Nokia Launches Z Launcher for Android

The Finnish company Nokia has unveiled an application, or rather an application launcher, named Z Launcher, which proves that the company still has the spring. The beta version is already available for download, but only for a few motives.

Now that Nokia no longer in telephones, but focuses on network technologies, the Finnish company is working on other projects. And they certainly wants to show the world that they are not idle. The proof is the release of their first application launcher, named Z Launcher, which comes just weeks after the acquisition of its mobile business by Microsoft. This application is not available directly on the Play Store but is available on a specially designed website by Nokia, and in a beta version. In addition, it is not possible to download all terminals or devices. Currently this launcher is only available for Nexus 5, the Galaxy S5 , S4 and S3, Sony Xperia Z1, Moto X, and HTC One.

This launcher has the particularity to focus on simplicity. The interface is pretty sleek, and also looks like Android Stock. Interestingly, five applications or web pages are displayed continuously on the home screen , and referencing the actions you usually do. If you call your mother, her contact will appear. Same thing if you often listen to music on Spotify, the application will be highlighted.

Applications on front screen may vary depending on time of day and activity . The most interesting feature is to draw the first letter of application on the screen to show all applications beginning with that letter and find the one you want. A simple way to replace an archaeological dig in the depths of your smartphone.

Introducing Z Launcher from Nokia Z Launcher on Vimeo.

Read more »

Google Play Store Errors [491, 498, 919 etc.]: Symptoms and Solutions

There are many types of errors that occure while downloading apps from Google Play Store. Today, I'm going to explain how to get get rid of all those errors.

The first prior clarification: Solutions to these errors are based on my personal experiences, as well as several Android users. If you encounter other problems with Google Play Store, please let me know in the comments section and I will try to answer as soon as possible.

Play Google Error 491

Symptoms

• Downloads and updates impossible.

Solutions

1. To delete your Google account from your device (Settings> Accounts> Google), then restart your Android and re-add the account you deleted.  
2. In Settings> Apps> All> Google Services, click Clear data and Force stop.

Play Google Error 498

Symptoms

• Interrupted downloads from Google Play Store Store

Solutions

1. The cache of your device is full. Delete some useless or unnecessary applications and also make space by deleting some files you do not need them. After turning the phone into Recovery Mode (Volume Down button, power and home button), here's more information about this recovery mode. Then select wipe cache partition moving up or down with the volume button. To accept using the power button. 

Play Google Error 919

Symptoms

• Downloading the application works, but installing the same fault.

Solutions

1. There is simply no more space on your Android. Delete unnecessary data, music, movies, videos or large applications.

Error retrieving information from server

Symptoms

• Users get this error message during the update or download of an application.

Solutions

1. Try again to delete your Google account (Settings> Accounts> Google), thereupon restart your Android device and re-enter your account details. 
2. In Settings> Apps> All> Google Services on click Clear data and Force stop. 

Error 413

Symptoms

• Downloading apps or updates is impossible. If you use a proxy, remember that it can cause problems with your application Google Play Store. 

Solutions

1. In Settings> Apps> All> Google Services, click Clear Data and then Force stop.
2. Proceeds in the same way the Google Play Store.
3. Empty your browser cache.

Error 923

Symptoms

• The download is impossible. Error during synchronization of your Google account or insufficient cache. 

Solutions

1. Delete your Google account
2. The cache of your device is full. Again try to delete some unnecessary applications and data and reboot into recovery mode. Select wipe cache partition and reboot. 
3. Re-enter the data from your Google Account 

Error 921

Symptoms

• You can not download an application

Solution

1. Try to clear the cache of the Google Play Store. If this does not work, try to delete all application data, but be careful because perdarás all settings you have configured. 
2. Finally, if the problem is fixed you, make the process of removing the Google account, restart and re-enter your details. 

Error 403

Symptoms

• The download is impossible, usually happens when you compare the've done using different Google accounts to which you have in your Android device.

Solutions

1. Connect with Google Play Store specific Google account. 
2. Uninstall the application.
3. Back to search on Google Play application, then click on the buy button (this is usually where the install button).

Error 492

Symptoms

• It is impossible to install an application. The problem is the dalvik cache.

Solutions

1. In Settings> Apps> All> Google Services on click Clear data and then Force Stop.
2. Do the same on the Google Play Store.
3. Note: If unfortunately did not solve the problem, try clearing the Dalvik Cache. This comes on the custom recovery mode (if you are root). Another solution is to do a wipe data / factory reset. This option applies to all users and can be done from the recovery mode. Here's more information about the wipes. 

Error 927

Symptoms

• The download is impossible. An update on Play Store is running.

Solutions

1. Wait a few minutes to complete your Google Play Store update.
2. If the problem persists, go to Settings> Applications> todass> Google services, and try clearing data and Force stop. 
3. Repeat this action, but with the implementation of Google Play Store.

Read more »

Android Device manager is now available: Locate your android smartphone remotely

A few days ago, Google introduced a new tool for devices with Android mobile operating system: Android Device Manager, which allows us to find our device through Google Maps in case of loss or theft, and also delete the data if necessary. Shortly after the announcement by Google, Android Device Manager is available for our devices and we can access the web application to locate our device.

Finally, Google begins to worry about the security of their devices, a concern that had started long ago, Google is also in the wake of Apple which introduced a virtually identical feature in iOS called Find My iPhone .

Today, smartphones are not only an important part of our daily communication, but also allow us access to a variety of applications and save documents and information relevant to employment. This means that in case of loss or theft, we must have to worry about the security of our data, proceed to change passwords, and more.

With Android Device Manager, we will be able to perform three specific actions: 

1. locate the device via GPS, marking the exact location on Google Maps.
2. We will be able to activate an alarm will sound on the device, for example, to find it when you get lost in a house.
3. In case of loss or theft, we will delete all files and data stored on your phone remotely.

The arrival of Android Device Manager seems excellent news, and in our tests it worked very well (try not to be at work if they test the alarm to not cause a scene). The security of our data, at least for Android users, should be a priority considering the many bugs that were discovered security in recent times.

Basically, you have already got Android Device Manager for our terminals: all features are available from the user's Google account. It is available for all those with an Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system or later, many of the low-end users, medium and high. To access the tool, you need to be connected from the web to the Google account associated with the device, and  then you can access the Android Device Manager from Android section of your account, or this link.

Read more »

Are you a developer and do you search for projects to work on?

Do you know how to develop or program mobile applications? Do you want to work but you don't know how to find projects? Yeeply is the solution were you are looking for, you only have to register yourself in our platform to obtain an economic benefit. But before we will explain you, what Yeeply exactly is. 

We are the first platform for the outsourcing of mobile projects: app development, web apps, etc. In this platform companies around the world publish their mobile needs and the developers of the community interact with them to offer the best economical and technical solution, to be hired.
 

In Yeeply companies and customers are discovering the potential of registered experts, we already have hundreds of customers; companies or individuals who trust in Yeeply to find their developer in need.

Meanwhile, our community of experts counts already several thousand members. Professionals can find in a comfortable and econimic way freelance projects to work on, without leaving home. This way Yeeply brings suply and demand together in one of the fastest growing markets in the world: The development of mobile applications.

Once the offers are made, the responsible companies have to chose for the expert that fits the company the most. So, if you are a developer (IOs, Windows, Blackberry, HTML5,…) do not miss the opportunity and take advantage to register for free in Yeeply.

Visit Yeeply here | Connect On Facebook

Read more »

Mobile Applications to Create Fun Photomontages [Photo Mixing Apps]

We all love our pictures or at least, to see pictures of our friends. Hence Facebook, Instagram or Flickr succeeded so much. With mobile phones, it is very easy to take a picture wherever you are, with your friends, alone or even at work. But that is not the full potential of the cell, as well as using the camera, you can create photo collage in the style of Photoshop. Besides the usual image editors, there are applications that excel at creating photomontages with mobile than just technical knowledge required and you only asked to choose an image and touch a button or two.

The applications shown below are intended for use by anyone. The vast majority has preview that shows you how the original photo is applying photomontage. Furthermore, the selection of filters and effects that these applications usually have nothing to envy to the filters of Photoshop and other photo editing professional programs, including the possibility to add text, create collages and even share the results online.

PHOTO2fun: We start with one of the most complete applications to place an image anywhere you can imagine getting amazing photomontages with mobile: a museum in the middle of the street in a city you've never been, a stop bus, the front page of a newspaper ... The selection of effects is impressive, with very good results in seconds. Also, to share the results on social networks.

Download: Android | iOS

PhotoMontager: This application is more focused on the frames, although these are in 3D and occupy almost the entire screen, so that your image will be in a small corner. Some are for everyone and results are achieved. As a bonus, you import your photos from Facebook.

Download: Android | iOS

BeFunky Photo Editor: BeFunky We talked about another time, since from their website you can edit your photos. It is also possible to achieve with mobile fun photomontages using this app for iOS and Android. It has a great selection of effects and filters and frames and the ability to add text.

Download: Android | iOS

Split Camera HD: This application is specialized in a particular type of photomontage, which is to photograph an object or person twice to look like it is repeated in the same photograph. It is very easy to use and with a little skill get good results without noting the effect due to its color and saturation correction.

Download: Android

imikimi Photo Frames Free: Another application full of effects, filters and frames , some free and some pay, with a photograph unrecognizable to leave boring and make it a fun and amazing photomontage. The effects are organized by categories and preview lets you see all the time how it will mount. Playing with your tools get a good result with little effort.

Download: iOS

Deco Face Free: This unusual application is designed to decorate faces or anything you can think of with eyes, noses, mouths, glasses, beards and any other supplement you can think of. Although it may seem somewhat limited, messing around with the drawings gallery find what you need to decorate an original photographs.

Download: Windows Phone

Face Swap: Finally, an application that changes your face by the person you have at hand. You select the picture, you indicate where are the two faces to be exchanged, and the application will recognize and change more or less successful. In any case, the result is fun.

Download: Windows Phone

Read more »

WhatsApp: New Virus Priyanka and How to Solve it.

Be very careful with the application WhatsApp and new contacts, as it has found a virus named Priyanka. The said virus renames all contacts with 'Priyanka' without the user can avoid it.

WhatsApp is one of the most used application by mobile phone users, WhatsApp, an instant messaging service that probably everyone know, so we should be alert to the application, as it was discovered a virus called 'Priyanka', and functions to change the behalf of all the contacts you have stored on your phone, without the user can avoid all the renaming Priyanka.

How this virus Priyanka works in WhatsApp? When the user receives a new chat message from a contact  name Priyanka and decide to add as a friend on your phonebook,  since the time it is added to your phonebook application, it gets started and infects all your contacts, which are now are now called Priyanka (as you can see in the picture accompanying this post), then comes the confusion and the user does not know what to do, is it or not?

How to solve this problem?

If you or one of your friend is having same problem then tell them that to protect from it, you have to be very careful and not to add any unknown contacts or if you see that something is wrong or suspicious, you should use any good anti-virus. Maybe some of you already have the virus, but it didn't stopped this virus then what can they do? First Take care of deleting the contact Priyanka, then please go to the device settings and then 'Applications', here 'force stop' WhatsApp and delete the data. Don't forget to recover your contacts from Google contacts.

Read more »

[How to] Convert any Image to Icon with Quick Any2Ico

If you like desktop customization then you know you should change the icons to look much better and more balance. In Linux we can use any file of picture to come in PNG, but in Windows we need icons to be .ICO format.

If you've already downloaded a package that contains only PNG and wants to convert it to .ICO, just use Quick Any2Ico, a simple application that can convert any image to a file .ICO.

Quick Any2Ico is easy to operate. Simply open the program (no installation needed because it is portable) and then choose the source that can be an image in JPG, PNG, BMP or GIF. You can also extract the image of an EXE, DLL or OCX. You must choose where and look for the file you want to convert.

Then select the destination icon when completed. Also choose which format you want to output to the size ranging from 16 × 16 pixels (as for a Favicon ) or is larger than 512 × 512.

Download Quick Any2Ico

Read more »

[How to] Optimize | Increase the Speed of Your WiFi, 3G and 4G Android with Internet Speed ​​Master

Unfortunately in South Asia Internet connections are a very slow, especially in countries such as India that is where I live. The 3G is almost nonexists with speed of 1Mbps or even in the morning when no one using the service, the speed is always slow. About 4G? it simply does not exist. Same with the WiFi, which is usually quite slow.

To improve this we can use Master Speed ​​Internet, a completely free application for Android that will help make the connection to speedup more than existing speed. What it will do is apply a mod or tweak that is used in Linux systems that will allow the speed increase. The developer promises that this should work for both Android systems stock or custom.

The only requirement for this app is, you must have root in your phone to work, that is a rooted android device and give superuser permissions for just entering into the application. Then simply press a button that says "Apply Patch". There is also an option for those who do not have ROOT. If you want to go back to how it was before the system, the program lets you restore because it keeps a backup.

It may be that Internet Speed ​​Master not work on some devices.

Install Internet Speed ​​Master.

Read more »

How you use Android as a mouse computer Joystick

We can connect your Android device to the computer in different ways. The best known is AirDroid , an excellent application that lets you manage your smartphone or tablet without problems by installing a program in the operating system of your PC or even using only the browser for it.

We can connect your Android device to the computer in different ways. The best known is AirDroid , an excellent application that lets you manage your smartphone or tablet without problems by installing a program in the operating system of your PC or even using only the browser for it.

This connection can now be fully enhanced by using DroidPad , an application that will connect the phone via WiFi or USB to your computer to use it as a joystick to play or mouse to navigate or do anything else that interests you.

To use it you must install the application on the PC, which is available for Windows and Linux. Then you must install and configure Android on this side connecting the option you prefer to use.

In Android you enable USB debugging you get it in the configuration of your device applications.

The installation process can be a bit annoying but there all a tutorial for beginners DroidPad official website. And ideally you connect via USB because it will be more reliable and run faster than by WiFi.

Download | DroidPad: PC Joystick & mouse

Read more »

Add a Security Pattern Lock for WhatsApp [Android]

WhatsApp is now a days has become the biggest communication platform for people. As the use of WhatsApp has increased, the security problems also arised, for this reason, i have bring to you today, a app called as "Lock for WhatsApp", which will be providing a better security fro your WhatsApp app.

Lock for WhatsApp allows you to set up a pattern as well as a password, there are two options available for you to choose the one you like.

Lock for WhatsApp is free to install completely and then you can place a common password with numbers and letters, and then a pattern based on 9 circles. Only combinations can be made in this, you can remove or add more circles.

The problem with this application is that you must accept the terms to use, like many other things, but these are invasive, demanding that will change the home page in your browser, add a bookmark in the browser and a new icon on the screen the Home for searching. In this way they make money but can be unpleasant and a con for some.

Download | Lock for WhatsApp.

Read more »

SMS Replier: Answer to missed calls with SMS if you're busy [Android]

We all have a phone and are increasingly intelligent, so with them we can do so many things that we never would have occurred.

For example, SMS Replier is a perfect application for those who can not always answer calls because their work does not permit or because they simply are forgetful with their mobile device.

SMS Replier is a application for the android phones to send a text message automatically when someone calls you and you don't answer, that is, when the SMS Replier application sees that a call is lost. This will be perfect for anyone bother you because you do not answer and keep others informed of the reason why you are not answering.

You can decide what will go in that message, what you are doing, like you're in the gym and you'll be available after 9pm. The application will leave a notification saying that the message was sent, to which also you find out you that this has happened.

Download | SMS Replier

Read more »

Clean Master: frees up space and improves the performance of your Android

Android devices, like a computer with another operating system, also filled with trash, temporary files and many things that occupy space and are totally unnecessary. We can make a clearance but it is complicated to do it manually.

Clean Master is a android app that allows any user, noob or advanced, can clean your Android and thus improve the performance of your phone or tablet, in addition to free space possibly need for other more important things.

What makes this application is to review what we have to bother and erasable, ask if you can do it and then delete all, supporting searches in other apps like WhatsApp, Spotify, Pinterest, Line and more.

Basically Clean Master has four options: delete files residual kill applications that are not in use to free up RAM, delete files temporary and navigation history. When you start the application you will see four large buttons, such as the image above, which will allow you to begin releasing space . Then he will show you what has been achieved and there you can choose what to remove and what to leave.

Get Clean Master App Here

Read more »

WeVideo, the video editor on the web, launches app for Android

Great news for those who use WeVideo or have an Android device, now we can install the official app on our mobile Wevideo.

Now available in Android Market (Google Play), the application allows us to capture videos and images and upload them to our project in the cloud in order to use the material in your edition, being able to invite colleagues to help add new photos and videos that can be used as feedstock.

In addition to capturing and sharing material and send it to our account Wevideo, you can cut the interesting parts of captured videos to save space and comment on the material included, both we and our collaborators.

We can also upload files or create new projects from the mobile, synchronized at all times with our own data on the web.

Now we have spoken on previous occasions of WeVideo, remembering that it is one of the editors that YouTube has officially included in your system.

Links: wevideo.com | Wevideo app for Android | Wevideo on YouTube

Read more »

Animal Life: An encyclopedia of animals in your Android

Access to good quality information is one of the best ingredients of technology in recent years, and applications such as Animal Life prove it.

This is an encyclopedia with more than 300 animals with descriptions and sounds in an Android phone, classified by mammals, reptiles and birds and illustrated with over 1000 photographs of excellent quality.

With free version allows you to browse through hundreds of species interactively, but no sounds available for all animals in its database.

A good way to spend some time alone or with the children who will surely enjoy this application the most.

Animal Life | Android Market

Read more »

cinemagram - App To create animations with Static/Still Images

Making an animation of a still image is kind of a art and definitely if you get any app, then i know you will be definitely get happy. So here i bring an app for iPhone users that will make animation of still images. Still wondering how? Check it out below!

This type of technique is increasingly common, and now even more after the release of cinemagram, an iPhone application that allows, after recording a video of 2 to 3 seconds, specify the parts that we want to make it quiet and want to move, exporting an animation ready to be shared on social networks.

This is not a free application, with a cost of $ 1.99 and filters allowing to make the catch, causing effects such as xpro or vintage.

Visit cinemagram | iTunes

Read more »

[How To] Change default Fonts In Android Smartphones

If you are using a Android powered smartphone for a long time, then you must be bored watching the same style of font every time. The default font for Android is pretty good and easier to read things but if you really think that you guys need change then its time to change.

There is built-in option for changing the font in Android 2.2 Froyo and all the next versions but there are no another fonts are pre-installed, so you need to download the fonts and then need to install then on your smartphone. This process is as easy as changing your phones wallpaper. Still saying how? Check it out below and follow the steps:

1. First search "Bauhaus FlipFont" in android market or click here to visit the link directly. Install this app in your phone.
2. Open the application, you will get a list of available fonts for your smartphones, select and install any font to your smartphone.
3. Now GoTo Settings->Display->Font Style. Now you can see all the installed fonts as in below screenshot.

     

     4. Now select any one of them and see the magic.

Now you can change your phones font style anytime, I hope you liked this tutorial, still have problems? Comment below! ;)

Read more »

Download Free DLF IPL 5 T20 App for Android Smartphones [Downloads]

Hello Friends, the auctions for players in DLF IPL is starting this weekend, and the fever of IPL cricket is going to come back again in this summer. The DLF IPL T20 app for Android smartphones is now available at Android market, and here i am sharing a link for all Punkism fans.

Here is a Free Android application designated as DLF IPL T20 Cricket Live, which will deliver all-round updates of the IPL 5. Everyone out there now carry IPL season 5 with you. Get score updates, tweets. Sure you will enjoy IPL-5 on your phone. The Indiatimes IPL App presents to you the quickest and the most comprehensive IPL package.

Features

•  Latest scores updates with Scorecard
• Set Alerts to track all the 4s, 6s and fall of wickets as it happens.
• All the information about matches in the tournament in our Schedules section
• Stay well informed of all the players, franchises and stadium with the Teams, Players and Venue profiles section
• Our news section will keep you updated with all the developments during the course of the tournament
• The new stats section to know who the top players, highest and lowest runs scored etc
• Wide range of themes
• Image Gallery where you can view, share and save moments of IPL
• Includes IPL Widget

Screenshots 

Download DLF IPL T20 Live Here

Read more »

Chat with your facebook friends in 22 different langueges using Social Pulse App

It is well known that most Internet users mostly Facebook friends do not know each others language as most of them send requests to anybody on Facebook, now it is really a small problem, but it is not a limitation on the time to talk with anyone from anywhere in the world, as simultaneous translators have increasingly evolved . Some of them are no longer limited to dictionaries or translators be simple, as even we are built on the same chat system.

This is the case of Social Pulse chat, a message translation system for translating Facebook Chat messages in English, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Hindi, Farsi, Greek, Urdu, Persian, etc. (a total of 22 languages) instantly. The application will bring up the list of Facebook contacts on the menu on the left and gives option to choose which language we will introduce our words, and language that will translate and send to the recipient.

The application is available for iPhone and is compatible with IOS 4.2. and later.

Download | Social Pulse For iPhone/iPad

Read more »

Facebook Cover Designer: An iPhone Application to Design Facebook cover Photos

If the options we have already discussed here for designing the new Facebook home page does not convince you, and you have an iPhone in hand, now you can try Facebook Cover Designer.

Facebook means life to many people and many of you may trying to design your facebook profile as goo(some says it cool) as possible. Facebook cover design is an app for iPhone users that give your Facebook Timeline cover the unique and professional design it deserves. Facebook Cover Designer is the only app(till now) that lets you create high quality Facebook Timeline Covers for your profile.

It is a tool to edit the photos that you can put as cover for your Facebook timeline profile. You create the images needed for mounting on the Facebook timeline profile, with possible effects of various types provide for a more original.

The app is free, being compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

Download this app from AppStore | Facebook Cover Designer

Read more »

Author iBooks: Apple's New App to Create and Publish Multi-Touch ebooks

Apple responds to what was expected. In the educational event in New York Apple have filed the application with which anyone can make their own format digital publications eBook , it is Author iBooks. With this app, authors can publish their own books in ebook format.

It consists of a development for OSX that can be downloaded for free. In addition to the intention of carrying every Mac computer, the system seeks to be as easy and intuitive as possible allowing the user to drag photos or videos from your desktop, import text from documents created in Office or post links to online content. This app is available with lots of customization options.

The platform will allow the user to generate navigation pages or add widgets, though of course is that this will require more knowledge by the user. As a point relevant to the most critical, Apple executives announced that the authors can publish content directly from the application to the store. remains hidden details behind this option.

Link: Apple iBooks Author.

[Photos by engadgets]

Read more »