Mobile Gadgets & technology

Secret codes for All Android phones

2013-12-24T12:55:00.001-08:00

Check Your Phones Hidden Details And Test Your Phone By Entering These Codes on Dialer:
Phone information: *#*#4636#*#*
LCD Test: *#0*#
Change end call option: *#*#7594#*#*
Service mode: *#*#197328640#*#*
Backup media files: *#*#273283*255*663282*#*#*
WLAN test: *#*#526#*#*
Wifi MAC Address: *#*#232338#*#*
GPS Test: *#*#1472365#*#*
Another GPS test: *#*#1575#*#*
Bluetooth test: *#*#232331#*#*
Bluetooth device address: *#*#232337#*#
GTalk service monitor: *#*#8255#*#*
Packet loopback: *#*#0283#*#*
Another LCD test: *#*#0*#*#*
Melody test: *#*#0673#*#*
Device test: *#*#0842#*#*
Touch version: *#*#2663#*#*
Touch screen test: *#*#2664#*#*
Proximity senser test: *#*#0588#*#*
RAM version: *#*#3264#*#*
Hard reset: *2767*3855#
Soft reset: *#*#7780#*#*
PDA, Phone,
H/W, RF call date: *#*#4986*2650468#*#*
PDA, Phone & CSC: *#*#1234#*#*
FTA S/W version: *#*#1111#*#*
FTA H/W version: *#*#2222#*#*
PDA, Phone, CSC, buiid time, changelist number: *#*#44336#*#*

How to Uninstall Multiple Android Apps & Increase Storage Space

2013-05-01T06:44:00.000-07:00

Since the Android Market is always growing it now has more than half a million of Android apps. The good thing about the Android Market is that they have most of the apps freely available for download and use. When you have powerful dual core mobile phones with 4G speed you can quickly access internet with amazing speed. With 80 % of free applications on Android Marketplace, you are just click away to install various apps of your choice. Whether its gaming or software or widget, apps can be useful.
At times, when you install the apps when required you would realize that you have installed so many apps and removing them is a pain staking. During that coarse of time you will think to do the work automatically instead of going it manually. Again the Market comes in picture as it is only the source where you get apps to uninstall multiple apps at a time for you.

Easy Uninstaller

As the name itself indicates that Easy Uninstaller is the applications which serve the purpose of easily uninstall the application with one click in batch apps. This app also supports searching and sorting of the apps. You can also type keyword in the search box provided at the top of the app and when you have found the app click on it to uninstall the same. When you long click on the specified application you will get a popup context menu to provide you with more options. The “Application Details” allows you to view the details of the apps and any app can be easily shared using the option of “Share”.

Please note that Easy Uninstaller can’t uninstall pre-installed apps which are present in your system or which comes pre-installed on your phone. For uninstalling those apps you need to have the super users access on your phone which can be attained by rooting your device. It receives 4.5 / 5 rating as seen in Android Market.

App2SD – Move/ Delete Apps

App2SD is one of the best Android Apps which actually serve the purpose of saving the internal memory storage on your phone but intern it helps you to organize the applications which you have downloaded. With App2SD on your phone, the choice is yours whether to remove the application completely or move to SD card so that it does effect the internal storage and this will intern make your phone work faster. It receives 4.5 / 5 rating as seen in Android Market.

So the choice is yours, if you are intended to uninstall all the apps then go with Easy Uninstaller but you have to make a selective choice of going for moving some app to SD card and deleting some apps then App2SD is the better options recommended by Android Advices.

How to Switch between Apps on Android without Closing them

2013-05-01T06:21:00.003-07:00

When you have so many applications available for free download at Android Market and you will be making most of your dual core mobile phone by going with multi-tasking on your phone as which you do on your PC or laptop. I would say the fast responsive processor is added to smartphones to power the users with multi tasking on the go and allows users to executes multiple task together.
Since you are using so many applications together, you might need to switch between apps from one to another. The process of switching from one app to another is pretty simple and straight forward, check it out here –
Since you intention is view the running apps and bring it to the front of your screen, the process for that is different for many mobiles phones. By tapping and holding your fingers on the HOME button of your screen for 2 seconds will list down all the apps running on your phone (at maximum it will list 6 last used applications and this is for most of the HTC based mobile phones). When you come to any other mobile phone you need to press the Power button for two seconds or so and you will find phones options such as restart phone, silent mode, airplane mode, recent applications and others. The last six opened application will be listed out there and simply tapping on the respective app will bring to the front.Tap on to ‘Recent applications‘ to bring the recent applications on your screen -

Well that was easy way to view the recently opened application on your device. If you are looking for the list of running applications on your handset then you need to go to Menu > Settings > Running Services where you will find all the application which are running and consuming the battery all the time.
When tap on any application, it will bring the menu to close the application or continue the services. Its recommended that you close those application which you are not using as it always consumes battery life.

How to Make free Calls to US & Canada from Android Mobiles

2013-05-01T06:20:00.003-07:00

When you have free VoIP calls why do you go for international calls on your mobile phone. The free VoIP calls can be now configured on your Android mobile phone to save money. But there are certain limitations on making those free VoIP calls. In this article we will go through on how to make free calls to United States and Canada using your Android phone.
The services of Google Voice free application by Google for your Android phone allows you to call on your 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi connection based phones to call Canada and US mobile and landlines numbers.
Google Voice – Step by Step Guide on Making & Receiving Free Calls
You have to be registered with Google Voice and so create your Google Voice login for free using your Google Account. In step of creating your account you need to have a USA phone number which the website will verify for the authentication of your Google Voice account.
Once you are done with the verification, log into your account and go to settings.
In the phone tab navigate to the Google Chat and make sure to check it.
Once that setup is done, you need to go to Android Market on your phone and purchase, download and install the Groove IP application. Groove IP is priced at $ 4.99 but during offer sale you can find it at $ 1.99 on Amazon AppStore.Run the Groove IP on your phone.
As soon as you sign in you will be prompted to enable calling over 3G/4G.Either in the case where you don’t have calling over 3G/4G enabled or your provider doesn’t allow VoIP, you can make use of Groove IP over Wi-Fi.
Once you have done that you are ready to call any USA or Canada phone for free and receives calls from any number in the world for free.
Now importantly you should make use of the Groove IP’s dialer instead of going with the normal dialer on your phone. The outgoing call history is available at Google Voice but not stored in your local phone.

How to Change the Message Centre Number in Android Smartphones

2013-05-01T05:54:00.000-07:00

It’s a true fact that mobile phones are quickly become more smarter and advanced. With mobile operating system like Android, iOS and Windows are the most talked about the software through the tech world. Android operating system launched by Google in particular it has impacted a much sale in the smartphones and it has allowed Samsung to get hold of Apple. Anyways shifting the gears to Android smartphones, in this article we will show you on how you can change the message centre number.
If you are among those users who are unable to send or receive SMS on your phone, then you might have messed up with your messages settings. I am you would be try out your best to resolve the issues but the issue could be of your message centre number being not correct one. If some has messed up the message centre number, then you wouldn’t be able to receive or send any messages through your mobile phone. The message centre number is the attribute of your network provider and whatever messages that you sent are been routed by that message centre number and it acts as a gateway. This number is certainly required for routing the SMS from your network.
Modify Message Centre Number
To modify message centre number to the correct one ensure the following steps to be followed.

Call customer care and ask them the correct message centre number. You have to manually edit it.
Launch SMS application on your phone.
Now tap on Menu and go to Settings.
Scroll down and select the ‘Message Centre’.
As soon as you open that you will be provided to edit the message centre number. Set it to the correct one and then tap on OK button.
Now have a go with a SMS or two and see whether they are been received at the sender end. You can make sure whether it’s delivered or not by selecting delivery reports ON. If you are still unable to sent, then restore your messages settings to default.
That’s done.

Android is a great operating system and the procedure is same whether you have Galaxy Note or Galaxy S II or HTC Chacha or Huawei Ascend P and its regardless of the Android version that you have on your mobile phone.

Disable Google Checkout Cancelled Orders Email Notifications on Play Store

2013-05-01T05:43:00.003-07:00

Most of you who have purchased any application at Google Play Store, you would have done it using the Google Checkout. The Google Checkout is a nice payment processor introduced by Google long ago and it’s the way only way you can purchase Android applications available for download at Google Play Store. Google Checkout works by attaching your Credit Card to your account as because it would remember your Credit Card information securely. For every application that you purchase or cancel the orders, you are notified with an email to your Inbox in Gmail.
If you are developers then you would see many sales and canceled orders as well. For every canceled orders, you are notified via email and many times you feel that these are unnecessary emails flooding your inbox. To prevent this notifications you can do it in easy way, check it out here.
Follow the instructions below to disable the email notification to your mail –

Log in into your Google Check out using the Google Account.
Go to Settings tab as seen on the top right side.
Now click on Preferences from the left side options.
On the left side you will find Order processing and uncheck the option of ‘Email me each time I receive an order, cancellation or other transaction’ option.
Hit Save Preferences to apply the settings.

And these settings will stop Google Checkout to send email of cancellation orders.

Moborobo : Best Desktop Management Tool for Android Smart Phones

2013-05-01T05:39:00.001-07:00

Managing a Android Device generally is a mess because they don’t have a uniform software application like the iTunes for iOS based devices. If you would like to manage your Smart Phone by backing up the data, Installing / Deleting Applications then its quite hard because you will have to install respective software for the same and generally not all of them offer perfect management for these devices. Here is a solution for all these issues, called as Moborobo which is a All In One PC Manager for your Android Devices.
This is a very small sized desktop based application which supports is which is compatible with all the iOS and almost all the Android based applications. To know more first of all you need to download the latest version from their website and try it out since its a totally free application.
After you Install the software the first screen which you would get would ask you to connect your Smart Phone with the software either through USB or Wifi which is certainly an amazing feature because most of the software’s only support USB option. Lets go ahead with WiFi Option and show you how you can wireless sync your phone with the system.

Here you need to Install the Mobo Daemon application by scanning the QR Code shown on the software which you can do by using applications like “QR Droid” available in the Play Store. Following this the browser would access the moborobo.com website and try to download a apk which would be the MoboDaemon.apk file. Select OK and meanwhile go to the Settings of your phone, Check on the option which says “Unknown Sources” because we would like to Install this APK onto our Phone.

Following this you would be taken to a quick tour on your phone followed by a welcome screen showing you the WiFi Connection Information and also asking for the Validation Code. Tap on Enable and also ensure that your phone is connected to the same WiFi as the desktop or your computer. At this step you need to visit back to the Desktop based application and click on Next, it would ask you to Enter the Validation Code which is displayed on your Phone.

Welcome Screen : Click on the Connect button and it would initialize the connection and ask you to Install a update onto your current ‘Mobo Daemon’ Phone Application. Following which you are ready to go with the Phone’s detailed information displayed to you. You can manage multiple devices and in this article we are going to show you the Nexus 4 as an example.

To start off you can first select the option of ‘Backup / Restore ‘ and proceed with securing your Important Phone Information. This option wont be available to you under the Wifi Mode because of the amount of data you have on your phone and it would be only available in USB Mode.
Phone Cleanup : This is a Interesting feature which allows you to improve your device performance by cleaning the cache files and this could be done by removing the App Installation Remaining Files which are generally left by the apps which you would have Uninstalled.

Market Place : The Next Interesting feature is access to another Market Place which comes with many useful and not so easy to find applications most of which are free. Called as the ‘Moborobo Android Market Application’ which you can again download onto your phone through this desktop application would give you access to all the apps. Fnd apps based on the Top ranked and rated and then download onto your phone.

Free Wallpapers : You can not only access the Images on the Device under the Camera, Device Gallery & Wallpapers section but also access the Wallpaper Center through which you can find hundreds of beautiful wallpapers which you can easily preview and download, which would automatically download first onto the desktop and then transfer to your Phone and get Installed.

Free Ringtones : Looking for a lot of ringtones? Not to worry because this application also features a dedicated area for Music, where in you have access to a section under ‘PandaApp Ringtone’ which is a huge database of ringtones where in you can select your favorite ringtones, listen to them and then set them as a ringtone directly onto your phone from your desktop.

So overall this application not only offers the backing up of the data but also offers some amazing features which are generally not found on the respective phone’s original software and the best part is that this is a universal application. Download Moborobo Now & Enjoy all the above Amazing Features.

How to Search For Particular Text Message Within on Android Phone

2013-05-01T05:24:00.001-07:00

SMS is the best way to get notified or keep a track of your internet balance. Daily everyone receives a lot of SMS on my phone from friends; Internet Banking related, subscription messages, confirmation message and lot many others. Over the period of time, messages have become a common point for password reset or notification changes. This way you receive a lot of SMS and the size of your SMS grows day by day. Many customers are just happy to stay connected with SMS chat. Earlier we have seen a tip on how to delete old SMS & set storage limit. Today we go through a different tip which is altogether its pretty easy and handy in quick time but at the same time we have never used it or forget it very easily.
Did it ever happen to you that you are searching for particular details which you have received via SMS? Or are you finding it difficult to look for a particular message out of those hundreds SMS stored in your inbox? Here is how you can search for a particular message that you are looking for. The requirement is you should know a word or phrase to search. Like I am looking for a particular Airtel Digital message which was received yesterday, then you should type maybe your Airtel digital account number or product ID to get the best filter.
Search for Particular Text Message
Searching for a particular text message in the traditional way can consume time on Android as the new conversation come up always first. So if you have hundreds and thousands.
From your home screen launch the Message function.
Now from the Messaging, you need to tap on Menu to get other options. Now tap on Search.
Now on the top of the search bar, type in the text for which you are looking for. This will automatically display the matching results. And among the result go through the desired one.
Here in the example I have searched for messages of Beam Telecom. In the similar way you can search for text messages for any keyword that you know!

6 Specifications to Look for while Buying Android Smartphone / Tablet

2013-05-01T05:18:00.003-07:00

With year coming to an End and if by any chance you wanted to k now on what are the mantras for buying the best smartphones, then we will guide you so that you can buy the best possible smartphone at an affordable price. We will tell you on which core specs you should focus on before finalizing to buy any smartphone / tablet. Many times we have been asked about on which phone is better, though it’s difficult to keep on a track on the phone launches as almost every day one or other smartphone is launched. There’s no Greek or Latin in this Smartphone buying guide, everything is explained in simplest possible language. So, let’s proceed to the Smartphone tablet buying guide. Though we will be covering all the latest from the World of Android.
While the Android apps are constantly putting pressure on Apple, it’s now time that Android to look for quality devices and quality apps as there are many reports of Malware apps being doing the rounds in the Google PLAY Store. So, let’s check out the Top 7 parameters which you need to look for before you purchase the Android smartphone.
RAM (Minimum of 512MB, higher the better): One such parameter which you will have to look for if you wish to have a device which doesn’t hang is RAM. A minimum of 1GB RAM is required if at all you want the best performance out of your smartphone, just in case if your budget is low then you can go with some smart phones which are optimized 512MB of RAM. These days some smartphones have even come up with 2GB of RAM, which are LG Nexus 4 and also there are some select Galaxy S3 variants which have 2GB of RAM.
Processor (Minimum is 1GHz, higher the better): After RAM, the second thing which you need to look for is Processor which is in fact the heart of the smartphone. Now, the current trend is the Quad Core processors but it’s good enough to buy a smartphone which comes with a decent Single Core 1GHz processor, though higher the processing speech, better will be the performance of the smartphone. Also, you will have to ensure that the GPU presence will further enhance the performance of the graphics as it will render games in a better manner.
Warranty (Minimum of 1 year, go with extended warranty): Beware of devices which are having No Warranty or Limited Warranty, go with the devices which have a minimum of 1 year Warranty, also if you are getting the Extended Warranty option then you MUST go with the same as in Android while updating / customizing with the new updates the motherboard of the device might get hampered which is covered in the Warranty. With extended warranty, you can actually have peace of mind, also ensure that the extended warranty is given by the manufacturer and not the reseller.
Android Version (Minimum of ICS Android 4.0 version, higher the better): The latest Android version till date is Jellybean 4.2.1 version, though its only available for select devices as of now, you will have to look for the devices which are on the ICS Android 4.0 firmware version. Though there are many custom ROMs available, it’s always better if manufacturer comes out with the ICS Android 4.0 firmware version.
Hands ON Experience (Experience device before buying): Before proceeding to buy, you will have to make sure that you haveensure that you have had a hands on experience with the device which you have shortlisted to buy as at the end of the day it’s your hard earned money. With hands on experience, you can actually check on the screen brightness, colour experience, user interface and also you can check on the build quality as it should not be more platicky.
Camera (Minimum of 5MP, select devices with Front Camera if you do Video Calling): Device should have a minimum of 5MP camera and also ensure that when you take a hands- on experience it has all the advanced features like Panorama Mode, Flash etc. as you may require the same in future. If you are into Video calling, you can probably go with the devices which has front camera, preferably go with devices which have better camera quality greater than VGA.
Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you have any further queries in the comments section below as we will be more than happy to reply all your queries. In the coming days we will also be coming out with the top devices of 2012 which you may consider for buying.

Micromax Canvas 3D A115 with 5″ Display & 1GB RAM for Rs. 9,999 – Details

2013-05-01T05:07:00.000-07:00

Micromax has announced the launch of its first 3D phone and is dubbed as the Micromax Canvas 3D A115. This 3D smartphone doesn’t require you to wear the glasses to experience 3D as it incorporates the glasses free 3D technology. If you can recollect about the LG’s launch of 3D smartphone and due to pricing and various other things it didn’t get proper response. So, let’s check out on what are the detailed specs and features of Micromax Canvas 3D smartphone in detail.

Specs and Features of Micromax Canvas 3D:
Micromax Canvas 3D A115 comes with the 5 inches of screen size which comes with the resolution of 480 x 800 pixels powered with the 1GHz Dual Core Processor. In terms of memory, this device comes with the 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory which can be expanded with the help fo external sd card slot. This phone runs on the latest Jellybean Android OS of 4.1.2 Firmware. In terms of camera, this device has got two cameras, the rear camera is of 5MP which comes with auto focus capability along with the front facing camera which is of VGA.
In terms of connectivity options, this device comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, 3G and USB. The lack of 3D content has been an issue with the 3D smartphones which got launched across the globe and to address the same partially or to a certain extent, this device comes with ‘Micromax 3D Space’ pre-installed that offers access to 3D videos, and pre-loaded 3D games.

5-inched Capacitive Screen,
480 x 800 Pixels,
1GHz Dual Core Processor,
1GB RAM,
4GB Internal Memory,
Expandable Memory Card Slot of 32GB,
5MP Rear Facing Camera,
VGA Front Facing Camera,
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, 3G and USB
Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware,
2000 Mah Battery

Availability and Price:
Micromax Canvas 3D A115 will be available for a price of Rs. 9,999 from the first week of May, 2013. This device can be purchased from all leading online stores

Samsung Galaxy FAME S6812 with 1GHz Processor in India for Rs. 10,999 – Details

2013-05-01T05:04:00.003-07:00

Samsung is renewing its existing portfolio of devices and in the latest, it has now launched the Samsung Galaxy Fame which is probably an buffed up version of Samsung Galaxy Young. Just recently Samsung has launched the Samsung Galaxy WIN which is priced for around 18,300 in India. While the Galaxy Young had a pretty smaller screen, the Fame has got a good 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen with the screen resolution of 480 x 320 pixels. This is the Dual-SIM Android phone coming with the feature called “Always On” where while one SIM is actively connected to the 3G Data network, the other SIM can receive or make calls.

Specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Fame:
The phone comes with the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, and internally it is powered by the 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM for the multitasking. The internal storage in the Galaxy Fame is 4GB, and it can expanded to 64GB using a MicroSD card. There are two cameras in the Fame, with the 5-megapixel lens having an LED flash on the rear side, while the front camera is of VGA quality. The design of the phone is pretty similar to the other Samsung Galaxy devices, with a single physical key on the front, and the touch-sensitive keys on the either side of it and there’s a 3.5mm headset jack on the top.
The TouchWiz User Interface from Samsung looks the same as in other Galaxy phones but there are a few additions to the apps list and features, like Game Hub Lite, S Cloud service, Samsung Kies, ChatON messenger apart from the standard apps that come from Google as a part of the Android OS interface. The intuitive Motion UI in the device would make it a better experience for the users, with the users getting smart alerts, shaking the device to update and turning the phone over to mute.
The Galaxy Fame is going to be available in the Pearl White and Metallic Blue colors, and based on the market where it is going to be available, it would be either a single SIM version or the Dual SIM version. The pricing and availability of the phone are not confirmed, and we might have to wait till the MWC 2013 to get more info about the device.

Dimensions: 113.2 x 61.6 x 11.6 mm
Weight: 120.6gm
Screen & Display: 3.5-inch capacitive touch screen, TFT HVGA Display
Resolution: 480 x 320 pixels
Processor: 1 GHz processor
OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Operating System
Camera: 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, VGA Front Camera
Connectivity: 3G HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS
Audio: 3.5mm audio jack
RAM: 512 MB
Storage: 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB with micro SD Card
Battery: 1300 mAh

Availability and Price:
Samsung Galaxy FAME comes with the price tag of Rs. Rs. 10,999 and can be purchased from your nearest mobile retailer. Soon, it will be made available across the online stores as well.

Quad Core Dual-Sim Samsung Galaxy WIN in India for Rs. 18,300 – Specs & Features

2013-05-01T05:03:00.000-07:00

Samsung Galaxy WIN smartphone which is a mid-range Galaxy Duos Range is here and is all set to be released in coming days to come. There are many smartphones which are getting launched by manufacturers like Karbonn, Celkon and Micromax, to effectively compete against such products Samsung wants to go further aggressively by coming up with more budget devices. This device will be coming up with Samsung’s own touch wiz UX interface along with other features which we will be checking out on what are the specs and features of this smartphone.

Specifications and Features of GALAXY WIN:
With 4.7 inches of screen size and 1.2GHz Quad Core Snapdragon Processor this smartphone pricing is very competitive if it gets true. Samsung has been bombarding the smartphone market with a host of smartphones. In terms of camera, Galaxy WIN is pegged to come with 5MP of camera with flash and it comes with the secondary camera of VGA. This device comes with Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS, 802.11 a /b / g/ n support connectivity options along with the 1GB RAM along with the Adreno 203 GPU. We have mentioned the detailed features below;

4.7 inches of Screen Size,
1.2GHz Quad Core Snapdragon Processor,
Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS, 802.11 a /b / g/ n support,
Resolution of 480 x 800,
Adreno 203 GPU,
RAM 1GB,
5MP with Flash Rear Camera,
Front Facing VGA Camera,
2000MAH Battery,
Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

Availability and Pricing:
Galaxy WIN will soon be available for purchase in India for the price tag of Rs. 18,300 from retailers near you. This device will also be available across Online Stores soon.

Download In-call Recorder to Record all Incoming & Outgoing Calls in your Android

2013-04-29T04:13:00.002-07:00

There are many apps in the Google PLAY Store which claim to be the best in call recorders, but unfortunately most of the apps are ineffective and doesn’t record properly or some apps requires the root access. A new app has arrived which is developed by Senior XDA Member zakiancel. This app presents itself with an intuitive user interface which is logical and straightforward elements. The best part of this recorder is that it records the calls in mp3 format and also it records in high quality nature. Also, there is an option in this app wherein it has a capability to record all the calls without needing to start the recording every single time. Also, the ‘In Call Recorder’ lets you manage all the audio files conveniently and efficiently. You can refer to the list of features which this Call Recorder app comes with.

Features:

Two options in Call Recording mode: Manually select or automatically record all calls,
Recording long periods of time create a small audio file: 1 hour recording ~ 7 Mb,
Addition of equalizer to the MP3 player to adjust and repair the audio file,
Creating a new MP3 file from existing one after repairing and removal of a specific section of your choice,
Continue recording even during incoming waiting call and the transition to her, and identification of the two numbers in the recording file,
Adding a comment to any recorded call,
Send files using any sharing software (Whatsapp, Gmail, Dropbox, etc.),
Select the recording start button placement or activate recording from notification bar (optional)
Select the recording source: directly from the phone line or from the microphone (not supported on all devices),
Add a contact from a recording of an unknown number,
Use voice recorder audio files as ringtones or as notifications sounds.

To Download this Call Recorder app, you need to head over to the XDA Page of whose the link is mentioned below,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2222741

Samsung Galaxy CORE I8262 with 4.3″ Screen and Dual Sim Slot – Specs, Features & Pricing

2013-04-29T04:02:00.002-07:00

Samsung Galaxy CORE I8262 is here which is the new Android based smartphone from Samsung Electronics (SEL). While Samsung is still busy with the roll out of Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone Worldwide, it is still pushing various smartphones across the Globe to ensure that none of the country is left with the smartphone action powered by Samsung. Samsung is also currently working to bring an updated sequel editions to its legacy devices like Samsung Galaxy ACE etc. to drive upon the success of past. So, let’s check out on what are the various specs and features of this smartphone.

Specifications and Features of Samsung Galaxy CORE:
Samsung Galaxy Core smartphone comes with the 4.3-inches of WVGA Screen with the display resolution of 480 x 800 pixels along with the Dual Core processor clocked at 1.2GHz and 768MB of RAM. This device is placed in the budget segment and will be priced even below the Samsung Galaxy S Advance smartphone. In terms of camera, this device is pegged to come up with the 5MP of camera and the list of connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS.
In terms of memory, this device comes with 8GB of On board storage and can be easily expanded up to 32GB of storage space with the help of external SD Card. Not to forget, this device comes with the Dual Sim Capability and has the dimensions as 129.3 х 67.56 х 8.95mm and weighs 140 grams. Out of the box, this device comes with the Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware.

4.3-inches of WVGA Screen,
480 x 800 pixels Resolution,
129.3 х 67.56 х 8.95mm, 140 grams,
1.3GHz Dual Core processor,
768MB RAM,
5MP Camera,
8GB Internal Memory,
32GB Expandable Memory,
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS,
Dual Sim Capability,
Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

Price and Availability of Samsung Galaxy CORE:
Samsung Galaxy Core will be available for €320 initially in European, Russian and Chinese territories. We will keep you updated upon the latest on Galaxy Core Android smartphone.

NEO N003, World’s Cheapest Quad Core Android SmartPhone for $144 – Full Detail

2013-04-29T03:49:00.000-07:00

While there are many smartphones which are having Quad Core Processors but still costs a fraction of Flagship devices like Samsung Galaxy S4 and the names includes from the likes of Nubia Z5, Umi X2, JiaYu etc. but now arrives one more smartphone maker who is here to topple the pricing game by coming out with the World’s Cheapest Quad Core Smartphone for mere $144. So, let’s check out all the buzz which is rolling out with this smartphone. There are two variants of this Neo smartphone which are dubbed as “Neo N003 Youth” and “Neo N003 Premium”. For your convenience, we have also mentioned the detailed comparison of the two devices below;

Specs and Features of “Neo N003 Youth” and “Neo N003 Premium”:
The only difference between “Neo N003 Youth” and “Neo N003 Premium” is that the Youth edition comes with the price tag of $144 and comes with 1GB RAM along with just 8GB of internal memory, but the N003 variant comes with $204 along with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory.

Parameters	Neo N003 Youth	Neo N003 Premium
Screen Size and resolution	5-inch, 1920 x 1080	5-inch, 1920 x 1080
Screen specifications	Corning Gorilla Glass 2 IPS Screen	Corning Gorilla Glass 2 IPS Screen
OS	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Processor	Mediatek 1.2Ghz MT6589 quad-core	Mediatek 1.2Ghz MT6589 quad-core
RAM	1GB	2GB
Internal memory	8GB	32GB
Cameras	Front: 0.3 mega-pixel Rear: Sony 13 mega-pixel	Front: 3 mega-pixel Rear: Sony 13 mega-pixel
Battery	3000mAh	3000mAh
Price	899 Yuan ($144)	1299 Yuan ($204)

Price and Availability:
“Neo N003 Youth” and “Neo N003 Premium” comes with the price tag of $144 and $204 and will soon be available in select places around the Globe. As of now both the devices are available in China, we will keep you posted as in when we get more details about its availability.

Exclusive: LG Nexus 4 may get Launched in India around Rs.24,000 Officially

2013-04-29T03:47:00.000-07:00

If everything falls in place for LG Electronics, it will soon be coming out with the much waited LG Nexus 4 smartphone which should come out in India within a month’s time. It was in the LG’s Tech Show 2013 which was held in Delhi last week and where we came to know from Company’s close sources that it is very keen on rolling out this device in India soon. Though we don’t have exact launch details, but this time company sources sounded very optimistic about the launch of Nexus 4 in India. Just in case if you missed on the specs and feature list of LG Nexus 4, then you can refer the same below,

Parameter	Details
Firmware OS	Android 4.2
Screen Size / Display Type	4.7-inch WXGA True HD IPS Plus with 1280 x 768 pixels
RAM	2 GB
Dimensions	133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1mm
Weight	139 grams
Processor	1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0
Storage options	8GB / 16GB
Camera	1.3 MP Front Facing,8MP Rear Camera
NFC	Yes
Ports	3.5mm audio jack, Charger / USB/ Slim Port Port,
Battery	2100 mAh Talk time: 15.3 hours / Standby: 390 hours
SIM Type	Micro SIM
Colors	Black
Additional Details	Speakers are housed at the back Sim Card tray is at the left hand side of the phone, 3.5mm audio jack is placed at the top No, Menu or back button as it comes with just One middle button Supports Wireless charging
Price	Rs. 24,000*

*Approximate (Based on the inputs from Company Sources)
Nexus 4 is expected to be available in either 8GB of 16GB variant for around Rs. 24,000/-. The reason for this higher pricing when compared to US is due to no subsidy from Google Inc. for India sales which is very unfortunate. It’s good for LG Electronics in India if the device from LG is not subsidized as if Nexus 4 in India is priced in India for say Rs. 14 -15K then sales of other LG Phones like Optimus G, Optimus 7 II etc. will get affected.

How to Block Phone Balance USSD Updates as Popup Messages on Android

2013-04-18T04:11:00.001-07:00

The USSD / MMI requests are something that could be done when you wanted to perform some network related functions, like checking the balance of your phone, or the IMEI code of your phone and a few internal functions of the phone, but when these requests happen automatically and you see the balance updates every time you make a call or send SMS, it gets annoying. Especially in the Indian networks, once a message is sent, or even when the phone loses the data network connection, the balance is sent promptly and this keeps coming when the connection is glitchy. Apart from that, when you are using some messaging offer and have free messages to send, there isn’t any need at all to get the balance update when you know you are not going to get any deduction in the account balance.
There are several applications in the Google Play Store which would help in blocking the SMS messages or notifications but none of those have been successful in blocking the USSD messages that are sent by the network. One of them which would be making things easier for people is the Balance Update / USSD blocker which targets the notification and message blocking by specific keywords and strings.

Using this app, you could block the messages:
- Which contain a particular string that you want to block
- Which contain a list of keywords that are separated by comma
- Which contain specified regular expressions that can be matched to block the messages
The Balance Update / USSD blocker app has got a message log of itself, which stores the latest 25 messages and these come with an indicator whether the message was blocked or allowed to view.
One can choose to show the notifications / balance once a day or week and this would show you the first balance update and then block the other ones for the entire day. This would come to good use when you have got the free message offers and would want to keep a check once a day whether the offer is still active or has expired.

The app is free of ads, and you get to see the options page only when you want to make any changes, or else it would work in the background and you don’t need to be worried about anything once you have set the things up for blocking the balance updates.
Once you install the app after downloading it from the Google Play Store, you need to restart your phone once before configuring or start using it.
Tip for using: To configure or block the balance status messages, you need to specify the keywords that come in those messages and whenever the app notices a message with the same keywords, it would block them. The blocking includes even the USSD message apart from the normal SMS.
The app is available for free in the Play Store. Download it from here.

List of WaterProof Android Mobile Phones in the Market with Prices

2013-04-18T04:08:00.001-07:00

Smartphone Industry is becoming very hard to compete in, with various new features being introduced the mobile companies have now entered into the Waterproof mobile phones market. IP 57 and IP 67 are the numbers given to certify a mobile phones as waterproof and dust proof. So if you are planning to buy a waterproof phone make sure you look at this number in the specifications.
These are phones well suited to people like me who are chronic droppers of mobile phones everywhere. So if you don’t want to spoil your mobile phone when you are gardening and drop it in your garden mud or small pool of water, then these are the phones which should be considered.
Sony Xperia Z:
It comes with a 5-inch TFT Capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. 1.5 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor powers the device which has Android v4. 1 (Jelly Bean) Operating System. Has an impressive 13.1 MP rear Camera with Autofocus, LED flash with Video recording at 1080p HD Video at 30fps and 2.2MP front facing Camera is also present. Sony Xperia Z has got a IP57 certificate as a waterproof and dust proof smartphone.
Sony Xperia Z is priced at $650 or INR 35,000
Sony Xperial Acro S:
It comes with a 4.3-inch LED Capacitive touch screen display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The device is powered by 1.5GHz Dual Core Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor having Android v4.s0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) as the Operating System supported by 1GB RAM, 16GB on-board memory. Has an impressive 12MP Camera with Autofocus, LED flash along with 1080p HD Video recording at 30fps and 1.3MP front facing camera. Sony Xperia Acro S has got a IP57 certificate as a waterproof and dust proof smartphone.
Sony Xperia Acro S is priced at $450 or INR 25,000
Sony Xperia GO:
It comes with a 3.5-inch LED Capacitive touch screen having a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. The device is powered by 1GHz Cortex-A9 Dual Core NovaThor Processor having Android v2.3 Gingerbread as the Operating System supported by 512MB of RAM, 8GB Internal Memory. 5MP rear Camera with Autofocus, LED flash and 720p HD Video Recording at 30fps.  Sony Xperia GO has got a IP57 certificate as a waterproof and dust proof smartphone.  Sony Xperia GO has got a IP67 certificate as a waterproof and dust proof smartphone.
Sony Xperia GO is priced at $280 or INR 15,000
Sony Ericson Active:
It comes with a 3 inch Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine having a screen resolution of 480×320 pixels. The device is powered by a 1GHz Scorpion processor having Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system which can be upgraded to ICS and the operating system is supported by 512 MB of RAM. 5 MP camera with LED flash and 720p video recording at 30 fps and a 1GB internal memory which can be expanded with micro SD card.  Sonr Ericson Active has got a IP57 certificate as a waterproof and dust proof smartphone.
Sony Ericsson Active is priced at $280 or INR 15,000
Motorola Defy Plus:
It comes with a 3.7-inch TFT Capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. The device is powered by 1GHz Cortex-A8 TI OMAP Processor with PowerVR SGX530 GPU having Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. 5MP camera with Autofocus, LED flash and VGA video recording.
Motorola Defy Plus is priced at $240 or INR 13,000
Motorola Defy Mini is also another smaller version of Defy Plus which is also water resistant.
Motorola Razr Maxx:
It comes with a 4.3 inch super AMOLED Advanced touch screen with a resolution of 540×960 pixels. The device is powered by Dual-Core 1.2 GHz processor with 1 GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory. It has a 8 MP rear camera with Autofocus, LED Flash and a 1.3MP front facing camera.
Motorola Razr Maxx is being termed as the Strongest Smart phone around because of its Kevlar covering given to the phone which is a material used to make bullet proof jackets.
Motorola Razr Maxx is priced at $560 or INR 30,000
Panasonic ELUGA Power:
It comes with a 5-inch LCD Capacitive touch screen having a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The device is powered by a 1.5GHz Dual Core Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor with Adreno 225 GPU having Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Operating System. With an 8MP camera and 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps and a partly VGA camera in the front. Panasonic ELUGA power has got a IP57 certificate as a waterproof and dust proof smartphone.
Panasonic ELUGA power is priced at $560 or INR 30,000
Samsung S5690 Galaxy X cover:
It comes with a 3.65 inches Capacitive touch screen and Corning Gorilla Glass with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. The device is powered by a  800 MHz Marvell MG2 Processor having Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating system. It has a 3.15 MP Rear camera with Autofocus and LED flash and a VGA front camera.
Samsung S5690 Galaxy X cover is priced at $230 or INR 12400
Toshiba Regza:
It comes with a 4 inch FWVGA Capacitive touch screen, and be powered by a 1GHZ Snapdragon processor. It has an impressive 12MP camera. The device is having Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating system. Toshiba is trying its hand in the smartphone market with this waterproof smartphone but only time will tell how it will fare in the market.
Toshiba Regza price is yet to be announced
Fujitsu:
Fujitsu has also ventured into the Waterproof and Dust proof mobile phones market by introducing it 2 models Fujitsu F705i and Fujitsu F704i which are not high end smartphones but with basic features of camera, music player and under water resistance upto 3 meters.
Kyocera Hydro Phone:
It comes with a 3.5 inches IPS LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels. It has a IPx5 and IPx7 certification which gives it waterproof credibility. The device is powered by a 1 Ghz Snapdragon S2 MSM8655 processor with 512 MB of RAM having a  Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating system. It has a 3.2 MP rear facing camera with front facing camera.
Lenovo A660:
It comes with a 4 inch touch screen. The device is powered by 1 GHz dual core processor having Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Operating system 5 mega pixel camera rear side and VGA front camera. It also has Dual Sim GSM + GSM capability. the price of Lenovo A660 will be released shortly after its release.
It comes with a 3.2 inches display with a Asahi Glass similar to Gorilla Display. It works with the 2.3.5 Gingerbread Operating system. It runs on 1Ghz single core processor. It comes with a IP 67 certification which gives Waterproof and dust proof Credibility to the mobile phones
Lenovo A660 is Priced at $ 200 or INR 11000 Approximately
The list of Waterproof phones is going to be increasing in the recent future as all of the mobilephone companies are getting into the competition with many other phones which we will be updating regularly watch this space if you want to buy a waterproof phone.

Facebook Home, Now Available Internationally – Download Now

2013-04-18T04:03:00.004-07:00

Ever wondered on what exactly is meant by “Facebook Home”, unfortunately for all the facebook fans who were expecting a new phone or an OS, it’s neither of them and it’s just an app but not an ordinary one though. So, let’s check out in the due course of this article on “what is facebook home” and how it changes your device’s framework with an all new refreshed UI. Faceboom Home is a new app for your Android which aims to turn your smartphone into a social phone. This is an all new front end UI which actually lets users to get all the latest from their newsfeed and messages right on your home screen without you needing to open an app.

Facebook Home is built around your friends and puts them at the centre of your phone. So, let’s check out on what are the interesting features of Facebook Home;
Cover Feed:
Cover feed transforms your device with the fresh stream of photos and updates the same with the newsfeed. So, once you wake your smartphone from the idle mode, Cover Feed is there in front of your eyeballs. You can stay up to date with all the latest happenings with your friends in a real time manner as in when they update their status. All you need to do is to just swipe through to see more on photos and updates. The best part of this is that you won’t miss any of the latest updates from your friends.
Notifications:
Just in case if your friend posted something on your timeline, then you will receive the notifications with their profile pictures. For opening the notifications, all you need to do is to just tap on them and also alternatively you can swipe through to hide them and keep flipping through the cover feed until you want them back. Notifications of this all new facebook home is so awesome that it’s the next best to Google + when it comes to the rich user interface.
Chat Heads:
You can keep chatting with your friends even when you are using other applications. When your buddy sends you a message you get to see your friend’s face so that you exactly know with whom you are chatting with at that point of time.
App Launcher:
For getting into your app is never too late as it’s all in front of you. You can swipe up to see your favorite apps in the launcher. Also, there is a screen which consists all your applications and you can drag all your favorite apps to the launcher.
So, now the question is “How can you get the Facebook Home”?
Starting April 12 2013, you can download the Facebook Home application from Google PLAY Store and will work initially on Galaxy S3, HTC One X PLUS, Galaxy Note II, HTC One and also with Galaxy S4. Home will also be available pre-installed on phones through the Facebook Home Program. HTC has launched its first phone with Facebook Home name “HTC First”.

Download APK Files via modaco:

The Main Facebook app (‘katana’)
Now-integrated-with-your-SMS Messenger App (orca)
Home / Launcher ‘shell’ App (home)

Download WhatsApp PLUS APK for Android Device with Holo Themes & Customizations

2013-02-14T09:17:00.001-08:00

When we talk of the most powerful messengers across the platforms, then we come across the messaging apps like BBM for Blackberry and WhatsApp for Android. Unfortunately for all Blackberry boys and Android users, BBM for Android seems to be a distant reality as of now but for all those who wanted to enhance their WhatsApp experience can now try out the latest customized version of WhatsApp dubbed as “WhatsApp PLUS” which comes with an undoubted enhanced user experience smudged in the ICS theme packed with added list of features which we have mentioned below.
Please note that this is still in the testing state and is an unofficial version. Though it’s a Rock Solid app with almost “Zero” bugs, it can now be installed right in your Android without having to bother about the current Android version as it supports virtually all the Android OS versions. There is no timeline for the official release of WhatsApp Plus but as long as you are getting to try this one out, there shouldn’t be any issues. For your convenience, we have also shown the screen captures on how this one looks like with added features. Full credits to the XDA recognized developer rafalense for coming up with this update.
Features of WhatsApp PLUS:

‘PLUS theme’ option added. Change icons and images distribution to make WhatsApp more functional
Chat Bubbles color now can be changed
Stock round chat bubbles can be changed to square ones
Headers color option added too (for Chats, Contacts and Conversation screens)
Added option to discard annoying update message when opening WhatsApp (for the ones who suffer of it)
“online”, “typing” and “last seen…” MODs are back
Added transparency control for bubbles in Chat screen
Added color mod for status icons in Chat screen (clock, check and double-check icons)
Now inside Conversation Colors, Header and Chat MODs sepparated for a better comprehension

Procedure to Install WhatsApp PLUS in your Android device:

Download Whats App PLUS APK file from the links below to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your Android device to the computer to place this APK file in your device. Alternatively, you can also directly install this APK file in your device directly.
Download: WhatsApp PLUS v3.02 HoLo
Download: WhatsApp PLUS v3.02

If connected to computer, disconnect the device and with the help of File explorer navigate to the path where you have placed this APK file in your device and open the same to install the same in your Android device.

All you need to do is to just follow the on screen instructions. As soon as the installation is completed, you will be prompted to tap on “Accept” button. Please note that just in case if it prompts you to select the option of “Unknown Sources” then you need to select the same.

So there you go you have now successfully installed the WhatsApp PLUS in your Android device. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of installing as we will try our level best to address the same.

Galaxy S3 Vs Blackberry Z10 – Unfair to Compare, But We Have Done It, Just For You!

2013-02-14T09:06:00.001-08:00

Confused between an Android or with the latest Blackberry 10 OS which was just announced few days back? Then we will make things simple for you by comparing two of the best Android smartphones as of now till date in terms of popularity and Sales numbers. We know that it will be immature and may not be fair to compare two different platforms, but for a normal consumer who is not much tech savvy will only go with what is there on paper or as per the technical specifications of the device which he / she wishes to buy. So, in the due course of this article we will be comparing both Samsung Galaxy S3 and Blackberry Z10 device which was announced just few days back.

Display, Size & Weight:
With 4.2 inches of Blackberry Z10 and 4.8 inched Screen Size of Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy S3 takes away the win here as near 4.2 inched devices have lost the charm for the ownership of late since there are smartphones and phablets available in the market which come with the screen size of around 5 inches. Galaxy S3 comes with the Super bright AMOLED Display while Blackberry Z10 comes with the ordinary LCD Display screen with Capacitive touch of course.
If we have a look at the dimensions of both the devices then Blackberry Z10 comes with the dimensions as 66 x 9 x 130 mm (Width x Thickness x Length) while Samsung Galaxy S3 smart phone comes with 71 x 8.6 x 137 mm (Width x Thickness x Length) dimensions. With more width, lesser thickness, Galaxy S3 again wins in the size war. Size does matter when it comes to thickness and screen size.
When talked about the weight, then Galaxy S3 weighs 133 grams while Blackberry Z10 weighs 137.5 gms which is slightly more than the former one. Here too, Galaxy S3 wins when compared to the Blackberry Z10 smartphone.
Processor:
Samsung Galaxy S3 comes with 1.4GHz of Quad Core in International Variant while US version comes with Qualcomm S4 1.5GHz Dual Core Processor. Blackberry Z10 smartphone comes with Qualcomm S4 Plus Dual Core 1.5GHz processor. So, here it’s almost tie.
RAM & Memory:
More is the RAM, better are the chances that device won’t get hanged while processing applications. While Galaxy S3 comes with 2GB / 1GB of RAM in US / International model, Blackberry Z10 comes with 2GB of RAM across all the variants. And Blackberry fans will be happy for it as it wins the processor race if you are a non US.
More choices, better prospects as everyone is not the same. Some need more space while some can even manage with 16GB of storage. So, here Blackberry Z10 comes with 16GB of memory storage space and Galaxy S3 comes with 16GB / 32GB / 64GB variants. And the best part is that both the devices support External SD Card.
Camera & Battery:
Camera and Battery are two such parameters which are bothered by most of the users. Blackberry Z10 comes with 8MP of Rear Facing camera and 2MP of Front Facing Camera, while Galaxy S3 comes with 8MP of Rear Camera and 1.9 MP of Front Facing Camera. No Doubt, Blackberry over a period of time has substantially learnt on what its devices was missing from Big time.
Ran Out of battery? This will be term used if you have used any Android phone. Thanks to Blackberry at least in this case as though Blackberry Z10 comes with 1800 mAH of battery mettle, BB executives claim that is enough to topple the battery power of Galaxy S3 which has got 2100 mAH of battery power theoretically.
Last but not the least, we are leaving the Winner for respective fans to decide on to choose from Galaxy S3 or from the Blackberry Z10 as both of them are the Best Devices in their respective platforms. Do let us know your choice in the comments section below as we will be more than happy to hear from you.

Download Ubuntu Phone Launcher Apk for Android to Experience Ubuntu OS

2013-02-14T09:03:00.000-08:00

Ubuntu recently came up with its own Operating System for Smartphones which was earlier showcased in the recent CES 2013 event. Just in case if you missed out then you can very well have a look at the same in the below mentioned video. But this article was not just for showing you the video about Ubuntu but to guide you so that you can install the Launcher which exactly simulates all the User interface options of Ubuntu OS.

Now, after watching the Video if you would like to try this one in the form of not OS but in the form of an Android launcher then you can do the same.
The best part of this launcher is it’s different from the existing Touch Wiz Launcher, HTC Sense UI, Emotion UI etc. as Ubuntu focusses more on the direct and simple access by providing most of the critical and frequently used apps / options right in front of you so that users can directly access the same. We have also mentioned the screen captures on how this looks like.

Download the Ubuntu Launcher for Android from the below mentioned link to your phone and then press the Menu button to select the Launcher to use the same.

Just in case if you liked this Ubuntu interface very much then you will be happy to hear that very soon Ubuntu will be coming up with a full-fledged smartphone which will be featuring the Ubuntu OS in it. We will be very soon be coming up with a detailed article on how you can update your Android smart phone with the Ubuntu OS in the form of custom ROM firmware very soon.
Note : We have also covered Ubuntu Live Wallpaper App Apk which offers you a Live Wallpaper giving you a better look onto your Android Smart Phone, check out the Demo below for a preview of the same.

Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues so that we can help you better.

Best Apps to Download MP3 Songs on Android Phones

2013-02-14T08:59:00.001-08:00

If you are a music junkie like me, then surely you will have a huge music collection of all your favorite songs on your computer. There are hundreds of ways to download mp3 music files from the internet to your computer and most of them will work weather it is on Windows or Mac. In this era smartphones are the trend and people carry it with them everywhere. They also want to carry around all the music with them on the go. Adding new songs to your collection becomes a tedious job in this case as you have to download music to your computer then transfer it over to your phone. There are much better ways to do that especially if you are owning an android phone.
There are some applications in the Android market that makes this task much simpler. Here is a list of some of the most useful and popular apps that do that.

Download All Files

While downloading files from websites you might have often encountered the “Content not support” error message while trying to download APK, RAR, ZIP, MP3, DOC, XLS or other files. With Download All Files you will be able to download these files to your device. This app works like a browser plugin and enables you to download all file types and allows you to save them easily to your SD card. Additionally you will be able to save all your Gmail attachments also. The working of this app is very simple. When you land on a download page on your browser you just have to click the download button. This app then grabs the files, adds it to its download queue and once the download finishes you can either open the files of view them in a file browser. You can get this ad supported app for free from the Google Play store through this link.

Music Junk

This is another app that lets you download all your music directly to your Android smartphone. This app works differently than the previous one. In this app, you have to search for your favorite songs from the search bar inside the app. Then you have to select the song from the list that appears and press download. This saves the files into your phone’s memory. You also have the option of listening to music online and also to look up the lyrics of your songs online. You can download the app from the Google Play Store from here.
With apps like these downloading music to your smartphones does get simpler. There are a lot more options out there that will enable you to download your music directly, but these apps are some of the best and more popular ones out there.

20 tips, tricks, and tools to make your Facebook experience even better

2013-01-05T03:46:00.000-08:00

Facebook is by far the largest social network on the web, and while Mark Zuckerberg has made plenty of great calls in its design, the site — and the way people use it — isn't as streamlined as it could be. These 20 tips, tricks, and tools will give help take your Facebook experience to the next level. From simple settings options you may have overlooked, to browser plug-ins dedicated to making the social network even better, you're sure to find something on this list that will make your Facebook time even more addicting than it already is.

Tweak your Facebook settings

1. Appear offline to certain friends
By opening your Facebook chat window, clicking the settings icon in the upper right corner, and then navigating to "Advanced Settings," you can customize your chat experience by appearing offline to certain people on your friends list. This tweak will be especially helpful for those of you with chatty acquaintances who like to talk your ear off when you're online.

2. Reposition your Timeline photos
When uploading a new photo, it might not always appear on your feed the way you intended. Particularly long or wide photos have a tendency to be cropped awkwardly, but you can fix this rather easily. By clicking "Edit Photo" from your Timeline page, you gain access to a "Reposition Photo" option. Using this tool, you can move your photo around the preview window so that it appears as you intended.

3. Add photos to your worldly travels
If you're a fan of Facebook's "Places" feature, you can very easily decorate it with pictures to show off your various activities all over the world. On the main Places page, simply click "Add Photos to Map," and start tagging away! If you frequently upload photos directly to your Facebook profile using a mobile app for iPhone or Android, you might find that your map is already pretty well populated.

4. Easily hide app notifications for a cleaner experience
By going into your account settings, then navigating to the "Notifications" tab on the left side of the page, you can browse the applications that have permission to populate your news feed. If find that a friend has spammed your feed with an excessive number of app notifications, simply deactivate the offending app. It's easier than breaking off the friendship.

5. Upload photos in high resolution
Sometimes you'll find that a gorgeous photo you wanted to share with your friends appears tiny and blurry after adding it to your social network profile. Remedy this by going into your Facebook albums and, before uploading a photo, click the "High Quality" box.

6. Use the "View As" option to tweak your appearance to specific friends
Knowing what your friends can see on your Facebook Timeline is an invaluable tool to ensuring your virtual reputation stays intact. From your Timeline page, click the settings icon next to "Activity Log," and then click "View As." From here you'll be able to see what specific friends see when they visit your page.

7. Download your entire Facebook history
Ever wanted to browse your entire Facebook profile at once — including every status update you've ever submitted? Facebook makes it easy: Under your Account Settings page, a small link will appear at the very bottom of the options list. Click "Download a copy of your Facebook data" to begin the process of securing your entire archive.

8. Forward your Facebook conversations
Having to repeat yourself is annoying in day-to-day life, and it's even more of a bother when online. Rather than copying and pasting directions or instructions to multiple people, click the "Actions" tab at the top of any Facebook message thread to access the option to forward it to others. Ta-da! No more double-talk!

9. Turn chat sign-in off by default
Can't stand endless chat when you're simply browsing your status updates? No problem. Click the settings icon in the main Facebook chat window, and click "Turn off chat" to have all future messages sent to your inbox, rather than pop-up in realtime on your screen.

10. Use Facebook to design your business card
If you've put a lot of work into making your Timeline page reflect exactly who you are, consider using it as a pre-designed business card. Clicking the "About" link — located under your name on your Timeline — lets you browse your social network details. In the Contact Info window is a small business card icon that will direct you to Moo.com, where you can customize a Facebook-flavored business card and place an order.

Get the most out of Facebook using these web tools

11. Analyze your Facebook history with Wolfram Alpha
For the most comprehensive breakdown of your entire Facebook history, Wolfram Alpha can't be beat. Simply type "Facebook Report" into the main search bar, approve the app's use of your Facebook data, and wait for the system to break down your history. Once it's finished, you'll be treated to a seemingly endless number of graphs and data points showing your update history, most liked photos, and much more.

12. Schedule Facebook updates with Sendible
Believe it or not, thieves are big fans of Facebook. By finding out when you'll be away from your home, security experts believe would-be robbers target those who go on a Facebook hiatus. Sendible — an application that allows you to schedule updates even when you're not near your computer — can keep your online persona active, even when you can't.

13. Use Twitter to update Facebook
Sometimes you just don't have enough time to keep all your social networks up to date, but thankfully Facebook and Twitter play nice together with a little tweaking. Head to the Twitter app page on Facebook to begin the process of syncing your virtual social lives. After authorizing the Facebook app via Twitter, all your tweets will appear on Facebook as status updates.

14. Export your Facebook calendar to your PC
Make sure you don't miss any important events by exporting your Facebook calendar to either Microsoft Outlook or Apple iCal. Head to your Facebook calendar (located under the "Events" tab on the Facebook navigation bar) and click the settings icon. Click "Export," and then choose either your Facebook birthday list or upcoming events. Your desktop's calendar app should launch immediately, making the process even more streamlined.

Make Facebook better using Chrome extensions

15. Facebook Photo zoom
Using this extension, you no longer have to click on the photos in your news feed in order to view them in full size. Simply move your mouse cursor over the image thumbnail and the larger version will pop up right in front of you. You can even adjust the zoom by moving the mouse back and forth over the photo itself. It's like magic.

16. Revert Facebook Photo viewer
If you're not into real-time photo zooming, this extension turns back the clock on your Facebook's photo feature. Rather than displaying pictures in the new "Theater" layout, photos will appear on their own pages, complete with the full comments section and "Like" options.

17. Facebook Chat notifications
Have you ever left a Facebook tab open on your web browser and missed an urget message from a friend? This handy plugin produces a pop-up window on your desktop to notify you when someone needs to chat, ensuring you never miss an important bit of info.

Firefox add-ons that make Facebook a joy to use

18. Like the Page
If you're a Firefox user, you can use this add-on to instantly share any web page they come across, even when the site doesn't have a built-in Facebook share button. A small "Like" icon will pop up at the bottom of every browser window, and all it takes it a click to share your find with the world.

19. FB Purity
This plug-in returns your Facebook to an earlier day, back when spammers and useless clutter wasn't a hinderance to your browsing habits. You can hide any type of notification you wish, including birthdays, relationship updates, tagged photos, links, and much more. You can make your social experience as simple as you wish.

20. Facebook auto-logout
Do you hate it when you accidentally leave yourself signed in to the social network, only to come back to missed chat messages and anxiety over whether someone else was browsing your digital life? This handy add-on will automatically sign you out of your Facebook windows if you've been inactive for too long, ensuring that nobody can snoop your info.

Micromax Mobile Secret Codes

2012-12-29T14:45:00.001-08:00

Here are few Secret Codes for Formatting/Refreshing, Factory Reset and Software Version check for Micromax Mobile

Model	Default Phone Unlock Code	Restore Factory Setting Code	IMEI Check Code	Software Version Check Code	Refresh / Formatting
X1i	1122	1122	*#06#	*#8375#	*#8929#
X1u	1122	1122	*#06#	*#8375#	*#8929#
X211	1122	1122	*#06#	*#8375#	*#8929#
X332	1122	1122	*#06#	*#8375#	*#8929#
X4i	1122	1122	*#06#	*#8375#	*#8929#
X511	1122	1122	*#06#	*#8375#	*#8929#
X414	1122	1122	*#06#	*#8375#	*#8929#
X800	1122	1122	*#06#	*#8375#	*#8929#
X112	1234	1234	*#06#	*#8375#	*#8929#
X113	1234	1234	*#06#	*#8375#	*#8929#
X313	N/ A	N /A	*#06#	*#06#	*#73738#
X115	0000	0000	*#06#	#18375# or#67638#	N/A
X225	0000	0000	*#06#	*#18375#	N/A
X250	0000	0000	*#06#	*#67638#	N/A
X555	1122	1122	*#06#	*#8375#	N/A
X280	0000	0000	*#06#	*#8375#	N/A
Q3	1122	1122	*#06#	#84666#	N/A
GC 700	0000	0000	*#06#	*#67638#	N/A
GC255	0000	0000	*#06#	*#6629#	N/A
X2i	1122	1122	*#06#	*#8375#	N/A
X116	0000	0000	*#06#	*#67638#	N/A

Disclaimer: Please use these codes at your own risk. Techwek won’t be responsible in case you end up with a bricked device or any other damage.