FIVE MAJOR iOS 7 Bugs

 

             The Apple's New Mobile Operating System iOS 7 was released on September 18. This was the one of most awaited biggest change to iOS since it was introduced after a period of six years. It adds a Lot more of new features that are streamlined with abstract look.

  The problem is that Nobody can be perfect, Right ?

        After a couple of weeks of its existence, the iOS 7 has gained a handful of complaints and issues from its users. I am hereby bringing to you 5 major bugs that is being repeatedly heard about the iOS 7 and also the ways to fix them or at least a least possible way to bypass them.

1) iMESSAGE FAILING

    

              The Messages Sent in iOS7 initially tends to appear working fine which after a period of time shows a RED Exclamation mark which denotes that the message is not actually sent. 

          After Reporting these Issues Apple says “ We are aware of an issue which is causing texts sent through our iMessage app is not being a go through for some of our users”. It has further advised the customers to contact AppleCare so as to resolve their issues and also has apologized for the inconveniences until the Update is released.

FIX  

•      Wait for the Update to be released.
•      Some users say that the issue gets resolved temporarily after Restarting the Device by     turning OFF and ON.

 2) ANIMATION FLAWS & FLU

  

             Many users say that they are already literally sick of the new iOS 7. The iPad and iPhone users, may be a few of them are saying they're getting motion sickness while looking at iOS 7's animations. On the new OS the images zoom in and out whenever users switch between apps.

             TIME Explains about this as,” Human Brain gets unsettled and deviated whenever the eyes are trying to focus images that don't match up evenly. Take the example of reading a book in a Moving car.

FIX 

• Go to Settings -> General -> Accessibility .
• Click “Reduce Motion" so as to make the zooming go away.

  

3) BATTERY JUICE DRAIN

 

                  This Issue of higher battery juice drain is being mostly reported by users of older phones like the iPhone 4S,4. They report that iOS 7 drains battery at a very high rate than the iOS 6 did. Looking at the reasons behind these can be the ability of the iOS 7 to run its apps in the background while doing another task.

FIX 

  

• Go to Settings → General -> Background App Refresh

 After getting into this you can choose the apps that you'll allow to run in the background and those others which you don't.

 Other than these you can 

• Reduce Screen Brightness
• Switching OFF the GPS & Bluetooth if they are not being used.

4) APPS LOG YOU OUT

  

          This may not be considered as a Major problem. But for many users this emerges as a problem as the apps timeout at frequent intervals and also logs them out. This makes many users to get frustrated entering the login credits again and again. Few apps that are being mentioned over the time are Snapchat and Mailbox.

FIX 

 The Developers have worked on these issues with the apps and have come up with updates and fixes for their applications. 

• Go to Settings → General → Background App Refresh → Turn off any Apps that are Causing Problems.
• The Apps may take care of themselves Over the time.
• Updates from Apple should be in accordance with the Apps that are associated with these Issues.

5) LOCK SCREEN BYPASS

  

                     This is the first and the Major problem that has been addressed in iOS 7 just in few days after the new operating system has spread out and made its roots in the Market.The One particular instance which the iPhones and iPads faced were running the Camera app and having the Control Center activated on Lock screens. On this state It would only take a few steps for someone to unlock this phone.

FIX 

   

• The iOS 7.0.2 Update released on September 26, 2013
• Ensure that the Control Center is not active when the Camera App is functioning.

  

                The above are Certain problems with their fixes that we noticed . Further If you are an Apple user and experiencing problems with iOS 7 and also have found fixes for those please do share with us in Comments.

        In the Future Posts I will Come up with 16 iOS 7 Problems and the Way to Fix Them !!

ANTILIA - OSTENTATIOUS OR STUPENDOUS ?

   THE BILLION DOLLAR HOUSE

                  Mukesh Ambani, the wealthiest man in India with a net worth of $21.5 billion, nestles in one of the costliest homes on planet earth. Antilia, named after the mythical & Mystical Atlantic island of Antillia,is a 400,000 Square Feet of Living Space,27 stories tall extra-high ceilings (other buildings of equivalent height may have as many as 60 floors), sits on Mumbai's tony Altamount Road and costs an estimated $1 billion to build, soaks in opulence from brick to brick and inch to inch. The home was also designed to survive an 8-richter scale earthquake. A full-time staff of 600 maintains the residence, reportedly the most expensive home in the world.

Here are a few facts about Antilia that have may not have been the headliners, but are worth knowing:

1. Antilia is located on the Altamount Road, which happens to be one of the most high-priced addresses in the world which is in contrary to the media reports of the home being in close proximity to slum areas.

2.Antilia is the Ambanis' sole residence. Earlier they lived in another Mumbai building with Mukesh's mother and brother.

3. The home is employed with large number of staffs. However the kids who are currently attending college in the United States clean their rooms when they are home.

4. A multi-story garage with space for about 168 cars and three helipads on the roof are well designed to add elegance to the building.

5. The Lobby of Antilia alone has Nine Elevators. A Spa, A Temple for regular family prayers and terraced gardens add to the beauty. 

6. The Structure also contains a lavish ballroom.  This is to ensure that guests get soaked in every bit of luxury. Further these suites boast a rich flamboyance and mind  boggling facilities. Just take a look of it's blueprint Below.

7. The Family's Living Room is on the top Floor so as to feel the Sunlight every morning with the panoramically beautiful view of the city.

8. The design of the Antilia is based on Two design motifs; The sun & The lotus . These are repeated throughout the whole mansion with rare materials like mother-of-pearl, crystal and marble.

9. Though the Antilia is fully fledged with all resources, it doesn't hold non vegetarian recipes and cuisines . This is because the Ambanis are vegetarians and teetotalers. Meals are always vegetarian and alcohol-free.

10. The Antilia consists of a two storeyed recreation centre including A Gym, Dance studio, Yoga & Indoor Stadium.11. When it’s time to relax, the Ambani family segue into the spa that’s located right in their abode and also to mention, they have a terrace garden to enjoy nature and feel freshness.

12.  The Antilia consists of a separate Air Control Room so as to Guide the helicopters regarding landing, Take off & Weather Conditions.

Design, Architecture, Luxury – Everything leaps. With no end to its jaw-dropping magnificence, Excellence & Beauty; Anitilia is arguably the most famous address in India today.

                      "People's Reaction"

Some Indians are proud of the "ostentatious house", while others see it as "shameful in a nation where many children go hungry.

"It's a stupendous show of wealth, it's kind of positioning business tycoons as the new maharajah of India." - — Hamish McDonald, author of Ambani & Sons: A History of the Business

GREATER CHENNAI POLICE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION

 

The Greater Chennai Police is a historic and distinguished Organization which has maintained Law and Order in Chennai for the last 350 years.

  

In the year 1659 during the British Raj, the Chief of Police was called as “Pedda Naik”. The Pedda Naik and 20 peons were posted on police duty to maintain law and order in the erstwhile Madras Pattinam and they arrested law breakers and produced them in the Choultry Court. Later, in the 17^th Century 'Pedda Naiks' were called as Poligar.

In 1770 'The Board of Police' was formed and they appointed a “Kotwal” or overseer of markets to control prices of commodities in the market and to make the tradesmen “behave”. In 1780, the post of superintendent of Police was created substituting the Kotwal. On 25^th of April 1856, Madras Police Commissionerate was established.

 

In 1876, for the first time, the post of Sub Inspector of Police was created. At present Chennai City Police under the Commissioner of Police is policing over 780 square Kilometer area with a population of 70 lakhs.

TO PREVENT CRIME

TO PREVENT CRIME 

• Don't allow strangers into your house.
• Maintain a friendly relationship with neighbours.
• Fix a peep hole or a magic eye as well as a door link on your main door. 
• Generally don't allow LPG cylinder delivery boys, milk suppliers and sales representatives into your house.
   
• Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters and other labourers should not be allowed inside the house when women are alone.
• Collect family details and photographs of drivers and domestic helpers.

• Avoid keeping huge cash or jewels at home.
• Keep jewels in bank lockers.
• Don't go alone while depositing or withdrawing heavy cash from the bank. Take a trustworthy person along.
   
• Don't fall prey to fraudsters who would try to divert your attention and rob you while carrying heavy cash to or from the bank. 
• Avoid conversion with strangers at public places.
• Don't reveal any family details to strangers.
• Never put your signature on blank papers or stamp papers even if a known person asks you.
• Always demand to see and verify a photo Identification Card of any Government staff who come for enumeration, Income Tax raids etc.
• Beware of fraudsters who come home posing as jewelry polishers, scrap dealers or astrologers.
• Elderly women should be cautions with tricksters who advice you to pack jewels in a paper on the guise of saving your property from criminals nearby.
• Bolt the door properly from inside when women or old people are alone at home.
• Never invite persons who just developed friendship with you in a public place to your home.
• Avoid speaking loudly during telephone conversation as there is a possibility of anti social elements listening to it.
• Note down the telephone numbers of your local Police Station, Fire and Ambulance services.
• Avoid discussing family issues, money matters and your travel plans to your domestic helpers.
• Call 108 for an ambulance.
• Dial 100 to call the Police on emergency.
• To inform through message send SMS to 9500099100.

PROTECTION OF SCHOOL CHILDREN

• Don't get lift to school with strangers.
• Don't eat chocolate or others gives by strangers.

 

• Without advance intimation don't believe the new driver instead of the regular driver.
• Strangers try to diverse the attention as the relation of the school children was met with road accidents. Don't believe the fake information.
• School Administration should intimate to the parents within half-an-hour if the children has not come to school.
   
• School Administration should servile and watch the children return to home through video camera and security persons.
• If any doubt will arrive about any persons the children's should intimate immediately.
• If any strangers vehicles parking near the school immediately pass the information to the Police. 

TO AVOID ACCIDENTS

• Always keep left on the road. 
• Wear a helmet while riding two wheelers.
    

• Don't park vehicles on on-way. Follow the instruction on sign boards such as 'No Parking' 'Go Slow' 'School Zone' etc., 
• Never ride/drive a vehicle without a valid driving license.
• Avoid using mobile phone while riding/driving.
   
• Drunken driving and over-speeding are always risky.
• Follow traffic signals. Stop your vehicle when red light is on.
• Wear seat belt while driving or traveling in a car.
   
• While driving a vehicle carry a copy of your vehicle Registration Certificate (RC), driving license and insurance certificate.
• While overtaking a vehicle, ensure no vehicle is coming in the opposite direction, the vehicle going in front gives clearance and do not cross the yellow line while overtaking.
• Drive carefully at pedestrian crossings.
   
• Don't use the Air Conditioner for a longtime when the car is parked.
• In case of traffic jams, contact 95661 00000 or send SMS to 90031 30103.

BANK & ATM FRAUD

• While availing a loan from Banks/ Financial Institutions, avoid sending important documents through agents/brokers. 
• Don't entertain strangers who volunteer to offer collateral security.
• Don't share your bank account details like account number and password with anyone.
   
• Always cross check e-mails from your bank before replying. It could be a 'phishing' mail which may result in losing your money.

• Avoid using the same vehicle/route while going/coming from your bank with huge amount of cash.
• Once you withdraw huge amount don't indulge any other work like purchase, temple visit, entertain friends etc. Directly proceed to your destination.
   
• Don't disclose your ATM PIN to anyone and Don't write ATM PIN in your ATM Card/anywhere. 
• Don't allow strangers inside the ATM kiosk, while you are transacting (ONE PERSON AT A TIME IN ATM ROOM).

• Do De-Registration at ATM/Nearest Bank Branch, if your Mobile set is lost or number is changed enabling Mobile Banking in your Mobile.

CREDIT CARD FRAUD

• Always furnish your correct residential proof, salary certificate, Identity proof and phone number while applying for a credit card.
• Keep your credit card safe and PIN number confidential. 
• Keep your credit card with your clear signature on the signature panel. Don't let others handle your card.
   
• Don't reveal either the number of your credit card or the CVV number (last three numbers on the back of the card) to anyone over phone or e-mail.
• Don't give the number of your credit card to any one.
• Don't give photocopies of your credit card to agents/representatives of any bank. If you receive a card without applying for it, cut the card into four pieces and send it back to the bank. 
• Always book rail/air/bus tickets yourself using your credit card. Don't give the card to travel agents/ representatives to book tickets. 
• Make sure no one over looks the PIN number of your card while withdrawing money at ATM. Don't seek assistance of strangers who volunteer to help inside the ATM kiosk.
   
• Don't overuse your credit card. Make sure your usage amount is paid back within 30 days of the transaction.
• When using credit card for purchase make sure you are presence while the card is swiped by the merchant. Ensure your credit card number or copy of the card is not taken by the merchant. Also make sure your card is not swiped twice.

FOR MERCHANT ESTABLISHMENTS

• Check whether the photograph and signature in the credit/debit card tally with the user of the card. 
• Check whether the name and number on the charge slip is matching with details on the card. 
  

• If your customer is a foreign national or holds a foreign credit card, ask for a copy of his/her passport.
• It is illegal to prepare fake bill showing that purchases were made using a credit card and giving money to the card holder.
• If you come across suspicious persons, Contact the local police station or dial 100 for assistance.

LAND GRABBING

 

• Verify the land document and the mother document of the property. 
• Obtain an encumbrance Certificate (EC) of the property for the last 20 years and verify it thoroughly.
• Obtain the property's Patta and Chitta and verify it with the Revenue records.
• Ascertain whether the property is approved by DTP (or) CMDA.

• Ascertain from the Tashildhars office whether the patta has been transferred. If so, obtain a copy of the patta.
• Make sure the photographs of the buyer and seller are affixed on the document before registering the document.
• PAN number must be prominently written on the property documents at the time of registration if the value of the property is above Rs.5 lakhs.
• Ascertain the classification of the land (Patta, Grama Natham or Poromboke) before purchasing.
• If the sale posthumous(after the death of the owner of the land) enquire about the legal heirs and make sure that a legal heir certificate from the Tahsildhar is obtained. 

• Don't go for an agreement without verifying the Power of Attorney.
• Don't purchase the land without identifying the real owner.
• Avoid registration through brokers.
• Brokers should not be allowed to sign as witness.
• In an ancestral property, all descendants should be informed and necessary signatures should be obtained from the before registration.
• Never finalize the property deal by seeing the photo copy of the land document.
• Don't register the document it a case against the property is pending in court.
• If the property is under mortgage in a bank/financial institution, always obtain a NOC.
• Don't buy property owned by minors without the proper permission of the court.
• Don't buy government land or Poromboke land.

MOBILE PHONE AWARNESS

• Always buy mobile phones with bill in a reputed firm and avoid second hand purchase. 
• Dial *#06# to know the International Mobile equipments Identity Number (IMEI) of your cell phone.
   
• If your mobile phone is stolen or lost, lodge a complaint at your Jurisdictional Crime Police Station, along with the IMEI number. 
• Block your mobile phone number by contacting your mobile Service Provider (MSP) immediately in case you loose your headset.
• Don't keep the blue tooth connection in your mobile phone always in ON mode.
   
• Never give your mobile phone to strangers as it could be misused.
• Remove your SIM card, Memory card and check the contents of phone memory before giving your mobile phone for service.
• Try to install an anti-theft software (ie. Wave secure, Guardian, Mobile Tracker etc.,) in your mobile phone to trace it if lost.

INTERNET AWARENESS

• Don't believe e-mails or SMS regarding lotteries or gift offers.
• Furnish credit or debit card numbers only on authentic websites.

 

• Check the authenticity of websites by a pad lock symbol or by icons of certifications.
• Avoid using online banking facility from Internet cafes.
• Use passwords with special characters and numbers.

• Never share your internet banking passwords with anyone.
• Don't write it down anywhere. 

• Sending threat messages and obscene materials via e-mail is illegal.
• Avoid uploading personal information including your name, phone numbers and photographs on online.
• Never agree to meet a stranger in person with whom you have char online.
• Keep your Wi-Fi connections secured by encryptions and passwords.
• Please be aware of the websites your child visits.
• Always observe browsing by children.
• Never allow them to browse in closed rooms. 
• Remember people who are online may not be real as they claim to be in matrimonial sites.

• Please be aware of Trojans and Key loggers.
• Don't download materials from unauthorized sources.
• Have a good anti virus and firewall.