Tag: smartphone

  • 360 Security Lite App Review – #MadeForIndia

    360 Security Lite App Review – #MadeForIndia

    The concern of security for the any smartphone is far from straightforward. There’s discussions about whether you need a smartphone security app. There’s no denying that malware has grown much of a concern since the origin of smartphone era. If you’re not using any anti-malware app on your smartphone, then you’re putting yourself and your beloved phone at risk of infected apps and hidden malwares. But to the rescue there are much advanced apps for your help. The good news is that your options are far from limited. They offer optimized malware detection and prevention from them.Screenshot_2015-12-09-12-54-07

    One such great app is 360 Security which available to download for free from Google Playstore.

    It features a optimized real-time scan will safeguard your device from malware, spyware, and the threat of infection. It also detects and fixes system vulnerabilities and allow you to clean up idle background apps which helps in speeding up your smartphone and saving some juice out of your battery.

    360 Security is downloaded over a 100 million times. And, now there is a Lite version of 360 secutiry which aims devices which are low on resources like with less than 1 gigs of RAM and limited available storage space. It is designed beautifully and that’s why it requires where little power to operate.

    360 Security Lite has three major functions Boost, Clean and Antivirus. Tap the Scan button and the app is on the hunt for malware. It also provides real-time protection as the new apps are installed.

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    For the clean-up process, it scans the device for junk files that are taking up unnecessay space. You can browse through the scanned list and select as you want.Screenshot_2015-12-09-12-48-57

    The Boost feature assist you in performance boost and extending battery life of your device. It list the apps that are using memory too much and taking up unnecessary resources. You can close them within the app.

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    You can also whitelist the apps that you don’t want to mess up with.

    So to summarize the app provides following features:

    • Looks up both malware and viruses throughout all apps and files on the device.
    • Simple and easy performance boost
    • Cleaning up of junk files to free up space
    • Elegant and simple UI

    Conclusion

    360 Security is definitely one of the best looking security and optimization applications on the play store. It comes with a beautiful and elegant UI. It features a simple interface and easy functionality make it more convenient to use. The antivirus feature is the best functionality of the app along with optimized cleaning of junk and unused memory space.

    “I am reviewing the 360 Degree Security Lite App for the #MadeForIndia activity at BlogAdda.”

  • The most celebrated high end camera phones in India

    The most celebrated high end camera phones in India

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    You have the money to spend on a luxurious DSLR camera but the baggage that comes with it i.e. heavy weight and trouble in carrying it just everywhere to shoot puts you off. It is why you have been searching for phones that have an awesome camera with the help of which you can make memories just anywhere. So worry not, photography fanatic! We have a list of 7 high end camera phones inbuilt with latest camera advancements to help you take stunning shots under any conditions:

    Apple iPhone 6 Plus

    Owing this phone is everyone’s dream! If the looks weren’t dreamy enough to woo you, its camera will blow your mind away. With an 8MP iSight camera with focus pixels and optical image stabilization, get ready to take beautiful shots. With f/2.2 aperture and 1.5 micron pixel, capturing details won’t be a headache anymore. It’s not a renowned camera mobile for just any reason.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 4

    Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has a 16MP camera with fast auto focus. The built in image stabilisation and smart OIS camera prevents shaky photographs and helps take clearer pictures. Even pictures in low light conditions come out beautifully here. With a wide angle, 3.7MP front camera; you can take sharp and noise free selfies. It has many more amazing features to help you capture stunning pictures and edit them f You can now buy this beauty at a lesser price with paytm coupons exclusively available on CashKaro.com with the bonus of cash backor desired effects

    Sony Xperia Z3

    Sony Xperia Z3 has a gigantic 20.7 MP primary camera. The 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS mobile image sensor in it will help you take noise free and smooth pictures. With an ISO of 12800, capturing beautiful images will not be a pain anymore. The 25mm wide-angle lens will let you take in more objects in your picture.

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    Sony Xperia Z1

    This one again has a 20.7 MP primary camera and a 2MP secondary camera, making itself as a compact digital camera. With the superior auto setting, you no more have to keep fiddling for choosing different scenes and waste your time. It has full HD recording capability with steady shot to make outdoor photo session easy. Also because Z1 is waterproof, you can take underwater pictures too! Now isn’t that amazing?

    Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

    One look at it and you will skip a heartbeat! The camera lens meant for zooming on the back give it such an edgy look. It’s a bit bulky than the other phones but the performance it delivers makes up for it. It has a 6 mega pixel rear camera and 1.9 mega pixel front facing camera, with 10x optical zoom. The other features like auto focus, 1/2.33- inch sensor size, Face and smile detection, HDR, optical image stabilization and image editor lend it an extra superior feel.

    Pick your favorite from above and get going on the road to photography! You might think that these phones will burn a hole in your pocket but think of them rather as investments. Instead of buying a bulky camera and not even being able to take it along everywhere with you and then missing out on making memories is definitely something you should not be a part of. Go for these phones equipped with high quality cameras to make your life easier and capture shots on the go!

  • Asus Zenfone 2: Redefining your smartphone experience

    Asus Zenfone 2: Redefining your smartphone experience

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    Recently, ASUS pulled the wraps off its latest Android powered smartphone, the Zenfone 2. The first Zenfone devices were launched around a year ago and they performed well in the market. The new Zenfone 2 will redefine your smartphone experience completely.

    First Smartphone with 4 GB Ram

    Asus Zenfone 2 is the world’s first smartphone with a huge amount of RAM of 4 GBs. This makes the UI very smooth and responsive. It also gives you the feel of using a high end smartphone. It handles the games fluently. Multitasking is very nice due to this high RAM capacity.

    5.5 Inch Full HD Display

    If you are a fan of big screens then it features a large 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a Full HD 1080p resolution, with a pixel density of 403 ppi. The display experience is great. The screen is sharp and bright enough to easily visible in daylight. It also provides great viewing angles. You’ll have a great time watching videos or playing games on this big 5.5 inch display.

    A very nice camera

    The Asus Zenfone 2 comes with a 13 MP rear camera, with a dual tone LED flash, and a aperture of f/2.0. Similar to previous Zenfone series devices, this also features ASUS’ Pixelmaster technology that is supposed to help assistance in taking photos especially on low light conditions.

    The cool Zen UI

    The Asus Zenfone 2 comes with Lollipop loaded. Alongwith the awesome and good looking Asus Zen UI. It features some elements of material design from lollipop. There are a lot of preinstalled applications, for example, Easy Mode helps in creating a simplified interface, and a one-handed mode, which makes the UI comfortable for one-handed use, and can be triggered by a double tap of the home button.

    The awesome design

    Although Zenfone 2 is a mid range device but the design and build of the device will make you feel good. The device comes with rounded corners, and the back has a nice curve to it which helps in very comfortable feel in the hand. The plastic back features a metallic coating, which makes the device good looking and also gives you a good grip and prevents the back from getting fingerprints.

    The Specifications at a glance

    5.5-inch IPS display with 1080p (Full HD) resolution with Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

    64-bit Quad-Core Intel Atom Z3560/Z3580 processor (1.8/2.3GHz).

    PowerVR G6430 from Imagination

    2GB/4GB.

    16GB/32GB/64GB, microSD card slot, up to 64GB.

    Camera
    Rear: 13MP, f/2.0-aperture, auto-focus with dual-color Real Tone flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
    Front: 5MP, f/2.0-aperture, wide-angle 85-degree lens with Selfie Panorama

    3000mAh lithium-polymer battery with fast-charge technology.

    Connectivity – 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, GPS

    Networks- GSM, 3G, 4G LTE

    Android Lollipop

    Weight – 170g

  • How To Make Your Smartphone Work For You

    How To Make Your Smartphone Work For You

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    It is hard to know all the ins and outs of various cell phone models. There are so very many options that it’s difficult to know how to find a good cell phone and then how to optimize it. The article below will provide some great tips that will help you maximize your options to improve your cell phone experience.

    Restart your phone periodically to purge the memory of programs like Facebook and Twitter. This ensures it runs quickly and correctly.

    There is no need to update to a new phone so quickly. Many times, it’s not necessary. Though many providers make consistent changes, they usually are not big ones. Make sure you read up on the phone prior to buying it to determine if it is something you want. You often won’t.

    Top 5 Best Battery Saver Apps for Android Smartphones

    It’s likely that your cell phone is used multiple times daily. But be sure to restart it every so often. Smart phones work like computers. If you periodically restart the device, your smartphone operates more efficiently and without consuming excess memory. Even if you only restart your phone once or twice weekly, you are likely to see improvements.

    Be wary when it comes to extended warranty protection. They’re often just a waste of money. If a cellular phone is about to fail, it mostly happens on the year it is covered by its basic warranty. Many people get new phones every year, so it’s not worth the money.

    The longer you own your smartphone, the more it will slow down. That is why updating is harder as time goes by. There are times where you will need to choose. You can choose the features you already have, or upgrade to a more advanced version.

    Use your smartphone as your wallet

    Be sure that you actually need a smartphone before you buy one. They cost quite a bit, but they also offer many different features. However, not everyone requires the latest, most innovative features — just a simple means of calling others. Smartphones not only cost more up front, but require a higher fee each month. They are not the best investment for everyone.

    Be sure you observe what others have and speak to them before purchasing your next cell phone. They will have great reviews for you. They will be able to help you pick out a phone, making the shopping process easier.

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    If your sole purpose for getting a phone is for talking, you do not need a smartphone. Many people own a smartphone, but they tend to use it for going online or checking emails. There are many extra things that you would be paying for if you get a smartphone.

    Don’t let your phone’s battery die before recharging it. Batteries need to be recharged from time to time. If you always let the battery get low, it will have trouble holding a charge. Just get into the habit of doing it before it goes dead.

    If you don’t know much about cell phones, it’s normal. Things are always getting bigger and better. Use what you have read here to get more from your cell phone.

  • Micromax launches Yu Yureka with CyanogenMod 11, Snapdragon 615 SoC, 4G LTE for Rs. 8999

    Micromax launches Yu Yureka with CyanogenMod 11, Snapdragon 615 SoC, 4G LTE for Rs. 8999

    micromax-yurekaThe Yureka is the first smartphone under the new Yu brand which is owned by Micromax. The device runs on customizable CyanogenMod 11 and has a pretty attractive entry-level price. It will be exclusively available on Amazon India, and it will go on sale in the second week of January. And registrations will begin tomorrow on Amazon India.

    Rahul Sharma said “The future is moving from an app driven experience to a services drive experience and YU in partnership with Cyanogen is a platform that is going to lead that transformation. We will work directly with developers’ community and brands to build services right on the OS layer and offer a differentiated consumer experience.”

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    It is sported with a 13-megapixel rear camera with Sony Xmor sensor, and features like time-lapse mode, and support for 720p slow mo video recording at 60fps, and a 5-megapixel shooter upfront.

    As far as battery is concerned, it can go up to seven hours on LTE, and up to 210 hours on standby mode.

    The CyanogenMod 11 based on Android 4.4.4 OS includes some features with increased focus on personalization and security.

    Micromax Yu Yureka specs at a glance

    • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    • Octa-Core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor with Adreno 405
    • 2GB DDR3 RAM
    • 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
    • Dual SIM Support
    • CyanogenMod 11 based on Android 4.4
    • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, Full HD recording
    • 5MP front-facing camera
    • 4G LTE support, 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
    • 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
    • 2500mAh battery
  • Youtube ‘Offline’ is now available in India

    Youtube ‘Offline’ is now available in India

    YouTube has launched the offline feature that allows users to download videos to their Android or iOS device for offline viewing without internet connectivity in India.

    Users will have to sync with YouTube to watch the videos. The downloaded content will be available for offline playback only via the YouTube app. YouTube stated that, “much of India’s popular YouTube content” is available to view offline.

    John Harding, Vice President of Engineering at YouTube, “In a country like India, the future of the Internet is mobile… By launching this offline experience on YouTube in India today, we hope to help people move past the challenges of data connection, speed and cost to enjoy a smooth, buffer-free version of YouTube.”

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    For videos where this feature is available, you can choose to add the video for offline viewing by tapping on the offline icon. The videos will be available for viewing for 48 hours only, to help avoid issues involved with free downloading of copyrighted content.

    Along with India this feature is launched for the users in Indonesia and the Philippines too.

  • Event Planning: Applications for Your Smartphone

    Event Planning: Applications for Your Smartphone

    super_planner_appWith the incredible pace of life that we are currently living in, it’s easy to get overwhelmed on your event planning campaigns and be left scrambling to make it a success.

    Luckily, in today’s age of technology there are certain tools that can make your job a little easier – one of the best things an events agency and its workers can utilize is the applications on their smartphones. There are many different options all of which can help automate at least some parts of the event planning process, easing the load on the planner and allowing him to focus on more important aspects.

    So here are five of the best apps for event planners which can be a big help when planning any event:

    Super Planner

    If you’re looking for an app that can provide with well calculated estimations like calculating venue capacity, staging, catering and many other aspects of the event planning process, then Super Planner is the perfect solution

    Let’s say you need to figure out a venues’ capacity – you just choose one of the fifteen different layouts, which include classroom, theatre, reception, conference and many others, input the size of the room and the app will tell you how many people can you comfortably fit.

    You can even calculate things like dance floor capacity, number of drinks needed, or even how many staff members you’ll need. It’s literally a one-stop-shop for everything you need calculated and is an irreplaceable tool for all modern event planners.

    Event Espresso

    Now for everything related to organizing your registration and ticketing there’s probably not a better choice than Event Espresso – the app easily integrates with WordPress and helps you turn your blog or site into a professional event planning website, where you can set up custom registration forms and emails, decide on seating limits, set multiple price options and even offer discount codes.

    This efficiency can help you take your event planning to a whole new level – having a reliable way to manage all of your registration and ticket options is a great way to gain an edge over competition and increase your profits. This works great for both family and corporate event management.

    You don’t have to rely on third party services which charge ticketing fees and can reduce the time you have to spend manually processing registrations, creating a more eco-friendly event registration process.

    Hootstitute

    Now of course for any events agency who wants to stay current it’s an absolute must to be up-to-date with all of the social media that is now surrounding everything in our lives, including events.

    Hootsuite works great for this purpose – you can manage all of the posting, liking and tweeting through all of the main social networks, and can even create streams of information that will help you stay ahead of everything related to your events.

    Use the app to quickly go through and respond to messages on all the social media platforms and get in-depth data reports that help you improve your social media visibility. Another cool feature is message scheduling – you can arrange up to 350 messages to post in advance.

    Summary:

    It does not matter anymore whether you do corporate event management or simply work more with family events – all of them require a lot of attention and you need every tool you can get to make the planning process easier.

    So utilizing these apps can go a long way to helping you stay ahead of everything that’s important and also gain ground against your competitors who are not yet using technology to their favour.

    Author Bio

    Sarah Hill is a professional blogger and creative content writer. She works as a Marketing Manager @Group Se7en Events. Group Se7en Events are London’s leading Event Production and Management Company, delivering global meeting and free venue finding service.

  • Smartphones getting Android Lollipop update soon

    Smartphones getting Android Lollipop update soon

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    Recently Google started the roll out of Android Lollipop that is Android 5. In the coming weeks and months,many flagship phones and tablets that are getting the Lollipop update. So far the following phones and tablets are confirmed in the list of devices that will be getting the Android Lollipop:

    Google Nexus 6: This is the launch device for the Lollipop. It will come with the Android Lollipop installed on it. For now, it is not available in India.

    Google Nexus 9: This tablet is also a launch device for the Lollipop. It will be available in India in the coming weeks.

    Google Nexus 5: The last year’s flagship Google phone should receive the Android Lollipop in the coming days.

    Google Nexus 7 (2013): This tablet is also likely to get Android Lollipop in the coming weeks or within days.

    Google Nexus 4: Google is also providing update for its 2 years old device too.

    Google Nexus 7 (2012): Yes, it is.

    Google Nexus 10: The big Nexus tablet will also get the Lollipop update. Incidentally, this tablet was never officially sold in India.

    Micromax Canvas A1: Budget Rs.6,500 Android One phone from Micromax will receive the Android Lollipop update.

    Karbonn Sparkle V: This one too is an Android One phone and hence would get the Lollipop.

    Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno: Powered by Android One, this Spice phone will also get the Lollipop.

    All Moto Phones: Motorola has confirmed that that all Moto phones — Moto X (2014), Moto X (2013), Moto G (2014), Moto G (2013) and Moto E — will get Android Lollipop. In fact, the Moto devices may even get the Lollipop days before the some Nexus devices get it because Motorola is very aggressive about updating its phones.

    Select Xperia phones: Sony has confirmed that “the premium Z series” devices will get Android Lollipop . These are Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1S, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3v, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition will be the first to get it. Other Xperia phones will get it in 2015.

    Selected HTC phones: They stated “We’ll be updating the HTC One (M8) & (M7) within 90 days from today. ”

    Also Read: The Motorola ‘Monster’ Droid Turbo with QHD Display

    Unconfirmed but these devices will get Android Lollipop

    • Samsung Galaxy S5
    • Samsung Note 4
    • Samsung Note 3 and Galaxy Alpha
    • LG G3HTC One M8 (Eye)
  • iPhone 6 Wins the Race With its Close Competitors

    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. untitled-182 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.

  • Spice Launches Firefox OS smartphone at Rs 2299 in india

    Spice Launches Firefox OS smartphone at Rs 2299 in india

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    It was just a few months ago that Firefox announced that it would be bringing its Firefox OS smartphones to the Indian market. And now, Spice has finally announced the country’s most economical smartphone Fire One Mi – FX 1.

    Mr. Prashant Bindal, Chief Executive Officer, Spice Mobility Ltd, said, “This is a step towards enabling the dreams of the small town masses of connecting with their aspirations through affordable smartphones. With the ultra-low cost Spice Fire One, we at Spice, aim to convert the feature phone users into smartphone users, thereby, aiding them with the power of internet.”

    The smartphone comes with a 3.5-inch HVGA capacitive touch screen along with a 2 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front camera. Backed with a 1 GHz processor, it also supports dual-SIM functionality with 2.5 G connectivity. However, it doesn’t support 3G connectivity.spiceff

    Some unique features include Adaptive App Search or the Single Window Search and allows users to find all relevant information and apps available on the web together at a single click. This device also supports multiple Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil and Bangla.

    This economic device is targeted to the users who are switching from feature phone to smartphone.The phone is available exclusively on snapdeal from July 29, for a while, after which it will be sold through major retail stores including Spice HotSpot and Spice’s own online portal saholic.

    Following to this, Intex is also looking forward to launch its first Firefox smartphone called Cloud FX on August 25. The price of Cloud FX could be under Rs. 2000.