Here again raises a question for newbies how to get the sim and phone contacts in sync with their Google accounts.

New to android , then follow these steps it just takes a min or two. What all you are supposed to do is...

1. Just export all your contacts to sd card ( contacts>menu> import/export )

Import/export

exported file will we stored in sd card in .vcf format

file being exported...progress

your exported file

2. Mount your device and copy the exported .vcf file to your pc/mac.

3. Now open Gmail in your pc/mac browser > login and then navigate to contacts > import contacts > choose file and click the import button.


4. Finally after import has done you may ask for duplicate contacts to merge if not do it manually, the option will be in taskbar under More>> Find & Merge duplicates...


That's it and you are done, here after while creating a new contact select your Google account as default to save instead of phone/sim.

This tutorials breaks the contacts backup issue and once done you never think of it again, right! :)

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As we all know the default note taking apps in samsung sony and in other OEM operating systems aren't cloud based apps. So if we thought of formatting the machine without any idea of backup the content, the text in the memo may be lost for ever.

Author Bio: This articles was written by Manendra who is a professional internet marketer who writes the reviews on amazon products like Best Engagement Rings, Wheeled Backpacks

Bump :

This is one of the world's best n innovative app I have ever gone through. There are thousands of apps scrolling daily on Google Play Store and all the apps follows the most common way of authentication and installation but this app stands apart because of its unique functionality. The way it works and the way it gets connected is simply superb and completely unique. The app has that OMG effect. It takes time for a newbie to understand whats going on when you disclose this app. Its fun working out with this app.

And today the new update is the reason for posting about this awesome app. Till now the bump is upto mobile n mobile but from today onwards you can bump your device with your PC.

Yep! but it's not like dashing two phone, simply a tap on the space bar lets you download photos from your phone to PC.

How to : 

1. Go to http://bu.mp on your computer web browser.
2. Select photos in the bump app
3. Lightly tap your spacebar with your phone.

That's it, Enjoy!

Screencaps : 

Having 3G/2G data plans activated then try the following 3 smart apps for making calls for free. Once experienced the way they work you never switch back to GSM. The calls are not upto mobile to mobile or upto a certain circle you can make calls all over the world and even to friends who are on desktops/laptops. The apps which i'm going to post are not only limited to calls you even has the facility to text your droid friend for free.

Viber : 

Viber lets you make calls and text for free all over the world. The best thing is its HD sound quality. Viber's cuting edge technology ensures HD sound quality which is much better than GSM or a regular phone call.


Working out with Viber is so simple as everything is done by viber itself. As soon as you install the app on your mobile viber runs in the background and starts syncing with your mobile phone numbers and contact list to instantly show who already has viber.

The app is completely ads free. Even on running in the background the app never drains your battery where as others do.



Skype : 

All of us know how popular skype and its services are. What all we can do with skype on our desktop can be performed the same way on mobile too. We can do voice chat, video calling and even text for free.

So nothing more to tell about this giant. Its been there for years and everyone knows how its service quality would be and nothing more to guys who are already working out with Skype.



Nimbuzz Messenger: 


Coming to mobile platforms Nimbuzz is at its best when compared with other IM clients. The Nimbuzz IM not only lets you chat but also allows you to call your friends who already has nimbuzz installed on their device and also to friends on desktop/laptop if he/she are on Gtalk.

I have already posted about this earlier. So just go through this post Call your Gmail friends for free from your Android device via Nimbuzz you get a clear idea of how to work out with this nifty app.

Can't live a moment without music. Browsing downloading and copying things to your phone's memory and then searching and building your playlist from the 100's of tracks. Is this is your daily job?

Then just say Good bye to all as i'm herewith some exciting yet most widely used apps built especially for music addicts.

1. GrooveShark :



Perfect app for today's post and so its position. Most of you guys know about this mighty Grooveshark and its huge database of music.

Grooveshark is the world's largest online community of music lovers. So here after no need of searching downloading and copying just tap on Grooveshark, search for your favourite track or album and start playing on the go.

A key feature which i like the most is the offline mode. If you select a song or two and set them to offline you can listen to them even when there's no internet connection.The apps UI is cool and elegant. The app loads pretty fast and reliable in its functionality.


To download just point your phone's browser at m.grooveshark.com

Grooveshark is currently available for Android Palm Blackberry iPhone and Nokia.

2. Soundcloud

This is yet an another big one to talk about. Sound cloud has just changed the way of sharing music online. With Soundcloud we can record listen and share music on the go and the li'l official Sound Cloud app has the facility to like and comment on sounds right from your mobile.


3. Soundhound : 

This is completely unique when compared with the above mentioned 2 apps. The first thing is its recognition!
The app features the world's fastest, most accurate music identification and second thing is access to free unlimited LiveLyrics for over 1 million of your favorite songs.


So hereafter when ever you come across an unknown track playing on a radio or on some other device just tap on Soundcloud. SoundCloud starts recording and fetches you the track n album info, youtube link and the song to play. Lyrics on screen is really awesome n cool feature the Sound Cloud has. So no more humming wanna sing just go through the lyrics and start singing.


4. TrackID


This one too does the same job as of soundhound but reliable in what it does as the app is developed only for tracking the id of the tracks the output is quite sharp n accurate.Not only the artist biographies track id also gets you the youtube link of the track you just recorded and also ability to share instantly on your facebook wall.The UI of the app is cool and beautiful to work out with.


5. Saavan


This is one of the most popular app in India as it does holds almost all tracks of bollywood right from 1960's to till date. And the interface is so cool that adding tracks to playlist, search and everything else is so elegantly categorized (as weekly top 15, latest, tending etc...) that once logged in no one would like to leave the app. They just stick to it.

Works like a charm when there's 3G or Wifi. Simply superb app I ever come across.


Not only Saavan all the above apps works perfectly only when the network speed is up to the mark.(3G OR WiFi) otherwise the bitrate of the songs may vary and so the song quality.

Here in this post I am going to let you know guys how important is to activate Two-step Verification and why to prefer Google Authenticator  over SMS verification.

It is obvious that you may feel li'l inconvenience at the begining because each time whenever you want to login from a new system not the one you usually use may ask for verification. So in general the account takes SMS verification as default. This is fast reliable and instant only if the signal of your network provider is strong. Otherwise if you are in vacation or moved to some other remote areas this could be a headache issue.So you wont receive a message and until unless you enter the verification code you can't even see the loading page.


So the solution for this issue is again from Google itself . Google Authenticator for Android, iPhone and Blackberry.

What it does ?
It is an app which keep on generating verification codes for every minute. The app doesn't relay on any networks and internet connection. It is completely an offline application.

Google Authenticator multiple accounts support

So how to make use of this app ?
Like others download the app from Google Play Store and install it. Now on your desktop/laptop go through your Google accounts > Security > Two step verification > Edit > How to receive codes > Mobile application and select the platform (Android, iPhone, Blackberry).

Now its time to configure Google Authenticator. In Google Authenticator, select Scan a barcode.So use your phone's camera to scan the barcode.When the application is configured, type the code generated in the  required field and click Verify.






That's it.


So here after when you are infront of a new system just tap the authenticator app, enter the generated code and you are done.


Note: Upon activating two step verification applications like Instant messengers and Chrome Sync doesn't work. 
So for this you need to generate Application specific password and enter the generated password for first time to login.

For example if you are using Gtalk or other Instant messengers like Pidgin or Nimbuzz they just deny's your login credentials.  So for this you need to go through your Google accounts > Security > Two step verification > Edit > Application Specific password > Manage

Enter a name in the required field as shown in the below image and click on Generate password.


Now enter the generated password in field of password (of instant messenger Pidgin,Gtalk, Nimbuzz etc). And this is one time password no need to remember. Once logged in you are done. From next time onwards enter you regular password to login.

So coming to advantages over activating two step verification is....you probably got a clear idea of how the app and other things work right. Everything is under your control. Right from Generating codes to the applications dealing with Google accounts.

In breif : Just login with your password plus a code which get from your phone.

Call blockers, these days its gone essential for each and everyone not only for women but also for men. Inspite of activating do not disturb DND service calls n messages keep on irritating. And the other things you probably know for what actually people look for before buying a mobile phone is for call blocker, call divert n voice mail.

Guys usually irritates women and so does the girls too. And boss irritates even when you on leave and customer care usually a headache at times when you are busy.

So for all these there are couple of smart apps for smart users i.e., for guys with droid devices.

1. Mr.Number : 

This is an app I found to be bit innovative, cool and reliable and its functionality as a call/text blocker is awesome. The app is not just a call blocker but also a free texting app too. The tag line of the app "every phone should work this way" perfectly defines for what it is meant for. It just replaces the phones default dailer, logs n contacts simplifies and arranges accordingly, the most contacted at top.

And coming to call/text blocker the app has two reliable options to deal with a contact

a.) Pickup and hang up and
b.) Send to Voicemail

PickUp and Hang Up : Lifts the call for a second and then shuts down.
Send to Voicemail : If a blocked person call you, he/she is then notified that you are busy taking a call, so call after sometime.

Fast free texting to friends on Mr. Number :
When your friends use Mr. Number your text messages are automatically free, faster, and you’ll know when they’ve been delivered and read. Friends see when you’re free for a call, when your ringer is off, when you are sending all calls to voicemail, and even when you are in airplane mode.

App screenshots :




There's yet lot more to learn and know about this app. so just go through the Official website : http://mrnumber.com/





2. NQ Mobile call blocker

Nq mobile call blocker does the things exactly for what it is developed for. Apart from call/text block the app features contacts backup, Privacy Eraser and Privacy space(premium). 

The apps user interface is cool and one does'nt feel inconvience using the app as everything what the app does has been simplified under 6 categories as Blocked Calls, Blocked sms, Blacklist, Backup, Privacy Eraser and Privacy space ( for premium users).


App screenshots :



There is no pick up and hang up feature under call blocker. So the contacts under backlist will be send to voicemail (as busy).

So it is up to you, which one to prefer. If it is my turn I prefer Mr.number over Nq mobile call blocker.

Microsoft on Wednesday announced that its next-generation operating system Windows 8 tailored especially for a world shifting from personal computers to smartphones and tablets will be available on October 26.

Windows 8 debut date was actually revealed by the Windows unit boss Steven Sinofsky at a sales meeting. And is available in 109 languages across 231 markets worldwide, according to Microsoft's communications manager Brandon LeBlanc, said in a blog post.

According to Microsoft about 630 + million licenses of Windows 7 OS has been sold out and that the software powers the majority of business desktop computers.

Windows 7 went public in October 2009.

The latest version of the operating system that is the norm for personal computers will also be used on many smartphones and tablet computers, including Microsoft's own Surface tablet to be launched this year.

Here's a demo video of Windows 8 OS, published months back but have to go through this 15 min. video as it brings us a complete overview tour of Windows 8 metro style User Interface, Instant Sharing, Skydrive and other awesome yet reliable features in action.

 

The new Microsoft system will support a wider range of devices, including touch- and stylus-based smartphones and tablet PCs as well as desktop and laptop machines.

The software giant has been trying to expand its presence in the booming market for smartphones and tablets, which is currently dominated by Apple and Google.

Connecting a phone to a system and accessing the mobile net on desktop/laptop is always a mess job. And to do this a common task that should be performed inorder to "transfer data" or to "connect to the internet" is to install a PC Suite. Every OEM has their own PC Suite's. So, got a new mobile then should be thorough with installation and connection setup process.


Connecting the mobile to a system and accessing internet is damn easy if your were aware with PDaNet. So inorder to get rid of this PC Suite installation every time when ever you are before a new computer just go with this PDanet it is just 3mb in size. And also there is an app for Android. I have tested this, it is 100% safe secure and reliable.

Installation Process.[For Android Devices] :

1. First of all download and install the following app PDanet from Play store/Android Market.
2. Now download the (dot)exe file for PC from here.
3. During installation a popup window appears on screen says to connect the device to the computer.
4. Upon connecting the device to the computer "Found new hardware device" window pops up. Click next>>
5. Then another popup windows appears asks whether to continue installation anyway or to stop. Here you have to go with "Continue Anyway". This may appear two to three times and all the times you have to go with continue anyway.
6. Setup continues...that's it.
7. Now after pc installation go through the app on the device and select Usb/Wifi tether. So after turning on  Usb/Wifi, now right click on the PDaNet(mobile icon) on the taskbar and select connect to the internet.

Thats it and you are done. This is the best way to connect. I personally recommend this software over pc suites because PC suites are larger in size, takes time to install and in some cases when you are working on windows XP problems may arise during installation. "May ask for internet connection or to insert disk".

So why all this heck....just carry this simple nifty application and install where ever and when ever you need.

App Screen shots [Android] : 




PdaNet also bundles a cool "SMS Agent" feature which allows you to send/receive SMS directly from your computer.

All this installation and setup process is upto Samsung [Android]. The PdaNet is also available for Nokia iPHONE Blackberry and Palm OS.

Links of Interest : 

Today Adobe has released an eSignature update to its mobile application, the new update allow users to sign PDF documents electronically i.e., users can simply draw signature on the touchscreen with their finger.

Describing the update in a blog post, Adobe said:

Thanks to Adobe Reader for mobile, you can electronically sign a document by simply drawing your signature with your finger on a touchscreen, making it easy to conduct business while on the go. Additionally, you can connect to Adobe EchoSign to get others to sign documents electronically, letting you track and manage the status of documents online. And, because the signed contracts are archived in the cloud, you can easily retrieve documents from anywhere, at any time, via a web browser.

In addition to eSignature adobe also included the ability to annotate/comment on PDFs. Another new feature sure to come-in handy is form-fill. Form fill lets users to fill forms electronically, eliminating the need to print the document.

Google Android and Apple iOS users may able to see the above update on long press on the opened PDF document.

Adobe Reader - iOS (iPhone/ iPod Touch/ iPad)
Adobe Reader - Google Play (Android)

Downloading youtube videos is always a question for newbies, either on desktop or on a smartphone the question is common and this is because there is no official download option. For desktops/laptops there are number of ways to download videos you may use a browser extension /add-on or a software like IDM or Savetopc.

Then what for a smartphone.

Tubemate : This is an unofficial app i.e., the app is not available in android market. So follow the link or scan the QR Code below using Google Goggles or by any other QR Code Scanner application.


That's it, go through the generated link and download the .apk file and install it.(sdcard/downloads/tubemate.apk)

The UI of the tubemate is much similar to the official youtube app but here when you tap on play button it asks whether to play or download.

If you tap on the download option, tubemate fetches you a list of available downloadable resolutions like as shown in the below image.


Select the one which best suits and playable on your device.As soon as you select a resolution your download begins.

Additional Features:

Resume capability
Save as Mp3
Sharing
No.of Resolutions n Video formats.

To download Tubemate Click Here! or scan the above QR Code.