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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

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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.

Android, Android Tablets

Lenovo ThinkPad and IdeaPad tablets to get Android ICS 4.0 update by Q2

February 1, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Lenovo recently announced its plans to release the Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 update for its ThinkPad and IdeaPad tablets. The update is expected to arrive by Q2. However the company as not given any specific date for the release. The tablets would showcase better UI and added capabilities with ICS 4.0 that act as key enhancements considering the pre-installed Android Honeycomb 3.1 OS.

Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi and Asus Transformer Prime were among the early implementers to provide Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 to its users.

via PC World

Android Apps

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.

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