It’s been years since Google Hangouts replaced Google’s in-browser chat app, but many users still refer to it as Google Chat or at least many of them are not aware of its existence.

However, that may be about to change, because Google Hangouts is pre-installed in the Android devices; so if you bought a new Android phone, you will notice the new Hangouts icon already installed in it. Hangouts works like all other messaging apps. You can send instant messages and make voice and video calls using the app.

How to Register on Google Hangouts

When it was just starting out, the only way to register on Google Hangouts is to have a Google account. This is an advantage to the Google users, but you can see where the problem lies for non-Google users. If you’ve registered on Google, you will automatically have a Hangouts account. Now, you can also register your mobile number in the app. Once you’ve confirmed your phone number, you can start contacting your friends who are using Google Hangouts and have also confirmed their number.

Smart Location Sharing

If you’re the type of person who wants a specific detail of your friends’ location, things have just gotten better for you. Google Hangouts has smart suggestions that make locating sharing easier. If you’re asked, “Where are you?” the app will recognize these keywords and will give you an option to share your location within the conversation. This way, you no longer have to search the map, drop a pin and send your location to your friends. Google Hangouts’ location sharing is easier, faster and better.

Using Google Hangouts on Multiple Devices

You can log in on Hangouts on your mobile device and desktop. This allows you to easily switch between the two devices whichever one works for you at the time. If you’re going out and have to leave your computer behind, you can open the app on your phone and carry on with your current conversations.

Notifications Overload on Every Device

The disadvantage of running Hangouts in multiple devices is that it sends you notifications on all the devices even though you’re not using all of them at once. This can lead to notifications popping up simultaneously and can be a pain for some users. To avoid this, simply log out of Google Hangouts from the device/s you don’t want to receive notifications. You can also close the app altogether. Android users have a more convenient way to stop the notifications, however. You can snooze the notifications to temporarily stop the alerts on the device.

Redeeming Feature

Possibly the best feature of Google Hangouts is the ability to hold a group video call for free. You can have a group video chat with up to 9 other people who are also using Google Hangouts. This feature is convenient for when you’re planning a trip with your family or friends and want to go over the details with all of them. Start by calling one Google Hangouts users and tap the “Add people” icon to start adding more participants.

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Roku 3 has been around for two years and it seems that the developers are preparing a new device that will be released this year. Roku is a tech company from America, based in California. Roku became quite popular very fast and it is now one of the most used TV streaming devices out there. However, the developers decided to not release a new Roku version last year and they will need to react and bring a new device that will make the company recover the lost ground.

Roku 4 specs and features

According to rumors, the Roku 4 comes with some great features and enhancements which will surely make a lot of people interested in buying it. Roku 4 will support 4K video streaming, which means that it will be the first media streaming device that can do this.

The Roku 4 will feature a front panel reset button, it will support 802.11 AC Wi-Fi, an improved channel store and a stabilized firmware.

Roku 4 will come with 2GB of RAM which is a big change from the current 512MB that is currently found on Roku 3. When it comes to CPU, it will most likely be improved, but there are no rumors yet regarding it. The Roku 4 will come with a new remote control that will feature a voice search button. This way, you will be able to search for content by using your voice.

HINT: The Voice Search feature is already available on the Roku 3 2015 version.

Roku 4: Release date

Until now, Roku didn’t confirm that they are bringing Roku 4 this year. However, we’ve already spotted big discounts for the Roku 3 device, which means that the company is preparing to make “space” for an upcoming Roku device. According to earlier rumors, the Roku 4 will most likely come this fall.

Do you own a Roku device? Are you going to buy the new Roku 4 when it gets released or will you prefer to purchase a streaming device from another company?

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There is no doubt that Viber is now a household name in the world of instant messaging and VoIP services.

However, recent statistics show that LINE Messenger is the fastest growing instant messaging and VoIP app.

LINE and Viber have a decent following, with the former outshining the latter with over 100 million users with its over 600 million followers. Viber on the other hand has more than 500 million active monthly users. The features and quality of services that these two offer these millions of people have begun to lure more people to the platforms as they form some of the best alternatives to the major instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Skype.

So, if you are still debating on which app, between LINE and Viber, you should download and install on your smartphone, here are some facets of these two that you need to know.

Viber free calling vs. LINE Messenger

If you are looking for an application that can help you send unlimited voice, video, text and photo messages to friends as well as call them, then there is no better app than Viber free download. Designed specifically to suit the mobile world, Viber can also be used on PCs and tablets as well. The sign up and installation process is with no doubt one of the easiest there is. You will only need your phone number to create an account and rather than manually add contacts, the app will do it for you by scanning through your phone book for any contacts that are registered on the platform. Viber allows its users to connect to non-users for a small fee; however, Viber to Viber communication is free.

If you are after an application that integrates both social networking-like traits as well as serves you as a top-class instant messaging and VoIP app, LINE Messenger is just what you need. This app is free to download and it comes with something different. It has a timeline where you can post a comment and the other users can comment or like it. The app also allows its users to play games while on calls with each other. Just like Viber, LINE Messenger allows its users to enjoy HD quality voice and video calls for free. This messaging app can also be installed on a variety of devices and operating systems, just like its counterpart.

Ease of use

There is nothing hard about using any of these two applications. While you will get a very intuitive and cleaner UI on Viber, LINE offers a straightforward UI that makes things very easy to find.

Viber free download comes with tabs at the bottom where you can access recent calls, messages, the keypad as well as another button for accessing extra options. As noted earlier, this app is very easy to setup and once you have it installed, using it is also very easy. The app comes with a ViberOut feature that helps in connecting with non-users of the app on their mobile phones and landlines. The app comes with push notifications that ensure you will never miss a call or message even if you are offline.

LINE Messenger on the other hand comes with some unique abilities that will make you feel buoyant. Other than the easy sign up process, LINE comes with some amazing ways of adding new friends; for instance, using their LINE ID or scanning their QR codes. LINE users can create a group of up to 200 people, which is quite huge to accommodate all your friends and relatives.

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Windows 10 Mobile will be released in a few months’ time and it seems Microsoft is really gearing itself towards this official release.

While you’ll find Android and iOS mobile operating systems locked at loggerheads, trying as much as they can to adapt the features that are offered on the other platform just so that they can stay on top of each other, Microsoft’s Windows 10 Mobile OS is totally very different from this park. In fact, there is no Windows Phone device that has ever emulated the features of the iOS or Android.

What is actually happening is that the iOS and Android are very busy borrowing leaves from this Microsoft OS. For instance, the iOS 9 will be coming in with multi-screen views that will let the users of iPads enjoy multitasking on their devices, something that has been ever present in the Surface Pro tablets.

One family, one product and one interface

Windows 10 Mobile will come in to revolutionize the world of mobile phones. The company behind this OS says that this platform is meant to bring the past, present and future in one place. Furthermore, this operating system is expected to bridge the gap between smartphones, desktops and tablets. The OS will also work on much bigger screens as well as on much smaller screens. In short, Windows 10 will mean one family of devices, one product and one interface.

On the other hand, Facebook has not been letting go either. What this company does is that is acquires other apps in the industry on its way to glory. In such a short period of time, Facebook has managed to get hold of two very important apps today – WhatsApp and Instagram. At the moment, more than 1.4 billion use Facebook while another 800 million are on WhatsApp, with Instagram trailing with about 300 million users. In short, Facebook controls a massive user base of over 2 billion people from all over the world.

Facebook integration in Windows Phone to be dropped in Windows 10 Mobile

One thing that really strengthens Facebook is the fact it integrates its services in numerous apps and devices. One such platform was the Windows Phone OS where users could easily bring together users of Microsoft using a Facebook connect tool. Using this tool, it was possible for Windows Phone users to connect their Microsoft account to their Facebook account and in this way; they will be able to see all their Facebook friends on Outlook and in the Windows People app.

This Facebook connect tool also allowed the users of OneDrive, the Photo Gallery as well as other apps like Movie Maker to easily share content on Facebook. All these are gone and Microsoft will now have to depend on its prowess as far as social media sharing is concerned. Whether this is Facebook’s way of getting back at their competitor is still unknown. However, what is obvious is that there are a lot of services that will be affected by this move; for instance Outlook, Skype and other apps that benefited from the Facebook-Microsoft relationship.

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Everyone has heard of the famous Dropbox, it is a pretty heavy-duty cloud storage service, but Box is coming in from behind pretty quickly and it is also packed with amazing and practical features which are meant to aid all kinds of small or large enterprises.

About usage and features

Both Dropbox and Box are user friendly services. The former can be used through a web site and even a desktop app whereas the latter can be used by simply dragging and dropping your files if you wish to sync with all of your gizmos. You can also add several permissions such as restrict or allow access to several folders.

Dropbox for Business comes packed with state-of-the art features such as: recovering files, encryptions, audit login and even an authentication that must be performed in two stages.

As for as the usability, Box isn’t much different from Dropbox. It functions on Windows and on Mac as well. It was designed to serve those working in enterprises and gives users all kinds of user friendly commands. One has the sharing feature, encrypting of files as well as the option of tracking the usage. You can also leave additional comments on your files and even schedule deadlines for your tasks if you have to. The fact that you can create your own personalized applications is also a big attraction point for Box.

Applications

Dropbox for Business functions next to several other popular apps such as WebEx, Photoshop, Word and so on. You have a total of 300,000 apps that are being supported by Dropbox.

Box on the other hand is only compatible with 1,200 apps through the OneCloud ecosystem, (for instance NetSuite).

Dropbox and Box can be used on the following:

• Android
• iPhone
• iPad
• BlackBerry
• Kindle Fire
• Windows
• Mac

Price Tag:

You get 10GB free for Box and 2GB for Dropbox. However, the method of paying to upgrade is pretty different for these two services.

Dropbox Pro costs £7.99/month and users can enjoy 1TB of storage, remote wipe and sharing features.

Dropbox for Business costs £11/month. With this option you have limitless storage as well as file recovery and all of the key management commands.

Box on the other hands comes with Starter package that has the basic options included such as 100GB storage and enhanced security for merely £3.50/month.

The Business package for Box is mostly used for both small business and mid-sized ones with again the limitless storage option and full commands when it comes to admin options. This will costs £11/per month.

Conclusion: What you end up choosing depends on de type of business you are running. The Dropbox for Business is a much more affordable variant in terms of limitless storage and it is great for small businesses.

Box is mostly used for bigger businesses that are eager to get their hands on the personalization feature of the service and use it in combinations with other advanced business tools such as Netsuite for instance.

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Global Voice, short for GV is a telecommunication company based in Norway. Users get top-notch and inexpensive international calls (landline and mobile calls). The company just made public their release of the free-to-download Global Voice Call mobile Android app.

The application offer users the best call quality and besides this it can also ingress to Worldwide GSM. Plus, there is no need for a Wi-Fi connection and it can be used for very low prices (internationally). Reminder: This is a prepaid service and you cannot benefit from free calls made internationally.

The company also argues that the GV Call tops the VoIP in terms of call quality. This app also functions on 2G networks and you can access it, no matter where you are. Besides these major advantages, users also get to cut back on their expenses.

Director Morten Hofstad claimed the following: “Globalization has manifested itself in every nook and corner of the world and India is no exception to that and as more and more ideas, products and people are getting transferred from India to around the world, creating a system of global integration”

Get your hands on this app by heading on to the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and start initiating calls in every corner of the world. Another final tip: to fend off those steep roaming costs, when you travel abroad, you have to choose the Calling from option (located in the menu) to ensure that your calls are reaching a local mobile or landline phone number. The number you choose is up to you.

GV is expecting to reach out to more than a million users in India. Of course it also wishes to branch out to Asia and has started to make the first move by signing a contract in Malaysia and Indonesia.

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The iPhone 6 Plus caused a lot of waves in the smartphone world when it was released.

This is because of the fact that the phone was discovered to have a unique feature that allowed it to bend according to the position one assumes when the phone is in the pocket.

The first quarter of this year has seen more than 75 million units of this phone sold, which makes this device one of the most successful Apple smartphones. However, things started changing when the Bendgate results came out. There are some people who were afraid that the phone might break while in their pockets; however, considering the force the people at Bendgate use to test these devices, it is unlikely that the phone can break when in your pocket.

When a force of about 110lb is applied to the iPhone 6 Plus, it will break the phone into pieces. Apple worked around the clock and ensured that this fear was eliminated among the users of their flagship devices.

Microsoft Lumia 940XL can bend and break

As it is usually said, the best brains will learn from the mistakes that happened in the past. It doesn’t have to be you who made the mistake, but you can watch and learn from the mistakes made by others. In this regard, Microsoft cannot be termed as the best brain as it has repeated the same mistake that almost lost its competitor a fortune in the smartphone world.

The new Microsoft Lumia 940XL is the next in line to face the same criticism as the iPhone 6 Plus. At the moment, there is no official news regarding the release date of the Lumia 940XL, however, there are already rumors flooding the internet with claims that the Microsoft Lumia 940XL breaks when subjected to bending.

If this is true, the image of Microsoft with respect to smartphones will be tainted and it will be very hard to convince some users that this device is worth buying. However, it might still get a huge following given the fact the new Windows 10 Mobile will come preinstalled in the phone and this OS has largely been anticipated by many people.

At the moment, nothing about this report can be proved just yet as most of it is based on rumors. However, keep following us and we will inform you of any developments regarding the upcoming Microsoft Lumia 940XL.

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WhatsApp and Telegram are two competing apps as far as instant messaging is concerned.

These two are the best when it comes to sending free voice, video, and text and photo messages over the internet.

If you have used these two apps, it can be a very hard task to distinguish between the two as to which app is the better of the two. However, to help in doing so, here is a small piece with highlights of the major differences and similarities between WhatsApp and Telegram.

WhatsApp vs. Telegram: Similarities

WhatsApp and Telegram are very similar apps in what they do. There are some parts of how they do things that are similar. When talking of compatibility, the two can be downloaded and installed on a variety of mobile platforms that include Windows Phone, iOS, Android, BlackBerry and other common mobile operating systems. At the moment, Telegram can be used on mobile devices and PCs as a native app, unlike WhatsApp, which has WhatsApp Web for PCs, which is only but a web client.

Even though both apps can be used on PCs, the experience you get with Telegram is much better than with WhatsApp Web.This is because the former app comes with everything from the phone app, while the latter app comes with limited features to the PC platform. Another similar thing you’ll notice about these apps is that there are no ads on their UIs. WhatsApp does this at a cost of $1 per year. However, Telegram does not ask for anything in return for this clean UI.

In exchanging messages on both platforms, you can do it in an individual chat or a group. WhatsApp allows users to create groups of up to 100 people while Telegram offers twice this number. Both apps also support broadcasting messages.

Finally, setting up these two apps is very similar. In both cases, you will be asked to provide a phone number and a user name that your friends will see. You can set a profile picture, change chat backgrounds, block users as well as do many other tweaks to change their appearances.

WhatsApp vs. Telegram: Differences

The first major difference between these two apps comes with the app’s user base. WhatsApp has more than 800 million followers while Telegram has around 100 million users. Furthermore, these two came into being at different times, with WhatsApp making its debut in 2009 and Telegram doing so in 2013.

Telegram is free to use for life, and it asks for nothing at all apart from internet connections. On the other hand, WhatsApp will require that you pay a fee of $1 per year to keep using it, but this will start applying during the second year. In terms of privacy, Telegram is on another level. The app comes with a secret chat feature that lets users send messages that can destroy themselves after a period. This is a good way of ensuring your message remains private. However, there is nothing like this on WhatsApp. Better still, WhatsApp combined with Open Whisper Systems to introduce end-to-end encryption in their messages, which promises enhanced privacy.

Users of Telegram have more options of sending media files than WhatsApp. For instance, it is possible to send .doc or even zip files on Telegram, something that is not possible on WhatsApp. When it comes to changing account numbers, WhatsApp is very swift. Telegram requires that you, first of all, deactivate the current account and open a new account just in case you want to change your account number.

Last but not the least, Telegram is only used for exchanging messages. On the other hand, WhatsApp recently introduced voice calling services, which take it a step higher than Telegram. Otherwise, these two apps offer almost the same services.

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Every year Google hits the market with a new Nexus phone.

This year as well the Silicon Valley giant is at work with their latest Nexus phone release. With the Nexus phones that are already out there – Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 6 and Nexus 7 what can be likely expect with their newest Nexus to be unveiled in 2015? For now the news that we’re getting is that Huawei has been confirmed as the new manufacturing partner for the Nexus phone.

Previous Nexus phone releases

Last year the Nexus 6 phone was stated to release in October; however, the phone rolled out late December and people were desperate to get their hands on this newly released device. The one factor that got the thumps down for this installment was its 5.96 inch Quad HD display that was way too big for the users. Even though the device was equipped with the brand-new OS Lollipop, the pricing seemed much more compared to its features as well as the specifications of the previous versions of Nexus.

There was a difference in Google’s Q1 earrings in 2015 where the revenue from sales was found to be down at 3 percent compared to the results in the previous quarter. Though Nexus 6 did not work to raise the success meter for Google, primarily due to its pricing being too much compared to the similar kind of mass appeal that the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 could muster. Those were killer releases at unbelievably low pricing. The Nexus 7 tablet is the best ever release in term of specifications.

New Nexus 2015 buzz

What will the new Nexus phone be called? That precisely depends on the various speculations doing the rounds currently. Will it be called the Nexus 7 or Google will do something like Apple’s ‘S’ with the naming? Perhaps it may be called the new Nexus 5S or Nexus 6S! That can be the case or both as rumors state that Google is in talks with LG as well that could make a Nexus phone release or Nexus phablet, such that LG makes one and Huawei the other.

Nexus 5 release speculations

During the Google I/O 2015, the Android M technical preview that would be running the Nexus phone did give us an impression of what to expect from Google’s kitty. The panel, however, did not mention any release of the new Nexus handsets or tablets. But the early build of the new Nexus 5 is available to developers now. The OS has some interesting features that include a brand new mobile pay app, which, the tech giant promises will be more efficient and is stated to be launched in autumn this year. Insider reports claim that the Nexus 5 would get the OS into the system right away! So, expect the newest Nexus phone release to have the Android M OS loaded in it.

With Android M, the Nexus 5 could also offer support for USB Type-C. This was a feature displayed at Google’s keynote, so could that be that the new Nexus is equipped with a reversible connector?

The release can be speculated to follow Google’s launch route of phones unveiled later in the year. This may fall with the launch of their new operating system as well. If Huawei is to build the new Nexus then we can expect a lower pricing.

Specifications and features expected

There might be a 5.2 inch full-HD screen, 13Mp rear camera, and an octa-core processor. A promo video for Project Fi also throws a little light on the new Nexus phone as clearly the Nexus 6 cannot work with Project Fi right now. Also, a 3GB RAM and a Kirin processor is expected to be in-built with the device.

It will be a dual-SIM 4G Chinese phone, fingers crossed. So, we can expect some really amazing updates with the new Nexus phone in terms of the OS, display and other features.

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Fallout Shelter is causing a lot of waves in the game community. The Bethesda Company launched this strategy game in order to please the gamers until the Fallout 4 comes out.

Fallout Shelter is accessible only on iOS gizmos, at least for now. Gamers can completely control the Vault and they have different tasks that they must complete such as keeping the dwellers working and assigning them with the correct tasks as well as ensuring their protection. Here is a short, but effective list of gimmicks you can use in the game:

• The Dwellers must stay alive. So, for this to happen, they receive these main resources (power, water and food). Power is the most important resource here because it will keep your room activated.
• The rooms are also very important. You have the Power Generator, Diner and the Water Treatment room.
• If you wish to get your hands on more Caps, you will have to engage in more missions, we advise you to focus on Lunchbox missions where you will find unique tools and even dwellers.
• Gamers are advised to verify SPECIAL (S stands for Strength, P for Perception, E is for Endurance, C is for Charisma, I is for Intelligence, A for Agility and L stands for Luck.). So if you own a Dweller based on Strength, he must be assigned to work in the Power Generator.
• Consider the Dweller’s character when you assign duties for him.
• If you’re looking to expand the production, you have to focus on construncting more rooms. They must target the food and water production as well as power.
• Get rid off all the boulders.
• Connection of rooms is also important and in order to increase their value, gamers should keep on adding areas to enlarge them. Don’t forget that the bigger the room, the more Power they will need.
• If you want to construct identical rooms, later they can be merged as one. Just remember to upgrade them.
• If you expand the inhabitants, you will be allowed to access more rooms.
• Creating a bigger Vault size allows gamers to delve deeper with the aid of lifts.
• You can name the newborn Dwellers, but they cannot be put to work. However, they will rapidly turn into adults.
• Don’t loose track of your Dwellers when they are in Wasteland.
• They must have all the necessary tools at their disposal, if not they can die.
• When the Dweller’s health worsens, you have to get them out of there.

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There are a lot of users who installed iOS 9 BETA on their devices. However, we’re pretty sure that many want to downgrade to iOS 8.3, as the new iOS 9 BETA currently has a lot of bugs that the developers will most likely fix them before the new OS gets to a stable form.

Apple warns you that downgrading to an earlier version of iOS is impossible, but you can do it anyway by following some simple steps.

HINT: Keep in mind that you will be able to downgrade to the latest iOS 8 version, which is currently iOS 8.3.

First of all, you will need to make a backup of your iOS device to iCloud. To do this, you will use iTunes and after that, restore the data from the backup. Keep in mind that in order to downgrade to iOS 8.3, you will need to wipe the data from your device. This means that in case you have a lot of data to recover and your internet connection is poor, you will have to wait a bit longer than expected.

Downgrading your iPad or iPhone from iOS 9 BETA to iOS 8.3

First of all, turn off the „Find my iPhone” feature that’s found on Settings->iCloud->Find my iPhone. You will also need to put your device in DFU mode (Device Firmware Upgrade mode) by plugging your device into a computer, turning it off by holding the Power button.

After that, you will need to hold the Power button for 3 seconds and, after that, hold the Home button for another 10 seconds (in this time, you will still have to hold the Power button). After these 10 seconds expire, you will need to release the Power button, but continue holding the Home button until you will see a pop-up on your computer saying that your device is in recovery mode.

Click „OK” and then select „Restore iPhone” or „Restore iPad” button. Now a new pop-up will appear, where you will need to click on the „Restore and Update” button to continue. You will be informed that you are about to install iOS 8.3 on your device and after selecting „Agree”, iTunes will start downloading the iOS 8.3 software and install it on your mobile device.

When the installation is complete, you will see a “Hello” screen and you will need to follow the instructions to setup your device and restore the data from iTunes. After restoring the data on your mobile device, you’re done. You now have iOS 8.3 installed on your iPad or iPhone.

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With so many messaging applications available on the market, choosing the one that suits your needs seems very difficult. First of all, you depend on your friends, because if they’re using WhatsApp, you can’t install Line or vice versa. So, why you and your friends should you install any of these applications? Here’s a comparison between them, which might give you an idea of what they’re offering.

WhatsApp was introduced to the market in 2009, being created by two former Yahoo! employees who applied for a job at Facebook, but they were rejected. Years later, in 2014, Mark Zuckerberg bought WhatsApp from them, for the sum of 19 billion dollars, and the application started to become more popular, increasing its user base by 200 million, in only one year after the change of ownership. Currently, it’s used by over 800 million people and it’s available on six mobile platforms, while the PC owners can log into their accounts via the Web feature.

The application has a trial period of one year, then the users must pay 0.99 dollars per year to keep their accounts. The features of WhatsApp include the ability to send free messages – texts and media files, because the application requires only an internet connection, no matter if it’s 3G or WiFi. If you’ll make voice calls to other WhatsApp friends, the application will eat enough mobile data, but if you’re connected to a wireless network, you won’t need to worry about data consumption. WhatsApp has other features, as well: location sharing and group chats with up to 100 members.

Line came in 2011 and currently, it’s used by over 600 million people. It was created by a Japanese company and initially, it was available for Android and iOS smartphones, then it was expanded to BlackBerry, Asha, Windows Phone, Firefox OS and iOS tablets. Also, the Microsoft Windows and Mac OS devices support it as well. This application allows you to add new contacts using three methods: by Line id, by scanning QR codes and by shaking phones simultaneously.

When receiving a new message, a pop-out box will appear, so you will easily read and reply to the sender. You will be able to share photos, voice or video recordings, your location and you’ll use emojis, stickers and emoticons. You will receive a confirmation when your message is read and the application supports free voice and video calls (video conferences with up to 50 people) to other Line users. Group chats support up to 200 people and the theme can be changed according to users’ preferences. The Snap movie feature allows the users to record a stop motion video and add background music to it, then send it to their friends. However, the best part of Line is the Hidden Chats feature, which allows the users to set a timer, after which the messages disappear from both devices and Line’s servers. The Popcorn buzz feature allows making group calls between up to 200 members.

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The Lumix series of cameras launched by Panasonic is high on demand in the market.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60 launched in early 2014 has a huge buzz in the market for its high-performance features. The success of this Panasonic camera has been causing threat to the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX50V which came into the market in April 2013. Here’s how the two cameras perform when they lock horns.

Sensor

The Panasonic TZ60 features an 18.9 MP, CMOS sensor. It has a light sensitivity of 6,400 ISO in standard as well as boosted mode. The sensor performs well when used in a normal environment, but struggles in low light conditions. On the contrary, the Sony Cybershot has a 20.4 MP, CMOS sensor. This means that the maximum resolution of HX50V is 8% higher than its competitor. This device comes loaded with a standard light sensitivity of 3,200 ISO, which can be further boosted up to 12,800 ISO. Hence, the Sony device provides better photography configuration in low light areas.

Winner: Sony Cybershot DSC-HX50V

Lens

The preloaded lens of both the cameras renders 30x zoom and 24 mm wide angle to its users. Apart from this, the lens of either of the cameras cannot be interchanged; which is a major turn off for prospective buyers. However, the lens of the Panasonic device can capture videos at a maximum of 1080p @50fps. In contrast, the Cybershot camera supports 1080p @60fps video recording. Hence, the two cameras offer similar specs in terms of lens.

Winner: Tie

Display

The two devices come with Live View functionality, thanks to the presence of 3-inch LCD screen. As the screen size of both the devices is similar, the screen resolution hits the scales at 920k dots and 921k dots in Lumix and Cybershot respectively. Hence, the users get a proper platform for visualizing the images while capturing them. However, neither of the cameras offers the touchscreen functionality.

When it comes to the build, the two devices are sleek and smart. To be precise, the Lumix device measures 110 x 64 x 34 mm, whereas the Cybershot HX50V has the dimensions of 108 x 64 x 38 mm. In addition to this, the Panasonic device weighs 214g, in comparison to HX50V’s 272 g.

Winner: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60

The two cameras provide head-to-head competition to each other. A majority of features and specifications of the two devices are more-or-less similar. Hence, the choice depends upon the brand preference of a user.

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You must have missed the announcement that Gmail made about its new app for collating emails together and in a sophisticated manner.

Inbox is the new venture that Gmail talked about and is now available on every mobile phone and personal computer. It is one of the best updates Google could try for the mailbox. It provides its users with a perfect organization and the systematic bundling of emails. In addition to this, this app can even help you choose your favorite travel destination.

How can Inbox Help for Planning Tours

You will find yourself dumbfounded when anybody announces that Inbox helped him or her for easy traveling across the globe. It is sarcastic, but not deniable. For a long time, Google has been looking at your choices for gathering information with respect to the travel plans you make. If you have subscribed to any of the travel pleasure guides, you receive updates. Though, every time, you delete the updates or newsletters from the travel company or archive it to the cloud for emptying the inbox.

Go for a Leisure Trip with Inbox

One fine day, you may have decided to plan for a leisure trip with your either family and kids or friends. The first thing that strikes you is the list of emails and newsletters Google sent you with respect to various destinations and their features. With the new venture of Google, Inbox, you are able to find everything under one roof. It bundles up certain types of emails together and hence, by just punching in the keyword ‘my trips’ in the search bar, you can go through the travel destination and choose the one that exactly fits in to your budget.

Further Bookings for the Travel Trip

After you decide the travel destination, you have to choose the primary bits of travelling such as the mode of traveling and book hotels for stay. With the help of Inbox, you can tap on the hotel that is around the destination place. Tap to see more of its information such as the date when the booked flight may leave, rent of the hotel for one night and similar other prerequisites. In addition to this, you can have a look at the places, interesting spots, the zoo or the cultural events you can attend during your trip to that particular destination.

You can choose the place to visit according to your choice. Be it a trip, an adventure, a long car ride, Inbox can help you with almost everything with its new update. If you wish to no longer avail the facility, you can ‘Delete the Trip’ by just tapping on the menu button. That will save you some more space in your Inbox to be filled with some other destination plan.

So why wait? Choose your favorite destination plan from the list of places bundled in the Inbox and take some rest from your routine work. Strive hard to earn money and spend a little of that money in wise planning for a long trip.

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Facebook opened its platform to third party apps a while ago and ever since then, lots of apps have been requesting to do lots of things for you, sending lots of notifications and making a lot of requests on behalf of your friends.

All these have been nothing but a constant source of nuisance. However, you are very lucky to be here as we will show you exactly how you need to deal with these situations. This post delves around the solutions to issues regarding the numerous Facebook app requests that bombard your notifications area, among them the stubborn Candy Crush Saga request. Furthermore, the post will look at how you can stop the apps from posting on your behalf.

How to block requests from Facebook apps

There are very high chances that most of the Facebook users out there have never played a game on this platform. However, these persons are not to escape the many requests that come from their friends who are playing these games, asking them to join in playing the game. In most cases, your friends are not even aware that the request has been sent your way.

One such application is Candy Crush Saga; however, there are also other applications like Mafia Wars, Farm Heroes Saga, Texas Holdem Poker, Pet Rescue Saga and many others. There are two ways you can deal with these annoying requests. One way is to block the app. Alternatively, if you notice that the notifications are coming from one person, you can simply block this person from ever sending you Facebook app requests.

How to block a Facebook app

If you are sure that you will never use a given app and you keep receiving requests from the app, you can block it permanently. This is more than just removing the app from your account. To block a Facebook app from ever sending you requests, you must do it from the web client. Log into your account and click on the downward arrow you see on your top right of the open window. Select settings and then click on the “Blocking” option.

At the bottom of the open page you’ll see an option where you can block apps. To block an app, input the name of the app in the text field and from the auto complete list that pops up; select the one you want to block. You can go back here to revert to old settings which will allow you to play the game. In case you just want to turn off notifications from this app, you’ll have to wait until one comes in. Once you receive the notification, move the cursor over it and you’ll see an “X” icon. Click on it to get the options of turning the notifications off and back on.

How to block Facebook app requests from individuals

When you find that the notifications that are coming in with respect to Facebook apps are coming from one person, you can still block this person from sending you any future app requests.  This will not affect the rest of the Facebook features you share with your friends – photos, status or any other post. The good thing is that your friend won’t know you’ve blocked them from sending you app requests.

To do this, head over to the settings and then click on “Blocking” just like in the above case. Now go ahead and look for “Block invites from” and then enter the name of your Facebook friend in the text field. Select the name from the list that appears. You can as well return to this page and remove the name of the blocked person to allow them to send app requests to you again.

How to stop apps from posting on your behalf

If you think that it’s your friends who are annoying with their Candy Crush Saga requests, you are wrong. You too might be doing just the same, but with other apps as well. There are apps that constantly post to one’s Facebook news feed. Details like when you complete a level, your scores or maybe when you send someone an extra life are usually posted to your news feed. You’ll often find these apps demanding to post to your Facebook news feed on your behalf or otherwise you won’t be able to use them.

However, there is a way you can go around this and play your game without irritating your friends with unnecessary posts. All you need to do is to play around with the settings such that you are the only one who sees the post. Head to the settings menu of the web client and then select “Apps”. Look for the app that you want to stop from posting to your Facebook news feed and select it. A window will pop up and at the top there is the “App visibility and post audience” option with a drop down menu. Click on it and select “Only Me” and click “Save”. This will ensure that you are the only person who sees the posts that the selected Facebook apps make on your behalf.

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The Showbox app is a popular mobile app for Android, Blackberry and Apple devices. It allows users to download and watch all their favorite movies and TV shows or simply watch them on the Showbox app website. The app is free to users and makes it convenient to enjoy entertainment on the go.

Even though the app is free, because Showbox has a collection of TV shows and movies, users still need to give a credit card number in order to be able to stream full length movies. The reason for this is that the company that owns Showbox only has a license to operate in certain countries throughout the world. Users can sign up for a basic membership for free or they can choose to pay for a premium membership to the site. The basic membership simply lets users view clips of TV shows as well as mvie trailers.Users with a smart TV can also access the Showbox app to enjoy a wide selection of TV shows and movies.

While some people question the legality of the Showbox app, the way it is set up is technically not in violation of the law, which states that for someone to legally be able to watch a TV show or movie they have to pay for it, the same way one would pay for a movie ticket or cable TV at home. Since Showbox purchases the rights to air the movies and TV shows they make available to those who use the app, they are not breaking the law. This is why users with a free membership can’t watch anything but clips and trailers.

The way the Showbox app is set up means that the company can legally allow their members to view content based on whether they have a free membership or a paid one.

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If you’re not a patient person and you cannot wait until Android M’s official launch date, you can hurry up and set up the developer preview NOW.

The news about Android M coming out is legit. A new upgrade is expected to roll out this current year, but there are a lot of enthusiasts out there who are already giving it a go. Courtesy of Google’s developer preview, this can now be set up. But because this is destined for developers only, if you are curious to see how it works you will be setting it up on your own risk. Because it is not complete, some features might not be working properly or they might be missing completely. So, if you cannot control your enthusiasm and wish to set up Android M right at this very moment, we strongly advise you to use an older device and not something that you’re using on a daily basis. Just keep in mind that a Nexus device will be required to test out the Android M. But we’re betting that there are others out there who are already working on other types of devices for Android M to operate on.

You can download the Android M developer Preview SDK by heading on to Google’s developer site ( Nexus 5,6,9 and last but not least the Nexus Player). As we mentioned above, don’t expect anything too stupefying for now, since this preview of Android M is still a work in progress. But expect Google to launch constant upgrades and you will surely see a progress in time. So before you plunge right in, remember this:

• This new build is for developers only, thus it can be very shifty and tricky.
• Do not install the Android M preview on your everyday gizmo.
• The installation procedure is complex and it can do some serious damage to your device and it should be handled with caution.

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UCWeb launched this browser back in April 2004, and initially, it came as a J2me-only application, but six years later, it was available on Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, Symbian, Java ME, Bada, BREW and Microsoft Windows. Until now, this browser won five awards and its popularity is growing by the day. In Marc, last year, it had 500 million users, mostly from China and India, and it seems that it’s expanding across the globe. UC Browser Mini, the smaller size of the browser for Android can be downloaded from the Google Play store and on June 8, it received a new update.

UC Browser Mini is one of the lightest browsers, loading pages faster than most of the rival browsing applications, it has a fast and clean interface and has a lot of features that help reducing data consumption:

– the APK file is very small, only 1.3MB, but you will be satisfied with the browsing experience;
– it has a faster browsing mode which will save a lot of mobile data;
– the Indian users have Navigation Cards to get local content and services on their navigation;
– Smart Downloading has support for multiple, background and cloud downloading and auto-reconnects when the internet connection is interrupted;
– the users can control videos using gestures (video progress and adjust volume);
– the incognito browsing feature allows the users to visit various websites without recording history (it disables browsing history and the web cache);
– the Night mode will help users to browse at night without torturing their eyes in the dark;
– other features are: Cloud Download, Free Disk, QR Code, Full Screen, Save Page, Text-Only, Data Usage, Check Network etc.

UC Browser Mini 10.1.5 APK for Android, which is available on the Google Play store, enhances the video playback quality and allows you to download photos from Facebook (directly to your SD card), it offers a smoother uploading experience, and it seems that you can surf the internet 5 percent faster.

Have you tried the UC Browser Mini until now? Did it help you reduce your data consumption?

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WhatsApp is surely one of the applications that should be installed on any Android smartphone device. The application was bought the Facebook back in February 2014 and since then, the developers have been continuously working to improve it.

The developers brought even the Voice Calling feature to this application, which one year ago nobody thought that the developers will implement so fast. Well, new rumors are saying that the developers are currently working on bringing the Video Calling feature to WhatsApp. However, the developers will first have to fix all the issues and errors that the application has, including some problems that the Voice Calling feature came with.

WhatsApp 2.12.142

The latest BETA version of WhatsApp is 2.12.142 and it can be found on the official Android website. Unfortunately, the new WhatsApp BETA doesn’t come with new features, but we’ve noticed some new files and some modifications to some existing files. It seems that the developers are preparing to release the Google Drive feature, which will allow you upload the WhatsApp chat history backup file directly to the cloud. We think that this feature is great and many WhatsApp users will be happy that they will be able to recover the WhatsApp messages in case their device is stolen or if they lose it.

WhatsApp features

– No hidden fees
– Ability to send and receive photos, videos and Voice messages
– Ability to call your WhatsApp friends worldwide for free
– Ability to create and join group chats to talk with two or more users at the same time
– Ability to connect on PC on your WhatsApp account via Firefox, Google Chrome or Opera using the WhatsApp Web feature
– No more usernames and passwords – the application uses your mobile phone number to get you identified
– In case you were offline when someone sent you a WhatsApp message, don’t worry, because it will be stored on WhatsApp’s servers until you log in. Once you log into your WhatsApp account, you will receive all the messages you’ve missed while being offline.

WhatsApp 2.12.142: How to install

WhatsApp 2.12.142 is currently in BETA, which means that it can’t be downloaded from the Google Play Store. So, you will need to manually download it on your Android smartphone. To do this, open the browser and head to whatsapp.com/android. Download the WhatsApp 2.12.142 APK into your Android smartphone and manually install it.

HINT: You will not be able to install the APK file if you don’t have Unknown Sources enabled. This option can be enabled from your Android smartphone’s Settings->Security or Settings->Applications (depends from an Android OS version to another).

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For people who actually manage to own smartphones, they are introduced to a big possibility of calling and sending free text messages to anyone who happens to install the innovative mobile application known as WhatsApp.

What is WhatsApp?

WhatsApp is a cross-platform instant messaging application for Android, iOS, Blackberry, Symbian, Windows Phone and other operating systems, that allows people to communicate through text, images and voice over cellular or Wi-Fi networks. The popular messenger app competes with services like LINE, Skype, BBM, Tango, Google Hangouts and Facebook Messenger.

WhatsApp was founded in 2009 by a former employee of Yahoo – Jan Koum. Koum is a Ukrainian immigrant living in the United States. The app was first launched on the iPhone. The following year, support for Android, Symbian and Blackberry was added. In 2011, the service expanded to Windows Phone as well.

WhatsApp Voice Calling

One of the features that the users appreciate the most in WhatsApp is the ability to freely call other WhatsApp users throughout the world. Moreover, it does not cost a penny to use this feature. Simply find the person you want to call and tap their name.

Install WhatsApp

Open your phone’s native app store and search for WhatsApp. Alternatively, you can visit the official WhatsApp website to download and install the app. Once you have installed the application on your phone, tap the app to open it. WhatsApp will prompt you to create an account using your phone number. Creating an account is very easy. You will only be required to confirm your mobile number.

WhatsApp will automatically sync your phone contacts. Even so, you cannot call contacts that do not have WhatsApp installed on their devices. In addition to this, WhatsApp does not offer the possibility of calling landlines and mobile phones.

The cost of making a call           

WhatsApp calls, just like Google Hangouts, Skype and Viber, use your phone’s Internet connection instead of your cellular plan’s voice minutes. However, data charges may apply if you are relying on your cellular data plan to make calls. That is why it is always recommended to switch to a free Wi-Fi connection whenever you want to make a call via WhatsApp.

With free WhatsApp voice calls, nobody is using money to communicate with each other. VoIP technology is the new way to stay in touch with your family and friends. Wise business marketers can use this service to their advantage. They now have a popular medium to reach potential customers and expand their businesses. What’s more, WhatsApp boasts of a huge user base of over 800 million monthly active users.

There is no such hard and fast rule in order for you to get the most out of such software. You can easily start calling each and every one in your phonebook, as long as they have WhatsApp installed on their devices. There are lots of things that you must keep in mind every time you go for other instant messaging applications, but when it comes to WhatsApp, there’s no such limitation of any kind.

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