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Internet.org : Browse internet for free
Hi Guys,
Today we will discuss about the renowned free internet service provided by Facebook Inc. namely Internet.org.
What is Internet.org?
Internet.org is a partnership between Social Networking Services company Facebook and 6 other companies (Samsung, Ericsson, MediaTek, Opera Software, Nokia and Qualcomm) that plans to bring affordable access to selected Internet services to less developed countries by increasing efficiency, and facilitating the development of new business models around the growth of Internet access.
Vision and Goals
Internet.org was founded by Facebook’s founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 2013. It is mainly designed, keeping in mind the people living in developing and underdeveloped countries where they cannot afford the internet. A few countries on the list are Zambia, Kenya, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa and Philippines. Many others will soon be added to this list. See Launch dates below.
Founders & Partners
Ericsson is a world-leading provider of communications technology and services.
MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabulous semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions.
Opera products enable more than 350 million internet consumers to discover and connect with the content and services that matter most to them.
Samsung is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere through relentless innovation and discovery.
Qualcomm is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies.
Launch
Internet.org was launched on 20 August 2013, at the time of launch, Mark Zuckerberg released a 10-page whitepaper he had written elaborating on the vision. In the paper, he wrote that Internet.org was a further step in the direction of Facebook’s past initiatives, such as Facebook Zero, to improve Internet access for people around the world. He also said that “connectivity is a human right.”
It was launched on different dates in different countries, viz. are –
- July 2014: Zambia
- October 2014: Tanzania
- November 2014: Kenya
- January 2015: Colombia
- January 2015: Ghana with Airtel
- 10 February 2015: India with Reliance Communications (Not all cities are currently supported by internet.org)
- 18 March 2015: the Philippines with Smart Communications
- 31 March 2015: Guatemala with Tigo
- 20 April 2015: Indonesia with Indosat
- 10 May 2015: Bangladesh with Robi
- 13 May 2015: Malawi with TNM and Airtel
- 28 May 2015: Pakistan with Telenor Pakistan
- 5 June 2015: Senegal with Tigo
- 19 June 2015: Bolivia with VIVA
- 1 July 2015: South Africa with Cell C
Only the TeleCommunication Companies which are stated with Countries would be able to access internet.org. Thus, the number of sites freely available to the user also depends on the country from where it is being used.
Controversies
It has been criticized for violating net neutrality and favouring Facebook’s own services over its rivals. An Indian journalist, in his reply to Mark’s article defending Internet.org in India, criticized Internet.org as “being just a Facebook proxy targeting India’s poor” as it provides restricted Internet access to only Reliance ‘s subscribers in India. Until April 2015, Internet.org users could access (for free) only a few websites, and Facebook’s role as gatekeeper in determining what websites were in that list was criticised for violating net neutrality. In May 2015, Facebook announced that the Internet.org Platform would be opened to websites that met its criteria, which is a bit controversial.
List of services once can use via Internet.org
| Category | Free Services |
| Social Networking | Facebook, Facebook Messenger. |
| Career | Jagran Josh. |
| Entertainment | Astrology, Hungama. |
| Government | AP Speaks. |
| Health | Malaria No More, Facts for Life (UNICEF), Social Blood, BabyCenter & MAMA. |
| Information | Aaj Tak, AccuWeather, Reuters Market Lite, Amar Ujala, BBC News, IBN Live, Daily Bhaskar, Translator, Dictionary.com, Jagran, Maalai Malar, Maharashtra Times, wikiHow, Wikipedia, Basics of Internet |
| Women Empowerment | Nike Foundation (Girl Effect), UN Women (iLearn). |
| Jobs | BabaJob. |
| Search | Bing Search. |
| Shopping | OLX. |
| Sports | ESPN Cricinfo. |
How to use Internet.org?
- First, make sure you have the mobile network of respective Telecommunication company as mentioned above.
- Then make sure that you have a working data plan. The mobile data will not be used on sites available on internet.org but in case, you click a link outside that area, data charges may apply.
- Go to www.internet.org using a mobile web browser (on any internet supported phone). Or get its app from Google Play Store (only for an Android smartphone). Downloading the app itself will require mobile data, but it won’t consume data while using the app.
- Customer will be presented with the language selection page where a choice of language can be selected. By default, the regional language will be selected. The customer can opt for other languages by clicking ‘+’ button on the page.
- Click “Continue” to get to the main page of Internet.org, with “Free Services” & “Reliance” sections displayed in the choice of language.
Follow Internet.org
You can follow Internet.org on its own site or YouTube for future updates, but it will require mobile data.
Read Mark’s post regarding Internet.org on Facebook.com
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That’s all folks.
Data source – rcom.co.in
Image source – en.wikipedia.org, dailytimesgazette.com, timesofbengaluru.com, vrworld.com, techcrunch.com.
Disclaimer- TechGlobule is not responsible if you are unable to experience or use the services listed on this article or any other external or internal links. Hope you have a nice day. And don’t forget to wear your seatbelts.
Author – Swapnil Jha
Co-Author & Idea – Abdul Rehman
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Get paid apps for free in iOS9 without Jailbreak via KuaiYong
Hi Guys,
Today, we are gonna learn how to get paid apps for free in an iOS device without jailbreak or use of PC with the help of this famous or I may say infamous app is called KuaiYong.
Why a post on Downloading Paid Apps for free?
TechGlobule by no means is supporting or will ever support Piracy. We are with all our might against Piracy.
And the only reason we are showcasing apps like KuaiYong or Tongbu is because they provide a way to users who are willing to pay for an app or game, but want to try it out beforehand, and before paying their hard-earned money. Many of the times if not all, after buying an app, it seems unworthy of the money spent.
Who is the developer?
KuaiYong means “Use Quickly” in Chinese. You can follow KuaiYong on Sina Weibo for usage updates and other news related to KuaiYong.
How does the app works?
KuaiYong acts as an alternative App Store, featuring almost all the apps on the original App Store. It (mis)uses the Developer certificates issued by Apple.
Apple issues Developer certificates to companies which want all of their employees to have a specific app. KuaiYong misuses this certificate and pretend that all its users are its employees. So you see, the apps you’ll install are genuine.
The only difference is that all the apps are free on KuaiYong.
More apps are available to download on KuaiYong as compared to Tongbu.
Will it support my device?
Yes, the app supports all iPhones and iPads, whether jail-broken or not. I have not tested it on an iPod, but I have a hunch it might work on it as well. It worked fine on iOS 7.x.x. and iOS 9.x.x. You will have to test yourself if you are using any other iOS version. Don’t worry, even if the test fails, the worst thing that can happen is that you will not be able to open the app after installing it, in such a case you can simply delete it. I personally tested it on an iPhone 5 (iOS 7.1.2, now iOS 9.0.1) and iPad 2 (iOS 8.1.4, now iOS 9.2).
How to get it?
i) Open Safari in the iOS device. This only works on Safari.
ii) Open Kuaiyong. This link will redirect you appropriately according to your device and iOS version.
iii) You will land a site in Chinese language. Tap the red button visible on the bottom of the screen.
iv) A box will appear asking dinfo.wanmeiyueyu.com would like to install “@!#!@#!@#”. Tap on Install.
Here, @!# represents KuaiYong written in Chinese.
v) For iOS 9: Go to Settings > General > Profiles > Fujian Yongda Group Co. > Trust.
For iOS 8 or below: When opening the app, a message may occur asking you if you trust the app developer. Tap on Trust.
How to use it?
Follow these steps to correctly use the KuaiYong app.
- Unfortunately the app is in Chinese.
- But don’t panic. It is more easier to use than it seems.
- Refrain using Apple ID in the KuaiYong app.
- On launching the app, a pop up might appear asking if you want to become a life-time member. Tap the left button which means Cancel. Because lifetime members have to install KuaiYong for PC, which is not only tedious but can be potentially dangerous as well.
- No need to configure its settings, the default settings are well enough.
- You will see a magnifying glass on the top right corner(iPad) or in middle bottom (iPhone) tap on it to reveal Search.
- Search for any app, let’s say Need For Speed.
- You will find a list of apps with their icons to their left (iPad) or right (iPhone). Tap the “circle with arrow inside” button to download that app.
After downloading any app –
- You can see Downloads by tapping the “circle with arrow inside” button on top right side corner (iPad) or right of magnifying glass (iPhone).
- The first screen shows currently downloading apps. Tap on “Downloaded” to go to second screen. See screenshots to understand how Downloaded or Downloading looks in Chinese.
- The second one shows downloaded apps. Tap on “Downloading” to go to first screen.
- You can tap on any downloaded app to reveal 2 options, the blue option is for installing that game, and the red option is to delete that downloaded file after installing it.
- For iOS 9: Go to Settings > General > Profiles > ‘something’ Group Co. > Trust.
For iOS 8 or below: When opening the app, a message may occur asking you if you trust the app developer. Tap on Trust.
Note for Jailbroken users
Jailbroken users can also use the same way to download KuaiYong.
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iOS 9 –
iPhone or iPods –
iPads –
That’s all folks.
Note – In case you install KuaiYong for PC, TechGlobule is by no means responsible for any damage to your device. These are my personal views. I have told you all the possible risks.
Image source – viviennelsen.blogspot.in (Featured image) Swapnil’s iPad (iOS 8.4) and iPhone 5 (iOS 7.1.2, now iOS 9.0) for screenshots.
Author – Swapnil Jha
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Taig Jailbreak Tool (iOS 8.4)
Hi Guys,
Today, we are gonna discuss about the recently updated TaiG JailBreak Tool v2.4.1 which can jailbreak devices running iOS devices upto iOS 8.4. You can check your iOS version in Settings > General > About > Version before jailbreaking.
If you want to know What is Jailbreaking. Go to this article, it’ll explain you all about it.
What is TaiG JailBreak Tool?
A jailbreak tool named TaiG is released by the TaiG Team and is frequently updated to keep jailbreaking latest iOS version.
TaiG v1.2.1. This tool allows for an untethered jailbreak on devices, running iOS 8.0 to iOS 8.1.2. Read more.
TaiG v1.3. This tool allows for an untethered jailbreak on devices, running iOS 8.2 Beta 2. Read more.
TaiG v2.4.1. This is the most anticipated update of TaiG, because as the jailbreak tool for iOS 8.2 Beta 2 came before a tool for iOS 8.4, many people believed iOS 8.4 to be un-jailbreakable. But nonetheless, Jailbreak community came to rescue as always, this time updating TaiG v2.1.2 to TaiG v2.4.1. This tool allows for an untethered jailbreak on devices, running iOS 8.1.3 to iOS 8.4. Read more by scrolling below.
Who are the TaiG Team?
Team TaiG first launched their jailbreak tool on 29 November 2014 which could jailbreak iOS 8.0 to iOS 8.1.2. Not much is known about this group of Jailbreakers, except that they are Chinese Developers or Hackers. We can say that confidently because both their site is in Chinese language 
And here they come again with further updating TaiG tool to v2.1.2, which can now successfully jailbreak iOS 8.1.3 to iOS 8.4.
How to get it?
To use the TaiG JailBreak Tool to jailbreak your iOS device, first you need to install Taig on your PC, which is easily available to download via the following link of TaiG.com. Download it in your Windows PC. Here’s the link – drive.google.com/installer/TaiGJBreak_EN_2.4.10.zip
How to use it?
Preparation –
i) After downloading the zipped file, unzip it in your PC.
ii) Install iTunes, if not installed already via link 32 bit OR 64 bit.
iii) Backup your device using iTunes (or iCloud) before using Taig. If something breaks, you’ll always be able to recover your data. (Personally I prefer to reset my iPhone and not making a full backup, that’s too slow. iCloud is still a better option regarding speed).
iv) Those who use backup passwords in iTunes must disable them for now. After doing so, iTunes makes a brand new backup. Please wait for that backup to complete before proceeding! Feel free to re-enable your backup password after jailbreaking.
v) Disable the lock pass-code of your iOS device before using TaiG via Settings > General > Pass-code Lock.
vi) Disable Find my iPhone (Settings > Privacy > Location Services) and enable AirPlane Mode via Settings.
vii) Make sure to have at least 80% battery in your iDevice, before jailbreaking.
JailBreaking –
viii) Launch iTunes, plug-in your device, once iTunes identifies your device, Launch Taig and kill iTunes via Windows Task Manager.
ix) Keep the Cydia option checked. Make sure to uncheck the second option of 3K assistant or something like that.
x) Click the button of “Start” in the bottom part of Taig window. Just sit back and see its progress.
xi) Avoid using your device or iTunes related tasks until the process is complete. You can just enjoy a brief break from the computer to stretch your legs.
xii) {Optional step} If the process gets stuck somewhere, it’s safe to restart the program, reboot the device (by holding the Power and Home button simultaneously until the Apple Logo appears), and restart the process, with WiFi off.
xiii) Once the process is done, you will find the “Cydia” app on your home screen which is your AppStore for JailBroken devices.
xiv) You can also set a pass code and enable Find my iPhone. Do disable the Airplane mode.
xv) Now enjoy your jailbroken device.
Precautions –
xvi) If you try to update your device’s iOS version through the phone itself (i.e. OTA Updates), it will un – jailbreak your device. Because in higher versions of iOS, often the security holes are patched. These security holes are used to exploit and root the phone which are present in earlier version of iOS.
xvii) But you can again jailbreak the newer version of iOS too.
TaiG’s Gratitude
“This is TaiG’s third time to release a jailbreak tool. For the last two releases, we received great attention from jailbreak users and technology media worldwide, and we want to say thank you.
An untethered jailbreak takes not only a slice of fortune but an ascetic perseverance. XN, as an exploit developer of TaiG Jailbreak team, is in fact lonely, of very few words and a socially challenged person. Even so, there is still one of his rare times to tell us: he wants to let his brain stop thinking.
The most exciting part in jailbreak development is the moment to see Jailbreak Succeeded. It is the recognition and support of our users that drive us to keep moving forward. At this moment, no word can express the appreciation, and no word has no vulnerabilities. XN chooses to dedicate his enthusiasm and energy to coding and programming.
Thanks for Apple for the greatest product of this era. Thanks for all the jailbreak developers to make the world even better.”
– TaiG Jailbreak Team, 23rd June, 2015
List of Compatible iDevices
Following is the list of compatible Apple products with above specified iOS version which can be rooted with this method.
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Give your comments and views in comments below.
That’s all folks.
Note – TechGlobule doesn’t encourages any of its reader to jailbreak his/her iDevice. TechGlobule will not be held responsible for any damage to anyone’s iDevice.
Image source – cdn.maypalo.com, redmondpie.com, and taig.com.
Tool source – taig.com.
Author – Swapnil Jha.
Telegram Messenger: What is it?
Hi Guys,
Today we are discussing about the Telegram Messenger, an instant message carrier brought to you by Pavel Durov, who also brought VK.
What is Telegram?
Telegram is an instant messaging system mainly focussed on privacy and multi-platform availability. Telegram clients exist for both mobile (Android, iOS, Windows Phone) and desktop systems (Windows, OS X, Linux).
Telegram is run by a German nonprofit organization backed by entrepreneur and philanthropist Pavel Durov. Its client code is open-source software, while its server-side code is currently proprietary.
In short, Telegram is super fast, simple and way more secure than any of the messaging apps out there.
Features –
- Connect from most remote locations with even the connections.
- Coordinate groups of up to 20,000 members.
- Synchronize your chats across all your devices.
- Send documents of any type and size.
- Encrypt personal & secret messages.
- Destruct your messages with a timer.
- Store your media in the cloud.
- Build your own tools and bots on their API.
Why use Telegram when we have Whatsapp?
You might be thinking that why should one even bother about any other messaging app when one can use WhatsApp, following is the list of differences which make Telegram better than any other messaging app out there including WhatsApp.
- It is cloud-based, which lets you access your messages from multiple devices.
- It is open source.
- It is secure. Not only the messages are encrypted but Telegram also offers Secret chat, in which after a set interval of time, the messages are deleted from all the devices.
- It is distributed. Its servers are spread worldwide to enhance speed and security.
- It enables you to share unlimited high-resolution photos, videos, and files of any type up to sizes of 1.5 GB.
- It has Bots. For e.g. Add @ImageBot in your contacts, whenever you message it something like /get Ferrari, it would reply with an image of Ferrari. Telegram supports many different kinds of bots for different tasks. You can even make a bot for yourself if you want to.
- It supports @replies, mentions and #hashtags. No this is nothing complex. It makes Group Chatting easier. For e.g., if I want to reply to person A in a group of 100 people. I can type @A followed by my message, and only A will be notified.
- It is free and will stay free forever.
About the Developers
You can follow Telegram on Twitter, for ongoing news about it. Or check out its FAQ section.
Telegram is supported by Pavel and Nikolai Durov.
Pavel Durov is known as the Mark Zuckerberg of Russia because his VK userbase outnumbered Facebook users in own own country that is Russia. Pavel supports Telegram financially and ideologically, while Nikolai’s input is technological. To make Telegram possible, Nikolai developed a unique custom data protocol, which is open, secure and optimized for work with multiple data-centres. As a result, Telegram combines security, reliability and speed on any network.
Supported Platforms with Download links
Telegram is available on a number of different platforms and Operating Systems as listed below.
- Telegram for Android.
- Telegram Chrome App.
Telegram for Firefox OS.Firefox OS has been discontinued since April 2015.- Telegram for iPhone and iPad.
- Telegram for Linux.
- Telegram Desktop and Telegram Messenger both are available for Mac OS X.
- Telegram Web. It is similar to WhatsApp Web but doesn’t require a mobile phone to function.
- Telegram Desktop and Telegram Portable for Windows.
- Telegram for Windows Phone.