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BlackBerry OS 6.0 leaked

Raj — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:35:49 +0000

This time BBleaks Posted som new Images of Leaked Blackberry OS 6.0. they show a heavily redesigned home screen with widgets replacing the more common icon grid system. This would finally bring dynamic content to the BlackBerry homescreen while they also show RIM finally embracing more colour on its devices. Although calendar and email alerts are still present, they take a backseat in the BlackBerry OS 6.0 homescreen, with attractive widgets showing updates and breaking news headlines, presumably using push notifications RIM recently opened up to all developers.

Google Nexus One Coming To Sprint

Raj — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:19:15 +0000

On Wednesday Sprint said that Google’s Nexus One mobile phone will soon be available on its network and promised to announce a date of availability soon. “Nexus One is a powerful device that belongs on a powerful network. This is another step in our continued partnership of innovation with Google,” said Fared Adib, Sprint vice president of product development. “Sprint customers already have the option of two amazing Android devices with Samsung Moment(TM) and HTC Hero(TM). It is a natural fit for us to add Nexus One to the list of choices available for Sprint customers who want the best value in wireless with the best in Android.”

Sprint version will be sold through Google’s dedicated sales portal for the device, following the launch of the unlocked AT&T 3G compatible version yesterday. Pricing and launch details will be confirmed at a later date.

Via – [TotheMobile]

Xobni for BlackBerry smartphones now available

Raj — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:53:15 +0000

Xobni finally released its email app for the Blackberry. Xobni Mobile automatically adds information about your contacts to your address book, and even ranks them by order of importance. Every contact you’ve ever emailed, or who has emailed you, will have a profile created for them. You can even view information and images from your contacts using the LinkedIn and Facebook. Everything you need is a single click away, so you can immediately contact anyone the way you want.

Xobni is available exclusively for BlackBerry handsets running version 5.0 or higher. The standalone Xobni Mobile app costs $10, while Xobni Mobile with Xobni One is a $7 one-time fee with a $4 recurring monthly fee. One year of Xobni Mobile with Xobni is $40 per year.

Via – [TotheMobile]

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Windows Phone 7 Marketplace unveiled

Raj — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:37:36 +0000

At MIX10 show, microsoft Unveiled the new Windows Phone 7 Marketplace, Windows Phone Marketplace now supports credit card purchases, operator billing, and ad-supported content as well as a try-before-you-buy scheme. Purchased apps can be pinned to the Quick Launch screen making it easier to access. It’s also confirmed that the new Windows Phone Marketplace will be the official exclusive distributor of apps for Windows Phone 7.

Microsoft has also partnered with content partners such as Netflix, Pandora, Sling, the Associated Press and Foursquare to provide applications and media. Additionally, Microsoft has decided to take a cue from Apple and create its own review process for applications.

Read More here

Download Opera Mini 5 beta for Google Android

Raj — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:24:33 +0000

Today Opera has released an Opera Mini 5 beta for Google’s Android platform, the beta release of Opera Mini 5 is an incredibly stable release, calling upon the core engine that has already been rolled out to other platforms, including Java, Symbian and BlackBerry OS. Opera Mini 5 Beta features an updated interface along with a new “speed dial” homescreen which delivers a thumbnail view of the user’s most visited websites, and also a first for Opera Mini the support of tabs.

To download, simply visit m.opera.com/next with the Android browser or search for Opera Mini 5 in the Android Market.

Microsoft Launches Tag Reader App for Android

Raj — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:50:04 +0000

Today Microsoft launched its first Android application Tag Reader, The company has released an Android port of its Tag app, which allows users to access information stored in its special barcode format. The application enables phone owners to scan various barcodes with their devices, and it is already available for download from the Android Market. Microsoft’s Tag technology enables users to transform their mobile phones in barcode readers. All that one has to do is to point the camera on the phone at a tag, take a picture, and the application will interpret it.

Other companies, including Google, are working on these mobile barcodes as well. In fact, just prior to the Nexus One unveiling, all Google employees were given the device with a special barcode on the back that other Android devices could scan to get that person’s information. The app is a free download from the Android Market. Microsoft hasn’t listed minimum requirements other than a camera and should support at least Android 1.5

Via – Blog MSDN

Nokia C5 C-Series Mobile Specification, Price

Raj — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:59:11 +0000

Nokia recently announced their first C-series C5 smartphone, this handset has a relatively small form factor, whilst still offering some half decent specs at a pretty decent price. The device includes access to Nokia’s range of mobile services, such as free navigation, in one affordable package, with an estimated retail price of EUR 135, before taxes and subsidies. As expected, it runs on Symbian OS S60 3rd edition and comes with a small 2.2-inch colour screen that is the main attraction of an otherwise, tried and tested candybar format. There’s also a 3.2-megapixel camera and Nokia’s own navigation app, Ovi Maps, which has recently been made free and makes use of the onboard GPS to offer turn-by-turn navigation.

Nokia C5 C-Series Mobile Specification:-

* 12mm thick
* 12 hours GSM talktime and 26 day standby
* Symbian S60v3 FP2 OS
* 3.2MP camera
* Free Navigation with Ovi Maps
* HSDPA / HSUPA
* 2.2 inch QVGA screen
* 50MB internal memory and MicroSD Slot with 2GB card in the box
* GPS / A-GPS
* 3.5MM audio jack
* FM Radio

And the Price is 135 EUR or Rs.8500 approx – via [TotheMobile]

10 Best Google Nexus One Apps

Raj — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:57:07 +0000

Now Google Nexus one Mobile is out, and some days back we mentioned about some Google Nexus one Tips and Tricks. Today we are going to share some great Android apps here. In this article we will throw a light on 10 general purpose applications that will help you to use your new Nexus One mobile phone in a better way. Here is the list:-

1. FBabble :-

FBabble lets you stay in touch with your friends on Facebook wherever you go! Features include real-time chat, uploading photos, changing current status and even automatic tweets to your Twitter account.

2. Flixster :-

Movies by Flixster, the #1 movie app for the iPhone, Facebook and MySpace is now on Android! – View showtimes & details for the top box office movies & DVDs – Watch high quality trailers – Read reviews from Rotten Tomatoes – Get links to theater maps and phone numbers Try it now, it’s FREE!

3. Twitroid :-

Twidroid is a full-featured Twitter app for Nexus One and other Android smartphones. Some of its features include – postings, mentions and DMs, view user profiles, follow/unfollow, native retweet option, threaded view for DM and more. It’s available as a free and paid premium versions. The paid premium version cost $4.95 but gives you Lists, multi-account suport, bit.ly and some other advanced features.

4. Ringdroid :-

Why pay when you can create your own ringtones for free? Ringdroid lets you edit any MP3 on your phone or record a new sound and turn it into a ringtone, alarm, or notification. The only graphical waveform editor you’ll find on a phone!

5. Seesmic :-

Seesmic now offers the Twitter client you’ve been waiting for! A powerful feature-rich application that’s simple and easy to use. Share photos on Twitter, post videos to YouTube, Search on Twitter and get notifications for new messages!

6. Gmail App :-

The Gmail app for Google’s Nexus One phone is really cool and has four amazing features to it. And since the phone runs Android 2.1, this adds a couple of new features to the native Gmail application. The app supports Multiple Gmail accounts and lets you sync multiple accounts to the same device and switch between them without leaving the app.

7. PhotoVault :-

Want to hide certain pictures stored on your phone? PhotoVault puts private pictures behind a password protected wall, hiding them from people and applications on your phone.

8. Shazam :-

Create music moments. With Shazam you can identify music tracks, store them, and buy them; plus you can learn more about the artist and connect to their MySpace page. Start your music journey now.

9. Handcent sms :-

Handcent sms is a free sms tools for android,it full unleash the power of your phone: Full support SMS & MMS ,great customize options,different style and power function(search sms,sms popup,speak sms & T9)

10. Free Dictionary Org :-

Free Dictionary is an English Dictionary that gives you English definitions, synonyms, pronunciation, spelling and more.

Recover Lost Android Phone with Wavesecure

Raj — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:49:18 +0000

If your Android Mobile Phone is Lost or Stolen than Wavesecure is for you. WaveSecure, currently free for Android phones, can lock it from further use, restore your contacts and call/SMS history, and even roughly locate and track its wayward use. WaveSecure runs on major mobile phone platforms including Symbian, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Google Android and BlackBerry.

WaveSecure is a complete mobile security service that lets users protect data, ensure privacy in the event of theft and enhances the possibility of recovering the phone.

Features of Wavesecure:-

* Lock your phone remotely to prevent unauthorized access to your phone
* Track your phone’s location and the SIM changes in your phone
* Backup your contacts, SMS, media and call logs
* Restore your contacts and SMS
* Remotely wipe your data on your phone and memory card

Download Wavesecure fro Android here

AppAware Discover new Android apps

Raj — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:16:52 +0000

Appware is the new app which allows user to know about which applications Android users are engaging with by publicly sharing the app stats of those signed up to the service. AppAware shares online your installations, updates and removals of Android applications. In this way you become aware (App-Aware) of what other users are installing on their Android phones right now!

And yes you can even share automatically your installations, updates and removals on your Twitter account by adding a hashtag #AppAware!

Try AppAware here via – [Mashbale]