Steve Jobs has resigned as Apple CEO "effective immediately"

In a surprise announcement Wednesday evening, Apple's Board of Directors announced that Steve Jobs is resigning as CEO of the company. Apple's Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook, has been named Jobs' successor and plans to begin taking over as CEO effective immediately.

"Steve’s extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world’s most innovative and valuable technology company," Apple Board member and Genetech chairman Art Levinson said in a statement. "Steve has made countless contributions to Apple’s success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple’s immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration."

In 2004, Jobs underwent a complicated but successful surgery to remove a tumor in his pancreas, and was back at work within a few months. While the procedure is highly successful for the form of pancreatic cancer that Jobs had, it also removes much of the pancreas and some of the digestive tract. This can lead to further complications, such as the dramatic and visible weight loss Jobs' suffered in 2008.

In 2009, Jobs went on a six-month medical leave again; it was later revealed that Jobs had received a liver transplant. All seemed well after his return until January of 2011 when Jobs announced once again that he was going on medical leave—this time, Apple fans had a feeling he might not be back.

Below is the text of Jobs' letter addressed to the Board and the Apple Community that was distributed on Wednesday evening:

To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve

key Tips things u should know before buying a tablet

It's the euphoria of tablets everywhere and every one of us wants to grab upon some kind of tablet. Today we have huge number of vendors flooding into the market with different types and shapes of tablets. The crux of the deal is to opt for the right tablets and this needs a complete research on the present layout of tablets in the market.

So before you lay your hands on anyone of them, make sure you are aware of the key things about a tablet. Here is a list of six things that you should know before buying a tablet.

1. Operating system:

Today the market offers you tablets with different types of operating system. While Android OS seems to be doing the buzz, Apple's iOS has been ruling the tablet industry for quite some time now. Android upgraded version Honeycomb 3.1 is the best suited for tablets, in case if you want to go for a tablet which supports android OS and if you are looking for enough customization then it is the ultimate hub.
2. Size & Weight:

Tablets come in different size and weight, so if you are looking for something ultra portable then 7 inch is the best to go for. But when it comes to browsing and gaming 10 inch tablet is the ultimate galore.
3. Connectivity:

Make sure you are aware of the connectivity facilities offered by different types of tablets and especially if you are an internet savvy person. Tablets come in either 3G orWi-Fi. Wireless connections work awesome in tablets whereas 3G are a profitable investment for people who are constantly travelling places.

Top Tablets in India thier price and review

Apple, Windows and Google have been putting new thoughts into people's mind by introducing amazing gadgets. The tablet PC can be said as an evolution. This is a PC's miniature which can be used anywhere and anytime. They have great demand among the professionals, students, travelers who liked to be connected to the people, their friends and families all the time.

1.Apple iPad 2:

This tablet is famous for its software compression and acceleration. They are of best quality when compared to any other tablet. It is easy to use. The most interesting applications are available in the iOS when compared to Android or Honeycomb. The dual cameras of 5MP Rear and Front VGA, which allows high definition downloads and recording. The fast A5 processor is the attractive feature of this product. The hardware is not that pleasing but the best quality software used in this device places this on top in the chart. This is the thinner and lighter version of first gen iPad. The 9.7 inch LED-backlit touchscreen display and powered by Dual Core Processors makes it work faster. The tablet is available in black and white color. The price of this device is 39,500 (64 GB).
Samsung galaxy tab 10.1:

This is the hardcore competitor for apple ipad2. If the focus is more on hardware than software this is the ultimate product. This is powered android 3.1 OS, has 10.1 inche

s widescreen with a resolution of 1200x800 and a 4 way rotation facility. The front and rear camera is of 3mp and 2 mp respectively. The RAM is of 1 GB and the storage capacity is of 64GB. The price of this tablet in India is 24, 000

HTC Flyer:

The latest android tablet of HTC, featuring a 7 inch touch screen display 1.5 GHz processor, 5 MP camera, front facing camera and 3G connectivity looks fantabulous and appealing to the

eyes. This comes with a HTC Sense UI and HTC Scribe technology. HTC Flyer also features 1GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, microSD card support, Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS. This tablet is priced at 37,999 in India.

Best Touch screen phones smartphones

A touch of a finger can actually connect you to the world, all credits to the touch screen phones available today. These phones have wide domain from smartphones to multimedia as well as music phones. There is a touch screen phone for every person in the market. Not only these phones provide flexibility but they also make work done faster with function likes pinch to zoom, flip and swipe. The hype for touch screen phones is pushing the smartphone manufacturers to come up with phones that offer the best possible sophistication to the users. The best touchscreen phone means it has a larger screen size, a better display resolution, a better user interface and of course a longer battery life. Listed below are the top-notch touch screen phones of 2011.

1.Apple iPhone 4

Apple iPhone 4, released a year ago is the most powerful iphone in the smartest and sleekest dominion. It has stunning looks with 3.5-inch LED back-lit IPS LCD display with the resolution of 640x960 pixels which is also known as "Retina Display". It possess a fast A4 processor with lots of RAM, the 5 megapixel camera takes great stills and HD videos. It gives a longer battery life than previous iPhones. The gadget supports many iOS 4 features including multitasking. You can bag this gorgeous device for 36,500.

2.LG Optimus Black

LG Optimus black has been available in the market for some time now. Powered by Nova Technology, it delivers the brightest and the most readable screen. It claims to d

isplay 700 nits of brightness. The Optimus Black utilizes the Texas instruments OMAP 3630 chipset that includes a 1GHz single core processor along with a PowerVR SGX530 GPU. The phone also features a 512 MB of RAM and 2GB of internal storage which works well with the TI chipset and enhances the experience for the user. It's priced at 19,000.
3.Samsung Galaxy S II

Looking at sales record of Samsung's new Glaxy S II that reached up to 3 million unit in 55 days, it surely is the hottest phone available in the market today

. It features the latest 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen display with the resolution of 480x800 pixels. It remits more vibrant, contrast and sharp images on the screen as well as better viewing angles. It has 1GHz processor, GPS, HSDPA/HSUPA, HD video recorder, generous built-in memory (8GB or 16GB) and the latest Android operating system. It features 8-megapixel camera, a microSD card slot and has excellent battery life. This device costs 28,500

4.Palm Pre

It could be an understatement if we say Palm Pre is just a phone, rather it is a legacy. The display resolution of this phone is 480x320 with 3.1-inch wide screen. It has emb

edded 3G with Wi-Fi and GPS. The company provides a keyboard and Bluetooth with Palm WebOS operating system. It has 8GB memory with battery life up to 5 hours. It can cost you around 21,535.

5.Motorola Droid Bonic

The Motorola Droid Bionic features a 4.3-inch screen display with 512MB RAM and 1GHz dual core processor with 960x540 qHD resolution, being the highest resoluti

on of any Android phone for this time around. The texts and images on the display look sharp and bright. It has 256 MB memory size and is GPS and 3G embedded. The phone runs on Android 2.0, which also has a multi-touch keyboard and Bluetooth. It features 8 megapixel camera with LED Flash with a HD video recorder and a digital player. This device can give you a pocket pinch of 30,000.

Google+ launched in india and al around the world with loads of exicting features

Google+ is fast becoming an Internet sensation as was evident earlier last week when Google was forced to suspend Google+ invite following an “insane demand” for its social networking service. But does it have what it takes to challenge Facebook and other existing social networking sites?
Google+, unlike previous social networking products/services launched by Google, is here to stay. Though it is in the beta version, yet, it has met with overwhelming response and rumor has it that even the Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has also opened a Google+ account.

Why? Because Google+ has several amazing features that promise to change the way we interact, socialize and connect to others over the Internet.

They are:

1) Circles - The Circles concept more closely follows the way you organize your contacts in real life. We meet different kinds of people everyday and interact with them in many different ways. Circles offers a simple means of organizing one's social network by grouping contacts into anything you can possibly imagine - family, friends, co-workers, etc. The groups can be formed by dragging the contact's picture/photo over a circle that represents the group (a group of people can also be dragged over a circle!)

2) Stream – Stream helps you receive instant updates from your friends and other contacts in your Circles list. It helps you decide and choose which circles and individuals you want to share your information with.

3) Sparks – Sparks pulls in stories, videos and other cool content relating to your specific interest. According to Google, the content in Sparks stream is different from the results you'd get if you put the same term into the search engine. Through Sparks, you can get an instant fountain of relevant information to share with friends. After you are asked to choose from a list of possible interests (biking, sailing, etc.), or to put your own specific interest, Google+ goes out and searches almost completely on-topic content from all over the Web.

4) Hangouts - Hangouts allows up to 10 users to video chat. All users can speak simultaneously and the loudest speaker takes the center stage.

5) Huddle - Huddle is a group SMS conversation feature where mobile phone numbers of members will be visible to all.

6) Instant Upload – Instant Upload allows the user to upload pictures and videos directly from the phone

Google+ also has amazing privacy features which will put Facebook to crying shame. It allows you choose which Circles you want to share that content with. Also, it lets you know clearly that the information you contribute to Google+ will be used to help refine search results.

Another advantage Google+ has over Facebook is their "data liberation," which allows you to pack up and take your data away from Google+ should you decide to leave the service.

This is a big plus for Google as privacy has always been Facebook’s Achilles’ heel as users have complained how difficult it is to leave Facebook and take their stuff with them.

India’s largest carmaker Maruti ended the production Swift,

India’s largest carmaker Maruti has ended the production of its highly selling premium hatchback Swift, to make way for the next generation Swift, which will be launched in late August or early September.

Dealers have started accepting bookings for the new Swift. Maruti has codenamed the new Swift as YP8 and its trial runs are on in the Manesar plant, reports Economic Times.

According to a report in Business Standard, The car will come with 1.2-litre petrol and 1.3-litre diesel variants. It was reported that the new model, built on a slightly longer yet new platform, will be little extra roomy, lighter and return better mileage than the current generation Swift. Besides, engineers have also achieved a substantial reduction in the overall weight of the car by replacing the metal fuel tank with a plastic tank. This will improve its fuel efficiency by a little over 13 per cent. This will be the first major face-lift for the Swift since it was launched six years ago. Pricing details of the new car has not been shared by the company.
It was also reported that the new Swift will be produced at the company’s Manesar facility in Haryana, which has recently seen labour unrest. The petrol variant will return a mileage of around 20 km a litre, as compared to 17.9 km per litre certified by the Automotive Research Association of India. Similarly, the diesel model will deliver around 23.8 km per litre, as against the existing 21 km a litre.
The report stated that for installing the plastic fuel tanks, Maruti Suzuki India has tied up with France’s Plastic Omnium, the world’s largest manufacturer of plastic fuel tanks as it was mentioned that plastic fuel tanks are usually 25-35 per cent lighter than the conventional metal tanks. Besides, these are corrosion-free, durable, non-explosive and easily recyclable. Maruti Suzuki India has entered into a tripartite joint venture with Suzuki Motor Corporation and Plastic Omnium to manufacture fuel tanks at the Manesar facility. The new plastic tank manufacturing facility, Inergy Automotive Systems Manufacturing India Private Ltd, was inaugurated in Manesar on Monday.
According to the report, Maruti may also offer a four-speed automatic transmission option in the petrol version, besides the regular five-speed manual. The Swift which is available now in petrol, diesel and CNG versions and priced between Rs 3.9-5.5 lakh, sells close to 12,000 units every month. It recorded a growth of 21 per cent last year selling over 140,000 units as against 116,000 units sold in the previous year. The Swift accounts for about 25 per cent of the hatchback segment, and competes with Hyundai i20, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Nissan Micra, Fiat Punto and Toyota Liva. It was also mentioned that Maruti is also preparing to launch a new Swift Dzire, which will be cheaper and will probably hit the market by early 2012.

1 lakh crore hidden treasure recovered from kerela hindu temple in india

Call it the mother of all treasure hunts. The stock-taking by a panel of experts at the Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple has catapulted the shrine located here to the country's richest, with reports claiming that the value of recoveries may have touched close to Rs 1 lakh crore, more than Kerala public debt of Rs 70,969 crore.

With one more "secret" vault yet to be opened, the figure in all likelihood will go up further. But sources said the figures could only be speculation as it wasn't possible to determine the antique value of the precious gems and jewellery. "These are antique pieces and it's not possible to determine their prices," said historian and former director of Indian Council of Historical Research M G S Narayanan. In other words, the worth of the treasure could be intimidatingly higher.

The Supreme Court-appointed committee on Sunday refused to confirm reports about the value of the recoveries, saying that its mandate is limited to making an inventory of the assets.

Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy said the treasure would remain with the temple. "The wealth belonged to the temple and it will be preserved where it was found. There is religious and historical significance to the findings. The state will ensure its security," Chandy told reporters on Sunday.

Chandy said the police would patrol the shrine 24X7 and a control room had already started functioning. "Permanent security arrangements will be put in place only after consultations with the chief priest of the temple and the Travancore king who is the caretaker of the shrine," the CM said.

A source said the seven-member panel was stunned by what it found in the secret vault marked `A' during its inspection on Thursday. There were close to 1,000 kg of gold coins, some of these from the East India Company era and Napolean's period, about one tonne of gold in the form of rice trinkets, sack full of diamonds said to be from Burma and Sri Lanka, a rope made of gold and thousands of pieces of rare 'sarappoli' necklaces.

The stock-taking continued next day as only 30% of the assets could be counted on Thursday. Again there were surprises in the form of a three-and-a-half feet tall idol of Lord Vishnu studded with diamonds, emeralds and rubies, an 18-feet-long ornament used to adorn the deity and weighing 35 kg and 1 feet tall human figurines weighing 1 kg each. There were coins marked 1772 indicating they were from the era of former Travancore ruler Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma better known as `Dharma Raja' for his strict adherence to the rules of 'dharma'.

Entry was strictly forbidden for the media and public to the site. There are six vaults marked A to F in the shrine. The A and B cellars have never been opened after 1872. The panel had set out on the job on June 27 and opened three vaults marked C, D and F till Wednesday.

The observers, retired Kerala high court judge Justice M N Krishnan and Justice C S Rajan, said it was difficult give an exact date when the stock-taking would be completed. The B and E vaults remain to be opened.

Narayanan said there were specific documents called 'Mathilakam records' which speak about the history of the shrine and about how the assets came into it. "The temple has been known since the 9th Century and figures in the writings of that time. Native ruler of Travancore (then pricely state) Marthanda Varma had given away all the wealth to the deity and ruled the kingdom as the Lord's agent."

"Travancore was a very prosperous state and with its port facilities, traded in spices, sandalwood and ivory. The foreign currency recovered from the vaults may have come in through the trade route," he added.