Blackberry To Launch A new Flagship Smartphone .... Haven't they tortured us enough!

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Blackberry is to 6 smart phones this year and we've seen 3 of those 6. Rumors have been flooding the internet that Blackberry is planning to release a new flagship smartphone to replace the current flagship , The Z10. Firstly I would like to commend Blackberry - It takes guts to understand that your product isn't good. The Smartphone is said to launch sometime later this year. This device is named the "A10" no other information has been given about this smartphone. I really like Blackberry. I think they are unique and I hope they show that in the A10 instead of trying to be something they are not (like they did with the Z10). Blackberry really needs to get to work making the best smartphone they can because right now they are dying financially and consumers are starting to loose interest....


WHAT DO I WANT TO SEE IN THE "A10"

Well One thing is certain, I don't want an iPhone replica with Blackberry branding and Android-like software. I want a Blackberry! A unique phone with a bigger screen and better resolution. A premium and lightweight design. Better Battery life. A Better Camera that can compete with the S4 or HTC One. Most of all , I want a upgraded version of Blackberry 10. I want to see better animations. Crisper design and much more features especially when it comes to Camera options - I want filters, Slow-motion video the works. I want to see software that defines Blackberry... 

SHOULD I BUY A Z10 WITH THE A10 COMING UP? 

I would suggest you do. The A10 will replace the Z10 which means it will have much more to offer from a hardware and software stand-point. What I suggest is that you wait for the A10 to release in your country and if you don't like the A10 the Z10 will be available and it will be cheaper than it was before the launch of the A10. 

I hope this post helped you and I wish Blackberry the best of luck as they design the A10. To keep up to date with all things techie, Subscribe to us and keep checking our site for more Blackberry 10 posts.

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Uncapped Internet and ways to manage your data usage...

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Over the past few weeks I've suffered through something that really irritated me! I use Internet a lot in my daily life so Uncapped Internet is the only solution for me and that's just it- What Service providers tell you about Uncapped Internet is that you will get a certain Internet speed (The first lie) and that you will be able to use an unlimited amount of data (The second lie.) What they don't tell you is that once you hit a certain amount of data, the speed decreases to a slower speed, so the original Internet speed they told you about is gone before the first week into the month and once you hit about 50GBs of data, that's when the speed becomes so bad that In my experience its taken up to 10minutes to load a single web page! Although I understand that service providers only do this so that they can regain their loss on you using +50GB, it just isn't right! Closer to the end of the month , the Internet speed was so slow that my browser didn't even load the web page!! 

EXAMPLE

1 June 2013 - 437kbs
15 June 2013 - 106kbs
26 June 2013 - 0.7kbs
30 June 2013 - NA - because I could access the Internet to do a speed test!!

I'm extremely mad and all I've got to say to service providers everywhere is - Don't trick people into thinking they are getting 'Unlimited' Data, when you don't allow them to use the data once they've hit 50GB (even though I do admit 50GBs is a lot!)

My advice to you - stick to Capped data (it's faster and more reliable) and once you done with it, you can also revert to Free WiFi zones and stealing  Internet from the people living next to you...

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR DATA USAGE

In light of recent events I would like to give you guys some quick tips to managing your Data usage. With Consumers using up to R2000 worth of data on the Smart-phones in a month alone, Data overspending has become a huge problem but its not really that hard to manage your data usage. I plotted 5 really important Tips and Tricks when trying to save data.... 

1. Install a Data Usage checker. Phones like the Samsung Galaxy S3/S4 have one built into the settings. However if your smartphone or PC doesn't, you can always check it from your Service providers themselves by means of their Application suite (e.g "MyMTN") and you can also check your usage on your PC by signing into your broadband account (if you are with broadband.) This will allow you to keep an eye on your Data usage frequently. 
2. By Means of #1 you can now check your data whenever you want. If you see your data usage going VERY high then you should turn off your mobile data immediately on the phone, this will mean you will not use any more data however you will not be able to use the internet. 
3. You can save data by using WiFi whenever you have the chance. Use FREE WiFi in shopping malls and restaurants.
4. Do all your major downloading with the FREE wifi at your work place or school. 
5. Control your urges to download Apps!

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Ramadan Mubarak ...

iBlogUnscripted wishes all of our Muslim readers Ramadan Mubarak. May your have a prosperous and happy month and may you reap your rewards in the hereafter. Aameen...

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Samsung Galaxy S4 (Unboxing in Pictures)

The Galaxy S4 is an obvious choice for many. An unbeatable Spec sheet and an iconic design. So I thought I'd share with you pictures as I unboxed the phone, so that you know what comes in the box of your Galaxy S4. This is NOT a full review, it is just a detailed unboxing of the Black Mist Galaxy S4, to make you feel as though the phone is right in front of you... 

Lets get to the packaging, The S4 is enclosed in a typical Samsung Clam-Shell box. The box has this nice Wood grain effect on it and this box is made of recycled paper and printed with soy-ink. It has a little gap in the middle to show you wether it is the Black Mist version or the White frost version. I have the Black Mist option (obviously). 

Lets take a quick tour of the box. On the front you'll find the Samsung S4 branding, you'll find that on the left hand side too. On the Right hand side is a little message telling you more about the recycled and nature friendly material used in this packaging. On the back you'll find the specs of the phone as well as the model number and capacity. 

The first thing that meets the eye is this gorgeous Black Mist Samsung Galaxy S4.  Beautiful and lightweight. smooth and grippable. Premium and durable. This is a handset that I would keep for a 2 year contract. Im not going to go into too much detail with the device, ill leave that for the Review, all im going to say is - the S4 is amazing...

The Black Mist Galaxy S4 oddly comes with white exesories just like the white version. The Samsung branded headphones are average and aren't as good as Apple Ear pods. 

The Galaxy S4 box includes the Phone all covered in plastic. The Quick-start guide and manuals, A USB Charger, A Wall adapter and a set of earphones. The Charger is nice shiny and durable as well as he USB charger. 

The Pictures above all belong jointly to iBlogUnscripted and Mikail Jassat. Use of these pictures without the author's prior permission is plagiarism!

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The Q5 is now Available!

The Q5 is the phone for the many people out there who want to experience Blackberry 10 but don't want to spend that much. The Q5 enters the south African market with a stylish design, the iconic Blackberry QWERTY keyboard and pretty impressive specs! The Q5 has an amazing 5MP rear-facing camera and Blackberry 10.1. As of right now, the Q5 is available on MTN, CellC and Vodacom! 

Buy it From CELLC -  Contract Options -> Click here

Buy it From Vodacom - Contract Options -> Click Here

Buy it From MTN - Contract option -> Click Here                   

WHY BUY THE Q5

I am a not a fan of Blackberry, however I think Blackberry has been working hard to make the Blackberry eco system better and I believe that preservation is what will keep Blackberry afloat. Things like bringing BBM (Blackberry Messaging) to multiple platforms. Blackberry has also promised support for Android Jelly Bean Applications on Blackberry 10.2! That will bring the games you all love to your Blackberry. I am exited to see what Blackberry has planned and I think it is the perfect time to buy the Q5 (if you are a fan of Blackberry). For others like myself, I don't really understand why you should buy the Q5 when you can buy a S3 mini for the same price. Personally I would buy the Q5 because I believe in Blackberry and I think Blackberry is a unique company and the Q5 is a complete reflection of the company. Theres just something about the Q5 that I love. Its something that I cant explain, its just so lovable! Dare I say it but the Q5 is better than the SIII Mini and would more apps and little improvements to Blackberry 10 here and there, it could be the number one mid-range phone on the market. So what are you waiting for ... Get buying!

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Introducing... Gaming Guru

Lately I have really explored the Gaming field. "Gaming Guru"is a new section on my blog for you gamers out there! you will be able to read reviews of gaming consoles and games,  gaming news and guides. My hope is to deliver intuitive, in-depth and honest opinions that you cant get anywhere else. Gaming Guru will come to iBlogUnscripted which is another reason to subscribe to us,
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What's On My Homepage! (iOS Edition) EP1

There a Millions of apps out there on multiple platforms, there are apps that can be useful and others that can be a waste of Space on your Device. Its become insane with Developers even designing apps for your Cats! So how do you know what to download and what not to? In this post i'm going to explore the vast iOS App Store to find the best Apps for you to download....

HEADS UP 

Heads up is my favorite party game on the App Store. Its amazing to play with friends with guaranteed roll on the floor laughing! This game is inspired by Ellen Degeneres's Game "Celebrity" which features on her talk show. You can choose between many categories including "Accents" (A personal favorite) ; "Act it out" ; "Animal Sounds" and "Icons,legends & Stars. The Game displays a word or name on the screen and gives you an allocated time to get another person to guess the word. Front-Facing camera support means you can capture the funniest reactions and share them with the world! (Which is very funny.) Watch Ellen as she does a Tutorial... Available for iPhone and iPad

STAMPSY

Social Media Apps are booming, with hundreds of Facebook want-to-be's im really exited to see something totally unique and original. Stampsy is a platform to share your media content be it a photo , artwork or writing, this app showcases you work in a form called "Stamps."Stamps really bring your content to life. Stampsy is easier to use, with palettes of colours and a grid to help plan out your stamps. After you publish it your stamp gets its own unique URL code which you can share with people. Publish yourself with Stampsy.                                                                           

MUSYC

Don't read music note, but love music? This is the app for you! No knowledge of music needed. All you do is drag your finger across the screen to make music. Different in-app purchases means you can spend hours not to mention many dollars on this app. Musyc is a original and unique app that is perfect for any music lover. Creating music has never been this easy. Its seems almost 'magical' the way the songs come together. When you are done recording it there are multiple sharing options including iTunes, Drop-box or Sound Cloud. 

MINECRAFT - POCKET EDITION 

Build your own virtual world by day , fight the monsters by night. Minecraft is the ultimate way to show off your creative side. Place Blocks and create your virtual kingdom. Minecraft offers 3 settings, Survival, Creative and Hardcore mode. In Survival mode, you can need to eat and keep yourself safe from monsters. Collect blocks and save them in your inventory. In Creative mode you get unlimited blocks and you can fly. Available for iPhone and iPad

ASPHALT 7 : HEAT

Asphalt by Game loft comes back with "Asphalt 7: Heat" a more graphically intensive game with circuits that look very true to reality. The game is my favorite Street-Racing game available on the app store with over 60 different cars. However, I do warn you that the game is VERY heavy on RAM so I advise you to close all background applications before hitting the circuit. The improved multiplayer feature makes it easier to race with your friends and family. Asphalt 7 is the best Asphalt yet!
Available for iPhone and iPad

IMOVIE

Tired of movie editors that are complicated and hard to use? Aren't we all! Make your home movies worthy of the red carpet with Apple's Mac software now available on the App Store, so you can edit your movie on the plane ride home and show it to your family immediately. It is simple and easy to use. With easy theme settings and controls that are adapted to touch screens. iMovie is perfect to use, whether you are an aspiring Videographer, an actor or even a avid traveller wanting to share your video diaries or snapshots. Available for iPhone and iPad

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Introduction : Mid-Range Smartphones Series

Recently I've noticed that when buying phones consumers only really notice the high end flagship smartphones but often smartphones like these can be too expensive. So this week in going to look into many Mid-range smartphones that have features and specs that are not only light on your wallet but are perfect for you and your everyday usage...

This week I'm going to look at the:

Sony Xperia V
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini
Nokia Lumia 720

To make your life easier we will also include links to other pages on our blog that may help you as well as prices of the device from your network, be it Vodacom, MTN , CellC or Tellcom Mobile (previously known as 8ta).

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(Mid Range Smart phones) Under R200/month on an MTN 24 month contract.

It can be difficult to find a good phone at an even better price but MTN has amazing deals for you. I've searched for the best deals under R200 for your liking. These prices are subject to availability and change and are exclusive to MTN stores through out South Africa. Below you shall find a guide to these phones and a short description of the phones and the deal you are getting (i.e Airtime, no. of messages, data.) I am in no way promoting MTN (South Africa) nor its services, I am just trying to give you (my readers) the best deals possible. If you aren't with MTN, do not fear I will have breakdowns of Vodacom, CellC and Tellcom Mobile (previously known as 8ta). So if you are looking to upgrade your current phone - i've got the deals that you want in one place!

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SAMSUNG GALAXY SIII MINI - The Galaxy SIII Mini is a really amazing phone, at just R199/ month , the SIII Mini is a smaller (4 inch) version of the larger (4.8 inch) Galaxy S3. It supports Android Jelly bean 4.1 with Samsung's Touchwiz Nature UX Overlay. A 4 inch Super AMOLED screen. 5MP Camera and a fast dual-core processor! The SIII Mini's screen is the same size as the iPhone 5's screen so the SIII Mini might make a better phone for people who are still getting used to bigger phones like the Galaxy Note with a massive 5.5 inch screen! This deal also includes R100 Airtime Value (incl. VAT), 25 SMSs and 150MB of data. However if you are a person who wants the latest tech, i'd wait for the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini to come to MTN. The price of the S3 mini may drop after the South African release of the Galaxy S4 mini, so look out for deals.

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SONY XPERIA J- Its the ultimate social phone, the Xperia J's glass bezel (located at the bottom of the phone) lights up to alert you that you have a notification. The Xperia J has amazing sound quality, Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 with Sony's Overlay, amazing Apps available from the Play Store and an amazing 5MP back facing camera as well as a front-facing camera all for just R189/month. The high resolution 4 inch screen comes from the same people who brought you Sony Bravia which results in crisp images. With the Xperia you can expect amazing overall performance and up to date software. This deal includes R100 airtime per month, 25 SMSs and 150MB of data.

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NOKIA LUMIA 520- So you like Windows 8 on your PC , be prepared to love it on your next smartphone, the Nokia lumia 520 is a great way to enter the wide-range of Windows 8 Phone devices at R149/month. Get all of the information you need on your home page with Windows LiveTiles. View and edit your Microsoft Office documents using Office 2013. HERE drive gives you turn by turn navigation and van even guide you through bus stops.  It supports Windows Phone 8, a Qualcomm SnapDragon S4 processor, A 4 inch 235ppi screen which are good specs for the price it is being offered at. You receive R100 airtime, 25 SMSs and 150MB of data.

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SONY XPERIA GO-  The Sony Xperia go is one of my personal favorites, its a affordable yet convenient phone at R149/month! The Xperia Go is for adventure addicts or even an everyday office worker who wants a phone that is durable and durable is exactly what the Experia is! It is completely water and dust resistant! Whether you want to check your mail in the midst of a sand-storm or just in the shower, the Go will survive. It supports Android Jellybean 4.1 with Sony's Overlay. 5MP camera, 3.5 inch screen. The deal includes R100 airtime, 25 SMSs and 75MB of data.

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Thinking about Upgrading your S3 to the S4: Here are Some reasons to make you think again

Samsung launched the S4 earlier on this year and gave it the enormous title of "The next big thing" and now with the S4 available at many  major South Africa carriers , Consumers are going to want to swop their Old S3s for the new S4 - but here are some reasons why the S4 isn't "The Next Big Thing"...

The S4 looks like it started life as an S3 then got sat on by an overweight person!

In other words the S4 just look bigger and thinner, the design is very similar as Samsung still keeps with the Nature inspired  design. The 13MP camera isn't that much better than the S3's 8MP camera and you probably won't even notice the different unless you zoom in to see each pixel (which I'm sure normal people don't do!)

The S4's software will be available for the S3!

Yes, Android 4.2.2 with TouchWiz "Nature UX 2.0" will be available for the S3 by Mid-August the latest. It will bring the much loved features from the S4 including S Translate, and an updated version of Samsung Apps , S Health and much more. It should even have Smart scroll, but even if it doesn't, the feature doesn't work that well and hurts your eyes (So much for making your life easier)
Having the Software of the S4 on the S3 means your S3 will be completely up to date with all that Samsung and Android have to offer.

A picture showing the S4 Active (Right) , The S4 mini (Center) and that S4
Zoom (Left) at the Release Event. Photo Credit - ibtimes

Samsung milks the S4's design!

Samsung rarely gets something right and when they do , they normally milk the idea more than Nokia milks Windows 8 (and that's just sad!) They do this to maximize on their profit income and multiple devices enter different price margins and target users and they did exactly that with the S4!
Exhibit A- The S4 Zoom, Samsung suddenly got the wild idea that people want a camera phone hybrid , so they merged a Smart camera with the S4s front design to make a half camera, half phone! (I don't really get it either)
Exhibit B - The S4 Active, Aimed at the Xperia Z, the Galaxy S4 active is a water and dust resistant version of the S4.
I hereby rest my point!!

Don't Have an S3 but planning to buy the S4?

If you looking to buy the Galaxy S4 and don't have a S3 then i'd say go ahead after all the Galaxy S4 is an amazing phone, its unique software features (like Smart Stay and S Translate) separates it from other Android phones like the Nexus 4. So the S4 is a great upgrade option if you don't already have an S3. If you have an S3 and buy the S4 I can tell you that you'll be very disappointed as the difference between the S3 and the S4 is very slim however if you do want to save some cash it would be a good idea to buy a S3 and upgrade the software... The S3 (on contract) sets you back about R329/month on a 24 month Anytime 200 contract while the S4 sets you back about R399 on the same contract. Prepaid the S3 costs R5299 and the S4 costs R8399. 

I know you may have questions, whether its about this post or a recommendation for a phone  Feel free to ask them in the comments below and I shall do my best to answer your Questions. Read my posts using your favorite RSS reader and follow me on twitter @iblogunscripted

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