#MiMakeInIndia Contest for Designing an Indian Icon for the New Redmi 2 Prime

Participate in #MiMakeInIndia contest launched by Xiaomi India which is valid throughout India. Design an Indian icon for the Redmi 2 Prime and get a chance to win interesting gifts. The logo will feature on all Redmi 2 Prime packaging.

To participate in the #MiMakeInIndia Contest, the contestant needs to do the following:

1. Create an icon that shows a strong connect between India and Mi.
2. Use the hashtag #MiMakeInIndia and post your entries on the comments section here.

The winning design will be printed on the Mi phones manufactured in India! 

• The contest will be held on 12th August on the official Xiaomi Facebook Account. The contest will end on 15th August 9 am.
• One winner will be selected at the end of the contest and will receive a surprise gift and a Redmi 2 Prime.
• The Contest is valid for Indian Citizens who have attained the age of 18 years or above, except employees and family members of Xiaomi.
• Winners will be chosen by Xiaomi's sole and absolute discretion. Decisions by Xiaomi are final.
• The winners will be announced at MiIndia official Facebook page

ZUK Z1 Launched with 3GB RAM, Massive 4100mAh battery, USB 3.0 Type-C

ZUK has launched its first smartphone dubbed ZUK Z1 in China. ZUK is the Lenovo's online-only smartphone brand. It is available in White and Grey colors and is priced at 1799 Yuan ( US$ 284 / Rs. 18,280 approx.). The home button is called the U-Touch which comes with a built-in sensor. Single button acts like Home key, back key and multitasking key. Home button when hard pressed, Back button on touch and double-clicked for multitasking. The registration is open and the sale begins on August 18th.

ZUK Z1 features a 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display powered by 2.5GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU and 3GB LPPDR3 RAM. It has an internal storage of 64GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 8MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with ZUI on top and has 4100 mAh battery.

ZUK Z1

Key Features :

• 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display
• 2.5GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU
• 3GB LPPDR3 RAM
• 64GB internal storage
• 13MP rear camera with LED Flash
• 8MP front facing camera
• Android 5.1 Lollipop with ZUI on top
• Dual SIM
• Fingerprint scanner
• 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz), WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS / GLONASS, USB 3.0 Type-C
• 4100 mAh battery

Kali Linux 2.0 Released - The Most Powerful Penetration Testing Platform

The wait is over, Kali 2.0 is officially released. So, lets quickly have a look at what's new in Kali 2.0?

There’s a new 4.0 kernel, now based on Debian Jessie, improved hardware and wireless driver coverage, support for a variety of Desktop Environments (gnome, kde, xfce, mate, e17, lxde, i3wm), updated desktop environment and tools and many more.

Kali Linux is Now a Rolling Distribution

This is one of the biggest thing that has come in kali 2.0. The continuous rolling distribution allows to pull packages continuously from Debian Testing and essentially upgrade the Kali core system.

Continuously Updated Tools, Enhanced Workflow

This is another interesting addition to Kali 2.0, the integration of an upstream version checking system. The upstream version checking system alerts the system when a new versions of tools are released (usually via git tagging). 

New Flavours of Kali Linux 2.0

Kali 2.0 now natively supports KDE, GNOME3, Xfce, MATE, e17, lxde and i3wm. GNOME 3 is used as the default flavor with a bit of customization. The customizations include a multi-level menus, true terminal transparency, as well as a handful of useful gnome shell extensions. 

Where’s My Kali 2.0 Download?

You can download your Kali 2.0 from here.

How Do I Upgrade to Kali 2.0?

You can upgrade to Kali 2.0 by simply running the following commands

cat << EOF > /etc/apt/sources.list

deb http://http.kali.org/kali sana main non-free contrib

deb http://security.kali.org/kali-security/sana/updatesmaincontrib non-free

EOF

apt-get update

apt-get dist-upgrade

reboot

Your Kali 2.0 just Got an Upgrade. Hope you enjoy the new look, features, tools, and workflow.

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Intex Cloud Pace Launched with 2GB RAM, 5MP Front Camera at Rs. 6,999

Yesterday Intex had launched Intex Cloud M6 and today they have launched another smartphone dubbed Intex Cloud Pace. It is available in White and Black colors and is priced at Rs. 6,999. The smartphone is exclusively available through Shopclues and it comes bundles with a 16GB memory card, a CallMate 2800mah powerbank, a Selfie stick with an auxiliary cable, a tempered glass screen guard, a flip cover, Rs. 1,500 goCash free from Goibibo, and also an accidental insurance policy from Infyshield. Additionally, the handset will be available with free data package from Aircel offering up to 1.5GB (500MB each month) of 2G/ 3G data for three months.

Intex Cloud Pace features a 4.5-inch qHD (960 × 540 pixels) IPS display powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with Mali 400 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and has 1700 mAh battery.

Intex Cloud Pace

Key Features :

• 4.5-inch qHD (960 × 540 pixels) IPS display
• 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with Mali 400 GPU
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
• 8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash
• 5MP front facing camera
• Android 5.0 Lollipop
• Dual SIM
• 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP and GPS
• 1700 mAh battery

Commenting on the launch, Nitin Kochhar, AVP Categories, ShopClues said, "We are thrilled at hosting the exclusive launch of a product as superb as the Intex Cloud Pace. In addition, the freebies make the product an absolute must-buy for ShopClues consumers who are identified by their emphasis on quality that comes in a cost-effective package."

Google Hangouts 4.0 for Android now Simpler, Faster, more Beautiful

Google has updated their Hangout app to Hangouts 4.0 for Android, with a fresh new look, improved speed, and features that make it even easier to reach people the way you want to reach them. "Hangouts has a new look and feel: items respond to your touch in more intuitive ways and transitions between tasks are more fluid," said the company blog post on Monday. 

Addtional to this, now you can make calls from the Hangouts Dialer, Receive and reply to group MMS messages in Hangouts using Google Voice. Use Hangouts on Android Wear when you really have an eye on the time (just say, “Ok Google, send a Hangouts message,” into your watch). And if you’re not around but want friends to know what’s on your mind? Custom status messages are back. 

Google Hangouts 4.0

New features in Hangouts 4.0 for Android

• Hangouts is sleeker. Now updated with material design, Hangouts has a new look and feel: items respond to your touch in more intuitive ways and transitions between tasks are more fluid.
• Hangouts is simpler. The new Compose button makes it easier for you to start a new group or conversation. Our streamlined contacts list helps you find the right person quickly. And attachments have been revamped and simplified, so sharing—of emoji, GIFs, your location, even multiple photos at once—is a snap.
• Hangouts is faster. Whether you’re sending a quick message or video chatting with family, you don’t want hold-ups. We’ve been obsessively fixing bugs and speeding up message delivery to make Hangouts faster and more reliable. Bonus: less battery consumption.

Download Hangout for Android from here.

Intex Cloud M6 Launched with 16GB Storage, 2GB RAM at Rs. 5,999

Intex has launched the new variant Intex Cloud M6 smartphone in India with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. It is available in White and Champagne colors and is priced at Rs. 5,999. It is now available from Snapdeal.

Intex Cloud M6 features a 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB 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 Cloud M6

Key Features :

• 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display
• 1.2 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB 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

Oppo Mirror 5 Launched with Android 5.1 Lollipop, 5MP Front Camera in India at Rs. 15,990

Oppo launched Oppo Mirror 5 in India. It is available in White and Blue colors and is priced at Rs. 15,990 in India. Oppo Mirror 5 supports 4G LTE in other markets but the company has launched the 3G variant in India.

Oppo Mirror 5 features a 5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD IPS display powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with Adreno 306 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB 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 5.1 Lollipop with Color OS 2.1 on top and has 2420 mAh battery.

Oppo Mirror 5

Key Features :

• 5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD IPS display
• 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with Adreno 306 GPU
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 128GB
• 8MP rear camera with LED Flash
• 5MP front facing camera
• Android 5.1 Lollipop with Color OS 2.1 on top
• Dual SIM (Micro + Nano)
• 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
• 2420 mAh battery

Commenting on the launch, Tom Lu, CEO, Oppo Mobile India said, "Our newest offering Mirror 5 is perfect interpretation of our design philosophy which is wisdom and innovation, shining above the ordinary. Oppo Mirror 5 is not simply a device built with appearance and performance in mind, its goal is to bring a spark of creativity to life. Be it an amateur or a pro photographer, the Mirror 5 is perfect for fabulous selfies as well as scenic landscapes. With creative photography as well as a host of smart functions, Mirror 5 is a strong contender, which could be the best choice within the price range."