Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 now has a gold version Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 now has a gold version

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Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 now has a gold versionSamsung doesn�t usually release gold color versions of mid-end smartphones, but it�s making an exception in the case of the Galaxy Grand 2. Initially launched in January (in black and white), the Grand 2 currently costs around $300, and, according to recent data, it�s one of Samsung�s best-selling handsets of this year. 


The gold variant of the Grand 2 is available only in a few Asian markets for now (including Malaysia), and will be released in others (like India) pretty soon. Obviously, the new color doesn�t change the handset�s specs, and neither its price. So you�re getting the same features that the black and white versions are offering: a 5.25-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixels, dual SIM capabilities, 1.9 MP front-facing camera, 8 MP rear camera with LED flash, quad-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 400 processor, 1.5 GB of RAM, and 8 GB of expandable storage space. 

The Grand 2 was recently updated to Android 4.4 KitKat (from Android 4.3 Jelly Bean). To find out more about the handset, you should check out our Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 review here. 

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 in gold

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The iPhone 5s tracks your movements for 4 days after the battery dies

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For those of you who are concerned about privacy and big companies tracking you, the focus of those fears tend to be Google and Facebook, but it looks like you have to add Apple to the list as well. A new report is claiming that the iPhone 5s (and likely the new iPads that also feature the M7 coprocessor) can track your movements for up to 4 days after the device’s battery dies.

This is anecdotal and hasn’t been confirmed yet, but Reddit user Glarznak has interesting evidence. Apparently, Glarznak was on vacation in Europe and his iPhone battery died. His charging cable had broken, so he decided to just go without his phone for a while. He was also someone who used the Argus app to track his steps. And, when he was finally charged his iPhone, he found that Argus had somehow gotten his movement data for four days after his battery died. This makes it seem as though the M7 motion coprocessor was able to function with the device turned off and using the reserve power in the battery for four days. 
Of course, some will find this to be “creepy”, but we try to be more nuanced on these issues. First of all, yes the iPhone continued tracking movements after the battery died, but it only did so because Glarznak had the device set to track him in the first place, which is something you can turn off if you are truly concerned. Also, as we have pointed out before when people complain about Google’s policies, this isn’t a matter of taking your data, this is a trade where you get value in return. Although, until Apple comments, we don’t know what use this feature would be, because the M7 coprocessor is not tied to the GPS, so it would not be tied to “Find My Phone”. 
Whatever the explanation, it does prove that users need to be more knowledgeable about their devices, what information is tracked, and what steps to take to opt-out of tracking if that is what you want. 

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Facebook’s Newest Feature: the Save Button

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Facebook has introduced its newest feature that allows users to save pages from their news feed for later viewing.
The Save button is a bookmarking tool that can easily save content such as links, pages, videos and articles so that users can check them out at their convenience.
It will appear in a few days on Facebook for both web and iOS and Android users.
The Save button came into existence because many users don’t have enough time to scroll through their news feed. Facebook thought of a solution to encourage users to share and access more content for their later perusal.

All saved items are private but users can share them with their friends. Facebook will also send reminders about the saved items to users that will show up on their news feeds.The Save button can be accessed through a drop-down button at the upper right corner of any post. Saved items will be organized in categories and can be found near the Like button.
Users can view all their saved content or arrange them by category on the left sidebar menu. For its mobile version, Facebook will introduce the Save button through a ‘More’ tab where all saved content is organized.
Before the Save button, users pseudo-bookmarked their favorite content by ‘liking’ them on Facebook and viewing them on their activity log. With hundreds of posts on their news feeds daily, users usually don’t have the time to explore and read everything in one sitting.This bookmarking tool can be compared to other bookmarking sites such as Pocket and Pinterest. Unfortunately, Facebook’s saved content cannot be accessed offline.
All saved items are also viewed as regular posts on Facebook where a saved item has its own privacy settings and can be liked, shared, and archived .

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Micromax Canvas 2 Colors A120: Price, specifications, features and comparison

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The Micromax Canvas 2 Colors A120 is the first smartphone in the company�s portfolio to give users a degree of customization. With swappable back panels, users can buy the device along with extra colored panels including Radiant Red, Vibrant Yellow, Splendid Green and Mystic Blue. This would make Micromax local brand to offer swappable back covers. So far only Motorola offers this kind of customization, while Panasonic too is expected to offer the same feature on its forthcoming P81.

MICROMAX CANVAS 2 COLORS A120 PRICE IN INDIA
Micromax has priced the Canvas 2 Colors A120 at Rs 9,999. The device though is available on various e-commerce sites for as less as Rs 9,413.
MICROMAX CANVAS 2 COLORS A120 HARDWARE
DISPLAY � The device flaunts a 5-inch IPS HD display with a resolution of 1280�720 pixels. At this price point it is good to see companies offer HD displays, where most only offer qHD resolution displays.
PROCESSOR � The device is powered by a MediaTek MT6582 quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz and paired with 1GB of RAM. This should mean there is enough power to run most of the apps and services smoothly.
STORAGE � There is 4GB of internal storage in hand, which can be further expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card.
BATTERY � Micromax has offered a 2,000mAh battery, which it claims is good enough to survive more than seven hours of talktime and over 225 hours on standby mode.
CAMERAS � At the back is an 8-megapixel camera with Auto Focus and LED flash, which is capable of recording videos at 720p. This rear snapper is supplemented with a 2-megapixel front-facing camera with Fixed Focus.
MICROMAX CANVAS 2 COLORS A120 SOFTWARE
On the software front, the device runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. There is however no word at the moment if the device will be updated to KitKat in the near future.
MICROMAX CANVAS 2 COLORS A120 CUSTOMIZATION
As mentioned above, the selling point of the device is the customization option that differentiates from other devices offered by local brands. The device has swappable back covers with options to choose from a variety of colored back covers including Radiant Red, Vibrant Yellow, Splendid Green and Mystic Blue.
MICROMAX CANVAS 2 COLORS A120 COMPARISON
As far as competition is concerned, the closest device that comes to the Canvas 2 Colors is the Xolo Q1010. Both the devices may be similarly specced, but the Q1010 comes with a slightly bigger battery (2,200mAh), and a bigger price tag (Rs 12,990). The Xolo Q1010 also misses out on customization options.
FEATURES  Micromax Canvas 2 Colors A120 Xolo Q1010
Display 5-inch (720p) 5-inch HD (720p) OGS-based
Processor 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek 6582 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek 6582
Memory 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory, up to 32GB on microSD card 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory, up to 32GB on microSD card
Software Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Camera 8-megapixel rear camera/ 2-megapixel front-facing camera 8-megapixel rear camera/ 2-megapixel front-facing camera
Battery 2,000mAh 2,200mAh
Connectivity Dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/AGPS Dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/AGPS
Price Rs 9,999 Rs 12,990

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4 Tips for Picking the Right Gadget (Smartphone, Tablet & Laptop)

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4 Tips for Picking the Right Gadget (Smartphone, Tablet & Laptop)

With so many gadgets in the market, especially when it comes to smartphones and laptops, it can be overwhelming to make a choice. Here�s a simple list that can help narrow down your options.



1. Set a budget. By doing this, you should be able to narrow down your options significantly almost immediately.


2. Shortlist all the products that are available for your budget according to prices.

3. Note down the most desirable, as well as the least wanted features of the products in your list. This might be a meticulous process, but it will give you the full picture in terms of potential for each product.
4. If you are still not able to pinpoint your choice by now, it is time to visit your favourite retailer to test some products. Sometimes, hands-on experience is the only way to make sure that the product you purchase is the right one for you.


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