Facebook FB 1.19% said on Monday, it was testing a feature that would let page administrators create job postings and receive applications from candidates, a move that could pressure LinkedIn’s LNKD 0.65% recruiting business.
“Based on behavior we’ve seen on Facebook, where many small businesses post about their job openings on their Page, we’re running a test for Page admins to create job postings and receive applications from candidates,” a company spokesman told Reuters.
LinkedIn makes most of its revenue from job hunters and recruiters who pay a monthly fee to post resumes and connect with people on what’s often known as the social network for business.
Technology news website TechCrunch first reported the news on Monday.
With Facebook’s jobs features, companies could drive more traffic to their Facebook pages while allowing them to pay the social network to get their job openings in front of more candidates, TechCrunch said.
In October, Facebook launched Marketplace to allow people to buy and sell items locally as the social media network tries new ways to keep its users engaged.
Samsung's Galaxy S8 with rumored AI button might be delayed until April
Samsung could be betting heavily on its as-yet-unseen AI assistant to sell the next generation of Galaxy smartphones. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the company is considering adding a dedicated button for the service to next year’s Galaxy S8. "The latest internal prototypes of the premium Galaxy S8 handset include a button on the side edge of the smartphone that would be used to launch a beefed-up virtual assistant," says the WSJ, adding that its sources cautioned that "prototypes aren’t final and could change."
SAMSUNG SAYS ITS ASSISTANT WILL BE "SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFERENTIATED" FROM RIVALS
This follows a report from Reuters that the company’s AI assistant will be incorporated not only into Galaxy smartphones, but also the company's home appliances and wearables. Earlier this year, Samsung acquired Viv Labs, a startup founded by the original creators of Apple’s Siri, and it's assumed the new assistant will be based on their technology. The Korean tech giant hasn’t detailed what type of features its new assistant will offer, but says it will be "significantly differentiated" from competitors, and will work with a range of third-party services.
"Developers can attach and upload services to our agent," Samsung executive vice president Rhee Injong said at a briefing. "Even if Samsung doesn't do anything on its own, the more services that get attached the smarter this agent will get, learn more new services, and provide them to end-users with ease."
According to The Wall Street Journal, though, Samsung fans might have to wait longer than usual to see the company’s next flagship device. For the past three years, Samsung has unveiled its latest handsets at the Mobile World Congress trade show in February, but the WSJ says that in 2017, this unveiling could come as late as April. The company will undoubtedly want to assure nothing is left to chance following the Note 7 battery debacle, which was reportedly caused by a scramble to beat this year's "dull" iPhone. With the Galaxy S8, Samsung will definitely want to be safe rather than sorry.
SAMSUNG SAYS ITS ASSISTANT WILL BE "SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFERENTIATED" FROM RIVALS
This follows a report from Reuters that the company’s AI assistant will be incorporated not only into Galaxy smartphones, but also the company's home appliances and wearables. Earlier this year, Samsung acquired Viv Labs, a startup founded by the original creators of Apple’s Siri, and it's assumed the new assistant will be based on their technology. The Korean tech giant hasn’t detailed what type of features its new assistant will offer, but says it will be "significantly differentiated" from competitors, and will work with a range of third-party services.
"Developers can attach and upload services to our agent," Samsung executive vice president Rhee Injong said at a briefing. "Even if Samsung doesn't do anything on its own, the more services that get attached the smarter this agent will get, learn more new services, and provide them to end-users with ease."
According to The Wall Street Journal, though, Samsung fans might have to wait longer than usual to see the company’s next flagship device. For the past three years, Samsung has unveiled its latest handsets at the Mobile World Congress trade show in February, but the WSJ says that in 2017, this unveiling could come as late as April. The company will undoubtedly want to assure nothing is left to chance following the Note 7 battery debacle, which was reportedly caused by a scramble to beat this year's "dull" iPhone. With the Galaxy S8, Samsung will definitely want to be safe rather than sorry.
My Zong
My Zong
8,151
CMPak - Zong Communication
Rated for 3+
My Zong App is a One-Stop Destination for Managing your Zong Account, Checking remaining free resources, Activate/Deactivate bundles or Packages, Check internet History Details, Recharge Your Account, Get Recommendations for Internet Bundles, Entertainment & much more.
With My Zong App, Prepaid, postpaid, MBB & Internet SIM customers can avail following features in both English & Urdu.
Manage Your Zong Account
View Ownership Details of SIM
Check Current Balance & Its Expiry Date
Free Resources Information
Active Package Plan & Promotions Information
Manage your MBB device & activate MBB bundles directly from MY ZONG APP
Activate Internet SIMs bundle
Check Usage Details
View Internet Usage
View Free Resources Voice Usage
View SMS Usage
Data Manager for Recommendation of Data Bundles Based On Usage
Usage History details
Internet History
Activate or Deactivate Zong Promotions/Packages/VAS
Recharge Your Account
Become Zong User
Entertainment
Videos
Games
Find Us
Reconnection campaign Check
Book 4G Devices
Zong CSC Addresses Map
Zong Helpline Details
Zong Social Media (Facebook, Twitter & Chat)
WHAT'S NEW
- New attractive User Interface
- Easy Access to latest Games / Videos Application.
- Separate Internet SIM Bundles.
- Minor bugs fixed
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Updated
8 August 2016
Installs
500,000 - 1,000,000
Current Version
4.0.0.0
Requires Android
3.0 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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CMPak - Zong
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Email customerservices@zong.com.pk
CMPak Complex, Plot#47, Kuri Road, National Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad.
Zong Cinema
Zong Cinema
CMPak - Zong Video Players & Editors
Rated for 3+
Welcome to Zong Cinema, the home of the your favorite Movies and shows. Watch unlimited Video Content from Local, Bollywood, Hollywood and Kids categories on your device wherever and whenever you want.Zong Cinema offers a highly enjoyable video on demand experience for your viewing pleasure with its advanced bit adaptive streaming capabilities . You will be spoilt for choice with many categories to choose from:
o Full Length Movies (Various Categories including Action , Drama , Romance and much more)
o Documentaries
o Kids Content
o Short Video Clips
o Comedy
o Islamic Content
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Updated
5 August 2016
Installs
50,000 - 100,000
Current Version
2.0.0
Requires Android
3.0 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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CMPak - Zong
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Email m.sajid@symmetrygroup.biz
CMPak Complex, Plot#47, Kuri Road, National Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad.
Zong 3G 4G Packages
Zong 3G 4G Packages
ZambaSoft Tools
Rated for 3+
This awesome application helps to find the updated info for Zong packages. This app is very delicate and user friendly, so that users can easily find the information about zong 3g packages, zong 4g packages, zong sms packages, zong call packages and zong internet packages.
These packages have daily, weekly and monthly offers. You can easily subscribe, unsubscribe and check balance to these offers.
The packages/bundles in this application are updated after some intervals of time. So that users can find the updated information about these packages. User can click on “update packages” link in side menu and all the information will be updated automatically.
We have added following Zong packages in this app:
- Zong 3G Packages
- Zong 4G Packages
- Zong Internet Packages (and net bundles)
- Zong Call Packages and bundles
- Zong SMS Packages
This app also has other cool features i.e.
- check your phone balance by clicking on “Check balance” link in side menu
- Recharge your account, just click on “Card Recharge” link and just enter your card number.
- Share balance with other Zong users, click on “Share Balance” link and enter the no. of the person you want to share and amount.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Updated
10 October 2016
Installs
5,000 - 10,000
Current Version
1.2
Requires Android
4.0 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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Huawei HiLink (Mobile WiFi)
Huawei HiLink (Mobile WiFi)
Huawei Internet Service Tools
Rated for 3+
Huawei HiLink merges the functions of the Huawei Mobile WiFi and RuMate apps to provide you with a more consistent and simplified management experience.
As a uniform management app, Huawei HiLink works with many Huawei products, such as Huawei Mobile WiFi (E5 series), Huawei routers, Honor Cube, and Huawei home gateways. It can be used to search for and manage all Huawei HiLink terminal devices.
Huawei HiLink is an app that lets you manage your HiLink devices from your phone or tablet.
Functions:
•View network status, including your carrier name, roaming status, and signal strength.
•Manage connected devices, disconnect any device at the touch of a button, and set Internet access priorities.
•Remind you when you have low battery, steep data usage, and new messages.
•Save and back up the files in your phone or tablet to the microSD card in your HiLink device.
•Share photos, songs, and installation files without generating mobile data traffic.
•Diagnose and optimize your HiLink device to its optimum state.
•Toggle between sleep and standard modes.
•Enable parental control and set limits on the duration of Internet usage for children.
•Set up a guest Wi-Fi network to improve the security of your home network.
•Provide diverse functionality, including the Internet connection wizard, SSID and password modification, APN modification, carrier selection, and device shutdown or restart.
Tip:
The functions that Huawei HiLink provides vary with the actual Huawei terminal device used.
Huawei HiLink APP can be used on the following devices:
Mobile WiFi (E5 series):
E5331, E5332, E5372, E5375, E5756
E5151, E5220, E5221, E5251, E589
E5730, E5776, E5377, E5786, E5573
EC5321, EC5377U, E5771s
Wingles
E8231, E8278, EC315, E355
CPEs
E5186, E5170, B310, B315s
Home routers:
WS318, WSR20, WS331a, WS331b, WS330, WS880, WS326, WS328, Honor Cube(WS860), WS831
WHAT'S NEW
5.0.22.300，please update（19.48M）
1.Optimize the electronic invoicing for product Mobile WiFi Pro.
2.Optimize the idle upgrade for MBB product.
3.Fix some bugs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Updated
14 September 2016
Installs
1,000,000 - 5,000,000
Current Version
5.0.22.300
Requires Android
3.0 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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Huawei Internet Service
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Email mwapp@huawei.com
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Zong TV
Zong TV
VectraSoft [VectraCom Software] Entertainment
Rated for 3+
Now watch your favorite Live Channels, Dramas and favorite shows On Demand. Zong TV provides you High definition live streaming with few taps only. Now enjoy and control your TV channels by adding to your favorite time slots in my channel list. Turn your handset into another smart TV screen. Zong TV let you connect through ZONG’s 3G/4G network or your wireless internet connection. An excellent way to watch Live Cricket and follow other sports with in fraction of seconds. Catch up today latest news from the breakfast table.
App Features
• Live TV
• Watch your favorite shows in On Demand
• Get latest new and headlines
• Listen to Live Radios
• Set favorite channels to create a personalized program guide
• Check out the latest News and Headlines
• Much more to come…
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Updated
15 July 2016
Installs
100,000 - 500,000
Current Version
2.0.4
Requires Android
4.0 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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VectraSoft [VectraCom Software]
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Canadian grandmother accused of pirating zombie game
Canadian grandmother accused of pirating zombie game
Canadian grandmother Christine McMillan does not include killing zombies among her hobbies, neither does she play the games that would allow her to do so.
So when she received a letter accusing her of illegally downloading first-person shooter Metro 2033, she was surprised.
She had never heard of the game and did not understand why she faced a fine of thousands of dollars.
The firm that sent the letter said the incident was "an unfortunate anomaly".
It is now mandatory for Canadian ISPs to forward the physical addresses of people whose IP address has been identified by content owners as being the source of illegal downloads.
It is part of the Canadian government's Notice and Notice regulations, introduced under last year's Copyright Modernisation Act.
The regulation requires that infringement notices issued by content owners are forwarded to users.
"I found it quite shocking. I'm 86, no-one has access to my computer but me, why would I download a war game?" Mrs McMillan told Go Public - an investigative news team from Canada's CBC TV network.
Metro 2033 was released in 2010 and is based in the ruins of Moscow, following a nuclear war. Players must defeat an evil mutant race.
At first, she thought it was a scam but after calling her internet service provider Cogeco, she realised that the notices are perfectly legal.
Mrs McMillan told Go Public: "It seems to be a very foolish piece of legislation."
Thousands of Canadians are likely to have received similar notices, which warn them that they have been identified as having downloaded content without paying for it and offer a one-off payment to avoid the case going to court.
Copyright holders such as game developers and film studios are typically hiring third-party firms to collect money from the alleged pirates.
In this case, the private firm Canadian Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement (CANIPRE) sent the letter.
It read: "In the event that this matter remains unresolved and/or you continue to engage in the unauthorised copying and distribution of copyrighted works, you could be in violation of the Acceptable Use policy you may be party to with your ISP."
The firm said that what it described as the "McMillan notice" was "simply one of multiple of thousands of notices that we handle monthly".
It accused ISP Cogeco of being "unreliable" in the way it "reconciles the IP... to the appropriate subscriber".
It went on to offer a one-off payment of 5,000 Canadian dollars ($3,700, £3,000) to settle the case. Mrs McMillan said she has no intention of paying.
'Relying on fear'
There is no legal obligation to pay the fines, according to experts, who point out that an IP address is not proof of guilt because the connection could have been used by someone other than the bill payer.
Allowing others to use your internet connection does not make you responsible for copyright infringement, according to the UK's Citizens Advice.
Similar cases have arisen in the UK in recent years.
Last year, thousands of customers of O2 and Sky received letters demanding cash for illegally downloading pornographic films. While Sky stopped short of telling users not to pay, it advised them to "carefully read the letter".
According to copyright news website TorrentFreak, such schemes rely on fear.
"The power of the settlement scheme lies in the uncertainty people face. Most recipients are unaware of the notice-and-notice system and fear that a lawsuit is looming. However, thus far not a single lawsuit has followed in these cases," it said.
CANIPRE told the BBC that it would take a case to court in Canada soon.
"We will establish a precedent case here in Canada concerning copyright infringement. We have many substantive case files to choose from and will establish a legal precedent here in due course."
Canadian grandmother Christine McMillan does not include killing zombies among her hobbies, neither does she play the games that would allow her to do so.
So when she received a letter accusing her of illegally downloading first-person shooter Metro 2033, she was surprised.
She had never heard of the game and did not understand why she faced a fine of thousands of dollars.
The firm that sent the letter said the incident was "an unfortunate anomaly".
It is now mandatory for Canadian ISPs to forward the physical addresses of people whose IP address has been identified by content owners as being the source of illegal downloads.
It is part of the Canadian government's Notice and Notice regulations, introduced under last year's Copyright Modernisation Act.
The regulation requires that infringement notices issued by content owners are forwarded to users.
"I found it quite shocking. I'm 86, no-one has access to my computer but me, why would I download a war game?" Mrs McMillan told Go Public - an investigative news team from Canada's CBC TV network.
Metro 2033 was released in 2010 and is based in the ruins of Moscow, following a nuclear war. Players must defeat an evil mutant race.
At first, she thought it was a scam but after calling her internet service provider Cogeco, she realised that the notices are perfectly legal.
Mrs McMillan told Go Public: "It seems to be a very foolish piece of legislation."
Thousands of Canadians are likely to have received similar notices, which warn them that they have been identified as having downloaded content without paying for it and offer a one-off payment to avoid the case going to court.
Copyright holders such as game developers and film studios are typically hiring third-party firms to collect money from the alleged pirates.
In this case, the private firm Canadian Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement (CANIPRE) sent the letter.
It read: "In the event that this matter remains unresolved and/or you continue to engage in the unauthorised copying and distribution of copyrighted works, you could be in violation of the Acceptable Use policy you may be party to with your ISP."
The firm said that what it described as the "McMillan notice" was "simply one of multiple of thousands of notices that we handle monthly".
It accused ISP Cogeco of being "unreliable" in the way it "reconciles the IP... to the appropriate subscriber".
It went on to offer a one-off payment of 5,000 Canadian dollars ($3,700, £3,000) to settle the case. Mrs McMillan said she has no intention of paying.
'Relying on fear'
There is no legal obligation to pay the fines, according to experts, who point out that an IP address is not proof of guilt because the connection could have been used by someone other than the bill payer.
Allowing others to use your internet connection does not make you responsible for copyright infringement, according to the UK's Citizens Advice.
Similar cases have arisen in the UK in recent years.
Last year, thousands of customers of O2 and Sky received letters demanding cash for illegally downloading pornographic films. While Sky stopped short of telling users not to pay, it advised them to "carefully read the letter".
According to copyright news website TorrentFreak, such schemes rely on fear.
"The power of the settlement scheme lies in the uncertainty people face. Most recipients are unaware of the notice-and-notice system and fear that a lawsuit is looming. However, thus far not a single lawsuit has followed in these cases," it said.
CANIPRE told the BBC that it would take a case to court in Canada soon.
"We will establish a precedent case here in Canada concerning copyright infringement. We have many substantive case files to choose from and will establish a legal precedent here in due course."
Alcatel GO WATCH
Alcatel
GO WATCH
YOUR EMOTIONS
Finally a smartwatch that's ready for anything.
No matter what kind of crazy adventures you plan to get up to,
GO WATCH will never let you down.
Design
Thickness of watch-face: 12-13.6 mm
Diameter of watch-face: 49.2-55.5 mm
Thickness of wristband: 3.5 mmWidth of wristband: 22 mm
Weight: 55gFinishing:Band: MattLCD Lens: Polished7
Colors available:
White/Light GrayBlack/White/Lime
Green & BlueWhite/Dark Blue
Features
IP67 (water and dust resistant)
Shockproof [1.5m]
Push notifications
Smartphone media control
Accelerometer
Gyro
Altimeter
Heart rate sensor
E-compass
Bluetooth 4.0 LE
Calendar
Anti-lost alarm/smart alarm
Vibration motor
8MB RAM / 18MB ROM
Micro USB in Back Door
Display
1.22“ IPS 240 x 204 pixels with TP
Oleophobic Coating
Compatibility
Android™ version 4.3 and above
iOS 7 and above
Battery
Battery 225mAh
In Pack
Safety Quick guide
USB cable
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones banned from all US flights
Passengers who are caught trying to take them on an aircraft either by carrying them or in their baggage could be fined.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones have been banned from all planes in the US following reports of the devices catching fire.
The order from the country's Transportation Department bars owners from carrying on the phones or taking them in baggage during flights from 5pm UK time on Saturday.
It warned that people who packed the devices in checked luggage raised the risk of "a catastrophic incident", and passengers caught attempting to bring them on a plane could be fined or have them confiscated.
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said: "We recognise that banning these phones from airlines will inconvenience some passengers, but the safety of all those aboard an aircraft must take priority.
"We are taking this additional step because even one fire incident inflight poses a high risk of severe personal injury and puts many lives at risk."
Samsung recalled about 2.5 million of its flagship phones last month after reports some had caught fire because of faulty lithium batteries.
Earlier this week, Samsung permanently discontinued production and sales of the Note 7 worldwide after failing to overcome the battery problems.
Growing concern about the device had already prompted airlines to warn passengers not to switch on or charge their phones during flights, or stow them in checked baggage.
The Federal Aviation Administration recently banned the use of them onboard US aircraft because of the device's potential to overheat and explode.
The firm also sent customers in the US fire-resistant packages this week to return the faulty devices.
The kits contain a protective bag, thermally insulated boxes and gloves.
The South Korean firm said its profits will take a £4.3bn hit from costs associated with its failed smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones have been banned from all planes in the US following reports of the devices catching fire.
The order from the country's Transportation Department bars owners from carrying on the phones or taking them in baggage during flights from 5pm UK time on Saturday.
It warned that people who packed the devices in checked luggage raised the risk of "a catastrophic incident", and passengers caught attempting to bring them on a plane could be fined or have them confiscated.
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said: "We recognise that banning these phones from airlines will inconvenience some passengers, but the safety of all those aboard an aircraft must take priority.
"We are taking this additional step because even one fire incident inflight poses a high risk of severe personal injury and puts many lives at risk."
Samsung recalled about 2.5 million of its flagship phones last month after reports some had caught fire because of faulty lithium batteries.
Earlier this week, Samsung permanently discontinued production and sales of the Note 7 worldwide after failing to overcome the battery problems.
Growing concern about the device had already prompted airlines to warn passengers not to switch on or charge their phones during flights, or stow them in checked baggage.
The Federal Aviation Administration recently banned the use of them onboard US aircraft because of the device's potential to overheat and explode.
The firm also sent customers in the US fire-resistant packages this week to return the faulty devices.
The kits contain a protective bag, thermally insulated boxes and gloves.
The South Korean firm said its profits will take a £4.3bn hit from costs associated with its failed smartphone.
Smashing The Battle, Android App Game
Smashing The Battle
796
Magic Cube Action
Rated for 12+
Offers in-app purchases
To celebrate the release of the game, 80% off for limited time!
Masterpiece of Action game!
Enjoy the classic arcade action on your mobile device!
Hack-and-slash action with two stunning heroines, tight and stylish gameplay — sounds like your cup of tea? Then SMASHING THE BATTLE is for you!
In the year 2085, a huge multiplex construction site becomes a victim of a massive scale hacking incident.
Due to the hack, the construction robots starts to attack the workers on site. What could have possibly happened?
Now you can witness it yourself, with two unique characters to control and two stories to unfold!
* Features *
- Two Storylines : The two heroines tell different narratives, so be sure to follow their destiny to the end.
- Two Distinct Playstyle : Each heroine features a unique gameplay, so the stories will unfold with refreshing, brand new challenges.
- 80 challenge modes to test your gaming skills
- Virtual controls optimized for mobile devices
- Stunning costumes to customize your characters
- Upgrade system that makes your characters stronger
- Secret documents that contain mysterious backstories
- Fan-art from various talented artists : Enjoy unlocking them by playing optional challenges!
What's New
1.05
Add Button size Option
Add Shop Menu
1.04
Support Landscape Left / Right
Additional information
Updated
12 October 2016
Size
88M
Installs
10,000 - 50,000
Current Version
1.05
Requires Android
2.3 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 12+
Sexual innuendo
Learn more
In-app Products
Rs110 - Rs1,900 per item
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부산시 해운대구 센텀동로 99 벽산 e-센텀클래스원 1219호 (주)매직큐브
612-050
Pixel Icon Pack - Apex/Nova/Go, Android App Game
Pixel Icon Pack - Apex/Nova/Go
583
Ciao Studio Personalisation
Rated for 3+
PIXEL ICON PACK
The first and only icon pack developed for transform the graphics of your device, inspired by the new Pixel devices' style.
IMPORTANT
Google Now Launcher and Pixel Launcher do NOT support icon packs. There is no possible way for me to support a launcher that does support theming options. Please do not ask regarding this matter.
Pixel devices aren't out yet, so if you buy this pack, you can't expect a lot of icons, at the moment. When Pixel devices come out, I'll add other new icons by Google. I'm working day and night for add new icons.
FEATURES
• Best quality at a very low price;
• Android 7.1 Nougat icons ( every day I add new icons );
• The only one where the icons are not distorted but remain faithful to the originals;
• Turn every icon in Android 7.1 Nougat style;
• 7 great Pixel backgrounds;
• Supported by a lot of Launchers;
• Frequently updates with new icons;
• Dynamic calendar icon according to the day of the month.
COMPATIBILITY
Pixel Icon Pack officially supports the following launchers: Apex, Nova, Aviate, ADW, Action, Smart, Solo, Next, GO, Holo, Xperia, LG Home Atom, Launcher Pro, TSF Shell, Turbo, Nine. However it can be used in many more launchers that support icon packs but aren’t specified within the application itself and in CyanogenMod Theme Engine.
ICON REQUEST
You can send an icon request using Ciao Request app and then have only to be patient.
ADVICES
To get the same style of screenshots, you have to follow these steps using Nova Launcher Beta:
• Desktop -> Page indicator -> Line
• Desktop -> Swipe to drawer Indicator -> On
• Desktop -> Searchbar style -> Select Pixel one
• App & widget drawers -> Swipe to open
• App & widget drawers -> Card background -> Off
• App & widget drawers-> Background -> White
• Dock -> Dock Background -> Rectangle, white, trasparency 58%
• Folders -> Folder background -> N preview
Thanks to Αχι K. for some icons designed for us by him.
What's New
*** I'm working day and night on this app, improving and adding more icons, so you can support me rating with 5 stars :) ***
• More then new 300 icons available ( more than 730 available );
• Added support to Xperia and LG Home;
• Ciao Request available for request icons;
• Rebuilt Gallery & WhatsApp;
• Rebuilt default wallpaper and added a new one;
• Added a lot of icons variants;
• More support to ASUS, Galaxy, OPPO and Meizu icons;
• Updated icon codes and strings.
Additional information
Updated
12 October 2016
Size
24M
Installs
5,000 - 10,000
Current Version
2.3
Requires Android
4.0 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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Email ciaostudio2015@gmail.com
V. A. 3 70044
Real Bike Racing, Android App Game
Real Bike Racing
21,997
Italy Games Racing
Rated for 3+
Welcome to the definitive motorcycle racing experience! Real Bike Racing is a must have game for all motor bike riders!
Start the engine, hit the gas and experience the thrill of handling a 200 HP beast. Go bumper to bumper with elite riders to win the world championship. Now get ready for adrenaline fueled racing action and ride your way to victory in the fastest lane of all!
Game Features:
- Take the wheel of 10+ types of unique superbikes
- Fully functioning rear view mirrors
- Realistic 3D graphics with dynamic lighting effects
What's New
v1.0.5: Fixed some crash bugs of the game. Thanks.
Additional information
Updated
11 October 2016
Size
18M
Installs
1,000,000 - 5,000,000
Current Version
1.0.5
Requires Android
2.1 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
Learn more
Interactive Elements
Digital purchases
In-app Products
Rs200 - Rs10,100 per item
Permissions
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Offered By
Italy Games
Developer
Email contact@italy-games.com
Privacy Policy
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Real Drift Racing : Road Racer, Android App Game
Real Drift Racing : Road Racer
8,548
Magnat Mobile Racing
Rated for 3+
Real Drift Racing : Road Racer
New generation of car racing games 3d. Race and drift in a big city, zooming around curves and between lanes along with top racers! Join in this fantastic drag racing, get into your speed car and get the motor to go. Racing with different transport tools, feeling the best speed of racing! Drift, drag and crash the way, smash your way to collect the boosters, pick up special car model to change it, stay ahead of your friends! If you like turbo car racing game, Real Drift Racing : Road Racer is your best choice!
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Customize Your Car
Cars can be customized with a wide range of paint, rims, brake calipers and interior trims just like a real car. Collect more gold coins to customize your car! Be the unique landscape in the city race!
Two Operation Modes:
G-sense: Tilt device to control direction. More convenient!
Touch control: Tap buttons to control direction. More classic!
Daily Gift:
Remember to sign in everyday, you will get great surprise! Besides gold coin, diamonds you will also gain fine super cars!
Variety of City Race
New York, Dubai, Tokyo, Sydney, etc. Experience the different style of scenery along the racing! Create a stunning visual experience for you!
Four Different Modes
Classic Mode, Elimination Mode, 1 VS 1, Time Trail. Choose any kind of mode you like to show your skill. Believe you can win the game in all of the mode!
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Features of Real Drift Racing : Road Racer:
-3D NEW-GEN Graphics
- Super-charged action packed motor racing simulator
- Smooth and intuitive motor handling controls
- High speed car racing with tilt controls
- Various tracks and scenario to choose from
- Overtaking other high traffic riders to get more scores
- Rich selection of game props
- Do more stunts to get higher scores and bonus
- Many supercars are waiting for you
Drive your car in the five road, run as fast speed in the city highway. Collect nitro, and when it get to three, the car will speed up and smash you way, feeling the best endless racing game in the city streets! Here time is all, if there is no time, it will game over! Pick up more coins, get daily bonus, earn rewards and upgrade your car or knocking other better and faster cars so that easy to compete the target mission. Download Real Drift Racing : Road Racer right now to experience the best hd car racing game and win the honor!
What's New
1.Fix the bug of long-time loading
2.Add more brand-new racing tracks & scenarios
3.Fix other bugs
Additional information
Updated
11 October 2016
Size
39M
Installs
500,000 - 1,000,000
Current Version
1.0.1
Requires Android
2.3 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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Rs110 - Rs10,500 per item
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Monster Truck Destruction™, Android App Game
Monster Truck Destruction™
223,640
ODD Games Racing
Rated for 3+
Offers in-app purchases
*** Most popular and realistic Monster Truck game available – played over 225 million times ***
LOTS OF TRUCKS - Monster Truck Destruction™ features over 50 licensed Monster Trucks that span multiple generations from BIGFOOT, USA-1, Paul Shafer Racing, Outback Thunda, Rislone, Western Renegade, Monster Mayhem, Bad Habit, Black Widow, California Kid, Rockstar, Krazy Train, Wicked, Tornado, Convict, Tod Weston Motorsports, Aftershock, Tantrum and Virginia Beast.
LOTS OF LEVELS - Relive some of the original rivalries between BIGFOOT and USA-1 on the 24 different levels based on indoor and outdoor dirt stadiums.
GAME MODES - Compete in Freestyle, Drag or Practice modes in Single Events or go for glory in one of the three Championships.
GARAGE – See Engines, Intakes, Transmissions, Shocks, Exhausts parts swap out on your trucks in the Garage as you Upgrade to improve your trucks performance.
REALISM – Physics based truck movements and realistic truck damage.
LIVE THE GAME – See these trucks in real life at any of the Monster Truck Destruction Tour events http://www.monstertruckdestructiontour.com/
HOW TO PLAY – The game loads and you’re given 150,000 credit to buy your first truck. Scroll left and right to view all trucks. Once you’ve chosen your truck click ‘BUY’. You’re now able to compete in either Single Event or Championship.
CONTROLS – Choose from up to four different control types from the options menu.
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For technical support or feedback, enquiries@oddgames.com.au
Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/oddgamesdevelopment get more info about all our upcoming titles.
Stay up to date on Monster Truck Destruction on Facebook at http://facebook.com/monstertruckdestruction
PERMISSIONS
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We require WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE to keep backwards compatibility with our game save data. It is only used to read write to your save file.
What's New
MTD 2.7.6
- TRAXXAS branded trucks!
- Winter Levels + Championship
- AI improvements
- Difficulty decreased for levels 1-5
- Minor bug fixes
Additional information
Updated
October 5, 2016
Size
140M
Installs
10,000,000 - 50,000,000
Current Version
2.7.6
Requires Android
4.2 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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Underworld, Android App Game
Underworld
Ludia Inc. Card
Rated for 12+
Offers in-app purchases
Load your guns, sharpen your claws, and build your deck – because there's a war to fight in the new Underworld card game! Based on the latest installments of the popular Underworld film franchise, will your Champions be Lycan, Vampire, or both?
Battle in real-time as your Champion, and those loyal to them, traverse multiple Battle Zones, attacking nearby opponents with brutal close and long range strikes. Prepare to get bloody, as only the last Champion standing can take the spoils of war and earn reward packs to marshal their forces. Collect over 250 unique cards inspired by Underworld: Awakening and Underworld: Blood Wars!
REAL-TIME STRATEGY: Real-time decisions have real-time consequences. Watch your opponent's moves and attacks on the battlefield and plan your counter-attack on the fly!
RULE THE BATTLEFIELD: Move your Champion and supporting characters over multiple Battle Zones, attacking at close and long-range as you see fit.
LEAD THE ATTACK: Don't settle for less. Compete in head-to-head battles to improve your rank and win exclusive cards and bonuses!
BE THE CHAMPION: Choose your favorite characters from the latest Underworld films to be your Champions and harness their unique fighting styles!
STACK THE DECK: Build your own style to turn the tides in your favor. Collect and create cards from hundreds of new characters, weapons, and moves never before seen in the Underworld universe!
Got feedback? Tell us about your experience at support+underworld@ludia.com to make the game better!
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What's New
Load your guns, sharpen your claws, and build your deck – because there's a war to fight in the new Underworld card game! Based on the latest installments of the popular Underworld film franchise, will your Champions be Lycan, Vampire, or both?
Additional information
Updated
October 6, 2016
Size
26M
Installs
5,000 - 10,000
Current Version
1.3.1
Requires Android
4.0.3 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 12+
Sexual Innuendo, Horror
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Rs110 - Rs8,300 per item
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Garfield: My BIG FAT Diet, Android App Game
Garfield: My BIG FAT Diet
CrazyLabs Arcade
Rated for 3+
Offers in-app purchases
Everyone’s favorite fat cat is back and ready to DIET! Wait, what?!
Garfield is hungry & craving lasagna! The only problem is, Jon has put Garfield on a diet & is watching his every move! Garfield knows just who to call…
Join Garfield & Cheating Tom, the App Store’s most notorious cheater, as you cheat your way through the best junk food joints in the country! Eat, cheat and eat some more - but don’t get busted! Grab as much food as you can before Jon the dork & Nermal the annoying cat catch you in action.
Sharpen your cat senses & get your game on!
Over 100 challenging, fun & fattening levels!
Just like a real diet, this big fat game is easy to play, but hard to beat!
Compete with friends and check out their progress on the map!
What's inside:
> 100 fattening & junk food-filled levels
> Play as Garfield - unlock tons of crazy costumes
> Become the fattest cat in multiplayer mode
> Awesome power ups for extra Cattitide
> Hilarious animations & reactions from your favorite Garfield characters
ABOUT US
Crazy Labs is a casual games brand, under which TabTale develops and publishes fun and addictive games. Crazy Labs partners with independent development studios across the globe to create engaging mobile content for audiences of all ages.
Like us: https://www.facebook.com/crazylabsgames
Watch us: http://www.youtube.com/Tabtale
Visit us: http://tabtale.com/
Follow us:@CrazyLabsGames
Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+Tabtale/posts
CONTACT US
Let us know what you think! Questions? Suggestions? Technical Support? Contact us 24/7 at Talk2Us@Crazy-Labs.com.
PRIVACY:
* This App is free to play but certain in-game items may require payment. You may restrict in-app purchases by disabling them on your device.
* By downloading this App you agree to TabTale’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use at http://tabtale.com/privacy-policy/ and at http://tabtale.com/terms-of-use/.
This App may include third parties services, such as ad networks and analytics, and may contain social media links that allow users communicate with others. Collection and use of data are subject to TabTale's Privacy Policy.
What's New
> Bug Control - We sprayed some more bugs... eww!
> Improvements for better game performance.
> Like us on facebook for new apps and creative activities for your kids! facebook.com\tabtale
Additional information
Updated
September 28, 2016
Size
67M
Installs
100,000 - 500,000
Current Version
1.0.17
Requires Android
4.1 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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Rs110 - Rs10,900 per item
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24 Raul Wallenberg, Ziv towers, Building D, Tel Aviv, Israel, 6971924
Pet Frenzy, Android App Game
Pet Frenzy
10,377
DroidHen Puzzle
Rated for 3+
Offers in-app purchases
Pet Frenzy, the most adorable match-3 game! The lovely, naughty and cute pets are waiting for you to join their adventure.
Join Anna, our clever cowgirl, and her naughty pets on their happy journey through the wonderland.
Travel through grassland, farmhouse, fence, and infinite amazing magic islands and solve every puzzle. Slider your finger, switch and match cute pets to make miracles! The cutest game will be cuter because of you.
Free to download and play except some in-game items such as extra movers and tools.
Pet Frenzy Features:
Cute pet graphics that will always make you happy
Various amazing islands make every puzzle extraordinary attractive and interesting
Powerful boosts to help with challenging levels
Easy to start and play, challenging to master
Playing with Facebook friends helps to get more lives
What's New
-Bug fixes
Additional information
Updated
October 12, 2016
Size
24M
Installs
500,000 - 1,000,000
Current Version
1.0.62
Requires Android
4.0 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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Rs110 - Rs3,150 per item
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Diggy's Adventure, Android App Game
Diggy's Adventure
Pixel Federation Puzzle
Rated for 3+
Offers in-app purchases
Search for hidden treasures, fulfill godly quests and reveal the greatest mysteries of the past in Diggy’s Adventure online game.
Features:
- #1 Rated Adventure Game
- 1000+ Riddles to solve
- 500+ Labyrinths to escape from
- 100+ Funny characters to interact with
- 4 Mythological locations with loads of forgotten treasures
- Customer support responding within 24 hours
- New content every week
- 17 languages to play in
No secret may remain hidden!
Join Diggy, Professor, Linda and Rusty on their journey, explore the world full of ancient civilizations and help them to solve unforgettable mysteries.
By digging through the mines you will acquire various items that can be used for replenishing their energy or crafting new items in his camp. You can also embellish your camps with beautiful decorations, items and other content. Craft new items or cook ingredients to help you dig and becoming the greatest adventurer in the world.
Solve riddles and gain rewards
Gain rewards and experience points that improve rate of energy regeneration or maximum energy capacity by digging through the mines and fulfilling in-game quests assigned by Gods and other characters. You can also enjoy special events and offers, set camps into vivid themes or send gifts to other player.
Note: A network connection is required to play
Do you have any suggestions or problems? We would love to hear from you!
Contact us at support@pixelfederation.com!
What's New
In the newest version we have implemented:
- Confirmation for gem buying
- Shorter loading times
- A reworked game start
- A reworked UI with particle effects
- The pantheon feature
- The beginners boost feature
- the daily reward feature
- Several bugfixes
Additional information
Updated
October 11, 2016
Size
62M
Installs
100,000 - 500,000
Current Version
1.2.19
Requires Android
2.3.3 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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Digital Purchases
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Rs110 - Rs11,600 per item
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Samsung sends out fire-proof boxes for Galaxy Note 7 returns
Samsung sends out fire-proof boxes for Galaxy Note 7 returns
The company has said it has permanently discontinued production of the faulty phone after reports of fires and explosions.
Customers who bought a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from the firm's website are being sent fire-resistent packages to return the faulty devices.
The company is offering prepaid shipping boxes as a precaution to protect against possible fires or explosions.
It said consumers who purchased their smartphones from mobile carriers should visit their websites for recall instructions.
The kits, which have just started arriving in America, contain a protective bag, thermally insulated boxes and gloves.
It also contains a warning the handset can only be shipped by ground due to concerns it could explode in the air.
However, customers in the UK may have to wait as the Royal Mail has banned delivery of the phones, making it potentially difficult to return them.
It said customers would be asked to detail the contents of their packages to ensure that hazardous items were not transported.
On Tuesday, Samsung confirmed it was stopping production of the device just two months after it was launched following two recalls and reports of fires.
This follows the announcement in September that it was suspending sales of the phone
It is now expecting the return of more than 1.5 million phones, most of which were sold in America and South Korea.
About 2.5 million Note 7s were recalled last month after reports some had caught fire because of faulty lithium batteries.
The electronic giant has slashed its profts forecast and blamed the financial impact of pulling the phone for its decision.
Shares in the company have also fallen since news of the defect broke, with more than $18bn (£14.6bn) wiped off its value.
Android apps for indoor cycling
android apps for indoor cycling
Indoor Cycling
With the app Indoor Cycling for Android devices, you will find all the information you need to practice Spinning and exercise while you are having fun, burn fat and exercise your heart.
In the application Indoor Cycling you will find all kinds of exercises, high-intensity, changes of rythm, medium intensity, steady rythm, classes for beginners and competition classes.
In addition, it includes tips for you to know how to adjust the resistance on your spinning bike, improve your performance day-to-day and lose weight in a healthy and definitive way.
This app indoor cycling includes:
Training exercises to be able to continue a complete spinning class.
Different types of routines depending on each level, with indications of a specialized instructor of spinning.
Tips that will help you to achieve your goals, to keep rythm and adapt the class to your need of training.
Selection of music that will motivate you to keep up with the rythm of the class of indoor cycling.
Download this free app on your mobile phone or tablet and begin to practice spinning in a healthful and funny way.
Additional information
Updated
October 4, 2015
Size
1.8M
Installs
10,000 - 50,000
Current Version
1.00
Requires Android
2.3 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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Android apps for cycling GPS
Strava Inc. Health & Fitness
Rated for 12+
Millions of runners and cyclists use Strava to record their activities, compare performance over time, compete with their community, and share the photos, stories and highlights of their activities with friends.
Track Your Runs and Rides for Free
• Activity Tracking: During and after activity, get key stats like distance, pace, speed, elevation gained and calories burned, as well as an interactive map of your activity
• Personal Challenge: Participate in monthly Challenges designed to push you further
• Segments: Runs and rides can get long -- see how you fared on sub-sections of your activity with Strava Segments
Connect with Friends and Fellow Athletes
• Social Training: Follow friends, training buddies and pros to view each other’s activities and encourage them with kudos and comments
• Activity Photos: Showcase the best moments of your run or ride
• Friendly Competition: Dig deep and shoot for a top time on segment leaderboards
• Strava on Social: Share activity details on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Pair Your Favorite Technology
• Device Friendly: Strava works with almost all GPS running watches, cycling computers and activity trackers
• Heart Rate: Train with a heart rate monitor for additional performance data
Additional web-only features, including route building, clubs and group activities, are available to all Strava athletes at www.strava.com .
Passionate Athletes: Go Premium
• Train for peak performance with personalized coaching
• Get unrivaled live performance feedback during your activity
• Geek out with exclusive and detailed analysis after every activity
These Premium features are available through in-app purchasing.
NOTE ON GPS SUPPORT:
Strava depends on GPS for recording activities. In some devices, the GPS does not work properly and Strava will not record effectively. If your Strava recordings show poor location estimation behavior, please try to update the operating system to the most recent version. There are some devices which have consistently poor performance with no known remedies. On these devices we restrict installation of Strava, for example the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 and the Galaxy Express 2 . See our support site for more information: https://strava.zendesk.com/entries/27141334-Does-Strava-4-x-run-on-my-Android-device-
What's New
Bug Fixes
Additional information
Updated
October 10, 2016
Size
25M
Installs
5,000,000 - 10,000,000
Current Version
5.4.0
Requires Android
4.0.3 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 12+
Parental Guidance Recommended
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Interactive Elements
Users Interact, Shares Info, Shares Location, Digital Purchases
In-app Products
Rs600 - Rs6,300 per item
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500 Third Street, Suite 110
San Francisco, CA 94107
Pakistani farmers to be given five million smartphones
Five million smartphones will be given to farmers in Pakistan in an effort to improve knowledge of modern farming techniques, an official has said.
The first phones would be delivered in October, said Punjab Information Technology Board chairman Dr Umar Saif.
Advice from experts would also be distributed via the devices.
"The farmers will receive free alerts about the use of pesticides for their yields," said Dr Saif, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
Large numbers of farmers in countries such as India and Kenya have also recently experimented with smartphone technology.
Hendrik Knoche at Denmark's Aalborg University was involved in a recent project to design a smartphone interface that could be used by farmers in India, even those with literacy problems.
He said the move by Pakistan was "laudable" but added that, from his experience, there might be difficulties in getting the most relevant information to users.
"A lot of the information that farmers are really interested in is often not available online," he told the BBC, "such as whether a local dealer has good quality material or whether it's adulterated."
At the very least, Dr Knoche said, his experience suggested that even farmers new to the devices would soon pick up the basics of how to use them - and that that could benefit them in the future.
The first phones would be delivered in October, said Punjab Information Technology Board chairman Dr Umar Saif.
Advice from experts would also be distributed via the devices.
"The farmers will receive free alerts about the use of pesticides for their yields," said Dr Saif, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
Large numbers of farmers in countries such as India and Kenya have also recently experimented with smartphone technology.
Hendrik Knoche at Denmark's Aalborg University was involved in a recent project to design a smartphone interface that could be used by farmers in India, even those with literacy problems.
He said the move by Pakistan was "laudable" but added that, from his experience, there might be difficulties in getting the most relevant information to users.
"A lot of the information that farmers are really interested in is often not available online," he told the BBC, "such as whether a local dealer has good quality material or whether it's adulterated."
At the very least, Dr Knoche said, his experience suggested that even farmers new to the devices would soon pick up the basics of how to use them - and that that could benefit them in the future.
Timeline of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fire crisis
Timeline of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fire crisis
As Samsung scrambles to contain the crisis and its share price tumbles, Sky News looks at how the embarrassing episode unfolded.
Just weeks after Samsung launched its Galaxy Note 7, the smartphone has been deemed a fire hazard across the world.
Here are the major developments related to the device since it was unveiled in New York in early August.
:: 19 August - The device goes on sale in 10 countries including the US and South Korea.
:: 24 August - A report of a Note 7 explosion emerges in South Korea.
:: 31 August - Samsung delays shipments of Note 7s to South Korean carriers.
:: 1 September - Samsung starts Galaxy Note 7 sales in China.
:: 2 September - Samsung announces a worldwide recall of 2.5 million Note 7 phones, citing faulty batteries.
:: 8 September - The US Federal Aviation Administration advises passengers to not turn on or charge the devices on flights or stow them in checked baggage.
:: 9 September - The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges Galaxy Note 7 users to stop using their phone.
:: 15 September - The CPSC formally announces a recall of about one million Note 7 phones.
:: 16 September - A Florida man sues Samsung for burns from a Note 7 explosion.
:: Also in September - Samsung announces it will resume sales of the device in South Korea. Samsung says a Note 7 phone a user in China claims caught on fire was caused by external heating. The company starts a Note 7 exchange programme in South Korea.
:: 21 September - US telecoms firms Verizon Communications and Sprint Corp begin taking orders for new Note 7s.
:: 22 September - South Korea orders extra battery safety measures for Note 7s.
:: 23 September - A report of replacement device catching fire emerges in Richmond, Virginia.
:: 25 September - Samsung delays a resumption in Note 7 sales in South Korea by three days.
:: 29 September - Samsung announces more than one million people across the world are now using Note 7s with a safe battery.
:: 1 October - Samsung resumes selling new Note 7s in South Korea.
:: 5 October - A Southwest Airlines plane in the United States is evacuated after a replacement Note 7 ignites on board.
:: 9 October - AT&T and T-Mobile halt issuing new Note 7 smartphones due to safety concerns.
:: 10 October - Samsung adjusts Note 7 shipments for inspections, quality control due to more phones catching fire.
:: 11 October - Samsung asks customers who own an original or a replaced Galaxy Note 7 phone to stop using and switch off their device immediately over safety concerns. It also halts production and sales and exchanges of the device globally as it investigates reports of fires in new devices. The firm's share price tumbles.
Real Drift Racing : Road Racer, Android Game App
Real Drift Racing : Road Racer
Magnat Mobile Racing
Rated for 3+
Offers in-app purchases
New generation of car racing games 3d. Race and drift in a big city, zooming around curves and between lanes along with top racers! Join in this fantastic drag racing, get into your speed car and get the motor to go. Racing with different transport tools, feeling the best speed of racing! Drift, drag and crash the way, smash your way to collect the boosters, pick up special car model to change it, stay ahead of your friends! If you like turbo car racing game, Real Drift Racing : Road Racer is your best choice!
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Customize Your Car
Cars can be customized with a wide range of paint, rims, brake calipers and interior trims just like a real car. Collect more gold coins to customize your car! Be the unique landscape in the city race!
Two Operation Modes:
G-sense: Tilt device to control direction. More convenient!
Touch control: Tap buttons to control direction. More classic!
Daily Gift:
Remember to sign in everyday, you will get great surprise! Besides gold coin, diamonds you will also gain fine super cars!
Variety of City Race
New York, Dubai, Tokyo, Sydney, etc. Experience the different style of scenery along the racing! Create a stunning visual experience for you!
Four Different Modes
Classic Mode, Elimination Mode, 1 VS 1, Time Trail. Choose any kind of mode you like to show your skill. Believe you can win the game in all of the mode!
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Features of Real Drift Racing : Road Racer:
-3D NEW-GEN Graphics
- Super-charged action packed motor racing simulator
- Smooth and intuitive motor handling controls
- High speed car racing with tilt controls
- Various tracks and scenario to choose from
- Overtaking other high traffic riders to get more scores
- Rich selection of game props
- Do more stunts to get higher scores and bonus
- Many supercars are waiting for you
Drive your car in the five road, run as fast speed in the city highway. Collect nitro, and when it get to three, the car will speed up and smash you way, feeling the best endless racing game in the city streets! Here time is all, if there is no time, it will game over! Pick up more coins, get daily bonus, earn rewards and upgrade your car or knocking other better and faster cars so that easy to compete the target mission. Download Real Drift Racing : Road Racer right now to experience the best hd car racing game and win the honor!
Additional information
Updated
29 September 2016
Size
24M
Installs
100,000 - 500,000
Current Version
1.0.0
Requires Android
2.3 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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Interactive Elements
Digital purchases
In-app Products
Rs110 - Rs10,500 per item
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Racing In Car, Android Game App 2016
Racing In Car
2,892
LeYoo,Inc. Racing
Rated for 3+
The best racing in car game!
Drive your car in city traffic with third person perspective. Experience the extreme racing, There is no death but live car race. Chase other cars by being fast and speed. Improve performance by upgrading cars with stronger engines.
Endless traffic, realistic environment is the best character of racing. Tilt your device to go where you want, more beautiful cars to choose, but need to take coins, So earn more and more coins you can!
Racing In Car Features:
-Free to play in google play
-Best racing in car game
-Third person perspective
-3D realistic environment
-Endless traffic racing
-More cars to choose
-Amazing spirit of competition
-Absolute breathtaking car
How To Play:
-Use gravity sensor and tilt your phone to turn the car right or left!
-Touch the screen to accelerate or brake
Try racing in car now to see how far the mobile racing experience come nowdays.
Additional information
Updated
14 September 2016
Size
24M
Installs
100,000 - 500,000
Current Version
1.0.0
Requires Android
2.3 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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Real Bike Racing, Android Game App 2016
Real Bike Racing
19,898
Italy Games Racing
Rated for 3+
Offers in-app purchases
Welcome to the definitive motorcycle racing experience! Real Bike Racing is a must have game for all motor bike riders!
Start the engine, hit the gas and experience the thrill of handling a 200 HP beast. Go bumper to bumper with elite riders to win the world championship. Now get ready for adrenaline fueled racing action and ride your way to victory in the fastest lane of all!
Game Features:
- Take the wheel of 10+ types of unique superbikes
- Fully functioning rear view mirrors
- Realistic 3D graphics with dynamic lighting effects
What's New
v1.0.4: Slightly adjusted the order of the levels to make the game more fun. Thanks.
v1.0.3: Make the bikes go a little faster so that the game is more challenging. Thanks.
Additional information
Updated
26 September 2016
Size
18M
Installs
1,000,000 - 5,000,000
Current Version
1.0.4
Requires Android
2.1 and up
Content Rating
Rated for 3+
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Digital purchases
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Rs200 - Rs10,100 per item
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Frozen Free Fall: Icy Shot.. Android Game App
Frozen Free Fall: Icy Shot
21,952
Disney Casual Action & Adventure
Rated for 3+
Offers in-app purchases
From the makers of Disney’s #1 mobile game comes the breathtaking puzzle game – Frozen Free Fall: Icy Shot! Embark on an adventure into the world of Frozen to experience an ice-shattering collection of NEW puzzles!
Join Queen Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and a few mischievous Snowgies on an exciting journey! Shoot snowballs with ice magic, earn unique boosters, and discover special surprises at every turn.
For the first time in forever, you can enjoy Frozen like never before!
• TAKE AIM & SHOOT magical snowballs with Elsa’s powerful snowflake cannon.
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How Accurate is the GPS on my Smartphone?
Historically field data collection was a daunting task reserved for geographic information specialists (GIS) professionals, and the technical savvy crowd. This was largely due to the learning curve involved in operating mapping grade Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers. However, smart phones and tablets have changed that. They offer an amazing array of functionality in a portable, intuitive and ever more familiar interface. Think about all the technology packaged into one of these little devices:
GPS
Camera
Network connection (3G, 4G, WiFi…)
Email
Internet
Apps
They’re actually better than the Tricorders we used to see on StarTrek! They have a slimmer profile, probably weigh a lot less, have touch screens, bigger displays and can be used with thousands of available apps.
One big question when considering smart phones or tablets for field data collection is, “How accurate are they?” A related question that must be answered is, “What kind of accuracy will meet the needs of my project?” You need to answer both of these questions to determine whether or not this technology will work for you. Usually survey grade GPS accuracies (sub meter or sub centimeter) aren’t necessary for public health mapping. Getting within 10 meters is more than adequate to map facility locations, patient addresses, potential sources of disease or wellness.
How Does GPS Work?
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) system. It utilizes a constellation of 24 satellites orbiting the earth at an altitude of 12,000 miles. GPS devices compute your position by determining the distance between the GPS receiver and a minimum of 4 GPS satellites. The satellites transmit radio signals to the GPS receivers, allowing the calculations to occur. Initially GPS was established as a military guidance system, and I doubt anyone foresaw the popular use it has today.
The iPhone has been equipped with an onboard GPS since the iPhone 3, and Android phones became GPS enabled at about the same time. Typically people use GPS to find restaurants and street directions. However, there’s no reason these same devices can’t be used for public health data collection!
Smart phones in fact use more than GPS to locate you. They employ a hybrid locational system combining three separate technologies:
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)
WiFi positioning
Cellular network positioning.
These three technologies are used in combination as they are available. A-GPS is the most accurate of the three, and cellular positioning the least accurate. The figure below shows an example of the accuracy of each of these locational services.
Accuracy of iPhone Locations
GPS Accuracy
There are a number of factors that affect accuracy no matter what GPS receiver is being used. The GPS radio signals encounter differing conditions while travelling through the atmosphere, causing signal delays, and therefore affecting accuracy. The geometry of the satellites being used will also vary. The GPS will have a wider array of satellites to choose from if you’re out in the middle of a big field, versus being on 6th Avenue in Manhattan. You will get better positions if the satellites you’re locked onto aren’t clustered in one part of the sky. Therefore the more sky view you have, the more accurate your GPS will be. In addition to blocking your view of the sky, urban canyons can also cause multipath effects, where the GPS signal bounces off of buildings or other objects reducing accuracy.
Assisted-GPS (A-GPS)
A-GPS is by far the most accurate of the three systems on your phone. A-GPS operates a little differently than the typical handheld GPS receiver. The assistance is provided by the cellular network. When connected to a cellular network the smart phone will download data about the GPS satellite constellation. This allows the phone to lock in on a position much more quickly than it could otherwise. The GPS functionality of a smart phone can still be used if the cellular network is unavailable. However, when disconnected from a network your phone will take several minutes to hone in on your location, versus just seconds when the network is available.
The A-GPS receivers on iPhones have steadily improved from the iPhone 3 to the iPhone 5. In addition to the U.S. DOD GPS system, the Russians have a satellite navigation system called GLONASS. The newest smart phones (e.g., iPhone 4S and iPhone 5) now have GPS chips that use both satellite systems giving increased accuracy! Europe, India and China are also developing satellite navigation systems and in the not too distant future GPS receivers may be able to use several systems simultaneously and become even more accurate.
WiFi and Network Positioning
For any GPS to work the antennae needs a clear view of the sky. Users of smart phones will frequently be in “urban canyons” or indoors. This is where WiFi and cellular network positioning become necessary. Both of these methods are used by smart phones as indoor positioning systems. The phone will use a hybrid approach, using all three methods to locate you. These other two technologies aren’t nearly as accurate as A-GPS, but can still locate you sufficiently to find the closest vanilla latte!
Generally WiFi positioning is more accurate than cellular network positioning. It uses wireless access points and measures the intensity of the received signal from one or more networks to find the position. Interestingly it doesn’t require your device to be WiFi enabled to work.
Cellular network positioning triangulates your position based off of nearby cell phone towers. Phone companies have precise locations for their cell towers, which when combined with signal strength can be used to approximate your location. Both of these techniques are dependent on overlapping signals from either access points and cellular towers. Therefore they’re more accurate in urban settings.
So What’s It All Mean?
From numerous tests the typical GPS receiver will achieve an accuracy of 1-5 meters. Unfortunately assisted-GPS accuracies have not been studied nearly as thoroughly as typical GPS receivers. The best studies to date are those by Dr. Paul Zandbergen at the University of New Mexico. In 2009 he published findings showing that an iPhone 3 had an average accuracy of 8 meters. In that study the error never exceeded 30 meters. Below are the results of his 2009 study including all three locational systems.
3G iPhone w/ A-GPS ~ 8 meters
3G iPhone w/ wifi ~ 74 meters
3G iPhone w/ Cellular positioning ~ 600 meters
Numerous anecdotal studies indicate that the iPhone 4S/5 has become more accurate. In 2011 Dr. Zandbergen tested several Android smart phones. Here he found the accuracies to be slightly better than the 2009 study. They ranged from 5-8 meters. It is likely that the iPhone 4S/5 is within this range as well. It can also be assumed that iPads and other Android tablets will be comparable.
Other Options for Increasing Accuracy
There are several third party external GPS receivers that connect to the smart phone via Bluetooth. For example, the Dual 150S can be used to increase accuracy in more remote locations. It can be worn like a wrist watch, placed on a car dash or strapped to a backpack. It will provide 2.5 meter accuracy and only costs $100.
Summary
If getting within 5-8 meters meets your data requirements smart phones and tablets are a great way to go. If you need greater accuracy you can combine an external Bluetooth GPS receiver with your device and get that accuracy down to the 2-3 meter range. If you require more accuracy than that you will need to invest in a mapping grade GPS receiver.
GPS
Camera
Network connection (3G, 4G, WiFi…)
Internet
Apps
They’re actually better than the Tricorders we used to see on StarTrek! They have a slimmer profile, probably weigh a lot less, have touch screens, bigger displays and can be used with thousands of available apps.
One big question when considering smart phones or tablets for field data collection is, “How accurate are they?” A related question that must be answered is, “What kind of accuracy will meet the needs of my project?” You need to answer both of these questions to determine whether or not this technology will work for you. Usually survey grade GPS accuracies (sub meter or sub centimeter) aren’t necessary for public health mapping. Getting within 10 meters is more than adequate to map facility locations, patient addresses, potential sources of disease or wellness.
How Does GPS Work?
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) system. It utilizes a constellation of 24 satellites orbiting the earth at an altitude of 12,000 miles. GPS devices compute your position by determining the distance between the GPS receiver and a minimum of 4 GPS satellites. The satellites transmit radio signals to the GPS receivers, allowing the calculations to occur. Initially GPS was established as a military guidance system, and I doubt anyone foresaw the popular use it has today.
The iPhone has been equipped with an onboard GPS since the iPhone 3, and Android phones became GPS enabled at about the same time. Typically people use GPS to find restaurants and street directions. However, there’s no reason these same devices can’t be used for public health data collection!
Smart phones in fact use more than GPS to locate you. They employ a hybrid locational system combining three separate technologies:
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)
WiFi positioning
Cellular network positioning.
These three technologies are used in combination as they are available. A-GPS is the most accurate of the three, and cellular positioning the least accurate. The figure below shows an example of the accuracy of each of these locational services.
Accuracy of iPhone Locations
GPS Accuracy
There are a number of factors that affect accuracy no matter what GPS receiver is being used. The GPS radio signals encounter differing conditions while travelling through the atmosphere, causing signal delays, and therefore affecting accuracy. The geometry of the satellites being used will also vary. The GPS will have a wider array of satellites to choose from if you’re out in the middle of a big field, versus being on 6th Avenue in Manhattan. You will get better positions if the satellites you’re locked onto aren’t clustered in one part of the sky. Therefore the more sky view you have, the more accurate your GPS will be. In addition to blocking your view of the sky, urban canyons can also cause multipath effects, where the GPS signal bounces off of buildings or other objects reducing accuracy.
Assisted-GPS (A-GPS)
A-GPS is by far the most accurate of the three systems on your phone. A-GPS operates a little differently than the typical handheld GPS receiver. The assistance is provided by the cellular network. When connected to a cellular network the smart phone will download data about the GPS satellite constellation. This allows the phone to lock in on a position much more quickly than it could otherwise. The GPS functionality of a smart phone can still be used if the cellular network is unavailable. However, when disconnected from a network your phone will take several minutes to hone in on your location, versus just seconds when the network is available.
The A-GPS receivers on iPhones have steadily improved from the iPhone 3 to the iPhone 5. In addition to the U.S. DOD GPS system, the Russians have a satellite navigation system called GLONASS. The newest smart phones (e.g., iPhone 4S and iPhone 5) now have GPS chips that use both satellite systems giving increased accuracy! Europe, India and China are also developing satellite navigation systems and in the not too distant future GPS receivers may be able to use several systems simultaneously and become even more accurate.
WiFi and Network Positioning
For any GPS to work the antennae needs a clear view of the sky. Users of smart phones will frequently be in “urban canyons” or indoors. This is where WiFi and cellular network positioning become necessary. Both of these methods are used by smart phones as indoor positioning systems. The phone will use a hybrid approach, using all three methods to locate you. These other two technologies aren’t nearly as accurate as A-GPS, but can still locate you sufficiently to find the closest vanilla latte!
Generally WiFi positioning is more accurate than cellular network positioning. It uses wireless access points and measures the intensity of the received signal from one or more networks to find the position. Interestingly it doesn’t require your device to be WiFi enabled to work.
Cellular network positioning triangulates your position based off of nearby cell phone towers. Phone companies have precise locations for their cell towers, which when combined with signal strength can be used to approximate your location. Both of these techniques are dependent on overlapping signals from either access points and cellular towers. Therefore they’re more accurate in urban settings.
So What’s It All Mean?
From numerous tests the typical GPS receiver will achieve an accuracy of 1-5 meters. Unfortunately assisted-GPS accuracies have not been studied nearly as thoroughly as typical GPS receivers. The best studies to date are those by Dr. Paul Zandbergen at the University of New Mexico. In 2009 he published findings showing that an iPhone 3 had an average accuracy of 8 meters. In that study the error never exceeded 30 meters. Below are the results of his 2009 study including all three locational systems.
3G iPhone w/ A-GPS ~ 8 meters
3G iPhone w/ wifi ~ 74 meters
3G iPhone w/ Cellular positioning ~ 600 meters
Numerous anecdotal studies indicate that the iPhone 4S/5 has become more accurate. In 2011 Dr. Zandbergen tested several Android smart phones. Here he found the accuracies to be slightly better than the 2009 study. They ranged from 5-8 meters. It is likely that the iPhone 4S/5 is within this range as well. It can also be assumed that iPads and other Android tablets will be comparable.
Other Options for Increasing Accuracy
There are several third party external GPS receivers that connect to the smart phone via Bluetooth. For example, the Dual 150S can be used to increase accuracy in more remote locations. It can be worn like a wrist watch, placed on a car dash or strapped to a backpack. It will provide 2.5 meter accuracy and only costs $100.
Summary
If getting within 5-8 meters meets your data requirements smart phones and tablets are a great way to go. If you need greater accuracy you can combine an external Bluetooth GPS receiver with your device and get that accuracy down to the 2-3 meter range. If you require more accuracy than that you will need to invest in a mapping grade GPS receiver.
Tiny Screens Can Cause Big Vision Problems
Tiny screens As much as we depend on our mobile devices for viewing and responding to emails, checking the weather, reading headline news, and posting status updates on Facebook, our smartphones may be causing us some vision problems. Staring at those tiny screens can bring on an array of eye issues such as blurred vision, headaches, sore eyes, headaches, muscle strain and dry eye.
According to Jeff Taylor, M.D., Medical Director for YourSightMatters.com, at least 1 out of every 4 eye patients complains about eye strain due to reading text on a small screen. Normally, we blink about 15 times per minute, but this rate decreases by half when we are staring at our smartphone. As we squint to read these miniature screens, our facial, neck and shoulder muscles tighten, eyes become fatigued and vision can be blurred or strained. This series of symptoms is known as Computer Vision Syndrome.
Smartphones can also cause other issues as well. The iPhone’s newest update seems to affect balance and stability with the new icons zooming in and out. Users have complained of dizziness. Reading in bed can affect sleep patterns due to the blue light emitted from the screen. This light can decrease levels of melatonin and make it harder to fall asleep. For all the help that our phones and electronic devices offer, they are literally giving us a headache.
The answer is not to stop using your smartphone. Rather, implement a system where you take regular breaks about every 20 minutes or so.
This is known as the 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, stare at something at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. This will help rest your eyes and prevent fatigue and strain that causes those familiar headaches, soreness and blurred vision. This is especially important for children who may be new to having a phone or who may not remember to give their eyes a rest. Don’t be afraid to set some clear boundaries and guidelines for children so they can learn self control and moderation in using their electronic devices.Computer Vision Syndrome should be temporary, so if you notice that your vision is not returning to normal you should visit your eye doctor and share your concerns. It is important to stay current with your comprehensive eye exams to keep your vision clear and healthy.
Smartphone overuse may 'damage' eyes, say opticians
Opticians say people are so addicted to smartphones they may be increasing their risk of eye damage.They are warning overuse from phones and other devices like computers, tablets, and flat screen TVs can lead to long-term damage.It comes as a survey of 2,000 people suggests under 25s check their phones thirty-two times a day.
Optician Andy Hepworth said: "Blue violet light is potentially hazardous and toxic to the back of your eyes.
It's the combination of not blinking enough and bringing the device closer than you normally look at objects - it strains your eyes Andy Hepworth Optician
"So over a long period of time it can potentially damage your eyes. "When you're looking at a smart phone, the light peaking out of that is blue violet."
He says tests have found that over exposure to blue-violet light has the potential to put us at greater risk of macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.Opticians say that, although "good" blue light (blue-turquoise) is needed to help regulate biological clocks, it is also thought that extensive exposure to blue violet light can disrupting sleep patterns and affect moods."Although we don't know if there's a direct link with it creating eye problems, there is strong lab evidence it can potentially do that," Andy added."It's the combination of not blinking enough and bringing the device closer than you normally look at objects - it strains your eyes."
'More headaches'
The survey, commissioned by a group of independent opticians, found that on average, an adult spends nearly seven hours a day staring at a screen with nearly half feeling anxious when away from their phone. Statistics also suggest 43% of under 25s experience genuine irritation or anxiety when they can't check their phone when they want. It also found 55% felt the amount of screen time they're exposed to affects them with eye discomfort the main problem.
Eighteen-year-old Alana Chinery from Essex is never without her smart phone.
Get your eyes tested regularly and take regular breaks from your computer and hand held device Amanda Saint Optician She said: "I've definitely noticed that my eyes are getting worse from staring at my computer and phone."I am getting more headaches." Amanda Saint, who is also an optician, says the advice is simple.
"Get your eyes tested regularly and take regular breaks from your computer and hand held device."
Optician Andy Hepworth said: "Blue violet light is potentially hazardous and toxic to the back of your eyes.
It's the combination of not blinking enough and bringing the device closer than you normally look at objects - it strains your eyes Andy Hepworth Optician
"So over a long period of time it can potentially damage your eyes. "When you're looking at a smart phone, the light peaking out of that is blue violet."
He says tests have found that over exposure to blue-violet light has the potential to put us at greater risk of macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.Opticians say that, although "good" blue light (blue-turquoise) is needed to help regulate biological clocks, it is also thought that extensive exposure to blue violet light can disrupting sleep patterns and affect moods."Although we don't know if there's a direct link with it creating eye problems, there is strong lab evidence it can potentially do that," Andy added."It's the combination of not blinking enough and bringing the device closer than you normally look at objects - it strains your eyes."
'More headaches'
The survey, commissioned by a group of independent opticians, found that on average, an adult spends nearly seven hours a day staring at a screen with nearly half feeling anxious when away from their phone. Statistics also suggest 43% of under 25s experience genuine irritation or anxiety when they can't check their phone when they want. It also found 55% felt the amount of screen time they're exposed to affects them with eye discomfort the main problem.
Eighteen-year-old Alana Chinery from Essex is never without her smart phone.
Get your eyes tested regularly and take regular breaks from your computer and hand held device Amanda Saint Optician She said: "I've definitely noticed that my eyes are getting worse from staring at my computer and phone."I am getting more headaches." Amanda Saint, who is also an optician, says the advice is simple.
"Get your eyes tested regularly and take regular breaks from your computer and hand held device."
Using A Smartphone In Bed Made Women Momentarily Blind
A 22-year-old woman in England thought she was going blind in one eye. She could always see fine out of her left eye. But on some nights, the right eye failed her. All she could see out of it were vague shapes in the room. At first, it happened about two or three times a week. Then it started happening every night. When she went to the doctor, her vision appeared normal. So did brain scans. But it was a disturbing trend.Around the same time, another woman noticed the same thing. On some mornings, she'd lose vision in just one eye for up to 20 minutes. It was bothersome enough to land her in the emergency room.Vision loss in one eye can be a sign that a person is having a small stroke, which is why one of the women was put on blood thinners and the other got a brain scan. It can also signal a compressed optic nerve.
But after further investigation, researchers writing Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine think the problem is much simpler. They're calling the affliction "transient smartphone 'blindness.' ""They were looking at their smartphones and they just happened to have one eye covered because they were lying in bed," says Omar Mahroo, an ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and an author on the letter.The first patient had a habit of gazing at her smartphone before falling asleep. She'd lie on her left side and look at the screen primarily with her right eye. Her left eye was often covered by the pillow.
The other patient, who was in her 40s, had similar problems when she woke up in the morning before sunrise and checked the news on her smartphone before sitting up. It had been going on for about a year, ever since she'd injured her cornea. But around the same time, she'd bought an iPhone.In both cases, nothing bad was going on. Mahroo says. It's just that one retina was adapted to light, and the other to dark.
"The retina is pretty amazing because it can adapt to lots of different light levels, probably better than any camera," he says. "It can reduce its sensitivity, so that when you're on the beach or in the bright snow you can still see relatively well," he says. In the dark on a clear sky, it can adjust to detect extremely dim, far away points of light like stars in the sky.
Retinas constantly adjust when someone leaves a room and enters a slightly dimmer room, or goes inside after being outdoors. But these patients experienced a rare scenario in which that change would
actually be noticeable.
Here's how it happens: Light makes the pigment in rod-shaped cells change shape, which changes the electrical current running to another set of cells, which determines how much of a chemical those cells release to nerve cells, which eventually pass the message on to the brain. After exposure to a bright light, it can take 40 minutes for that process to reset, after which a person can again see in the dark.
The researchers asked the two patients to do a little experiment, viewing the smartphone with just the left eye, then just the right eye on separate occasions. They realized that the eye going temporarily "blind" was always the one that was being used to look at the bright screen. The other eye was likely hidden by a pillow, blocking the light from the screen.To confirm the hypothesis, Mahroo and his colleagues did a little experiment on themselves. Mahroo went in a dark room and with one eye covered, gazed at a smartphone for 20 minutes before turning off the screen. "It did actually feel quite strange," he says of his self-experiment. "It would be very alarming if you didn't know what was going on."Then, he connected himself to a device that measured the current flowing in the photoreceptors in his retinas using electrodes. And sure enough, after flashes of dim light, the retina that had been exposed to the screen took longer to adjust to new light settings."The retina is like a minibrain in our eye, and we're still trying to understand what goes on there," says Mahroo, who studies the cascade of cell communication that happens constantly between the retina and the brain.
Mahroo says since he and his colleagues made their finding, multiple other patients have said they experienced concerning vision loss because of smartphone use.So, should you not read a phone with one eye in a dark room? "We don't know of any ill effects," Mahroo says. But it can be jarring.OK, this next bit has nothing to do with smartphones. But Mahroo says there's an urban legend that speculates that pirates' eye patches could have been used to manipulate vision."Wearing an eye patch allows the eye that's covered to be in a constant state of darkness, which keeps the rod cells in that eye at their maximum sensitivity, what we call 'dark adapted,' " Mahroo says. "So simply by wearing an eye patch in bright light, and then, when in the dark, switching it over to the other eye, a pirate should, in theory, have instantly been able to see well in the dark."
That of course presumes that the pirates were hip to the effect, and not merely wearing an eye patch to cover the unfortunate result of a sword fight.
But after further investigation, researchers writing Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine think the problem is much simpler. They're calling the affliction "transient smartphone 'blindness.' ""They were looking at their smartphones and they just happened to have one eye covered because they were lying in bed," says Omar Mahroo, an ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and an author on the letter.The first patient had a habit of gazing at her smartphone before falling asleep. She'd lie on her left side and look at the screen primarily with her right eye. Her left eye was often covered by the pillow.
The other patient, who was in her 40s, had similar problems when she woke up in the morning before sunrise and checked the news on her smartphone before sitting up. It had been going on for about a year, ever since she'd injured her cornea. But around the same time, she'd bought an iPhone.In both cases, nothing bad was going on. Mahroo says. It's just that one retina was adapted to light, and the other to dark.
"The retina is pretty amazing because it can adapt to lots of different light levels, probably better than any camera," he says. "It can reduce its sensitivity, so that when you're on the beach or in the bright snow you can still see relatively well," he says. In the dark on a clear sky, it can adjust to detect extremely dim, far away points of light like stars in the sky.
Retinas constantly adjust when someone leaves a room and enters a slightly dimmer room, or goes inside after being outdoors. But these patients experienced a rare scenario in which that change would
actually be noticeable.
Here's how it happens: Light makes the pigment in rod-shaped cells change shape, which changes the electrical current running to another set of cells, which determines how much of a chemical those cells release to nerve cells, which eventually pass the message on to the brain. After exposure to a bright light, it can take 40 minutes for that process to reset, after which a person can again see in the dark.
The researchers asked the two patients to do a little experiment, viewing the smartphone with just the left eye, then just the right eye on separate occasions. They realized that the eye going temporarily "blind" was always the one that was being used to look at the bright screen. The other eye was likely hidden by a pillow, blocking the light from the screen.To confirm the hypothesis, Mahroo and his colleagues did a little experiment on themselves. Mahroo went in a dark room and with one eye covered, gazed at a smartphone for 20 minutes before turning off the screen. "It did actually feel quite strange," he says of his self-experiment. "It would be very alarming if you didn't know what was going on."Then, he connected himself to a device that measured the current flowing in the photoreceptors in his retinas using electrodes. And sure enough, after flashes of dim light, the retina that had been exposed to the screen took longer to adjust to new light settings."The retina is like a minibrain in our eye, and we're still trying to understand what goes on there," says Mahroo, who studies the cascade of cell communication that happens constantly between the retina and the brain.
Mahroo says since he and his colleagues made their finding, multiple other patients have said they experienced concerning vision loss because of smartphone use.So, should you not read a phone with one eye in a dark room? "We don't know of any ill effects," Mahroo says. But it can be jarring.OK, this next bit has nothing to do with smartphones. But Mahroo says there's an urban legend that speculates that pirates' eye patches could have been used to manipulate vision."Wearing an eye patch allows the eye that's covered to be in a constant state of darkness, which keeps the rod cells in that eye at their maximum sensitivity, what we call 'dark adapted,' " Mahroo says. "So simply by wearing an eye patch in bright light, and then, when in the dark, switching it over to the other eye, a pirate should, in theory, have instantly been able to see well in the dark."
That of course presumes that the pirates were hip to the effect, and not merely wearing an eye patch to cover the unfortunate result of a sword fight.
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