Apple releases OS X Yosemite 10.10.1, Bug fixes & WiFi improvements

Apple has released OS X Yosemite 10.10.1 with bug fixes and performance improvements for Macs running the latest version of the desktop operating system, along with iOS 8.1.1 for iPhone and iPad users. OS X 10.10.1 also includes improvements for Microsoft Exchange users and fixes for Mail. The update can be installed by going to the Updates tab of the Mac App Store.

"You can also download the manual update installer. This is a useful option when you need to update multiple computers, but only want to download the update once. Standalone installers are available from Apple Support Downloads".

OS X Yosemite 10.10.1

The OS X Yosemite v10.10.1 Update improves the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac. This update:

• Improves Wi-Fi reliability
• Improves reliability when connecting to a Microsoft Exchange server
• Resolves an issue that may prevent Mail from sending messages through certain email service providers
• Addresses an issue prevents connecting to remote computers using Back to My Mac
• Resolves an issue where sharing services, Notification Center widgets and Actions may not be available
• Addresses an issue that could cause Notification Center settings to not be retained after a restart
• Addresses an issue that might prevent the Mac App Store from displaying certain updates
• Addresses an issue that could prevent some Mac mini computers from waking from sleep
• Resolves an issue that might prevent Time Machine from displaying older backups
• Addresses an issue that might prevent entering text in Japanese

For enterprise customers, Apple says this update:

• Allows you to append search domains for partially qualified domain names when performing DNS lookups (consult the discoveryd man page for more information)
• Addresses an issue where the Mac App Store might offer an update to Apple Remote Desktop when the latest version is already installed

 Apple recommends update for all OS X Yosemite users.

How to Disable Whatsapp Blue Ticks

WhatsApp recently introduced a new feature to let users know that their messages have been read. The app showed a single grey tick and a double grey ticks previously, after the update the double grey ticks turned blue when the user read the message. Now the mobile messaging service is letting users of its Android app disable the feature with the rollout of WhatsApp version 2.11.444. This feature is once more, accessible for Android users. The new 2.11.444 WhatsApp version is available for download on their official website.

Steps to download the latest APK file from WhatsApp

1. The smartphone should be running on Android 2.1 or a newer version.
2. Go to Settings > Security > Check Unknown sources
3. Go to the WhatsApp website and download the APK.
4. After downloading, install the app to your phone.
5. Open WhatsApp and go to Whatsapp Settings.
6. Go to Account > Privacy
7. You have the option, Read Receipts. Uncheck the read receipt option to disable blue ticks in your messages.

Whatsapp Blue Ticks Disable

This version is not yet available on play store but you can download it from Whatsapp's official site. Whatsapp has released this feature for Android OS only.

Asus launches ZenFone 5 Lite in Philippines

Asus has launched a new variant of its popular Zenfone 5 smartphone. Dubbed as Asus Zenfone 5 Lite, in Philippines with the price tag of Php 5,595 (which is around  Rs. 7,600 INR). The phone will be available for purchase in Philippines from next week.

Asus Zenfone 5 Lite A501CG features a 5-inch qHD (960 x 540) pixels IPS display screen, it is powered by 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 processor with 1GB of RAM and 2500 mAh battery. It has an internal memory of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD card. The phone runs Android 4.4 KitKat OS with Asus made Zen User Interface. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera.

Asus ZenFone 5 Lite

Key Features :-

• 5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD IPS display
• 1.2 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB via micro SD
• Dual SIM with dual standby (micro SIMs)
• Android 4.4 (KitKat)
• 8MP rear camera with LED flash
• 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
• 2500 mAh battery

The Asus Zenfone 5 Lite comes in Charcoal Black, Pearl White and Cherry Red colors. 

Xiaomi Might Launch 4G Support mobile with 1GB of RAM, HD Display, at Rs. 4,000

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is working on a smartphone at Rs. 4,000 with 4G LTE capability. According to reports from Gizchina,this smartphone will cost around 399 yuan,where it costs around Rs.4000 in India.

The smartphone might feature a 720p display and 1GB of RAM. Reports say, Xiaomi has reportedly invested in a company called Leadcore, which will make the chipset for the new smartphone. The rumoured LC180 chipset, which is apparently built on a 28nm fabrication processor, uses 2GHz Cortex-A7 cores along with the Mali T628 GPU. A leaked specification sheet suggested that the SoC can support 2k LCD displays and record upto 720p videos at 120fps and 1080p videos at 60fps. It also has 4G LTE support.

Xiaomi entered the Indian market couple of months back with Xiaomi Mi3 and RedMi 1S. Now the Chinese company is now set to launch the Redmi Note in India within the next couple of months, which will become the cheapest smartphone in India powered by an octa-core processor.

Swipe Ultimate Tablet Cum Laptop Hybrid at Rs 19999

Swipe launched a Windows 8.1-powered tablet-cum-laptop device in India called Swipe Ultimate at Rs. 19,999.

Swipe Ultimate Tablet

It comes with 10.1-inch XWVGA (1280×800 pixels) multi-touch IPS arrangement with Zero Air Gap technology and a detachable magnetic keyboard. It is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad core Intel processor with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. It features a 5 MP rear facing auto focus camera with LED flash and a front facing 2 MP camera. The device runs on the latest Windows 8.1 OS and has a massive battery of 8000 mAh. Connectivity options include 3G (via dongle), WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, micro HDMI, and microUSB.

Key Features :-

• 10.1-inch (800 x 1280 pixels) multi-touch IPS display with Zero Air Gap touch, 178-degree viewing angle
• 2GB RAM
• 1.33GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3735D processor (burst up to 1.86GHz)
• 32GB of internal storage
• Windows 8.1 OS
• 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera
• 2-megapixel front-facing camera
• 8000mAh battery
• Dimensions: 256.4 x 171 x 9.5mm

Commenting on the launch, Shripal Gandhi, Founder and CEO, Swipe said, "Our internal research shows that there is a section of society who would prefer Tablet with a keyboard, albeit detachable. We at Swipe pride in bringing cutting-edge technology at the doorsteps of common man. And we also strongly believe that technology is not the preserve of the rich and famous - on the contrary it should be available to one and all - hence our strategy is to deliver an Apple to the common man."

The Swipe Ultimate comes in Black color and is priced at Rs. 19,999. It is available on Flipkart.

Gionee launches CTRL V6L and Pioneer P5L Smartphones in India

Gionee has unveiled two new 4G LTE smartphones in the Indian market, Gionee launches CTRL V6L and Pioneer P5L. Gionee also unveiled Gionee Pioneer P4S and Gionee Pioneer P6 smartphones, but hasn't detailed full specifications or pricing.

Gionee launches CTRL V6L and Pioneer P5L

The Gionee CTRL V6L sports 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) display, powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 with Adreno 305 GPU and 1GB of RAM. It comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It runs with Android KitKat 4.4 and has dual-SIM support. It comes with an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded using microSD card and it has 1950 mAh battery.

The Pioneer P5L sports 4.7-inch FWVGA (480x854 pixels) display, powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with ARM Mali 400 GPU and 1GB of RAM. It comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It runs with Android KitKat 4.4 and has dual-SIM support. It comes with an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded using microSD card and it has 1800 mAh battery.

Key features of Gionee CTRL V6L :-

• 5-inch (1280 × 720 pixels) HD display
• 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 GPU
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB Internal memory
• Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
• 8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash
• 5MP front-facing camera
• 1950 mAh battery

Key features of Gionee Poineer P5L :-

• 4.7-inch (480 × 854 pixels) HD display
• 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with Mali 400 GPU
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB Internal memory
• Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
• 5MP rear camera with LED flash
• 2MP front-facing camera
• 1800 mAh battery

Gionee Pioneer P5L is priced at Rs. 10,000 and Gionee CTRL V6L is priced at Rs. 15,000 respectively. 

Arvind.R.Vohra, India Head, Gionee Smartphones said "Gionee has always kept itself updated with the latest technology advancements and market trends. Continuing our endeavor to provide every customer with the best in technology we are announcing a host of new products and LTE devices will be our key focus".

Asus launched 3 Transformer Series Laptops and Tablets in India

Asus has added 3 new Transformer series devices in India. The new additions includes Transformer T200 2-in-1 laptop with 11.6-inch tablet, Asus Transformer 15.6-inch Flip Book with 360-degree rotating touchscreen,  and  Transformer Pad TF103 tablet.

Asus Transformer Book T200TA

The Transformer T200 2-in-1 laptop features a 11.6-inch HD (1366x768 pixels) touchscreen display. As it says 2-in-1 laptop it comes with a detachable keyboard. It features Intel Z3775 Bay Trail processor, 4 GB RAM and 32GB of in-built storage and runs with windows 8.1 OS. The Transformer T200 also has an 5MP rear camera along with 2MP front facing camera.

Asus Transformer Flip Book

The Transformer Flip Book comes in two variants with Intel Core i3 and i5 processors at Rs 47,999 and Rs 53,999 respectively. The flip book has a 15.6 inch HD display and comes with 360° rotating touchscreen. As it comes in two variants it is powered by  Intel Core i3 clocked at 1.9GHz and i5 processors. It comes with NVIDIA GeForce NV 820M discrete graphics with 2GB of video memory. It has 4GB RAM and comes with windows 8.1 OS.

Asus Transformer Pad TF103

The Asus Transformer Pad TF103 sports 10.1 inch display (1280 x 800) resolution. It has an internal storage of 8GB, 1GB RAM and runs with Android KitKat 4.4 . It also features a 2MP rear camera along with an 0.3MP front facing camera. It is powered by Intel Atom Z2560 1.6GHz dual-core processor and has 5070mAh battery. It is priced at Rs 19,999.