11.28.2014

TinyDeal and 2200 Lumens of Cree Lighting Power

TinyDeal and 2200 Lumens of Cree Lighting Power
http://www.bicycles.net.au/2014/11/tinydeal-and-2200-lumens-of-cree-lighting-power/
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11.20.2014

Download Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM for JIAYU G4S smartphone



Download Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM for JIAYU G4S smartphone from here or here. Download previous firmware version from here. Download another Jiayu firmware from here.

Archive name: MP_mt92_s8_g4sw_jyt_kk_wcdma_ldata_mul_
tphone_20141106-165915_songlixin_PC 
Archive file size: 486 MB
Model: JIAYU G4S (2 GB + 16 GB) smartphone
Support: Mediatek MT6592
Project: vanzo92_cwet_kk
Config_version: V1.1.2



Install ROM :
- Go into Recovery and Wipe All Data / Factory reset
- Run FlashTools
– Only if you have Android 4.2 on your SmartPhone you have to Format before (please SAVE NVRAM before)
– Only if you have Android 4.2 on your SmartPhone download also the preloader.bin e put it togheter the other files
- Select the contained MT6592_Android_scatter_emmc.txt inside ROM compressed file
- Wait file to be added into Flash Tool
- choose Option->Connection->USB->USB Speed->High Speed
- Turn off your phone, remove the battery
- Select "Download only"
- Connect your phone into the computer via USB data cable
- The process will start and various progress bar will be displayed
- At the end, a green circles will appear
- Only if you have Android 4.2 on your SmartPhone go into Recovery mode and Wipe All/Factory Reset
- You can now safely disconnect your phone and turn it on.
- Only if you have Android 4.2 on your SmartPhone you have to Restore NVRAM and reboot
- Finish!
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Could Hong Kong be the key to unlocking the Greater China app market?

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This article originally appeared on the Metaps Blog. It has been modified slightly for style.

Founded by Katsuaki Sato, Metaps is a Japanese company which specializes in maximizing app downloads and monetization. The firm also offers an online payment service, called Spike.

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Hong Kong has a population of only seven million people, on an area of only 650 square miles. Despite its limited size, Hong Kong is an app market with influence on mainland China, and is a particularly effective starting point for developers planning to expand into Asia.

Hong Kong market linked closely with Taiwan


Hong Kong is located only 500 miles from Taiwan, and the two regions share many similarities. In the case of the app market, the fact that Hong Kong and Taiwan share traditional Chinese as a common language is the most important factor.

The Hong Kong market plays an important role in the greater China region that goes beyond the top grossing performance of apps within Hong Kong itself. Given the similarities between the app markets of Hong Kong and Taiwan (the number five Google Play market in the world in terms of revenue), the two markets can be a very effective entry point for developers looking to break into and/or across Asia.

To demonstrate the similarities between the app markets of Hong Kong and Taiwan, we calculated the top performing categories on the Google Play top grossing charts for both markets, for the month of October. Hong Kong and Taiwan share the identical top five grossing categories. In a Metaps report on the Taiwan market, we indicated that due to similarities between the Taiwan and Japan Google Play charts, Taiwan offers a cost effective way of test marketing potential success in Japan. The same can also be said for Hong Kong.
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Uber aims to conquer India with smaller, cheaper UberGo

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The taxi war in India is like the ongoing world chess championship, where every smart move by Indian challenger Vishwanathan Anand is swiftly countered by Norwegian world champ Magnus Carlsen, and vice versa. US-based Uber is in a similar fight to the death with its main Indian rival Ola.

Uber today launched a third tier for India called UberGo. This costs less than UberX, which in turn is priced lower than the premium UberBlack. While the UberX uses compact sedans like the Toyota Etios, and UberBlack larger cars like the Toyota Innova, the new UberGo for India will use small hatchbacks like the Etios Liva. India is the first country where Uber is going into this segment.

This comes close on the heels of Ola testing its app with three-wheeler auto rickshaw drivers in Bangalore. Auto rickshaws – called simply “auto” in India – are what locals commonly use for short rides, and they are even more disorganized and capricious than the traditional taxi services. Although a startup called M Gaadi has pioneered bringing auto rickshaws into the fold of on-demand services, the entry of a player with deep pockets like Ola could be a gamechanger. After a US$210 million funding round from Softbank of Japan earlier this month, Ola is now the third highest funded taxi app in the world, after Uber and Lyft.

With funds like that in the bag, the focus of these high stakes players is on market expansion at all costs. The new UberGo is priced at INR 11 (US$0.18) a kilometer, which would make it more affordable than an auto rickshaw. Ola Mini is priced even lower at INR 10 (US$0.16) a kilometer, but Uber at launch is “testing the very limits of low pricing” with 35 percent off on regular fares.

Earlier this month, Uber sorted out its regulatory tangle in India over credit card payments by tying up with local mobile payments enabler Paytm whose ewallet service is now embedded in Uber. This makes Uber more widely accessible through net-banking, debit card, and even cash payments, whereas previously it was limited to credit card users who are a small minority in India.

UberGo will likewise make the taxi app available to many more of India’s 1.2 billion people. “Think quick bank runs, short trips between meetings, jaunts to the mall and the movies – now there’s an Uber for your every need,” says an Uber blog post today announcing the launch of the cheaper tier.

Now the clock is ticking for its rival, Ola. What’s the next move? We will be watching out for that closely – just as we wait and see if Vishwanathan Anand can close the one point lead that Magnus Carlsen has taken over him in the world chess championship final.
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Unblock 3rd Gen Xiaomi TVBox ICNTV Method

Unblock 3rd Gen Xiaomi TVBox ICNTV Method

Unblock 3rd Gen Xiaomi TVBox ICNTV Method Dear all customer, This is the updated guide to unblock 3rd Gen Xiaomi ICNTV. After booting up the tvbox more than ...
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Transparent Ultra-thin Tempered Glass Screen Protector for LG G3 review

Transparent Ultra-thin Tempered Glass Screen Protector for LG G3

Product Features:
  • Tempered glass screen protector guard
  • Fits for LG G3 
  • Chemically tempered glass, strong and not easy to distort
  • Ultra-thin thick and transparent
  • Keep your screen safe from damage and scratches without affecting screen's sensitivity
  • Clear visibility and smooth to the touch
  • Easy to remove, no residuals
  • Net Weight: 2 g / 0.07 oz
  • Size: 146 x 74 mm / 5.6 x 2.8 inch
  • Color: Transparent
  • Accessory ONLY, Cellphone NOT included
  • Third party product, NOT made by LG Corp 
  • For authentic LG G3, NOT for clone ones


http://www.tinydeal.com/tempered-gla...-p-141330.html

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11.19.2014

I9199 5.7" IPS HD MTK6582 Quad Core Android4.2.2 3G Phone review

I9199 5.7" IPS HD MTK6582 Quad Core Android4.2.2 3G Phonehttp://www.tinydeal.com/i9199-57-ips...-p-141331.html
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Karbonn releases ST72 Android tablet for INR 6,248

Karbonn ST72Indian smartphone vendor Karbonn has silently released a new Android tablet in the country. The new Karbonn Smart Tab ST72 runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat and is being targeted to the budget buyers.
The tablet sports a 7-inch WVGA (800x480p) display and is powered by 1.3GHz dual-core processor. Karbonn ST72 also comes with dual-SIM support, 3G, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of on-board storage and microSD card slot. In addition, the company has included 2800 mAh battery, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.2MP rear camera, front camera and GPS.
The Karbonn tablet can be grabbed from e-retailers like Amazon India or Snapdeal, where it is being sold at INR 6,248 and INR 6,800 respectively. It has been launched in Black, White and Grey colour options.
As you can see in the specifications, apart from the newer OS, everything else in the tablet is two-years old. While the budget smartphone market might have been revolutionalised in the recent times, the tablet market still needs a big revamp and there are simple no decent tablets in INR 5-7K price-bracket.
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Spice Stellar 362 Android phone debuts in India, priced at INR 5,499

Spice Stellar 362Spice Mobiles has unveiled a new Stellar-series smartphone in the form of Stellar 362 in the Indian market. The phone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and is powered by 1GHz dual-core processor.
According to the company, it is targeting the consumers living in Tier II and III cities, who want affordable phones, with the Stellar 362.
“We have noticed a growing acceptance and demand amongst sub urban customers for good quality smartphones. At Spice, our vision has always been to offer the best-in-class smartphones to a larger audience, by providing great products at affordable prices. Stellar 362’s combines high utility functions and the latest software to deliver a great customer experience,” said Prashant Bindal, Chief Executive Officer, Spice Mobility Ltd.
Spice Stellar 362 features 3.5-inch HVGA display, 3G support, dual-SIM connectivity, 2MP rear camera, 1.3MP front camera, and 1300 mAh battery. In addition, the company has included just 256MB of RAM, which is a disappointment, given most phone at the price-tag now pack at least 512MB of RAM, if not 1GB.
The phone will go on sale in the coming days in White and Black colour options.
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Play services update brings “trusted places” to Smart Lock on Android 5.0

Smart LockFor the last couple of days, Google has been rolling-out new Play services update to Android devices around the world, which has included mostly developer-related stuff, but now the search giant has released a new version of the Play services for Android 5.0-running devices. This update brings support for “trusted places” in Smart Lock functionality present in Android 5.0 Lollipop.
To remind you, with Android 5.0, Google introduces Smart Lock, which is intended to help the consumers in using more secure screen-locks on their Android devices and yet not get frustrated in unlocking the device every time. With Smart Lock, Android 5.0 users are able to set trusted faces and trusted devices, to unlock the device automatically without entering the necessary code or pattern. With the updated Play services, Google has also added trusted places to the feature, allows users to define places like home, where their device can be unlocked automatically. The consumers can add multiple addresses as trusted places.
If you have an Android 5.0 device, the option will reach your smartphone or tablet in the coming days as the new Play services version 6.5.85 (1589008-438) lands on your device.
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Motorola Keylink makes it easy to find your phone, and vice versa

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Looking for an easy way to keep track of your keys? Motorola has your back with its new Keylink.

Simply put, the new device lets you find your keys from your phone via an app, or find your phone from your keys thanks to a button on the device that will ring the phone. Additionally, the Keylink works as a security token for Lollipop devices, letting you unlock your phone without a password or pin as long as the Keylink is within range.

If this sounds familiar its because we first heard about such a device in August, thanks to a set of FCC documents. At the time it was known as the next-gen Moto Skip, but for whatever reason Motorola held off its release and ended up rebranding it. It’s also worth noting that Motorola did release the semi-similar Power Pack Micro in September for $40, a keychain power pack that also doubles as a key/phone finding device.

The Motorola Keylink might not have a power pack built it, but it’s fairly affordable at $25 and has a standard coin cell battery that is said to last about a year. For those looking to pick it up right now, we have some bad news. The Motorola Keylink is currently sold out already on Motorola’s website, though it is expected to arrive to T-Moble stores “shortly”.

What do you think, anyone planning on picking these one up as soon as you can get your hands on it?
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Google Play may be coming to China

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For those in major markets like the United States, we tend to think of Android as a Google-powered OS that is centered around the search giant’s services like Maps, Google Play and many others. However, a good portion of the world actually runs Android in its AOSP form or a modded version of the experience, completely devoid of Google apps and services.

Back in October we reported on a claim from The Information that Google was looking to slow AOSP Android’s growth in emerging markets by making it easier for smaller players to get their devices Google certified. In a related story released today, it seems Google is also taking aim at China.


Google officials and Chinese government reps have been in informal talks over such matters off and on for years​

Right now, Google Play and other Google services aren’t officially supported by the vast majority of Chinese mobile devices, except for a small minority bought from the gray market and other similar sources. Several people with knowledge of Google’s plans have revealed to The Information that Google is hoping to change this by introducing an official Google Play app to the Chinese market.

Considering the Chinese government and Google haven’t always been on the best of terms, it’s unclear whether China would even approve such a release, although it is worth mentioning that Google officials and Chinese government reps have been in informal talks over such matters off and on for years.
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Autumn Leaves in HD Live Wallpaper – Indie app of the day

What is Autumn Leaves in HD Live Wallpaper?


Autumn Leaves in HD Live Wallpaper is, obviously, a live wallpaper that shows you autumn leaves. It uses parallax effects along with your gyroscope and home screen scrolling to show you a bright, colorful autumn scene that look really good. There are free and paid versions in the Play Store. The paid version goes for $0.99.

It works like pretty much every other live wallpaper. You download it, install it, and then change your wallpaper to start it up. In the free version you get three background images and two foreground themes which lets you try out the app to see if you like it. The paid version contains nine background images and six foreground themes. The app also boasts being 100% ad free and requires no permissions to run in both the free and paid versions.

The live wallpaper itself is quite gorgeous. It uses a little bit of camera trickery, your gyroscope, and home button swiping to create a parallax effect that is surprisingly enjoyable. There is a gentle wind that will move the leaves for you which adds a sense of realism you don’t generally see even if other well done live wallpapers. Most of the effects can be adjusted in the settings on both the free and paid version.

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Damn this is one sexy live wallpaper.

PROS
  • Gorgeous, high quality wallpaper.
  • Parallax effects are marvelous.
  • Free and paid version available. Neither one uses permissions.
  • Perfect for fans of autumn.
CONS
  • Not perfect if you don't like autumn.
  • While it is beautiful, it is seasonal so by the time winter rolls around you'll probably be looking for another wallpaper.
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Overall, this I wish I had found this back when autumn first started. It’s a great wallpaper with amazing visuals, no permissions, and the free and paid versions both hold great value. There’s very little wrong with this app for most people. It’s a solid all around experience if you enjoy the colorful leaves of fall. You can pick up the free version by clicking the button and you can access the paid version by clicking here.
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Check out the last indie app of the day: Payback 2
Join us in the Apps and Games section of the Android Authority forums! Just don’t forget to read the rules first!
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Chinese officials continue to push western technology out

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In China, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is one of three antitrust regulators whose job is to investigate corporations over alleged “anti-competitive” behavior based on a 2008 anti-monopoly law. But now at least 30 foreign corporations from around the world are complaining about the treatment that their representatives are receiving from Chinese officials during such investigations.

As the New York Times wrote last week:


“Now China is using its growing economic and financial muscle to dictate new terms, as dozens of American, European and Japanese businesses face scrutiny for corruption, monopolistic practices and, most recently, tax evasion.”​

When corporations send their foreign lawyers to China to meet with NDRC officials, they are routinely met with numerous behind-the-scenes tactics. In some cases, corporate officials are personally threatened, banned from meetings and browbeat into admitting things that aren’t true.

It got so bad for one wireless patent developer, InterDigital Inc., that their CEO publicly refused to send executives to China for talks with the NDRC for fear that they may be threatened and arrested. Some corporations are so tired of the harassment that they are telling Reuters to soon expect “the end of a golden age for foreign business in the world’s second-largest economy.”

Considering that the NDRC has all but forbid some foreign corporations from bringing in foreign lawyers (due to the NDRC wanting local attorneys that they could intimidate and manipulate), it isn’t hard to see why InterDigital would be worried.

Recently, the NDRC has been in the news for their investigation of Qualcomm. According to news reports, China is rumored to be assessing whether to impose a $1 billion against Qualcomm. The NDRC is specifically investigating whether Qualcomm is price-fixing their Snapdragon mobile chip-sets which have been very successful in China. At the moment, Qualcomm is projected to remain the sole chip-set provider who can support both 3G and 4G handsets in China for the first six to nine months of 2014.

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Except, this is where the questions begin. Why is it that Qualcomm still hasn’t even been informed for whether they have violated the anti-monopoly law? The obvious answer would be that maybe the NDRC isn’t actually investigating Qualcomm. But Xu Kunlin, the head of price supervision at the NDRC, has publicly stated that they have obtained “substantial evidence” against Qualcomm.

Also, is it a coincidence that the NDRC is targeting Qualcomm when China’s three largest telecoms are state owned and plan to invest close to $17 billion in LTE expansion across the country next year? Then there is the fact that Chinese organizations have been busy purchasing any local mobile chipmakers (Spreadtrum & RDA Microelectronics) whose technology directly competes with Qualcomm.


Chinese authorities are simply pushing foreign companies to cut prices and punishing them with large fines.​

Let’s also not forget that the Qualcomm investigation started due to complaints from “unspecified Chinese industry associations and companies” according to Xu Kunlin.

So, it isn’t that hard to see why so many foreign corporations are a bit suspicious at this so-called anti-trust investigation all the while China’s government continues doing whatever they can to gain an technology advantage against foreign competitors.

As the New York Times summarized, Chinese authorities are simply pushing foreign companies to cut prices and punishing them with large fines. GlaxoSmithKline, Volkswagen, Chrysler, Mead Johnson, Samsung, Johnson & Johnson and other companies have been charged with million dollar fines this year, while Microsoft and Daimler are also under investigation.

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If there is any good news, it may be that Xu Kunlin, the strongest advocate of harsh action against foreign corporations, has been transferred to run a separate price regulation division. Although there has not been any official comment from China, as the New York Times notes, the transfer “came right after foreign businesses and governments had complained bitterly to senior Chinese officials about the anti-monopoly investigations.”

To be fair to China, it should be noted that Qualcomm’s past is far from squeaky clean. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission has recently opened an investigation into Qualcomm. But Qualcomm claims that the investigation is centered on their patent licensing business.
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Samsung’s streaming video service is available to U.S. Galaxy phones

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Eight months ago, Samsung released their Milk streaming music service in order to compete with Spotify and other streaming music services. Now, they are trying to take on YouTube and Vimeo.

Today, Samsung is introducing a video service that allows consumers to find and share videos online. The service, deemed Milk Video, is available in the U.S. to Samsung Galaxy owners. Several online networks and brands have joined with Samsung to add their videos to the service including Condé Nast, Funny Or Die, Red Bull, Vevo and VICE, among others.

Users will be able to follow friends, like, repost and dismiss videos. Facebook and Twitter are also allowing Milk Video users to see if friends on the two social networks sites are using Milk Video. Unfortunately, Milk Video users will not be able to download videos to their Galaxy devices. This means that offline video is not part of this release.

The Milk Video service is available right now through Google Play and is currently compatible with the Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy Mega, Galaxy S III, Galaxy S 4, Galaxy S 4 mini, Galaxy S III mini and Galaxy S 5 devices.
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Cerberus 3.0 update brings Material Design and tons of new features to beta program

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Cerberus, if you’ve never used it, is one heck of a security app. You can do everything from controlling your device from the web, locking your device, remotely wiping your internal/external storage, or even record audio from the microphone. Basically, it’s the ultimate way to keep bad guys from getting into your phone, and the newest update will make it even more difficult for that to happen.

First and foremost, the app is receiving a much needed update to Google’s Material Design guidelines, complete with a nice new hamburger menu, a more flattened overall look, and more.

Now, let’s talk about some new features. There are a lot of them. We’ll run through a bunch with you, but you’ll need to see the Google+ post for them all.

  • Block Power Menu – allows the user to disable the ability to turn off the device while on the lock screen
  • Protect Device Admin – requires a username and password to remove Cerberus from Device Administrators
  • Prevent USB Debugging – option to disable USB debugging (only pertains to system apps)

There are also some handy new commands that have just been added.

  • “Persistent” option in “Display Message” Command – shows a message that never leaves the center of the screen
  • “Backup Data” Command – make a backup of SMS/MMS, call logs, contacts, photos, and videos to your Google Drive or Dropbox account
  • “Start Shell” Command – open a remote shell (SSH-like) to your device

They’ve also added a nice new feature called AutoTask, which is very similar to Tasker, but specific to Cerberus. It allows your device to do certain things in certain situations. (You can find more specifics on the G+ page) We should be seeing these updates coming to the Play Store within the next few weeks. If you’d like to get them now, you can join the beta program. Join the Google Group, then head to this site to become a tester… and that’s it!

How are you liking the new features? Pretty nice, huh?
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