32-bit or 64-bit, What to choose and Why?

The tendency of a computer’s processor to deal with information on RAM (random access memory) depends upon 32 bit and 64 bit version of Windows. 64 bit version can handle more RAM and apps than 32 bit.
Let’s understand it in a simple way. 64 bit version can deal with physical memory (RAM) above 4 GB and up to 128GB (yes, it exists!) while 32-bit version ..
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can address RAM up to 4 GB only. Therefore, if you have a 32 bit version of Windows installed on your computer then installing RAM above 4 GB doesn't make sense.
The ability to handle large memory makes the 64 bit version more efficient while dealing with processes. Hence, it increases the overall performance of your PC. So 64 bit is more powerful in a nutshell. Now lets check some more things related to these two technologies.

Advantages of 64 bit computer-
#The main advantage of using 64-bit version of Windows is that it offers better memory accessibility and management.
#Enhanced security features like Kernel patch Protection, support for hardware-backed data execution protection, mandatory driver signing, removal of support for 32-bit drivers and removal of the 16-bit subsystem available.
#Performance of those programs that are specially written for 64 bit operating system is great.

Disadvantages of 64 bit computer-
There is no specific disadvantage of using this version but there are some things you have to take care of before deciding to use it.
#You should check availability of device drivers because 32 bit device drivers do not work on 64 bit version.
#Most of the hardware devices are not compatible with 64-bit computer.
#Device drivers must be digitally signed by the developer.
#Some programs of 32 bit aren't compatible with 64 bit.

[How to Choose a correct version of Windows]

64 bit version-
#Selecting correct version of Windows depends upon your priority and need. If you want to take advantage of large memory (more than 4 GB) then you could go for 64-bit version. But do check for the 64-bit versions of various tools and programs you use everyday before making the switch.
?Most of new software and hardware are supported by 64-bit version. Check compatibility status of your software and devices.

32 bit version-
#32 bit versions are cheaper than 64 bit versions.
#If you are using old software and hardware then you could go with 32-bit version because it can support all your program and devices.

Note: Most programs designed for 32 bit version can support 64-bit version too (except some antivirus programs). But if a program is designed for 64 bit version then it won’t work on 32 bit version.

What are the things that you need to become a Professional Computer Expert?

1. Programming Knowledge:
#C/C++
#Web designing (HTML/CSS,Javascript,PHP,etc)
#Visual Basic
#VBscript,Batch file programming,Autohotkey script writing.
2. Basic Networking Knowledge:
#Understanding of various networking protocols (TCP/IP,HTTP,etc)
#Different forms of network encryption
#Understanding of packets.
3. Experience with UNIX / LINUX Operating Systems.
4. Ability to think like a Criminal


Collection of Important Programming Languages:

C Programming,
C++ Programming,
HTML Web Programming and Designing, Java Software Programming,
Javascript Web Programming + Designing,
PHP + SQL + SQLi Programming,
Visual Basic Software Programming,
Visual C++ Software Programming Eng.,
Windows Phone App Dev Programming Contents,
Python (Software programming),
Batch File Programming (MS-DOS),
Android Software Development (Apps),
Dot Net (.Net) Programming, Android

Pen Drive Error or Viruses

If your Pen Drive is infected with any of the following viruses:
* Autorun.inf
* new folder.exe
* Iexplorer.vbs
* Bha.vbs
* nfo.exe
* New_Folder.exe
* ravmon.exe
* RVHost.exe or any other files with extension.
Actually this viruses are hidden and can't be seen even after
you enable show hidden folders.
Following simple dos command will change the attributes of
these files ,there after you can remove it by pressing delete
key.

Follow these steps:
Step1.:Type cmd in Run
Step2.: Switch to the drive on which pen drive is connected
(like C:\> h: enter)
Step3.: type exactly as attrib -s -h *.* /s /d and hit enter
(don't forget spaces).
Now you can see hidden virus files and you can delete them

#Method
1. Shutdown your computer or laptop
2. Insert USB Memory Stick into your laptop or Computer
3. Turn on laptop and then immediately start pressing (F8) key then Advanced Boot Options screen will come up
4. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt
5. After loading files if your USB Memory Stick drive letter is (G) for example then write as
6. C:\windows\system32>G: and press enter
7. G:\>format G: and press enter
8. If ask you (Y/N) then press (Y) and press enter
9. Now a full format will start which remove write protection from USB Memory Stick.
Note:
Before removing USB from your computer, Always remove it safely by going into to my computer then right click on USB and click eject.

Full Forms of Short forms related to computer.

* VIRUS - Vital Information Resource UnderSeized.
* 3G -3rd Generation.
* GSM - Global System for Mobile Communication.
* CDMA - Code Divison Multiple Access.
* UMTS - Universal MobileTelecommunication System.
* SIM - Subscriber Identity Module .
* AVI = Audio Video Interleave
* RTS = Real Time Streaming
* SIS = Symbian OS Installer File
* AMR = Adaptive Multi-Rate Codec
* JAD = Java Application Descriptor
* JAR = Java Archive
* JAD = Java Application Descriptor
* 3GPP = 3rd Generation Partnership Project
* 3GP = 3rd Generation Project
* MP3 = MPEG player lll
* MP4 = MPEG-4 video file
* AAC = Advanced Audio Coding
* GIF= Graphic Interchangeable Format
* JPEG = Joint Photographic Expert Group
* BMP = Bitmap
* SWF = Shock Wave Flash
* WMV = Windows Media Video
* WMA = Windows Media Audio
* WAV = Waveform Audio
* PNG = Portable Network Graphics
* DOC = Document (MicrosoftCorporation)
* PDF = Portable Document Format
* M3G = Mobile 3D Graphics
* M4A = MPEG-4 Audio File
* NTH = Nokia Theme (series 40)
* THM = Themes (Sony Ericsson)
* MMF = Synthetic Music Mobile Application File
* NRT = Nokia Ringtone
* XMF = Extensible Music File
* WBMP = Wireless Bitmap Image
* DVX = DivX Video
* HTML = Hyper Text Markup Language
* WML = Wireless Markup Language
* CD -Compact Disk.
* DVD - Digital Versatile Disk.
* CRT - Cathode Ray Tube.
* DAT - Digital Audio Tape.
* DOS - Disk Operating System.
* GUI -Graphical User Interface.
* HTTP - Hyper Text Transfer Protocol.
* IP - Internet Protocol.
* ISP - Internet Service Provider.
* TCP - Transmission Control Protocol.
* UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supply.
* HSDPA - High Speed Downlink PacketAccess.
* EDGE - Enhanced Data Rate for GSM[GlobalSystem for Mobile Communication] Evolution.
* VHF - Very High Frequency.
* UHF - Ultra High Frequency.
* GPRS - General PacketRadio Service.
* WAP - Wireless ApplicationProtocol.
* TCP - Transmission ControlProtocol .
* ARPANET - Advanced Research Project Agency Network.
* IBM - International Business Machines.
* HP - Hewlett Packard.
* AM/FM - Amplitude/ Frequency Modulation.
* WLAN - Wireless Local Area Network

Founders and Portals

Some Important Portals & their Founders -
1. Google— Larry Page & Sergey Brin
2. Facebook— Mark Zuckerberg
3. Yahoo— David Filo & Jerry Yang
4. Twitter— Jack Dorsey & Dick Costolo
5. Internet— Tim Berners Lee
6. Linkdin— Reid Hoffman, Allen Blue& Koonstantin Guericke
7. Email— Shiva Ayyadurai
8. Gtalk— Richard Wah kan
9. Whats up— Laurel Kirtz
10. Hotmail— Sabeer Bhatia
11. Orkut— Buyukkokten
12. Wikipedia— Jimmy Wales
13. You tube— Steve Chen, Chad Hurley & JawedKarim
14. Rediffmail— Ajit Balakrishnan
15. Nimbuzz— Martin Smink & Evert Jaap Lugt
16. Myspace— Chris Dewolfe & Tom Anderson
17. Ibibo— Ashish Kashyap
18. OLX— Alec Oxenford & Fabrice Grinda
19. Skype— Niklas Zennstrom,Janus Friis & Reid Hoffman
20. Opera— Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner & Geir lvarsoy
21. Mozilla Firefox— Dave Hyatt & Blake Ross
22. Blogger— Evan Willams

Top 17 Amazing Facts About Whatsapp.

1. WhatsApp founded in 2009 by formerYahoo! employees Brian Acton and Jan Koum
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2. Sequoia Capital invested $8 million in 2011

3. 70% of users are active on a daily basis

4. WhatsApp says they are adding 1 million users everyday.

5. They currently employ 50 people.

6. 32 engineers working on WhatsApp, i.e. one engineer is responsible for 14 million active users!!

7. 400 million active users in December.

8. Rising to 450 million active users according to Facebook’s press release.

9. The app is the 5th most downloaded app on Android .

10. WhatsApp doesn’t sell ads and zero have appeared on the app

11. Twitter and Facebook had the chance to hire founder Brian Acton but didn’t!

12. The total value of the deal: $19 Billion ($4 billion in cash, $12 billion in stock, and $3 billion in restricted stock)

13. $1 Billion Break-up fee should the deal not go through.

14. Jan Koum keeps a note from Brian taped to his desk that reads “No Ads! No Games! No Gimmicks!” To keep them focused on building a pure messaging experience.

15. WhatsApp spent ZERO cash on marketing, PR and user acquisition.

16. WhatsApp’s messaging volume is approaching the entire global telecom SMS volume

17. On Dec 31st 2013 users sent a total 54 billion messages during the day (3x increase from 2012)

Top 9 Facts About Wikipedia.

Wikipedia is started in January 2001.
Jimmy Donal is the co- founder and promoter of Wikipedia.

1. Wikipedia is non-profit organization.
2. In wikipedia anyone can sign up and become a wikipedia editor.
3. In wikipedia articles are available in over 285 languages.
4. The English language wikipedia has more than 3+ million articles.
5. In wikipedia there are only 35 Employees.
6. Wikipedia headquarters located in San Francisco.
7. The Wikipedia servers are hosted in Florida.
8. Wikipedia site has more than 684 million page views each year.
9. Wikipedia contributors have written more than 22 million articles.
10. Wikipedia does not have ads!

DNA Super Computer.

One gram of your DNA can store 716,800 Gigabytes of data. The total mass of DNA in your body is about 250 grams. This means, your whole DNA can store 179,200,000 Gigabytes of information. On the other hand, your brain can store approximately 2,621,440 Gigabytes of data.

Combining the storage capacity of both your DNA and your brain, the total would be 181,821,440 Gigabytes.

Although I also included the mass of DNA that makes up your brain cells, the subtraction wouldn’t change much in the final result. To sum it up, your body can store approximately 181,821,440 Gigabytes of information.

Titan, which is the world’s most powerful supercomputer, can store 41,943,200 Gigabytes. That’s only 23% of your body’s storage capacity.

Your body has a storage capacity that is more powerful than 4 supercomputers combined.

Difference between Viruses, Trojans, Worms and Malware.

I. Malware
The word Malware is short for malicious software, and is a general term used to describe all of the viruses, worms,spyware, and pretty much anything that is specifically designed to cause harm to your PC or steal your information.

II. Viruses - Wreak Havoc On Your Files
The term computer virus is often used interchangeably with malware, though the two don’t actually have the same meaning. In the strictest sense, a virus is a program that copies itself and infects a PC, spreading from one file to another, and then from one PC to another when the files are copied or shared.
Most viruses attach themselves to executable files, but some can target a master boot record, auto-run scripts, MS Office macros, or even in some cases, arbitrary files. Many of these viruses, like CIH, are designed to render your PC completely inoperable, while others simply delete or corrupt your files the general point is that a virus is designed to cause havoc and break stuff.
You can protect yourself from viruses by making certain your antivirus application is always updated with the latest definitions and avoiding suspicious looking files coming through email or otherwise. Pay special attention to the file-name—if the file is supposed to be an mp3, and the name ends in .mp3.exe, you’re dealing with a virus.

III. Spyware - Steals Your Information Spyware is any software installed on your PC that collects your information without your knowledge, and sends that information back to the creator so they can use your personal information in some nefarious way. This could include key-logging to learn your passwords, watching your searching habits, changing out your browser home and search pages, adding obnoxious browser tool-bars, or just stealing your passwords and credit card numbers.
Since spyware is primarily meant to make money at your expense, it doesn't usually kill your PC—in fact, many people have spyware running without even realizing it, but generally those that have one spyware application installed also have a dozen more. Once you've got that many pieces of software spying on you, your PC is going to become slow.
What many people don’t realize about spyware is that not every antivirus software is designed to catch spyware. You should check with the vendor to make sure the application you are using to protect you from malware is actually checking for spyware as well. If you come across a PC that is already heavily infected, run a combination of Malware Bytes and Super Anti Spyware to clean it thoroughly.

IV. Trojan Horses - Install a Backdoor Trojan horses are applications that look like they are doing something innocuous, but secretly have malicious code that does something else. In many cases, Trojans will create a backdoor that allows your PC to be remotely controlled, either directly or as part of a botnet—a network of computers also infected with a Trojan or other malicious software. The major difference between a virus and a Trojan is that Trojans don’t replicate themselves—they must be installed by an unwitting user.
Once your PC has been infected with the Trojan, it can be used for any number of nefarious purposes, like a denial of service (DoS) attack against a web site, a proxy server for concealing attacks, or even worse—for sending out buckets of spam. Protection against Trojans works the same way as viruses make sure that your antivirus application is up to date, don’t open suspicious attachments, and think long and hard before you try and use a downloaded crack for Photoshop—that’s one of malware authors’ favorite spots to hide a Trojan.

V. Worms - Infect Through the Network Computer worms use the network to send copies of themselves to other PCs, usually utilizing a security hole to travel from one host to the next, often automatically without user intervention. Because they can spread so rapidly across a network, infecting every PC in their path, they tend to be the most well-known type of malware, although many users still mistakenly refer to them as viruses.
Because worms often exploit a network vulnerability, they are the one type of malware that can be partially prevented by making sure your firewall is enabled and locked down.

Companies Named after,Origin of the name of the few famous companies and products.

1. Mercedes - Name of the  daughter of the founder.

2. Nokia - Name of city in Finland.

3. Pepsi - Named from the digestive enzyme pepsin.

4. Honda - From the name of its founder Soichiro Honda.

5. Sony - from the Latin word 'sonus' meaning sound.

6. Maggi - Food company named after its founder, Julius Maggi.

7. Suzuki - From the name of its founder, Michio Suzuki.

8. Samsung - Meaning 'three stars' in Korean.

9. Toyota - From the name of founder, Sakichi Toyoda.

10. Yamaha - After Torakusu Yamaha, who founded the company.

11. Adidas - From the name of the founder Adolf (Adi) Dassler (das).

12. Larsen & Toubro named after their founders Henning Holck-Larsen and Soren Kristian Toubro

13. I B M: International Business Machines.

14. AMUL: Anand Milk Union Limited.

Byte - a unit of digital information in computing and telecommunications that most commonly consists of eight bits.

1 Bit = Binary Digit
4 bits = 1 Nibble
8 Bits = 1 Byte
1024 Bytes = 1 Kilobyte
1024 Kilobytes = 1 Megabyte
1024 Megabytes = 1 Gigabyte
1024 Gigabytes = 1 Terabyte
1024 Terabytes = 1 Petabyte
1024 Petabytes = 1 Exabyte
1024 Exabytes = 1 Zettabyte
1024 Zettabytes = 1 Yottabyte
1024Yottabytes = 1 Brontobyte
1024 Brontobytes = 1 Geopbyte
1024 Geopbyte=1 Saganbyte
1024 Saganbyte=1 Pijabyte
Alphabyte = 1024 Pijabyte
Kryatbyte = 1024 Alphabyte
Amosbyte = 1024 Kryatbyte
Pectrolbyte = 1024 Amosbyte
Bolgerbyte = 1024 Pectrolbyte
Sambobyte = 1024 Bolgerbyte
Quesabyte = 1024 Sambobyte
Kinsabyte = 1024 Quesabyte
Rutherbyte = 1024 Kinsabyte
Dubnibyte = 1024 Rutherbyte
Seaborgbyte = 1024 Dubnibyte
Bohrbyte = 1024 Seaborgbyte
Hassiubyte = 1024 Bohrbyte
Meitnerbyte = 1024 Hassiubyte
Darmstadbyte = 1024 Meitnerbyte
Roentbyte = 1024 Darmstadbyte
Coperbyte = 1024 Roentbyte

How to Change Your Wi Fi Password

Wi-Fi is great for keeping you connected, but a poorly secured Wi-Fi can put your personal information at risk. Keeping your router password protected and changing the password regularly is an essential key to protecting your network and your data. It also keeps cheap neighbors from stealing your bandwidth! To learn how to change your Wi-Fi password, continue reading.

Steps:

1. Open your router's configuration page. You can access your router's configuration page through a web browser on a computer connected to your network. If you can't connect via Wi-Fi because you don't know the password, use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer directly to the router. This will bypass the need for the Wi-Fi password.
   Standard router addresses are 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, or10.0.1.1 (Apple). Enter the address into your browser's address bar.
   If none of the above addresses grant you access to the configuration page, open the Command Prompt by pressing ⌘ Win+R and entering cmd. Once the Command Prompt opens, type ipconfig and press ↵ Enter. Look for your active connection in the list and find the Default Gateway address. This is typically your router address.
   If all else fails, press and hold the Reset button on your router for about 30 seconds to revert it to factory default settings. Then, look up the default address for that router model and enter it into your browser.
   Some routers come with configuration software. If you've previously installed your configuration software, you can use that instead of the web browser interface.
2. Enter your router's username and password. Every router will require a username and password before you can access the innards. If you never changed this when you first configured the router, chances are the username is "admin" and the password is "admin" or "password". Of course this varies from model to model, so you should search your model online to see your exact login info.
   If you've changed the login in the past and since forgot it, or received the router as a hand-me-down and the previous owner didn't reset it, you'll need to press and hold the Reset button on the router for about 30 seconds. This will reset the settings to default, allowing you to log in with the default username and password.
3. Open the Wireless section. Once you are logged into your router, you will need to find the Wireless section of the configuration page. The exact name changes from manufacturer to manufacturer, but generally you are looking for a "Wireless" or "Wireless Settings/Setup" tab or button.
   If your "Wireless" section has multiple subsections, open the Wireless Security page.
4. Change the password. Look for the box labeled "Password", "Passphrase" or "Shared Key". You can enter your new password into this box. Some routers will ask that you type the password again to ensure that you entered it correctly.
   Try to create a strong password that would be difficult if not impossible to guess. It should not be related to anything personal, and should include a liberal amount of numbers, random cases, and special characters such as "!", "$" and "#".
   A strong password is usually at least 8 characters long.
5. Check out your security type. There are three main types of wireless encryption: WEP, WPA, and WPA2. For the most secure network, you should be using WPA2. You may run into issues connecting older devices, however, in which case you could switch to WPA or WPA/WPA2. Selecting WEP is NOT recommended, as WEP encryption is very easy to break (it can take less than 30 minutes to crack a WEP password).
6. Change your network name. While you're here, take a moment to change your network name if you have not already. The name should not include any personally identifiable information, as the name will be publicly broadcast. Changing the name will help deter people from trying to break into it. Routers with default names are seen as easier hacking targets.
7. Save your settings. Once you are done entering in your new password, click the Apply or Save button. The button's location is different for every router, but is typically located at the top or bottom of the page. The router will take a few moments to process the change, at which point any devices currently connected would be disconnected.
   After your settings are changed, you can connect to your wireless network using your new password.

Hot launches: Smartphones of September 2014

iPhone 6 Plus or iPhone 6: Which one should you go for? Reuters

Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus

This month, we finally saw Apple showcased its new iPhone models. With the new iPhones, Apple has addressed the most common demand by its consumers – a larger screen. The iPhone 6 comes with a 4.7-inch display and the iPhone 6 Plus enters the phablet zone with a gigantic 5.5-inch display, which is a significant upgrade over the 4-inch display seen in the predecessor. Both iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have already received rave reviews from tech critics. However, the larger model was marred by the #bendgate rumour which pointed at a probable design flaw in the larger of the two iPhones. Available in gold, silver and space grey, the devices are powered by A8 64-Bit process and the new M8 co-processor. Both models come equipped with outstanding 8MP iSight cameras. But owing to the larger display and extra space in the iPhone 6 Plus model,  Apple has managed to fit in an optical image stabiliser in the device. With 16GB, 64GB and 128GB storage options, Apple has added improvements in various aspects like LTE, connectivity options and battery life. The devices were expected reach Indian shores next month, just before Diwali, but recent reports claim a delay and a probable November launch.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with improved S-Pen

Samsung kickstarted the month by launching its trump card for the year – Galaxy Note 4. It’s the first Note phone to feature a QHD display and at 5.7 inches, the display is suitably large.  The pixel density goes from a stunning 386ppi to an astounding 515ppi. It comes with a revamped S Pen stylus that offers better grip and more functions. It can be used to resize compatible apps to use two apps simultaneously. It can be used to resize compatible apps to use two apps simultaneously. The accompanying software has been spruced up for a cleaner, dare-we-say Android L-like look. Snap Note turns photos of printed documents and text into editable text, like an OCR editor. In terms of processing speed, expect two powerful variants; one with Snapdragon 805 chipset, which brings LTE Cat 6 support and another with Samsung’s Exynos 5433 chipset and LTE Cat 4 connectivity. The Note 4 will run Android 4.4 KitKat at launch and with the proprietary interface on top. Connectivity options on the Note 4 are top-of-the-line too with Wi-Fi ac, GPS with Glonass, NFC, Bluetooth v 4.1 (BLE,ANT+), IR LED, USB 2.0, and MHL 3.0.  News has it that Samsung may launch the device in India in the next two weeks, just in time for Diwali.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha

While the iPhone 6 is likely to not enter the Indian market until November. Samsung has already introduced the Galaxy Alpha, initially touted as the iPhone-killer. It closely resembles the iPhone 6 in both looks and specifications, but is priced at Rs 39,990. The Samsung Galaxy Alpha runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box with the requisite customisations that come with a Samsung phone. It features a 4.7-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) Super AMOLED display, which is very similar to the one used in the Galaxy S3. In terms of Internet connectivity, there’s support for all important options including 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi and GPRS/ EDGE. On the inside, there’s an octa-core chipset, Samsung’s own Exynos SoC, though the exact model number is unknown. It’s a quad-core clocked at 1.8GHz and a quad-core 1.3GHz, working in the HMP mode, so all eight cores can run simultaneously, if required. The phone packs in 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal memory, though there’s no micro SD card slot. All this is powered by a rather measly 1,860 mAh battery, which is much lower than what rival phones are offering. The phone also includes a fingerprint scanner and has a removable back cover. The video camera can capture UHD 4K videos (3840 x 2160 resolution) at 30fps. The cameras include a 12MP one on the rear and a 2.1MP one on the front.

HTC Desire Series

This month, HTC took the wraps off two new smartphones – Desire 816G Dual  SIM and the Desire 820. The Desire 820 is further available in two variants. The 816G Dual SIM priced at Rs 18,990 is expected to ship next month while the Desire 820 models will most likely start shipping in November.
Desire 820, 820q

The Desire 820 is successor to the company’s Desire 816. Available in two variants – the Desire 820 is powered by Qualcomm’s 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor and the Desire 820q comes fuelled by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor. The Desire 820 features 2GB RAM while the 820q gets 1GB RAM. Sporting a  5.5-inch display with 1280×720 pixel of resolution, the Desire 820 models feature a 13-megapixel rear camera, 8 megapixel front camera, and BoomSound speakers. Both devices also support LTE connectivity. The list of specs also includes dual-SIM support, 16GB of internal storage, microSD card slot and Android 4.4 KitKat.

Desire 816G Dual SIM

The Desire 816G dual SIM is said to be a cheaper version of the Desire 816 and comes with the same 5.5-inch display with 1280 x 720 pixels of resolution. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB RAM. Some of other features include Android 4.4 KitKat with HTC Sense 6.0, 13-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front-facing camera, BoomSound speakers, 8GB onboard storage, micro SD card and dual SIM support. The slew of connectivity options includes Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS with A-GPS. A 2,600 mAh battery completes the package.

Android One Phones Initiative

In a bid to change the face of budget Android market, yet again, Google announced a trio of phones under the Android One initiative in India – Spice Dream UNO Mi-498,  Karbonn Sparkle V and Micromax Canvas A1. Under Android One, devices will come with automatic backup on Google Drive, two-year software support from Google, carrier billing and more. Though, they ship with Android KitKat 4.4.4, one can expect Android L when it is released officially. Moreover, the the devices will have support for seven Indian languages including Hindi. All three device carry almost the same specs, so there’s isn’t anything exclusive about any of these devices as far as the hardware goes. Now, it all boils down to the build quality, and the design choices made by the companies. And of course, there’s the question of after-sales service, which will be handled by the brand itself and not Google. In terms of specs, one will find a 4.5-inch screen with FWVGA (854 x 480 Pixels) IPS LCD display, MediaTek SoC with a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and Mali 400 GPU paired with 1GB of RAM, 5MP shooter, 2MP front camera, 4GB internal storage and microSD card of up to 32GB capacity.

Sony Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact

Last week, Sony launched its latest flagship, the Xperia Z3 smartphone at a steep Rs 51,990 price tag in India. Alongside the flagship, the company has also revealed its younger sibling Xperia Z3 Compact priced at Rs 44,990. Both water-resistant and with similar capabilities, the Z3 has a 5.2-inch display, while the Z3 Compact has a smaller 4.6-inch display. he powerful  quad-core 2.5GHz MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 with 3GB of RAM and Adreno 330 graphics means Android 4.4 KitKat should have no issues running on the Z3 even with Sony’s customisations. The Xperia Z3 is a waterproof and dust-proof device with an IP65/68 rating. Battery life should be great thanks to the 3100 mAh battery, which Sony claims offers up to 2 days of usage. It comes with either 16 or 32GB of storage which can be further expanded to up to 128GB thanks to the microSD card support. Connectivity options are top-end too, with Wi-Fi, USB on-the-go, GLONASS and NFC all packed in. Sporting a smaller 4.6-inch display, the Z3 Compact sacrifices the full HD panel for a 720p display. It eschews the metal frame of the Z3 for a lighter plastic build, while the battery is also smaller at 2,600mAh, but slightly larger than the last-gen model. Besides these distinguishing factors, both phones are identical in terms of specs. PS4 integration is also present, and the Z3 series will support the Remote Play feature, allowing you to attach a Dualshock controller and stream games from the PS4 to your mobile device.

Jolla Sailfish

This month, we also saw Finnish smartphone maker Jolla launch its Jolla Sailfish OS smartphone in India for Rs 16,499. The Jolla Sailfish OS has a 4.5-inch qHD screen with IPS panel and Gorilla Glass 2, it’s got a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 system-on-chip with a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, an 8 megapixel rear camera and 2 megapixel front camera. The RAM is 1GB and total storage space is 16 GB along with a microSD slot, although the limit on that is not clear. In terms of connectivity it’s got WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0, USB and has a 2100mAh battery with 9/10hours of talktime on GSM/3G respectively. Sensors on the smartphone are: Proximity, Accelerometer, Gyro and E-compass. Jolla is all about its gesture-based UI that is built to offer smooth navigation. The device is also compatible with Android apps. While there isn’t a dedicated Play Store, you can side-load Android apps onto your Jolla phone. The phone is available in Poppy Red, Keira Black and Aloe colours. Check out our first impressions of the Jolla  smartphone.

BlackBerry Passport

For professionals:

BlackBerry’s newest smartphone aimed at enterprise and professionals dubbed passport was unveiled globally and subsequently launched in India. It is the first smartphone to come with an unconventional 4.5-inch square-shaped touchscreen and a dedicated QWERTY keypad. The display features 1440 x 1440 pixel resolution and a pixel density of 453 dots per inch, covered by Gorilla Glass 3. Beneath the touch sensitive display, you have a dedicated QWERTY keyboard that also doubles up as a touch-sensitive swipe pad. The Passport is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC which will come with a quad-core processor clocked at 2.2GHz along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable memory. With the square display, BlackBerry is targeting working professionals as opposed to the regular consumers whose phones have a rectangular shape – which according to BlackBerry is more geared towards consuming multimedia content rather than working. Take a look at the product demo and first impressions of the BlackBerry Passport.

Android KitKat on 24.5 percent of devices, but Jelly Bean is still king: Google

Android Kitkat is now on 24.5 percent devices.

#ANDROID
Android KitKat (version 4.4) has become the majority Android OS on Android devices like tablets, according to the latest data put out by Google on its blog.
According to the data, Android KitKat is now running on 24.5 percent of Android devices. However if you add all versions of Jelly Bean, you can see that Jelly Bean is still running on more Android devices.
The numbers of Jelly Bean are as follows: Version 4.1. is on 25.1 percent devices (higher than Android 4.4. KitKat), while 4.2. is on 20.7 percent devices and version 4.3 is running on 8 percent devices.
This data reflects devices running the latest Google Play Store app, which is compatible with Android 2.2 and higher. Each snapshot of data represents all the devices that visited the Google Play Store in the prior 7 days.
Ice-cream sandwich is on 9.6 percent devices, behind Android 2.3 which is known as Gingerbread and is running on 11.4 percent devices. It should be noted that this data reflects devices running the latest Google Play Store app, which is compatible with Android 2.2 and higher. According to Google though in August, 2013, devices running Android versions older than 2.2 accounted for about 1 percent of devices that checked in to Google servers.
The latest numbers are a big boost for Android KitKat. Previously in July 17.9 percent of devices were running Android KitKat.
Google’s Android has always faced criticism that very often users were stuck on the older versions, since OEM’s would not launch updates on time. Now it seems that this problem has been correct to some extent as a majority of users being on Jelly Bean and Android KitKat. With the launch of Android One, Google is expected to sort this out more, as it has promised that Android One phones will receive the latest updates much faster.

The 64-bit Android Question?

Are you ready for 64-bit Android?
The information that's important to those interested in jumping on the newest bandwagon to hit the Android trail. 

Apple already released the 64-bit iPhone. Was it more marketing than necessity? After all, one of the biggest benefits of 64-bit chips is the ability to make use of larger quantities of RAM -- over 4 GB, in fact. But what smartphone has over 4 GB of RAM? The applications that benefit the most from 64-bit processors are:

• Games
• Fingerprint scanning
• Facial recognition
• Speech interaction

That is where the 64-bit switch gets flipped for more users. Or at least it should. Why? The more we depend on our smartphones, the more we depend on smartphone security and ease of use. Both speech interaction and facial/fingerprint recognition will become crucial to future iterations of mobile devices. That's where 64-bit can really shine.

But as the smartphone stands (on both camps), do 64-bit chips really matter (when they aren't sold with 64-bit-worthy amounts of memory)? There are other considerations:

• Will battery life see significant improvement?
• Do we, as of yet, have applications ready to take advantage of 64-bit chips?
• Will 32-bit apps perform well on the 64-bit chips?

It's those last two questions that really have me concerned. First and foremost, when the Android 64-bit becomes available, will there be apps ready to take advantage of this? I'm certain all Google apps will shine. They have to. If Google can't have their stable of apps ready for 64-bit out of the box, the tech will fail... miserably. I have every confidence that all of the Google-branded apps will be ready to rock when the first 64-bit Android phone is launched.

But what about everyone else? How will the other millions of apps in the Google Play Store fair? When Apple first released their 64-bit iPhone, they readily admitted the 32-bit apps wouldn't fare nearly as well as they did on their native 32-bit hardware. For the past decade, mobile technology has relied on the 32-bit processor. Servers and desktops made the jump early on -- but think about the enormous number of 32-bit mobile devices that have flooded the market. Those devices will not run 64-bit apps. When the 64-bit devices come to market, if developers don't hitch a ride on the bandwagon, anyone purchasing a 64-bit Android -- thinking they are going to see unheard of performance levels -- will be seriously disappointed.

The good news? The ART runtime is already optimized to speak the 64-bit language. And Android L? You can bet it will be ready for 64-bit prime time. Ultimately, however, the question arises about whether or not you should be an early adopter. The answer to that question depends. If you're budget minded, you'll want to skip out on the early 64-bit releases. The HTC Desire 510 will be a low-end 64-bit device (powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor) that will likely see little, if any, performance over high-end 32-bit devices. It's not until you reach the Snapdragon 810-level chips that you'll see performance blow the roof. My guess is that this won't appear until the likes of the LG G4 arrives (probably May 2015). Android tablets powered by Nvidia's Tegra K1 dual-core 64-bit chip should also see some amazing speeds. These tablets should arrive before the end of 2014.

So, the best bet for users who really want to gain the most out of 64-bit architecture on Android is to wait for the first high-end devices to roll out. At that level, the performance should best just about anything available.

Are you ready for 64-bit Android? Will you drop your current device for the first 64-bit hardware when it arrives, or will you wait for something like the LG G4? Share your thoughts in the discussion thread below.

Top 25 Facebook pages: September 2014 — Facebook for Every Phone nearing 500M likes

Facebook for Every Phone has been the most popular page on Facebook for quite some time. Now, the hub of Facebook users on feature phones is quickly approaching the 500 million like milestone.

As of Tuesday, Facebook for Every Phone has 492 million fans and is growing at a rate of roughly 3.5 million fans per week.

Want to see the Facebook pages with the most likes? Check out the monthly leader board, courtesy of Page Data.

#	Name	Total Likes	Daily Growth	Weekly Growth
1	Facebook for Every Phone	492,036,623	+425,452	+3,559,094
2	Facebook	163,050,030	+42,194	+319,473
3	Shakira	102,806,134	+48,356	+414,113
4	Cristiano Ronaldo	96,374,506	+81,359	+756,840
5	Eminem	93,441,134	+54,081	+415,513
6	Rihanna	89,690,829	+12,006	+96,103
7	Coca-Cola	87,795,671	+27,655	+261,660
8	Vin Diesel	83,651,153	+66,537	+387,989
9	YouTube	83,259,750	+34,682	+294,217
10	Michael Jackson	78,183,775	+35,063	+307,706
11	The Simpsons	74,412,264	+13,006	+122,423
12	Harry Potter	74,186,000	+18,228	+201,992
13	Katy Perry	73,772,312	+45,550	+306,313
14	Justin Bieber	73,391,038	+50,283	+361,179
15	FC Barcelona	73,293,334	+90,757	+578,151
16	Candy Crush Saga	72,226,327	+31,983	+261,275
17	Real Madrid C.F.	71,478,697	+99,481	+677,670
18	Will Smith	71,171,501	+52,811	+438,942
19	Texas HoldEm Poker	70,598,974	+1,452	+10,570
20	Leo Messi	70,286,550	+88,839	+842,387
21	Bob Marley	69,487,317	+48,553	+366,331
22	Taylor Swift	68,830,329	+32,413	+250,068
23	Lady Gaga	67,367,698	-339	+4,613
24	Linkin Park	64,784,344	+16,093	+142,093
25	Beyoncé	64,066,034	+32,725	+270,753

How to install iOS 8

Apple has introduced iOS 8, the latest version of its mobile operating system. Here's how to update your iPhone or iPad when it becomes available to the public

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Apple iOS: a brief history 

As iOS 8 becomes available to download from today, here's a brief and handy guide on how to get started with Apple's latest operating system.
Both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will ship with iOS 8 as standard, and will be available to buy from September 19.

1) Check if your device is compatible.
Before you do anything else, check whether your device is actually eligible to install the new software. Apple usually limits system updates to its newer devices. The following devices (along with the preinstalled iPhone 6) have been named by the company as compatible with iOS 8: iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPod touch 5th generation, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air and iPad Mini.
2) Make sure you have backed everything up before installing the upgrade.
By far the most important thing to do before starting the installation is to backup everything on your iPhone/iPad. In the unlikely case of the upgrade failing, this means that you’ll be able to restore the device completely and start again without losing important data.
If you use iCloud for your backups, go to Settings, iCloud, Storage and Backup, then tap 'Back Up Now', or you can use iTunes to do so by plugging in your device, choosing it from the menu on iTunes, and selecting ‘Back Up Now’. A backup will then be saved onto your computer’s hard disk.
3) Create enough room to install the new software.
For the new download to happen, you’ll need to have enough space on your device to accommodate all the upgrades. At least 1GB of free space will be required on your iPhone or iPad before you can get started.
Photos, videos and big apps tend to be the main culprits for memory hogging, but to see exactly what to get rid of, go to Usage under General in Settings. Here you’ll find a list of everything that uses space and how much, in size order.
4) Download and install the update.
Once all that’s done, you’re now ready to install iOS 8. You should get a notification that the new operating system is available, at which point you can do so easily through the Software Update option in Settings. Make sure your device is connected to both Wi-Fi and a power supply, then simply tap Download and Install to do so.
If your device is passcode enabled, you’ll need to enter the passcode before installing the update. You’ll need to set aside some time for the update to complete - don't try to use apps, make calls or send texts while iOS 8 is installing.
If however you’d prefer to update using iTunes, you should install the latest version of iTunes on your computer, then connect your device and select your device from the menu. Under Summary, click Check for Update, then choose Download and Install, and it should be taken care of.
5) Confirm your iCloud details and start using your phone..
When the update is complete, your device should restart automatically. Once it does, you may be asked to enter some iCloud details, and set security questions. After these have been filled out, your newly updated device should be ready to use.

iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6: hands on with the most beautiful phones in the world

Apple’s Tim Cook told the whooping crowds at the Flint Center in Cupertino that the new iPhone 6 is “the most beautiful phone ever made”. I’m trying hard to be objective, but I think he’s right.

Does the 6 do very much that its predecessor, the 5s, didn’t? No, in the sense that the camera has the same number of megapixels, the processor is still 64-bit and most users will continue to ignore Siri. But the iPhone 6 - and the 6 Plus in particular - is a radical redesign where glass curves almost around the edge of the device and the larger screen provides a massive, meaningful improvement in user experience. The increased resolution, too, makes a real, albeit subtler difference. In an age where design is increasingly the sole differentiator between mobile phones, Apple has tightened its grip on first place. And that camera now does better slo-mo.

Where rival manufacturers have simply made phones with larger screens, Apple has thought seriously about how users will interact with a bigger device. If you want to just use one hand to operate the phone, you can now take advantage of the larger display, rather than simply being forced to adapt. So a simple double-tap on the home button brings the active screen into the bottom half. It’s obvious and indispensable. If Apple hasn’t patented it, every other manufacturer will steal it. Cleverly, too, the sleep button is now on the side.

In the brief hands-on I’ve had with the two new devices, there’s no time to form a meaningful opinion about battery life, but these are bigger devices that promise similar or better performance than their predecessor models, and for the Six Plus that sometimes means double. If Apple can deliver on that, then everyone’s main frustration with the iPhone dissolves.

Some users will still criticise the lack of widgets on the homescreen, which makes Android so glanceably useful. But with iOS8 Apple has improved notifications to such a point that much of that is addressed. The new A8 processor offers the kind of speeds that make new possibilities in apps realistic, but we have yet to see what they are. The new barometer, measuring the stairs you climb, is a useful addition but not one I could test. Similarly, Apple Pay, US only for now, is a revolution in prospect but has yet to appear in real life.

The crucial difference in the new iPhone 6, however, is in design: thinner, more powerful, gorgeously light but larger and infinitely more elegant, it is the phone that the iPhone 4 or 5 maybe should have been to stop the Android tide in its tracks. Coming now, however, it simply reasserts Apple’s dominance ahead of the chasing pack. Samsung ain’t taking over quite yet.

iPhone 6 rumours: everything you need to know

Apple is expected to launch its iPhone 6 and iWatch at a media event in San Francisco this evening. The Telegraph's tech team rounds up all the latest news, rumours and release date.

Apple is readying itself to launch its next flagship smartphone - widely believed to be called the iPhone 6 on September 9. As new rumours circulate the internet each and every day, we summarise the latest, most likely developments and news on the year's most-anticipated phone release.

• What's it called?: iPhone 6, probably
• Announced: September 9, when a "special" media event is due to be held
• Cost: £549, the iPhone 5s' starting price, is probably the right ballpark

One of many iPhone 6 concepts, featuring rounder edges and a larger screen.

• What is it?

The iPhone 6 - as it's believed to be called - will be Apple's ninth iPhone model, and will take over from the 5s as the flagship smartphone. The iPhone range has sold over 500 million units worldwide since its release in June 2007.

• What will it look like?

It's generally believed that the iPhone 6 will mark an aesthetic departure from the 5s. The last relatively dramatic change in the iPhone range was the iPhone 5's display size upgrade to four inches from the 4s's 3.5-inch screen. We're now expecting the iPhone 6 to come in two sizes - at 4.7-inch and 5.5-inches.

^{Pictures claiming to be of the iPhone 6, leaked the Techradar website}

This does seem likely, given the warm reception that Samsung's Galaxy series, HTC's One and Sony's Xperia have received for larger displays. Research suggests the desire for a bigger iPhone exists within both current and potential owners, after half of 4,000 shoppers said they'd be willing to pay $100 (£58) for their new iPhone to have a 5.5-inch screen, according to research conducted by RBC Capital Markets.

^{An iPhone 6 concept by Nikola Cirkovic, which sees the screen extended across the entire width of the device}

Samsung have been swift to skewer the difference in screen sizes between the Galaxy S5 and a future iPhone with the release of a tongue-in-cheek advert.

It's possible the next iPhone's display will be made of sapphire glass - a synthetically grown crystal currently used in the iPhone 5s’ home button and camera lens cover. Apple recently opened several sapphire glass plants in partnership with GT Advanced Technologies, fuelling speculation they're planning to use the material in larger quantities for future products - which could include the iWatch.

However, analysis of the iPhone 6 supply chain found no demands for smartphone cover glass, according to TrendForce's LEDinside analysts. Disappointingly low yield rates of sapphire glass mean that while the material may be used for the display of later versions of the handset, the launch model will use another enforced form of glass.

Alleged difficulties in the production of the larger-screened model mean the 4.7-inch version is likely to be released first, but both versions are expected to use in-cell touch panel technology - built into the screen and allowing for thinner construction than with standard touch panel films - that was introduced with the iPhone 5.

^{One of the many mock ups of how the iPhone 6's new, larger screen could look}

In June Taiwanese pop star Jimmy Lin posted images of what he claimed was an iPhone 6 on Chinese social network Weibo. Mr Lin has a history of posting leaked Apple product photos which later turn out to be correct, having done the same with the iPhone 5 and iPad Mini.

The picture he posted alligns an iPhone 5s with what he alleges is an iPhone 6 - sporting smoother edges, what looks like brushed alluminium casing and is undeniably larger than its previous incarnation.

Like its predecessor, the new model is expected to come in silver, gold and space grey.

^{An iPhone 5s next to what Jimmy Lin claims is the new iPhone 6 for size comparison}

Australian blogger Sonny Dickson has also posted images of a mockup of the new handset, which corresponds with Mr Lin's picture - a slimmer, larger display set within thinner brushed casing, featuring more curved edges.

^{A mockup of the iPhone 6 sits alongside a 5s and 5. Copyright: Sonny Dickson}

^{The 6 mockup appears considerably larger and thinner than the 5s. Copyright: Sonny Dickson}

Luxury phone product manufacturer Feld & Volk posted an image of what they purported to be the iPhone 6 on their Instagram page on August 19.

Russian site Rozetked.ru published a video of what it claimed was the iPhone 6 on September 1. The display is not sapphire glass, according to the narrator, but is more probably sandwich sapphire (dual crystal) or a glass composite, and the home button sensor's area has increased to improve Touch ID functionality.

The model appears 'like a big 5th generation iPod Touch, the video stated, with a larger, more pronounced rear-facing camera.

^{The video contains footage of what it claims to be an iPhone 6, pictured next to a 5s}

China Telecom is already allowing customers to pre-order the new phone ahead of the launch event, publishing images consistent with other leaks - curved edges, resized volume buttons and slimmer frame, in the gold, dark grey and silver colours.

Those looking to pre-order it are given the option to choose between a 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch model, further strengthening speculation about the two sizes.

^{The preorder page of China Telecom's website}

A seven minute video of what appears to be a fully operational iPhone 6 was uploaded to YouTube on Saturday 6 September, in which a man compares the speed and function of the alleged handset to current flagship the 5s.

• What will it do?

Apple announced new operating system iOS 8 at its worldwide developers conference in June, which contains a raft of new features expected to be put to good use in the next iPhone. While current iPhone users will be able to update their software to run the new system from the autumn, the iPhone 6 is highly likely to come with iOS 8 or higher as standard.

Through iOS 8, users will be able to monitor their health and fitness through new framework HealthKit, which aggregates numerous healthcare and fitness apps, such as blood pressure and heart rate monitors through partners including Nike, and allows them to communicate with each other.

^{Some of iOS 8's new features as envisioned on the current flagship iPhone 5s}

Additionally, you'll be able to control home appliances and other connected devices through HomeKit, Apple's connected home framework. . In a similar vein to HealthKit, it will streamline your smart devices to control them in one place. One method of control will be via Siri - for example, you could tell Siri you were “going to bed”, “going to bed” and it could dim the lights, lock your doors, close the garage door and set the thermostat.

With the introduction of both of these key features, it's likely the iPhone 6 will take on even more of a lifestyle device role, designed to streamline our lives and make everyday tasks easier and more efficiently executed.

Should the next iPhone sport a much-rumoured larger display, multitasking, running multiple apps in conjunction with each other and creating longer business documents would become a lot easier. iOS 8's iCloud Drive, which enables you to work on any kind of document across any of your Apple devices or even Windows PC, with any edits displaying instantly, and Continuity, which allows you to create a document or message on one device and finish on another, would also work extremely well on a larger screen.

Rumours also suggest that the new iPhone will include a near-field communication (NFC) chip – similar to those used in Oyster cards and contactless credit and debit cards – allowing users to make mobile payments in shops with the touch of a finger.

• When can I buy it?

If sources are to be believed, production of the new model began this month ahead of a September 9 launch. Whether the iPhone 6 will have its thunder stolen by the appearance of the much-fabled iWatch remains to be seen, after sources said production had also begun in July.

On August 26 Steve Hemmerstoffer, editor of French Apple fan site nowhereelse.fr uploaded a photograph of what he claimed was the company's new flagship smartphone's promotional artwork. The card featured the date Tuesday September 9, tallying with previous reports Apple was planning a 'big media event' on the same date.

^{Mr Hemmerstoffer uploaded a picture of what he claims is realiable promo art}

Mr Hemmerstoffer alleged the artwork had been passed onto him by his “most trusted and loyal Chinese sources,” who had provided a very similar piece of artwork to him “just hours before the launch conference of the iPhone 5s”.

Now that Apple has confirmed a 'special event' on Tuesday September 9, it could add some weight to the technical changes illustrated by the diagram, including larger, more rectangular-looking volume buttons and a re-positioned sleep/wake switch.

^{The invitation sent out to journalists was rather cryptic}

Going off previous launches, it's likely the new handset will go on general sale around 10 days later on September 19.

Suppliers are believed to be preparing to produce between 70 million and 80 million of the new handsets by the end of December, according to the Wall Street Journal.