Three unknown features of the iPhone 4

Three unknown features of the iPhone 4

It seems as though Apple dodged a bullet. Ever since the Steve Jobs press conference a couple of weeks ago, in which Apple offered free carrying cases bumpers (or full refunds) to anyone whose iPhone 4 exhibits the signal-drops-when-you-hold-the-phone-a-certain-way problem, the jeering and mockery online seems to have gone into hibernation.

Meanwhile, enough time has passed, and enough millions of people have been playing with their iPhones, that a critical mass of tricks and tips have started to pile up. Here's a look at three cool iOS 4 features that nobody, including Apple, seems to be talking about.

* Unified Contacts. The iPhone (and iPod Touch) can sync up with different accounts. The Contacts app might list three different sets of names and numbers: one stored on your phone, one from a MobileMe account, and a third from your corporate Exchange server at work. In the old days, certain names might show up in the All Contacts list two or three times, which isn't helpful.

In iOS 4, the iPhone displays each person's name only once in the All Contacts list. If you tap that name, you open up a Unified Info screen for that person. It includes all the details from ALL of the underlying cards from that person. All of the phone numbers, for example, are tidily rounded up into a single list.

Amitabh Bachchan is Rajinikanth's guru

Amitabh Bachchan is Rajinikanth's guru

Mumbai: He is god down south but for actor Rajinikanth, screen legend Amitabh Bachchan is a "role model", "inspiration" and "guru".

The music launch of the country's costliest film 'Robot' saw two icons of the Indian film industry - Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth - share the dais after over a decade.

The two shared screen space in 'Hum' in the early 90s and three years ago Rajinikanth had flown down to Mumbai for a private screening of his 'Sivaji-The Boss' for the Bollywood megastar.

On the occasion, Rajinikanth said, "He (Amitabh) is my inspiration, role model and guru. I have always valued his advise while taking important decisions."

"We have done films like 'Andha Kanoon', 'Giraftar', 'Hum', and I can never forget the love, affection and care he showered on me," he added.

Responding to Rajinikanth's comments, Bachchan said the 60-year-old southern star was a true son-of-the-soil.

"I had a long association with Rajinikanth and value him as a friend and colleague. He is truly a son-of-the soil who is admired and loved by every Indian," he said.

"I admire him because of his tender heart and humility. He is so grounded despite the adulation and fame he has enjoyed throughout his career. Given his humble beginning, Rajinikanth is an example of every Indian. His simplicity, honesty, and down-to-the-earth nature has always impressed me," he added.

The high profile event in Mumbai last night saw the presence of the entire Bachchan clan, including Jaya and Abhishek, along with several other filmmakers.

Hyderabad's Sreeram wins Indian Idol 5

Sreeram wins Indian Idol 5




Hyderabad-based Sreeram Chandra has won the fifth season of music reality show "Indian Idol". He was announced the winner by megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

The 24-year-old singer pipped Rakesh Maini from Agra and Bhoomi Trivedi of Baroda to win the contest. Sreeram has been consistently performing well on the show and receiving compliments galore from the Who's Who of the Indian music industry.

His victory on the show has landed him Rs. 5 million cash, one-year contract with Sony BMG, a Tata Winger car, and for the first time, a chance to sing a song in a Yash Raj Films' project.

An elated Sreeram thanked all those who wished for his victory and voted for him. Sreeram's home at Bowenpally in Secunderabad wore a festive look as family members, friends and neighbours celebrated his victory.