Check Battery level in android

You can check the battery level, which could reduce or even stop the frequency of your updates when the battery is almost exhausted.

Retreive the Battery charging state :

For this, you need to call registerReceiver() without registering a BroadcastReceiver because the instance of the BatteryManager broadcasts all battery details in a sticky intent :

IntentFilter intentFilter = new IntentFilter(Intent.ACTION_BATTERY_CHANGED);
Intent batteryStatus = context.registerReceiver(null, intentFilter);

The following code describe how to retreive the current charging status and, if the device is being charged :

// Is the battery charging / charged?
int status = batteryStatus.getIntExtra(BatteryManager.EXTRA_STATUS, -1);
boolean isCharging = status == BatteryManager.BATTERY_STATUS_CHARGING ||
status == BatteryManager.BATTERY_STATUS_FULL;
// How the battery is charging?
int chargePlug = intent.getIntExtra(BatteryManager.EXTRA_PLUGGED, -1);
boolean isChargingViaUSB= chargePlug == BatteryManager.BATTERY_PLUGGED_USB;
boolean isChargingViaAC = chargePlug == BatteryManager.BATTERY_PLUGGED_AC;
Log.d(TAG, "status : " + status);
Log.d(TAG, "battery is Charging : " + isCharging);
Log.d(TAG, "charging via USB : " + isChargingViaUSB);
Log.d(TAG, "charging via AC : " + isChargingViaUSB);

Retreive the current battery level :
As we explained above, the intent broadcasted bye the BatteryManagercontains all details about battery details(status,charge ..etc) :

int level = intent.getIntExtra(BatteryManager.EXTRA_LEVEL, -1);
int scale = intent.getIntExtra(BatteryManager.EXTRA_SCALE, -1);
float batteryPct = level / (float) scale;
Log.d(TAG, "level : " + level + "% , batteryPct : "+ batteryPct);

 

 

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 - 12.0 Inches Display at $799

Microsoft’s new surface pro 3 is ready to hit the market with tweaked up specs and a list of attractive features. With 12 inches of display screen and the powerful performance of Core i7, the gadget lies between the category of conventional tablets and larger laptops. In other words, it is larger and more feature-rich than regular tablets as well more portable and lighter than ordinary laptops. This defines Microsoft’s new claim to fame as the attractive Surface Pro 3 is announced to be introduced at $799 in the US market.

The gadget is thin and light – its first remarkable quality. Being only 9.1 mm thick, surface pro 3 is lighter than Apples’s Macbook Air. The new version is also thinner than its two ancestors. In fact, the manufacturers claim that this gadget is the thinnest of all devices running with Core processors. This gives potential buyers an incentive to purchase the device since it is going to offer exceptional convenience regarding portability. Plus, it would definitely be something to boast about among peers.

What makes Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 even more attractive in the tech community is its kickstand. Users will be able to adjust the tablet at any angle twenty-two and one hundred and fifty degrees. Therefore, the ease of use with this device is impressive. This kickstand feature is a new addition to the tablet which its ancestors lack.

The gadget is also accompanied with a Surface Pro pen which resembles Samsung’s stylus pen. It allows users more precision while typing or drawing. In addition, the use of this pen is also extended to several applications. Having a pen device for tablets is always a cool feature which adds to their value.

The thin tablet is not going to deprive users of connectivity ports. A USB 3.0 port is available along with a Mini Display port as well as a slot of MicroSD card has been accommodated in the slender body. In addition, the gadget also houses a satisfying 5.0 MP primary camera. Users can also make use of the front cam for video conferencing. There are also various memory options, letting users accommodate their media galleries, documents and a large collection of apps. These options include 4 GB and 8 GB onboard storage along with SSD storage capacity ranging from 64 GB to as much as 512 GB.

Surface Pro 3 can nicely replace your lap as it offers a cover keyboard. This makes the gadget an impressive hybrid. The keyboard is backlit and easy to use. However, it is not included in the total sum of $799. The cover keyboard charges extra and has to be bought separately. This is going to be a turn off for potential buyers.

How Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is actually going to score among users is yet to be discovered till the gadget finally arrives in the market. However, it does look good with promising specs, innovative technology and portability. After all, the stylish hybrid just might come up to its manufacturer’s claims by replacing your laptop or tablet.

 

Display

Device type	Tablet
OS	Windows (8.1 Pro)
Dimensions	11.5 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches (292 x 201 x 9 mm)
Weight	28.16 oz (798 g) ,the average is 16.6 oz (473 g)
Body material	Metal
Design features	Stylus
Side Keys	Left: Volume control
Colors	Gray
Tablet dock	Yes
Features	USB (5)

Design

Physical size	12.0 inches
Resolution	2160 x 1440 pixels
Pixel density	Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. 216 ppi
Technology	Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes.Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. IPS LCD
Touchscreen	Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features	Light sensor

Camera

Camera	5 megapixels
Resolution	2160 x 1440 pixels
Camcorder	1920x1080 (1080p HD)
Front-facing camera	5 megapixels
Video capture	1920x1080 (1080p HD)

Hardware

System chip	System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.Intel Core i7
Graphics processor	Intel HD Graphics
System memory	System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.8192 MB RAM (Dual-channel) / LPDDR3
Built-in storage	512 GB
Maximum User Storage	450 GB
Storage expansion	microSD, microSDHC

Multimedia

Music player	Filter by:Album, Artist, PlaylistsFeatures:Album art cover, Background playback Supported formats: MP3
Video playback	Supported formats: MPEG4, H.263, H.264
Speakers	Stereo speakers

Internet browsing

Browser

supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash

Phone features

Organizer	Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer (Office, PDF), Calculator, World clock, Timer, Notepad
E-mail	IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant Messaging	Windows Live / MSN, Skype

Connectivity

Bluetooth	4.0
Wi-Fi	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac
USB	USB 3.0Connector: Full-size USB Features: USB Host
Headphones connector	3.5mm
Charging connector	Proprietary
Other	Mini DisplayPort

Other features

Additional microphone/s	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassVoice recording

Availability

Officially announced	20 May 2014
Scheduled release	Scheduled release - Shows when is the particular phone scheduled to be made available to the public in North America20 Jun 2014 (Official)

Shopping information

Warranty period	12 Months
MSRP price	$ 1949

Google Self Driving Car - Google

Ever desired for an elegant chauffeur driven car? Google has made the dream come true in an innovative way. There would be a car. You would sit back and enjoy the drive. But instead of a human chauffeur, a software program would be behind the steering wheel, except for the fact that there would be no real steering wheel! This is the concept which defines Google’s driver less car.

The driver less car project promises a new level of technology which is still under development. Also termed as autonomous car or robot car, it would completely take over from human drivers. A drive which is carried out through the accuracy of a software program would reduce the chances of accidents. In addition, it is also going to deal with the issue of drunk driving. Moreover, the passengers can travel anywhere regardless of the time of the day or health conditions. A software program never gets tired nor is it ever impaired by poor health conditions. Google’s driver less car would, therefore, always be ready to take its owners out for a spin.

The amazing software behind this promising wonder is known as Google Chauffeur. A steering wheel is not the only missing feature of the car. Instead, you are not going to find a brake pedal or an accelerator either. These components are replaced by a single sensor which is controlled by the vehicle’s software. This sensor makes all the decisions regarding when to speed up and when to slow down or come to a halt. It also responds to the buttons which are used to start or stop the car.

More sensors in the driver less car perform the important job of detecting obstacles and nearby objects. Vehicles and other objects as far as six hundred feet away can be detected. This is important for a drive on busy roads.

The car will take its passengers to their destination through directions obtained from Google Maps. All you are required to do is provide your destination as input. The car’s software would then take you there through its own driving decisions and smart navigation.

So far, Google has only focused on the development of technology for its driver less car. As the software is developed and perfected, there aren’t going to be any improvements in the exterior design or the interior. The car is small with room for only two passengers. There is a little space for luggage as well. Other than this, there is nothing much to boast about.

One more downside to Google’s driveless car is its maximum speed. You will definitely reach your destination safe and sound, but it will take you quite a while. The car cannot go beyond its maximum speed of twenty-five miles per hour.

At the moment, Google is busy in the development of the first prototypes of driver less car. These would include manual controls as well for safety testing. Once the prototypes pass the safety test, Google would introduce a pilot program which would be succeeded by the final release of this amazing car for the masses.

LG G3 - LG's Monster Mobile Phone with 5.5 inch Display

Images Credit : CNET
LG G3 is an upcoming marvel for the tech world. With innovative features and a promising performance, G3 has enabled its Korean manufacturers to stand right next to the current champions of smartphone technology: Apple and Samsung. The main highlights of the phablet include an exceptional display, a metallic skin body and a high-end camera with autofocus. The rest of the features also provide assurance of a remarkable performance.

The following discussion explains what LG G3 is bringing forth for interested buyers.

Design – A New Metallic Skin

G3 has inherited its rounded corners and sleek bezels from its predecessor LG G2. However, it brings something entirely new which the world has not experienced before: a metallic skin. It is an innovative blend of plastic and metal. The back consists of a metal film which resides within polycarbonate skeleton. This arrangement imparts the gadget a premium look while enabling users to have a better grip on the plastic frame. Therefore, users can look forward to enjoy the best of both worlds.

In addition, another innovative tweak in the phone is the placement of the power button and volume controls. Instead of being on the side or at the top, both the buttons are at the back of the phone. This is going to increase the convenience of users as the buttons are more accessible as compared to their conventional placement on most phones.

Extraordinary Display

The remarkable display of the phablet is another feature which has pulled it into the limelight. With 5.5 inches of screen size, a 2560 by 1440 pixels resolution bedazzles users with jaw dropping sharpness of approximately 534 PPI pixel density. These figures promise the ultimate user experience with multimedia, internet browsing and games. In addition, True HD IPS Capacitive touchscreen technology makes the gadget even more attractive.

Laser Auto Focus

The phablet houses an impressive camera with innovative laser auto focus technology which improves precision while shooting. This technology enables the camera to measure the distance between its lens and the subject being shot. This enhances the speed of focusing. Furthermore, subjects can be detected even in low light environments in order to be captured with clarity.

Intuitive Use

A feature, termed as Smart Notice, makes LG G3 operate intuitively to make its functionality personalized for its users. It makes use of contextual input by its users and learns from their pattern of use. A smartphone in the truest sense of the word, G3 keeps up with your everyday usage patterns to provide recommendations to you. For instance, it can provide you with reminders based on your location, regular memory clean ups or call log related reminders.

LG G3 has been introduced with the aim of making your life simpler. Its brilliant features provide the best functionality. Powered up by a 2.5 GHz Quad-core processor, the phablet operates with the energy of an impressive 3000 mAh battery and offers 4G connectivity. Therefore, the intelligent gadget is also powerful. Its outward appearance is stunning as well with a choice of five unique metallic shades. It is, therefore, a complete package from inside out.

Available as:
LG G3 D850/D855 for Europe
LG G3 LS990 for Sprint

General	2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
		CDMA 800 / 1900 - CDMA version
	3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
		CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - CDMA version
	4G Network	LTE 800 / 1800 / 2600
		LTE - CDMA version
	SIM	Micro-SIM
	Announced	2014, May
	Status	Available. Released 2014, June

Body	Dimensions	146.3 x 74.6 x 8.9 mm (5.76 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
	Weight	149 g (5.26 oz)

Display	Type	True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	1440 x 2560 pixels, 5.5 inches (~534 ppi pixel density)
	Multitouch	Yes
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Sound	Alert types	Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes
		- Dolby mobile sound enhancement

Memory	Card slot	microSD, up to 128 GB
	Internal	16 GB, 2 GB RAM/ 32 GB, 3 GB RAM

Data	GPRS	Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
	EDGE	Class 12
	Speed	HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 21 Mbps; LTE, Cat4, 50 Mbps UL, 150 Mbps DL/ EV-DO Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
	Bluetooth	Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE
	NFC	Yes
	Infrared port	Yes
	USB	Yes, microUSB v2.0 (SlimPort), USB On-the-go, USB Host

Camera	Primary	13 MP, 4160 x 3120 pixels, phase detection/laser autofocus, optical image stabilization, dual-LED (dual tone) flash, check quality
	Features	1/3'' sensor size, simultaneous video and image recording, geo-tagging, face detection, HDR
	Video	Yes, 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., video stabilization, check quality
	Secondary	Yes, 2.1 MP, 1080p@30fps

Features	OS	Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
	Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801
	CPU	Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
	GPU	Adreno 330
	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
	Browser	HTML5
	Radio	TBD
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
	Colors	Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet, Burgundy Red
		- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - SNS applications - MP4/DviX/XviD/H.264/H.263/WMV player - MP3/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+/WMA player - Photo viewer/editor - Document viewer - Organizer - Voice memo/dial/commands - Predictive text input

Battery		Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
	Stand-by
	Talk time

Tests	Camera	Photo / Video

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Google Glass – an Overview, Available for US Consumers

As wearable mobile technology thrills the world, tech geeks flock around Samsung’s Galaxy Gear as well as the much more exciting Google Glass. The latter is a portable Android-based smartphone device which operates in a hands-free format. After Google Glass Explorer Edition, the gadget finally hit the market in May 2014. Sold like hot cakes, Google Glass stock was completely swept off the shelves during its limited 24-hours sale in the United States.

The Basics

This tiny computer – housed in a titanium frame – is worn like spectacles and controlled through natural voice commands as well as touch gestures. The display is right in front of the user’s eyes with a touchpad at the side. The interface displays features in a timeline-like format. Swiping back and forth lets you view the weather, photos, the calls log and so on.

Design

Google Glass comes in the form of a light-weight, lens-less frame. This frame can be bent in order to make adjustments for better fit as preferred by different individuals. The right arm of the frame holds a tiny screen which is displayed above the user’s right eye. The thick portion at the back is where the battery, touchpad, speaker and various buttons reside. For giving more frame options to users, Google developed a partnership with popular eye wear legends, such as Ray Ban.

Voice Commands

The most interesting feature of this revolutionary device is its ability to follow voice commands. This feature is activated by tapping the touchpad and saying “OK Glass”. From this point on, users can ask their wearable smartphone to perform any action from making a call to taking pictures. Google Glass can also be asked for directions, for loading a certain app or for browsing the internet – all through natural voice commands.

Camera

Google Glass houses a 5 MP camera. Apart from stills, ten seconds long 720p videos can also be recorded. Although these specs offers no competition to the much more superior cameras of smartphone giants like Apple, Samsung, LG and HTC, the ability to click pictures and shoot videos through voice commands gives Google Glass an edge.

Screen Sharing

Users can share what they are currently viewing on their Google Glass with their Hangout contacts. In addition, live video sharing is also possible. Through this live stream option, users are able to share precious moments in real-time.

App Collection

Google Glass brings a collection of top-notch apps which contribute towards the impressive functionality of this device. Among others, Follow My Glass is an extremely useful application which helps you keep track of your device in case you misplace it. Similarly, Glossaic can be your new social network for sharing photos and videos while Google Now provides regular weather updates and useful directions when you are travelling. In addition, a plethora of other apps, including Circles, Google Maps, social network integration and language translating apps can also be enjoyed.

The Bottom-line

Google Glass is a groundbreaking device which promises to make your life effortless by letting you communicate with your contacts, search for information, take pictures and browse the internet in the most convenient way possible. However, Glass also comes with a set of drawbacks. Firstly, it is pricey with limited availability at the moment. Secondly, it leads to other issues such as privacy concerns as well as personal safety. Immersed in your Google Glass display, you would be more prone to accidents while walking down the road or driving. Potential buyers should, therefore, take these concerns into account before going ahead with the purchase of their own Google Glass.

Acer Iconia W4

What is the Acer Iconia W4?

The amazing Acer Iconia W4 is an 8-inch and Windows 8.1 tablet that joins the not so famous Toshiba Encore as well as the more extraordinary Dell Venue Pro 8 as somewhere you can get each and every benefit of a full Windows PC type access to Microsoft Office as well as the ability to download applications of the desktop all in a quite smaller and compact body.

The Acer Iconia W4 Design

The W4 is thinner and lighter than its previous model, but not by that much, to be honest. It measures in at 10.75mm thick as well as weighing in at 415g. It’s not as lean as the 7.9-inch iPad Mini 2 Retina, but it’s reasonably comfortable and light to use in just one hand for lengthier periods.

Now, there exists a silver grey shade that runs through the entire body while the bezel’s bottom is denser to put up a physical Windows button. It's handy, but it doesn’t really do the Iconia W4 any favors beautifully. Also, when the tablet’s in your hand and in landscape mode, it feels a bit weird to grip it.

Connections and buttons contain micro HDMI and a volume rocker so that it can be connected to a bigger display as well as a Micro SD card slot that's placed over on the edge’s right. On the top is the on and off button while the headphone jack, two speakers, and micro USB sit on the edge’s bottom.

Just like the Venue Pro 8, the microUSB works like a USB to connect other peripherals, and unlike the tablet of Dell, an adapter of microUSB is contained within the box. Furthermore, the W4 has a Bluetooth 4.0, so it's well-suited with the official accessories of Acer and should work fine with third-party ones too.

The W4 is definitely lovelier looking than the Encore, but then again it's not very different enough from the W3. It makes it an extremely plain boring tablet to look at.

 

Acer Iconia W4’s Screen and Sound Quality

The Acer Iconia W4 has a display of an 8-inch 1, 280 x 800 IPS along with a 16:10 feature ratio that matches the Encore and Venue Pro 8. The W4 is quite easier to view outdoors. Under ceiling lights, there are still a few problems with glare on the screen.

There exists a nominal pixel density rise from 186ppi to 189ppi and this basically means it doesn’t have the excellent clarity you can imagine on small tablets such as the Kindle Fire HDX 7, Nexus 7, or the iPad Minis.

The screen responsiveness isn’t great either. It supports 10-point multi touch and that is completely acceptable for a screen of this size. While it usually registers zooming and swipes, there were these moments where people had to annoyingly tap the screen twice so that the apps could be opened.

Meanwhile, the speakers aren't anything great. They aren’t so powerful. While it doesn't seriously suffer with top volume and distortion, it doesn’t have the fullness to make it an amazing place to watch movies. It would be better if it is plugged in a decent pair of headphones where the audio sounds clearer.

Operating System
Operating System	Windows 8.1
Processor & Chipset
Processor Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Type	Atom
Processor Model	Z3740
Processor Speed	1.33 GHz
Processor Core	Quad-core (4 Core)
Memory
Standard Memory	2 GB
Memory Technology	LPDDR3
Memory Card Reader	Yes
Memory Card Supported	microSD microSD Extended Capacity (microSDXC)
Storage
Flash Memory Capacity	32 GB
Display & Graphics
Screen Size	8"
Display Screen Type	Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Screen Mode	WXGA
Screen Resolution	1280 x 800
Backlight Technology	LED
Touchscreen	Yes
Multi-touch Screen	Yes
Graphics Controller Manufacturer	Intel
Graphics Controller Model	HD Graphics
Graphics Memory Technology	LPDDR3
Graphics Memory Accessibility	Shared
Network & Communication
Wireless LAN	Yes
Wireless LAN Manufacturer	AzureWave
Wireless LAN Model	AW-AH691
Wireless LAN Standard	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes
Interfaces/Ports
HDMI	Yes
Input Devices
Keyboard Type	Touchscreen Keyboard
Built-in Devices
Microphone	Yes
Software
Operating System	Windows 8.1
Operating System Architecture	32-bit
Battery Information
Number of Cells	2-cell
Battery Chemistry	Lithium Polymer (Li-Polymer)
Battery Capacity	4960 mAh
Maximum Video Battery Time	8 Hour
Power Description
Maximum Power Supply Wattage	10 W
Physical Characteristics
Height	0.4"
Width	5.3"
Depth	8.6"
Weight (Approximate)	14.64 oz
Miscellaneous
Additional Information	Wireless LAN: Acer Nplify 802.11a/b/g/n
Warranty
Warranty	Limited Warranty agreement applies.