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Google Maps Apps For Android

Another Google lab creation, the Google Map application for Android devices is a an extraordinary support for all drivers, even if you just want a guide on how to get to a restaurant nearby or you are an tourist visitor that needs a transit direction. Due to its vectorized maps, the apps allows to navigate in a 3D mode, to rotate images and to get the direction in compass mode, and to catch downloaded maps even when you are not connected to network, in order to get to the destination.

Android Google Maps (Source: fs03.androidpit.info)

Android Google Maps (Source: fs03.androidpit.info)

The main features of the Google Map apps are: 3D maps; Place Pages option for getting information on points of interest; My location which sets your location even with no GPS coverage, Direction gives you a list of directions for driving, biking or walking; Traffic is a real-time option for finding the most rapid and free route; the Compass mode created for an automatically map rotation according with your direction; Latitude can show where are your dear ones located at this moment and transmit them your coordinates. A large scale of overlay layers are also available with the application, as traffic, satellite, terrain and others.

As the application had only positive reviews from users, in first part of year 2011, Google has launched the last update version for Google Maps. The updated version also available for downloading, brings new features to personalize locations with photos made during visits, to add a new location in the list when you connect to it, to view description of the locations in searching results and a bigger size font for text. Also added other 18 locations available in 3D mode.

Android Google Maps (Source: topnews.net.nz)

Android Google Maps (Source: topnews.net.nz)

If you want to download the application, just browse on your mobile the m.google.com/maps address and just install it on your Android device. All available options included in the application have been build-up by developers for years, in order to bring you the best experience you can get and it will continue to be updated on order to comply with latest navigation and cartographic requirements.

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September 19th, 2011 Ciubotaru Nicoleta

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Amazon Aplication For Android

The Amazon Mobile application has been specially created for smart-phones using an Android operating system. Just download the Amazon apps on your Android device and you will be able to access over 40 categories of products from Amazon.com and many other virtual shops. The application is an accessible and easy to use application to access your Amazon shopping account, make purchasing lists, access settings for payments and shipping and to benefit of Prime members opportunities. Accessing your Amazon account you will be able to track, change or cancel your orders.

Android Apps Amazon (Source: appsstoreamazon.com)

Android Apps Amazon (Source: appsstoreamazon.com)

The Amazon.com is one of the top web-sites for online shopping from a large category of products as electronics, clothing, music, videos, games, home design products and many more. The prices are charged in U.S. Dollars.

With an elegant interface, the apps allows to search through a multitude product categories, to compare prices, to access reviews of other customers and finally to make shopping wherever you are. All purchases history will also be saved on your device. In order to access more easy your address book and method of payments, the application allows to activate the Mobile 1-Clickoption which can be used to save up default settings for shopping on your Android.

Android Apps Amazon (Source: 2.bp.blogspot.com)

Android Apps Amazon (Source: 2.bp.blogspot.com)

If you want to remember a product, the Amazon Remembers option is also available to you, allowing to find an identical item as the one you have saved its photo or you have scanned the bar code. When matching product is found, you will be notified by e-mail; if not found, the application will continue to do the search until the operation is fulfilled. Remember that all purchases made with your Android on Amazon mobile apps have to be confirmed with an successfully completed operation message.

Using the Amazon mobile apps for online shopping is convenient and safe method for you, as orders are registered quickly and are made under secured lines servers. The Amazon mobile is an easy to install application on your Android; just visit the Android Market, search for the apps and install it on your device.

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September 19th, 2011 Ciubotaru Nicoleta

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Webcam Apps For Your Android

If want to surprise your friends using an application for Android that you can access live web-cams all over the world, or you just want to monitor your house or kids when you are away, the web-cam applications are the solution for you. Using them, you will transform your smart-phone into a network viewing camera with many available features. The platform for viewing can be a VLC player or an internet browser as Google Chrome or Firefox.

Android Apps Webcam (Source: static.nanopress.it)

Android Apps Webcam (Source: static.nanopress.it)

If your PC does not have a web-cam, why buying a separate one? Using USB, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection you can make your Android act as a web-cam for your computer, after installing the application. You can now chat with your friends, as the live recording made by your phone will be transferred on computer screen.

Android Apps Webcam (Source: emileytay.com)

Android Apps Webcam (Source: emileytay.com)

The web-cam available applications offers many useful features and we are sure after reading this article you will search them immediately for downloading to your Android smart-phone.

  • My Webcam – you can view and remotely control your own web-cam, or access other 100 all over the world webcams.

  • IP Webcam – allows to watch and control any private or public web-cam, directly on your android smart-phone; start & stop capture options, optical zoom and preset settings are available.

  • Droid Webcam – an easy to install application compatible with Gmail chat and Skype.

  • Webcam M+ – a fast way to view streams from 10 web-cams placed worldwide, in a live mode, updated every second.

  • SmartCam – transforms your Android device in a ready to use web-cam for your desktop, using WiFi or Bluetooth technologies.

  • Ski Webcam – the most important ski locations are now accessible to you, updated and with the possibility to search and save favorite places.

  • Wallersee Webcam– allows to access by default a web-cam in Salsburg, Austria; touch and refresh option; view images in fast motion; permanently storage on external units.

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Android Calendar And Google Integration

Another creation of Google lab, the Android version of Google Calendar allows to administrate the agenda and calendar on your Android smart-phone , using an online synchronization, events managing and the possibility to create reminders and alerts for events. The application can be downloaded for free from Google website directly from your phone connected to internet or from your computer.

Android Calendar And Google Integration (Source: maioland.com)

Android Calendar And Google Integration (Source: maioland.com)

Downloading the Google Calendar on your smart-phone you will be able to view your calendar, to add & edit events, to synchronize the Google Calendar with your desktop. You can view the calendar by week, by month or by day. The agenda view option puts your agenda in order for an easier browsing. You can also set reminders. All selected notifications in “Attending menu” will allow to get the notification in the status bar of upcoming events. You can easily add an event, set the time, location event description or even a reminder. The new event will automatically synchronize with your Google Calendar on your desktop, so all the changes you will make in one of them will appear on the other. Shared and public calendars can also be accessed from your phone, with various levels of permissions. The application is also compatible for downloading Microsoft Outlook calendar files and iCalendar files.

Android Calendar And Google Integration (Source: ziogeek.com)

Android Calendar And Google Integration (Source: ziogeek.com)

Here are some other Google services that are integrated with Google Calendar for Android:

  • Gmail – an applications that activates the “Add to calendar” button, after you receive an e-mail that contains the key-words you have selected.

  • Google Desktop – for Windows or Mac OS X. Your agenda, computer files, music, photos or chats can be accessed without opening a browser.

  • IGoogle – allows to organize the content under “Google Gadgets” or to add web feeds. The calendar will be displayed on your home page as a module.

The last improvements made on Google Calendar brought new options as adding new features without user action and these were very much appreciated by all users.

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September 19th, 2011 Ciubotaru Nicoleta

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Applications For Android 2.1

Special developed by Google, Android is an operating system for smart phones. On a constantly growing market, the Android devices are available in more developed versions and the applications created will continue to surprise you.

Android 2.1 Apps (Source: topbestcameras.com)

Android 2.1 Apps (Source: topbestcameras.com)

Launched on 12 January 2010, the Android 2.1, under code name “Eclair” was firstly installed o Nexus One and has continued with Motorola, Cliq and others.The Android 2.1 built in applications are: alarm clock, browser, calculator, camera, contacts, custom locale, email, gallery, IMEs for Japanese, Chinese and Latin, messaging, music, phone, settings and spare parts.

Android 2.1 Apps (Source: cdn.ubergizmo.com)

Android 2.1 Apps (Source: cdn.ubergizmo.com)

If you are an Android 2.1. owner, here are some additional applications that you will look to download immediately.

  • Google eBooks – stores up to 16,000 books; access to Mobile eBookstore; adjust size, line space, justification; night-reading mode; offline reading and worry-free archive.

  • Google Earth – current location, zoom and tilt, search by voice and geographical information about roads, borders and more.

  • Adobe Reader – gives you access to PDF files from anywhere. Adobe added a feature called “reflow”, allowing to an automatically resizing of the text.

  • Super Security – will protect your smart phone from viruses.

  • Super – Private Conversation – creates a black list and the unwanted user will never disturb you again.

  • Financisto – your personal financial manager at one click distance.

  • Loan calculator –useful it if you want to apply for a loan.

  • Google Sky Map – offers you a new perspective of the night sky.

  • ConnectBot – if you are a network administrator, you should not miss this application that allows to create a secure line for transfers between phone ans servers.

  • Shazam – in only 30 seconds you can find out the author of the song you just listen.

  • Handcent SMS – the best application for managing SMS and MMS.

  • WheatherBug – will predict weather for one or more locations in the same time.

  • Instant Heart Rate – it shows your heart beat rhythm.

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