This is Nokia Normandy With Android OS

 A lot of news circulating that Nokia will make smartphones With android OS. Although this currently using OS Nokia Lumia glow opponent. because Microsoft did not fully acquire Nokia.

 

I Never Sending messages via email. and asked to contact the support of Nokia Indonesia. It does not make the Why Nokia device with the Android Operating System. Answering that they said we are familiar with the desktop version of Windows Lumia with Windows Phone OS could easily synchronize and we know the benefits of this software from Microsoft.

One of the Nokia CS found we offer different options of Andoid. and Samsung is also said to be turning to WindowsPhone.

I think if Nokia using Android OS. can beat Samsung and Mobile Could be king of the world as it once was. if in the near future Unveils Android, so do not be late as the OS made ​​by Blackberry. 
Nokia Normandy with Android OS is Leak. please watch the video below 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NXz6JpeLreg 

i am really want Nokia with OS Android. I always Waiting for Nokia with Android kitkat, Pureview Camera, Carl Zeis Optics, Nokia Maps with GPS offline Navigation, Xenon Flash, Gorilla Glass, pure motion view HD, Super Amoled Plus display, City Lens, wireless charger, Nokia Cam Pro stabilization Video,

What about you ?

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Bluebox reveals Android security hole, may affect 99 percent of devices

 Researchers at Bluebox Security have revealed a disturbing flaw in Android's security model, which the group claims may affect up to 99 percent of Android devices in existence. According to Bluebox, this vulnerability has existed since Android 1.6 (Donut), which gives malicious app developers the ability to modify the code of a legitimate APK, all without breaking its cryptographic signature -- thereby allowing the installation to go unnoticed. To pull off the exploit, a rotten app developer would first need to trick an unknowing user into installing the malicious update, but hackers could theoretically gain full control of a user's phone if the "update" posed as a system file from the manufacturer.

Bluebox claims that it notified Google of the exploit in February. According to CIO, Bluebox CTO Jeff Forristal has named the Galaxy S 4 as the only device that's currently immune to the exploit -- which suggests that a security patch may already exist. Forristal further claims that Google is working on an update for its Nexus devices. In response to our inquiry, Google told us that it currently has no comment. We certainly hope that device manufacturers do the responsible thing and distribute timely security patches to resolve this issue. Absent that, you can protect yourself by installing updates through the Play Store and Android's built-in system update utility.

Mobile security startup Bluebox Security has unearthed a vulnerability in Android’s security model which it says means that the nearly 900 million Android phones released in the past four years could be exploited, or some 99% of Android devices. The vulnerability has apparently been around since Android v1.6 (Donut), and was disclosed by the firm to Google back in February. The Samsung Galaxy S4 has already apparently been patched.

It’s likely that Google is working on a patch for the vulnerability. We’ve reached out to the company for comment and will update this story with any response.

Bluebox intends to detail the flaw at the Black Hat USA conference at the end of this month but in the meanwhile it’s written a blog delving into some detail. The vulnerability apparently allows a hacker to turn a legitimate app into a malicious Trojan by modifying APK code without breaking the app’s cryptographic signature. Bluebox says the flaw exploits discrepancies in how Android apps are cryptographically verified and installed. Specifically it allows a hacker to change an app’s code, leaving its cryptographic signature unchanged — thereby tricking Android into believing the app itself is unchanged, and allowing the hacker to wreak their merry havoc.

The flaw is made worse if an attacker targets a sub-set of apps developed by device makers themselves, or third parties — such as Cisco with its AnyConnect VPN app — that work closely with device makers and are granted system UID access. This sub-set of apps can allow a hacker to tap into far more than just mere app data, with the potential to steal passwords and account info and take over the normal running of the phone. Here’s how Bluebox explains it:

Installation of a Trojan application from the device manufacturer can grant the application full access to Android system and all applications (and their data) currently installed. The application then not only has the ability to read arbitrary application data on the device (email, SMS messages, documents, etc.), retrieve all stored account & service passwords, it can essentially take over the normal functioning of the phone and control any function thereof (make arbitrary phone calls, send arbitrary SMS messages, turn on the camera, and record calls). Finally, and most unsettling, is the potential for a hacker to take advantage of the always-on, always-connected, and always-moving (therefore hard-to-detect) nature of these “zombie” mobile devices to create a botnet.

While 99% of Android phones being technically vulnerable to app hackers is a tough stat to ignore, it’s worth emphasising that just because such a flaw (apparently) exists it doesn’t mean it has or will be widely exploited — especially as, in this instance, it has been flagged to Google prior to being made public. And Google is presumably hard at work on a fix.

That said, the nature of the Android ecosystem does slow down the patching process. On the fix front, Bluebox notes that it will be up to device manufacturers to “produce and release firmware updates for mobile devices (and furthermore for users to install these updates)”, adding: “The availability of these updates will widely vary depending upon the manufacturer and model in question.”

Getting timely OS updates has always been a problem for Android users (Nexus owners are the exception), owing to Android’s openness necessarily encouraging variation and fragmentation within the ecosystem, with different manufacturer skins and carrier additions all standing in the way and delaying updates. That likely means the window of risk attached to this latest Android vulnerability takes longer to close for the majority of users than many would be comfortable with.

In the meantime, Bluebox advises the following:

• Device owners should be extra cautious in identifying the publisher of the app they want to download.
• Enterprises with BYOD implementations should use this news to prompt all users to update their devices, and to highlight the importance of keeping their devices updated.
• IT should see this vulnerability as another driver to move beyond just device management to focus on deep device integrity checking and securing corporate data.

Android is often linked with malware

 not because there’s a high actual risk of users being infected with malware but because, in relative terms, it’s the biggest target for mobile malware writers, being as it’s the dominant mobile OS. It’s also not as locked down as some other mobile platforms, making it an easier target for hackers. Yet its worth stressing that mobile malware remains a very marginal risk, even for Android users, and especially if you’re a mainstream user getting your apps from the likes of Google Play, rather than alternative third-party app stores or routes.
This latest Android security flaw adds to the general low-level risk attached to using Android but how widely it ends up being exploited by malware writers remains to be seen — so how much more actual risk it introduces into the ecosystem is hard to quantify.
Update: According to a report in CIO, Google has already modified its Play Store’s app entry process so that apps that have been modified using this exploit are blocked and can no longer be distributed via Play.

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Samsung Galaxy Core Advance Smartphone Announced

 

Samsung announces another smartphone in Galaxy series. The Galaxy Core Advance smartphone is the successor of Galaxy Core which was launched earlier this year. The smartphone has 4.7-inch capacitive touch screen display with 800 x 480 pixels resolutions, powered by 1.2GHz dual core processor and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. The Galaxy Core Advance comes with 5 megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash and 0.3 megapixel front facing camera.

The device comes with physical keys for frequently used features including voice recorder, camera, volume, menu, home and power. The Samsung Galaxy Core Advance also comes with some great software features like S Voice, S Translator, Sound & Shot, Group Play and Easy Mode. The device also comes with lots of usability features and enhanced accessibility features for visually impaired and disabled users.

Also Read: Samsung Planning to Launch Wraparound Display Smartphone Next Year.

Additionally it also comes with feature which is adds some more attraction to the device. Check the more feature of the device below.

1. Optical Scan which automatically recognizes text from the images and read it loud
2. Light Sensing Technology that use the phone camera to sense light direction and brightness
3. Instant Voice Recorder to make quick voice notes
4. Screen Curtain allow user to operate commands on black screen to protect privacy and saves battery life
5. TTS (Text-to-Speech) feature and Voice Guided Camera functions to take picture by reading the number of faces detected and their standing location

Samsung Galaxy Core Advance Specifications:

• 4.7-inch LCD capacitive touch screen display
• 800 x 480 pixels resolutions
• 1.2GHz dual core processor
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS
• 9.7mm, Weighs 145g
• 5 megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash
• 0.3 megapixel VGA front camera
• 3.5mm audio jack
• FM Radio
• 1GB of RAM
• 8GB internal memory, 64GB expandable memory via microSD
• 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, GPS + GLONASS
• 2000 mAh battery
• Color: Deep Blue, Pearl White
• Price: Not declared

The pricing is not available for the device but it will available early in the 2014.

 

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Free Fast Public DNS Servers List

 

 

The most basic task of DNS is to translate hostnames such as theos.in to IP address such as 74.86.49.131. In very simple terms, it can be compared to a phone book. DNS also has other important use such as email routing.
This is my list of better, fast public dns servers and free dns server (as compare to your ISP / DSL / ADSL / cable DNS service providers dns servers). These dns servers are free to all. I was able to improve my browsing speed with following DNS servers. Use any one of the following provider.

Free Public DNS Server

=> Service provider: Google

       Google public dns server IP address:

• 8.8.8.8
• 8.8.4.4

=> Service provider:Dnsadvantage

           Dnsadvantage free dns server list:

• 156.154.70.1
• 156.154.71.1

=> Service provider:OpenDNS

       OpenDNS free dns server list / IP address:

• 208.67.222.222
• 208.67.220.220

=> Service provider:Norton

      Norton free dns server list / IP address:

• 198.153.192.1
• 198.153.194.1

=> Service provider: GTEI DNS (now Verizon)

       Public Name server IP address:

• 4.2.2.1
• 4.2.2.2
• 4.2.2.3
• 4.2.2.4
• 4.2.2.5
• 4.2.2.6

How do I change or setup DNS server IP address?

Visit below mentioned site to setup DNS as per your operating system:

• Linux operating system.
• FreeBSD operating system.
• Sun Solaris operating system
• Microsoft Windows 7 / Vista / XP / Server 2000 / 2003 / 2008 operating system.
• Home ISP router / wifi Router

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Update Xperia U ST25i to Android 4.4 KitKat via CM11

 

As Sony is not rolling out any update for the older devices like Xperia U, developers will come up with customs ROMs based on the latest version. If you own a device like Xperia U, then you are also lucky to have a kitkat break on your Sony Xperia U ST25i. This update is by using the CyanogenMod 11 is based on the latest Android 4.4 KitKat. Apart from the KitKat you will also get several customizations as well.

Please note that the tutorials and download links are collected from various sources across the web. So we will not be responsible for any damages to your device. We are putting our level best to provide the articles it the maximum perfection and accuracy.Perform the tutorials at your own risk !

Before you Begin..

Charge your Device

Prior to any process of rooting or updating,always ensure that your device is charged upto a minimum of 80%. Otherwise your device will power off during the process and may brick the device.

Back up your device

Before proceeding further make sure that you have already taken a backup of your all important data as there is a chance for wiping all the data on your device. [App settings,games,etc.]

Check the Device’s Model No

This is the important thing that you have to check whether your device is eligible for the process. Every procedures like rooting or updating may be specific for a device (and Variant). So it cannot be applied on any other device. The best and recommended way to confirm the model no. of your device is to go and see the “About Device” option under Settings.

Guidelines and Requirements:

• Ensure that the bootloader of your device is unlocked.
• The tutorial is specifically for Sony Xperia U ST25i.
• Clockwork Mod recovery must be installed on your device.
• The USB Drivers for your device must be installed on your PC.

Files Required:

• Android 4.4 KitKat CM11 for Xperia U
• GApps for 4.4 KitKat

Steps to Update Xperia U ST25i to Android 4.4 KitKat via CM11

1. First of all download the above mentioned files and keep on your PC.
2. Now connect your Xperia U to your PC via original USB cable. Copy the downloaded files to your device’s internal storage [don't extract the zip files].
3. Now switch off your device and enter into fastboot mode. For this, press and hold the “Volume up + Power” buttons together.
4. Now download Fastboot files for Sony Xperia U and extract it to a suitable location on your PC.
5. You will see the following files:
   1. adb.exe
   2. AdbWinApi.dll
   3. AdbWinUsbApi.dll
   4. fastboot.exe
   5. runme.lnk
6. Now open the CyanogenMod 11 package using a suitable application,preferably WinRAR. Extract Boot.img file on your desktop.
7. Move that file (Boot.img) into the Fastboot extracted folder.
8. Run (double click) the runme.lnk  in the Fastboot extracted folder and type the following to flash the kernel on your device.fastboot flash boot boot.img
   
9. When the flashing process is over disconnect your device from the PC.
10. Put your handset in recovery mode. For this, switch off your phone. Switch on your phone again. When the boot logo appears with LED turns blue, press the Volume up button several times to land on the recovery mode.
11. When entered to the recovery mode, it is recommended to take a Nandroid backup so that you can restore it if anything goes wrong. To do so, select Restore and backup from the recovery main menu and select backup on the next screen.
12. Now select  ”wipe data/factory reset” to wipe all the data. [Use the volume buttons to navigate and power button to select an option].
13. Now select the “wipe cache partition” option to clear or wipe the cache.
14. Go to Advanced and select “wipe dalvik cache”  [This is optional,but it is recommended to avoid bootloop on your device].
15. After wiping the data, select the Mount and storage option and in that select the following options: ‘format/system’,'format/data’,'format/cache’,'format/system’.
16. OK, then its time to flash the ROM on your device. To do so :
17. Return to the recovery main menu and select “install zip from sdcard“.
18. Now select the “choose zip from sdcard” and navigate to the ROM file in your SD card and choose it using the power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen.
19. Wait for the ROM to get flashed.[Usually it will take upto 3 minutes]
20. Similarly flash the Google Apps (Gapps.zip) [like above].
21. After flashing both the ROM and Gapps, return to the recovery main menu and select “Reboot system now” to restart your device.
22.  

          That’s it !! You have successfully updated your Sony  Xperia U to the latest Android 4.4 KitKat version. If you have any issues, please contact us to resolve it..

 

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VSCO Cam for Android now Available From Google Play for Free

 

Finally the highly anticipated VSCO Cam is now available for Android. The VSCO Cam is a hugely popular camera app for iOS as it features a simple user interface and powerful filters and photo editing tools. Now all the Android photographers can grab and enjoy the VSCO Cam right now from the Google Play Store.

As like in the iOS, the VSCO in android also lets you to quickly share the Cam images to social media like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google plus etc. The VSCO Cam Android requires Android 4.0 or higher versions to work perfectly. Aren’t you anxious to know what the app features ?So  read on..

• It allows you to take snaps,edit,save and share them to social media in a better way.
• It consists of a bunch of pre-loaded presets.Also you can create your own presets by adjusting contrast, sharpness exposure etc.
• Have easy to share options to share your images to Facebook,instagram,Twitter, Google plus etc.
• The best feature of the Cam apps is VSCO Grid that  allows you to share your images to all the VSCO users worldwide.

                                                      vsco cam android screenshots

                                               vsco cam android settings

Although it seems to be a better camera app,there is still a remarkable feature missing on some Android devices as compared to that in the iOS. Only a few of the Android devices supports the 2-finger tap to separate focus and exposure while using the camera.

As I told, the VSCO Cam is an absolutely free camera app and includes a bunch of presets and a variety of editing tools. You can also purchase more custom presets and editing tools within the Application. However all the above mentioned features and this makes the VSCO different from all other camera apps released yet and makes it a perfect choice for Android Photographers.

So are you ready to take your smartphone photography to new heights ? Then download and install the VSCO Cam Application right now from the Google Play link provided below.

                                                           Download VSCO Cam For Android

 

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Simple Way of Pumping Gas into your Vehicle with EzPump

Some of the most basic things in our life always remain the same even though they are confusing and unproductive. But, since that’s the way we have always been doing things, we don’t bother much to change our working or even the thinking. One of such things in filling gas in our cars, it is time-wasting task, and leads to fuel waste, or even spoil our hands.

However, all that is set to change with a concept called EzPump. Simply put, it is a small and simple accessory which is used along with the pump handle to fill the fuel in the car. The nozzle trigger can be locked with the Ezpump to ensure that it is adding the gas to the car.

Benefits

Clean Hands

As the gas can be directly filled with the use of EzPump, user’s hand is free from using the pump handle and thus there are no chances of getting it dirty.

Avoids wastage

When the gas is filled with oneself, there are always chances of overfilling the tank, but the problem goes away with EzPump. It is positioned in such a manner that the gas fills to the sufficient level only.

Pump it itself

This is the biggest advantage of this concept. With its use, users does not need to carry the pump since it does it automatically makes it easy to insert it directly to the tank’s entrance. EzPump, also pumps the gas itself without requiring any action from user.

How to back it?

Currently, the project EzPump is looking to expand to other markets and for which, it wants to raise money. The project is hoping to get a crowd-funding of 300 Canadian US Dollars and also offers discounts to early buyers.

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Google kills Android privacy control feature  

SAN FRANCISCO: Google has taken an untested privacy characteristic from its Android mobile softwares that had allowed users to block apps from assembling personal data such as address publication data and a user’s location.
 
The change means that owners of Smartphones using Android 4.4.2, the newest version of the world’s most well liked operating scheme for mobile devices issued this week, must provide get access to their individual data in alignment to use certain apps.
A business spokesman said the characteristic had been included by misfortune in Android 4.3, the version issued last summer.




‘We are suspicious of this explanation, and do not think that it in any way supports removing the feature rather than advancing it,’ said Peter Eckersley, expertise projects director at the electrical devices opportunity base. The digital rights website first publicized the change in a blog post on Friday.

                           Android privacy control feature

Android users who wish to keep the privacy controls by not upgrading to Android 4.4.2 could be susceptible to security dangers, Eckersley said. “As of now, users must select between the privacy or security on the Android gadgets, but not two of them.”




A lot of 3rd party apps for Android gadgets, like  music-identifying service Shazam and well liked Smartphone flashlight apps, need get access to individual information that does not always have an conspicuous attachment to the app’s functionality, such as telephone call data and location facts and figures.
Eckersley informed that The privacy feature permitted users to choose and choose which personal facts and figures a third-party app can collect. Users must install special Apps Ops Launcher softwares, which was created by another business, in alignment to get access to the hidden privacy controls.

Android softwares was loaded on 81percent of all Smartphones transported worldwide in the third quarter, according to business research company IDC. Apple’s iOS, the software used on the iPhone, possess 12.9 % market share.

Privacy has become an increasingly significant issue as Smartphones, which are laden with consumers’ personal data, become the primary computing gadgets for numerous consumers. In November, Google acquiesced to pay a $17 million fine to resolve allegations that it secretly followed world wide web users by putting special digital documents on the world wide world wide web browsers of their Smartphones.

 

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The iPad for poor people has arrived, here is our review

 

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Will Google Glass prescription frames catch on?

The world is still waiting to see what Google really plans to do with Google Glass. We have heard of augmented reality, gamification, among others, but will it fit the lifestyle of techie-end users? A peek into what the wearable technology might look like integrated with a regular pair of glasses was posted online by Brian Matiash, an employee of the search engine giant. The images were soon removed but not soon enough.

Matiash works as the community manager of Google+ Photos. Based on the images posted by the Syracuse University master's degree holder, the Google Glass seem to have a slot where users can fit the temple of their prescription glasses. How the high-tech gadget will be secured to the traditional frame is not yet clear.

According to a report on tech blog Phandroid, which was among the first to scoop the story, "Glass will need to be made specifically for Glass, with one side attaching to the main unit. This means if you were hoping to bring your current favorite pair of eyeglasses with you, they likely wont have a proper Glass fitment."

Another possibility will be to have a custom frame coming with the Glass but this will require certain adjustments to properly fit the user. A more practical option will be a snap-on design. There are also speculations that a screw can be used to attached a regular pair of eyeglasses to the wearable technology device.

The leaked images surfaced amid news that invitations were sent by Google to Explorers so they can swap their old version for the updated one.

Google has not commented or issued a statement about the images that appeared on the social media profile of one of their employees.

Do you think the Google Glass prescription frames will catch on? Sound off below.

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What Is Jailbreaking On Iphone And Ipad?

Jailbreaking:A group of hackers worked out a hacking system,allowing users to get root access to iphone and ipad and use these devices with diverse functionalities by breaking restrictions imposed by company.

What it does? 

            

 When these devices are jailbroken,the application named"CYDIA"

gets its place appeared in these devices.Cydia comes with some installed packages,which specifically originate from a repository BigBoss.Now these installed packages include,themes,tweaks,hacks,utilities and much more,providing users full access and control to their devices,allowing them to use it in their own way!

 

Advantages:

 

1.Root access to device

2.Control every action perfromed in your device.

3.theming options which apple devices lack!

4.Tweak devices in versatile ways.

5.Get paid contents in appstore free on jailbreak stores.

6.access in game and app control using hacks.

 

Disadvantages:

 

1.when jailbroken,a few apps might suffer  crash problems and and may even completely be out of order,these mentioned problems are 1 in 100.

2.the main issue caused bY jailbreaking is slowness in processor's speed,but this problem occurs when user outpasses in having tweaks,hacks and utilities.if someone deliberately selects few tweaks,hacks and utilities and makes himself a fittest user then these chances are rarest.

3.a very big issue reported by many users is,hanging of their devices while using some hacked apps and they have to restart their devices.the answer to this question is somewhat funny! While procuring something , you are supposed to lose a part of that something?

 

Available jailbreaks:

 

every apple user is familiar with the fact that apple has released ios7 and those who upgraded should have been familiar with the fact that they are going to lose jailbreak.those who did not upgrade are also aware that jailbreak is available for ios 6.1.3 and are enjoying.all older versions of ios are also jailbreakable.

 

When ios 7 jailbreak will be released?

 

This question has been head scratching and nail biting for all those upgraded to ios 7.

Recently a group of hackers 'Ragebreak' has worked out a jailbreak utility supporting ios7 for iphone 4 only.there are two problems with this utility.

1.(minor)this utility is not created by MAIN group of hackers named "evad3ers",but this no longer remains a problem if worked briliantly.

2.(major)what if someone is jailbroken ios7 on iphone 4,he will not enjoy the real status of jailbreak as many tweaks and utliliies are not supported with ios 7 rather retain their previous status for ios 6.

Jailbreak on devices next to iphone 4 is not available uptill now.it should be remembered that a jailbreak for ios6 was made available after 5 months of wait!

 

Many recent tweets from evad3ers suggest that a jailbreak will be made available sooner or later,as they have passed security changes barrier for ios7.

Evad3ers have also confirmed that all present version of ios7 including bete 7.1 are safe to update.

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Top 5 Free Video Editing Softwares 2013

Top 5 Free Video Editing Softwares 2013

Today i am going to write very quick article about top 5 free video editing programs"in my opinion". before writing this article i tried my best to find top video editing softwares on the market. so i made a list and it is based on my own  experience so these are the five which i personally considered best of best video editing softwares. i hope you will like these top 5 free video editing programs.

1:Lightworks

Lightworks has very professional user interface. it is at no.1 on the list because of it has been used by some of the best actors in last 20 years. it is very professional and good looking. professional tools and very good features.

2:Blender

Blender..  Blender is a 3d animation program. it fast video editing programs and very good tools. it allows you make more power full video. it improving ans i recommend you to use it.

3: Cinelerra

Cinelerra.... its a linux exclusive video editing software and it is most power on this list. the user interface is similar  tho other professional programs

it has many professional features.

4: IMovie

Imovie..  it has lot of new things to Install on your system. IMovie is same as Windows Movie Maker. I alwaysa been a Windows user so i dont have much experience with IMovie. its a fairly good program. it is fully featured for mac pro. it is a good option for mac users.

5: Windows Movie Maker.

Windows Movie Maker ahhhhhhh... I really dont want to include this program on the list but it would be wrong no too. i am not the biggest fan of windows movie maker any thing more than a simplest task in the pain of the task doing in this program. however it is on this list because lot of things installed on your computer. its work pretty decently for editing your video.it has very clean and decent user interface. because of these reason it in on this list fairly.

I Hope you like this post. if you know any better softwares than feel free to share with us in comments and also share our posts with your friends thanks.

 

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Samsung Planning for 560ppi Amoled Display For 2014

According to reports from OLED.at, Samsung is working on AMOLED displays with 560ppi for screens as small as five inches. Potentially next year’s handsets from the company could offer higher resolutions and more pixels per inch that what is currently available.

If this report is correct then we could see resolutions at 2560 x 1440. Although no specific model has been linked with this news, it would be a great selling point for the Galaxy S5, which is rumoured to be launched early in 2014.




So why the hype? Well to put it into perspective, the current 5-inch Samsung Galaxy S4 flagship handset has AMOLED but only 441ppi with a 1920 x 1080 resolution. The iPhone 5S has an LCD display, with 326ppi and 640 x 1136 pixels.


If Samsung do indeed release a handset with 556ppi, it would have 230 more pixels per inch than Apple’s current offering.

Of course the average user is unlikely to see the additional pixels in each inch of the screen but this could be a powerful marketing tool for Samsung.




[Image via Digital Trends]

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Do Not Track Kids Act Introduced in US

Is it morally right to track and analyse the internet history of children under 16 years of age?  An American bill called the Do Not Track Kids Act of 2013 is planning to protect children under the age of 16.  It will extend federal anti-tracking protections under the Children’s Online Protection Act (COPPA).  The bill will allow teens and parents to delete any personal public information when “technologically feasible.”
The Do Not Track Kids Act was introduced this week by Senator Ed Markey and Rep. Joe Barton.   If passed, internet companies will need parental permission before using personal information of under 16s.  They will also have to legitimise how their private data is collected and used.






“We must not allow the era of big data to become a big danger for children on the Internet in the 21st century,” Markey replied in a statement. “It is time for Congress to take action to ensure that children and teens are fully protected when they go online and parents have the tools they need to protect their kids.”
After the bipartisan bill was introduced, Facebook changed its private policy to take out a line that critics feel gave the social network the freedom to collect the personal data of children. However, Facebook denies this idea and says it removed this line to help avoid misinterpretation.  “This language was about getting a conversation started,” Facebook responded. “We were not seeking and would not have gained any additional rights as a result of this addition. We received feedback, though, that the language was confusing and so we removed the sentence.”

In a follow-up statement, Markey continued to claim that Facebook posed a threat to children’s privacy.  Facebook pushes teens and children to release sensitive, personal information on a worldwide, public information highway.  This, in itself, is enough to push congress to create strong protection for the privacy of their vulnerable citizens.




On the other hand, changes to Facebook’s privacy policy do include explanations that show how users personal information may be used in advertisements.  The question is, do children under 16 concern themselves about these explanations?

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Viber 4.0 Adds Stickers, Push to Talk & Android Tablet Support

Viber 4.0 has just hit app stores!  The updated app carries new features such as; Stickers, push-to-talk voice messaging, and it also has support for Android tablets.




CEO Talmon Marco recently said, “This is the most exciting release we’ve had for Viber since we launched the platform…Today’s updated version brings a vast new range of features and functionality to Viber.”
On top of the list of the new features is the push-to-talk instant communication option, which allows users to send short voice messages to each other. The app creators are very happy with this new feature as it simplifies the typical PTT process.  The old process involves the user recording a message before sending it and then waiting for the recipient to download it and listen. Using this new feature however, Viber users can cut the average 60-second response time to approx five seconds.






For fun, the updated app also comes with a new Sticker Market, where users can find a large selection of cartoon images to express their emotions. Viber has unveiled two new featured characters, Mayo and Blu, as well as exclusive content to tie in with annual themes and holidays. Users can choose from more than 300 stickers priced at $1.99.
Android users can take advantage of the updates by downloading the Viber app on their tablet. It works in the same way as the desktop application.  The app carries over mobile contacts and synchronizes messages and calls on all the users’ devices.
For those running Android 4.0 and up, they will have access to improved notifications, the ability to send messages while on a call and a Light up Screen setting for incoming messages!  “Viber has always aimed to provide a complete communications experience,” Marco said. “With the new features we’ve brought to the platform, Viber lets users connect and stay connected in more ways than ever.”

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Chrome 31 Browser Released

The time has come round once again for Google to release its latest Chrome Web browser.  The new Chrome Stable browser is known officially as Version 31.0.1650.48 and it is available for free to download for Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome Frame, according to a recent post by Anthony Laforge of the Google Chrome team, on the Google Chrome Releases Blog. The 31′st Version of Google’s Chrome web browser has been officially released with a number of fixes and user improvements.






A total of 25 security fixes are included in the latest version, wrote Laforge.  These fixes address a wide variety of issues in the browser’s code. Also included is a Flash Player update to Version 11.9.900.152.  Now that this latest Stable version of Chrome has been released for users, Google continues to labour on the next beta release, Version 32.
One new feature being introduced into Version 32 beta is the ability for users to quickly get a warning on their browser tabs when there is a page that is producing disruptive sounds via a video clip or other content, according to a post by a Google software engineer, Yuri Wiitala, on the Google Chrome Blog.  “Have you ever shuffled through your tabs to figure out where that sound or music is coming from?” wrote Wiitala. “We hear you! With today’s latest Chrome Beta release, you can now visually scan your tabs for a speaker icon to quickly find the offender.




Chrome will also indicate which tabs are currently using your Webcam or are being cast to your TV.” The alert will display a small icon on the affected browser tab to let users know which tab is playing the unwanted sound at that moment, wrote Wiitala. The sound alert is also activated for Webcam sounds and Webcasting volumes
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Also of note in the beta 32 release is a new feature for Windows 8 users that allows better management of multiple Chrome windows at the same time, while accessing Chrome apps using an integrated app launcher, wrote Wiitala. Additionally, the latest beta 32 version includes a Safe Browsing alert that pops up to warn users before they are about to or download a malicious files visit a suspect Website.  The latest beta version now includes automatic blocking of malware files, according to Wiitala.

The beta Version 32, officially known as Version 32.0.1700.6 for Windows, Mac and Linux, also includes a number of new extension APIs and apps as well as a host of fixes and aimed at increasing performance and stability, according to a post by Karen Grünberg, a member of the Google Chrome team, on the Chrome Releases Blog.  As part of the introduction of Stable Version 31 and the beta Version 32 of Chrome, Google has introduced the latest Developer channel edition of Chrome, which is Version 33. By working on multiple browser versions simultaneously, the next versions are in the pipeline for future stable releases.
So what are you Chromesters waiting for?  Time to download and upgrade!
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Snapchat Refuses Facebook’s $3 Billion Offer

Latest reports say that the owners of the ever so popular photo messaging service Snapchat, have refused an acquisition offer from the social media giant Facebook.  This offer would no doubt have turned Evan Spiegel and his colleagues into extremely wealthy people.

According to the Wall Street Journal, which cited sources close to the company, the social network has offered approximately $3 billion to purchase Snapchat, that is more than double the amount Yahoo paid for Tumblr earlier this year.  Facebook are not the only interested party in this matter as several other companies want to either acquire or invest in the service. For example, China’s Tencent Holdings, the owner of WeChat, proposed to lead a funding round that would value Snapchat at $4 billion.





Snapchat was developed back in 2011 by a group of Stanford University students.  The service allows users to take photos and record videos that will be deleted several seconds after they have been viewed by the recipient.  The company currently produces no revenue, but it has attracted a huge member base, and is especially popular among teenagers and this is the bait; the group of young teenagers with what seems like a limitless amount of cash to spend, which advertisers are willing to pay high stakes for. Only a few months ago, in July, a report in New Statesman valued Snapchat at $860 million.

One of the main reasons for the swift climb of the Snapchat service, appears to be ‘sexting’, this is a practice of sending and receiving sexually explicit images that more than often involve varying degrees of nudity.  This is, unfortunately, especially widespread among younger users of Snapchat. Developers, however, insist that the functionality of the service has not been adapted to enable or encourage sexting?
In the short space of time from July until now, Facebook has offered the founders $3 billion in cash, if successful; this would be the social network’s leading acquisition by a long stretch, almost tripling the amount it paid for Instagram last year.




But according to the sources, the 23-year-old CEO, Evan Spiegel, is trying to hold off on any strategic moves until early next year, hoping that the user base of the company will keep growing, thereby increasing its worth.  Rumour has it that Facebook had already approached Snapchat previous to this deal, offering around $1 billion for the messaging service, although Snapchat has not issued any comments on the report.
Unprofitable but popular messaging and social services with strong mobile support, have become a key target for investment in the last year. Last week’s Twitter IPO has valued the company at more than £11 billion, while Pinterest’s recent financing round had amplified its value to approximately £2.4 billion.

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Dual-Screen YotaPhone To Launch WorldWide In December

A little less than a year ago, I caught wind of an interesting concept called the YotaPhone. While I did call it the phone for (potentially) indecisive individuals, I cannot deny the allure of having two mobile phone screens to work with. After all, the mobile phone serves so many purposes that sometimes, you do not need to use the high-def high-resolution screen. And with the option of having a low-power screen, YotaPhone opens up worlds of possibilities, especially in terms of power consumption.

Guess what? We just might be able to get our hands on it come December!

The YotaPhone has been in the works for longer than a year, and Russian company Yota Devices has not been ultra secretive about its baby. In fact, they have not been shy to send out teasers to the general public. The release of the actual product is another story altogether.

With Yota Devices’s “official” confirmation to TechCrunch, though, it seems that the dual-screen phone will actually get to market.

In spite of the long wait that consumers already have had to deal with, there are still many details that we don’t know about the YotaPhone. What we do know:

• a dual-core 1.7GHz chipset

• 2GB of RAM

• a 4.3-inch 720p screen upfront

• a 1800mAh battery

Looking at those specs, one might wonder whether the YotaPhone can actually survive in the phone-eat-phone world out there. Then again, there is the secondary e-Ink screen that practically serves as the carrot at the end of the stick. Will it be enough to lure consumers to drop Samsung, Apple, and the other major players?

As for the price – your guess is as good as mine. Here’s one of those teaser videos to whet your appetite even more.

If you want to be one of the first people to use the YotaPhone, make sure you fill out the pre-order form without delay.

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25 of the best Apps for Android

Android is an amazing OS. There are dozens of Android phones to choose from, there are over a million apps in the Google Play Store, and using these elements, you can have your phone how you want it. It’s extremely difficult to concoct a list of the best Android apps out there because everyone’s wants, needs, and preferences are different. That said, there are just some apps that are so good that they fit nearly everyone’s preferences. You may notice a lack of games and that’s because we’re giving them their own list. You may also notice a lack of messenger service and social networking apps because people don’t choose services based on the available apps, they choose services based on how much they like the service regardless of the quality of the app.

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Amazon

[Price: Free]
If you’re into online shopping and eBooks, there are few better places to that than Amazon. They are one of the few shopping apps with international support and they are one of the most trusted online stores in the world. Along with Amazon Mobile (shown), you can get the dedicated Amazon Kindle app to read eBooks you purchase on Kindle on your Android device. It has a huge selection, good perks, and awesome deals.

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Apex Launcher

[Price: Free / $3.99]
There are a lot of great launchers out there, and we’ve covered them before. When it comes to user friendliness, customization, and general popularity, Apex Launcher is simply a must have. It has a variety of customization options, a bunch of add-ons available in the Google Play Store, and comes in both free and paid options. It’s one of the best and has been for a very long time.

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Beautiful Widgets

[Price: $2.59]
Beautiful Widgets rose to fame during the days when everyone wanted the HTC Sense clock and weather combo widget. Since then, it’s only gotten better. It has widgets for phones and tablets, weather, clock, and combination widgets. It even has toggle widgets and more. It’s highly customizable with thousands of weather and clock skins to choose from. You really can’t go wrong picking it up.

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DashClock Widget

[Price: Free]
If you’re running Android 4.2 or higher, DashClock Widget is a must have. It’s a widget you put on your lock screen that comes with extensions. These extensions offer virtually unlimited functionality including weather, toggles, notifications, calendar support, flashlight support, and a whole lot more via the Google Play Store. Also, it’s free, so there’s no reason not to have it.

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DropBox

[Price: Free]
When it comes to cloud storage, Dropbox is pretty much the king. It’s free to use, the app is just fantastic, and you can earn additional space in a multitude of ways. In many cases (i.e. their recent Space Race competition), the additional cloud storage space earned is permanent. It’s even bundled with a number of devices like the HTC One and the Galaxy Note 3. It’s a great app that serves a great purpose.

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ES File Explorer

[Price: Free]
File management isn’t something most Android users think about until it’s something they have to do. Thus, it is always a good idea to keep a good file manager around in case of emergencies. That means apps like ES File Explorer have a home on a best Android apps list. It has practically every feature you need in a file explorer from root permissions to built-in archive functions. Also, it’s free and free is great.

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Evernote

[Price: Free]
Note taking has become an essential function on Android and Evernote is the pinnacle of note taking on Android. It has a boat load of great features including cloud support and a desktop app. You can use the app for free but there is a premium option too if you want Evernote to do more. It’s the most popular note taking app and is rated a 4.7 in the Google Play Store which means even regular users can barely find anything wrong with it.

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Firefox Browser

[Price: Free]
Mozilla’s Firefox browser is one of the most popular desktop browsers out there. The same can be said for their Android browser offering. It’s a solid selection with a lot more features than pretty much every stock browser offering from Android, Samsung, HTC, and others. It’s quick on most devices and it works well. It doesn’t hurt that it has a name that people trust. That makes it worth picking up.

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Flipboard

[Price: Free]
There are a lot of RSS readers out there. The case can be made that apps like Feedly could be on this list and we agree. However, we felt we could only choose one news reader app and we chose Flipboard. When it comes to absorbing content, Flipboard is simply the best looking reader out there. It has international support, a lot of news sources, and enough customization to make it your news reader.

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Google Chrome

[Price: Free]
Google Chrome is pretty much the new stock Android browser. It comes with the always preferable “developed by Google” label and it is packed with features. You get gesture controls, bookmark syncing, a solid browsing experience, and a lot more. There are a lot of great browsers, but Chrome owns the title of being the best on desktop and it can compete in every area for that title on Android.

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Google Keep

[Price: Free]
We expressed earlier that note taking is a now essential activity on Android. Evernote is a great app but some people simply don’t need that much stuff. If you’re into note taking and need something a little more lightweight, Google Keep is there for you. Aside from being colorful, clean, and simple, it also syncs with your Google Drive so you can access it anywhere. It’s a great alternative to Evernote and a good app in its own right.

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Google Entertainment Suite (Music, Moves & TV, Games, Books)

[Price: Free]
Okay, so technically Google Play Books, Movies & TV, Games, and Music may all be separate apps but they are all part of a single ecosystem. The Google Play Store has books, games, music, movies, and TV shows and these apps, while separate, are all really just individual interfaces to the whole Play Store. With these apps, you can purchase and access the entire media library that Google has to offer and Google offers an extensive media library. If you’re into marrying yourself to the Google ecosystem, these are must have apps.

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HD Widgets

[Price: $1.99]
If you’re looking for something that looks great and smooth, HD Widgets is what you want. Much like Beautiful Widgets, this app works to give you a variety of different widgets including clock, weather, combo, toggles, and more. They run in sizes suitable for phones and tablets. They can be customized to suit practically any theme and there is an add one that gives even more customization options. They’re really nice and a great way to compliment your home screen.

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Helium

[Price: Free / $4.99]
Backing up your device is always important. In fact, backing up any computing device is important, so it’s only natural an app that backs things up be included in a list like this. We chose Koushik Dutta’s Helium app. It backs up your apps, app data, and more to either your phone or your computer (your choice). The best part about this software is you don’t need root to use it. It’s one of the few options non-rooted people have when it comes to backing up apps.

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Netflix

[Price: Free w/subscription]
When it comes to streaming video, one of the names on everyone’s list is Netflix. It requires a $7.99 per month subscription and offers thousands of titles that you can stream right to your device (and a number of other devices). It’s compatible with practically every facet of the Android experience including Chromecast, tablets, phones, and even Google TV if you still have one of those lying around. It’s easy to use and one of the best out there if it’s available in your country.

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Nova Launcher

[Price: Free / $4.00]
Nova Launcher is the “go-to” replacement launcher for people looking to get away from the stock offerings. It’s touted far and wide as one of the best and it has a large set of features and add-ons including theme support and a boat load of other customization options. If you don’t like your stock launcher, this is a must have app to fix the problem.

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Pandora

[Price: Free / $4.00]
If you like streaming music for free and don’t mind a few advertisements every now and then, Pandora is probably the best app out there. It’s one of the few legitimately legal ways to get free music with nothing more than radio-style advertisements getting in the way. It’s used by millions around the world and it not only lets you listen to music to like but helps you discover new music that sounds like the music you like. You can get the premium service which removes many of the restrictions and the advertisements as well.

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Pocket Casts

[Price: $3.99]
If you’re into podcasts, Pocket Casts is simply the best out there. You can use it to view audio or video podcasts, sync between your devices, switch between the dark and light theme, and enjoy its simple to use interface. You can even configure it to automatically download podcasts over WiFi or mobile data so your podcast is downloaded and ready to go when you need it. It’s light, fast, clean, and it does the job.

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Poweramp Music Player

[Price: $3.99]
There are a metric ton of music players out there. Some are free, some are paid, and many come with a bunch of unique features. However, when it comes to solid performance and great features, Poweramp is about as good as it gets. It comes with a slick interface, fast library scanning, and even a built-in, 10-band EQ. You can get a 15-day free trial to check it out, but the app will set you back a few bucks. If you need a flawless music experience for your local content, this is about as far as you need to go.

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RealCalc

[Price: Free / $3.49]
Every Android device comes with a calculator and in most cases the basic functions are good enough to get by. However, for high school and college students as well as professionals who need to use more complicated math, they need something more. RealCalc is a fully functional scientific calculator. One may not expect a scientific calculator making a list like this, but there are millions of students and professionals who do need one. You can pick up the free or paid variant. It looks good and it works well.

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Sleep As Android

[Price: Free / $2.99]
There are a lot of great alarm clock apps for Android. When you get right down to it, though, it’s the same functionality wrapped in different interfaces. All except one anyway and that’s Sleep As Android. This app actually analyses your sleep patterns to help you get a better night’s rest. Here’s how it works, you put the phone in your bed with you and it uses the accelerometer to measure how much and when you move. It’s really something different and unique. If you need a better alarm app, check it out.

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Swiftkey

[Price: $3.99]
Third party keyboards are everywhere and that makes it easy to find the features you need. However, when it comes to the go-to keyboard that everyone recommends, the winner is Swiftkey. It has the highest Google Play Store rating, the most downloads, and the most features of any keyboard app currently available. After years of updates and feature additions, Swiftkey has earned their way here.

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Tasker

[Price: $2.99]
If you like to tinker and play with your phone or you want it to do exactly what you want, then you want Tasker. This app can be difficult to use for beginners but once you get the hang of what’s going on, it’s a truly powerful app. You can make your phone do pretty much whatever you want it to do when you want it. A bonus is many NFC tag apps have Tasker plugins so you can even use this app to program your NFC tags beyond what you normally could before.

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TeslaLED Flashlight

[Price: Free]
Turning your LED flash into a flashlight is another one of those functions you won’t know you need until you actually need it. Many custom ROMs like CyanogenMod (Torch) and OEMs (Samsung’s Assistive Lighting) have flashlights built in but not everyone has it. For those who don’t, TeslaLED is one of the best out there. It has a number of widget options and it’s done by the same people who do Nova Launcher.

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Zedge

[Price: Free]
Last on our list is Zedge. Zedge is one of the best apps available that can give you both wallpapers and ringtones. It has a huge selection of free ringtones and wallpapers for you to choose from. It’s just a matter of finding the ones you like. It’s free, everything in it is free, and it’s one of those highly rated apps a lot of people have but no one seems to talk about very often.

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Wrap-Up

Even with a list of 25 apps, it’s impossible to cover all the best Android apps out there. People have so many different preferences and usage habits that there are potentially thousands of amazing apps that we simply didn’t have the space to add here. So by all means, if there’s a great Android app you think people should know about, let everyone know in the comments.

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