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Firefox 9 gets a new look. Optimized for Tablet Browsing.

December 23, 2011 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Open source and non-profit giant Mozilla announced Firefox 9 yesterday. The browser is evolving with each release with support added for Tablets in the current version. The version includes up to 30 percent faster browsing with Type Interface, enhanced support for HTML 5, a new design layout having core focus and improvements that are optimized for tablet browsing on our Android devices. The company’s vision is driven to make the product free with the essence of making our web browsing experience the best. In our earlier posts we also discussed how people could contribute in improving Firefox by joining in the Firefox Aurora program for developers, users and people who rejoice the browser . Each of us can give opinions and get hands on opportunity to work with the browser even before the beta release.

Firefox 9 out beats the older Firefox 8 with Type Interface allowing heavy websites with images, scripts, games, and animated graphics to render and load effectively and fast.

The new design for Android devices is trendier with support for tabbed browsing with ease to close, view and switch over tabs. The tab visibility is beautiful with thumbnail preview and dynamic switchovers. Awesome bar is another feature that everyone of would like. It comprises of Firefox Sync that helps users to sync data between Firefox 9 for PC/Mac allowing Web History, Tabs, Passwords and Bookmarks to be easily accessible allowing information portability.

The Mozilla Blog Says there is more for Mobile Web to Evolve:

“Developers will enjoy new HTML5 tools in Firefox that make it easier to create fun and interactive mobile Web experiences for phones and tablets”

I suggest the best thing would be to download the app and keep on experimenting along with it to exactly experience the changes. We would also like to know what are your views on the new release. Please find screenshots attached below for ready reference.

Download Links:

Firefox 9 (Android Market) (Requires Android 2.0 or Higher)
Firefox 9 (APK File Direct Download) (Requires Android 2.0 or Higher)
Firefox 9.01(PC) (Released Today With Bug Fixes)
Firefox 9.01 (Mac) (Released Today With Bug Fixes)

Screenshots:

Horizontal Screenshots :

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Android, Android Mobiles

Update Your Nexus S to Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0

December 19, 2011 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Good News! Nexus S GSM users can now manually update their phones to Android Ice Cream Sandwich. We will give some quick instructions that would allow you flash the update of Nexus S Device. This update is especially for those who are eagerly waiting for Android ICS. The aforesaid update only works out for GSM devices and does support any CDMA models. An important thing to keep mind is your phone has the original Android Gingerbread and that you are not trying to update it via a custom ROM as you might damage the device. Please follow the instructions below and enjoy the ICS update. Please go through instructions carefully before updating and make sure device has a battery charge of 50 percent or more. I would suggest a fully charged phone anytime for a phone flash.

Instructions to flash your Nexus S:

Once you have downloaded the update file you can rename it incase needed to “android4” or any convenient name.
Connect you device via mass storage mode and paste the aforesaid file on to SD Card root directory.
Turn off the your phone and then power it on by keeping the Volume Up and Power Button together till the time you see a menu screen.
On the menu screen you can find an option named “Recovery” which can be highlighted by using the Volume Up key and selecting it by pressing the Power key.
Once the option is selected it brings an exclamation mark on the screen that needs to be selected by pressing the Power Button and then pressing the Volume Up Key.
The next screen will has various options including “Update from /SD Card”. Select the option by keeping the Power Button pressed.
On selecting the option you will be to access the root directory or main directory of your SD card.
Select the update file i.e. android4.zip by pressing the Power Button.
The file will flash your Nexus S to Android ICS 4.0 and will ask you to reboot the phone once all done.
Enjoy! Your Phone is Now Updated! Have the flavor of Android Ice Cream Sandwich. 😉

Android Tablets

AAKASH Tablet is now on sale for just Rs.2500

December 18, 2011 Udit Malhotra 5 Comments

The much awaited ‘AAKASH’ Tablet is now on sale for just Rs.2500/-. Delivery is within a week of Order. No prepayment is required while ordering, you can pay Cash-on-Delivery.

Aakash is a 7″ Touch Screen Tablet equipped with :
* an ARM 11 – 366MHz Processor with a HD Video Co-Processor offering a resolution of 800×480 pixels,
* 256MB RAM,
* 2GB Flash Memory for Storage of Content,
* a SD Card Slot for increasing Storage capacity upto 32GB.
* a 3.5mm Audio In & Out Jack
* 2 Standard USB Ports for connecting USB Flash Drives, USB Keyboards, etc.

The Tablet supports WiFi and runs on Android Version 2.2 (Froyo) and is equipped with a 2100 mAh Battery. Free as well as Paid Applications for the Aaakash Tablet are available, in plenty from the Android Market.

An upgraded version of the ‘Aakash’ Tablet renamed as ‘UBISLATE 7’ is is likely to be availabile in late January 2012. It is also being pre-booked now for Rs.2,999/- without any pre-payment.

The ‘Ubislate 7’ offers the following improvements over ‘Aakash’:
* a faster Cortex A8 – 700 MHz Processor,
* newer and better Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System Software,
* a higher capacity Battery of 3200 mAh,
* Support for GPRS as well as WiFi and
* SIM Card support for Mobile Phone functionality

The ‘Ubislate 7’ definitely seems worth waiting-for.

Both the Tablets are being offered with useful optional accessories viz. a Car Charger and a Carry Case with an integrated USB Keyboard for faster typing.

Interested! Most of us are. Find out more at http://www.aakashtablet.com/

Android Apps

Installing Google Schemer on a Non-US Android Device [How-to]

December 17, 2011 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Today we would be discussing about how we can install Google Schemer on our android devices outside the US, the application is supposed to run only within the US but fortunately we have an APK file that we can download and install on our device. We have also included some screen shots with this post as everybody would like to see what the application is. In order to use the application you will also need a Schemer invite as the application still in beta-invite mode only. To begin with process we can download the file from: http://www.mediafire.com/?rllfv6j9ur1yh3q. Please use the aforesaid file at your own risk. It works like a wonder as we’ve tried the same on our Sony Ericsson neo v as well.

To use the application you would need the invites. In our earlier post gave free Google Schemer Invites for our readers. Please find the links for the free sign-up incase you don’t have an invite.

List of Invite Links (Incase of invites getting exhausted try alternative links):