New Android 5.1 update revealed for Android one phones

Google's android one website has revealed the existence of the android 5.1 version on the android smartphone platform.Prior to this was the android 5.0.2 update which was released for the Nexus and the tablets.Although,it is unclear on whats really is present in the update.Some sources say that the new features include the restoration of the silent mode (which was missing in the initial Android 5.0 Lollipop update),a improved battery and RAM management, and an updated Material Design.
It is also unclear on when the update would be available for the other users(android one users as well).

Silent mode:The thing that is absent in Android 5.0 lollipop may be fixed

Although lollipop has been the best android version till date,users have quickly complained about one important thing-silent mode.Sounds to be shocking but this is true.Although there are few other sound options and functions such as enabling the 'Don Not Disturb',it seems to prove costly for Google.
Google may re-introduce the silent mode in the android 5.1 update.Sources say that the version is under testing.

Here is a list of fixes that could be done in the 5.1 update:

• Silent mode added after missing on Android 5.0
• General improvements in system stability
• Improved RAM management
• Fixes for sudden app closures
• Improved battery management
• Excessive consumption of network devices when used Wi-Fi fixed
• Issues with wireless connections fixed
• Problems with Okay Google function solved
• Notifications problems solved
• Some sound problems experience by certain devices fixed
• Other improvements and changes
• Changes in the Material Design color palette (after users complaints, possibly for a higher version though) 

It is also said that android 5.1 is reported to be shipping on android phones in Indonesia and also on the Nexus devices.

Lollipop starts to pick up into other devices

Since its launch the last year,everyone expected Android 5.0 lollipop to be release within its few days from release.Although it failed to hit the devices(asap) due its own reasons,lollipop has started to pick up its pace.Recently,we saw Android 5.0 update for Moto G(1st and 2nd Gen).Not to forget that even HTC and LG phones are also been updated with the new version.Stage is all set for kitkat to say goodbye and make way for lollipop.

New upgrades in lollipop has been forcing kitkat to lose it way

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.