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Samsung Galaxy S to Have Android 2.2 Soon

Posted October 17, 2010 By Ganesh Babu
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Samsung announced that their leading smartphone Galaxy S would get the Android 2.2(Froyo) Update in the mid of October. This will make the device much more efficient and useful.

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The Android 2.2 upgrade will be available via Kies, Samsung’s unique in-house software upgrade program.

The GALAXY S is Samsung’s cleverly designed smartphone with a bright 4-inch SUPER AMOLED screen and a 1 GHz application processor, giving users an intelligent, immersive and integrated mobile experience. The Android 2.2 upgrade offers voice-controlled GPS through Google MapsTM with Navigation, faster performance by JIT(Just in Time) compiler. Additionally, further functionalities including Search in-browser, Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1, improved customization options will be provided with OS upgrade.

- Google MapsTM with Navigation: GPS navigation system with voice guidance

- Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1: Allow the web browser to make full use of the whole web

- Setup Wizard: Quickly customize the GALAXY S and access networks with ease

- Home Screen/Menu Preview and Edit : Preview by pinch-zoom

- Search in-Browser : Google™, Translate, Wikipedia, Dictionary

The Android 2.2 upgrade will be available from the mid of October 2010 in the Nordic region and gradually rolled out to other European markets, Southeast Asia, the Middle East Asia, North America, Africa and rest of the world.

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How To: Get QR Codes for Bit.ly URLs

Posted October 15, 2010 By Ganesh Babu
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We previously saw how to get QR Code for goo.gl URLs. Now the QR Code feature is available in bit.ly too.  It also provides analytics on generated short links.

Get QR Codes in Bit.ly

1. Go to Bit.ly and shorten your URL. eg – http://bit.ly/dnjfJ8

2. Now ad .qr to the end of the URL. eg to the URL http://bit.ly/dnjfJ8 add .qr at the end.eg: http://bit.ly/dnjfJ8.qr

To Know more about QR codes, Visit this Wikipedia page – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_Code

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Skype 5.0 Released – Now with Facebook Integration

Posted October 15, 2010 By Ganesh Babu
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Skype fans, you are all really lucky. Earlier this month, Skype for Android was released. Now, It is a new version of the desktop Skype which is released. Skype 5.0 is out of beta and is available for download now. This one boasts a lot of new features.

The best among all is the integration with facebook. With facebook integration, you can :

  • see your Facebook News Feed in Skype
  • post status updates that can be synced with your Skype mood message
  • comment and like friends’ updates and wall posts
  • call and SMS your Facebook friends on their mobile phones and landlines
  • make a free Skype-to-Skype call if your Facebook friend is also a Skype contact

    • This new version of Skype is for Windows and a newer Mac version is coming soon. Skype has 560 Million registered users and with this integration with facebook, it is jumping leaps and bounds. Many new features like group video calling are added to this new version. Try them out yourself.

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    Check the new Skype, what do you think about the facebook integration ? share your thoughts with us. :)

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    Finally a Dislike Function in Facebook

    Posted October 14, 2010 By Ganesh Babu
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    Facebook is the largest social network on the planet and it’s like feature has created huge waves among netizens. Many people requested for a dislike function too. If such a function is provided, people could easily show their dislikes to a status or comment or a photo or a product.

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    Facebook has introduced a new Comments system, which allows the user to rate a comment either positive or negative. The whole Comments system has been reorganized and is not available everywhere. It is accessible only on a few pages. we have to wait till it is made public, to use it everywhere.

    Features of the New Comment System.

    1. New System: Comments are threaded, you can reply to the status or even to comments below the status.

    2. Post To profile: When you comment on a topic, you can inform your friends by posting it on your profile.

    3. More information: It display your network/location next to our name along with no of votes for your comment.

    4. Voting system: you can either like a comment by voting it up or dislike a comment by voting it down.

    5.Percentage: The no of comments in your thread and the percentage of likeness of yourr comment will be displayed when you hover over it.

    Check the new comment system live at – http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=436800707130

    Try the new comment system and share your views with us.

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    Update Your Security Information in Facebook to Stay Secure

    Posted October 13, 2010 By Ganesh Babu
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    Facebook helps us to connect with our friends. We even get many new friends is Facebook.  Facebook facilitates us to stay in touch with our friends, relatives and workmates. It is very much important to keep your Facebook account safe because if someone else get access to it, then it would be a great threat to our online image as he/she may misuse our account.

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    To leave no room for your account to be compromised, Facebook offers many ways. One of those is giving some security information, which will come handy when you lose access to your account.

    Update your Security Information

    1. Log in to your Facebook account.

    2. Go to the Security Information Page.

    3. Update your information like Primary email, Phone number and security question.

    4. This will help you to recover your account, when your account gets hacked.

    Update them now and stay safe. More ways to stay secure in facebook will be coming soon.

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    Email Vs SnailMail

    Posted October 12, 2010 By Ganesh Babu
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    This simple infographic compares the volume of email and traditional mail sent every year in the united states. Though more emails are sent and they outnumber traditional mail in the ration 81 : 1, the number of legit mails sent is greater in snail mail than email. Check this out for yourself.

    Share your thoughts with us through comments.

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    Windows Phone 7 – Features and Photo Gallery

    Posted October 11, 2010 By Ganesh Babu
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    Microsoft has just launched their new Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system, before we go on for any reviews, we will check out the features and photo gallery of this new born Smartphone OS.

    Features with Photos

    Start Screen (Blue)

    The Start screen on Windows Phone 7 puts what’s most important to phone users front-and-center, making it obvious and accessible.

    People Hub: Friends & Contact Info, Connect on the Go

    The People Hub is meant to be “Command Central” for how people communicate today, pulling in Facebook status updates and providing contact information and phone numbers. Users can take actions like responding to updates or sending a text message right from the Hub.

    Games Hub: Xbox LIVE Integration

    Games Hub

    More than just a games folder, the Games Hub is a centralized place for accessing games, finding new ones and connecting with friends. It extends the Xbox LIVE social gaming experience and delivers a mobile gaming experience users can only get on Windows Phone 7.

    Productivity on the Go: Office Hub

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    Office Hub


    The Microsoft Office Hub provides mobile versions of familiar Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile to view and edit documents. Users can also access information via Microsoft SharePoint Workspace Mobile 2010.

    Pictures Hub: Take & Share Pictures

    Pictures Hub

    Windows Phone 7 includes a dedicated camera button that works even when a phone is locked to help capture that important shot. Windows Phone also makes it easy to enjoy pictures, share them with others and view and comment on others’ pictures from this Hub.

    Music + Videos Hub

    Videos and Images Hub
    The Music + Videos Hub puts all media in one place, including songs, videos and podcasts. Users can listen to FM radio or stream and download music from the Web. Zune Marketplace is also part of the experience, enabling users to explore new media while on the go and share with friends.

    Local Search: Integrated Bing Search

    Windows Phone 7 delivers an integrated Bing Search experience, built-in GPS and Bing Maps. Local search provides quick access to phone numbers, ratings and reviews, and directions. In select locations, choose from driving or walking routes, view street-level images and real-time traffic updates.

    Do You like the new Windows Phone 7 ?  Share your views with us.

    Via[Microsoft]

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    [Infographic] Lawsuits In The Mobile Industry

    Posted October 11, 2010 By Ganesh Babu
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    There are lots of lawsuits in the mobile Industry. Each company accusing other in terms of patent infringement or just because they are business enemies. Each Company tries to be the supremo in the mobile industry. When they can’t beat their opponents in genuine ways, they accuse them.

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    There are companies which really go for prosecution only because they were affected. But it is only a small percentage. This Infographic justs shows which company is having a legal war over another company in the mobile Industry.

    From this Flowchart it is clear that Nokia and Kodak accused many other mobile companies. The Oracle – Google Clash is a well known one. Samsung and HTC  being one of the industry leaders in smart phone productions, didn’t accuse anyone.

    If you have any thoughts on this Infographic, Share it with us.

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    Floola – A Neat iTunes Alternative

    Posted October 11, 2010 By Ganesh Babu
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    Many of us do own an iPod and syncing the contents of it with iTunes would be everyone’s choice. But Many hate iTunes(including me) because it uses lots of memory, so I cannot run many applications along with it. So here is a robust iTunes alternative – Floola.

    Floola is a effective replacement for iTunes.It may not be a full time replacement for iTunes, but it acts more like a portable iTunes. It can be used when you want to manage your iPod in other’s computer other than yours. It works with Mac/Linux/Windows. It also has many features that would make content management in our iPods as easy as possible.

    Floola – Features

    1. Works on any Windows (98 and above), any Mac and any linux distribution with GTK installed.

    2. It is Portable. Put the application on iPod and launch it on any PC, immediately.

    3. Add and extract songs to and from iPod.

    4. Easily manage, import and export (m3u, pls) playlists.

    5. Integrates with last.fm Join the social music revolution.

    6. Supports Podcasts

    7. Add web videos(Youtube and MySpace) to iPod just copying the page url

    8. Available in different languages.

    9. Lyric support even on older iPods (3G and above).

    10. Easily find duplicated songs on iPod.

    11. Easily find songs lost in your iPod.

    12. Add artwork to your songs easily.

    13. Videos can be added to iPod.

    14. Convert audio and video incompatible formats

    15. Synchronize with Google Calendar easily.

    16. Create HTML files containing list of your iPod files

    17. Did a software mess up your iPod? You can Fix it too.

    18. Manage notes.

    19. Get beautiful system notifications.

    20. Play iPod’s music.

    21. Freedom to simply add photos to iPod.

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    Android Theme for Windows 7

    Posted October 11, 2010 By Ganesh Babu
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    Windows 7 is liked by many because of the awesome themes it features. Now Android comes to Windows 7 with this beautiful theme. The Android theme for Windows 7 is a elegant looking Master piece with that professional touch. Make people doubt that someone has installed a Android OS in their PC.

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    This theme is for every Android fanboy. It sports 25+ amazing android wallpapers and some custom icons along with some peppy sounds. I am sure You would like it.

    Download this amazing Android theme here.

    Try the theme and share your views with us.

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