Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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How to Use Camera App on Lock Screen of Windows 8.1

Posted: 27 Aug 2013 04:57 AM PDT

Windows 8.1 brings more comfort and ease for the users and brings some additional features that were never found in the previously used Windows. One of the latest features is to use the Camera app on Lock Screen without unlocking your PC.

You need to enable this option as it is not by default enabled in Windows 8.1. So, here you will find an easy guide to help you in activating the camera app on the Lock Screen in Windows 8.1. You just need to follow the steps and within a couple of minutes you would be able to use the camera app on Lock Screen.

Steps to Enable Camera App on Lock Screen

Step 1: You need to move the cursor of your mouse to the extreme right corner at the bottom of your screen to make the Charms bar visible on your desktop screen. Here, in the Charms bar menu, there will be some options where you need to select the lowest option, i.e. Settings".

Settings in Charms bar in Windows 8.1Step 2: In the Settings menu you will see an option "Change PC Settings" at the bottom that should be selected.

Settings Menu in Windows 8.1Step 3: Now you will see the PC Settings menu where you will see the thumbnail of "Lock Screen". Click this thumbnail.

Lock Screen Thumbnail in PC Settings in Windows 8.1Step 4: Here, in the next menu, you need to scroll down the page and at the bottom of the page there will be an option for Camera that can also be viewed in the image below.

Camera app in Lock Screen Settings in Windows 8.1Step 5: The option will be initially "Off" and you just need to set it "On" in order to use it on Lock Screen.

Camera app Activated on Lock Screen Windows 8.1That’s all – Now you can use Camera for shooting images without being logged in to your account in Windows 8.1.

Important Tips to Use Camera App on Lock Screen

You can use Camera application for taking pictures or shooting videos. When you open this app, you will see two icons on the right side of your screen. One is for capturing video and the second one is for shooting images.

You can also set it "timer". If you right click on the screen anywhere, you will see two options will appear at the bottom of the screen. One is "Timer" and the other is "Exposure". If you want to shoot the automatic picture, you can set timer to 3 seconds by clicking on the timer for once. If you again click on the timer, it will show you that the timer has been set for 10 seconds. If you click for the third time on it, the timer will get off.

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Graphite/Grey iPhone 5S Appears On Web in Leaked Images

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 04:27 PM PDT

It is not a rumor now, but a sure thing that iPhone 5S will appear in gold color besides two traditional colors including White (Silver & White) and Black (Slate and Black) colors. Though it is almost confirmed because of some leaked images of iPhone 5S in gold color, but it seems the gold color is not the single unique color that will be given to the iPhone 5S. It may appear in gray or graphite colors for the wonder of users. This gray and graphite iPhone 5S will be in black colored glass inlays.

Sonny Dickson has published the latest leaked images of the partly set up iPhone 5S in graphite color where you can see the black colored glass inlays. He commented on the pictures, "till now the users of iPhone who were anxiously waiting for iPhone 5S were thinking that the device will be released in three colors including White, Slate and Gold. The leaked images currently show that the device may appear in another 4th Color as well and it will be the gray color with black trim".

The below image verifies the statement of Sonny Dickson as the rear case is cut out for the dual LED flash and the antenna color is matched with the gray color that has been coated on the device.

iPhone 5S in grey color

iPhone 5S grey leakedIf these pictures would have posted by any other person, we could deny them as fake images, but we know very well that Sonny Dickson has some solid inner sources in the Apple’s supply personnel and that is why his statement and proof cannot be denied. Apple is planning to reveal its iPhone 5S on 10th September.

Source: SonnyDickson

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Leaked Android 4.3 for HTC One Available as Custom ROM

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 03:29 PM PDT

If you possess HTC One and you want to see an Android’s latest version on it, you would be glad to know that Android’s latest 4.3 version has come from the users as custom ROM. Although its official Jelly Bean is not going to be launched before the mid September for the users, but you can at least try this advanced Android version as a custom ROM. LlabTooFer has developed it and it is based upon 3.09.4011 that can be downloaded from here.

Android 4.3Furthermore, Android Central officials declared a statement that the official Android 4.3 will be released by LlabTooFeR for HTC at 10 am on 28th August 2013. Previously, a representative at HTC verified that the HTC Droid DNA and HTC One units presented in the markets of North America will not be included Android 4.2.2 update and these units will be directly updated to Android 4.3. He kept on saying more that the latest update will be released for HTC One in September. So, we should not show wonders at seeing Android 4.3 update got leaked for HTC One currently.

If you are still in a chaotic situation and you do not know what wonders Android 4.3 will do for you after getting installed on HTC One, you should know that it will provide you the support for Low Energy Bluetooth 4.0, The Scanning Feature of Google WI-Fi, advanced HTC applications, OpenGL ES 3.0, Advanced AppDrawer and a wide range of wonderful updates. So guys! Don’t be late and get the Custom ROM of the latest Android 4.3 for your HTC One to enjoy all these features.

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iPad Mini 2 Photos Leaked by Sonny Dickson

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 02:54 PM PDT

Sonny Dickson brought into the light a bulk of photos of the upcoming iPad mini 2 by Apple. It is the second generation iPad by Apple that is going to be released in the next months. In the images leaked by Sonny Dickson, you will notice the casing is similar as the current generation iPad mini is, but there are some insidious changes in both of them. According to the trustworthy sources, there are some very noticeable changes in the upcoming iPad Mini Housing that the casing will not be noticed by anybody when it will be released. Every user will focus on the latest Retina display of this smaller tablet.

Retina iPad Mini

Retina iPad Mini rear casing

iPad Mini 2 casingA trustworthy source declared that Apple is going to reveal its amazing iPad mini in coming October at a press conference. A few images of this upcoming Retina iPad mini can be viewed below where you will surely notice the rear casing of the device. The users are definitely looking ahead to know more about this advanced Retina iPad Mini from Apple, but Sonny Dickson, the major and trustworthy source for providing authentic leaks did not specify more information about it.

He just brought to the light the rear casing to make his point clear that it is very similar to the old casing of the current generation iPad mini, but the users know very well that Apple will bring a surprise device this year for them. According to an evidence, the company will follow a lead set through the iPad mini. It also intends to slim down the 9.7” tablet. It will be a lighter device as the company will use the low powered Sharp IGZO display on it and thus, the device will require tiny, but powerful batteries.

Previous Leaks by Sonny Dickson

Source: SonnyDickson

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Samsung Galaxy S5 Specs & Release Date Rumors

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 02:01 PM PDT

In previous years, Samsung stood in the top ranking of Smartphone space. The credit of the success of Samsung goes to its Galaxy S series of devices. In this series the flagship device of this South Korean firm, Galaxy S4 remained the most wondrous and amazing device of the year that earned a greater success for its manufacturer. The difference between Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S4 is obvious and it makes its users believing that the device appearing next year, i.e. Galaxy S5 will be an entirely different device.

Samsung Galaxy S5Galaxy S5 Features

For some users, it would be a little bit odd to discuss about Samsung Galaxy S5 too early, but we should be well versed regarding it as the Smartphone industry should never be underestimated. While S5 is under build and the engineers and executives of Samsung are working on it, it seems numerous trustworthy sources are glad to provide the internal information regarding this latest upcoming device to the users who love technology. The Electronic Times News is one of the major sources who initially leaked the news about Galaxy S5. It claimed that it will be launched with an advanced camera module and there will be a noticeable upgrade in the specifications and features.

Upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5According to the source, the company will introduce a device with 16 megapixel camera and this advanced Galaxy S5 is going to be launched in 2014. In addition to the updated rear facing camera, its front facing camera will based on the Optical Image Stabilization technologies that is known as OIS. This technology will provide the users a higher quality photo.

According to the reports, Samsung tried to add an advanced camera technology, but it has to cancel its plan due to some supply problems. Currently, there are only three renowned companies that are using the OIS technologies successfully because the provision of the components is excessively limited and that is why it will be an amazing news for the technology lovers that the latest Galaxy S5 is coming with OIS technologies.

Galaxy S5 Release Date

The release of Galaxy S5 will be according to the yearly release cycle of the company. The predictors are hopeful regarding this advanced device because they have seen the excitement and enthusiasm of the users when Galaxy S4 was released. So, they are expecting the going to be released Galaxy S5 will also be adopted quickly by the users worldwide.

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How to Root your Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i9500

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 06:43 AM PDT

The process of rooting your Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i9500 is here for the users who are not aware how to root their Galaxy S4 properly within a short time. Here, you will find a step-by-step guide with a detailed discussion what to do next and how to do. So, let’s start the process of rooting Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i9500.

Galaxy S4 GT-i9500Steps to Root Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i9500

Step 1: To begin, you need to switch off your device and press the Center Home, Volume down key and the Power key simultaneously for a few seconds.

Step 2: Now a warning message appears, release all the keys and you need to enter the mode Odin Download by keeping pressing the Volume up key.

Step 3: Now you need to attach your device to your desktop by using a micro-USB cable.

Step 4: You need to make some downloading in this step.

  • Get CWM recovery from here.
  • You can download ODIN from here.
  • You also require SuperSU Zip files from here.
  • Get Samsung USB drivers from here.

Step 5: Now click on ODIN to run a file known as odin3 v1.85.exe.

If you are doing well, there appears a box highlighted in yellow. If it does not appear, you should select the Samsung USB driver exe file and start installing drivers. Now replug the USB cable with your device and you will see the box highlighted in yellow.

Here, you need to select PDA and search for the CWM recovery that will be a .Tar file. Click on it to run this file on your device.

Step 6: Now your device will reboot and the message "Pass" appears on your screen that shows you had done this job very well.

Step 7: Once, your device reboots, you need to make a copy of the SuperSU zip file.

Step 8: Now you need to switch off your device again and keep pressing the Volume up key + Home + Power key simultaneously.

Step 9: On appearing the logo of Samsung, you need to release the Power key.

Step 10: Now you need to select the option "Install zip from Sdcard" and click to the "Power" key.

Step 11: Now "0/" directory should be selected and after that press the Power key.

Step 12: Click on the SuperSU zip file and again press the Power key.

Step 13: An option appears before you where you should select "Yes" and again press the Power key.

Step 14: Now SuperSU app and SU binaries will start getting installed on your device to root it perfectly.

Step 15: Return to the main menu and select the option "Reboot system now" and press the Power key. Your device will start rebooting.

Step 16: After rebooting, you need to look for SuperSU application in your apps menu.

Step 17: Now, it’s time to run SuperSU application and binaries should be upgraded.

Step 18: So, you need to test whether you have full root or still not. You can download and launch a root-only application such as Titanium Backup that is highly recommended to freeze your apps and look! You are viewing a Superuser request screen before you.

Congrats! You have done your job of rooting Galaxy S4 GT-i9500 successfully.

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