The Differences Between Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 Mini

Yesterday, Samsung has unveiled its new phone, Samsung Galaxy S3 mini, one compact version of Samsung Galaxy S3. Different from the 4.8 inches Galaxy S3, the Galaxy S3 mini is a 4.0 inches smartphone, which is said that Galaxy S3 mini can do things Galaxy S3 do, so it will definitely become a great choice for those who don't like large size smartphones. However, there are some differences between Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini, so what's the differences? let's continue.

What's The Differences Between Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini

Obviously, you can find the differences between Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini at your first glance, that is their different body size, as what we have mentioned upon, Samsung Galaxy S3 has a 4.8 inches body, but Galaxy S3 mini has a 4.0 inches body, just the compact version of Galaxy S3.

Actually, expect for the differences on body size, Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini are also have different processor, camera, RAM, storage, multimedia supports.

Processor Differences Between Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini

Galaxy S3 is Samsung's flagship smartphone this year, which also is the most famous Android smartphone this year, one part of the reason is Galaxy S3 powered with a quad-core processor, its 1.4GHz quad-core processor make people do things on Galaxy S3 smoothly, however, the 4G version Galaxy S3 is powered with 1.4GHz dual-core processor, that is why Galaxy S3 from AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile are all not quad-core processor phone.

For Samsung Galaxy S3 mini, which runs on a 1GHz dual-core processor.

Display Differences Between Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini

 Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini have different screen size but also have different display, display resolution on Galaxy S3 is 720×1280 pixels, on Galaxy S3 mini is 480×800 pixels. The pixel density on Galaxy S3 is 306 ppi, on Galaxy S3 mini is 233 ppi, although the displays on Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini are all Super AMOLED.

Memory Differences Between Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini

The RAM on Galaxy S3 is 2GB with dual channel technology, but on Galaxy S3 mini is 1GB. For storage, Galaxy S3 has 16GB and 32GB two different versions with ability to expand to 64GB via a micro SD card, and it is said that the 64GB version will come soon, with the same storage form, Samsung Galaxy S3 mini offered 8GB and 16GB two different versions phone with ability to expand to 32GB via a micro SD card.

Camera Differences Between Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini

Don't like the differences between Lumia 900 and Lumia 800(Lumia 900 has front camera, but Lumia 800 hasn't), Galaxy S3 mini still has the front camera, as the same as Galaxy S3. But they still have differences, cameras on Galaxy S3 are a 8MP main camera and 1.9MP fron-facing camera, and the main camera Aperture size is F2.6, Digital optical zoom is 4×, has the ability to record 1080p full HD videos, the front-facing camera has the ability to record HD videos.

Cameras on Galaxy S3 mini are a 5MP main camera and a 0.3MP VGA front-facing camera, the main camera has the ability to record 720p HD videos, but the front-facing camera can only record 640×480 pixels videos.

Multimedia Supports Differences Between Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini

The main differences on multimedia supports between Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini is focus on the video playback things.

For video formats, Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini are all support H.264, H.263, WMV 7/8, VC-1, MPEG-4, SorensonSpark videos, the difference is Galaxy S3 is additionally support VP8 ,DivX videos.

For video size, Galaxy S3 can play full HD 1080p videos, but Galaxy S3 mini just  support up to 720p HD videos.

Battery Capability Differences Between Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini

The battery on Galaxy S3 is 2,100 mAh, on Galaxy S3 mini is 1,500 mAh.

OS Differences Between Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S3 mini

 Galaxy S3 is powered by Android 4.0, but it can be updated to Android 4.1(Jelly Bean) now, Galaxy S3 mini is powered by Android 4.1.

So, in fact, except these differences, Galaxy S3 mini is " a compact version of the flagship smartphone GALAXY S III", with the words of Samsung. As which also has the features Samsung Galaxy S3 has, like S Beam, S Voice, Smart Stay, Smart Alert and nature-inspired design, so it means you can do things on Galaxy mini as what you can on Galaxy S3.

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How to Transfer iTunes M4V Videos to Android and Windows Phone

iTunes supports .MOV, .MP4, .M4V format videos well, and usually the .M4V movies on iTunes are DRM protected, it means we can't play them on our computer without authorizing (with iTunes account,the Apple ID for buying or renting that M4V movies or videos), and the same, we aren't able to transfer or sync that iTunes .M4V movies to our Android phones like Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC One X or Sony Xperia S, and Windows Phone like Nokia Lumia 710, Lumia 800, Lumia 900 or even the upcoming Lumia 820 and Lumia 920. So how to transfer iTunes M4V movies or videos to Android Phone and Windows Phone?

I think the key to make it possible to transfer iTunes M4V movies or videos to Android or Windows Phone is remove DRM from iTunes .M4V movies or videos, and then convert the iTunes M4V movies or videos to WMV or AVI for Windows phones, to MP4 with H.264 codec for Android phones. So there are some things we need to do before we can transfer or sync the iTunes DRM protected M4V movies to Samsung Galaxy S3 or Nokia Lumia 900.

And you may find there are many ways we can remove DRM from iTunes M4V movies, and then convert them to AVI, WMV or MP4 format ,then sync or transfer them to our Android or Windows devices.

But at here, the way I get is use a video converter which can remove DRM from iTunes .M4V videos and convert iTunes M4V videos to AVI, WMV or MP4 format at the same time. Actually, It is come from DRM Removal-How to Remove DRM From Protected iTunes Videos on Youtube. Now , the following are just the steps of how to transfer iTunes DRM protected .M4V videos to Android and Windows Phone.

Remove DRM from iTunes .M4V Video & Convert iTunes .M4V Video to Other Fromats(Part 1)

Step1, Load the iTunes video in the tool, you'll find the DRM protected video will be marked with a lock icon,which means we haven't authorize this iTunes .M4V video and we can't convert it before we authorize it.

Input iTunes .m4v video in

Step2, Set suitable output format for our devices, for Windows phone, we need to set the output format as AVI or WMV; for Android phone, we need to set the output format as MP4 (H.264 codec), and then to click on Start button to start to convert iTunes .M4V video, then this tool will trigger iTunes to open automatically to authorize this .M4V video with your Apple ID, then it will be able to convert the .M4V video to the format you just set.

iTunes opened automatically to authorize this .m4v video

 Transfer the Converted and DRM Removed .M4V Video to Android or Windows Phone(Part 2)

For Android phone, like Samsung Galaxy S3, we can connect it to computer, and then open the video or movie folder in it on our computer, and then we can drag and drop the converted and DRM removed iTunes .M4V video to it directly.

For Windows phone, we can connect Windows phone, like Nokia Lumia 900, to Zune, and then add the converted and DRM removed iTunes .M4V video to Zune to sync it to Nokia Lumia 900.

Zune

 

Galaxy S Duos: Ideal Phone for Fast-paced Work Users

Samsung has released multiple awsome mobile devices continually this year, including Galaxy Note LTE, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 10.1, and soon, there will be a new smartphone, Galaxy S Duos, start to be released in September from Europe, and then roll out to worldwide. You may find Samsung Galaxy S Duos is not a high-end smartphone , and much differences on it from Galaxy S3, when you campared Galaxy S Duos to Galaxy S3, although there is a Galaxy S3 appearance-like on Galaxy S Duos. Actually, it's true, but we can still find high performace on Galaxy S Duos, and it is designed specifically for those people who balance fast-paced work and social lifestyles.(Citing from Samsung Tomorrow)

Original text:Samsung’s new Android 4.0-powered smartphone is ideal for users who balance fast-paced work and social lifestyles. The GALAXY S DUOS offers all the style and high-end performance users expect from GALAXY smartphones. It also affords the convenience of Dual SIM access, giving the smartphone added communication flexibility.

Samsung Galaxy S Duos Specs

Samsung Galaxy S Duos is neither quad-core nor dual-core smartphone, so we think it is not a high-end smartphone, actually, which is just a smartphone with 1.0 GHz single core processor, and 512MB of RAM. The good is which offers a 4GB internal memory, and users can update it up to 32GB with a Micro SD card. And which screen is a 4.0inches 480×800 resolution TFT display, smaller than Galaxy S3. The main camera on Galaxy S Duos is a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and 480×854 pixels@30fps video recording ability, the sub-camera is 0.3MP front camera. The key spec and also the most different spec from Galaxy S3 is Galaxy S Duos support dual SIM card at the same time, and which will bring users a new different but useful feature. And the Ice Cream Sandwich OS will on Galaxy S Duos.

Samsung Galaxy S Duos Features

Not like Samsung Galaxy S3, there is no Smart Stay, S Beam, S Voice or Pop up Play feature on Galaxy S Duos; not like Samsung Galaxy Note LTE, there is no S Pen or S Note feature on Galaxy S Duos. But there is a different but very useful feature on it, which we have mentioned on Galaxy S Duos Specs, that is Dual SIM Always On feature.

With this Dual SIM Always On feature, users will be able to receive calls on one SIM number while they are talking a call from other, thus, it can help you to avoid to miss any calls. And whith this dual SIM card supporting function, users will also be able to select diffrent billing plans for either SIM flexibly.

So with Dual SIM Always On feature, you must find Galaxy S Duos is an awesome smartphone for different calls, no matter family members or co-workers or other person. Indeed, it's really good, but the more you'll find is the free mobile commucation service ChatOn is preloaded on Galaxy S Duos.

With ChatOn, the commucation among your firends, family and classmate or co-workers will become more interesting and convenience, with ChatOn, users will also be the same on Galaxy S3 or S2 or Galaxy Note to be available for easy instant messaging, group chatting , interaction rank and images, videos, voice, contacts etc. multiple format content sharing on Galaxy S Duos.

So you may have got it that the most key feature on Galaxy S Duos is just commucation with one word, the Dual SIM Always On and ChatOn  make Galaxy S Duos more like a phone but not a computer.

Aside from that , of course, users can also do some entertainment on Galaxy S Duos with its multimedia feature.

As the same as other devices from Samsung, users can also play most popular TV shows and movies on Galaxy S Duos, and when you install the Youtube live app on it you can also be able to access Youtube to watch Youtube videos online. And with some skills, you can also make it possible to play DVD  and MKV movies on Galaxy S Duos for enjoyment, but one thing we should notice that the video codecs accept on Galaxy S Duos are MPEG4, H.263 and H.264, that means the best video format for Galaxy S Duos are 3GP and MP4, and the video size should be not more than 854×480 pixels.

So with these specs and features, it's right that Samsung Galaxy S Duos is an ideal phone for people who are fast-paced work and social lifestyle, and with its Galaxy S3 like, Galaxy S Duos is awesome too.

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How to Transfer Music from iPad to Smartphone

If you just get a new smartphone, no matter iPhone or Android phone like Samsung Galaxy S3 or Windows Phone Nokia Lumia 900, and want to transfer your songs from iPad to the new smartphone, do you know how to do it?

Transfer Music from iPad to iPhone

For this, it is very easy, if the songs on iPad are also exsit on iTunes, it just need you to sync iPhone with iTunes, then the songs can be synced to iPhone.

But if the songs are only saved on iPad but not other anywhere, the next several ways may be great for it.

 Use iTunes

1. Shut off iTunes' automaic management at first; 



Shut automatic management _1

2. Connect iPad to iTunes, check "Manually manage music and videos";



Shut off automatic management _2

3. Right click iPad icon on iTunes bar to choose "Transfer Purchases from iPad" or select "Transfer Purchases from iPad" from "File" menu;



Transfer Purchases from iPad to iTunes

4. It will start to transfer the songs from iPad to iTunes, then connect iPhone to iTunes, to check the songs you want then click on "Apply", then the songs can be synced to iPhone.

However, this way can only be worked on the songs which are bought from iTunes store, for the songs from CDs and other free sources, we need to use third party software to do it.

Use iCloud

 iCloud is a cloud service for iOS users, which allow users to push everything from one device to another device, the only thing we need to do is set up iCloud on our devices. And for transferring songs from iPad to iPhone, which need us to set up iCloud both on iPad and iPhone, then we can sync the music from iPad to iPhone easily. With this way, we should be sure the music are bought from iTunes store.

If you don't know how to set up iCloud on your devices, the guide on How to Set Up iCloud from Apple site will help you.

Transfer Music from iPad to Android Phones

This is a little more complex than transferring music from iPad to iPhone, as we'll use both iTunes and Windows Media Player for Windows users.

1. Transfer songs from iPad to computer via iTunes(see also use iTunes transfer songs from iPad to iTunes upon);
2. Locate the songs on computer, add them to Windows Media Player;
3. Connect your Android Phone to computer, click on "Sync" button on Windows Media Player;



Sync Music from Windows Media Player to Smartphone

4. Then the songs can be transferred to Android phone.

However, with this way, we should be sure the songs are DRM free.

Aside from this way, we can also use Google Play Music Manager to transfer songs from iPad to Android phones, which just need you to import iTunes music playlist to Music Manager after you transferred music from iPad to iTunes, then you can listen these songs with your Android Phones and even your other Android devices.

And for the Galaxy Phone from Samsung, we can use Easy Phone Sync to transfer music from iPad to our Galaxy phone, the first we need to transfer songs from iPad to iTunes, and then we can use Easy Phone Sync to transfer these songs from iTunes to Galaxy Phones.

Go to Google Play to get Music Manager and Easy Phone Sync.

Transfer Music from iPad to Windows Phone

For this, you may have got the way of how to transfer music from iPad to Windows Phone. The first thing is still transfer songs from iPad to iTunes and computer, then add them to Windows Media Player, then sync them to Windows Phone like Nokia Lumia 900 after we connected it to computer.