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Google+ Hangout apps finally out, adds fun, entertainment and productivity to conversations

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Google+ Hangout apps finally out, add fun, entertainment and productivity to conversations

We’ve heard of Facebook Apps, Android Apps, iPhone Apps and so on, its Google now who is now ringing the bell by introducing an all new suite of third party applications that are now a part of the Google+ Hangout. The buzz was shared via a Google+ Post by +Amit Fulay (Product Manager for Google+ Hangouts). When users start a hangout, they may click on the “Apps” tab on the top left to gain access to the featured and recently used apps. The applications introduced today are an introductory set of apps, just a beginning to new apps being evolved and shared over Google+.

The introductory set of apps showcased includes:

  • +Aces Hangout, for playing poker with friends, face-to-face-to-face
  • Clubhouse Challenge by +Bravo, for testing your pop culture IQ against other teams
  • +Cacoo, for wire-framing, mind-mapping and diagramming with others
  • Google Effects, for trying on headwear, eyewear or facial hair
  • +Scoot & Doodle, for drawing and coloring with the people you care about
  • +SlideShare, for co-viewing presentations, docs and videos

The introduction of these apps has opened a horizon for Google+ developers to share and contribute new and interesting stuff to the community. Developers can check out the Google+ Developers blog for more updates http://goo.gl/CUAJ0

Besides the aforesaid apps standard Google apps like Google Docs, Youtube etc. can be used as well. This can act as very effective medium to grow and thrive effective conversation including corporates, student groups, universities and institutions. Google+ Hangouts allows folks with an option to have a group video chat with up to 10 people simultaneously for free. For all of you who haven’t yet tried Google+ Hangouts should surely give it a try.

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Android Games

5 Free Game Suggestions for your Android Smartphone

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5 Free Game Suggestions for your Android Smartphone

Fruit Ninja Free

An action packed game bringing out a true ninja while smashing away fruits. This juicy action packed game is very addictive which makes users comeback for better high score and impressive game play. The game features both single player and multi-player gaming via Open feint. Users can also go for a paid version of the game incase they like the free version.

Game Requirements: Android 2.1 or higher.

Ninjump

Ninjump is an exciting game from BackFlip Studios Inc. It is an amazing game with an addictive expression of going higher and higher. The game features a Ninja jumping in by toggling the touch and fighting against various obstacles that include birds, squirrels, and others. The higher you go the more the action is involved. I would recommend this game personally because I like to play it when I get time. The game also has brilliant graphics and requires concentration and spontaneity while playing

Game Requirements: Android 1.6 or higher.

Contract Killer

Get ready for a full throttle experience of the underground world with Contract Killer. The game exhibits 17 unique gameplay levels with 20 distinguished weapons for an final war ground. Target you enemies by zooming and going for that headshot.  Be ready to be an assassin or an enforcer. If you don’t play smart you are dead.

Game Requirements: Android 2.0 or higher.

 

GT Racing: Motor Academy Free+

Gameloft the developer of the most played games of Android smartphones brings the thrills and shifts of the racing arena at your fingertips. The game is absolutely free with more than 111 car models to cash-in for from 26 manufacturers.  Also if you are interested in buying Gameloft apps at 0.99$ for Android you can check out this post as well: Gameloft year end sale! Games at 0.99$ for Android, iPhone and iPad

Game Requirements: Android 2.1 or higher.

Live Holdem Poker Pro

Card games are a boom especially for people who know to play them smartly. The game allows you to engage in with real players from the Android Network and the Facebook Community. You can also try exploring this as a new opportunity  particularly for users who don’t play or are not experts at card games.

Game Requirements: Android 2.1 or higher.

Please share your views with us. If  you have some other free games that you would like to suggest, please do mention them via a comment for users to play more enjoyable games.

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iOS

Top Games and Apps For Your iPad

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Top Games For Your iPad


1. PLANTS VS ZOMBIES – $9.99

Plant vs zombies, winner of over 20 ‘game of the year’ awards. Defeat the zombies in 50 fun dead levels of adventure in day ,night and fog modes. Earn 25 iPad exclusive achievements while playing the game with stunning graphics and show zombies that how awesome you are.

2. INFINITY BLADE – $5.99
Winner of 2011 apple design award and tops the list of  apps awards. It  is the best action based RPG game for your iPad, very amazing graphics and comes with a game center.

3. ANGRY BIRDS – $0.99
Developed by Rovio Mobile, featuring 288 amazing levels, a very  addictive game. Birds are aimed using a slingshot at the pigs stationed in various structures.  This game is available for free in various countries.

4. SCRABBLE – $4.99
The best word game of America. It supports multi-player and can be played via Bluetooth, Facebook etc. A new way to connect with your friends.

5. GTA: CHINATOWN WARS – $9.99
The GTA fever is still on with GTA: ChinaTown Wars, now available in HD, developed by Rockstar Games, has some best of the graphics. In this game you can play your own music library or play 100+ radio stations.

6. PINBALL HD – $0.99
Pinball HD, a game that was just made for the iPad. It has impressive controls and delivers the best of an experience which will take you right back to the golden age of the video arcade games.

7. NBA JAM HD – $9.99
NBA JAM HD, packed with more than 30 NBA teams and unlockable legendary players such as Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Karl Malone, Dr. J etc. Rejuvenate your golden era of the 90s arcade machines. Can be played with multiplayer option over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

8. DEAD SPACE HD – $9.99
Electronic Arts’ sci-fi title now comes to the iPad. The alien blasting horrors are served up in abundance. Play the game, and enjoy the frights.

Top Apps For Your iPad

1. MARVEL COMICS – Free
Read comics in their colourfully drawn glory. Marvel’s free iPad app offering a page-by-page view with zoom and pan controls, as well as a panel-by-panel, animated guided view come with a fully integrated store for buying your favorite comics.


2. NETFLIX – Free
Watch movies directly on your iPAD with your Netflix subscription, with negligible buffering. In the latest version, Netflix has made many modifications, like adding star recommendations and removing the status bar while titles are playing.

3. DRAGON DICTATION – Free
Featuring very accurate voice transcription and the ability to share messages via e-mail, Facebook, and Twitter, Dragon Dictation app proves to be really helpful if you’re having internet access on your iPad.

4. FILEMAKER GO – $39.99
With the ability to create new files and charts, FileMaker Go is a useful tool for businesspeople who want to access FileMaker databases on the go. It is a substitute of carrying bulky laptops and desktops every time with you.


5. SAVE2PDF – $9.99
A very useful app for the professionals who want to create and edit PDF files while on the go.

6. SKETCHBOOK PRO – $7.99

SketchBook Pro is a professional-level paint and drawing app with numerous tools, featuring, 75 preset brushes, pencils, and pens and support for up to six layers. The app also syncs with Photo Library and can even produce layered PSD files, for further work in Photoshop or other processing.

7. GOOGLE EARTH – Free
Traveling with free Google Earth is certainly not expensive. You can zip from one location to other in mere seconds. Geo-located Wikipedia articles just add insight to your journey.

8. INSTAPAPER – $4.99
Want to read online when you can’t connect to the Web? Then you must just install Instapaper, an iPad app that lets users save any webpage for anytime offline reading. The pages saved to your account can be accessed from the Desktop, iPhone and Kindle.