BlrDroid is a group of enthusiastic android developers who love creating apps. It also offers a platform for developers & enthusiasts either working within the Android ecosystem or interested in learning more about Android to collaborate and network among each other.
BlrDroid kicks off 2016 with their meetup on 9th January,2016.
Detailed Agenda
Registration start at 9:30 AM
10:00 to 11:00 – Android Development at Scale – Lessons from Twitter for Android by Aman Alam
RSVPs will close 2 days before the event, at 4 PM so, go ahead and register for the event. You can RSVP for the event hereYou can have a look at their event calendar here
Whether it’s the streets of New York or the shores of Goa, the first restaurant you tried Ramen at or the underground bar you were so desperately hunting for. TraveLibro is the first out-and-out travel social networking app that is sure to make you a seasoned pocket traveler! TraveLibro app caters to your every travel need, allowing you to share your experience with friends, family and fellow travelers, and cherish the most treasured moments of your travels for a lifetime.
For those of you who prefer to go off the beaten track and find something new with every destination, download the one stop app with its suggested must-do’s and list of hotels and restaurants. With the ‘On the Go’ tab, you can also track your travel experience with simple check-ins, picture uploads and status messages and [like the name suggests] while you are on the go. Furthermore, it allows friends travelling together to share experiences and post moments to the same timeline so that you can relive your travel moments over and over again!
Available for free download on Google PlayandiOS platforms, the app eases the planning for travel while simultaneously making your sharing experience easier from take-off to touchdown!
Commenting on the launch, Monish Shah, Chairman & Managing Director, TraveLibro, said
My vision was to create a product which would enable travellers to plan, experience, share and cherish their travel memories all under roof. This has led to –TraveLibro, which has been designed to cater to each and every need of a traveler. It is a one stop app for all things travel related, and that isn’t the best part. It’s the first Travel Social Networking app which captures experiences of all people travelling together in an automated timeline! It also allows users to share and cherish their journeys. We’re really excited about what TraveLibro has in store for all you globetrotters. We believe that travelling leaves you speechless and then turns you into a storyteller, so download the app now!
If you’re looking to plan your holidays better log in to the portal and ‘Pre-Plan your Next Holiday’ in three simple steps. Additionally use our ‘Travel Diaries’ feature to upload your past travels and create a bucket list to see your map turn orange and blue!
So whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, an adventure trip, luxurious holiday or a beach vacation, the app has it all! Download TraveLibro on your smartphones today and have a fulfilling travel experience!
About TraveLibro
Founded in 2014, TraveLibro strives to cater to a travellers’ past, present and future travel experiences. The world-class platform not only helps travelers to connect with friends, fellow travelers& travel agents but also provides niche itineraries along with well researched information on must do’s, hotels and restaurants for about 1200 destinations. This information is integrated with a ‘Pre-Plan your Next Holiday’ feature which allows users to plan their next dream holiday in a few simple steps. The USP of the app is the ‘On The Go’ feature which automatically tracks the user’s journey and allows friends travelling together to post moments in a shared timeline. The ‘Travel Diary’ consists of a Personal Travel Map, an interactive Travel Tracker, a Bucket List and a Timeline of past vacations. The portal currently has 1200 destinations, over 10,000 hotels, more than 35,000 restaurants and over 3000 itineraries listed. For more information, please refer TraveLibro
Cheetah Mobile, a leading mobile Internet company with approximately 567 million mobile monthly active users, has introduced a new feature in CM Locker for combating smartphone theft. The new feature – GPS tracker, helps users track down stolen smartphone by automatically sending an email of the phone location once the intruder attempts to access CM Locker protected phone.
Combining with the existent Intruder Selfie function, which automatically sends selfie of intruder after three failed attempts of accessing CM Locker protected phone are made. CM Locker helps prevent phone theft and safeguards users’ privacy on daily basis.
Smartphone Theft’s in India
Smartphone theft is a growing problem in India. 37,878 mobile thefts were registered in 2014 out of which Delhi accounted for 16,362 complaints, three times as high as Maharashtra’s 5,697, the second highest. The other major states with a high count of mobile theft cases are West Bengal [2,049], Uttar Pradesh [1,798], Karnataka [1,750] and Bihar [1,591].
The Indian government has an online portal known as ZIPNET [Zonal Integrated Police Network] which lists stolen mobile phones in addition to other information. Currently, Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Chandigarh Police share information on this portal. Considering the rising phone theft issue in India, it is an advantage that CM Locker is now available for download in Hindi.
CM Locker – Features
CM Locker’s email alerts act as a big deterrent to smartphone thieves and will help in curbing the increasing theft in the country. Launched at the end of 2014, CM Locker quickly shot up to around 10 million downloads on Google Play. With an average user rating of 4.7 stars in just 4 months, it is the highest rated security locker in the world providing the speedy, safe, and simple user experience.
In addition to safeguarding user’s privacy, CM Locker also improves battery performance via automatically shutting down battery draining apps running in the background. The app is equipped with phone boosting feature for optimizing the overall speed of the phone.
Moreover, CM Locker is packed with different wallpapers and themes for customization, three types of password modes including fingerprint, a fully integrated weather forecast function and many other impressive features.
Cheetah Mobile is a leading mobile internet company. The Company aims to provide the best apps for mobile users worldwide, while building a leading global mobile ad platform for advertisers. Cheetah Mobile had approximately 567 million global mobile monthly active users in September 2015. Its mission critical applications, including Clean Master, CM Security, Battery Doctor and Duba Anti-virus, help make the internet and mobile experience speedier, simpler, and safer for users worldwide. For more information, please visit Cheetah Mobile
Few years back [or to be more precise before the advent of WhatsApp], SMS was the de-facto way of sending messages. Fast forward now, WhatsApp has more than 800M users in India & the growth has been nothing less than phenomenal. Just like me, you would have always felt the requirement to look out for a cross-platform app where you can make calls/send messages to users across different platforms.
This is the problem that n-gage messenger, world’s first 360 degree lifestyle Chat app is trying to solve. It is the world’s first app that enables users with or without a Smartphone to make 1 to 1 or group video calls and send rich personalized messages across other social media and messaging apps. Unlike other similar apps, as soon as the user joins, they can start sending rich personalized messages and have video calls with family and friends who do not have n-gage.
Today, we review the n-gage messenger & n-gage messenger lite which like FB lite is low on memory footprint & works on Android phones with low memory.
Features : n-gage
n-gage messenger has the following features:
Chat : 1-1 Chat, Group Chat, Voice & Video message and more
Privacy : There are different privacy levels, some of which are below
Group : Like any other messenger app, n-gage also supports creation of Group. Unlike other group chats, with n-gage users can create groups with up to 300 participants from their contact lists to enjoy multiple conversations under one group. With this, n-gage users can share multimedia files and even exit several group conversations without leaving the group. Just like ‘Labels in Gmail’, you can create different groups, label them for better identification & clarity.
Audio & Video Calling : You can use n-gage to call your contacts irrespective on whether they are present on n-gage [just like a normal call] or who are present on cross-platforms like WhatsApp. n-gage to n-gage calling worked flawlessly & there was no audio/video lag.
n-card & n-stickers : Like other messengers like Hike messenger, n-gage aims to cater the needs of the diverse Indian audience. They have separate section to send n-cards where users can send ‘soft cards’ during occasions like Christmas, Diwali etc.
Know : With n-gage messenger, users can get their daily dose of information e.g. If you are interested in Health, Lifestyle etc. n-gage would curate the content for you in the ‘Know’ section of n-gage. We found this feature quite useful & in order to drive user-growth, they have integrated all the social media features in the app. It would have been even better if n-gage had done cross-app information sourcing i.e. getting curated and personalized content from other apps like Daily Hunt.
Localized Content & Indian Language Support : n-gage
n-gage enables its users to connect with family and friends from around the world in over 45 languages. Users can share messages, doodles, and attachments on various other social platforms such as WhatApp, Facebook, Emails and SMS, without requiring the other person to download the app.
Providing ‘Localized Content’ could have been an interesting add-on feature which can be targeted to users interested in content [in languages other than English].
Private Chat & Schedule : n-gage
n-gage enables chats to stay private, with the app offering an expansive range of privacy features to suit individuals needs. It also has an integrated feature called ‘Schedule’ which keeps a track of users reminder’s, occasions etc.
We particularly liked the ‘Scribble’ feature where user can write something on the scratchpad of n-gage & send it across to a group/individual. It is like having ‘Stylus’ support in n-gage 🙂
lite for low end phones : n-gage
Considering the fact that there still many users who are ditching their feature-phones for low end Android devices, it becomes very much necessary to cater to this end of the market. n-gage has released a stripped down version of the n-gage messenger rightly termed as ‘n-gage lite‘.
The lite version is quite snappy & fast and we found it very useful. We tried the app on Android phone with 832 MB of RAM & there was no lag in the app’s performance.
Closing Thoughts : n-gage
There were certain hiccups during the review but overall we found the app to be useful though the UX needs a huge improvement. n-gage messenger aims to be a one-stop destination for all the user’s requirements i.e. Messaging, Group Chat, Calling, Privacy and much more… Their mantra is to be your Lifetime Companion.
Given the fact that they have winning features of WhatsApp, Hike in it’s app, we would not be surprised if they also incorporate ‘Social Shopping’ in their future releases 🙂
How many times do we encounter a situation where our phone becomes dam’n slow 🙁 Many times, clearing cache, uninstalling apps also does not help. This might be more frequently observed in older Android phones which have less than 1 GB of memory. I still own a Samsung Galaxy Note-I which has 862 MB of RAM & 2 GB of internal storage.
Limited internal storage keeps me on my toes whenever I have to install any new “Memory Hungry” app & limited RAM ensures that I run minimum number of apps in background so that there is less CPU consumption. Ultra-economical handsets priced under Rs 5,000 are also a fast-growing segment of the Indian Android market. Hence, it becomes very important for companies to cater to the users in emerging markets like India.
As per the State of the Android Mobile Web report released by Opera, 77% of it’s users on Android, accessing the web from phones that cost Rs 10,000 and under. In order to cater to this segment, ‘Lite’ versions of the app are released which can also work on phones with less RAM [or require lower internet band-with]
Keeping the phone secure & junk-free becomes an utmost priority for these BOP Android users 🙂 Today, we have a look at 360 Security Lite which is Mobile antivirus and Performance application for Android users & an ideal #MadeForIndia app [I am reviewing the 360 Degree Security Lite App for the #MadeForIndia activity at BlogAdda]
Why – 360 Security Lite
The primary difference between 360 Security Lite & 360 Security is that the app is only 4 MB in size & it works flawlessly even on phones with less than 1 GB of memory. We installed the 360 Security Lite on Samsung Note-1 and there were no issues. There was no lag in the phone’s performance after the installation & scanning for junk took only few seconds [Time would depend on the data available on the device].
360 Security Lite is the only all-in-one Android optimizer, Speed booster, Battery saver and antivirus app that optimizes your background apps, manages the memory space, cleans junk [cache] files and extends your battery life, while keeping your device safe from virus and Trojans.
We also executed the Top command & there was minimal increase in CPU load after it’s installation.
Key Features – 360 Security Lite
As mentioned earlier, the key factor of the ‘Lite’ version of 360 security is it’s low memory footprint & lowest power consumption [Remember, this app might be scanning for Junk/Viruses etc. in background depending on it’s settings].
Boost: Offers options to kill energy-consuming apps that result in extension of Battery Juice.
Clean: Scans & cleans junk files to free up the storage space.
Antivirus: One tap-option to scan your phone for Viruses & Trojans. It is trusted by more than 200 million users.
Low memory footprint – 4 MB installation package.
Battery Saver, Junk Cleaner & Security – 360 Security Lite
As per the 360 Security blog, they have tested the Lite version on number of low end devices [phones with less than 1 GB memory].
Battery Saver – They have analyzed numerous app’s at the source code level to identify CPU hungry apps. ‘Battery Saver’ feature extends the phone battery life by more than 40%. Along with the battery saver, they could have also provided an option to set different ‘Battery Profiles’ which is available in other app’s like DU Speed Booster.
Junk Cleaner – App Caches, Thrash files & WhatsApp files constitute to 90% of the Junk that is found in our phones. 360 Security lite cleans this junk & also identifies Large Files and provides recommendations to users for it’s removal.
100% Security – There is ‘Real-Time Protection’ Setting which ensures that your device is 100% secure. It scans newly installed apps, new updates & file system to protect your mobile security in real time which also could hide your private messages. The ‘Quick-Scan’ option when enabled would perform a full system scan.
Clean Up – 360 Security Lite
There are numerous settings in the app like ‘Clean Up Reminder‘ which sets weekly reminder to clean up the Junk, ‘Uninstall Reminder‘ that notifies when an App is uninstalled so that it can be completely removed from the device, ‘Clean Safe List‘ where user can add app’s that they feel are Safe [like Banking Apps etc.] and that can be ignored during clean-up.
100% Secure – 360 Security Lite
User can set ‘Real-Time Protection‘ that scans any new file/app etc. that is located on the device. However, this might slow down the phone a wee-bit but slight hit in performance is better than loosing sensitive data 🙁 You can set ‘App Installation Alert‘ where every new app would be scanned during the installation time. We recommend that you keep this setting enabled as it would keep your phone secure from apps that are downloaded accidentally [by clicking on the ad’s] which indirectly ensures that your data is also safe !! Similar to the ‘Clean Safe List, there is ‘App Ignore List‘ where you can add Trusted Apps so that they are not scanned on install/update/uninstall.
In a nutshell, 360 Security Lite is definitely ‘Lite’ in size but heavy on ‘Features’ 🙂 We would definitely recommend this app for sub 5K Android phones since there was no lag in performance after it’s continuous useage. With features like Android Speed Booster, Junk Cleaner, Intelligent Power Saver and Exclusive Booster, this app will keep your phone functioning as new for a long time.
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We leave you with the 360 Security Lite commercial that rightly states – Don’t get stuck in your phone
Head on to the Play Store & download the 360 Security Lite. If you have used the app, please share your thoughts in the comments section.
Celkon Mobiles, one of the leading Indian mobile brands have launched its most technologically innovated 7” Tablet CT722. The CT722 is a feature rich yet economical model from the Celkon stable which has been introducing several high performance yet affordable smartphones and Tablets in the market. The model was launched by Sri K.T Rama Rao, the Hon ‘Ble Minister for I.T and Panchayati Raj, Govt of Telangana who has shared the stage with representatives from Intel and Mr. Karan Khara from snapdeal along with Celkon Leadership.
CT722 packs in delightful features and exciting specs for the range. The Android Lollipop 5.1, powered by the Intel Atom X3 C3230RK processor comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM and 32GB expandable memory. This Single Sim model is powered by the 1.2 GHz Quad core Intel Atom processor.
This tablet also has a 3.2 MP Rear and front Camera. CT722 supports 3G & OTG, with a 7” WSVGA Display and a powerfully packed 2800mAh battery. Priced at Rs. 4999 , it will be available in retail stores and exclusively online on Snapdeal.
Commenting on the launch, Y Guru, Chairman and Managing Director – Celkon Mobiles, said
We are making great progress towards being one of the leading players in the country and offerings such as the new CT722 will help us grow stronger. We aim to become a leading player in the country and in International markets. We are proud to say that this is the most innovative yet affordable Tablet in the country, thanks to Intel for supporting us on the innovation.
We are pleased to introduce yet another exciting model in the tablet segment. The CT722 is the best in line in its category with matching those of high-end Tablets and smart phones. Moreover it is also supported by the Intel Atom x3 processor and Lollipop 5.1 making it the perfect choice in the Generation of Tablets.
Anand Ramamoorthy, Director, Consumption Sales, Intel South Asia, while talking about the product said
Intel continues to be committed towards revolutionizing technology to bring to customers the best of devices across price points and form factors. The CT722 is significant addition to the growing list of powerful small form-actor devices being powered by Intel technology. This device comprises of a cost effective integrated single chip solution packed with functionality and performance into a sleek form factor. We are confident that the users will appreciate this tablet and look forward to supporting more such device innovations in future.
Celkon Mobiles has constantly launched innovative offerings in Tablets, smartphone and feature phone categories. The company pioneered the Android Kitkat model in sub 3K category; the first ever by an Indian Brand with its Campus A35K. Celkon Mobiles is present in 10 international destinations including Africa, Sri Lanka, Nepal etc apart from India.
After breaking ground in the international calling space, Ringo, the low-cost calling app has introduced local calling in India. With the app, Ringo users can call any landline or mobile in the country at a flat rate of 19 p/min, without any additional charges like roaming, STD or top-up cards. Unlike other VOIP apps in the market, Ringo uses telephone networks instead of phone data or the Internet for a phone call, and thus offers superior calling experience, without any call drops.
Ringo is a one of its kind app in India that eliminates all the hassles of communication today, including switching between apps for different calling options, confusing tariff plans, high costs, and low quality calls. It can even make calls if the recipient of the call does not have the app installed.
With Ringo’s standard rate of 19 paise, it is 90% cheaper than most carriers and 25% cheaper than the most popular calling apps that are Internet based. Additionally, the app offers 50 minutes of free talk time to every user who installs the app for the first time, and 50 additional minutes for every friend a user refers to Ringo.
Intending to revolutionize the domestic calling space in the Indian telecom market with this launch, Bhavin Turakhia, CEO and Founder of Ringo, said
Our vision has been to make calling across the globe simple, seamless and low-cost for the masses. Our local calling service is not only the cheapest in India right now, but it is also free of typical telecom-related hassles such as STD charges and differential pricing. In a country where 3G penetration is not fairly high throughout, we also have a strong edge over Internet telephony apps, as Ringo calls do not use data, and are comparable in price.
Ringo is able to offer the unprecedented price of 19 p/min by purchasing minutes in bulk at extremely low prices, and passing on the accrued savings to its customers by leveraging top-end technology. Ringo does not use your talktime, by using a unique call flow that connects both the initiator and the recipient of a call via a conference bridge.
Additionally, Ringo also comes with transparent and easy-to-read itemized bills, and makes earning free credits possible by downloading other apps from its Offers section.
Commenting on future plans for Ringo, Bhavin added
Our aim is to become a smart, one-stop calling solution for people across the globe, and local calling in India is certainly our biggest step in that direction.
Current Savings of Ringo against leading telecom carriers are
Go ahead and make your first Ringo call now 🙂
About Ringo
Ringo is an international calling app that uses a unique call flow to provide best-in-class call quality at costs lower than other popular calling apps. Ringo calls do not use the Internet, wi-fi or data and instead relies on regular phone lines. Ringo is unlike any international calling app available today and is unparalleled in cost, convenience, simplicity and reliability. Ringo is available for download on iOS, Android and Windows app stores, and can be also downloaded directly from the website
The interconnectivity of technology has led to a point where many devices are potentially vulnerable, and in the third quarter, the real world impacts of cyber-attacks became clear. The Stagefright vulnerability affected nearly 95% of all Android devices out there. In total, five different vulnerabilities in media processing in Android were attacked this quarter.
Stagefright22 [CVE-2015-3824], which allows attackers to install malware on affected devices by distributing malicious Multimedia Messaging Service [MMS] messages, reportedly put 94.1% of Android devices [as of this July] at risk. Reports also state that they found a bug that could render Android phones silent and unable to make calls or send text messages23. Reports said more than 50% of Android devices [as of this July] were vulnerable to this flaw. Another critical Mediaserver vulnerability [CVE-2015-382325], which could cause devices to endlessly reboot and allow attackers to remotely run arbitrary code, was also found.
At that time, 89% of Android devices were susceptible to exploitation. CVE-2015-3842, which could allow remote code execution in Mediaserver’s AudioEffect component, also figured in the landscape this August26.
In response to the recent spate of Android vulnerability discoveries, Google finally announced regular security updates for the platform. Trend Micro is yet to see how the platform’s current state of fragmentation will affect this plan. Security patches may not be able make their way to all devices without the support of manufacturers and carriers, rendering them vulnerable to exploitation.
Android’s Mediaserver component, which handles media-related tasks, recently became and is likely to remain an active attack target.
New attacks reiterated existing iOS and Android issues
The discovery of Mediaserver vulnerabilities in Android highlighted the need for a more integrated set of security strategies across Google, manufacturers, and carriers. Modified versions of app-creation tools like Xcode and Unity also dispelled the notion that Apple’s walled garden approach to security can spare iOS from attacks. Attackers continued to take advantage of gaps in security to trail their sights on mobile device users, regardless of platform, thus furthering the already-exponential growth of mobile malware.
Attackers are continuing to set their sights on mobile device users, taking advantage of gaps in security that exist on the iOS and Android platforms. The discovery of vulnerabilities in Android highlighted the need for a more integrated set of security strategies, while modified versions of app creation tools debunked the notion that the iOS walled garden approach to security can spare the platform from attacks.
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in security software, strives to make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Trend Micro enables the smart protection of information, with innovative security technology that is simple to deploy and manage, and fits an evolving ecosystem. Their solutions are powered by cloud-based global threat intelligence, the Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ infrastructure & are supported by more than 1,200 threat experts around the globe. For more information, visit TrendMicro
is a group of enthusiastic android developers who love creating apps. It also offers a platform for developers & enthusiasts either working within the Android ecosystem or interested in learning more about Android to collaborate and network among each other.
