All About The Wireguard VPN Protocols in Android OS

 

What is a wireguard VPN? Why is it essential for Android OS? Does all Android versions have Wireguard VPN support? If you are searching about these queries, then this article explains all the details for you.

With the global pandemic being still on, most of the professional sectors have introduced the work from home culture and this is why the need of the hour is a Secure Virtue Private Network (VPN) that is provided by default in iOS Smartphones and tablets. When you connect to your emplyer's server remotely from the comfort of your home, your only concern will be the security of your personal data and professional information. Any kind of breach can land you in a undesired soup. Hence, from now on, Google has fully committed to adding Wireguard VPN protocol to its Android 12’s Linux Kernels which are much faster than the all other existing protocols.

All Android OS versions do not have Wireguard VPN protocol support feature. Only Android 11 & 12 are having an in-bulit Wireguard VPN support at present. Google may update any new rollouts in near future. 

Wireguard VPN Security patches has been added to Android 12-5.4 & 4.19 tree of Android common kernel. Linux Version 5.6 has Wireguard VPN support, hence being a Linux based Operating Software, Android 11 also supports the Wireguard VPN feature since its usage covers the 4.14 & 4.19 tree of the common kernel. In a nutshell, Wireguard VPN ensures high quality encrypted live data exchange between servers with safety and privacy. This is one of the key features of Google's next generation Android usage.

 

List of Indian e-commerce sites that sell pirated products

 The COVID-19 pandemic has given a huge surge in the volume of online shopping, especially when you prefer to stay protected from contacts without having to make physical visits to malls for buying your essentials. But have you ever pondered over the originality of the products we shop online e-commerce sites.? Do shopping giants like Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal, Shopclues etc. sell fake and pirated goods?

Recently as US based survey line-listed some notorious Indian markets that sell products with duplication and piracy. Although those e-com farms have retaliated firmly, the point to consider deeply is our chances of being cheated. Since anyone can sell his goods through these e-kart shopping agents by registering himself as a seller, there is the least guarantee of providing originality, in-time product servicing and care once a order is delivered. Although not completely fake, but some refurbished goods can also be sold with piracy. When you want to claim warranty, they are never ready to accept your complains. Instead they allege you as blaming the company’s good will. Since you are the person who placed order, your chances of winning back remains very low.

So, here are some of safety tips for online shopping to avoid pirated products:

·         Always make a good research of the product and it’s price from its official website first.

·        Analyze the genuineness of any flagship offer from all sources.

·        Take your time clearing all your doubts regarding your desired products.

·        For safest way, always choose ‘Cash on delivery' option.

·        Make sure record or shoot videos for proofs while opening your delivered order packs.

·        Once something wrong detected, notify the e-commerce portal as soon as possible and return the goods by canceling the order.

So, from a broader analysis, it is a big yes. Almost all e-commerce sites sell pirated goods, although not 100℅. But definitely a portion of their business is yielding dividends through piracy. Otherwise, no such feedbacks or reviews would arise at all.

Will Aparajita Sarangi be a good CM of Odisha?

 With Odisha Chief Minister perhaps being at the dusk of his political career, the ruling BJD is in a bit baffling situation regarding who is going to be Naveen Pattnaik's successor. While its old loyal ally BJP is also in a newly found synergized state of spirit for the next polls, few candidates are poping up in critics' and experts' mind and the former top IAS Bureaucrat Bhubaneswar MP Mrs. Aparajita Sarangi is one of them. The question is, can she make a good CM of Odisha? Can BJP win next Odisha polls if Mrs. Sarangi becomes the next CM candidate face?

People of Odisha are not even loyal to BJD, but to Naveen Pattnaik. There has been internal disputes, divisions and many other dramas inside BJD's party members, but Naveen has stayed well alert and proactive in keeping up the public welfare and interests. Odisha has seen very substantial growth amidst all adversities under Naveen's silent and practical leadership. Naveen's people-centric formula and approach has played the pivotal role in making Odisha blossoming with progress in various sectors despite many scams, corruption charges and copycat schemes of the Central Government. In addition to that, Naveen has stood tall with pillar support to public during natural calamities, disasters and pandemics. Especially his special attention, respect and welfare scheme for Health Sector service providers and frontline warriors during the last COVID-19 pandemic won millions of hearts all over the world.

Well, while I say that, I must admit the fact that BJP has never shown any interest to anyone’s personal goodwill. It has also mainly focused on performance of the candidates. Hence, people also argue in favour of other frontline BJP leaders of the state as next CM candidates. That is to say, will Dharmendra Pradhan or Baijayant Jay Panda or Sambit Patra be the next CM faces of BJP in Odisha? My answer is – anyone of them might be, but none of them actually enjoy Naveen’s one fourth popularity to be that close to the CM of Odisha. Aparajita Sarangi is extremely popular in Bhubaneswar but she definitely lacks a PAN-Odisha vision and administrative attribute.

Talking about BJP's selection tactics of CM candidates in its ruled states, you can easily figure out how skillful guts does Modi has. He has always kept media hypes miles apart from his party's key core discussions and decisions. Only performance based worthy candidates have won party’s trust in the end. Hence, taking these factors into considerations, it will be no wonder if Aparajita Sarangi becomes the next Chief Ministerial candidate of Odisha. Being an IAS officer, she knows very well how to take her standard of public service to next level and empowerment will only increase her ability and vision towards overall progress of the state, I confidently suppose.

 

SAMSUNG Galaxy S21 Series Review Prices and Tech Specs

Looking for Samsung's next 5G variant Smartphones? Here is the new S21 Series - S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra 5G Smartphones, unpacked and revealed by SAMSUNG today. Let us take a first tour of these brand new stylish SAMSUNG products and have our say while reviewing its pros & cons.

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Talking about Smartphone brands, you can never ever miss the South Korean tech giant SAMSUNG. Taking a further leap to its Galaxy Series Smartphones, it has finally unveiled its next generation 5G Galaxy S21 Series Smartphones - S21, S21+ & S21 Ultra, prices in India and technical specifications revealed. There is no compromise on the stylish and sleek design – I bet on that. But the main difference between these three variants is the memory, camera pixels capacity and battery capacity. Otherwise, you are sure to get bamboozled to make a choice amongst the three.

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The standard Vanilla S21 variant has two combinations – 8GB+128GB & 8GB+256 GB with prices of Rs. 69999/- & Rs. 73999/- respectively.

The S21 Plus variant also has two combinations -  8GB+128GB & 8GB+256 GB with prices of Rs. 81999/- & Rs. 85999/- respectively.

Another unique thing to note is the introduction of Samsung’s S-Pen support to Non-Note Series Smartphone S21 Ultra 5G Variants, which comes in two types – 12GB+256GB & 16GB+512GB combinations with two different price tags of Rs.105999/- and Rs.116999/- respectively. Hence, it’s nothing illogical to expect Samsung’s more S-Pen Supported Cheap devices soon. Indian people can book your pre-orders via Samsung’s Official Website www.samsung.com, Flipkart and Amazon from today i.e. 15^th January 2021.

                 Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Vs. S21+ Vs S21 Ultra comparison is tabulated below for the clearer understanding of its pros and cons:

Features	S21	S21+	S21 Ultra
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Display Size & Type	Full HD+ Infinity O display, 15.75 Cm(6.2inch) , Gorilla glass	Full HD+ Infinity O display, 17.02Cm (6.7inch) , Gorilla glass	Full HD+ Infinity O Display, 17.27Cm(6.8inch), Gorilla glass, AMOLED
Resolution	2400 x 1080 p	2400 x 1080p	3200 x 1440p
Processor Type & Capacity	Exynos 2100 Octacore 2.9GHz	Exynos 2100 Octacore 2.9GHz	Exynos 2100 Octacore 2.9 GHz
Operating System	Android 10 OS	Android 10 OS	Android 11 OS
Battery Capacity	4000 mAh Lithium-ion	4800 mAh Lithium-ion	5000mAh Lithium-ion
RAM	8 GB	8GB	12GB/16GB
ROM	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB
Camera Pixels	64+12+12 mp. 10mp front  Camera	64+12+12 mp. 10mp front  Camera	108+12+10+10mp. 40 mp front camera
S-Pen Support	No	No	Yes
Colour Options	4 – Phantom Grey, Phantom White, Phantom Violet & Phantom Pink	3 – Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet	2 – Phantom Black, Phantom Silver
Network Support	5G, 4G VolTE, 4G, 3G & 2G	5G, 4G VolTE, 4G, 3G & 2G	5G, 4G VolTE, 4G, 3G & 2G
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fastcharging capacity	25w	25w	25w
Connectivity	WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, IP68 Water Resistance, NFC	WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, IP68 Water Resistance, NFC	WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, IP68 Water Resistance, NFC
Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor,Fingerprint sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor etc.	Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Hall Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor etc.	Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Hall Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor etc.
Electronic SIM/eSIM/Embedded SIM support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Weight	202Grams	202 Grams	229 Grams
Price	Most affordable	Affordable	Expensive

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Hope you reach at a conclusive choice from the above comparison. Points to note here is that 

(*) while all three have Gorilla display, the Vanilla S21 has glasstic rear empanelments than the other two which makes it little weird in having hands on. 

(*) Again all three models of Galaxy S21 Series have Samsung's Exynos processors, but Samsung USA is offering Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processors to its customers.

(*) Additionally, all prebooking customers will get Galaxy SmartTag free + Samsung’s E-shop vouchers of Rs. 10000 + Galaxy Watch Active2/Galaxy Earbuds combo + Travel Adapter with a device of your choice. Now, since Samsung is not giving charger in the box, isn’t that a welcome perk of jumbo size?

Signal Vs. WhatsApp Vs. Telegram – Which Private Messaging App is better alternative?

Want to switch off your WhatsApp profile and looking for best alternative private messaging apps? Here I am comparing two relatively new apps – Signal & Telegram, with WhatsApp for making your choice convenient. Even if you are new to these platforms, my review can help you take step by step guide.

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Very recently Facebook has made public announcement that its private messaging platform WhatsApp is going to share the user data with other social media websites/apps. WhatsApp has thus updated its privacy policies. A simple question pops out here is: “if you are going to share the confidential information of users, then why are you calling it as privacy?? “

Very clear to say, you or your profile information are no longer secure over WhatsApp. Privacy has actually turned out to be a joke, believe it or not. Many users have started shifting to other alternatives like ‘Signal' private messaging app which assures your privacy better. ‘Telegram’ messaging app has also seen daily surge in number of downloads and increasing users. Let us compare the best features of Signal with that of Telegram and WhatsApp altogether which makes it so exciting for users to quit WhatsApp or other apps.

(1) End-to-End Encryption: Like WhatsApp, messaging through Signal is end to end encrypted with ‘Sealed Sender' and ‘4 digit passphrase' features that ensure high quality data security. That is to say, no third party except the sender and receiver can view, read or breach any part of it by any means. Telegram for PCs and desktops does not provide E2E in its web version by default. You have to enable the secret chats feature while Signal has detailed procedures to use desktops version.

 (2) Group Chat: You can create groups and make multiple admins in Signal messaging platform like WhatsApp. Editing group info is also very similar.

 (3)Media Sharing: Like WhatsApp, you can send/share and receive photos and video clips of all format types through Signal app.

 (4)Desktop Support: WhatsApp runs in PCs and desktops through its ‘WhatsApp Web' feature. Similarly, Signal App is easily accessible through Laptops, PCs and desktops other than Smartphones. Telegram by default is accessed at web.telegram.org.

 (5) Voice/Audio Message: Like recording and sending voice messages in WhatsApp, you can also record and send or receive audio messages in Signal.

 (6) Voice/Video Calling Support: Making voice calls or video calls using high speed internet data by WhatsApp is a well known feature. Signal App also allows voice/video calling through internet with super clarity.

So, from the above comparative analysis, no measure difference is pointed out between Signal and WhatsApp.

 (*) What makes Signal private messaging app better and so much hyped talk of the town is its own adherence to users privacy policies, which WhatsApp is toying with its users off late.

 (*) Signal only stores the personal phone number of the user while Telegram has access to your user ID and saved contacts.

(*) WhatsApp and Telegram share the ‘last seen' and ‘online' data of users, but Signal does not share this information.

 (*) You can download Signal from Google Play Store. Installing and creating your profile is the very same process as WhatsApp. My ratings to Signal from my personal use of the app is 4.5 stars out of 5.

MIVI Collar2 Earphones Review Price and Specifications

 

Are you looking for  Bluetooth earphones with super charging support under a price Rs 1500? Here is a piece of good news for you – MIVI has launched its successor to Collar 1 earphones, MIVI Collar2 - which is priced at a budget of Rs. 1399 only. Let us review all of its characteristics one by one.

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1. It’s Made in India and perhaps the only wireless earphones with supercharging feature.

2. As per MIVI's official statement, charging of 10 minutes can afford listeners up to 10 hrs of runtime and a complete charging of 40 mins can lat up to 17 hrs.

3.  It can be connected and controlled by two devices at a time.

4. Built with Bluetooth 5.0 and strong MEMS microphone for uninterrupted connectivity and voice calling.

5.  Built with HD unique sound quality and durable bass.

6. Provided with 3 buttons in line for managing functions like calls, music, Google Assistant etc.

7. You can order online via MIVI’s official website mivi.in, e-commerce partners like Flipkart and Amazon with an introductory price of Rs. 1199/- has been tagged as an offer and one year manufacturer’s warranty.

8.The Kit box comes up three specific earbuds those can be interchanged as and whenever you want.

9. Available in 6 beautifully designed colour combinations.

10.   It a perfect match for smartphones but price should be considered for affordability.

11.   Overall ratings are 4 out of 5 stars and I recommend you to purchase this MIVI Collar2 if you prefer Made in India wireless Bluetooth headsets.

12.   MIVI is one of the rising technology giants of India, mainly providing gadgets' accessories starting from wireless products to chargers, OTG cables etc.