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Facebook for iOS and Android now lets you tag friends, share pages

Kenneth — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:03:12 +0000

We’ve been waiting for this for a long, long time. Finally, the wait is over. Facebook has released an update to its mobile app for iOS and Android that brings in some much needed additions. Care to know what all is in store? Here’s a sneak peek: Tag friends, Share posts, Emoji icons .. Oh yes, you read it right.

The update, Facebook v5.2, finally lets us tag our friends in posts, comments and statuses. The ability to tag friends from the mobile app is one feature users have been longing for. Simply hit ‘@’ in a comment or post and your friend list will appear.

Another thing you can now do is share pages. A share button has been placed next to the comment and like buttons, so that users can re-post stuff on their wall.

That’s not all. Now you can use your favourite emoji emoticons in your Facebook chats and messages. The new update also has some features reserved exclusively for Android users, like improvements to photo tagging and the ability to create an album from the Photos tab on Timeline.

If you’re a Facebook Junky, mind it , this update is a must. Here are the download links for Android and iOS.

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AirDroid lets you control your Android device from your Web Browser

Kenneth — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:01:52 +0000

A physical keyboard and computer are simply easier to use for some tasks, but for other things, a phone or tablet proves to be much better.

AirDroid is an Android app that bridges this gap by allowing you to control your Android phone or tablet from your favorite web browser. With AirDroid, you can manage your Android device wirelessly from any modern web browser.

The app is easy to setup and does not require you to install any additional client or driver on your PC. Once you download the app, you simply need to connect your phone and computer to your WiFi connection and go to the specified URL from your computer’s web browser and scan the QR code. That’s all that is needed to set it up.

Now coming to the features, AirDroid lets you wirelessly transfer files between your Android device and your PC. It has drag and drop support and allows you to cut, copy, paste, delete and rename files on your SD card. You can type and send SMSs with the help of your keyboard, copy messages, search contacts and group text, all very conveniently. AirDroid helps you organize your music, photos, videos, contacts and call logs. You can also play music and videos stored on your Android device on your PC and view your photos on the big screen. AirDroid can also install and uninstall apps and even create a backup. With the help of AirDroid you can conveniently manage your device, view your device status, processes manager and control your SD card. The desktop interface has a variety of widgets like device screenshot, URL transfer, multiple desktops, weather widget etc.

AirDroid is a remarkable app. It operates securely and allows you to conveniently access your Android phone/tablet from the comfort of your desktop. And the best part – it’s absolutely free. Plus it works independent of the OS, ie. works on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Download AirDroid on the Google Play Store.

Review: MoneySupermarket Car Insurance App

Kenneth — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:49:36 +0000

The MoneySupermarket.com car insurance comparison app is finally here and while it is not available in the US for the time being, it is worth checking to see whether its merits will eventually be beneficial to the American market.

The app itself is available for iOS and Android devices, which include the iPhone, iPad and an array of Google-powered smartphones and tablets.

It will cost you nothing to download and will also be free to use, provided you either have a data plan built into your mobile tariff or access to a Wi-Fi hotspot for comparison purposes.

Those in the UK can save an average of £374.93 by using MoneySupermarket’s car insurance price comparison tools. The app gives full access to quotes from more than 100 different companies so that the best possible price rises to the surface.

Any app, no matter how useful it might potentially be, will live or die by the accessibility of its interface.

Thankfully, the MoneySupermarket app is well designed on any platform and has been specifically adapted to suit the style of interface typically found on Android and iOS smartphones.

First time users will be required to create an account via the application, which takes a few minutes and will require a decent dose of personal information to make sure that quotes are accurate.

However, once this registration has been completed once, there is no need to repeat the process as the app stores your data so that it can be used again and again to compare prices without the form filling.

If you have the app installed on a compatible smartphone, it will be able to give you a direct line of contact to the various insurance companies once the quotes have been sourced using MoneySupermarket’s powerful comparison engine.

This will let you quickly tap on quotes that suit your budget and cover requirements, subsequently giving you the option to call the insurer and discuss the opportunities that they are offering.

Each of the quotes listed will also note whether or not the deal includes bonus features like free windscreen cover and the option to drive a courtesy car while yours is being repaired.

This comprehensive yet entirely uncomplicated approach to app-based price comparison is certain to catch on amongst those who are tired of paying over the odds for their annual cover in the UK.

MoneySupermarket is apparently in the process of not only porting the app to other mobile platforms, but also introducing similar features to customers who live in the US and further afield.

Hopefully the success of the app in the UK will encourage it to speed up the transatlantic translation process and put the app on the Android Market and App Store stateside as soon as possible.

Beautiful Widgets: The first paid App to reach 1 million downloads

Kenneth — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:01:58 +0000

We might have glanced through a myriad of time-gripping, productive or fun applications that pull off well in touching the significant download status. However, the success by Beautiful Widgets vows to stand at variance. Whilst the Android market is snowed with enjoying their 10 billionth download this week, Level Up Studio has got an interesting reason to rejoice. After pleasing consumers with essential shortcuts on home screens, the company recently announced that their Beautiful Widgets App has now crossed the one million download mark by being the first paid application to do so.

The folks behind the app feel proud for designing an application that not only catered to users’ diversified needs, but also became the first paid app in the Android market to be downloaded one million times. Interestingly, the experience for Beautiful Widgets users just gets better and improved as Level Up Studio has released nearly 121 updates to the app so far.

Highly popular for its clock widget skins, the app for Android-powered devices enables users to seamlessly transform their existing home screen into a beautiful layout with widgets such as clocks with weathers and weather widgets. The app also features an amusing collection of toggle buttons that help users change the current status of their device’s features.

Imbued with sharp graphics and responsive user interface, Beautiful Widgets comes equipped with high definition Super Clock HD widgets in several sizes and layouts. The Beautiful Today widget, on the other hand, showcases the date using the same appearance as the Super Clock. There is 5 Days Weather Forecast as well which lays its foundation on Google weather or Accuweather – with integrated support for Geo-location and automatic sunset and sunrise.

Just a while ago, Google made an announcement about 10 billion downloads in the Android market, which the widely known search engine is celebrating by rendering discounts of 10 cents on select applications. Beautiful Widgets by Level Up Studio was featured on Day 2 – putting forth the accessibility for users who have not tried the application so far.

For those not so aware, Beautiful Widgets also integrates high resolution graphics for the weather city and allows users to enter the city name. By taking advantage of the app, users can even experience realistic icons and animation and benefit from the embedded two appealing flip clocks with 12/24 hours support. Apart from all these, the app lends support to weather alerts and auto-refresh weather on widgets when an individual’s device is locked.

Some other highlights comprise home widgets with clock and weather, battery widget, text clock simple widget, and around 300 skins. Although the experience rendered by the software is incredible, the developer is anticipated to enhance Beautiful Widgets even further.

With one million downloads in the Android market, Beautiful Widgets app is certainly soaring high. Users may expect some more significant updates on the same in the near future. However, those who are yet to test and try the Beautiful Widgets app can visit the Android market and download the application for about $2.70.About the author: Alyssa Clarke is a blogger and writes on tech & social issues. She has written interesting topics on social issues like Japan relief, glass ceiling and health. These days she is busy writing on apps related to home automation.

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