Opera's Coast iOS Browser Gets Smarter, Faster And More Social

The Norwegian famous browser firm Opera has released the version 4 of its Coast browser for iOS, adding the latest date-compressing turbo feature that is already in its other browser. This latest feature saves money on data usage and makes for faster browsing.

Opera Coast has come a long way since it is early days on the iPhone and it is about to get better. Not to be confused with Opera Mini, Opera Coast is mobile browser focused on better user interface, support multiple home screens and providing users quick access to their favorite websites which make it feel slightly just like a mini OS.

More than that, Opera Coast is getting a discover feature that easily finds stories related to the top you are searching for, while a newly added button lets you share those links with friends on Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp and Email. To round things up, Opera Coast is now user friendly with Apple's Continuity trait when browsing, allowing you to pick up right where you left off from any device, so long as you are on iOS 8 and have Handoff enabled feature.

Now Apple Stores Will Teach Children A Free Coding Lessons

Now Apple's retail stores are set to teach children a free coding lessons from next week, as a part of international programming drive.

This programme will help children to improve there computer programming skills. The Year of code, run by code.org, will see a number of initiatives intended to make computer science accessible to children aged from six and over.

This is for the second time that this programme has been run before, with last years; Hour of code programme reaching around 3 million people in the United Kingdom. On thursday, Apple will also participate in the hour of code by teaching basic computer science to children in its stores in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

The international programmer hopes to reach around 100 million students by the end of year 2014.
In the recent interview Apple's senior vice president of International software and services Eddy Cue said that "We are proud to be part of making computer science accessible to students of all ages around the world. He also said "Education is a part of Apple's DNA and we truly believe this is a great way to inspire kids to discover technology."

Microsoft Buys Mobile Email Application Accompli

Washington: Microsoft recently said it is buying the new mobile email application called Accompli, According to reports, This mobile email management app worth is more than $200 million.

The deal gives Microsoft a startup helping everyone so that they can easily manage their mail on smartphone using Apple iOs or Google Android operating systems.

Microsoft Vice President Rajesh Jha said in a blog post: "In the world of technology now more than half of email messages are first read on smartphones, It is essential to give people smart email experiences where they go"

"The team of Accompli is passionate about this quest. Their application provides innovative ways to focus on what is important in your inbox, to schedule meetings, and work with files and attachments."

Accompli's Javier Soltero recently said on his blog "This application will become part of Microsoft's ambitious effort to re-imagine productivity for the mobile era."

He also noted that "18 months ago we starting making product and building team around the idea that we could make smartphone email system better. Today that journey continues as a part of larger organization with market reach, technology and talent that will help us take the vision of Accompli to hundrends of millions of mobile users across the globe."

Report : Apple In Talks To Buy Renesas Chip Unit

Report: Apple in talks to buy chipmaker Renesas SP Drivers to improve iPhone display/battery life.

Nikkei Asian Review Report :  Apple Inc is in talks with Japan's Renesas Electronics over the possibility of acquiring the unit of the company that builds chips for smartphone displays used in the iPhone and different devices.According to Nikkei report, the iPhone and iPad maker is "looking into" the purchase which could give the technology giant the in-house talent pool necessary to improve sharpness of image on product displays, as well as boosting battery life.

According to the report of Japanese Publication Nikkei, without identifying a source. Renesas Electronics own around 55% stake in Renesas SP Drivers, it is joint venture with Sharp Corporation 6753. T and Taiwan's powerchip.

The deal which would give a buyer Renasas's full stake in the JV, could be around $479 million. Report claims that if a deal is struck between Renesas and Apple, Sharp corp would see its ownership shares to the tech monster on request. 

Renesas SP drivers a leading supplier of controller ships and driver for both small and midsize LCDs with a market share of roughly a 3rd of the market worldwide. Nikkie reports : The JV focuses more on the development of displays chips and drivers, which can account for roughly 10% percent of battery usage as well as determining a displays' image quality.

Apple basically uses a different types suppliers to assemble it's products.but Renesas SP is currently the supplier for iPhone LCD chips. According to recent report from Nikkei Asian that Apple Inc was planning on a releasing a new iPhone in 2 new screen sizes in the month of September. The Publication has correctly reported or predicted on details of unreleased Apples products in the past. WSJ, Bloomberg and other previously reported that Apple was planning on introducing new 4.7-inch & 5.5-inch modes of the next-generation iPhone.

Apple Named World's Most Powerful Tech Brand Of 2013

WASHINGTON : Apple named the most powerful brand in the technology industry, according to the recent report from CoreBrand.

CoreBrand's analysis, which is the most powerful technology brand, has come out with the list of hundred most elite brand list for the year 2014. Apple was ranked the 10th in the overall list, which was the highest spot for technology brand.

Apple was the only technology company to rank at the top ten of CoreBrand's rankings this year. Apple rank has been improved in the brand power over the years; 18th spot in the year 2013 and 93rd in the year 2009..

Microsoft ranked also has been improved and now is at the 11th rank overall and second highest in tech. Google is now in top three with overall rank of 26, moving up 90 positions since 2008.

Yahoo is growing in popularity, Yahoo is currently on 28th position and fourth position in the tech industry. This time Ailing Japanese giant took the 5th position, with an overall ranking of 31.

United States telecom giant AT&T lost 4 places compared to 2013 and moved from 29th position to 33rd now becoming the 6th most powerful tech company in the list. PC (Personal Computer) maker Dell, which went private last year, moved down 1 spot from the last year's ranking and took the 48th spot.

Samsung moved up five spaces over last year and gained 52nd position this year making it the 9th most powerful tech brand in the list. On the other hand IBM's brand power, has steadily improved and takes the 49th place in the overall ranking and 8th in the tech industry.

In recent years, EBay has shout up CoreBrand's list. gaining 58th position over the past 5 years. This year, EBay ranked 59th out of 100 overall and rounded up the top 10 most powerful tech brand.

The brand consultancy firm rates companies based on a survey of more than ten thousand business executives. Brand power is measured in terms of favorability and familiarity.

iPhone 6: Durable, Bigger, Slimmer And Much More

Now Apple Inc devices are finally available on China Mobile Ltd. Tim Cook an American business executive and CEO of Apple Inc briefly discussed about iPhone 6 at the recent event in the carrier's headquarters.On being asked if the next generation smartphone would have a bigger screen, The CEO replied that Apple Inc never talks about future projects, but he said that company is focusing on many 'great things' and want to keep them secret, because you will be happier when you see it.

There are some little official information related of iPhone 6, we have to rely on speculations and rumors to find all about new designs, specs, features and much more.Here is the roundup of the latest rumors and news surrounding the iPhone 6.

iPhone 6 Is Likely To Be Slimmer Than iPhone 5

According to source from "Apple Supply Chain" iPhone 6 may be slimmer than iPhone 5. Despite having large 4.7 inch screen it is light in weight as compared to iPhone 5.The latest offerings from Apple Inc. both iPhone 5C and 5S measure 9 mm and 7.6 mm respectively, while the iPhone 3GS was 12mm thick.

Aluminium Or Liquidmetal 

This Week MacRumors published a patent application . MacRumors claims that few of the components within the (Ultra-Light) frame might be made from Liquidmetal which is more stronger and durable than Aluminium. According to the reports Apple Inc is planning to deploy alloy in switches and buttons and is also working on its weak points.

There are some more rumors that Apple Inc might replace the full aluminium shell with liquidmetal or even some parts. The metal which is used make the iPhone 6 slimmer and lighter without compromising on quality and strength. However, using liquidmetal in smartphone would not be easy.

Release Date

There have been some speculations and numerous rumors on the release date of iPhone 6. According to International Business Time report the expected date to launch smartphone is "May 2014 or even before," as the both 5S and 5C are failing to win against Windows Phone and Android mobile platforms. However there are some other rumors that iPhone 6 will release in the month of October. BGR reports claims that all upcoming models "improbable" in the month of May, as the 5S was launched seven months ago.

Bigger in Size

Apple Inc next smartphone will definitely be bigger to help to compete with other bigger size smartphones. A 4-inch smartphone is getting positive response from China and is also popular in USA. Apple Fans this time will definitely see bigger size smartphone.

At China Mobile event Tim Cook CEO of Apple Inc revealed no details on the iPhone 6. According to report of Bloomberg says Apple lost market shares in China due to users shifting to cheaper phone.
China Internet Watch Report: Chinese users want large screen smartphones, because majority of Chinese are using 4.6 inches or larger screen smartphones. Even though many analysts and experts agree on bigger size iPhone 6.

8 Megapixels With Improved Features 

Asia supply and manufacturing network report : "Apple Inc won't upgrade the camera sensors, the camera sensor will be same of 8 megapixels with improved features". Apple Inc won't upgrade camera sensors to 12MP or 16MP as has previously been rumored. Apple will use 8MP with iSight sensor which makes image quality better with the additional feature of optical image stabilization (OIS).

There are some other rumors that Apple Inc will also use improved auto focus technology and OIS setup. Apple Inc would include latest technology "voice coil motor actuators"which allows the lens to adjust this movement. Report could be right because previously Apple Inc mentioned that they will not increase camera sensor but will improve its hardware.

Expected Features

There is another rumor that iPhone 6 will use latest technology in which user can adjust their car using iDevice. A patent filed with Trademark Office and US patent shows latest technology to easily adjust their mirror and seat position and tune radio into a preferred station.

Other expected feature in iPhone 6 is bigger battery which may be  upto 2,000mAh as compared to iPhone 5 battery 1,440mAh. Its largely expected that Apple Inc will release iPhone 6 on iOS7 instead of going for iOS 8.

In Last there are lots of rumors and speculations of iPhone 6 but atleast users will definitely see some change this time with better specifications, features, design, hardware and size.

Sony, Apple Working On Camera Deal: Report

Sony now a days is in talk with Apple to double for supply of sensors for "upcoming iPhones" according to Japan-based report.

Sony is in negotiation to increase the supply of camera components for "upcoming iPhones" slated to roll out early as next year" according to report of Nikkie, Japan's largest business daily said on Wednesday.

Sony is currently a supplier of CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sensors for the iPhone 5'S main cameras and Apple will "likely" switch to Sony sensors for front camera which currently in use as a parts from suppliers in USA and elsewhere, Nikkie said.

The camera used in iPhone 5s has received positive reviews. iPhone 5s uses a camera sensor which is redesigned (presumably from Sony) with bigger pixels for effective low-light exposure which looks better because bigger pixels = better picture, among other benefits.

Nikkie doesn't specify that what sensor will be used in iPhone 6, but there is rumor that camera will be better than iPhone 5s with more pixels and better picture.

Nikkie stated : Sony sales image sensor (mostly are CMOS sensors), which is expected to reach around $3.47 billion this fiscal year.

According to Techno Systems Research :  In the year 2012, Sony share of the global (CMOS sensor market) was 32.1% .

According to a source involved in negotiations, the newspaper said, A request from Apple Inc, was the reason to take decision in month of January to purchase a plant from well known Japanese semiconductor manufacturer "Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics".

Sony also supplies camera components to one of the best and Worlds No.1 smartphone seller Samsung and Huawei electronics.

8 Best Flappy Bird Alternatives

Dong Nguyen developer of famous game 'Flappy Bird' removed 'Flappy Bird' from Google Play and App Store on Sunday, after its rise to popularity in 2014 thanks to addictiveness.

Don't worry because other creators are taking lots of advantage from the current situation with their own 'Flappy Bird' alternatives.There are lots of application available in Google Play and App store where you can find 'Flappy Bird' alternatives but below are my top favorite alternatives of 'Flappy Bird'.

1. Clumsy Bird

Clumsy Bird is available on Google Play. Clumsy bird wants to take on legacy of 'Flappy bird' with change in scenery and better graphics.Clumsy bird character is same as of Angry bird. It is a game where ' bad dragon' have stolen Clumsy bird precious eggs and Clumsy bird wants to find those precious eggs. 

2. Fly Birdie

Fly Birdie concept is same as of Flappy Bird. In Fly Birdie you just have to "tap tap tap and make birdie fly" without hitting obstacles. Fly Birdie is not easy to play as compared to Flappy bird and it is not even visual appealing as Flappy bird, but if you are iOS user and you are missing Flappy bird this can be best alternate for you.

3. Flappy Wings And Birds

According to Flappy Wings developer : Flappy wings is much better than Flappy bird in terms of better gameplay "with improved formula". It is quite easy to play because of simple controls and has a catchy soundtrack which is same as of Flappy Bird. It is a premier Flappy Bird alternative on Android. 

4. Iron Pants

Iron Pants now a days is on on top charts of Google Play and App Store . This game is free on both iOS and android. Iron Pants control are twitchier than Flappy Bird. Using one here, one touch and one goal you must guide this game to overcome obstacles.

5. Tiny Bird

Tiny bird is another alternative of Flappy Bird.In black and white color this app is now available from new appstore found on Pebble app on Google Play and App Store. 

6. Flappy Bee

If you are tired of playing bird games then 'Flappy Bee' is best game for you its gameplay is same as of 'Flappy Bird'. This game is available on both Android and iOS. With no doubt the artwork in Flappy bee is much better than many of other 'Flappy Bird' clones.

7. Fluffy vs Flappy Birds

This game is also similar to 'Flappy Birds'. In Fluffy vs Flappy birds you can choose variety of Flappy birds and collect coins while avoiding obstacles. The graphics are much better and modern as compared to the original one and animations are smooth. You will love to play. This game is only available at App Store.

8. Flappy Fish

'Flappy Fish' is yet another alternative of 'Flappy Bird'. The gameplay of this game is quite same as of 'Flappy Bird' the difference is of only sky and water beside everything is same. For this game all you need is Windows Phone. Tap Tap Tap and avoiding obstacles happens underwater. To download 'Flappy Fish' Click Here.

Or You Can Buy It From Ebay

If you really miss this popular game than you can buy it from Ebay. There are several people on Ebay that are willing to take money. A quick search for this game will reveal different devices including iPhone 5S and Samsung Galaxy s5 with pre-installed 'Flappy Bird'.

Happy Flappy!....

'Flappy Bird' Developer To Take Popular Game Down

It is bad news for all games lover specially for those who are addicted to one of the popular game 'Flappy bird'.Developer of this famous game 'Dong Nguyen' decided to remove this game from Google Play Store and Apple App stores.

Latest Tweet from 'Dong Nguyen'

'Dong Nguyen' creator of this famous Android and Apple game announced on twitter that he will remove 'Flappy bird' within 22 hours and "he can not take this anymore".

'Dong Nguyen'  went on to tweet that move is not related to legal issue, quitting the business, or a purchase of the game. He also said in the earlier tweet 'Flappy Bird' is success of mine but it also ruins my simple life. So now i hate it.

The game has enjoyed worldwide and is all time hit game, topping the charts of Google Play and Apple App Store.This game features a small bird trying to maneuver its way around a series of pipe and generates ad revenue of about US $ 50000 per day according to the report of The Verge.

Apple Will Release iOS 7.1 To iPads And iPhones in March

Apple again rumored that they will release iOS 7.1 in the month of march. The long awaited update is said to include slight tweaks and numerous bugs to iOS 7's user interface. According to the report from 9to5Mac iOS 7.1 the released date is expected in the month of march. This time Apple has made some small changes in Music Applications, Dialer, and user now have the options how to turn off 'parallax' effects or 'wallpaper motion' while keeping folder animations turned on.

       

User Interace changes iOS 7.1 (9to5Mac)

In Previous beta  iOS 7.1 version there was a lots of improvement for example "Button shapes" option in Accessibility, a new event list view within the Calendar Applications, keyboard tweaks that indicate caps and shift lock and refined icons for Face time, Messages and Phone Applications. The unreleased iOS in the feature of Car has also been refined in the beta version of iOS 7.1, but there is still doubt when functionality will be made available to the public.

In iOS7.1 there is also important change and that is of fixing bugs. Apple previous also said before that it was working to fix problems that's been causing devices to randomly reboot since the launch of previous version which was released 5 months ago. When user's will use they will definitely see a lots of improvement in iOS 7.1. According to the report of 9to5Mac Apple is not planning any other major surprises for the release. The site speculates that Apple may choose to announce the update version in the press event next month-which may also serve as the introduction of new Apple Television set-up box.