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In 2016, we witnessed some very serious and powerful DDoS attacks that caused big websites like Twitter, Netflix to go down. And, now that 2016 is almost over, experts are predicting that the whole Internet might shut down for 24 hours in 2017, looking at how good attackers have become.

According to LogRhythm ( a security intelligence company that organization like NASA, US Air Force trust), we might see a cyber doomsday in 2017. James Carder, the company’s chief information security officer and vice president said:

“In 2017, we’re going to see it hit big sometime, somewhere.”

Similarly, if the Internet goes down this time, it won’t be just normal users experiencing unavailability of certain online services. Rather, if the whole Internet goes down for 24 hours, experts say, the financial market will collapse.

According to security experts, the DDoS attacks we saw in 2016 were just samples. The hackers were simply shooting missiles into the ocean to test them.  Therefore, we could expect more serious attacks in 2017. James Carder also said,

“If you can prove that you can take down massive sites and a large chunk of the US internet for a few hours, a 24-hour outage seems pretty easy to do.”

Since most of us depend so much on the Internet these days, not being able to use the Internet for 24 hours might cause a serious panic around the world.

Therefore, we should frequently check our devices for malware, to make attackers weak. Don’t know how to check if you are infected? We already have written a post about it.

Read more about the news here: BusinessInsider

iPhone leaks never get old, there’s always something interesting news about what’s going to be the next big innovative change on the iPhone. Following the rumor stream, the new leaks are about the upcoming iPhone 7s or the iPhone8. According to a Japanese blog, Macotakara, the upcoming model of iPhone will have a vertical camera instead of a horizontal one and will have a couple of new features integrated.

Looking at the history of Apple, the only changes in the ‘s’ model used to be the specs bump, we rarely saw a significant hardware change. But this new change in camera position could mean something different, a different use of dual lens maybe. Leaks also suggest that the new iPhones would come with a size of 5 inches and the plus model would come in the size of 5.8inch. Unlike the 7 models both the new variants will come with a dual camera set up.

As next year (2017), is the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, so Apple is preparing something grand for the iPhone 8. Leaks suggest that the Apple has more than 10 iPhone 8 prototypes and the leaked one could be one of them which means he leaks will continue restlessly. Also, the rumors claim, the iPhone will come in an all glass body to support wireless charging and finally remove the home button for on screen buttons and will incorporate an edge to edge OLED display. Apple introduced the Rose Gold(Pink) color and it was an instant hit, now the leaks suggest the Apple will come in a bright red color which might set the trend of Red in 2017.

The next iPhones will launch in September 2017 and it is still a long way there, so we might get a clear idea of the new iPhone when it gets closer to release. But the 10th year anniversary iPhone 8 will sure hold a lot of stake for Apple, for now, let’s keep our finger crossed and hope Apple does everything right this time.

Phones have been an integral part of our life. Phones are the things, which receive our last gaze before sleeping and first gaze after being awake. And during the run, we do not want to back off from its company. Cleaning chores, morning walks, or restrooms, its company remains intact. We sanitize ourselves by taking a bath or by using a sanitizer. However, we barely clean our phones. So, the habit of using toilet papers for cleaning phones is being practiced in Japan.

Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus mycoides are the bacterias, which are assumed to be found in phones. The former is infectious if it makes contact with the breached parts of our body. This bacterium invites Skin infections, Food poisoning, Bone and joint infections, and Bacteremia. The later one is generally found on pesticides, which inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi.

Toilet papers for cleaning phones, the title itself sounds hilarious. However, this step is to ensure hygiene in our life. It is believed that a phone carries five times more germs than a toilet seat. And the untiring companionship with our phone has made us vulnerable to the infection. NTT Docomo, a mobile phone operator in Japan is the one to raise this awareness. To ensure this awareness, NTT Docomo has been responsible for the installation of 86 stalls of “toilet papers for cleaning phones” dispensers in the seven restrooms of Narita International Airport.

These toilet papers were brought with the slogan of “wipe before you swipe”. Unlike the regular toilet paper, the toilet papers for cleaning phones are smaller in size. A separate dispenser is installed in the restrooms to hold the roll of such toilet papers. With the introduction of these toilet papers, Docomo wishes a hygienic travel for the visitors. The toilet paper consists of a welcome note to the Japan visitors and information about the Docomo Wi-Fi and Jspeak app, which is travel guide app with voice translation developed by Docomo.

In the year 2016, we’ve seen the death of many in the tech world. It started with the death of Project Ara – Google’s Modular Smartphone at the very beginning. Then Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 7 in the third quarter of this year. Then it was recalled and replaced but again it was recalled shortly. This is how Note 7 died forever. Google killed the Nexus line-up and went with the Pixel phones instead. OnePlus stopped manufacturing OnePlus 3 after few months from its release and came up with OnePlus 3T instead. And when the year was almost ending, Cyanogen Inc. shuts down the Cyanogen OS and its services forever. It really is a tragic moment to see the most customizable version of Android being killed.

But for those who were following news about Cyanogen Inc. for a little while, it wasn’t a surprise. It started with the staff layoff then was followed by the exit of its CEO as well as the co-founder. The end of Cyanogen Inc. was reasonable since OEMs decided to not go against the Google’s Android eco-system. Very few OEMs went with the Cyanogen OS and many discontinued soon after. For Instance, One Plus did go with the Cyanogen OS for the OnePlus One but later went with its own Oxygen OS for later phones.

For those wondering what will be the impact of this shutting down of Cyanogen OS and its services, if you’re using a phone powered by Cyanogen OS then you won’t be getting future updates. Yu Yureka, OnePlus One or ZUK Z1 are the widely sold phones running on Cyanogen OS. However, Cyanogen Inc. will be making the open source project and source code available for those who want to build CyanogenMod on their own.

There is very little known about what Cyanogen Inc. will be working on. It is expected to build Android OS modifications for parts manufacturers hereafter.

Yes, folks. If you have been waiting to buy a phone but were confused about where and which phone to buy, wait no longer (except few days)! Because starting from 28th December 2016 until 3rd January 2017 (a whole year), you will be getting best offers from your trusted shops in New Road. As a different kind of Mobile expo is happening in Pako, New Road. The expo is going to be organized by Nepal Mobile Business Organization (NMBO). The official announcement about the expo was done yesterday at a press conference at Hotel Annapurna.

About Ncell New Road Mobile Expo:

The three-day long event (from 13 Poush to 19 Poush 2073) will be happening in Pako, New Road. Since the expo is organized by Mobile Retailers, there will be no stalls except for NCELL’s(the main sponsor)– the shops themselves will be like stalls. So, it would be more like visiting a normal mobile shop in Pako, but with special discounts.

Additionally, there will be food stalls beside Bhugol Park and a gaming zone inside Bhugol Park. According to the organizer, people can also participate in mobile gaming competitions during the event.

To make the event more interesting, the organizers have planned to put a stage at Pipal Bot, New Road. According to the spokesperson of the event,  cheerleaders from different mobile brands will be entertaining the visitors. Plus, there will also be live music in the evening.

Features of Ncell New Road Mobile Expo:

1. With every mobile purchase, the customers will get 1 NCELL SIM card free with 100 MB of data pack.
2. Customers will be eligible for a lucky draw with every item purchased– the lucky draw gives away smartphones every day!
3. Touch and Feel Experience of mobile phones so that you can try all kinds of phones before purchasing.
4. The official launch of Zopo and Leagoo smartphones.
5. Special Discounts on mobile phones and accessories.

How is Ncell New Road Mobile Expo different?

Well, first of all, this expo is managed by mobile retailers. Secondly, it is happening at Pako, Tamrakar Complex and People’s Plaza at Newroad –the largest mobile hub of the country. Lastly, it is all about Mobile and mobile accessories!

About Nepal Mobile Business Organization (NMBO):

NMBO is an organization of mobile retailers. The organization currently includes more than 500 mobile retailers and will be expanding in the future.

Finally, we will have to wait until the start of the event to see what the event will really offer. What do you guys think? Are you planning to buy anything?