Saturday 28 February 2015

Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) and Moto G (2nd Gen) and Moto E Users in India get free data from Airtel

Motorola India is offering free data Moto E, Moto G (2nd Gen) and Moto X (2nd Gen) users. Motorola India partnered with Airtel recently. The offers are valid for both 2G and 3G data usage. Both existing users and new users can avail this offer, but it can be activated only once on an IMEI. This offer is valid till 31st March 2015.


Moto  X (2nd Gen) users :
  • Prepaid - 2 GB 3G/2G data per month for 2 months
  • Postpaid - Bill discounts of Rs. 450 and Rs. 199 per month for 2 months on subscription of 3G and 2G data packs of 2 GB and above respectively
Moto G (2nd Gen) users :
  • Prepaid – 1 GB 3G/2G data per month for 2 months
  • Postpaid - Bill discounts of Rs. 250 and Rs. 155 per month for 2 months on subscription of 3G and 2G data boosters of 1GB and above respectively
Moto E users :
  • Prepaid – 500 MB 3G/2G data per month for 2 months
  • Postpaid – Bill discounts of Rs. 150 and Rs. 100 per month for 2 months on subscription of 3G and 2G data packs of 500MB and above respectively
Prepaid customers can click here to activate the data. Once you provide the details you will get the data balance immediately. Postpaid customers can subscribe for the data plan and it will be activated within 48 hours.

VAIO To Announce Its First Smartphone On March 12

VAIO Smartphone
VAIO Smartphone

VAIO which was sold of by Sony last year is entering into mobile market. The Japan communications will reveal a VIAO brand smartphone on 12th March. The device has been spotted in an undisclosed benchmark test and few specifications have been revealed.

According to gsmdome, the VAIO phone will sport a 5.0 inch 720 X 1280 pixels HD display powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with a 64-bit chipset and 2GB RAM. It might come with 16GB of internal storage. It sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and also packs a 5-megapixel front camera. It will run Android 5.0 Lollipop out-of-the-box. No word on the battery capacity, expandable storage, price and release date of the device.

So, lets wait till 12th March and get the full details of the device.

Panasonic Eluga U2 With 4G LTE and Android 5.0 Lollipop Launched

Panasonic launched the successor of the Eluga U, Panasonic Eluga U2 in Taiwan. It is available in Black and White colors and is priced at TWD 7,990 (approximately Rs. 15,700). There is no information of its global release.

Panasonic Eluga U2 features a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS OGS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor with Adreno 306 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and has 2500 mAh battery.

Panasonic Eluga U2
Panasonic Eluga U2

Key Features :
  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS OGS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor with Adreno 306 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2500 mAh battery

Friday 27 February 2015

Micromax Launched Canvas Selfie A255 with 13MP Front and Rear Cameras at Rs. 15,999

Micromax officially launched Canvas Selfie A255 at Rs. 15,999. It is available in Mystic Blue and Angelic White colors. It sports a 13MP front facing camera with LED flash for selfie fans. It comes with various enhancement effects and makeup effects. The effects are Smoothen skin, Skin Whitening, Removes oil, Face slimming, Fade dark circles, Eye enchancement and Teeth whitening

Micromax Canvas Selfie A255 features a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display with Gorilla Glass 3 powered by 1.7 GHz MediaTek MT6592 Octa-Core processor and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with dual LED Flash and a 13MP front facing camera with soft LED flash. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and has 2300 mAh battery.

Micromax Canvas Selfie A255
Micromax Canvas Selfie A255

Key Features :

  • 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display with Gorilla Glass 3
  • 1.7 GHz MediaTek MT6592 Octa-Core processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 13MP rear camera with dual LED Flash
  • 13MP front facing camera with soft LED flash
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
  • Dual SIM
  • 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
  • 2300 mAh battery

Sony Teases the Xperia Z4 Tablet, Confirms MWC Reveal


Sony has officially teased the Xperia Z4 tablet on its Twitter account. The company has given a sneak peak at the tablet along with the caption “Slimmer. Lighter. Brighter. All will be revealed on 02.03.15.”

The date and hashtag of #SonyMWC effectively confirms the new tablet will be formally unveiled in just a few days at MWC 2015. Xperia Z4 tablet was leaked with a screenshot and was stated to have a 2K display.

iBall Andi 5M Xotic with 2GB RAM now Available at Rs. 8,950

iBall launched iBall Andi 5M Xotic with 2GB RAM at Rs. 8,950. It is available in black color and you can get this device from eBay. It comes with a free flip cover and it is expected to launch officially soon.

iBall Andi 5M Xotic features a 5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD IPS display powered by 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 8MP rear camera with dual LED Flash and a 3.2MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and is upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop and has 2000 mAh battery.

iBall Andi 5M Xotic
iBall Andi 5M Xotic

Key Features :

  • 5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD IPS display
  • 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32 GB
  • 8MP rear camera with dual LED Flash
  • 3.2MP front facing camer
  • Android 4.4 KitKat, Upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • Dual SIM
  • 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth, and GPS
  • 2000 mAh battery

Thursday 26 February 2015

Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen 3G Launching Soon in India at Rs. 6,999

Soon after Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen was launched globally, Motorolo India confirmed that it will be soon available exclusively in Flipkart. The device was launched at US$119.99 (Rs. 7,430 approx) for 3G variant, it will ba available via Flipkart at Rs. 6,999. No details about the availability of the device from Flipkart.

Motorola Moto E features a 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3 powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor with 400 MHz Adreno 302 GPU and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 5MP rear camera and a VGA front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and has 2390 mAh battery.


Key Features :

  • 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3
  • 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor with 400 MHz Adreno 302 GPU
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 5MP rear camera
  • VGA front facing camera
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2390 mAh battery

Xiaomi Mi 4 16GB Available Without Registration From Thursday

Xiaomi Mi4 16GB will be now available without registration from February 26, 2015. If you want to go for the 64GB model you need to go for the registrations. The registration for the next flash sale is open.

The announcement was made in the official Twitter account. Xiaomi said, "Registration has started! You can register now to buy your Mi 4 64GB at 2pm IST, March 3rd. Tell everyone!! Also, Mi 4 16GB will be available on Flipkart from Feb 26th - No registration required!"


Key Features :

  • 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display with 441 PPI resolution with Corning Gorilla glass
  • 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, Sony IMX214 BSI sensor
  • 8MP front facing camera with Sony Exmor R sensor
  • Android 4.4 KitKat with MIUI V6 on top
  • 3G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz), WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS
  • 3080 mAh battery


Motorola Moto E (Gen 2) With Android 5.0 Lollipop and 4G LTE Variant Launched

Motorola launched Moto E (Gen 2) in two different variant. The 3G variant is powered with 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor with 400 MHz Adreno 302 GPU and the 4G variant is powered with 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor with 400 MHz Adreno 306 GPU. It is available in black and white colors and is priced at US$119.99 (Rs. 7,430 approx.) for the 3G variant and the LTE variant costs US$149.99 (Rs. 9,300 approx.).

Moto E (Gen 2) and Moto E (Gen 2) LTE will begin rolling out in more than 50 countries in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia from today. The device will be soon available in Flipkart, not sure whether both the variants will be available.

Motorola Moto E features a 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3 powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor with 400 MHz Adreno 302 GPU for 3G variant and 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor with 400 MHz Adreno 306 GPU for 4G variant and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 5MP rear camera and a VGA front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and has 2390 mAh battery.

Motorola Moto E (Gen 2)
Motorola Moto E (Gen 2)

Key Features :

  • 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3
  • 3G – 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor with 400 MHz Adreno 302 GPU
  • 4G - 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor with 400 MHz Adreno 306 GPU
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 5MP rear camera
  • VGA front facing camera
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • 4G LTE/3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2390 mAh battery

Wednesday 25 February 2015

Microsoft Offers Free Office 365 Subscriptions to Students Worldwide

Microsoft offers free Office 365 subscription to students worldwide. Before the free Office 365 subscription was eligible only to students in US.

The official blog says, "Millions of students around the world are eligible for free Office from their school and today we are announcing that we’ve made it easy for all eligible students globally to sign up themselves to get Office 365 and install free Office". Microsoft has provided the lists of countries and regions where the Office 365 subscription service is available.

Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365

Students needs to signup for their free Office 365 subscription. Once signed up for Office 365 you get:

  • The latest version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access and Publisher installed on up to five PCs or Macs and up to five mobile devices like iPad, Android and Windows tablets.
  • 1TB of storage on OneDrive you can use to store and share all your documents across all your devices.
  • Office Online for in-browser editing, collaboration and co-authoring
Even the teachers can signup for this program. you need to register with a valid email address provided by the school. "Students getting Office at no additional cost to schools is a benefit Microsoft provides to education institutions that buy Office for faculty and staff. That means teachers can also sign up and enjoy all the benefits of Office connected to a cloud service, like using the OneNote Class Notebook".

Hebrew and Arabic languages will be available mid-March and self-sign up is not available in China.

Motorolla Rolls Out Official Android 5.0 Lollipop Moto E


Motorola Moto E is rolling out Android 5.0.2 Lollipop in Brazil and India. If you are using Moto E in these two countries then keep checking your device for the latest update. There is no official word on the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop availability for other countries.

The Lollipop update will be available over-the-air (OTA), you will automatically get a notification on your phone about the update, however you can also manually look for the update by going to Settings > About Phone > Software update. So, you need to free your intenal storage at least up to 500MB.

LG G Flex 2 Global Roll Out Just Before MWC 2015

LG Flex 2 which was announced in CES 2015 is available globally. According to LG, major carriers in the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, France, Germany and the U.K. will be among the first to offer the LG G Flex2.  It will roll out in key markets in North and South America, Europe and Asia starting from March, after the MWC 2015.

LG Flex 2 features a 5.5-inch (1080 x 1920 pixels ) Full HD Curved Plastic OLED display powered by 2.0 GHz octa-core 64-bit Snapdragon 810 processor and 2GB DDR4 RAM. It has a internal storage of 16GB/32GB and can be expanded via microSD. It sports a 13MP rear camera with OIS+, Laser Auto Focus and dual LED Flash and a 2.1 MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and has 3000 mAh battery.

LG G Flex 2
LG G Flex 2

Key Features :

  • 5.5-inch (1080 x 1920 pixels ) Full HD Curved Plastic OLED display
  • 2.0 GHz octa-core 64-bit Snapdragon 810 processor
  • 2GB DDR4 RAM
  • 16GB/32GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD
  • 13MP rear camera with OIS+, Laser Auto Focus and dual LED Flash
  • 2.1 MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • 4G LTE-A (Tri-Band), WiFi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, SlimPort, NFC
  • 3000 mAh battery

Android One Phones Start Receiving Lollipop Update in India


Google started rolling out Android Lollipop update for the Android One smartphones. In a Google+ post, Sengupta said each week Google will push the over-the-air (OTA) Android 5.0 Lollipop update each week to more users who've have been selected at random, with users on Wi-Fi getting a better chance.

The Android One smartphones in India are Micromax Canvas A1, Karbonn Sparkle V and Spice Dream Uno. Few week back Google had released new Android One smartphones running Android 5.1 Lollipop in Indonesia, so the exact version of the Lollipop update for Android One phones in India has not yet been revealed.

Tuesday 24 February 2015

Sony Xperia E4g and E4g Dual Launched with 4G LTE

Just ahead of MWC 2015, Sony launched Xperia E4 and Xperia E4 dual with 4G connectivity. It will be available in black and white colors. It priced at 129 Euros (US$ 146 / Rs. 9,080 approx) and will go on sale in April 2015. Sony says the battery comes with Battery stamina mode and promises 2 days of battery life.

Sony Xperia E4 and Xperia E4 dual features a 4.7-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) IPS display powered by 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6732 64-bit processor with Mali-T760 GPU and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD. It sports a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat and has 2300 mAh battery.

Sony Xperia E4g and E4g Dual
Sony Xperia E4g and E4g Dual

Key Features :

  • 4.7-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) IPS display
  • 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6732 64-bit processor with Mali-T760 GPU
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD
  • 5MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 2MP front facing camera
  • Dual SIM for E4g dual
  • Android 4.4.4 KitKat
  • 4G, Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, NFC
  • 2300 mAh battery

Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30 Launched in India at Rs. 8,500 and Rs. 11,800

Lenovo launched Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30 in India. It comes in 2G and 3G variant with voice calling support. The 2G variant is priced at Rs. 8,500 and the 3G variant is priced at Rs. 11,800.

Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30 features 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) IPS infinity display powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8382M processor and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 2MP rear camera and a 0.3MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and can be upgradeable to Android 5.0 and has 3450 mAh battery.

Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30
Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30

Key Features :

  • 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) IPS infinity display
  • 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8382M processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 2MP rear camera
  • 0.3MP front facing camera
  • Android 4.4 KitKat, Upgradeable to Android 5.0
  • 2G/3G (with voice calling), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 3450 mAh battery

Xolo Win Q1000 with Windows Phone 8.1 Launched at Rs. 8,499

Xolo launched a new Windows based OS smartphone named Xolo Win Q1000. It is available in black, white and green colors and priced at Rs. 8,499. No details so far regarding the availability of the smartphone.

Xolo Win Q1000 features a 5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) multi-touch IPS OGS display powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM 8212) processor with 400 MHz Adreno 302 GPU and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storgare of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 8MP camera with PureCel sensor and LED Flash and a 2MP front facing camera. It runs on Windows Phone 8.1 OS and has 2200 mAh battery.

Xolo Win Q1000
Xolo Win Q1000

Key Features :

  • 5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) multi-touch IPS OGS display
  • 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM 8212) processor with 400 MHz Adreno 302 GPU
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 8MP camera with PureCel sensor, LED Flash
  • 2MP front facing camera
  • Windows Phone 8.1 OS
  • Dual SIM
  • 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
  • 2200 mAh battery

YouTube Kids Launched on Android and iOS

YouTube kid is now official, Google launched YouTube Kids app on Android and iOS. Unfortunately, YouTube Kids is available only in the U.S and there is no word about a global roll out.

This app will ensure that your kids can watch videos posted online without stumbling on clips you wouldn’t want them to see. It supports voice search, in case your kid can’t spell or type. “Now, parents can rest a little easier knowing that videos in the YouTube Kids app are narrowed down to content appropriate for kids. You can browse channels and playlists in four categories: Shows, Music, Learning and Explore. Or search for videos of particular interest to your family, like how to build a model volcano, math tutorials, the amazing (and endless) world of trains—and everything in between.”

YouTube Kids
YouTube Kids

The blog, says, "Kids can watch new series from YouTube channels they already like. Discover new facts about dinosaurs from National Geographic Kids; learn about technology from Reading Rainbow; or watch Thomas the Tank Engine leave the world of Sodor for the first time in 70 years to travel the globe. Plus, more new videos are coming soon from beloved YouTubers like John and Hank Green of the Vlogbrothers and Stampylonghead".

The app also features a number of parental controls, including:

  • A timer that lets you limit your kids’ screen time
  • Sound settings to turn off background music and sound effects to keep things quieter
  • The ability to turn off search to limit videos to just those on the home screen
  • A dedicated feedback section to allow parents to provide opinions on the app and its content

Monday 23 February 2015

Motorola to make ‘Exciting’ Announcement on February 25th


This news is for all the Motorola fans, some exciting announcement will be there on February 25th. The Lenovo owned manufacturer has sent out invites to only international media, informing them of an event on February 25. This will be Motorola's first announcement since the Lenovo deal was finalized late last year.

The invite says, "Motorola is making an exciting announcement next week and wants you to be in the front row. The best part? You get to choose where and when you'd like to experience it. Everything you need fits inside one box, which we will deliver to your doorstep on Wednesday."

No clue on the announcement so far, it could be a successor of Moto 360 as Motorola had already rumored before or could be a mid range 64-bit processor smartphone. It is difficult to say whether the event will mark the launch of a new smartphone, a wearable device or a new product line altogether.

OnePlus One 16GB Launched in India at Rs. 18,999

OnePlus launched the 16GB version of OnePlus One in India at Rs. 18,999. It is available in Silk White color. It will be available exclusively from Amazon.in from 24th February. In order to get this smartphone you need to get an invite, if you still have an invite for the 64GB variant you can make use of it. Except the storage all other features are same as 64GB OnePlus One.

OnePlus One 16GB
OnePlus One 16GB

Key Features :

  • 5.5-inch (1920 ×1080 pixels) Full HD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3
  • 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB internal memory
  • 13MP rear camera with Dual LED Flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Cyanogen OS 11S on top of Android 4.4 KitKat
  • 4G LTE / 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4/5 GHz), WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFC
  • 3100 mAh battery

LG Joy, Leon, Spirit and Magna Announced with Android 5.0 and 4G LTE

Just ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015, LG announced a range of 4G LTE/3G smartphones. The smartphones includes LG Joy, LG Leon, LG Spirit and LG Magna. The LTE models will feature metallic back covers while the 3G models will have patterned plastic back covers. All the four LG smartphones run Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box.


LG Joy Features :

  • 4-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
  • 1.2 GHz dual-core/1.2 GHz quad-core processor
  • 512MB/1GB RAM
  • 4GB/8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD
  • 5MP rear camera with LED flash
  • VGA front facing camera
  • Android 4.4 KitKat/Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • 4G LTE / 3G (HSPA+21Mbps), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
  • 1900 mAh (removable) battery
LG Leon Features :


  • 4.5-inch (854 x 400 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
  • 1.2 GHz quad-core/1.3GHz quad-core processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD
  • 8MP or 5MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • 4G LTE / 3G (HSPA+21Mbps), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
  • 1 900 mAh battery

LG Spirit Features :


  • 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display
  • 1.2 GHz quad-core/1.3GHz quad-core processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD
  • 8MP/5MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • 4G LTE / 3G (HSPA+21Mbps), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
  • 2540 mAh battery
LG Magna Features :


  • 5-inch (1280 x 720& pixels) HD display
  • 1.2 GHz quad-core/1.3GHz quad-core processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD
  • 8MP/5MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • 4G LTE / 3G (HSPA+21Mbps), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
  • 2540 mAh battery
LG will begin its global roll out this week in select markets. It will be showcased in MWC next week. 

Saturday 21 February 2015

YouTube to Launch YouTube for Kids App on February 23rd

As per USA Today, YouTube is going to launch YouTube Kids on February 23rd. The free YouTube Kids app will be available for download on Android devices only no word on iOS availability.

"Parents were constantly asking us, can you make YouTube a better place for our kids," says Shimrit Ben-Yair, the project's group product manager, noting that family-friendly fare is a booming business on YouTube. "(Year over year) we've seen 50% growth in viewing time on YouTube, but for our family entertainment channels, it's more like 200%."

YouTube Kids App
YouTube Kids App

The app will be separate to the main YouTube service and features a homescreen with eight options made up of choices from kids TV shows and other popular recommendations. It will have four main option – shows, music, learning, and explore, which will let kids browse through top videos. Kids can search by typing or by voice search as most younger children can't type. "Try something else" message will pop out if a child deliberately or inadvertently types word such as "sex". The app can be controlled by using a password, certain time limit can be set to the app and once the time is up the app turns off and the app can be started again using the password.

Angry Birds maker Rovio launches Candy Crush rival Jolly Jam

Jolly Jam
Jolly Jam

Angry Birds maker Rovio is back with a new game for both iOS and Android devices. "Jolly Jam", is a match three puzzle game taking on King's Candy Crush, a rage among casual mobile gamers. The game has been developed by Magic Tavern and published by Rovio. It is available as a free download for iOS and Android devices.

"We're proud to bring Jolly Jam in partnership with Magic Tavern to puzzle game fans worldwide!" said Wilhelm Taht, Head of External Products at Rovio. "Jolly Jam is a next generation puzzle game with a truly innovative gameplay mechanic and incredibly beautiful graphics."

"Our ambition was to create a new game play mechanic that brings something new, fresh and really enjoyable to people who like pattern matching games. I believe we have achieved that" said Charlie Gu, CEO of Magic Tavern. "Through Rovio Stars, we can capitalize on a best in class distribution platform and unique developer tools that will allow us to reach millions of players around the world."


Friday 20 February 2015

Use Xgraph for Plotting Graphs in NS2

Xgraph is an X-Windows application that includes:

  • interactive plotting and graphing
  • animation and deritives
  • portability and bug fixes
To run xgraph you need to enter the following command in your terminal

$ xgraph [filename].xg

The following example shows the comparison between three protocols for temperature vs time. 

The three protocol that I have used is AODV, DSDV and LEACH.

Open a text editor and save the following values with a name, let’s say temperature.xg

Now run the command xgraph temperature.xg

TitleText: Temperature Vs Time
YUnitText: Temperature
XUnitText: Time
"LEACH"
0.101696 28.785601
0.111696 26.269455
0.121696 14.959191
0.131696 25.293587
0.141696 30.931101
0.151696 24.457528
0.161696 18.711203
0.177869 24.049889
0.187869 30.155190
0.197869 23.436181
0.207869 14.882664

"AODV"
0.105162 20.642021
0.115162 9.209109
0.125162 24.508792
0.135162 25.728884
0.147681 31.114854
0.157681 26.044112
0.177268 24.369410
0.187268 22.886387
0.197268 24.093065
0.207268 24.930244

"DSDV"
0.109013 23.600860
0.119013 21.985642
0.138179 25.826512
0.148179 25.370684
0.158179 28.402469
0.168179 24.851947
0.178179 30.817568
0.188179 34.148164
0.198179 27.616187
0.208179 29.777069

After you execute the command, your output window will be this


Share your experience with us, Any queries please comment below

Thursday 19 February 2015

Motorola Moto Maxx Launching in India soon by Flipkart

As per the Twitter post of leading online retailer Flipkart, Motorola Moto Maxx is making its way to India. "Get your life Turbocharged. Accelerated Performance. Ballistic Nylon Fairing. Revving in soon" says the teaser.

Motorola had launched the Moto Maxx smartphone in November as the global variant of the Droid Turbo. It was priced at BRL 2,199 (approximately Rs. 48,000). So far no word on the launch date in India, but we can expect it soon.

Moto Maxx
Moto Maxx

Key features :

  • 5.2 (1440×2560 pixels) AMOLED display with 565 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (APQ8084) processor with 600 MHz Adreno 420 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 64GB internal storage
  • 21MP rear camera with dual LED flash
  • 2MP front facing camera
  • Android 4.4.4 KitKat, Upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • Water Resistant
  • 4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11a/g/b/n/ac (dual band), Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS, GLONASS, NFC
  • 3900 mAh battery

Oppo R5 Gilded Limited Edition Smartphone Launched at Rs. 29,990

Oppo India launched the Gilded Limited Edition Oppo R5 in India. There are only 10,000 pieces of Oppo R5 and it will be available only through pre-booking. The pre-booking starts from 20th February. The glided limited edition comes with a gold frame.

Oppo R5 features a 5.2-inch (1080 x 1920 pixels) Full HD AMOLED display powered by 1.5 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939) processor with Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat with ColorOS 2.0.1 on top and has 2000 mAh battery.

Oppo R5 Gilded Limited Edition
Oppo R5 Gilded Limited Edition

Key Features :

  • 5.2-inch (1080 x 1920 pixels) Full HD AMOLED display
  • 1.5 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939) processor with Adreno 405 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 4.4 KitKat with ColorOS 2.0.1 on top 
  • 4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, NFC
  • 2000 mAh battery
Commenting on the launch, Tom Lu, CEO, Oppo India, said"This phone has been developed with the end user in mind. We used cutting edge manufacturing techniques to create a phone that fits perfectly into the users' hands, and that feels incredible. The gold frame has been forged nine times and then finished by hand to give a perfect sheen and feel. It has a quality that is not available anywhere else in the industry. The R5, like the rest of the R series delivers a truly stylish, exquisite and distinctive design and will continue to delight our customers with its innovative yet practical functions."


Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 620, 618, 425, 415 Chipsets

Qualcomm announced four new Snapdragon chipsets for mobile devices - Snapdragon 620, Snapdragon 618, Snapdragon 425 and Snapdragon 415.


Snapdragon 620 and Snapdragon 618 is a 64-bit octa-core processor and it uses four ARM Cortex-A72 cores and four ARM Cortex-A53 cores. It supports 4K video capture along with Quad-HD (1440x2560 pixels) displays and next generation Qualcomm Adreno GPU. The processors will have the latest camera features, dual ISP camera with support up to 21MP ZSL at 24fps and 930MP/sec throughput, faster download speeds (VoLTE) and fast-charging with Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0 technology.

Snapdragon 425 and Snapdragon 415 is a 64-bit octa-core processor and it uses two ARM Cortex-A72 cores paired with quad Cortex-A53 CPUs. Snapdragon 425 supports X8 LTE modem which will provide  twice the speed on LTE networks. It supports supports advanced camera features with dual ISPs and high-fidelity audio. Snapdragon 415 supports X5 LTE modem which is slightly slower than Snapdragon 425, which supports download speeds of up to 150Mbps.

Commenting on the launch, Alex Katouzian, Senior Vice President of Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies said,"We are excited to announce the Snapdragon 620 and 618 processors with next-generation graphics, camera, 4K video capture and connectivity, all premium tier features previously only found in our Snapdragon 800 class products. The Snapdragon 620 and 618 also both come with X8 LTE, as does the Snapdragon 425, marking the first time we've supported this amazingly fast speed at the 400 tier".

Wednesday 18 February 2015

Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CL Launched with 4G LTE and Android 5.0

Asus launched Fonepad 7 FE375CL with Android 5.0 lollipop and 4G LTE support. It is  priced at NT$ 7,990 (US$ 250 / Rs. 15,700 approx) in Taiwan and available in  Black and White colors. The global pricing and availability are yet to be revealed.

Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CL features a 7-inch (1280 x 800) HD IPS display with 10 finger multi-touch and Anti-fingerprint coating powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3530 processor with PowerVR Series 6 – G6430 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage og 8GB/16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 64GB. It sports a 5MP auto focus rear camera and a 2MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with Zen UI on top and has 3950 mAh battery.

Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CL
Asus Fonepad 7 FE375CL

Key Features :

  • 7-inch (1280 x 800) HD IPS display with 10 finger multi-touch and Anti-fingerprint coating
  • 1.3 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3530 processor with PowerVR Series 6 – G6430 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 8GB/16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 64GB
  • 5MP auto focus rear camera
  • 2MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop with Zen UI on top
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, GLONASS
  • 3950 mAh battery

Tuesday 17 February 2015

Micromax Bolt A82 with 20 Regional Languages Listed in its Official Website

Micromax has listed Micromax Bolt A82 in its official website. It supports 20 regional languages. There is no official word on the price and availability of the device. It comes preloaded with apps like App Centre, Chaatz, Games club, MAD, M! live, M! games, News hunt, Quikr, Reverie, Snap deal.

Micromax Bolt A82 features a 5-inch (480x854 pixels) FWVGA TFT display powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek (MTK6572) processor 512MB RAM. It has an internal storage of 4GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 5MP fixed focus rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3MP font facing camera. It runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat and has 1800 mAh battery.

Micromax Bolt A82
Micromax Bolt A82

Key Features :

  • 5-inch (480x854 pixels) FWVGA TFT display.
  • 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek (MTK6572) processor 
  • 512MB RAM
  • 4GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 5MP fixed focus rear camera with LED flash
  • 0.3MP font facing camera
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
  • Dual Sim
  • 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth
  • 1800 mAh battery

Monday 16 February 2015

Installing SUMO 0.22.0 in Linux Mint 64-bit Operating System

SUMO (Simulation of Urban MObility) is a free and open traffic simulation suite which is available since 2001. SUMO allows modelling of intermodal traffic systems including road vehicles, public transport and pedestrians. Included with SUMO is a wealth of supporting tools which handle tasks such as route finding, visualization, network import and emission calculation. SUMO can be enhanced with custom models and provides various APIs to remotely control the simulation.

The simulation platform SUMO offers many features:

  • Microscopic simulation - vehicles, pedestrians and public transport are modeled explicitly
  • Online interaction – control the simulation with TraCI
  • Simulation of multimodal traffic, e.g., vehicles, public transport and pedestrians
  • Time schedules of traffic lights can be imported or generated automatically by SUMO
  • No artificial limitations in network size and number of simulated vehicles
  • Supported import formats: OpenStreetMap, VISUM, VISSIM, NavTeq
  • SUMO is implemented in C++ and uses only portable libraries

Installation Steps

Step 1 : Download the latest version of SUMO from here.

Step 2 : Install the necessary packages by entering the following commands

sudo apt-get install libgdal1-dev libxerces-c2-dev libfox-1.6-dev libgl1-mesa-dev libglu1-mesa-dev

Step 3 : Copy the downloaded file from your Downloads folder to your home folder, Unzip the tar file using the command

tar zxvf sumo-src-0.22.0.tar.gz

Step 4 : Get inside sumo-0.22.0 using the command cd sumo-0.22.0 and enter these commands one after the other
  1. ./configure
  2. make
  3. sudo make install
Step 5 : After the installation is over, Enter the following command in your terminal to view the GUI

sumo-gui

Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual SIM Launched in India at Rs. 6,499

Microsoft silently launched Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual SIM in India at Rs. 6,499. Last month Microsoft had launched Lumia 435 Dual SIM. Lumia 532 is available in bright green, bright orange, white and black colors. It comes with Here Maps, Microsoft's Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote), Outlook, Skype, and OneDrive pre-installed, and up to 30GB of free OneDrive storage included.

Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual SIM features a 4-inch (800 x 480 pixels) LCD display powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8Gb and can be expanded via microSD up to 128GB. It sports a 5MP fixed focus rear camera and a VGA front facing camera. It runs on Windows Phone 8.1 OS with Lumia Denim update and has 1560 mAh battery.

Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual SIM
Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual SIM

Key Features :

  • 4-inch (800 x 480 pixels) LCD display
  • 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 128GB
  • 5MP fixed focus rear camera
  • VGA front facing camera
  • Windows Phone 8.1 OS with Lumia Denim update
  • Dual SIM
  • 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS / aGPS
  • 1560 mAh battery

Lava Iris Fuel 20 with 4400mAh battery launched at Rs. 5,399

Lava launched Lava Iris Fuel 20 with 4400 mAh battery at Rs. 5,399. It is available in Metallic Grey colors and white colors. The device will be available from next week through online and offline retailers. It will come with free flip cover.

Lava Iris Fuel 20 features a 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) FWVGA display powered by 1.3GHz dual-core processor and 512MB RAM. It has an internal storage of 4GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 5MP rear camera with single LED Flash and a VGA front facing camera. It runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat and has 4400 mAh battery.

Lava Iris Fuel 20
Lava Iris Fuel 20

Key Features :

  • 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) FWVGA display
  • 1.3GHz dual-core processor
  • 512MB RAM
  • 4GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 5MP rear camera with single LED Flash
  • VGA front facing camera
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
  • Dual SIM
  • 2G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
  • 4400 mAh battery

Intex Aqua Star II With quad-core SoC launched at Rs. 5,999

Intex launched Intex Aqua Star II in India at Rs. 5,999. It is available in White, Black, Blue and Grey colors. Last Monday, Intex had launched Intex Aqua Star L, its first smartphone with Android L.

Intex Aqua Star II features 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) IPS full lamination display powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core  Spreadtrum SC7731 processor and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and has 2000 mAh battery.

Intex Aqua Star II
Intex Aqua Star II

Key Features :

  • 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) IPS full lamination display
  • 1.2 GHz quad-core  Spreadtrum SC7731 processor
  • 1GB RAM 
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
  • Dual SIM
  • 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2000 mAh battery
Commenting on the launch, Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Mobile Business Head, Intex Technologies said,"Intex is known for innovation and we are pleased to announce our newest offering, Intex Aqua Star II. The smartphone boasts of distinguished sensor technology, 1.2GHz Quad Core processor and an 8MP camera amid other features that makes it a device that rightly stands for the youth of the nation".


Samsung Galaxy Grand Max launched in India at Rs. 17,286

Samsung launched Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (SM-G7200) smartphone in India at Rs. 17,286. It is available in White and Grey colors. It is available exclusively through snapdeal.

Samsung Galaxy Grand Max features a 5.25-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD TFT LCD display powered by 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor and 1.5GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 64GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera with 120-degree wide viewing angle. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and has 2500 mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy Grand Max
Samsung Galaxy Grand Max

Key Features :

  • 5.25-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD TFT LCD display
  • 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
  • 1.5GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 64GB
  • 13MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 5MP front facing camera with 120-degree wide viewing angle
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
  • Dual SIM
  • 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2500 mAh battery

Sunday 15 February 2015

Apple Rolls Out Two-Step Authentication for iMessage and FaceTime


Apple adds  two step authentication for iMessage and FaceTime to prevent anyone from accessing or using your account, even if they know your password.

The two-step authentication or verification security feature adds an extra layer of protection against hackers, and Apple notes "two-step verification is an additional security feature for your Apple ID that's designed to prevent anyone from accessing or using your account, even if they know your password."

Once you enable this feature, you will be receiving security code through SMS which you need to enter after entering your username and password.

If you want to enable this feature just Go to My Apple ID, Select Manage your Apple ID and sign in, Select Password and Security and Under Two-Step Verification, select Get Started and follow the onscreen instructions

Tracing Packet Loss, Packet Drop End to End Delay Using Tragegraph in NS2

This post will show you how to trace Packet Loss, Packet Drop and End to End Delay Using Tragegraph in NS2.

I have used the same wireless network topology which I created in the previous post. Using wireless.tr file, I have traced packet loss, packet dropped, end to end delay etc in tracegraph.

If you don't know how to install tracegraph, click here.


Now you can follow the video tutorial below for tracing Packet Loss, Packet Drop End to End Delay etc.


Share your experience with us, Any queries please comment below

Saturday 14 February 2015

Creating Wireless Network Topology Using NSG2 For NS2

This post will tell you how to create a wireless network topology using NSG2 for NS-2.

Start your NSG2 by entering the following command in your terminal

java -jar NSG2.1.jar



The NSG window pops out and you can start making your required network topology. Check out the video below which tells you how to create a wireless network topology for NS-2.35.

I have created 11 nodes in which node number 1,7,9 is movable. I have used Ad hoc On-Demand Distance Vector (AODV) Routing protocol in this topology.


Share your experience with us, Any queries please comment below

Samsung Galaxy A7 Now Available in India at Rs. 30,499

Samsung Galaxy A7 is now official in India and it is available via Samsung India eStore. It is available in Pearl White, Midnight Black and Champagne Gold colors and is priced at Rs. 30,499.

Samsung Galaxy A7 features a 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED display powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core (1.5GHz Quad A53   + 1.0 GHz Quad A53 ) with Adreno 405 GPU for Dual SIM and has 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 64GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and has 2600 mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy A7
Samsung Galaxy A7

Key Features :

  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD Super AMOLED display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core (1.5GHz Quad A53 + 1.0 GHz Quad A53 ) with Adreno 405 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 64GB
  • 13MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
  • 4G LTE / 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS/ GLONASS
  • 2600 mAh battery

Friday 13 February 2015

Intex Aqua Star L with Android 5.0 Lollipop Launched at Rs. 6,990

Intex launched Intex Aqua Star L with Android lollipop. It is available in Black and White colors and is priced at Rs. 6,990. It will be available exclusively from Snapdeal from February 16th.

Intex Aqua Star L features a 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) Fully laminated IPS display powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 8MP Auto Focus rear Camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and has 2000 mAh battery.


Intex Aqua Star L
Intex Aqua Star L

Key Features :
  • 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) Fully laminated IPS display 
  • 1.3 GHz quad-core processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
  • 8MP Auto Focus rear Camera with LED flash
  • 2MP front facing camera
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth with A2DP and GPS
  • 2000 mAh battery
Commenting on the launch, Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Mobile Business Head, Intex Technologies said,"Our newest offering in the Aqua collection, the Aqua Star L proves Intex’s dedication to remain a technology supernal. It is absolutely imperative to run along with the technological advancements to stay in a competitive environment. Looking at the demand, the smartphone has been instilled with a 12.7 cm (5 inch) fully laminated screen and an 8 MP camera along with various features. We are excited to bring Intex’s latest phone to our customers".

Windows 10 First Technical Preview for Phones Now Available for Download

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Technical preview for phones. If you are planing to try the Windows 10 Technical preview, you need to enroll for Windows insider program first. and download the windows insider app in your phone. You can download the windows insider app from the windows phone store. Once you finish installing the app, you have to sign up.

The Windows 10 technical preview available for Lumia 630, Lumia 635, Lumia 636, Lumia 638, Lumia 730, and Lumia 830 devices.


Let's find out what the preview includes

  • Full-size Background Image for Start: We believe phones should be intensely personal – so we’ve added another option to customize the start screen with a full-size background image.
  • More Quick Actions in Action Center: We’ve increased the number of quick actions available to you. Windows Phone 8.1 has four programmable quick actions – but with Windows 10 you also get an expanded view that can now have up to three rows.
  • Interactive Notifications: Notifications are now interactive, allowing you to take action directly like dismissing an alarm, or seeing images for maps. For example, for text messages, when the toast pops, you can quickly reply inline via text or voice.
  • Significantly enhanced speech-to-text capability: You can talk to virtually any data field you choose. Your words show up as you speak them – and punctuation appears automatically.  This feature is smart enough to understand when to use ‘two’ – the number — instead of ‘too’ as in ‘also’.
  • More powerful Photos app: From your very first launch, Photos will show the aggregated set of all your local photos and all your OneDrive photos

Announcing the news, Microsoft's Engineering General Manager, Gabriel Aul, in a blog post said, "This is the earliest publicly available preview we've ever done for Windows on phones. This preview is still very much under development and you're going to see some rough edges. We're sharing it with you so you can be with us at every step, and provide your feedback to help make this the best release ever-because it's the one made for you."

Now Choose Who Will Manage Your Facebook Account After You Die

Facebook on Thursday added a new feature that allows users to assign a specific person who will be able to access their account after they die.

The new feature is called Legacy Contact. You can view this new feature under security setting menu in Facebook. You will be able to select a specific person whom you think can control you account after you die. Alternatively, users can opt to have their account deleted after they pass away.

Previously, Facebook already had memorialization system where people can let Facebook know a user has passed away. The memorialized accounts will not be seen in friend suggestions, ads or other "public" places on Facebook.


The legacy account will be able to

  • Write a post to display at the top of the memorialized Timeline (for example, to announce a memorial service or share a special message)
  • Respond to new friend requests from family members and friends who were not yet connected on Facebook
  • Update the profile picture and cover photo

Now the Memorialized account will have a "remembering" label before the display name to let users know that the user has passed away. 

As of now the legacy contact is available to users in US and it will expand globally.

Oppo Mirror 3 Launched With 64-Bit SoC Launched at Rs. 16,990

Oppo launched Oppo mirror 3 in India at Rs, 16,990. Oppo mirror 3 was launched in Vietnam last month and in China it was launched with the name Oppo 3000 which additionally included 4G and NFC features. It is available in Grey and White colors.

Oppo Mirror 3 features a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with Adreno 306 GPU and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 128GB. It sports a 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat with ColorOS 2.0.1 UI on top and has 2000 mAh battery.

Oppo Mirror 3
Oppo Mirror 3

Key Features :

  • 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
  • 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with Adreno 306 GPU
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 128GB
  • 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front facing camera
  • Android 4.4 KitKat with ColorOS 2.0.1 UI on top
  • 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2000 mAh battery
Commenting on the launch, Tom Lu, CEO, OPPO Mobiles India said, "The smartphone technology is constantly evolving. We are excited to introduce Mirror 3 to our picture-loving Indian customers. It comes with phenomenal camera quality. No matter day or night, the image quality taken from a Mirror 3 smartphone is greatly enhanced as a result of increased CMOS sensitivity, higher resolution, and effective filtering for infrared light. This packed with a host of other features gives the consumer a power packed selfie experience."