Refer and Earn: Google Tez easily get Rs. 51 on signup in your bank account

What is Google Tez?

Google Tez is Digital Payment App by Google which can be used to send money directly from one's bank account without any charges.

In the post, I will be giving the step to step guide through which you can easily earn Rs. 51 in your bank account if you don't have a Tez Account lately.

So here is the step by step guide:-

• Download Google Tez using this link only https://g.co/tez/u665l If you are viewing this on your desktop, then copy the link in the Google Chrome browser of your phone and it will automatically redirect to Google Play Store or Apple App Store 
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• Open the Google Tez app and follow the on screen procedures to set up your account.
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•  Once the Account is set up successfully and the UPI PIN is all set,  you can transfer amount to any other account linked with Tez (Or send it to me and I will return it back as soon as you get the Rs. 51 reward) The minimum amount recommended for that transaction is Rs. 51
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• After the transfer, you will get a notification that you have earned Rs. 51 and your account has been credited by Tez by Rs. 51 SMS will be sent by your bank as well. 
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• Simple, you have just earned Rs. 51 and you can earn even more by the transaction of Rs. 51 to other account in case you are lucky, I got Rs. 26 for that.

 Precautions:-

• Only the link provided must be used to download the Google Tez App, Pre - downloaded Tez App will not get Rs. 51 signup reward.
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• Minimum transfer amount to get reward is recommended to be Rs. 51.

If you have any 0 balance account like in Kotak 811 or ICICI Pockets and cannot transfer money, message on our Facebook page and I will transfer Rs. 100 to your account and you give that amount back to me, as soon as you give that amount back to me, you will have Rs. 51 in your own bank account. 

Facebook Page Link: VirtuaWorldSolution
Link to copy on your Google Chrome Browser to get the reward:  https://g.co/tez/u665l

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iOS 8 Custom ROM for Micromax Bolt A47 (MT6572, UBIFS)

Hello everybody!

Before I say anything else.. Let me tell that a new version is already ready.. It will be available for download soon and no need of following the difficult procedure as mentioned below... So...
STAY TUNED!!!

I am Aditya Goenka and I am very happy to present to you all the "iOS 8 ROM"
This is the second ROM that I have released.

There are a few known bugs :-
1. Problem with screen resolution in many places such as while calling
2. It shows "Unfortunately, System UI has stopped." when Siri is selected.

NOTE: BACKUP ALL YOUR FILES/FOLDERS FROM THE SD CARD AND FROM THE INTERNAL STORAGE OF THE PHONE AND ALSO BACKUP THE CONTACTS. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF IMPORTANT DATA FROM YOUR DEVICES DURING THIS PROCESS

Please read the detailed Installation notes before flashing.
If you face any problem, Contact me. Aditya Goenka

ROM credits: Aryan

How to flash?
Here is how to flash ;)

First flash the main ROM file.That is "Ios 8 ported by aryan.zip". To do so:-

NOTE: Do not mount anything now!!

Reboot the phone in recovery mode 

Touch "Wipe menu" [Whenever here (in recovery mode) I say touch means that touch and then press the power button once] 

-> Wipe All Data -Preflash [This one is the must!] 

-> Wipe Cache 

-> Wipe Data - Factory Reset 

-> Wipe Dalvik Cache 

Now go back to the main menu.

Touch "Install Zip" 

-> Touch "Toggle Assert Verification" 

-> Touch "Choose zip Sdcard" 

-> Now search and choose the "Ios 8 ported by aryan.zip" and press enter 

-> Touch Yes and then enter Wait and let it flash 

Now go back to the main menu

Now flash the patch file. That is "[[ PATCH ]] iOS 8 Custom ROM.zip". To do so:- 

NOTE: Do not Wipe Data!!

Touch "Mounts and Storage" 

-> mount /cache -> mount /system 

-> mount /sd-ext -> mount /data 

-> mount /sdcard 

Now go back to the main menu Touch "Install Zip" 

-> Touch "Toggle Assert Verification" 

-> Touch "Choose zip Sdcard" 

-> Now search and choose the "[[ PATCH ]] iOS 8 Custom ROM.zip" and press enter 

-> Touch Yes and then enter

Wait and let it flash 

Now go back to the main menu 

Reboot the Phone 

Now your Phone will reboot and you can now enjoy the Custom ROM!!!

Screenshots:-

Download links :-

{Update} Files have been taken off servers, to download it contact the author of the post.


 Thank You!
-Aditya Goenka

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How to make an Android app easily for your website/blog and share it in an Application store

 

If you own a website, whether a business site, blog or any other type, at some point of time you might have searched in Google on How to increase your site's traffic. That is because traffic plays an important role in the sustainment of a website. You might be a person who have struggled a lot to get some traffic or someone who realized its importance just after reading this. Whoever you are keep in mind that you should always research on utilising available resources to gain traffic to your website. For your knowledge website traffic is mainly classified into three.

Types of website traffic

Direct Traffic

Direct traffic is that traffic you usually get from your regular readers.In other words,  if a person types your website URL directly in the browser to visit your website or use a bookmark, it is called direct traffic. In order to get such type of traffic you should keep in mind certain factors.

• Your domain should be something striking and easy to remember.
• Domain name should be related to your niche.
• Try to avoid using sub-domains.
• Avoid using long and confusing names

Sharing quality and useful posts regularly will eventually gain you some readers who contribute more to direct traffic.

Search Traffic

The traffic that you attain from different search engines are called Search Traffic. It is the most important source of traffic for your website. You will have to gain some knowledge in Search Engine Optimisation(SEO) in order to get properly benefitted from search engines like Google, Bing etc.

Other Traffic

All blog visits apart from Search and Direct sources will come under this classification. It can be from other blogs, forums, social networks or any other sources. YouTube can also plays a major role in building traffic as it is the most used search engine after Google. You will need to learn to use these services in an efficient way to make them generate traffic for you. Traffic from Android app also comes under this category. But developing an Android app is not at all easy as it sounds. You should have some programming skills in Java and certain other fields as well.And that is not everyone’s cup of tea. The next option available is to shed some money by hiring a developer to create an app for your site. That is the best option if you have enough fund. But what if you are on a tight budget or have no plan to hire a developer?  Then you are in the right place. Below you will learn to create a simple Android app to open your website link directly in a phone's browser. I bet this is the easiest method as it is done completely online and you won't need any coding or such stuffs.

Creating  an App

The app created will be more like a bookmark rather than a normal Android app. The end result will be an apk file that can be installed on any Android device. I have found half a dozen of websites for creating android apps online but i recommend the best one i’ve found. I prefer this because there won't be any Ads of the website in the app generated. Not just that, the app will be less that 100kb in size!

STEPS:

Open Makeapk.com in your browser. In the first pace you will notice that the site is not complicated at all. You can complete the whole process in the first page itself.

• Enter your website URL
• Enter title (this will be the name of the app)
• Give email ID
• Select a default icon or provide an icon of your choice.(if you don’t have an icon now just use any of the icons listed. I will explain an easy way to change the icon without corrupting the file).
• Press Submit and you are good to go. Simply download your official Android App.

Upload your App to an App store

That's it, you have just successfully created your Android app. You can now share your app with your friends or your regular readers. But its more important to share it in a reputed application store so that your app will be available to a whole lot of users worldwide. You can select any third party stores of your choice.

In case of Opera Mobile Store, you will need to create a developer account first. PRESS HERE to sign up for a free publisher account with Opera Store. Read the simple instructions to upload your apk file. Your app will be available for download after it is verified which usually takes 12 hours. You will be notified via email.



If you have created your First Android app for your app, you can share its link in the comment section below. Sharing is caring, so do share this with others.

 

 

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Beware, Android malware NotCompaitable is back in action

Recently, Android smartphones worldwide are said to be affected new virus, NotCompaitable. As many of you may have heard of this malware before and this is not a new virus. This is an improved and dangerous version of NotCompaitable which first appeared in 2012. In this third version, the creators behind the bug have rewritten the code and that makes it harder to defeat. In this modern world, people spend more of their time with smartphones and tablets rather than using desktops. Activations of new Android devices per day are increasing at a huge rate which the hackers are well aware of. So this makes them aim to Android as well as iOS platforms.

The newer version of NotCompaitable found is as complex as malwares found in computers. The virus is being spread by spam and through various download sites that are hijacked. Mobile security firm Lookout reported that the new version is much more stable and uses end-to-end encryption, peer-to-peer networking and stealthy operating procedures which makes it hard to detect. The phones that enabled to install apps from unknown sources are more exposed to this threat. If you happen to land on an infected website while browsing with your phone browser, a file 'update.apk' will be downloaded and installed automatically. The phone may pops a notification for a security update. If the user grants permission, thinking that its just a normal security update, the virus will gain full control over your device. The phones affected are found to be sending spam emails, buying tickets on bulk, attacking blogs etc

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The rate of mobile malwares are rising as more time being spent on hand-held devices. They are normally spread through apps and games whose apk files are repacked with files that harm the device. Wirelurker, Masque, Dendroid etc are just three of a variety of malwares released worldwide. Android being an open source project, makes it less secure, especially the devices that have root access. In one way or the other, this just motivates the cyber criminals. They are keen to get access to other devices so that the user's data can be acquired without his consent or knowledge. This sensitive data can be used for various uses. Hackers can sell the data, use it for sending phishing emails or even get access to victim's bank account. It has been found that 70 percent of people reuses the password across different sites so it also helps hackers to access victim's social accounts.

How not to get affected ?

Always try to follow these simple steps while using your phone. Following these strictly will be an annoyance but what if you get a phone bill of $500 for bad SMS calls or lost $2000 from your bank account because your credit card details got stolen from your phone? I’d prefer getting annoyed with following some of these rules.

• Never Root/Jailbreak your smartphone if you are not much aware of it. Rooting may allow you to Superuser access but also strips away some essential security features.
• Only download apps from trusted app stores like Google Play, Amazon or 1Mobile but try to stick with Google Play.
• Be cautious when allowing permissions to the installed app.
• Try not to install cracked apps and games. These files may be repacked with harmful contents.
• Use an antivirus program in your phone. TrusttGo, LookOut, Norton are recommended.
• Try to update your phone software to latest version.
• Don’t use Banking and other private apps on public WiFi.

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Free subscription for Saavn Pro if you purchase from Snapdeal

Indian e-commerce firm, Snapdeal announced its partnership with Saavn today, for providing two month free subscription for Saavn pro app for Android users. Saavn is an online music service that offers millions of Indian songs in various languages just like Spotify. The pro version is priced at 220 INR ($3.60) per month and provides ad-free listening and even offline access to tracks.

Snapdeal,  competing with Amazon.in, Flipkart and some other online retail sites in India, has raised an amount of $6.27 million of its own. The company said that 70 percent of its orders come from smartphones and tablets and it is found that 90 percent of smartphones in India are powered by Android. Saavn also has its competitors in the industry. Rdio and Gaana also offers services similar to Saavn. The giveaway is found to be one of its kind. If you purchase something from Snapdeal with the Android app, you will get notified with a promotion code after the purchase. This will lead you to the download page of the app and after renewing the code, you will have access to the pro services for the next two months.

Each user can redeem only one promotion code. So it seems like you cannot get a free subscription again after your first chance. But, practically thinking, the two month subscription is an awesome deal as you are getting it at free of cost. The partnership is agreed for a whole year so there are hope for more such offers from both firms. So start purchasing from Snapdeal and steal the deal.
Source: Techcrunch

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How to root Micromax Bolt A47

What is Android Rooting?

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”) within Android’s sub-system.

Rooting Android is often performed with the goal of overcoming limitations that carriers and hardware manufacturers put on some devices, resulting in the ability to alter or replace system applications and setting, run specialized apps that require administer-level permissions, or perform other operations that are otherwise inaccessible to a normal Android user. On Android, rooting can also facilitate the complete removal and replacement of the device’s operating system, usually with a more recent release of its current operating system.

The steps how you can root your device are:- 

•  Download Framaroot
• Install it on your Micromax Bolt A47
• Open App Drawer and then Launch Framaroot
• Touch Boromir or Barahir
• It will say “Success ( … Superuser and su binary installed. You have to reboot your device”
• Tap on “OK”
• Reboot your Device.

Voila, Now your Micromax Bolt A47 is rooted

NOTE:-

If you download the APK file from the link I have given you need to have Unknown Sources checked in the Security Tab in the Settings

Rooting will make your warranty void.

If anything goes wrong if steps not followed as mentioned above I am NOT responsible. (Anyways you can contact me for help ;))

Click here to download Framaroot

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How to run 2 WhatsApp numbers in one unrooted Android Mobile using OGWhatsApp

WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform instant messaging subscription service for smartphones and selected featured phones that uses the internet for communication. In addition to text messaging, users can send each other a Phonebook contact as an attachment and Multiple Media Messages like images, video, and audio clips as well as their location using integrated mapping features.

OGWhatsApp is a modded (modified) version of the WhatsApp Messenger for Android that allows to use 2 numbers of WhatsApp in one device and that also without having root access to your device and they both work in one time and you will get other notifications too. It is available just for Android in APK (*.apk) format.

Features of OGWhatsApp are:-

·         Use 2 mobile phone numbers in one device that is available only for one platform, that is, Android.

·         Copy Contacts Status

·         Take Backup of Data and Restore it

·         Choose launcher icon and Notification Bar icon

·         Preview images without saving it locally, that is, on Phone memory (Internal/External)

How to install OGWhatsApp:-

·         Start WhatsApp Messenger

·         Go to Settings

·         Then Chat settings

·         Touch Backup conversations (It will start backing up your messages and save it on the External SD card)

·         Close WhatsApp Messenger

·         Go to System Settings > Apps > WhatsApp >

·         Touch Clear Data

·         Close System Settings

·         Open File Manager (You can also use ES File Explorer)

·         Go to External SD card >

·         Select WhatsApp and rename it as “OGWhatsApp”

·         Now go to Download (or the location you have saved the downloaded APK of OGWhatsApp)

·         Install it

·         Open App Drawer and Launch OGWhatsApp

·         Provide your number which you were using previously for the WhatsApp Messenger

·         It will say that “Message backup found! Would you like to restore you message history from Backup?” You now choose “Restore”

·         It will now ask you to provide your name and an optional profile photo. Assign your name and add profile photo according to your wish

·         Touch on Next

·         It will say “Welcome to OGWhatsApp!” Touch on Continue

·         Now your OGWhatsApp number is set

·         For the time being Close OGWhatsApp

·         Open App Drawer and Launch WhatsApp

·         Provide your number which you want for your WhatsApp Messenger

·         It will say that “Message backup found! Would you like to restore you message history from Backup?” You now choose “Restore” You can also choose “No Thanks” as this is your other number

·         It will now ask you to provide your name and an optional profile photo. Assign your name and add profile photo according to your wish

·         Touch on Next

·         It will say “Welcome to WhatsApp!” Now Touch on Continue

·         Now your WhatsApp number is set

·         Voila! Now you can now enjoy using two numbers in one device

Note:-

·         Do not install OGWhatsApp before renaming the original WhatsApp folder.

·         Do not provide any other number other than the number which you were previously using for WhatsApp

·         During the restoration of messages in WhatsApp Messenger (Not OGWhatsApp) it may show an error.

Download links:-

OGWhatsApp

WhatsApp

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Cover, the smartest lockscreen app on Android

Cover, a brilliant lockscreen app that offers users the right app, at the right time. The app learns user's behavior patterns and understands whether he or she is driving, at the office or at home, and automatically loads shortcuts to the most suitable apps on a device's lockscreen so that they are at the user's fingertips. So for example, at work, the calendar, LinkedIn and Email could be in the screen, while in the car, Google Maps is front and center. At home, it could be the sports results, Facebook and Twitter. Cover can even adjusts the phone's settings according to the context like, it turns off the ringer while at work or disable the ability to make and receive calls altogether while driving.

Since its initial announcement in October last year, the app is still in beta form. According to the company, Cover has undergone over 100 minor improvements and alterations including the addition of tutorials and greater customization. Another data shows that, an average smartphone owner has 41 apps installed on their handset, and that doesn't include the third party apps that are pre-installed by manufacturers and network operators. And as the number of apps continues to grow, trying to find the right one, in a hurry, will getting more and more difficult, especially for owners having devices with smaller, 4-5 inch screens as it is too difficult to swipe between 6-7 screens and finding the app. Cover will perform the job like an Assistant, silently. If you are an above average android user, Cover is a must-have.

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Xiaomi MiPad launched, Powerpacked with a 5core processor

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has once again amazed the world with the launch of their new tablet, the Xiaomi MiPad. The 7.9 inch tablet is powerpacked with a 2.2 Ghz Nvidia Tegra K1 processor and 2gb of RAM along with a 2048x1536, 324ppi high definition retina display, 8mp Sony camera (rear) and a 5mp front camera and a superb 6700mah LG battery powering the tab. Available in 16GB and 64GB variants, its memory can be  expanded with external SD card upto 128GB. It also houses a set of stereo speakers at the back. In short, with MiTab, Xiaomi is offering Apple iPad like features at the price of a normal Android phablet. Priced at around 14000, No details regarding its launch in global market is revealed.

Pros -

1. High Definition display with 324ppi
2. High resolution camera (manufactured by Sony)
3. Tegra K1 processor (5 core)
4. 2 GegaBytes of RAM
5. Budget friendly

Cons -

1. Lack of autofocus
2. No flash

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Increase your battery backup without using any battery-saver apps in Android

Google’s Android is the largest installed mobile OS in the world. Its devices also sell more than Windows, iOS and Mac OS combined. Its a low-cost and customizable OS which makes it preferable among manufacturers. It is an Open Source platform based on Kernel Linux and is used by many major mobile/tablet manufacturers including Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony and Microsoft Mobile(Nokia) recently. Android phones range from budget phones like Samsung Galaxy Star, Micromax Bolt Series, Motorola E, Nokia X etc to high end smart phones like Galaxy S5, Xperia Z2, HTC M8 and so on.

Android smartphones are equipped with high quality graphical display, 3G/4G connectivity, Wireless Fidelity, a good amount of RAM, Multitasking capability and many other features that requires a lot of battery backup, thus draining the battery soon. This is the main drawback of Android. There are hundreds of battery saver apps available in Google Play Store for reducing the battery usage in your phone. These apps can help you save your battery to a great extent, but still it depends on the usage of the phone.

Here are some important  measures you must follow apart from using battery saver apps. These tips are provided by CheetahMobile, the developers of the popular Clean Master app.

TIPS FOR REDUCING THE BATTERY USAGE IN YOUR ANDROID -

1. Disable automatic time zones/time and the clock manually otherwise your device will  l constantly be requesting location/time data and its almost entirely unnecessary.

2. Reduce the push frequency of email/weather/social media.

3. Disable Wi-Fi/Data while playing offline games which present ads, for many apps they will be unable to push you ads during gameplay without a connection.

4. Try to charge the battery before it falls below 20 per cent, it's not good to run them completely dry.

5. Use the official chargers for your devices, an aftermarket charger may not charge at the correct voltage or have other deficiencies.

6. Charging via a power outlet is often times much more effective than charging via USB.

7. When you are done with an app try to actually shut it down instead of pushing it to run in the background.

8. Try to avoid playing graphically intense games while charging.

9. Switch off or use flight mode in places where the network is weak.  

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Free Recharge for Line Users in India

Social Messenger app LINE is launching Free Talk Time promotion once again to recreate the frenzy from the first edition. Starting from June 1,users can earn points every day by sending messages or stickers on LINE and gain up to 111 INR worth of free talktime on their mobile phone. The promotion would run for the whole month and this time the offer is bigger and better.
LINE is one of the most used messenger, available for almost all major operating systems. The offer is available for all prepaid and post-paid users of iOS and Android platform, with no restrictions from telecom service providers. LINE aims to free everyone from the burden of spending more to talk more. This offer is all about talking more for free. To redeem the Free Talk Time through LINE, the user need to send at least one message or sticker to a LINE friend every day and receive free talktime points. Each day is a milestone and with each milestone the Free Talk Time increases. In just 25 days, users can earn as much as Rs.111.

"The first leg of Free Talk Time exceeded our expectations. LINE users were blown away by our offer and we saw a huge number of users redeeming the offer every day. With every campaign we are getting a considerable number of active users on board and this testifies that our research is paying off. Our mobile messaging business is growing in India and we would continue to offer our users innovative options to experience the LINE app and extend usage beyond simple chat." said Daman Soni, head of LINE India in a press conference.

LINE also provides a chance to get exclusive deals by creating a dynamic market place through its platform. Along with messages on the go, the users have an option to shop from their favourite brands on a special price exclusively on LINE. Recently LINE has also released localized character stickers designed and created by famous Indian artistes and illustrators. The sprawling offering has made LINE a truly engaging and huge success in India. Till date, LINE has reached more than 440 million users worldwide, and more than 18 million users in India, competing firmly with Whatsapp, Wechat, and other giants.

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How to Create your own Wi-Fi hotspot and share your Internet over other Wi-Fi enabled Devices

Having a WiFi connection at home is cool. But having a WiFi connection without paying for an external WiFi modem sounds even more cool. As u know a WiFi connection enables you to access internet wirelessly on your WiFi enabled mobiles, tablets, laptops etc. Now most people have access to internet in their PCs(broadband or a dial-up connection) and smartphones.  Many pay for their internet separately for each devices. As a way to reduce your expense on internet, the data you access on your PC can also be shared to your smartphones, at no cost. The below mentioned applications will help you to do so.

Requirements-

*A WiFi enabled PC/Laptop with a decent internet connection.

*A smartphone/PDA that has WiFi.
*Any one of the below mentioned software.

Virtual WiFi router

Virtual WiFi router turns any WiFi-capable PC into a WiFi  router that shares the internet connection to other devices wirelessly. It has a simple and friendly user interface which makes it easy to use. The application can be minimized into the tray. It runs on almost all Windows platform.
Download (Official)

Thinix

Thinix works by creating a virtual hotspot using wireless adapter in your windows pc. It allows you to pay for one internet connection and share that for all your devices which has a WiFi. It has a built-in WPA2 encryption, pin code protection and auto key generation. Compaitable with win7,8. The shared WiFi is secure and temporary if u use the PIN code protection and auto-key generation feature.
Download (Official)

[Control Windows Media Player without touching your Computer]

Connectify

Connectify transforms your laptop into a real WiFi hotspot, sharing any available internet connection to others. It is the best and most used one. It can also act as a repeater for your home router because it re-broadcasts the home WiFi. It displays all connected nodes so you can view all connected devices to your connectify hotspot. It has a free and paid version for download. In free version you have no option to change the SSID(default ID is ‘Connectify Hotpot’).
Download (Official)

mHotspot

mHotspot is a completely free software for which performs the same as others. You can connect upto 10 devices at the same time and set your desired name as SSID. The application size is just 400kb  and has an in-app internet selection. mHotspot is available for both Windows and Android.
Download (Official)

Connec8

Connec8 can’t compete with the friendly GUI of others because It follows a command line interface. But comparatively it’s the best. It has all the features I said above and moreover its totally free. If you are okay with its interface, I personally recommend, simply go for it.
Download (Official)

[Lock your PC with just a Pendrive]

All the above ones does the same job. For serious use I recommend Connectify. In my case I use Connec8. Apart from the bad user interface, it satisfied all my needs.

Comparison

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10 Free Apps for Photo Editing on the Move

Editing photos is like applying finishing touches to a painting. Photographs often don't look as good as they could unless you apply that finishing touch. Since most people use their smartphones to take pictures, we have shortlisted the best photo editing apps that you can use on-the-go to take your photography to the next level.

1. VSCO Cam (iPhone, Android)

VSCO (pronounced visco) Cam started out as a paid app but went free last year. It is one of the best photo editing apps on iOS and Android if you want advanced controls. VSCO Cam has a great collection of filters, which are better than those on Instagram. While some filters are free, you'll have to pay for many others. Don't let this dissuade you from trying the app, as the free filters are good enough for most people.
VSCO Cam's editing tools include brightness, contrast, saturation, tint, crop, rotate, sharpness, highlights, shadows, among a few others. As evident, it has enough tools for professional photo editing.
However, beginners will take some time to figure out how to use VSCO Cam because the app relies on icons and code numbers instead of words. For instance, filters have names like B1, X1, etc., which may be hard to remember initially. All editing tools are icons (sharpness is a triangle, saturation is a rectangle with a gradient, etc.) and it may take you a little while to go through all the tools and find what you need.

Click here to download for iOS
Click here to download for Android

2. Snapseed (iPhone, iPad, Android)

VSCO Cam has almost everything you'll need, but it isn't yet available on tablets. If you want a great photo editing app for the iPad, Snapseed is a good choice. Snapseed's interface is intuitive. Once you add photos to the app, select manual tuning and swipe upwards or downwards on the picture. This shows you different variables such as contrast, saturation, etc. Select any one and simply swipe towards the right to increase its value or in the opposite direction to reduce it.
This app is walking the tightrope between ease of use and advanced functionality. So far, Snapseed has got the balance just right. For power users, Snapseed has the selective adjust feature. This lets you change contrast, etc. on any part of the photo, without editing the whole picture. Snapseed's filters range from great (Grunge, Retrolux, Vintage) to average (Drama, Black & White). VSCO Cam has a better variety of tools, but Snapseed makes it easier to access all of its tools.
Snapseed is available for iOS and Android.

Click here to download for iOS
Click here to download for Android

3. Adobe Lightroom (iPad)

Lightroom and Photoshop are the reasons behind Adobe's iron grip on the desktop photo editing market. Lightroom for iPad isn't good as a standalone photo editing app, but it shines when used in conjunction with Lightroom for Windows or Mac. This means that you will need an Adobe subscription (around Rs 2,000 per month) to make the most of this iPad app.

If you are a subscriber or don't mind getting a subscription, Lightroom for iPad lets you synchronise edits between your desktop and iPad. The problem is that Lightroom for iPad lacks the advanced editing tools that are cherished by those who use the desktop app. If you want to make a quick edit, or apply a preset effect, Lightroom for iPad saves you the trouble of returning to your desktop. Lightroom is one of the few apps that support RAW files, which might appeal to those who use DSLR cameras. For those who want advanced editing options, Adobe's Photoshop Touch is a better (paid) alternative on the iPad.

Click here to download for iPad


4. Instagram (iPhone, Android, Windows Phone)

Apart from being one of the world's most popular photo communities, Instagram is a fast, hassle-free photo editing app. Its filters are adequate for most people, but not for power users. If you are into black-and-white photography, you might want to try other apps because Instagram's filters aren't the best.

Click here to download for iOS
Click here to download for Android
Click here to download for Windows Phone


5. Pixlr Express (Android, iOS)

Autodesk's photo-editing app Pixlr Express is quite useful when you want to remove unwanted spots or marks from photos. Whether it is dust on your camera's lens or flash burning out a small portion of the image, Pixlr Express is a good app for image correction. Available for both Android and iOS, Pixlr Express has easy to use tools, which help you touch-up images quickly. It has enough tools for power users too, coupled with Photoshop-like effects such as pencil, poster, sketch and halftone, among others.

Click here to download for iOS
Click here to download for Android


6. Flickr (iPhone, Android, Windows Phone)

Like Instagram, Flickr has a great community of photographers. Unlike Instagram, however, Flickr has advanced editing tools, which is better for enthusiasts. Another advantage is that Flickr doesn't restrict you to square photos. Its built-in filters are fairly good too. The only major negative is that Flickr's Windows Phone app isn't as good as iOS and Android variants.

Click here to download for iOS
Click here to download for Android
Click here to download for Windows Phone


7. Photo Editor by Aviary (Android, iOS, Windows Phone)

If you are a Windows Phone user, Photo Editor by Aviary is one of the best apps for tweaking pictures. Although the app still works well, you should know that its developers stopped updating the Windows Phone version last year. This app - under active development for iPhone and Android - also makes it easy to add text, drawings and stickers to your photos. Apart from these, it has all basic editing tools such as filters, effects, crop, rotate, etc. It doesn't have much in the way of advanced options, but that shouldn't be a problem for casual users.

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8. Repix (Android, iOS)

If you like pretty apps, then both Repix, and the next app in the list, will appeal to you. Apart from great design, Repix has some cool filters, basic editing tools (brightness, saturation, etc) and even effects such as flares and posterize. If you want more filters or effects, you can purchase those through the app.

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9. Litely (Android, iOS)

Litely is similar to Repix, but it has fewer features and is easier to use. You can easily apply preset effects to any photo. A two-finger swipe shows you a before and after view of the picture. This makes it easy to see how an edit has changed the picture.

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10. Photo Studio (BlackBerry 10, Android)

BlackBerry users don't have access to many great photo editing apps. However, Photo Studio is a fairly good option for those using BlackBerry 10. It is a simple image editor that lets you take pictures and apply effects and frames to those. Although its collection of filters is better than those on Instagram, the app lacks advanced editing tools, apart from one that lets you correct RGB levels. This means that those who want fine control over their images will be disappointed. Photo Studio also lets you make collages and apply sketch effects to your photographs.

We hope that these apps helped you make your photographs look professional. In case we missed any of your favourite editing apps or if you liked our choice of apps, please leave a comment to let us know.

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