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

April 7, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

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.

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

Android Mobiles

3G variants for Motorola XOOM 2 and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition launched in the UK

April 6, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Motorola Mobility has introduced two new 3G variants for the Motorola XOOM 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition. The Wi-Fi only and 3G + Wi-Fi versions for the device can be ordered via Carphone Warehouse. The XOOM 2 3G + Wi-Fi version comes at a price tag of £449.99, while the XOOM 2 Media Edition is priced at £399.99. Tablets are and trending like anything, beat it for students, kids, moms or professionals. The XOOM 2 series by Motorola exhibits great specs carrying forward the legacy of the original Motorola XOOM series, being lighter, faster and sleek. The only key hindrance that may lie towards the newly launched tablets may include Android Honeycomb as the OS that goes pre-loaded with it. As everybody is moving towards the Android ICS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) buzz, tablets with equal or better specs with ICS on it range in the same price band. For people who just love the XOOM 2 can still consider it as an option, the Wi-Fi only versions for both the aforesaid models still exist and start at £299.99. E-commerce comes in very hand for everyone at this point with the option to compare, review, and buy. Hence, while you plan to buy a tablet or any device, the web is the best place to explore and then order.

Motorola XOOM 2 complete specifications can be found on this link.

Carphone Warehouse individual links for 3G + Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi only versions:

Android Tablets

HCL launches MyEduTab and ME U1 Android ICS 4.0 based tablets in India

April 3, 2012 Udit Malhotra 3 Comments

Indian IT giant HCL has announced three new tablets that would be powered by Android ICS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the company targets a wide spectrum of users, particularly students, schools and universities with the motive of providing digitized and mobile education fro all. The HCL ME U1 tablet comes at price for Rs.7999, runs Android ICS 4.0.3. Its key hardware specifications include a 7-inch touch screen capacitive display (800×480 pixels), 1 GHz Single-Core processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage with support for Micro SD cards up to 32GB, 0.3MP front camera, USB ports (both full USB and mini USB) for 3G connectivity via wireless dongle, Wi-Fi, and a 3600 mAh battery.

The ME U1 comes with some goodies and freebies worth Rs.3000 that might interest our youth. The tablet includes 17 preloaded utility and entertainment apps including the Hungama app subscription that entitles users for free unlimited downloads for three months, Cleartrip.com app (mobile air ticketing with some discounts topped up), and Think Free Office for editing documents on the go. The rest of the applications are targeted more on the productivity front that includes Linkedin, Twitter, Moneycontrol, Ibibio browser, HCL ME app store and more.

HCL has also announced its second segment of tablets called ‘MyEduTab’ that aims towards quality education and the propaganda of self-learning. It comes in two variants that include the MyEduTab K12 and MyEduTab HE. An interesting incorporation to both tablets would include cloud storage, providing simultaneous access for students, teachers and parents to check and evaluate student related activities. We witness a parental control app to be present on the device that would be used by either teachers or parents.

The MyEduTab K12 is priced at Rs.11499, it is accompanied with a free memory card and education applications including NCERT courseware preloaded on it. The MyEduTab HE (Higer Education) is priced at Rs.9999.

The tablets would be soon available nationwide to institutions, schools and colleges in India starting April 2012.

Android, Android Tablets

Samsung introduces the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-inch) Android ICS tablet

February 26, 2012 Udit Malhotra 2 Comments

MWC is pumping up the glamor in the tech arena, the bells are ringing and the big event is just a day away while we continue to hear new announcements from mobile and gadget manufacturers worldwide. Samsung with its continuous focus on Android as the future of mobile computing introduces the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-inch) tablet powered by Ice Cream sandwich 4.0. The product complements its duo, the newly launched Galaxy Tab 2 (7-inch) version. The tablet has a 10.1-inch WXGA PLS TFT display (1280×800 pixels), 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor, adds support for Micros cards, storage variants of 16GB and 32GB, Wi-Fi and 3G editions featuring HSPDA+ (speeds up to 21Mbps). We would see the tablet including Samsung’s Touch Wiz UI with a powerful battery of 7000 mAh.

The Galaxy Tab 2 (7-inch) and (10.1-inch) variants hit the UK during March this year while we still await confirmation on pricing and worldwide release.

via Samsung Mobile Press