The G-Sport – October 2014

THE BEST OF PHABLETS

Should you invest in a phone or a tablet? How about both?

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 4 – Rs. 48,000 (APPROX)

FEATURES
* 5.7 inch display, 2,560 x 1,440 resolution
* 16 megapixel primary camera, 3.7 megapixel secondary camera
* S Pen stylus and fingerprint sensor
* Quad-core 2.7 GHz, Qualcomm Snapdragon 805

PROS
* One of the best vibrant displays
* Better build quality, more premium feel
* The S Pen now has twice the sensitivity with new fountain pen and calligraphy pen options

CONS
* Not a massive upgrade from the Note 3
* User interface is not as smooth as of stock Android and faces minor lag.

APPLE iPHONE 6 PLUS – Rs. 70,000 (APPROX)

FEATURES:
* 5.5 inch display, 1920 x 1080 resolution
* 8 megapixel primary camera, 1.2 megapixel secondary camera
* Fingerprint sensor
* 64-bit processor A8 chip, iOS 8

PROS:
* Superior build quality
* The retina display looks sharp, rich and bright
* Accurate fingerprint sensor

CONS:
* 1.2 MP secondary camera, weak but has HD FaceTime and burst mode
* Average battery life

 

LG G3 – Rs. 44,000

FEATURES:
* 5.5-inch display, 1440 x 2560 resolution
* 13 megapixel primary camera, 2.1 megapixel secondary camera
* Quad-core 2.5 GHz, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
* Features Knock Code which lets you create a series of taps that will wake up and unlock your phone

PROS:
* Great QHD screen
* Superb camera
* Improved interface with slick and simple user interface

 

CONS:
* QHD doesn’t wow
* Buttons are placed on the primary
* Battery life is average

HTC ONE MAX – Rs. 41,999

FEATURES:
* 5.9 inch display, 1,920 x 1,080 resolution
* 4 Ultra-Pixel camera, 2.1 megapixel secondary camera
* Quad-core 1.7 GHz, Qualcomm Snapdragon 600
* Fingerprint sensor

PROS:
* Decent battery life
* Great 1080p bright, colourful and sharp display
* Power packed speakers

CONS:
* Thick, heavy and bulky
* Fingerprint scanner can be tricky
* Camera is low-resolution and lacks Optical Image Stabilization

FREE APPS of the MONTH

MULTIPLAYER GAMING OVER WI-FI OR BLUETOOTH

Gaming is no fun when you’re playing alone. Here are six multiplayer games you must play with your friends

SPACETEAM
Platforms: iOS, Android
Description: The game places you in a spaceship that’s heading for disaster and you’ve got to rescue it by hitting random buttons and knobs while taking instructions from the rest of your crew (your friends). It’s a local multiplayer experience that works with both iOS and Android over Wi-Fi.

 

 

 

 

 

INGRESS
Platforms: iOS, Android
Description: Ingress is a game complete with mystery, intrigue and competition. According to the game, a mysterious energy has been unearthed by a team of scientists in Europe. The origin and purpose of this force is unknown, but some researchers believe it is influencing the way we think. Players must control it or it will control us.

 

 

 

 

REAL RACING 3
Platforms: iOS, Android
Description: Real Racing 3 is to this day one of the best-looking games on any mobile platform. The multiplayer uses both asynchronous time-shifted multiplayer ghost-style racing and realtime online battles. The multiplayer aspect here depends on Facebook integration, but it’s still probably the best way to race virtual cars against your friends on smartphones.

 

 

WORLDS WITH FRIENDS
Platforms: iOS, Android
Description: If you’re a fan of Scrabble, then Words with Friends might just be the cross-platform multiplayer word game for you. While its popularity has dwindled, the game still has plenty of die-hard wordsmiths playing it. Connect with your Facebook account and play with your friends.

 

 

 

 

 

DRAW SOMETHING
Platforms: iOS, Android
Description: Two players take turns to pick one of three words or short phrases and then draw a picture to represent that word or phrase. The other player from each team gets to see the drawing take shape and must guess what the word or phrase is using the provided letters. Once a player has either successfully guessed the word or has passed, the other player gets a chance at drawing.

 

 

 

 

SUPER STICKMAN GOLF 2
Platforms: iOS, Android
Description: Super Stickman Golf 2 is the sequel to a famous golf game with an incredibly game play. A player tries to complete the numerous mini golf courses with as little shots as possible. A very simple controller supports you.

 

 

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