Tag: Features

Firefox 39.0 launched with performance improvements
Mozilla just released its new version of firefox for all supported devices. If you haven’t received any update then your can check for it manually, go to Help > About Firefox.

It was delayed due to last minute bug but its now fixed and public.That’s why we recommend do not download Firefox from third party websites as it may contain the buggy version.

Check out : Awesome Firefox Tricks You Might Not Know

The further update for all Firefox channels is also done.That is Firefox Beta is now upgraded to version 40, Firefox Dev to version 41, and Firefox nightly to version 42. There is no 64 bit version for windows yet.

What’s new
- New
  Share Hello URLs with social networks
- New
  Project Silk: Smoother animation and scrolling (Mac OS X)
- New
  Support for ‘switch’ role in ARIA 1.1 (web accessibility)
- New
  SafeBrowsing malware detection lookups enabled for downloads (Mac OS X and Linux)
- New
  Support for new Unicode 8.0 skin tone emoji
- Changed
  Removed support for insecure SSLv3 for network communications
- Changed
  Disable use of RC4 except for temporarily whitelisted hosts
- Changed
  The malware detection service for downloads now covers common Mac file types (Bug 1138721)
- Changed
  Performance of displaying dashed lines is improved (Mac OS X) (Bug 1123019)
- HTML5
  List-style-type now accepts a string value
- HTML5
  Enable the Fetch API for network requests from dedicated, shared and service workers
- HTML5
  Cascading of CSS transitions and animations now matches the current spec
- HTML5
  Implement <link rel="preconnect">allowing anticipation of a future connection without revealing any information
- HTML5
  Added support for CSS Scroll Snap Points
- Developer
  Drag and drop enabled for nodes in Inspector markup view
- Developer
  Webconsole input history persists even after closing the toolbox
- Developer
  Cubic bezier tooltip now shows a gallery of timing-function presets for use with CSS animations
- Developer
  localhost is now available offline for WebSocket connections
- Fixed
  Improve performance for IPv6 fallback to IPv4
- Fixed
  Fix incomplete downloads being marked as complete by detecting broken HTTP1.1 transfers
- Fixed
  The Security state indicator on a page now correctly ignores loads caused by previous pages
- Fixed
  Fixed an issue where a Hello conversation window would sometimes fail to open
- Fixed
  A regression that could lead to Flash not displaying has been fixed
- Fixed
  Update to NSS 3.19.2
- Fixed
  Various security fixes
Jul 4, 2015
Motorola just showed off new Moto E with LTE and bigger screen

Motorola showed off a brand new Moto E second generation which looks similar to the last year’s Moto E in design. But with a bigger display and addition of LTE with a lot of new things make it looks interesting. It’s the most affordable entry level smartphone in the market (LTE for $149.99 and 3G for $119).

Motorola has also added its Quick Capture feature, which lets you launch the camera with just a twist of your wrist and the Active Display feature that wakes the screen up with notifications or when you pull it out of your pocket. Addition of a 0.3 MP front camera is a plus point as the previous Moto E was lacking that.

Under the hood, the processor is upgraded to faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 with 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, Adreno 306 with 400 MHz GPU (4G LTE) and Snapdragon 200 processor with 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, Adreno 302 with 400 MHz GPU (3G). The battery in the 2nd Gen. Moto E is also bigger with 2390 mAh and motorola is claiming that it can last upto a full day.

The screen is also bigger this time with 4.5 inch compared to 4.3 inch of previous model. You will get Android lollipop installed on the new 2nd gen Moto E.

Feb 26, 2015
Firefox 35 releases with improved cross-browser video chat ‘Hello’
Mozilla launched new Firefox 35 for all major platforms. Big additions to the browser include room-based Firefox Hello conversations, H.264 (MP4 files) playback on OS X, and integration with the Android download manager.

Firefox Hello

Firefox ‘Hello’ works across WebRTC-supported browsers including Google Chrome and Opera. To use it, you just have to click the Hello button on your toolbar and select ‘Start a conversation’ and then just copy and share the link with a contact to begin video chatting straight in your browser.
Each conversation window has its own unique URL and you can easily create multiple conversations and name them for different topics. You don’t need any account for this to work.

Firefox Marketplace for Desktop

Mozilla has opened up the Firefox Marketplace for the desktop, currently in beta.

Firefox Share

Now you can share to your favorite social network any link straight from your browser.

Here’s the full Firefox 35 changelog:
- New: Firefox Hello with new rooms-based conversations model.
- New: New search UI improved and enabled for more locales.
- New: Access the Firefox Marketplace from the Tools menu and optional toolbar button.
- New: Built-in support for H264 (MP4) on Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) and newer through native APIs.
- New: Improved handling of dynamic styling changes to increase responsiveness.
- New: Implemented HTTP Public Key Pinning Extension (for enhanced authentication of encrypted connections).
- New: Use tiled rendering on OS X.
- New: Improved high quality image resizing performance.
- HTML5: Changed JavaScript ‘let’ semantics to match the ES6 specification.
- HTML5: Resource Timing API implemented.
- HTML5: CSS filters enabled by default.
- HTML5: Added support for the CSS Font Loading API.
- Developer: Support for inspecting ::before and ::after pseudo elements.
- Developer: Computed view: Nodes matching the hovered selector are now highlighted.
- Developer: Network Monitor: New request/response headers view (more info).
- Developer: Added support for the EXT_blend_minmax WebGL extension.
- Fixed: Show DOM Properties context menu item in inspector.
- Fixed: Reduced resource usage for scaled images.
- Fixed: PDF.js updated to version 1.0.907.
- Fixed: Non-HTTP(S) XHR now returns correct status code.
Download: Mozilla Firefox Offline installer (Standalone) download
Jan 14, 2015
iPhone 6 Wins the Race With its Close Competitors

Apple carried forward design of iPad Air while designing iPhone 6. This is generally characterized by the curves on sides, corners and edges. Besides the larger 5.5 inch iPhone6 Plus Apple also unveiled iPhone 6. This is stylish 4.7 inch handset having faster A8 processor, 720p Retina HD display and NFC. Lots of improvements have been noticed compared to the previous models but new iPhones are facing tough competitions from the Android rivals such as Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8. We shall now compare iPhone6 with other similar phones to fully appreciate the proper characteristics of iPhone 6. Both these models have bigger screens, quad core processors and expandable memory. With the introduction of iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch, Apple is likely to gain a lot as preorders are already breaking all records and hype that has been building before introduction of new iPhones will further assist. Apple does not function in isolation as there are many other companies trying to come up with their versions but competition is tough. With introduction of new iPhones, dust has since settled and companies are hoping that their phones will outperform the others. One wonders who will be left in the cold. Finally the big screen smartphones with Apple Pay, mobile payment system, has been unveiled by Apple and you can buy one for yourself using Amazon India.

Let’s just have a brief look on its close competitors:

Samsung Galaxy Alpha: This smartphone has metal frame on sides. Its back is even now made of plastic. It gives the impression of being classier than Galaxy S5. However it’s back even now is made of plastic and it mostly looks similar to Galaxy S5. Sony Xperia Z3: The design of new Sony smartphone is similar to that of the predecessors Xperia Z, Z1 and Z2 and is pocketable easily because of its much smaller size. Though the glass back appears the same, the metal frame is less pronounced on the sides. HTC One (M8): This smartphone has a brushed metal finish on back panel and has speakers in front. This has chamfered edges and rounded corners and buttons are below the screen. There is prominent secondary camera at the back situated little above primary camera. Nokia Lumia 930: Top end smartphone of Microsoft has metal rim on its sides and is quite comfortable in hand like the rivals. Its back is made of plastic. This is available in black, white, green and orange. Competition from Apple will hurt HTC, LG and others who have already been struggling against iPhone5S for a year. Consumers are likely to go more for the new Apple smartphone and make full use of Snapdeal coupon codes for good discounts. Also Read: Everything Apple announced that you care about

So where exactly does Apple 6 have the edge?

Metal versus plastic

Aluminum craftsmanship is preferred by Apple whereas LG G3 sticks to lighter plastic construction for phone housing.

Screen resolution

Like LGG3, iPhone 6 Plus has 5.5 inch display but uses 1080p resolution display because of which its pixel density is much lower.

Camera

Megapixel war is on among the handset makers pushing up number of pixels. Apple has managed to keep megapixels steady for rear camera and 1.2 for front camera. So now that you know where Apple 6 stands viz-a-viz its competitors you can also check out the latest deals on CouponDekho and make good savings.

Oct 19, 2014
Xiaomi Redmi 1S : The Budget smartphone review

The Xiaomi Redmi 1S priced at Rs. 5,999 is now available exclusively for the Flipkart First subscribers who registered to buy the handset.

Flipkart, the exclusive online retailer of Xiaomi handsets in India, sent an email titled ‘Early Access to Redmi 1S’ to its Flipkart First subscribers, mentioning, “The first two thousand Flipkart First subscribers who register to buy, will get the Redmi 1S added to their cart automatically and they can purchase the Redmi 1S on Sep 1 2pm IST, one day prior to its India launch.”

The Redmi 1S comes in a simple packaging made from recycled material. Along with the usual documentations and warranty info, the company has bundled the phone with a USB cable and a wall socket. Sadly, there are no earphones onboard and you’ll have to supply your own. Being made from polycarbonate, the phone doesn’t look cheap and it has a very durable feel to it.

In fact, its curved edges deliver a comfortable grip, although a weight of 158 grams is a bit outside our comfort zone. And the handset isn’t the slimmest either as it measures 9.9mm thick. Well, these small drawbacks can be easily overlooked them moment you glance at that attractive price tag.The Redmi 1S runs Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with Xiaomi’s MIUI v5 skin on top of it.

The Redmi 1S has an 8-megapixel BSI camera with flash which can record 1080p videos. It also has a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera. There is a 2,000mAh battery. The phone accepts two Mini-SIM cards, but only one will be usable on 3G networks. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 round out the list of connectivity options.

Xiaomi Redmi 1S quick specs:

– Android 4.3 Jelly Bean MIUI
– 4.7-inch HD(720p) display
– 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 64GB expandable
– 1.6GHz quad core Snapdragon 400 processor
– 8MP rear camera, 1.6MP front camera
– Dual SIM (3G + 2G) support, Bluetooth 4.0
– 2000mAh battery (removable)

Sep 1, 2014
Xiaomi Mi 3 launched at just Rs. 14,999 in India
Chinese phone company Xiaomi (pronounced as Shiao-Me) announced the launch of its first smartphone in India, Xiaomi Mi 3. The phone will be available on 15th july. It uses a customized version of Google’s Android OS, is priced at Rs14,999.

The phone operates on a customized interface of dubbed MIUI which is a very different take on Android. Although the User Interface might not be appealing to all, but it adds a lot of functionality to the handset.

The company is also planning to launch its Power Bank (portable battery pack to charge devices) in two variants, 5,200mAh and 10,400mAh, in India.

Xiaomi was established in 2010 by serial entrepreneur Lei Jun, who is often known as “the Chinese Steve Jobs.”

Xiaomi already outsells Apple in China, and two of its handsets RedMI and Mi3 were among the world’s top 10 bestselling smartphones in April.

With its 5 inch Full HD IPS display, Xiaomi has also put in some effort to the pressure sensitivity which allows users to operate the phone even when the hands are wet or the user is wearing gloves.

Xiaomi Mi 3 Specifications at a glance
- 5-inch Full HD(1920×1080 px) IPS display with 441 PPI resolution and Corning Gorilla glass protection
- 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM 8974AB) Processor
- MIUI V5 on top of Android v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
- 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, and full HD video recording
- 2MP front camera and full HD video recording
- 2 GB RAM
- 16 GB internal storage
- 3050mAh battery
Benchmarks

As per the specs, the Xiaomi Mi 3 can be the best value for money smartphone not only under Rs 15k, but also under Rs 20k and Rs 25k. The main issue could be that it is an unknown Chinese brand to Indian consumers and they have to gain the trust in the market.
Jul 8, 2014
The ‘Something Different’ Amazon Fire Phone

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos believes there is room in the market for something different. Even with the dominant leads that Apple and Samsung hold, Bezos told The Associated Press in an interview, “it’s still early” in the wireless device business.

The phone’s most significant feature, called “Firefly,” employs audio and object recognition technology to identify products and present the user with ways to purchase the items through Amazon. Users can simply snap a photo of a book, for instance, and Firefly will offer up its title and author, give more information about it and provide ways to buy it through Amazon with a single click.

“We wanted to make a device that’s great for one person,” Bezos said. “It’s like a certain person likes chocolate and another person likes vanilla. The customer can choose.”

Another feature, called “dynamic perspective,” uses four infrared, front-facing cameras that tell the phone where the user’s face and eyes are located. The feature adjusts the user interface so that tilting the screen relative to the viewer’s face can toggle through screens, scroll through websites, make online video game characters fly up or down, and render buildings and other custom-made art in 3-D.

The feature that lets the new Amazon Fire Phone send a movie or TV show wirelessly to a compatible television while the the phone serves as a “second screen” to display information about actors, locations, and scenes is shown.

Amazon is using Gorilla Glass 3 here with a rubber frame. The buttons are indeed aluminum though. It’s also featuring a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display, which does 590 nits of brightness, so it gets pretty bright which is good. As far as the processor goes it’s running the Snapdragon 800 with an Adreno 330 GPU and has 2GB of RAM. On the back we’ve got a 13MP camera with f/2.0 aperture. The best part of the camera is that the Fire Phone includes unlimited photo storage in Amazon’s cloud storage. There’s also dual-stereo speakers on the bottom of the Fire Phone, which should give us a good sound experience.

The entry-level Fire phone, introduced Wednesday, costs $199 with a two-year AT&T contract, which places it at the high end of smartphone pricing. But the phone comes with 32 gigabytes of memory, double the standard 16 GB. It also comes with 12 months of Amazon Prime, the company’s free shipping, video, music and book subscription plan, which normally costs $99 a year.

Jun 19, 2014
Motorola Moto E: Riding the Moto Wave

Sales of Moto E skyrocketed within minutes it was introduced online. Build on the lines that are similar to Moto G and Moto X; this device has further complemented the stronghold of Motorola in the smartphone market. Motorola is trying whatever they can to becoming prominent in this industry and its recent devices are proof of their effort. Following are some of the best features of Moto E.

Design

This device is well built and bears a striking resemblance to Moto G, which is a relatively expensive device. Moto E sports a perfect blend of quality materials and is protected by Gorilla Glass 3 which protects its display from smudges and scratches. Like Moto X and Moto G, this device is splash proof.

Motorola has also provided various customization options in this latest offering including specialized rubber grip panels and replaceable back panels. This will help to add strength and color to the device.

Hardware

Considering its price, Moto E houses a decent hardware. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset on the dual cores which is complemented by 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB storage. There is a not so impressive 5 MP camera on the device; however a 1980 mAH battery provides some great results. Moto E sports a decent display measuring 4.3 inches and backed by a repsolution of 960 x 540 pixels which provides nice brightness and color reproduction.

Moto E is a dual SIM device and allows the user to create stable mobile hotspots.

Software and UI

The device runs on the pure version of Android, i.e., version 4.4.2 KitKat. The device comes preloaded with some useful apps Like Moto Assist, Alert and Migrate which further enhance the utility of the device. Unlike other smartphone manufacturers, the company intends to deliver the updates as soon as Android releases an update.

The OS of the device is pretty smooth and you cannot ask for more from a budget smartphone.

Lastly this device leaves a little to complain about as it is well built, have great specs and features and comes bundled with some unique and stock Android experience that will leave it loyal fan base happy. It has got the best possible display in its price range. The viewing angles are great and the screen is quite responsive. There is no noise in the image results. However, absence of LED flash is amongst a major drawback of the device.

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Jun 15, 2014
Alcatel One touch IDOL X+ at Rs 16,999 only on Flipkart
Alcatel launched their new smartphone IDOL X+ for Indian market in a ‘Motorola kinda’ partnership with Flipkart.com. The device has a price tag of Rs.16,990 which includes a wearable fitness tracker known as Boomband and JBL headphones. It will be available from June 3 onwards.

In the next four months, we will launch 5 smartphones and 2 feature phones. The Indian market has a lot of potential and is an important one for us,” Praveen Valecha, regional director said.

The IDOL X+ sports a big 5-inch Full HD screen with a resolution of 1920×1080, and pixel density of 441ppi. The 5 point multi-touch capacitive display has a layer of Gorilla Glass 2 protection. The dual SIM handset is equipped with a 2GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 chipset with ARM Mali450 GPU. It also features 16GB of built-in memory. With a 13.1-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

Display offers 170-degree viewing angle and phone is powered by Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and not on Kit Kat. The device is 8.1mm thick and sports a brushed metallic look. A 2500mAh battery suggesting up to 27 hours of talk time and 650 hours of standby time on 2G and 16 hours of talk time and 600 hours of standby time on 3G.

The wearable BoomBand accessory is Bluetooth-enabled device which tracks all your workouts and exercise activity. It also acts as an alarm in case you leave the phone behind. It is only compatible with IDOL X+ for now and is not available separately in the market.

Alcatel One Touch IDOL X+ Specifications
- 5” Full HD IPS display (441 ppi)
- 2GHz Octa Core processor
- 2 Gb RAM
- 16 GB internal memory
- 13.1 Megapixal Full HD main camera
- 2 Megapixal front camera
- Dual Sim Supprot
- 2500 mAh battery
May 30, 2014
Firefox 29 redesigned with Australis
Australis is one of the most important redesigns in the history of Firefox, as Mozilla has redesigned its browser with a whole new look after a long time.

Firefox customization options now have the ability to drag and drop features and tools to easily accessible places, eg. for checking your RSS feeds instantly, or moving the new tab button..

These customization options also applied to the Firefox add-ons you can download so whether you want to scrap the default options and use just your Add-ons.

To use this mode, just head to the menu, then choose Customize. You can position your favorite shortcuts to the area directly right of the search box or by clicking on the drop down menu, identified by three horizontal lines on the far right of the toolbar.

The bookmark manager icon has been moved next to the bookmark star so it’s easier to add the current page as a bookmark in one click.

Other new tweaks include an onboard tour to help users navigate through the new interface and a new gamepad API, allowing a gamepad to be used for web gaming.

New Features
- A set of new improvements to the Firefox user interface
- An interactive onboarding tour to guide users through new interface changes
- A redesigned and improved customization mode
- The ability to set up Firefox Sync by creating a Firefox account
- Gamepad API finalized and enabled
- Malay [ma] locale added
- navigator.plugins is no longer enumerable, for user privacy
- Clicking on a W3C Web Notification will switch to the originating tab
- ‘box-sizing’ (dropping the -moz- prefix) implemented
Apr 27, 2014