Samsung Galaxy S5 finally launched

Samsung has launched Most awaited Galxy S5 on 24th Feb.The new phone is water resistant,Has faster Camera and fitness related Features.Stay with Techtainmenthub for more news and updates.

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How to hide ‘Last Seen’ on WhatsApp ??

After being sold to Facebook for $19 billion, WhatsApp has finally rolled out the feature to disable to the 'Last Seen' timestamp on Android smartphones. While this feature has been available for iPhones already, Android users have got this option just now.

The new feature is not available via the WhatsApp app on Google Play Store as of now and you will have to do some changes in the Settings menu to get it. Follow these steps to disable the 'Last Seen' timestamp on Android phones :

1. Make sure that your smartphone is running on Android 2.1 or a newer version

2. Go to the Settings menu and Enable 'Download from Unknown Sources' in the Security tab

3. Go to the WhatsApp website and download the APK (application) file available under     www.whatsapp.com/Android/

4.  Once the APK file is downloaded to your device, tap on it. It will show two options 

     - 'Package Installer' and 'Verify and Install'; 

      Select the first one

5. You will get a message saying that this application will make changes to WhatsApp, allow it to alter the app. All your WhatsApp data will be retained without any problem.

6. Now that WhatsApp has been updated, select Settings → Account → Privacy. You will see the 'Last Seen' option here, with three options - Everyone, My Contacts and Nobody. Select the one that suits you best.

The twist here is that, when you stop others from seeing your 'Last Seen' timestamp, you will not be able to see theirs either.

iPhone users who want to alter the 'Last Seen' settings can follow these simple steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to Chat Settings and select Advanced

2. Now turn toggle the 'Last Seen Timestamp' to 'Off'

Once you change the Last Seen status on WhatsApp for iPhones, you will not be able to alter it again for the next 24 hours. On the other hand, Android has no such restrictions and you can change the setting as many times as you want.

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Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo into the market

After being announced globally a month ago, the gadget giant Samsung is set to launch its new Galaxy Grand Neo smartphone in the Indian market. It is to be priced at approximately Rs.19,000 in the country and will be available in the market from next week.

It has to withstand the competition from LG Optimus G Pro Lite Dual, Sony Xperia C, Micromax Canvas Turbo and Xolo Q3000.

Coming to specifications, the it is quite similar to the original Galaxy Grand smartphone. Both handsets offer dual-sim functionality and have 5-inch screens with 800x480p resolution. They have 2,100mAh battery, Android 4.2 operating system and 1GB RAM.

The Galaxy Grand Neo comes with 8 and 16GB storage options, whereas the Galaxy Grand has only 8GB storage. It has a 5MP rear camera and VGA front camera, compared to the 8MP rear camera and 1.2MP front camera of the original Galaxy Grand.

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How to boost Up a Sluggish Android phone

    

Most of us get frustrated  while using android phones getting struck ....This gives a solution for app users helps to mitigate your smart phones Firstly......

Get Rid of Superfluous AppsThe purpose of this procedure is not so much to free space but to remove any apps that might be performing poorly. Apps can contain all sorts of trouble-prone, permissions-based polling, checking and syncing. Follow these steps...

• Open the Settings area by touching the Settings cogwheel-like icon. Then scroll through to the Apps menu item. In older versions of Android, it's labeled Applications.
• Touch the Downloaded tab and scroll through the list of apps. These are the apps that you've installed over the years.
•  Touch the app label for any app that you haven't used in six months and press Clear Cache, then Clear Data and then Disable or Uninstall, depending on options proffered. Tip: Be ruthless here and purge anything you're not using -- it's a lot easier than identifying rogue behavior app-by-app.
• Test by restarting the phone and unscientifically identifying whether performance has improved. Key benchmarks are time-to-start and speed-of-scroll between home screens.

If the phone is feeling nimble again, you've identified your issue.Make Some Space

•  Open the Apps menu item again from within Settings.
• Choose Options and then Sort by size.
• Scroll through the first few apps -- the most memory-hungry -- and clear the caches by pressing the Clear Cache button within each App label. This will free memory, allowing more operating headroom. Then test.
• Check storage by opening the Settings area again. Then scroll through to the Storage menu item.

View the Internal Storage graphical bar. If it's full, with little space being indicated as available, install LeveloKment's app Storage Analyser, available free in the Google Play store, and run it.Tip: This app will identify the largest files on your device -- files that may be phantom -- and allow you to delete or move them off the device, thus freeing space. Then test.

Reinstall the Factory Stock SoftwareIf the previous steps haven't solved the problem, this likely will. Like rehab (or the drunk tank) for our wrong-side-of-the-tracks inhabitant, this operation may sound like a big deal and a lot of work, and unfortunately it is, because you have to reconfigure your apps.

• Open the Backup and Reset menu item from Settings and check Backup My Data along with your Google account details if prompted. Tip: Leave the phone connected to the Internet overnight if you are newly creating a backup. This will give the Google servers time to pluck the settings data like WiFi connections and passwords, which it will restore later. You can skip this, but you'll have to re-enter a bunch more stuff manually.
• Select Factory Data Reset from the same menu and follow the prompts to perform a full wipe and OS reinstall. Tip: Before a reset save, off-device, any internal storage-stored media files, like captured photographs. A reset wipes internal storage.
• Allow the phone to restart and follow the prompts to set up your Google account on the device anew.Tip: If your downloaded apps don't immediately show, you can kick-start the installation from Google's Play store My Apps menu item.
•  Reconfigure your apps' settings.Tip: This is the tried-and-true method to get the phone back to stock and a just-out-of-box state. Avoid restoring from backups in this case because you may reintroduce the issue or issues.

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15 amazing Gadgets that you can buy today

15. Solar Power Socket

This socket attaches to your window and generates solar power to allow you to charge your laptop or smartphone before the battery runs out. You won’t have to run around the house looking for a socket to charge your gadgets thanks to this little device. The solar powered window socket requires 5-8 hours to charge completely and lasts for 10 hours. That should give you plenty of time to get your work done and enjoy the view outside of your window.
You can get one here

14. Google Glass

This is the gadget that has boosted Google’s reputation since last year. The internet giant is making a move into the world of tech toys and it’s quite a splash. Glass comes equipped with WiFi, Bluetooth and a camera that is capable of recording 720p videos. The Explorer Edition, worth $1500, was shipped to 8,000 lucky winners of the Google Glass competition and the general-release edition will hopefully be available this year with a price tag of $200-600.
You can get one here

13. Color 3D Printer

The ProDesk3D is the world’s first full-color 3D printer. The appliance alone looks beautiful and futuristic but it’s capabilities are more than skin-deep. The printer has a unique five-color cartridge system which mixes shades to produce the exact color you want. The printer produces high quality 3D prints using its 25-micron dual extruder head and uses a tri-fan system to maintain constant airflow in the casing.
You can get one here

12. Portable Drum Kit

Designed by Kevin Depape, the Y-Drum is the future of drum sets and the greatest learning tool for beginners. Air drums are ancient history compared to this amazing technology, as Y-Drum comes with a relatively portable carrying case that has built in speakers which make drumming a lot easier at any party you go to. The system can be connected to a computer for song recording and editing purposes.
You can get one here

11. Rotating Flash Drive

Despite cloud storage, flash drives are still in high demand. The SanDisk Cruzer Orbit is a spinning flash disk available in 4GB to 32GB capacities, with the 32GB version costing only $40. The affordable price makes it accessible to the masses and its donut-shape means that it can be stored in any key ring, ring-binder or a lanyard without the fear of losing your precious data. Just as a flash drive should be.
You can get one here

10. Tunnel Toaster

The Arzum Firrin tunnel toaster saves your fingers from getting burnt every time you pull the toast out of it. The toaster allows you to toast bagels, croissants and of course, bread and prevents any crumbs from accumulating at the bottom. Users can monitor their food from the open sides and pull the tray out once the desired level of toasting has been achieved. The Arzum Firrin toaster costs $72 and available in green, orange, magenta and silver colors.

9. Futuristic Candelabra

Designed by Note Design Studio, the Teluria Candelabra presents an old form of lighting in a futuristic way. The device looks as if it’s from another planet and was inspired by the Tellurion device which is used to show the movement of planets. At 18-inches tall, the device is available in a variety of colors from a wood-finish to a glossy baby blue and antique brass. A great mod-decoration piece.

8. Transparent Faucet

The 1limit faucet, besides having an amazing design, is an amazing way to conserve one’s water consumption. The see-through part of the faucet casing holds exactly 1-liter of water, which is considered substantial to wash one’s hand. The lever on the faucet is used to turn it on or off. After the 1 liter of water has been used, the faucet must be turned off so that it can fill up before it is used again.

7. Futuristic Grand Piano

The Poul Henningsen Grand Piano was actually designed in 1931 by Poul Henningsen when a Danish Jazz pianist told him how he could not see the bass player during performances due to the solid lid of his piano. This futuristic grand piano has a transparent lid which allows you to see through it and also gives you a glance at the amazing working going on inside the instrument.

6. Single-Stack Kitchen

The modular island kitchen is designed by Massimo Facchinetti and is the future of kitchens. The kitchen not only conserves space but also energy. The green kitchen module is powered by solar panels and the water from the sink is filtered and reused in the dishwasher. The module includes a cooking range, microwave, a space to store the coffee machine and a vertical herbal garden where you can grow your own herbs.

5. Manual Coffee Grinder

The body of this bean grinder certainly looks futuristic, and the cost of $900 would make people think that this is more than just an average coffee grinder. But the HG-One coffee grinder is a hand-powered, conical burr grinder. The fact that it uses no electricity makes it a ‘green’ product. The machine is also 95% recyclable by weight. The finishing and beautiful design are amazing and partly justify the insane price tag.

4. UHD-TV

The days of HD televisions are limited now that Ultra HD TV’s are here. The Samsung S9 is the world’s largest production television and uses technology which give it a four times better picture than regular HD televisions. The 85-inch giant costs $40,000. The price may be reasonable to those who have compared watching the television to looking through a window.
You can get one here

3. Transparent LCD Television

While Samsung is going for large and grand, the people at Haier are going for something a little more innovative. Haier’s Designer Series Transparent TV is a completely transparent LCD TV. You have to make sure that there is nothing behind the screen when watching TV so it doesn’t show up on the screen, but if you want to be a little more interactive with the program on TV, this device will let you do just that.

2. Hybrid Computer

The B-Membrane hybrid computer was designed by Won-Seok Lee and the inspiration came from spaceship designs. The device lets users type, surf the internet and do other tasks they would on their conventional computer, all while projecting the screen onto a flat surface. Unfortunately for this design, the concept died after it was unveiled in 2008.

1. Flexible Smartphone

Samsung’s Youm is the world’s first flexible and bendable smartphone. This groundbreaking technology uses OLED’s that are flexible and almost indestructible. The phone features a Windows operating system and is the first of its kind. This doesn’t come as a surprise since Samsung controls 90% of the market’s OLED supply. The Youm is the first in a new generation of smartphones that will be more discreet and available in more forms than the traditional candy-bar layout.

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iPhone 6 to have 10 MP cam

 iPhone 5S has one of the best cameras among smartphones, but Apple may be taking things to a more advanced level with the next generation. 

Chinese technology website IT168 has reported that Apple will use a 10MP camera in the upcoming iPhone 6. Apple has restricted its devices to 8MP cameras since 2011, including the latest models - iPhone 5S and 5C. 

The news is that this camera module is to have an aperture of f/1.8, better than the f/2.2 of iPhone 5S. Sony Xperia Z1 and HTC One have the lowest aperture size in the market right now. The smaller the aperture, the sharper the image, thus the reduced sensor size would lead to clearer photos. 

Apple continued to use 8MP cameras while rivals like Samsung and LG used 13MP cameras in top smartphones. Nokia and Sony made use of 41MP and 20.7MP cameras in their top cameraphones. 

The gadget giant is said to be working on two versions of iPhone 6 - one with 4.7-inch screen and other with 5.7-inch display and it is expected that the next iPhones will have scratch-proof sapphire display panels and solar charging.

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First Look of new 'MULTI OS' handset from Geeksphone

Pictures of the Firefox OS/Android multiOS handset (there's another after the break) and a further description of how it'll work. First off, Geeksphone is referring to the Firefox OS option using the original"Boot2Gecko by Mozilla" name, since Geeksphone isn't licensed to use the Firefox brand or logo. It'll come with Android installed (a version hasn't been specified yet) but you'll be able to switch to Boot2Gecko or "any other community-supported ROM" via a user-friendly graphical interface with "just a couple of clicks." That'll also let you get OTA updates for whichever OS option you choose, along with any additional software packages. As for the phone's hardware, you'll still get a dual-core 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 4.7-inch 960 x 540 screen, 1GB of RAM and 8-megapixel rear/2-megapixel front cameras. There's still no sign of a release date and, more importantly, the price -- that'll no doubt weed out those willing try the MultiOS device from those who prefer the devil they know.

Update: Geeksphone has clarified why it's not using the Firefox OS brand and how switching the OS will work.

See below for its (translated) statement:

The name Firefox OS and the logo Firefox are registered trademarks owned by Mozilla. Up to this date, there is no certification process known by Geeksphone for its use by independent manufacturers (not associated with a mobile carrier). When this process is available, Geeksphone will obtain such authorization for its terminals. Since it's a branding issue, code and functionality is exactly the same.

The phone may change OS with just a couple clicks, through a user friendly graphical interface. In this manner, it may also receive updates OTA or install additional software packages.

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24-7 fitness watch is immense but motivates well

             

The Basis B1 Band from Basis Science puts a new spin on the personal health monitor. It may be more expensive than similar products, but it's also way more capable, and its watch-style design is very handy, and it syncs with iPhones and various Android handsets wirelessly.The Basis Band measures how long and how well you sleep and it also keeps an eye on heart rate, skin temperature, and perspiration. It uses this information to record sleep data and is the first device of its kind to do so automatically. Also the Basis Band pushes users to adopt "healthy habits" such as burning more calories by taking walks throughout the day. All this makes the Basis is one of the best personal fitness trackers available.

At first glance the Basis looks like a standard, even basic digital watch. It's not exactly thin, either; its monochrome LCD screen is small, and there's only one obvious button, which is located on the right edge.

Flip the watch over, however, and you'll begin to realize that this is no ordinary timepiece. On the bottom of the device are six stud-shaped sensors and two green LED lights. The Basis uses these to measure your heart rate by estimating blood flow through your skin. The four silver circles in each corner of the watch face are capacitive buttons. The two buttons on the right cycle up and down through views of steps, calories, and heart rate data. The key in the top-left corner activates the Basis Band's backlight, and tapping the bottom-left button pulls up the date.

It turns out that these fancy touch-sensitive controls aren't just for show. They help you operate the watch in wet environs without fear of moisture entering the Basis' chassis. The Basis Band is splash-resistant, so taking it out in the rain or keeping it on in the shower isn't a problem.On the left edge of the watch are four metal contacts. They connect to the Basis Band's wired charging cradle, which in turn plugs into USB ports. The original Basis B1 Band model shipped with a stock plastic strap (black or white). To add a bit more oomph to the Basis Band's visual impact, Basis Science also offers artist-designed wrist straps to replace this rather plain band. For example the company once sold upgrades such as the Cityscape band ($34.95) which starts with a white background but is stenciled with a stylized cartoon street scene.

You’ll be glad to learn, however, that in January 2014 Basis began bundling the premium Carbon Steel strap with its tracker. Called the Basis Carbon Steel Edition, the fresh package costs the same $199 that the original Basis B1 band did, while its predecessor drops to $179 and will be sold until supplies are exhausted.

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Problems and Issues with Windows phone

Windows have some problems regarding OS 8.0 it has when you compare to other phones. For casual users these may not be a problem but for a par user they encounter difficulties in some issues.

I have used Nokia 620 and 520 and these are budget oriented phones hardly i used it for 2-3 months but at last I gave up.Hard ware that Nokia makes is excellent , I would say they make one of the best phones hardware wise.But  I  faced  problems related to usage of Google accounts and different browsers and  SD cards etc.

Let us see in detail.... 

Internal Memory and Size of apps

    
Generally these budget oriented phones come up with 8 GB of internal memory storage and additional around 4 GB also that's similar for Android phones in that budget range. Regarding app sizes you can't install in SD card even though you have an SD card option. So apps will reside on internal memory only.

   
One important thing I noticed is the app size in windows phone it is generally large.

Let's take Subway Surfer in Android phones it is around 40 MB but in Windows phone it is 83 MB and this is similar other games also size of apps were larger. Even though I have 2.2 GB of space I could'nt install the games of  1 GB .Size will be a limiting factor. 

 Microsoft should look at internal storage and size of apps .

File Manager

You won't find any native file manager but there are third party file managers but the functionality is  limited .For example, even though we have Micro SD card file manager has read  only permission and we can write any thing to it.

LED light 

None of the windows phone has physical led light.suppose you got a missed call, message you get notification till you open it. Most of the people think it is not that important but for busy people it is important.Even though we have it in Nokia 1520 when we enable that feature the battery life  was drained very quickly. This would be some extent a defect.

Notifications

If you want to see notifications regarding whatsup messages,missed calls ,Twitter you need to their respective sections in order to see. It doesn't have central notifications where Android, iOS has this feature.

Google apps

This is not a fault of microsoft. I would blame it for google. For a heavy google users like Gmail,Google+,Youtube, Google maps and Google services etc. None of those have a native app in windows phone. Functionality of these apps is a kind of crippled. Like setting up a gmail is round up process you have to create an outlook account and you have to setup in that, then only you can use that.

Instant toggles and keyboard

Windows phone doesn't have toggles for Bluetooth, Wifi. Though you crate a shortcut it is just a shortcut it takes 3-4 steps. This is a minute one. but Google must come up with instant toggles. windows do not allow third party keyboard ie., swiftkey keyboard. We can use stock keyboard only.

OTG support and Browsers

Some of the windows phone doesn't support OTG support. It will be very easy to expand and carry it with OTG. We cant use browsers like Opera, FireFox etc

So windows phones have some problems with Os. Nokia based window phones are better they provide additional apps like Nokia maps and camera app. 

Hope coming OS will cover up all these issues.!!

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Have 35$ in your pocket ??? Then it's not a big deal to have an SLR camera

Yeah!! what you heard is true. Its a Lemography's Konstruktor, the most typical and radical 35mm SLR that you can build yourself for $35.The Konstruktor is Lomography's first SLR, with a more complex design than most of its other offerings, and yet the company has entrusted its customers with the construction.

   After purchasing big task in front of you is assembling camera yourself.Building the Konstruktor is not necessarily connected to expertise — it is also a question of patience and concentration It's not too complex and not that easy. You get bored while doing this but you really enjoy after it is ready for capturing views.

That could be why building the Konstruktor sent me into multiple fits of temper. For the most part, putting the countless pieces together is a simple question of following diagrams and using the provided screws and screwdrivers. But certain steps in the construction nearly drove you over the edge, requiring either impossibly adroit manual dexterity or a anomalous ability to construe opaque instructions.

 

            The first step is to assemble the lens, which appears simple on the face of it; the optics are all contained in a single part, and you just need to fit that part to the barrel and the mount. Another stumbling block involved a tiny spring with looped ends used in the shutter mechanism. Hooking it onto the necessary parts is a task dabble enough to quicken the pace of a heart surgeon, but from the instructions you'd expect it to be as simple as hanging a coat on a rack. 

          Despite its precise focusing and use of "full-frame" 35mm film, however, the Konstruktor isn't a great camera for anyone looking for extreme depth-of-field effects. The lens is a 50mm prime, which is a reasonably versatile focal length, but its fixed f/10 aperture limits the ability to blur backgrounds unless you're focusing on a close subject with a lot of space behind them. The decision was likely made because of the basic nature of the camera's shutter, which is also limited to a single, fairly slow speed of 1/80. 

A ton of fun to use and get at cheap price. You can enjoy a lot....... !!!

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Why iPhone 5C failed in market??....answer by Apple CEO

CEO of Apple, Tim Cook has finally revealed the reason why iPhone 5C failed to take off in the market. While many felt that the failure of the 'cheaper' iPhone was due to its year-old specifications, plastic body and high price tag, Cook believes that it lacks the one feature that makes iPhone 5S cool - fingerprint scanner.

Cook said, "I think the 5S, people are really intrigued with Touch ID. It's a major feature that has excited people. And I think that associated with the other things that are unique to the 5S, got the 5S to have a significant amount more attention and a higher mix of sales."

iPhone 5S is the only model in Apple's portfolio to have the new Touch ID fingerprint scanner, which can be used to unlock the smartphone by just placing the thumb on the Home button. Another distinguishing feature of the handset is the gold colour option.

Coming to iPhone 5C, it has the same specifications as the older iPhone 5, but comes in a plastic casing instead of the premium aluminium body of the previous model. Its base variant has been priced at a very high Rs. 41,900 in the Indian market. 

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Sony debuts new 20MP compacts

Sony has revealed two new Cyber-shot compact cameras to slot into its line-up, both featuring a 20 million pixel CCD sensor.

The W830 includes features an 8x optical zoom Zeiss lens. Meanwhile, the W810, the slightly less advanced of the two, features a Sony 6x optical zoom.

Both cameras feature a Bionz processor and a 2.7 inch Clear Photo LCD. Neither of the cameras include integrated Wi-Fi though.

As the cameras have been designed at casual, partying photographers, a number of different modes are targeted directly at those kinds of users.

Modes

Beauty Effect mode allows you to retouch minor blemishes in camera. An extended range of Picture Effects has been included, while popular mode Sweep Panorama is also included on both models.

The W830 features Optical SteadyShot technology to help keep blur from camera shake to a minimum, while Optical SteadyShot Active mode, used in conjunction with electronic image stabilisation should result in smooth video.

Party Mode, a new mode, is included on the W810. This automatically adjusts settings for shot in challenging light conditions.

Pricing and availability for the W810 and the W830 have yet to be confirmed.

NASA's decade-old M

"It's like a brain," said Guillaume Devauchelle, a Valeo vice president presenting the prototype system at the huge electronics expo.
"It acts step by step, with a certain latitude, to be able to adapt to the situation," Devauchelle said.
"If it is put in the same position for a second time, it won't react the same way."
The system does not require garages or parking lots to have special equipment, the executive said. It relies on the kinds of  sensors some cars already use, with some extra electronics.
Devauchelle said the system may require a camera to recognize and avoid spaces designated for the handicapped or unusual features in a garage.
He said the system was designed t
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NASA's decade-old M

NASA's decade-old Mars rover, Opportunity, has found evidence that life-friendly fresh water once pooled on the red planet's surface, reinforcing similar discoveries made by newcomer Curiosity on the other side of the planet, scientists said on Thursday. Opportunity, along with its

now-defunct twin, Spirit, landed 10 years ago for concurrent 90-day missions to look for clues of the past existence of water. Both rovers did so, confirming evidence collected by orbiting spacecraft that Mars, the planet believed to be most like Earth in the solar system, was not always the cold, dry desert that appears today.
In August 2012, Curiosity, equipped with an onboard chemistry lab, arrived for follow-up investigations to determine if Mars had other ingredients essential for supporting life. The answer, returned very early in the ongoing mission, was a definite 'yes'.
On the other side of the planet, meanwhile, Opportunity has been analyzing water-bearing rocks at the rim of an ancient impact crater called Endeavour.
Rather than the chemical fingerprints of acidic, salty water found at previous sites, Opportunity discovered telltale clays called smectites that form in Ph-neutral water. - See more at: http://www.hindustantimes.com/news-feed/science/after-curiosity-now-opportunity-finds-fresh-water-signs-on-mars/article1-1176194.aspx#sthash.ORElQAu2.dpuf

NASA's decade-old Mars rover, Opportunity, has found evidence that life-friendly fresh water once pooled on the red planet's surface, reinforcing similar discoveries made by newcomer Curiosity on the other side of the planet, scientists said on Thursday. Opportunity, along with its

now-defunct twin, Spirit, landed 10 years ago for concurrent 90-day missions to look for clues of the past existence of water. Both rovers did so, confirming evidence collected by orbiting spacecraft that Mars, the planet believed to be most like Earth in the solar system, was not always the cold, dry desert that appears today.
In August 2012, Curiosity, equipped with an onboard chemistry lab, arrived for follow-up investigations to determine if Mars had other ingredients essential for supporting life. The answer, returned very early in the ongoing mission, was a definite 'yes'.
On the other side of the planet, meanwhile, Opportunity has been analyzing water-bearing rocks at the rim of an ancient impact crater called Endeavour.
Rather than the chemical fingerprints of acidic, salty water found at previous sites, Opportunity discovered telltale clays called smectites that form in Ph-neutral water. - See more at: http://www.hindustantimes.com/news-feed/science/after-curiosity-now-opportunity-finds-fresh-water-signs-on-mars/article1-1176194.aspx#sthash.ORElQAu2.dpuf

NASA's decade-old Mars rover, Opportunity, has found evidence that life-friendly fresh water once pooled on the red planet's surface, reinforcing similar discoveries made by newcomer Curiosity on the other side of the planet, scientists said on Thursday. Opportunity, along with its

now-defunct twin, Spirit, landed 10 years ago for concurrent 90-day missions to look for clues of the past existence of water. Both rovers did so, confirming evidence collected by orbiting spacecraft that Mars, the planet believed to be most like Earth in the solar system, was not always the cold, dry desert that appears today.
In August 2012, Curiosity, equipped with an onboard chemistry lab, arrived for follow-up investigations to determine if Mars had other ingredients essential for supporting life. The answer, returned very early in the ongoing mission, was a definite 'yes'.
On the other side of the planet, meanwhile, Opportunity has been analyzing water-bearing rocks at the rim of an ancient impact crater called Endeavour.
Rather than the chemical fingerprints of acidic, salty water found at previous sites, Opportunity discovered telltale clays called smectites that form in Ph-neutral water. - See more at: http://www.hindustantimes.com/news-feed/science/after-curiosity-now-opportunity-finds-fresh-water-signs-on-mars/article1-1176194.aspx#sthash.ORElQAu2.dpuf

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Samsung's Valentine's Day gift

                   

Gadget Giant Samsung has been doing its La Fleur edition for quite a while now, giving popular Samsung devices a custom paintjob specifically targeted at the female audience.

Samsung Galaxy S4 is the latest smartphone in the  La Fleur lineup. This was confirmed yesterday through a couple of images posted on Twitter today.

There were no details like cost and availability mentioned,but the nature of the smartphone gives an idea that it may be launched ahead of the Valentines' Day.

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Nokia Normandy running on Android 4.4 KitKat becomes hot topic again

Today some fresh news has emerged and again @evleaks has provided us with some rendered images of the device which give an idea about how the lockscreen would look and also apps like Viber and Skype. Not just that, the device has been put through Antutu’s benchmark test which shows that the smartphone has a 4-inch FWVGA display (480x854 pixels), a 5MP rear camera, runs on Android 4.4.1 KitKat and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Earlier reports also said that Nokia might just kill the Asha platform and switch to Android for its low-end ranged devices.

Though the rumours sound exciting, they seem too good to be true. Microsoft has already taken over Nokia and the OEM venturing into the Android bandwagon seems quite unlikely. Also, making fake screenshots is not a difficult task today. All in all, we can only hope that Nokia would take such a drastic decision, till then we shall wait for more news to pop in.

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BATTLE OF THE PHABLETS

NOKIA LUMIA 1520 Vs SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3!!!

Though Nokia is new to the phablet space,years of design 

and imaging excellence are finally made to count and now 

that Microsoft has finally taken the platform up to speed, 

enabling support for the latest in screen resolution and 

computing power. One can expect that the features which 

kept  N and E series at the top of the smartphone food chain 

must be running in the veins of the  Lumia 1520 too.

Similarities : Identical Snapdragon 800 chipsets and 

massive full-HD screens. 

Nokia Lumia 1520 over the Samsung Galaxy Note 3

• A little more screen real estate

• Bigger camera sensor - 1/2.5" vs 1/3.06"
  
  and higher resolution - 20MP vs 13MP

• Optical image stabilization

• FM Radio

• Superior battery life

• Four microphone setup, WDR audio recording

• Offline maps and voice-guided navigation

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 over the Nokia Lumia 1520

• S-Pen stylus input and good software backing

• Notably Cheaper

• More compact - 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm vs 162.8 x 85.4 x 8.7 mm

• Lighter - 168 g vs 209 g

• More RAM - 3 GB vs 2 GB

• 64 GB of built-in storage version

• Slightly higher-clocked chipset - 2.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz

• 4K (2160p) video recording over 1080@30fps

• 2 MP 1080p front-facing camera vs 1.2 MP 720p one     

• Temperature and humidity sensors

• IR port for remote control functionality

Mainly the situation is  

                   

•      Super AMOLED against ClearBlack LCD  

•      PureView against S Pen 

•      Nokia against Samsung

•       Android against Windows Phone

      Apps and Services can also be  battlegrounds.

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