How to save your phone from water damage.

How to save your phone from 

water damage.

Here is how you can save your phone from drowning 

(as long as you aren’t doing it on purpose)

Step 1:

If your phone comes in contact with water, you must strive to pull it out as fast as possible before the water finds a way in. For all phones it is the headphone jack that quenches its thirst first; second in line are the sides of the battery flap that forms an inlet for water. 

You have the option of using up all your warranty, but it would be more sensible to follow Step 2.

Step 2:

The Sony Xperia Z should be popular among the 19% who want a smartphone that can survive a water fall (not waterfall). Anyway, step 2 is to wipe off the water thoroughly with a cloth. Do not worry about washing your hands, just yet, if you pulled it out of the pot.

Step 3:

You would have to remove the battery and insure that you have wiped the insides too. By the way, do not try removing the battery if you are using an Apple iPhone; that would just mean that you have lost all your warranty and you would have to pay heavily for your stupidity.

Step 4:

Get hold of a zip lock pouch and fill it up with uncooked rice, because rice is a natural absorbent. If you have some silica gel handy that should work like a miracle! Drop in the battery and all the other parts into the bag and leave it by the window sill for some sunlight. Try not to blow dry your phone, it might do more damage than help.

Step 5:

Keep the window closed lest your zip lock pouch finds its way to the bottom of your building. Assemble all the parts and try to use your phone. Ideally try this step after a minimum of twenty-four hours.

This should dry up your phone and prevent any lasting damage. An important note for when your phone feels like a water baby – most phones come with a humidity indicator, which is an inconspicuous white strip that turns red when it comes in contact with water. This strip can be found near the battery socket in most phones. If you’re handing in your phone to your service guys, in order to save some repair costs, you can cheekily replace this strip with a white paper and hope to get away with it!

Sony PS4 !

The PS4 

They gave us the specs. They dished the dirt on the controller. And they also gave us two hours' worth of hype without one glimpse at the real thing. Sony's PS4 conference held all the way back in February had everything except the main console, so when Sony announced its conference at the ongoing E3 expo, most people wrote it off as more of the same. And that was where we all went horribly, horribly wrong.

One blurry trailer was all that we had to go on for the last four months, an injustice that Sony finally put right at the ongoing gadget expo at Los Angeles and we imagine that the scores of fans who've been queuing up since Friday went home gratified: The PS4 finally put in its maiden appearance and to make up for the agonizing wait, Jack Tretton, Sony CEO brought along the good news, in spades. But first off, here's the cool stuff that's working magic under the hood:

Processor: Single-chip custom processor,

CPU: low power x86-64 AMD "Jaguar", 8 cores

Graphics: GPU: 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD RadeonTM Graphics Core Next engine

Battery: Built-in Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery; 

Voltage: DC3.7V; Capacity: 1000mAh

Memory: 8 GB

Storage Space: 500 GB Hard disk drive

The Good: 

Tuesday may have dawned a gloomy day for the normal populace of India, but for the gaming buffs, all their Christmases have come at once. Sony opened its little black box of joy and out popped a towering gaming console with a cool purple streak that doesn't need a constant Internet connection and that will soon be privy to an eye-blisteringly amazing lineup of games which includes Assassins' Creed IV: Black Flag, Final Fantasy XV, Kingdom of Hearts III and Diablo III. The trump card however lay in the price tag; the December release will be priced at $399 for US and £349 in UK and Rs.39,999 in India.

The Bad: 

Something bad about a glittering new piece of gaming tech that costs you a cool hundred dollars lesser than Microsoft's Xbox One? We dare you to find it, we double dare you.

The Frickin' Awesome: Grab a seat, for we have saved the best bit for the last: Unlike Microsoft, Sony has announced zero restrictions on used games. "When a gamer buys a PS4 disc, they have the rights to use that disc. They can sell it to another person, lend it to a friend, or keep it forever. We won't impose any restrictions on used games," announced Jack Tretton to ringing applause. The company also made it clear that no internet connection will be required to authenticate games and gamers will not be required to log into the internet periodically. Whether Sony's gamble translates to moolah in the bank remains to be seen, but for now, it looks like the rug has been pulled from right under Microsoft's feet!

Comment your views about PS4!

5 things you need to know about Nokia 1520

 5 things you need to know about Nokia 1520

1. Design

Sticking to its standard premium polycarbonate recipe and with a mammoth display that boasts of a 1920 x 1080 IPS LCD with Gorilla Glass 2 and Nokia's famed ClearBlack polarizer, the Lumia 1520 has made it large and not just metaphorically. While the gamers and movie enthusiasts are already sold on the phablet, this Lumia is best enjoyed if you have hands the size of Hulk - The six inch display means that it can’t fit comfortably in one hand and your jean pockets aren’t going to love you for it either.

2. Software

Easing the scales a bit in the OS war, the Lumia 1520 comes factory built with the new Windows Update 3, which among other things, boasts of a wider range of compatible apps. Windows Phone shippers, say hello to Temple Run goodness.

3. Hardware

Under the hood, the phablet is kept running smoothly with the premium Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC (system-on-a-chip), which consists of a Krait 400 CPU running at 2.2GHz and Adreno 330 graphics processor with the standard LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth modules that is a must for any smartphone worth its salt.

4. Camera

While the Lumia 1520 won’t be giving the 1020 users sleepless nights anytime soon, it does manage to pack in a mean 20 MP Pureview lens that makes low light photos a delight.

5. Battery life

Unlike the normal battery guzzlers, Nokia doesn’t disappoint in the battery stakes; the 3400 mAh battery along with the Snapdragon 800 processor's optimization keeps your phone juiced for over a day with 3G and WiFi usage.

Top Smartphones in India 2014

Top Smartphones in India 2014

• HTC One M8

The HTC One M8 is the best smartphone available today thanks to its great looks, solid build quality and impressive performance.

• Sony Xperia Z2

The Xperia Z2 is a worthy upgrade to the Z1 because of its great hardware that includes 3GB of RAM and a 20.7MP camera.

• Apple Iphone 5s

The iPhone 5s is the highest performing smartphone that you can buy today. Apart from the core performance, the iPhone 5s also offers an excellent camera with blazing fast focusing system. The premium build quality, bio-metric log-in system and sharp retina screen seals the package, making it the best smartphone to buy today.

• LG Nexus 5

Nexus 5 is recommended for its pure Google Android experience. It will get the latest Android updates first. The excellent full HD screen, slim and understated design and compact dimensions are a bonus.

• Nokia Lumia 1020

Best Smartphone to buy on Windows platform today. The Nokia Lumia 1020 offers a simple, fast and fluid user interface along with top class build quality. Its large sensor 41MP camera performs very well.

• Samsung Galaxy S5

The Galaxy S5 may look like an incremental upgrade but it still remains an impressive smartphone. It offers excellent performance and is great to use.

• Sony Xperia Z1 compact

Best smartphone to buy if you want a compact smartphone that is top of the line in terms of performance, build quality, camera and promises excellent Android support in terms of future updates.

• LG G2

The LG G2 is the fastest Android smartphone in the market. It scored the highest in benchmarks and offers the best screen of all Android smartphones. The G2's competitive price point is another big plus.

• Motorola Moto X

The Moto X is the best Android smartphone option for users looking for a polished Android experience in a compact package. The Moto X is well-built, has a sharp HD AMOLED display and offers voice controls.

All the smartphones mentioned are launched and available in the market by the respective companies.

10 Must visit places in India.

10 Must visit places in India. 

1.Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is one of the "Wonders of World". A part of India's popular Golden Triangle tourist circuit, Agra is home to the Taj Mahal. Enough said really. It's India's most iconic monument and the top historical attraction in India.

2.Kashmir

Kashmir is called as "Paradise on Earth". It is one of the most beautiful places to visit. Kashmir looks different in every different season. It's not called paradise on Earth for nothing.

3.Backwaters of Kerala

The God’s own country offers the best experience to have, roaming on the brackish lagoons and lakes along with the Arabian Sea coast. The Kerala backwaters are created by five large lakes,canals, rivers and cover almost half of the state with water. Kerala backwaters server as National Waterway for backwater cruises to link number of towns, cities and facilitating cargo movement and backwater tourism. The lakes are one of the major attractions of Kerala land home to unique species of aquatic animals and birds live alongside the backwaters

4. Islands Of Lakshwadeep

The groups of islands of Laccadive or Lakshadweep in the Laccadive Sea are the major attraction of the tiniest Union Territory of India. Island of Lakshadweep are famous for water sports and adventures sports like scuba diving and snorkeling. The islands of Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar are the jewels of the Sea. 

5.Goa

Goa, the smallest state but very rich in tourism and known for its beautiful beaches, world heritage architecture and worship sights. Exotic beaches of Goa are well known in the world for its freedom and unique in its own way. The stunning beaches in Goa are the major attraction of tourist along with the cuisines and culture of the region. Apart from white-sand Beaches, Goa is also famous for owing rich flora and fauna along with the Western Ghats range.

6.The Golden Temple.

Amritsar, home to the Golden Temple, was founded in 1577 by Guru Ram Das, the fourth guru of Sikhs. It’s the spiritual capital of the Sikhs and gained its name, meaning "Holy Pool of Nectar", from the body of water around the Golden Temple. The exquisite Golden Temple attracts pilgrims from all over the world and the number of visitors it gets rivals that of the Taj Mahal! It looks particularly arresting at night when it’s beautifully lit up, with its imposing gold dome illuminated.

7.Leh Ladakh

This mountain town in Ladakh is quickly rising to the top of must-visit lists. Not surprising when you consider the sheer natural beauty of the place. The towering Himalayas supply a dramatic backdrop and plenty of opportunity for adrenaline junkies to get their fix. Rock climbing, white-water rafting and skiing are all on offer, and if you're looking for something a little tamer, short trekking jaunts can be arranged. For a glimpse into the town's culture and rich history, visit the Shey Palace and the many Buddhist monasteries.

 8.Western Ghats

Along the south-western coast of India lies the Western Ghats mountain range. These are also called Monsoon Mountains. The Ghats are home to more than 5000 species of plants and about 35% of these are endemic to this area. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the eight hottest hotspots of biological diversity in the world. The Western Ghats is also known as Sahyadri mountain range. These are home to a large variety of flora and fauna along with many undiscovered species. It is known for natural beauty with highest peaks, several manmade lakes and reservoirs, waterfalls and green scenery.

 9.Mumbai - City of Dreams!

The country's commercial capital, Mumbai's rhythm needs to be experience to be believed. Fast-paced and constantly on the go, the city has something for everyone. Colonial architecture, diverse cuisine and plenty of entertainment options are just some of what's in store. Shopping is a tourist's delight, and the nightlife while have you partying away. Some of the must-visits are the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal hotel opposite, Juhu Beach and Chowpatty for the fast food; and Bandra for the shopping.There's Film City for a glimpse of some Bollywood stars and drop by one of the many religious sites for some spiritual upliftment. Mt Mary's Church, Haji Ali mosque, and the ISCKON temple are just some of the crowd-pullers.

10. Darjeeling

 This little tea town came into prominence during the British Raj. It was then that Darjeeling was developed as a hill station and tea plantation area, thanks to its cooler temperatures.Today, Darjeeling's tea estates are world-renowned, but there's more to it than its picturesque rolling hills sheathed in green.Nestled in the Lesser Himalayas, Darjeeling offers breath-taking views of the great mountains including Mt Everest.Tiger Hill, at an altitude of 2,590 meters gives visitors a glimpse of the Kanchen Junga range. Plus there's plenty of rock-climbing and trekking opportunities for the adventurous.The ropeway and cable car rides, the natural history museum, the zoological parks and botanical gardens all give tourists a flavour of the natural wealth of the Himalayas.The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway with its toy train is also worth a visit, being named a World Heritage Site.

These places were my favorite and must visits of India. If you have yours then comment below.

15 of the best street foods in Mumbai.

Foodie Mumbai

Mumbaikars are one of the known foodie people in the world. Mumbai has its own Taste & Cuisine. Here listed are 15 of the best and most loved street food of Mumbai. 

Vada Pav

The most popular spicy vegetarian fast food dish in Maharashtra, Vada Pav also known as Indian Burger is one of the very famous Street food of Mumbai.

Kebabs

Road side stalls or Kebab Corner in the street of Mumbai are known for their pleasant taste and spice. Mohammed Ali Road is well famous for kebabs in the city.

Pavbhaji

The finger-licking pav bhaji from the streets of Mumbai, available within a minutes. Sardar Pav Bhaji at Tardeo road junction and Cannon,CST are popular in Mumbai city.

PaniPuri

The yummy and mouthwatering Panipuri is known as Golgappas in Northern India, is a popular street snack in Mumabi as well as in Indian subcontinent. You will find a Pani Puri stall on almost every corners of the markets in Mumbai.

Chicken Tikka Rolls

Bademiya is the best place in Mumbai for Chicken Tikka Rolls or any other non-veg dishes such as the kebabs, bheja fry and mutton rolls. The place is always crowded with the foodies. 

Shawarma 

Shawarma is one of those mouth-watering dishes available in the city. The Carter road shawarma's are famous in the city. 

Bhel Puri

Bhel puri is the most common all-day snacks item,easy to make mixed with tamarind chutney and eaten on the spot food item famous at Chowpatty Beach.

Kheema Pav

The delicious masala kheema with pav at street of Colaba’s is another must have street food item from dream city of Mumbai. Kheema Pav and bhurji pav are two popular fast food items in Mumbai during the day time.

Sandwiches 

Sandwiches in Mumbai are the best road-side food bursting with flavours and variety. A Delicious Sandwich in Mumbai will make your day.

Chana Bhatura

Chana Bhatura gained popularity as a street food in India, It is one of the best in Mumbai city. Cream Centre of Mumbai is best place to Chole Bhatura or Channa Bhatura.

Misal Pav

Misal pav is one of the famous street foods available in Mumbai, very popular amongst the Maharashtrians as a breakfast dish, also one of the best in Pune.

Crab

Crab is another must try seafood available on the streets of Mumbai, a butter garlic crab will do the rest. Along with other Seafoods bangda,pomfret and Pomfret Tawa Fry, Crab can be counted as one of the street food.

Ragada - Pattice

Ragda Patties is also known as Chaat or Aloo Tiki at other part of India, It is most popular fast food and common street food from Mumbai.

Kande Pohe

Kanda Poha is famous as one of the best Mumbai street food along with Sabudana khichdi and Upma as other breakfast item.

Dosa

Idli and Dosa are two most popular south Indian dishes available in the streets of Mumabi,Pune and other cities of India. Idli-Dosa are best breakfast item along with poha,Upma and sabudana khichdi in Maharashtra.

Pav

A 100 Things to do in Mumbai !

100 things to do in Mumbai ( मुंबई ).

Gateway Of India, Mumbai.

1. Get high on qawwali at Haji Ali
2. Spot a celebrity at Juhu PVR
3. Sit down on the steps of Asiatic Society library
4. Crane your neck to see the Bombay Stock Exchange building
5. Spot a leopard in IIT Bombay campus. If you can’t, then settle for an IITian girl
6. Enjoy a play in Prithvi Theatre
7. Enjoy the NCPA in a play or opera
8. Find some calm around the Banganga tank
9. Haggle for non-antiques in Chor Bazaar
10. Face the high tide on Worli seaface

    

    Worli Sea Link 

11. Bet money on race horses at the Royal Western India Turf Club, Mahalaxmi
12. Dangle your feet, lean back on your palms and enjoy the sea from the Marine Drive promenade
13. Go for a heritage walk in the Naval Dockyard (first Sunday every month, Indian nationals only)
14. Explore the Sanjay Gandhi national park. A national park in city limits? Oh yeah!
15. Soak in the Victoria Terminus
16. Watch DDLJ at Maratha Mandir
17. Party at Hard Rock Cafe and mourn for a minute the death of mills around Parel
18. Jog on Juhu beach
19. Sit on a tetropod at Nariman Point in midnight till police constables shoo you away
20. Stand still on flyover bridger at Dadar station and watch the crowd whiz by you
21. Find out who is grittier. You or Crawford market?
22. Find the Fort wall
23. Ride the Victoria on Marine Drive. Yeah, cheesy, we know
24. Discover the city’s Jewish connection at Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue
25. Watch sunset over Aksa beach in Madh Island
26. Discover the underbelly of Bombay in Dharavi
27. Stay for a night at Taj Mahal Palace hotel. You definitely want to tick off this luxury address for the oh-I-stayed-there-for-a-while conversations, don’t you?
28. Catch the national madness of cricket in Oval Maidan
29. Read a Bombay book (Suketu Mehta’s Maximum City?) in Azaad Maidan
30. Cheer a football match at Cooperage ground
31. Bury your nose in books for hours at Strand
32. Stroll in Bombay University
33. Climb the airport wall in Kurla to gain phenomenal views of Boeings
34. Swoon at a concert in Bandra Kurla complex
35. Gaze at the Queen’s Necklace from the Hanging Gardens at dusk
36. Hunt for antique furniture (real or fake?) in Oshiwara
37. Hike up the Mazgaon Hill
38. Buy books from roadsides around Flora Fountain
39. Envy the private palaces of Malabar Hill
40. Party on a ferry in the Arabian Sea off Gateway of India
41. Take a break from the city. Vasai offers the ramparts of Bassein fort, ruins of Portugese churches and East Indian food
42. Trek in Sahayadris
43. Say hello to the fauna at Byculla zoo
44. Buy a camera from D N Road’s gray market
45. Dare the red light district of Kamatipura
46. Guess what RFID system they use to tag clothes at the Dhobi Ghat
47. Take a power nap at David Sassoon Library
48. Catch movies at art-deco cinemas: Regal (1933), Eros (1938), Metro (1938)

    

    Siddhivinayak Temple

49. Bow your head before city’s famous deities: Mumbadevi, Mahalaxmi, Walkeshwar, Siddhivinayak, Iskcon 
50. Dine where Shahrukh Khans and Ness Wadias dine: Olive, Indigo
51. Feel the sufi mysticism at dargahs of Haji Ali and Maqdoom Ali Mahimi
52. Shop at the Bandra boutiques or if they are too expensive, give Hill Road or Fashion Street a shot
53. Gape at famous residences: Shahrukh Khan’s Mannat, Amitabh Bachhan’s Jalsa
54. Discover theatre scene in the city at venues other than Prithvi and NCPA: Sophia Bhabha Hall, Breach Candy; St Andrews, Bandra W; Rangsharda Auditorium, Bandra W; Ravindra Natya Mandir Hall, Prabhadevi; Gadkari Rangayatan, Thane W; Shivaji Mandir; Bhartiya Vidhya Bhavan, Chaupaati; Tejpal Hall, Grant Road
55. Explore the Powai and Vihar lakes
56. Visit the museums: Prince of Wales, Monetary, Modern Art, Mani Bhavan
57. Admire the British era architecture in Fort: Churchgate station, Western Railway headquarters, High Court, General Post Office, Telegraph Office, Police Headquarters
58. Learn about the rock-cut architecture: Elephanta, Kanheri, Mahakali and Karla caves
59. Explore the churches: Gloria Church, Byculla, Portugese; Mt Mary Church, Bandra W, Portugese, 1640; St Michaels Church, Mahim, 1565, rebuilt 1973; St Thomas Cathedral, Flora Fountain, 1718; Wodehouse Church, Colaba, 20th century; Afghan Church, Navy Nagar, Colaba, 1858; Our Lady of Salvation Church, Dadar W, Portugese, 19th century; St John Baptist, Seepz, 1579; St Peter’s Church, Bandra, 1852, rebuilt 1938; St Andrew’s Church, Bandra, Portugese, 1575
60. Check out an art exhibition: Jehangir Art Gallery, Fort; Tao Art Gallery, Worli; Piramal Art Gallery, Nariman Point
61. Buy fish at Sassoon Docks, Cuffe Parade or Dockyard Road, Mazgaon
62. Find the forts of Bombay: Bombay Castle, Fort; Castella de Aguada, Bandra; Madh Fort, Versova; Mahim Fort, Mahim; Sion Fort, Sion; Sewri Fort, Sewri; Worli Fort, Worli
63. Buy a vintage bollywood poster in Mini Market or Lamington Road
64. Getaway to the beaches around Bombay: Alibag, Kashid, Murud, Nagaon
65. Travel to places overnight: Goa, Ajanta Ellora, Mahabaleshwar, Pune, Khandala and Lonavala
66. Discover the charm of marble tabletops, bentwood chairs and irani chai at Parsi cafes
67. Catch behind the scenes action at a Bollywood studio
68. Loft the ball for a six in your neighborhood ‘galli’ cricket but make sure you don’t break any window panes
69. Silently stare at the Towers of Silence and Agiaries
70. Shadow the dabbawalas for one full day
71. Walk through a koliwada
72. Ride a vintage lift in a 100 year old building
73. Travel in a local train. How about the Virar Fast?
74. Ride a double decker bus. Isn’t Bombay the only city where they still run them?
75. If you have made it to a penthouse in Bombay, you might as well enjoy the view
76. Drink cutting chai, eat vada pav

    

    Vadapav and Cutting chai trademark of Mumbai.

77. Gorge on late night sandwiches in Juhu
78. Sip some wine at an expensive seaside restaurant: Vie Lounge, Juhu; Dome, Intercontinental, Marine Drive; Aurus, Juhu; Salt Water Grill, Girgaum Chaupaati; Bayview Bar, Nariman Point
79. Figure what all the fuss is about having a beer in Mondegar or Leopold
80. Jack you car bonnet using a cold-drink bottle and eat kebabs at Bade Miyan in Taj’s back alley
81. Savour a fine authentic meal of East Indian cuisine at Anant Ashram in Kotichawadi
82. Eat a Gujrati-Marwari thali at Friends Union Joshi club in Kalbadevi
83. Smoke a hookah at roof-top restaurant Koyla in the Arab quarters of Colaba
84. Eat South Indian fare in Matunga
85. Eat pav bhaji, pani puri, bhel puri, sev puri at Girgaum Chaupaati
86. Chew a paan outside Shoppers Stop, Bandra W
87. Indulge yourself with fruity flavors of Naturals ice cream. And if it’s summer, try a cup of alfonso mangoes with malai ice cream
88. Learn out the art of ordering tea in a streetside cafe. “Ek paani kum dena.”
89. Drink Kingfisher, Cobra or Zingaro in your neighborhood look-alike bar of Nightlovers
90. Try the green chilli ice cream at Bachelorrs
91. Swing to some live music as you enjoy your continental meal at Not Just Jazz By The Bay. Do pay attention to the witty hoarding outside as you leave the place
92. Run the Mumbai Marathon (Jan)
93. Enjoy the Kala Ghoda arts festival (Feb)
94. Cheer ‘Mumbai Indians’ in an IPL cricket match at Wankhede statdium (May-Jun)
95. Get drenched to the bone while biking in the monsoons (Jul-Sep)
96. Sing “Govinda aala re aala” as 40 feet high human pyramids take the prized matka (Aug-Sep)
97. Get lost in the crowds of Ganesh Chaturthi (Sep)
98. Watch thousands of pink flamingos in the mangroves at Sewri (Nov-May)
99. Eat nihari, kebabs and sweetmeats around Masjid on the eve of Eid (Ramzan)
100. Run a ‘free hug’ campaign. This is Mumbai, meri jaan!

I personally think that there are thousand reasons to be in Mumbai and over a million things to do here.

Please feel free to you add your inputs in the comments sections.