Nokia Shuts down OVI Share

Nokia Shuts down OVI Share

Nokia, the FINNISH PHONE MAKER announced today that they are going to close the OVI Share service on May 30th.Also Nokia has sent out mails to all its Ovi Share users informing about the closing of their service. Users will not be able to upload any content from March 13th.

Sony USM-SA1 2-in-1 Pen Drives

Sony USM-SA1 2-in-1 Pen Drives for Smartphones, Tablets and PC

 

Sony has launched the world’s first range of Pen Drives for Smartphones and Tablets in India. The new Sony USM-SA1 USB drive which possesses dual micro USB and USB ports that enables the users to use this Pen drive in Smartphones as well as in Computers. Now You can transfer files, photos, videos in between smartphone, Tablet and Laptops easily without any hassles and also you can take a backup.

Cryptolocker infected about 250,000 PCs

Cryptolocker ransomware has 'infected about 250,000 PCs'

 

A virulent form of ransomware has now infected about quarter of a million Windows computers, according to a report by security researchers.

Intex Aqua i4 plus with Android 4.2

Intex Aqua i4 plus with Android 4.2, 5-inch IPS display launched at Rs. 7,600

 

Intex has launched a new budget Android smartphone, the Aqua i4+, pricing it at Rs. 7,600. The Intex Aqua i4+ is the successor to the Aqua i4 launched in September this year.

Karbonn phones with 3GHz CPUs in 2014

Karbonn says phones with 3GHz CPUs, biometric sensors to go mainstream in 2014

Karbonn, one of the leading domestic mobile brands, announced its intentions to stay on top of smartphone technology trends in 2014, and identified them in a press release on Thursday, quoting the company's executive director, Shashin Devsare.

Devsare said in the statement: "It will be the perfect blend of technology and consumer orientation that will take us to the next leap of our mission of massifying smart devices in India. The net positive estimates for the Indian mobile market is encouraging Karbonn to focus heavily on the Indian mobile market with its retinue of customer-centric products & services, and with a more streamlined and consumer-oriented Karbonn 'Smart' mobile eco-system. The year 2014 is ready to witness the greatest of smart device tech trends and will ensure the evolution and growth of a great mobile ecosystem in 2014."

The key technology trends identified by Karbonn were based on the app ecosystem, biometric identification, connectivity, data usage, compute and graphics processing, imaging, wearable and flexible technology, high-resolution displays, open-source operating systems, and carrier technology.
Some of the most notable trends to be identified were the processor and camera. According to Karbonn, the former will reach speeds between 2.5GHz and 3GHz, at a lower price points. Octa-cores will also apparently become more common, promising similar performance at a lower energy consumption.
As for the camera, Karbonn's forecast of trends say 16-megapixel cameras will become more mainstream, as well as larger sensor sizes, and the inclusion of optical image stabilisation and better HDR.
You can see Karbonn's mobile technology trend forecasts for 2014 in the table below, side by side with the company's corresponding identified trend in 2013:

	Trends	2013	2014
1	App ecosystem	The year witnessed an upsurge in generic applications ranging from gaming, basic entertainment, utilities & content consumption apps	2014 is all set to experience a new evolution of the app ecosystem with specific/targeted solutions. From movie rental/purchase, e-books download, Live TV, apps with improved location targeting and supporting personalization will create new vistas of smart device communication. Apps for specific needs will transform the phone into self styled boutique catering to every sector of the society and enhancing everyday life
2	Smartphone as an identification module	The fingerprint sensor is introduced on one smartphone but has paved the way for the technology to mushroom	Smart devices equipped with new hi-tech sensors and cameras to enable fingerprint recognition and smart eye-tracking will enable our body to become the new identity/ password for transactions, check-ins, smart inputs etc.
3	Better Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity	Existing technology penetration v.i.z Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n protocols & Bluetooth Classic	Wi-Fi 802.11ac to be the New Norm with better connectivity even in thin network environment and lower power consumption. Bluetooth Smart Ready, or generation 4.0 will be available with same 100-metre range and speed (26Mbps) as Bluetooth 3.0 but with higher energy efficiency
4	Internet usage	130 million mobile Internet users. Total 210 million Internet users (IAMAI - IMRB International study)	Mobile Internet users in the country will grow to 200 million creating a huge demand for new and affordable communication solutions. 2014 will Internet users grow past 250 million (expected)
5	Processing capabilities	An explosion of dual-cores and quad-cores with processing speeds ranging from 1.5GHz to 2.2GHz	Octa-cores and optimized processors with 64 bit architecture will offer better multitasking capability and high energy efficiency. Miniaturization of chips leads to faster and better technology which could be used effectively for high end processes bridging the deficit between personal computers and phones. Clock speeds up to 2.5GHz-3GHz
6	Camera	8-megapixel cameras become common	Camera being the key aspiration factor will witness large sensor size and greater than 16-megapixel image resolutions with optical image stabilization technology. Better software optimization with lower shutter-lag and better HDR modes will redefine the camera experience
7	Wearable and flexible technology	Wrist wearable technology- working as a pair with a smart device for full functionality	Advent of devices with complete smart device delivery and the ability to integrate with human lifestyles will be one important aspect of the mobility evolution
8	Screens	2013 saw a lot of changes in screens and has become one of the key preferences for opting smart devices. HD, FHD (1,920x1,080 resolution) with up to 400ppi and introduction of Passive 3D has transformed the smartphone screens	2014 to experience Ultra HD (3,840x2,160 resolution) and WQHD (2,560x1,440 resolution) with pixel density of 500 ppi and more. Active 3D Technology will be the next buzz.
9	Operating system	With over 90 percent smartphone market share in India, Android has become the most dominant player in the OS market	New operating systems based on open source model will emerge strongly. Existing operating systems: Updates will support multitasking with ease, seamless integration with multiple devices for entertainment & productivity.
10	Carrier technology	Handsets with Multi-Band and dual-SIM technology with 3G+2G capabilities gained the smartphone user's attention	Handsets with multi-mode, multi-band LTE trans receivers supporting 4G, 3G and 2G technologies to enhance the user experience

 

Nvidia Tegra Note tablets Android 4.3 update

Nvidia Tegra Note tablets Android 4.3 update 

Nvidia has started rolling out an over-the-air (OTA) Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Tegra Note tablets, which brings new features and additions to the partner devices such as the Xolo Play Tegra Note.

The chip maker confirmed the news via the official Nvidia blog, and also noted that the update is now live for Tegra Note manufactured by OEMs such as Advent, EVGA, Gigabyte, Shenzhen Homecare Technology, Xolo and Zotac.
Nvidia has also revealed the changelog for the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Tegra Note tablets. Some of the changes included are enhanced stylus abilities with adding support for left-handed tablet users and upgrade in overall response; addition of the DirectStylus help option which will now appear on tablet setting's menu and a new stylus removal and insert option in the notification bar.
In addition, Nvidia has also upgraded the Tegra Note's camera app with the introduction of always-on high-dynamic range (AOHDR) capability, which according to the company provides more lifelike-images across various lighting conditions. The company notes that the new AOHDR feature will utilise the Tegra 4's processor prowess and Chimera computational photography architecture. The update also adds video stabilization for shake-free video. Other features in the new Android 4.3 update include security and bug fixes.
In September, Nvidia finally pulled the curtains back to reveal its Tegra Note tablet. However, the newly revealed Tegra Note was not a new consumer tablet, but instead a reference design tablet for Nvidia's partners to adopt and brand as their own.
Recently, Xolo launched its 7-inch Nvidia Tegra 4-powered tablet in India, the Xolo Play Tegra Note, at Rs. 17,999. It comes with a 7-inch HD IPS LCD (1280x800) display and is powered by a 1.8GHz Tegra 4 processor with a 72-core GeForce GPU and quad-core Cortex-A15 CPU. The tablet also packs in 1GB of RAM, coupled with 16GB of inbuilt storage that is expandable up to 64GB via microSD.
The Xolo Play Tegra Note features a 5-megapixel rear camera with HDR capabilities, and a VGA front-facing camera. It also sports front-facing HD audio stereo speakers with a 'bass-reflex port'. The Xolo Play Tegra Note tablet measures 199x119x9.6 mm, and weighs in at 320 grams.

Tips to Speed Up Android Phone and Tablet

Tips to Speed Up Android Phone and Tablet

 

1. Clean up the App Cache

All Android Apps that will write their data in the App cache memory and use your system resources quite often and will slow down your Android phone. You can avoid this by clearing app cache in the settings of each app. However, if you have many apps, that will take time to clear your App cache manually.