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[Google I/O 2015 ] Battery Draining is No Longer a Major Problem With New Android M


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Battery draining issue is no more relevant to phones from Google as the company rolls out an innovation wherein the battery - draining occurs only half as much as in the earlier phones. It is not about one of those apps that reduce the brightness of the phone or tab, but a whole new idea whose success rate is much higher than expected.

The mobile phones and tabs that are incorporated with this feature save battery up to twice as that of the normal phones. The service detects the idleness of the phone and decides if the power consuming applications should be shut down. If the feature notices that the phone is kept idle and unused for more than a specified amount of time, it automatically turns off applications and other features that drain the battery out. This way, one can experience prolonged battery life after every recharge.

The power conservation feature has been named “Doze” as that is what exactly the phone is made to do if left unused for some time. Although the phone remains functionally inactive with respect to some apps, important components such as Alarms, messages with high priority and Calls remain untouched. Such important notifications are not held back under any circumstance.

The feature will be released along with the new upcoming operating system of Android known as Android M. comparative studies were made using Google Nexus 9 tablets of both Android L ( Doze-free ) and Android M ( Doze- carrying) versions, at the end of which the latter proved to be better off due to its efficiency of battery.


So, one need not fear about battery draining, the universal problem with phones. All that it needs is a few more days for the feature to be made accessible to all the users of Android. 

Free Update of Windows 10 to All Users Including Pirated Ones!


It is gala time for those users of windows as Microsoft will soon be releasing windows 10 for the benefit of all of its users. What is special about this release is that the company has decided to release the version for free for all its users irrespective of those using the original version as well the pirated version. Since nothing happens without a reason, there sure is a strategy behind letting it out for free. Going ahead, one can look for their latest version update to be available by this summer.


The update includes a lot of improvements from that of the earlier version which is 8.1. As the tagline says, the version has been deigned to “do great things” for the users of the product. Some of the added advantages include the return of the start menu, automatic delivery of updates to the system, easy multitasking systems, better web experience, improved gaming experience with Xbox, newer version of Microsoft office.

With all the above features, the update has been made available for each and every user if windows including the users of the pirated version. The reason for the above is simply to ensure that such users experience the freely provided update and realize the value and time that would have been put into designing it. Speaking to Reuters yesterday, Windows chief Terry Myerson explained:“We are upgrading all qualified PCs, genuine and non-genuine, to Windows 10.” This way, the company believes that it can bring about a changeover and make sure that people come out of the pirated versions.


The operating system of windows 10 will be free of cost for any user for the first one year after which it has to be purchased. While one long year of free usage is a great offer, the company admits that it has been this liberal to provoke the users to switch to genuine versions of the product instead of sticking to the pirated versions.

Hold on to your chairs and wait for the latest version to be delivered soon this summer. Experience the best of it and get your free copy at the earliest!

The good, bad and the ugly of budget 2015 | Finance Budget 2015


Budget plays a major role in bringing about a smoother administration of a country. It is a well-planned budget by the government that ensures a growth in the economic status of a country. For a developing country like India, the planning of the budget should be done in such a way as to make sure that no sector gets badly affected. It is important to bear in mind the citizens, their income, their needs, supplies, the market, business and the list goes on and on. Since one can find all classes of people within the country, it is very hard to satisfy each one with a single budget plan. This results in certain good, bad as well as ugly effects on certain sectors. The budget plan of the year 2015 has got all the three components with good taking the major part of it for industries while hit the pocket of common man.


THE GOOD
  • As a good start, it was announced by the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley that there will soon be a national skills mission to ensure youth employment and help upliftment of the rural youth. 
  • The announcement for 5 AIIMS in the states of Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and Assam,
  • IIMs in Jammu and Kashmir as well as in Andhra Pradesh and an IIT in Karnataka has been sweet news to educationalists and students.
  • Funds have also been released for school education and higher education.
  • Coming to the corporate sector, the announcement of a 5 percent reduction in the corporate tax for the next four years
  • The abolition of wealth tax and replacement of the latter with an additional 2 percent surcharge on super rich corporates has created a positive impression.
  • There is also a 100% deduction in the tax for contribution to clean Ganga and swachch Bharath schemes.
  • 5 Ultra Mega power projects, of 4000 MW announced
  • Highest ever allocation for MGNREGA, by increasing it this year by 5,000 crore rupees
  • Exemption for health insurance increased from 15,000 to 25,000 rupees and Rs. 30,000 for senior citizens

BAD
  • Furthermore, there also is some bad news for the consumers as
  • The service tax rate goes up from the existing 12.36 percent to 14. This has been done keeping in mind the amusement facilities such as that of bowling alleys, arcades, water parks, restaurants as well as mobile network services. Entry for entertainment shows will as well be considered under the same category.
  • Swachh Bharat Cess on all or certain taxable services at a rate of 2% 
  • Air travel, Plastic bags and sacks, tobacco products to become costlier


Ugly
  • Individual tax payers see no change in the tax rates. This makes the budget 2015 a plan which pays less attention towards encouraging individuals and exempting from taxes.
  • Since the major focus of this plan is on education and business confidence, there is very less for an individual to expect from the same.

Technology
  • A general aggregate of Rs 2,510 crore has been put aside in the financial backing for 2015-16 under the head "Digital India Program and Telecommunications and Electronic Industries".

One main feature of the budget plan this year is seen to be that the technology being highlighted. The widespread use of technology in various fields starting from farmers, the poor as well as the youth would be of great help. Rationalization of the same is of great importance, the application of technology in the right field would allow a channelized flow of the latest research thus making it applicable in the fields that truly are in need. The technological advancement can now be introduced to the sectors where they are most needed. 

MNP is now an easier process: Thanks to TRAI

Changing service providers for mobile networks without changing the mobile number was not possible in India until a new amendment was rolled out recently. It is indeed a great news for those of the people who may have to move over to other states of the country as they need not bother to buy a new number from a different service provider altogether. This being an act of Mobile number portability (MNP) will be of great help to people who relocate to a different geographical area within the country. 
 



The TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) has announced the release of the above feature by May 2015. It is from then when people can start using their same number even if the service provider is different and from a different service provider (the telecom circles vary with states). The feature works on the basis of differentiating the two service providers as donor and recipient operators.

The donor operator (the one whose network is opted out by the subscriber) will give a notice within 30 days of application for the payment of outstanding bills. When once these are settled by the subscriber, the operator will raise no objection against porting to another service provider. If the donor operator does not issue a notice within the first 60 days, then it is not entitled to issue a notice for nonpayment of the outstanding bills.

With the settlement of the previous bills, the subscriber will have the privilege of porting to the new operator known as the recipient operator. If the subscriber is seen to have not fulfilled his commitments with the donor, then the recipient operator will have all the rights to disapprove the application. Hence, the whole process is linked in such a way as to make the process smoother under all aspects.The new amendment is of great help to those users shifting between states of India.

WhatsApp Starts Rolling Out Voice Call to Android Users


One might have wondered all along as to why WhatsApp, the most popular text messaging application in the world has yet not decided to bring in voice calling services. It is indeed an interesting news for all of its users that WhatsApp have rolled out its latest add on, the voice calling services for limited users. While this great step happens to be facing a great challenging trying to impress its users with the add on being better than the preexisting popular voice call apps, the users are awaiting to see WhatsApp as an all-in-one app soon.


The testing of the latest addition was carried out within a set of people who had this service turned on in their devices. The latest version of the app now ensures that one can have a hearty voice call with another may it be an Android device or a blackberry 10. The update has still not been made to suit iOS and sadly, the Apple users may have to wait for a few more days to use the same.

Furthermore, the updates in the following version includes another screen that is completely dedicated to the components of the voice calling service. Log lists, numbers of contacts, duration, dial pad and much more features will be seen in the latter. One can easily expect a calling button on the WhatsApp window which makes it easy for the user to access the feature.

Whatsapp voice Calling
Voice Call Feature - Image Courtesy by Times of India
The initiative of spreading the voice calling feature of the app across to a set of people was carried out by sending out invites in order to have them joined into the club. However, some of the phones were seen to have not supported the invite and the team seems to be working hard on fixing it soon.

With this amazing update, the users can expect WhatsApp to be a better, fun-filled, exciting application not only for texting and voice messaging purposes, but also for voice calls with great quality and connectivity. The makers of the app also promise updates and fixes based on the functioning of the add on after the rolling out of the same for all the users. 

Micromax Rolled Out Lollipop Update For Canvas Phone


The trending canvas series phones from Micromax has just got even better with the latest update that has been rolled out for Micromax Canvas Xpress. On Tuesday spokesperson of Micromax Informatics Ltd. said, “As a brand, we are committed to keep our customers delighted with best in class technologies and experience. Riding on the same thought, we are today rolling out the Android L update with Canvas Xpress, making the overall user experience more efficient and seamless.”




Mircomax also said the Android 5.0 Lollipop update will be rolling out to other Micromax smartphones, though it didn't announced when or which phone model will receive the update.

Micromax has in fact been the very second vendor in India to have released the latest version of android for its smartphones. The process of updating has been made easier with the automatically appearing update dropdown on almost all smart phones of the company.

Lollipop, being the latest version of mobile operating systems, inculcates better features and options that are user friendly as well as efficient in many broad aspects.  The over-the-air roll out of the software has made sure that every user gets easy access to the update file either automatically or manually. The latter can be carried out by hitting the ‘settings’ option and choosing software update under the ‘about phone’ menu.

Some of the major changes that the update makes on the Micromax phones are that applications or files that are left can be accessed and picked up easily, the content gives an intuitive response to the touch interactions, the inbox appears alongside the opened message thus enabling a parallel view of the particular message as well as the list. Yet another important advantage of the update is that it allows the users to modify the lock screen based on their priorities so that important tasks can be paid immediate heed to.

The experience just gets smoother and richer with the latest android update and makes a great companion for smartphones of Micromax canvas series. The interface is designed in such a way as to make the connection between the phone and the user effective and stronger. The best features of the update are highlighted as the exciting new addition is of the option which allows the users to simply tailor the appearance and working of their phones the way they want it to be.




Xiaomi Mi 4 Launched in India at Rs.19,999

Xiaomi, The Chinese smartphone maker giant have successfully gained the trust of Indians with its previous mobile models such as Mi 3, Redmi 1S and Redmi Note in India. Xiaomi is also known for its high end hardware and latest software smartphones at reasonable price.This time Xiaomi is in the news for its latest phone model launch. The company have launched its another smartphone with high-end hardware and latest software specification called the Xiaomi Mi 4, low cost in these specifications compared to its previous smartphones in India.


What's Special in the Xiaomi Mi 4?

Looks

The Xiaomi Mi 4 has rounded corners and looks similar to iPhone 5/5s. The phone has premium look with its stainless steel frame and 5" IPS high definition display.


Screen

Sharp 5S high color-saturation display with 1920 x 1080 resolution make the phone screen so vivid that it enhances your viewing experience and a screen of thickness 2.63mm with corning one glass solution for protection against the scratches.

Camera

The Phone has got 13MP Sony high speed camera in the rear with LED flash through this camera you can take your photos in milliseconds and 8MP front camera which makes your video calling and selfie taking experience so awesome.

Processor & Storage

Mi 4 has Qualcomm snapdragon quad-core processor with processing speed of 2.5 GHz each which increasing your computing speed by 14% and Adreno 330 GPU perfect for your gaming experience. Whats more? it has got 3GB RAM to load your larger games and apps faster. The phone has got Internal storage memory of 16GB.


Other Features 

  • 3080 mAh battery with a standby time of 280 hour
  • 2G and 3G Mobile network supported. 
  • Wireless with Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS
  • Sensors like barometer, infrared and more

Mi4 Specification Overview

Price for the Mi 4 in India is Rs.19,999 and will be available for sale in Flipkart on 10th Feb 2015

Buy Mi4 on Flipkart


WhatsApp 24 Hours Ban for using Third Party App

Yes! Soon after the buzz of WhatsApp blue tick. Which was about showing the blue tick once the recipient have read the message.  This time WhatsApp is in the news for blocking its users who are accessing their service by third party app. 
  

Earlier today, users on various social media networks reported that they were blocked from using WhatsApp. Users on social media posted the image which showed that users were blocked from WhatsApp temporarily for 24 hours. Since they violated the terms and condition of using the app.

Further it also revealed that Android users who were using WhatsApp+/WhatsApp Plus app for accessing the app were only blocked.  Which is clearly mentioned in their FAQ Section, Which say that  

'WhatsApp Plus is an application that was not developed by WhatsApp, nor is it authorized by WhatsApp. The developers of WhatsApp Plus have no relationship to WhatsApp, and we do not support WhatsApp Plus. Please be aware that WhatsApp Plus contains source code which WhatsApp cannot guarantee as safe and that your private information is potentially being passed to 3rd parties without your knowledge or authorization.'

Screenshot posted by a user on Google+ and were removed immediately, According to the report by GSMArena



Further WhatsApp, have asked it banned user to uninstall the WhatsApp+ app and install the WhatsApp from the Google play store to enjoy its service.
Soon after the acquisition by Facebook, WhatsApp is releasing the updates for its app very frequently.


WhatsApp Web is Now Available on Desktop

Yes! Soon after the buzz of WhatsApp bluetick, WhatsApp block. Earlier today WhatsApp have released its official news about WhatsApp Web for Desktop


WhatsApp said to provide better communication experience, WhatsApp from today will be available on both desktop and mobile. Which will allow users to use it on their desktop. WhatsApp have updated its mobile app with a option called WhatsApp Web in the Menu. 



WhatsApp Web for Desktop is computer version of its mobile app. Which means that is desktop version will have the synchronization of mobile account and not a separate account for Desktop.

WhatsApp have also stated in their official news that the WhatsApp Web for Desktop will be available only on Android, Windows Phone, Nokia S60, BlackBerry and BB10 smartphones. 



Further WhatsApp for Desktop will be available only on Google Chrome browsers. With minimum requirement of 
- Stable internet connection on both desktop and mobile. 
- Active WhatsApp Mobile account

So how to install/access WhatsApp on your Desktop
1. Update your mobile app 
2. Go to web.whatsapp.com from your chrome browser
3. Open WhatsApp on mobile and the go to Menu > WhatsApp Web
4. Scan the QR code from the WhatsApp Web Options

This will sync the WhatsApp mobile account on your desktop.Enjoy the WhatsApp for Desktop. Read More WhatsApp Blocked for User using third party app