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To buy or not to buy Google Nexus 7 (2013)?

To buy or not to buy new Google Nexus 7 (2013)? BUY!!! The best yet cheapest Android tablet just gets upgraded. I am going to buy this new Nexus 7 even I have the original one. Why? You can’t resist all the improved hardware like 1920×1200 Full HD IPS display (323 ppi), faster CPU (Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, 1.5GHz) and GPU (Adreno 320, 400MHz), more RAM at 2GB, surround sound with dual speakers, 5MP rear camera and 4G LTE. Not to mention it is lighter too. It is a steal with $229 for 16GB model and $269 for 32GB model…

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Google Nexus 7 (2013)

Samsung Galaxy Lifestyle Rewards for Galaxy Note 3

Got yourself a new Samsung Galaxy Note 3? Samsung Malaysia has more goodies for you then. Yes, you can get freebies and rewards from Samsung Galaxy Lifestyle application. Not sure these offers apply to other country or not because the application does not come pre-installed. No harm to try it if you are not from Malaysia. What are the promotions? Free music with Galaxy Music and 6 Korean dramas from Viki in Entertainment section. Free TM WiFi access for 90 days for Connectivity. Free 50GB Dropbox like other Galaxy Devices and Evernote Premium Services for 12 months at Productivity. 1 month free subscription from SPH Magazines and 20% off eBooks from MPH Online in Reading & learning. And 3 coming soon categories like Smart Living, Sports & Games and Shopping…

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Samsung Galaxy Lifestyle

How to disable Galaxy Note 3 camera shutter sound?

You can disable Samsung Galaxy Note 3 camera shutter sound by turn your phone into vibrate or silent mode. Yes, this method works again on Galaxy Note 3 Malaysia firmware unlike Galaxy Note 2 which requires root access method. However, it is not very user friendly to do so every time when you need to take photo. So Camera Mute application comes to rescue. Basically, it is a simple application to turn your phone into silent mode when stock camera is opened. And turn on sound back when stock camera is closed.

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Camera Mute

Do you overclock smartphone GPU?

Samsung was caught cheating on Samsung Galaxy S4 GPU benchmark? Well, I don’t care if its PowerVR SGX544MP3 GPU (GT-I9500) can handle higher clock speed. As long as it does not overheat, I am fine since I get better 3D performance. Right? Wow… Galaxy S4 GPU really can run at higher clock speed than the default 480 MHz compare to previous generations. Galaxy S2 and S3 GPU can’t overclock much. Here are 3DMark benchmarks that I ran on Galaxy S4 – both Ice Storm normal and extreme mode. CPU stays on default setting while GPU overclocks at 700 MHz.

Top best custom kernel for Nexus 4

Still not using custom kernel on your Google Nexus 4? Then you are not getting the best performance, battery life and extra features out of it. Yes, it can improve sound, display colour and gamma too. No need to install entire custom ROM but install custom kernel on stock ROM will do. There is lot of custom kernel that you can try. Some offer CPU & GPU overclocking, voltage control but some don’t. So just try them one by one and leave the best one on your Nexus 4.

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Der Kernel Trinity Four

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