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Instagram for Android update adds support for Samsung Galaxy Y

Instagram for Android update adds support for Samsung Galaxy Y

The team at Instagram has rolled an update for its Android app. The application provides bug fixes to resolves issues with certain devices running on Android Froyo 2.2. Instagram also adds support for Samsung’s entry-level smartphone the Galaxy Y, which was earlier incompatible. So for also you guys who are still having a Froyo based handset this update goes out for you and for Galaxy Y owners who were still waiting to experiment with the app. The download link is right below, enjoy the update and do share your feedback with us.

Download Instagram for Android update 1.0.5 from the Google Play Store

Requires Android 2.2 (Froyo) or higher

Instagram for Android update adds support for Samsung Galaxy Y

Scan the QR Code or click the image to start the download

Sony rolls out Android ICS 4.0 upgrades for Xperia 2011 Smartphones

Sony rolls out Android ICS 4.0 upgrades for Xperia 2011 Smartphones

Sony Mobile announced its initial round of upgrades to Android ICS 4.0 for Xperia 2011 smartphones starting April 13th 2012. Xperia users in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and Norway would be the first ones to receive the upgrade. The Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray get an uplift to Android Ice Cream Sandwich, followed by other Xperia devices. The upgrade would be not delivered over-the-air and would need Sony’s PC Companion or Bridge for Mac software to start the process on either Windows or Mac OS’s. The update package will be pushed over the next four to six weeks, with its gradual release across global markets. Information on worldwide upgrade schedule is yet to be out and would be shared as and when the update rolls out.

Following the aforesaid phones, the Xperia arc, Xperia PLAY, Xperia neo, Xperia mini, Xperia mini pro, Xperia pro, Xperia active and Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman would get the updated to Android ICS 4.0 by end of May or early June.

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Google+ for Android adds rich web snippets and hashtags for streams

Google+ for Android adds rich web snippets and hashtags for streams

Google+ for Android update adds support for rich web snippets and #hashtags. A big ask that users had for the earlier version of Google+ was to make the sharing experience for webpages as good as that of G+ for desktop with all the detailed info. The new version addresses this request and the feature actually works great. The update also brings in support for #hashtags, allowing in stream search capability for the most trending stuff. We won’t forget those minor bug fixes and performance improvements that roll out with each release to make the app better. Haven’t tried the app till date? The download link is right below!

Also Read : Google+ redesign adds simpler UI, bigger photos, easy hangouts and more

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Download Google+ for Android Update from the Google Play Store

Google+ for Android adds rich web snippets and hashtags for streams

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Instagram for Android update adds supports for Tablets, SD card installation and more

Instagram for Android update adds supports for Tablets, SD card installation and more

We’ve been talking about Instagram for Android for a while. Well yes, it is another update that has popped up from the development team at Instagram. The new version for the app brings a majority of changes, which adds support for Tablets and Wi-Fi only devices, installation of the app over an SD card, and fixes audio mute bug during an image capture. Application install over a memory card seems to be a very big change, most of lack on internal phone storage and might not like to add an app the consumes a lot of space, so with this update you guys can move your app to the SD card and continue enjoying it. The support for tablets and Wi-Fi only devices also brings in a wide spectrum by adding more news users to the Instagram kitty. For folks with an older Android device having Wi-Fi only capabilities can now enjoy photo sharing at ease. Last but not the least the update fixes a bug causing the sound to mute while clicking a photo and also several minor bug fixes and improvements.

Existing users may update the app via Google Play Store, for folks who haven’t tried or had an unsupported device can download it using the link below.

Download Instagram for Android Update 1.03 from the Google Play Store.

Download Instagram for Android Update 1.03 from the Google Play Store

Scan the QR Code or click the image the begin the download.