Moto G vs. Moto X2- basic Smartphone’s, to high technologically advanced offerings

When Motorola released its power pack Moto G handset flood of rumors were invited along, particularly for its low-price point. Many believed that Moto G was launched with the aim of providing a direct and healthy competition to Google’s Nexus, however soon later people believed that these were solely rumors. However, Motorola aimed high and released its Moto G handset prices at $179 dollars. The low price factor was a big cause people assumed that it would not provide the cutting edge technology or high tech specifications that they longed for. However, things seemed different as the company’s devices seemed to present state of the art specifications and features. There are many, who like to handle simple Smartphone as it is easier to use.

The Moto X is a power pack device with high end specs and updated and modern features. With the rising competition, Motorola decided to launch its second powerful device in the market, Moto X2. More commonly known as Moto X+1 handset, the device was launched this year in September, 2014. Here’s a short comparison presented between Motorola’s Moto G and Moto X2.

Moto X2

MotoX2 handset guarantees to present a superior performance with a Snapdragon processor running at 2.2 GHZ of speed. Although, the chipset of this model is not the latest from Snapdragon, in terms of performance its notable clock speed oath to present great results.

Its predecessor comes with a 2GB RAM, and Motorola striving hard to rule the market has decided to present its very new Moto X2 with a 3GB RAM. The superior RAM will certainly allow users to store more and would certainly augment multi tasking functions. The Moto X had faced serious criticism for not having an external memory card slot, and thus the company has introduced memory card slot in their latest Moto X2 model. It also arrived with some unbelievable features including 32 GB internal storage capacity, and believe it or not it was priced at $500.

Moto G

Although, this handset comprises of a powerful and trustworthy processor, all its users has craved for a more power packed performance. The handset is equipped with quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, 1.2 GHz of speed, and a graphic processor of Adreno 305. The 1GB RAM has been well accompanied with GPU and CPU. A major problem here is that, the handset can handle basic level operations, but hesitates to function properly while handling intensive tasks.

There are two types of the same model available in terms of memory storage. Both the variants share the same features with the sole difference being its storage, 16 GB and 8GB. For those who like having a simple user experience might go for the 8GB storage, whereas those who crave for more would prefer having cloud storage.

There are several differences amongst both the Smartphone; however Moto G being priced only at $179 is best for those who wish to have a simple Smartphone experience. Its successor, Moto X+1 present several hi-tech features and provide a more advanced experience. So what’s your pick? 

Experience the indispensable viewing experience with Adobe Flash Player 14

Flash player is freeware software that is helpful in watching multimedia, executes internet applications and streams audio and video. This can run from web browser as a plug-in and supports mobile devices as well. With update of version 14 of Adobe Flash Player, it has made the content watching experience even more interactive.  Here in this article we have tried listed all the features offered by Adobe Flash Player 14, no matter what browser you use.  Take a look on the below upgrades, which has been made in version 14.

Debug with Adobe

This updated version of flash player offers PPAPI debugger, which works on windows as well as Mac OS. This has all the potential to enhance the compatibility of device, stability and performance of the videos you are watching. This is a very helpful and easy to use feature to the developers, as this clears off almost every development related bugs.

Undivided support to android

When updated version of Adobe Flash player 14 is installed in your computer or any of your devices, you can have complete support to android. It means, you will get Intelx86 support on your android device which will make your flash player content cherishing experience.

Enhanced iOS viewing

While Android is filled with enriched experience, iOS is no bar too. According to the inputs from designers and developers, version 14 of Adobe flash player has all the ability to fix the bugs and can improve the flash content when viewing on iOS phones as well.

AIR Runtime Application are made easy now

With the feature of AIR runtime in the version 14 of Adobe flash player, the user interface on the android phones for flash based games become dream come true feature. This amazing feature will make your cell phone pair with another android phone and use either of them as a game controller. This makes your game even more interesting and cherishing. This feature has brought so many positive reviews for the game lovers, as they can have different controller, instead of playing and controlling the game from the same device.

Upgraded Features

There are many upgraded features when version 14 of adobe flash player is compared with version 13. There are many features that have improved the smoothness in flash player 14.  Some of the upgraded features include flash player bugs and air bugs. Due to the enhanced feature of air bugs, the full screen tagging problem has been resolved, with more stability and developed security. Other than that, Open SSL feature has also been upgraded from 1.0.1g to 1.0.1h. When it comes flash player bug, the navigate/send feature to URL, which not equipped previous version have also been rectified in this updated version.

Adobe Flash Player has become quite an important application in this modern day industry. As everything is done online, this application makes your web browsing and games even more interesting and exciting. This has really helped designer and the developers to offer better interface for the users. 

Download the Windows 10 technical preview and know about it now

A few days back, Microsoft officially announced Windows 10 Technical Preview to be launched soon, and a trial pack of the same is available for download and use.  The article mentions all the features of the same, along with the date it is to be launched and its price.

Its previous Windows 8 had failed miserably, and there were only a few who had decided to update to this version. After facing the criticism Microsoft decided to make a jump, and launch a superior and enhanced version, Windows 10.

Date for launching Windows 10

Microsoft has officially announced that they will launch their Windows 10 sometime in 2015 fall winter. Other sources believe that the OS would be launched in April; however official sources say that the news is false.  A few days back, the official team made an announcement that they will disclose more information in April 2015, during their Build Conference.

Price of the same

Previously there were certain rumors that Windows will grant this version for free to the consumers, however later it was confirmed that people will certainly have to pay for Windows 10. The official team of Windows has currently refused to reveal any information in regard to the price. However, the Microsoft Indonesian president, Andreas Diantoro revealed the fact that Windows 8 users would be able to update to Windows 10 for free, however the news has not been fully confirmed yet. It might also be that Windows 8 users get a special discount while purchasing the new version and the news would not be revealed until April, 2015.

Features

The Windows 10 features are somewhat going to be similar to Windows 7 and not Windows 8. Several Windows 8 users had craved for the Start option, and the Microsoft development team has decided to re-incorporate the same in Windows 10. Another enhancement in the latest version would be that users would be able to resize the Start menu according to their priority. Another addition would be Task View which is a new button on the task bar. In the Task View users would be able to see all the application running in the form of thumbnails.

Windows 10 start menu’

It is because of the huge success of Windows 7 that developers have decided the new version to be similar; however people would be also thankful of some of the newer additions into the 10 version.

If you wish to know more about the version, you can download the Windows 10 Technical Preview. However, avoid installing it on your main computer and instead do the same in your PC. Installing it on the computer may cause it to crash frequently as it is still in the beta version.

Like Windows 7, you will notice the Start button; however it is a bit different from its initial version. The left side contains the familiar menu column with options like shortcuts, settings, and applications. The Start button also contains a new ‘search everywhere’ option, in which you can type the name of a file and data and search for it. You can also customize the Start menu with the help of ‘pin to start’ option. 

A few tricks and tips which will help you use your iPhone 6 even better

Ever since the iPhone has been launched, it has been the talking point of the tech world. Steve Jobs gave phones an entirely new definition after launching this piece of technology and since then the iPhone has been wowing the people of the world. Apple has been successful in surprising the people with its every gadget launch; the iOS is the user interface which helps users in operating the device, has been improved with every smartphone launch from Apple. IPhones have always set the parameters in the tech-world, which other companies try to trample upon but usually have been unsuccessful.

The latest offering from Apple, the iPhone6 has taken the mobile market by storm, the raving reviews of the gadget have made it a must have. All tech-savvy people are trying to grab this phone, so much so that there was a point when there were bookings made for this device. The iPhone6 is a much better upgrade than its previous model the iPhone5, which was run by iOS7. The handset comes packed with a plethora of features, which makes it a favourite in the list of the tech-savvy.

There are a number of novel features in this new launch by apple, one of it is, family sharing; this app helps in enabling the user to share apps up to 6 different users. To know a few tips to use the iPhone6 better, read on!

• The zoomed view: This phone is ideal for those, who have eye-sight problems. In case you suffer from blurry vision and cannot read from close, then you can simply change the settings and select the zoomed view. This feature enlarges the fonts in the display and therefore helps in reading better.

• Installing and using the third party keyboard: it is now easy to install third party apps in iPhone6, so it is easy to use different types of keyboards in the same phone.

• Charging faster: phone charging has always been a nuisance, for those who use their phones a lot. The 1A/5W charger provided with the phone makes the charging process over long and tedious, but if you happen to use an iPad, you can use its charger to charge your iPhone6 much faster. Having said that, the iPhone6 plus phone charges much quicker even with its normal charger.

• Better editing apps: all the shutterbugs out there can rejoice, because editing pictures on the go cannot be simpler. The areas without light can be lit up, and imperfections can be corrected easily.

• The hotspot feature: now you can convert your phone into a hotspot, and share internet on your other devices as well. The Wi-Fi connectivity of the device will help in locating the hotspot of the phone, enabling the user to wirelessly connect the device to the phone.

• The barometer: people were guessing that Apple may introduce the barometer in its next device and the guess has been correct. The barometer helps in tracking the user’s activity, the sensors in the phone help in tracking height. So when you climb the stairs, the phone will be able to provide with the exact number of stairs which have been climbed. 

Skype is still one of the most preferred video calling applications

Video calling has made the world a much smaller place. Technology has helped people in crossing geographical boundaries, to stay connected. Video calls bring conversations to life and therefore are definitely preferred more than voice calls. Skype is a household name in today’s time, because it helps in connecting people around the globe. Skype is still a very popular choice, even though there are many alternatives in the tech world. It helps in connecting the dots to form a larger picture and there lies the immense popularity of this app. The following are a few reasons why Skype still rules the roost, even with the presence of powerful alternatives.

•  It is absolutely free to use: the pocket pinch while making international calls had taken a toll on the phone bills, but with the introduction of Skype, people no longer have to make voice calls, they can make video calls that too for free. The app is free to download and Skype to Skype calls are free of cost. It helps in keeping safe one’s hard earned money. Those who make landline and mobile calls from Skype have to pay a nominal rate for the calls, as they are much reasonable as compared to phone call rates. To make calls to phones and mobiles the user has to purchase Skype credits, the payment of which is also a very smooth process.

•  Popular in the business sector: Skype is a much loved application in the corporate sector as it helps in conducting meetings from different parts of the globe. It also holds conference calls which make it easier for holding meetings between more than two people.  It enables the user to share the screen and send files during the meeting, thus converting a video call into a successful business meeting. The communication gap during meetings has been filled in by Skype, as one can show their presentations, graphs and other important statistics to their potential clients.

•  Reliability: the reliability offered by Skype is absolutely unmatched; Skype has been tried and tested over the years, by users from different parts of the globe. This, itself bears a testimony to the fact that the app is free from glitches and interruptions during the video call. Those who do not wish to conduct a video call can opt for voice calls, just by switching of the webcam. Free chat messages, emoticons and files can also be sent through Skype, so free messaging is also taken care of by this wonderful app.

Skype is an excellent app which helps in cutting down the miles between people. As long the internet connectivity is stable, Skype calls are free from fade outs and interruptions. It helps in bringing friends and family closer, that too free of cost, what more can be asked for from a video calling app. One can talk for hours without thinking about the extensive phone bills. It is an excellent way of bringing people closer, irrespective of the geographical distances. The app is indeed a wonder for many and hence has been loved and accepted worldwide and is still extensively used. 

Viber VS WeChat - which of the two apps is better?

The smart phone has taken the world by storm; the definition of making calls has been changed all thanks to the invention of the smart phones. Nowadays, a 3G or H₊ internet connectivity is used to make calls; these calls are free of cost as they use the internet for connection. Now calling people all over the globe have been made much simpler, and reasonable. One simply needs to download a voice call app and register the phone number after which they can make calls to anyone who uses the same app.

Viber and WeChat are similar apps which provide with calling features, free of cost. The apps enable the users to send free text messages as well, packed with features and stickers they are fun to use and easy to operate. Now the question may arise that if both the apps have similar features, it would not be wise to download both and waste phone space. Choosing the better app out of the two can be difficult, because both offer similar things. The following list provides with the many features of both apps, read well and choose well.

·        Viber:

1)      This app uses 3G or Wi-Fi connectivity to make calls. If the connection is strong, the calls are without breaks and interruption. The audibility of the call depends upon the internet connectivity of the phone.

2)      Viber comes with a number of stickers and emoticons, which are really very cute. They are a favourite with the young as they carry the message without any words. The stickers are really vibrant and provide a zing to the monotonous text conversations.

3)      The group chat feature in viber makes it an excellent choice to converse with friends and family in a group. Chatting in a group is a whole lot of fun and viber enables its users to do it. Up to 100 members can be added to the group.

4)      Viber is mostly used for calling rather than texting. The voice message feature in the app helps in sending messages by means of recording rather than texting.

5)      The disadvantage of viber is that sometimes, configuring the contacts can be a pain, and its internet usage is very high.

·        WeChat:

1)      While Viber does not allow the user to host video calls, WeChat can help its users to have a video conversation over the phone. It requires a 3G or Wi-Fi connection just like Viber.

2)      The stickers used in this app are really cute. The app supports voice messages and text messages as well. The only disadvantage is that it does not export chats.

3)      WeChat is primarily a text app and is mostly used to send free text messages; the Web Grab plugin makes the app even better.

While both apps are really good, it depends upon the discretion of the user to choose from the two. If the user prefers voice calls then viber is the best option, while for those who love to text and send stickers WeChat is the app to download.

Update of Shazam 8.0 features revamped news feed, interactive notifications and many more

Shazam is the quintessential music distinguishment application accessible with any cell phone or any other mobile device throughout the world. The organization behind the application has been trying to manage and update the application close to the perfection; however there is always an option to make these kinds of applications better. With the launch of iOS 8, Shazam ended up incorporated straightforwardly into Siri, though without an upgrade for the application. That is all changed now, reports Appadvice.

The designers of this application have declared they've now released an update of music application, bringing in line with newly released iOS 8 and other mobile devices from Apple. The music tagging feature is adding real value to iOS 8. Users will now encounter intuitive notifications with the new Apple working framework, taking into consideration speedier access to labelled music by utilizing Auto Shazam. This implies you won't have to open the application for speedier utilization while searching for tunes you delight in utilizing the programmed auto tagging feature.

Alongside the progressions to these interactive notifications Shazam will now feature completely revamped newsfeed. This amazing feature will allow users to view and spot more music specialists they've Shazamed a while ago, including new tracks and exclusive videos. The News food will likewise show what your friends and known have been listening to this music tagging application. A fresh page has been created in the news feed where Shazam charts will be added, this will allow users to explore and see what all tracks are at the top around you and throughout the world.

Apart from above amazing features, this new update of Shazam 8.0 will offer a fresh layout for track lists, which will allow its users to preview all the tracks. There are more than 15 billion tracks that have been Shazamed since the inception of this application, so there ought to be a lot of track records to move through. You can begin it within Apple App Store, as this new update of Shazam 8.0 is accessible for download now.

Shazam is basically smartphone based music identification service, which was founded in 1999 with its headquarters in London, United Kingdom. Services from Shazam were extended in 2012, which enabled users in the United States to identify features music.

Unlike any other services which allow users to identify a song by humming, Shazam analyse the captured sound and find the match based on the fingerprint in its database of more than 15 billion songs. It identifies the songs depending on the audio fingerprint on frequency graph called Spectrogram. Due to its timely updates and amazing features the application was included in the Techland’s Top 50 Applications of the 2013. In August 2014, the company announced that there won’t be any more updates from Shazam and the existing users are advised to switch to the free version where tags has been transferred with no ads. This application has now become quite an important for iOS 8 users.