A few days before Bharti Airtel launched Night Store for its Prepaid Subscribers. The Night Store includes various Unlimited 2G and 3G Data and Voice Packs.
The Airtel Night Store include these Packs :-
Airtel Night Store Packs
You can Activate these packs all by yourself by deducting balance from your connection.
How to Activate Night Store Packs :-
To avail Night Sore offers dial *129# or call at 129 and select your desired plan or you can also activate them from their site.
Note :- Use this method only when you have requested PIN for 3 times and haven’t received it within 4 weeks.
Google Adsense is one of the Most Popular and Most Reliable Advertisement Network which works on CPC (Cost Per Click) algorithm and provide one of the best advertising platform for Publishers and Bloggers.
Google Asks for Address proof when you have earned $10 or more, for that you need to give google your Postal Address and Google Sends a Postcard with PIN in it to Verify, but in many countries Post Service is terrible as it takes more then a month to receive Postcard, in that case you can use this guide to verify your address without receiving PIN and verify it with ID Proof.
This guide is 100% Genuine and is provided by Google itself and will not cause any harm to your Adsense Account.
You can use any kind of Government Identity Card for Verification but that IS Should Contain your Address.
You may use Driving License, Voter ID Card, Bank Statement or Electricity and Telephone Bills etc.
According to Google Adsense Help, you can only send a copy of your official identity document or domestic bill only if you’ve requested your maximum of 3 PINs and haven’t received any of them within 4 weeks of your last PIN request but I verified my Adsense via my Driver’s license few days after requesting for the second PIN.
Now Fill and submit the form with your Name, Gmail Address, Associated AdSense Publisher ID, and a proof of identity document, and click on Submit Button.
Address Verification in Google Adsense without PIN
In few hours after submission you will receive an email from Google Adsense saying that you have successfully verified your Address in Google Adsense Account.
A Snapshot of Email that i received is posted below :-
If you are a gamer then you probably have heard about the Valve’s “Steam” OS – An Operating System designed specially for Gamers. Steam OS is a Linux based Operating System designed for people who wanted to enjoy High End Graphic Games in their PC.
The installation process is pretty easy if you follow the steps as i do. So, lets begin installing Steam OS.
System Requirements for Steam OS :-
Windows XP, Vista, or 7
512 MB RAM
1 Ghz or faster processor
Intel Mac, OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later.
Two-button mouse strongly recommended
1GB HD space (recommended)
Internet connection (broadband recommended)
Downloads :-
Before installing you need to download some files and softwares, so download them from the below links :-
Follow this step by step Installation Guide for installing on Virtual Box.
Step 1 :– After downloading Both of the above files, Install Virtual Box on your PC and run it from desktop.
Step 2 :-On the next screen you will get Virtual Box Main Screen, Click on “New” Blue colored button from the top left side on the screen.
Step 3 :– On the first screen, you will be asked pick a name for your system and to choose what type of operating system it will run. Pick whatever you want for a name, and choose Linux from the type dropdown menu and Debian (64 bit) from the version list.
Setting up Steam OS in Virtual Box
Step 4 :– On the next screen you’ll choose how much of your system memory the virtual computer will use while running. Choose less than half of your total system memory—one or two gigabytes should be fine.
Step 5 :- Next you’ll be asked about a hard drive. Choose to create one now, and then on the next screen, leave the first option (VDI) selected, and click Next.
Step 6 :- On the next screen, leave the Dynamically Allocated box checked and hit Next again. Finally, you’ll be asked to pick a size for your virtual machine’s hard drive. Note that you won’t actually be giving up all this hard drive space right away—the dynamic allocation option you selected earlier means that virtual hard drive space is only created as you actually use it. The amount you specify here is just the maximum amount the virtual machine will ever be allowed to use. So go ahead and pick a fairly large value, such as 40 or 50GB. (it may be less depending on your system hd space)
Step 7 :-With that, your virtual SteamOS machine is created—you can see it in the column on the left side of VirtualBox, Now Select it and click on “Start” Button to Start it.
Step 8 :- After clicking on Start button it will ask for start up disk, to install the OS, just browse the iso file that you downloaded by clicking on the folder icon next to drop down list and click on start button.
Installing Steam OS in Virtual Box using Bootable ISO
Step 9 :- After clicking on start button you will see that Steam OS is Starting and within few minutes you will get start screen which shows Installation options.
Installing Steam OS
Step 10 :- Now Click on Automatic Install and follow on screen options. That’s it, you will get your Steam OS Installed withing few minutes. For Step by Step guide after Step 10 visit this link.
Google has just released an update for its Stock Camera App which comes pre installed in Nexus and Google Play Edition Devices, with this update Google has also made it available for another devices on through Google Play Store.
Currently Play Store Version of this app only supports Android 4.4 KitKat Devices but if you are a Jelly Bean user then you can also install its Modded version from here :- Google Camera App Port for Jelly Bean Devices
The new version of Google Camera has included various new features like refreshed UI but one of the most awaited and awesome feature of that is Lens Blur which was commonly Found in Nokia Lumia Camera Apps.
Google Camera Vs Nokia Camera :-
Features :-
Google Camera
Nokia Camera
Lens Blur
Nokia Refocus
Photo Sphere
Panorama
HD Video Recording
HD Video Recording
HDR and SLR
HDR and Location Services
Google Lens Blur VS Nokia Refocus :-
Let’s see which Platform Performs Better while manipulating the focus.
We tested Lens Blur on Moto G and Moto X and Refocus on Nokia Luma 920 and here are the results :-
Google Lens Blur Vs Nokia Refocus
Here Google Camera App scores well only because we manually focused on the subject. Without that, it’s tough to get a clear picture with multiple subjects.
Google Lens Blur and Nokia Refocus
Here Once again, the projector looks sharper in Lens Blur because we can vary the intensity of the blur.
Google’s Lens Blur has one neat feature that’s missing from the Nokia’s Refocus app and that’s the ability to play around with the blur intensity for the background or foreground. The images shot with Google’s Lens Blur looks a lot more striking due to this fact. However, in terms of the number of focus points that are available to play with, Nokia’s Refocus app does a much better job here. Google’s Lens Blur is unable to get the full scene in focus accurately, due to which only some areas are sharp while others remain blurry despite shifting focus to them in post.
In the end, both apps perform pretty well although we feel Nokia has a slight edge when it comes to the capturing multiple focus points. It’s nice to see Google learning a thing or two from Nokia and hopefully they can add more functionality to this first effort.
While, Lens Blur is the most exciting feature of this update to Android’s stock Camera app, the refreshed UI and enhancements to Panaroma and Photosphere shots are great as well. Check out the official Announcement by Google below:
Today we’re launching Google Camera, a new app for your Android phone or tablet that makes it easy to take quick photos and videos. And being behind the lens just got more fun with new creative picture modes.
Sleek Design: The 100% viewfinder gets out of your way while capturing the maximum resolution of the scene (no dropped pixels). And the extra large capture button is easy to press so your eyes never lose sight of the subject.
Lens Blur: Emphasize the subject while blurring the background for an SLR-like shot with shallow depth-of-field (or bokeh). You can even change the subject in focus after taking the shot.
Improved Panorama: New higher resolution panoramas capture the full width and detail of a scene.
Photo Sphere: Immersive 360 degree photo spheres let you look up, down and all around…now at up to 50 megapixels! For the first time available on non-Nexus devices.
A few days before Google had released its Camera App in Play Store with many new features and improvements, but it is made available only for Android Devices running Android 4.4 KitKat.
XDA User unclefab has tried and successfully ported this app into JB devices and found working smoothly.
Features of Google Camera App :-
Photo Spheres for immersive 360º views
Lens Blur mode for SLR-like photos with shallow depth of field
Panorama mode with high resolution
100% viewfinder for getting the maximum resolution from the sensor (no dropped pixels)
Updated UI that gets out of your way and is centered on an extra large capture button
Works on phones and tablets running Android 4.4+ KitKat
Microsoft has just released the Windows Phone 8.1 Developers Preview for all Windows Phone 8 Devices. This Update is not yet available for general public but however who are willing to install this update can do so by following this tutorial.
Installing Windows Phone 8.1 Developers Preview :-
Things that you require :-
A Device running Windows Phone 8
A Computer with Internet Connection
Microsoft Account
Cautions :- Do this at your own risk, i may not be responsible for any damage to your devices, however you can always install a Fresh Copy of Windows Phone 8 by following this tutorial on XDA Developers Forum.
Now for Installing WP 8.1 follow the mentioned guide :-
Step 1 :- Firstly go to appstudio.windowsphone.com and Sign up as a Developer by clicking on the big blue button on right side which says “Start New Project“.
Sign Up as a Developer for WP 8.1
Step 2 :- Now Sign in with your Microsoft Account.
Step 3 :- Now go to Windows Phone Store and Download “Preview for Developers” App on your device.
Download and Install Preview for Developers App from Windows Store
Step 4 :- Now on your device open the app and Sign in with the same Microsoft ID and Agree the Terms and Conditions.
Step 5 :- Next, go to ‘Phone update’ in the Settings menu and click ‘Check for updates’ in your WP 8 Device. Before installing 8.1, your phone will most likely download the 8.0.10322.71 update. This is to just to prepare the phone for WP 8.1. After a reboot, head again to ‘Phone update’, check for updates once more. Now, the Windows Phone 8.1 update will download and install automatically.
Installing Windows Phone 8.1
That’s it, Once your phone Boots up you will be in the new Windows Phone 8.1, I tried this on my Nokia Lumia 920, and it worked just fine.
As we all know that TeamViewer is one of the most popular Software Application program for Remote Desktop Controlling and is available on almost all platforms including Android and Windows, but this week Google has launched its own application for Remote Desktop Controlling named “Chrome Remote Desktop” which enables you to control your Windows Desktop from another PC or from your Android Smartphone.
Google Chrome Remote Desktop
How Chrome Remote Desktop Works ?
For Chrome Remote Desktop to work you need to have Chrome Browser running on your system, it may be on Windows, Linux or Mac.
How to Use Chrome Remote Desktop :-
With Windows
Step 1 :- First of all download and install Google Chrome Browser on your system and Sign in to it with your Google Account.
Step 2 :- Now download and install Chrome Remote Desktop Application and be sure to give it Rights requested.
Step 3 :-Start the software and choose “Remote Assistance” for limited tech support or “My Computers” for full-desktop access
Step 4 :– Follow the one screen guidance and then Control another PC from your PC.
The Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is about to launch its flagship smartphone Find 7 in India in mid 2014.
Currently Oppo has already selling its 4 smartphones in India.
Oppo Find 7 White
Here is a quick list of specs of Oppo Find 7 :-
5.5 inch Quad HD Display with 1440 x 2560 pixels of resolution.
3 GB of Ram and 32 GB of Internal Storage
4G LTE and USB OTG Support
13 MP Auto focus Primary Camera with dual led flash (4128 x 3096 pixels of resolution)
5 MP Secondary Camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (Expected Kitkat)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Chipset
Quad Core 2.5 Ghz Processor
Aderno 330 GPU
3000 mAh Battery
According to Mr. Tom Lu, CEO of Oppo Mobiles India, “India is emerging as the fastest growing smartphone market in the world. As such, we’re very optimistic about the growth of the Oppo brand.” Lu said the company is planning to improve after sales service and at the same time focus on market expansion to attract more buyers.
As mentioned by the Google last weekend, they are opening a few spots in glass explorer program. They also mentioned that the spots in the programs are for US Residents only.
“Every day we get requests from those of you who haven’t found a way into the program yet, and we want your feedback too,” Google said in a post on Google+ last Thursday. “…We’re excited to meet our new Explorers, and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts about Glass.”
Today on Tuesday i received an email from Google Glass saying that the Glass is now available for purchase.
Here is the screenshot of email that i received :
Email from Google Glass Team
The few restrictions that apply for purchase are :-
Explorer must be US Resident
Must be 18 years or older
Should provide a US Shipping Address
[alert style=”yellow”] For US Residents Google Glass is available to Purchase for $1500 + Taxes [/alert]
To get your own Google Glass follow the below link.
