What are skins or third party user-interface?

Manufacturers just can't leave Android alone. When they build Android devices, they've got to customize. There's Samsung's TouchWiz, Motorola's MotoBlur, HTC's Sense, and others. These customizations have come to be known as skins or what manufacturers like to be called the term "third-party UI."
Skins are a touchy subject. Enthusiasts howl about how much better a phone would be if it didn't even have a skin—if it just used stock Android, straight from Google.It's enough to make you wonder just why the hell manufacturers keep using skins at all. So,this is what they answer.

What Is a Skin?

The three major skins

When Google releases the latest version of Android, raw and naked to the world, phone manufacturers customize that software for their phones and tablets. The OS alteration the skin or third-party UI changes the look of the software and how it performs."I wouldn't call it a 'skin', really, in the sense that a skin is something thin."This is a contentious topic," says Drew Bamford, HTC's AVP of User Experience. "I wouldn't call it a 'skin', really, in the sense that a skin is something thin. HTC Sense is actually quite an extensive and deep experience. It goes way beyond the home-screen or any of the other parts of the UI."So like I said before all manufacturers like prefer the term "third-party UI."

What is Google Glass? First look Review!!

Back in early 2012, before the world had heard of Google Glass, the tech world was ablaze with rumours that the search giant was beavering away on augmented reality goggles.As the days went by, it was clear that not only was this true, but that Google's dream of wearable technology was far, far closer to release than anyone would have guessed.

But what exactly is Google Glass? Why is it attracting all this attention and what are the implications - both good and bad - of having a Google-eye view of the world? 

 

The Google Glass

What is Google Glass?

Google Glass is a wearable computer with a head-mounted display (HMD) that is being developed by Google in the Project Glass research and development project.Its an attempt to free data from desktop computers and portable devices like phones and tablets, and place it right in front of your eyes.Essentially, Google Glass is a camera, display, touchpad, battery and microphone built into spectacle frames so that you can perch a display in your field of vision, film, take pictures, search and translate on the go.The principle is one that has been around for years in science fiction, and more recently it's become a slightly clunky reality. In fact, the "heads-up display" putting data in your field of vision became a reality as early as 1900 when the reflector sight was invented.

Samsung Galaxy S4 First Look Review

After Months and Months of mockups and rumors the Samsung Galaxy S4 was finally launched in New York last month to great fanfare, and last week at a glitzy S4 "World Tour" event held at London's Olympia.After incredible success with the Galaxy SII and Galaxy S3, the Galaxy S4 had to be something special, and my first impressions are that it is precisely that.

The Build and Design

Can you tell which is which? Let me help you out - the S4 is the one on the right. The key differences are that marginally taller screen, a smaller bottom lip, and a rearrangement of the sensors. If you look closely, you'll even notice that extra black dot at the top, above the screen. That's the infrared sensor, which the S4 uses to power its gesture control feature

The Galaxy S4 looks something like a cross between the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy Note 2. It comes in 'black mist' and 'white frost' colors which look pretty standard but still stylish.I'm sure that other colors will launch later on in the year later.Despite the fact Samsung has stuck with the same flimsy plastic rear cover found on the Galaxy S3, the design of the Galaxy S4 is impressive. This is mostly because the firm has managed to put a larger screen into a slightly smaller handset, compared to the S3. It's an impressive feat and means the Galaxy S4 doesn't feel unwieldy in the hand. It's both thin and light – 7.9mm and 130g according to Samsung.Despite the fact Samsung has stuck with the same flimsy plastic rear cover found on the Galaxy S3, the design of the Galaxy S4 is impressive. This is mostly because the firm has managed to put a larger screen into a slightly smaller handset, compared to the S3. It's an impressive feat and means the Galaxy S4 doesn't feel unwieldy in the hand. It's both thin and light – 7.9mm and 130g according to Samsung.Despite the fact Samsung has stuck with the same flimsy plastic rear cover found on the Galaxy S3, the design of the Galaxy S4 is impressive.
Despite sporting a larger, 5in Full HD display, the S4 is slightly narrower, slimmer and lighter than the S3. If you don't believe us, take a look at the image below, which shows the two phones side by side.
The plastic build is a downfall of the Galaxy S4, it can't complete with the likes of Apple, Sony and HTC in this area.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S2 Official 4.1.2 Jelly Bean!

Now that you know how to update the Galaxy SII let's see how to root them.After rooting, you'll be able to install such apps which require root access.

Disclaimer:
In order to root your Android device, we will require to flash a rooting kernel to your phone. We will be flashing a rooting kernel in your Galaxy S2 I9100 running on XWLS8 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official firmware using ODIN. This will root your device. However, in this process you may lose your personal data and settings.
Please do note that once your device is rooted, you warranty will be void; However, you can reclaim the warranty by re-applying official firmware update.

If you agree with the above lets get down to business:

HTC Butterfly/HTC Droid DNA Review

Let's take a look today at HTC Butterfly or better known as HTC Droid DNA in the United Sates.HTC Butterfly was first announced at  at Japan by the Japanese carrier KDDI as the HTC J Butterfly and released on 9 December 2012.It was known as HTC Butterfly outside Japan, in other Asian countries.In United States the Butterfly was released as HTC Droid DNA as a Verizon exclusive.The Butterfly was released in Myanmar on early February.The HTC Butterfly also include somewhat water-proof feature similar to the Sony Xperia Z.The HTC Butterfly price ranges from Ks.560000 to Ks.600000 in Myanmar.In the US Version offer the HTC Droid DNA at price $200 with contract.It is available at amazon for $599.99 with shipping and tax included.In India the HTC Butterfly cost about Rs. 45,990 making it one of the most expansive Android phone in India.

The Design and Build of HTC Butterfly

 

 The HTC Butterfly takes an appearance of a sports car -- perforated metal trim along the sides and red, spun aluminum are blatant clues that this is not just any smartphone. It's a seriou

sly powerful device.From the front you can see three typical capacitive navigational buttons at the bottom: Back, Home and Task Switcher. Above these buttons are the 5-inch 1080p S-LCD3 display with Gorilla Glass 2 protective layer, a 2.1-megapixel wide angle front-facing camera. In the upper third of the right edge is the red volume rocker with spun aluminum accents. The top edge holds the SIM slot, a power button that matches the volume rocker, 3.5mm headphone jack and a noise-eliminating microphone. The bottom is home to the covered micro USB port and the main microphone.The back is a matte, rubberized hard plastic that gives off the impression of quality and sturdiness. At the top of the rear side is the 8-megapixel Image Sense camera and an LED flash. Near the bottom is perforation for a loud speaker accompanied by the Beats Audio logo above, and in the middle is an inset HTC insignia. And if you look very closely, you will see more perforation to the left of the rear camera. This is for the second notification LED.Unlike any other smartphone HTC second notification flash will feature both amber and green light depending upon the notification.