, is the next release from Google to help it keep its position at the sharp end of the smartphone market.
Designed to bring its phone and tablet operating systems together, ICS features a huge amount of new code from Google to create new features, easier methods of use and more.
Let's dive in and see what the software is all about in our hands on: Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 review.
Google has done a lot more with the home screen than ever before, offering up more interactive widgets (plus the ability to resize them as well) with over 30 offered up from launch, with a glut more to come.
Google has said that it wants the main theme of ICS to be customisation, allowing users to be as in-depth or minimalist as they like. To that end, the physical buttons are now gone, employing a Honeycomb-like set of soft buttons at the bottom of the screen.

The menu system has also been given an overhaul as well, with tabs now offering access to both apps and widgets, making it easier to add in the latter options without needing to mess about with long pressing on the home screen.

Folders are also now even easier to create, be it for games, contacts or apps that contain the letter 'z'. Simple drag an icon on top of another and the folder is simply created, with another tap allowing you to rename it. The first three icons of its contents are displayed as a marker too, making it easier to see what's what.

Oh, and you can finally take screenshots too (if you've seen any of our reviews, you'll appreciate how much of a relief this is). Simply hold the down volume key and the power button for a couple of seconds and you'll get a handy animation to let you know what's on screen has been saved to the gallery.
Android has always been built on a system of being able to flit from one app to another with ease, and that's now even simpler in Ice Cream Sandwich.

There's a new UI that's used throughout the OS, with a list of tiles showing which apps are open and their most recent content to help you recognise what's going on. If you want to 'kill' an app, simply swipe it to the side and it will be terminated.

This seems eerily reminiscent of the Cards system employed by the soon-to-be defunct webOS from Palm, so we hope we're not going to see yet another patent war started up by Google.
On the Galaxy Nexus the process was much faster than with the similar UI employed on the Honeycomb OS, with apps opening and shutting at high speed.
Notifications have been improved once again by Google, with the addition of the sort of widgets we've only seen on customised UIs now present.
For instance, music can now be controlled from anywhere on the phone with a drag down of the notifications bar, plus contacts will now have their picture added should they send you a text or if you've missed a call from them.

Like the multi-tasking UI, you can also flick any notification to the right to easily get rid of it, making it easier to clean up your list of alerts.

The bar is also now available from the lock screen as well, should you simply be unable to wait to get into your phone to see who may have texted you or shuffle a track.
The contacts app for Ice Cream Sandwich has undergone a big visual change compared to older versions of the OS.
Like before, you can have multiple social networks linked into one person, making it simple to keep up to date with their actions and movements on the go.

And now if you swipe left or right to go to the new favourites view, you'll get high-res picture versions of your buddies - and if they're connected into Google+, you'll get even more rich information, like if the phone number changes online, it will sync up with your contacts too.

You can also view all their updates in one place, in a standardised version of the likes of TimeScape or FriendStream, making it easier to keep up to date with specific people on the go.
Google promised to keep updating the keyboard on its new versions of Android, and once again it's come up with a new version of the software - and it's pretty good.
There's not a whole heap of visual changes, bar the predictive suggestions: these have been dropped to just three per word, making it easier to select the word you're after.

Smaller, more subtle vibrations have also been added to each keypress to make it easier to register inputs... we tested this out and it doesn't seem that different to normal haptic feedback, to be honest.
The accuracy is excellent too on the new keyboard, with even fudge-fingered attempts at writing yielding almost perfect accuracy. Speech to text is also enhanced, with real time feedback - no longer do you have to wait until you've finished speaking to see what the phone thinks you said, with the cloud-based prediction delivering results as you speak.
It worked well over Wi-Fi, but we'll be interested to note how well it works when it comes to 3G network speeds, as Google hinted it had integrated this functionality thanks to the proliferation of 4G signal in the US.
This is one of the 'fun' features Google has popped in to the new OS, making it easy to unlock the phone using facial recognition.
Google says it's the fastest way to unlock the screen, and it is pretty nifty, with our demo showing the OS is pretty astute at recognising which face is which without accidentally letting a doppelganger open your phone.

Google admits a really large, high res photo of the person could feasibly unlock your phone, but it says it has put huge amounts of time into making sure this is really difficult to achieve.
In fairness, it's meant to be a fun feature - if you're that bothered about safety, put a PIN lock on and leave it at that, as we like this idea a lot.
Google has overhauled the browser again with Ice Cream Sandwich, bringing with it some nifty new features.
One bugbear we've always had has been erased, with the ability to switch between mobile and desktop versions of sites through an option in the menu, which is handy when you want to watch videos and the like.

Chrome will automatically sync bookmarks with the phone as well, if you're logged in on both devices at once, making it easier to take your favourites with you on the go.
And another huge feature we wish more phones would employ: offline reading. Should you want to wander underground but still want to check out the best of the web, an option in the menu will allow you to save articles to read later.
Other features, like the ability to see your top most visited pages being more prevalent, are also included - we're looking forward to giving the browser a full shakedown in our full Ice Cream Sandwich review.
The camera is arguably the biggest upgrade on Ice Cream Sandwich, coming with a number of features to help the handsets using it take on the might of the iPhone 4S.

Although obviously hardware dependent, the promise of super quick snaps seems to be true, with Apple-like speeds of photography possible with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
Other boosts include a very fast facial recognition system, making it easy to focus on friends, plus a tap to focus meter meaning you can choose where the phone's sensor should be looking.
Sharing the photos is easier too, as through the preview pane users can simply tap to share the pic through any relevant app installed on the phone - with an open API for devs to plug into easily, according to Google.
Panorama mode has been widely discussed already, but it's very easy to use - simply enable the option in the settings and swirl the phone around. We've used this on a number of devices before, but with instructions like 'moving too fast' it makes it much easier to capture a wide view.

Photo editing is on board too, but we didn't really get a chance to spend a long time with this feature... although the idea of tarting up faces on camera using 'Face Glow' is something we've laughed at before on LG handsets... let's see if Google can do any better.
Oh, and one more fancy feature: when recording video, you can tap on the shot to take a picture in full resolution, which won't make a noise but instantly saves to your gallery. Nifty.
Google's Ice Cream Sandwich is a real step forward for an operating system, both on tablets and phones.
We're really impressed with the way the search giant has thought about making the interaction that much slicker - one of the criticisms of previous iterations of the OS has been the complexity of use, but now more things are where you actually expect them to be.
We're impressed with the boosts to areas like the camera and people tab, things users regularly interact with - although we wonder how many people will actually bother to link up all their friends to get the maximum use from the app.

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Top 10 3D Android Games

If you are a regular visitor, you might have noticed that we are covering a lot of Top 10 Android Apps in different categories. Today we have come with top 10 3D Android games.
With Game developers entering in the Android platform there is a wide varity of games made available for Android devices, Often the heavy market leads to confusion about which game to purchase, followed games are considered as Top 3D Android games, which will help you to choose the best.

1. Crusade of Destiny

 

 

Developed by Dvide Arts it is a first full scale 3D RPG game created using ShiVa 3D engine and is bundled with mot many features providing a great gaming experience. Current cost of the game is $5.99 and is optimized well enough to run even on first generation android phones, although use of newer versions is recommended for better results.

2. Heavy Gunner

Developed by Com2US, this Mech 3D FPS (First Person Shooter) game provides a wide variety of weapons to use and shoot down the aliens when they attack. Current price of the game is $2.99, which is not compatible with the first generation android devices but provides seeming graphic display with higher versions to harness your gaming experience.

3. Dungeon Hunter

Developed by Gameloft, despite the controversies they have produced some of the great 3D games for the android generation. This is a new and extensive feature packed game to please all the game enthusiasts looking out for some action. This game comes with a price tag of $6.99 although a bit more it provides pleasurable gaming experience with recent devices rather than the first generation android devices.

3. Mystique Ch 3

Developed by Bendroid known for games with scary puzzles comes the best and biggest ever game, which will provide an ultimate gaming experience. Comes with a price tag of $2.99 and well developed to keep you hooked for long time unless the mystery puzzle is unlocked.

5.  Light Racer 3D

Developed by Battery Powered Games, this is the best and enthralling racing game providing a dose of Tron to all the gamers. Offer price $2.49 seems negligible after experiencing the game play, great graphics and multiplayer option. Will provide better results if played on recent android devices.

6. Winds of Steel

Developed by DeckEleven Entertainment, this is a dog fighting game, which has some great features and nice graphics. As still, the game is in beta phase users can check it out for free.

7. Tank Recon 3D

Still in demo phase, users can download it for free, which is similar to Winds of Steel only difference is Tanks are used in this game instead of various combat aircrafts.

8. Lets Golf

Although looks like cartoon style game, the gaming experience provided by this 3D game with some cool features and great graphics for $4.99 is necessary try out game.

9. Hero Of Sparta

Full 3D hash and Slash action game that is great on graphics for every movement and environment make sure you give optimum pressure on your brain to solve different puzzles while you play all the eight levels. Price tag for the game is $4.99.

10. Real Soccer

One of the best 3D games ever developed for Android platform, with great animations, graphics and features like 8 leagues, 245 teams and 14 stadiums to chose from it seems users will never have enough out of this game for $4.99.

Top 10 iphone 3D Games

Today iPhone Platform has bulk of games to choose from. I`ll make your life easier, If you love 3D Games whether it is Action, RPG, Strategy, Sports, Racing, we got all of the best one reviewd it for you.
Checkout the Rating and video for each of them. Most of the Games are available via App Store and few are only for Jailbroken iPhones.
Here we go!
F.A.S.T. – Fleet Air Superiority Training!

This game is super cool for all the fans of flight simulator. Ofcourse it’s mobile platform  don’t expect advanced controls, but this one gives u pleasant graphics and flying experience. Packed with action shooting and 10s of Mission makes this game a worth go.
Rating: 7/10


Hero Of Sparta
Hero of Sparta is one of the first Action game that brings the story of Sparta and 300 alive. The Game features alot of levels, missions and variety of weapons, powers to choose from as you gain points. The fights with monsters is truly multi-touch experience, makes you feel u are actually fighting the dragons.
Rating: 8/10


Terminator Salvation

If you love RPG on PC, this one is the best alternative on mobile. Expect PSP level graphics from this game. Terminator based on the altest movie salvation is packed with Rich grpahics. Game offers a a mission based game where you have to fulfill all the objectives one by one.
Rating: 9/10
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Castle Of Magic
This is not a 3D game but I found it worth mentioning. It is a cartoon based fantasy games, looks like for kids at the first look, but dont get mistaken. It has some really good graphics and can be categorized under “good adventure games”.
Rating: 7/10


Quake 3

Well, this one is ported version of PC Quake 3 to iPhone. Expec a bit lower level of graphics than pc. And this game is available only for Jailbroken iPhones. I found it very hard to play with very difficult controls.
Rating: 6.5/10

Real Soccer 2009
You loved Fifa on Pc? you will love this one equally. Expect really good grahics from this game an play soccer like Pros. The Game got Real like graphics,
among the best you can get on mobile platform.
Rating:9/10

Resident Evil: Degeneration
Based on the movie concept of Resident Evil, this games promises to give good graphics and different objectives to finish the epidemic. The audio isn’t too attractive, sometimes you are annoyed by it.
Rating: 7.5/10

Let’s Golf!
Get ready to golf with this mini character golf. Grpahics are average not as good I would expect from it, but game is fun to play conisdering that rendering is pretty fast.
Rating: 6.5/10

Real Tennis 2009
This is the best Tennis game you can get on any mobile platform. Graphics are Rich, smooth and interface is really easy to play compared to other tennis games that have appeared on iPhone.
Rating:9/10

TOP GUN
This games flight gaming to the next level. Top gun is packed with fighter jets to choose from that lets you blast the enemy out. Most effective fighter plane games on iPhone. controls are easier than other fighter games.
Rating:8.5/10

Warpack Grunts
This is Action/Strategy game where you take control over your army to proceed with attacking the enemy in groups. The graphics may not be the best but sound effects and ambiance brings a different dimension to this strategy game.
Rating: 7.5/10

DOOM Resurrection
Ready for some Hard core gaming ? This game brings you PC level graphics in action shooter game on iPhone. Blast your way though those ugly dragons, make it your dooms day!
Rating:9/10

Real Racing
If you want to play the best Real like racing game on iPhone with support for online and offline multiplayer, this one is for you.  It’s a technically peerless racing game that really pushes into the realms of the PSP racer.
More than that, though, Real Racing shows how the iPhone’s unique controls needn’t be a handicap for traditional game types. As you tear around each beautifully detailed track, you tilt the handset to steer, making for one of the finest approximations of steering yet seen on a portable device.
Developer Firemint hasn’t forgotten about the experience outside of the cockpit, either, with some fiendishly sophisticated AI giving you a proper test on the track. And when you tire of the single player experience there’s a whole host of multiplayer options to keep you racing.
Rating:9/10

Metal Gear Solid Touch
This Game is a bindblowing third person shooter packed with graphics. Don’t expect any stealth. MSGT is basically a glorified shooting gallery, set in Metal Gear Solid 4 environments against Metal Gear Solid 4 baddies. The graphics are so good and the gunplay mechanics are so satisfying, however, that you probably won’t mind a bit.
Rating: 8.5/10

Myst
What felt dated by modern PC standards – the static screens, repetitive sound effects, cheesy video and limited movement – now seems perfectly streamlined for on-the-go iPhone gaming. Let’s hope this is just the beginning of a portable point-and-click resurgence.
Rating: 7/10

Assassin’s Creed: Altair’s Chronicles
Assasin creed is graphics rich game with lot of great 3D rendering. You won’t find another free-roaming sandbox with current-gen graphics, but you will get a surprisingly deep, remarkably fun platforming game in the mold of last-gen Prince of Persia. You’ll also get 6-8 hours of mobile entertainment for half the cost of the DS version. This games proves that iPhone 3d platform has higher scope than what other mobile gaming did.
Rating: 8.5/10

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR
Hard to believe, considering the publisher and the hefty charge, but Tiger Woods on iPhone is a terrific buy. Almost everything you love about the console games has been fit in here: the licensed courses, the extensive tournaments, the professional cameos, the character generator, the precise control scheme and over 120 holes to choose between. Wow.
Rating: 9.5/10

Need for Speed Undercover
The app store offers dozens of racing games, but Need for Speed Undercover is the best by far. The graphics are spectacular. A perfect replacement for PSP – and the play modes are varied.
Rating: 9/10

Brothers In Arms: Hour of Heroes

This game is one of the first 3D 3rd person shoot cum action game. But don’t mistake this one to be a less on Graphics. the audio and video effects will blow your mind. It’s a WWII shooter franchise that isn’t Call of Duty or Medal of Honor. You know, the one with the serious story and the character development and the team strategy and the “Brothers” in its title. You know which one we’re talking about, right?
Rating: 8.5/10

Silent Hill: The Escape

It’s based on The survival horror series, responsible for making psychological pain and billowing brown fog as scary as a dude with a giant rusty sword and bloody pyramid for a head.
Not worth unless you’re a diehard Silent Hill apologist. If you take away the story, characters and overall reason for wandering through repetitive dark hallways, all you’re left with is… repetitive dark hallways. Except on the iPhone, you’re also stuck with clunky graphics and hit-or-miss controls. Drab and dull all around.
Rating: 6.5/10

Time Crisis Strike
It is Based on Time Crisis is another arcade favorite, another first-person rail shooter and another attempt to save some kidnapped member of the President’s family with attached plastic weaponry. Didn’t we review this already?
Worth: Remember VirtuaCop and  Time Crisis? this is the same game concept brought to iPhone. Unfortunately, as this game was originally designed for play with a light gun, all you really do is tap enemies as they run across your field of vision. Blocky, polygonal enemies that haven’t been updated whatsoever since 1995. Recommended for nostalgia, but not much else.
Rating: 7.5/10

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