Apple’s latest patent hints at built-in fingerprint reader into iPhone display

Apple has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a new fingerprint reading technology. The patent titled “Interactive display panel with IR diodes” was originally filed in 2014 and first spotted by AppleInsider.
As per the patent, the technology could replace the physical home button that is present at the bottom of iPhone’s screen. The fingerprint reader will be embedded in the display instead of the home button. This would allow users to touch a device’s touchscreen to activate a virtual home button. The technology was invented by LuxVue that was acquired by Apple in 2014. This patent was subsequently assigned to Apple.
iPhone debuted in 2007 with the iconic home button which was simply used to get back to the home screen in iOS. However in 2013, Apple unveiled Touch ID fingerprint sensor that was used to unlock the device and authenticate mobile payments via Apple Pay. Just yesterday, it was reported that Apple iPhone 8 might come with an iris scanner. Apple is expected to bring major design changes to iPhones this year as it is will be company’s 10th anniversary.

Nokia 6, 5, 3 and revamped 3310 to be announced at MWC 2017

Users can also expect the relaunch of the iconic Nokia 3310, first released in the year 2000.
HMD Global, the Finnish company that owns the rights to use Nokia’s brand name on smartphones, is planning to launch four new phones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) later this month. VentureBeat’s Evan Blass says the handset manufacturer will likely to launch two Android 7.0 Nougat devices – the Nokia 5 and Nokia 3, as well as the global version of the Nokia 6. Users can also expect the relaunch of the iconic Nokia 3310, first released in the year 2000.
While there’s been long rumours of a Nokia P1 flagship phone with a Snapdragon 835 processor, Blass only indicated the Nokia 5, Nokia 3 and Nokia 3310. All three phones will be showcased alongside the Nokia 6, which has so far been launched in China. The phone features a 5.5-inch Full HD display, Snapdragon 430 processor, 4GB RAM and a 16-megapixel rear-facing camera. The Nokia 6 is poised for the global launch in Europe, evidently.
Nokia 5, for example, will be a mark down in terms of specifications. It will likely to feature a 5.2 HD (720p) HD display, 2GB RAM, and a 12-megapixel rear-facing shooter. The report says the Nokia 5 is expected to be priced at € 199 ( or approx Rs 14,137). In comparison, Nokia 6 sells for € 249 (or approx Rs 17,689). Meanwhile, Nokia 3 will be the company’s entry-level offering and will reportedly cost € 149 (or approx Rs 10,585). Unfortunately, there’s no information about the phone’s specifications. All these devices will run Android 7.0 Nougat.
Perhaps the most interesting device that Nokia plans to launch is the renewed Nokia 3310. It will not be a smartphone, but “a modern version of a classic workhorse”, with a long battery life. It’ll cost only € 59 ( or approx Rs Rs 4192). Feature phones – handsets with basic functions continue to grow in many South East Asian countries such as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Nokia is holding its press event on February 26, where the company will unveil all the technical details of its upcoming phones.

Google, Yahoo, Bing could remove links to torrent websites under new UK anti-piracy code

The move is a result of talks between representatives of the search engine firms and entertainment companies, chaired by the UK's Intellectual Property Office.

Search engines such as Google, Bing and Yahoo may remove links to torrent-indexing websites and other links that host copyright-infringing content, under the terms of a new voluntary anti-piracy code in the United Kingdom, TorrentFreak reported. The code between the search engines and entertainment companies is likely to take effect by June 1, according to the report published on Wednesday.
The move is a result of talks between the two sides, chaired by the UK's Intellectual Property Office. Baroness JP Buscombe of the Digital Economy Bill Committee said they had “agreed on the key content of the code”. “I expect an agreement to be reached very soon,” she added.
Representatives from the technology companies objected to a draft amendment to the Bill, which would have allowed the country's government to impose a code of practice on search engines with regard to the infringement of copyright-protected content. Buscombe praised the tech majors for their cooperation by “working bilaterally with creative industry representatives to explore the options for new interventions”. “I understand that all parties are keen to finalise and sign up to the voluntary agreement, and so we believe there is no need to take a legislative power at this time.”
If implemented, the move may allow other countries apart from the UK to ask tech companies running search algorithms formulate and agree to such codes, with entertainment industry representatives in their territories. Currently, search engines block links to copyright-protected after receiving “take down” requests under various national laws.

Buy Moto G4 Plus smartphone at just Rs. 1,117

If you want to buy Moto G4 Plus and you don't have enough cash to buy it, then this one is the best option for you to buy it. You can buy Moto G4 Plus in easy installments on Amazon. yes you heard it right. You can buuy Moto G4 Plus at Rs.1117 from Amazon.




Talking about the specs of Moto G4 Plus, it is powered by 1.5GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor and it comes with 2GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. The Motorola Moto G4 Plus runs Android 6.0.1 and can be upgraded to Android Nougat and is powered by a 3000mAh non removable battery. Motorola Moto G4 Plus packs a 16-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.


So if you want to buy it then go for it. It also supports 4G network with which you can use the Jio Sim and get all the benefits of free services provided by Jio. 

Honda lunches the new 2017 Activa 125 in India at Rs 56,954

The Honda Activa has been one of the best selling automatic scooters in the 125cc segment and today, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has announced an all new version.
The 2017 version of the Activa is priced at Rs 56,954 (ex-showroom Delhi) and comes with pretty much the same design, but it also includes an Automatic Headlamp On (AHO). The major change here is that the new version is now BS-4 compliant.
Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President – Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Activa 125 is the No. 1 selling 125cc automatic scooter of India with over 6 lakh customers and counting. Invigorating the segment once again, Honda’s Activa 125 is now the first automatic scooter in India to meet both the AHO and BS-IV norms. Having completely new Frontastic looks with a compelling combination of new LED position lights and chrome chest, the new Alloy variant and added convenience features; we are confident that the all new Activa 125 will strengthen its leadership even more in 2017-18.”
The new Activa 125 gets a mobile charging socket and a retractable hook at the front adding convenience. It still gets a 125cc engine that produces 8.52 bhp at 6,500rpm and 10.544 Nm at 5,000rpm, mated to a CVT unit. You also get Honda’s patented Combi Braking system (CBS) with an Equaliser system.
The Equaliser balances the braking inputs on both the wheels, thereby reducing stopping distances and keeps the balance maintained. Honda will offer the new variant in five colours, including a new Matte Crust Metallic colour.
Ex-showroom pricing:
Standard (With CBS) Rs 56,954
Alloy Drum (With CBS) Rs 58,900
Alloy Disc (With CBS) Rs 61,362

Nokia 6 lunch India

The much-hyped Nokia 6 has been up for sale a few times in China, but its units were sold out so quickly that many might have mistaken it for a flash sale. It has received lots of attention as it marks the comeback of the Finnish company after a short hiatus.

HMD Global revived the company after many had written it off. Its latest device, Nokia 6, is reportedly selling like hot cake.

[READ: 5 Nokia Android Nougat smartphones you can expect in 2017]

"Actually we have been updating the inventory on JD.com more than 3 times but those were usually gone within minutes or hours, so that's why you have the impression that we were doing flash sales. We will keep supply to JD for sure and now the Chinese New Year holiday is mostly over and everybody's back for work, you can expect more supplies in the coming days and weeks," HMD wrote NokiaPowerUser when asked if the Nokia 6 has been sold via flash sale.

The Nokia 6 is priced at 1699 Yuan (around $246 / €233 / Rs 16,739) at JD Mall. It is currently available only in China and there is no word if it will be released in other countries, including India. However, the company is likely to release the device in several countries, especially emerging markets where it once did good business.

The Nokia 6 has a 5.5-inch full HD screen with a 1,080x1,920 resolution (403 ppi pixel density), a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor clocking at 1.4GHz, an Android 7.0 Nougat operating system, a 4GB RAM, and a 64GB internal memory expandable up to 256GB via microSD card.

It also features a 16MP main camera with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus), dual-LED flash, 1.0µm pixel size, HDR, face recognition, an 8MP front-camera with f/2.0 aperture and 1.12µm pixel size, and a 3,000mAh battery.

Daniel Radcliffe Would Think About Returning To Harry Potter

The past year has been a busy one for the Harry Potter franchise. After lying dormant for years, JK Rowling revived the series with a brand-new stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. And, to top off the revival, the author penned a new film series that acts as a sort-of prequel to Harry Potter. With so much moving in motion, fans of the series naturally began to wonder if stars like Daniel Radcliffe would reprise their iconic roles one days. And, now, the British actor has commented on whether he'd return to the Wizarding World.

Recently, Radcliffe sat down with Good Morning Britain to talk about his upcoming projects and reflect on his Harry Potter days. It was there he was asked if he'd appear in another magical movie, and here's what he had to say:

“Oh, I don't know. I'm not sure, that's a long way off isn't it? I mean, Harry's gotten a bit older now. I really don't know, I think that's all highly theoretical talk. If it ever became more than theoretical, I would, of course, think about it.”

Of course, fans would be thrilled to see the star return as Harry Potter. The actor began work on the franchise when he was a child and grew up in front of worldwide audiences. Over the last year, rumors have run rampant that Warner Bros. is looking to create a new Harry Potter trilogy that would feature original cast members like Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. So far, Rowling has firmly dismissed any chance of that happening, but fans can dream of Radcliffe returning for a Cursed Child adaptation some day.

For now, it looks like they'll have to hold tight to those dreams and keep themselves tided over with the new Fantastic Beasts franchise. The first installment premiered last winter with four more pictures slated to debut over the next several years.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling. Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) stars in the central role of wizarding world magizoologist Newt Scamander, under the direction of David Yates, who helmed the last four Harry Potter blockbusters. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them opens in 1926 as Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident…were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt's fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.

Is This Leaked Photo Of The New Samsung Galaxy S8

Is This Leaked Photo Of The New Samsung Galaxy S8
Geeky Gadgets 7 Feb. 2017 15:40

We have heard hearing rumors about the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus smartphones and now a photo has appeared online which is reported to be the new Galaxy S8.
The photo, which you can see above was posted on Weibo, unfortunately there were not any other details revealed with the photo.
What we know so far from various rumors is the the Galaxy S8 will be one of the first smartphones to use the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, the handset is also rumored to come with 6GB of RAM.
As yet there are no details on what other specifications the Galaxy S8 will come with, there is no information on what cameras the handset will feature.
Samsung are rumored to be launching their Samsung Galaxy S8 some time in March, the device is rumored to go on sale some time in early April.

Trump Instructed Homeland Security For 'Careful Checkup' Of Those Entering US

US President Donald Trump said that he has asked the Department of Homeland Security to do a very "careful" checkup of those entering the country after a US court rejected a request by his administration to reinstate travel ban on citizens of seven Muslim-majority nations.
The US President continued to be critical of the judge for passing an order that halted his executive order which banned people form seven countries frim entering the United States.
"I have instructed Homeland Security to check people coming into our country VERY CAREFULLY. The courts are making the job very difficult!" Trump tweeted.
"Just cannot believe a judge would put our country in such peril. If something happens blame him and court system.
People pouring in. Bad!" Trump said.
Earlier in the day, a US federal appeals court rejected a request by his administration to immediately reinstate Trump's travel ban on citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries.
The Justice Department had made the request with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco as part of an appeal against a lower court order halting the travel ban on people from Iraq, Iran, Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya and Yemen.
The court asked that challengers of the ban respond to the appeal, and for the Justice Department to file a counter-response.
The Justice Department said it would not elevate the dispute to the Supreme Court before that.

Top 10 Best Smartphone Phones 2017

they make email on the go almost as easy as on a computer, smartphones make your mobile life easier. But how to choose smartphone phones? Easy. Our top smartphones 2017/2016 in the U.S.A. list makes it much easier by identifying the best American smartphones in other reviews and listing them here, in best rating order.

#1. The Samsung Galaxy S7 active

#2. The Motorola Moto Z Force

#3. The Motorola Moto X Style

#4. The Huawei Nexus 6P

#5. The LG V10

#6. The Samsung Galaxy Note5

#7. The LeEco Le Pro 3

#8. The Motorola Droid Turbo 2

#9. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

#10. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus

Sri Lanka to host shopping festival to lure tourists

Sri Lanka has been planning to host a mega shopping festival that would be strikingly similar to the famous ‘Dubai Shopping Festival’, with an aim to draw an increased number of tourists to this part of the world, as per an official statement.
The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) had held a meeting with Ravi Karunanayake, who is the minister of finance, recently in order to discuss the proposed plan.
This fair would target the local as well as foreign shoppers.
Different choices and attractive discounts would be offered to visitors. Apart from that, the event would also witness various sports and cultural programs, musical events and also book exhibitions.
Hussain Sadique of SLRA, in a meeting that was conducted to discuss the proposed Shopping Festival said that Sri Lanka is currently witnessing an increase in tourist arrivals since there are limited activities in the nation to draw shoppers. Therefore, tourists who arrive here only visit the historical attractions.
He also said that the main objectives of the project is to draw more visitors from countries like Male, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and other Asian and also European nations along with those from the Middle East.
Sri Lanka shares maritime borders with India on its northwestern part and Maldives to the southwestern part.

Beware.. RBI has banned these currencies

Mumbai:The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cautioned the users of virtual currencies, including bitcoins, pointing out that it has not issued any licence or authorisation to any company to trade in these and that the users are doing it at their own risk.
"The Reserve Bank of India advises that it has not given any licence or authorisation to any company to operate such schemes or deal with bitcoin or any virtual currency," the Reserve Bank of India said in a statement on Wednesday.
"As such, any user, holder, investor or trader dealing with virtual currencies will be doing so at their own risk," the central bank warned.

The RBI had earlier cautioned the users, holders and traders of virtual currencies, including bitcoins, about the potential financial, operational, legal, customer protection and security-related risks that they are exposing themselves to.
"The Reserve Bank is presently examining the issues associated with the usage, holding and trading of virtual currencies under the extant legal and regulatory framework of the country, including foreign exchange and payment systems laws and regulations," it said.
There have been several reports of usage of these currencies for illicit and illegal activities in several jurisdictions, which could subject the users to unintentional breaches of anti-money laundering laws and laws combating the financing of terrorism, it added.
"The creation, trading or usage of virtual currencies, including bitcoins, as a medium for payment are not authorised by any central bank or monetary authority. No regulatory approvals, registration or authorisation is stated to have been obtained by the entities concerned for carrying on such activities. As such, they may pose several risks to their users," the RBI said.
Virtual currencies being in digital form are stored in electronic media that are called e-wallets. Therefore, they are prone to losses arising out of hacking, loss of password, compromise of access credentials and malware attack.
Since they are not created by or traded through any authorised central registry or agency, the loss of the e-wallet could result in permanent loss of the currency held in those.
Payments by these currencies take place on a peer-to-peer basis without an authorised central agency which regulates such payments. As such, there is no established framework for recourse to customer disputes.
There is also no backing of any asset for virtual currencies.
"As such, their value seems to be a matter of speculation. Huge volatility in their value has been noticed in the recent past. Thus, the users are exposed to potential losses on account of such volatility in value," the RBI said.
Bitcoins are being traded on exchange platforms set up in various jurisdictions whose legal status is unclear. Hence, its traders are exposed to legal as well as financial risks.
The central bank has said that it has been looking at the developments relating to certain electronic records of virtual currencies such as bitcoins, litecoins, bbqcoins and dogecoins, their usage and trading in the country.

Socking news class 12

While some are trying to fight the orthodox norms deeply engrained in society, these class 12 students are being taught that ugliness is a reason for dowry.

While a number of people across the country continue to make efforts to do away with the age-old dowry system and the messed up beauty standards in India, HSC students in Maharashtra are being taught that “ugliness is a reason for dowry.” No, we are not making this up.
In an extremely disturbing logic, .a Maharashtra HSC book in Sociology, has cited “ugliness” as one of the reasons for dowry. According to a report in DNA, in a chapter titled, Major Social Problems in India, the author claimed that dowry system is prevalent in India and went on to explain how dowry is deeply rooted in Indian society.
The problem starts when the students were taught through the book that the parents of the bride are forced to pay a dowry to the groom’s family when they cannot find a suitable boy for their “ugly” daughter.
“If a girl is ugly and handicapped, then it becomes a very difficult for her to get married. To marry such girls, bridegroom and his family demand more dowry. Parents of such girls become helpless and pay dowry as per the demands of the bridegroom as family. It leads to rise in the practice of dowry system,” the book read as.
Instead of teaching the children and educating them about the flawed logic of this system, our education system is teaching them to believe and actually study this distorted and regressive logic.
On one hand, we claim to strive to overcome what the society made us believe about beauty. While on the other, we are teaching the students of Class 12, to feed on to such preconceived notions. We are only passing these disturbed notions to the future of the country. Bravo!

I phone 7 in lucky for Apple ..... Now. How

San Francisco:Riding on the success of iPhone 7 and Apple Watch, the Cupertino-based company on Wednesday announced an all-time record revenue of $78.4 billion -- with a record quarterly earnings per diluted share of $3.36 -- for the first quarter of 2017 that ended on December 31.
The results compare to revenue of $75.9 billion and earnings per diluted share of $3.28 in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 64 per cent of the quarter's revenue, the company said in a statement. Apple shares rose three per cent in after-hours trading following the results.
"We sold more iPhones than ever before and set all-time revenue records for iPhone, Services, Mac and Apple Watch," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO.


"Revenue from Services grew strongly over last year, led by record customer activity on the App Store, and we are very excited about the products in our pipeline," he said.
Apple faced falling revenue for three consecutive quarters as Chinese competition hit sales of its flagship iPhone series. But iPhone7 changed Apple's fortune in 2017 first quarter. The company sold 78.3 million iPhones, up from 74.8 million a year before.
"It reported revenue of $54.3 billion from iPhone sales, along with $7.2 billion from the Mac, $5.5 billion from the iPad and $4 billion from other products, including the Apple Watch," BBC reported.


"Our outstanding business performance resulted in a new all-time record for earnings per share, and over $27 billion in operating cash flow," said Luca Maestri, Apple's CFO.
"We returned nearly $15 billion to investors through share repurchases and dividends during the quarter, bringing cumulative payments through our capital return program to over $200 billion," Maestri added.
Revenues from its services division -- including the App Store, Apple Music and iCloud -- were $7.1 billion......!

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