Google to give Nexus devices customized cases through ‘Workshop’

Google is reportedly to launch a new tool called “Google Workshop”. Wondering what that is? Well, Google Workshop helps users get a customized cases for their devices, like the ones shown above, and that service is currently being confined only to Nexus 5 devices.

The news came out from Android Police who reported that users of devices such as Nexus 5 smartphones and Nexus 7 tablets are soon going to get the facility of customizing the back covers and cases  in a variety of colors and of various options of their own devices. Currently there are two options- MapMe and Moments – for the users to choose what their back covers or cases would be.

Read more...

How to hard reset Google Nexus 5

By performing a factory reset or a hard reset, all the data from the device will be wiped. However, any data stored in your Google account can be restored back to the device, all the apps and their associated data will be lost. So it is always recommended to backup your smartphone so that the necessary data is always safe.

READ ALSO: How to backup data from Android smartphone

This post will show how to hard reset Google LG Nexus 5 Android smartphone. Google Nexus 5 can be reset to factory settings using the Settings menu in the phone.

Reset to factory settings from the Settings menu in the Google Nexus 5:

Readmore...

Knowledge improves by mutual sharing of information. So share it.

How to install apps directly to SD card in Windows Phone 8.1

Windows Phone 8.1 brought many new features to Windows Phone some of which were word flow, storage sense, Cortana (currently only for U.S), customizable start screen background, transparent tiles and many more. Installing apps directly to SD card is one more feature that Windows Phone presents us, provided the phone allows a microSD card. This post will give the details on how to install apps directly to SD card which can be of great use because it saves space on phone.

READ ALSO: How touninstall or move multiple apps and games to SD card in Windows Phone 8.1

How to install apps and games directly to SD card in Windows Phone 8.1:

Apps and games can be directly installed into the SD card on Windows Phone 8.1 with Storage sense. This is how to do it:

Read more...

Knowledge improves by mutual sharing of information. So share it.

Microsoft launches the affordable Lumia 530

Microsoft launched new Lumia 530 into the Lumia line of smartphones. It is the most affordable Lumia Windows Phone yet, from Microsoft. Lumia 530 is the new Windows Phone device launched by Microsoft today. It comes with running on Windows Phone 8.1, out of the box.

Watch: Official hands-on demo of the Lumia 530

“We are moving quickly to help more people experience the uncompromised Lumia technologies, third part apps and Microsoft services we deliver on our flagship products”, said Jo Harlow, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Devices group. “Lumia 530 underscores our commitment to making affordable smartphones for everyone and introducing more people to the best of Microsoft .”

Read more...

Knowledge improves by mutual sharing of information. So share it.

‘NeverMaze’ game for BlackBerry 10 free for a limited time!

NeverMaze is a maze game for BlackBerry 10 devices. The concept of the game is simple – you just need to draw a path with your finger in te maze to get the orange dot to the purple dot. This game is made available for BlackBerry 10 devices from the BlackBerry World for Rs.50 but as a special promo offer, the game is now free for all BlackBerry 10 users!

Read more...

Knowledge improves by mutual sharing of information. So share it.

Xiaomi launches Mi 3 in India

Xiaomi, the Chinese manufacturer,  has launched the Mi 3 smartphone today, at an event in New Delhi. Xiaomi Mi 3 will be first smartphone to be launched by the company in India.

The Mi 3 features a 5-inch Ffull HD display, 13 MP Sony Camera Sensor with BSI, 2 MP front camera, Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth 4.0. The devices comes powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8274AB 2.3 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM and 3050 mAh battery.

Read more...

Knowledge improves by mutual sharing of information. So share it.

Viggle app now available for Windows and Windows Phone

Viggle is an app with which users can earn points and rewards just for watching their favorite TV shows and listening to their favorite music. This app is now available for Windows 8.1 devices and also on Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 8.1.

With this availability for Windows and Windows Phone, Viggle now runs on all major platforms like iOS, Android and Windows.

To earn points and rewards using Viggle, all one needs to do is open the Viggle app while listening to any song or while watching any TV show. Allow Viggle to recognize what it is and then Viggle awards you with Viggle points. To earn 2X, 5X and 10 X the points, you can check into featured TV shows or listened to featured songs on the app. You can use those Viggle points for free movie tickets, song downloads or gift cards from Best Buy, Lowe’s, Gap, Fandango and more. In addition, Viggle also allows you to set reminders for the TV shows you like to watch.

Read more...

Knowledge improves by mutual sharing of information. So share it.

How to reinstall paid apps on Windows Phone

14 | Apps, How-To, Smart phones, Tips, Windows phone | 0 comments

Sometimes, a situation may come where you need to reinstall some of the apps you already had before on your Windows phone. This happens when you accidentally uninstalled an app or switched to a new Windows Phone. If the apps you want to reinstalled are paid apps, you need not pay for them again to get them back on your Windows Phone, provided they are still available on the Windows Phone Store. This post will show you how to reinstall apps or games on Windows phone:

Read more...

For more cell phone tips, news and updates follow us on twitter or facebook or stay tuned to our Blog by subscribing to it. ‘Subscribe’ can be found a little below the top right corner of the screen.

Knowledge improves by mutual sharing of information. So share it.

Sony Xperia T3 – World’s First Ultra Slim Phone

Sony Mobile announced it’s new smartphone, the Sony Xperia T3 today morning. The Xperia T3 with the stylish stainless steel frame and a 5.3 inch display, claims to be the world’s slimmest phone of this screen size yet.The stainless steel frame of the Sony Xperia T3 not only adds style to the smartphone but also works as an antenna. The back cover is designed with matte material so as to give the phone a slim and light look.

Read more...

For more smartphone news and tips, follow us on facebook or twitter or subscribe to our blog. Subscribe can be seen a little below the top right corner of this window.

Knowledge improves by mutual sharing on information.So share it.

So what do you think of the new Sony Xperia T3? say it in the comments.

Sony announces wireless charging for Xperia Z2

Sony is launching two products, the Wireless Charging Cover WCR 12 and the Wireless Charging plate WCH 10 that allows charging of the Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone without the help of any wires. These two Wireless charging products are designed by Sony using the latest inductive ‘Qi’ technology. By using this technology, the power transfer takes place from a transmission pad to a compatible receiver (‘electromagnetic induction’ principle).

Wireless charging cover (WCR 12):

It is a flip style cover for the Sony Xperia Z2 and this protective flip cover enables the wireless charging of the phone. This WCR12 cover has an additional advantage of changing itself into a stand to make it possible to place the phone at any desired angle on a table or a desk, for a convenient view.

Wireless Charging plate (WCH 10):

The Sony Xperia Z2 or any Qi technology compatible device can be charged wireless by placing it on the charging pad of this WCH 10 which produces 5W of power.

The availability of these accessories from Sony is not yet announced.

What do you think of these wireless accessories from Sony? Are you going to buy one when they become available? Say it in the comments!

Images and information source: Sony

For latest cell phone tips and updates, follow us on facebook or twitter or stay tuned to us by subscribing to our blog. ‘Subscribe’ can be found a little below the top right corner of this window!

“Knowledge improves by mutual sharing of information.So share it.”

Latest Virus in Android smartphones… “Dendroid” ..

 

An alert is issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team(CERT-In) to all the Android smartphone users about the dangerous “Dendroid” virus. This virus is of the trojan family, which when infected to the Android smartphone, can “completely compromise” it and allows the attacker to control the Android smartphone remotely.

A malicious toolkit called Dendroid is being used to create this trojanised application and the toolkit is used to control this malware as well. This trojanised malware infects the Android OS-based smartphones.This malware is created by modifying the permissions that are required by any clean(virus free) Android Package File(APK) with Dendroid RAT(Remote Access Trojan) functionality which as a result, allows detailed and easy management of the attacked devices.

Once this virus is activated, it could change the command and can control the server of  the infected Android phone.It also performs many dangerous activities on the infected device.The results of this “attack toolkit” are:
Read More...