What is rooting Android device?

What is rooting?

Android is based on Linux OS and needs special permissions to access various parts of OS. Android rooting allows users to get root access or special privilege to various restricted parts of Android OS.

Why to root?

• Manufacturers and wireless carriers impose various restrictions and limitations on devices which can be  removed by rooting.
• Get access to latest root updates.
• Rooting gives you a chance to install some cool apps that require administrator level permissions.
• After rooting you can install various custom ROM`s and customize your android device to great detail.

Why Not to Root?

• Warranty will be void once the device is rooted. But if you want to get your warranty back even after  rooting simply flash rooted device with original ROM and you get your warranty back.
• If proper rooting procedures are not followed, one may risk their device being bricked or damaged.   

TrueCaller`s Database hacked by Syrian Electronic Army

Syrian Electronic Army has claimed that it has hacked into database of TrueCaller, the world`s largest collaborative phone dictionary and millions of phone records have been stolen from their database.

Syrian Electronic army revealed on twitter about hacking of TrueCaller`s database.

The Syrian Electronic Army claims that database contained hundred`s of millions of phone numbers and Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Gmail accounts and much of data is shared with Syrian Goverment. TrueCaller has also conformed attack and put out statement.

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TrueCaller- Caller ID & Blocker

Want to check who is ringing you from anonymous numbers or want to block all the telemarketing calls from your service providers then TrueCaller is perfect app for you.

TrueCaller has vast dictionary of more than 800,779,063 telephone numbers and their users. After Installing TrueCaller you have to select the country you belong to. After that the TrueCaller runs in background. Each time you receive a call or message you get the name of person who is calling or messaging you, telecom circle the person belongs to, the network the person is using and country.

TrueCaller has a built-in caller blocker which blocks calls from your personal blacklist and also from community blacklist. TrueCaller allows you to connect to your Facebook, LinkedIn and twitter account. So when your friends call , you can easily access their Facebook status and photos.

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How Does TrueCaller Get all the data?
TrueCaller sources the data by partnering with various white and yellow pages avaliable globally. Also TrueCaller provides an option of Enhanced Search which allows users to upload their entire contacts on TrueCaller server. However TrueCaller has privacy issues. When you do Enhanced Search you agree that you have no problem sharing your contacts with TrueCaller server. So even if you uninstall the app your number will be unlisted from TrueCaller server but your contacts are still present on TrueCaller server.
If you find your number on TrueCaller and are not comfortable sharing your details you can Unlist your number.

Availability: TrueCaller is available for free on Android, Symbian, iOS, Blackberry OS, Nikia Series 40 and Windows phones.
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BlueStacks App Player - Installing Android apps on your PC

If you are a Windows or Mac user and want to install android apps on your computer, then  bluestacks is perfect application for you. BlueStacks provides a virtual android environment with an complete access to Google Play Store. You can download any app from play store and run on your PC.  

By installing BlueStacks you can play angry birds, Temple Run and many other games. Also you can install Whatsapp, Kik and many other messenger apps on your PC. So if you don`t have an android phone and still want to enjoy all the apps from play store then BlueStacks is perfect app for you.

Pros: Simple and clutter free User interface.

Cons: Apps look blurry also lacks multi-tasking.

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NGPAY

Want to buy railway tickets and pay bills without standing queue then NGPAY is perfect app for you.  NGPAY is a mobile app that enables the buyers to buy various products online, book railway, bus and air tickets, recharge prepaid mobile phones and DTH sets, book tickets for cinemas and other theatre activities in your city.

How this app works:

For using NGPAY you will have to make an account on NGPAY by providing your email id and mobile number. After your account is created you have to enter 6 digit pin number which will be used every time you make a transaction.  After creating account you will be directed to mall. You can now book air (Go Air, Air India, Jet airways and Indigo), railway ( If you want to check PNR status or train/seat  availability then this app can provide results much faster than IRCTC website) and bus tickets of various private bus operators. You can book cinema tickets of all major multiplexes, shop for various electronic items, buy various gift items from Ferns N Petals, Archies and recharge prepaid mobile phones and DTH.

    

All the transactions can be done by using Credit card, debit card, internet banking and cash cards (like Itz card).  Also by registering with Axis bank and HDFC bank one can do fund transfer.

Security Features

Ngpay transactions offer security levels similar to ATM transactions

Each time a user wants to make a transaction, he will have to enter 6-digit PIN which was created while registration.

This PIN number is NOT stored on your handset, so hacking your stolen handset will not put you at risk

Ngpay Wallet is a tamper-proof digital wallet on your phone and it stores your Bank account information / card details in an encrypted form

Ngpay provides 128-bit end-to-end financial grade security from user's handset, through to the application servers. It has been independently certified for financial transactions and is VeriSign certified.

Availability:

NGPAY is available for free on Android market, Apple Store Blackberry`s app world.  Almost all JAVA enabled phones support NGPAY. 

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Seesmic review

If you are a twitterati and want to see what people are tweeting or stay connected on Facebook then this app is for you. Seesmic developed by French entrepreneur Loic Le Meur is a social networking tool for integrating websites like Twitter and Facebook over a range of suites like desktop, mobile and website. One using twitter apps on smart phones like tweetdeck and twitter for mobile will find Seesmic very rich in user interface.

How this app works:-

 While creating a Seesmic account, you're first asked to sign onto your Twitter account to authorize the app to access your tweets. Once authorized, you are directed back to the Seesmic and all your personal information like your tweets, people you follow and followers is uploaded.  The user interface and overall feel of Seesmic is simple yet elegant. 

  With Seesmic you can re-tweet(with comment too), send a direct message, mark tweet as favourite or update status, like someone`s post on Facebook or comment on it. Seesmic has separate tabs on home screen for replies and direct messages. Also if you find certain words or users offensive you can mute them and remove them from your timeline. You can share pictures using Instagram, Twitpic, MobyPicture, yFrog or Lockerz The most striking feature that I found useful was the ability of the user to control background updates (time interval in which your timeline will be refreshed), inbuilt option to use twitLonger for tweets longer than 140 characters and also option to shorten the URL you are going to post.

Problems or bugs:-

Even though Seesmic supports Indian languages there are some issues while displaying them on mobile phones which need to be rectified. 

Availability:-

Seesmic is available for free on Google play ,Apple`s App store, Blackberry`s app world and Nokia`s OVI store. The ad- free version for android is available for Rs 156.91 or $2.99.

Recommendation :-

Seesmic is good to download if you want to stay connected on twitter 24/7. 

MyFitnessPal Review.

The first app that I am going to review is MyFitnessPal developed by MyFitnessPal LLC. This app is for all fitness freaks. Unlike other calorie counter apps like Calorie Counter pro and Livestrong which are all paid apps this app is free.  MyFitnessPal is a website along with mobile applications that helps you track the calories you have consumed and also manage your weight. This app has very friendly user interface and also loads fast as compared to other calorie counter apps

How does this app work?

MyFitnessPal is calorie counter and exercise tracker. All that you have to do is enter all food that you have consumed. MyFitnessPal has entries of more than 2000000 food items and the company claims that it has largest food database of any android based calorie counter. The best part of MyFitnessPal is that it supports variety of Indian dishes like Dosa,Poha,upma,vada pav etc to  paneer tikka, chicken tikka and also home made food like roti sabji and dal tadka too. 

        

All that you have to do is to enter the food that you have eaten along with serving size and you get approx. Calories you have consumed. Also this app provides facility of bar code scanning. So if you are eating any processed food like corn flakes all that you have to do is scan the bar code, enter serving size and you get the calories consumed along with other nutrition details. 

Weight Tracking:-

MyFitnessPal provides another feature of tracking your weight. So you can use this app if you want to lose or gain or maintain weight.  You have to enter the goal(desired weight you want and time period in which you want) type of lifestyle you have and this app will suggest you the range of exercises that you can do. Also you can add your friends in this app and track and share workouts. 

Problems or Bugs:-

No such serious errors or bugs are visible in this app though this app does not fully support metric system (Miles/hour is used instead of km/hour and goals have to be set in lbs) , However company says that they soon will release an update of this app which supports metric system.

Ratings by other websites:-

1.    MyFitnessPal has been rated 4/5 by pcmag.com

2.    PC magazine Editor`s choice selection. 

Availability:-

MyFitnessPal is available for free on Google Play, Apple`s App store and blackberry app world. 

Recomendation:-

This App is definitely must download for all.