FBI replacing BlackBerry with Samsung Galaxy

Samsung are very fortunate in the United States in the country and Motorola smartphones iPhone. FBI agents and staff will use the Galaxy to their operations. Currently and in the past FBI use BlackBerry for investigative activities, communications and spy. Is the iPhone upset to hear this news?

Samsung reportedly will soon sign a deal to sell the Galaxy to the Federal Bureau of Investigation United States (FBI). Agreement with the FBI predicted Samsung could help boost sales of products to clients in need of high security, such as financial services companies, banks and law firms. Are the CIA, Densus 88 (Indonesian Anti Terorrism Force) and agencies such as Interpol will also follow the steps for using the Samsung Galaxy like the FBI?

FBI agent and his smartphone. Image: nytimes.com

As reported by Reuters on Saturday (07/20/2013), the deal will be a boost for Samsung who are currently trying to meet the needs of government agencies, niche long dominated by the BlackBerry. 

Why the FBI chose the Samsung Galaxy. It's sure that the FBI technician has conducted extensive research on the capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy which is produced in the country's of Gagnam's Style.

Samsung Galaxy with FBI emblem. Image: zazzle.com

Currently there are more than 350 thousand employees of the FBI using a BlackBerry smartphone as a primary device. If the deal with Samsung realized, is not yet known whether the FBI will replace all BlackBerry devices with the Galaxy or will use both. Certainly does not hurt the FBI agents and staff to use both the smartphone.

FBI spokesman declined to comment on the report. He just said, the selection of a new smartphone is an active part of the acquisition process and all of the discussion depends on the government. Meanwhile, BlackBerry and Samsung representatives declined to comment on the news a deal with the FBI.

Samsung Galaxy smartphone and FBI symbol. Image: zazzle.com

BlackBerry only emphasizes that his operating system is the best in the market in terms of security features. While the Chief Legal Officer Steve Zipperstein BlackBerry commented that: "At present, mobile device security is more important than ever. Then it is natural to ask why people are considering a move from the gold standard in terms of security that is currently owned by the BlackBerry platform,”

The agreement between the FBI with Samsung is certainly surprising BlackBerry. The question is why the FBI did not use the original production of the United States, Motorola or iPhone? Motorola will soon launch a new product, Motorola X is claimed to be more sophisticated. Motorola certainly able to make software on smartphones is safe and reliable by the FBI, as well as Apple's iPhone sure can make new iPhone 6 with a high level of security. 

Samsung Galaxy S4. Image: zdnet.com

Do you want to be different by using the Samsung Galaxy as the FBI agent? Maybe you want to look like James Bond who use Sony Xperia smartphones. 

Perhaps in the next James Bond film, the British agents would perform with Huawei Ascend P6? Huawei is rumored experts in the field of espionage. We will never know, for sure depending on the sophistication of the product and the strong financial capacity to be selected as one of James Bond gadgets.

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Comparing the new smartphones in 2013

Now the competition is getting tougher various smartphones. You have a great selection of smartphones with different operating systems such as Android, iOS, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 8. With a screen size of 5 inches, making it look more complete smartphone with the screen brightness level is very detailed. After the release of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, then now number as many as 6 inches to 5 smartphone size you select. Here is a comparison of 6 smartphone with 5-inch screen:

1. ASUS PadFone Infinity

Asus is known as a manufacturer of laptops and PCs that could compete with well-known brands in the world. Is Asus also being able to compete with other smartphone brands? If you want to look unique, then you can count on Asus PadFone Infinity is made with advanced specifications.

ASUS PadFone Infinity. Image: teknoah.com

ASUS PadFone Infinity recommended for you who frequently travel out because it has a long battery life. With its unique proportions with additional accessories such as station makes you able to use your smartphone in the station and use it as a tablet or a place to charge the battery.

ASUS PadFone Infinity gives better quality than its competitors with features of the display and also the performance, especially coupled with the rear camera features 13 megapixel sharpness, making the ASUS PadFone Infinity has the capability to provide the images are very detailed and awesome. But for the record, ASUS PadFone Infinity does not have a memory card slot.

2. Sony Xperia Z

Compared with the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, Sony Xperia Z looks more like a luxury premium smartphone with a thinner, OmniBalance elegant with rear panel made of glass but still provide a seamless performance for the Android operating system. But for the record, although the rear camera Xperia Z has a 13 megapixel sharpness but it's still arguably less than the ASUS or Samsung.

HTC Butterfly. Image: gadgetgyan.in

3. HTC Butterfly S

HTC is getting serious about developing a premium smartphone. HTC Butterfly S has extra storage space compared to HTC which only offers a place for 32/64GB storage. The use of body-based plastics may be a drawback for this S HTC Butterfly. But performance and form a fairly comfortable grip makes it a pretty good Android smartphone, with a slightly more modern form than HTC.

4. Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung Galaxy is a very challenging iPhone competitor. Samsung Galaxy was awarded as the best Android smartphone currently on the market and sold; the Samsung Galaxy S4 is an option for users who want the best and latest technology of a smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S4 also offers the capability of battery performance and an awesome camera, with the advantage that can replace the battery than its competitors, and was asked to be the lightest smartphone measures 5 inches and is also the most complete.

5. Sony Xperia ZL

Sony Xperia ZL is a new form of the Xperia Z without the rear glass panel but with an additional anti-dust and waterproof. As the turn, you will get this smartphone more comfortable grip and also without any fingerprints plastered on your smartphone. By maintaining the same performance as its predecessor, and also has a shutter button for the camera. It's just a little thicker than the weakness Xperia Z.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. Image: siliconangle.com

6. Samsung Galaxy S4 Active

If you need a tough smartphone you can take a swim or go to the bathroom without fear of damage due to exposure to water, then you should consider the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. Compared with the regular version of the Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy S4 Active slightly thicker and 13 grams heavier, and is rumored to have the battery life is pretty bad, but it has a brighter LCD screen. When compared with waterproof smartphone Sony have the Sony Xperia Z, Samsung Galaxy S4 is better because it is equipped with a fast processor with a 1.9 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor support.

You will also be surprised by the presence of other smartphones from Nokia, Oppo, ZTE, LG and many other brands from China and Japan. BlackBerry will also launch Aristo. Is the BlackBerry could face attack from Samsung, HTC and Nokia Lamia? You as a user will be the party that determines the fate of a variety of old and new smartphone products.

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