Facebook for Android v1.9.7 brings option to use front-facing camera, new messaging features

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.

New Features of Facebook for Android v1.9.7

• Click the arrows icon on the top in camera mode to use the front-facing camera
• Quickly switch between multiple conversations
• Include friends of friends in conversations
• See who’s available when you start a new conversation
• Share bigger photos, tap for full screen and pinch to zoom
• Faster app login and navigation
• Several security improvements and various bug fixes

Download Facebook for Android from the Google Play Store for free

Metroon – Get Windows 8 Metro UI On Your iPhone and iPod Touch

A new jailbreak theme has made this possible to get the Windows 8 Metro user interface on your iPhone and iPod touch. You can just install this theme and enjoy the look of Windows 8 desktop on the screen of your iPhone or ipod touch. The app is called the Metroon and can be downloaded from Modmyi repo inCydia.

• Dynamic pin/unpin system
• Easy access to default iOS interface if you want to use your own previous springboard
• Live Titles
• Custom lockscreen
• Flick any tile down to see the options for that tile
• Press any where on the screen to get to the all app view
• swipe from right to reveal the charm menu

Sony Xperia go up for pre-order in India for Rs. 18999

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.

It has 5MP Auto focus camera with flash and 720p video recording, 3.5 mm audio jack, FM radio with RDS. It has 512 MB RAM, 8 GB internal memory (up to 4 GB user-accessible memory) and up to 32 GBexpandable memory. The connectivity features include, 3G, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA and aGPS. It has 1305 mAh battery.

The Sony Xperia go is now available for pre-order from online retailer Flipkart for Rs. 18999. It is expected to be available next week.

Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich Update For Samsung Galaxy S2 Available For Download Via Kies And OTA

The Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update forSamsung Galaxy S3 have started to roll out. The sad news is that it may tale up to two months for thefirmware update to arrive on your terminal, depending on the telecom carrier.

Two days after the leaked Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update for Samsung Galaxy S2 ended up on the hands of XDA community, the South Korea-based company started to roll out the official update for their best selling smartphone yet.

The Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update for Samsung Galaxy S2 comes along with performance improvements and fixes the system’s bugs. The first country to receive the OTA update is Russia, but the new Samsung Galaxy S2 firmware update will be soon available world wide.

Motorola Razr and Razr Maxx Android 4.0 update starts rolling out in India

Motorola has started rolling out Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for Motorola Razr and RazrMaxx owners in India. Motorola started rolling out the ICS update for Droid Razr and Droid Razr Maxx last week in the U.S. We got the update on both the Razr and Razr Maxx.

This new update would bring improved web browsing, new People app with integrated contacts, unified calendar more intuitive enhanced communication and Face Unlock. New Lock screen lets you make acall, send a text or take a picture, easily.

This update is available OTA (Over the Air) and is about 285 MB for the Razr, so better download it over WiFi instead of 3G. You can check for the update manually from the Settings, About phone, System updates. If it says it’s update to date, try restarting the phone and check for the update once again.

Samsung Galaxy S2 getting some Android ICS 4.0.4 update love: Update

Since Google first released the Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system late last year with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, we have had months of false starts and problems with a number of capable handsets waiting to get the new software. Today we can tell you that the Samsung Galaxy S2 has been getting some Android 4.0.4 update love.

Recently we had the news that the Galaxy S2 would likely be set to miss out on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, but as the Android Community are reporting in an article owners of the handset are least getting some good news for a change. While all the focus recently has been on the latest smartphone from the Samsung, the Galaxy S2 is still going strong, and Samsung has been busy pushing out updates to all the various versions of the Galaxy S II.

Extract Siri rival Google Now from Android Jelly Bean to ICS

I’m pretty sure most of the Android faithful know that with the latest operating system from the Android guys, Android Jelly Bean, comes Google Now , which has been touted as the Google smart assistant that rivals Apple’s Siri, so no doubt every Android user can’t wait to get to play with Google Now, and now apparently if you own an ICS handset you don’t have to wait.

According to the guys over at Tech Crunch, you can now extract Google Now from Android Jelly Bean and port it to Android Ice Cream Sandwich devices thanks to a developer over at XDA-developers, although doing so does require a bit of a geeky skill set.

Xperia P ICS update to drop in early August

I’ve been bringing readers all the news on Android 4.0 ICS updates for various devices as Ice Cream Sandwich continues its slow rollout. I have good news today for Sony Xperia P owners as it seems that it’s next in the Sony line of devices that will receive ICS and it should begin rolling out in early August.


Only earlier today we told how the Sony Xperia S ICS upgrade that had been interrupted because of issues was now back on track again and no doubt Xperia P owners will be pleased to learn they will receive their taste of ICS quite soon, considering this is one of Sony’s latest devices and didn’t release until May.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Release Date Is Late August, At IFA Berlin 2012

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is getting ready for debut. Galaxy Note was the first smartphone-tablet hybrid of the South Korea-based company and the rumors about its successor are starting to hit the web.


Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is the successor of the company’s first phablet, Galaxy Note, which was officially introduced in October 2011. Just like it happens with all the highly anticipated gadgets,Samsung Galaxy Note 2 made the headlines on the tech blogs.

The first reports were saying that the new device will be launched in October, with a 5.3-inch display. MK News, quoting sources “close to the matter” comes to deny the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 October release date, saying that the South Korean phablet will be showcased in late August at IFA Berlin 2012 and that will sport a 5.5-inch display based on Samsung’s UBP technology.

It seems that Note 2 will come with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out of the box, the latest software update unveiled by the search engine giant at Google I/O event last week.

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Update Rolls Out For The Samsung Galaxy Tab Line-up

Even though Google officiallyannounced Android 4.1 Jelly last week at Google I/O event, many of the tablets are still running on early versions of the popular mobile operating system. The older models of the Samsung Galaxy Tab line-up was not so fortunate to receive the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update so far, but it seems that will be changed, soon.

Nokia Dark Knight Rises 3D Map available before release

The hype is building for the release of ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ due out later this month but in the meantime fans of the Batman trilogy might appreciate being able to take a look around Gotham City, courtesy of a Nokia 3D map. It will certainly give Batman enthusiasts something to get their teeth into before the movie first hits screens on July 21.

The Dark Knight Rises is the final part of the trilogy of films directed by Christopher Nolan and as it will conclude the series of movies there seems to be even more interest this time around. Nokia and Warner Bros. had the smart idea of getting together to build the 3D look at Gotham City that is available as a Flash-based mini-site. The maps create an interactive experience for fans who can scrutinize the Batman metropolis and check out locations such as City Hall and Gotham City Stadium.

Angry Birds Seasons & Angry Birds Seasons HD – FREE for a limited time

The sequel of the most popular iOS game ever, Angry Birds Seasons, is free for a limited time. Hurry up! 
From Halloween to Chinese New Year, the birds are celebrating different festive seasons around the world! With more than 290 levels and regular free updates, these special episodes offer more challenging levels of pig-popping action and golden eggs to discover.


Download Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Seasons HD from the Apps Store for free for a limited time.

Nokia Lumia 610 launched in India for Rs. 12,999

Nokia has launched the Nokia Lumia 610 in India as they announced last month. It was introduced at MWC 2012 as an affordable Windows Phone. It runs on Windows Phone 7.5 (Tango) and has 3.7-inch LCD Display and is powered by 800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor. It has metallic design and comes with Nokia Music DRM-free music service with 45 lakh + songs and Mix Radio.

It comes with Nokia Maps and the navigation is available with Hindi and Tamil language support. It has5MP camera with LED flash, 256MB RAM, 8GB internal memory, FM Radio and 1300mAh battery. It comes in 4 colors, Magenta, White Cyan and Black colors.

The Nokia Lumia 610 is priced at Rs. 12,999 and would go on Sale in India from tomorrow. 

Nokia Music with Mix Radio launched for Lumia devices in India

Nokia has finally brought the Nokia Music with Mix Radio for Lumia Smartphones in India as theyannounced last month. The Nokia Music lets you purchase DRM-free music from a collection of over 45 lakh songs and the Mix Radio is a free service that lets you listen to radio stations customized for different regions and genres.

The Nokia Music with Mix Radio is available in Lumia 610 that was launched in India today. It would soon be available for Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 through a software update.

Max Payne Mobile v1.1 update for iPhone and iPad brings iCloud save game support

Rockstar Games has released an update for the Max Payne mobile for iPhone and iPad that waslaunched in April. The version 1.1 update brings iCloud save game support for seamless progression across all iOS devices. This update also adds an option to move and shoot with the right analog stick that would offer you a new level of precision.

This update also includes various stability and bug fixes. Download Max Payne Mobile for iPhone andiPad from the Apple iTunes Store for $2.99. If you already got the game, you can update it to the version 1.1 from the iTunes store on the phone.

Nokia Lumia 800 The Dark Knight Rises special edition launched in India for Rs. 24,999

Nokia has launched the The Dark Knight Rises special edition Lumia 800 in India. It has Batman logo etched at the back as you can see in the image above.

It comes with exclusive Dark Knight app with video content and games preloaded on the phone and also has pre-loaded Dark Knight wallpapers, trailers, ringtones, etc. Other features and specifications are similar to the Lumia 800.

The Nokia Lumia 800 The Dark Knight Rises special edition is priced at Rs. 24,999 and would be available for purchase from the Official Nokia Store soon.

Since this a limited edition, only 200 units of the phone would be available.

Nokia May Launch The Dark Knight Rises Edition Lumia 900 In India This Week

Nokia has sent up a press invite to some of the popular bloggers in India for an event which will be held at New Delhi on 6th of July.With the upcoming Batman movie Dark Knight Rises right around the corner,its about the right time to kick in with the promotions with special edition Phones.

If we have a look at the press invitation which sport a Dark Knight Rises poster in the background,indicates that we might see a Nokia Lumia 900 Special Dark Knight Rises Edition phones along with the normal version of Lumia 900 and the entry level Lumia 610.Though none of the releases have been confirmed from the official sources at this moment.

There’s  also talks about the New Music Services from Nokia,The Nokia Music store might also be launched for the Lumia devices.Along with the Mix Radio Music Streaming application for Lumia and we can see a version of the same for  the recently launched Pureview 808.

It remains to be seen after the announcement a couple of weeks ago about the future of existing Windows Phones not getting the Windows Phone 8 update and rather a Windows Phone 7.8,would people take interest in buying a hardware which won’t support the upcoming version of Windows Phone ?

Source:[BGR]

Keeping your Mobile Safe and Secure the easy way

I couldn’t live without my phone, could you? I don’t know what I would do If I couldn’t access all my apps and information. Here are my top 7 tips to keep your mobile, and the data stored on it, protected from thieves and hackers…

1. Use the PIN feature
I’ve never come across a mobile phonethat didn’t offer a PIN-lock when switching the phone on, and most smartphones will let you choose to require a PIN re-entered after the phone has been left untouched for a set period. It won’t stop a thief stealing your phone, but at least if they do they won’t be able to gain access to all your data such as photos and contact details!

2. Turn off Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wonderful feature that creates a virtual link between two devices and allows data to be shared between them. Unfortunately, it also provides a platform for scheming hackers to get into your phone, where they can install viruses or gather data such as saved passwords. If you’re not using it, switch it off.

3. Install anti-virus software
You can keep Bluetooth switched off, avoid suspicious websites and never open email or message attachments from strangers, but occasionally malicious software will still make its way onto your phone. You wouldn’t use the Internet without a firewall, so why risk it with your phone?

Sony Xperia mini 4.0 ICS flavor update starts now

We know that many people are still eagerly awaiting the Android 4.1 Ice Cream Sandwich update for their devices and today we have some good news for those users of the Sony Xperia mini. The ICS update is now being rolled out to Xperia mini users and we have details of how you can find out if the upgrade is available to you right now.
Recently Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates have becomes available for several of the other Sony phones in the Xperia lineup although the Xperia S update currently seems to be problematic. That hasn’t stopped Sony issuing advice for the Xperia mini though. As with some of the other updates it’s a stepped rollout with some particular batches of phones able to receive ICS before others depending on country and carrier. What you need to find out whether ICS is now available to you, is the 8-digit Sales Item number.