Flipkart released a native Android app few months back, now the online retailer has released a new app for iPhone. The app lets you navigate through products, search using filters, read reviews, track your order and more. It is not clear when the company plans to launch an app for iPad. Flipkart launched eBooks app for Android last year and the appwas released for iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone 8 devices back in August. Continue reading “Flipkart shopping app now available for iPhone”
As global smartphone sales have gone off the charts, not many fully understand the concept of data security. Many assume that phone companies take care of this well. Actually this is not true. There is this other scenario where the data you save can be retrieved no matter what you do over the years. How is this possible? Lets start with the basics. Everything I explain here has an Explanation and a Technical Explanation for a better understanding.
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Dropbox has finally updated the app for iPhone and iPad that finally brings iOS 7 redesign, option to simply tap on files and photos to toggle full-screen mode. It also has AirDrop support and seamless saving of videos to the device library. It also has some bug fixes and better PDF viewing. Check out the complete changelog that lists all the new features in the latest update. Dropbox for Android got New notifications feed , option to send photos and videos to contacts in the v2.3.11 update earlier this week.
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Twitter has updated both the Android (v 5.0) and iPhone (v5.13) apps with new Search Filters that help you quickly find exactly the Tweets and people you’re looking for. Twitter released v5.0 Beta for Android back in September for a closed group that brought new UI, Navigation menu and more, looks like it has dropped the idea to bring the new UI to 5.0 update in the stable version. The stable v5.0 update doesn’t have the new UI or any Navigation menu. Both these apps were updated with in-line image and video previews few weeks back. Continue reading “Twitter for Android and iPhone updated with new Search filters, Trending Timeline and more”
ESPNcricinfo updated its Android and iPhone apps with new features back in June with new features . Now the website has released a redesigned mobile website that utilizes HTML5 along with interactive designs for enhanced user experience across smartphone platforms as well as J2ME and other entry-level Java-based platforms such as Nokia S40 devices. The redesigned mobile website makes the content visibly richer and makes scrolling and updates faster. It offers live updates, scores, as well as news, blogs, records, statistics and features. You can also easily share content on social networks as well as the ability for users to view and post comments. Continue reading “ESPNcricinfo launches enhanced HTML5-based Mobile Site, Redesigned iPhone and Android apps soon”
GT Racing 2: The Real Car Experience from Gameloft went live for iPhone and iPad recently, now the game is available for Android and is also available more widely for iOS users. The GT Racing 2, sequel to the first game has better graphics with new physics model that offers the most realistic car dynamics ever and has the most prestigious cars in the world including the real Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. If you love racing games, check out the Asphalt 8: Airborne game, which went free for iOS and Android recently. Continue reading “GT Racing 2 for Android, iPhone and iPad released for free”
Talking Tom, the insanely popular app that kids loved, has now got its own “My Talking Tom” app that lets your pet and grow Tom the cat, hence validating the name. The previous versions only involved playing around with the cat which talks back to you in a hilarious voice but now it’s more of a pet simulation like Kinectimals where a kitten grows into your own cat, with lots of customization options to make it personal. The app is, unsurprisingly, available for iOS and Android, and for the first time, it is officially available on Windows Phone too, on the same day. Download My Talking here –
My Talking Tom – iOS | Android | Windows Phone
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Gameloft’s GT Racing sequel has been a long time coming. The franchise, starting with the GT Racing: Motor Academy, opened with impressive graphics and over 45 million downloads for its time, but looks like it’s finally time to step up the ante. The sequel features better graphics and even more cars with official licenses. The game has been undergoing some intense beta testing in a couple of markets and a lot of changes have been made to accommodate fixes and even enhancements to the game. GT Racing 2 is all set to go live on the App Store and Google Play sometime around tomorrow noon, but what if you wanted early access to the game? What if you want to show off to your friends that you were one of the world’s first to get your hands on this game? Well, we have just the right answer for you.
With less than a couple of weeks to go for the launch of much awaited Sony PlayStation 4, Sony has made the PlayStation app available across North America in both Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
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Viber has received a major update for both the Android and iPhone platforms to version 4.0 that brings new Sticker Market with over 1000 stickers for free and for purchase, new Push To Talk feature for instant voice messaging and support for Android tablets. Viber has also introduced monetization feature for its users. This version also has some Android-specific enhancements. Continue reading “Viber 4.0 for Android and iPhone brings Sticker Market, Android Tablet support and more”
Google has released a major update (v3.1.0) to the Search app for iOS that brings notifications, Reminders, new Google Now Cards and “OK Google” Handsfree voice to search. The Search app has a redesigned and simplified homepage, gestures to zoom or throw away images, One touch sign in if you use other Google apps and Improved voiceover accessibility. Only select cards are available globally and the “Ok Google” requires iPhone 4s or later.
Activision released the Call of Duty: Ghosts game for Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii U and Xbox 360 yesterday, along with the game the company has also released a companion app for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone 8 devices. The app provides provides several personalized features during and beyond your play sessions including, Call of Duty Clan Wars, Better Multiplayer with Second Screen Functionality, up to date Call of Duty news, events, options check your career stats and more. Continue reading “Call of Duty: Ghosts companion app released for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone 8 devices”
Asphalt 8 Airborne, Gameloft’s premier racing franchise has now gone completely free on the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store. Following the freemium model of delivering free games and adding revenue through in-app purchases, Asphalt 8: Airborne will now be more accessible and even more affordable. The game initially went free for a small period over the weekend to push the adoption up a little bit, but in a decisive move, the game is now completely free. Packed with rich graphics and super fast gameplay, it’s easily one of those games that makes you addicted to your phone’s screen, as if you weren’t already.
Asphalt 8 Airborne for Android
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Apple introduced the Nike+ Move at the September 10 iPhone 5S event, and Nike detailed the app along with the Nike+ FuelBand SE in October. The app was supposed to go live on November 6th, but it is already live. The app measures when, where and how you move and shows the NikeFuel based on your activities. You can later compare your movement with your friends or other Nike+ Move users around you.
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The Ministry of External Affairs had launched the mPassport Seva mobile app on Android platform, as a pilot, on 21st March 2013, now it has released the app for iPhone and Windows Phone devices too. The app enables Indian Citizens to access passport-related information on their smartphones including status tracking, locating a Passport Office and other general information. It is executed in Public-Private-Partnership mode with Tata Consultancy Services. Continue reading “mPassport Seva for Android, iPhone and Windows Phone offers Passport related information”
