Official Facebook App got updated for Windows Phone.

Facebook 5.0 version is being released for better performance and easy availability of options on apps powered on Windows Phone. With this new Facebook app heavy users can switch between pages more quickly, easy navigation of options available in app, better user interface, support for high resolution images and can post updates and status more faster.

This application was in Beta phase as many new things has been added to it, for better Windows Phone experience. The developers were working on it from past few months to keep the app updated with clean user interface. Since this version is more stable than the previous versions, Facebook and Windows Phone developers will roll out with new updates on the app more frequently.  

Download the Facebook app for Windows Phone.

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Source: [http://blogs.windows.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/archive/2013/07/01/official-facebook-app-for-windows-phone-8-gets-major-upgrade.aspx]

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Windows Malware tries to attack Android Devices.

In the fight between the Windows and Android, many users bank accounts are being compromised. A recent blog from Symantec reveals thats, a new malware DLL is distributed on Windows machines which passes a trojan malware Trojan.Droidpak when any Android phones are connect with Windows system. This trojan connects with banking applications installed in the phone and retrieves all the information.

In the Symantec blog researcher Flora Liu said that, “the infection starts with a Trojan named Trojan.Droidpak. It drops a malicious DLL (also detected as Trojan.Droidpak) and registers it as a system service. This DLL then downloads a configuration file from the following remote server:

• http://xia2.dy[REMOVED]s-web.com/iconfig.txt

It then parses the configuration file in order to download a malicious APK to the following location on the compromised computer:

• %Windir%\CrainingApkConfig\AV-cdk.apk

The DLL may also download necessary tools such as Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

Next, it installs ADB and uses the command shown in Figure 1 to install the malicious APK to any Android devices connected to the compromised computer:

Figure 1. Command to install the malicious APK

The installation is attempted repeatedly in order to ensure a mobile device is infected when connected. Successful installation also requires the USB debugging Mode is enabled on the Android device.

The malicious APK is a variant of Android.Fakebank.B and poses as a Google App Store application.

Figure 2. Malicious APK posing as Google App Store

However, the malicious APK actually looks for certain Korean online banking applications on the compromised device and, if found, prompts users to delete them and install malicious versions. Android.Fakebank.B also intercepts SMS messages on the compromised device and sends them to the following location:

• http://www.slmoney.co.kr[REMOVED]”

To avoid such things with your Android devices you should turn off USB debugging on your Android device when you are not using it and do not connect your phone with any untrusted computers.

Steps to turn off USB debugging in your phone.

For Android 1.x and 2.x

• Go to Applications > Settings > Applications > Development.
• Uncheck USB debugging.

For Android 4.x

• Go to Applications > Settings > Developer Options.
• Uncheck USB debugging.

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Nokia Lumia 620 - Features and Specifications.

Nokia is definitely planning a good comeback to give a tight competition to Android phones. The way Nokia is coming with new budget phone and upgraded hardware and for better experience it has new OS(operating system). These Lumia series are making things more easier to the users in as it seems Nokia is keeping user friendly things in mind, well this time Nokia has brought Lumia 620.

Nokia Lumia 620 is powered by Qualcomm 1Ghz Snapdragon dual core S4 processor which gives a good performance to the OS and the running applications. Nokia Lumia 620 has 512MB RAM to support the processor and runs on new Windows Phone 8 platform. Since Nokia Lumia 620 is backed up by Windows Phone 8 operating system which includes all the Windows supporting applications to keep the user experience more simple.

The Design is good, with rounded corners and is available in more attractive colors. The display is 3.8 inches with capacitive wide VGA multi-touch screen. It has a 5MP with flash primary camera at the back and a VGA front facing camera for video chat. It has a 8GB internal memory and expandable upto 64GB.

Nokia Lumia 620 Specifications:

Display	3.8 inches
Processor	1Ghz Dual core Snapdragon S4
Camera	5MP with flash at back and front facing VGA camera.
RAM	512MB
Operating System	Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Touchscreen	800 x 480 pixels
Color Availability	Lime Green, Orange, Magenta, Yellow, Cyan, White, & Black
Memory	8GB internal expandable upto 64GB
Battery	1300mAh Li-Ion Battery

As Nokia Lumia 620 will be available by February 2013, price have not been finalized. Click here to take view on Nokia Lumia 510.

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Nokia Lumia 510 - price and specification.

This time Nokia has brought a budget Lumia series to hit the Indian markets.  This Nokia Lumia is prices at $199. After Nokia Asha series it is bringing the feel of Windows OS enabled Nokia Lumia 510 for the users. Users can get full applications support from Windows and hardware support from Nokia.

The hardware used in Nokia Lumia is Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor which gives a good performance to run applications in background. It has 5 Megapixel back facing camera without flash. This phone will be available in Red, White, Blue, Yellow, Black colors.

Nokia Lumia specifications:

Display	4 inch
Touchscreen	480 x 800
Touch Type	Capacitive
Connectivity	GSM, 1900, 1800, 900, 850
Wi-Fi support	802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Processor	800MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1
RAM	256 MB
Storage	4GB internal, no expandable storage
Camera	5 megapixels VGA
Operating System	Microsoft 7.5 Windows phone OS
Headphone jack	3.5 mm
Battery	1300 mAh

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Nokia Lumia 1020 - detailed features, specs and price

The shell has broken and the baby is out. The much awaited phone from Nokia has been launched. It is named as Nokia Lumia 1020, after a lot of announcements. It is launched with 41 pixel Carl Zeiss lens which is one of the first lens manufacturers in the world. The phone seems much similar to its ancestor Nokia lumia 808. The main thing which separates 1020 from 808 is the new Windows operating system.

The camera seems to the most significant part of this smartphone. It doesn’t say that this phone does not possess any of the features of a smartphones. Since the phone is running in Windows 8 Operating System, this phone has hit the market with the premium brand in Lumia Series and earlier Nokia Lumia 808 on Symbian OS was available with same camera.

When it comes to other specifications it is featuring 4.5” PureMotion HD+ screen, ClearBlack AMOLED WXGA display of 1280 x 768 pixel resolution. It is protected with Gorilla Glass 3 and super sensitive touch. It is powered with dual  core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor which is gives swift experience for the users while dealing with the phone. Lumia 1020 has a 2GB RAM and 32GB internal memory but does not support external memory. It also supports cloud storage of 7GB from Microsoft Skydrive storage.

The best part of Nokia Lumia 1020 is the Camera picture quality. It is equipped with 41 MegaPixels of camera which is made of Carl Zeiss lens manufacturers. This gives a 3x zoom to the image experience without any distortion. The other camera features are Autofocus, Xenon flash and f/2.2 lens, LED for video and the sensor is with Optical Image Stabilization. With 6 lens optics you can capture excellent pure images. HD video recording at 1080p at 30FPS are also provided. The secondary camera is also HD supportable with 1.2 MP with wide angle lens. Nokia Lumia 1020 can take pictures at 32-megapixel and 5-megapixel at the same time, with 5-megapixel shots for easy sharing on social networks that combine 7 pixels into a “super pixel” in addition to a 32-megapixel shot for storing, editing and printing.

This smartphone weighs 158 gms with dimensions 130.4 x 71.4 x10.4 mm which is suitable for pockets. Nokia Lumia 1020 also supports GSM, WCDMA, HSDPA, WLAN, USB2.0, Bluetooth version 3, NFS , GPS for better connectivity. The phone has regular 3.5mm jack for sound experience and comes with 2 microphones and IHF speaker for 3D surround quality.

Nokia Lumia 1020 has a good 2000mAh battery life which gives maximum talk time of 13 hrs in 3G network, video playback time for 6.8hrs and 63 hrs of continuous for music. Also gives 16 days of standby time.

The phone will be available in yellow, white and black colors. Nokia Lumia 1020 is priced at $300 in US and will be available in market from 26 July.

The new launch clearly states that Nokia are not holding back from the market. Truly with its Camera feature the Nokia is going to rule the market again. The phone is excellent with its features with its user friendly operating system.

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Mozilla launches Firefox OS for smartphones.

Our very own browser Mozilla Firefox has launched its new operating system focused on smartphones called Firefox OS. Same as in browser, Firefox OS has taken an open web standard in designing the OS with the support of HTML5. Firefox OS is powered by Geekphone, to give full hardware support.

Firefox OS is available for developers to test and add more applications to it. The best part is that you can run Android Marketplace to get more support from the other mobile platforms. Most probably you may also get Windows Apps store in it. Due this cross platform support you can use more applications. For developers Firefox OS simulators are also available which give a good replica of the OS to test it.

The Firefox powered phones are available in the market. You can buy it online. 

Keon

• CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 1Ghz
• UMTS 2100/1900/900 (3G HSPA)
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (2G EDGE)
• Screen 3.5″ HVGA Multitouch
• 3 MP Camera
• 4GB ROM, 512 MB RAM
• MicroSD, Wifi N, Light and proxmity Sensor, G-Sensor, GPS, MicroUSB
• 1580 mAh battery
• Over the air updates
• Unlocked, add your own SIM card

Peak

• CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.2Ghz x2.
• UMTS 2100/1900/900 (3G HSPA).
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (2G EDGE).
• Screen 4.3″ qHD IPS Multitouch.
• Camera 8 MP (back) + 2 MP (front).
• 4 GB (ROM) and 512 (RAM).
• MicroSD, Wifi N, Light and proxmity Sensor, G-Sensor, GPS, MicroUSB, Flash (camera).
• Battery 1800 mAh.

Firefox OS is bringing HTML5 in limelight as Mozilla being a first open source browser.

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Telegram - a social messaging app.

Telegram is a social messaging app which is simple, free and secure. Telegram works same as Whats app and Line messenger but has various different feature which will end you up in using it. Telegram is a open source application but more secure than any other social messaging application. It is available for Android and iPhone users as of now, but will be available for Windows phone as well from end of January 2014.

Telegram works on a cloud based media sharing which helps to keep the images, videos or any document always available in chat as the cloud space is used than phone memory. You can even create group chat and add up to 200 people. You can share videos upto 1GB, but make sure it is shared with wifi otherwise, data plan may pinch your pocket.

There is another feature called Secret chats which is highly end to end encrypted. The chat are not even saved in any of Telegram server and very secure. For better security Telegram has features like self destruct message options which deletes message after specified time. Telegram is not single device application so can be used with another device also.

Telegram is a fast, secure, reliable, opensource and free social messaging app without any ads.

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