Android 4.2.1 OTA arrived to fix calendar bug in Android 4.2

Most people may have brought the Android 4.2 update on their devices. However, the Android 4.2 came with an ultra-embarrassing bug. That is there are only 11 months per year in the calendar component. After November, the calendar welcomes the next January. There exists no December, which is said to be swallowed by the Android robot. Recently, Google rolled out the Android 4.2.1 update to fix this bug exclusively. Users who have rooted their Nexus 4 could upgrade Android 4.2 via OTA. It is noted that this OTA update is available in batch process. So, if you don’t root your devices, you have to wait for the notice. You can attach to this blog. I would provide more latest information.

Apple officially announced to start selling the new iMac from Nov. 30

Apple today finally announced to start the sale of the long anticipated new iMac desktop computer since November 30. The brightest spot of the new iMac is its brand new 5mm edge design. People will have two options on this new device: 21.5" and 27". In addition, the Fusion Drive Fusion technology of Apple to fuse hard disks perfectly fuses 128GB SSD solid hard disk and 1TB/3TB hard disk together, which not only improved hard disk reading speed and performance, but also guaranteed the capacity to be big enough.

The 27" version of the iMac comes with screen resolution at 2560 x1440 pixels while the screen resolution of the 21.5" edition is 1920 x1080 pixels. There’s no doubt that people would enjoy gorgeous visual enjoyment by watch HD movies on the new iMac. Both versions have up to 178 degree wide visual angle. The new iMac prices from $1299, with 8GB RAM and 1TB capacity hard disk. Of course in the choice of processor, it is optional for either i5 or i7.

If you have requirements for CD-rom, it would be a pity that the new iMac no longer equipped with CD-rom. The 21.5” version of the iMac will be on shelf since November 30, while the 27” version will be delayed until next month. You can preorder the 27" version on November 30.

The LG Optimus G is rumoured to have its successor Optimus G2 in the next May

According to the report from Korean Maeli, LG would release the successor of Optimus G in the coming year, namely Optimus G2. The detailed release date of this smartphone is mostly to be the next May. As reported, LG Optimus G2 will have a 5" 1080P LCD screen display, which makes it no doubt the No.1 choice to watch HD movies on LG Optimus G2. Aside from this exciting news, another one is that there rumored to be a Samsung Galaxy S 4 soon with the same screen size as Optimus G2.

As for the specs of the LG Optimus G2, the rumor goes that it would configure a Qual-comm quad-core S4 processor with 2GB RAM, which ensures the smoothness for processing and performance. It would also support 4G LTE network connectivity. That means the new phone would have a faster network surfing experience. As for the OS, we could make a bold expectation that the new smartphone would run on the Android 5 OS.

Of course, these are just some speculations and anticipations towards the LG Optimus G2. It’s still not certain when we could get this smartphone as now it is only in the rumor stage. 

New features anticipated to be included in Android 5 OS

Along with the Android 4.2 update, there have been anticipations on the next Android OS. The next generation of Android OS is mostly rumored as Android 5, with a codename of Key Lime Pie. Actually, the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean already brought us some powerful and useful features. Thus, in the next generation, what would people long for? After a survey, the below are about some anticipations collected from some people. Here I would like to feature some of those that made more sense to us. Well, it couldn’t be promised that they'll be noticed by Google or anything, but it's a start! At least more things will surely be learned about the ways people would like to see the platform evolve. Let's take a closer look at these anticipations.

1. From IHateApple, “WebOS like multitasking, a "Lite" version for older/cheaper phones (like Galaxy Mini, Xperia Tipo etc.), Siri like assistant, and MOST IMPORTANTLY an option to remove manufacturer customizations.”

2. From MANSBH, “Lots of thing need to be done, for the time being I want to request to improve in Calls Option "Black List". At the time of creation of Black List from Contacts we have to include one by one, it will be perfect to add required numbers in one time process by clicking them.  Thanks”

3. From ilia1986, “I'd love to see a dedicated memory manager which would allow the user to set which apps can be killed whenever the phone is running our of Ram and which apps cannot. Also, battery improvements would be nice via native smart management. For example - when phone connected to Wifi - shut down data. When phone is asleep - shut down screen orientation sensor, etc.”

4. From tumchaaditya, “Offline maps for entire country.. With 16+GBs of memory, the size is certainly not an issue anymore.. I doubt maps for even USA will exceed 5GB(ofcourse excluding satellite and street-view data). and ofcourse, the rumored project roadrunner.”

These above four features are listed here for they’re mostly anticipated to be included in the next generation. And what’s your anticipation? Maybe you can also share your own one in the comment part to make your idea known to Google or anything else. 

Sony Xperia J features review: A gorgeous remake of Xperia Arc

The long anticipated Sony Xperia J finally arrived. Being mentioned mostly as a trimmed-down version of the Bond phone or a remake of the Xperia Arc, this new smartphone has its own power to attract people’s eyes. As the most concerned point, the smartphone offers a large 4.0" 16M-color TFT capacitive touchscreen with up to FWVGA resolution (480 x 854 pixels) at 245ppi, which makes it the No. 1 choice for people to watch HD movies on Xperia J. As for other specs, the Sony Xperia J also doesn't let people down. You can check the below detailed features to know more about Sony Xperia J:

Key features

* Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and dual-band UMTS support

* 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA

* 4.0" 16M-color TFT capacitive touchscreen of FWVGA resolution (480 x 854 pixels) at around 245 ppi

* Android OS v4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich

* 1 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU, Adreno 200 GPU, Qualcomm MSM7227A chipset

* 512 MB of RAM

* 4GB of inbuilt storage (2GB user available)

* microSD slot (32GB supported)

* 5 MP autofocus camera, single LED flashlight, geotagging, touch focus

* VGA video @ 30fps

* Secondary VGA front-facing camera

* Wi-Fi b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot

* GPS with A-GPS

* Accelerometer and proximity sensor

* Standard 3.5 mm audio jack

* Stereo FM radio with RDS

* microUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth v2.1

* 1750 mAh Li-Ion battery

Main disadvantages

* Noticeable lag

* Non-hot-swappable microSD slot

* Image quality a bit of a letdown

* No hardware shutter key

* No DivX/XviD support

* Feeble loudspeaker

Top 5 Best Free Camera Apps for Windows Phones

Nokia Lumia 920, one of the latest Windows phones, is host of the only smartphone camera with optical image stabilization. Other leading handset makers of Windows Phone like Samsung and HTC have also put their best camera modules in the WP8 flagships, so it is shaping up to be a good choice for shutterbugs.

What about apps that make the most out of your camera, though? Both iOS and Android devices are now inundated with software bits for adding color effects, post-processing of photos, making albums and frames, editing and anything else the photography mind would wish for. Thus today, I would like to recommend some best free camera apps for Windows Phones.

1. Fhotoroom

We'd be remiss not to start with what is probably the best free camera app for Windows Phone. Fhotoroom has it all - from minute exposure adjustments, through rich editing tools, to uploading your photos to the most popular cloud and sharing services, including Facebook and Flickr.

2. Phototastic

Another great free app, Phototastic lets you do action shots, taking multiple at once for fast-moving object, adjust numerous camera settings, and edit your photos or apply a number of color effects to them. After that, you can upload the pictures to your social network, cloud or photos service of choice with one tap.

3. Lomogram

With 42 filters, 72 lightening effects, and 50 borders, Lomogram lets you stress on unique aspects of your photos much like Instagram, but with more effects to apply. It is also available in 10 languages, and allows for basic editing.

4. Super Camera

Another strong contender in the Windows Phone photography app universe, Super Camera shines with fresh interface, numerous editing options, color effects, frames and themes, including a stamp collection. An added bonus is the ability to turn pictures and even video into the all-popular GIF animation.

5. Fantasia Painter

One of the best WP photo editing apps out there, Fantasia Painter allows you to get creative with no less than 28 individual brushes, unique effects for changing portraits and body images, plus selecting nearby colors and moving around whole face elements or applying skins on top of them.

Samsung Galaxy S 3 Gets MultiView and Smart Rotation in Android 4.1.2 Update

Some excellent functions in Samsung Galaxy Note II will arrive on the hot Samsung Galaxy S III with the Android 4.1.2 update. Soon the Galaxy S3 users could enjoy the update. The update would include MultiView and Smart Rotation functions.

Besides the MultiView function that could enable users to run and check two apps simultaneously and the Smart Rotation function, the updates also include customizable notification panel, a new gallery app and the continuous input keyboard. With the Smart Rotation update, the display adjusts to angle of view.

It's unclear how far along Samsung will release the update, though the company may be testing a JZO54K firmware build. Currently, it is rumored that the 4.1.2 update will take place in late December.