Microsoft will let you upgrade to Windows 10 even if you run a pirated version...!!

As Microsoft had already announced that they would be giving free Windows 10 upgrade to Windows 7 and Windows 8 users. Now the company has again announced adding to the same that upgrade would be extended even to those with illegal version of the software- at least in China.

Terry Myerson , the head of the Microsoft's operating System division announced the same today at the WinHEC conference in Shezhen ,China  , He said , " We are upgrading all qualified PC's , genuine and non genuine , to Windows 10." 

But it is not clear whether they would be offering the upgrades to software pirates everywhere or only in China. Microsoft has taken this step because more then 75% of the users in China use pirated Windows. Microsoft is keen to boost legitimate use of Microsoft "s software in China.

According to Verge , in some regions in the world Microsoft may be trying to avoid the problem of customers buying computers with pirated version of Windows pre-installed.

Myserson also added that the goal was to ," reengage" with these millions of Chinese users , though he didn't elaborate on a plan to do so beyond giving them free software. 

Microsoft with continuous announcements after regular intervals and every time it adds new news  and has created great Hipe and curiosity of users is increasing day by day in wait for Windows 10.

Google officially announces Android 5.1 , Supports HD Voice and Multiple Sim. Rolling Out Soon..!!

Google officially announced Android Lollipop  5.1 that includes a number of bug fixes and a few small changes to the operating system. The update would surely improve the current Android 5.0.

"Today we are rolling out Android Lollipop 5.1 - an update that improves the stability and performance and offers new features like support for multiple sim cards , Device Protection and high Definition (HD) voice on compatible phones ," said Google in an official blog post.

"Get crystal clear calling with HD voice between compatible Android 5.1 devices like the Nexus 6 on T-mobile or Verizon," said Google.

The most important and new feature rolling out would increase your Device Protection. This feature is an answer to Apple's Activation Lock . The feature is essentially designed to make your stolen phone useless for whoever stoles it.
"With this new feature your lost or stolen Phone will remain unlocked until you sign in with your Google Account-even if someone has reset your Phone to factory setting," continued Google in its blog post. " This feature will be available on most Android Devices with Android 5.1 in addition to Nexus 6 and Nexus 9."

The Update will be rolling it in next few weeks in first in Nexus devices especially in Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 and will be followed by Google Play edition users like Motorola's stock Android devices .

ICCI launches" Pockets" Mobile Wallet App for Android Users.....Digital Banking Even through non - ICCI Bank Account....!!

                   Yes , You heard it right. ICCI Bank  has launched a new Mobile Wallet App "Pockets" that allows you to send or request money to any email id , mobile number , friends on Facebook and bank Account. The amazing part is that for these you can use any Bank Account (AXIS , HDFC , SBI etc) for your transaction. You are not forced for having an ICCI bank Account to use this App. The App is available on Google PlayStore for free.

The wallet uses a Virtual Visa card which enables users to do transaction to any website or mobile application in India. Customers can even request for a physical card to use at any retail outlet. The App is packed with lot of features you can use. you can book movie tickets , pay bills , send gifts  and split expenses with friends. Another new features that gains attension is that you can add friends to favourites and send  , request money from them , recharge their mobile plans and also send them gifts.You can also add a zero balance savings account  to the wallet , which would allow you to earn interest on your idle money. But for that you need a ICCI bank account.

Commenting on the launch , Chanda Kochhar , MD & CEO , ICCI Bank said , "Today's youth wants everything instantly , on the go. 'Pockets' addresses this need by allowing anyone to open an account on their mobile phone in an instant and start transacting immediately . We believe that 'Pockets' will help to shape the future of digital payments in the country . We at ICCI Bank , will continue to focus on innovations in Technology to offer unique propositions that are simple , fast and convenient."
Surely ICCI Bank takes a step forward to Digital India and People have started to learn these kinds of new features that they can perform from their mobile Phones.

You can even reach for their official Website with the link provided below
http://www.icicibank.com/Personal-Banking/insta-banking/internet-banking/pockets/index.html

Now you can send larger files through Whatsapp even Movies...!!

In the present scenario users could only send files upto 16 MB through Whatsapp but now they could send larger files even movies. The problem is fixed via a separate Application named Whatsapp Video Optimizer .

Basically what this Application does is that it compresses the video file , reduces the resolution or quality of the your video until it becomes to size acceptable to send via Whatsapp.
But the sad part is that at present this Application is only available on Windows Platform but surely would be available for Android users soon. This new feature is very easy to use and comes with options such as :
-   Convert single or multiple videos at once
-   Share video directly on Whatsapp after conversation
-   Record video directly from the app
-   Option to choose the encoding speed
-   Sufficient video conversation speed


It seems Whatsapp is working at the features that its other competitors like We Chat  , Hike , Line etc provide. But the fact is Whatsapp was always ahead in this game and it is making improvements in every aspect to maintain that spot. 

Free Voice Calling feature finally comes to Whatsapp....Presently in Beta state...!!

Whatsapp finally started rolling out free voice calling feature to users in India , its second biggest user base after America. Other messaging apps such as We Chat and Line already gave that feature. Even Indian chatting app Hike had also announced the same feature last month. , Whatsapp still remains the most popular messaging  app among users across the world.
The thing to know is that ,  at present whatsapp is providing the free voice calling feature only on invite system basis , seems the whatsapp still wants to to test this new feature before giving everyone the access.

 The revelation comes from  a reader  on Reddit titled , "Whatsapp introduces and started rolling out free calling feature" submitted on 31 January under username pradnesh07. He also gave some screen shots of the new updated UI. He further added that the new calling feature is limited to "invite-users" only. He told that people can download the app from its website and not from playstore or any other versions circulated. He also said that , " the guy who sent me the invite confirmed that  it  works on other ROMS and othe OS  and in other countries. I am not sure about how the invite thing works as yet."
He also made a quick video and asked users to share it instead of bugging  him to send an invite as he himself doesn't knows how the invite system exactly  works. However , another person on the discussion said that , " I tried sending the call request  , the call went through but they aren't getting the new UI. Can some on Lollipop can confirm me that whether it works only on Lollipop right now ? Because i am not able to pin point this issue. Its not region locked either , tried with few Indians."

Whatapp seems to confuse the users , whether this new feature would be only invite based or only Lollipop updated phones could only use this new feature, Even the users who got invites are not able to understand this invite system. Hope so the company completes its testing with its beta version and gives answers to users and access to this useful new feature.

WhatsApp takes the next step - now available on your desktop.

       Yes now Whatsapp users can chart and send messages through your desktop browser.

Whatsapp , the chat app that doesn't need an introduction is now officially available on your Chrome Browser. This popular messaging application , acquired by Facebook last year has taken a step further and has unveiled a new service for sending messages from a web browser.  This desktop client service is named as Whatsapp Web and currently available only on Google Chrome Browser.

Whatsapp further added that this service will be a mirror and would require an internet connected phone. The Company further says that "Our web client is just an extension of your phone : the web browser mirrors conversations and messages  from your phone -means all your messages still live on your phone.".  This service would not be available on iPhone users " due to  Apple's platform limitation. The iPhone users would surely hate that as this is great feature.

You can use this service through your Chrome Browser on your desktop and go to https://web.whatsapp.com . the website would display you QR code which users need to scan to start messaging . To scan QR code on the website www.web.whatsapp.com with your phone , follow the  simple steps :
-  first make your your whatsapp app on your phone is updated.
-  make sure you have opened www.web.whatsapp.com

-  Open the app and on the right corner button choose whatsapp web  .

-  now just take your phone in front of your desktop screen and within a second you can see your      
    whatsapp on your on desktop .
-  Enjoy messaging on desktop.

Whatsapp is also planning to launch voice calling soon. The company is also working on a new Driving mode  and call via skype feature. This great addition of new useful  features to the app surely makes it best current chat app available.

YotaPhone 2..The Phone With Two Fronts.!! Simply Great innovation....!! Technology at at its best...!!

                               Yes you read it right..!! YOTAPHONE  with Two Fronts.

For those who don't know about YotaPhone , the Russian mobile company named Yota   changed the scenario of smartphones or could be said have taken smartphones a step forward with the launch of Phone with two fronts.  Simply an example of technology innovation. Last year the company came up with the their YotaPhone , first Phone in world with two fronts. This year company has come with  YotaPhone 2 , the enhanced version of YotaPhone 1.

Talking about the phone  and starting with the screens , the x-factor of this device that makes it different from other smartphones available in the market. On the front YotaPhone 2 is 5 inch , 1080 AMOLED touchscreen , and on the rear end its a 4.7 inch , e-paper display with a 960 X 540 pixel Resolution.  Now a question arises about battery backup the phone gives . Actually on the contradiction , the combination of two screens actually helps to preserve the battery life , due to e-paper display only drawing power when it refreshes.

Apart from the two screens , talking about the other specs of the phone , the phone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with a combination of 2  GB RAM . It also includes  802.11 ac WiFi  and Bluetooth 4.0. Now talking about the battery , its a wirelessly charged 2500 mAh battery packed inside the 9 mm thick phone. It depends upon one's use , the e-paper display screen could save a lot of power especially when you read e-books on the phone.

When it comes to storage , the phone is packed with 32 GB internal storage which could not be increased with micro SD card. The phone comes with 4G LTE connectivity ,  NFC and some other few features that could be used using the two screens. The comes with 4.4 Android Kitkat , no news about it's update about update to lollipop.

The camera is 8 megapixel  rear camera with a LED Flash and autofocus fitted to YotaPhone's  newest phone , plus a 2.1 megapixel front camera. Here's the place where one benefit of 2nd screen comes apart from reading , that you can take a selfie using 2 nd screen with rear 8 megapixel camera.

At last talking about what's new in YotaPhone 2 that makes it  different from YotaPhone 1 , is the 2nd rear screen. The rear screen is now touch controlled , rather then awkward touch panel used before. Now Gorilla Glass 3 is used that gives improved feel and protection.The Phone would be priced at about Rs 53 Thousand in India and would be available soon.