Nokia will return with Nokia D1C powered by Android 7.0 in 2017

Finnish company HMD recently confirmed that it will bring a new generation of Nokia mobile phones to consumers, with the first smartphone products set to be launched in the first half of 2017. 

Nokia phones are known for their durability and almost brick-like hardness. Before touch-screen technology and the smartphones, Nokia phones were basic, sturdy, and were made to provide an avenue of communication like they said "connecting people". Banking on its name and brand recognition Nokia is set to make a grand return in the mobile industry to compete with other high-end Android brands in the market.

Nokia is planning to launch two high-end smartphones Nokia D1C which will come with premium metallic design and the famous Nokia feel.The two smartphones are said to be powered by a Snapdragon 430 processor or 835 processor and will run on the latest Android 7.0 Nougat which is the latest operating system by Android. The Nokia D1C phone will also have a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. This produces some great shots at an affordable cost. The bigger phone version of the phone is rumored to have a 16MP rear camera.

One will come with 5 inch display size with 2GB RAM costs around $150 and the other with a 5.5 inch display 3GB RAM cost around $200-250. While Nokia is neither confirming nor denying these specs. We will have to wait for the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in February 2017.

5 YouTube Tricks you should know!

Everyone knows YouTube as a free video sharing website that makes it easy to watch online videos. where you can create and upload your own videos to share with others. Do you know there are few hacks that can be used to download video,audio or even create a GIF from YouTube page. No! then lets go through few.

1. Shortcut for pausing a YouTube Video

This is not much of importance as if you don't know to pause a playing video. But pressing 'K' in your keyboard will pause the video regardless of where you clicked last on the page.

2. Search YouTube without going to YouTube

If you have Google Chrome browser then just type YouTube.com into your address bar, then hit tab, and search YouTube directly from your address bar. Instead of searching for videos on YouTube page get search directly on address bar.

3. Download YouTube videos 

You can download any YouTube video just by typing "ss" before the "youtube" part of a video's URL link in your address bar. Here's an example, its not Justin Bieber music video, it is ours  :

Original – www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob1Nv9eU9vY
Download - www.ssyoutube.com/watch?v=ob1Nv9eU9vY

 Not only can you choose from different file types but also any resolution up to the original quality. Just remember downloading copyrighted content from the internet is illegal.

4. Download audio from YouTube videos 

You can download audio from any YouTube video too. Just put "listento" before the "youtube" part of a video's URL link in your address bar. Here's an example, again its not some popular artists music video, it is ours  :

Original - www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dAsERccyrE
Download - www.listentoyoutube.com/watch?v=4dAsERccyrE

You can even choose from different file types. Just remember downloading copyrighted content from the internet is illegal.

5. Convert YouTube videos to GIFs 

Want to convert any YouTube video into a GIF? Just add “gif” before “youtube” in the URL link in your address bar. Here’s an example:

Original video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob1Nv9eU9vY
GIF download - www.gifyoutube.com/watch?v=ob1Nv9eU9vY

Oh you can download this GIFs by the way its not copyrighted.

Source: Internet Geeks like us!

Now Mac users can have Microsoft Visual Studio

Microsoft has introduced Visual Studio for Mac at the Connect() conference on November 16, as it’s aiming to empower Apple customers with the same coding tools as their Windows colleagues.

Visual Studio for Mac is a developer environment optimized for building mobile and cloud apps with Xamarin and .NET. It is a one-stop shop for .NET development on the Mac, including Android, iOS, and .NET Core technologies. Sporting a native user interface, Visual Studio for Mac integrates all of the tools you need to create, debug, test, and publish mobile and server applications without compromise, including state of the art APIs and UI designers for Android and iOS.

Both C# and F# are supported out of the box and our project templates provide developers with a skeleton that embodies the best practices to share code across mobile front ends and your backend. Our new Connected Application template gives you both your Android and iOS front ends, as well as its complementary .NET Core-powered backend.

Source: MSDN

Mobile and tablet internet usage exceeds desktop for first time worldwide - StatCounter

They say it’s one of the saddest moments in a person’s life when their child can beat them at a game for the first time, and the desktop computer just had its own electronic version of that distressing experience. October 2016 was the month smartphones and tablet web browsing finally took the lead: 51.3% to 48.7%.

“This should be a wake up call especially for small businesses, sole traders and professionals to make sure that their websites are mobile friendly. Many older websites are not,” commented Aodhan Cullen, CEO, StatCounter.

“Mobile compatibility is increasingly important not just because of growing traffic but because Google favours mobile friendly websites for its mobile search results.” He pointed out that Google recently launched a tool where businesses can test their website mobile performance.

StatCounter’s core business is to provide companies, agencies, bloggers, self-employed and charities with data to measure activity on their website, blog or forum. Key features include a free option, ease of use, independence and ability to view individual visitors in real time.

Pixel: A Google Smartphone

Pixel is the latest addition to the Google's Smartphone List. There are actually two Pixels: the regular 5-inch screen version and a larger 5.5-inch version called the Pixel XL. They are identical in every respect except for the size of their batteries, the resolution of their screens, and, of course, their prices: the spectrum ranges from $649 for a 32GB Pixel and goes all the way up to $869 for a 128GB Pixel XL. 

 For past few years Google had Nexus Phones, now they have moved to the Pixel which is manufactured by HTC but designed by Google to compete at the top tier, so it's priced to match the iPhone and the Galaxy S7. 

 Pixel kind of looks like an iPhone. Every high-end phone these days is designed with some combination of metal and glass.The biggest design element is the glass shade that replaces the metal on the top third of the back of the phone.Google puts the fingerprint sensor on the back.It fast charges via USB-C and there's only one speaker — at the bottom. Luckily, it's a pretty loud, decent speaker and there is, of course, a headphone jack on the top.

Both Pixel variants have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, 4 gigs of RAM, and flat-out gorgeous OLED screens with deep blacks and vibrant, punchy colors.The Pixels are fast — noticeably faster than Samsung's Galaxy S7. On performance alone, these are easily the best Android phones you can buy. 

Pixel's Battery lasts a couple of hours longer than comparably sized iPhones or Nexuses. The camera on the back is 12.3 megapixels with an f2.0 lens and two ways to focus: phase detect and laser auto focus. It has a two-tone flash, too, but unfortunately no optical image stabilization.

Android update for Nougat is 7.1 Build NDE63B

Google released the stable version of its latest operating system not long ago and rumors on the upcoming version have already surfaced. Android 7.0 Nougat didn’t come with some of the most anticipated features, like the Nexus Launcher and Google Assistant. A new leak seems to suggest that the upcoming Nougat update will be named Android 7.1 build NDE63B.

 Google's Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones will most likely release the NDE63B build carrying the Android 7.1 Nougat update Since rumors say that the Pixel and Pixel XL are set to be unveiled on October 4, it’s highly likely that factory images and release updates will be provided around the same date, but only to some Nexus smartphones. Owners of other brands of phones would have to wait until developers adjust the new OS version and make it available to them, and this could take up to a few months.
 Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are certainly exciting, especially since the devices are said to come with Sony-branded front and back shooters. Pixel XL should feature a Sony IMX378 sensor on the back, the same as on the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X. Front camera capacity could reach 8MP with Sony IMX179 sensor, found on the rear camera of the Nexus 5 from 2013.

Google Duo App - Becomes Most Popular Free App in Play Store

​Google's Duo has become the number 1 free app in Google Play Store, surpassing other popular applications at the moment, including Messenger and Facebook, according to a Twitter post by Justin Uberti, who part of the Duo team at Google. Considering the craze around Pokemon Go lately, one would think that it is the ruler of all apps in the Play Store, but surprisingly, it ranks only third among all applications in the Play Store in the USA, surpassed by Google Duo and Facebook's Messenger.

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What is Duo App?
Duo is a one-to-one video calling app for everyone – designed to be simple, reliable and fun so you never miss a moment.

Features:

Simple interface: Pick a loved one and jump right in, with a simple interface that brings video to the forefront.

Knock Knock: See the caller before you pick up with Duo's live preview feature.

High quality video: Experience faster and more reliable video calls whether you're on Wi-Fi or on-the-go.

Cross-platform: Video call all your friends across Android and iOS with just one simple app.

Source - Softpedia

Torrents No More - After Kickass, torrentz.eu is shut down

Torrentz has completely disabled its search functionality and has similarly removed all torrent links. Torrentz.eu, considered the largest torrent meta-search engine, announced "farewell" to its millions of users. The meta-search engine, which hosted no torrents of its own but linked to other sites including The Pirate Bay, has decided to cease its operation. The surprise shutdown marks the end of an era. Founded in 2003, Torrentz has been a stable factor in the torrent community for over 13 years.Read More

Last month U.S. Government arrested the alleged owner of KickassTorrents, the world's largest torrent site. The 30-year-old Ukrainian was arrested in Poland today and is charged with criminal copyright infringement and money laundering. In addition, a federal court in Chicago has ordered the seizure of several KAT domain names.

Torrent Freak

Create your own Android Character

Androidify was born out of the spirit of the Android Operating system - a system lets anyone make, build, offer or buy all sorts of things, but in a way that helps all those things work together. Even the Android mascot is open source.

Create a your character with the tools given in this page and share with your friends.


Create Here

Final Version of Windows 10 is Build 14393.5

Windows 10 build 14393.5 seems to be the final version of the Anniversary Update that will ship to retail users next week, as Microsoft has just released this particular build to all insiders, including those in the slow and the Release Preview rings.Windows 10 build 14393.5 brings plenty of bug fixes, and now that it’s available for the other rings in the Windows Insider program, it could include others too, so it’s supposed to be the most stable, reliable, and fastest release so far.

Windows 10 14393.5 is available on both PCs and mobile devices and can be installed with cumulative update KB3176927. But,“Unsupported devices will not receive any builds or updates newer than 10586.x,” Microsoft reveals in a post to its support community.

Bugs fixes and improvements available in this build.For example, this build comes with improvements to Microsoft Edge extensions, including AdBlock and LastPasss, with Microsoft saying that they should benefit from improved reliability and performance.
Additionally, there are battery enhancements, Store app improvements, Connected Standby patches for those who experienced issues with Windows updates being delayed, and some other fixes that should make this build work smoothly on all devices.

Xenial Xerus is the new Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS

Recommended system requirements:

1. 2 GHz dual core processor or better
2. 2 GB system memory
3. 25 GB of free hard drive space
4. Either a DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media
5. Internet access is helpful

Features

• Based on Linux 4.4 LTS, Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus is an LTS release which means that it’ll remain supported for the next 5 years. Also, it’s the first Ubuntu LTS to be released with systemd as default service manager.
• Canonical is dropping the online search for Unity 7 — also called the Ubuntu Spyware — and it’ll be turned off by default.
• Latest versions of different software like LibreOffice 5.1, Mozilla Firefox 45.0, Mozilla Thunderbird 45.0 with GTK3 integration.
• The general theme for 16.04 on the desktop is one of bug fixes and incremental quality improvements.
• Updated packages Linux kernel 4.4, Python 3, VIM defaults to python3, Golang 1.6, OpenSSH 7.2p2, GNU toolchain, Apt 1.2
• GNOME Software replaces Ubuntu Software Center. This brings a faster store experience and moves our archive metadata in line with Debian. It has been renamed "Ubuntu Software" to improve recognition for Ubuntu Software Center users.
• The integration of the Unity Launcher with the Nautilus file manager. This means that every device icon will only manage the relative windows. The Ubuntu users will now be able to activate session actions from the Unity Dash and perform actions like log out, reboot, suspend, or shut down their machine.
• The option to upgrade the firmware straight from the OS. Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) will be launched without disc burning software Brasero and messaging software Empathy.

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What is Pokemon Go exactly?

Pokémon is a Nintendo franchise that launched in the 1990s. In its world, "trainers" travel the world to catch varied monsters called Pokémon — rats, dragons, swordlike creatures, and more — and use these critters to fight each other. The trainer’s goal is to "catch ’em all," as the franchise’s slogan suggests, and become a Pokémon master by defeating prestigious trainers known as gym leaders and Elite Four.

So what is Pokémon Go? Unlike previous Pokémon games, it’s not for Nintendo’s handheld consoles; it’s a free download for Android and iOS devices. It also doesn’t play at all like previous Pokémon games: Although the goal is still to catch ’em all, Pokémon Go is an augmented reality game — it mixes real-world elements with the game.


The big thing is Pokémon Go uses your phone’s GPS and clock to decide which Pokémon appear in the game. If you’re at the park bug and grass types appear. If you’re by a lake, more water types appear. If it’s night, more nocturnal ghost and fairy types do. So Pokémon won’t just come to you; players have to traverse the real world to catch ’em all.

So why is the game so popular?

Because it’s the first successful big augmented reality game.It’s also exciting because it's free, making it easy to pick up. And it taps into nostalgia for those who played Pokémon in the ’90s. You may be wondering why did i share this, oh you don't know i'm a Pokémon fan too. And you don't know about Pokémon Go.

Surf Internet without Ads - Download Opera Browser for Windows

Opera, a free browser for Windows 10 and earlier versions, brings you more speed and safety on the web.Opera’s speed and performance are among our top priorities. The data-compressing Opera Turbo feature, native ad blocker and other features will help you browse faster. And, the new battery saver feature will help you browse longer, too: it extends laptop battery life by up to 50%.

You can speed up your browsing with Opera's native ad blocker!

Opera's ad blocker is built right into the browser. No installation and setup required, just turn on ad blocking in the browser settings. Of course, not all ads are evil. You can easily unblock ads on any website, if you want.

Opera keeps your browsing safe, so you can stay focused on the content. Our secure browser protects you from fraud and malware on the web, and our private windows help you stay incognito online. Or, to enhance your privacy options, even on public Wi-Fi, try the VPN solution from SurfEasy.


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I am using it and its great. For ad free internet download now!

Edit anything with Notepad++ Text Editor

Notepad++ is a free source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GPL Licence.

Click Here : Official Download

Based on a powerful editing component Scintilla, Notepad++ is written in C++ and uses pure Win32 API and STL which ensures a higher execution speed and smaller program size. By optimizing as many routines as possible without losing user friendliness, Notepad++ is trying to reduce the world carbon dioxide emissions. When using less CPU power, the PC can throttle down and reduce power consumption, resulting in a greener environment.

• Syntax Highlighting and Syntax Folding
• WYSIWYG
• User Defined Syntax Highlighting
• Auto-completion
• Multi-Document
• Multi-View
• Regular Expression Search/Replace supported
• Full Drag 'N' Drop supported
• Dynamic position of Views
• File Status Auto-detection
• Zoom in and zoom out
• Multi-Language environment supported
• Bookmark
• Brace and Indent guideline Highlighting
• Macro recording and playback