If Rajinikanth had a LinkedIn Profile, It Would Look Like This!

Rajinikanth jokes have entertained us to no limit and have been doing the rounds on mobile messaging for a couple of years. The joke has now been flitted on LinkedIn in a unique marketing approach.

A LinkedIn account has been created using Rajinikanth’s name, titled Rajinikanth (Mind It!), making him a Superhero working for Rajinikanth Corps Pvt. Unlimited. The account has quirky, hilarious details describing his skills, strengths and accolades.

Facebook, Twitter and Youtube have been employed by most brands to successfully launch digital campaigns. LinkedIn, not many! A parody LinkedIn account is definitely one of a kind and an innovative marketing effort by Shine Career Plus Team. Have a look!

Isn’t this a refreshing break from the world of cliched marketing!

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Here is the List of Devices Getting Android L 5.0 Update

With the announcement of Google Android 5.0 Lollipop, everyone should be interested if their current handset will get the update in due time. 

We got the complete list of devices that have been guaranteed to have Lollipop.

This is a working list since more and more brands will make confirmations and revisions to their list of models that will get Lollipop.

Model
1	LG Nexus 4
2	LG Nexus 5
3	Asus Nexus 7 (2012)
4	Asus Nexus 7 (2013)
5	Samsung Nexus 10

So far, here are the list of devices that have been confirmed by the respective brands. Th eolder Nexus phones, like the Nexus S or the Galaxy Nexus, are no longer included in the list.

	Samsung Model
1	Samsung Galaxy S3
2	Samsung Galaxy S4
3	Samsung Galaxy S5
4	Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
5	Samsung Galaxy Note 2
6	Samsung Galaxy Note 3
7	Samsung Galaxy Note 4
8	Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

The Samsung smartphones that will get the update will start from the Galaxy S3 right up to the Galaxy Note 2 series, excluding the first Note model. The other Samsung series like the Galaxy Mega are not yet included.

	LG Model
1	LG G2
2	LG G Pro
3	LG G Pro 2
4	LG G3

LG is perhaps the one with the smallest contingent of smartphones in our list but since this one is not yet completely confirmed, there might be additional models like the G2 Mini and G3 Mini.

	Motorola Model
1	Moto X (1st, 2nd gen)
2	Moto G (1st, 2nd gen, LTE)
3	Moto E
4	Droid Ultra
5	Droid Maxx
6	Droid Mini

Motorola’s line up is impressive considering they also included the entry-level Moto G in it.

	Sony Model
1	Xperia Z
2	Xperia ZL
3	Xperia ZR
4	Xperia Tablet Z
5	Xperia Z1
6	Xperia Z1S
7	Xperia Z Ultra
8	Xperia Z1 Compact
9	Xperia Z2
10	Xperia Z2 Tablet
11	Xperia Z3
12	Xperia Z3v
13	Xperia Z3 Compact
14	Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

Sony’s line-up has the most number of models included in their list of Android 5.0 upgrade which is very commendable.

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Microsoft files a suit against Samsung for $6.9 million

We heard rumors Microsoft and Samsung are considering ending their patent feud. Later we even saw reports of Microsoft taking Samsung to court over contract disagreement and unpaid royalties. Well, Microsoft has finally filed a suit yesterday against Samsung for $6.9 million. This is the interest of the $1 billion annual payment Samsung has delayed to pay last year.

In 2011 Microsoft and Samsung inked an agreement for the Android royalties the Korean manufacturer had to pay for each Android phone it sells. The deal was agreed over a 7 year term and both parties also signed a partnership agreement for exchanging patents and Samsung had to invest into popularizing Windows-based tablets and smartphones.

All went smooth, until Microsoft completed the Nokia Devices and Services acquisition. For some reason Samsung decided Microsoft has breached their contract. It still paid the royalties of $1 billion, but the payment came late. This is why Microsoft is suing the Korean manufacturer. Microsoft also says Samsung has threaten to discontinue the payments and this dispute should also be resolved by the court within the lawsuit.

Still amidst all this Microsoft has issued a statement that it values its partnership with Samsung and expects it will keep it strong in the future.

If you want to dig into details, you can read the unsealed lawsuit right here.

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Cyanogen reportedly declined acquisition bid from Google

According to a report in The Information, Cyanogen Inc. rejected acquisition interest from Google. Google’s Android chief, Sundar Pichai reportedly discussed the search giant's interest in the small company in a recent meeting with its top brass.

Potential Cyanogen investors have reportedly been told that the company has struck a deal with the Indian manufacturer Micromax. The latter’s smartphones will be outfitted with custom Android ROMs, a la OnePlus One as part of the agreement.

Cyanogen's exact plans are yet to be fully revealed. However, it looks like the future ahead of its small team looks brighter than ever.

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