Facebook for Android has been updated to version 1.9.7 that lets you use the front-facing camera on your phone to capture images. This version also removes support for Android 2.1 (Eclair) and works only on Android 2.2 (Froyo) devices and up. Some of the other new messaging features similar to the latest Facebook Messenger for Android has been implemented. Continue reading “Facebook for Android v1.9.7 brings option to use front-facing camera, new messaging features”
Twitter has finally launched the Official app for Nokia Series 40 (S40) devices including the latest Nokia Asha series of phones. This app would let the Series 40 device owners be connected to the Twitter easily. Twitter has also upgraded the mobile.twitter.com that has been overhauled from the ground up that is much faster and looks similar to the Twitter web interface. Continue reading “Official Twitter app launched for Nokia Series 40 phones”
Google’s Chrome browser on iOS has been getting rave reviews and currently ranks as one of the top free apps on Apple’s app store. With a 4.5 rating, a lot of users have been clamoring for a way to make it the default browser on their iOS device of choice.
Continue reading “Google helping developers to bring native browser behavior to Chrome on iOS”
At the recent TechLife event in Delhi,we got a chance to check out some really cool demos showcasing the best that Qualcomm has to offer. We got to witness some very interesting ways in which AR powered by Qualcomm’s Vuforia technology has been to put to use in the real world.
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NASA has launched Spacecraft 3D Augmented Reality app for iPhone and iPad that lets you learn about and interact with a variety of spacecraft that are used to explore our solar system, study Earth, and observe the universe. It uses animation to show how spacecraft can maneuver and manipulate their outside components. Continue reading “NASA launches Spacecraft 3D Augmented Reality app for iPhone and iPad”
Idea Cellular has launched new STD and Local voice calling vouchers for prepaid customers in North East and Assam. These packs would offer prepaid subscribers make local, STD calls and ISD at cheaper rates and some packs also offer more than full talk time. Continue reading “Idea launches new Local and STD Prepaid voice calling vouchers for North East and Assam”
Micromax has launched X259, their first phone which enables the users to charge their phone using solar energy. It has solar cell at the back that lets the phone automatically gets charged through solar power on exposure to sunlight. It has 2.4-inch QVGA display and has VGA camera at the back. Continue reading “Micromax launches X259 Solar Phone for Rs. 2499”
EnlyteNote for iPad, a notebook app from Geodesic has been updated to version 1.2.2307. The EnlyteNote app lets the iPad users create interactive handwritten notebooks and the new update lets you share and edit them collaboratively with your Facebook buddies Live. Continue reading “EnlyteNote notebook app for iPad updated with real-time collaboration”
WishTel, the company which launched low-cost tablets IRA and IRA THING has launched their latest table IRA THING 2. It has 7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) TFT Multi-Touch display and is powered by 1.5GHz processor . It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has 1.3MP front-facing camera.
Continue reading “WishTel launches IRA THING 2 running Android 4.0 for Rs. 6500”
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released draft regulations on Standards of Quality of Service for Mobile Data Services Regulations. There is no quality of service standards for the mobile data services compared to wired Internet such as broadband. TRAI has decided to benchmark the quality of service parameters for mobile data services such as 2G, 3G and the 4G LTE services based on BWA (Broadband Wireless Access) spectrum. Continue reading “TRAI issues draft regulations on Quality of Service for mobile data services”
Rovio has launched their new physics puzzle game Amazing Alex. He is a whiz kid has a boundless imagination and a houseful of fun toys that can turn anything into an adventure! It has 100 challenging levels across four fun-filled locations, there’s a whole world of creations to explore! Continue reading “Rovio launches Amazing Alex for Android, iPhone and iPad”
Sony Xperia go durable smartphone that was announced in May is now available for pre-order in India from online retailer Flipkart. It has 3.5-inch Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine and is powered by 1Ghz dual-core processor and runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)). It is just 9.8 mm thick and weighs 110 grams. Continue reading “Sony Xperia go up for pre-order in India for Rs. 18999”
MakeMyTrip has launched their iPhone app and has also upgraded their HTML 5-based Mobile Site. They launched their Android app earlier this April and BlackBerry app last year. The MakeMyTrip apps make travel planning fast, while being hassle-free and secure. Continue reading “MakeMyTrip launches iPhone app and upgraded HTML5-based Mobile Site”
Vodafone has announced Vodafone Drive into the Big League contest for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This is the second season of the contest for the second Indian Grand Prix that would be held in Delhi from October 26 to 28, 2012. This would offer an opportunity for small and medium enterprises to take center stage with their logo on Vodafone McLaren Mercedes racing cars. Vodafone received close to 80,000 entries for the first season. Continue reading “Vodafone India announces Drive into the Big League contest for SMEs”
Symbian Tweet reports that an optional update being pushed out for Symbian Belle devices is bringing support for uploading images to SkyDrive. Users are required to authenticate their phone by entering their Live account details after which they will be presented with an option to automatically send photos to SkyDrive.
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