The best mobile phone deals - March 2017

Here are the best deals on the hottest phones for March - including the iPhone 7, Galaxy S7, Edge S7, HTC 10 and the LG G5

Looking for a new smartphone? You've come to the right place.

We've scoured the web for the best mobile phone and SIM Only deals - and we've found some absolute bargains. We've also taken the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) into account, which involves working out the monthly cost multiplied by the contract length, then adding the upfront fee to arrive at the total real-world figure for what you'll pay. 

This is along with highlighting which contracts come with free Apple music, free BT Sports, double speed 4G or two months unlimited data.

Below you'll find our specially curated pick of contracts for the best smartphones in the world. So, that's your iPhone 7s, Galaxy S7s, your LG G5s, your HTCs, your iPhones and the like. Aim high, we always say...

THE BEST SAMSUNG GALAXY DEALS

The Galaxy S7 Edge is here, and it's excellent. Fancy the smaller non-curved screen S7? Then you'll find deals for them below too.

For many more, head to our full Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge deals page.  

1. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32GB - £32.00/m with a £49.99 

• 24GB data (two months unlimited) 

• Unlimited minutes

• Unlimited texts

• Free Apple Music for six months 

• Free BT Sport for three months

• 3GB data (double speed)

• Unlimited minutes

• Unlimited texts

• Free Apple Music for six months

• Free BT Sport for three months

• 3GB data

• Unlimited minutes

• Unlimited texts

TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP: £817.99

2. Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB - £25.99/m, with a £60.00 upfront fee

TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP: £683.76

3. Samsung Galaxy S6 32GB - £25.99/m with no upfront fee

TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP: £623.76

THE BEST APPLE IPHONE DEALS

1. Apple iPhone 7 32GB - £30.99/m and a £75.00 upfront fee.

• Free Apple music for six months 

• Free BT sport for three months

• 5GB data (double speed)

• Unlimited minutes

• Unlimited texts

• Free Apple Music for six months

• Free BT Sport for three months

• 7GB data (triple speed)

• Unlimited minutes

• Unlimited texts

• 1GB data 

• 300 minutes

• 5000 texts

• Free Apple Music for six months

• Free BT Sport for three months

• iPhone 6s 32GB 

• 3GB of 4G UK data (double speed)

• Unlimited minutes

• Unlimited texts

TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP: £818.76

2. Apple iPhone 7 Plus 32GB - £35.99/m and no upfront fee

TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP: £876.76

3. Apple iPhone SE 16GB - £23.50/m and no upfront fee

TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP: £564.00

4. Apple iPhone 6s 16GB - £25.99/m with £25.00 upfront fee

TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP: £648.76

THE BEST HTC DEALS

The HTC 10 is a fantastic return to form for HTC that excels in almost every important area: battery life is superb, the camera is far better than the M9's and the design and build are up there with the best. 

1. HTC 10 32GB - £32.00/m with no upfront fee

• 24GB data (two months unlimited)

• Unlimited minutes

• Unlimited texts

• 4GB data (3G) 

• 2000 minutes

• 5000 texts

TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP: £758.00

2. HTC One A9 16GB  - £17.99/m with no upfront fee

TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP: £420.00

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what's the main difference between an Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and xeon?

Many times we have heared about i3, i5, i7 and even xeon also  but what's the exact difference between them? Is that faster than others ? or what Something else in it? Let's see what exact it is.

Intel Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 CPUs have been around for over a year now, but some buyers still gets confused whenever they go to buy computer because we are forced to choose any one from four of them. One simple answer for all this is that all we speak Core i7s are better than Core i5s, which are in turn better than Core i3s. All these numbers indicate their relative processing powers and these relative levels of processing power is based on a collection of criteria involving their number of cores, clockspeed (in GHz), size of cache, as well as some new Intel technologies like Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading.

Following are the different parameters on which processing power relies:

#1. Number of Cores :

The more no.of cores means more tasks (known as threads) can be served at the same time.i3 has 2 cores, i5 has 4 cores, i7 has 8 cores.

#2. Cache Size :

This is one of the important parameter. when the CPU finds that it keeps on using the same data over and over,it stores that data into cache, just like RAM, only faster because it’s built into the CPU itself. Both RAM and cache serve as temporary holding areas for frequently used data. Without them, the CPU would have to keep on reading from the hard disk drive, which would take a lot more time. 

If RAM and Cache have same functionality then why they introduced Cache? Answer is - RAM minimises interaction with the hard disk, while cache minimises interaction with the RAM. Obviously, with a larger cache, more data can be accessed quickly. 

All Core i3 processors have 3MB of cache. All Core i5s, except again for the 661 (only 4MB), have 6MB of cache. Finally, all Core i7 CPUs have 8MB of cache.

#3. Intel Turbo Boost:

The Intel Turbo Boost Technology allows a processor to dynamically increase its clockspeed whenever the need arises. The maximum amount that Turbo Boost can raise clockspeed at any given time is dependent on the number of active cores, the estimated current consumption, the estimated power consumption, and the processor temperature.

None of i3 processor has turbo boost technology while i5 onwards has this technology - Turbo Boost 2.0

#4.Hyper Threading Technology:

Intel has introduced a technology called Hyper-Threading. This enables a single core to serve multiple threads. For instance a Core i3, which is only a dual core, can actually serve two threads per core. In other words, a total of four threads can run simultaneously. Thus, even if Core i5 processors are quad cores, since they don’t support Hyper-Threading (again, except the i5-661) the number of threads they can serve at the same time is just about equal to those of their Core i3 counterparts. Core i7 processors are quad cores, have support to Hyper-Threading. Thus, a total of eight threads can run on them at the same time. Combine that with 8MB of cache and Intel Turbo Boost Technology.

Finally I would say If you use your PC to check emails, do some banking, read the news, and download a bit of music then go for i3. If you want to use some heavy software's then go for  i3 or i7. If you have to built server then go for xeon processor, they are specially made for high processing.   

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How to format mobile and laptop remotely

A handy guide to let you know how to remotely wipe the data off your mobile device.Our mobile phones, laptops, tablets have so much important data on them. Surely the thought of losing these devices must’ve crossed your mind.In this unfortunate situation you’ll most likely think of whether you can find your lost/stolen device. Even though you are unable to find mobile you'll think Is there any way to remotely Erase / Wipe sensitive data from my mobile to protect it from falling into the wrong hands. 

This guide is not limited to mobile but you can erase data on your laptop remotely.   Remote wipe your laptop???? HOW?? 

Here we’ll discuss the various options available.

1. For Android users :

                                   An application called Android Lost is the ray of hope when this kind of unfortunate situation occurs. You can Download it from Google play and you will be able to track your mobile from www.androidlost.com .  This app allows you to remotely perform various tasks such as erase data, lock your device, forward calls, locate your phone via GPS.  All you have to do is configure your phone with the service.

2. Remote wipe your laptop :

                                  This most popular open source, lightweight software is Prey. It allows you to find, recover, and remotely erase the data on your laptop. This software runs in the background and allows you to perform various tasks remotely such as gathering info on the device's location, hardware and network status, and trigger specific actions on it such as a remote wiping passwords.

3. For iPad and iPhone :

                                  There is preconfigured feature in iphone that lets you to delete data remotely. This is enabled through iCloud and obviously requires an apple id. If your device runs on  iOS 5, simply visit www.icloud.com and click on find my iPhone. But before this you must ensure that you’ve enabled the Find My iPhone feature in the iCloud settings menu of your device. Once the feature is enabled on your device and say you’ve lost it, you can firstly find the device location and additionally even perform a remote wipe by simply visiting the website. 

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Intel's Edison is an SD card-sized computer

SD card Sized computer.- Sounds tricky isn't?  But it's true. Intel's CEO, Brian Krzanich announced they are going to launch sd card sized computer by the end of this year called Edison Chip and it's small as regular sd card. It is basically built for wearable computing.  Wearable Computing ???  The term refers that it is a digital device that is strapped to or carried on a user's body.This type of computer is used most often in research that focuses on behavioral modeling, health monitoring systems, IT and media development, where the person wearing the computer may be moving or otherwise engaged with his environment.

This mini computer is built on Intel’s 22nm transistor technology and comes with built in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules. Edison runs on Linux.

More interestingly, Edison will have its own App Store and aims to provide a platform to developers who wish to build apps for wearables in the future. 

For e.g Edison, embedded on to the child’s clothes or toys, will inform the parent of the baby’s vital statistics like temperature, heart rate etc. This information will be displayed on an LED coffee mug or any object. More Clearly, When the baby is comfortable, the mug would display blinking green lights with a happy face and when the baby is uncomfortable, the face would turn red. Another application is Edison switching a bottle warmer on even as it recognizes that the baby is about to wake up, so you have a bottle ready in time for it. 

Intel is taking the quest to find good wearable tech to the next level by offering prizes up to $1.3 million to developers. and this will be available for developers this summer. 

After all this One question will definitely come into your mind. What's the price ?  Ummm.....Actually they have not disclosed pricing yet.

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How to create App Icons

Most of the newbies in the world of blogging are struggling with their blog's look and design and off-course Icons plays vital role in designing of blog or website.Actually this is not restricted to blog or website instead it can be application / software and E-commerce system.

I'm going to share review of Icon Lover through which you can create your own icons.

Icon Lover is a powerful and  easy to use icon editor for making your own icons for any operating system, including Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Android and iOS. It creates native Windows icons (ICO format) of all sizes, up to 256x256 used in Windows 8 and Windows 7, and native MacOS icons (ICNS format) up to 1024x1024 pixels UNIX/Linux, Android and iOS use icons in PNG format which is fully supported by IconLover - you can create icons in this format from scratch or convert the existing Windows and Mac OS icons to PNG. 

Numerous advanced features including support for variable transparency, built-in drop shadow, smoothing, roll, mirror and other effects, support for multi-layer images, ability to import and export a variety of image formats and batch processing of icons make Icon Lover the tool of choice for many professional icon designers. 

Here is the List of features which I like Most :

1. Import Vector Images

                       Icon Lover allows importing vector images in SVG, AI and PDF formats. You can automatically render these vector images into raster icons of any size. 

2. Export Icon to Bitmap Images

                        You can also use Icon Lover to open Windows and Mac OS icon files (ICO, ICNS) and export them to common bitmap formats for use on a website, blog, application splash-screen etc. 

3. Convert Icons between Windows and Mac OS

                       Full support for Windows (ICO) and Mac OS (ICNS) icon formats enables designers to use Icon Lover for easy conversion of icons between these operating systems. You can open a Mac OS icon in this icon software and save it for use on a Windows PC, and vice versa. 

4. Design and Explore Android Apps

                     It support for importing graphics from Android APK files, giving you direct access to icons used in Android apps. You can now also choose icon sizes that are specific to Android, iOS and Mac OS X from the list instead of typing them by hand every time. 

5. Automatically Make Icons from Images

                    We can convert images to icons with support for a variety of image formats, including Adobe Photoshop (PSD), Adobe Illustrator (AI), SVG, PDF.

6. Support for Windows 8 and Windows 7 compressed PNG Icons

                    Icon Lover fully supports the compressed PNG format recommended for 256x256 icons in Windows 8 and Windows 7. It helps reduce the overall size of the file without sacrificing image quality.

7. Create and Edit Bitmap Images for Web and Other Uses

                   Icon Lover can also be used for creating and editing bitmap images in a variety of formats: BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG, TGA, TIFF etc. It supports transparency and a full range of other format-specific features. 

                                                               

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Top 5 Android Games of 2014

Android Games!!! Yahhh.... Here  listed are 5 best android games that I have ever came across. You might too. If you are the real game geek then you must try these games. They are really Awesome!!

1. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit:

An excellent racing game I have ever seen in racing. I this game you are police officer and your task is to intercept racers in the fastest patrol cars. for e.g. Lamborghini. open achievements in a career mode and choose your weapon!                                                             

Download

How to install

1. Download APK File and Data Files.

2. APK install the game.
3. Extract Data Files with Winrar or Extract Through Andro Zip or any other zip extractor with Your Android Device. 

4. Copy Folder "Data NFS Hot Hot Pursuit" in the path "/sdcard/Android/Data/"

5. Enjoy the game.

2. Modern Combat 4 Zero Hour:

This is the best three-dimensional game with magnificent graphics, a remarkable engine and a dynamic gameplay. download the game and test it. This time you can play as the good as an American soldier or as the evil. If you compare the previous part with Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour, you can also note a greatly improved multiplayer mode.                                                                                    

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How to install

1. Install APK 
2. Copy 'com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftM3HM'  folder to '/sdcard/Android/obb' (no need replace old version if you have installed)
3. Extract "patch.1130.com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftM3HM.obb" to sdcard/Android/obb/com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftM3HM folder
4. Launch the game (need wifi for first time only)

3. ShadowGun:

In this game you are hitman and your mission is to finish with a mad scientist, who has created the army of mutants. To get into the mountain fortress of the doctor and to battle to his personal protection consisting of cyborgs, fighting robots and humanoids, having the most advanced arms.  In the game there’s stunning graphics and a lot of special effects.       

Download

How to Install

1.Install the APK
2. Extract and Copy data to sdcard/android/data/
3.Run the Game

4. Asphalt 8 : Airborne

This is one of the finest racing game. It has 47 powerful race cars, high quality of sound of engines for increasing game realism, Cool visual effects, Multiplayer for 8 players and much more.

Download

How to Install

1. Extract the apk.rar folder you download.

2.You will get two files: One is Apk and other is datafile which is asphalt_8_airborne.Zipfile

3. Extract the data Zip file and Move the contents to  sdcard/Android/obb in your phone.

4.Now install the Apk file provided and you are done.

5.Enjoy the game and let us know if there are any problems.

5. Tap Tap : Revenge 4

The crux of the game is that you need to press the buttons in time. Press to the beat of music, receive points for accuracy and time. You can always load the tracks which will be reproduced during the game. In the game there is also a table of records where you can observe yourselves and your friends and have opportunity to compete with your friends in the Internet.

Download

How to Install

1.Install the APK
2. Run the Game

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Next Generation Cellphones

Now say bye to upgrade your old cell phones every time new technology and specification are invented . As soon as a new device comes out, the old one is tossed in the garbage or put on the shelf to collect dust. But the Dutch inventor wants to change that with a meccano-like  device in which parts of the phone, and not the entire device needs to be replaced.

"Every time We got a new phone We threw away so many good components like Camera, Bluetooth, speakers, displays. We've thrown out over the years just because one other component is broken," "This feels like a real waste!"

So, Hakkens introduced his design for Phonebloks, a smartphone that has detachable components on its front and back so that everything from the processor to the camera can be easily upgraded without discarding the rest of the phone. So you could keep the good parts and replace the bad ones.

The phone can be customized to your personal preferences. If you take a lot of pictures, pop in high-resolution camera. If you need a lot of storage for music, get a larger storage block. The hardware would be built on an open platform, so anyone can create their own blocks. You Just need to choose right according to your need.

There would be one block for the camera lens, one for the battery, one for storage and so on. Those blocks would plug into the base, and the blocks, base and screen would be secured together with two screws. Because individual blocks can be replaced when they become outdated or simply break, Hakkens thinks electronic waste can be drastically reduced with such a phone.

 So, In upcoming years you will get fully assembled Mobile phones. which you wont regret buying even for good price........

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