Microsoft gives upgrade details to Windows 10 for business users

Finally,its here.Microsoft has announced the upgrade details and has also provided guidelines for upgrading to Windows.
In a recent post by Microsoft,officials stated that Windows 7 pro,Windows 8 pro and Windows 8.1 pro users would get a free upgrade to Windows 10.Although,enterprise versions of windows will not be covered for a time being.

Microsoft is advising business users to keep non-mission critical end user Windows 10 devices on the Current branch for Business with updates set to happen automatically via Windows Update.
Microsoft is expected to provide customers who take advantage of the free Windows 10 promotion with regular, free feature and security updates on an ongoing basis via Windows Update, most likely with little or no opportunity to decline or delay either.
It is also officially said that Windows 10  would have the same overall minimum hardware requirements as Windows 7 and Windows 8 and there is nothing like some new features may require new hardware capabilities, and software or firmware updates from device manufacturers.

A handful of android users left vulnerable

Around 60% of the android users will have to live with a security bug that google has decided not to fix and they are left exposed to hackers.A security bug in the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and other older versions will remain unpatched as said by Google's chief of security on friday.
Talking about numbers,39% of the android handsets run on Android 4.4 kitkat.With the new Android 5.0 lollipop becoming much popular,it is equipped in only 1% of the smartphones.This means that 60% of the users still user Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.
 

How secure is android?

Really speaking android is much safer than any other(including iOS).An interview with Anant Shrivastava for more details.

Google discloses another security flaw in Windows

Google researches have found a new security flaw in Windows 8.1 as well as Windows 7.
Windows 7 and 8.1 has a function called CryptProtectMemory, which generates an encryption key at login.This key can be used by other applications that run at the same login session and can share the data.There is another process called the CNG.sys that has to verify these tokens.But this thing(CNG.sys) doesn't properly verify the token.As a result,it is vulnerable and someone can impersonate the computer's legitimate user and access the its data(that too in an encrypted form).Though its not an easiest thing to do,hackers(or attackers) can exploit any other vulnerabilities of the computer through which they can exploit it.

Windows users will have to be more careful unless Microsoft releases a patch or an update to fix this flaw. 

PhoneSpy:New malware hits android devices

If you guys use an android device,its your everything.From the calls and messages to the selfies you take,it becomes your best friend to keep up with friends and family on the social networks.But starting from this week,you will have to more careful as a malware has hit the android devices.Who knows you might be the victim.!
Yesterday,MalwareBytes released a shocking news on an app called 'PhoneSpy'. This nasty app takes the best advantage of your relationship with your phone and harvests the most personal information from your device.Attackers use this malicious app and inject malicious code into other safe apps that are obtained from the Google Store and are later re posted in the third party apps.
Once this is installed,an app infected with the PhoneSpy will start on its own and generate admin rights by itself.After this,a database is created in your device to store call logs,contacts,messages and many more.Your photos will also be infected and your location can also be tracked very easily.Although,MalwareBytes is unclear on who might be behind it.But it is clear that users must stay away from this nasty app.
Good idea is to use any of the mobile security software.Since it is the one which revealed this malware,you guys should better install MalwareBytes in your devices. Bitdefender Mobile Security and Antivirus and avast! Mobile Security & Antivirus would also be your best choice.

Things to expect from Spartan browser

With Internet Explorer saying good bye,its now time for everyone to focus on Spartan browser.Spartan browser has gained a lot of attention these days.It is one of the major elements with the upcoming Windows as users have high expectations on the browser.
According to The Verge,the browser be linked with the Cortana digital assistant.Also,it is expected that the current features(that work on bing in the Internet Explorer) will start with the Cortana interface in the Spartan browser.Microsoft has earlier revealed that Cortana will be the integral part of the Windows 10 OS.
With this,Cortana will allow the users to acces the internet directly,search and acces information such as flight booking without directly being directed to the Spartan.Sources also reveal that a new features of the Spartan will allow grouping of tabs in order to avoid the untidiness of the tabs associated with the browser(expected to be just like Chrome and Firefox browsers).It is also rumored that the Spartan browser would feature in the Windows app store so that users can have easy acces to the browser.
Sources also reveal that a user can make notes on a web page and transfer it to another users.This feature will be driven by Microsoft's One Drive Cloud.
Overall,the design of the Spartan browser is said to be much similar to the Chrome and Firefox browsers.It would form a crucial part in the Windows 10.So,hope for the best out of Spartan.

Microsoft 'Spartan' browser-First Look

Recently,Microsoft revealed that its project on Spartan browser.After its not so good Internet Explorer,Microsoft has been working on a new lightweight browser code named 'Spartan'. Although is not clear whether Microsoft would unveil its new browser at its event on January 21.
Here is a first look of the first look of the Spartan.

Source:BGR

Windows phones may support android apps soon

Although Microsoft has improved its User Interface and the Cortana, it has still got a lot to do.Because of its limited applications in the store,Microsoft is not gaining the popularity that it deserves.
In a way to enhance its smartphone market,Microsoft is willing to support Android apps in its Windows phone.This is the first by a company(Blackberry provided access to the Android apps in its Blackberry 10.3 OS).
Although Microsoft had launched its Android phone(Nokia X and XL before it was brought by Microsoft),it failed miserably to satisfy the people.
Hope that the move by Microsoft would help them.

A Glimpse of Steve Jobs

Who doesn't know the tech pioneer and one of the leading innovator of his time,Steve Jobs.Here are few facts that you must know about him.It would be better if you guys refer to the following link than me saying it.
Source: http://goo.gl/IBCvO7 

Oneplus finally offering its own software

After a rift with Micromax(Indian phone manufacturer),Oneplus has finally come up with its new ROM.Sources say that the new software is an alpha version and is still under development.The company has announced has been announced by Oneplus in its official website.
Since this is a first step to build its own interface for Android 5.0,there is no apps to build or Google Services.

Although AOSP software is an open source and available for everyone,Oneplus seems to have modified it to meet the hardware requirements.Its a long way ahead for Oneplus to debut its new ROM and it still needs to some another version of android for its selling phones.

Internet Explorer to make way for Spartan

Seems like New Year is going to be filled with a new world for Microsoft.With Windows 10 on its way,reports say that Internet Explorer is going to make an exit to make way for a new browser 'Spartan'. A stiff competition in the digital world has forced Microsoft to end Internet Explorer.
The new browser's(code named as Spartan) lightweight design is said to be similar to Google Chrome and Firefox browsers both of which are significant among the users since their introduction.

Spartan is expected to take us to new height

 With security flaws and Microsoft's refusal for third-party add-ons,switching gears to a new brand that is free from Internet Explorer’s antiquated stigma may prove to be a shrewd– if not long overdue– decision.Sources also say that Microsoft will stick with Chakra Javascript engine(used in Internet Explorer 9) and the Trident rendering kit,used in Chrome and Safari browser.
Its unclear whether Windows 10 will come with Spartan or not.The company is expected to reveal more about Spartan on January 21,on the day where the features of Windows 10 would be revealed.