Google back to track on Android One program

 

Yes,Google is back to its Android One program by expanding it to 3 new countries.Following its launch in India in September,Google has now expanded the program to Bangladesh,Nepal and Sri Lanka.By this,another 200 million Android One potential users were added to the existing users in India.
Android one is Google's program to improve the Android experience by selling the Android smartphone at around $100.It has worked with the India's providers-Karbon,Spice and Micromax.
Besides improving the Android experience on low-end phones, Android One also gives Google an answer to issues it faces in China, where handset makers such as Xiaomi have forged ahead with custom Android ROMs and apps distributed without Google Play.
A lot is expected with the expansion of the program.Hope that it would be a great success.!!

ICANN-How many of us really know about this?

Internet Corporation For Assigned Names And Numbers(ICANN) is an organization(not for profit) that ensures the network's stable and secure operation.It is responsible for maintenance of  databases unique identifiers related to namespaces of the internet.
To say in simple words,it assigns the IP addresses whenever you want to access the internet.Not to forget that it also works on DNS system as well.
ICANN was created on 18 September,1998 and started its operation on 30 September,1998.It has its headquarters in Los Angeles,USA.

Whats inside the bead at the end of the laptop charger?

The Bead at the end of the charger or any other devices like the mouse

You guys might have observed the bead at the end of the laptop charger.But have you wondered whats inside it?So here it is.
It is actually a choke(to talk in general) or the ferrite bead.These chokes(ferrite chokes) will ensure that signals are sent only in the intended directions and no EMI is transmitted between the peripherals. The choke dampens these EMI waves by acting as an EMI blocker. The blocking is most effective when it is near the source of the EMI, thats why you will only find these ferrite beads near the end of the cables.These tiny cyst-like beads make sure that our computer peripherals work properly and don’t cause any issues for the computer itself. 
Source:http://goo.gl/cFZhk7

Android apps:Are they really affecting your privacy?

Well are the android apps really safe to use?Do question yourselves before downloading any app cause most of the android apps have been collecting your data to such an extent that you guys will be shocked.
A new study from the French organizations- French National Institute for Informatics Research (INRIA) and the National Commission on Computing and Liberty (CNIL)-reveal that apps collect the information way beyond the limit.
During their research,they installed a monitoring app to android phone of the people who voluntered for the research.Shockingly,every time it was accessed,one of the apps accessed the personal data that included the phones location,identifier,photos,messages and other critical info.
Almost two-thirds of apps accessed at least one identifier, 25% of them accessed at least two identifiers and a sixth of apps three or more, the study found. However, it’s not clear what kind of devices were used, or what Android OS version they were running.
The study also revealed that it was easy for the developers to access and track users using the phone's internet or wifi state.
More details:Infoworld
 

Oneplus one faces for Cyanogen Caption in India

After Xiomi,its Oneplus to face now as Micromax was able to secure the injunction from the Delhi High Court.The problem was with the Cyanogen seen at the back of the Oneplus handset which Micromax says it to be the violation the exclusive partnership(with it).It was earlier revealed that Micromax would partner with Oneplus in launching a series of cyanogen handsets.
Oneplus One is now banned in India.

The Cyanogen caption on Oneplus One

Things to learn for mobile manufacturers from Oneplus

This startup company has gained fans all over the world.People are preferring the phones from Oneplus more than other phones from other manufacturers.So,how could Oneplus do it?

Making it affordable

This is one of the main strategy that Oneplus has been following since it started functioning.If the gadget is affordable and high ended,people will throng and buy more products.Who will stop from buying a high ended phone at $200-$300?This way Oneplus has gained a lot of fame due to which the company is motivated to build more and more.

Minimize profits to build a brand

Oneplus is not concentrating on making profits at present.Instead,it is working on making affordability so that everyone can afford the phones.
Profits can come once the brand is recognized.Actions suggest that the company is not concentrating on making profits at present.

Making customers into fans

 The strategy of Oneplus is to make its customers its fans.With its affordable gadget and not compromising ability,Oneplus has gained a lot of fans from its own customers.After all,the phones was designed with public in mind.

Social Media

Gone those days of advertisement on TVs or any mainstream advertisements.The world of social media and the online campaign has changed the whole scenario.Since day 1,Oneplus has been advertising and hyping on it products.Words quickly spread and this way it has gained a lot of followers.
 

Facebook drops bing from its search results

It was reported on December 12 when the Bing results search stopped appearing within Facebook.Yes,Facebook has dropped the Bing from its search results.Instead,it has started using its own search(technology) and it has been confirmed by both Facebook and Microsoft's officials.
Bing still continues to provide yahoo's search results.