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Download Data From All Google Accounts With Google Takeout

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When it comes to launching new web services, Google seems to be on a roll. After bringing forth Google+ and Winyl, Google has introduced another useful web service known as Google Takeout. As the name implies, Takeout provides the utility of obtaining your saved data from numerous cloud services offered by Google. It basically allows you to download anything from your saved contacts in a Google account to Picasa pictures. Read More

Google+ App For Android [Review]

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Ever since the advent of social media (back in the age when Friendster and MySpace ruled) the social networking industry has enjoyed rapid growth. Most of the people reading this post must know that a Tweet doesn’t have much to do with the chirping of a bird and the word “Wall” is sure to make you think of Facebook. That’s the kind of influence social networking holds over our daily lives these days. Seeing the success of social networking, how can the giants of Internet refrain from entering the fray? Yes, you guessed it, Google is launching a new project called “Google+” that’s all about social interaction. Read More

Add Missing Keyboard Shortcuts To Google Music With keyGMusic [Chrome]

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Google not only gave us great services and apps but it also set the standard in lots of things like how email and web search should work. Google Music is a fairly new service from the search giant; whether it’ll be the next big thing in online music streaming isn’t certain yet but those using the service are bound to notice that there’s something missing; you can’t control your Google Music playlists when you’re working in another tab. keyGMusic is a Chrome extension that adds that missing functionality to your browser; you can pause/ play songs from any tab and switch to the next or previous song in the list by using keyboard shortcuts. Read More

Pros And Cons Of Using The New Firefox 4, Chrome 11, IE9 And Opera 11

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The recent browser wars between internet titans like Microsoft, Google and Mozilla has left users out in the cold. While these giant companies compete to upgrade their browsers to meet the latest technology requirements, they seem to be leaving their end users in a mess with lots of browser compatibility problems. If the Firefox 4 beta was not frustrating enough, the so called stable version has its own set of issues. Likewise, despite the fact that Internet Explorer 9 has received more than 10 million downloads, yet it requires being fast tracked to meet the user habits changed by Firefox and Chrome extensions. Even the light weight Opera seems to be following the Beta disaster of Firefox 4 by alienating its market niche of legacy hardware users. In this post, we will take a look at the pros and cons of using these browsers and provide you with a comparison of the advantages and possible issues you may face by using them. Read More

An Introduction To Modern Mobile Operating Systems

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Over the past decade, smartphones have taken the world by storm and recently, tablets have entered into the arena as well. These mobile devices are having a significant impact on our lives and are in fact redefining the way we access information and communicate with others. This is due to not only the hardware but the specialized software that these devices run and most importantly, their operating systems. In what follows, we will take an informative tour of modern mobile operating systems, their different types and usage across smartphone and tablet platforms. Read More

How To Manually Update Samsung Nexus S To Android 2.3.4

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We have confirmation of the Nexus S – Google’s flagship Gingerbread based device – receiving a manual update from Android 2.3.3 to Android 2.3.4. The update brings native video and voice chat in Gtalk which was previously only available to Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet users. So why wait for an OTA when you can install it right away? Read on for instructions on how to install and download the Android 2.3.4 update to your Nexus S.  Read More

Google Docs For Android – Create, Edit, Upload & Share Documents Online

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The much awaited official app for Google’s web-based documents service has finally been released to the Android Market. Google Docs for Android allows you to create, edit, upload and share documents online via your Google/Gmail account. In our test-run, we found the interface sufficiently fluid, efficient and user-friendly and thought the app as a whole was adequate. Though, judging from the first few reviews on the app’s Android Market page, it seems a majority of users are disappointed with the overall quality and we don’t blame them. It is Google we’re talking about here. Anything less than 'fantastic' ends up disappointing. Most of the disappointed lot have called the app a mere front end for the the mobile website. True, the app's editing interface is an exact replica of its mobile web counterpart. However, most would agree that it is most definitely a faster, more efficient alternative to the mobile web interface. More after the break. Read More

Install CyanogenMod 7 Final Release On Google Nexus One

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Earlier, we covered CyanogenMod 7 RC3 Release for the Nexus One and that ROM was stable enough for everyday use. Development was fast underway to put out a final stable relase without any bugs at all and that day has finally arrived with the release of the CyanogenMod 7 Stable Release. The ROM includes some additional features as well in this release. For more on this ROM and how to install it on your phone, read on! Read More

Get Google Maps On Windows Phone 7 (WP7)

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So YouTube has been reported to be crummy on the Windows Phone 7 platform, and Microsoft blames Google for pulling a bully on the freshmen, just like any high school. That’s not it, imagine life without Google Maps on your phone? Perhaps, the missing of one of the most widely used and authentic navigation tools on one of the fast-flourishing mobile platforms of the world is not something that one can fathom easily. Well, that’s what Windows Phone 7 users feel like right now with no app made available by Google for that platform. But then again, necessity is the mother of all inventions. Thank you vrassouli for putting together this wonderful piece of app that allows us to use Google Maps on our Windows Phone 7 while Microsoft and Google argue it out. For more on this App, read on! Read More

Enable Multitouch On SE Xperia X10 Android Phone

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is flagship Android device from SE that comes packed with awesome hardware but limited output due to delayed Android updates. However the modding community has reacted wonderfully to the challenge and we have seen every major OS update getting ported to this device. Multi Touch or Dual Touch is a feature that was absent initially on Xperia X10 and also proved to be a deal breaker for many potential buyers. Imagine playing Angry Birds with one thumb or toiling Google Maps without the option of pinch to zoom.  But now, if you have root privileges on your phone, you can easily enable Dual Touch on your phone courtesy of Android hacking and development community present at XDA. Read More

Install Android 3.0 Honeycomb SDK Port On Samsung Nexus S

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When the Honeycomb SDK was released, the developers reaction was more then just emphatic as it paved way for the development of Honeycomb based ROMs for devices that could support the Android 3.0. It is the result of that craze for Android by fans, that has seen the tablet version of Google’s Android OS make its way onto the Samsung Nexus S. This guide will attempt to give you a detailed insight into the ROM and consequently provide you with the instructions on installing it onto the Nexus S, that is if you’re up to it. Read More

How To Install HTC Desire S ROM Port On Nexus One

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Previously, we covered the Desire S ROM port to the HTC Desire and you thought that was awesome. Well, thanks to the efforts of developers at XDA-Developers forum, owners of the Nexus One have not been left behind with the ROM being successfully ported to the Nexus One too, who now have an excellent option when it comes to custom Gingerbread based ROMs. The ROM is stated to be stable enough for everyday use, but is still being worked on for further improvements. For more on the ROM and how to install it, read on! Read More

How To Install Amon’s RA Passion v2.2.1 Custom Recovery On Nexus One

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So if you’ve found your way here, it’s possible you already know what custom recoveries offer, and there’s a slight chance you’ve heard about Amon’s RA custom recovery or ClockworkMod recovery. Well, regardless of whether you're familiar with these recoveries or not, this guide is intended for the owners of Nexus One wishing to flash the RA Passion V2.2.1 recovery; which is the latest version out right now, onto their phone. For installation instructions, read on! Read More

Install Custom ClockworkMod Recovery On Google Nexus S

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Do you frequently use ClockworkMod recovery to flash custom ROMs, hacks and mods to your Android device? If you do, you must be familiar with the annoyance of scrolling through endless 'No' options to find the 'Yes' option and select it to confirm every operation you perform there. If you are getting sick and tired of it and would rather have simply two options, one saying 'Yes' and the other saying 'No', you're at the right place. This is a fairly simple and much needed MOD to the famous ClockworkMod Recovery for the Google Nexus S that takes away all the extra 'No' options from it. Read on for more details and download link.

Install Deodexed Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread Stock ROM On Nexus S

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A few of us, are never satisfied with any ROM that is thrown our way for our Android devices. Similarly, with the arrival of the Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread for the Google Nexus S, some people want to change the look and feel of the ROM and customize it there own way. Luckily for all Nexus S owners, XDA-Developers forum member Master™ has just release an Android 2.3.3 ROM that is 100% Deodexed. For more on this ROM and installation, read on! Read More

Install AXURA Nexus Edition Custom ROM On Nexus S

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The Google Nexus S has begun receiving Custom ROMs at a faster pace since it’s introduction. The latest in the pack, is the release of a theme named, AXURA Nexus Edition which is of course based on Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread. The ROM was released by XDA-Developers forum member Master™ and is stable as per the feedback. For more on this ROM, and instructions to install it on your Nexus S, read on! Read More

Use Google Apps On Desktop With GMDesk

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The most popular web app provider is Google and you can see yourself spending countless hours on Gmail, Google Calendear, Google Maps, Google Reader, and Picasa Web Albums every day. It is not uncommon to see opened windows with theses web apps everywhere as more and more people rely on the cloud. GMDesk is an open source Adobe Air based application that opens Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Maps, Google Reader and Picasa Web Albums on the desktop. It therefore, eliminates the needs to use a browser to access numerous Google services. There are few reasons why it makes sense to use them on the desktop instead of the browser. Suppose you are working on a thesis in Google Docs or reading news items in Google Reader and your browser crashes immediately, what about your work? Also would you risk losing your work to restarting browser just because of one add-on? Saving work across multiple services can be a daunting task too. It makes more sense to place them permanently on the desktop, than to find them across multiple tabs inside a web browser. Read More

Access Google Talk From Your Chrome Browser With Gtalk [Extension]

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Gtalk is a Chrome extension that provides complete Google Talk functionality within a pop-up window of the Chrome browser. With Gtalk extension, you can perform all Google Talk tasks such as chatting with friends, adding contacts, managing Google Talk settings, etc without the need of opening the desktop messenger. This way you can talk to your Google Talk contacts while browsing the web via Chrome. It can also provide management of two separate Google talk accounts conveniently. As during testing we opened this extension from a specific Google account and accessed the Google Talk messenger simultaneously with a separate Google I.D. The result was such that we found no conflict and were able to open both accounts at the same time (via Gtalk messenger and extension). Read More