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Education for all ? Maybe or Maybe Not - By Gaurav Srivastava

2015-04-28T04:52:00.000-07:00

EDUCATION

A Article By Gaurav Srivastava

Education... when one says that every one must get the education, the prime thing which comes to our mind is a image of a child studying in a class, a child turning into a student. But is it always about study...??
Think of a class comprising of 80-100 students. All get the same education, same books, same clothes, same teachers, same environments... everything same... but is there result also the same?

The answer is no. Because education isn't just studying... education means expressing oneself. Studying is just a part of good education... your morals, your thoughts, your understandings, sports, games, dramas, your friends everything... everything is a part of education...
There was a boy... he used to live in a hut outside a school campus. His father was a vegetable vendor and can't afford a school for his boy... The wall of the school was partly broken such that one can peep inside to look at the school playground and assembly hall... every morning when the school bell ringed he ran towards the wall... peeps inside and looks at the students lining up for the morning assembly. He has a smile on his face. A smile showing his happiness on seeing so many kids together in front of him in the same dress standing in a queue in attention. He looked at his clothes and that smile fades away. He thought for a moment why can't i go inside. Why doesn't my mother allow me to go to school. And then he again looked inside the school and he saw some happy faces, some sad faces, some just woken up faces, some angry faces and many more. The chorus starts the morning prayers. In past one year he had by-hearted all the songs sang by the group. He used to sing along with them. And then starts the P.T. . Seeing the same thing for more than over one year he now knows all the P.T. better than the P.T. teacher himself. He mimics it every morning with each whistle. Though he has never played football in his 9 years of life for he has no friend around yet he knows every rule by watching the students playing. He might not have known the technical terms but yes he knows what will happen next if someone hands the ball or if someone kicks offside...
Now let me ask you some questions and i don't want the answer. I want you to answer it to yourself.
Is that boy really missing the study part?
If by seeing he can learn so much what would have happened if he was allowed to be a part of it?
Standing in the morning assembly when we were kids, did anyone of you ever thought that yes we are the lucky ones to be a part of this assembly, there are many others who don't even know what assembly means?
The P.T. which meant as an act of torture to us could be a fun to ones who aren't a part of it.?
May be that boy will never go to school, may be that boy will never study, may not have books, may not have friends, may not play football but that boy wants to.
Education isn't confined only in four walls. Education is all about making your personality. Education is all about discovering what is best for you, what is best in you.
That small boy, 9 years old, at that small age was missing playing with friends, was missing that school dress, was missing that football, that assembly, that P.T. . May be when he will grow older he will miss the study, the knowledge... may be when he will grow old enough he will understand why his mother didn't allow him to go to school. May be then he will blame the education system. The system which takes a fees of 20 thousand per month for teach ABCD... for providing a playground to play, for bringing so many students together... but what about those who can't afford.?
May be he will not get a job and will be a vendor like his father but his heart will always know that if he would have gotten the chance he might have been a different person...
May be then he will understand that this was the best his parents could do for him.
When we say education is for all and charge 20000 per month for that AC classrooms then yes 'Education is for all'.
This article is not anything to raise funds or to target those millionaires schools... its just that if every one of us takes the initiative of talking to one boy, and share our life experience with him, let him play with us, give him our old books, our school dress and make him feel alive then we are a part of education is to all. They don't demand much. Its just that they don't have anything. Instead of travelling in a reserved autos and cabs go for the shared ones... donate that money to some one who needs it.
Knowledge is for sharing. Share it. Be a good person. We all had so many things in life which many of them can't afford. Make it pay. Take the initiative for that one boy. One small boy. Help him to be a good person. Help him to get educated. Donate one hour of your life playing with him, talking to him... might be the society might change.

THE END

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[ CES 2015 ] Saygus V2 with 3GB RAM and 320Gb storage , Super Android Smartphone

2015-01-14T23:07:00.000-08:00

Created by Saygus, a mobile design company based in Salt Lake City, Utah and manufactured like most other smartphones in China, this one aspired to be a super smartphone.Saygus create a super-smartphone, a device that will provide the best functionality and a host of features we may not see on other flagships in the immediate term. From the materials used in its construction, to potentially massive amounts of storage, to claims of unbeatable battery performance, the V2 plans to make a statement.

Saygus v2 Specifications :

5-inch (1080 × 1920 pixels) HD display
2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
Mali 400 GPU
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
3GB RAM
64GB Internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with micro SD
21MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash
13MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
3100 mAh battery

Price : Pricing is not available yet, but as the V2 is packing all the flagship goods and then some, we are expecting it will have a flagship price.

The display panel has very thin bezels and houses a 5-inch full HD (1920x1080p) borderless screen. The panel is protected by the latest Gorilla Glass 4. The display looks vibrant and bright and offers wide viewing angles.

Saygus V2 sports a 21MP rear camera with dual-LED flash and a 13MP front-facing camera, also accompanied by a flash. Saygus clams the V2 is the first smartphone to feature Optical Image Stabilisation with both the front as well as rear cameras.

The phone is powered by a 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and 3GB RAM. It has 64GB internal storage (not all of it is usable). You can use two 128GB microSD cards expanding the capacity to 320GB, which is the highest at this time.

Con :

Though the specifications are high end . To survive in the Indian market there must be two sim slot .

Conclusion :

Saygus is aiming to have devices to market in February and is already taking registrations for pre-orders. Stuff will be the first region outside of the US to test the device - and you'll be first to know if it lives up to that preposterous specification. The Saygus V2 is planning to ship in the first quarter of 2015. A pre-order window will open direct from Saygus later this month. Given all the materials and performance objectives of this device, it would seem fitting to coin the phrase from first Jurassic Park movie, “Spared no expense.” Indeed, Saygus has set very high expectations for itself, an ultra-light, ultra-strong, waterproof, tons of storage, made with the best materials around.

BEAUTY DIET - Eat your way to beautiful skin, slather on nutrients to enjoy your real beauty

2014-12-01T23:59:00.002-08:00

By Dwivedi Shruti and Paul Virginia ( Department of Foods & Nutrition, SHIATS, Allahabad.- 211007 )

Even a small pimple panic us. For a smooth, wrinkle free skin, full hairs and healthy nails, we investigate quite a lot in creams, masks, peelings ad cures, without giving a second thought to the money we spend on the same. So why not let us give one chance to NUTRITIOUS FOOD as well…..

True beauty comes from within. After all it is not the hair that needs nutrition from shampoos, but the cells that form the hair. Beauty can therefore be encouraged from within by supplying our body cells with nutrients that keep the connective tissue elastic, the skin protected and hair and nail strong.

The good news is that the food that happens to be good for our skin are also good for our overall health. Let us have a look on what they can do for our skin:-

Vitamin A : promotes proper repair and maintenances of skin, and deficiencies can result in a dry, flaky complexion.

Food sources- egg yolks, dairy products, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, parsley, apricots, peaches, mango and papayas.

Biotin (B vitamin) : forms the basis for skin, nail ad hair cells.

Food sources- Bananas, eggs, oatmeal and rice.

Vitamin C : protects skin from sun damage, smoking and pollution with its antioxidant properties. Also play a role in collagen synthesis.

Food sources- Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit), strawberries, broccoli, tomatoes, bell peppers and leafy green vegetables.

Vitamin E : protects skin from damaging effects of free radical activity in body which cause damage to cells.

Food sources- Vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, olives, spinach, egg yolks and soybeans.

Selinium : protects skin against sun damage by helping to minimize the damage caused by free radicals.

Food sources- Whole grains, garlics, egg, wheat germ, brown rice.

Zinc : can clear skin by controlling oil production.

Food sources- pumpkin seeds, ginger, nuts , oats and eggs.

Also drink plenty, exercise, get sufficient sleep and avoid nicotin and alcohol.

This smoothie makes a perfect breakfast!

Beauty Blend
Try this smoothie for a big blast of complexion-friendly nutrients - vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and omega-3 fats.

Serves 2

Ingredients:
- 2 cold oranges, peeled and cut into sections
- 1/2 chopped mango, chilled
- 1/2 cup sliced frozen (unsweetened) strawberries
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
- 1/2 cup plain, nonfat yogurt, chilled
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Yields 2 1/4 cups

Nutrient Analysis (one serving)
Calories: 250
Protein: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 72 mg
Fiber: 9 g

Eat your way to beautiful skin, slather on nutrients to enjoy your real beauty and feel confident with your rejuvenating skin. What's your Beauty Diet Mantra Let us know in the comment below .

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Soft Drink hazard for health - Best Sanitizer

2014-11-30T08:42:00.005-08:00

Article by Shruti Dwivedi

That's right, the ubiquitous soft drinks that is endorsed by celebrities across the world and claims to be synonymous with happiness and moreover a habit for every age group is really a dangerous product.

The major consumption problem is one can of soft drink (350ml) contains equivalent of 10 teaspoons of liquid sugar, which is enough to fulfill our entire day's caloric requirement without adding any nutritional value. A person who has a can of soft drink a day adds an extra 14.5 pounds per year, just from calories. Another synonym for soft drinks can be acidic drinks, as it is the most acidic beverage we can buy with a ph of about 2.5,considering that battery acid has a ph of 1.Phosphoric acid present in them interferes with body's ability to absorb calcium, and interacting with stomach acid slowing the digestion and blocking nutrient absorption. As it creates an acidic environment in kidney tract it is also linked with kidney stones.

No one likes the possession of ugly smile and stumped teeth, so say ‘no' to soft drinks, as citric acid present in them makes as corrosive as battery acids. Aspartame most commonly used as sugar substitutes welcomes hundred different health problems including seizures, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors , diabetes and emotional disorder also increasing risk of metabolic syndrome, which causes belly fat, high blood sugar and raised cholesterol.

High sodium and caffeine content in it dehydrates body causing chronic dehydration. Sodium benzoate, a preservative in most of soft drinks may directly affect lungs as it increases amount of sodium in the body while reducing availability of potassium causing asthma as well as eczema. Appealing color of soft drinks are carcinogenic as it comes in part from 4-Methylimidazole a chemical that forms in production of caramel food coloring. Imagine what does that brown stuff really do to our insides??

Can't remember much of anything? It may be because of excessive sugar consumption which reduces production of brain chemical called BDNF. Also presence of BPA gender binding chemical is linked to heart diseases, cancer and birth defects.

On contrary, there are real practical uses of soft drinks, where buying soft drink really seems useful-

Remove grease strain from fabric, just soak strain with coke.
Remove caked rust on old rusty bolts.
Blood comes out of cloths and fabric when soaked in soft drinks for a while
Let the mess soak in some soft drink burnt pan will come out clean.
Tea kettles can be hard to keep clean, fill with soft drink.
To clean toilets, just pour soft drink around bowl.
Gum sticks in hair can be removed by dipping section of hair in same.
Soft drinks can completely dissolve a tooth.

If soft drinks are good for all these uses, imagine what it does to the stomach lining.

Why Buy Any Other Sanitizer When There Are Soft Drinks????

Written By -
Shruti Dwivedi , Department of Foods & Nutrition, Ethelind School of Home Science SHIATS, Allahabad.- 211007

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Touchit Theme for iPhone (iOS 8) : New Winterboard theme

2014-11-14T11:41:00.000-08:00

Touchit is a smooth, relaxed and colorful theme that has been around for numerous iOS versions. iOS 8 winterboard theme with subtle tones to put your springboard at ease. Neutral colors and familiar icons allow this to be a theme unlike no other.

Screenshots :

What’s new in Touchit v-1.0

- initial release.

Touchit is available now as FREE download from Cydia on the Modmyi repository. Give it a try.

Lucidity Theme for iPhone ( iOS 8 ) : New Winterboard Theme

2014-11-09T10:41:00.000-08:00

A beautiful custom icon set with drop shadows and a playful color scheme, Lucidity gives your iPhone or iPod touch a breath of fresh air.

Lucidity makes use of the long-shadow concept in flat design but the way the designer has designed the icons is just amazing. The colorful icons are typical eye-candy and it gels well with the entire OS.

Lucidity is developed by EverythingApplesPro

Feautures :

Over 100 App Icons
Setting Panel Icons

9 Subtle Wallpapers

Screenshots :

What’s new in Lucidity v-1.0

- initial release.

Lucidity is available now as $2.99 download from Cydia on the Macciti repository. Give it a try.

How to skip iTunes Radio songs unlimited times on iOS 8

2014-11-08T11:41:00.000-08:00

Although iTunes Radio is one of the popular features in iOS, there are various restrictions imposed by Apple that might put you off. One of these is that you can only skip a maximum of 6 songs per hour for each station. If you ever wanted to get rid of this restriction, you might want to check out a jailbreak tweak known as Unlimited iTunes Radio Skipper 8.
The tweak gives you the freedom to skip as many songs as you wish without any restriction. So you’ll no longer be forced to hear to a song that you don’t like after you’ve surpassed the skip limit imposed by Apple.

Unlimited Itunes Radio Skips 8 is developed by AllTim3H4ckers

Features :
-enabled scrubbing through songs
-now you can skip 90% or the ads (not all)
-better itunes radio skips

What’s new in Unlimited Itunes Radio Skips 8 v-1.3
-enabled scrubbing through songs
-now you can skip 90% or the ads (not all)
-better itunes radio skips

Download Unlimited Itunes Radio Skips 8 available in Cydia via the BigBoss Repo for Free and its supports iOS 8.

Zen8 Theme for iPhone (iOS 8) : Best Winterboard theme

2014-11-08T11:04:00.000-08:00

iOS 8 winterboard theme with subtle tones to put your springboard at ease. Neutral colors and familiar icons allow this to be a theme unlike no other.This is the base theme, included is all icons and settings icons, for other packages pertaining to this theme, search Zen8. You will find iconOmatics, GroovyLocks, iWidgets, and more.

Zen8 is designed by JunesiPhone

Features :

- Over 200 icons (with more on the way)
- IconOmatic Theme
- GroovyLock
- Cydia/Safari UI

- Over 200 Icons

- Zeppelin Icons

- Settings Icons

- iWidgets

Screenshots :

What’s new in Zen8 v-1.0

- initial release.

Zen8 is available now as $2.99 download from Cydia on the Macciti repository. Give it a try.

Review : It is not Memento, it is not The Dark Knight, it is not Inception. It is Interstellar.

2014-11-08T10:21:00.000-08:00

Plot :

In the near future Earth has been devastated by drought and famine, causing a scarcity in food and extreme changes in climate. When humanity is facing extinction, a mysterious rip in the space-time continuum is discovered, giving mankind the opportunity to widen their lifespan. A group of explorers must travel beyond our solar system in search of a planet that can sustain life. The crew of the Endurance are required to think bigger and go further than any human in history as they embark on an interstellar voyage, into the unknown. Coop, the pilot of the Endurance, must decide between seeing his children again and the future of the human race.

Cast :

Matthew Mcconaughey :

Matthew Mcconaughey's acting is good, but nothing stellar, especially coming off the best acting role of his career. He plays the character like it should be played, but Nolan's characters never being truly drawn out or rounded does not help him any.

Anne Hathaway :

Anne Hathaway gave a stunning emotional performance as the flawed Bland.

Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain has a few strong moments as well.Jessica gave the best performances without a doubt. There is a scene regarding her character breaking down which will definitely make your eyes water.

The supporting cast all do justice to the movie too

Direction :

Mr. Nolan. Don't just look at Nolan, but look at his films. Some say Inception would be his masterpiece, while others would say it's The Dark Knight, or Memento. But honestly, every single film Christopher Nolan has directed is a masterpiece not of its genre, but of Nolan. Following is his quiet masterpiece, not the film that put Mr. Nolan on the map as a phenomenal director, but one people visited or revisited after becoming accustomed to Nolan, after seeing Memento, what could be called his breakout masterpiece. Then, right after, he directed the remake of the Norwegian thriller, Insomnia. This, too, could be considered a masterpiece, even if a remake. Then, we were given his take on the Batman universe, starting with Batman Begins, the origin masterpiece. Then, there's The Prestige, adapted from the novel of the same name, which can be called his dark masterpiece. The Dark Knight, his bold masterpiece; Inception, his complex masterpiece, and The Dark Knight Rises, his flawed masterpiece. Now, we have Interstellar, his emotional or personal masterpiece..

The script of the film is very well combined the history of space exploration and the relationship between Cooper and Murph. The story is complex and complicated, is based on real scientific theories by Kip Thorne, and indeed contains a reference to the "Space Odyssey" and other sci-fi pictures. This story about true love, about loyalty, forgiveness, fraud, hard decisions, and much more. And it is designed so that leaves a lot of room for the imagination of the viewer. It's also possible to notice some structure allusion to another Nolan's work - Inception. The story and visuals are combined just perfectly in Interstellar.

Music :

Interstellar is itself a crescendo, increasing sensitivity and creativity. I use the term deliberately because it goes crescendo with the soundtrack by Hans Zimmer, which is one of the most beautiful music ever scored for a sci-fi movie. We are witnessing a perfect musical arrangement, a total symbiosis, a bit like the music of Gravity which had understood very well how to match the image and the rhythm of a sequence to its own musicality. Zimmer's crescendos are giving a new powerful breath to every new scene, whether it is in visually powerful & intense moments or in more intimate moments; it intrudes into our momentary feelings and sensations, and manages to extend them, sometimes almost to choking, before resting on the balance of the film frame along with our mind spell-bounded.

Verdict : 4.5 /5

Conclusion :

Overall, I think that this movie should be seen in theaters on the big screen if you have the chance. It was a true experience. Be sure to be attentive and to clear your bladder first though. It will make you think. At times it might make you check your watch, but please endure and you will be treated to one of the most intriguing films of all time. Even if you think you didn't like the film, there is no doubt that you will be thinking about the contents of the plot and beauty of the visuals long after the credits roll

iOS 8.1.1 kills Pangu untethered jailbreak

2014-11-04T12:21:00.001-08:00

Apple releases iOS 8.1.1 to developers several hours ago, and the Pangu Team officialy announced the bad news, that the iOS update killed the jailbreak on the new version.

NOTE: THIS MEANS, YOU HAVE 1-2 WEEK OR LESS, TO JAILBREAK YOUR IDEVICE, ON IOS 8.1!

The Weibo message translation, courtesy of Reddit user illusiomist:

Apple has released iOS 8.1.1 beta to developers. After our tests, it has patched the jailbreak exploit. Anyone who wish to jailbreak, please seize the chance to upgrade to iOS 8.1 and do so before Apple officially releases iOS 8.1.1.

So what does it mean for jailbreakers?

It means that devices running iOS 8.1.1 won’t be able to run the jailbreak in its current state. We can always hope the Pangu Team has other tricks up its sleeves and may come with other ways to jailbreak iOS 8.1.1, but the message posted on Weibo by Daniel_K4 doesn’t seem to let any of that hope shine between the words.

If you’re already running iOS 8.1, and you’re already jailbroken, then it seems that your best bet is to enjoy what you have now and make sure you do not update to iOS 8.1.1 once it is released.

If you aren’t running iOS 8.1 yet, then this might be your last chance to update now and jailbreak using the latest version of Pangu.

We still recommend you proceed with caution. We will of course keep you updated of any new development.

How to bypass iOS 8.1 Lockscreen & access photos – IPHONE, IPAD & IPOD TOUCH

2014-11-04T11:55:00.000-08:00

A new lock screen bypass has been discovered in iOS 8 that allows anyone to certain action with the help of siri . The shocking part about this bypass is that it can be done in under five seconds. This isn’t the first time that lock screen security on iOS has been compromised, but this does require very specific conditions in place in order to work. It’s a silly game Apple plays, how can there be so many bypass methods in iOS to date? iOS 3.1.3 was the very first iOS to have its own passcode lock bypass, then 6.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 2 on 7.1.1, 8.0 & 2 on 8.0.2.

In this latest iOS 8.1 Bypass, the iPhone 6 Plus, 6, 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 1, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2 & iPod Touch 5th Generation are affected. iOS 8 as a whole is affected, iOS 8.1, iOS 8.0.2 and iOS 8.0 all have this bug.

What this iOS 8.1 Bypass accomplishes is unrestricted access to all of the photos on the device including the iCloud photo library which is shared between devices. Meaning you could use this iOS 8.1 Bypass to access photos from a completely different device that is linked to the iPhone you are performing this iOS 8.1 bypass on. Performing this iOS 8.1 bypass is very simple but depending on your device it could take anywhere from 0 seconds to 3 minutes to complete. It is very simple to recreate though and doesn’t require any insane steps.

Step 1. To do this open up the camera application from the lockscreen and then video recording option.

Step 2. Simultaneously select either the “Volume Up” or “Volume Down” button while pressing the “Camera Roll” cube. If you do it correctly, the camera roll will come up and you’ll be greeted with a blank white page or any pictures you may have taken from the locked device.

Step 3. Go back to the camera application and you’ll notice that it is still recording. Now simply hold the home button to activate Siri and Facetime anybody in the contacts.

Step 4. Depending on your device, some of you may instantly get the screen we need or some like me will get stuck on facetime calling for 3 minutes. Just bring up the control center and enable airplane mode after you hear that the call connects. After 3 minutes you will be greeted with a screen that says Facetime is unavailable.

Step 5. Press the green reply button and then the camera icon. Boom, you’re in!

How to prevent this :

Hard to believe that this is still available in iOS 8.1 but you can easily protect yourselves by disabling Siri from the lockscreen to prevent this iOS 8.1 Bypass.

iOS 8 Bypass Source Here.

Top 10 FREE iOS 8 Tweaks – iOS 8 Compatible

2014-11-04T07:13:00.000-08:00

So you’ve jailbroken your device, now what? There are an incredible amount of tweaks you can install, here are 10 more really great iOS 8 tweaks that happen to also be free. These not only spruce up the look of iOS 8 on your device, they also improve functionality and introduce new cleaver features not found in iOS 8. These all work great and I have not experience any instability when running them on my iPhone 6. I would recommend you be updated on the latest iOS 8.1 firmware to run these iOS 8 tweaks.

Of course, you will need to be jailbroken and you can jailbreak iOS 8 using the latest version of Pangu here.

So here’s the list.

1 .CCSetting : CCsetting is well known tweak for iOS 7 And Now it is updated to work on iOS 8 . It add several More toggles to your Control Center.

2. SaveGram : Save posts from Instagram. Adds a simple "Save" option when selecting a post. After tapping Save, you'll find the picture or video you chose in your Camera Roll. Currently guaranteed to support Instagram 5.0.8-6.0.1

Fully compatible with all iOS 8 devices.

3. Mobius. Ripped straight from Android, this is an iOS 8 tweaks that allows you to swipe infinitely between pages. Mobius needs the following source to be installed: “repo.tylercasson.com”

4. Live Battery Indicator iOS 7. Very similar to the iOS 8 Tweaks “Alkaline”. Many different choices to alter your stock iOS 8 battery indicator.

5. Cylinder. A really cool iOS 8 Tweaks, allows you to change the swipe animation on your iPhone. Many more choices to choose from than the similar iOS 8 tweak known as “Barrel”

6. ClassicDock : With ClassicDock, you can bring back the iOS 6 dock in iOS 7! Install and never look at that iOS 7 dock again!<br>

7. BytaFont 2. Change system font. Huge selection of fonts.

8. Flurry. Changes the look and transparency of the notifications center, command center and many other areas of iOS 8.

9. UntetheredHeySiri. This tweak basically allows you to use the new iOS 8 functionality of summoning siri when connected to a power source without needing to press the home button just be saying “Hey Siri” while note being plugged into a power source. Say you are driving and don’t need to be distracted, very useful.

10. Power Tap. When you hold the power button and get the drop down menu to shut down your device, you can now tap the power icon and use new functionality. One tap is to reboot your device, two is to respring. Very useful tweak to have if you will be installing many iOS 8 tweaks or applications as not many of them are updated to support iOS 8 and need to be resprung for any change to take effect.

Well, that’s it those were my top 10 more iOS 8 tweaks that are free, enjoy them!

Gionee launched Marathon M3 with quad core & 5000 mAh battery priced at Rs 13,999

2014-11-04T01:40:00.000-08:00

Gionee’s latest smartphone from M series is now listed on online retailer eBay for Rs. 13999 only. It is also listed on official Gionee website. This smartphone is the successor of Gionee M2. Gionee Marathon M3 is paked with 5000 mAh battery as compared to 4200 mAh battery in Gionee M2. Marathon word was added in the name just because it guarantees a great battery life.

Gionee Marathon M3 specifications

Dual SIM with Dual Standby
5-inch (1280 × 720 pixels) HD display
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor
Mali 400 GPU
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
1GB RAM
8GB Internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with micro SD
8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
5000 mAh battery with up to 32 days standby time
Dimensions: 144.5×71.45×10.4

If we talk about hardware specifications, The Gionee Marathon M3 (better than the Gionee M2) is a quad band smartphone with 3G support. It is 10.4mm thick and weight without the battery is about 180 grams. This dual SIM handset is powered by 1.3GHz quad core processor (cortex A7) MediaTek MT6582 coupled with Mali 400 MP2 GPU. Handset runs KitKat 4.4.2 with Amigo UI over a 5 inch OGS IPS screen with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution.

There is 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and micro SD card slot that can house external cards of up to 128GB. The M3 comes with dual cameras an 8MP auto focus on the rear and 2MP on the front. Key features are 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth 4.0.

There is accelerometer, proximity, light and magnetic sensor. Now coming to the battery – it is a massive one with a 5000 mAh capacity. As per the company the talk time is about 30 hours on 3G and about 50 hours on 2G networks. Standby time is about 32 days.

The Gionee Marathon M3 is now available on ebay.in for Rs. 13,999. Better wait for the official price update on the Gionee website.

Apple releases iOS 8.1.1 beta to developers ( Stability, Health app Tweaks & some improvements)

2014-11-04T00:22:00.001-08:00

Following the release of the first Yosemite 10.10.1 beta, Apple is rolling out the iOS 8.1.1 beta to developers. The update features a host of bug fixes as well as stability and performance improvements for older devices like the iPad 2 and the iPhone 4s.There have also been minor tweaks to the Health App.

The update comes two weeks after the launch of iOS 8.1, which introduced Apple Pay support, SMS forwarding to Yosemite, iCloud Photo Library Beta and more.The 8.1.1 beta, classified a build 12B432, is now available for download from the iOS developer center.

Folks who are jailbroken may want to hold off from updating, until it’s clear that this won’t hamper the Pangu Untether in anyway. Otherwise, feel free to check it out, although you’ll likely disappointed—we’re not expecting much more than bug fixes here.

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro with 2.5 GHz Quad-Core processor and 3 GB RAM : Full Review and First Look

2014-11-03T11:43:00.000-08:00

Key Features of Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro

5 MP Secondary Camera
Android v4.4 (KitKat) OS
16 MP Primary Camera
3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM
4000 mAh Battery
Wi-Fi Enabled
6-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Quad Core Processor

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro is priced at Rs 32,999 .

Review :

Pros :
1. The 6 inch QHD screen is impressively amazing. The bezels are so thin and make the phone look super cool.
2. The build of the phone is of premium looks. The phone is incredibly thin and the metallic feel complements it's overall style.
3. The snapdragon 801 chipset married to a 3 GB RAM makes scrolling through the UI and running various apps so lag free and fluid.
4. The camera is amazing ! Take my word for it. It's amazing.
5. The Vibe UI is cool. The wallpaper switching effect is cool.
5. It has a notification LED. I love notification LEDs.
6. The sound quality is good, though the bass seems to be a little less.
7. The phone has a mammoth battery of 4000 mA. And it lasts long. Really long.
8. I love the fact we can switch to stock android UI without having to root the phone. That's a really interesting feature.
9. Almost the apps we need come bundled. There's no much bloat-ware.
10. 4K video recording is crystal clear. Fantabulous !

Cons :
1. I wish it had an expandable memory slot. Especially because of its ability to record 4K videos, the memory would be full soon.
2. I wish the second SIM slot was 3G enabled. (Too much to ask?, maybe...)
3. I wish the earphones that came bundled were of a more premium quality.
4. The rear camera juts out of the body a bit. That's of some concern as the glass can get scratches soon.

Specification :

GENERAL FEATURES
Brand	Lenovo
Handset Color	Starry Night Black
Form	Bar
SIM Size	Micro SIM
Call Features	Loudspeaker
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive
SIM Type	Dual Sim, GSM + GSM
Model ID	Vibe Z2 Pro

CAMERA
Secondary Camera	Yes, 5 Megapixel
Flash	LED
Other Camera Features	Auto Focus with RGB and BSI Sensors
Primary Camera	Yes, 16 Megapixel

MULTIMEDIA
Video Player	Yes
Sound Enhancement	1 x Sealed Chamber Speaker
Music Player	Yes, Supports MP3

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Audio Jack	3.5 mm
Preinstalled Browser	Android, UC Browser
Bluetooth	Yes, v4, Supported Profiles (HS)
Navigation Technology	A-GPS, with Google Maps
NFC	Yes
Internet Features	Email
Wifi	Yes, 802.11 b/g/n/ac
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
Tethering	Wi-fi Hotspot
3G	Yes, LTE (4G): 150 Mbps HSDPA; 50 Mbps HSUPA

OTHER FEATURES
Sensors	Light Sensor, eCompass, Gravitation, Proximity Sensor
Phone Book Memory	Yes
Call Memory	Yes
SMS Memory	Yes
Important Apps	Facebook, Skype, Twitter, Google Android Suite, SHAREit, Security, SYNCit, CLONEit, SNAPit Camera, SEEit Gallery, AccuWeather, Route 66 Navi + Maps, Evernote, Guvera Music
Additional Features	Games

DISPLAY
Resolution	Quad HD, 2560 X 1440 Pixels
Other Display Features	Gorilla Glass 3
Size	6 Inches
Color	16 M

DIMENSIONS
Weight	179 g
Size	81.3x156x7.7 mm

WARRANTY
Warranty Summary	1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories

BATTERY
Talk Time	45 hrs (2G)
Standby Time	948 hrs (2G)
Type	Li-Polymer, 4000 mAh

MEMORY AND STORAGE
Memory	3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM

PLATFORM
Operating Freq	GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 1700, 2100; 4G: LTE
OS	Android v4.4 (KitKat)
Processor	2.5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, Quad Core

Votive Theme for iPhone (iOS 8) : Best Winterboard theme

2014-11-01T10:13:00.000-07:00

Votive brings a theme with an eye catching color pallet and texture with each icon . A theme you will surely appreciate to have in your collection.

Votive brings you a few sets of color options for your UI via the use of Tinct ( A $0.99 jailbreak tweak) . Control center is also themed being activated via winterboard.

Votive is designed by @MTK_Des1gn and @StudioProz

Features :

-Over 200 Icons

- Zeppelin Icons

-Settings Icons

-Control Center Icons

-Cydia/Safari UI

-100+ Splashscreen Theme

-2x Themes for Tinct (http://Chewitt.me/repo)

-Classic Badges Theme

-ColorKeyboard Theme

-2x iconOmatic theme

Screenshots :

What’s new in Votive v-1.1

- Votive 1.1 update brings you an additional 100+ icons and with those as we build up the collection-we've added over 100 splash loaders by request.

Votive is available now as $2.99 download from Cydia on the Modmyi repository. Give it a try.

iFile Just got Updated to support iOS 8.1 with some improvements and bug fixes

2014-10-31T20:35:00.000-07:00

iFile Just got Updated to support iOS 8.1. For those who doesn't know about iFile , iFile is a complete file manager and viewer running under user root. iFile gives you full access to your jailbroken device's files, like Finder does on your desktop Mac. iFile is your tool for advanced management and customization of files on your device.

iFile is developed by Carsten Heinelt

iFile allows fast navigation through the iPhone file system in multiple tabs. You can directly view files of many types, including images, movies, sound, text, HTML, web archives, Microsoft and Apple iWork files, PDFs, and compressed formats.

iFile lets you handle software files and multimedia in flexible ways, including:

Copy, paste, rename, and move files.
Edit text files and property lists, such as configuration files.
Install .deb software packages.
Pack and unpack ZIPs and other compressed files.
Import mp3s and other files into your iPod library (using Gremlin2 on iOS 4.x).

iFile also provides easy ways to get files in and out of your device:

Upload and download files from iFile's built-in web server via a web browser or connecting to it as a network drive (WebDAV).
Manage, copy, and move files in your Dropbox, box or FTP account.
Show and download your files from a Toshiba FlashAir® card.
Send files as email attachments.
Mount Apple disk image (DMG) files.
Send files to iFile on other iDevices via Bluetooth

What’s new in iFile v-2.1.0-1

-Enhancements -Added Hebrew localization. -Added iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus support. -Added icons for iPhone 6 Plus. -During search in file list the search magnifying glass icon gets replaced with an activity indicator.

Fixes -Fixed problem in not listing some external viewers, e.g. Whatsapp, Dropbox, iMovie etc. -Fixed issue that Bluetooth transfers via GameKit were not working on iOS 7+ anymore. -Fixed issue that stored URL from a 2nd tab will be stored back to 1st tab. -Fixed that status bar was black on black in Audio Player. -Fixed bug in Box SDK that lead to crash on launch on iOS 8. -Updated "Pull down to refresh" arrow with iOS 7 styled one on iOS 7 and later. -Fixed that integer numbers containing a decimal indicator (, or .) got interpreted as floats in Property List Editor number fields.

iFile has a free version with basic features. For complete features listed above, you can purchase a license. iFile costs $4. You can get iFile from Cydia’s BigBoss repository and it supports iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch running iOS 6.X , iOS 7.x , iOS 7.1.x and iOS 8.X

How To jailbreak iPhone ,iPod Touch , iPad running iOS 8.x using Pangu

2014-10-31T12:30:00.000-07:00

The definitive version of Pangu for Windows is here. This version, as you’ve likely read, is complete with a bundled Cydia installation and English text. There are also a few differences in some of the screens that you’ll encounter during the jailbreak process.

How to jailbreak iOS 8.x with Pangu 1.1

Note: Backup your device and perform a fresh install of iOS 8 via iTunes before proceeding. This will ensure that the jailbreak runs quicker and ups the chance of success. You can always restore your data post jailbreak. This tutorial is for Windows. If you don’t have a Windows machine, you can use a virtual machine on your Mac.

Step 1: Connect your device to your PC and (Note : make a fresh restore of iOS 8.1 using iTunes) , and make sure that you tap the Trust This Computer button on your device if it prompts you to do so

Step 2: Enable Airplane mode on your device

Step 3: Download Pangu 1.1 from downloads page and save it to your desktop

Step 4: Right click on the Pangu tool and select Run as Administrator

Step 5: Once your device is detected by Pangu, click the Start Jailbreak button

Step 6: After reading the notice presented by Pangu, click Already Did to begin the jailbreak process

Step 7: Be patient and wait for the progress bar to reach the very end, and your iPhone will reboot

Step 8: Once your iPhone reboots you should see Cydia on your Home screen. Launch Cydia to initialize it and you’re good to go

To See Changelog , Click here .

That’s it folks. That’s how you jailbreak and install Cydia in one fell swoop. How did you fare? Are you jailbreaking, or are you still holding off for some reason?

Pangu 1.1.0 update adds integrated Cydia installation, English translation, says Mac version is coming

2014-10-31T11:49:00.000-07:00

The Pangu iOS 8 – 8.1 jailbreak with Cydia packaged in it has finally released. After a week and a half of waiting, now, even the everyday joe should feel pretty comfortable jailbreaking their iPhone, iPads and iPods using the method. After yesterday’s release of an updated Cydia, which brought numerous changes including a working Touch ID and passcode after install, all folks were waiting for was to see the jailbreak app store packaged in with the Pangu jailbreak so that separate install wasn’t required. Pangu made a statement on Twitter Thursday, sharing that if all went well, on Friday an update should be available, which integrated Cydia. An English website was promised as well, though no details about a Mac version were revealed.

Friday morning a new announcement was released by the team sharing the updates to the site and when to expect the Mac version.

Change log - 1.1.0（2014.10.31）

1. Bundle latest Cydia for iOS8.

2. Optimize jailbreak process.

3. Fix an issue that may cause MobileSafari to crash on 64bit devices.

4. Fix an issue that causes iMessage/SMS to fail to send images.

5. Respring is not required anymore to make Substrate working.

6. Pangu APP now with some useful functions.

7. Add English support

Full Tutorial on How to jailbreak Iphone Ipod Touch & iPad with latest version of Pangu. In the meantime, let us know what your experience has been like with this latest update.

Cydia Installer updated to 1.1.15 to fix passcode issue, adds multitasking, iPhone 6 support, and much more

2014-10-30T13:06:00.001-07:00

Cydia Installer just received a 1.1.15 update to fix the lingering passcode issue. You can now update Cydia on your jailbroken iOS 8 device and use a passcode without any side effects.

More impressively, perhaps, is the introduction of new multitasking capability! Yes, true multitasking with Cydia is finally here if you’re jailbroken with iOS 8. Amazing.

Then, there’s support for the iPhone 6 Plus! That includes rotation support.

What's new in cydia 1.1.15

Correct rotation to only on tablets to match Apple's UI style guidelines.

Make Installed tab icon consistent.

incompatibility with cache wipers (such as iCleaner) that cause Cydia to crash when you try to run it after.

- Changes in Cydia 1.1.14

iOS 8 Passcode Compatibility

Cydia no longer causes your device to lock up while booting on iOS 8 when you use a passcode. We recommend you use a passcode for security. (Under Settings, go to "Touch ID & Passcode", and "Turn Passcode On".)

If you have installed unsupported stashing modifications, you may want to restore and jailbreak again, instead of directly installing this update (those modifications are unsupported).

Multitasking Support on iOS 8

Cydia now backgrounds almost like a regular application (but only on iOS 8). This has been a major architectural change: please alert us to any issues.

This allows you to switch back/forth between Cydia and other applications (such as Safari, or the Google two-factor authentication app) without losing your package selection state.

New Window and Hijack Blocking

One of the biggest complaints about Cydia in the last year has been a new kind of ad seen on some repositories: a sudden redirect to the App Store.

Cydia now blocks "popups" and asks the user before opening the App Store.

Partial iPhone 6 Plus Support

Cydia supports rotation on the iPhone 6 Plus and has a new @3x icon and tabbar. Cydia renders at the native resolution on both the 6 and 6 Plus.

Videos Work Again (on iOS 7.1-8.1)

Cydia on iOS 7.1 had an issue where playing video would cause the device to "lock up". This bug has finally been fixed! The new iOS 8 video issue (a YouTube error message) is also fixed.

Localization Works Now on iOS 8

Users of Cydia 1.1.13 (only available via a manual installation process) may have noticed Cydia only displayed in English :(. This has been fixed! Yay!

Queue Status is "Less Incorrect"

Sometimes Cydia would not have packages queued but claim it did, or would have packages queued and claim it did not; this happens less ;P.

Known Issues Specific to iOS 8

When installing packages that put icons on SpringBoard, the icons may not appear. Rebooting might make them appear. This is because our "uicache" tool, which refreshes icons, has not yet been updated for iOS 8.

We are working on this, and a fix will come later as part of the UIKit Tools package as soon as we can manage.

If you need to install it directly (such as if you've jailbroken and haven't installed Cydia yet):http://apt.saurik.com/debs/cydia_1.1.14_iphoneos-arm.deb

Biggest Cydia update ever? Saurik really went all out with this one! He’s accepting donations via the Cydia Installer page. Sound off in the comments with your thoughts.

Saurik releases Cydia Substrate to fix app installation issues, iTunes syncing bugs, and more

2014-10-27T23:44:00.000-07:00

If you’re jailbroken on iOS 8 and you have Cydia installed, you should check for a new version of Substrate that just went live.

Cydia Substrate 0.9.5014 comes right on the heels of the Pangu team’s 0.2 Untether updatefor iOS 8. Both Pangu and Saurik are working around the clock to shore up as many bugs and issues as possible related to the jailbreak and subsequent Cydia support.

Here are Saurik’s release notes for the updated package:

Cydia Substrate 0.9.5014 fixes a few bugs reported on iOS 8 with 0.9.5013, including “apps do not install”, “iTunes does not sync”, and “icons are gone”.

This issue sometimes led to devices being unable to boot without disabling Substrate (holding down volume up).

And on the Pangu 8.0-8.1 Untether page in Cydia:

As this update makes Substrate work more consistently, installing this update exposed bugs in Substrate 0.9.5013 for many users. It is important to also use the latest versions of Substrate (at least version 0.9.5014) with this new untether.

(If you're curious for more detail, this is what saurik was discussing fixing in this comment about why he temporarily pulled the Pangu untether 0.2 update.)

Just to be clear, these updates don't fix the problem causing devices to freeze upon booting if you set a passcode. More detail from the Pangu 8.0-8.1 Untether page in Cydia:

Updating this package requires a reboot; please note that rebooting can surface problems unrelated to the untether or Cydia Substrate. If you've set a passcode/TouchID, rebooting may cause your device to freeze: please disable passcodes/TouchID until further notice (sorry :/). Having incompatible tweaks installed can also cause problems upon rebooting.

As mentioned, you will need to be jailbroken and already have Cydia installed to install this update. If you’ve yet to jailbreak or install Cydia, you can do so using our iOS 8 jailbreak tutorial and Cydia installation guide.

Have you updated to Cydia Substrate 0.9.5014 yet?

Pangu releases iOS 8.x jailbreak untether update to fix Cydia Substrate loading, iMessage bugs, and safari crashes

2014-10-27T11:54:00.001-07:00

The Pangu team has just released an update to their untethered jailbreak. Users who are already jailbroken can venture into the Pangu app on the Home screen in order to update.

How to: Tap Pangu icon on your homescreen then tap Manage and you will see the update.

Note : IMPORTANT: Do not set a passcode!

To update, launch the Pangu app, which should be located on your Home screen and tap the Manager tab at the bottom of the screen. There, under the update tab, you should see the Pangu 8.0-8.1.x Untether update. Tap the download (arrow) button to install the update.

After tapping the update button, the new untether .deb file will download, and you’ll be prompted to reboot your device to install the update untether.

The actual Pangu jailbreak tool has yet to be update from version 1.0.1, but we presume that is coming shortly as well. For now, if you want to run the latest version of the Pangu untether, you’ll need to jailbreak using the tool, then update post jailbreak.

Some People are experiencing Screen Blackout after updating :

- To fix this problem you have Power down then hold volume up while booting, then reboot . Then iPhone will boot normally.

Have you updated yet? Does it fix many of the issues you’ve experienced with the Pangu jailbreak? comment below.

iOS 8 – iOS 8.1 Compatible Jailbreak Apps and Tweaks [ Updated ]

2014-10-26T07:51:00.001-07:00

The highly anticipated iOS 8 jailbreak is out and people have already started to untethered jailbreak their iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. If you have just jailbroken your device and are looking for tweaks that work on iOS 8 then we have got you covered. In this post we will list the tweaks that have been tested on iOS 8 running devices and are functioning properly without any major issues. We will keep on updating this list as most popular Cydia tweaks get updated to support the latest jailbreak.

saurik also released an update to Cydia Substrate, the underlying framework that all jailbreak tweaks depend upon. So here’s a list of all the jailbreak tweaks that work currently:

AlphaBadge
Activator
Apple File Conduit "2"
Appellancy
Applocker
Applist
BatteryStatusBar
Barrel
BetterPowerDown
BetterWifi7
BluePill
BlurryBadges
ClassicDock
CleverPin
CustomLS
Cylinder
Eclipse
Filza File Manager
FlipControlCenter
FlipSwitch
f.lux
Flex 2 Beta
GlowBoard
GroovyLock
HomeScreenDesigner
HideMe7 works almost completely
iCleaner/Pro
Icon0matic
LocalIAPStore
LockHTML 3
Mobius
Nitrous
NewTerm
NoLockBounce
OpenSSH
OpenSSL
Phantom for Snapchat
Power Tap
PreferenceLoader
Protube
Savegram
StatusHUD 2
SubtleLock (iOS 7)
SwipeSelection
SwipeExpander (Pop up keys are a tiny bit broken but other than that it works fine)
TabLess
TransparentVolume
vColor
VirtualHome
Watusi
Winterboard
Zeppelin

If your favorite tweak isn’t this list, please give the developers time to update them for iOS 8.We will update this list as more tweaks are made compatible with iOS 8. If you have tested any tweak not mentioned in this list then let us know in the comments below. Follow our full jailbreak coverage at this link. (Source)

Let us know if you find any other tweaks that are working with iOS 8.

Happy New Year - Visually stunning HNY is a great Entertainer

2014-10-26T03:53:00.000-07:00

Main Hoona Na and Om Shanti Om (both the films directed by Farah Khan) are considered one of the most entertaining bollywood films. And after Farah's Tees Maar Khan's debacle, she is back with her new outing HAPPY NEW YEAR which was supposed to be made in 2005 but was later shelved! Will it be SRK's another Ra.one or will it be into the lists of the most entertaining films?

Plot :

This is the ultimate underdog story where a team of 'losers' win the love of millions in their quest to pull off the biggest diamond heist ever!

Charlie(ShahRukh Khan) is planning to rob some diamonds from Charan Grover(Jackie Shroff) for a specific reason(Watch the movie and you will get to know) with help of his 5 friends. But to rob him he has to take part in World Dance Championship! The plot looks so simple and you might be thinking such a simple plot but a very long film? Well apart from the plot the movie has many other things to offer!

Cast :

ShahRukh Khan rocks in the film! His dialogue delivery, especially during the emotional moments is fantastic!

Deepika Padukone as Mohini has done a good job as a bar dancer cum dancer teacher cum a WINNER!

Boman Irani as a middle aged Parsi chick magnet is funny

Abhishek comes out as a surprise in this movies, having had string of annoying performances after Guru.

Vivaan Shah as Rohan, has done a cool job as a hacker but needs a bit grooming though a good talent found.

Direction :

Farah Khan has directed a heist film without any blood and gore or love making scene, which is in itself an achievement, because family audiences were looking for such a film with GREAT production values for a very long time! I guess last one was...Ah! Very few! And I should say a film doesn't need a kissing scene to make it impressive for the youth because I am 18 and I watch movies with my family! I didn't need to look down for any scene in the film! I didn't hear a single word of disgust from my parent like 'Is that what you surf or watch on Internet'. I applaud Farah for that.

Music :

Music by Vishal-Shekhar will grow inside you and grows to max after watching the movie. India-Waale and Manwa-laage already topping the charts, I think Satakli will grow slowly within the people. My pick of the lot is Satakli and Manwa-Laage.

Verdict : 2.5/5

Conclusion :

Despite usual clichés, HAPPY NEW YEAR excels as a film! With great production values, heart warming moments, good Music, good story, good direction, this is a film Audience(especially families) were looking for and Here it is. Happy New year is a fun watch! Recommended!

Appellancy Cydia Tweak Just got updated to support iOS 8

2014-10-26T03:09:00.000-07:00

Appellancy is a next-generation face recognition tweak for your iDevice that supports all iPhones, iPods, and iPads running iOS 7 or 8. It is nearly flawless in its recognition, and it integrates into the native look and feel of iOS 7 so well that you’ll wonder why it isn't a native feature.

Appellancy is developed By Elijah Frederickson

There is a simple API for other developers to integrate Appellancy into their projects, more details available at Github, so Appellancy is not limited to the lockscreen, it is possible to integrate into many app locking tweaks.
Because Appellancy uses the camera, it will have an effect on the battery life. However, Appellancy only uses the camera when it needs to, which minimizes the effect on the battery, so battery usage should be almost unnoticeable.

It is currently compatible with most known lockscreen tweaks, including, but not limited to: ClassicLockScreen, Convergance, and iCaughtU.
On older/weaker devices (such as the iPod 5 and iPhone 4) it is recommended to have no more than 20 scanned photos or it may result in instability.

What’s new in Appellancy v-1.1-20

- iOS 8 Compatible
- Fixed a bug on iOS 7.1
- Revamped settings page
- Fixed many crashes
- Updated to use LibPass
- Many other fixes and changes

Appellancy costs $1.99. You can get Appellancy from Cydia’s BigBoss repository and it supports iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch running iOS 7.x , iOS 7.1.x ,iOS 8.x.