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Surface Pro Software Update will be Released to fix Its Pen Problems

If you are a Surface Pro user then maybe you can relate to the that Microsoft’s surface pen has. Needless to say, the cause is not known yet, but Microsoft does not let you down.

The company has been working on a software fix in order to solve the inaccuracy of the Surface Pro’s stylus which is known by the name of Surface Pen. The problem focuses on the fact that users have been facing with the digital pen because it does not work when you rest your hand on the screen while using it.

Why is this solution the best?

A report from The Verge said late on Tuesday “Microsoft has been investigating a fix, and the latest Surface Pro firmware update, available on Windows Update now addresses problems with ‘palm rejection affecting Surface Pen accuracy.'”

This news came as a relief to the Surface Pro owners because the solution did not include the replacements of the units. To solve the inaccuracy of the Surface Pet Microsoft only needed to make a software fix avoiding both waste of money, time and other resources.

In addition to this, “Affected users have confirmed pen strokes are now fully accurate when resting a hand on the Surface Pro screen.”

More detailed information

After Microsoft has claimed its Surface Pen to be the fastest digital stylus available at the moment on the market, Apple fired back with its new Apple Pencil which is said to be even faster than Microsoft’s stylus.

The issues faced by Surface Pro users gave the company the opportunity to modify the digital pen’s software in a way in which it can beat Apple’s stylus.

Microsoft has also come with one more solution. Users whose Surface Pro 4s have a screen that flicker have the warranty to have it replaced in the company’s warranty replacement programme.

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A Tracking Feature from Google you didn’t know about – How to turn it off

You might have heard by now about a feature that keeps records of all your physical movements, which you can easily turn off if you don’t want for this kind of data to be stored by Google. However, there is another little-known feature through which the company is tracking users’ activity. The Associated Press announced on Monday that Google is keeping records of the movements of users in an entirely different way, which is not very obvious to people. This different process works even when we turn Google Timeline off.

What does this mean?

According to Ryan Nakaskima, who is an AP technology reporter, even if you pause your Location History, there seem to be certain Google apps that will still unavoidably keep data about your location without asking for permission. As far as Google is concerned, they stated that all users should already know about this feature. In a statement, the company told AP that they do offer information about these tools and people have the option to turn them on or off whenever they want. Users can also delete the history anytime they want.

What can we do on our part?

We all know that the locations of users are precious to advertisers, as they are offering adds to people depending on their interests and location. With this in mind, we have to be aware of the fact that we might never be able to completely get rid of all the features that are slowly tracking our daily lives behind the scenes. However, this is what you can do at least for the moment, if you want to temporarily turn off this feature: you have to go to Activity Controls and then move the slider to the left. After that, all you need to do is to click Pause and you’re done.

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Top 7 iOS emulators for Windows Available to Download

What is an emulator?

Emulators are virtual programs that recreate an OS on a different machine. DOSBox allows users to play old DOS games on modern Windows PC’s by emulating the unique architecture of the system. There are many emulators available for several platforms. They range from small, homebrewed programs which usually come free to more sophisticated software which also allows you to input live code and modify a program on the fly.

Most developers use an emulator to test their apps on a large scale because it can run on the same machines used to develop the apps and it minimizes cost. The more advanced one allow the developer to debug faulty apps, a valuable tool when you need to publish the next big app.

You don’t own an iDevice but you heard lots of good things about the apps available for them and want to test them for yourself we have you covered. On this list you will find the best emulators for testing the Apple Store without leaving your home

  1. Ipadian

Ipadian is the closest you can get to the full iOS experience on both Windows and Android.  In includes awesome features such as Siri, TvOS, iMessages and much more. The interface is very intuitive and user-friendly. Only some apps work on it but it is still highly popular.

  1. Mobione Studio

Mobione Studio is great for both app testing and app developing. It also allows you to test beta apps and even enable status notifications. It is no longer officially supported but can be still downloaded for personal use. It is compatible with all the devices made by Apple.

  1. AIR iPhone

AIR iPhone is an Adobe AIR application that recreates the iPhone user interface on your desktop. The program is mainly geared towards developers in order to test apps but it will give you glimpse of how an Apple smartphone works.  It requires the AIR framework in order to use it but the program is available for free on the official Adobe site.

  1. iPhone Simulator

A great problem for most apps is how to emulate games. This one has excellent graphic quality and it allows o enjoy all the features of an iPhone on your desktop. It is also free to download and use.

  1. Xamarin Testflight

Xamarin is very well-known for the advanced support and high quality of their programs. This emulator is easy to download and install and great for testing modern apps.  It is certified by Apple as an official testing platform and it will certainly work on your system.

  1. Electric Mobile Studio

It is a paid alternative and the price is quite steep but you get the full bang for your buck. In addition to running apps you can also create your own apps if you have the proper knowledge. Do keep in mind that it is resource-intensive so you need a beefy computer in order to run at full potential. A 7 day free trial is available and should you commit, subscription starts at $39.99 per month.

  1. Ripple Emulator

Used mostly for testing apps, it also allows you to play some games. Since it is a Google Chrome Extension, installation is seamless and there are no problems to be had. It is also compatible with allt the versions of iOS. Many geeks and developers love it so it is a sure bet for playing those awesome looking games.

So here you are. Somewhere on this list the right emulator for you awaits to be downloaded and used. They are all available on their official pages, which are one Google search away. Feel free to test them all in order to see which one is the best for you.

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Pokemon Go Chikorita Community Day has Announced a New Pokemon

The new Pokemon recently on the official Pokémon Go Community Day is Chikorita.

Get to know the Chikorita Pokemon

Based on the information found on the Pokemon Go page, Chokorita is a  Johto Grass-type Starter Pokémon which comes with improves spawns and you will be able to get it on 22nd of September from 2 to 5 p.m. During that period of time, Chikorita will evolve into a Meganium, similarly to past  Community Day events. The pokemon in the case will also learn a new attack.

It was not yet confirmed what kind of attack it would be, but in March a new pokemon, Venusaur, learned the Frenzy Plant attack and Chikorita might get the same one as well.

Detailed information

Even though you might not catch Chikorita during the Community Day event, as long as during that period it evolves into a Meganium, it will learn that move. To make it evolve it needs 125 Chikorita Candy to evolve the Grass-type into Bayleef and then Meganium. It will not be a problem for you to collect this number of Candy because the pokemon comes with increased spawns.

Guess who gets some new bonuses? Yap, you!

During the Pokémon Go Community Day Chikorita event, you will get increased experienced if you capture a Pokemon besides the three-hour Lures. With every Pokemon you catch successfully, you will get three times the amount of experience.

The event might also bring you the Shiny Chikorita and other rare versions of the new Pokemon.

How to encounter a Shiny Chikorita

  1. Go to the capture screen by tapping on the Pokemon in the overworld
  2. See if the Chikorita will have thegreen coloring or it will come in a shiny orangey version.
  3. That is it. Enjoy your gaming session!
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Tech

GB Instagram Available to Download and Install

With more than 40 billion pictures shared, Instagram is one of the most popular social apps available. It is an easy-to-use social platform that allows you to share your pictures with family and friends. Although it has many features, you may have felt that something is missing.

What is GB Instagram?

It is a modified version of Instagram from the developers of GB Whatsapp, and it has several additional and useful features. As it is a custom mod, you will not be able to find it on the Play Store.

Features of GB Instagram

You can see stories posted by other users without letting them know

You can disable drag gestures if you don’t like them

You can download images and other media with just one tap( due to privacy concerns you are not able to download media when you use the official app)

  • It is able to instantly translate comments and captions in your desired language
  • You can copy and share video links directly from the app
  • Photos can be zoomed in and out
  • Custom themes
  • IT shows a notification count not available on the official app
  • You do not need root access in order to install it
  • How to download and install:
  • In order to install the app your device must run Android 4.0 or higher

Go to Settings/Security and tap on ‘’Unknown sources’’. Confirm and return to your home screen.

Go to your downloads folder and tap on the apk file. Confirm the permissions needed and install the app.

After it finishes, open the app and enter your Instagram ID. You are good to go!

The app is completely risk-free if you download it from the link previously offered. There are rumors that your account will be banned if you log into GB Instagram but they are false.

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