VARINDIA IT MAGAZINE

Soon WhatsApp can stop working for iPhone's older iOS versions:  According to a report,   WhatsApp   will soon   stop working on iPhones   which are running on iOS 9. The Facebook-owned WhatApp has reportedly decided to drop support of Apple iPhones running on iOS 9. (iOS 14 is the latest version currently available for iPhones)   A report by WABetaInfo, a website that tracks changes and features on WhatsApp, said that the WhatsApp version 2.21.50 beta no longer supports  iPhones running iOS 9 . Thus only those iPhone users who are using iOS 10 or above will be able to use WhatsApp.   Though the messaging app has not updated the same information and even its FAQ page does not mention if there is a change in its supported operating systems. The WhatsApp tracking website also says that the page is yet to be updated.... Read More

Apple and Accenture have entered into a strategic partnership to help businesses transform how their people engage with customers through innovative business solutions for iOS. The partnership will take full advantage of the power, simplicity and security of iOS, the leading enterprise mobility platform, and Accenture’s capabilities as a leader in industry and digital transformation to help companies unlock new revenue streams, increase productivity, improve customer experience and reduce costs. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook said, “Both Apple and Accenture are leaders in building incredible user experiences and together we can continue to truly modernize how businesses work through amazing solutions that take advantage of the incredible capabilities of Apple’s technologies.” Read More

India being a prospect market for iPhones and iPads, Apple has planned to increase its sales in India from 1 million to as many as 7 million by 2018. To achieve the target and sell its devices, Apple has roped in distributor giant Brightstar. Brightstar is headquartered in the US and is controlled by Softbank. It distributes mobile phones and other devices to more than 200 carriers in over 50 countries and has revenues of around $11 billion. Recently, it has bought a 51% stake in (Bharti Enterprises chairman) Sunil Mittal’s Beetle Teletech. Currently Redington and Ingram are the two main distributors of Apple in India, who are supplying the products to regional distributors, multi-product trade channels and Apple Premium Re-seller stores and Apple Authorized Reseller outlets. Redington is one of the biggest partners for Apple in India and is believed to account for nearly 70% of its sales. According to sources, Brightstar has decided to adopt an aggressive stance for its India...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   D-Link has announced the rollout of  D-ViewCam  Mobile App for iOS and Android-based devices. This free app is an easy-to-use tool for managing a D-ViewCam Server installation or D-Link network video recorder and IP surveillance cameras from iPhone, iPad, or Android device. It works over 3G, LTE, and Wi-Fi connections, helping to identify intruders, detect shoplifting or other suspicious behaviour, or collect information for dispute resolution even when off site. D-ViewCam Mobile significantly enhances the value of integrated surveillance solutions from D-Link..... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Norton by Symantec has released the latest version of its flagship mobile offering, Norton Mobile Security .  The new Norton Mobile Security delivers powerful protection for consumers’ mobile needs, including support for iOS devices, contacts backup and an improved user experience.  Mobile phones are an integral part of consumers’ lives, with two-thirds of adults in India reporting they use a mobile device to access the Internet.  However, one in two mobile device users have had a device lost or stolen, putting their sensitive information at risk.  Norton Mobile Security helps consumers keep their device secure, recover a lost or stolen device and prevent strangers from accessing their information..... See More

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Adobe has announced the immediate availability of Adobe Captivate 6. It enables eLearning developers, corporate trainers, educators and other business users to help deliver SCORM- and AICC-compliant course content that is accessible anytime, anywhere. "Today, learners expect engaging eLearning options on their iOS and Android devices - static presentations shrunk to fit mobile screens are not enough. Captivate 6 gives subject-matter experts and content creators the ability to deliver eLearning content to mobile devices that is as robust and interactive as the content delivered to desktops," said Naresh Gupta, Senior Vice-President, Print and Publishing, Adobe.      For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE National Instruments has rolled out NI LabVIEW software- and NI hardware-compatible mobile apps for iPhone, iPad and Android devices, helping engineers integrate the latest mobile technology into their applications. By combining the portability, ease-of-use, faster start-up time and longer battery longevity of mobile devices with the power of LabVIEW, engineers can more productively access measurement data from data acquisition and embedded monitoring systems. Ray Almgren, Vice-President, Product Marketing Core Platforms, NI, said, "Smartphones and tablets are game-changers for the test and measurement industry. These new apps combine portability of mobile devices with the power of LabVIEW, helping engineers increase their productivity and meet the latest application challenges." For More Details See www.varindia.com

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Barix AG is offering voice paging to the iPhone and iPad via the Barix Wi-Fi Paging App - the first open-standards IP and multicast voice announcer application for mobile iOS devices. The Barix Wi-Fi Paging App, now available in the iTunes App Store, is supposed to enable zoned voice paging from iOS devices on commercial, public and residential properties. Barix's open-standards approach turns nearly any VoIP or IP Audio receiving device into a simple IP paging/announcement system. Besides the full range of Barix IP Audio devices, many IP phones are supported, as well as third-party IP Paging gateways and speakers. A one-time configuration process ensures that users can quickly set up a paging solution for immediate and ongoing use without hassle. Johannes G. Rietschel, CEO & Founder, Barix said, "Barix is bringing more than ten years of knowledge and leadership in VoIP and IP audio devices to the smartphone universe. The Barix...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Adobe Systems has announced the immediate availability of the free Adobe EchoSign application for iOS devices. With this users can easily get access to their EchoSign accounts and sign documents directly from their iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. The Adobe EchoSign app offers the same protection as the Adobe EchoSign Web service for both the sender and the signer during the signing process, including key authentication and privacy, fraud protection, and consumer disclosure. Jason Lemkin, vice president, Web business services, Adobe and former CEO, EchoSign said, "The enterprise is experiencing unprecedented adoption of tablets and mobile devices, presenting new opportunities to leverage cloud applications to streamline business processes and greater efficiency. With the Adobe EchoSign app, we're making it that much easier for organizations to incorporate Web contracting into their business models, allowing users to sign documen...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE SonicWALL has announced that its Mobile Connect App is now available on the App Store for download to Apple devices. For users of SonicWALL's SSL VPN and Next-Generation Firewall product lines, the new SonicWALL Mobile App is said to enable anytime, anywhere secure remote access and connectivity from Apple devices to all network resources. A single unified SSL VPN client, Mobile Connect is supported across all current SonicWALL Secure Remote Access (SRA) and SonicWALL Aventail E-Class SRA, as well as SonicWALL TZ,Network Security Appliance (NSA), E-Class NSA and SuperMassive E10000 Series firewalls. Mobile Connect runs on iOS 4.2 and higher. Patrick Sweeney, VP, Product Management & Corporate Marketing, SonicWALL said, "iPads and iPhones have become the overwhelming choice for employees who demand anytime anywhere productivity. Our Mobile Connect App lets companies extend their security policy to meet the stringent needs of enter...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE MSI has announced that from now until the promotion ends on December 3, visit the "Share Your Afterburner iOS APP Experience" photo album on the MSI FAN CLUB page then click "Like" to enter the drawing. Users now can read other gamers' reviews for a chance to win a full Battlefield 3, Dirt 3 game or the popular N460GTX Hawk graphics card. The Share Your Afterburner iOS APP Experience Promotion continues: take a photo of the handheld device and computer screen both running the Afterburner software. Upload the photo to the blog and share the link on the promotion webpage for a chance to win prizes. Apart from sharing their photos, participants can also give a 5-star rating to the Afterburner App in the APP Store and share their experience or thoughts on Afterburner for iOS. MSI is said to select the two lucky users that wrote the best reviews to receive the MSI N480GTX Lightning graphics card and MSI WindPad 100W tablet...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE MSI has released the Afterburner App for the iOS platform. iPhone and iPad devices can now are said to download and install the Afterburner app from the App Store to wirelessly monitor and overclock graphics cards over a Wi-Fi network. Until December 3, one can share his experience and photos from using the Afterburner app on his blog and the person is said to get a chance to win a Lightning series graphics card or MSI tablet. By porting MSI's exclusive Afterburner overclocking utility to handheld devices, users are believed to monitor the core temperature, frequency, memory clock speed, and fan speed of their desktop graphics card over a WiFi connection. The Afterburner app can adjust a graphics card's core and memory frequencies, fan speed, and even the proprietary Triple Overvoltage function. After launch the Afterburner overclocking utility on the PC, one is said to take a photo of the handheld device and computer screen both runn...