Google Maps 6.02 for Android Improves Performance

December 15, 2011 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Google Maps for Android with indoor maps support for selected regions had been released not long back. Users reported application hang issues causing the application to force quit during an ongoing task and degraded performance with 2G/3G Internet services. To fix these problems Google has released the V6.02 update for Google Maps that brings a resolution to aforesaid problems. To help our existing readers we also have a direct link to the APK file that users can download and update on their handhelds and tablets. You would surely see an improvement with application usage making it an enjoyable experience all over again.

You can download the APK file from: http://www.mediafire.com/?cp0kei8lit9xe4s

One can either install the application directly from the mobile browser by clicking the link above or can download the package first on to their systems and transfer it via a USB cable.

Alternatively if you prefer to download the file directly from Android Market you can also go ahead and do the same.

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Android Market 10 cents apps for download today

December 14, 2011 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

The Android Market has created a vibe for people to engage with mobile apps by providing premium applications at an affordable price of 10 cents(INR 5.20). Today we have another set of exciting new apps to download and try out. The Android Market 10 billion celebration is on its way to end with the 8^th day of the promo and just two more days of fun left. Users are enjoying a good mix of entertainment, gaming, utility, productivity and creative apps.

Here are the apps for download today:

So let’s get some fun pumped up! 🙂

Computer Software

Gmail users in US and Canada enjoy free calls through 2012

December 13, 2011 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Holiday season just got better for Gmail users in US and Canada with free calls extended within the country through 2012.The buzz just popped in a few minutes back from the Official Gmail Blog. All Users in US and Canada can call any domestic phone for free using Gmail, while you can call other countries at fairly low prices. So you don’t need to think, just log on to Gmail and start calling your friends and family members across the country and share the happiness.

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Remembering Robert Noyce’s 84th Birthday with a Google Doodle

December 12, 2011 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Google remembers the famous Robert Noyce, popularly known as the “Mayor of Silicon Valley” with a doodle having a new generation stylish microchip with Google logo on top of it. Robert Noyce was the co-founder of the Intel Corporation in 1968 and Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957. He was a key contributor to the invention of integrated circuited or microchip and co-created the same with his colleague Jack Killby.

Robert Noyce was born on December 12^th 1927 in Burlington and completed his schooling from Grinnell High School in 1945. Noyce completed his BA (Mathematics and Physics) in 1949 from Grinnell College in Iowa. The visionary further completed his PhD in the year 1953 from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in Physical Electronics.

During his tenure at work he fostered an environment of teamwork and inspiration while acting as mentor to various subordinates and entrepreneurs. He won several awards, honors and recognition throughout his lifetime. He started exploring technology and implemented the same at a very young age of 12 years when he built a boy sized aircraft for flying. Amongst several other achievements included an induction at the Business Hall of Fame by President George HW Bush in 1989.

Noyce passed away on June 3, 1990 suffering from a heart attack. The Noyce family founded the Noyce Foundation in 1991 with an aim to improve public education for students.