Google+ app for Android updated with new Photo-Sharing Features, Emoticons, GIFs Etc

The company announced on Friday an upcoming update to its Google+ Android app with new features for “including on-the-go profile editing, an easier way to author content, and a subtle notice when there’s new stuff to read.” Google is also adding some killer photo features: up to 5GB of full-sized photos can be backed up for free via Instant Upload and Android 4.2′s 360-degree “Photo Sphere” panoramas can be shared to the mobile stream.

There are also new event-planning features including Hangouts for markets with low-bandwidth (150KB minimum to start one), a lock screen widget, emoticon support, animated GIFs and birthday reminders in Google Now.

Source: BGR
 

Twitter Updated - Add's Photo Filters

Its a race where everyone wants to win and never look back, We got a news a couple of months ago that Facebook bought Instagram, the most popular Photo Filter/Editing app on Android and iOS. Before FB could make use of its integration, TWITTER add's the Photo Filter options to its App on Android and iOS. 

Twitter’s latest release now includes eight “creative” filters that enhance your images before you upload them. The filters include: vignette, black & white, warm, cool, vintage, cimematic, happy, and gritty. Twitter has also added cropping and auto-balancing tools. The cool thing about how Twitter is approaching photo filters is that their editing grid allows you to see how each filter affects your photo in a side-by-side comparison.

You don't have to use any other photo editing app to give it a better, different look before uploading you photos on Twitter now. Do it directly on your Twitter app, Amazing right? Go give it a try right now.

Download/Update from Play Store

Download Android 4.2 on Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Yes Yes Yes, We have a good news for you. Most of the folks who are on Stock Rom on their Galaxy Nexus have got the OTA updates for the latest Android Rom, Android 4.2.

You can download and flash it manually as well. Follow the procedure and do it in minutes.

Download the rom from this link: DOWNLOAD

No, their is no separate GAPPS (Google Apps) file for this. All the Google apps are built in.

Follow this (Your phone has to be rooted):

1. Copy the file in the memory of your Nexus.

2. Backup all the apps if you wish to (you will loose all the apps and its data) via Titanium Backup.

3. Go to recovery/CWM and Wipe Cache, Wipe Data and Factory Reset, Go to mount and storage and Format Cache, Format Data, Format System. (DO NOT format SD card, you will loose all your pics, music, videos and all the personal files).

4. Go back and go to Install zip from memory. Select the file where you copied it and flash it.

Reboot and you are done. :D

You are the lucky one with Android 4.2 now on your Galaxy Nexus device.

Flash it and lemme know how you like it. I found it smooth and really link some of its features. More on it, coming soon.

All about LG Nexus 4 - Video

Well, Android's next BIIIGGGGG thing is here, launched, showcased and about to get into people's hands in a couple of weeks.

Watch this video and get yourself gaga all over the latest Android 4.2 and the Mobile which is going to get it first, here you go - All About LG (Google) Nexus 4.

Read the details.. Keep reading..

LG NEXUS 4 - Specs

I always like to call all the models of Nexus as "Google's own Phone". The next Google's big thing is its Nexus branded by LG. What we have heard it will be available in India officially in Nov unlike the previous Samsung Galaxy Nexus which was available in India but unofficially :P

Please go ahead and check out the specs

Running 3 Apps at once on Galaxy Note II

3 Apps At Once

Totally rocking. I love the Split screen on my Galaxy Note 2 which allows me to use 2 apps at once. Makes it very easy for some tasks at work, to copy data, note down things, use the info of one app in the other one or just generally keep 2 apps active on my huge 5.5" display ;)

Now here I have the 3rd app switched on topping the 2 running apps. None.

Its been an amazing experience using the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Wonderful hardware and superbly done software without any lags like the Note 1 had earlier.

Wanted to share this wonderful thing with you guys. Signing off for now guys. Ciao!!

Flip Fonts for Galaxy Note 2

DOWNLOAD

Copy the file in your mobile, Flash it via recovery. As simple as that.
 

TouchWiz Jelly Bean Addon for Galaxy Nexus

Update Addon 1.3.1

- updated launcher to Samsungs official Jelly Bean release

- fusion of Nexus 7 and Galaxy nexus Launcher => allows a single addon for Nexus devices

- added smalldookies HD Wallpaper Picker Mod
Installation:
- Copy the file in your memory on your galaxy Nexus or your Nexus 7 (Same file for both the devices).
- Reboot device into recovery
- Recommended: Wipe cache & delvik cache
- Install file from sd card, select the file and flash and reboot. 
  
DOWNLOAD

Source: XDA

HTC J Butterfly - Going for a Kill??

Well, HTC ONE X dint do so good, not as good as the company expected. Then came the HTC One X+! Really?? Here's the good news.. The all new HTC J Butterly, a stunningly designed phone that will surely turn heads wherever you go. We’ll go into the specs below but, let me tell you this first, 1080p 5-inch display – finally.

§ SLCD3 1080p with a mind blowing 440 ppi density

§ Qualcomm S4 Pro 1.5GHz quad-core CPU

§ 2GB of RAM

§ 8MP camera rear-facing camera capable of 1080p at 30fps

§ Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with presumably Sense 4+ on top

§ NFC

§ 9.1mm thin

§ 2,020mAh battery

§ The phone will come in black, red or white colors

Kangerator - The AOKP ROM Downloader

Here's the Good news for the folks who use AOKP ROM's on your mobiles specially on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Now you don't have to go to your computer or find the site on your browser to find and then search and download the latest AOKP ROM. We have an app Available right in the Google Play Store :D Here is the link : Kangerator

Samsung Galaxy Music

A Samsung device specially for Music lovers with great sound and cute colours sounds good. It's a small device with speakers on the top and bottom of the screen. Here are the specs: § 3-inch display at 320×240 pixels § 900/2100MHz 3G bands § 512MB of RAM § 4GB of on-board storage, expandable to 32GB via micro SD Card § 1,300mAh battery So it's not something that the most of us would buy for ourselves. Perhaps Samsung is looking to get to the teenagers that listen to music all day long and do nothing else with their phones. It appears the Galaxy Music is part Galaxy Player and part budget phone. Samsung didn't mention availability or Pricing. Also Samsung is hosting an event on October 11th in Frankfurt, Germany, where the Galaxy S3 mini is due to be officially announced. Maybe the Galaxy Music will make an appearance there as well. Any thoughts on the Galaxy Music?

Echofon - One of the Best Twitter Apps iOS has, now for Android

Everyone who uses twitter on their iOS devices should be very familiar with Echofon which is one of the most used and famous app for Twitter. It was available for apple phone and tabs, macs and windows. Now the good news, the alpha version has been released for Android.

Download Echofon for Android: https://rink.hockeyapp.net/apps/73062fbce02283920ed282b0bfe717e3

Root - Samsung Galaxy Note 2

- Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Unzip the attached Odin3-vX.X.zip file
- Download and unzip the CF-Auto-Root-SGN2 file.
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold volume-down + home + power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)

- NOTE: Sometimes the device does *not* boot into recovery mode and root your device. Just do the entire procedure again if this happens. If it still will not install root and such, make sure that in Odin "Auto Reboot" is not checked. Then after flashing, pull the battery, and boot with VolUp+Home+Power button to boot into recovery manually. This will start the install process.

Download Odin3 v1.85

SuperSU: v0.96
Download: CF-Auto-Root-SGN2.zip

Day 5 of the Android Apps Sale @ 25Cents

Here you guys go, The last day of Android apps sale. You can buy the lot which is mentioned below just for 25 cents an app. Go get them..

Today's List:

There are some really great apps (and games) in the mix today, like Horn, The Dark Knight Rises, and a few others. Here's the list:

Android Apps for just Rs.13.40 - Day 3 Sale

Back for day three, Google's 25 Billion Downloads promotion continues to serve up some of Android's most popular apps on the cheap. You wont get a better change to grab these apps for such low prices again :D

All Apps: Check 'em out 

• Amazing Alex
• TuneIn Radio Pro
• Temple Run: Brave
• HD Widgets
• PicSay Pro - Photo Editor
• Monsters Ate My Condo
• Flick Golf!
• ezPDF Reader PDF Annotate Form
• Kids ABC Letters
• Rebuild
• ZombieSmash
• mSecure - Password Manager
• Mass Effect Infiltrator
• Dragon, Fly! Full

Android apps jus for 25 cents - Day 2

Go grab these apps today, day 2 of Android's celebration giving away apps for way cheaper prices than they originally cost.

These were the apps which were available yesterday and are back to their normal pricing today.. Dont miss your chance to grab the ones available today for dirt cheap price..

Click the links to go to the app link directly. Wait for tomorrow for more apps to get them for cheap :D

Samsung Galaxy Note II launched for Rs.39900/- in India

The has finally come when Samsung has launched its Note 2, Successor of its previous super hit Galaxy Note. This is a superb phone with a lot of new features and Android's latest, Jelly Bean Software.

It has been officially launched in India for Rs.39,900/- only. Book one for yourself online or go out and get one from the stores near you..

Lemme know how you like it and what you like the best about it.

Foursquare for Android updated

Now you can see your nearby Friend Checkins, Social history for venues from various users and more in the latest version of Four Square.

Foursquare for Android has been updated (v 2012.09.25) that brings new features including a new filter in the friends tab that only shows nearby friend checkins, social history for venue page that shows friend's likes or dislikes and number of visits. The Foursquare app for Android got a major update in June with new UI and features. New features in Foursquare for Android New filter in the friends tab to see only nearby checkins. Social history in venue page to see if your friends have visited a venue, whether they liked or disliked the venue and number of time they visited the venue A new me card design at the top of the friends tab Download Foursquare for Android from the Google Play Store for free.

List of Apps Only for 25 cents - BUY THEM TODAY!

There is a Sale happening on the Play Store, Go buy yourself some really good apps and have fun! 

Here is the list of the apps available only for 25 Cents. I might be missing a few. Keep hunting for em ;)

• Angry Birds Space Premium
• Asphalt 7: Heat
• Draw Something
• Granny Smith
• Let's Create! Pottery
• London Bus Checker
• NFL Kicker 13
• Ocean HD
• OfficeSuite Pro 6+
• Tasks

Pre-Order Note 2 in India

Samsung has started taking Pre-order bookings for its latest big thing, the Samsung Galaxy Note II in India. The launch session as said will be held on 27th Sep and what I have heard from my sources, the mobile should go on shelves in a couple of weeks from the launch in India.

If you just cant wait to get the monster in your hands, people in India, you guys can now go on Samsung India's website and pre-order the unlocked version of the 16GB Galaxy Note II by paying Rs.5,000/- right now and the rest when the phone goes on sale.

Link to Samsung India E-Store 

You get the Desktop Dock free on pre-ordering the Note 2 from its site which is worth Rs.2399/-.
The price at which this humongous phablet will be released is still not revealed yet. It might cost around Rs.40-45 grands on its launch.

Doodle Jump updated for HD Screens

Phew!  After a long long wait,  one of the most downloaded games on Androis,  Doodle Jump gets an upgrade specially for Galaxy Note and S3.

Twitter for Android updated to v3.4.0

The new Twitter update thats been updated today on Android as well as for iPhone and iPad brings some interesting or I rather say interactive updates. Some of the features that have been added to the new twitter are here:

Android based Desktop from Motorola - 18.5 inches

Motorola has just launched a really interesting Android-powered pseudo-computer in China that hosts all sorts of home entertainment content. The HMC3260 has an 18.5-inch LED touchscreen that can play TV shows, movies, play games, browse the web, and otherwise run Android apps. Motorola partnered up with a cloud service provider called WASU to load this thing up with content. Here are the specs. 

Note 2 Gallery for Galaxy S3

We now have the hacked Note 2's new gallery which many people wish to have on their S3's. I just got my hands on it, flashed it on my Galaxy S3 and it works perfectly. 

Download the file at the end of the post.

The new Samsung Galaxy Note II which was showcased a week ago has given a totally new look to its gallery. It has 3 views, one the normal folders which our old gallery has, second the Time Line view and third the Spiral view. 

The Usual

uTorrent Client on Android - 1st Release

BitTorrent Inc. released a native uTorrent client for Android smartphones and tablet computers today. This is the first official BitTorrent client released by the uTorrent team that works on mobile devices, a relatively underserved market of BitTorrent users. The new release allows users to search for torrents online, download files directly to any Android device, and supports RSS feeds.

With about 150 million active users each month, uTorrent is by far the most used BitTorrent client in the West. But despite its unrivaled popularity uTorrent didn't have a mobile client, until today.

Earlier this year TorrentFreak revealed that BitTorrent Inc. was working on an Android app, and today the first version has been released to the public. The Beta release includes all the basic functions a downloader needs, including search and RSS feeds, and is completely free of charge.

"For the past few months our engineers have been hard at work developing a mobile BitTorrent app that is worthy of the name uTorrent," BitTorrent Inc. announced.

Android Secret Dial Codes List

The mobile OS we all love, Android, have a set of secret dialing codes that when entered in the phone dial app can trigger your phone to do a built-in function that is otherwise not really possible to access from the front-end i.e Settings. These codes have been in Android since the very first release of the OS and over time, Google and manufacturers have modified, removed or added new dialing ones.
We have a list of secret Android dialing codes that have been known so far. Just a reminder, many of these codes might not work on your Android version or phone as the various manufactures (Samsung, HTC etc.) could have removed them.

GALAXY Note II - First Hands-on Video by Samsung

Just watched this amazing video of Note 2 by Samsung. It showcases all the sooooperb ner features that Note is coming up with. Watch it to fall in love with it.

Im already gaga over it. Waiting for it to release. How many of you'll are planning to get one too??

Four New Galaxy S III Colors

Amber Brown*: Inspired by the mysterious and unique gem, which was believed to sustain the secrets of the earth inside it. The deep, rich colour of Amber Brown redefines the classic colour and emphasizes the beauty of the advanced organic design of the GALAXY S III.

Garnet Red*: Rare and special, the gemstone Almandite Garnet was worn as an amulet by the ancient Egyptians who believed the stone contained protective powers. Garnet Red holds the delicateness and elegance of Almandite Garnet, in line with the GALAXY S III's soft curves and smooth lines.

Sapphire Black*: A colour that adds the mysterious power of dark stones to the refined, deep sophistication of the colour black, Sapphire Black is inspired by the stones used by the ancient people of India and Persia for protection, with the belief they strengthened one's willpower.

Titanium Grey*: Inspired by the colour grey as a symbol for intelligence, insight and curiosity, all of which are embodied within the design of the GALAXY S III. Titanium Grey expresses the feeling of modernity and wisdom bringing a futuristic element to the handset.

* Availability of colours will vary depending on the country and carrier/retailer.
(Local market to remove colour options as applicable)

Samsung Galaxy Camera - 16MP, Android 4.1

This is seriously something I had imagined years ago when I was doing my engineering. I never went into that segment of work, but always imagined a Camera with the features of a Mobile. Yeah, you read it right. A 16 mega pixel camera based on Android 4.1 operating system, has a 21x Optical zoom and it is enabled with 3G connectivity. Amazing right?

Watch the Video:

Samsung Galaxy Note II Specs

Samsung GALAXY Note II Product Specifications 



Network	3G: HSPA＋ 21Mbps (HSDPA 21Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps) 4G LTE: 100Mbps/ 50Mbps (HDSPA 42Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps)
Processor	1.6 GHz quad-core processor
Display	5.5” HD Super AMOLED (1,280 x 720)
OS	Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Camera	Main(Rear): 8 Megapixel Auto Focus Camera with LED Flash, BSI Sub(Front): 1.9 Megapixel VT Camera, BSI Best Photo, Best Faces, Low light shot
Video	Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8,  Format: 3GP(MP4), WMV(ASF), AVI, FLV, MKV, WebM Full HD(1080p) Playback & Recording
Audio	Codec: MP3, OGG, WMA, AAC, ACC＋, eAAC＋, AMR(NB,WB), MIDI, WAV,  AC-3, Flac  Music Player with SoundAlive 3.5mm Ear Jack
S Pen Optimized Features	S Pen Experience  - S Note, S Planner, Email with hand-writing integration - S Pen Keeper  - Quick Command, Easy Clip, Photo Note, Paper Artist
	Air View
	Popup Note, Popup Play
	Shape Match, Formula Match, Idea Visualizer
Sharing Features	Samsung AllShare Play & Control Samsung AllShare Cast(WiFi Display) – Mirroring & Extension Samsung AllShare Framework
	S Beam
Content Features & Services	Samsung Apps
	Samsung Kies /Samsung Kies Air
	Samsung TouchWiz / Samsung L!ve Panel
	Samsung Hub  - Game Hub  - Learning Hub＊ / Music Hub＊ / Video Hub＊ / Media Hub＊(US only)
	Samsung ChatOn mobile communication service
	Samsung S Suggest
	Smart Stay, Direct Call, Screen Recorder, Quick Glance
	Page Buddy/ Tag Buddy/ Word Buddy
	Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude Google Play Store, Google Play Books, Google Play Movies Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads
Available Enterprise Solutions (upon request)	On Device Encryption (H/W) Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync VPN(F5, Cisco, Juniper) MDM(Sybase Afaria, MobileIron, SOTI, Good) CCX VMware MVP
GPS	A-GPS Glonass
Connectivity	Bluetooth® v 4.0 (Apt-X Codec support) LE USB 2.0 Host WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi HT40 Wi-Fi Direct mHL NFC
Sensor	Accelerometer, RGB Light, Digital Compass, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer
Memory	16/32/64GB User memory ＋ 2GB (RAM) microSD (up to 64GB)
Dimension	80.5 x 151.1 x 9.4 mm, 180 g
Battery	Standard battery, Li-ion 3,100mAh