Awesome New Google Maps update allows you to upload photos and tie it together to a Place... ...

Google Maps has been updated to version 5.8 which adds some new featuresto the app. Now, pictures that you take with your phone can be used to tie in with Places. By doing this, you get to show via photographs what a particular place looks like. You might even have the profile picture for a particular Place.

Google has now added "descriptive terms" and "My Places" for the mobile version of Google Maps. The former tells you what a business is known for such as "Great coffee" or "Clean restrooms". The mobile version of My Places lets you know what places you have recently starred and which ones you have just visited. Finally, if you are out and want to check-in somewhere, you can add a new Place for businesses that haven't set up a page yet.

Other new features include a way to increase the size of the text in experimental labs. You also won't find the command "Download map area" which is now titled ‘Pre-cache map area.’ Download the updated Google Maps 5.8 for free from the Android Market, for handsets running Android 2.1 or higher.

Android Market update rolling out now... ...

We already reported that changes were coming to the Android Market. On Wednesday, some models started receiving the updated online applications store which now includes videos for rental and books for purchase along with the usual number of apps and games for you to download. A colorful new UI helps you navigate the Market and downloads are divided into a number of different categories.

Video rentals include a star-based rating system, a synopsis of the plot, cast and crew, a short video preview, reviews and related titles. Different genres like Drama, Action and Adventure, Comedy, Horror and others are listed. Rentals start at $1.99. Book categories include Fiction, Children's, Horror and more and include a description of the book and a free sample. Pricing varies. 

The new UI, which can be confusing at first, allows users to see 12 apps or game titles at one time, which might speed up your "window shopping" in the Android Market. Overseas Android owners, be patient as the updated Android Market is heading your way.

For those whose handset has already been updated with the new Android Market, let us know what you think by typing in your comments in the box below.

ASUS EeePad Transformer To Get Android 3.2 Update Tomorrow... ...

Earlier this year, ASUS launched its first tablet device, the ASUS EeePad Transformer. This tablet runs on the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Operating System and it comes with a 10.1 WXGA display, 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, 5 megapixel rear camera, etc. We have a good news for the owners of the ASUS EeePad Transformer. The company recently tweeted that, the Android 3.2 update for this tablet will be rolled out from tomorrow.

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer comes with a 10.1 WXGA display with 1280, x 800 pixels resolution, 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, ASUS Waveshare UI, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 5 megapixel rear camera, 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, 3.5mm headset jack, 1 GB memory, 16 GB storage, SRS Premium Sound, Stereo Speakers, G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, E-Compass, GPS, up to 9.5 hours usage time, up to 16 hours with dock and a 24.4Wh Li-Polymer battery.

The company has not mentioned the changes in their tweet, but the Android 3.2 update is expected to come with compatability zoom for phone apps, support for microSD loading and other tablet-based optimizations. The software update will be available via Over-The-Air (OTA). Let us know when you receive this update on your EeePad transformer

SPB Shell 3D v1.2 update for Android brings lots of new features... ...

SPB Shell 3D for Android has been updated to version 1.2 that brings new features like landscape support, Stereoscopic 3D, 3D edit mode and lots of improvements. This is the major update after Version 1.1.0 that was released this May.

Features of SPB Shell 3D for Android v1.2

• Landscape support
• 3D edit mode
• Multiple cities in weather
• Stereoscopic 3D (experimental)
• Switch between smartphone/tablet mode (experimental)
• Improved settings, calendar panel and overall design
• Performance optimization
• Bookmarks folder
• 3D call log
• Folder selection for gallery widgets
• Improved contact widgets management

This update improves the usability and makes the app more visually appealing. This version has Tablet mode that lets the users experience the SPB Shell 3D Tablet mode even on their smartphone.

Get SPB Shell 3D for Android phones that run Android 2.1 and above for $14.95 from the Android Market.

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At NYC Samsung Set to Release TouchWiz UX Update for Galaxy Tab 10.1 ... ...

Samsung has chosen New York city as the centre to unveil the TouchWiz UX update for the Galaxy Tab 10.1.

The event is set for Wednesday, August 3rd. The TouchWiz UX update brings in Samsung Live Panel, Mini Apps and redesigned MediaHub.

The media conference will tkae place between 11am and 1pm. It will feature, demonstrations and software updates. Lunch will be provided to attendees.The updates will be accessible to the public from 1pm to 6pm on-site.

After the event, the update is expected to be available to users worldwide over the internet.

Mozilla B2G Announced (A Web Centric Mobile OS)... ...

Mozilla yesterday announced its plans to develop an open source mobile operating system. The OS will be focused primarily on web-apps. Dubbed B2G , the OS will make use of HTML5 capabilities to deliver basic phone functionality via various APIs.

Mozilla will be using parts from Android to enable hardware acceleration. 

Mozilla’s plan with the OS is to provide :

New web APIs: build prototype APIs for exposing device and OS capabilities to content (Telephony, SMS, Camera, USB, Bluetooth, NFC, etc.)

Privilege model: making sure that these new capabilities are safely exposed to pages and applications

Booting: prototype a low-level substrate for an Android-compatible device

Applications: choose and port or build apps to prove out and prioritize the power of the system.

The User Interface is going to be entirely unique and will build an application stack around Gecko. The B2G project is still in the early stages so we shouldn’t expect any devices based on the OS to hit the market anytime soon.

Motorola Atrix successor with 8MP camera and 1080p video recording coming soon ... ...

Photographs have just surfaced on the internet of an unknown variant of the Motorola Atrix. The device is said to be an updated version of the popular Motorola device. One of the biggest changes seems to be the new 8MP camera which is also capable of capturing 1080p video. A new dedicated camera key also finds a place on the body of the handset.

The earpiece appears to have been redesigned. The headset jack and power button have also been re positioned. The Moto Blur logo is missing from the device and the phone appears to have a curved glass display. The Android Gingerbread based handset is expected to be available on AT&T later this year.

iPhone 5 hitting USA on September 5, International launch on October 5... ...

From last few months, we are hearing a lot of rumors about the Apple upcoming iPhone. Last month, we first heard that China Mobile will launch the new iPhone in September and then an analyst also claimed it, but he further said that Apple will launch two versions of it, one will be known as iPhone 5 and other will be iPhone 4S. We heard it before that there will be two versions of iPhone, but let’s wait for Apple to clear the air. I am about to tell you about another rumor related to the next iPhone, but this one is related to the release only. iPhoneItalia is claiming that their very reliable source is saying that Apple will be launching the iPhone 5 in October, and the source of this news is a senior executive at Swisscom, which is one of the major telecommunication providers in Switzerland. Good news is that Apple will launch it in USA on September 5 and internationally on October 5. iPhoneItalia source can be trusted because it’s directly linked to Swisscom, and as we also heard in past that September is the month when we will see the next iPhone, so lets take it with few grains of salt.

Well folks, I think it’s not wrong to say that we will see the iPhone 5 in September, but now there’s only one question, is it only iPhone 5 or Apple is also launching iPhone 4S? Well, September is not that far, only 6 weeks and these six weeks will be like years for Apple fanboys, right? About the specs, we heard that it will feature a dual-core A5 processor, better rear and front facing camera, bigger display with edge-to-edge screen, and some new good features.

So who’s looking forward to the new iPhone, anyone?

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Finally Gets The Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update... ...

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is the company’s most popular Android smartphone. It was originally launched with the Android 1.6 (Donut) Operating system, later it was updated to Android 2.1 (Eclair). Earlier this year, Sony Ericsson announced that, the company will skip the Froyo update and it will finally roll out the much-awaited Android Gingerbread update during the Q3 of 2011. And now, the company has kept their promise and finally rolled out the Gingerbread update.

New Features:
Facebook inside Xperia – a series of unique integrations of Facebook into your multimedia apps, phonebook and calendar
The possibility to use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot
Music player with equalizer
USB tethering – share your 3G data connection via the USB connector
Photo widget – one click access to your photo gallery app
App tray sorting – arrange your apps in the order you want them
The Android 2.3 update for Xperia X10 is not available via Over-The-Air (OTA). You will need to manually update the device from your computer using the Sony Ericsson’s PC Companion desktop software. It is recommended to backup all your data before updating the device. All the user data, such as contacts, messages and more, saved in your phone memory will be overwritten. User data saved on the phone’s memory card will not be affected.

Beetel MagiQ BMQ-01 – Affordable Price 7-inch Touchscreen Beetel Android Tablet...price-Rs 8900/-

Beetel MagiQ BMQ-01 tablet Features:

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• EDGE/GPRS
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• Internal Memory: 8GB
• 2 Megapixel Camera
• Front Camera
• Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth
• USB Connector for Data Transfer
• 3.5 mm Headphone Jack
• 2200 mAh Li-Ion Battery

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