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  • iOS 7 to include built-in cellular data monitor

    Looks like the recently announced iOS 7 will be getting a feature Android users have had for quite a while now, of course I’m talking about a cellular data monitor which was announced in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich if I remember correctly.

    iOS 7 which Apple tout to be the ‘biggest change since the introduction of the iPhone’ is true to quite some extent as it introduces a radical new change with a slurry of new features. iOS 7 was revealed at the yearly WWDC conference just a few weeks ago to a mixed response, fans who’ve been used to the static iOS design feared the aesthetic changes would iOS for the worse but I personally believe it’s a much needed refresher.

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    The built-in data monitor will allow users to find out exactly how much data a specific app is consuming, thanks to this users should be able to save quite the pocket change on their data plans.

    What do you think of the feature? Let us know in the comments below.

  • PSN Is Down For People Worldwide

    So my Twitter just blew up and it seems PSN is down, this was not an announced Maintenance so something could be wrong.

     

     

    Update #1: Sony has acknowledged the problem.

    Update #2: PSN is back up in the UK.

    Update #3: PSN is back up for everyone.

     

    I’ll update this post as I find out more.

  • Viber announces Application for Desktop Users, updates for Android and iOS Version

    With more than 200 million users worldwide, Viber has announced what is referred to as the biggest breakthrough update of the application till date. Viber, one of the most popular android application which is famous for free messaging and voice dialing among the android and iOS users, is now also available for desktop users as well along with new features and updates.

    The desktop version would be available for all Windows and Mac users. Viber media, creator of Viber application, has always been revolutionary in providing latest features for their users and had been continuously working on the major updates of the application over the last few years. The updated version would allow the users to send video messages, new outlook, an improved voice engine which would enhance audio quality during the calls, an all new status indicator.

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    A new feature of transferring the call between the mobile app and desktop version is also included which would allow the users to effortlessly transfer calls from mobile to desktop with just a touch. Like the available mobile application, the desktop version of Viber is also available free of cost. The development of Viber for Blackberry 10 is also in last stages and would be available soon for Blackberry users as well.

  • WordPress Rolls Out The Big “3.3″ – New Features Are Exciting

    I just love big updates, especially one that’s been under wraps for quite some time. WordPress just released their latest final version of “3.3″ which they call “Sonny”. Sonny Stitt was one of the big jazz saxophonists who this software is named after, as always WordPress keeps it creative. The new update changes the entire admin panel and makes it more sleek and user-friendly. Read on for the details.

    Admin Panel Awesomeness

    This time around, the admin panel is super-responsive and has been made smaller to fit in smaller screens. The amazing quick response time enables faster blogging and lesser hassles.

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    Handle Your Media, Faster

    The new media bar is just one upload button rather than being divided into types like they used to. This one media uploader also has drag and drop features. The new media uploader now makes it easier to upload different types of files at once, it recognizes file formats on its own without the user having to input anything. The new upload bar is also more sleek and next-gen, which is what I like to see in my updates personally. The drag-and-drop enabled media bar is powered by Plupload.

    TechDeville.com DragnDrop 3.3 WordPress Rolls Out The Big 3.3 New Features Are Exciting

    Sync Up With Your Team Mates

    Do you remember when you used to edit a certain post and another one of your site’s member was working on it, a very creepy message used to show warning you of making any changes to it. Well this time, Co-Editing has been introduced. When you’re bringing about any changes to any post which is being worked on by two or more editors, the warning message will only show when the post is being edited by the other party online and not just saved as a draft like it used to.

    TechDeville.com CoWork 3.3 WordPress Rolls Out The Big 3.3 New Features Are Exciting

    Should I Update?

    Of course, if you’re one of those people who think staying with an outdated version is better, think again. This version adds a plethora of helpful features which are going to set the boundaries for the future versions of the program. Be sure to update at the earliest, but make sure you backup your database and files before moving on with this upgrade as it is one of the major ones.

    Read more about the new version and download from here.

    Read my article on WordPress Optimization while you’re at it.

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  • How To Install WordPress 3.2.1

    With WordPress 3.3 right around the corner, I wanted to give another tutorial on how to install wordpress 3.2.1 the easy way. WordPress is the number-1 free blogging platform right now, with a huge (and I do mean huge) directory of plugins, extensions and themes. WordPress.com gives novice users an option to make their blogs online without having a server of their own. WordPress.org puts the powerful platform in your own hands, to install in your own server and use it without limitations. Here’s how to install WordPress 3.2.1 in detail:

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    How To Install WordPress 3.2.1:

    Below is the step by step tutorial on how to install WordPress 3.2.1, please read carefully:

    1. Make sure you have a server with the minimum requirements for WordPress.

    2. Download WordPress 3.2.1 from here.

    3. Upload the downloaded zip file to your server’s directory.

    4. Begin the installation by visiting the directory you just installed to, for example:

    www.mysite.com/blog

    5. The installation process will begin.

    Detailed Steps On How To Install WordPress 3.2.1:

    6. I have already covered the installation steps one by one along with screenshots. Click the link below:

    How To Install WordPress

    7. Follow the steps in the above-given link and you’re done!

    Many critics believe WordPress is going to rule the blogging industry. Companies like TypePad and ExpressionEngine have always tried to take its market but simply can’t, because WordPress is free-for-all. The product is soon going to be in its 3.3 stages. Until then, this tutorial should fully explain how to install WordPress 3.2.1 to novice and expert users alike. I have personally been using this platform since its 2.3 stage and I’ve seen the immense amount of change and growth this software has seen. The most powerful part of WordPress is the huge community of coders behind it, being helpful in the WordPress forums and other places. This program is a must-have for bloggers because of its ease of use and super-easy interface. Apart from that, it is very Google-friendly, it makes super optimized permalinks for the search engines. We hope you understood how to install WordPress 3.2.1, be sure to comment below If you have any questions.

    An interesting article about some awesome WordPress Themes: Click Here

    The 5 best plugins for WordPress: Click Here

    WordPress Also Has An Official Tutorial: How To Install WordPress

    I recently wrote a nice and detailed article on WordPress Optimization.

  • Windows 8 passes 100 million license sales

    Finally, the radio silence of Microsoft over the sales of windows 8 licenses is over and the company has announced that it has sold over 100 million windows 8 licenses since 60 million license sales till January this year. The company has been quite careful before disclosing the sales of its product license during the recent quarter.

    The figures are quite similar to windows 7 sales which reached 100 million license sales in April, 2010. The major challenge for Microsoft at this stage relies on touch based windows machines as windows 8 encourages usage on these devices. Although these devices are yet to make an impact in consumer market yet it could prove to be decisive for windows 8 success in near future depending on the sales on touch based windows devices.

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    Microsoft windows CFO Tami Reller mentioned that the company is not satisfied with the overall level of sales in touch based device market which was the prime focus of Windows 8 pre-launch. Microsoft expects some improvement in sales during the summer season due to increasing atom based tablet market. Microsoft is also planning to launch its new version of windows 8 i.e. windows 8.1 with improvements for non touch laptop and desktop users.

  • HTC HD2 gets Jelly Bean port

    Mankind has, since the dawn of time, been in search for the elixir of life. Immortality. Sounds like an old house wife’s tale. But if you think in terms of smartphones, the elixir of life exists, and it’s in the HTC HD2, a phone that refuses to die. Originally a Windows Mobile smartphone, HD2 has gotten every major Android update, and even updates for other platforms.

    And now it’s gotten an update that even the most expensive Android phones have not. We’re talking Android 4.1, aka Jelly Bean. Yes, the same update that Galaxy SIII or One X don’t have. HD2 does. How’s that for an invulnerable smartphone? Of course the phone is nearly 4 years old, runs anemic hardware by today’s standards so even the most perfect of ports will still struggle to work without hitches.

    This particular port is still in Alpha phase, pre-alpha to be precise. So it’s even less stable than what an alpha update will be.

    What’s currently working:

    • Mobile Data 3G/2G
    • Calls
    • WiFi
    • Bluetooth
    • SMS
    • Sound check download page for fix
    • Video Playback
    • USB Mass Storage

    What’s not working:

    • Camera
    • Browser works but display is messed up.
    • Error when Installing some Apps
    • Google Now crashes.

    So there you have it. The developer clearly states it’s not a working release, but more of a proof of concept. Still, the usual day to day functionality is intact. You get your mobile data, calls and Wifi so basic stuff is covered. I don’t think it’ll take long before a proper port is available.

    If you’re feeling adventurous, head over to the XDA thread for more information.

  • ZodTTD Makes PSX4Droid Free!

    Today through his blog Android and Apple homebrew developer ZodTTD has made his PS1 emulator the PSX4Droid free and available with install instructions through his blog. He claims that after removing his app from the Android Market Google also froze his developer accounts meaning Google refused to pay him his money. We couldn’t confirm this claim yet but if you wanted to test out the app be our guest, just make sure you have a spare PS1 bios and some LEGALLY obtained roms laying. We here at TechDeville prefer using FPSE which is much faster and superior to PSX4Droid and still available on the Android Market.

    Source: ZodTTD’s Official Blog

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  • HTC and Apple settle patent dispute

    Apple might have had its differences with Samsung, but earlier this year they went face to face with HTC as well. Apple naturally claimed HTC infringed on some patents in their latest Evo and One line up of smartphones. Apple even managed to take them off of American shelves for quite some time. HTC incurred heavy losses because of this.

    Today in a surprising development, HTC announced that they have settled all pending legal disputes with Apple. Unlike previous cases, this agreement is a global settlement. It dismisses all cases HTC and Apple had against each other under a 10 year license agreement which covers current and future patents held by each company. The terms of agreement are kept in secrecy, but according to HTC it won’t cost them too much money. This settlement now allows HTC to use features such as slide to unlock or universal search in their phones.

    Peter Chou says that “HTC is pleased to have resolved its dispute with Apple, so HTC can focus on innovation instead of litigation.” Apple CEO Tim Cook says ”we are glad to have reached a settlement with HTC,” and that “we will continue to stay laser focused on product innovation.”

    Now if Apple can be this nice to Samsung, the  tech world would be a much better place.

  • Apple to get $8 per phone in HTC settlement

    Yesterday we learnt that HTC and Apple have come to some sort of agreement with regards to their patents. This is especially surprising considering how Apple would not do the same with Samsung. The HTC settlement included a 10-year license agreement that allows HTC to use previously Apple-patented software features. This includes the notorious slide to unlock.

    Of course nothing is free in this world. The HTC settlement clearly gives HTC a breathing air. But what does it give Apple? According to Analyst Shaw Wu with Sterne Agee, Apple is likely to get around $6-8 as licensing fee. HTC is expected to sell around 30 million smartphones in 2013 which means this HTC settlement will earn Apple close to $180 million. HTC is already paying Microsoft $15 per every Android smartphone sold for another licensing agreement.

    With this matter settled, it will be interesting to see how Apple pursues its case against Samsung and Motorola. $8 per handset isn’t going to net Apple a lot in cash considering it has over a $100 billion in the kitty currently. With bigger fish like Samsung and Motorola, Apple will most probably look to get a much more sizeable amount per handset. That is of course if we ever reach an agreement stage.