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Monday, October 27, 2014
11:13 PM 8

How to Change the Font Color in a Word 2013 Table

Tables are great visual aids to add to a document, but the default table settings can be a little boring. One way to make them more interesting is to change the color of the font in the table. This can be tricky to do, however, as you might be having trouble selecting only the text within a table.
 

The steps in our article below will show you how you can quickly select the entire table, then apply a change to the color of the font.

 

Change Color of Text for a Table in Microsoft Word 2013


The steps in this article will show you how to select all of the text in a table, then change all of that text to a different color. You can read this article if you want to learn how to change the font color for an entire document.

 

Step 1: Open the document containing the table that you want to modify.

 

Step 2: Click inside a cell in the table, which will bring up a new menu of table-specific tools that you can use.

click inside the table

 

 

Step 3: Click the Layout tab under Table Tools at the top of the window.

click the layout tab

 

 

Step 4: Click the Select button in the Table section of the navigational ribbon, then click the Select Table option.

click the select table option

 

 

Step 5: Click the Home tab at the top-left of the window.

click the home tab

 

 

Step 6: Click the arrow to the right of the Font Color button, then click the color that you want to use for the font in your table.

select the font color

 

 

Do you want to change the color of the table itself? Learn how here and adjust your table border colors to an option of your choosing.

 

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11:12 PM 91

How to Draw in Microsoft Word 2013

Do you need to add something to your Word 2013 document, but the only way that you can accurately express the information is through a drawing? Fortunately you can draw in Microsoft Word 2013 with the Scribble shape. This will allow you to make a freehand drawing directly in your document. Word will then convert the drawing to a shape object, where you can adjust the appearance of the shape that you just drew.
 

Note that Word will create a new shape every time that you let go of your mouse with the scribble shape, so you will need to re-select it after letting go. You can also select one of the other shapes on the menu in step 3 below, if your needs require a specific shape or straight lines.

 

Freehand Drawing in Microsoft Word 2013


The steps in this article will show you how to do freehand drawing in a Microsoft Word document. You will be selecting the “Scribble” shape, which gives you complete control over what is output on your screen. You can also draw freely anywhere in the document, even on top of text that has already been entered.

Please note that drawing in Microsoft Word can be very difficult. If you find that you are having trouble achieving your desired result, then you may have more luck with Microsoft Paint, or with a more advanced tool like Adobe Photoshop.

 

Step 1: Open a document in Microsoft Word 2013.

 

Step 2: Click the Insert tab at the top of the window.

click the insert tab

 

 

Step 3: Click the Shapes button in the Illustrations section of the navigational ribbon, then click the Scribble button in the Lines section.

click shapes, then click the scribble shape

 

 

Step 4: Use your mouse to draw on the canvas. The drawing shape will be completed once you let go of the mouse, which will bring up a new Drawing Tools option. This menu will have options for ways to change the color of the drawing, or to change the fill color.

adjust the appearance of the drawing

 

 

If you need to draw more, then you can re-click the Scribble shape at the left side of the navigational ribbon, as in the image below.

select the scribble shape again

 

 

Note that drawing in Microsoft Word can be somewhat difficult, even frustrating at times. If you find that the drawing capabilities of Word are limited, then you might have better luck drawing in Microsoft Paint and inserting the saved Paint drawing into your document. This article will show you how to insert a picture in Word 2013.

 

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11:11 PM 14

Why is My Word 2013 Screen Split Into Two?

Microsoft Word 2013 includes a large number of features that can make document editing easier in the right situation. But when that feature is enabled in the wrong situation, it can be difficult to work with. One such feature is the Split Screen, which adds a horizontal line across the middle of the window and displays your current document in two different locations.
 

While this is helpful when you need to reference another location while writing a new one, it can be distracting and often leads to editing of the wrong part of a document. Fortunately you can remove this split screen if you do not want it by following our short tutorial below.

 

Remove Split Screen in Word 2013


A split screen in Microsoft Word is meant to be helpful when you are writing or editing a section of your document, but you need to refer to a different section at the same time. Using a split screen prevents the need to scroll back and forth between these two locations. But when you are not using this feature for that purpose, it can be distracting, and it can cause potential problems. So follow our steps below to learn how to remove the split screen in Word 2013.

 

Step 1: Open Microsoft Word 2013.

 

Step 2: Click the View tab at the top of the window.

click the view tab

 

 

Step 3: Click the Remove Split button in the Windows section of the navigational ribbon at the top of the window.

click the remove split button

 

 

Do you have a document that you are trying to print, but it keeps printing much smaller that you intend it to? Find out why this is happening, and learn how to fix it.

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11:09 PM 0

How to View a Formula in a Word 2013 Table

Microsoft Word 2013 tables have some of the same features that you will find in an Excel 2013 spreadsheet, but Word is missing one of the more helpful elements of Excel. Word 2013 does not have a formula bar, which can make it difficult to check a formula that you have added to your table.
 

Fortunately there is a simple way to view the formulas in your table so that you can confirm that they are working correctly, or in case you need to troubleshoot a formula that is not outputting the correct result.

 

See the Formula Being Used in a Table in Word 2013


This article will assume that you already have a document with a table that contains a formula. If you would like to be able to add a formula to your table, simply click inside the cell of the table, click the Layout tab under Table Tools, then click the Formula button and enter the formula.

 

Step 1: Open your document in Word 2013.

 

Step 2: Locate the table containing the formula which you want to view.

find the table with the formula

 

 

Step 3: Press Alt + F9 on your keyboard to view the formula.

press alt and f9 to view the formula

 

 

You can press Alt + F9 again after you are done viewing your formula to return to the normal view. For more information on editing and updating existing formulas in a table, check out this guide from Microsoft.

 

Are you trying to improve the way that your table looks in your document? Add some spacing between the cells to give the table a different look.

 

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11:08 PM 19

How to Indent the First Line of a Paragraph in Word 2013

Different types of documents can require different types of settings, which is one of the reasons why Microsoft Word 2013 has so many customization options. But this high number of options can make it difficult to locate some of the features that you might need, such as the option to automatically indent the first line of every paragraph.
 

This option exists with the Word 2013 settings, but you may be having trouble locating it. Our guide below will show you where to go to make this change, plus walk you through the steps needed to do so.

 

Set an Automatic Indent for the First Line of a Paragraph in Word 2013


The steps below will set up your document so that the first line of every new paragraph is automatically indented by the amount that you specify. We will be using .5″ as the example in this tutorial, but you can select any amount that you wish.

 

Step 1: Open Microsoft Word 2013. If you want to edit the indent settings for a document that already exists, then you will also need to click inside of the document, then press Ctrl + A on your keyboard to select the entire document.

 

Step 2: Click the Page Layout tab at the top of the window.

click the page layout tab

 

 

Step 3: Click the Paragraph Settings button at the bottom-right corner of the Paragraph section of the ribbon.

click the paragraph settings button

 

 

Step 4: Click the drop-down menu under Special, then click the First Line option.

click the first line option

 

 

Step 5: You can modify the amount of the indent by entering a new value into the field under By. The default value is .5″.

enter a value into the by field

 

 

Step 6: Click the OK button at the bottom of the window. Note that this change will only apply to your current document. If you wish to set this as the default behavior for all new documents in Word 2013, then you will need to click the Set as Default option at the bottom of this window before clicking the OK button.

click the ok button

 

 

Is your document too long because it is double-spaced? Learn how to turn off double-spacing in Word 2013 and reduce the number of pages in your document.

 

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Sunday, October 26, 2014
12:21 PM 80

How to Stop Tagging Pictures With a Location on the iPhone 5

The pictures that you take with your iPhone 5 camera can include information about the geographical location at which the picture was taken. This information can then be used when you upload the picture to a social media service to help identify the location of the image. But if you would prefer that your pictures not include any location data, then you might wish to stop tagging your iPhone pictures with this information.
 

Control over this setting can be turned on or off on the Location Services menu of your device. Our article below will show you how to turn off any geotagging that your iPhone is doing to your pictures.

 

Disable Location Tagging for the iPhone 5 Camera


The steps below were performed on an iPhone 5, in iOS 8. Following the steps below will only turn off location services for your Camera. Other apps and services on your iPhone 5 will still continue to use location services unless you also choose to disable those.

 

Step 1: Touch the Settings icon.

select the settings icon

 

 

Step 2: Scroll down and select the Privacy option.

open the privacy menu

 

 

Step 3: Select the Location Services option at the top of the screen.

open the location services menu

 

 

Step 4: Scroll down and touch the Camera button.

select the camera option

 

 

Step 5: Select the Never option.

select the Never option

 

 

The iPhone 5 camera received an interesting new feature that allows you to set a timer to take a picture. Read here to learn how to use it.

 

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12:20 PM 17

Purchased Music Not Showing in iPhone 5 Music App

Have you purchased a song in iTunes on your computer or iPad, and want to download it to your iPhone? But you have opened the Music app on the device and found that the song is not there? This may be due to a feature that is turned off on your iPhone which would otherwise show all of your cloud music in the Music app.
 

Whether you previously turned this off because you did not want the free U2 album given to all iTunes accounts, or you were simply tired of always seeing all of your songs, you can change your iPhone’s settings so that all of your purchased iTunes music is displayed in your Music app. This will allow you to quickly search for any song that you own in iTunes and download it to your device.

 

How to Show All Purchased and Downloaded Music in iPhone Music App


The steps below were performed on an iPhone 5, in iOS 8.

This tutorial will be showing you how to turn on the Show All Music feature. This adjustment will show all music that has been purchased in iTunes, as well as any music that you have transferred to your iPhone from iTunes on your computer. Songs with a cloud icon next to them are songs that you own in iTunes, but that have not yet been downloaded to your device.

The steps below will assume that the song was purchased with the same iTunes account that is currently set up on your iPhone.

 

Step 1: Tap the Settings icon.

open the settings menu

 

 

Step 2: Scroll down and select the Music option.

open the music menu

 

 

Step 3: Touch the button to the right of Show All Music. You will know that it is turned on when there is green shading around the button.

turn on the show all music option

 

 

Would you like to download more of your music to your iPhone, but you do not have enough space? Our complete guide to deleting iPhone 5 items will show you how to get rid of some of the apps and files that might be taking up a  lot of that space.

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12:18 PM 19

How to Show More Emails in Your iPhone 5 Inbox

Many of the settings on your iPhone 5 can be customized, including some that you might not have even considered. One such option is the ability to specify the number of preview lines that are show for each email message in your inbox.
 

By switching the number of previews lines to zero, you can effectively increase the number of email messages that are shown on your inbox screen at one time. So continue reading our article below to find out how you can make this change on your own phone.

 

Stop Showing Email Previews in Your iPhone 5 Inbox


These steps were performed on an iPhone 5, in iOS 8.

This setting will display an inbox where each message will display the name of the sender and the subject of the email. There will not be any preview of the email message shown in the inbox.

 

Step 1: Tap the Settings icon.

open the settings menu

 

 

Step 2: Scroll down and select the Mail, Contacts, Calendars option.

select the mail, contacts, calendars option

 

 

Step 3: Scroll down and touch the Preview button.

select the preview option

 

 

Step 4: Select the None option.

select the none option

 

 

Do you have an email account on your iPhone 5 that you are no longer using? Learn how to delete an email account from the device.

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12:17 PM 84

How to Stop Showing Email Previews on the iPhone Lock Screen

There are numerous notification settings that can be modified on your iPhone 5, and they are available for almost every app. Some apps, such as Mail, have even more notification settings than most.
 

If your iPhone is currently set up to display email message previews on the lock screen, then you may wish to stop this behavior so that others cannot see information about your email. Our article below will show you how to disable the email lock screen preview option for an email account on your device.

 

Disabling Email Previews on the Lock Screen


These steps were performed on an iPhone 5, in iOS 8.

The following steps will disable the preview for one email account. If you wish to disable this option for multiple accounts, then you will need to repeat these steps for each additional email account that is set up on your iPhone 5.

 

Step 1: Open the Settings menu.

open settings

 

 

Step 2: Scroll down and select the Notifications option.

open notifications menu

 

 

Step 3: Scroll down and select the Mail option.

select the mail option

 

 

Step 4: Select the email account for which you wish to disable previews.

select the email account

 

 

Step 5: Scroll to the bottom of the window and touch the button to the right of Show Preview to turn it off. You will know that email previews are turned off when there is no green shading around the button, as in the image below. If you would like to disable showing email alerts on the lock screen entirely, then you should also turn off the Show on Lock Screen option as well.

turn off the show preview option

 

 

Would you like to turn off the notification sound that plays when a new email arrives? Read here to learn how.

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12:15 PM 17

How to Add an App to Your iPhone 5 Wish List

When you are looking for an app on your iPhone you may occasionally find an app that you want but that you don’t yet want to pay for, or for which you do not have the storage space. Fortunately you can put an app on your wish list so that you can find it later.
 

Putting an app on your wish list is a simple way to locate a specific app that was difficult to find, or which has a name that is similar to other apps.

 

Putting an App on Your iPhone Wish List


The steps below were performed on an iPhone 5 that is running the iOS 8 operating system. Note that you will not be able to add an app to your wish list if it has already been installed on your device.

 

Step 1: Tap the App Store icon.

open the app store

 

 

Step 2: Locate the app that you want to add to your wish list.

select an app

 

 

Step 3: Touch the Share icon at the top of the screen.

touch the share icon

 

 

Step 4: Touch the Add to Wish List button.

touch the add to wish list button

 

 

You can view your wish list by tapping the icon with the three horizontal lines at the top-right corner of the App Store screen.

You can also add albums to a separate wish list in iTunes on your iPhone 5. Read here to learn how.

 

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12:12 PM 0

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review: the best of the best [updated: video]



The Galaxy Note 4 is, without a doubt, Samsung's greatest smartphone ever. The fourth generation of the Note series, Samsung has perfected the line in ways that other OEMs can only dream of. For every mistake Samsung makes in their Galaxy S series, they seem to rectify them in the Note, making it the true Samsung flagship. And the Note 4 is the best they've ever made. Here is the Galaxy Note 4 review.


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★★★★★

Rating




Good
12:10 PM 53

Best Android phones of 2014: our top 10 [updated]

We're inundated with choice in the Android marketplace, but each year there are only a few devices that really rise to the top of the heap to contend for the title of best Android phone. These are usually the manufacturer flagships, but occasionally lower cost devices creep in unexpectedly as well. To help you sort the wheat from the chaff, we've pulled together the ten best Android smartphones that you can buy right now. We'll update this list as new devices become available, so check back in whenever you're looking to upgrade. Update: We've finally got a new number one place holder!

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With so many great choices on offer, we've pulled together the best Android phones available. / © ANDROIDPIT


1. Samsung Galaxy Note 4


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The S Pen truly makes the Galaxy Note 4 special. © ANDROIDPIT
The Galaxy Note 4 has been a truly satisfying release from Samsung, where the Korean giant has done almost everything right: it has continued to focus on the basics, which the company first told us about when they released the Galaxy S5. What Samsung failed to achieve with the S5 it has done fantastically with the Note 4. Samsung is clearly listening to what fans have to say about bloatware and design.

This focus on the basics has endowed the Galaxy Note 4 with an exceptional camera, excellent battery, brilliant screen, great specs, minimal bloatware, revised design and updated TouchWiz user interface. But the Note series has always been about the S Pen stylus, and the Note 4 has simplified, improved and perfected the S Pen and software that supports it. This is an extremely good phone, although it does comes at a rpice: around 850 USD for an unlocked international version.


















































Galaxy Note 4
SystemAndroid 4.4.4, TouchWiz UI with S Pen stylus
Display5.7 inch, QHD Super AMOLED (2,560 x 1,440 pixels, 515 ppi)
ProcessorSamsung Exynos 5433 Octa-Core (four 1.9 GHz cores, four 1.3 GHz cores) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 Quad-Core (2.7 GHz)
RAM3 GB
Internal Memory32 GB + micro SD up to 128 GB
ConnectivityGSM, HSDPA, LTE (Cat.6 / Cat.4), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 4.1, IR blaster, microUSB 2.0, fingerprint scanner, UV sensor
Camera16 MP with Optical Image Stabilzation(rear), 3.7 MP (front), heart-rate sensor
Battery3,220 mAh (removable), Turbo charging
Dimensions153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5 mm
Weight176 g

2. LG G3


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The LG G3 looks great, performs exceptionally well and covers all bases. © ANDROIDPIT
No surprises here, the LG G3 is a fantastic device, from it's excellent design, great battery life, speedy user interface, innovative software features and outstanding camera, it has almost all bases covered.

Packing a 5.5-inch QHD display, it was the first widely available Android to feature that screen definition, but it didn't take a hit on battery life due to LG’s clever power optimizations. The LG G3 is a well considered improvement to its predecessor, the underrated LG G2, but improves on several key features that really matter, proving that LG is listening to their critics too.












































SystemAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Display5.5 inch, QHD IPS+ LCD (2,560 x 1,440 pixels, 534 ppi)
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 801, 2.5 GHz, Quad-Core
RAM2 GB (with 16 GB version) and 3 GB (with 32 GB version)
Internal Memory16/32 GB (+ microSD up to 2 TB)
Battery3,000 mAh (removable)
Camera13 MP, OIS with laser-autofocus (rear), 2.1 MP (front)
ConnectivityGSM/HSDPA/LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, USB 2.0
Dimensions146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm
Weight149 g

3. Sony Xperia Z3


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The Xperia Z3 is a better Z2, but it also manages to sneak past the HTC One (M8)./ © ANDROIDPIT
Sony recently dropped the Xperia Z3, the six-months-later update to the Xperia Z2. Given this short time frame, the Z3 is certainly not a huge improvement over the Z2, but it is still an improvement. Internally there's a lot that stays the same between the current and previous model but Sony has made a few key improvements that actually add up to a lot more than the specs sheet might suggest.

The Xperia Z3 has had its screen tweaked to produce better results, it has a slightly faster clocked processor, a well thought out design change with metal frame and rubberized plastic corners to act as built-in shock absorbent bumpers and a better waterproof rating. Everything also seems to be running a bit smoother than the Z2. It's probably not enough to make a Z2 owner upgrade, but the Z3 is a seriously good option for anyone thinking about a new phone.












































SystemAndroid 4.4.4, Xperia UI
Display5.2-inch, Full HD IPS LCD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 424 ppi)
ProcessorSnapdragon 801, 2.5 GHz, Quad-Core, Adreno 330 GPU
RAM3 GB
Internal storage16/32 GB + microSD up to 128 GB
Battery3,100 mAh (non-removable)
Camera20.7 MP (back), 2.2 MP (front)
ConnectivityGSM/HSDPA/LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
Dimensions146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
Weight152 g

4. HTC One (M8)


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The HTC One (M8) may have a weak camera, but that's about its only flaw. © ANDROIDPIT
HTC know how to do a whole lot with a specs sheet that looks a little dated and the HTC One (M8) is no exception. When the One (M8)'s specs became known before it was released, a few critics groaned, but we knew HTC would bring it in all the ways that mattered.

Following on from the phenomenal success of the HTC One, the One (M8) introduced an aluminum unibody, Duo Camera, Motion Launch gestures, unparalleled speed, Extreme Power Saving Mode, liquid smooth HTC Sense 6 and a great 5-inch Full HD display.

The legendary BoomSound speakers also got a big improvement, making the M8 the choice for mobile media junkies. It's a little heavy and bulky and the 4 UltraPixel camera is not really sufficient for what we’d expect, but it's a very solid entry.












































SystemAndroid 4.4.2, Sense 6
Display5 inch, Full HD Super LCD3 (1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 441 ppi)
ProcessorSnapdragon 801, 2.3 GHz, Quad-Core
RAM2 GB
Internal Memory16 GB + microSD (up to 128 GB)
Battery2,600 mAh
Camera4 UltraPixel, Duo-camera, (rear); 5 MP (front)
ConnectivityHSPA, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC
Dimensions146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mm
Weight160 g

5. Sony Xperia Z2


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The Sony Xperia Z2 has so many good features the few bad ones are easy to overlook. © ANDROIDPIT
It was a tight call for fourth position, but the Xperia Z2 takes fourth place because after a while the One (M8) really showed its strengths over time, whereas the Xperia Z2 showed a few flaws that weren’t initially apparent. The fact that shooting in 4K video quickly heats the device up to the point it stops working is a serious - if highly localized - problem, amongst a few others. The Xperia Z3, on the other hand, has made enough improvements over the Z2 to sneak by the One (M8) though to clinch second place.

Having said that though, the Xperia Z2 is still a very good performer (and will now be cheaper when the Xperia Z3 hits the market): with a great 20.7 MP camera, smooth Xperia UI, hefty battery life and waterproof chassis, it is a great choice for those on the move that want hi-res photos, long battery life, and protection against the elements. The 5.2-inch Full HD display is pretty great too, but the UI is starting to look a little dated and there’s not so many useful software features added compared to the G3 and HTC One (M8).


















































Xperia Z2
SystemAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat, Xperia UI
Display5.2 inch, Full-HD TRILUMINOS display (1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 424 ppi)
ProcessorSnapdragon 801, 2.3 GHz, Quad-Core
RAM3 GB
Battery3,200 mAh
Internal Memory16 GB (+ microSD up to 64 GB)
Camera20.7 MP (rear), 2.2 MP (front)
Dimensions146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm
Weight158 g
ConnectivityUMTS HSPA+, LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0

6. Samsung Galaxy S5


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The Galaxy S5 is yet another great offering from Samsung. © ANDROIDPIT
While Samsung is frequently criticized for adding too many gimmicky software features, the Galaxy S5 goes relatively light on unnecessary software features and has partially refreshed the TouchWiz interface at the same time. The Galaxy S5 also introduced a finger scanner and heart rate monitor, along with water-resistance, excellent battery optimizations and super fast shooting with the exceptionally good camera.

Despite the Galaxy S5 looking great on paper and being a very solid performer, it somehow still fails to really wow. The interface overhaul is inconsistent and is quite laggy, the design is tired, the specs didn’t make a huge jump from the Galaxy S4 and many early adopters felt slighted when the Galaxy S5 LTE-A appeared with the specs they had expected from the S5.

By all means the Galaxy S5 is still a very nice phone and it deserves to be in our top five, but it lacks that oomph we all wanted to see from Samsung’s latest flagship and that would have made it place higher on our list.






















































Galaxy S5
System​Android 4.4.2, TouchWiz
Display5.1 inch, Full-HD Super AMOLED (1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 432 ppi)
ProcessorSnapdragon 801, 2.5 GHz, Quad-Core
RAM2 GB
Internal Memory16 / 32 GB (+ microSD up to 128 GB)
Battery2,800 mAh
Camera16 MP (rear), 2.1 MP (front)
ConnectivityLTE Cat 4, HSPA+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, IrDA, NFC, USB 3.0
Dimensions142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm
Weight145 g
Other featuresFinger sensor, heart-rate monitor, water-resistant (IP67)

7. Oppo Find 7


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For a relative newcomer, the Oppo Find 7 brings a lot to the Android table. © ANDROIDPIT
The Oppo Find 7 was a bit of a surprise this year, with the relatively young manufacturer putting out an incredibly good smartphone that really should make the major OEMs sit up and take notice. Despite appearing with Android 4.3, the Find 7 is a seriously great smartphone, with super fast performance, top-end specs, excellent 13 MP camera and impressive 5.5-inch QHD display.

With specs and performance that give the Galaxy Note 3 a real run for its money, the Oppo Find 7 put Oppo on the map of companies to look out for. The Color OS needs a little work, and it desperately needs faster updates, but for what it is, the Find 7 is a very good device. If you like a dark horse or simply want something on the cutting edge of what's new, the Oppo Find 7 may just be the Android for you. It is also available in a non-QHD version, the Oppo Find 7a.




























































Find 7Find 7a
SystemAndroid 4.3, Color OS 2.0Android 4.3, Color OS 2.0
Display5.5 inch, IPS LCD (2,560 x 1,440 pixels, 538 ppi)5.5 inch, IPS LCD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 400 ppi)
ProcessorSnapdragon 801, 2.5 GHz, Quad-CoreSnapdragon 800, 2.3 GHz, Quad-Core
RAM3 GB2 GB
Internal Memory32 GB (+ microSD up to 128 GB)16 GB (+ microSD up to 128 GB)
Battery3,000 mAh, removable, VOOC-rapid charge function2,800 mAh, removable, VOOC-rapid charge function
Camera13 MP (rear), 5 MP (front)13 MP (rear), 5 MP (front)
ConnectivityLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.0LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.0
Dimensions152.6 x 75 x 9.2 mm152.6 x 75 x 9.2 mm
Weight171 g171 g

8. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact


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The Z3 Compact improves on Sony's compact recipe. © ANDROIDPIT
When Sony originally released their ''compact'' flagship, the Xperia Z1 Compact, it was a watershed moment: finally there was a smaller-screened Android device that didn't cut corners where hardware was concerned. Many of us had long been waiting to see a ''mini'' device that truly deserved the flagship's name, and Sony delivered it to us. Now, they've improved on that recipe with the Xperia Z3 Compact.

The Z3 Compact is simply a smaller Xperia Z3, which was announced at the same time, although you make some sacrifices in terms of display resolution and pixel density for obvious reasons. The Z3 Compact has the same high-end specs inside and doesn't even scrimp on the famous 20.7 MP Sony G Lens camera. While we tend to like the Z3 a little more, there's no denying that as far as hardware and experience goes the Z3 Compact can hold its own amongst the big boys. Heck, it even out-benchmarks the HTC One (M8).












































ProcessorQuad-core Snapdragon 801, 2.5 GHz,  Adreno 330 GPU
RAM2 GB
Internal Memory16 GB + microSD
SystemAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat, Xperia UI
Camera20.7 MP (rear); 2.2 MP (front)
Display4.6 inch, IPS LCD HD display (1,280 x 720 pixels, 319 ppi)
Battery2,600 mAh (non-removable)
Dimensions127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm
Weight129 g
ConnectivityGSM, HSDPA, LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, NFC.

9. Motorola Moto G (2014)


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The new Moto G (2104) improves on the original Moto G. © ANDROIDPIT
Motorola knocked our socks off with the orginal Moto G. It was an incredibly low priced smartphone that delivered great performance. Now, Motorola has improved on that recipe with the Moto G (2014). Motorola knows the specs race isn't everything, so lots of the internal specs reamin the same between the two generations, but three key additions have been made in the new Moto G (2014): microSD expansion, a better camera and stereo front-facing speakers.

Thanks to the very minimal changes that Motorola makes to stock Android, the new Moto G (2014) will get the latest Android updates just as fast as Nexus devices, and we already know that the Moto G (2014) is in line for Android L. The new Moto G (2014) delivers rock solid performance, rapid updates and a bloat-free interface at a rock bottom price. In its class it is unbeatable, and it might even make you reconsider forking out for a full-priced flagship when you can get an Android experience this good for this price.


















































Moto G (2014)
SystemAndroid 4.4.4, near-stock Android
Display5 inch, IPS LCD (1,280 x 720 pixels, 294 ppi)
ProcessorSnapdragon 400, 1.2 GHz, Quad-Core
RAM1 GB
Internal Memory8 / 16 GB + microSD (up to 32 GB)
Battery2,070 mAh, non-removable
Camera8 MP (rear), 2 MP (front)
ConnectvityHSPA, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, dual-SIM and DTV version available
Dimensions70.7 x 141.5 x 6.0-11.0 mm
Weight149 g

10. Huawei Ascend Mate 7


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Huawei's Ascend Mate 7 looks great, performs great and has the best finger scanner we've seen. © ANDROIDPIT
Huawei has really produced a winner with the Ascend Mate 7, which is the oddly-named successor to the Mate 2. The Mate 7 actually has a 6-inch screen, but even if the name is a little confusing, the device is pure magic. Looking like a redesigned HTC One Max gives the Mate 7 a very refined appearance and the all-new EMUI 3.0 is a nicely balanced and unique user interface. Huawei's usual mix of interesting and useful software additions add nice extras, but it's really all about the fantastic finger scanner, which is the best on Android so far.

The Mate 7 is also a bit of a hardware beast, and using the device is snappy and enjoyable. Add to that a relatively low price tag and a fantastic 4,100 mAh battery and the Mate 7 demands you pay attention. Not having an app drawer is a slightly weird quirk that you quickly get used to, and it is more than made up for by Huawei's attention to detail. Everything about the Mate 7 screams premium and it thoroughly deserves a spot on this list and wider distribution than it currently enjoys.












































ProcessorQuad-core HiSilicon Kirin 9251.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM2 GB (16 GB version), 3 GB (32 GB version)
Internal Memory16/32 GB + microSD
SystemAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat, EMUI 3.0
Camera13 MP (rear); 5 MP (front)
Display6.0 inch, IPS LCD Full HD display (1,920 x 1,080 pixels, 368 ppi)
Battery4,100 mAh
Dimensions157 x 81 x 7.9 mm
Weight185 g
ConnectivityGSM, HSDPA, LTE (Cat. 6), Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, NFC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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