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Top 5 Android tip and tricks

Folders One of the most basic things you can do in Android to make your life easier is to group your app icons into folders. You can have them littering the homescreen panels but let’s face it, it looks horrible and if you want it like that you’re pretty much mirroring the iPhone. To group your apps into folders simply long press on one and drop it on top of another. This will make a folder which you can name and on some device select a colour for. Drag and drop other icons to add them to the folder. This way you’ll have more space for widgets and you’ll see your wallpaper better Google Now With the introduction of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean came Google Now and if you haven’t used it yet then you really need to check it out. It’s effectively an intelligent digital assistant which is part of the Google Search app and a quick way of seeing if you have it is to swipe up from the bottom of the screen. You may have it but not yet opted in for the service. The idea is...

Nine Ways to Make Money by Going Green

Did you know that you can help save the planet and make money in the process? Many people don't realize how profitable green approaches can be all the way around! Let's take a look at some examples. Freecycle . Not strictly a way of making money, but certainly a good way of saving it, the  Freecycle community  exists online and offers things to the group for free. Sign up to your local community group and post your unwanted items for collection -- while seeing what's up for grabs! Using eBay . eBay is a mecca of unwanted items, whether you are selling old clothes, precious metals, electrical equipment, or anything else that you no longer use in your home. Expect to see a cut taken from the sale, for listings and for final sale value. Other websites such as Gumtree, Amazon, and Play offer similar services. Aluminum cans . Some supermarkets and commercial bodies still pay cash for aluminum cans that you recycle- they are often small in nominal and individual v...

Embed Google Drive Files Directly Into Your Gmail

You Can Embed Google Drive files directly into your Gmail messages from your Android phones and Tablet. Gmail given this update via  Google plus post . In Google drive there is an option to change your share settings before you send it. Just select the drop down menu option at the top of the screen and select  "Insert From Drive" tab. This feature will be updated soon in Gmail Android App. Google doesn't give any update to include this feature for iOS and other mobile platforms.

Google's Chromecast

Google's Chromecast now makes it easy for Android users to send whatever is displayed on their tablets and smartphones straight to their televisions. Originally, the Chromecast — a small device that plugs into the HDMI port of your television — only let users push content from select apps, such as Netflix, Hulu or YouTube, to the big screen. The company said Wednesday that it's started rolling out a new  feature to select Android devices that lets users show off their screens regardless of what app they're running. Google first announced that it would include the feature at its developers conference last month. According to a company statement, the new feature is rolling out first to Google's own Nexus-branded products, as well as some of the most popular Samsung, HTC and LG phones and tablets. The company says that support for additional devices is "coming soon." And, no, the feature isn't currently supported on the iPhone or...

Sony's new phone with a flash for selfies

Sony has  revealed  a new selfie-focused smartphone, the Xperia C3. The C3 features a five-megapixel front-facing camera, which isn't that impressive compared to the Huawei Ascend P7's 8MP shooter. However, it stands out from the Huawei's flagship thanks to the inclusion of a "soft flash" on the front too. In a cool move, you can simply take a selfie by tapping the back cover. Sony has also packaged a few camera features for your selfies, such as portrait retouching, augmented reality effects and a movie creator tool. Otherwise, the C3 is your standard mid-range smartphone, featuring a 1.2Ghz quad-core Snapdragon 400 chip, 1GB of RAM and 8GBs of expandable storage. Other specs include a 5.5-inch 720p screen, 2500mAh battery, 8MP main camera, dual-SIM support, LTE and Android 4.4. Nokia is also rumoured to be working on a smartphone with a 5MP front-facing camera (albeit with no flash, it would seem). Codenamed 'Superman', ...

CDAC's Admission Booklet- Process of Admission to Post Graduate Diploma Courses of C-DAC

Subscribe us for our YouTube channel and any kind of help Click here to ask questions regarding CDAC Here is the CDAC's Admission brochure I have. This brochure is of Feb, 2013 which can tell you everything about CDAC's Process in detail like C-CAT, Process of cancellation and refund of course fee, about hostel and canteen at CDAC's centers.  click below to know about the CCAT's This batch allotment click Above to know about the CCAT's This batch allotment

Best Android Phones in July 2014

LG G3 LG G3 has quickly managed to become a favorite device between Android enthusiasts only a month after its official release. It might be one of the biggest smartphones currently available for purchase but you can place your best bet that it poses enough challenge for Samsung’s Galaxy S5 and HTC’s One M8 devices. The LG G3 smartphone packs a 5.5-inch True HD IPS LCD screen , QHD resolution set a 1440 x 2560, pixel density of 534 PPUI, a 2.5 quad-core Snapdragon 801 CPU, Adreno 330 GPU, 16G / 32GB internal storage, 3GB RAM, support for adding an extra 128GB via external microSD, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, 4G LTE support, 13MP camera with laser auto-focues, OIS, 4K video recording is supported, 2.1MP front-facing camera. It runs the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware, but it will surely get the update to Android 4.4.4 KitKat soon as this is the new flagship smartphone from LG and it should get better update treatment. If you like this ...

India has Slowest Internet Speed in Asia - Akamai

According to the latest 'State of the Internet' quarterly report by internet content delivery network, Akamai, the average internet connection speed in India is 1.7Mbps. The country ranks 118, globally behind Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. The average speed witnessed an increase of 8.4% quarter on quarter and 34% year on year. It is worth pointing out that global average internet speeds have reached 3.9Mbps and the highest average peak connection speed was 21.2Mbps. The average peak connection speed in India was 12Mbps, again lagging behind Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. The average peak speed witnessed a decline of 1.5% quarter on quarter and an increase of 7.6% year on year. Just 0.7% users in India get internet speeds of more than 10Mbps, while 4.9% users enjoy access to internet connections with speeds 4Mbps or more. Akamai considers speeds above 10Mbps as high Broadband. This figure increased by 39% quarter on quarter and 106...

BlackBerry Z3 Review:- Good buy for those who are looking for an upgrade

Quick Tech Specs:  5-inch qHD 540 x 960p display | Dual Core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8230 processor | 1.5GB RAM | 8GB internal memory, microSD up to 32GB | 5MP rear camera with AF, 1.1MP front camera | micro-SIM (GSM) | 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4 | 2500 mAH battery | BlackBerry OS 10.2.1 Price:  Rs 15,900 Design:  The Z3 first reminds you of the Z10, the BlackBerry BB10 flagship from last year. Then the Z10 is larger and slightly thicker. But the design language is the same. The phone weighs 164g and it feels good in your hand. The all-black finish and the textured back make the phone look and feel very businesslike. There are four buttons on the left, while a slim flap on the right reveals the SIM and SD card slot. Screen:  The Z3 is a phablet thanks to its 5-inch qHD display. The qHD display is obviously not as good as HD or Full HD, but you would not be able to make out the difference in resolution with at least 720p. Given the price, B...