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Evernote Hello for iPhone v2.0 update brings new UI, Business Card Scanning and more

Evernote has updated their Hello app for iPhone to version 2.0 that brings lot of new features including a new user interface with a new home screen that offers more context of a person at a glace, option to scan business cards (free for first 2 month, after that it would be available only for premium users), LinkedIn and Facebook integration and lots more new features. The Evernote Hello for iPhone was introduced in December 2011 along with the Evernote Food. Continue reading “Evernote Hello for iPhone v2.0 update brings new UI, Business Card Scanning and more”

Sony Mobile introduces my Xperia remote security service for Xperia Smartphones

Sony Mobile has announced their own free remote security service called my Xperia for Xperia smartphones. This would let the Xperia users find the device remotely when it is lost, protect private information by locking the device or delete all the information on the device. It uses Google account to connect to the device. Continue reading “Sony Mobile introduces my Xperia remote security service for Xperia Smartphones”

Google+ for Android v3.5 update brings option to add links to posts, new notifications tray and more

Google has updated their Google+ app for Android to version 3.5 that brings new features including option to add links to posts, new notifications tray and easier Google+ community management. Last month’s Google+ update for Android version 3.3 got several new features including communities, Support for time zones in Events, Basic profile editing and more. Continue reading “Google+ for Android v3.5 update brings option to add links to posts, new notifications tray and more”

Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 7.8 update starts rolling out

Nokia has started rolling out the Windows Phone 7.8 devices for Lumia smartphones running on Windows Phone 7.5, such as Nokia Lumia 510, 610, 710, 800 and 900 as they promised. Nokia released the Lumia 505 with Windows Phone 7.8 last month for Mexico and also started shipping the Lumia 510 with WP 7.8. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 7.8 update starts rolling out”

Whatsapp takes a breather after investigation of privacy violation by Canadian and Dutch authorities

California-based Whatsapp inc., the ubiquitous internet messaging service that rapidly became popular on all SmartPhone platforms has been facing privacy issues since its humble beginnings, but it was stepped up another notch when Dutch and Canadian privacy investigators found some disturbing violations relating to how Whatsapp handles the contacts library. However, once the investigation was over, with Whatsapp offering to fix some  flaws quickly, the issue seems to be partly resolved. But authorities say it is far from over, and there is more work to be done, from Whatsapp’s end.

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SwiftKey Flow Beta for Android updated with easier corrections, new languages and more


SwiftKey has updated the SwiftKey Flow Beta app for Android smartphones and Tablets to version 4.0.0.76. This version brings several new features including better predictions, easier corrections, new languages, Berry theme that was introduced in SwiftKey 3.1 and more. The SwiftKey Flow for Android was released last month. Continue reading “SwiftKey Flow Beta for Android updated with easier corrections, new languages and more”

Apple releases iOS 6.1 for iPhone , iPod touch and iPad

Apple has just released the iOS 6.1 software update for the iPhone , iPad and iPod touch. The update just showed up on my iPhone 5 and was about 100MB in size. It looks like an update to fix a lot of bugs.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Android 4.1.2 OTA update now rolling out in India

Samsung has finally started rolling out the Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) update in India. The Samsung Galaxy S3 was launched in India in May last year running Android 4.0 ICS, and it got the Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean) update in November last year. Samsung detailed premium suite features in the Android 4.1.2 update for the Galaxy S3 last month. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S3 Android 4.1.2 OTA update now rolling out in India”

Twitter launches Vine video sharing app for iPhone

Twitter has launched Vine, a new video sharing service that would let users upload a video clip up to 6 seconds directly from their mobile phone. The Vine uses a similar concept to share and discover what’s happening in the world in short and easy way just like Twitter’s 140-character limit. Even though there are several video sharing services that would let you post on twitter, this app seems fun and easy to create short videos, including stop motion videos. Continue reading “Twitter launches Vine video sharing app for iPhone”

Temple Run 2 for Android now available for Download

Temple Run 2, successor of popular Temple Run game is finally available for Android. Temple Run 2 for the iPhone and iPad launched last week, and Imangi Studios has released the Android version as promised. This has more thrill with several stunts such as running, jumping, turning and sliding, including new features such as cliffs, zip lines, mines and forests. Continue reading “Temple Run 2 for Android now available for Download”

Nokia Drive+ Beta now available for all Windows Phone 8 devices

Microsoft and Nokia has announced that Nokia Drive+ Beta would be available for all the Windows Phone 8 devices, apart from the existing Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8 devices in select countries. The Nokia Drive+ navigation app was introduced along with the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 exclusively. Continue reading “Nokia Drive+ Beta now available for all Windows Phone 8 devices”

RIM launches BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10


Research In Motion (RIM) has launched BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10, Enterprise Mobility Management Solution that offers device management, security, and mobile applications management for BlackBerry PlayBook and BlackBerry smartphones including the BlackBerry 10 smartphones. It also provides a single console for managing BlackBerry, Android and iOS devices. Continue reading “RIM launches BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10”

Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update starts rolling out

Samsung has started rolling out Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) update for the international version of the Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100) starting from Spain. Samsung is rolling out the Android 4.1.2 update for the S2 directly, skipping the Android 4.1.1 that rolled out for the Galaxy S3 back in September starting from Poland, and rolled out in India in November. Android 4.1.2 update for the Galaxy S3 is yet to roll out in India. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update starts rolling out”

UC Browser for iPhone v8.9 update brings Cloud Download, Offline Videos and more

UC Browser for iPhone has been updated to version 8.9.0.238 that brings new features including cloud download for easier and faster downloads, option to download videos and watch them offline, smart detection and more new features. This is a major update for the iPhone app after several months. Continue reading “UC Browser for iPhone v8.9 update brings Cloud Download, Offline Videos and more”

Opera Ice Mobile Browser shown off, coming to Android, iPhone and iPad in February

Opera Ice, upcoming mobile browser for Android, iPhone and iPad has been revealed in a new video demo. The beta version of the app was shown off last month in an internal Opera staff meeting that Pocket-lint managed to get. The Opera Ice uses WebKit browser engine used by Apple and Google, unlike the Opera’s Presto present in the Opera Mini and the Opera Mobile . Continue reading “Opera Ice Mobile Browser shown off, coming to Android, iPhone and iPad in February”