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How to set your Android phone’s power button to disconnect calls

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How to set your Android phone’s power button to disconnect calls

Many a time we forget to disconnect incoming calls on our smartphones, resulting in unnecessary waste of battery power. But most smartphone users lock the screen by pressing the power button to save battery life. Now, if users can use the same power button to disconnect calls then it would make the battery last longer.

Most smartphone operating systems except are not made for this. Devices running Android version 2.2 and above, however, have this functionality hardcoded into their DNA but it is not activated by default as it is something that requires the user’s discretion to activate.

So lets learn how to activate the auto call disconnect feature on Android devices.

Please note: This functionality is not added by any application software; this is an inbuilt functionality that has been added to the operating system itself. Only Android devices running Android version 2.2 and above will be able to make use of this functionality.

Step 1

Although this little tweak or change in settings does not require you to restart your device, it is advised that you restart your device once anyway, just to let your phone stabilise.

Step 2

After the restart when the device has stabilised, press the settings key. This will bring up the home settings menu.

Step 3

Locate and select the settings tab. This is the shortcut to the main device settings. If you want you can access it through the device’s main menu as well under the settings icon.

Step 4

After you select the settings icon it will open the settings menu. From the drop down menu select Accessibility.

Step5

By default, the device comes with zero accessibility applications installed. So the first time you open the accessibility tab it will prompt you to download additional software; cancel the installation as it is not required for what we want to do.

Step 6

Now select ‘Power button ends call’ and check the box. Come out of the menu. After this, all calls will be automatically disconnected when you press the power button.

Huawei to offer 10 GB cloud storage with smartphones and tablets

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Huawei to offer 10 GB cloud storage with smartphones and tablets

Huawei’s upcoming smartphone &#151 Vision, and the MediaPad tablet will offer cloud based services with 10 free cloud storage, the Chinese handset maker told The Mobile Indian. Huawei will launch the high-end smartphone and the tablet in the Indian market during this festive season.

Talking to The Mobile Indian, Anand Narang, marketing and solutions director at Huawei, said, “We plan to offer 10 GB to buyers of our Vision and MediaPad devices. This storage can be used to sync contacts and store applications, apart from storing photos, music and videos.”

He added, “We will also offer some free bundled data access through our tie-up with operators. We are looking at offering 2-3 GB data for 2-3 months. Two service providers have shown interest in launching these devices through their network. We are still working out the details.”

Huawei MediaPad tablet

MediaPad will have a Qualcomm dual core 1.2 GHz processor, supported by Huawei Device’s Hi-Space cloud solution and Google’s Market.

Huawei calls the device the smartest, slimmest and lightest tablet yet. It is 10.5 mm (0.4 inches) thick and weighs approximately 390 gm (0.86 pounds). It supports 1080p full video playback, and features a 1.3 front facing camera and 5 megapixel auto focus rear camera with HD video recording capabilities.

With which is capable of 14.4 Mbps, and high speed WiFi 802.11n, the device will be one of the best for internet connectivity. The expected price of the tablet is around Rs 27,000.

Huawei has also announced a partnership with DTS, and has incorporated DTS Envelo technology in its Vision smartphone and MediaPad tablet. DTS Envelo (as claimed by the company,) provides users with a more expanded, immersive and natural audio experience by adding both depth and dimensionality.

Huawei Vision smartphone

Huawei Vision is a 3.7 inch capacitive touchscreen, Android 2.3 smartphone with unibody frame, a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM 8255 and a 1,400 battery.

The device also has a five megapixel camera (with LED flash and 720p video recording). Moreover, there’s 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, 2.1, 512 of RAM, 2 GB of ROM, a slot capable of holding 32 GB, and a microUSB 2.0 socket.

It also boasts A-GPS, an FM radio tuner and a proximity sensor. Besides, there are also silver, gold and charcoal back covers. The chassis measures 9.9 mm at its thinnest, and the device weighs 121 grams. Vision is expected to be priced close to Rs 16,000.

The cloud service will also be expanded to other devices in the future, according to Huawei officials.

Limit on SMS and alternative solutions

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In order to curb spam messages, TRAI (Telecom regulatory Authority of India) has asked mobile operators to limit the number of SMSes per user per day to 100. The idea is that unregistered marketers will not be able to justify the time and effort to send SMSes to just 100 people and will therefore stop using it as a medium of advertising.

However, in doing so the regulator has put curbs on the normal heavy users of services (typically college kids) who use it to connect with friends, or on professionals who use SMSes for work related co-ordination.

But that’s not the question to be asked now. The decision has been taken and will be implemented, and let’s hope that it meets the desired end and gives us some respite from unwanted SMSes. And for those who send a lot of SMSes, there are still ways to send more than 100.

Especially during the festive season, which is not far ahead, many people will be able to use the ideas mentioned here:

The first and obvious one is to have two cards (using dual SIM phones will be easier) and use both the SIMs to send messages, so you can send 200 messages a day.

However, an easier and more cost effective way is to use web to mobile SMS services like way2SMS.com, 160by2.com, fullonsms.com and whozzat.com. And the good news is that you can access these sites through your mobile’s to send SMSes to groups or individuals free of cost without any limits. All you have to contend with are ads that go along with your SMSes.

These sites send ads after your message and are non-intrusive, and the SMS will be received in your number and name (if it is saved in your friends’ phone). Some of these services like 160by2 have also launched applications for mobiles so it is as easy as sending it from the inbox.

There are also some services like the SMSGupsup, which is social networking through SMS, and allows you to send group messages without any charge. It is one of the largest social networking platforms in India, and has some very useful features. You can read this story for more on SMSgupshup.

Samsung announces first ‘Mango’ based phone Omnia W

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Samsung announces first ‘Mango’ based phone Omnia W

Samsung has announced the launch of the Omnia W, its first smartphone based on the latest version of Windows Phone mobile operating system. Called as Mango, the Windows Phone 7.5 is the latest and most advanced version of the mobile operating system that provides better performance and enhanced features including the IE9 browser.

Samsung Omnia W is powered with a 1.4 GHz for better and faster computing along with a 3.7 inch Super Amoled 800 x 480 pixel resolution based display. The phone also features a 5 rear camera and along with a resolution based front facing camera for video conferencing.

In term of memory, the device features a 512 of RAM and 8 of internal storage space for storing all the users content on the device itself. If that’s not all then with Microsoft Windows Phone Mango users will get an additional 25 GB of Cloud based storage space courtesy Microsoft Sky Drive.

“We are excited about the potential for Windows Phone and the possibilities it opens for Samsung customers. Mobile consumers increasingly expect to be socially networked through their phones anytime, anywhere, and instantly. They are looking for high-performance devices that are easy and intuitive to use, look great, and enable them to create and share rich multimedia content with ease. The Samsung Omnia W delivers on every count,” said JK Shin, resident and head of Samsung’s mobile communications business.

Along with the regular Windows Phone features, the Samsung Omnia W will also feature a couple of Samsung’s content and multimedia services for the users that include Marketplace Hub for application including both free and paid apps; People Hub for social media connectivity via Windows Live, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn; Picture Hub for sharing pictures with popular photo sharing services; Music & Video Hub through the Zune service of Microsoft; and Office Hub powered by Microsoft Office for better business collaboration and tools.

Samsung will roll out the Omnia W globally starting with Italy from end-October and is expected to be available in India by the end of this year.

Sniper Boy arrives for Windows Phone devices

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Sniper Boy arrives for Windows Phone devices

Developers of Indie Game, Team Meat has announced the release of a new game – Sniper Boy, for the Windows Phone running devices. The Sniper Boy game is centered around a character who is metallic super hero who is set out to save BotWorld from extinction. The game is available from Windows Marketplace for as low as $0.99 (Rs 49 approximately)

Team Meat has been quite popular for Super Meat Boy game as one of those difficult and challenging games that demands solving puzzles without losing the cool. Sniper Boy is about this metallic hero who sets out to save the BotWorld that is nearing extinction.

The game offers 50 levels in five different settings. Player is supposed to run low and aim perfectly in order to pass through each level. Every level provides different objects for the combat action with the opponents. Besides, the player has to dodge the exploding barrels and can access through different portals.

After the initial 50 levels, the Sniper Boy can go for the 20 bonus challenging power-levels to further test the brain power. Achievements can be unlocked for the flawless and amazing performance. Users can post their scores as well as achievements on Facebook.

Sniper Boy was talked about in June and now finally released for the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango update running devices.

First application from Nokia comes to Windows Phone

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Following the recent launch of Microsoft Office applications for Symbian powered devices, now Nokia has also announced an entry into the Windows Phone application domain with the addition of its first Windows Phone based application – Top Apps.

Top Apps, as the name suggests, is an aggregator application for Windows Phone powered devices. This application keeps on the lookout for the best applications available on the Windows Marketplace and if there are updates available, this application will inform users about them on the home screen itself.

All the content made available through this application is based on the latest and the hottest on Windows Marketplace. Besides, the applications and their updates are selected on the basis of location and that too on a regular basis to make sure the content is delivered timely.

Although the application has been announced and has been featured on the Windows Application Store through Zune, the is not readily available to download on Windows Phone devices. But since the application is already featured on the Windows Marketplace, it is certain that the application will be made live soon.

To access further information related to the application users can access this link and also stay tuned for updates.

RIM BlackBerry Curve 9360

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Research In Motion (RIM) will launch BlackBerry Curve 9360 smartphone powered by BlackBerry 7 OS in India today. It has a 5 camera with flash but can only record in mode.

The BlackBerry Curve 9360, which is a ready device, is capable of five hour’s worth of calls after each recharge. The smartphone has a keyboard along with an optical trackpad.

It also has a Near Field Communication chip which allows transactions, data exchange, and wireless connections between two devices in close proximity to each other.

This phone comes with 512 of RAM, 512 MB ROM, 4 and an option to expand memory up to 32 GB via a card.

Curve 9360 has a 2.44 inch touchscreen and runs on an 800 single core processor. The new handset does not feature a touchscreen based display like the older Curve smartphones. To make this device stylish and good looking the company has given it a slim profile whereas the weight of the device has been kept low at 99 grams.

With the BlackBerry 7 OS, Curve 9360 is powered with augmented reality that is enabled with the digital compass and accelerometer. With the Wikitude World Browser, it provides an exciting new way to interact and socialise with the world around.

The new OS also enables the smartphone to have voice-activated universal search, and with speech-to-text translation, one can search for files, email, contacts, music and more&#151and even search the web&#151without typing a thing.

BlackBerry Curve 9360 is expected to be priced around Rs 15,000.

WhatsApp messenger available on Windows Phone 7 Mango handsets

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WhatsApp, a popular cross platform application, has now been released on Windows Phone 7 platform. The app, however, only works with the Mango version of the Windows Phone 7 operating system and can be downloaded on handsets compatible with Mango update.

The limitation is significant since there are so many Windows based handsets that have not received the Mango update, which is expected to be pushed to all Windows Phone users in the next week. WhatsApp runs on most major smartphone operating systems including Android, iOS, BlackBerry and Symbian.

The most convenient part of the is that it uses the phone number of the user as identity, so that users need not go through a lengthy registration process.

WhatsApp sends messages through the internet hence charges are not applicable but users have to pay for the data consumption.

Also, the messaging app scans the address book of the users once, when users sign in for the first time, and tells them which of their friends is using WhatsApp.

In simple terms, it builds the contact list for users quickly enough and in a simple manner, which takes care of the major barrier at the start of app use. Another positive is that the app runs in the background once users are signed in, and new messages are pushed as notifications to let them know who wants to talk to them.

What do the new Facebook changes mean for users?

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First let’s go through a quick recap of what changes have been introduced by Facebook in its service, for readers to understand the implications for them in future.

Facebook has introduced a new subscribe button through which users may be able to follow even those people they are not friends with. They would now also be able to filter the information they receive from their current friends. The friends list would now be improved, which means users would be able to group their contacts into different lists.

Facebook has also introduced a new ticker which will appear on top of the chat box and will give a constant flow of users’ updates. Anything users read, watch or listen to, can be easily shared with their friends. Last but not least is the Timeline profile, which gives an easily accessible history of people’s life events.

What does it mean for users?

The new moves will encourage users to read, share and listen more on Facebook. All this information goes to the site which will help Facebook figure out patterns in user behaviour and better target their advertisements. Since all the reading, listening and watching activity will be shared automatically there will be a lot more noise for the users to go through than there earlier used to be.

The Facebook homepage looks a lot more like a newspaper. There is a clear attempt to present only relevant updates from friends and people who the users are following. The relevance of updates so far is slightly in question since many users say they are not getting the updates they would like to read.

TRAI now allows over 100 SMSes during festivals

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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which has banned sending of more than 100 SMSes per day by any subscriber, has now relaxed the rules after facing protest from various forums.

It has said that anybody can send more than 100 SMSes during festival days such as Holi, Diwali, Eid, Independence day, New Year etc. This has been done to permit user to wish their near and dear ones.

The telecom regulator has also allowed sending non-commercial messages by the companies to their employees, agents etc. for their genuine day to day operational requirement. However, they will have to give an undertaking to the service providers regarding the same.

Also on the exemption list are dealers of the telecom service providers and DTH operators for sending request for electronic recharge on mobile numbers. Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Orkut, LinkedIn and GooglePlus can send any number of SMSes to their members in connection to activities relating to their accounts. Agencies providing directory services such as Justdial, Zatse, Callezee, Getit and Askme have also got the green signal.

Services like e-ticketing agencies, for responding to e-ticketing request made by its customers, are also exempted. All the users and service providers will have to give an undertaking stating that the exemption will not be used to send unsolicited commercial massages. This undertaking can be submitted with the service provider.

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