The return of start menu to windows 8(8.2) .Runs Metro Apps in Desktop Mode

Modern UI appears hear to stay, but Microsoft is willing to make tweaks based on criticism 

SuperSite For Windows blogger Paul Thurrott has dug up some interesting details on what might be coming next for Microsoft Corp.'s (MSFT) veteran operating system.

I. Return of the Mack... er Start Button

Microsoft in October rolled out Windows 8.1, an update that marks the company transitioning to a path of faster, iterative releases à la Apple, Inc. (AAPL).  The update came at a time when PC sales were in record decline, following criticism of Windows 8 and Microsoft's struggles in the mobile market.  While Windows 8.1 included a number of requested changes, such as the ability to boot into Desktop Mode (instead of Modern UI) and the return of the iconic Start Button, it remains to be seen if it will help the platform's sagging sales.

If Windows 8.1 went back on some of Microsoft's decisions to ditch familiar Windows features, its successor "Windows 8.2" is expected to continue further down the path of backtracking.  According to Mr. Thurrott the next bump -- expected to land sometime late next year or in early 2015 -- will include a full Start Menu similar to that found in Windows 7 and previous releases.

_{Microsoft is reportedly restoring the start menu in Windows 8.2. [Image Source: Microsoft]}

His sources are referring to the build simply as "the next version of Windows."

The Start button found in Windows 8.1, while a familiar icon, dumps you into Modern UI, making it function different from Start buttons in every other consumer Windows release of the past two decades.  Many consumers were frustrated that Microsoft refused to give them the Start Menu and simply gave them more Modern UI, when it was Modern UI that they were unhappy with in the first place.  But before Microsoft traditionalists get too excited, Mr. Thurrott adds a warning, stating, "It's possible this will appear only on those product versions that support the desktop."

Some third party apps have already restored the eliminated menu.

II. "Threshold" == Windows 8.2 & Company?

According to ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley, Microsoft is preparing a series of updates for its Windows Phone, Xbox One, and Windows 8.x platforms dubbed "Threshold".  Threshold will reportedly take Microsoft to -- you guessed it -- the "threshold" of a unified API set.  The Windows 8.x SKU for "Threshold" (which Mr. Thurrott guesses will be Windows 8.2) will come in three forms: a "consumer" OS SKU for ARM Holdings plc (LON:ARM) chips (likely a scalable build of Windows Phone, bearing some similarities to Windows RT); a "traditional" x86 SKU; and an even more traditional enterprise SKU.

Many enterprise users have complained that Windows 8's touch-driven graphically rich UI is poorly suited to power use.  The Enterprise SKU should help to fix that, and in some ways inherits the legacy of the "Professional" or "Ultimate" SKUs in past Windows releases, SKUs that typically bundled in extra enterprise-friendly features.

The Threshold plans sound reasonable as far as rumors come; Microsoft has already made its goal of API unification well known in recent presentations.

_{Microsoft's "Threshold" releases aim to enable developers to deploy a single app that works on Windows Phone, Xbox One, and Windows 8.x, without custom code. [Image Source: Microsoft, et. al.]}

In addition to the huge news of the return of the Start Menu, Mr. Thurrott also claims that Windows 8.2 will allow users to run Modern UI (aka "Metro") apps in floating Windows on a desktop.  How this clash of styles will wind up looking, if the rumor holds true, will be interesting to say the least.

Even if these rumors hold true, there's no telling if Microsoft will continue to follow that direction.  It's notably preparing for a power transition with CEO Steve Ballmer stepping downafter over a decade in charge of the firm.  His successor has not yet been announced; the top candidates are thought to be Ford Motor Comp. (F) CEO Alan Mulally and Microsoft Devices executive vice president (and former Nokia Oyj. (HEX:NOK1V)) CEO) Stephen Elop.

Mr. Mulally recently stated that he will remain at Ford through the end of 2014, but Forbescontends that plan is not set in stone.  If he does take over at Microsoft it is unclear exactly what changes he might aim to make in terms of direction.  If Mr. Elop takes over he reportedly will move away from exclusivity for top Microsoft apps like Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office, releasing them for additional platforms like Google Inc.'s (GOOG) Chrome OS and Android; Apple, Inc.'s (AAPL) iOS and OS X; and other top Linux distributions like Canonical's Ubuntu.

Turn your old Crap PC to a useful stuff ...5 useful ways #NC

1.Set It Up as a Light-Duty  PC

You can often use it for quick Web surfing and to check e-mail. Occasionally, kids  come down and do homework on the communal PC when they get tired of being cooped up in their rooms. This can work particularly well if you have networked storage somewhere in the house, so people can get to their files whether they're on a personal system or a communal one.

If you do have this type of communal PC, your first inclination might be to create separate accounts for each person. I've found this isn't really necessary. Since it's communal, no one really keeps private information on it.

The flip side is that you'll want security software that's as bullet-proof as possible. Since you have multiple users on one system, eventually someone, sometime, will hit a Web site that may attempt to download a Trojan horse or other malware.

2.Make It a Secondary Computing Server

If you're a content creator using a title like 3dsmax, Adobe After Effects or Sony Vegas, having another PC to help with distributed rendering chores can greatly speed up final renders for complex projects.

Each application handles distributed rendering a little differently, so you'll need to consult your documentation. But typically, you'll install a lightweight application on the secondary rendering system, which will take data and commands from the primary system and then return results when done. The main application on your production system, or a separate manger app, manages the rendering across multiple networked systems.

3.Use It for Old-School Gaming

Related to the idea of using an older system as a dedicated game server, consider repurposing that box for old school gaming. You can go as nuts as you want. For example, install Windows 98, so you can run those older Windows 95 and DOS games, if you have a bunch around. Note that this isn't as necessary as it used to be. Online services like Steam and Impulse are offering older games that have been rewritten to work under newer operating systems, and DOSBox lets you emulate a legacy DOS environment to get your classic gaming fix.

4.Use It as a Dedicated Game Server

Do you have a favorite multiplayer game? If so, check and see if it's a game where you can host a server on a local computer--you might consider making your old system a dedicated game server. Most multiplayer games capable of playing online often support dedicated servers.

5.Convert It Into a NAS or Home Server

If you're running a home network and have multiple users--you, your spouse, your kids--reuse as network-attached storage or even as an actual server may be just the ticket for an old system.

However, it's not just a matter of plugging an old PC into a network connection and starting it up. Most desktop systems aren't configured to be effective servers or storage systems. For one thing, they probably use too much power. You'll want to set BIOS power management to run cooling fans in quiet mode, if that option exists. You'll also need to set up the operating system so that it doesn't shut down at inconvenient times, yet run in a low power state when it's not being actively used.

Bear in mind that you'll probably want to run your server "headless" (that is, without a monitor), and sans keyboard and mouse as well. While you'll need a display and input devices for the initial setup, make sure the system will work properly without them. Having a scheduled reboot hang because the system halted during startup (it couldn't find a keyboard, perhaps) is annoying, to say the least.

Also, the operating system is likely not well suited for storage applications, particularly for multiple users. While Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 can function well as a storage repository for a couple of users, you'll want to take the time to create user accounts for each person who might need access. In some cases, you may want to set storage quotas.

A better solution would be to install a proper network operating system. One choice is Windows Home Server. However, that will cost you somewhat north of $100, and WHS may prefer newer hardware. An alternative is FreeNAS.

FreeNAS is open-source software designed to turn a PC into a network-attached storage device. It's based on FreeBSD, a UNIX variant. If you're uncertain whether you want to commit to an unfamiliar OS, FreeNAS can be downloaded as a LiveCD version. This is an ISO file which, when burned to a CD, will boot off an optical drive and run completely from memory. You can keep your old OS on the hard drive until you determine if FreeNAS is suited to your needs.

build ur own smartphone : Motorola's Project Ara partners with PhoneBloks to roll out build-it-yourself smartphones.

Motorola's Project Ara partners with PhoneBloks to roll out build-it-yourself smartphones

The advanced research team at Google Inc. (GOOG) subsidiary Motorola Mobility (Motorola's Advanced Technology and Projects group) has launched a new project dubbed "Project Ara".

The goal is to create a "modular" smartphone composed of parts that plug in, potentially to a common backplane.  The idea is to make a phone that can have easy hardware upgrades or configuration changes (say swapping a bigger speaker for a bigger camera lens) similar to what you can do with a traditional PC.

The concept was initially championed by Dutch designer Dave Hakkens, who envisioned a Lego like model called "PhoneBloks":

The concept created much excitement, but was it feasible in reality?

Currently the most common aftermarket phone customization is simply a case.  For example Apple, Inc. (AAPL) sells colorful cases to further spice up the already colorful iPhone 5C.  Motorola takes things a step further with its Moto X flagship device, allowing you to personalize numerous elements of the body design color-wise.

And then there's Nokia Devices, whose Lumia 1020 comes with an optional camera grip, which not only helps you steady your shots, but also expands the device's battery life substantially.

And Android phones have been used as the brains for microsatellites, essentially a massive sensor-equipped "case" for a smartphone.

 

_{Powered by Android smartphones, PhoneSat 1.0 cost less than $3,500 to make.
[Image Source: NASA]}

Perhaps the most ambitious modular phone product to date was the now-defunct Modu, founded in 2007 by Dov Moran.  Modu drew attention when in mid-2008 launched the world's lightest phone, the minimalist Modu 1.

Something of a freak show, the Modu 1 lacked the bare necessities of smartphones at the time, trading them for a minimalist "phone" unit that slipped into "jackets" to provide additional swappable functionality.  Candy bar phones, tablets, and boomboxes are among the jackets Modu dreamt up.  While Modu earned praise for the flexibility of its product and originality of the concept, ultimately all of the results were somewhat disappointing compared to stand-alone alternatives.

Thus it is perhaps not surprising that Modu eventually went under, ceasing commercial operations in Feb. 2011.  But Google was interested enough in the concept to pay $4.9M USD for several of Modu's key patents, according to unconfirmed reports.

_{Project Ara inherits the intellectual legacy of Modu.}

Now -- for better or worse-- that IP is being rolled into the new Project Ara project.  Motorola writes:

Our goal is to drive a more thoughtful, expressive, and open relationship between users, developers, and their phones. To give you the power to decide what your phone does, how it looks, where and what it’s made of, how much it costs, and how long you’ll keep it.

The design for Project Ara consists of what we call an endoskeleton (endo) and modules.  The endo is the structural frame that holds all the modules in place. A module can be anything, from a new application processor to a new display or keyboard, an extra battery, a pulse oximeter--or something not yet thought of!
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In a few months, we will also send an invitation to developers to start creating modules for the Ara platform (to spice it up a bit, there might be prizes!). We anticipate an alpha release of the Module Developer’s Kit (MDK) sometime this winter.

Project Ara has actually partnered with PhoneBloks creator Dave Hakken and his community of modular phone dreamers for the project.

So what will the results be?

Nobody quite knows, but judging by this critical thread on Reddit ("This is currently on the front page. A good example of what happens when no one talks to an Engineer") most engineers believe that while the project is feasible it will produce a bulkier, more expensive, and less efficient phone than the dreamers hope.  3D printing may yet change that, but there's a long way to go to overcome the technical hurdles still facing the project.

Whether or not modular phones prove as quixotic a quest as the critics claim, it's certainly fun to watch these free spirited efforts to make a Lego phone.



source:http://www.dailytech.com

GTA ONLINE EARNS $500,000

The new GTA V has just thrilled every gamer.delivering high level entertainment and a chance to challenge their gaming abilities with the outside world...
with a smashing release GTA ruled the gaming market....
and now as per latest news GTA earns $500,000 this month....
what can be better than this...

Before receiving your GTA Online cash, though, gamers are instructed to install the upcoming GTAV title update (1.04), which will allow Rockstar Games to provide the GTA$ stimulus cash to players. It will also fix vehicle purchase loss issues, and gamers can expect to see it next week.

The half a million will be delievered to October gamers in two separate deposits of $250,000 a piece. Rockstar didn't say when these two deposits will take place, but said it would update gamers at Rockstar Newswire. 

However, Rockstar Games said it expected deposits to start as early as next week. 

Miix2 : Lenovo Announces rs.18K ,8” Windows 8.1 Tablet

Lenovo latest tablet features an Intel Bay Trail-T processor

Lenovo is expanding its reach into the Windows 8.x tablet arena with the introduction of the new Miix2. The Miix2 is an 8.1” tablet that runs Windows 8.1.

Although the idea of a compact, 8.1” tablet running a full-blown version of Windows is admirable, one must also realize that the screen resolution is “only” 1280x800. With that said, Lenovo says that the display features a 178-degree viewing angle and features 10-point multi-touch.

When it comes to processing power, the Miix2 features an Intel Bay Trail-T quad-core processor paired with integrated seventh generation Intel HD Graphics. Storage duties are handled by either 32GB or 64GB of onboard eMMC storage. This, however, can be expanded thanks to an included microSD slot.

Other features include Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11n, 2MP front-facing camera, and a 5MP rear camera.

The tablet measures 5.18” x 8.48” x 0.32”, weighs just 0.77 pounds, and has up to seven hours of battery life.

The Miix2 will start at $299 for the 32GB version; the 64GB model will set you back $349. Lenovo is also selling a cover with an include stylus pen for $20. The tablet and its accessories will be available later this month.

 

Volkswagen Aqua Hovercraft Concept :INTO THE FUTURE (2020)

Is it a car? Is it a plane? Er, no - it's a hovercraft. Called the Volkswagen Aqua this is one young Chinese designer's interpretation of an off-road vehicle for the future.

Hovercraft concepts have been a dime a dozen over the years, so why not add another one to the long list of vehicles we wish will one day make it to the assembly line? Created by Chinese industrial designer Yuhan Zhang, the Volkswagen Aqua Hovercraft concept would certainly be a dream come true.

The 21 year old opted for a hybrid setup that sees the main engine powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, while the fans at the end of vehicle controlling the thrust and steering system are powered by individual electric motors. The Volkswagen hovercraft was designed specifically to tackle all of the varying landscapes found throughout China from roads and rivers to snow and sand.

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3 Accidents by Google Street View Car in One Day

A Google Street View car recently went on a hit-and-run spree in Indonesia, only stopping after crashing into a truck. 

The Google Street View car, which was driven by an unnamed Indonesian man, was involved in three vehicle accidents on Wednesday. He first hit a minivan just outside of Jakarta in the Bogor region, according to AFP. 

The Google Street View driver allegedly stopped after this first incident, and went with the minivan driver to an auto repair shop to have the damages looked at. But the Google driver panicked over the potential cost of such repairs, and fled the scene. 

The minivan driver followed the Google car for approximately 3km before the Street View vehicle hit yet another minivan. 

The Google car didn't stop after the second hit. Instead, he continued on until he finally crashed into a parked truck. This was the third and final hit in the chase. 

The front of the Google vehicle was damaged after the three hits, and the windshield had been smashed in. 

"We take the safety of our Street View operations very seriously, and though we're glad everyone is OK and that no serious injuries were reported, we're sorry for any damage caused," said Google in a statement. 

This isn't the first time a Google Street View car has gotten into trouble. Back in January of this year, one of the vehicle's was blamed for hitting a donkey in India. 

Grand Theft Auto V Gets 420,000 fans on story's publication

Rockstar Games has always held fast to its release schedules. With the impending launch of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, the studio has no reason to change its formula.

When Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto IV for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in April of 2008, it waited roughly seven months to bring the title to PC. Now, as the fifth installment in the series hits store shelves Tuesday, the developer famous for keeping its lips sealed about studio secrets has no reason to change up that formula -- no matter how many signatures theballooning Change.org petition garners.

The number of fans clamoring for a PC version of GTA V on the petition site stands at nearly 420,000 as of this story's publication. The number of signatures will only keep expanding as the game racks up more impressive reviews to bolster the ever-powerful Metacritic score that many gamers use, often unjustly, to direct their game purchases. GTA V holds the title of second-highest-ever rated game on the review aggregator, behind GTA IV.

It's also not as if Rockstar is surprising anyone with this strategy, given that it's done this in the past with GTA IV and San Andreas. The studio employs a console-first, PC-later approach to its flagship series. GTA is a console-oriented series, designed for controllers and meant to be experienced on console hardware. That's the company's priority and it's likely to always be, especially given that Xbox One and PS4 versions will come to market probably before a PC version does.But it is not good business for Rockstar to give in to player demands this early, pure and simple. GTA V is already being called the perfect farewell to the most successful video game console generation in history, and no amount of disgruntled PC fans will keep it from earning that mantle through sales.

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iPhone 5s official introduction- Youtube

It's about time Apple fans had a new object of desire, as the Android competition has been getting much stronger with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One and Sony Xperia Z piling on the pressure. Read on to see how Apple has answered the critics.

iPhone 5S design

As expected, the new handset will be available in a choice of "space grey", "silver" or "gold" colours, retaining the same glass and aluminium body from the iPhone 5 except with some aluminium edging that gives it that little extra bit of bling.

The 4in display remains unchanged and Apple has stuck with a "Retina-class" 1,136x640 resolution panel. This is unsurprising, seeing as it's already impossible to spot the individual pixels from an average viewing distance, but will still come as a disappointment for anyone hoping to watch Full HD video (or even 720p content) natively on their morning commute.

The power button is still at the top, next to a 3.5mm audio jack. The volume buttons and mute switch are still on the side and the Lightning connector is still found at the bottom - all in all a very similar looking handset to the iPhone 5.

The only new physical addition to the iPhone 5S is the TouchID ring built into the home button. This silver ring acts as a fingerprint reader for enhanced security. It can read in any orientation and scans below the epidermal skin layers. To avoid scratches, the home button is now made from sapphire crystal.

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The rear camera sensor is around 15% larger than the outgoing model, and uses 1.5 micron pixels for improved low-light shooting. The f/2.2 aperture is larger too, and is paired with a twin-LED flash for even more light when shooting in dark conditions. Apple calls it "True Tone", with one cool white flash and a second warmer amber LED that automatically adjusts depending on lighting conditions for the best picture. Image stabilisation and best shot selection are both automatic. There's also a burst shot mode and 120fps slow motion video recording at 720p, along with the new filters found in iOS7.

iPhone 5S performance

Inside, Apple has upgraded the A6 processor found in the iPhone 5 to an A7 CPU. It's a 64-bit chip, to take advantage of the 64-bit version of iOS 7 it will run. It should be up to 40x faster in terms of CPU performance and 56x faster for GPU tasks than the original iPhone, and can run OpenGL 3.0 games like the 2013 Nexus 7.

It is paired with an M7 Motion Coprocessor, which handles accelerometer, compass and gyroscope duties. It can tell whether you're walking, driving or stationary, and app developers will be able to tap into it in combination with GPS. Despite the presence of two processors, it should still manage 10 hours of 3G or 4G browsing, or up to 250 hours of standby on a single charge.

It also supports global LTE bands, apparently more than any other smartphone in the world, so will have no trouble working on 4G networks in every country it launches in - including here in the UK, where you'll have a choice of EE, Vodafoneand O2.

iOS 7

The iPhone 5S will launch with iOS 7, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system. It's a major visual departure for the software, with a pastel colour scheme, flattened icons and no more skeuomorphic elements (the way the notes app looked like real lined paper).

Multitasking has been improved so apps update through push notifications, not just when you switch back to them from other apps. Notification Sync will please owners of multiple iOS devices, as swiping a message away from an iPhone 5S will also dismiss it from an iPad.

The redesigned Notification Center now lets you scroll through messages, emails, tweets and other notifications in a long list. Tabs separate updates into Today, All and Missed, so you don't need to worry about things falling through the cracks.

The major addition is Control Center , which puts common settings and toggles such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Flight mode and brightness in one location. A swipe from the bottom of the screen brings up the menu, which also includes a flashlight, music playback controls, a camera shortcut and a calculator. All five iWork apps will be free to download too.

Finally, AirDrop shares whatever you're currently doing to any nearby iOS 7 device using Wi-Fi. Tapping the AirDrop icon shows who is in the vicinity, and selecting them automatically shares.

where to buy the iPhone 5s
The iPhone 5s isn't available to pre-order in the UK until the 20th of September, but when it does you'll be able to get one directly from Apple SIM-free, or from most of the major UK networks on a contract. Direct from Apple, the 16GB iPhone 5s will cost £549, the 32GB version £629 and the 64GB version £709.

We've listed network prices for the 16GB model, so expect to pay a higher upfront fee for the 32GB version.

EE is currently asking customers to register their interest in the iPhone 5s, which will go on sale from the 20th. A £150 up front fee will get you the 16GB model on a £36 monthly contract, which includes 1.5GB of data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts. The most expensive £46 contract includes 10GB of data, but still requires a £50 down payment for the handset. It will also be available on the theOrange and T-Mobile 3G networks, although prices still have yet to be announced.

O2 has created a listing for the iPhone 5s in Gold on its website, and although you can't yet put in your order you can see what tariffs are available. Due to the unique nature of how the Refresh tariff works, you'll have to pay £600 up font to avoid paying a monthly charge for the phone – some £50 more than Apple charges for a SIM-free model. You'll then have to pay £17 per month for unlimited minutes, unlimited texts and 1GB of 3G data. For a 4G plan, expect to pay £22 per month for the same allowance.

Next-gen disk capacity 10 times bigger than Blu-ray (500 GB)

Now here's the next big thing after the blu-ray disk .General Electric has revealed that it’s created a 500GB optical disk. That’s 10 times the capacity of a Blu-ray disc, and enough room for the content from almost 60 movie DVDs.

The big problem with such a huge disk is that it appears to be a case of producing something just because you can, rather than because there is any need.

Right now, the technology is simply at the stage where it can be proven to work in a lab setting. It’s likely to be at least two to three years before it can be refined to be produced at a commercially viable price.

Whereas Blu-ray is simply a more efficient use of the same technique used in DVDs (a series of dimples in the disk surface read by a laser), the General Electric system uses holograms, effectively turning the data storage area into three dimensions. The firm says it has found a way to make smaller holograms almost 200 times more reflective, thus increasing the number which can fit on a usable disc.

At the moment there only seem three possible mass-market uses for a disk with such a large capacity, all with notable drawbacks:

Firms could use them to produce movie disks with massively increased resolutions and sound quality. The problem there is that these improvements would likely be far past the point where much appreciable benefit could be noticed on existing audio-visual equipment.

They could be used for selling movie disks with much more content on. While this could have some uses – such as putting a full season of an HD television series on a single disk – most customers aren’t likely to pay the price studios would want to charge for so much content in a single purchase.

They could also be used as a home recording system, allowing users to store hundreds of hours of video, or even thousands upon thousands of music files. That might be a useful space saver for people with large collections, but anyone who’s ever had a CD get scratched or a recordable DVD fail will likely be very wary of having the potential to lose so much content in a single swoop.

Instead GE will initially concentrate on specialist uses such as hospitals which need to store extremely detailed brain scan data, or movie studios which want to minimize archive space.

Android kitkat: Galaxy devices which may be nominated to get Android 4.4 KitKat

Google's Android team is back again with the latest version of their Android OS.They are naming this version of Android after one of our favorite chocolate treats,kitkat.
To make this release even sweeter, Kit Kat is giving you the chance to win a Nexus 7 or Google Play credit. Just look for specially branded Kit Kat candy bars featuring the Android robot in a store near you.

However, the winds have changed after Google announced Android 4.4 KitKat instead of Android 5.0. Google instead used "Key Lime Pie" as an internal reference to KitKat.AndroidCentral caught a tip which hints possibility of an updated Linux kernel currently under works. The build 3.8 Linux kernel will bring three amazing things to the Android ecosystem which includes:

-          Full support on NVIDIA Tegra and Samsung Exynos DRM drivers

-          Flash-Friendly File-System Support

-          Lower memory footprint which vital to support more devices

Here is the list featuring some Galaxy devices which may be nominated to get Android 4.4 KitKat:

1.      Galaxy Grand and Grand DUOS

2.      Galaxy Ace II

3.      Galaxy S III mini

4.      Galaxy Beam

5.      Galaxy Express

6.      Galaxy S Advance

7.      Galaxy S II and S II Plus

8.      Galaxy Premier

9.      Galaxy Note I

10.  Galaxy Young and Young DUOS

11.  Galaxy Fame

12.  Galaxy X Cover 2

13.  Selected Galaxy Tabs

Some Galaxy devices are meant to get Android 4.4 KitKat straight away:

1.      Galaxy Note III

2.      Galaxy S IV and other variants

3.      Galaxy Note 8.0 and other variants

4.      Upcoming Galaxy Note 10.1 and 12.2

5.      Galaxy S IV mini

Android 4.4 KitKat Features on Samsung Galaxy devices:

-          Better processor support on Exynos chipset

-          Wider network coverage and better compatibility

-          Enhances screen orientation responsiveness

-          Additional cloud storage with Android's exclusive Cloud system

-          More Samsung accessories compatible

-          Speeds up the RAM and overall performance

-          More battery juice on your device

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What do you mean by Parallel Processing?

Parallel processing simply is just using multiple no. of processors at the same time so as to increase the processing speed.

Lets go deeper.....

The simultaneous use of more than one CPU or processor core to execute a program or multiple computational threads. Ideally, parallel processing makes programs run faster because there are more engines (CPUs or Cores) running it. In practice, it is often difficult to divide a program in such a way that separate CPUs or cores can execute different portions without interfering with each other. Most computers have just one CPU, but some models have several, and multi-core processor chips are becoming the norm. There are even computers with thousands of CPUs.

With single-CPU, single-core computers, it is possible to perform parallel processing by connecting the computers in a network. However, this type of parallel processing requires very sophisticated software called distributed processing software.

Note that parallelism differs from concurrency. Concurrency is a term used in the operating systems and databases communities which refers to the property of a system in which multiple tasks remain logically active and make progress at the same time by interleaving the execution order of the tasks and thereby creating an illusion of simultaneously executing instructions.Parallelism, on the other hand, is a term typically used by the supercomputing community to describe executions that physically execute simultaneously with the goal of solving a problem in less time or solving a larger problem in the same time. Parallelism exploits concurrency.

Parallel processing is also called parallel computing. In the quest of cheaper computing alternatives parallel processing provides a viable option. The idle time of processor cycles across network can be used effectively by sophisticated distributed computing software. The term parallel processing is used to represent a large class of techniques which are used to provide simultaneous data processing tasks for the purpose of increasing the computational speed of a computer system.

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