Google is a giant not only in the Internet world, but are slowly expanding there expertise and knowledge to new markets. Most recently they are trying to change the mobile market place. Google has announced the coming release of a budget phones, the Google Moto X. The low cost phone is set to compete with the likes of the Samsung S4 and The HTC One X with a quad core processor but at a much lower price. This phone will be Google’s first budget phone set to make a statement to the rest of the market that the time of overpriced handsets have come to an end.

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The Samsung Galaxy Mega comes in two varieties: the 5.8 and 6.3-inch screens. The device is the perfect illustration of how Samsung aims to smudge the lines between Smartphone’s and tablets. The dimensions it goes for are unmatched in the Smartphone world.

Samsung Galaxy Mega delivers good performance, but not as remarkable as the S3 or S4. Both the small and the big one have an 8MP rear camera. The display shows everything sharp and clear. These are excellent for video watching and for Internet on the go.

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Students can benefit of great mobile phone and tariff plan deals at Virgin. Owning a NUS Extra card can open the gate to important discounts which can be accumulated for maximum benefit. Their cumulative nature and the variety of devices and plans make Virgin ideal for shopping for that perfect offer.

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The average UK citizen usually pays a £20-£30 pounds monthly to support their mobile phone contract. Competition and plummeting phone prices have led to some extraordinary offers advanced by leading brands like T-Mobile. The company now promises costs under £10 for those customers willing to purchase an uncomplicated device which contains mostly basic features. Here are the two phone models you can obtain for free if you decide to sign up for T-Mobile’s lowest priced deals.

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The T-Mobile You Fix Plan allows you to control how much you are willing to spend on your monthly bills. Set your usage and never spend more than you have set to spend at the end of the month. If you want more usage you can choose to top up and use the the credit like normal. This is a plan that gives you total control over your bills thus helping you to live within your means and don’t spend too much money on items that are not priorities. More commonly known as capped contracts they are often used for young children and teenagers first contracts. You can apply for a capped contract with T-Mobile by clicking here.

The T-Mobile You Fix SIM Only Plans also allows you to determine how much to spend in your bills every month. Moreover, you are accorded the freedom to top up only if you feel that you need to. Nobody will force you to top up when you don’t see the need. It also allows you to keep your current phone, in addition to the number you presently own. There are two options for any person willing to work with the You Fix SIM Only Contracts. You can choose the £10.50 plan or the £15.50 monthly contract.

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The iPhone 5 has been available in the UK market starting September, and different carriers have since availed it to its customers. While the iPhone 5 is far from a revolutionary gadget given what the competition has brought to the table, it has nonetheless amassed a huge following. It is these people who have become accustomed to the Apple ecosystem that keep the demand high. A one-off purchase of the Smartphone does prove costly, but worry not, because you can get the phone for free. Enough time has passed since its release for the UK networks to structure their contracts and make their offerings.

Getting any phone for free obliges you to commit to a contract, typically two years, with a specified minimum monthly payment. The amount increases as your talk time, texts and internet use increases. Most networks structure their plans around an unlimited plan, especially for texts and calls, with some of them offering an unlimited data allowance.

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The iPhone 5 has been in the spotlight for quite a while now. On the close of 2012, it was voted by some as the best phone of the year, outclassing every offering every other manufacturer had. While this winning sentiment might not be echoed by everybody, it does attest to just how complete the iPhone 5 is. It offers bigger screen estate, has a 326ppi density, which makes for one very stunning display. It’s thin and light, and is powerful enough to challenge all other quad-cores in the market.

Perhaps all this attention has dampened the view that people had on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. The screen size difference is the most notable disparity, with the performance coming in second. Consequently, because more people are more interested in this latest release, the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S have little to fight for. Noting this trend, carriers have decided to offer more attractive contract deals, in the hope of keeping the sales of these predecessors alive.

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Throughout year 2012 Sony had been aiming to rank third in the world of smartphones, behind the leading Apple and Samsung. The recent results have pushed Sony in the direction of wanting to be among the big brands and become a premium provider of smartphones.

Sony plans to leave the entry tier to other manufacturers, as its own solutions cannot be implemented within the low-cost segment of the market. The company is, at the same time, concerned with other markets to be reached and is most likely going to place itself in the mid- to premium tier.

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Google’s Nexus phones have been stealing the headlines following each announcement. These devices are made to match the best the market has to offer. And given Google’s deep integration into these devices, their demand has been extraordinary. The latest Nexus, the LG Nexus 4 has been around for around two months, and the reception it has gotten has been overwhelming. It has been able to stand against market greats and find its footing, which says a lot about the device.

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Every year is marked with its own unique speculations about the devices that we are likely to see in the market in the near future. This time, the rumours are from Apple, and they indicate that an iPhone mini is in the works. But just how much sense does this move make?

Apple has established itself as the dominant force in the high end of the market. With the iPhone 5 doing so well, and being named by TIME  as the 2012 gadget of the year, it comes as a big surprise why the company would want to go against all tradition and play in the budget market. The reasons to do so are practical though.

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