Google is doing all that it can to sell its Android. With very less takers in the mobile market, it surely needs some apps that are impressive to beat its giant competitors like Symbian and Windows Mobile. The recent Google Earth for Android 2.1 on Nexus One is just what Google wanted.

The new Nexus One is a power packed beauty with 1GHz processor, Android 2.1 and advanced 3D graphics card. The Nexus is also thin and user friendly comparing other android mobile models.

Google claims that its Google Earth for Android is the fastest mobile version of Google Earth with an 800 x 480 screen. Google Earth for Android would contain road layers, road labels on top of satellite imagery very much like the desktop version of Google Earth.

Voice Recognition
Google have also integrated the Android voice recognition feature into Google Earth so you can get the location of a prominent place by just speaking to the mobile. Isn’t that a cool feature? But is it as simple as it sounds? One has to check it out first hand to comment on this.

Other common features on Google Earth are browsing photos, places and local businesses. Clicking on an icon can let you see videos, photos and info about places around the world.

Google Earth will also be available to all other devices using Android 2.1 or later.

Business professionals around the world will now have instant access to McGraw-Hill Professional’s critically acclaimed library of e-Books offering solutions to pressing business needs.

McGraw-Hill Professional, the world’s preeminent business publisher of print and electronic content, is partnering with ScrollMotion, a leading developer of original iPhone applications, to offer e-books as applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch. ScrollMotion is the creator of the Iceberg Reader, an e-Book reader for the iPhone, which provides interactive functionality around content, including search functions, email sharing, multimedia, and more. Continue Reading

Not all that Google touches turns to gold immediately. The much hyped Android believed to change smart phones for ever doesn’t seem to be a reality.

The reason being, serious bugs, operating sytem being too slow and a not-so-friendly user interface. Application developers are frustrated as Android has not been able to cover the smart phone market to a large extent and still available only in a handful number of phone models. Continue Reading

Hyderabad STD Code is 040

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Chennai STD Code is 044

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Real estate Web site Zillow.com today announced the availability of the second version of its Zillow app, which integrates features made possible by the release of iPhone OS 3.0 update. Search filtering and the ability to save favorite homes were among the features most requested by the 402,000 users who have downloaded the app since its launch in April, and are two of the many new features that have been added into this latest version.

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Match.com, one of the world’s largest online dating companies, today announced the availability of an application designed specifically for the new Palm(R) Pre(TM) phone. The new Match.com App for Palm Pre will offer members access to millions of singles, making connecting with other members easier than ever. Continue Reading

Blackberry addicted Obama does not have to worry anymore. He can continue his addiction as news from the white house states that he might be given a spy-proof smartphone.

Between raising security concerns on hacking devices like Blackberry which has GPS and other wireless technologies built-in, the disreputable technophobic White House decision comes as a surprise. Continue Reading

Airtel allows free Internet for prepaid customers when you activate Airtel Live. Using this free connection, you can also browse on your computer or laptop following the procedures below:

Things you Need

1. Airtel Live Activated [Its free - Call up the Airtel Customer Care for Instructions or send MASALA ACTIVE to 121.
2. A Mobile which has data connectivity to your computer
3. Data Cable
4. Mozilla or Opera browser

Once you activate Airtel Live, Airtel would send you the settings which you should save. If not, check in your Data Account or Access Point on your phone if the following is set:

Sony Erricson:
gateway : 100.1.200.99
apn : airtelfun.com
username : blank
password : blank
pass req : off
allow calls : automatic
ipaddress :
dnsaddress :
data comp : off
header comp : off

Internet Profiles
internet mode : http
use proxy : yes
ip address : 100.1.200.99
port : 8080
username :
password :

Nokia

Connection name : airtel free
data bearer: gprs or packet data
access point name: airtelmms.com
authentication: secure

Advanced Settings
proxy server address: 100.1.200.99
proxy port number: 8080

Test: Try browsing on your phone to check if Internet is working.
You are almost done!

Now connect your mobile to your computer and set up a dial-up connection using the following settings:

1. Control Panel > Network Connections > New Connection Wizard > Click Next
2. "Connect to the Internet" > Click Next
3. "Setup my connection manually" > Click Next
4. "Connect using a dial-up modem" > Click Next
5. Enter ISP Name [ AirTel] > Click Next
6. Enter Phone Number as *99***2# > Click Next
7. Username, Password should be empty > Click Next
8. Add shortcut to desktop > Click Finish

Now, try connecting to Internet using your mobile. You should be able to browse on your computer!!

The iPhone Rebel

The long awaited iPhone rebel from Nokia is finally coming to India. Company sources mentioned that the phone would be launched by January 2009.

The Nokia 5800 would be priced at 21,800 and loaded with a whole lot of features. The phone can also handle as many as 60 different languages. It also features a 3.2 megapixel camera with 8GB of disk space. With looks similar to iPhone and the Sony Ericsson X1, it would definitely swallow a piece of the Apple and Sony market space. Continue Reading