HTC Sense 4.1 - Fast,Stable & Awesome Battery Life

HTC’s latest flagship smartphone lineup, the One series, is expected to receive the HTC Sense 4.1 update in the near future.

The information has been leaked by the XDA-developer forum and they give detailed information about what the new UI will bring to the table.

The biggest advantage of the update is that it makes the UI very snappy and also has a positive effect on the battery life of the devices. Unfortunately, the update does not bring with it Android 4.1 Jelly Bean but it does update Android on the device from 4.0.3 to 4.0.4 which in itself brings some improvements to the OS.

Some more improvements included in the update are better live wallpaper performance, inclusion of a dedicated camera button which lets you switch between the front and rear camera, removal of 3D effects from the home screen to remove lag, Added ability to remap the recent apps button/long-press recent app and more.

Just Forward Unsolicited SMS to 1909 to Punish Sender

Tired of pesky text messages? Forwarding it to a designated number is all it will take to initiate action against the telemarketer, according to a proposal by the telecom regulator on Friday, which included a hefty penalty on unregistered telemarketers as well.

In a consultation paper, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has suggested that unregistered telemarketers sending unsolicited commercial communication be charged Rs 500 per message. After 10 such instances, the marketer's phone connection will be disconnected.

All that mobile users are required to do is forward the unwanted message to a dedicated number - 1909 - and action will be initiated against the errant SMS sender. Web and email-based complaint registration is also on the anvil.

iBall Ropes In Kareena Kapoor As Brand Ambassador

iBall, one of the fastest growing digital products firms, has roped in Kareena Kapoor as brand ambassador for its smartphone called Andi.

It also plans to launch at least a few first-time-in-India products in its Andi smartphone series in the next few months.

The company, known for its innovation, had earlier roped in Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan to endorse its iBall Slide range of tablet PCs.

“Kareena is a youth icon. Her hard work makes her a performance-powered actor and besides, she has always been associated with style, glamour, vibrancy and all things chic. She is also known for setting trends and doing things differently,” said Sandeep Parasrampuria, Director of iBall.

Wtab 7.2 - ICS based Tablet

Indian computer brand Champion Computers Pvt Ltd has announced the launch of its first ever Android product the Wtab 7.2. The Wtab 7.2 is a 7 inch Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) based tablet available at a price of Rs. 4899. With the product now launched champion computers also joins the league of manufacturers offering affordable android products for the customers in the Indian market.

Huawei Intros E355 Data Card with Wi-Fi Hotspot support

Huawei, a global information and communications technology solutions provider, on Monday launched Huawei E355 Data Card in India.

The company claims that it is the world's first data card with Wi-Fi suport for upto five devices. The Huawei E355 Wi-Fi modem functions both as a data card for a single user, and as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, which can simultaneously connect upto five Wi-Fi-enabled devices, allowing users to enjoy internet connectivity anytime, anywhere.

The Huawei E355 Wi-Fi modem comes with a USB interface and unlike traditional data cards, which can only be powered via a computer, the Huawei Wi-Fi modem series offer users the flexibility of powering with a variety of USB chargers, offering true on-the-go connectivity.

Lenovo Unveils Lighter, Quicker ThinkPad Laptop

Lenovo has unveiled a lighter, quicker ThinkPad notebook computer inspired by the convenience of tablets and smartphones.

Sheffield Engineers Bring Technology That Detects Leaky Pipes

Damaged water pipes have always been a concern as they lead to wastage of a high amount of water and are difficult to detect. Presently, leaks are determined using acoustic sensing with microphones which detect the noise generated by pressurized water escaping from the pipe. This method usually lacks accuracy and is time consuming. Addressing the issue, Sheffield engineers have tried to improve the leak detection technology by developing a better method .

 

 Leak Detection By Identifying The Pressure Sound By Leaking Water