Download Updated Facebook App For iOS

Using Facebook on an iOS device especially on iPad is excellent experience, the ease of use is the main thing which I always enjoyed while killing my time on Facebook. It is more enjoyable now when you swipe to left to see your favorites and swipe to right to go to your home page where you can see your news feeds, messages events and pages etc. Recently Facebook for iOS was updated to version 5.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch giving you more features to fully enjoy your online experience.

Below are the New Features in Facebook App

• Swipe left anywhere in the app to quickly see who’s available and send a message
• Add friends you message most to the top of your Favorites
• Give real gifts to your friends using Facebook Gifts (US-only)
• When sending messages, see who’s active so you and your friends know how soon to expect a reply
• To sort your feed, tap the button next to News Feed in the left sidebar.

Download Links For Facebook iOS App

Facebook 5.1 for iPhone, and iPod Touch

Facebook 5.1 for iPad

Download Chrome 23 And Get Optimized GPU Acceleration And “Do Not Track”

The Stable version of Chrome 23 has already been announced by Google. The update includes some interesting additions and bug fixes. There are a few nice features that come along with this upgrade. For example, the load on your system’s CPU will be consistently reduced with new support for GPU-accelerated video decoding. And considering that the video card needs less power than the processor, this can lead to an extended battery life (Google claims that it can be extended with up to 25%), in case you have a laptop or tablet.

Also, you can access sites that require permissions more easily as the browser features a page icon in the address bar which allows you to view the current permission and change it (you don’t need to search through the Settings dialog anymore. Google Chrome 23 also features a new “do not track” option, though the company itself admits that the option is not always effective and they will further work to improve it.

The company has announced that the Dev version of Chrome has been updated to 24.0.1312.5 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome Frame. This particular release is not as intriguing because it only brings some minor optimizations and bug fixes.

If you already have Google Chrome installed on your system, then the auto-updating feature will provide you the new version. However, if you don’t have the browser yet, you can get Chrome 23 using this link.

LG Nexus 4 issues found before release

At the beginning of last week Google unveiled its new range of Nexus hardware that included the LG Nexus 4. The announcement of the upcoming smartphone has got many Android fans looking forward to get their hands on the device, but some LG Nexus 4 issues have been found before release.

The device is going to be competitively priced once it launches on the Google Play Store in just under a week’s time, and for your money you get a 4.7-inch smartphone powered by the quad core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor clocked at 1.5GHz coupled with 2GB of RAM. The display has a resolution of 1280 x 768 and the device has protection on the front and back from Gorilla Glass.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 case line from iLuv

Are you over in the USA and own a Samsung Galaxy Note 2? If so you will no doubt want to keep your shiny new smartphone/tablet combo in pristine condition for as long as possible. So you might be on the lookout for a protection case. With that in mind we have the new Note 2 case line from iLuv for your consideration.

The new line of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 cases from iLuv feature three cases for the Android smartphone, the Pocket Agent Pro, the Pocket View, and the Gelato Shield case, which have now been officially announced by iLuv.

Verizon HTC DROID DNA release imminent following new images

In recent times you always know a certain new smartphone is in the pipeline when we get a constant barrage of leaks and speculation about the upcoming device. It doesn’t matter if the manufacturer or carrier hasn’t officially mentioned the device, leaks will continue to surface, and now a Verizon HTC DROID DNA release seems imminent following more leaked images.

Yesterday HTC and Verizon sent outinvites to a special event that is believed will officially unveil the much rumoured HTC DROID DNA, the company’s first foray into the 5-inch smartphone market outside of Japan.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Black 64GB UK Pre-order, come on Note 2

If you are one of the Android faithful over here in the United Kingdom, and you have a preference for black handsets and have been waiting to be able to pre-order the black 64GB version of the hugely popular Samsung Galaxy S3, you’re in luck because the if you want to pre-order the device as an unlocked smartphone.

For those that might have been waiting for it, you can now slap in your pre-order for the unlocked and SIM free 64GB Samsung Galaxy S3 in black by visiting UK online retailerClove, who have the black model of the Android handset priced at £600 inclusive of VAT.

Reasons to choose the Nokia Lumia 820

If the brand new Windows Phone 8 operating system has caught your eye and you’re looking to invest in a handset sporting the software then take a look at the Nokia Lumia 820. At a price, which is a little easier on the pocket than the Lumia 920, Nokia has created a device that blends great functionality with some serious style. So why should you plump for the Lumia 820?

Designed for life

For those who prefer a more compact design to larger-framed smartphones, the Nokia Lumia 820 is ideal as not only is it smaller than the Lumia 920, (measuring in at 9.9 x 123.8 x 68.5 mm in comparison to the flagship’s‎ 10.7 x 130.3 x 70.8 mm vital statistics), but it also weighs less at 160g in contrast to the Lumia 920’s 185g. Whilst 15g may not seem like a massive difference, in mobile phone terms it counts for a lot, and if you don’t like your handset to weigh down and bulk out your pocket then the 820 is the Lumia to choose.

T-Mobile price drops on phones including Galaxy Note 2, S3

We are now in the busy time of year where we see the shops full of eager consumers looking to pick up a bargain for themselves, or a present for someone else. There is no reason why smartphones can’t be part of this bargain hunting, and it seems T-Mobile is planning some price drops on some phones including the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and S3.

The recent announcement of the Nexus 4 and its price via the Google Play Store for an unlocked handset will offer stiffer competition to the various carriers around the world. A previously reliable source has sent BriefMobile some images of T-Mobile internal memos that show the carrier may be about to drop the prices on a number of smartphones.

Sony Xperia V release delay for Jelly Bean 4.1.1

We like to keep our readers up to date with all the news regarding the rollout of various versions of the Android operating system, which for some hardware can seem to drag on for months. Today though we have something a little different as the Sony Xperia V has seen its release pushed back because of Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1.

The smartphone is set to be released in the European region but the officialSony Xperia France Twitter account has broken the news the handset has been delayed until early next year. The reason behind this decision is that the company wants to release the device running Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1.

Apple's iPhone 5 sold out in India within 24 hours of launch

Apple’s sixth generation iPhone, the iPhone 5 has sold out within 24 hours of its official launch in India, according to a report online. The smartphone launched in India on Friday, November 2 and only 10,000-15,000 units were shipped to the country.

The Wall Street Journal has quoted Himanshu Chakrawarti, chief executive of The MobileStore Ltd., who said, “We were sold out within 24 hours of launch. It’s all gone.” The MobileStore is a retail outlet in India that houses a large array of smartphones from a variety of manufacturers and has 900 outlets across India.

Galaxy Nexus Android 4.2 GApps & Google Wallet apk downloads

Those of you that own the Galaxy Nexus will be very happy indeed today, there are a couple of downloads in a zip file that you may just like. Galaxy Nexus owners can now grab this new Android 4.2 Google Apps package and once this has been done you can flash it to your device.

We all know that Android 4.2 aka Jelly Bean brings many new features to the table, it was announced not so long ago so we are guessing we do not have to go into the features side of things again. This new Google Apps bundle from Android 4.2 is ready to download right now; AndroidSPIN mentions that this includes Clock, Gmail, keyboard, Calendar, camera and more.

AT&T reveals Nokia Lumia 920, 820, HTC 8X release and pricing

Microsoft recently launched its new Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system to the world, and since then carriers in various countries have been revealing their plans for the hardware that will be available on the platform at first. Today it’s the turn of US carrier AT&T who has now revealed the release date and pricing for the Nokia Lumia 920, Lumia 820, and HTC 8X.

Customers of the carrier only have a few days to wait to get their hands on Windows Phone 8 hardware, as the three new smartphones will be available from this coming Friday, November 9th. We first heard that the hardware would be releasing on this date a few days ago, and now the carrier has confirmed this.

Improved Emoticon Keyboard on Windows Phone 8 Demo’d Read more at http://www.dailymobile.net/2012/11/04/improved-emoticon-keyboard-on-windows-phone-8-demod/#eYz4mOWLWKQFefmt.99

Windows Phone already had one of the best keyboards in mobile phone space. So I was very surprised when I found out that they were changing it in any fashion. They have taken the Emoticon on the keyboard and made the list bigger and even tiled them in the "Metro" theme.

This set up reminds me a lot of the emoticons on the very popular IM service "WhatsApp". There is a ton more choices for every occasion. While this isn't a game changer it is a very nice addition to an already great keyboard.

Street Lights In Central London To Be Controlled by iPad

It was reported by WestLondonTodaythat Westminster City Council has approved a plan to replace all its 14,000 street lights with smart iPad controllable lights during next four years. This has been a great initiative that will surely require big investment but in long term will result in cost saving in terms of energy conservation. This is first time in the UK that a light infrastructure will be monitored and controlled electronically.

For the first time in the UK a system is electronically monitoring lights and infrastructure if a bulb needs changing or a wire is broken the system will be able to detect it so an engineer can be dispatched. The system even has the ability to predict when a lamp is likely to fail.

It also carries a function for brightness levels to be lowered or raised at the touch of a button, even from an engineer standing under the lamp column with an iPad and a corresponding application.

The initial estimated cost is 3.25 million pounds that should be covered through energy conservation and reduced maintenance in first seven years of operation via efficient monitoring and control of the system. After the year 2015/2016 an estimated saving of £420,000 per year is expected.

Samsung ATIV S – Video Review

Samsung was the first manufacturer that announced a Windows Phone 8 handset, the ATIV S. Check the video review of the ATIV S after the break.


The ATIV S features a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display, 1.5GHz dual core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of storage (expandable via microSD card) 8-megapixel back camera, a 1.9-megapixel front facing camera and 2,300 mAh removable battery.

What do you think about the ATIV S?

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HTC DNA pops up again, release tipped for next month

Last year Samsung really started something with the release of the original Galaxy Note, and created a niche in the smartphone market with the 5.3-inch display. Now other companies are looking to have a slice of the phablet pie by offering similar products, and we now have reports that the HTC DNA pops up again with a release tipped for next month.

HTC has long been rumoured to be offering a 5-inch smartphone, and this came recently with the launch of the HTC J Butterfly with the promise the screen technology will be seen elsewhere. Now as SlashGear are reporting the often reliable evleaks Twitter account has again leaked the HTC Droid DNA, and give a Verizon release date of December.

HTC Dual-SIM Desire SV announced for India, worthy specs

Recently we have seen more big name handsets manufacturers beginning to offer smartphones that have Dual-SIM capabilities, which was once only reserved for feature mobile phones from the likes of Nokia. Such handsets have always been popular in emerging markets, but more consumers also want to have access to similar devices in other regions, and today we have news of the HTC Dual-SIM Desire SV that has been announced for India with some worthy specs.

HTC announced the device today at an event in Singapore, and as Tech 2 are reporting the device features a dual core processor powering a 4.3-inch touchscreen, as well as an eight megapixel rear camera. HTC revealed a couple of Dual-SIM handsets last month for China, and Samsung has the Galaxy S Duos on offer.

Karbonn Mobile A21 & A9+ Android phones announced and online

Over in India the Android faithful now have a couple of new low cost Android ICS smartphone to consider in the form of the A21 Android, and the A9+ Android handsets, with the A21 being a dual SIM smartphone that have now been announced by Karbonn Mobiles and can now be purchase online if desired.

The Karbonn A21 is a dual SIM GSM+GSM handset with one SIM supporting 2G and the other supporting 3G, and a report over on Techtree has it that the A21 sports a 4.5-inch qHD 480 x 800 pixel touch screen along with a 5 megapixel auto-focus rear facing camera with LED flash, a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera, and powered by a 1.2GHz Snapdragon dual core processor.

Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE Android Jelly Bean Update

We are sure that when it comes to Android users, are aware numerous devices are still running Android 4.0 even though the latest operating system is at 4.2. It is also known that it will take quite some time to update those Ice Cream Sandwich devices to Jelly Bean 4.1 let alone JB 4.2, and whilst some will never see the Jelly Bean update many older devices are to remain on Gingerbread, but this doesn’t include the Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE.

It appears that over in South Korea the Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE smartphone has started receiving the Android Jelly Bean update, which enables owners to experience new features in this operating system such as Google Now, auto-resize widgets, actionable notifications and much more.

HTC One X+ SIM free unboxed on video

If you are one of the Android faithful contemplating picking up the HTC One X+ smartphone, but can’t quite make up your mind, perhaps an unboxing and short hardware tour of the Android Tegra 3 packing smartphone might go some way to helping you come to a decision. So that’s what we have for your viewing consideration below.

The HTC One X+ unboxing and hardware tour video comes our way courtesy of Android Central, who managed to get hold of a UK SIM free version of the smartphone and take it through the usual unboxing process along with a short look at the final hardware.