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Adobe Flash, Google Maps, and Facebook for Android Updated

February 17, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Today, we look into three recent updates that have been rolled out for Android apps that include Adobe Flash Player, Google Maps and Facebook.

Adobe Flash

The Adobe Flash update takes care of a security vulnerability that may cause the app to crash and gain access to the device. The update is important and we would suggest users to install this update whenever they have time.

Download from Android Market: Adobe Flash Player 11

Google Maps

The latest update for Google Maps is targeted for users who use Latitude as well as Location History as it fixes and improves issues pertaining to battery life. Besides the battery fix it also address some bug fixes that would make the overall experience enjoyable and fast.

Download from Android Market: Google Maps

Facebook

The Facebook app has been updated to version 1.83 that still has an older changelog attached to the update. We expect the update to address bug fixes and other performance issues with app. The update size is nice, so hopefully you all should update it. If we come to know any other info we would surely keep you posted on the same.

Download from Android Market: Facebook

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Google Chrome Beta now Available for Android Ice Cream Sandwich

February 8, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Google Chrome for Android is finally here although the app just works on Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 based devices. The browser seamlessly integrates speed and simplicity inherited from its desktop duo. Google Chrome for desktop has gained popularity by topping charts and exceeding downloads in comparison to competitors like Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. The sad part of the story is that the browser only supports ICS 4.0 that hardly accounts for just one percent of the total devices presently active.

Chrome for Android adds single Sign-In that allows access to open tabs throughout various platforms i.e. Desktop-Smartphone-Tablets etc. Users may also get website suggestions based upon the most frequently visited destinations with the feature to sync bookmarks for quicker and faster access.

Since the app is still in its beta phase with the possibility of testing it first to limited devices we hope that it should be available across all flavors of Android including Froyo and Gingerbread variants as these are still being shipped with new smartphones while being actively used on existing devices.

The Chrome Beta download is limited to specific regions that include U.S., Canada, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Australia, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil.

Download Google Chrome Beta for ICS 4.0 : Android Market

Google Chrome Beta ICS 4.0 APK : Download Now

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Google Docs for Android adds offline access and better support for tablets

February 3, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Google Docs users can benefit with offline file access support on their Android based smartphones and tablets. The update also features certain tweaks for tablets users to make the app experience better and smoother.

Files can be made offline while over an Internet connection or even when working on a file. The app supports auto sync while connected to a Wi-Fi network with the option to Star and rename files offline.

You can a make a file available offline in several ways by either using the menu button or keeping the item pressed for 2-3 seconds and press the “Make Available Offline” option. The same can also be done using the file’s preview pane and selecting the checkbox right next to “Available Offline”.

For people who are on the rush or are sharing files within an organization can also push updates manually by pressing the “Update” while the file is open to sync changes manually online.

Google Docs is an online productivity suite that is free and can be downloaded from Android Market.

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Evernote for Android update brings Auto-Titles, Save and Continue and Better Image Layout

January 26, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Evernote for Android got its update to version 3.5 which brings along a series of improvements to the application features making it more productive and user friendly. The application adds auto title feature to notes, improved image layout, and save options.

Keys enhancements at a glance:

Auto Titles: This new addition makes it simple and easy to locate and find notes that one has saved by assigning it a name or title i.e. “Sales Report 2012”. In the earlier version this feature was not available making it a tough task for users find an important note or to find it instantly.

Better Image Layout: The image layout incorporates added padding alongside images making multiple images within a single note to be viewed easily with equal spacing.

Save and Continue: Composing long notes in a rush is now quick a steady as the app now allows you to save a copy of the note on to your smartphone or mobile device. Once your work is done press the “Done” button to sync the button and its done.

Bug Fixes: The release also takes care of important bug-fixes with improved reliability and performance.

Evernote For Android : Download Now