Here's how you can solve Apple iMessage service problem!

Apple has detailed an official solution for its iMessage service which has been recently crashing due to a small string of text characters, blocking users from reading incoming texts.

According to the Verge, Apple has detailed an official workaround for the problem in a support document on the company's website.

The company said the iPhone owners who are facing this problem can solve the issue by using Siri to unlock their Message app.

The users have been directed to ask Siri to "read unread messages" and use Siri to reply to the malicious message.

After users reply, they will be able to open Messages again wherein they have to swipe left to delete the entire thread or tap and hold the malicious message.

They can also tap More and delete the message from the thread.

Apple's official workaround is similar to fixes already suggested by iPhone owners, who have used Siri to reply to the original sender, used the Messages app on a Mac to add another message to the conversation.

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Genre: RPG | Publisher: CD Projekt | Developer: CD Projekt | Platform: PC | Language: EN | Release: PrePack By CorePack | Size: 17.3 GB

Description:
The Witcher: Wild Hunt is a story-driven, next-generation open world role-playing game set in a visually stunning fantasy universe full of meaningful choices and impactful consequences. In The Witcher you play as the professional monster hunter, Geralt of Rivia, tasked with finding a child of prophecy in a vast open world rich with merchant cities, viking pirate islands, dangerous mountain passes, and forgotten caverns to explore

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Three key features of Google's new operating system Android 'M'

Google on Thursday offered a preview of the latest version of its operaing system Android M, due for release later this year, with a number of innovative features to make the smartphone smarter.

Here's a closer look at some of the key features in the upcoming Android upgrade, currently known simply as "M":

• NOW ON TAP:  Google Now currently learns a user's interests and habits by analyzing search requests and scanning emails. With the M upgrade, users will be able to summon Google Now to scan whatever content might be on a mobile device's screen so it can present pertinent information about the topic of a text, a song, a video clip or an article. The new Android feature, called "Now on Tap," will be activated by holding down the device's home button or speaking, "OK Google," into the microphone. That action will prompt Now on Tap to scan the screen in attempt to figure out how to be the most helpful.
• MOBILE PAYMENT DO-OVER:  Android M will include an alternative to the mobile payment system that Apple introduced last year. Like Apple's system, Android Pay can be used to store major credit and debit cards in smartphones that can be used to pay merchants equipped with terminals that work with the technology. Android Pay will also work on devices running on the KitKat and Lollipop versions of Android released the past two years.
• PROTECTING PRIVACY: Android M will be compatible with fingerprint scanners so device users can verify their identities by pressing a button instead of entering a passcode. Besides supporting fingerprint scanners, Android M will make it easier to users to prevent mobile applications from grabbing their personal information.

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Method 1:  Rename the .docx to .zip file format

This is the easiest, quickly, and best quality result for extracting images or pictures from Word document instead of having to save them one by one. This trick works for file with the DOCX, PPTX, XLSX extensions only. Your original file will remain intact and uncorrupted. To do so, just simply change the file extension to ZIP file.

Steps 1: Add .zip to the file name of your .docx file

Steps 2: Double click the .zip file you just created and navigate to the Word subfolder and then theMedia subfolder. (Inside will contains all of the embedded images)

Steps 3: Select all of the images and then drag and drop the images to another folder you want.

Steps 4: Enjoy the original best quality extracted Word doc images.

Method 2: Use snipping tool from Windows Vista/ 7

Snipping Tool allows you to save or cut a portion of the screen into an image. However, the picture final quality depends on how the dimension of the picture.

Method 3: Save document as a Web page

Steps 1: Open your document in Word then save it as a Web Page format. When offered to select the format, make sure to select the “Web page” format, do not select “Web page (filtered)”, this will export with low resolution images. Select “Web page” option can exports the original images.

Steps 2: Once saved as a web page, you will find that two new icons appear in your folder

Steps 3: Double click to open the folder that generated by Word and reveal the images in both original and thumbnail sizes. Copy and save those files to other folders you want.

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Genre: Action | Developer: MachineGames | Publisher: Bethesda Softworks | Platform: PC | Language: RU-EN | Release: RePack By R.G. Mechanics | Size: 31.85 GB

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Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. The adventure, which spans eight chapters and two interconnected stories, features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story and intense first-person combat. As war hero B.J. Blazkowicz, arm yourself with new weapons such as the bolt-action rifle and grenade-launching Kampfpistole as you attempt to thwart the advancing Nazi war machine, and take advantage of duel-wielding pipes that can be used for wall climbing – or for vicious take-downs of never-before-seen Nazi adversaries.

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The year is 1946 and the Nazis are on the brink of winning World War II. In an effort to turn the tide in the allies’ favor, B.J. Blazkowicz must embark on an epic, two-part mission deep within Bavaria.

Part one of Wolfenstein: The Old Blood – Rudi Jäger and the Den of Wolves – pits BJ Blazkowicz against a maniacal prison warden as he breaks into Castle Wolfenstein in an attempt to steal the coordinates to General Deathshead’s compound. In part two – The Dark Secrets of Helga Von Schabbs – our hero’s search for the coordinates leads him to the city of Wulfburg where an obsessed Nazi archaeologist is exhuming mysterious artifacts that threaten to unleash a dark and ancient power.
 
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The Action!
Experience MachineGames’ intense first-person combat as you brandish all-new Nazi-inspired weapons such as the bolt-action rifle, 1946 shotgun, and the grenade-launching Kampfpistole. Unlock your potential with a new set of perks for hi-octane action and vicious stealth take-downs.

The Adventure!
Explore breath-taking set pieces featuring rural Germanic towns, sprawling valleys tangled with cable cars and bridges, ghostly catacombs, as well as a return to the iconic Castle Wolfenstein. Use dual-wielding metal pipes to navigate the world with brand new wall-climbing abilities.


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OS: 64-bit Windows 7/Windows 8
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2500 @ 3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @ 3.5 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM)
Hard Drive: 38 GB available space.
Game size- 32 GB

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WPG launches Intel-powered NuPC in India

WPG Holdings announced its partnership with Intel and Microsoft to launch an ultra-compact PC-NuPC-in the Indian market. NuPC is powered by Intel Core i3 processor/Intel Celeron processor and runs on Windows 8.1 operating system.

The company claims NuPC, which measures 4x4 inches (117x112mm and 35mm thick), to be a fully-functional PC that can fit in one's palm. The user needs to pair it with a display and WPG Holdings has tied up with LG for the same. Focused towards the B2B segment, it is designed to be used in retail and other businesses.

Sony launches Xperia M4 Aqua at Rs 24,999

Announced earlier at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Sony has finally announced the launch of its M4 Aqua for the Indian market. The Xperia M4 Aqua has been priced at Rs 24,999 and will be available at the leading stores starting Tuesday.

Referred as a mid-segment smartphone, the biggest USP of the M4 Aqua is its water- and dust-resistant body. The M4 Aqua is an IP 65 and IP 68 certified smartphone, which means it can be submerged in up to 1.5 metres of water for up to 30 minutes.

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Asphalt 8: Airborne is a fast-paced street racing game which features stunning visuals and real-time geometry reflection. Speed in 9 different city such as Venice, Iceland, the Nevada desert, and other exciting locations with 47 high-performance cars. This game features 8 seasons and over 180 events in career mode.

Key features of Asphalt 8: Airborne:

• High-performance cars from top licensed manufacturers like Lamborghini & Ferrari
• Race in 9 different settings like Venice & the Nevada Desert
• 8 seasons & 180 events in the Career mode
• Experience simultaneous multiplayer action or dare friends to asynchronous races

With the latest update Asphalt 8: Airborne, Gameloft has made its as free download for all iOS and Android user which normally cost $0.99. Asphalt 8: Airborne available free download from Google Play Store for Android devices and iTunes App Store for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.

The latest update also include new car and Clio R.S. challenges, new boosters such as Tuning Kit, Nitro or Double Credits and new time-limited cups to win more credits, upgrades and exclusive cars, and support for iOS 7 physical controllers. In addition, the update also brings 7 new reverse tracks include Nevada, Iceland, and Tokyo in the multiplayer World Series mode.

Google updates Maps with traffic alerts

Google has updated its maps with a traffic alerts feature that brings explanations as to why various routes will be faster.

The new feature also alerts users about a blockage or traffic jam ahead, along with alternate routes to each destination.

According to a TechCrunch report, the new update for Google Maps will now tell users how long they will have to wait if they stay on a path where a traffic jam has popped up.

Google also used last year's data to determine the most popular getaway spots for big hubs like San Francisco and New York.

Microsoft launches Lumia 430 for Rs 5,299

Taking on the affordable Android smartphone market,Microsoft has announced the launch of its most affordable Lumia smartphone. The Lumia 430 priced at Rs 5,299 goes on sale today.

It features a 4-inch WVGA (800×480 pixels) LCD display with a pixel density of 235ppi. It is powered by a 1.2-GHz Snapdragon 200 dual-core processor and is paired with 1 GB of RAM.

It runs on Windows Phone 8.1 and will get Windows 10 update when available.

It has 8 GB of internal storage and is expandable to 128 GB. Microsoft has added a 2-megapixel fixed-focus rear camera along with a front facing VGA camera.

This is a dual SIM smartphone and connectivity options onboard include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth.  It also packs in a 1,500-mAh battery.

"The Lumia 430 Dual SIM continues our commitment to combine the right hardware, software, services and apps with the right price to give consumers a smartphone they can afford and be proud to use. With the introduction of Lumia 430 Dual SIM, we have unlocked the promise of smartphone ownership for many more consumers," says Ravi Kunwar, Director-North, Nokia India, a subsidiary of Microsoft Mobiles Oy.

Microsoft Devices has also flagged off 'Knockout On Wheels', a unique van designed to take the Windows OS experience on the Lumia 430 to consumers in smaller towns across 200 cities during the next two months.

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World of Tanks Blitz multi-player game allow up to seven-vs-seven combat, with the aim to wipe-out the enemy tanks. Gamer and player can choose to play among 90 armoured vehicles from the forces of nations such as the U.S., U.S.S.R. and Germany into battle. The game includes medium and heavy tanks, as well as tank destroyers. Player able to battle in a variety of iconic vehicles range from fearsome Panzers to the mass-produced Shermans.

Facebook Messenger to Show Information About First-Time Senders

Facebook is rolling out another major feature to its standalone Messenger that will offer publicly available contextual information of first-time senders on the app. The feature can be immensely useful for Messenger app - which has over 600 million users - and its users who sometimes receive messages from strangers.

Mashable reports that the new feature has started rolling out to iOS and Android apps in France, India, UK, and the US. Users in these countries can expect to receive the feature in the next few weeks. The report adds that the first-time sender can be a non-Facebook friend or can be in the user's list.

Panasonic launches new Toughpads, Toughbook

Strengthening its presence in the rugged notebook and tabletspace, Panasonic has launched three new products in the Indian market. Claiming to be the biggest player in this segment, the company aims to capture 65 per cent market share by the end of 2015/16 in the rugged IT device category.

Panasonic has launched Toughpad FZ-E1 and FZ-X1 along with Toughbook CF-54. The former is a 5-inch handheld tablet with support for calling and data services. Toughpad FZ-E1 is powered by Windows Embedded 8.1 and the Toughpad FZ-X1 runs on Android 4.2.2 operating system. These two are enterprise-class devices and are priced at Rs 1.19 lakh and Rs 1.09 lakh respectively. These can withstand a drop from up to 10 feet on concrete and are IP65/IP68 water- and dust-resistance certified. They pack in a 6,200mAh battery.

The company has also launched the ToughBook CF-54, which costs Rs.1.39 lakh. The company claims it to be a high-end rugged notebook, which is 50 per cent thinner and 25 per cent lighter than the previous CF-53 model. It packs in the 5th generation Intel Core i5-5300U vPro processor clocked up to 2.9GHz and 11 hours of battery backup.

Toru Hasegawa, Divisional Managing Director, Solutions Division, Panasonic India, said, "With the industry moving towards unification of enterprise and carrier networks, we are offering all-inclusive solutions to different market segments. The new products build on the legacy of nearly two decades of rugged devices from Panasonic to accomplish the mission of professionals in the most demanding work environments. With this launch, we are looking at increasing our presence in the Rugged IT devices segment from an existing 60 per cent to almost 65 per cent." 

New Apple Watch app to provide advanced flight information

Lufthansa passengers can now use their watches as a boarding card while essential flight information will also be displayed on the device with an app developed for the Apple Watch.

It is aimed at providing passengers with essential flight information, which they can access 24 hours before their flight during various stages of their journey, a release from the airline read.

"Our goal is to provide our customers with information and services in real time at all virtual touch points, thereby make their travel experience more comfortable," Jens Bischof, chief commercial officer of Lufthansa German Airlines said.

"With this new app, our passengers will always be able to see the most important details about their flight, without having to take their smartphone out of their bag," he added.

Games on Facebook messenger very soon

You may soon be able to play games over Facebook messenger. According to reports, Facebook is already in talks with developers for creating games for Messenger.

Although the plans for games may still be in the early stages, with major decisions on how they actually work yet to be made, the idea has generated much interest, reported The Verge.

People already have their social network established over messenger, which could make it an easy way to play casual games which work within Messenger and live inside of its app store.

Facebook began allowing third parties to tap into messenger back in March, but the partners so far have largely been about adding new images - be it GIFs, stickers, or drawings - into chats.

According to reports, games are being viewed as a way to get more engagement and more revenue, as traction apparently hasn't been great for the initial round of apps.

However, details like whether the games will live inside of Messenger or simply use Messenger as a way to link players together are yet to be decided by Facebook.

ZTE launches Nubia Z9 Mini in India

ZTE has launched its Nubia brand of handset in the Indian market with the introduction of Nubia Z9 Mini, which was unveiled in China a few months ago.

The Nubia Z9 Mini is an Android smartphone featuring a 5-inch full HD display.

It is powered by 64 bit Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor clocked at 1.5Ghz and paired with 2GB of RAM. The phone offers 16GB internal storage and supports expandable memory of up to 128GB.

It sports a 16 MP rear camera and is equipped with Sony IMX234 Exmor RS sensor along with LED flash, and f/2.0 aperture. There is an 8MP front-facing camera onboard.

It runs on Android Lollipop out of the box and has Nubia 3.0 UI. It packs in a 2900 mAh battery and offers WiFi, Bluetooth and LTE connectivity.

Apple HomeKit-enabled devices to hit stores in June

The first batch of home automation accessories, such as thermostats and garage door openers, compatible with Apple Inc's software platform will go on sale in June.

HomeKit is a set of tools in Apple's iOS 8 software designed to work with smart home devices. The company announced the home automation platform at its conference for developers last year, but devices compatible with the software have yet to appear in stores.

"HomeKit has been available for just a few months and we already have dozens of partners who have committed to bringing HomeKit accessories to market and we're looking forward to the first ones coming next month," Apple spokeswoman Trudy Muller said in a statement on Thursday.

Apple did not specify where the accessories would be sold.

Apple's statement followed a report from Fortune that the first HomeKit-enabled devices would not be available until August or September.

Microsoft unveils Lumia 540 at Rs 10,199

Microsoft has launched the dual SIM Lumia 540 in India. Priced at Rs 10,199, the device will be open to pre-booking from May 18.

The smartphone comes with a 5-inch HD display and runs on Windows Phone 8.1 OS and is available for purchase in cyan, orange, white and black colours.

Along with 5MP and 8MP cameras, the device packs in a 1.2GHz quad core Snapdragon 200 processor, 1GB RAM and a 2200mAh battery. There is 8GB of storage that is expandable to 128GB via a microSD card.

Microsoft has also pre-installed Skype and Office on the device so that it is suitable for productivity as well as multimedia communication and consumption, and is also bundling in 30 GB of free cloud storage.

The Lumia 540 also offers Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-fi, GPS and 3G support.

The device is the cheapest entry-level option in the company's new lineup to offer an HD display. Lumia 540 will be eligible for upgrade to the Windows 10 Mobile OS when it is launched later this year.

WhatsApp calls may not be as cost-effective as you first thought

A new research has revealed that WhatsApp voice calling could be costing you a small fortune.

WhatsApp calls, which require a mobile or Wi-Fi internet connection, allows users to make free phone calls to WhatsApp contacts, wherever they are in the world, the Daily Express reported.

The AndroidPit test has revealed that WhatsApp voice callings, which have been available on Android since the start of the year but were only recently added to the iPhone app, uses 1.3Mb of data per minute.

Chatting away at a rate of 1.3Mb of data per minute will burn through a 500MB monthly data plan in just 6 hours, which is equal to 11 minute of call-time per day.

However, by contrast, instant messaging and Voice over IP app Viber claims to use 240Kb per minute during phone calls.

BlackBerry launches Leap in India at Rs 21,490

Announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this year, BlackBerry has launched the Leap for the Indian market. Priced at Rs 21,490, this is the new all-touch device from the BlackBerry stable.

Featuring a 5-inch 720p Gorilla Glass 3 display, it looks similar to the BlackBerry Z3. It is powered by 1.5-Ghz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with Adreno 225 GPU and is paired with 2 GB of RAM.

It runs on BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 and offers 16 GB of internal storage, which is further expandable up to 128 GB. There is an 8-MP rear camera and a 2-MP front facing camera onboard.

BlackBerry has added a 2800-mAh battery to this phone, which the company claims can offer up to 25 hours of usage. Due to the limiting app ecosystem on the BlackBerry operating system, the users can download apps from Amazon AppStore in addition to BlackBerry World.

YU launches Yuphoria smartphone for Rs 6,999

At a press conference in New Delhi, smartphone maker YU has announced the launch of its new smartphone, Yuphoria. This is the second smartphone in the YU portfolio and has been priced aggressively at Rs 6,999.

The first smartphone under the YU brand - Yureka - was launched in December last year.  

The YU Yuphoria is expected to pose tough competition to the recently launched Xiaomi Redmi 2 featuring the same processor and 1 GB of RAM.

Recently, Micromax has also launched the Canvas Spark, a 4.7-inch device powered by MediaTek processor, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB internal storage. The Canvas Spark was launched for Rs 4,999.

The Yuphoria features a 5-inch HD Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display in a metal frame with rounded edges. It packs in a 1.2-Ghz Snapdragon 410 quad core, 64-bit processor and is paired with 2 GB of RAM. It runs on Cyanogen OS 12 based on Android Lollipop out of the box, and has 16 GB of internal storage.

Goodbye forever to 'Candy Crush' invites on Facebook

Already fed up of annoying app and game invites from friends on Facebook? There is some good news for you. You can now block all such irritating requests and reminders.

And that's just a click of a few buttons away now, so let's get started.

Invitations to install apps or join games are the number one most frustrating feature of Facebook. You could be bombarded with invites on a daily basis, and most apps make it quite easy to spam an entire friends list with annoying alerts.

Now you can put a lid on this nightmare.

Open your Settings screen on the Facebook Web client and click on the "Blocking" tab on the left sidebar.

Under the heading "Block App Invites", type the name of the person on your friends list who has been pestering you for long enough now with unwarranted invites. It's done!

You can use this same page to block specific apps from contacting you entirely, and even prevent your friends from sending you event invitations.

Huawei Honor 4x (Rs 10,499)

Huawei has launched the Honor 4X. With a 5.5-inch IPS HD 720p display, it is powered by a 64-bit 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor paired with 2 GB RAM. It has got 8 GB of inbuilt storage and supports up to 32 GB of expandable memory. It has got a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front facing one. It is equipped with a 3,000 mAh battery, which, the company claims, can last up to 72 hours on regular usage. 

Motorola Turbo (Rs 41,999):

This is the new high-end smartphone from Motorola. The Moto Turbo has got a 5.2-inch display with 1440x3560 pixel resolution. Running on Android Lollipop, it has got a 2.7 GHz quadcore processor based on Snapdragon 805 chipset and is paired with 3 GB RAM. The rear has a 21 MP camera, capable of capturing 4K videos. It doesn't support expandable storage but has 64 GB internal storage, and 3900 mAh battery.