Apple iOS 8 : 3 Easy Steps

Apple’s iOS 8 is what all users and developers are excited about. You can be one of the first ones to install the latest operating system on your Apple device. The process is easy and legally approved. It would cost you only $99 to create your own Apple Developer Account and enjoy its facilities for an entire period of one year.

The instructions explained below will help you install iOS 8 beta version on your device in three very simple steps.

Download iOS 8 from the Dev Center

• Create a backup for all the data which is currently on your iPhone. Alternatively, use an iCloud account for automatic backup.


• Visit the iOS 8 Dev Center using your computer. Click on iOS 8 beta tab.


• Select the model of your Apple device from the given list. In order to find out your model number, flip your device over. You will find the model number at the bottom.


• The download will begin. It may take some time. Sit back and relax while the download proceeds and reaches completion.


• Upon completion, unzip the file which you just downloaded.

Open iTunes on your Computer

• Plug in your Apple device to your computer through your Lightning cable. Open iTunes on the computer.


• In the top corner at the right hand in i-Tunes, select the name of your Apple device.


• Using the option key, select the “check updates” option.


• Now search for and select the recently downloaded and unzipped iOS 8 file.

Proceed with iOS 8 Installation

• You can now proceed with the installation of iOS 8 beta. Apple will carry out some verification at this step. Those downloading the operating system update illegally will not be able to go ahead with it.


• iTune will extract the iOS 8 software and install it on your Apple device.

 

 

Android L – What’s New?

Since its first release in 2008, Google’s Android operating system has appeared in different flavors with regular and frequent updates. In 2014, the OS has been given its biggest update yet. Although no proper name has been given to the new version so far, it is being called Android L for the time being. With its official preview on 26^th June 2014, the final release of the OS will take place shortly afterwards this year.

The Salient features of Android L are listed below. This is what is going to be new for users as well as app developers.

• A drastically improved user interface owing to some major tweaks.


• Battery life enhancement feature.


• Cross platform support.


• Much improved application integration.


• Options for app developers for upgrades as well as new creations.

The First Android L Device

In the midst of a plethora of rumors regarding the new Android OS, a number of speculations have been made about which device will do the honors of launching Android L. So far, the best guess is pointing towards Nexus devices. Android L might run on the upcoming Nexus 6 phablet. Alternatively, the OS will make a more sublime debut through the awaited HTC Nexus 9. This is an 8.9 inches tablet in the making with premium features on the list. It may be released under the name Volantis or Flounder.

Android L VS the Old Android

The major changes which make Android L stand apart in comparison to the old Android are discussed below.

• Material Design

Android L features Google’s material design. It is going to turn app windows into a cards-like display with assigned elevation values. This is going to be very useful as the user interface will automatically add animation effects, such as drop shadows.

• Animated Touch Response

Unlike the old Android’s flat interface, the new OS is going to bring animated touch response. This advanced feature is interesting as well as exciting. As a user touches a button on the screen, an animation will appear promptly to let him know that he has pressed the button successfully. Similar animations will appear when a user switches from one app to another.

• Improved Notification System

An improved notification system in Android L is going to make it more convenient to check notifications without having to quit an app. This is known as pop-up notifications. For instance, while a user is playing a game, using a social networking app or is in the middle of a call, pop-up notifications will be received without having to interrupt the call or app.

• Better Device Performance

Android L is going to contribute towards the performance of the device which is running the OS. This will be accomplished through features like 64-bit computing and Android Extension Pack with PC level graphics.

• Enhanced Battery Life

Unlike the old OS, Android L is also capable of automatically enhancing the longevity of battery life. Google’s Project Volta incorporates a battery saver which automatically switches a device on battery saving mode upon detecting a low battery level. This can lead to as much as ninety extra minutes with an otherwise dying battery.

There are plenty of other improvements in the exciting Android upgrade. This is definitely going to offer competition to Apple’s upcoming premium iOS 8.

Skype Realtime Translation in Future

Skype has been the most commonly used VOIP software around the globe. Free video conferencing as well as affordable oversees calling services have added to the software’s popularity over the years. Microsoft has announced a new update for Skype – Realtime Translation. Developed over a period of fifteen years, the feature is going to introduce an exciting new future for Skype.

The Basics

The feature will allow real-time translation during Skype calls. A number of languages can be translated during your conversations. At the moment, successful translation of English language to German has been tested. The translations are not, however, perfectly accurate yet. Still, both parties in the conversation have been able to understand each other. More research and development will deal with glitches and make translations accurate.

The Targeted Audience

Who is the Realtime Translation feature going to benefit? There is quite a large group of audience eager for the update. Included in this group are folks seeking jobs abroad. Skype has always been a common means of conducting online interviews. The translation feature will make it easy for employers and potential employees of different nationalities to understand each other during such interviews.

Secondly, students going to study abroad can also use the feature for conversing with fellow students, supervisors and other members of their institute to build an early understanding before finally starting their study program.

Expectations

Microsoft and Skype have not yet revealed whether the feature would be free or a certain amount of fee would be charged for its use. Eager audience expects Reatime Translation’s availability for both free and paid Skype calls. The feature is expected to be released by the last quarter of 2014 for Windows 8 users. Whether it would come out with multi-platform functionality or would be solely designed for Windows users is not yet known.