Done with candies? Have a soda – says King

Sequels are the rage these days. The sequel to the most loved and hated game – Candy Crush Saga from King – has arrived on Google’s play store with a soft launch – Candy Crush Soda Saga. Only this time, there is some soda as well to go with the gummies. So is it different or all the same with a new package?

Initial Impression: 

It seems like King is following the “don’t change the winning mantra” rule by the book. The overall look of the game is almost identical to its predecessor and has gaudy colors and a cartoonish look written all over it. In fact, it might well be taken for a clone of the original game, only it is not.

It seems like King wants to cash in on its candy crush saga popularity while it is still there and is apparently milking the cow to the end. Therefore, instead of hard candies and chocolate, they are now selling soda and gummies.

Gameplay: 

The original gameplay is largely retained and so is the general feel about the sequel. If you are a fan of earlier editions, you feel right at home and can start climbing up the ladder. In fact, only the hard-core fans might able to detect the differences between this and its predecessor – where gummies float in soda unlike dropping candies.

The catch – it is still a match-3 puzzle game with the annoying energy system retained in most certainty. There is also a purple block which lets you create new combinations, match possibilities, and can make for more challenging levels.

As this is a King game, in app purchases run rampant and loud in-your-face type. There are all in all 75 levels to grind through with these purchases significantly making the progress less of a burden.

Early Preview: 

Early adopters in play store are already complaining about a lack of daily bonus wheel and overall lack of challenging levels, however some have stated that level 55 in particular is hard to overcome with some difficult moves, though others do not agree.

There are also reports that the exit button on Android is fixed. As for early preview, crashes, force closes and logging-in troubles remain though these kinks will most likely be ironed out by King come release time.

Verdict: 

So King is out again with another sequel based on the same formula that led to the widely popular original game in this series and the overall gameplay being largely similar gives it a milking the cow feel, but then who doesn’t. Should you play it? If you have fetish for match-3 puzzles or just want something to pass your time, pick it up, chances are it will do just fine.

On the other hand, diehard fans of the series are sure to play this and complete it without sparing a thought. While there are preview versions already available for Android and AppStore and release is imminent now, other platforms are going to miss the title yet again it seems. King has no interest in the rising platforms such as WP8 or BB10 and they will be skipped.

The Bapp of all Apps

Askme – Provision with a Convenient Platform

Askme provides a platform for viewers which are convenient and easy, besides being time conservative with amazing results. A free Android app, for the convenience of the users to search for places to shop, drink, play, relax, and even to get updates from active community in the surrounding areas, helping in providing inputs for appropriate decision together with various other details of millions of businesses within the city, is made available for the benefit of the users in the form of `Askme’.

This app known as `The Bapp of all Apps’, is an internal networking tool, an `All in 1’, app enabling users to navigate through details of merchants and listings, some of the best deals made available to users, classified ads, purchases that can be done instantly which is made available, free of cost.

This free app is of great benefit to the user when faced with situations in locating a store which can be traced through this app. Askme provides all the required details with regards to the information needed by the user, be it classified, a local search or even the latest deals on various products that are made available to the customers. All these information are readily available without the need of visiting any outlet which is available right in the palm of your hand.

An App with Immense Benefits

This is one of the apps with immense benefit to the user which helps them in searching for businesses in the area of one’s choice, availability of attractive deals that have been offered by some of the most popular businesses, some of the latest classifieds on mobile devices, cars, real estate, jobs and much more through Ul and a good database to choose from, enabling the user to navigate through these links.

Users also get the opportunity of adding reviews, tips and photos for favourite businesses, read reviews that have been posted by other users, enabling them to know more about good businesses in the locality, the privilege to share some of the favourite businesses with friend through SMS, Facebook, Twitter and email. Besides this the individual can also check-up addresses and phone numbers from the various businesses that are listed there and get in touch with them instantly with the use of this app.

To top it all, additional business information like ratings, payment methods together with various other information are available to enable the user to make quick decision on appropriate choices that are available at the platform and get in touch with them through Askme app.

Bridge in Sharing Idea – Company & Individual

Networking presently is main the purpose of every function and activity of life and Askme had been providing the bridge in idea sharing for both individuals as well as the company with the use of the Ul to direct the user to the desired platform.Their focus lies in providing the best Android experience that is possible by delivering regular updated apps together with the latest features and functions enabling individual to perform with ease and efficiency in the various activities.

Everything is now made available on a single platform which will be helpful in getting all the information from a single app. It is a great choice for users to function with speed together with quality performance.

Mercedes S-class S350 CDI- A (S) Class Apart

While you are mesmerized by concept, cars and imagination flies with flying cars of the 21st century dream. The S-Class is where you would want to be. It offers unparalleled luxury coupled with solid performance, efficiency and adequate safety.

Design: 

This is out-and-out a luxury car, which itself is signified from the 3-pointed star atop the grille. This is the first S-Class developed with a long-wheelbase saloon first, in the company of the short-wheelbase variant generating from it – which according to Mercedes gives it an unprecedented level of torsional rigidity at 40500 Nm/deg. In order to keep the body light, it is a steel-aluminium chassis – which increases accident safety and stiffness with an evenly distributed weight of 2215 kg. The front and rear tracks are slightly wider leading to a modest increase in interior volume. All use the trademark 7G-tronic plus 7 speed transmission with an optional paddle shift for manual control. In addition, it comes equipped with standard suspensions and dampers though MBC (Magic Body Control) is reserved for 8-cylinder models.

Interior: 

With plenty of interior space at 1m legroom and 920mm headroom, riding it is an absolute delight. The material and leather used on seats, armrests, fascia and steering wheel are immaculate and rivaling the best. There are warm/cool cup-holders and warmed armrests too. There are no prominent lights, 300 LEDs are responsible for that and cleverly placed and comes with a choice of 6 colors. WiFi and Bluetooth are standard and so are 3D mapping with a 12.3-inch touch screen with a number of optional upgrades. This comes with ornate speaker grills, grooved air-vents and traditional hides – an amalgamation of tradition and avant-garde technology.

Performance: 

The car is built with finesse in mind and hence any response is minimally disturbing. It shuns the hard acceleration more a smooth elegant start. While the engine’s idle is slightly audible from cabin, at cruising speeds, it is almost inaudible. The V6 model has a laidback approach with no urgency. Cruise is steady and ample reserve torque provides flexibility and is as impressive from the driver’s seat as from the back. Fuel consumption is respectable for this class of performance.

Ride and Handling: 

Though the magic active suspension system only comes on the higher-end models, the suspension has two modes – Comfort and Spot. A ride feels like you are completely blanketed from the road, instead of engaging with it. New speed-sensitive variable-ratio steering and a torque-vectoring brake system makes turns sharper. The engine does grumble under hard acceleration and strained at maximum speeds so a cruise is the best. The car is fitted with ESP to prevent drivers from going overboard. Turning off the ESP leads to a slight under steer but better balancing in corners. The suspensions do a very fine job and you would rarely notice any undulations.

Verdict: 

Owing to the luxury and ride performance this offers, it is a no-brainer to think twice before recommending. It excels in all the key areas and hits the right note while also having some driver-amusement.

Know Why Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S Appears a Threat to Apple's iPad

The war for supremacy rages on as always between the 2 modern day tech-giants: - Samsung & Apple. The latest tablet from the labs of Samsung- the all-new “Samsung Galaxy Tab S” is another attempt to get ahead of their tough rivals. Moreover, it does give Apple’s iPad Air a run for its money.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S is available in two versions based on screen size: 8.4inch & 10.5inch. Its built is sleek & has a premium feel to it. Built characteristics of the S5 has been infused in the tablet including metal finishes & perforated plastic. The tablet is significantly lighter than the Apple’s latest iPad Air & appears thinner too, thus enhancing handling experience & portability.

Processor & Display: -

Under the hood, the Galaxy Tab S is powered by an Octa Core processor supported with 3GB RAM compared to the iPad Air’s dual core processor & 1 GB RAM. Screen resolution is also higher in the Galaxy Tab S (2560*1600) than the iPad Air (2048*1536).

Users are in for a visual delight when it comes to using the Galaxy Tab S as it has a Super AMOLED display, which brings pictures to life & this helps in achieving a higher PPI of 359 & 287 in the 8.4-inch & the 10.5-inch versions respectively, which is significantly higher than the iPad Air. AMOLED display also helps users to experience clear pictures, even under bright sunlight. Adaptive display also ensures that the user’s visual experience is smoothly adjusted according to the environment.

Camera, OS & User Experience: -

The Galaxy Tab S also has a powerful camera under its repertoire. With 8MP front camera, users can easily capture vivid images, while HD recording is also available. A 2.1 secondary camera also enables decent video-chatting capabilities. The iPad Air on the other hand has a 5MP primary camera & a 1.2MP secondary camera, which again puts the Galaxy Tab S ahead in terms of competition.

Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat) complimented a plethora of apps & Google Play is bound to keep users hooked for hours at an end. Multitasking seems like child’s play thanks to the Galaxy Tab S’s Octa core processor & 3GB RAM. To promote the device, developers have also punched a number of free software subscriptions, perks & gifts with the tablet like movies, magazines, comic books among many others.

User interface is smooth as well & a 4900mAh battery helps extending this device’s running time significantly. The interface also contains multiple power saving options, which are also of a great help to a user. Though iOs 7 has substantial advantages of its own, the Galaxy Tab S gives it a stiff competition due to the sheer number of free apps & entertainment it brings to a user.

Overall, the Galaxy Tab S packs a lot of enjoyable features which makes it a serious contender in the tablet market & as it has clearly been stated above, it does beat the iPad Air on multiple fronts.

Charge It Up

Letters are a thing of the past. Telegrams are obsolete. Distance is no longer distant. The world has entered the age of technology. Phones are as smart as humans. Unfortunately, they tend to die faster. To prevent the phone from dying, charging is the only solution. Sometime, our handy chargers fail. Retrieving the phone from the land of dead, even then, is rather simple. Following steps might help.


THE SOLUTION:
 
There could be a number of solutions to this problem depending on what is causing it.

• QUICK FIX: To begin with, pulling the battery out of the device, could be a good start. After a while, assemble the phone and plug it into the original charger. This works in most cases. If the smart phone comes with an in-built battery, then, stimulated battery pull could be a good alternative. 
• CLEAN IT UP:

Often dirt or other particles get lodged inside the port which prevents it from getting charged. If there is something lodged inside the port, the phone will not respond to the charger. In such a situation, the solution is to clean the port, plug the charger back, and continue charging.

• USE A DIFFERENT PORT:

Temporarily, a quick fix could be to use a different port, it could be the computer’s charger or the car’s. Attaching the phone to the computer and charging it is an immediate and effective solution. Moreover, it works every single time!

• USE A DIFFERENT OUTLET:

There might be no problem with the charger altogether, it could be the outlet. Thus checking the outlet could be a good option. Things might just get fixed by shifting the charger from one outlet to the other.

• CONTINUE CHARGING:

Sometime, since the battery has died down completely, it might take a longer time to get started. So, a good idea is to continue charging and wait till the battery is energized enough to restart and join the world of connectivity.

• TIME FOR A NEW BATTERY:

May be the real reason behind this inconvenience is the fact that the battery cannot deliver its services any longer. Thus, changing the battery could be essential. Before replacement, taking the option of an expert is crucial. A good idea is to take it to a mobile operator.

• CHANGING CHARGERS:

If nothing works whatsoever, it could be because the charger is damaged and need fixing. In this regard getting a new charger is the only alternative. Good deals on chargers are available online for the phone will not work without a charged up battery.

• TIME TO GET A NEW PHONE:

If everything suggested above have failed to retrieve the phone, including getting a new battery and changing chargers. Then it is not the fault of the battery or the charger but of the concerned phone and in such a situation, the only possible solution is to buy a new phone and replace the old one for time has out-smarted it.