Access Free Airtel GPRS using TeaShark Browser

TeaShark, a mobile browser like Opera Mini, allow you to access Airtel GPRS for FREE. Shockingly it has nothing to do with modifying any Airtel settings or any kind of hack.  I tested it personally throughout the week but I haven’t been charged a single penny.

Here is how I used this…

• Download TeaShark v. 312. Its free and being JAR file it can be installed on most handsets.


• Open it from your mobile and select AirTel Live as access point.


• That’s it! Open any site from TeaShark and you won’t be charged anything.

Note for the first time, when TeaShark starts, it may take more than one minute to initialize. Also this one time initialization may fail many times. 

Here are some famous sites’ mobile version...

• Gmail: m.gmail.com


• Orkut: m.orkut.com


• Facebook: m.facebook.com


• Twitter: m.twitter.com

The whole thing seems a fortunate coincidence for mobile users and unfortunate one for network operators. This trick cannot be termed illegal as you are not cracking any software or modifying any configuration. For the same reason, I think this will take longer to get rectified.

Please keep in mind that AirTel may charge you all of a sudden in future of this free ride. So please use it at your own risk!

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Remain Always Idle On Google Talk

It basically adds a set of status options as you can see in above image!

As highlighted you can choose Always Idle if you are too busy at work. Many users will think that you are not at desk or something similar and thus won’t bother you.

Also there is an exactly opposite option - Never Idle. In case you want to look always online no matter even if you forget to shut down your pc at night!

Links: Download Page 

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Google added Invisible mode to Gmail Chat And Gtalk

One of the most awaited feature Google Talk lovers has been waiting for is out. Just read on Google’s official Gmail blog that Gmail chat version of Google Talk will now have option to go invisible! Jonas Lindberg quoted,

With this feature, you can appear offline, and still send and receive messages. If you’re using AIM in Gmail, invisible mode also makes you appear signed out on the AIM network.

Many developers will find this interesting as they can chat with other fellow developers without any interruption now. 

Personally this is the feature I was waiting for. Hope to see it in Google Talk application soon

Link: Request a Gmail chat feature to Google

          Official Gmail Post

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The Zip oF DeATh

this is a exploit of the compression algorithms to make a small zip that will extract into extream amounts

their are more ways and better ones than this one but i will only show how to make a simple 1k = 1m ratio

make a.txt file

open and type the null character (alt + 255)

press ctrl + a then ctrl + v a couple times to make some null bytes

if u have a hexeditor make the hex 00 for about 50 kilobytes

now make several copies of a.txt and name accordinly

open cmd.exe

type copy /b *.txt b.txt

now every copy is made into a super copy and repeat

once u have a nice empty big text file like 1gb

put it in a zip archive

because of the simple construction of the file

1gb of null bytes

the zip is only 1 mb in size and can really annoy freinds

for added fun hex edit the zip and u will see a bunch of hex 5555

just add some more and the file will expand amazingly

make sure to not open this after

You can always create your zip of death from the command line in linux

dd if=/dev/zero bs=1000 count=1000000 | gzip > test.gz

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Color Handsets Under Rs 3000

Intex IN 2222 – Rs 1999
A well-equipped entry level handset, the IN 2222 has a sleek black form factor with a 1.5 inch CSNT display, sporting a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels and 65K colors. It has plenty of media functionality in terms of an audio player and an integrated FM radio, and photo and video caller tone support.

The In 2222 supports GPRS and comes with a few games and a flashlight feature as well. It offers all the basic functions like a calculator, calendar, to-do list, world clock, alarm etc. Aside from these it has a Blacklist function for blocking unwanted calls, as well as a 'Health' feature.
Nokia 2626 – Rs 2050
The 2626 is one of those ubiquitous handsets I was referring to earlier. It has a CSTN display that allows 65K colors at a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels. It's not a great-looking handset, to be honest. It’s a little pudgy, but it does have quite a few relevant features, considering its modest price range.

The 2626 has about 2MB of internal user memory. This GSM handset supports MP3 ringtones, but we’re not talking full tracks here. GPRS and WAP are supported, and you get a few games and an FM radio as well. It also supports JAVA MIDP 2.0. Other features include a calendar, calculator, currency converter, voice memo, and a built-in handsfree.

Samsung C170 – Rs 2200
The C170 is an extremely slim sleek handset with a depth of just 8.9mm. It has a 1.52 inch CSTN display with a 128 x128 pixel resolution and 65K colors. Aside from being a stylish entry-level handset, it offers some decent functions like GPRS (Class 10) and supports polyphonic ringtones. (Remember how popular those used to be at one time?)

 

Some other features Samsung has incorporated into the C170 include an integrated FM radio and a couple of games. This handset also has an organizer, calendar, currency converter, and a to-do list. The C170 has a built-in speaker for handsfree use and a voice recorder as well. The internal memory is just about 600KB.


Motorola W215 – Rs 2450
Motorola’s W215 is one of the more feature-rich handsets in this price bracket. It has a 640 x 480 VGA camera and video. The screen resolution is the similar to the others in this section – 65k colors CSTN with a 128 x 128 pixel resolution.

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Top Girly Mobiles review

Sony Ericsson S500
The S500 slider is a delicately designed handset. It has floral themes for seasons and times of day as well. As you can see form the image, the themes gracefully complement the handset’s design. The keypad is a bit small, which lead me to believe that a woman’s touch would be perfect for it. The S500 comes with a 2MP camera that records video, and a media player that reads MP3 and AAC+ file formats. It uses M2 cards for external memory.

 

he handset supports GPRS/EDGE, email and Bluetooth with an A2DP profile. The lighting on the exterior is very classy yet refreshing, and that’s one of the reasons I’ve included this handset. 

Nokia 7070 Prism
I’ve often regarded Nokia’s Prism series as fashion mobiles and that’s precisely what they’re marketed as. Their diamond-like cuts, the criss-cross pattern of the keypad, and smooth black exteriors with a blue, pink or green finish, give them an appealing look. The latest Prism handset is called the 7070 and is's taken a slight deviation from the original candybar design to a flip/clamshell phone, with a similar diamond like finish.

This handset, although stylish, is quite limited in terms of features. Among the exclusions are a camera and Bluetooth. The oddest thing is that even though it supports GPRS/EDGE it has no support for external memory and doesn’t even have a media player. Needless to say, this is just a handset you’d want for making and taking calls and messages, it’s an entry-level glamour phone and nothing more.

Fly SX100
One of the primary reasons for including this handset is that my girlfriend and mother both happened to like the design, but for some reason my dad and my best friend didn’t think it manly enough for their consideration. I have to admit I felt the same, but on the one hand this is a neatly designed handset; very slim and sleek.

It has a 2MP camera, microSD card support for external memory, media player, FM radio, and a hot swap slot for the SIM card. It supports WAP/GPRS for net connectivity and proprietary USB for PC connectivity. The SX100 comes with Stereo Bluetooth, a couple of games, and plenty of other relevant features. It’s feature-rich all right, but the design imparts a distinctly feminine feel to it.

MOTOPEBL U9
The U9 is a very elegant-looking oval-shaped clamshell handset, hence the name PEBL. Its glossy exterior and smooth edges give it a sexy look and feel. It has an exterior OLED display with touch-sensitive keys for audio control while you’re listening to music. The keypad is spaced out evenly for comfort.

The U9 is feature-rich, and comes with Stereo Bluetooth, USB v2.0, and GPRS/EDGE. It has a media player and a 2MP camera, and supports external memory expansion via microSD cards. I haven’t had the opportunity to review the handset, but I did get a chance to play with it at events, so I can say this is a quite a chick magnet. But not in the conventional sense; it attracts women as users.

LG KF510
The KF510 slider is quite a chic phone. It’s got a very slim and sleek finish, and a very smooth slide. The intuitive touch navigation system is quite jazzy, and not in a macho way. The colors make the handset rather 'shimmery', and all these words should pretty much give you a clue why I’ve included it.

The KF510 comes equipped with a 3MP auto focus camera with image stabilization technology. It has a media player and an integrated FM radio. Other features include GPRS/EDGE, USB v2.0, and Bluetooth with an A2DP profile. The handset uses microSD cards for external memory. It’s a neatly designed handset on the whole, with plenty of features.
This is just the first installment in a large list of handsets in this category, so if there are any more you guys or gals would like me to include, please leave a comment or mail me (with images, if you can). So ladies, I hope this feature helps you decide on a suitable handset. Of course, if you happen to be female and yet like macho-looking handsets, nothing stops you from looking at buying one of those. You have the best of both worlds!

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The Best Indian Bikes Review

_____Yamaha RD 350- Let me take you back in time. Does the name ring a bell? If it doesnt, dont bother reading any further. In a time when Bullets ruled roost, 11bhp bikes were called performance bikes, 4 speed bikes were the norm(though there were some three speeders too), there came a bike that had 39bhp of raw power, 2 cylinders, 6 speed gearbox and looks to die for. With that round headlamp, timeless shape, two silencers and buckets of chrome, which would never go out of fashion, it set youth’s hearts on fire. And when it was kickstarted and revved(in neutral) made an orgasmic sound that was never ever matched by any other bike. Put it in first gear, rev a little, let the clutch go and give throttle (just a bit or you’ll be below the bike in no time), and whoa! you’ll have both your balls down your throat. Such mindblowing acceleration, top speed, looks, sound, power delivery and most of all character can never ever be matched by any other bike. Period.

Bottomline- It still feels like riding a laser guided artillery shell with handlebars.

Performance- 200/100
Mileage- 30/100
Looks- 85/100
Fun Factor- 999/100

HH Karizma- Hero Honda, a name known for producing mileage monsters with rather pathetic names, first produced the first ever 150cc bike in the country, the CBZ. After its market share was killed by the Pulsar twins, came out fully loaded with a 223cc bike with a real sorry name. Karizma, now whats that supposed to mean? Released in mid 2003, the P180 classic(non-DTSi) ruled roost in the performance segment. Zma had a much longer wheelbase than the classic, a half-fairing(not the first though, remember LML Adreno?), had a digital meter which housed even a clock! More importantly, it was a full 2 bhp more than its nearest rival (discounting the Enfields). That was on paper. But on road, the P180 classic gave a tough chase to the Zma. Zma, known for its lazy long stroked engine is better known for touring. But nowadys, since zma has become a whole lot cheaper( aaargh.....my resale value’s down), roadside romeos buy zma and pose on it, putting loud ugly end cans and full fairings and ride helmetless. Crazy fools. But a fun dampner on an overall nice package is a lack of sound and vibes(thats a +ve point for some), which is frankly not my cup of tea. Though now i’ve redeemed it with a K&N filter, which makes music to my ears. A must buy for all those who own performance bikes(in the indian context :p)

Bottomline- It feels like watching an action film, with the TV on mute :D

Performance- 85/100
Mileage- 65/100
Looks- 70/100
FunFactor- 30/100
Bajaj Pulsar 180- The one bike which brought/will bring about the evolution of the zma, P250, fazer 250, TVS 250. There are three versions of this bike. First, bursting upon the sorry Indian biking scene came the 180 classic, tearing the competition apart. Then in September 2003 came out the Karizma challenger/beater in the form of Pulsar 180 Dtsi. Making just one odd bhp more on paper, it kicked all reigning bike’s arses. Then in December 2004, Bajaj added gas-shocks and alloy wheels to Pulsar’s portfolio. Also they slightly increased its wheelbase, and coupled with the decrease in height(due to 17 inchers) Pulsar’s stance was altered. Now it’s long and low. But, sadly they decreased its top speed. Positives were improved acceleration, midrange and Low end torque. In mid 2005, the alloys, exhaust, engine and its casings, saree guard, crash guard and chain cover were made black from the familier silver. What a change it made! Even now the Pulsar looks refreshing after four and a half years. Raw power was/is P180’s forte. Instant throttle response, responsive brakes and handling were always there from day 1. But what makes the P180 what it is, is the amount of performance it packs, with mindblowing mileage(40+) in a package of just 58000Rs.

Bottomline- Perfect fusion of Looks, Performance,Mileage and Price.

Performance- 85/100
Mileage- 95/100
Looks- 75/100
FunFactor- 85/100

RX 100/Shogun - If you’re in your twenties, you must remember the traffic lights where you raced your 2 stroke screamer. Those were the days. When petrol was cheap, there were no pollution norms, no strict policemen, when you could hear one of these bikes from a mile away. Twist the wrist and behold, blue smoke all over behind you blinding the CD 100 owners and you dissapeared away in the smoke. RX 100 was 98cc and 11 bhp. But it packed a punch. Shogun was made with one thing in mind, beating the crap outta’ the RX 100. Made 14.2bhp out of its 108cc engine. Both when ported and when fitted with an expansion chamber can beat the pants out of P180/Zma and the likes and just about keep up with an RD 350. But shogun suffered from reliability problems. RX 100 went on and on and on. Even now you can spot many RX’s around. Two of the most simple yet powerful bikes ever made.

Bottomline- I prefer an RX over these 16-17bhp tree huggers. Need i say more? ;-)

Performance - 75/100
Mileage - 60/100
Looks - 65/100
Fun Factor- 95/100

Other Performance Bikes
Kinetic Comet 250------------------------------90/100
HH CBZ-------------------------------------------75/100
Any Yezdi------------------------------------------70/100
Kinetic GF 170 City/Lazer---------------------65/100
Yahama RX 135( 4speed and 5 speed)------70/100
Yamaha RXZ---------------------------------------80/100

Other Bikes which made history-(not necessarily PBK’s)

HH Splendor/Passion/CD 100- Yes these bikes set the sales charts on fire but only because of these bikes we are (still)deprived of Big Bikes.
Bajaj CT 100- A small(but good) package of looks and mileage, reliability still a question.
Bajaj Pulsar 150(all versions)- A killing combination of performance, looks and mileage which half of the biking population have invested in.
RE Standard 350/Electra- You can love it or hate it but you cant ignore it.

1.YAMAHA RD 350:- This bike has got 2 cylindered 347 cc engine producing 37bhp and a six speed gearbox, capable of reaching a top speed of 180kmph. It reaches 100kmph from rest in just 5secs.

Classic styling, very good handling and comfort are other things that make it the best bike in India’s biking history. Mileage is 10-15kmpl
.2. YEZDI ROADKING:- Considering the fact that it uses the technology of 1960’s, this bike is something special. It has a 250cc engine which has got better pick up than any of the modern Indian bikes. It is also capable of reaching speeds around 115kmph. Handling and comfort are immaculate. Maintenance is not a word to be found in the dictionary of its owner. Mileage is 30-35kmpl
.3. YAMAHA RXZ:- This is the best styled 2 stroke bike in India. It has a 135cc engine with 5 gears producing 14bhp. This bike has got excellent pick up and top speed is 115kmph. Mileage is 35-40kmpl.
4. YAMAHA RX 135:- This bike has got neat and handsome looks. Engine, performance and mileage are similar to RXZ.
5. YAMAHA RX 100:- This bike has got similar neat, handsome looks and body like RX 135. It has a 100cc engine producing 11bhp. This bike is known for its instant pickup and power surge. Top speed is around 110kmph. Mileage is 40-45kmpl.
6. SUZUKI SHOGUN:- Its 110cc engine produces 14bhp. The bike had very good pick up and a top speed of 120kmph. It has very good styling also. Mileage is 35-40kmpl.
7. HYOSUNG COMET:- The first original sports bike for India brought by Korean company Hyosung. It has got features like monoshock, inverted front shocks and sports bike like body frame. It has got a 250cc, 8valve DOHC V2 engine producing 29bhp. The bike is capable of reaching a top speed of 130kmph. Mileage is 25kmpl.
8. HYOSUNG AQUILLA:- The first original cruiser bike for India. Engine, performance and mileage are similar to Comet.
9. HERO HONDA KARIZMA:- This bike is known for its sporty looks. It has got a 225cc engine producing 17bhp capable of doing 130kmph and gives very good pickup also. Mileage is 35kmpl. Values like quality and reliability are found in all Hero Honda bikes.
10. KAWASAKI ELIMINATOR:- This is a cruiser-like bike with a 175cc engine producing 15bhp. The bike has got very good pickup, style and comfort. It is capable of doing top speed of 115kmph. Mileage is 40-45kmpl. The engine is very smooth and refined. Gearbox is slick and easy to use.
11. HERO HONDA CBZ XTREME:- This bike has got very good looks. Side panels and taillights look very unique from other bikes. The bike has a power of 14.4bhp which is the highest in its class. Acceleration is brisk and top speed is 120kmph. Mileage is around 50kmpl.
12.TVS APACHE:- This bike has got excellent handling abilities and provides good comfort too, thanks to rear canister inverted gas shock absorbers. The chassis is very rigid and it is flexible at joints. This gives the bike both straight line stability and very good cornering abilities. Styling is contemporary, but still has scope for improvement. Engine produces very good low end torque because of IEsurge. Power is 13.7bhp and top speed is 120kmph. Mileage is 60kmpl.
13. HONDA UNICORN:- The engine is very quiet, smooth, refined & vibration free. Honda bikes are famous for its quality and reliability. Styling is very good. Rear Mono shock absorber improves its looks and helps in excellent handling and stability. The engine produces 13.5bhp which is the lowest in its class. Acceleration is very good and top speed is 115kmph. Mileage is 55-60kmpl.

14. YAMAHA GLADIATOR:- All Yamaha bikes are excellent in terms of engine performance, refinement, smoothness, quality, handling & comfort. Gladiator is not an exception. This bike is an excellent package of alloy wheels, disc brakes, self start and five gears. Engine produces 11bhp power. The carburetor has been designed based on Yamaha Throttle Position Sensor (YTPS) technology. This decreases wastage of fuel and ensures optimum combustion of air fuel mixture, thus increasing the pick up and power without any decrease in mileage. Acceleration can be well compared with a 150cc bike. Top speed is 110kmph. Mileage is 60-65kmpl. This bike has got very unique, neat and stylish looks.
15. YAMAHA ENTICER:- The baby among cruiser bikes. This bike has the looks and comfort of a cruiser. But the engine is small to provide cruiser like performance & ride. Power is 11bhp. Acceleration is good and top speed is 105kmph. Mileage is 55-60kmpl. This is the only cruiser in India which is affordable by a common man.
16. HONDA SHINE:- This bike’s engine has been designed based on Optimax technology for achieving maximum power and mileage through optimum combustion. For achieving this, the cylinder and cylinder head are designed in such a manner to increase the turbulence of the fuel air mixture flow inside the cylinder. It produces 10.3bhp which gives a top speed of 100kmph. Acceleration is the best among all 125cc bikes. Styling is very good, but looks outdated. The body has been designed based on ‘Ergotech design’ to provide the best ergonomics and riding position to the rider. Mileage is 60-65kmpl.
17. YAMAHA G5:- With its well structured body and now available with alloy wheels, G5 is the best styled bike in this segment. This bike has got a good combination of pick up, speed, mileage & comfort. The 106cc engine produces 7.6bhp which gives a top speed of 90kmph. Mileage is 75kmpl.
18. YAMAHA CRUX:- This is a simple and neatly styled bike. Pick up and acceleration are good. Engine and power are same as that of G5. Top speed is 95-100kmph and mileage is 75-80kmpl. The bike has got very less weight and this makes it very easy to handle and control, especially in city traffic. A very low price makes it the most affordable bike in India today.
19.TVS STAR CITY:- This is the only 100cc bike which has got a self start. This bike also has alloy wheels and modern styling. It has a 99cc engine which gives 7.5bhp power and excellent torque at lower rpms. This increases the lugging ability of the bike which makes it the best 100cc bike to ride in unfavorable conditions like bad roads, city traffic and hilly areas. A very low body weight helps in good handling and control. Engine uses roller camshaft technology (RCF) instead of conventional sliding camshaft. This increases durability and efficiency of engine. A ride switch is provided which helps us in adjusting the rear shock absorbers with our hand. Economy indicators help us to achieve good mileage also. Top speed is 90-95kmph and mileage is 80-85kmpl.
20.TVS VICTOR:- It has an 110cc engine which produces 8.1bhp of power. The bike has got very good pickup and acceleration. Top speed is 90-95kmph and mileage is 75kmpl. Styling is good and new alloy wheels had added juice to its style. The bike has got excellent handling, comfort & cornering abilities, thanks to rectangular box type rear swing arm. It also has got additional features like ride switch and economy indicators as in Star City.

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