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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Facebook launches mobile messaging app ...
Facebook launched a mobile messaging application Tuesday for Apple's iPhone and Android devices.
Facebook engineer Lucy Zhang said Facebook Messenger can be used to exchange messages with Facebook friends but also with other people in a user's telephone contact list.
Zhang, in a blog post, highlighted Messenger's group messaging capability.
"When you're on the go, coordinating a bunch of people can be tricky, especially if plans change at the last minute," she said. "With Messenger, you can quickly start a group conversation and message everyone at once."
Facebook said Messenger also has location- and photo-sharing features.
"If you choose to add your location, the people you're messaging with can easily find each other on the map," Zhang said. "You can also attach photos, so everyone else can see and comment on what you're looking at."
Messenger integrates text messages, instant messages and emails.
Zhang is a co-founder of Beluga, a startup founded by former Google employees that allows users to send group messages to family or friends.
Facebook acquired Beluga in March.
courtesy : TOI
Facebook engineer Lucy Zhang said Facebook Messenger can be used to exchange messages with Facebook friends but also with other people in a user's telephone contact list.
Zhang, in a blog post, highlighted Messenger's group messaging capability.
"When you're on the go, coordinating a bunch of people can be tricky, especially if plans change at the last minute," she said. "With Messenger, you can quickly start a group conversation and message everyone at once."
Facebook said Messenger also has location- and photo-sharing features.
"If you choose to add your location, the people you're messaging with can easily find each other on the map," Zhang said. "You can also attach photos, so everyone else can see and comment on what you're looking at."
Messenger integrates text messages, instant messages and emails.
Zhang is a co-founder of Beluga, a startup founded by former Google employees that allows users to send group messages to family or friends.
Facebook acquired Beluga in March.
courtesy : TOI
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Password Protection: How to Create Strong Passwords
We live in a password-driven world, where between four and 20 characters are the difference makers in whether you're able to access your data, communicate with friends, or make your online purchases. The problem is that passwords should be different everywhere you use them, and that can make it difficult to remember them all. And, if a password is truly strong, that makes it even more difficult. That's why we've put together this helpful password guide. Follow these tips and tricks to take total control of your terms for
access.
Common Problems with Passwords
Use Different Passwords Everywhere
Why would you do this when it's so easy to just type "fido" at every password prompt? Here's why: If "fido" gets cracked once, it means the person with that info now has access to all of your online accounts. A recent study by BitDefender showed that 75 percent of people use their e-mail password for Facebook, as well. If that's also your Amazon or PayPal password and it's discovered, say good-bye to some funds, if not friends.
Why would you do this when it's so easy to just type "fido" at every password prompt? Here's why: If "fido" gets cracked once, it means the person with that info now has access to all of your online accounts. A recent study by BitDefender showed that 75 percent of people use their e-mail password for Facebook, as well. If that's also your Amazon or PayPal password and it's discovered, say good-bye to some funds, if not friends.
Remember the Underwear Meme
The saying goes like this: Passwords are like underwear. You should change them often (okay, maybe not every day). Don't share them. Don't leave them out for others to see (no sticky notes!). Oh, and they should be sexy. Wait, sorry, I mean they should be mysterious. In other words, make your password a total mystery to others.
The saying goes like this: Passwords are like underwear. You should change them often (okay, maybe not every day). Don't share them. Don't leave them out for others to see (no sticky notes!). Oh, and they should be sexy. Wait, sorry, I mean they should be mysterious. In other words, make your password a total mystery to others.
You can make your password sexy if you really want, however. I won't judge.
Avoid Common Passwords
If the word you use can be found in the dictionary, it's not a strong password. If you use numbers or letters in the order they appear on the keyboard ("1234" or "qwerty"), it's not a strong password. If it's the name of your relatives, your kids, or your pet, favorite team, or city of your birth, guess what—it's not a strong password. If it's your birthday, anniversary, date of graduation, even your car license plate number, it's not a strong password. It doesn't matter if you follow this with another number. These are all things hackers would try first. They write programs to check these kinds of passwords first, in fact.
If the word you use can be found in the dictionary, it's not a strong password. If you use numbers or letters in the order they appear on the keyboard ("1234" or "qwerty"), it's not a strong password. If it's the name of your relatives, your kids, or your pet, favorite team, or city of your birth, guess what—it's not a strong password. If it's your birthday, anniversary, date of graduation, even your car license plate number, it's not a strong password. It doesn't matter if you follow this with another number. These are all things hackers would try first. They write programs to check these kinds of passwords first, in fact.
Other terms to avoid: "god," "money," "love," "monkey," "letmein," and for the love of all that's techie, if you use "password" as your password, just sign off the Internet right now.
Source : Pc Magzine
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Googl + facebook , on single tab really its true... no no they dnt collabrate .
Google+Facebook allows you to see your Facebook stream inside Google+.
Simply Connect to Facebook, and get all the updates on your Google+ Facebook tab.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Budget Android phones
Karbonn mobiles launches 3G enabled Android phone A1 for Rs.6999
Karbonn mobiles has launched their first Android phone A1 that is 3G enabled. This is a budget phone that runs Android 2.2 (FroYo) and comes with 3.2 MP Camera, Mobile TV, Bluetooth and lots of other features.
Features of Karbonn A1
- 2.8 inch (240 x 320 pixels) 256k TFT touch screen display
- Accelerometer sensor
- 3.2MP camera
- 600 Megahertz processor
- 14.0mm thick and weighs
- Audio (MP3, MIDI, WAV,AMR, AAC, AAC+) and video player (H.263, H.264,AVI,3GP,MP4)
- 3G, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- 150MB internal memory and expandable memory up to 32GB with MicroSD
- 1100mAh battery with 4h talk time and 250h standby
The phone comes with pre-installed Swype keyboard for easy typing, customizable home screen with widgets, task manager app, Handwriting recognition and zoom to view stack of photos in the picture gallery.
The Karbonn A1 comes in Black color and priced at Rs. 6,999. They plan to introduce 3 more smartphone models that would suit wide range of customers.
Micromax A70
| GENERAL | 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|---|
| 3G Network | HSDPA 2100 | |
| Announced | 2011, Q2 | |
| Status | Available. Released 2011, July |
| SIZE | Dimensions | 111 x 58 x 13.5 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 85 g |
| DISPLAY | Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 320 x 480 pixels, 3.2 inches | |
| - Proximity sensor for auto turn-off - Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate |
| SOUND | Alert types | Vibration, Polyphonic(64), MP3 ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| MEMORY | Phonebook | 1000 entries, Photocall |
|---|---|---|
| Call records | Yes | |
| Internal | 160 MB | |
| Card slot | microSD, up to 32GB, buy memory |
| DATA | GPRS | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| EDGE | Yes | |
| 3G | HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.1 with A2DP | |
| Infrared port | No | |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 |
| CAMERA | Primary | 5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | |
| Secondary | Yes, VGA |
| FEATURES | OS | Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 600 MHz processor | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| Games | Yes | |
| Colors | Black | |
| GPS | Yes | |
| Java | Yes, via Java MIDP emulator | |
| - SNS applications - MP3/WAV/AAC player - MP4/H.263 player - Organizer - Image/video editor - Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) - Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration - Voice memo - Predictive text input |
| BATTERY | Standard battery, Li-Ion 1450 mAh | |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 168 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 4 h |
Micromax
A60
| GENERAL | 2G Network | GSM 900 / 1800 |
|---|---|---|
| 3G Network | HSDPA 900 / 2100 | |
| Announced | 2010 | |
| Status | Available. Released 2010 |
| SIZE | Dimensions | 106.8 x 59.2 x 14 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 105 g |
| DISPLAY | Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 56K colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 240 x 320 pixels, 2.8 inches | |
| - Accelerometer sensor |
| SOUND | Alert types | Vibration, Polyphonic, MP3 ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| MEMORY | Phonebook | Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall |
|---|---|---|
| Call records | Practically unlimited | |
| Internal | 150 MB storage | |
| Card slot | microSD, up to 32GB, buy memory |
| DATA | GPRS | Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps |
|---|---|---|
| EDGE | Class 10, 236.8 kbps | |
| 3G | HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.0 with A2DP | |
| Infrared port | No | |
| USB | Yes, v2.0 |
| CAMERA | Primary | 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | |
| Secondary | No |
| FEATURES | OS | Android OS, v2.1 (Eclair) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 600 MHz processor | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email | |
| Browser | HTML | |
| Radio | Nо | |
| Games | Yes | |
| Colors | Black | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS support | |
| Java | Yes, via Java MIDP emulator | |
| - SNS integration - MP3/AAC+ player - MP4/H.263 player - Organizer - Document viewer - Predictive text input (Swype) |
| BATTERY | Standard battery, Li-Ion 1280 mAh | |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 240 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 4 h |
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