WhatsApp for PC

WhatsApp is one of the nicest chat messenger out there on all mobile devices with easy sharing features .
But it is only developed and available for smartphones . It is not available for Windows or Mac . But it not like we cannot use it on laptop or PC .there are many ways to do so .

BLUESTACKS 

It is an android app player which can run whatsapp as well as all android applictions .

Step 1 - Download and install bluestack .Click here - Download BlueStacks

Step 2 - Either download Whatsapp from playstore or any other marker or download from link below and just open it it will automatically installed on bluestacks .

         Click here - Download WhatsApp

To know more about BlueStacks features my article BlueStacks : Android App Player

VIRTUALBOX

It is an virtualization machine to run all operating system from iso files .

 To know how to install and run whatsapp via virtual-box read this another article of mine explained in details with full screenshots . Run Android on computer : VirtualBox

BlueStacks : Android App Player

Well , friends there are so many ways you can visualise and run android applications in computer or laptop . Like using  VirtualBox and few more . But the most easiest way is using BlueStacks .

BLUESTACKS 

It is an Android operating  system app player , which can run all the android apps with lots of great features .

DOWNLOAD

1. Click to download for windows

It is a split installer it will install BlueStacks after downloading it from web , it will be around 100mb .

2. Click to download for MacOSx

This is a complete installer .

FEATURES 

• Very easy to download and install .
• You can synchronise it with your android device and import everything .
• Offline notifications , when it is running in background if any message or email comes it will pop up balloon notification as in windows .
• Run all application on full screen .
• You can easily share you files between bluestack and computer .

 

Run Android on computer : VirtualBox

How to run Android on computer .

We all are used to android . more or less it has become an important part of our daily life . Well i don't see any reason  for running android on computer unless you don't  have an android device . But you can have your own reasons for doing it . So one cool and easy way to do this is using VirtualBox .

WHAT IS VIRTUALBOX ?

As it sounds it is a virtualization machine that runs an operation system just from its .iso file . It is available for  Linux, Mac OS X, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 . You can download the .iso file of operating system from internet . 

STEP BY STEP .

1. Download and install VirtualBox on windows or Mac or Linux whatever you are using . 

 To Download for windows - CLICK HERE

 To download for Mac -CLICK HERE

 To download fro Linux - CLICK HERE

2. Download android ISO file all versions work great but i will recommend latest one that is KitKat Android 4.4 . Downlaod Android KitKat.iso

3.Run VirtualBox and click on new .

                            

4.In the next window add the following details as in screen shot .

5.Click next , in next step you have to select the RAM the android will be using default is 256mb but you can increase fro better performance .

6.Next you have to create a virtual hard-disk fro the OS to be installed unless you want to install it on separate hard drive select "Create a virtual hard drive now " it will create a virtual hard drive within your windows drive without affecting files .

7.In next step select "Virtualbox disk image ".

8.In next step select you have to select the size og disk space the OS will be using fro that either "dynamically allotted " or "Fixed size " depending on your requirement .

8.If you select Fixed size you will be asked the size  so just scroll the pointer and select 4gb 8gb as per your need . And hit create .

9. Half of the job is done now, you have to install the KitKat . In VirtualBox home window you will see on the left hand side  KitKat is written or in case you used any other name for it select it and click on START .

10. Next you have to select or browse the the ISO file of Android 4.4 KitKat you downloaded above . Click on the folder button on the "Select start-up Disk " window and go to location where the iso is saved and select it.

11. In next step select Installation - install Android x86 on hard disk with you keyboard UP and DOWN keys and hit enter to select .

12.In next step select Create / modify partition option .

 12.In next step move to NEW option with keyboard and hit enter . Select PRIMARY and hit enter . 

13. Then you have to make it boo-table so move to BOO-TABLE option in same window and hit enter once and then hit WRITE . It will ask for your conformation just type 'yes' and hit enter .

14.Then in partition option there will be added another option "sda1 Linux " select that and hit enter .

15. Then in next three steps you have to select YES and installation will start it will not take more than 2 minutes . After its done your android is installed you just have to restart it . 

Your done you have you android installed in case it ask for installation on every time you boot up go to Machine < Settings < System in Boot order select Hardisk and unmark all the other options . And start you android again . select first option and it will boot to your android in few seconds set-up the details enter your email id and select date and time and then you can install apps from Playstore .

Note - There are some icons in right bottom corner these icons indicate the connectivity of  mouse , keyboard and network . Hover your pointer over them to know the status .

Note- In VirtualBox window there is an option to to take screenshot , it actually means a system restore point for your installed OS in  case anything goes wrong you can go back to these settings any-time . So i will recommend take screenshots often when your OS is running fine .

Thats it ! In any problem please comment i will follow .

Android Rooting

                                   Android Rooting 

Android is world's most popular  mobile operating system , but still there is always something that is missing in the picture . Here , we have something known as rooting android devices which will almost completes that picture .Android rooting is the process of allowing users of smartphones, tablets, and other devices running the Android mobile operating system to attain privileged control known as "root access" .With a rooted phone, you can run apps that require access to certain system settings, as well as flash custom ROM's to your phone, which add all sorts of extra features.

Why you should ROOT ?

Truly your own device .

With rooting you can access over your phone and surpass all the limitation you phones manufacturer and Google has on it . So when you root your device it completely become yours and you can make it unique in so many other ways that would never be possible with an uprooted device .

Flashing a custom ROM .

After rooting your device you can flash a custom ROM to your device . OK , What is a custom ROM ? A ROM is a modified version of Android , it may contain extra features, a different look, speed enhancements, or even a version of Android that hasn't been released for your phone yet. There are thousands of ROM available on internet .

Flashing a custom Kernel .

By flashing a custom Kernel you changes the pre installed one with a better on which ( if choosed wisely and installed properly ) gives you better performance . A kernel is the component of your operating system that manages communications between your software and hardware. There are a lot of custom kernels out there for most phones, many of which can speed up your phone and increase your battery life, among other things. By flashing a custom Kernel you changes the pre installed one with a better on which ( if choosed wisely and installed properly ) gives you better performance .

Remove Pre-installed apps . 

When you buy a new device it always comes with some preinstalled apps and features that takes too much of space , uses RAM , and drain the battery . You can not remove them . But after rooting you can permanently remove them from your phones existence . And that automatically gives you batter performance , battery and some extra storage .

Back-Up everything .

 

Yes you can backup apps , contacts  , sms in your phone already then what is this ? No, there is a lot to it after rooting you can backup everything all your system setting , apps with their current setting and data that apps store on your SD card in an exact state that they are now . If you can backup them then you can obviously restore them anytime .

Say 'NO' to adds .

Adds are necessary but they can be annoying at the some time . So with rooting you can disable adds in all individual applications . AdFree, AdBlock Plus, and Ad Away are all great options.

Boost your phones speed and battery life .

You can do a lot of things to speed up your phone and boost its battery life without rooting, but with root—as always—you have even more power. For example, with an app like SetCPU you can overclock your phone for better performance, or underclock it for better battery life. You can also use an app like Greenify to automatically hibernate apps you aren't using—perfect for those apps that always want to run in the background when you're not looking.

Why you shouldn't ROOT ?

You can turn your smartphone into a brick.

Well not necessary , but if the process of rooting is not done properly you can end up with your phone as good as a brick . So don't be careless  , unless you know how or have any sort of doubt do not even attempt to root . there is a lot of tutorials available go through them learn more and when you are confident enough then only go for it .

Your phone warranty turns void.

Of-course , if you are getting from rooting then definitely you have to pay at-least loosing your phones warranty. If any malfunctioning happens after rooting you service provide will not cover the damage .

Easily attacked by Viruses .

With your device so much open to you , it is also open to malware and can be easily attacked . After rootinf it is necessary to have a working antivirus or malware detector for security reasons .

CONCLUSION 

Now you know what are advantages and what you may loose (chances of loosing are few though not zero ) . You should be able to decide what is correct for you . If any confusion is there i will recommend to get rid of it first one easy way is research over internet with so much knowledge i am sure you will easily find it .

Evolution of Andriod

THE History

The Android mobile operating system began with the release of the Android beta in November 2007. The first commercial version, Android 1.0, was released in September 2008. Android is under ongoing development by Google and the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), and has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since its initial release.

Evolution

Since April 2009, Android versions have been developed under a confectionery themed code name and released in alphabetical order: Apple Pie (1.0), Banana Bread (1.2) Cupcake (1.5), Donut (1.6),     Eclair (2.0–2.1), Froyo (2.2–2.2.3), Gingerbread (2.3–2.3.7), Honeycomb (3.0–3.2.6), Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0–4.0.4), Jelly Bean (4.1–4.3), and KitKat (4.4–4.4.2). On 3 September 2013, Google announced that 1 billion activated devices now use the Android OS worldwide. The most recent major Android update was KitKat 4.4, which was released to commercial devices on 22 November 2013, via an OTA update.

Android Apple Pie

Android 1.0, the first commercial version of the software, was released on 23 September 2008. The first commercially available Android device was the HTC Dream.

Android Banana Bread

On 9 February 2009, the Android 1.1 update was released, initially for the HTC Dream only. Android 1.1 was known as "Petit Four" internally, though this name was not used officially.The update resolved bugs, changed the Android API and added a number of features.

Android CupCake

On 27 April 2009, the Android 1.5 update was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.27. This was the first release to officially use a codename based on a dessert item ("Cupcake"), a theme which would be used for all releases henceforth. The update included several new features and UI amendments.

Android Donut

On 15 September 2009, the Android 1.6 SDK – dubbed Donut – was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.29.Included in the update were numerous new features.

Android Eclair

On 26 October 2009, the Android 2.0 SDK – codenamed Eclair – was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.29. Changes included.

Android Froyo

On 20 May 2010, the SDK for Android 2.2 (Froyo, short for frozen yogurt) was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.32.

Android Ginger Bread

On 6 December 2010, the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) SDK was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.35. Changes included.

Android Honeycomb

On 22 February 2011, the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) SDK – the first tablet-only Android update – was released, based on Linux kernel 2.6.36. The first device featuring this version, the Motorola Xoom tablet, was released on 24 February 2011. Most first- and second-generation Google TV-enabled devices utilize Honeycomb 3.2.

Android Ice Cream Sandwich

The SDK for Android 4.0.1 (Ice Cream Sandwich), based on Linux kernel 3.0.1,was publicly released on 19 October 2011.Google's Gabe Cohen stated that Android 4.0 was "theoretically compatible" with any Android 2.3.x device in production at that time.The source code for Android 4.0 became available on 14 November 2011.Ice Cream Sandwich was the last version to officially support Adobe Systems' Flash player.

Android Jelly Bean

Google announced Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) at the Google I/O conference on 27 June 2012. Based on Linux kernel 3.0.31, Jelly Bean was an incremental update with the primary aim of improving the functionality and performance of the user interface. The performance improvement involved "Project Butter", which uses touch anticipation, triple buffering, extended vsync timing and a fixed frame rate of 60 fps to create a fluid and "buttery-smooth" UI. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was released to the Android Open Source Project on 9 July 2012, and the Nexus 7 tablet, the first device to run Jelly Bean, was released on 13 July 2012.

Google was expected to announce Jelly Bean 4.2 at an event in New York City on 29 October 2012, but the event was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy. Instead of rescheduling the live event, Google announced the new version with a press release, under the slogan "A new flavor of Jelly Bean". Jelly Bean 4.2 was based on Linux kernel 3.4.0, and debuted on Google's Nexus 4 and Nexus 10, which were released on 13 November 2012.

Google released Jelly Bean 4.3 under the slogan "An even sweeter Jelly Bean" on 24 July 2013 during an event in San Francisco called "Breakfast with Sundar Pichai". Most Nexus devices received the update within a week, although the 2nd generation Nexus 7 tablet was the first device to officially ship with it. A minor bugfixing update was released on 22 August 2013.

Android Kit Kat

Google announced Android 4.4 KitKat on 3 September 2013. The release had long been expected by technology bloggers to be numbered 5.0 and called "Key Lime Pie". KitKat debuted on Google'sNexus 5 on 31 October 2013, and has been optimised to run on a greater range of devices than earlier Android versions, having 512 MB of RAM as a recommended minimum; those improvements were known as "Project Svelte" internally at Google. The required minimum amount of RAM available to Android is 340 MB, and all devices with less than 512 MB of RAM must report themselves as "low RAM" devices

Android 4.4 : KitKat

Android 4.4 , KitKat is the newest version of Google's operating system 'android'. Android KitKat brings all of Android's most innovative, most beautiful, and most useful features to more devices everywhere. Android 4.4 is designed to run fast, smooth, and responsively on a much broader range of devices than ever before , including on millions of entry-level devices around the world that have as little as 512 MB RAM.

DESIGN AND LOOKS 

                           

KitKat has done some basic changes in looks like icons are now much larger and the text is condensed ,the top status bar is translucent and blends with your wallpaper.There are no longer five home screens visible by default; instead there are only two. You can add more by grabbing an app or widget and moving it to the right or left of an existing screen. There's a new menu where you can change your wallpaper and add widgets that pops up when you press and hold the screen . The app drawer also got a makeover. There is no longer a section for widgets and no icon for Google Play in the top-right corner; all you see is a grid of your phone's apps. It also has a translucent background that shows your home screen wallpaper.What hasn't changed is the notifications menu, though Google did add a new location tile in the quick-settings panel. Lock screen  though it doesn't look much different from in 4.2 and 4.3, there's a new music widget that lets you control audio playback from the lock screen without unlocking your phone. 

ALL NEW FEATURES

 Just say “ Ok Google ”

You don’t need to touch the screen to get things done. When on your home screen or in Google Now, just say “Ok Google” to launch voice search, send a text, get directions or even play a song.

A work of art

While listening to music on your device, or while projecting movies to Chromecast, you’ll see beautiful full-screen album and movie art when your device is locked. You can play, pause, or seek to a specific moment.

Faster multitasking

Android 4.4 takes system performance to an all-time high by optimizing memory and improving your touchscreen so that it responds faster and more accurately than ever before. This means that you can listen to music while browsing the web, or race down the highway with the latest hit game, all without a hitch.

The future is calling

The new phone app automatically prioritizes your contacts based on the people you talk to the most. You can also search for nearby places and businesses, your contacts, or people in your Google Apps domain. That means instead of opening Google Search or Google Maps and looking for a business, finding its number, and then placing the call, you can just start typing in the dialer and select the correct result, and your phone will start dialing.

All your messages in the same place

Never miss a message, no matter how your friend sends it. With the new Hangouts app, all of your SMS and MMS messages are together in the same app, alongside your other conversations and video calls. And with the new Hangouts, you can even share your location and send animated GIFs.

Print wherever, whenever

Now you can print photos, documents, and web pages from your phone or tablet. You can print to any printer connected to Google Cloud Print, to HP ePrint printers, and to other printers that have apps in the Google Play Store.

On-device memory status and profiling

Android 4.4 includes a new developer option to make it easier to analyze your app's memory profile while it's running on any device or emulator. It's especially useful to get a view of how your app uses memory and performs on devices with low RAM. You can access the option at Settings > Developer options > Process stats.

          

 

Bluetooth MAP support

Android now supports the Message Access Profile (MAP) so Bluetooth-enabled cars can exchange messages with your devices.

Chromecast support

With your Android device and a Chromecast, you can enjoy your favorite online entertainment, from Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, and Google Play on your HDTV.

Chrome web view

Applications that embed web content now use Chrome to render web components accurately and quickly.

Closed captioning

Android now supports closed captioning and subtitles. To turn on closed captioning, go to Settings > Accessibility and turn on Captions.

Device management built-in

If you ever lose your device, you can find or wipe it with the Android Device Manager

Downloads app redesign

The Downloads app has been redesigned, giving you new sorting options and list and grid views for all the files you’ve downloaded.

Easy home screen switching

If you love to customize your device and have installed one or more home screen replacements, you can switch between them easily in Settings > Home.

Email app refresh

The redesigned Email app has a fresh new look with nested folders, contact photos and better navigation.

Full-screen wallpapers with preview

Your wallpaper now extends through the notification tray and system buttons. And when you change your wallpaper, you can preview just how it will look before you set it.*

HDR+ photography

HDR+ mode on Nexus 5 automatically snaps a rapid burst of photos and combines them to give you the best possible single shot. Daytime pictures are vivid with clean shadows, and nighttime photos are sharp with less noise.*

Infrared blasting

On devices with an infrared (IR) blaster, Android now supports applications for remote control of TVs and other nearby devices.

Location in Quick Settings

Access your location settings from anywhere with a new tile in Quick Settings.

Location modes and monitoring

If you want to conserve battery, go to Settings > Location to switch between high accuracy and battery-saving location modes. There’s no need to toggle GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile network settings. And to see which apps have recently requested your location, go to Settings > Location.

Low-power audio playback

Android 4.4 on Nexus 5 lets you listen to music for longer - up to 60 hours of audio playback.*

Secure app sandboxes

Application sandboxes have been hardened with Security-Enhanced Linux.

Tap to pay, built a new way

Android 4.4 introduces a new, open architecture for NFC payments that works with any mobile carrier, and lets apps manage your payment information in the cloud or on your device. Now you can tap to pay with Google Wallet or other apps at more than a million stores.

Android : Worlds Most Popular Operating system .

World's Most Popular Operating System : ANDROID

Android is an operating system based on the Linux kernel, and designed primarily for touch screen mobile devices like smartphones and tablet computers. It is the most popular operating system for mobile devices as its sells more than iOS , windows , and MAC device combined . This is most user friendly OS provided with millions of application and customization tweaks with still rolling out new apps and features everyday . this whole thing is just possible because of the idea 'Open source ' . 'Open Source ' simply means you can get the codes for the operating system officially and work as a developer and modify it to suits you in all possible manner and also share the same with billion of people .

LITTLE HISTORY AS PIECE OF GENERAL KNOWLEDGE .

NO , it was not Google from the start . Android was initially developed by Android.Inc and founded by Palo Alto in 2003 .Google later brought it in 2005 . The first android smartphone was HTC Dream released on 22 October , 2008 .

NOW ITS GOOGLE .

Google is you already know one awesome part of our internet life . So android combine with Google made it an even bigger awesome operating system . Google  brings you just the right information at just the right time. Weather, traffic, transit schedules, even the latest scores come automatically, just as you need them. You can login with your Gmail account and there you can make your all setting and prefferences stored on your account and recover it with just as ease any-time anywhere .

EVOLUTION NEVER STOPS .

The key to perfection is 'evolution' and still locked . Everyday , every hour someone is working to make it better , to be more comfortable with . So its getting better and better every day . This is something you can bid future on . 

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