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Hyderabad IT professional Spots MH370 in Satellite Images

Several days and several searches later, when many countries came up empty in their search for the MH370, Malaysian Airlines flight which went missing about 10 days ago, A Hyderabad based software techie may have found possibly the most vital clue in finding this aircraft. Anoop Madhav Yeggina, an IT professional working with a software company in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, uploaded a satellite image and claimed it was the image of the missing flight. While searching images of DigitalGlobe Satellite QB02, Anoop had found a satellite image of a large aircraft flying very low above the Andaman Islands on March 8.

[quote text_size=”small” author=”Anoop Madhav Yeggina”]I am confident that the image is that of the missing plane because of many reasons. First giveaway is the fact that the image was captured just above a forest and very close to the Shibpur air strip of Andaman Islands.The air strip is exclusively used by the defence forces with no permission for civilian aircraft in this area. A close look at the image will reveal if it is flying extremely low so much so that the clouds are above it which suggests it was done to avoid detection by radar. Most importantly, the standard scale measurement and colour of the missing plane matches with that of the plane in the image[/quote]

According to Anoop, the aircraft matches the dimensions of the missing airliner and also the colour. The area in which the image was taken, is meant for Defence Aircraft so a commercial airliner in this area could mean that there is a high possibility of a highjack. Considering it has been 10 days, there is no possible way the Aircraft could remain in the air without refuelling. Lots of outcomes of the current scenario can be had including a large possibility of the image being incorrect.

Update :

It has since been verified that the image of the aircraft is actually a dated image, where the fields around the aircraft in the image match an old stock image from as old as 2009 and are significantly different in the present version, at Coordinates:13.29431,92.99277.

March 19, 2014
Sony Launches Xperia T2 Ultra With 6″ HD Display at 25,990 INR

Sony has launched a new member in its Xperia range of smartphones, the Xperia T2 is a huge 6 inch smartphone which will be available starting March 20 2014 for a price of Rs. 25,990.

The Sony XperiaT2 Ultra sports a 6 inch HD display (720p) with TRILUMINOS and Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for mobile. It is also powered by a 1.4 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 400 processor and runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The handset is packed with a 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage which is expandable upto 32 GB via microSD card.

Sony’s new Xperia T2 Ultra is equipped with a 13 MP rear camera with Exmor RS and LED and a 1.1 MP front Facing Camera with Exmor R sensor. The camera app brings features like Collage, Background defocous, timeshift burst etc. This Dual SIM active device has features like, NFC, Bluetooth etc along with access to Access to Sony’s “one-touch” ecosystem of 132 NFC connected accessories.

Sony also promises a good battery life on the new Xperia T2 Ultra thanks to its 3000 mAh embedded battery with Battery STAMINA Mode. Stay tuned for our hands on with this device shortly.

March 19, 2014
Apple Replaces Entry 2nd Gen iPad with 4th Gen iPad

Apple has dropped the old iPad 2 from its range of tablets as an entry level tablet and replaced it yesterday with the relatively recent Apple iPad 4th Generation.

Doing this has not decreased the availability of the different variants, as the company has brought back the fourth-generation iPad with Retina display as the new entry-level full-size tablet at $399 for the Wi-Fi only variant. This relaunched 4th generation iPad comes with Retina Display and the new lightning connector.

The 16 GB iPad 2 was selling for 28,900 INR and 37,900 INR for the Wi-Fi and cellular models respectively. You can expect the new variants to be sold at the same price tag.

March 19, 2014
Moto 360 is Motorola’s Android Wear Watch

Its no surprise that Motorola will be the first company to drop in the most interesting piece of hardware in the new ecosystem announced by Google, aka Android Wear.

Called the Moto 360, its possibly the best vision of what a smart watch should be like. Motorola has taken the traditional route with the new Moto 360 keeping the design round and the materials very robust. A generous use of Steel and Leather alongside a tried and tested milled round design make the hardware look very promising.

Thanks to very enticing images, we are now aware that the Moto 360 will show maps as well as updates from Google Now. Motorola may have hit the nail right on the head with the new Moto 360, it is said to be available in the summer in a list of varied styles including a Leather strap or all metal strap.

Its goes on sale in the US in the summer to start with, expected globally soon after.

March 19, 2014
Google Announces Android Wear; Clean Android for Wearables

Looks like Google has been noticing the recent influx of Smart watches and will be extending its love to devices more than just Google Glass. Google has announced Android Wear, a new way for the company to bring Android to wearable technology. Many call it the Nexus of smart watches, its more a clean Android interface the way google wanted it.

The Android Wear project will bring an ever aware, smart watch which is always listening. So just say “okay Google!” and open your garage door.

Android Wear promises to be more than just voice commands and just a user interaction based response system. The Android Wear project promises to bring contextual updates and notifications based on your likes, location and available choices keeping in mind weather conditions and local ambiances.

The new project promises to bring better interaction with your smartphone, alongside better health features and tracking.

If you’re a developer, there’s a new section on developer.android.com/wear focused on wearables. Starting today, you can download a Developer Preview so you can tailor your existing app notifications for watches powered by Android Wear.

Google has gone ahead to announce that Asus, HTC, LG, Motorola and Samsung are working on Android Wear devices; chip makers Broadcom, Imagination, Intel, Mediatek and Qualcomm are helping with the hardware; and fashion brands like the Fossil will bring it to the global consumer.

March 19, 2014
Moto X to launch in India on Wednesday, Starts at 23,999 INR

The Motorola Moto X will go on sale starting 19 March 2014. Same as the Moto G, this phone will also be launched in partnership with Flipkart.

Flipkart mentioned in a tweet that Moto X will be available starting Wednesday, at a price of 23,999 INR. Flipkart further revealed that the Moto X smartphone will be available in five color options, while the wood back version will be available for 25,999 INR. This can further mean that this phone will not be available through the famous Moto Maker service by the company.

The Moto X features a 4.7 inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The device is powered by a 1.7 GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8960Pro Snapdragon processor coupled with a 2 GB of RAM. The device comes with a 16 GB of inbuilt storage which is not expandable.

Moto X sports a 10 MP rear camera with a LED flashlight and a 2 MP secondary front-facing camera. The Moto X will be available in India starting tomorrow, but it is not clear if 16/32 GB variants will be available. The Moto X is expected to be available with Android 4.4.2 out of the box. Stay tuned for more information!

We’ll be selling 5 colour variants priced at Rs. 23999. The wood back versions will be priced at Rs. 25999. #MotoX #MotoOnFlipkart

— Flipkart (@Flipkart) March 18, 2014

March 19, 2014
Dropbox Acquires Zulip, a Workplace Chat Service

Dropbox has recently acquired a startup company, the workplace chat solutions provider Zulip. The company is still testing out its applications in a beta phase, which allows users to share private and public messages with co-workers.

With Zulip, users can share public messages, conversations between co-workers appearing in streams related to a particular issue or topic in discussion. Several layers of sub-sections can be created as well, allowing for more detailed conversations.

The company says its features will help users in finding conversations that are important. Other features include search, keyboard shortcuts, code syntax highlighting, drag and drop file uploads, group private messaging, email alerts for missed messages, and image sending.

This is not official yet, as both the companies have not issued statements, but a private email circulated by Zulip to its customers read, ‘Dropbox is acquiring Zulip.’

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We have some news for you, but you gotta keep it secret. Can you do that? Alright, sweet, Here’s the deal: Dropbox is acquiring Zulip. We’re incredibly excited about working with an awesome group of people on a problem with huge scale, at a company that’s as passionate as we are about helping people work together efficiently.

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March 18, 2014
Apple iPhone 5C 8GB Officially Launched

Apple has officially unveiled the 8GB variant of the iPhone 5c on the UK Apple store for a price of £429.00 For an unlocked variant. It is worth noting that the price is about £40.00 cheaper than the outgoing 16GB model which costs US $ 549 in the US and Rs. 39000 here in India. Which means that the price for the iPhone 5c 8GB model for the Indian market should be Rs. 34,500 or around that region.

The iPhone 5C has received huge response since its launch alongside the iPhone 5S in India last year, especially thanks to the EMI and cash back offers from banks. The Apple iPhone 5c features a 4-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 640×1136 pixels and a 326ppi pixel density. It is powered by the Apple A6 chipset, which is also seen on the iPhone 5. It also features a hard-coated polycarbonate body an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera. Essentially the 5c is the iPhone 5 in new clothes.

Stay tuned for more updates.

March 18, 2014
Microsoft To Launch Office For iPad on 27th March in San Francisco

Satya Nadella was recently appointed as the CEO of Microsoft, and he is now all set to host his first press event as a CEO. Microsoft has scheduled an event on March 27 2014, which will be a special cloud- and mobile-focused event.

According to reports, Microsoft is all set to launch the Office for iPad. Having said that, the Office app for iPad should not be any different than the Office for iPhone which was launched last year. The features and the user interface is expected to be the same as seen on the office app for iPhone.

This event will work as a warm up for the upcoming events, Microsoft has also scheduled the Build conference next month followed by another anticipated launch of a new version of Windows.

March 18, 2014
Samsung’s First Windows Phone 8.1 Device Shows Up in a Leaked Image

Samsung has been rumored to be working on a Windows Phone 8.1 device. A leaked image had earlier suggested that the Korean giant is working on a device of this kind. Adding surety to the past rumours, notorious tipster @evleaks has posted new press images of the Samsung ATIV SE Windows Phone 8.1 handset with Verizon branding. If we consider previous rumoured specifications, the device will sport a 5 inch full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and will be powered by a Quad-Core Snapdragon 400 CPU and a Adreno 305 GPU.

The design cues also follow along the new line of Samsung Galaxy Devices including that oh so familiar hardware button on the front. The sides are rounded and more identical to the new Galaxy S5 suggesting that this phone is of the same era.

Other specifications are not yet available, But it looks like we wont have to wait for long. The day and date on the leaked image is Thursday the 17th, which will be seen in the month of April, which incidentally also is around the launch time of Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1 Update. Co-incidence Much ? Lets find out.

March 18, 2014

Micromax Canvas Knight A350 Unboxing and Hands On

The Micromax Canvas Knight is a sequel to the Micromax Canvas series of devices, and on paper it does not seem to disappoint. With a set of good specifications and impressive design along with build quality to match the aforementioned, the phone has been all the rage in the market since its launch last week.

Box contents

The Micromax Canvas Knight A350
Snap on Back Panel
Flat Cable USB
Flat Cable Earphones
USB wall Charger
Additional Ear tips
Sim Removal Tool
Documentation and Warranty

Specifications

Price	Rs 19,990/-
Chipset	MT6592T Mediatek
CPU	OctaCORE 2.0 GHz
GPU	MALI – 450 MP
Camera Primary	16 MP
Camera Secondary	8 MP
Display	5 inch 1920 x 1080p
RAM	2 GB DDR 2
STORAGE	32 GB
Battery	2350 mAh

Initial Impressions

The first thing that one should consider is that the Micromax Canvas Knight is running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, which is a far cry from the standard Android 4.4 KitKat seen on many of todays launches. The Canvas Knight is designed well, subtle Micromax branding and flat design cues make it look a lot more elegant. The Glass back and front add to the design and remind us of the iPhone 4/4s designing. The front is laden with a 1920 x 1080 p IPS display of 5 inch size with excellent viewing angles and vivid brightness especially outdoors.

The front also has an 8 MP camera which sort of takes on handsets like the Gionee E7 (even though they are a different spec set), the rear has a 16 MP snapper, of which not a lot of detail is present, it does however manage a full HD video. The battery on the inside is a 2350 mAh which seems a lot less than needed for a OctaCore chipset and in our initial tests we did find the handset heating a bit from the earpiece region. Whether this will affect battery life performance or not is unknown.

The Canvas Knight A350 seems like a promising product from the company, check out the hands on Images on top and stay tuned for the Video Unboxing and Full Review.

March 18, 2014

Xiaomi Confirms 5.5 inch Redmi Note in a Teaser

Xiaomi’s latest Redmi phone was spotted online a couple of days back thanks to a leaked image. The company has now confirmed in an official teaser that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5.5 is headed for the Chinese markets.

The addition of the “note” moniker could mean that the device may come with a stylus, or not as the teaser doesn’t indicate either. What is confirmed is the 5.5-inch screen supposedly of 720p resolution and the octa-core processor (1.4GHz or 1.7GHz).

The phone is expected in the market for a price of around US $ 200 or approximately Rs. 12600. The phone goes up for pre order on the 19th of March for those in China, and the others may need to wait.

March 16, 2014
WhatsApp’s VOIP functionality for iOS Leaked in a Screenshot

During WhatsApp’s recent Facebook acquisition, CEO Jan Koum hinted that WhatsApp may get voice call functionality by the summer. This new leaked screenshot of the App’s upcoming update for iOS shows off those supposed calling capabilities, designed to work along with iOS 7’s design layout.

The camera button on the top also hints at video call functionality. WhatApp will allow free voice calls and video calls with your friends on your WhatsApp list over Wifi and Cellular.

It is also rumored that this functionality comes via Skype or using Skype’s voip technology as Facebook currently integrates Skype calling within its chat windows.

With this feature WhatsApp may become the single point of social networking that everyone has been looking for. Now if only they could work out their battery drain.

March 16, 2014
Nokia’s Refocus App comes to all Lumia Phones on WP8

Own a Nokia Lumia phone running Windows Phone 8? Its time to hit the App store and download the Nokia Refocus app. The app was earlier thought to be reliant on the Pure View Camera tech. But it appears that Nokia has made the App available to all.

How the picture can be refocused is reliant on the apps ability to scan the area, a Focus Sweep while you hold the camera steady. The phone camera and app will then capture multiple images at various focal lengths and combine into one dynamic image which can then be refocused later. Sort of like the Lytro camera.

In other news it looks like the new HTC One (aka M8) will also have this functionality inbuilt.

March 14, 2014
Nikon’s 1 V3 is a $ 1200 camera that does 120fps slow motion

Nikon has just launched the new Nikon 1 V3, the third iteration in their lineup of their 1 series micro 4/3 mirror less cameras. The new unit packs a 18.4MP sensor, built-in WiFi, 1080/60p video capability and a new image processing chip.

The fast sensor captures 20fps stills with autofocus possibly the fastest mirror less yet. The Nikon V3 also does 720p slow motion video recording at up to 120fps and has a massive 171 focus points that Nikon claims make it better to track moving objects than traditional DSLRs.

The camera now comes with two new less in the Nikon 1 lineup a 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom and a 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 priced at $300 and $1,000, respectively. A standard full kit is priced at $ 1200, which contains the body, the 10-30mm lens and a viewfinder. The new V3 also has a tilt touch screen display of 3 inches.

March 13, 2014