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الخميس، 4 يوليو 2013

MEGA storage comes to your Android devices with MEGA, save upto 50GB of encrypted data online

Remember Kim.com's Mega, the big big online storage or cloud storage provider.  Well MEGA has acquired a third party App for Android and made it a default App for MEGA.  With this you can save upto 50GB of encrypted data on clouds.  
MEGA storage comes to your Android devices with MEGA, save upto 50GB of encrypted data online

What actually happens with this App is that you get to control your data saved on MEGA servers from within this App.  The App lets you download, sync, and do every bit thing you do on the PC. Here is the current feature list:
Browse your MEGA storage account
Fast upload and download files from your Android device
Camera Sync, upload your photos and videos to MEGA automatically
Search for files within your MEGA account
Create public link to files in your MEGA account
Download
Delete files
Rename files
Move files
Create folders

Interested, well head over to Google Play and download it.   A word of caution, MEGA has had run ins with the authorities in the past and the site may go down any time in future.  But 50GB space till that comes about is pretty fingerlicking good!

One of the best newspapers in US, the USA Today comes to your screen through an Android App

One of the best newspapers in US, the USA Today comes to your screen through an Android App

This is one website I always keep the track of to know the news and happening is United States and now it has launched a Android App. The best known reporter cover for it and it brings the news as it happens with nice perspective.  

I had followed the entire Boston Marathon Bombing and subsequent coverage of the bombing arrests on USA Today's website.  

The App launched by the newspaper is for Android devices and gives the news from the US  24/7 on your smart phone or tablet.

The news included the following 
Headlines - Browse the latest headlines in our News, Sports, Life, Money, Tech, Travel and Opinion sections. Stories are updated 24/7 and can be shared via e-mail, Twitter, Facebook or any sharing app you download on your device.
Scores - Check out the latest sports scores for the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, college football and college basketball.
Weather - Get current conditions, forecasts, and radar maps, and save them for up to ten locations.
Photos - Enjoy beautiful photo galleries, including the Day in Pictures, Day in Sports, and Day in Celebrities—you can flip through the day's best photos or play them back as a slideshow and share your favorites with friends. We’ve also added the Editorial Cartoon gallery to the Opinion section.
Snapshots - Check out our signature Snapshots in News, Money, Sports, and Life, and vote to see Quick Question results in each one.
Offline Reading — Save and read USA TODAY content offline, even when you don't have a connection.
Breaking News – Sign up for Breaking News alerts, and never miss another emerging story that sparks the nation’s conversation.

Download the App now from Google Play and start surfing for news.

الأربعاء، 3 يوليو 2013

An all in one exercising App : Argus for iOS

An all in one exercising App : Argus for iOS

Exercising Apps have become a must have now a days with the kind of stressed life we lead.  What better way to monitor you health then to have App in you pocket which tells you how you have slept, ate and ran and how much you should eat, sleep and  run.  Many of the Apps on Apple Store cater to one part of the exercising but Argus for iOS has tried to blend all these metrics together.  

Argus has a great interface which lets you plan all your day to day exercising with ease.  If you click on the plus symbol the App will gives all popular forms of exercise like running, cycling and walking.  Argus also monitors the body weight and heart beat along with your daily water, coffee and diet intake.  

However you have to fill the details correctly and truthfully if you want this App to help you out.  And believe me, that can be pretty distressing, especially if you have a night out partying.  

Argus gives you three types of goals which you have to achieve, provided, as I said earlier, you input the data truthfully.  The App will tell you exactly how much you have slept and how much sleep you actually need.  The amount of water you drink and the optimum amount your body requires along with the distance you walk and are required to walk being other two goals which you should aim to achieve.

Argus has a ‘trends’ screen which shows all of the different data types as a colour coded chart for your information.   You can use this App rather nicely if you have serious exercising issues.  You can download the App here from Apple Store for free.

الاثنين، 1 يوليو 2013

FREE cross platform messenger with voice calls comes to India, 'Line' comes with stickers like like Disney, Hello Kitty and Iron Man

FREE cross platform  messenger with voice calls comes to India, 'Line'  comes with stickers like like Disney, Hello Kitty and Iron Man

Fresh on the heels of the successful launch of Tencent's WeChat, Japan's Line Corporation has entered India with its cross platform messaging App called Line.   What is more important is that it supports PC and Mac in addition to Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Windows Phone and Nokia Asha and the dream of us all, it is free.

The instant messaging App also has features like free calls, voice chat and stickers.  
FREE cross platform  messenger with voice calls comes to India, 'Line'  comes with stickers like like Disney, Hello Kitty and Iron Man

To make it more appealing to Indians, the company has launched a Hindi website in addition to the English one.  The App is similar to  WeChat because Line also has the features features like voice messaging and stickers Indians which we got to know from WeChat.  However Line has a nice range of its own stickers like Disney, Hello Kitty  Iron Man. 

The features of Line .
 More about LINE’s Features:
★Free Voice Calls!
All LINE smartphone users can enjoy free high quality voice calls, whenever and wherever you are.
Talk for as much as you want and best of all, it’s free!
★Messages Delivered to you Quick!
Instead of taking time to email/sms your friends, use LINE’s message function to send messages easily with colorful icons, photos and even location information.
・Express yourself using stickers and emoji.
・Send photos and voice messages with ease
・Available for PCs and smart-tablets
★Make it YOUR Social Network
・Have fun with LINE’s ‘Home’ feature: Share your moments with all your friends using photos, videos, and location info.
・Use ‘Timeline’ to see what your friends have been up to and what they have posted! Leave comments, messages and enjoy your communication.
Other LINE Features:
★New Sticker Shop! Find all your favorite characters here!
Hilarious and fun stickers featuring famous characters from all over the world can be found here!
★Get the latest info with LINE Official Accounts
Add these accounts as friends and receive messages from popular celebs and singers, as well as money saving coupons from various businesses.   

Do remember this App uses internet to communicate, hence be sure to have a unlimited data plan while using it.

Visitors who want to read about it and download it in Hindi please head over here.  

Android users can download the App from Google Play here.

iOS users can download the App from Apple Store here.

Windows Phone users can download the App from Windows Store here.  Supports Windows Phone 7.5 and 8.

BlackBerry users can download the App from appworld here.

Nokia Asha users can download the App from OVI store here.

Windows users can download the App for their PC here.

Mac OS X users can download the App for their Macs here. 

Windows 8 users can download the App for Windows 8 here.

السبت، 29 يونيو 2013

Flipboard users can now share and view Instagram Videos with new update for iOS and Android devices

Flipboard users can now share and view Instagram Videos with new update for iOS and Android devices

Though there is no official word about it but the Flipboard for iOS and Android now support Instagram Video.   Instagram Videos was launched last week by Facebook and Flipboard is one of the first web services to join the Instagram Video party.

Among other things this update now lests you share your magazines to Twitter and Facebook.  The update has also fixed some bugs and made UI improvements.  It also reminds users to save their feeds by tomorrow i.e. June 30 before Google pulls the plug on Google Reader.  

You can download the updated App for iOS here from Apple Store and Android users can download it from Google Play.

الجمعة، 28 يونيو 2013

New stock camera App for Android which lets you click pictures by pressing volume up or down button

image courtesy eofdreams.com



How would like to have a separate button to click your images on your Android device?  It would be nice not to negotiate the image quality while tapping the click image option button and have a simple Nokia type button to click the snap.  Well the Google is coming out with AOSP stock versions of different Apps and the new stock camera App has that feature.  I will tell you about the camera and its features later.  

First understand what AOSP is.  AOSP is a custom ROM built from the official, google-endorsed Android source, with stock apps and widgets.  It is believed to precursor to the soon to be released Android 4.3 and any App that comes from the AOSP platform will be inbuilt in the next version of Android.  Google has been coming out with AOSP running versions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One.  

Now about this Camera App.  The App displays the shooting modes on a curved line which will appear when you press and hold the screen.  Once this curved line appears you can have direct access to various camera options like HDR, exposure etc.  If you want to access further options you can get to them from the same semi-circle.  These options include the geo tagging toggle.

But the best part is the ability to click pictures by just pressing volume up and down buttons as I have mentioned in the title of this article.  This feature is sorely missed by all Android devices and you have to get into a rather awkward hold position while tapping the on screen click button.  The new stock camera App allows you the freedom to take a wonder image by just clicking the volume up or down button.  This works even for self image with the front camera.  

Just a word worth noting is that you will have to disable your Camera App first in order to allow the new stock App to function properly because some of the new features may not work on all devices as smoothly as they do on the S4 or the HTC One.

Interested to download the APK file of the stock camera Camera App?  I bet you are, I did it the first thing I came to know about it.  Download the APK from here.  The mirror site is here.  

الخميس، 27 يونيو 2013

Twitter App update for Windows Phone allows you to view translated foreign languages; BlackBerry App too updated

Twitter has updated its Windows Phone App and now brings a interesting feature to users.  Users can now view the foreign languages translated into their native one on your timeline.  The built-in translation feature will be powered by the Microsoft Translator API. 
Twitter App update for Windows Phone allows you to view translated foreign languages; BlackBerry App too updated

The latest update is  available for Windows Phone 7.5 and 8.  If users will remember, Twitter had updated the Windows Phone App in May 2013 to give you a nice UI experience in addition to support for Vine and 8 photo filters for images.  The update now jacks up the version number 2.2.0.0, is available for Windows Phone 7.5 and Windows Phone 8 from the Windows Phone Store here.

BlackBerry users have also been given a update for their Twitter App.  This update primarily is for image enhancement.  Still there is no sign of any filters for BlackBerry App but it bring features like photo card support, indicators for 'Retweets' and 'Favourites' also when you now expand a tweet on your BlackBerry devices, you will be able to view images in-line.

The app update pushes it to version 4.2 and is available for almost all BlackBerry phones, you can download the updated App from BlackBerry World.

Digg ready to take over from Google Reader from July 1, iOS App available for download and beta version being released to a select few

Digg ready to take over from Google Reader from July 1, iOS App available for download and beta version being released to a select few
Image courtesy www.doodybrain.com
3 days is all that is left for Google Reader to die and already lot of princes are vying for the crown of being the most download Reader after Google Readers death.  Feedly for one has already brought about lot of changes to its UI and made it more and more user friendly and Google reader like.  I also have put up a feedly button for you to subscribe to.  The latest entrant in the field is the social networking giant Digg with its Reader.  The Digg.com/reader gives following message right now :

And the blog goes on to state that the first group of invites have been sent to the participants who had contributed towards its development.  Digg Reader has also been made available for iOS users.  For a change no separate download is required as Digg has bundled the Digg Reader with Digg iOS App.   From within the Reader App a user can “digg” the feed he/she likes while are reading which in turn will feature in the latest trending content diggs based on the "diggs" it has received.

Digg has promised to enhance the reader experience the users had with Google Reader to a completely new level.  The keyboard short cuts in Digg Reader are similar Google Reader for instance j and k to move between articles, s to save, d to Digg and v to view URL.  Depending on their preferences, users can view feeds in either List or Expanded View. They can also save their feeds to Instapaper, Pocket or Readability, or share articles to Twitter and Facebook. You also have full privacy authority over Digg Reader by choosing your profile to be either public or private.  

If you own a iOS device and are interested to checkout the latest offering from Digg, update your Digg App from Apple Store here.  Android users would have to wait 1 more day for the App, I suppose.  PC users can visit here to keep a track on announcements.  

الاثنين، 24 يونيو 2013

Snapchat update for iOS now allows children under 13 years to use the App after registration

Snapchat update for iOS now allows children under 13 years to use the App after registration

Snapchat, the popular Photo sharing App for iOS devices, has release a update which allows kids under 13 years of age to access the App.  Previously the App present the users with a registration form and kids under 13 years were barred from using the App.  

However as per its blog post, Snapchat says that the policy of not allowing under 13 children did not work out as it had intended.

Now with the update a child under under the age of 13 will have to fill out the registration form, but the child's information won’t be sent to Snapchat nor a account created. Instead they will be lead to a zone called “Snapkidz”  where they can take pictures, add captions, drawing and save them onto the device and this the farthest they can get.  The children wont be allowed to send or receive images or add friends.

In the Snapchats own words 
"We’re also trying out something new in this release. As you may know, Snapchat is for teens and adults— children under the age of 13 are not allowed to create accounts. The previous iOS update introduced age-gating, in which we asked people their age on the registration screen and didn’t allow them to proceed if the age entered was under 13. This was a pretty standard way of handling things, but it didn’t provide a very good experience. So now, in addition to age-gating, we’ve decided to try something a little different."
So the Snapchat has done two things with this update, addressed your concerns regarding your child's safety and privacy and also given them a chance to enhance their creativity by trying out different things with Snapchat.

If you think its worthwhile for your child to experience the Snapchat, download it for iOS from Apple Store here.

الجمعة، 21 يونيو 2013

Addicted to Facebook, try this fun Apps out on your Android or iOS devices and get deaddicted

How well do you use your smart phones.  My bet is half of the time you spend your free time is on Facebook which is both addictive and expensive vis-a-vis data charges.  It is none of my business to tell you how to spend your free time but I can give you alternatives to spending your free time with these quality Apps for Android and iOS devices instead of Facebook.  What is more that almost all of them are free.  So, if you want to use your time a bit more carefully then these Apps are just for you.  

1.  CamScanner : 
Addicted to Facebook, try this fun Apps out on your Android or iOS devices and get deaddicted

With this app you can take photos of news papers and crop and adjust them to read at your own leisure.  You can snap your notes, sync them, save them as PDFs and organise them.  A sure fire way to help you in your lectures.  

Download the CamScanner for iOS from Apple Store and for Android devices from Google Play and enjoy this one.

2. Goodreads :
Addicted to Facebook, try this fun Apps out on your Android or iOS devices and get deaddicted

This is one App that teaches you to derive pleasure from reading.  It will be a welcome break after your school and college hours.  Goodreads tells you what your friends are reading, reviews about books and has specific categories to suit your own style.  

Download the Goodreads for iOS from Apple Store and for Android devices from Google Play to check this one out.

3. Nexercise : 
Addicted to Facebook, try this fun Apps out on your Android or iOS devices and get deaddicted

This App is for those who are bored with sitting in front of computers, dabbling with smart phones and tablets and reading.  This motivational App provides you with that little bit extra to get out and exercise.  It rewards you for physical activity which can be redeemed for goodies that come along the way.  And there is a leaderboard to check out how your friends are doing.  

So put on your sneakers and download the Nexercise for iOS from Apple Store and for Android devices from Google Play to check this one out.

4.  Meetup :
Addicted to Facebook, try this fun Apps out on your Android or iOS devices and get deaddicted

This is a social App which locates the people with similar interests as you in your area.  The more you delve into the App, the more you will feel like getting out of your cubby hole and enjoying the whole world out there.   There are several Meetup groups comprising of stamp collectors, canine lovers, authors, artists, photographers whom you can meet in your very own area.  Further it lets you create your own Meetup group based on your own version of fun.  And believe me this App is very popular in Mumbai too with several Meetup hangouts happening in Mumbai, which you will find if you google 'Meetup'

So put on your sneakers and download the Meetup for iOS from Apple Store and for Android devices from Google Play and get into the grove with your favourite hobby or passion.

This are some of the Apps which may remove little bit of the Facebook addiction you may have.  If you like them, kindly comment in the comments box and I will bring more of them for you.

YouTube for Android and iOS goes in for a nice little suggestion overlays

With Facebook announcing Instagram Video, the tech companies seems to have pulled its socks and swung into action.  Barely hours after Instagram Video was announced Twitter started sending emails of advantages and features of 'Vine' to users.  And barely half hour after that YouTube has updated its app for both iOS and Android with InVideo Programming and Call-to-action overlays for content creators. Both these features aim to make watching videos on YouTube a better experience for both viewers and creators.  I am not suggesting in anyway the YouTube update is linked to the Instagram Video launch, but the way things are looking, it has made videos a red hot commodity.
YouTube for Android and iOS goes in for a nice little suggestion overlays

First of the features is the InVideo Programming tool.  This tool was already available to PC users and has now been brought to iOS and Android by YouTube.  InVideo Programming tool feature shows a small screen within your video screen, which prompts you to check out another video. YouTube content creators can use this tool to get users to check out another video from their channels, driving your own views and subscribers base up. YouTube will make InVideo Programming feature available on the mobile website in future.  The videos selected by them on the desktop version of the service will show up on the mobile version too. 

Second feature is Call-to-action overlays which can be used by  video uploaders to share more information about their video to raise interest for their channels or their websites. These overlays are currently available for advertisers in AdWords for videos, but YouTube says that it is working towards making it available for all channels later this year. 

Besides this two talked about features the update has also brought  about closed captions for live streams and several stability improvements, including fix for app crashes. 

So to download this must have updated YouTube version head over to the Apple Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android devices.  Have fun YouTubing!!!


الخميس، 20 يونيو 2013

15 seconds video sharing with filters and frames for Instagram on iOS and Android devices

The video sharing wars are on and the swords are drawn.  The  latest salvo has been fired by Facebook which today announced video sharing support for Instagram that too for both Android and iOS devices.
15 seconds video sharing with filters and frames for Instagram on iOS and Android devices
Image courtesy thenextweb.com
Instagram has been a proven hit when it comes to sharing photographs with your friends, colleagues and loved ones albeit filtered.   And the big ticket announcement by Facebook, which by the way many had already forecast was the announcement of Video on Instagram for Android and iOS devices.

For Instagram users the more the merrier and videos are a good way to share another of your escapades with friends.  Another thing Facebook has done is, it has made this video sharing surprisingly easy.  So now when you're getting ready to take a photo on Instagram, you'll have the option to enter the video mode too. Click on the movie camera icon, and  you can take an entire video or several sections for a total of 15 seconds.

When you think of Instagram, you think of filters and the videos too have filters.  A total 13 brand new filters for videos named Stinson, Vesper, Dogpatch and more.   The user can also select the frame which they think will make the video more elaborative and enticing.  

The iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 get a feature called Cinema which uses advanced stabilisation effects to give you nearly-perfect looking video even if you have shot the video running around or your hands are shaking.   Another plus to Instagram video is that the video will not start playing till you have lifted your finger off it.  

My only grouse is the 15 second limit.  Why on earth do they need this second limits when the world is moving into minutes and hours.

Download the updated Instagram with video for iOS devices from Apple Store.

Download the updated Instagram with video for Android device from Google Play

الثلاثاء، 18 يونيو 2013

Gaana upgraded to version 2.0 for Android and iOS; launches Singalong App for Karoake style singing for PC

Gaana, the Indias premier music streaming and downloading site from Times Internet has updated its Android and iOS version to 2.0 and launched a  premium version called Gaana+.  The only difference is that Gaana comes with ads and Gaana+ comes ads free.  The Gaana+ will leave your pockets empty by $2.99(Rs.165.00) for Indians and $3.99(Rs.220.00) for rest of the world.  The other benefit of having Gaana+ will be that you can play music offline and the quality of streaming is much higher.
Gaana upgraded to version 2.0 for Android and iOS; launches Singalong App for Karoake style singing for PC

Simultaneously Times Internet has also  launched a karaoke-style for Gaana, which rates the quality of your singing and allows you to challenge your Facebook friends.  This App called called SingAlong let users notch points for singing against their friends and it has a leaderboard of best singer.   You get to choose from more than 300 songs across 5 different languages and multiple genres, including jazz, ballad, R&B and pop.  SingAlong doesn’t require any songs to be downloaded, they are instead played back via streaming. You can browse or search the available songs, queue multiple songs and favourite the ones that you like. Times has promised that Singalong will also be available across mobile platforms soon.

To download Gaana for your Android visit Google Play here.

To download Gaana for your iOS visit Apple Store here.

To download Gaana for your BlackBerry visit here.

To downlaod Gaana for your Windows Phone visit here.

To download the Java version of Gaana for older Java supported phones visit here.



Skype Video Messaging now available for PC, Mac, Windows 8, Windows Phone, iOS, Android and BlackBerry

You must have previewed this one or at least heard of the Skype video messaging App.  Now Microsoft, owner of the Skype has announced a full fledged release of 'Skype Video Messaging' as follows :
Skype for Windows desktop, Skype for Windows 8, Skype for Mac, Skype for iPhone, Skype for iPad, Skype for Android and Skype for BlackBerry. 

Skype video messaging lets you  record and share a personal video message with your friends, colleagues and near and dear ones, even when your friends and loved ones are offline and then send it to them.  They will be able to view your message as soon as they log on to Skype.  Skype is good because your video message will reach only the intended contact and nobody else can view it.  

To send a video message on Skype, tap the "video message" button. Then tap the record button to capture your video message. Your video message can be three minutes long maximum and you can preview it before sending. You can delete and re-record your video message, until you have achieved the desired result. Once you're ready to send your video message, click on the envelope icon. Skype users can now send as many video messages as they want, at no cost except for the data charges. Check out the demo video below to understand it.


To download Skype for click below








الاثنين، 17 يونيو 2013

Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 2 owners to get Jay-Z’s newest album “Magna Carta Holy Grail” for free

You must have heard the news of Pink Floyd releasing its entire catalogue on Spotify.   But this one news is bigger then that.  If you won a Samsung Galaxy S III, S IV or Note 2 you get to receive the latest Jay-Z's Album 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' even before its official release for non Samsung users.  Sounds easy, wait there is a catch.  
Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 2 owners to get Jay-Z’s newest album “Magna Carta Holy Grail” for free

As per a deal between Jay-Z and Samsung, first million users who sign up for an App and download it, can receive the 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' for their S III, S IV or Galaxy Note2.  Samsung has already purchased a million copies of the album in advance and will be making it available to its customers on a first-come-first-serve basis. The special app that you need to download Magna Carta Holy Grail will hit Google Play store on June 24 and the link above shows the time left for the release.  The album itself will be available only on July 4. 

If you consider a simple arithmetic, 1 million users will download the song before it releases which will make it a Platinum Album even before its release.  Jay-Z gets his 8 figures from Samsung and Samsung will get more buyers for its Galaxy line of phones.  And as a user you get to listen to a Album even before it reaches the stores.  A win win situation for all.  Visit the Magna Carta Holy Grail link on 24th June and  be the chosen one to receive the App and the album. 

6Sec a 'Vine' like App for Windows Phone 8 that lets you share 6 seconds loopy videos just like Vine

Windows Phone always trails behind iOS and Android devices when it comes to Apps and Games.  Vine was released and is being by both Android and iOS users.  Twitter as of yet hasn't launched 'Vine' been launched for Windows Phone 8 but there are die hard developers who come with their own versions to suit the users needs.  One such developer, Rudy Huyn has come out with a nifty little App aptly called 6Sec for Windows Phone 8 and it is free too.
6Sec and 'Vine' an App for Windows Phone 8 that lets you share 6 seconds loopy videos just like Vine

6sec is still in beta stage and is currently receiving daily doses of updates based on the feedback from Windows Phone users.  And with the latest updates it seems more and more like 'Vine.'  The app lets you create and upload Vines, share them on your Twitter timeline and gives you live tiles of the app on your phone. 

The system, says WPCentral, does not involve any “hacked” APIs. Instead, 6sec, quite like Instagraph, involves using a relay server to push videos to Vine’s servers. 

Though the App is not quite 'Vine' but till 'Vine' is officially launched 6Sec can have its days of glory.  6sec looks quite like how the video looping app should look like on the platform and beggars can't be choosers so if you have a Windows Phone 8 you can download it right here.

الجمعة، 14 يونيو 2013

HD Video Player PRO for Android, another free video player capable of playing all video files

HD Video Player PRO for Android, another free video player capable of playing all video files

A publisher called HD Apps has released this new App called HD Video Player PRO, which according to publisher can play any of the following video formats

avi, mp4, mpeg, 3gp, gif, flv, mpg, mpeg, ogg, windows media (wmv), swf, ogg, quicktime (mov), matroska (mkv). 

The HD Video Player PRO's USP is, it is a simple, powerful, and fast media player which can play almost any kind of video and music file and supports High definition (HD) video. HD Video Player has support for subtitles.

You can download the App for your Android device from Google Play and enjoy your favourite videos.  

الأربعاء، 12 يونيو 2013

Advanced Mobile Care from iObit for Android devices, optimisation, anti-virus, game speeder, battery saver all in one software

Advanced Mobile Care from iObit for Android devices, optimisation, anti-virus, game speeder, battery saver all in one software

I am used to having iObit on my PC so know the software very well. Their newly updated Advanced Mobile Care is now available for Android Phones.  And believe me you wont find a better App than this one.  Advanced Mobile Care is an all-in-one Android security and performance optimization app that performs real-time virus scans while also featuring a brand new Anti-theft, powerful Game Speeder, Battery Saver, Call Blocker, App Manager, Task Killer, Privacy Locker, Privacy Advisor and Cloud Backup.  And all this comes for free. 

Features:
● Mobile Anti-virus:
One touch anti-virus scan protects your device from viruses, malware, spyware, and suspicious apps. It also provides real-time protection from virus attacks when downloading a new app or unknown file.
● Anti-theft:
Turn on the Anti-theft function by setting a password, and then you can alarm, lock, or get location of the lost phone. Try these features of Anti-theft by tapping Find lost phone.
● Battery Saver:
Optional-Set battery saving mode to extend battery life as well as inform users about which apps consume the most battery power.
● Call Blocker:
Call Blocker helps you block unwanted calls. Add the unwanted calls into the blacklist manually or just block calls from non-contacts then you will not be disturbed by the unwanted calls.
● System Tuneup:
One touch scan can clean memory, cache and junk files to boost your phone's operating speed.
● Game Speeder:
Launch games with Game Speeder to make games run smoothly without lag or game-play disturbance.
● App Manager:
App Manager can batch delete APK files, move app to SD card, batch uninstall apps. It also can sort all apps by name, size or use frequency to identify large or unnecessary apps for removal.
● Task Killer:
Quickly shut off memory intensive and battery hogging apps with one touch.
● Privacy Locker:
Hide, lock, and protect your private photos, videos and files with a password.
● Privacy Advisor:
Scan and display all apps that access your personal information, such as personal data, contacts, locations, and SMS.
● Cloud Backup & Restore:
Backup and restore all your contacts and call logs from your previous device to a new one.
● Widget:
Perform quick scan directly from your Android desktop. Quick check system information and set a battery saving mode.

Available Languages:
English, Русский, العربية, Italiano, Suomi, Türkçe, Nederlands, Slovenščina, Беларуская, Vietnamien, Español, Română, Deutsch, Français, Česky, ქართული, فارسی, Magyar, Polski, Svenska(Sverige), עברית, Português(Brasil), 한국어, Português, Ελληνικά, Serbian, 中文(简体), 中文(繁體), 日本語, Kurdish, 한국어, Português, Ελληνικά and Serbian

It also supports Nexus 7, Nexus 10, Galaxy Note, Asus Transformer and most other tablets. 

Actually this I feel is a must have App for Android users.   So give it a try here from Google Play.  


الثلاثاء، 11 يونيو 2013

RunKeeper 3.5 for iOS devices a complete track keeper for your running, jogging and biking exercises

RunKeeper 3.5 for iOS devices a complete track keeper for your running, jogging and biking exercises

This is one ultimate iOS App if you are into exercises like running, jogging, walking, biking etc.  RunKeeper from FitnessKeeper Inc. has been updated to include new features that allow you to keep track of your own and your friends’ progress on social networking sites.  The new update also lets you compare your previous records over the current information.

Speaking about the new update the company has said, 
“From the beginning, the RunKeeper community has been a close-knit one where friends (both old and new) provide motivation to help each other reach their fitness goals.  You can see progress, chime in with praise or encouragement, and get pumped up by seeing all of the fun activities, milestones, and races of your RunKeeper friends.  But until recently, none of this social functionality was on your phone.” 

The full features of the App can be accessed only through paid Elite  version but the Free version lets you compare you outings.  The other features include :
Track your fitness activities and have fun doing it
- See detailed stats around your pace, distance, and time.
- Get stats, progress, and coaching through your headphones with built-in audio cues.
- Listen and control your music while you work out.
- Measure your heart rate with many available sensors.
- Take pictures along the way to share and save while you go.

Measure your performance over time 
- View a detailed history of your activities to see how you are doing.
- Get notified when you hit new personal bests and milestones.
- Measure your progress against your goals and targets.
- Follow detailed plans to help you achieve specific fitness objectives.
- Turn any activity into a route to do again later.

Share with friends
- Post your activities, achievements and plans to Facebook, Twitter and your friends on RunKeeper.com.
- Let supporters watch LIVE maps of your workouts and races as you go (must subscribe to RunKeeper Elite).

Get a broader picture of your health at RunKeeper.com
- Integrate your activity data with more than 70 other apps and services including Fitbit, Withings, Zeo, Garmin and many more, to get deeper insight into your overall health.

RunKeeper uses heavy dosage of GPS which can drain your battery life considerably.  To download RunKeeper visit Apple Store here.



الجمعة، 7 يونيو 2013

Sharing videos over social media, the new trend; Check these Apps out for sharing your moving pictures seamlessly

Messaging and sharing photographs seem to be passe.  With the launch of Twitter's 6 second video sharing App 'Vine', the new fad is to share videos'.  It is needless to say that a video clip often conveys more then a normal photograph.  To help you with sharing your moving images memories like your first baby steps or your first bicycle ride, I have compiled a list of free video editing and sharing Apps for iOS and Android devices.  
Sharing videos over social media, the new trend; Check these Apps out for sharing your moving pictures seamlessly


Here are some Apps for your phones which will help you in snipping, clipping and adding filters to your videos before you share them with your friends and loved ones.

1. Viddy : This Apps is available both for iOS and Android devices and allows users to post videos of 15 seconds or less.
Sharing videos over social media, the new trend; Check these Apps out for sharing your moving pictures seamlessly

 The App  is very popular and is  known as "Instagram for videos" because of its ability to easily edit footage shot on smartphones with special effects, colour filters and music soundtracks. The app has simplified the process of sharing clips on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and blogs, and it gives users the option to send them via email, SMS or only post them to a personal account page at Viddy's site, the url of which you can share with your friends.  

This one is the simplest of all because it lets you add sound tracks and colour filters very easily even if you are a novice in the field of video editing.  You can change your effects, trim the video length, speed up the video to give it a comic effect, edit brightness and when done, you can share or keep it private.

To download Viddy for Android click Google Play, and to download Viddy for iOS devices click Apple Store.

2. Klip : This Apps is available both for iOS and Android devices.
Sharing videos over social media, the new trend; Check these Apps out for sharing your moving pictures seamlessly

You have to sign up with them first; you can sign in using you Facebook account.  Klip then asks you your favourite topics and suggests your kind of videos before letting you use the App.  Klip lets you use both rear and front camera and that is a big plus if you want to shoot your own video.  The only disadvantage with Klip is that you can't add effects after you have shot the video, so what ever effects you want to add, you have to do it while shooting the video.

I have recommended this App for its front camera shooting abilities.  If you have a iOS device download it here from Apple Store and Android users can download it here from Google Play.

3. Cinemagram : By now you must be using this App on your iOS or Android device, if you are not, you are missing something.  

This is a beauty of a App, it lets you create GIFs in addition to videos.  You can record a video, loop it, and select certain portions of the video to animate while other portions stay still (giving you surreal or comic effects as you want).   Cinemagram gives you added ability to create short, "edited" videos by letting you hold to record, releasing to change camera positions and continuing.  I have already written a review for Cinemagram, kindly read it here.  

Download Cinemagram for iOS from Apple Store here and for Android devices from Google Play here.

4. Loopcam : This App is sadly only available for iOS users.  Android users may have to wait a while for it.

Loopcam's USP is sort of different from above video sharing Apps.  You have to tap in the frame to shoot a video.  After a couple of taps if you feel you have a complete video press the arrow and a loop is created.  It has a 'hairline guides' feature which tell you now and then whether you are shooting the video properly.  Another feature available with the App is shooting in Ghost mode.  You can also toggle between the front and rear cameras of you smart phone and lets you switch on the flash if the surroundings are dark.  

The only thing missing in Loopcam is audio adding ability but for a novice this is the best App for loop video making.  Once you are done you can share it or keep it for yourself.

iOS users can download the App here from Apple Store.  

I have selected the best of the available Apps but this is not a comprehensive list.  If you have any suggestions do post them in the comments box and I will review them