how to import your pictures from Android 6.0 to windows 10

Step 1 :Start by connecting the phone to the computer with its USB cable. Ensure the phone’s screen is unlocked and that the cable is one that transfers data and is not just meant for charging.

Step 2:On an Android 6.0 phone or tablet, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the panel of notifications from apps and the operating system.

Step 3 : Once the device is plugged in , it will show USB for Charging” notification in the list. Tapping it will get you options it to get a box of additional options.

Step 4 : In the “Use USB For” box that appears, select the “Photo transfer (PTP)” option, which lets the computer treat the phone as a digital camera; PTP stands for Picture Transfer Protocol. (The “File transfers” option in the box can transfer other types of media files between devices as well, like music, and use the Media Transfer Protocol, or MTP.)

Step 5` : Ensure you select the USB transfer options on the Android device,post which  you can see import the pictures through its Photos app or whichever image-editing program you use in windows 10.

 However if this does not work, try changing the USB or use a different port to try the same steps outlined below

Instagram finally comes to Windows Phone 8 in beta avatar, but it lacks all the Instagram essentials options

After promising users about Instagram for Windows Phone since May 2013, the publishers of Instagram today finally published the Beta version of Instagram on Windows Phone store.  The App was made available almost after three years since it landed on Apple Store.

The beta version is free to download and works on all Windows Phone 8 devices like the Lumia 520, Lumia 620 etal but there are some serious issues with the all new Instagram beta App.  For starters you can take any photos with the App.  For some peculiar reason the worlds most popular and famous photography sharing App can not take snaps from within the App rather you have to use the default or the native camera to snap pictures and import them into the Instagram and share them on the Instagram social engine. This is not the only anomaly, the new beta App cant be used for the video feature.  Yes, you cant use the Instagrams video feature too with this App.

The publishers say this is a beta version hence it is being run for a testing purpose.  The publishers also add that the new features will be available as soon as the beta testing is over but know one knows when.  

"We wanted to make Instagram available to people with Windows Phones as quickly as possible, so we focused on creating an awesome experience with Instagram's core features. We're not finished, and our team will continue developing the Windows Phone app to keep releasing features and bringing you the best Instagram possible."

A rather meek App but a must have if you are a avid photographer and would like to reach out to the millions of Instagramers online. You can download the App for your Windows Phone 8 from Windows Phone Store here.

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MANUGANU the fast paced running game comes to Windows Phone and BlackBerry OS 10 and up

After being popular on Android and iOS platforms, the publisher of Manuganu is a 3D side- scroller running game  has now released for Windows PhoneBlackBerry 10.0 devices and higher.  If you have already played the game, you need no further instructions but for the uninitiated. the gameplay involves you controlling the character of the game, a boy called Manuganu.  You can run, jump and slide from ropes, dodge rocks to save Manuganu.  You also have to avoid the swinging hammers and jump over moving ice block in order to save yourself.  In the meantime if you don’t get burned  you can jump between walls to collect coins and medallions. Break stone blocks and activate platforms before you fall into fog 

Unlike other usual running games, Manuganu brings on the “Halt feature” to avoid swinging rocks, hammers, flames and other enemies with the right timing.  This feature depends upon your timing.   Another important feature of Manuganu is the ability to switch from “running” mode to “rope climbing” mode when needed. But be careful! This mode has its own challenges.

The game which is published by Alper Sankaya has already seen 1000000+ download within days of update. Game features include the following.

•Platforming Actions: Double Jumping, Wall Sliding, Hovering, Wall Jumping, Rolling, Breaking Stone Blocks
•Run through 30 different levels, each with it’s own unique design according to the level theme.
•Two button controls and specific swipe controls.
•Run into alternate paths to get 3 Star in all Levels.
•Three different environments with full 3D graphics.
•Original Soundtrack by Tolga YURDABAK
•Turkish-English Language Support

You can download the Windows Phone version (should work on your Nokia Lumia's) here from Windows App Store and BlackBerry Z10, Q10 and other BB OS 10 and above can download the game from here $0.99 (Rs.60.00)

Android users if you have not already download this nice game, please download the game from Google Play here and iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users can download it from Apple store here.  Please post in your comments regarding the game.

Vijay Prabhu

Book your Railway tickets with Nokia Lumia smart phones, IRCTC App now available for Windows Phone 7.5 and Windows Phone 8

Growing India's growing demands include a nice fast portal from the Indian Railways to book RAILWAY TICKETS.  Indian Railways, besides being the largest employer in India, is also most popular medium of travel for ordinary Indians because of its connectivity and the cheap tickets.  The ticketing business of Indian Railways is looked after by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation or IRCTC as it is popularly called.  IRCTC has its own website for ticket booking which is popular among the Indians and is visited by 12 million unique visitors in a month.  IRCTC is also the largest e-commerce website in India since its launch.

Now IRCTC wants to make the ticket booking a bit of easier for Windows Phone users especially the Nokia Lumia 520 and Lumia 620 users in India and it has launched a App for Windows Phone smart phones.

Once you download the App, you will be allowed to  book tickets using the app throughout the day, except for the time period between 8 am to 12 noon and 11:30 pm and 12 am.   IRCTC has blocked the mobile users and agents from accessing the service to reduce the reduce the load on servers during these time.  Coming back to the App and its features, apart from booking tickets with it, you can also check the PNR status online realtime anytime.   The App also allows you to plan your journeys, check ticket availability, berths available, your previous or current ticket booking or cancellation history and time and schedule of the train.   The App is also said to allow users to pin a ticket on their homescreen.  Pinning the ticket to the homescreen will let you check the details of the PNR Status etc. without entering into or starting the App.

Kindly remember once you have downloaded the App, you will have to sign up with IRCTC's service and generate a TPIN.  This TPIN should be memorised as it will be your key to logging in and out of the IRCTC online service through the App

The App is available for Windows Phone 7.5 and Windows Phone 8 so it can be used with Nokia Lumia 520, Lumia 620, Lumia 720 and the rest of the series.  You can download the App from Windows Phone Store here.

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Angry Birds Star Wars 2 available for Free now for Android, and paid versions available for iOS and Nokia Lumia phones running Windows 8

If you already played this one before you know all about Angry Birds Star Wars.  If not, the Rovio Mobile Ltd. has just launched the sequel for the game called Angry Birds Star Wars II for all three devices, the Android smart phones and tablets, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch and Windows Phone 8. 

The game play is just the same but only this time you can either play as a bird or as a pig.  Also the game now has a new revenue generation method called the called Telepods.  This Telepods are nothing but in-App purchases which enable you to buy the characters of the game.  The game becomes easy to play with these characters but can be pretty costly on your pockets.  By the way there are 30 different characters available through the Telepods.

The features of the game as listed by Rovio are 

JOIN THE PORK SIDE! For the first time ever play as the pigs! Wield Darth Maul’s double-bladed Lightsaber, or play as Darth Vader, General Grievous and other villains!

30+ PLAYABLE CHARACTERS! Our biggest line-up ever of playable characters – Yoda, pod-racing Anakin, Mace Windu, Jango Fett and many more!

TELEPODS! A groundbreaking new way to play! Now teleport your favorite characters into the game by placing your Angry Birds Star Wars Telepods* figures on your device’s camera!

BECOME A JEDI OR SITH MASTER! So many Bird and Pork Side levels to master, plus a bonus reward chapter and a ton of achievements to unlock!

SWAP CHARACTERS AS YOU PLAY! Switch characters in the slingshot at any time – yours to earn or purchase!

ToonsTV READY TO GO! The home of the hugely popular Angry Birds Toons animated series, plus many other top-quality videos!

Angry Birds Star Wars II also supports tablet devices, so you can unleash the Force on the big screen. May the birds be with you!

If you are the game for this one you can download it for free from Google Play for your Android smart phones and tablets.  Mind you the free version has lot of ads spilled all over the place.

Rovio is however charging $0.99 (Rs.60.00) from iOS users. The game requires any iOS device having iOS 4.3 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This app is optimized for iPhone 5.  You can download the game for your iOS devices from Apple Store here.

Last but not the least, Rovio has for the first time made the game available for Windows Phone 8 simultaneously.  The sad part is that the Windows Phone 8 version is also a paid one costing $0.99 (Rs.60.00) and requires too much of hardware. It requires the following 

Xbox

phone identity

video and still capture

data services

HD720P (720x1280)

WVGA (480x800)

WXGA (768x1280)

However you can also install the game manually by downloading this file.  The game is playable on the Nokia Lumia phones having Windows Phone 8 OS.  To download this great game visit the WindowsPhoneStore here. Great game and great past time but please do keep away for the in-App buys! 

Top FREE 5 Apps for your Nokia Lumia 520, Lumia 620, Lumia 720 and other Nokia Lumia smart phones

There isn't a shred of doubt that Windows Phone which powers the Nokia Lumia 520, Lumia 620, Lumia 720, Lumia 920 and other Nokia Lumia series of phone, is a laggard in the Apps and games department compared to the giants Apple and Google.  Apple Store packs the max number of Apps which Google is slowly but surely clawing to be the future number one in the Apps and Games space.  

But that doesn't mean the Windows Phone doesn't have good Apps on its store.  It has nice Apps on its store which are free and pretty useful.  I am listing 5 of the top Apps which I think you should have on your Nokia Lumia smart phones, not because they are free but because they are worth it.

Flashlight XT : This App requires no intro.  A rather simple App with simple switch which lets you turn the LED Flashlight on and off. In the publishers own word, its elegant and simple.  You can use the Flashlight XT in Screenlight mode.  The best feature of the App is its ability to turn on the flashlight even if your smart phone is switched off by just clicking the camera button.  Do download this Ad free App which is a must have.

Oxford Dictionary :  This App to requires no formal intro.  Oxford rather speaks for itself.   You should download this must have App for your Nokia Lumia.

Lumia Clock : This nifty little App gives you different clock faces in different colours.  It is much of trendy App but a must have one.

Skype : This is one of the must have Apps on your Lumia device.  It lets you make free calls, free text messages and plenty of free things.  Skype is a all important App so if you dont already have it download it now.  Be sure to have a unlimited data plan while using Skype.

YouTube Downloader : Last but not the least, this is a pretty useful App which lets you download your favourite videos from YouTube directly to your Lumia Phone.   With this app you can browse YouTube and when you are on the page of the desired video you can download it as MP4 360p HQ or MP4 720p HD video. Downloaded videos can be found and played/deleted in the application's "downloaded files". You can also add links to these files in Music+Videos hub.

If you like the Apps do comment in.