android

Android 5.1 Lollipop update released

Post last modified:March 10, 2015
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

Google has announced the Android 5.1 Lollipop update, the first major update to Android Lollipop and also released factory images of Android 5.1 for Nexus 5, Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 (WiFi) devices.

New features:

Support for multiple SIM cards.
Device Protection – lost or stolen device will remain locked until you sign in with your Google account even with factory settings.
high definition (HD) voice calling.
improves stability and performance.
ability to join Wi-Fi networks from Quick Settings.
control of your paired Bluetooth devices from Quick Settings.
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Calls Blacklist – Call and SMS Blocker [Android]

Post last modified:March 9, 2015
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

Calls Blacklist is a free android app for block unwanted calls and SMS from your android smartphone.

Main features:

Numbers blacklist (blocking incoming calls and SMS).
Blocked calls and SMS journal.
Blocking anonymous or private numbers.
Blocking all incoming calls.
Blocking all incoming SMS.
Notification of blocked calls and SMS (can be disabled in the settings).
block any number from your contacts list, calls, and messages logs, or add unwanted number manually.
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Android OS usage numbers December 2014

Post last modified:December 2, 2014
Post category:Phone
Post author:Manikandan

Google has released its latest Android usage stats on android developers site.

Android 2.2 Froyo – 0.5%
Android 2.3.3-2.3.7 Gingerbread – 9.1%
Android 4.0.3-4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich – 7.8%
Android 4.1.x Jelly Bean – 21.3%
Android 4.2.x Jelly Bean – 20.4%
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean – 7.0%
Android 4.4 KitKat – 33.9%
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UC Browser 10.0 released [Android]

Post last modified:October 28, 2014
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

UC Browser 10.0 is now available for download. What’s new in this version?

Fresh new look and feel
gesture – controlled tab manager
add-on platform can now be accessed by clicking Menu, then Add-ons.
Refresh a page by clicking the refresh button now found at the Address Bar.
Access the Fit-to-screen option, scroll options, text only mode, etc. by going to Menu, then Settings.
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HERE for Android beta released [Android]

Post last modified:October 3, 2016
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

HERE beta app for Android is now available for download.

Main features:

Offline navigation
Interactive maps and turn-by-turn voice guidance are still available even without an internet connection.
Maps to download and to use offline for nearly 100 countries.
Public transport maps and directions for over 800 cities in over 40 countries, also when you’re offline.
Live traffic info for more than 40 countries.
Plan your journey on beta.here.com, then find your way there using your mobile.
Personalise your map by creating Collections of your favourite places.
Share your location with family and friends in real time as you go via Glympse. It’s private, secure and safe.
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Google Android 5.0 Lollipop announced

Post last modified:October 16, 2014
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

Google announced the next version of its OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Main features:

Material Design.
New Notifications
battery saver
encryption automatically turned on
SELinux enforcing
Android Smart Lock
Device Sharing
Screen pinning
New Quick Settings

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Be together not the same – Android ads

Post last modified:October 2, 2019
Post category:Tech News
Post author:Manikandan

Google has started a new ad campaign to increase awareness about its operating system under the tagline “be together. not the same.” Google releases three new youtube ads for this . The name are Android Bus Stop ad, Android crowd ad, Android winnebago ad.

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Google Camera released on the Play Store [Android]

Post last modified:October 3, 2016
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

Google has released camera app in the Play Store for all the Android devices running on Android 4.4 and later.

Main features:

Photo Spheres for immersive 360º views
Lens Blur mode for SLR-like photos with shallow depth of field
Panorama mode with high resolution
100% viewfinder for getting the maximum resolution from the sensor(no dropped pixels)
Updated UI that gets out of your way and is centered on an extra large capture button
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Google Chrome Remote Desktop app for Android released [Android]

Post last modified:April 17, 2014
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

Google has released Chrome Remote Desktop app for Android.It will let you access your Mac or PC from your Android device no matter where you are.On each of your computers, set up remote access using the Chrome Remote Desktop app from Chrome Web Store and On your Android device, open the app and tap on any of your online computers to connect.
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Autodesk Instant [Android]

Post last modified:January 8, 2016
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

Autodesk has released Autodesk Instant app fro android.Autodesk Instant is a group messaging app for the workplace.

Main features:

Create work groups for projects, teams, or social occasions.
Share messages, photos, video, and location.
Seamlessly communicate with coworkers who don’t have the app installed.
Call coworkers directly from the app.
Company townhall where you can message everyone in your organization.
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