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Microsoft‘s social network So.cl now open to all

2012-05-25T11:20:00.001+05:30

Microsoft has opened up its So.clsocial networking service to the general public, which lets users share and comment on interesting search results and connect with "like-minded" people.

It is targeted at students and had earlier been restricted to invitees at universities and schools in the US.

The service integrates with Facebook and is being pitched as an "experiment" rather than a rival to other networks.

Microsoft revealed that the product was developed by its Fuse Labs unit as a "research project... focused on the future of social experiences and learning."

Members are invited to create "collages of content" using the firm's Bing search engine technology and external links, which they can, then share with others.

Users can then identify people who are interested in the same topics, monitor their associates' feeds and take part in "video parties" during which members watch online videos together, commenting on them via chat function.

Members can sign in using their Facebook login details, however, their So.cl activities do not show up on Facebook's pages unless the option is activated.

The move to open up the service to the general public was taken over the weekend with little fanfare, prompting some analysts to speculate that Microsoft only had limited ambitions for the project.

"The fact that So.cl is targeted at students echoes Facebook's beginnings and has made many assume it is a Facebook clone," the BBC quoted Eden Zoller, principal analyst at technology consultants Ovum, as saying.

"But So.cl is, as Microsoft stresses, an experiment designed to be a layer on existing social networks.

"Microsoft is being sensible in positioning So.cl in this way - the opposite approach of Google, which entered social networking all guns blazing with a full on service, and is having modest success," Zoller said.

Zoller added that the project could also help Microsoft further improve Bing's search capabilities.

A study by Comscore suggested that Microsoft had a 15.4 percent share of the US search market in April compared with Google's 66.5 percent lead.

Earlier surveys have suggested that the gap is even wider in the UK and parts of Europe.

Petrol prices have been increased

2012-05-24T00:08:00.003+05:30

Petrol prices have been increased steeply by Rs 7.50 a litre from midnight.

Place	New Price	Old Price
Delhi	Rs 73.14	Rs 65.64
Kolkata	Rs 77.53	Rs 70.03
Mumbai	Rs 78.16	Rs 70.66
Chennai	Rs 77.05	Rs 69.55
Andhra Pradesh	Rs 80.67	Rs 73.17

Ram Charan's Wedding Invitation

2012-05-23T14:34:00.002+05:30

Ram Charan's Wedding Invitation

Be CyberSmart

2012-05-23T13:59:00.001+05:30

Delete all e-mails and SMS from any stranger luring you with billion dollar ?lottery prize, jobs in UK and huge wealth.
Delete all e-mails/SMS/Phone calls that ask for your personal information ?such as user name, passwords, PIN, Credit Codes
Install a trusted Internet Security Suite and update it regularly.
Never leave your Wi-Fi Network unsecured. Use a strong password.
Never share your passwords with anyone and change them frequently using a combination of letters, numerical and special characters.
Never forget to sign out of your email or any other accounts.
Never reveal your personal information to any stranger in online chatting.
Never make online transactions in unsecured sites. Watch for 'https' in the address bar.
Never follow links to your banking website from another website or e-mail. Type it yourself in the address bar.
Never open spam mails as they contain either virus or spyware. Enable spam filters in your mail boxes.
Never post sensitive information in social networking and marriage sites.
Never be greedy for free downloads. They might infect your computers.
Never let credit cards go out of your sight while paying.
Never visit sites that contain pornography or terror links.

Sony Xperia P available online for pre-order at Rs 25,500

2012-05-23T08:33:00.000+05:30

Sony’s Xperia P, is now available for pre-order on Infibeam.com for Rs 25,500 reports Tech2.in. May 26 is the official release date for the phone across the country.

The Android smartphone provides an excellent music experience with features such as xLoud, Clear Bass and 3D surround. The phone comes with 2.3 Gingerbread OS but users have the option to upgrade it to Android 4.3, ( Ice-cream Sandwich) in the future.

Unlike the Xperia S, which is expensive, this phone has the features like an aluminium unibody build which make it a lot sturdier.

Other features include, 1Ghz dual-core processor, with 1GB RAM and an internal storage of 16GB. However, the phone does not have the option of expandable memory for those who hope the spruce up the phone later. It come with an 8MP shooter, instead of a 12MP like the Xperia S.

The smartphone doesn’t seem to have too many competitors in the Indian market for now.

The one big competitor for the phone could be the HTC Sensation, which is available for Rs 24,000.

HTC Sensation does have a dual-core processor but it also comes with an expandable memory of upto 32Gb, so users who want higher memory might not find the Xperia P so exciting.

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2012-05-23T08:27:00.001+05:30

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Six tips for protecting your e-mail privacy

2012-05-20T11:18:00.000+05:30

Sending an email message is certainly more private than posting on a social networking site, but email has its own dangers. Here are six tips to help you communicate without risking your privacy.

By now we all know not to post sensitive information on social networking sites. Even with privacy settings enabled, that angry political rant or embarrassing beach photo can easily become the next viral Internet sensation. By comparison, email seems like a much safer communications medium, but you can still get into trouble if you lose control of your account. In addition, email messages bounce unprotected from server to server, so private information might be compromised. Here are six tips to protect your email account and your private messages.

Use a Strong Password. You give out your email address all the time; it's not really private information. That being the case, the only thing protecting your account from misuse is the password. A malefactor who guesses your too-weak password gains full control of your email account. Protect your account with a strong password, especially if you use a Web-based email provider like Gmail or Yahoo mail.
Beware Public PCs. If you check your email on a public computer in a library or Internet café, be absolutely sure you've logged out before leaving. Even then, you might be leaving behind traces that could give the next user too much information about you. Follow PCMag's advice toUse Public Computers Safely.
Protect Your Address. It's true that you give out your email address every time you send a message, but there's no need to give it to the whole world. Don't include your email address in comments on blog posts, or in social media posts. Spammers and scammers scrape pages all the time looking for new victims.
Lock It Up. If you step away from your desk, lock the Windows desktop or close your email client. Otherwise a sneaky co-worker could read your mail or even reset your login password. Hold the Windows key and press L to lock the desktop instantly.
Don't Be Fooled. Oh, dear. Your email provider has sent you notification of a security breach, with a link to reset your password. Don't click that link! It's almost certainly a fraud, designed to steal your email account password. If you have any doubts, navigate to the email provider's site directly and double-check.
Use Encryption. Sometimes you just have to send sensitive information by email. To keep your data safe, save it as a document and use your word processing application's built-in encryption, or store the document in an encrypted ZIP file. Then share the password with the recipient separately. If you need encryption frequently, try a free email encryption product likePrivateSky or Enlocked.

Does implementing these tips seem like too much trouble? That's nothing compared to the trouble you'll face when you log on one morning and find that your email account just sent a million advertisements for "gentleman's enhancement" products. A little effort now can head off big problems later.

Android 5.0 Jelly Bean – Features And Availability

2012-05-19T22:22:00.000+05:30

Google is readying another version of Android operating system, known as Android 5.0 Jellybean, and devices based on this operating system will be available as early as this year end, according to the Wall Street Journal. Google, however, is yet to officially comment on the report.

Currently, Android 4.0 is the latest version of the world largest mobile operating system. However, the Android 4.0 ICS is yet to be rolled out for many devices. Infact, only a handful smartphones have Android ICS operating system.

Integrated Google Chrome
No doubt, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich came out with great new features, which included the tabbed browsing feature and super-fast browsing speed were taken from the Android 3.0 Honeycomb and Android Gingerbread. The Android team had exceptionally wok hard on making the user’s browsing experience a better one.

Despite all these features, Google Chrome has still not arrived on Android devices, and Android fans and users are expecting that in the next release of the Android version, that is the Android 5.0 Jelly Bean, Google will include an integrated Google Chrome browser, giving users the same experience as the desktop version of Google Chrome gives.

Currently, Google offers users to download Chrome for Android, which is currently in beta and undergoing major changes. We expect that the same version with new and advanced features will be integrated into the next release of Android 5.0 Jelly Bean.

Android 5.0 Jelly Bean – File Manager App
Android users have always craved for a built-in file manager app. There have been speculations around the Web that Android 5.0 Jelly Bean is expected to have an in-built File Manager, enabling users to easily organize their files and access them accordingly. Android mobile manufactures like Samsung and many others are already including a file manager as a part of their standard apps. Also, there have been a good number of downloads of file manager apps from the Android Marketplace.

Although Google will continue to support third-party file manager apps, but it is likely that they will introduce one in the OS release. With the expected release of Android 5.0 Jelly Bean, we expect that the Google Android Team will integrate a built-in file manager app within the OS, so that it makes easier for users to browser their files.

Android 5.0 Jelly Bean – Timely Upgrades
It’s obviously annoying to wait for a long time until your mobile gets an update to a new version, and Android updates are usually known for such long updates with long waiting period. It takes over 3 to 6 months for OEM’s to release updates for their Android phones, but this is expected to change with the release of Jelly Bean.

It is said that Google would de-couple UI customizations from the Core OS so as to enable manufacturers to apply customizations to Stock AOSP Android in the minimum time with which there will be faster release of updates and upgrades to all users.

Benson Lin, Asus Corporate Vice President, said that – “Asus is very close to Google, so once they have Android 5.0 I think there will be a high possibility that we will be the first wave to offer the Jelly Bean update.”

Android 5.0 Jelly Bean – Keyboards
The Android 4.0 keyboard does not include long pressing to switch to alternate characters and numbers, which is certainly time consuming and simple enough to use. However, apps like Swype and Swiftkey have played a great role in Android keyboard experience by offering features like long-press and many others.

However, users are expecting that Google would update their standard keyboard with new features and design. The new high quality keyboard should make typing easier than ever with voice to text that is unmatched by any operating system.

Currently, the Android ICS has the built-in input technology, auto-corrects misspelled words, and underlines potentially wrong spellings, which is quite impressive for heavy messaging and e-mail users. We expect that Google will include more such features in the release of the Android 5.0 Jelly Bean.

Android 5.0 Jelly Bean Lite
Android OS works amazingly awesome on any dual-core phones and higher configuration smartphones. However, when it comes to lower end phones, the performance is very poor. Users around the Web have urged Google to release a lighter version of Android OS for midrange and lower end smartphones, as the performance of OS will significantly drop when used on lower end phones.

In order to overcome this problem, we hope that Google will release a lighter version of the OS – Android 5.0 Jell Bean Lite – for smartphones with limited CPU and storage capacity.

Android 5.0 Jelly Bean – Better Battery, Power Management, and Faster OS
Many users face issues with battery drain and complain a lot about it. Android 4.0 ICS has already come with great battery efficiency and better power management by improving the Hardware acceleration and Dalvik VM optimizations. We expect that the next version – Android 5.0 Jelly Bean would go a step further to improve the efficiency of the phone’s battery and power management by allowing users to take more control over how services behave.

Google also has to do a lot of improvising in order to prevent third-party apps from misbehaving and draining out the phone’s entire battery in no time. A stock OS without any third-party apps gives impressive battery life. Google needs to tackle misbehaving third-part party apps and come up with a feasible solution.

Also, it would be great if Google considers tweaking Android 5.0 Jelly Bean in such a way to make it perform faster and more efficiently. Compared to Windows phone 7 and iOS, Android is a bit sluggish and slower.

Availability of Android 5.0 Jelly Bean
The next version of the Google Android 5.0 Jelly Bean is expected to arrive in the second quarter of this year, however, we do not know the exact dates of the release. We will make sure to update this post whenever the information is available. So, what do you think of the new Android 5.0 Jelly Bean? What other features are you expecting from it?

5 apps to help you save money

2012-05-19T21:58:00.000+05:30

Your smartphone occupies a considerable space in your life today. From the moment you wake up to the minute you go to sleep, your smartphone is your one stop shop for all your needs like email, news, navigation and of course, making the occasional call and sending a text message.

Social networking, reading news, uploading pictures or just managing your routine affairs, you smartphone is not only consuming your time and battery, but your money as well.

So here are 5 apps that will help you save money while taking care of routine work on your smartphone.

Skype: Making calls costs money, making video calls, even more. If you are someone who needs to talk over the phone a lot, then Skype on your smartphone is one of the best options to reduce call cost. The app works over Wi-Fi as well as 3G networks. So what’s unique? Well, users can make free Skype-to-Skype video calls, and call phones at Skype rates on the move. Users can also make free voice and video calls to anyone else on Skype, whether they’re on an Android, iPhone, Mac or PC, as well as IMs to your friends and family.

WhatsApp Messenger: If you are an SMS junkie, then there is no reason for you not to look at this app. WhatsApp Messenger is a smartphone messenger available for all operating systems including Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Windows Phone and Nokia phones. WhatsApp uses 3G connectivity or WiFi (when available) to message friends and family. The app lets you send and receive messages, pictures, audio notes, and video messages. The app is free for the first year that you download it but after that you need to pay $0.99 (Rs. 53) per annum. The app however is not free for iOS users.

3G Data Monitoring: If you are someone who needs to be connected to the Internet all the time on the go, then you need an app that will monitor you 3G data consumption. We have seen instances where people have gotten hefty bills for their data usage. Not a pretty site! Hence, we present to you data monitoring apps. These apps monitor your data consumptions and warn you when you are about reach or cross your limit. You can also restrict the use of data on your device with these apps. There are many apps in this field but we are going to recommend one app per platform for you to check out!

Tax Calculator: There are two things certain in life – death and taxes, the former may be unavoidable but we can certainly monitor the amount of tax we pay and do our best to reduce the amount of money that flows from our hands to the government. One disadvantage is that a lot of people are unclear about the taxable amount and the calculation methods. Luckily, there is an app for that. The taxation apps help users determine their tax liability and well, once you know how much tax you are going to pay, you may as well find a nice CA to save you!

Account tracker: You check the cash balance in your bank account and all you can think is, “Where did all my money go?” Well if you are a spendthrift or just want to monitor your spending’s, there is an app for that. These apps help you keep track of you expenditures and earnings and manage your money more effectively.

Investing in stock markets now? AVOID these 4 MISTAKES

2012-05-17T12:12:00.000+05:30

1. Emotion trumps rational judgment: People hate to lose more than they like to win. This fear of regret causes investors to hold on to losers too long and sell winners too early. Investors tend to hold on to losing investments hoping that they will come back. The contrary is true with winning stocks. Fearing a downturn and wanting to lock in profits, investors will sell stocks or funds too early and miss out on future gains.

2. Investors tend to get overconfident: The majority of people think they are better than average at a variety of tasks, such as driving and investing. But by definition, a majority of people can't be above average. This unrealistic assessment of one's own investing prowess causes investors to overtrade and pay the resulting higher fees and taxes.

3. Myopia causes misallocation: Investors tend to view each investment in isolation rather than in aggregate. Trying to make every investment a winner can throw off the asset allocation. It can also lead an investor to chase hot stocks, trade excessively, and sell at the wrong time. If all of an investor's individual investments are up at the same time, they should be alarmed rather than proud. It's a sign that they may be under-diversified and taking on too much risk.

4. Aversion to saving: A few years back, in the United States, Professors Richard Thaler of the University of Chicago and Shlomo Benartzi of UCLA developed a behavioural finance programme called Save More Tomorrow, or SMarT. Under the SMarT program, workers allowed automatic deferral increases to their retirement plans each year at raise time. In a test run at one company, 78 per cent of those who were offered the plan joined, and 80 per cent of those stayed in the programme. Even more striking, the average savings rates for people in the SMarT program climbed from 3.5 per cent to 13.6 per cent in fewer than four years. So when workers didn't see the decrease in their paychecks, they didn't miss the money.

Using the information
Simply recognising bad behaviour can lead to success. Use online tools such as portfolio managers that can help identify unintended areas of concentration in your portfolio and avoid overlap amongst your fund and stock holdings.

Develop a trading strategy and stick with it to take emotion out of the equation. Or, better yet, take a long-term approach to your investments and don't look at them more than once or twice a year.

Remember that most people have average investing skills, so buy and hold a diversified portfolio of investments and control what you can. You can't control the returns from your investments, but you can affect the amount you pay in fees and taxes.

Don't look at your investments individually, but rather take your portfolio as a whole. Portfolio manager tools can help you organise and categorise your investments. Or consult a financial planner.

And finally, consistently put money away for retirement. The best thing you can do for your portfolio is give it time to grow.

Magical Health Benefits of "Wheat grass Juice"

2012-05-17T11:39:00.000+05:30

If You drink only 1 or 2 ounces of wheat-grass juice in a day, it will provide you enough Energy required for the day.

Anti Cancer: Wheat grass is high in chlorophyll, which is capable of kill cancer cells. It deals with cancer is great due to it contains chlorophyll, which has practically the same molecular structure as hemoglobin. Chlorophyll boosts hemoglobin production, sense more Oxygen gets to the cancer. Selenium and Laetrile are other properties in wheatgrass, both are anticancer.
It boosts the İmmune System and the Nervous System. Chlorophyll and Selenium, moreover, help builds the İmmunity System.
Natural Detox: Detoxification of the body, blood and organs. It purifies the Blood and Cleanses the Kidneys, Liver and Urinary Tract.
The chlorophyll in wheat-grass also has Antibacterial drug properties, that can halt the growth of harmful bacteria in the body.
Wheat-grass juice is suitable for Diabetics as it regulates blood sugar levels.
It enhances the capillaries and reduces High Blood Pressure.
Weight Loss : It is an appetite suppressant. Wheat grass juice is full of chlorophyll and protein, which restrain the breakdown of protein. Therefore, wheat grass helps you to feel full of a long time since ingestion.The high nutritional merit of wheat grass juice also puts up to feel appeased after drinking it. It is acculturated quickly by the body, which restrain the breakdown of protein. Therefore, wheat grass helps you to feel full of a long time since ingestion.The high nutritional merit of wheat grass juice also puts up to feel appeased after drinking it. It is acculturated quickly by the body, which as well contributes to hunger for satisfaction. Wheat grass juice provides energy, which helps motivates you to exercise and be more active, putting up to weight loss and perpetuation.
Anti -Aging: It contains Antioxidants which Repair Damaged Cells and Rejuvenates Aging Cells.
Gargling with wheat-grass juice relieves Sore Throat.
It improves Digestion and metabolism.
Skin Health: It is an excellent skin cleanser.It treats acne and pimple problems. It removes the acne scars.
Wheat-grass juice Prevents Graying of Hair and Removes Dandruff.

World's largest swimming pool

2012-05-16T18:54:00.000+05:30

Acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest swimming pool, the lagoon measures 1,013 metres (3,323 ft)) in length, covers an area of eight hectares (20 acres), contains 250,000 cubic meters of water and is navigable in small boats.

Milestone for wi-fi with 'T-rays'

2012-05-16T18:50:00.000+05:30

Researchers in Japan have smashed the record for wireless data transmission in the terahertz band, an uncharted part of the electro-magnetic spectrum.

The data rate is 20 times higher than the best commonly used wi-fi standard.

As consumers become ever more hungry for high data rates, standard lower-frequency bands have become crowded.

The research, published in Electronics Letters, adds to the idea that this "T-ray" band could offer huge swathes of bandwidth for data transmission.

The band lies between the microwave and far-infrared regions of the spectrum, and is currently completely unregulated by telecommunications agencies.

Despite the name, the band informally makes use of frequencies from about 300 gigahertz (300GHz or about 60 times higher than the current highest wi-fi standard) to about 3THz, 10 times higher again.

It is used principally for imaging in research contexts, as terahertz waves penetrate many materials as effectively as X-rays but deposit far less energy and therefore cause less damage.

Until recently, the technology required both to generate and detect these "T-rays" has been too bulky, costly or power-hungry to offer a plausible alternative to existing devices tucked within smartphones or wi-fi routers.

That looks set to change; in November electronic component firm ROHM demonstrated a 1.5Gb/s (1.5 billion bits per second) transfer rate at a frequency of 300GHz.

Terahertz wi-fi would probably only work over ranges of about 10m, but could in theory support data rates up to 100Gb/s - close to 15 times higher than the next-generation 802.11ac wi-fi standard that is under development.

The new work, by researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, demonstrated 3Gb/s transmission at 542GHz.

At the heart of the team's 1mm-square device is what is known as a resonant tunnelling diode, or RTD.

Tunnelling diodes have the unusual characteristic that the voltage they produce can sometimes go down as current is increased.

RTDs are designed such that this process makes the diode "resonate", which in the current work's design means it sprays out waves in the terahertz band.

The team is now working to improve their proof-of-principle device and extend its range deeper into the terahertz regime, as well as increasing its power output.

One Rupee Note in 1917 (Rare Pic.)

2012-05-11T11:32:00.000+05:30

Smart cards facility to be introduced: APSRTC

2012-05-08T19:10:00.003+05:30

Doing away with the decades-old practice of issuing tickets manually, APSRTC plans to introduce the Smart cards facility in city buses.

Authorities claim the move will be convenient to both the passengers and conductors as well.

Like prepaid mobile recharge cards, Smart cards will be issued in different denominations.

When a passenger swipes or taps these cards at the special sensors fixed at the doors in buses and enters the stage number on a particular route, the fare for that distance gets deducted automatically from the card.

This system is already in practice abroad and plans are being made to introduce a similar facility here.

As a pilot project it would be tried in a few buses and based on passengers' feedback, it will extended to other buses. This apart, authorities are also considering using TIMs in city buses.

Diet Spoon

2012-05-08T11:44:00.000+05:30

Nokia 808 PureView

2012-05-06T17:25:00.002+05:30

Nokia has announced it will begin rolling out the Nokia 808 PureView cameraphone in select markets in May. The Finnish mobile giant also announced that India, and Russia, will be the first two markets to get the PureView on retail shelves.

The Symbian Belle-based Nokia 808 PureView, or PureView 808 as it was first known, stole the show when it was unveiled at MWC 2012, receiving the Best Mobile Device award at the prestigious event.

Even in our own ThinkDigit Weekly Poll, which asked readers “Which top-end smartphone unveiled at MWC do you most fancy?” the Nokia 808 PureView won out, displacing the quad-core processor powered flagships – the LG Optimus 4X HD, HTC One X (read our review), and Huawei Ascend D Quad – at least in terms of reader interest.

In the meanwhile, the Nokia 808 PureView has also won the award for Best Imaging Innovation for 2012 from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA). Jo Harlow, Head of Smart Devices at Nokia, spoke about the importance of the device in the entire smartphone industry, saying:

“PureView has completely raised the bar on imaging performance for the whole smartphone industry - and Nokia is not stopping here. We’re going to carry on developing PureView for our future smartphones in ways that will again revolutionize the imaging experience.”

The Nokia 808 PureView features an extra-large 41MP sensor, along with high-performance Carl Zeiss optics and new pixel oversampling technology. Offering a maximum image resolution of 38MP, the Nokia 808 PureView’s camera sensor condenses 7 adjacent pixels into one, downsizing it to an extra-sharp and light-sensitive 5MP or 8MP image. Max image quality at 4:3 aspect is 38 MP, while at 16:9 aspect is 34 MP.

The Nokia 808 PureView also features a built-in Xenon flash, alongside a LED light for video. It can handle 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps, with stereo sound, and 4x zoom. Nokia has also included the Nokia Rich Recording feature, which enables audio recording at CD-like levels of quality, previously only possible with external microphones. It also comes with Dolby Headphone technology, transforming stereo content into a personal surround sound experience over any headphones and Dolby Digital Plus for 5.1 channel surround sound playback.

While all this probably makes the Nokia 808 PureView the greatest cameraphone to date, Nokia has decided not to put too much juice into the rest of the phone’s specifications – it features a relatively low-resolution 640x360 pixel Gorilla Glass AMOLED display, albeit with a 16:9 display.

Other specifications include a single-core 1.3GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 16GB built-in storage, USB-on-the-Go, Bluetooth 3.0, HSDPA 14.4Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps, Wi-Fi N with DLNA, GPS and A-GPS, stereo FM radio, and even NFC connectivity.

Wireless Charging: How it works

2012-05-06T17:20:00.003+05:30

This brings up a question: How does wireless charging work? Among the engineers and scientists, wireless charging is known as 'inductive charging'. It utilizes two smart coils - one in the charger and another in the device that is getting charged. The primary coil creates a very small electromagnetic field around the charger through which electricity can be transferred. The secondary coil, which is in the phone, receives the power from electromagnetic field and converts in back into electric current to feed it into the battery.

The technology is still in the early stages and it works best when the distance between the two coils is few millimeters. That's the reason why users have to place the device on the charger.

The main benefit of wireless charging is that it removes one more wire. This not only makes it easier to charge the phone but also has aesthetic appeal. At the same time, wireless charging has poor efficiency. This means it takes longer to charge the battery through wireless charger.

Galaxy S3 is not the first phone to use wireless charging. Three years ago Palm commercialized the technology and sold a charger called Touchstone that allowed phones like Pre and Pixi to be charged wirelessly. Powermat is another company that sells special chargers, which can be used with iPhone and other devices for wireless charging.

After introducing the technology in 2009, Palm supported it in almost all of its devices. Even Touchpad, which was introduced in the market last year after Palm had been acquired by HP, had this feature. Of course, Palm is dead now.

Hyderabad Holiday Resorts

2012-05-03T17:51:00.000+05:30

Pragati Green Meadows & Resorts: For those wanting to enjoy facilities such as swimming pool ,boat rides, children's park, coffee & snack bar, restaurant, conference hall, fully furnished cottages for an overnight stay, the best choice would be Pragati Resorts. Just an hours drive away from Hyderabad, this 26-acre resort has sprawling lush landscape and offers a complete range of Ayurvedic treatments & medicines. Pragati Sparsh, the wellness wing of the this resort has been set-up in association with Santigiri Ashram of Kerala in coordination with APTDC.

Boulder Hills Golf & Country: Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club is a world-class leisure and residential community spread out over approximately 531 sprawling acres. It has been envisioned as a complete, self-contained township spread around an 18-hole championship golf course where every home is designed to the most demanding international standards.

Celebrity Club: A favourite family entertainment centre, Celebrity Club offers facilities such as barbecue, bar, restaurant, swimming pool, golf course, horse riding and video games. Located in the outskirts of Hyderabad, this resort has luxury cottages amidst landscaped gardens.

Golkonda Resorts & Spa: With 44 well appointed luxury villas that are centrally air-conditioned with 24x7 room service, hot and cold water, and wi-fi connectivity, the Golkonda Resorts & Spa is an excellent weekend getaway. Set over 12 acres, it offers club cars to explore the area, extensive banqueting & conferencing facilities, restaurants and bar.

Leo Meridian Resort: The Leo Meridian Resort is in a league of its own. With a spa, fitness & salon facility, an ultra modern 350-seat cinema & sports complex and 28 state-of-the-art conference & convention facilities, you won't find anything like this in Hyderabad. And to top it all , the 82 ultra-luxury rooms and 6 suites fulfill the needs of all those seeking a luxurious resort.

Mount Opera: This is another multi-theme park which offers special customised packages for corporates and NRIs. Spread over 50 acres, Mount Opera offers a variety of entertainment and leisure activities at a serene location outside the city.

Alankrita – The Ethnic Resorts: Ambience of an heritage site, convenience of a 4-star hotel and an ethnic showpiece - all rolled in one smart package that's called Alankrita. Air-conditioned cottages, meditation centre, restaurant, an antiques shop, exhibition hall, a covered swimming pool for 24x7 use, dance floor, walkway and a sprawling 3000-seat open air theater, all this located just 16 km from Hyderabad. Can one ask for more?

Lahari Resorts: Lahari is well equipped with both entertainment as well as leisure activities for all ages. The resort boasts of an International Standard Cricket Stadium, Bowling Alley, Snooker and Billiards, Paint Ball, Beach Volleyball & Gaming Arcade for children.
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Dream Valley Resorts: Amongst the first resorts of Hyderabad, Dream Valley Resorts offers the luxury of a 9-hole golf course, a go-karting track, water slide, cascading waterfalls, water squirts, and excellent dining facilities. This resort is located in the vicinity of Gandipet Lake.

Eat Street: This is another favourite spot for the youth when it comes to dating and dining. With a number of food stalls offering a wide range of sumptuous cuisine, Eat Street is located on the Necklace Road, the most happening place of Hyderabad.

Runway 9: Even though it is a family entertainment and adventure zone, Runway 9 also caters to corporate get-togethers , dance parties and rock shows. Located at Kompally on the Medchal road, this place also boasts of a state-of-the-art Go-karting track which is 711 metres long and of international standards. Situated 20 km from Hyderabad it offers Laser Combat, Shooting, Archery, Pool Tables, Rock climbing, etc.

Ocean Park: A dream destination for all those with an affinity for water, Ocean Park offers wholesome entertainment. A multi-cuisine restaurant serves piping hot dishes to the ravenously hungry after a gala time in the pool, amusement rides, water rides, etc. Spread over 20 acres, Ocean Park is located at Gandipet just 15 km from Hyderabad.

Snow World: Offering the 'thrill of the chill', Snow world is India's first Snow Theme Park. It is also the first in the world to introduce the Snow Fall concept. With the temperature being minus 50°C, the ambience fulfills the dreams of visitors who have always wanted to slide and skate on ice. Thermal clothing is provided to all visitors. Snow World is located near Hussain Sagar Lake.

Treasure Island: The wide variety of leisure and fun oriented activities offered here definitely suit the name 'Treasure Island'. Horse riding, disco-dancing, go-karting, indoor games, swimming, etc, ensure that memories of this entertainment zone are treasured forever. This holiday spot offers night stay, but only to members.

Dhola-ri-Dhani: For those who like the desert experience, Dhola-ri-Dhani is the right place that offers a rustic and ethnic charm of a typical Rajasthani Village. The thrills of the desert include sumptuous dining, camel rides, puppet shows, folk dances, etc. Entertainment programmes in an amphitheatre, conferencing facilities, a lake for boating, a swimming pool and over night staying facilities are available here. This theme resort is located at Kompally on the Medchal road just outside Secunderabad.

Hyderabad Sightseeing Places

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Charminar: Built in 1591 by Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah as a talisman to stop a deadly epidemic, the Charminar offers a panoramic view of the city from its four (char) minarets that are about 49 m high. This mascot of the city was built, in an Arabic style of architecture, with lime and mortar. Within the Charminar is a mosque. A temple is at the base of one of its minars.
Timings: 9.00 am - 5.30 pm (Open all days)
Entry Fee: Rs. 5 for Indian Nationals, Rs. 100 for Foreign Nationals
Video: Rs. 25

Golconda Fort : Originally a mud fort founded by the Kakatiya Kings of Warangal during the 13th century, Golconda attained glory under the Qutub Shahi dynasty (1518 to 1687). This is where the priceless Kohinoor diamond was found. One of the famous forts of India, an added attraction here is an enchanting sound & light show in the evenings. The newest attraction is the GPS video tour, 1st of its kind in the country. It brings alive the vivid image of the history and times of the glorious era. By taking the tour you not only have access to credible information authenticated by historians but also get to witness historic recreation of mega events and festivals, visuals of cordoned areas. In short, you literally 'live through the time'
Timings: 09.00 am - 5.00 pm
Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Indian Nationals, Rs. 100 for Foreign Nationals
Video: Rs. 25

Sound & Light Show (Organised by APTDC:
Timings: All days 1st Show 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm (Nov to Feb); All days 2nd Show 8:15pm to 9:15 pm (Mon, Wed, Fri - Telugu Show; Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun - Hindi Show)
All days 1st Show 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (March to October)
Entry Fee: VIP Class Rs. 100 (Adult) Rs.75 (Child) Non Executive: Rs.50 (Adult) Rs.30 (Child) Child is reckoned as 3 to 10 years.

Pochampally: Pristine environment, rustic beauty and wonderful weaves, thats Bhoodan Pochampalli for you. A centre of excellence for Ikkat (the art of 'tie and dye' in fabrics), which will cast its spell on you, this serene village is a wonderful getaway from urban lifestyles. Easily accessible and only 45 km from Hyderabad, it has many temples, a lake offering boat rides, 101 Darwaja House, Chenetra Gurukulam, Swami Ramananda Thirtha Rural Instititute and most importantly the Vinobha Mandir. Visit to relish the rural delicacies, also avail great bargains on sarees, fabrics, furnishings and handicrafts.
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Surendrapuri: Surendrapuri is a theme park located about 60km from Hyderabad, India.The theme park is also known as Mythological Awareness Center. As the name indicates, it was established to create an awareness of Indian mythology, or more specifically Hindu mythology. It was established by Kunda Satyanarayana in memory of his son Surendra. It is also known locally as Kunda Satyanarayana Kala Dhamam, in his honor. Meaning that Kunda Satyanarayana has used artistry extensively to depict mythology. It contains nearly full sized replicas of almost all the important Hindu temples in India. The architecture of the temple and the sculptures inside make one feel as if one is in the actual holy place itself. There are a few hundred such replicas. There are sculptures and paintings depicting stories from major Hindu epics, Ramayan and Mahabharat. Scenes of war between Rama and Ravana in Ramayana and between the Kauravas and Pandavas in Mahabharat, are dealt with in great detail. For the religious minded, it provides satisfaction of having visited all the Hindu holy places in India in one short trip of about 3-4 hours. For the curious minded, it provides a good visual background of what Hindu mythology is all about. One does not have to be religious to visit this place.

Mecca Masjid: Mecca Masjid owes its name to the presence of the bricks in the structure, which were brought from the holy city of Mecca. The second largest mosque in the country, it has within its periphery the graves of the families of Asaf Jahi kings. The stately architecture consists of single slab granite columns and five arches each on three sides. Construction started under the Qutub Shahi kings but was completed by Aurangazeeb in 1694.
Timings: 8.00 am - 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm (Open all days)

Qutub Shahi Tombs: Nowhere in history has an entire dynasty of rulers, been buried at a single site other than the Qutub Shahi Tombs. Just a km away from the Golconda Fort, the tombs were designed and commissioned by the Qutub Shahi rulers themselves. Built in an Indo-Persian style, the structures have a square base with domes that have pointed arches.
Timings: 9.30 am - 6.30 pm
Entry Fee: Rs. 10 to 20 for Indian Nationals, Rs. 100 for Foreign Nationals

The Nizam's Museum: A collection of the memorabilia, mementos and gifts presented to the last Nizam on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebration are housed in the Nizam's Museum. It's located in the Purani Haveli, a 250 years old palace. The collection consists of the gold burnished throne used during the Silver Jubilee in 1937, gold model of the Jubilee Pavilion, a golden Tiffin box studded with precious stones and an excellent filigree of a mahout atop an elephant. Also on display are silver models of all the prominent buildings and 3 vintage cars, a 1930 Rolls Royce, a Packard, a Mark V Jaguar and various other antiques.
Timings: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm (Closed on Friday)
Entry Fee: Rs. 65 for Adults, Rs. 15 for Children

Salar Jung Museum: The envy of global collectors, a treasure house of antiques and an amazing display of art - the Salar Jung Museum is the largest single man collection in the world. Compiled by Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, the collection is mind boggling not only in number but also in the variety of items. Some of the unique items are, the Veiled Rebecca, Marguerite& Mephistopheles (a two sided sculpture), the Sword of Aurangazeeb, gem studded daggers of Emperors Jahangir & Shah Jahan and Queen Noor Jahan, etc.
Timings: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (Closed on Fridays & Public Holidays)
Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Indian Nationals, Rs. 150 for Foreign Nationals, Students with ID card are given 50% concession

Andhra Pradesh State Museum: Predominantly consisting of a collection of Heritage and Historic significance, this museum contains a Buddhist gallery, Brahminical & Jain gallery, Ajanta gallery, Arms & Armoury gallery, Numismatics gallery, antiques, art objects, etc. This museum is adjacent to the Contemporary Art Museum, both are located in the Public Gardens.
Timings: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm (Closed on Fridays)
Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Adult, Rs. 5 for Children

Public Gardens: Locally known as the Bagh-E-Aam, the Public Gardens is located in the heart of Hyderabad. This popular park contains the State Legislative Assembly, Telugu Lalitha Kala Thoranam, Telugu University, Andhra Pradesh State Museum, Contemporary Art Museum, etc.
Timings: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm (A.P. Tourism operated pedal boats)

Legislative Assembly: Sparkling white, with a combination of Rajasthani and Persian architectural designs, the Legislative Assembly complex, is located beside the emerald green lawns of the Public Gardens. Originally known as the Hyderabad State Town Hall and built in 1913, the only addition has been the imposing bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi.
Timings: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (Closed on Mondays)

Birla Planetarium / Birla Science Museum: Perched atop the Naubat Pahad, overlooking the Legislative Assembly, the Birla Planetarium is a favourite amongst lovers of astronomy. Equipped with advanced Japanese technology, the planetarium is the most modern and first of its kind in India. Adjoining the planetarium is the Science Museum, which showcases India's growing science and technological advancements.
Birla Planetarium Timings: 11.30 am - 8.00 pm
Entry Fee: Rs. 18
Shows: English - 11.30 am - 4.00 pm, 6.00 pm, Telugu - 12.15 pm, 3.00 pm, 5.00 pm, 6.45 pm, 8.15 pm, Hindi - 7.30 pm

Birla Science Museum Timings: 10.30 am - 8.00 pm
Entry Fee: Rs. 15

Birla Mandir: Referred to as the mini Tirumala, the Birla Mandir is a pure white marble temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara. Built on the Kala Pahad, overlooking the Hussainsagar Lake and visible from miles around, the temple seems to be a projection of heaven.
Timings: 7.00 am - 12.00 pm an 2.00 pm - 9.00 pm (Photography: Not allowed )

Hyderabad Botanical Garden: The botany enthusiasts have something to boast about with Andhra Pradesh's first Botanical Gardens. Spread across 120 acres, this park will have large water bodies, sprawling meadows, green grasslands, dense forests and exciting rock formations. Envisioned to have 19 sectors, the first phase of 5 sectors is already open to the public, providing visitors an awe inspiring experience.

Lumbini Park: A place for entertainment, the Lumbini Park is a kid's haven, and is located on the bank of the Hussainsagar Lake. The colourful Floral Clock and musically synchronized water fountain are spell-binding. The jetty here provides for various types of pleasure-boat riding.
Laser Show Timings: Daily one show at 7.15 pm, Saturday & Sunday at 7.15 pm and 8.30 pm

NTR Gardens: Set on 36 acres of lush landscapes this is a memorial (Samadhi) in honour of Late N.T Rama Rao, a dynamic personality and Andhra Pradesh's most charismatic Chief Minister. Being one of the most visited spots, with serene ambience and recreational facilities, NTR Gardens overlooks the Hussainsagar Lake. A monorail train regales visitors with glimpses of the Machan (tree house), Japanese Garden, Car Café, Souvenir shops, Fruit Restaurant and children playing area, that are a part of this park.
Timings: 2.30 am - 9.00 pm

Hussainsagar Lake: Set in-between the twin-cities, with one of the world's tallest monolithic statues of Buddha in the middle, the Hussainsagar is a picturesque man-made lake. Created by Hussain Shah Wali, during the reign of Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah in 1562, the lake has facilities for speed boats, a huge 48 seated launch with starlit onboard dining and provision for private parties.
Boating Fee: Rs. 30 for Adults, Rs. 20 for Children
Speed Boat Fee: 4 persons, Rs. 160
Water Scooter Fee: Rs. 60 Per trip

Osmansagar Lake: Popularly known as Gandipet, the most sought after picnic-spot, Osmansagar Lake is a drinking water reservoir for Hyderabad. Created by a dam across the Isa, a tributary of the River Musi, the lake overlooks the heritage Sagar Mahal resort.

Nehru Zoological Park: Home for around 3000 animals, birds and reptiles, the Nehru Zoological Park is spread across 300 acres of verdant greenery, with 250 species living in conditions resembling their natural habitat. The biggest zoo in India, also the first to create moats around enclosures, the park has a Lion Safari, Natural History Museum, a children's train, and APTDC maintained Haritha Restaurant.
Timings: 8.30 am - 5.30 pm (Closed on Monday)
Entry Fee: Rs. 25 for Adults, Rs. 15 for Children

KBR National Park: With over 100 species of birds, 20 species of reptiles, and 15 species of butterflies, KBR National Park is one of the city’s largest parks. The area is a Southern tropical deciduous forest and representation of the endemic flora of the Hyderabad region.

Mrugavani National Park (Chilkur): An urban refuge for small mammals such a Wild Boar, Jungle Cat and birds, containing the endemic flora of Hyderabad, the parks offers quietude and is just 25 km from Hyderabad.

Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park: Sheltering 350 Blackbucks, 400 Cheetal, Wild Boar, small mammals, reptiles and over 50 species of birds, this park is a good location to spend a day off being only 15 km from Hyderabad.

HITEC City: The modern technology hub of Hyderabad, a zone for IT/ITES MNCs, HITEC City is situated at Cyberabad. This area with its towering, spacious office spaces is the face of modern Hyderabad.

Ramoji Film City: Welcome to the awe-inspiring world of celluloid fantasies that exposes you to different environments and sets used for film making. This is the world's largest integrated film studio complex and one of Asia's most popular tourism and recreation centers. Spread over 1666 acres, it has hotels, restaurants, and guest rooms to accommodate artistes, technicians and visitors. One can be a part of the well organized package tours that take you all over the premises.

Chow Mohalla Palace: 'Chow' means 4 in Urdu, signifying the number of palaces that are designed in Mogul and European styles of architecture. Built between 1857-1869 in several phases by the Nizams, these palaces offer a glimpse of the royal lifestyles. Three of these palaces are single storeyed whilst the main palace is a double storeyed structure.

Falaknuma Palace: Built in 1892 by the Paigah noble Nawab Vicar Ul Umra, this majestic structure was later purchased by the Nizam VI in 1897. Designed in the shape of a Scorpion with 2 stings by an Italian architect, it is located on a hill at a height of 2000 ft. Louis XIV style of decor, stained glass windows, ornate fountains and marble staircases adorn this magnificent palace. Showcased here are a collection of paintings, Jade artifacts, statues, rare manuscripts, books and antique furniture.

Mir Alam Tank: Located within the Nehru Zoological Park, the Mir Alam Tank was once a source of drinking water to parts of the old city of Hyderabad. Now, the A.P Tourism Department operates boat rides that are a favourite to the visitors of the zoo.

Durgam Cheruvu: Because of its hidden location amidst hills, Durgam Cheruvu is also called the 'Secret Lake'. Situated in the Jubilee Hills area, close to Shilparamam and HITEC City, this lake is a favourite spot for the youth of Hyderabad. If there is 'Something Fishy' it must be the name of the bar here.
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Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad: The beautiful and serene temple of Sri Ramakrishna was consecrated during the early part of 1981. Every day puja and arati are preformed to Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa deva and bhajans are sung in the temple. And also there are four major festivals which are celebrated every year in the Math viz. Swami Vivekananda Jayanthim Bhagvan Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti, Sri Guru Purnima and Sri Sarada Devi Jayanti, besides other holy occasions like Ekadasi, Sri Sri Durga Puja, Sri Sri Kali Puja, Birthdays of Direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, Christmas, Buddha Jayanti etc. On the occasion of each major celebration there is a congregation of about 4000 devotees and 500 on the occasion of other celebrations. Daily around 200 devotees attend Arati on an average. The festival calenders are available in the Math office and are given on request.

Finjaan: Finjaan is the first exclusive 'Tea house' of Hyderabad. The name Finjaan means 'a cup without a handle', but for its visitors, it's the cup of joy. Situated at Tolichowki, this unique beverage centre serves 36 different types of tea from across the world. Visit this tea house, for its sheer variety of flavours.

Sudhakar Car Museum: Shoe car, Brinjal car, Burger car, Camera car, etc, can be found at this one-of-its-kind Car Museum located at Bahadurpura. With more than 80 models of cars and motorcycles, the museum is a must-see for automobile lovers.

Cinema Ghar (M.F. Hussain's Museum) : This museum at Banjara Hills, was set up by M.F Hussain at Banjara Hills to restore the Yakshagan tradition. This institution is a tribute to the glory of Indian cinema and also houses some of Hussain's paintings. Also on display are a collection of books on subjects of art and films. A must-see for art lovers and film buffs.

Paigah Tombs: A stunning fusion of Islamic & Rajputana styles of architecture with hints of Persian, Turkish and Greek art forms, these are the tombs of the several generations of the Paigah nobles. Located at Pisalbanda on the outskirts of the Hyderabad, these structures, spread over 30 acres, are unique specimens of extraordinary workmanship that is clearly visible in the wonderfully inlaid mosaic work and is compared to the Taj Mahal for the sheer splendour of artistry in white marble.

Raymonds Tomb: General Michel Joachim Marie Raymond served as the Commander for the 19,000 strong Nizams army. Having come to Hyderabad in 1786 A.D, he was greatly admired for his gallantry. This tomb was built after his death in 1798, on a hillock at Saroonagar.

Sanghi Temple: This beautiful temple is located in Sanghi Nagar, about 25 km from Hyderabad. The 15 feet Raja Gopuram can be seen from several kilometers away. This beautiful temple complex atop the hillock Paramanand Giri beckons the faithful devotees who seek God's infinite blessings. The aura of divinity and the verdant slope around the temple complex is panoramic and breathtaking. This temple has shines of several Hindu Gods, with Lord Venkateswara being the presiding deity, in the sanctum sanctorum at the centre of the complex. The idol is 9½ feet tall and resembles the deity at Tirumala. There is a special garden where all the exotic flowers, for daily rituals of the Gods, are grown.

IMAX: South India's first family entertainment destination, PRASAD is home to the world's largest movie screen - IMAX. With a range of entertainment options present here, the place is a must visit for every fun lover. Located close to several gardens and the beautiful Hussain Sagar Lake, PRASADS with its five mini theatres, a giant screen, food courts, retail outlets and a gaming zone will keep you engaged for hours together. Ways to enjoy are so many that you will certainly make a second trip here if not more.

Hayath Bakshi Begum Mosque: This mosque was built in honour of Hatath Bakshi Begum after her death in 1666. She was the daughter of the 5th Qutub Shahi king and the wife of the 6th Qutub Sahahi ruler. This mosque at Hayathnagar with 5 double arches and 2 majestic minarets had scores of rooms for travellers to rest. It also housed the 'Haathi Bowli' (Elephant Well) where water was drawn by elephants.

City College: Located near the Muslim Jung Bridge across River Musi, this college was built by the Nizam VII in 1929. With more than 100 rooms and several spacious verandas, this 2 storeyed structure has identical facades on both the Eastern and Western sides. The 'Greater Hall' here can accommodate 1000 people.

Asman Ghar Palace: Built in 1885 by the Paigah noble Sir Asman Jah, this palace derived its name Asman (sky) Ghar home, because of it being located at a height on a hillock. This castle like structure with granite turrets and arched windows has been designed in the Gothic style of architecture, and at present houses an archaeological museum.

Chilkur Balaji Temple: Located in Chilukur, about 33 kms from Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad this temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Also known as 'Visa' Balaji due to the popular belief that He grants a visa to those who wish to go to the USA. This famous temple is the only shrine in India, that does not allow or accept cash donations from the devotees.

Verify your Medicine

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Datawind launches cheapest tablet at Rs 2,999

2012-04-29T11:40:00.002+05:30

Amidst controveries, tech company Datawind launched Ubislate tablets in India priced at Rs 2,999 and Rs 3,999, respectively for resistive and capacitive screen versions.

Government's Aakash II tablets, expected to be launched this year will carry the same configuration as Ubislate tablets, i.e, a 800 MHz Cortex A8 processors on Android 2.3 platform.

"We have tied up with distributors across India. The tablets will be available by May-end only after we have fulfilled the existing orders," said Suneet Singh Tuli, CEO of Datawind.

For internet access, Datawind has tied up with Aircel, which will offer an unlimited internet plan at Rs 98 per month on 2G/GPRS for the Ubislate tablets.

The Ubislate7c (capacitive touch) tablets priced at Rs 4000 will carry an internal flash memory of 4GB. The resistive versions will carry internal memory of 2GB and will be priced at Rs 2,999.

The tablets will carry one standard USB port. "Our customers who made pre-payments for earlier version of the tablet will get the upgraded version," Tuli added. He said that a break up with Quad has jeopardised the delivery schedule for the tablets, and he is looking for more suppliers.

For manufacturing the tablets in India, Datawind has tied up with Hyderbad-based VMC Systems after a break-up with Quad.

Core Java Career Essentials

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Core Java Career Essentials

By Mr Arulkumaran Kumaraswamipillai, Mrs Sivayini Arulkumaran

"Core Java Career Essentials" are something you must know, and know it well to succeed as a Java professional. Even 40% to 60% of the so called experienced professionals fail to make an impression due to their lack of understanding in one or more of the areas covered in this book. Lack of good understanding in the core essentials can be a speed breaker to your career advancement.

If you have a java interview coming up in a few days or you want to impress your peers and superiors with your technical strengths during code review sessions, team meetings, and stand-ups, and concerned about how to make a good impression? You don't need to worry if you are familiar with the fundamentals. This is a Questions & Answers book with 250+ questions and answers relating to core Java with lots of code snippets (100+), examples, and diagrams. Most Java interviews and technical challenges you face at work are structured around the fundamentals and how well you communicate those fundamentals. So regularly brushing up on these fundamentals really pays off.

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Samsung reveals chip for next flagship smartphone

2012-04-26T17:07:00.000+05:30

Samsung Electronics has introduced the 1.4GHz Exynos 4 Quad processor, which will power the next Galaxy smartphone, the company said on Thursday.

It is scheduled to launch its next flagship smartphone, which is expected to be called Galaxy S III, on May 3 in London.

Samsung still hasn't confirmed the name of the phone. But said that the ARM Cortex A9-based Exynos 4 Quad is already in production and is scheduled to be designed first into Samsung's next Galaxy smartphone that will officially be announced in May.

The processor is particularly well-suited for heavy-load applications such as 3D games, video editing, and calculation-intensive simulation, according to Samsung. In addition, it has a video hardware codec engine for 1080p video recording and play-back, it said.

But Samsung also had battery consumption in mind when designing the processor. Due to its low-power process and power-saving design, the Exynos 4 Quad "has two times the processing capability" of its dual-core predecessor "while consuming 20% less power," according to the company.

For example, the processor can switch off cores to lower power consumption when all the power isn't needed, Samsung said.

A quad-core processor was one of the expected improvements to be included in the Galaxy S III, compared to the dual-core processor in the Galaxy S II.

The phone is also expected to have a 4.6-inch display with a 1280-by-720 pixel resolution, as well as an 8-megapixel camera and LTE connectivity for some parts of the world.

Exynos 4 Quad is sampling to other major handset makers, which means they can get their hands on smaller volumes of the processor.

New 'affordable' BlackBerry smartphone launched in India

2012-04-19T11:05:00.001+05:30

Research in Motion (RIM) on Wednesday launched in India what it called its "most affordable" BlackBerry smartphone, part of an aggressive push in one of its few growing markets.
The new Curve 9220 is priced in India at 10,990 rupees, higher than the price of Curve 8520, which is RIM's best-selling phone in India, and comes with an introductory offer to download free applications worth 2,500 rupees.

RIM, which will start selling the new phone in India on Thursday, will launch it in a number of other countries in coming weeks, Carlo Chiarello, executive vice president of RIM's smartphone division, told reporters.

The BlackBerry Curve 9220 has a dedicated key for accessing BlackBerry Messenger and FM radio, along with a 2 mega pixel camera, and works on second-generation mobile networks.

RIM's BlackBerry devices have struggled to compete with Apple Inc's iPhone and iPad and a slew of devices based on Google's Android platform, and the Canadian company reported a quarterly loss last month as sales of its phones slumped.