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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Smartwatchs - The Next Generation Innovation ( Top-10 , 2013 )

The next generation technology is here. The wearable computers/gadgets - Smartwatchs.
World is actually getting more smarter day by day and year by year. The technology is changing dramatically every year. Each year we see some new kind of tech gadget coming in the market.
In the same respect, to guide our readers, we bring you the Top-10 Smartwatchs list. Have a look...

1) Neptune Pine
Neptune Pine is definitely the best of the best announced Smartwatch till date. It's is currently up for Pre-Orders for $395 for 32GB version, and $335 for 16GB version. Firstly the tech specs -

Display 
Screen - 2.4 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen
Resolution - 320X240 QVGA resolution

Physical Specifications
Size - 66.0X53.5X14.2 mm
Weight - 60.8 grams ( pine handset ) & 35.4 grams ( neptune wrist strap )

Connectivity 
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1700, 1900
UMTS/HSPA+/WCDMA 850, 1700, 1900, 2100
GPS
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
USB 2.0
Micro-SIM













Operating System
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Memory
512MB RAM
16/32 GB Mass Storage

Sound ( And Alerts )
Speaker
Microphone
3.55 headphone jack
Vibration alert

Camera
5 Megapixel rear camera with Flash
VGA front camera with Flash

Sensors
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Digital Compass
Pedometer

Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.2GHz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A5

Battery
Built-in rechargeable battery 900 mAh lithium polymer battery
Charging via USB

Features Offered
Calling/Messaging
Picking up call
Notification Alert
Qwerty keyboard
Voice Control
Removable Camera with Flash ( Rear and Front )
PulseCounter
Touchscreen


2) Sony SmartWatch 2
Sony has already started rolling out its second version of Smartwatchs for Xperia Smartphones. The Technical Specifications are as follows -

Physical Specifications
Dimensions - 42X9X41 mm
Weight - 122.5 grams ( including wrist strap )

Display 
LCD 1.6''
Aluminium body and silicon wristband
Resolution - 220X176 ppi

Connectivity
Android 4.0 or later
NFC watch for all smartphones
Bluetooth 3.0
Wifi

Durability
Water Resistant

Battery Time
Normal usage - 3-4 days

Features Offered
Call handling (answer, reject, mute, volume handling)
Missed call notification
SMS/MMS
Email
Gmail
Facebook
Twitter
Music remote extension/music handling
Calendar
Slideshow




3) Qualcomm Toq
The processor makes had made a revolutionary step in its history by making Smartwatchs. Clever display technology means that the Toq can run for five days between charges and thanks to induction technology, when the battery’s flat, it can charge wirelessly. Designed to act as a second screen to a smartphone, it will also ship with a separate ear piece for hands-free and wrist-free use.NO INFORMATION ON AVAILABILITY, though rumours suggest the device is in BETA stage and is available for $299. Tech specs are -


Display
Size - 1.55 inch
Resolution - 288x192 ppi with color display
Dimensions - 43.3X47.6X9.96 mm
Weight - 0.2 lbs

Connectivity
OS - Toq runs ThreadX, Android 4.0 or later
Bluetooth

Processor
200MHz ARM Cortex M3

Features Offered
Call Management
Music
Wireless Charging
Automated Brightness Adjustment
Touchscreen

4) Samsung Galaxy Gear
Unveiled by Samsung at IFA trade event in Berlin, Galaxy Gear hit the stores on September 25th in 149 countries. Priced at $299, Galaxy Gear is initially compatible with two of Samsung's smartphones - Galaxy Note III and Galaxy Tab 10.1. The Tech specs are -

Display 
Screen - SuperAMOLED 1.63 inch display
Resolution - 320X320 at 278 ppi
Weight - 74 grams

CPU
Processor - 800MHz single-core processor
RAM - 512 MB
Storage - 4GB

Connectivity
Bluetooth
OS - Android ( modified )

Camera - 1.9 Megapixel

Battery - 315 mAh

Features Offered 
NFC enabled Charger
Gear Manager
Call Manager
Notifications
Weather
Voice Memo
Camera
Photo Gallery
Media Controller
Pedometer
Calculator (yes, it's a calculator-watch)
Google Now

5) Pebble smartwatch
This is the smartwatch which is designed for both Android and iOS systems.  Currently available for Pre-Orders for $150, we would place it at No.5 after Galaxy Gear.
The tech specs are as follows :-

Display 
Screen- 1.26 inch display, Black and White, Ultra low Power "Transflective LCD" with backlit
Resolution - 144X168 ppi
Dimensions - 50.33X32X8.44 mm

Sensors 
Magnetometer
Ambient Light Sensor
Accelerometer
Vibration motor

Connectivity
Bluetooth 2.1 ( but supports Bluetooth 4.0 in low energy )
OS - Pebble OS, compatible with iOS and Android ( using Bluetooth )

Battery Time
Normal Mode - 7 days

Durability 
Water-resistant

Features Offered
Incoming Caller ID
Email (Gmail or any IMAP email account)
SMS on both Android and iPhones
iMessage (iOS only)
Calendar Alerts
Facebook Messages
Twitter
Weather Alerts
Silent vibrating alarm and timer


6) i'm watch
Currently priced at $399 USD or 13999 INR in India, i'm became the first company to unveil a touchscreen watch that connects to the web and does offer what a smartwatch should do. Lets see the specifications -

Physical Specifications
Dimensions - 52.9X40.6X10 mm
Weight - 90/95/130/170 grams

CPU
Memory - 4 GB
RAM - 128 MB
Processor - IMX233
OS - i'm Droid ( customised Android version )

Display - 1.54 inch TFT display
Resolution - 240X240 pixel ( @220 ppi )

Battery
Battery - 450 mAh Li-Po rechargeable battery
Battery Time - 24 hours with bluetooth connection and 48 hours without bluetooth connection

Compatibility 
Android 4.0 +
iOS 4+
Blackberry 10+

Features Offered
Calls
Message
Calender
Email
Proximity Sensor
Sleep Mode
Weather
Facebook
Twitter
Compass
Stock Markets
i'moticon
Instagram
Stopwatch
Cloud Storage ( i'm Cloud )


7) Agent Smartwatch
Currently in development stage, is expected to be launched soon. Termed as the only non-compromising smartwatch by the developers, Agent Smartwatch is expected to make a grand launch. Lets have a look at the technical specifications :-

CPU
Processor - 120 MHz ARM Cortex-M4 Processor with secondary AVR co-processor

Display - 1.28 inch display with 128X128 resolution and Anti-Glare glass lens

Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.0

Sensors
3-Axis accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibration motor

Battery life
Normal mode - 7 days
Watchface mode - 30 days
Qi wireless charging

Durability
Water Resistant

Features Offered
Wireless charging
Sharp display mode
Compatible with iPhone 4S, Android 2.3+ and Windows Phone 8
Runs on downloaded app


8) Emopulse Smile Smartwatch
This one actually runs on a idea of a curved/flexible screen. Its a bracelet, which is based on a Linux system, and is one of best of its kind.
Although the full technical specifications aren't available at present, we provide you the main specifications -
4G supported
OMAP 5 processor
128/256 Flash
USB 3.0
NFC enabled
2GB memory
3000 mAh battery
12 megapixels camera capable of 1080p recording

Expected to be launched in early 2014 at price of $480 for 128GB model and $550 for 256GB model.

Features Offered
Speech recognition
Digital assistant functions
Desktop-quality gaming
Emotional sensors that pick up on your moods

9) Foxconn Smartwatch
Engadget reports that Foxconn isn't waiting around for rumors of an Apple smartwatch to come true -- it's building a timepiece of its own. The company has just shown iPhone-compatible wristwear
that previews Facebook messages and phone calls while tracking the owner's breathing and heart rate. Upgrades are also coming in the long run, such as a fingerprint reader that would lock down the wearer's health data.
Unfortunately no information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet for the Foxconn Smartwatch, but as soon as information comes to light we will keep you updated as always.

10) Vea Buddy
It is built on a mechanism for 'no need to take smartphone out of our pocket'. It is currently shipping for $249 a piece in three colors - black, white, red. The technical specs are as follows -

Thickness:8 mm
Screen:tactile, capacitive, 2" ultra high contrast panel
Button: just one, on the left bottom corner
Bluetooth: 4.0
SoC:MTK
Memory:internal 8 GB
Frame:Metal
Band: Elastomer
USB port: at the end of the band USB port
Battery life: 10 days or 2 weeks standby.
Water-resistant: 3ATM
Shock resistant
OS Compliant : iOS / Android / Windows Phone

Features offered
Time
Calls
Text message
MMS
Emails
Calender
Photos
Music
GPS
Facebook
Twitter
USB Port

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Top-10 Antivirus ( 2013 )

Every now and then I hear people talking about their system infected by a virus. People, for long, have been in a dilemma for which Anti-Virus will be the best for their system. We, today, provide you with the answers. We have got the Top-10 Antivirus list ( 2013 ), here, on UltraLap. All, well tested by us. We will provide you with our Ratings ( Out of 10 ) for various sections of the antivirus, Pros and Cons!

Here it goes....

(1) Bitdefender Antivirus Plus

Price - $29.95

Scores :-  
Protection Score - 10
Repair Score - 10
Usability Score - 8

Pros - 

  • Anti-Malware
  • Anti-Trojan
  • Anti-Virus
  • Browser Exploits
  • Anti-Spyware
  • Anti-Worm
  • Anti-Rootkit
  • Anti-Phishing
  • Secure Network
  • Email Scans
  • Bootable Rescue CD
  • On-Demand Scanning
  • Auto-Clean Infected Files
  • Scan Compressed Files
  • Infected File Quarantine
  • Instant Messaging Protection
  • Registry Startup Protection
  • Gamer Mode
  • Auto USB Detect
  • Windows 8 Supported
  • Windows 7 Supported
  • Windows Vista Supported
  • Windows XP Supported
  • Support by Live Chat
  • Support by Email
  • Support by Phone


Cons -

  • Usability may be a problem

Ratings -
Overall Rating - 9.6
Performance Rating - 9.4
Features Rating - 10
Help & Support Rating - 10

(2) Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2014

Price - $59.95

Scores :-  
Protection Score -9.2
Repair Score - 7.8
Usability Score - 8.5

Pros -

  • Anti-Malware
  • Anti-Trojan
  • Anti-Virus
  • Browser Exploits
  • Anti-Spyware
  • Anti-Worm
  • Anti-Rootkit
  • Anti-Phishing
  • Secure Network
  • Email Scans
  • Bootable Rescue CD
  • On-Demand Scanning
  • Auto-Clean Infected Files
  • Scan Compressed Files
  • Infected File Quarantine
  • Instant Messaging Protection
  • Registry Startup Protection
  • Gamer Mode
  • Auto USB Detect
  • Windows 8 Supported
  • Windows 7 Supported
  • Windows Vista Supported
  • Windows XP Supported
  • Support by Live Chat
  • Support by Email
  • Support by Phone


Cons -

  • Costly 
  • Lacks Performance as compared to BitDefender AntiVirus Plus

Ratings -
Overall Rating - 8.7
Performance Rating - 8.3
Features Rating - 10
Help & Support Rating - 10

(3) Norton Antivirus

Price - $39.99

Scores :-  
Protection Score - 9.2
Repair Score - 7.5
Usability Score - 8.5

Pros -

  • Anti-Malware
  • Anti-Trojan
  • Anti-Virus
  • Browser Exploits
  • Anti-Spyware
  • Anti-Worm
  • Anti-Rootkit
  • Anti-Phishing
  • Secure Network
  • Email Scans
  • Bootable Rescue CD
  • On-Demand Scanning
  • Auto-Clean Infected Files
  • Scan Compressed Files
  • Infected File Quarantine
  • Instant Messaging Protection
  • Registry Startup Protection
  • Gamer Mode
  • Auto USB Detect
  • Windows 8 Supported
  • Windows 7 Supported
  • Windows Vista Supported
  • Windows XP Supported
  • Support by Live Chat
  • Support by Email
  • Support by Phone


Cons -

  • Slow's down the system 
  • Scanning takes long time

Ratings -
Overall Rating -8.6
Performance Rating - 8.3
Features Rating - 10
Help & Support Rating - 10

(4) Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus+

Price - $39.95

Scores :-  
Protection Score - 10
Repair Score - 7
Usability Score - 7.5

Pros -

  • Anti-Malware
  • Anti-Trojan
  • Anti-Virus
  • Anti-Spyware
  • Anti-Worm
  • Anti-Rootkit
  • Anti-Phishing
  • Secure Network
  • Email Scans
  • On-Demand Scanning
  • Auto-Clean Infected Files
  • Scan Compressed Files
  • Infected File Quarantine
  • Instant Messaging Protection
  • Registry Startup Protection
  • Auto USB Detect
  • Windows 8 Supported
  • Windows 7 Supported
  • Windows Vista Supported
  • Windows XP Supported
  • Support by Live Chat
  • Support by Email
  • Support by Phone


Cons -

  • Lacks usability performance 
  • Browser Exploits, Gamer Mode some of the are key features missing

Ratings -
Overall Rating - 8.1
Performance Rating - 8
Features Rating - 5
Help & Support Rating - 10

(5) McAfee Antivirus + 2014

Price - $58.86

Scores :-  
Protection Score - 9
Repair Score - 9.2
Usability Score - 6

Pros -

  • Anti-Malware
  • Anti-Trojan
  • Anti-Virus
  • Browser Exploits
  • Anti-Spyware
  • Anti-Worm
  • Anti-Rootkit
  • Anti-Phishing
  • Secure Network
  • Email Scans
  • On-Demand Scanning
  • Auto-Clean Infected Files
  • Scan Compressed Files
  • Infected File Quarantine
  • Auto USB Detect
  • Windows 8 Supported
  • Windows 7 Supported
  • Windows Vista Supported
  • Windows XP Supported
  • Support by Live Chat
  • Support by Email
  • Support by Phone



Cons -

  • Lacks some of the key features like Instant messaging scanning, Gamer Mode, Registry Startup protection

Ratings -
Overall Rating - 8
Performance Rating - 9
Features Rating - 6.7
Help & Support Rating - 7.4

(6) F-Secure Anti-Virus

Price - $39.99

Scores :-  
Protection Score - 10
Repair Score - 8.4
Usability Score - 7.5

Pros -

  • Anti-Malware
  • Anti-Trojan
  • Anti-Virus
  • Browser Exploits
  • Anti-Spyware
  • Anti-Worm
  • Anti-Rootkit
  • Anti-Phishing
  • Secure Network
  • Email Scans
  • Bootable Rescue CD
  • On-Demand Scanning
  • Auto-Clean Infected Files
  • Scan Compressed Files
  • Infected File Quarantine
  • Instant Messaging Protection
  • Registry Startup Protection
  • Windows 8 Supported
  • Windows 7 Supported
  • Windows Vista Supported
  • Windows XP Supported
  • Support by Email
  • Support by Phone


Cons -

  • Slows down the system a little 
  • Not recommended for Windows 8 users 
  • lacks key features like USB auto detect and Gamer Mode

Ratings -
Overall Rating - 7.8
Performance Rating - 8.6
Features Rating - 7
Help & Support Rating - 9

(7) AVG Anti-Virus

Price - $47.99

Scores :-  
Protection Score - 7.5
Repair Score - 7
Usability Score -  8.5

Pros -

  • Anti-Malware
  • Anti-Trojan
  • Anti-Virus
  • Browser Exploits
  • Anti-Spyware
  • Anti-Worm
  • Anti-Rootkit
  • Anti-Phishing
  • Secure Network
  • Email Scans
  • Bootable Rescue CD
  • On-Demand Scanning
  • Auto-Clean Infected Files
  • Scan Compressed Files
  • Infected File Quarantine
  • Instant Messaging Protection
  • Registry Startup Protection
  • Gamer Mode
  • Auto USB Detect
  • Windows 8 Supported
  • Windows 7 Supported
  • Windows Vista Supported
  • Windows XP Supported
  • Support by Live Chat
  • Support by Email


Cons -

  • Costly as compared to features offered
  • Performance not upto the mark

Ratings -
Overall Rating - 7.7
Performance Rating - 7
Features Rating - 10
Help & Support Rating - 9

(8) Avast! Pro AntiVirus

Price - $39.99

Scores :-  
Protection Score - 8.5
Repair Score - 7
Usability Score - 8.5

Pros -

  • Anti-Malware
  • Anti-Trojan
  • Anti-Virus
  • Browser Exploits
  • Anti-Spyware
  • Anti-Worm
  • Anti-Rootkit
  • Anti-Phishing
  • Secure Network
  • Email Scans
  • Bootable Rescue CD
  • On-Demand Scanning
  • Auto-Clean Infected Files
  • Scan Compressed Files
  • Infected File Quarantine
  • Instant Messaging Protection
  • Registry Startup Protection
  • Gamer Mode
  • Windows 8 Supported
  • Windows 7 Supported
  • Windows Vista Supported
  • Windows XP Supported
  • Support by Phone


Cons -

  • Poor Help and Support
  • Auto USB detect feature not available 

Ratings -
Overall Rating - 7.5
Performance Rating - 7.8
Features Rating - 7.6
Help & Support Rating - 6

(9) VIPRE AntiVirus

Price - $39.95

Scores :-  
Protection Score - 6
Repair Score - 7.5
Usability Score - 7

Pros -

  • Anti-Malware
  • Anti-Trojan
  • Anti-Virus
  • Browser Exploits
  • Anti-Spyware
  • Anti-Worm
  • Anti-Rootkit
  • Anti-Phishing
  • Secure Network
  • Email Scans
  • Bootable Rescue CD
  • On-Demand Scanning
  • Auto-Clean Infected Files
  • Scan Compressed Files
  • Infected File Quarantine
  • Instant Messaging Protection
  • Registry Startup Protection
  • Auto USB Detect
  • Windows 8 Supported
  • Windows 7 Supported
  • Windows Vista Supported
  • Windows XP Supported
  • Support by Live Chat
  • Support by Email
  • Support by Phone


Cons -
Gamer mode feature not available
Performance not upto mark

Ratings -
Overall Rating - 7.3
Performance Rating - 6.5
Features Rating - 10
Help & Support Rating - 8


(10) Ad-Aware AntiVirus+

Price - Free

Scores :-  
Protection Score - 9
Repair Score - 8
Usability Score - 5

Pros -

  • Anti-Malware
  • Anti-Trojan
  • Anti-Virus
  • Browser Exploits
  • Anti-Spyware
  • Anti-Worm
  • Anti-Rootkit
  • Anti-Phishing
  • Secure Network
  • Email Scans
  • On-Demand Scanning
  • Auto-Clean Infected Files
  • Scan Compressed Files
  • Infected File Quarantine
  • Windows 8 Supported
  • Windows 7 Supported
  • Windows Vista Supported
  • Windows XP Supported
  • Support by Email



Cons -

  • Help and Support poor
  • Key features missing
  • Performance not upto the mark


Ratings -
Overall Rating - 7
Performance Rating - 8.1
Features Rating - 7.2
Help & Support Rating - 5

Sunday, September 29, 2013

New App Launches Of September

After a long time, we are back to the battleground. As we expand our base to Android and soon will be expanding our platform to iOS too, we are here to showcase the Top Apps launched in the month of September on Android, iOS and Windows Mobile. So why wait? Here we go!

ANDROID

Silent Text
Launched by Silent Circle, an communication encryption company, Silent Text was released as a privacy text app, in first week of September, now allows its subscribers to route encrypt calls, messages and attachments through Android handsets without logging to the usual metadata communications, but at a cost of $10. Attachments can be as large as 100 MB.

Silent Text 


Simplenote
Simplenote, a productivity app, finally landed on Android, after it got acquired by Automattic, the same group which owns WordPress.
Its free to download and can be used directly without need of Simplenote account, but at a cost of their notes synced and maintained on iOS, Kindle and Web versions of the service.

Simplenote






Music Maker Jam
Music Maker Jam is an app to create music by mixing. The app has much convenient approach and much playful too as compared to the professional suite available for PC's. It is aimed at novices looking to mess around with different sounds and mixes rather than those who wish to create a smash it. Moreover its much fun and can be addictive.

Music Maker Jam

Hotspotio
Hotspotio for Android allows users to share their own, or use others’, Internet connection in exchange for public gratitude.
Once installed, you simply select which network you’d like to connect to from ones that are available, or can choose to share your own via your mobile device by using it as a WiFi hotspot.

Hotspotio

Chrip
Chrip lets you share links and photos using short bursts of 'digital birdsong'.
Rather than sending pictures via messages, emails, social networks or storage services like Dropbox, Chirp lets you send links to webpages, pictures and other content to multiple people at once, provided they also have the Chirp app installed and active.

Chrip

Foap
Now, for all those who like to click pictures using their phone ( and camera probably ), you now have the oppourtanity to sell the pics for $10 each ( the user gets $5 and the other half goes to Foap ), providing their pic is rated above 2.5 stars, which is rated by other users.

Foap

Moves
Moves, the highly-acclaimed activity and location-tracking app , finally launched on Android this month.
As with the iPhone version, Moves for Android keeps a log of where you go and how far you walk, run and cycle, presenting the data in a simple, useful way. In terms of features, the Android version is a little behind the iPhone incarnation, which recently gained support for connecting third-party apps, and last week added user accounts, meaning that users can change device and keep their data. These will come to Android soon though.

Moves


iOS

Konvert
Konvert for iPhone is a beautifully-designed app that includes most of the units you’d ever need, covering angle, area, base, length, distance, mass, pressure and more.

Konvert

Oyster
Oyster is currently available in USA ONLY. Oyster launched a limited preview of its Netflix-style service for ebooks earlier this month, offering unlimited reading of more than 100,000 titles for $9.95 a month.

Oyster

Human
Human is an app which was created  with a view towards helping users track their outdoor activities. The ultimate goal is to help make people “healthier and happier”, by ensuring you’re moving at least 30 minutes each day.

Human

Back In Touch
Back In Touch is an app which helps users to stay in touch with friends, relatives or business related people, by setting reminders to call, text or email or set intervals.

Back In Touch

Calendars 5
Calendars 5 is an iOS smart calendar app that packs a punch. The app is optimized for iPads, which is a big selling point, while the ability to set customized recurring calendar events will appeal to some too.

Calendars 5

Google Wallet
After being quite a success on Android, Google Wallet was launched recently on iOS.
Currently a US ONLY ,the app can be used to scan debit and credit cards and send money to anyone across US who has an email address, and you can store credit and debit cards, loyalty programs, and more. It can also be used to pay for things on Google Play, and shop on some mobile websites.

Google Wallet

Spoiler Shield
If your favorite shows or sports are being ruined by Twitter and Facebook spoilers, try Spoiler Shield for iPhone.

You can choose from more than 30 pre-selected TV series including things like Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones, to make sure you don’t read anything you’d rather not.

Spoiler Shield

iOS and ANDROID

FIFA 14
One of the most awaited apps on Android has come, ahead of the FIFA 14 Brazil World Cup.
And the most stunning feature of this one is that its absolutely FREE, unlike its predecessor which was available at a cost of $6.99 last year, but a setback is that its targets users to make in-app purchases.

Fifa 14 - AppStore  and   Google Play

Windows Phone

miCoach
Helped by Adidas, this is a sports and activity tracking app exclusively for the Windows phone users. As with similar fitness apps, miCoach lets users create a workout schedule, track their progress and review personalized feedback. It also supports Bluetooth devices such as wearable heart monitors and has GPS-enabled route tracking using HERE Maps.

miCoach



Source : Drippler