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  • Cut the Rope 2 arrives on android

    Cut the Rope 2 arrives on android

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    Just after its App Store debut in December 2013, developer ZeptoLab has released Cut the Rope 2 on Android. It’s currently available for free download in the Google Play store and will be launching on the Amazon Appstore on March 30. Although on app store the game is priced at $0.99.

    Also, ZeptoLab announced that the its Cut the Rope series got over 500 million overall downloads. The original has spawned a few sequels now, including Cut the Rope: Time Travel and Cut the Rope: Experiments.

    Om Nom breaks out of his box and travels through lush forests, busy cities, junkyards and underground tunnels, all in pursuit of one goal – CANDY! Along the way, he encounters the Nommies, the cutest candy collecting helpers a little green monster could wish for!

    Familiar to play, yet challenging to master, Cut the Rope 2 brings fresh challenges and unanticipated obstacles to the candy crunching, physics-based phenomenon that has delighted millions of players around the world!

    Don’t waste any time – exciting surprises await! Help Om Nom find his way home…out of the forest, through a pond and a junkyard, into the city and beyond!

    ALL NEW LOCATIONS TO EXPLORE! Travel through an interactive map to discover new locations filled with candy collecting, rope cutting action.

    ALL NEW CHARACTERS TO MEET! Find 5 new characters, the Nommies, to help you on your unexpected journey.

    ALL NEW HATS TO BRAG ABOUT! Customize Om Nom, choose your favorite candy and select your finger traces.

    ALL NEW ADVENTURES FOR OM NOM! Experience completely new graphics, sound and gameplay elements, including the ability to move Om Nom.

    ALL NEW MISSIONS! Collect the perfect number of stars and strategically gather fruit to complete the mission in each level.

    MEET OM NOM’S NEW FRIENDS, THE NOMMIES!

    • Roto can carry Om Nom to the best candy catching locations
    • Lick can make small bridges with his tongue to help Om Nom reach his goal
    • Blue can lift Om Nom to new levels of candy hunting fun
    • Toss can throw objects, including candy
    • Boo can scare Om Nom to jump to new heights

    Download Cut the rope 2 for android

  • LG G Pro 2 – Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) with Quad core 2260 MHz processor

    LG G Pro 2 – Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) with Quad core 2260 MHz processor

    lg-g-pro-2LG has been coming up with superb devices for a while now. We saw them launch the Optimus G, Nexus 4, G Pro, G2, Nexus 5 and various other devices that impressed us. This Korean manufacturer has working hard to give tough competition to the market leader. The recently launched LG G2 is a powerful device which brought some new hardware and software features with it. Now they have showcased another new device which would go against the popular phablets in the market. This new device is LG G Pro 2, the second iteration of their LG G Pro phablet.

    This device is slightly bigger than the previous device and has got some new hardware and software features. They have put the powerful Snapdragon 800 chipset in it that we saw on the LG G2 and Nexus 5. Also they have increased the display size and battery capacity over the G Pro. The camera has also been improved and you can do lot more than ever. So here is a closer look on this upcoming device.

    Design

    The device measures 157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3 mm and weighs 172 gms, exactly the same as G Pro. You can see already from the numbers that the device is huge, even bigger than the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Using the device with one hand is something we humans can’t do. While the G Pro had a physical home key up front like older LG devices, this one follows the scheme we saw on the G2. The power and volume controls are on the back of the device. You can easily operate these controls using your first finger once you get accustomed to this setup.

    The build quality is pretty good though now we would love to see them use some premium materials. The device will be available in three colours: white, silver and titan. Just like the G2, the G Pro 2 has got a very slim bezel around the display. The display measures 5.9 inches measured diagonally. The LG logo sits below the display where the physical key used to be on the G Pro. Overall the design is neat and the device surely feels premium.

    Display

    The device, as we already said, has a 5.9 inch display. It is an IPS LCD display like on many other high end LG devices. It has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 which gives it a pixel density of 373 pixels per inch. It used to be almost 400 pixels per inch on the G Pro due to smaller display size. Being an IPS display, it has got superb colour replication and viewing angles. Sunlight readability should be good too as it has got decent brightness. Watching high definition videos would be an absolute treat on this device. To protect the display from scratches, they have gone for gorilla glass 3 protection on the display. So even if you put keys and coins in the same pocket as your phone, you won’t end up with scratches on the display.

    Hardware

    Like the Nexus 5 and G2, this device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset. This is one of the most powerful chipset powering many popular devices. The quad core processor runs at a clock speed of 2.26 GHz. The graphics are handled by an Adreno 330 GPU and it has got 3 GB of RAM. You get the storage option of 16 and 32 GB with a micro SD slot that can house storage up to 64 GB. They have switched the 3140 mAh battery in G Pro for a slightly bigger 3200 mAh battery in this one.

    For connectivity you get the usual options like USB 2.0, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and Infrared.

    Camera

    The device has got a 13 megapixel camera. While the resolution is same as the G Pro, there have been a number of other improvements. It has got optical image stabilisation with the lens assembly mounted on springs. The competition is stiff with all the rivals boasting high end camera specs so they would have to live up to the expectations. You get the usual goodies like face detection and high dynamic range photography. They have added something called ‘magic focus’ which allows you to alter the depth of focus. The upgrade here is in the video section. Instead of 1080p, you can record videos in 2160p at 30 fps. You can also record slow motion videos at very high frame rate. It supports 1080p videos at 60 fps and 720p videos at 120 fps.

    They have done something fresh to the front camera as well. With the 2.1 megapixel front camera, they have added something to shoot selfies in dark. You can reduce the size of viewfinder and it would put a white border around it. This would illuminate your face in dim lit environments.

    Software

    The device runs android 4.4.2 Kit Kat with the LG UI on top of it. This is pretty standard but they have added some new features like the Knock Code. Some LG devices previously got the Knock-on feature which allowed people to turn on the display by tapping on it twice. On this device, the display is divided into four zones and you can set a combination to tap on the display. This would turn on the display and unlock the device as well. Also there is content lock which can be used to password protect certain files, photos and videos. There is also a mini view like on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 which scales down the display for one handed operation.

    Verdict

    This device seems promising and with all the new software features, a tough rival to the Galaxy Note 3. We are yet to see when this device makes it to our market. If they price it well, it might sell in good numbers.

    Author Bio: The article has been written by Kundan Kumar, who is passionate about technology. He’s working at 91mobiles.com and writes about the latest in the tech domain, right from devices to innovations. You can follow me on Twitter

  • Here’s why we like Maxthon Cloud Browser !

    Here’s why we like Maxthon Cloud Browser !

    Banner4Maxthon Cloud Browser is nothing new on the market but it struggled with “the Internet Explorer clone label” but it has been long lost thanks to the interesting multiple features and improvements implemented over the development.

    With version 4.2, Maxthon integrates a tweaked Blink rendering engine in order to infuse increased browsing speeds and faster startup and file download times. With Modern Looks and essential buttons readily available in the toolbar, a multifunctional address bar, and the less used features hidden under the menu button.

    The browser is available both as a desktop version as well as a portable download for Windows PC. Also available for various platforms including Android, Mac, iPhone and Windows Phone.

    So, What we Like about Maxthon ? 

    Maxthon Cloud Services

    Maxthon offers many cloud services in-built with the browser such as:

     

    • Cloud Push: Supports sending text, images, websites/links and tabs to Mac, Android and Windows operating systems.
    • Cloud Share: Supports sharing text, images, websites/links and files with friends.
    • Cloud Download: Supports downloading files in various formats and uploading them to ‘My Cloud’ for backup on any device.
    • My Cloud Tabs: Lets you pick up where you left off by automatically syncing your tabs to Android, iOS or Mac devices.
    • Cloud Sync: Syncs account data (Favorites, Settings and Magic Fill data) to other devices.

    Also Read: Improve and visualize sleeping habits with Sleep as Android

     

    Easy Reading Features

    Reader Mode: Makes it easy to view articles by adjusting font sizes and removing ads and other distractions. It automatically detects long texts in the page and offers the possibility to switch to a view that hides distractions and focuses on content. There are tweaking options as far as the page width, color and font go.

    Night Mode: Adjusts the brightness of the screen for low-light reading. It changes the page colors to fit the contrast between the display and a darker environment. It can be also be scheduled to activate in between specific times.

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    More Convenient Browsing

    • Magic Fill: Securely saves the names and passwords of websites you visit and then fills in that information when you return.
    • Ad Hunter (Ad-block): Maxthon removes advertisements with one click, and automatically blocks annoying pop-up windows.
    • New Session: Users and gamers can simultaneously log into the same website with different accounts.
    • Source Sniffer: Extract all photos, embedded videos and audio files from a web page and download them with one click.
    • SkyNote: Save and access text notes anywhere, anytime. You can also sync them across Windows and Android.
    • Snap: Click the camera button in the toolbar to easily and quickly capture a screenshot of the entire web page in one click!
    • “Do Not Track” protects your privacy by preventing ad networks from tracking you.

    Also Read: How to install Ubuntu on your Phone or tablet

    Extension Center

    Maxthon has a diverse selection of extensions for entertainment, information and social media.

    Extensions are easy to install and manage with just one click.

     

    Security and Privacy

    • Safe site technology identifies websites you are about to visit and lets you know if they are safe and secure.
    • Maxthon blocks malicious websites and phishing attempts for you, automatically.
    • Easily launch a private browsing session that does not track history.

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  • Firefox 27 now Available with extended SocialAPI

    Firefox 27 now Available with extended SocialAPI

    Mozilla has released the latest version of its open-source, cross-platform web browser with the launch of Firefox 27 for Windows, Mac and Linux.

    One major new feature of in this latest release – the SocialAPI, which allows providers to provide social networking updates directly from within the browser, can now handle multiple providers simultaneously.

    So, moving forward, lets look at the other new features:firefox-27

    Firefox 27 What’s New

    Support for TLS 1.2 implemented

    Firefox 27 supports TLS (that is Transport Layer Security) 1.2 now. TLS is like successor of SSL, and version 1.2 is the most recent cryptographic protocol that Firefox supports.

    Up until now, that meant to see if TSL 1.0 is supported, and if it is, it would be used. If not, browser and server would fallback to SSL v3 instead.

    With TLS 1.2 support in Firefox 27, TLS 1.2 is now used if supported by the server.

    You can change the minimum requirements (or maximum but that is not suggested) so that TLS is always used. This may mean however that connections to some servers, those that only support SSL 3 but not TLS, cannot be established anymore.

    Also Read: How to turn off Images and Javascript in Firefox 23 and above

    SocialAPI supports multiple providers

    Firefox’s SocialAPI enables webmasters to offer services that make use of it in the browser.

    Up until now, only one social provider could be active at the same time in the browser. Firefox 27 changes this as you can now receive notifications and other information from multiple social providers.

    Social features are not enabled by default, and activate only once at least one social provider has been added to the browser.

    Support for SPDY 3.1 added

    SPDY 3.1 is only supported by some servers, Google’s servers support it for say, while many others not.

    For checking any service supports SPDY protocol, load Spdycheck in your browser.

    Other Changes:

    • DEVELOPER CHANGES
    • Ability to reset style sheets using ‘all:unset’
    • You can now choose to deobfuscate javascript in the debugger (see 762761)
    • Added support for scrolled fieldsets (see 261037)
    • Implemented allow-popups directive for iframe sandbox, enabling increased security (see 766282)
    • CSS cursor keywords -moz-grab and -moz-grabbing have been unprefixed (see 880672)
    • Added support for ES6 generators in SpiderMonkey (see blog post)
    • Implemented support for mathematical function Math.hypot() in ES6 (see 896264)
    • HTML5
    • Dashed line support on Canvas (see 768067)
    • FIXED
    • Get Azure/Skia content rendering working on Linux (see 740200)
    • 27.0: Security fixes can be found here
  • Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 : The Grandeur in High Definition

    Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 : The Grandeur in High Definition

    The much awaited sequel to the popular Galaxy Grand series from Samsung is finally here and quite pleasantly, it lives up to the hype. The Grand series phones from Samsung that can be accommodated in all different price brackets and yet offer the grandeur and power of some big, high end models like the S-series and the Note. samsung galaxy grand-2-02

    The Galaxy Grand 2 sets the ball rolling with advanced and enhanced hardware as well as improved software. It also sports a much identical faux leather look as seen in Galaxy Note 3. The Galaxy Grand 2 packs in a 5.25-inch HD display with a screen resolution of 1280×720 pixels. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU and packs in RAM cache of 1.5 GB. It runs on Google’s Android 4.3 OS an also comes with S Travel, Story Album, S Translator, Group Play, Sound & Shot, Samsung Link and Samsung Hub. The device’s further details are highlighted below.

    Better display

    If there is one thing that truly stands about the Galaxy Grand 2, then it has to be its better and bigger display. With a 5.25-inch screen, the Galaxy Grand 2 gets a bigger screen than the previous version. Its screen is also bigger than the Galaxy Grand Quattro that was launched in May. The Galaxy Grand 2’s display features a 720p display with a 1280×720 pixels screen resolution. Samsung had released news about the launch of this phone and it did not mention the inclusion of a screen protector. samsung galaxy grand-2-01

    Processor

    The Galaxy Grand 2 from Samsung comes powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor. It also packs in massive RAM cache of 1.5 GB which is an advancement over the Galaxy Grand’s 1 GB RAM. However, the Korean handset manufacturer has kept the same internal memory capacity of 8 GB with the Galaxy Grand 2. The internal memory remains the same for all Galaxy Grand devices. With the Galaxy Grand 2, the user can expand the memory capacity up to 64 GB with a micro SD card.

    Design

    Out of all the phones in the Galaxy Grand series, the Galaxy Grand 2 is the thinnest of all. It is only about 8.9 mm thick and is lesser than the Galaxy Grand, which is thin at 9.6 mm while the Galaxy Grand Quattro measures 9.7mm in thickness. The Galaxy Grand 2 gets a stitched leather look on the rear panel that was first seen on the Galaxy Note 3 phablet. The leather texture also renders it a smooth touch feel which is lacked by the other Galaxy Grand phones.

    What comes as even more interesting is that the enhanced display size and the much powerful processor of the Galaxy Grand 2 do not lead to a rise in its weight. The Galaxy Grand 2 weighs only 1 grams more than the earlier Grand. The Galaxy Grand 2 will be sold in trendy pink color options, as was seen with the Galaxy Note 3, apart from white and black.

    Camera and battery

    Samsung’s Galaxy Grand 2 gets the same camera as seen in the Galaxy Grand. It features a 8 megapixel primary shooter apart from a 1.9 megapixel front camera for video calling. The front-facing camera of the device can be utilized for clicking self-portraits as well as recording 720p HD videos.

    The primary snapper also has features like Continuous Shot, Best Photo and Best Face. Samsung also provides an improved battery with the Galaxy Grand 2. It gets a 2600 mAh battery pack for supporting the enhanced processing power and the big screen of the device. samsung galaxy grand 2-03

    Connectivity

    The Galaxy Grand 2 get slotted as a mid-range phablet and features a host of connectivity options, both wireless and wired. It has dual SIM card slots, WiFi Direct, Wi-Fi b/g/n, GLONASS A-GPS, Bluetooth v4.0, 3.5 mm audio jack and MicroUSB V 2.0. The 2600 mAH Li-ion battery back up provides enough charge to use the device for a complete day for low to normal usage.

    Operating System

    The Galaxy Grand 2 really impresses with its OS. It is running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS and sports similar features as seen in Galaxy Note 3. The 4.3 Jelly Bean is the latest version of Android and comes with an interface that well complements the premium and advanced features of the device. Samsung Link, Group Play, Samsung Hub, Sound & Shot, S Travel, S Translator, Story Album are some of the premium features that make way in the Grand 2.

    Samsung is also offering three months free access to Club Samsung that features music, movies, entertainment lives shows content and gigs.

    Price

    It was expected that Samsung would be launching the Galaxy Grand 2 at a price of about Rs. 21,500. This was the same price at which Galaxy Grand was launched. However, Samsung maintains a Rs. 22,990- Rs. 24,990 price bracket for the Galaxy Grand 2. Samsung is also providing some freebies with the phone. The Galaxy Grand 2 went on sale in India last week of December, 2013. Also, the Canvas 5 and the Intex i17 were also launched in the market. The Intex i17 Octa-Core comes at a price of Rs. 20,000 and the Canvas 5 also carries a similar price, thus giving stiff competition to the Galaxy Grand 2. It remains to be seen whether Galaxy Grand 2 makes its presence felt in the market and beats its competitors.

    The Galaxy Grand 2 also features dual SIM (GSM + GSM) functionality. It comes in three exciting colors- Pink, Black and White and gets Samsung’s exclusive S Translator, Story Album, Sound & Shot, S Travel and other software. Samsung also launched a one-stop destination –Club Samsung for its India-based infotainment content.

    The Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 faces cut-throat competition from home-grown handset makers like Karbonn, Xolo and even Micromax. All these manufacturers have launched their flagship devices like the Karbonn Titanium SD, Xolo Q3000 and the Micromax Canvas Turbo. What remains interesting is that all these devices pack in better specs than the Galaxy Grand 2 but come at a price below Rs. 20,000.

  • Intex launches Aqua i4+ with dual-sim at Rs 7,600

    Intex launches Aqua i4+ with dual-sim at Rs 7,600

    Intex has launched its new phablet Aqua i4+ with 8MP camera in India at Rs 7,600.

    or those who are interested in this piece of hardware, we have listed its features in detail. The very first thing that is likely to catch your eye as soon as you take a look at the phone is its screen that offers a viewing real estate of 5 inches. The phablet’s display has a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, which isn’t all that bad.
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    “Intex Aqua i4+ is yet another endeavour from Intex to meet the expectations of today’s consumer in terms of design and performance. With its impressive specifications and features, Aqua i4+ promises to be a smart and powerful smartphone capable of providing smooth user-experience”, said Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Business Head- Mobile, Intex Technologies.

    It has 3G, HSPA+, and Bluetooth 4.0 as connectivity options. It comes with a large 2000mAh battery which the company claims can give a talk time of 6 hours and a standby time of 220 hours.The Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean phone also has a 8 megapixel rear camera and a 1.3 MP front camera.

    The phone will feature pre-installed instant messaging apps like WeChat and OLX along with 5 GB of free cloud storage through an Intex Cloud app.
    Available in Pearl Blue and Pearl White, Aqua i4+ will be available across 40,000 plus retail outlets, Inext Squares (exclusive retail stores), hypermarkets and e-commerce portals.

    Key specifications of the phone:

    – 5-inch touchscreen
    – 8MP camera, 1.3MP webcam
    – 1.2GHz dual core processor
    – Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 OS
    – 512MB of RAM
    – 4GB onboard memory, expandable up to 32GB
    – 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth GPS
    – 2000mAh battery

  • All you need to know about Nexus 5

    All you need to know about Nexus 5

     

    nexus-5-lookAfter weeks of speculation, Google and LG have officially announced the Google LG Nexus 5.

    LG-Google Nexus 5’s technical specifications –
    4.95-inch 1920×1080 display (445 PPI) – Corning Gorilla Glass 3 – Android 4.4
    KitKat – Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, 2.3GHz quad-core processor – Adreno 330,
    450MHz GPU – 8 megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilisation – 1.3
    megapixel front camera – 16GB or 32GB internal storage (actual formatted
    capacity will be less) – 2GB RAM – 130 grams weight – 69.17×137.84×8.59 mm –
    Dual-band WiFi (24G/5G), 3G/4G LTE – NFC (Android Beam) – Wireless charging –
    2300 mAh battery – Standby time up to 300 hours – 16GB for Rs 28,999, 32GB for
    Rs 32,999

    Read more at: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/google-nexus-5-with-android-44-kitkat-launched-16gb-for-rs-28999-32gb-for-rs-32999/431647-11.html?utm_source=ref_article

    Google Nexus 5 is the first to run Android 4.4, which brings a new dialer that automatically suggests people the most likely call while Caller ID by Google matches an incoming phone number to a business even if that number isn’t stored in the contact list. Users can send and receive text messages directly from Hangouts, and Hangouts for Android now supports location sharing.
    The 5-inch display makes it suitable to fit in the palm of your hands, but while carrying it in my pocket while walking through San Francisco, it sort of felt like it was out of place — perhaps I’ve grown too accustomed to the fact that I’ve had 3- to 4-inch phones for the past few years. Although you can hold the device in one hand, it doesn’t immediately feel comfortable enough size to manage all your affairs as such. Trying to type out emails or using certain apps required the use of both hands.
    Price tag of Rs. 28,999 for the 16GB variant ($349 in the US) and Rs. 32,999 for the 32GB variant ($399 in the US).

    Google Nexus 5 technical specifications
    Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 with 2.26GHz Quad-Core Krait CPU
    Operating System: Android 4.4, KitKat
    Display: 4.95-inch full-ID IPS (1920 x 1080 pixels)
    Network: CDMA/1xRTT/EVDO, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA+, LTE
    Internal storage: 32GB / 16GB
    RAM: 2GB
    Camera: Rear 8.0-megapixel with OIS / Front 1.3-megapixel HD
    Battery: 2,300mAh Li-Polymer (embedded)
    Size: 137.84 x 69.17 x 8.59mm
    Weight: 130g
    Others: Wireless charging, NFC

     

     

    • The soft touch backside gets fingerprint-tastic, and fast. I had to wipe it almost constantly for our hands on photos. For reference, I’m using the black device and don’t have particularly oily hands.
    • With Android 4.4, Google Search is now automatically integrated into every single page of homescreen launcher, and can be triggered by voice through an “Okay, Google” hot keyword. Search is always just there. It’s quite nice.

       

    • Google Now is now always the left-most screen on your homescreen, which is a smart move on Google’s part.icons
    • It’s smooth. Really smooth. Every transition, every fade in – it’s like butter.
    • The camera seems above average, but not mind blowing. 
    • Android 4.4 overhauls the dialer, with the main feature being a knowledge of nearby businesses. Just type a business name into the same field where you’d normally type the first few letters of your friends name, and it pulls up the details for nearby locations. In my early tests, this feature works very well. Typing “Starbucks” pulled up 8+ locations near me (hey, it’s San Francisco), broken down by their location, each offering their phone number at a click. It works in reverse, too; I had one of those Starbucks locations call me, and the phone identified the caller as such. Google says all this data is piped in from Google Maps

       

    • In Google’s HDR+ mode (which takes photos in rapid succession and combines the best parts of each into one photo), the camera can be slow.
    • While Android 4.4 is largely focused on optimizations that allows it to run on lower-end devices, there are a number of lil’ subtle changes that really spruce up the place. The top bar and bottom nav bar are both translucent now, allowing the homescreen background to go fullbleed across the screen . The widgets drawer has been moved out from the pop-up app drawer (which always seemed like a weird location), and back to being behind a long press on the home screen (like it was in Android of yesteryear). google_nexus_5
  • Firefox 25.0 released

    Firefox 25.0 released

     

    UntitledMozilla has once again released a new version of Firefox a few hours early on its FTP servers. Firefox 25 is now available for download for Windows, Mac and Linux from that location, but will likely launch the latest public build of the web browser on Tuesday via the automatic update feature or on Firefox.com. The Android version of Firefox 25 will also likely become available on Google Play on Tuesday as well.

    What’s New

      NEW

      Web Audio support

      NEW

      The find bar is no longer shared between tabs

      CHANGED

      If away from Firefox for months, you now will be offered the option to reset it to its default state while preserving your essential information

      CHANGED

      Resetting Firefox no longer clears your browsing session

      DEVELOPER

      CSS3 background-attachment:local support to control background scrolling

      DEVELOPER

      Many new ES6 functions implemented

      HTML5

      iframe document content can now be specified inline

      FIXED

      Blank or missing page thumbnails when opening a new tab

      FIXED

      Security fixes can be found here

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  • Nokia’s first Windows tablet Lumia 2520

    Nokia’s first Windows tablet Lumia 2520

     

    nokia-lumia-2520Nokia has expanded its Lumia lineup by introducing a pair of new devices: a larger 6-inch smartphone and an entirely new product for the company, a Windows tablet. Both were revealed at the Finnish company’s Nokia World event in Abu Dhabi. Nokia also made several app announcements for its devices and the Windows Phone platform, the major one involving Instagram — the official word from Nokia is that the photo-sharing app will arrive on Windows-powered mobile devices in “the coming weeks.”
    It’s packing LTE, and a 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 CPU inside, with a bright 10.1-inch 650nit screen made out of Gorilla Glass 2. Nokia showed off a video demonstrating its outdoor readability in sunny Abu Dhabi, bright enough to check out Flipboard on Windows RT. With 1920 x 1080 display viewing angles are great and the brightness is equally impressive. Color reproduction is incredibly accurate, and it’s clear Nokia has really aimed high with the display on its first tablet.It also packs the Storyteller app seen on the 1520, along with a 6.7MP rear camera featuring Zeiss optics and a 2MP front facing camera.

    As with other Windows RT devices, Nokia’s tablet gets the entire Microsoft Office RT suite with Word, Excel, Powerpoint and now Outlook. You also get some Nokia exclusives, like Nokia Music and the Nokia HERE maps. The company is also offering its own Nokia Power Keyboard, a wraparound cover that functions as a keyboard and trackpad, and will give the tablet five extra hours of battery life.lumia2520-cover

    While the Surface 2 has its own Touch and Type Covers, Nokia has opted for a Power Keyboard. It adds a Surface-like keyboard and trackpad, alongside two USB ports and a boost of five hours to the battery life. Nokia says the Lumia 2520 should get 11 hours by itself, so it’s possible this device will reach 16 hours in total with the cover attached.

    LTE included, the Lumia 2520’s unsubsidized price is $499 in either a red/white glossy finish, or cyan and black matte paintjob when it ships in Q4. Also included are quick charging capabilities that let its 800mAh battery go from drained to 50 percent charge in just 40 minutes. The Nokia Power Keyboard accessory shown above costs an extra $149, and promises an extra five hours of battery life plus two extra USB ports. Check after the break for a full list of specs and a video demo, we’ll have hands-on impressions of the new slate from Nokia World in just a moment.

  • Micromax Funbook P255 launched

    Micromax Funbook P255 launched

    funbook-p255-bigMicromax has no parallel when it comes to the frequency of phone launch. While sticking to launching one phone/ tablet every week, Micromax this week has launched an all new Funbook P255 tablet with 7 inch capacitative touchscreen.

    It is available on e-commerce portal infibeam.com for Rs. 4899.

    It runs on  Android v.4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. It is powered by 1.2 GHz Cortex A8 processor. The screen displays the content in 800 x 480 pixels resolution. The tablet bears the latest slim design that looks elegant and comes in classic black color. The tablet sports Dual camera with a 2 MP camera in the rear and a 0.3 MP VGA camera in the front that can support online video chats.

    The Micromax Funbook P255 comes with a range of connectivity features like 3G, Wi-Fi connectivity, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and USB port. The user can also plug in 3G Dongle for using internet on the tablet.

    Apart from this, Micromax Bolt A40 is also available on mobile store. It is available on Infibeam for Rs 5,999. This phone has been based on the older Android version and is said to quite similar to one of its other phones.

    This Smartphones has been built on the Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread and is powered by a powerful 1GHz processor that lets experience a smoother UI. Now you get better upload and download speed. It makes multi-tasking easy for you. It has a Spreadtrum SC6820 Chipset.

    Micromax Funbook P255 Key Features

    •  Android v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
    •  0.3 MP Secondary Camera
    •  Wi-Fi Enabled
    •  2 MP Primary Camera
    •  1.2 GHz Cortex-A8 Processor
    •  7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
    •  Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

    Micromax Bolt A40 Key Features

    • Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
    • 1GHz processor
    • 4.5inch TFT Touch Screen
    •  2MP rear camera and 0.3MP front camera
    • EDGE and GPS
    • Bluetooth and USB
    • 1500mAh battery