LG GW620 Etna Android Cellphone

LG is all set to announce a new Android based Smartphone named GW620. Since the Official press release on 14 September, not much news were coming from LG press center. However Motorola Droid, Cliq and HTC Hero has got much of the attention. According to initial speculations Codenamed Etna will be introduced with real time social networking, 5 Line Qwerty keyboard, 3-inch full touchscreen, 5MP Camera and 3.5mm head phone jack for media. New mini launch site was taken down as the rumors surpassed. Nonetheless Android version for LG GW620 is still not announced yet.

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Facebook Explorer

Facebook Explorer is a mini Facebook gadget for Windows 7. It lets you track incoming messages as well as enable you to change your status from the sidebar. Some of its features are

1. Easy to use interface
2. Stores login information
3. Set or Clear status
4. View summary lists of friends activities

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Unblock Blocked sites using Firefox AddOn

You might have come across couple of incidents in a networked environment like 'Unable to install .exe files' and 'Unable to open restricted sites' due to lack of Administrator privileges. This happens mostly in Offices and Universities to avoid unnecessary HD consumption or even can become cause for spreading viruses, spyware, malwares. However this is a security measure and should be taken by Administrators to secure the network if not. However you can still install Firefox browser in any drive of your choice. It uses less system resources and hence doesn't require any Administrator rights. Now to access blocked site's you can use an Add-On for it.

Go2 Proxy grants access to any blocked sites like Facebook or Orkut, if its your case. When not able to access any site just click 'Try with Go2 proxy' for readily access.

Requirements: Firefox 1.5-3.6a1pre

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New Orkut Redesigned

Orkut, one of biggest social network of its time is redesigned now showing some competitiveness to its rival Facebook. This new version is specifically redesigned with the help of Google WebTool Kit (GWT). So whats new with New Orkut?

1. Fewer pages with fast Browsing
2. More simpler interface
3. Profile, Homepage personalization with colors and style
4. Easier Navigation for other Google Apps like Images, Videos, Gmail, Maps etc.
5. All in one notifications for Friend request, testimonials, community requests, Birthday announcements
6. Status updates
7. Friends updates on homepage
8. Latest Activity updates
9. Video Chat
10. Easy scrapping



Requirements: Google chrome, Firefox, IE 8 (IE 6 not supportable)

Check out new www.orkut.com (requires invitation). For limited invitations fill out this form with your email address and answer a small question, "ORKUT IS ___".

Ubuntu Karmic Koala 9.10 Final released

Finally the wait is over. We are blessed with a new version in Ubuntu Series, Karmic Koala 9.10. This version promises to be far more stable than previous ones. Faster graphical boot, Improved audio framework, Simplified Add/Remove Applications tool. It is available free of cost in Desktop, Server and Netbook versions. Also LiveCD version is also available to try but with limitations.

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Motorola Droid features, pics, video

Official Google Operating System for Computers is no where near till 2010 but its Mobile Operating System Android 2.0 is in full swing. Recently Announced Android 2.0 has a promising start with lot to offer. Motorola Droid and HTC Hero are the first ones to get this treat. Motorola DROID Smartphone is expected on November 6 developed in partnership with Google and Verizon Wireless. Smartest features are its Social Media integration like Facebook, YoutTube, Voice based search and Multitasking. Check out Motorola Droid pics (Click on pics for broader view)

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Whole list of Motorola Droid features can be found on Official Page.
Download Motorola Droid User Manual and Launch Package (PDF's).

Download Android 0.3 live

Android is a mobile platform Operating System. It is open source and linux based. Like Ubuntu LiveCD, Android 0.3 LiveCD is bootable in PC. Download the .iso version and burn on CD with PowerISO or UltraISo. Check out its snapshots

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Chrome OS 0.4.223 Beta by SUSE

The brand new Chrome OS 0.4.223 Beta has debut its appearance for the public by SUSE. This was the much awaited product. Its importance can be judged from the fact that its an Open Source and a hard competitor for Windows and Macintosh and Google OS. And yes, its a Browser based Operating System. Which means that you will be controlling your whole OS through Google Chrome browser. The main reason for introducing a browser based OS is its easy to access applications from web. Its features include

1. GNOME 2.24 desktop environment
2. Google Chrome 4.0.223 web browser
3. Google Picasa 2.7 photo manager New!
4. OpenOffice.org 3.0 office suite
5. GIMP 2.6 image editor
6. Flash Player 10.0 plugin


System requirements:

Processor: Intel Pentium, Xeon or newer; AMD Duron, Athlon, Sempron, Opteron or newer
RAM: min. 256 MB
Hard disk: min. 1 GB
Graphics card: supports most modern graphics cards

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Ubuntu Karmic Koala 9.10 Themes

Theme Names (i. aquadreams, ii. balanzan, iii. bamboo-zen, iv. exotic, v. infinity, vi. karmic-nights, vii. showtime, viii. tropical, ix. ubuntu-sunrise, x. wild-shine)

Click on the themes above to get a closer view. How to install? Follow commands below

1. Edit /etc/apt/sources.list file
2. gksudo gedit /edit/apt/sources.list
3. Add following lines (deb http://ppa/launchpad.net/bisigi/ppa/ubuntu karmic main AND deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/bisigi/ppa/ubuntu karmic main)
4. Add GPG Key using command (sudo add-apt-repository ppa:bisigi)
5. Update source list using command (sudo aptitude update)
6. Just change the theme name listed above to apply theme e.g to install first 'aquadreams' theme enter (sudo aptitude install aquadreams-theme)

Note: These Themes have been tested and works absolutely fine.

Mozilla SeaMonkey 2.0

Mozilla SeaMonkey is a 'All in One' Internet Suite. It allows to do more than what a simple Firefox browser can do. It is a open source cross platform and consists of SeaMonkey browser, Email and News Client, HTML editor, IRC Client. This multifunctional project is created in C++, XUL, XNL, JavaScript. The New version uses the same platform like Firefox 3.5.4 and includes

1. Feed Support
2. Tabs restoration after crash or restart
3. Tabbed mail
4. HTML5 features (like video and downloadable fonts)
5. Lightning Calender Add-On
6. Email retrieval via IMAP and sync

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Google Map Navigation for Android 2.0

With Google Mobile based Open source Operating System Android 2.0 just announced and here we are with probably a first killing application for Android 2.0. Whenever a new product is announced from Google it always give a feeling of two bits i.e 0 or 1. We know that despite of much rumors and publicity of Google Wave it could not reach users hearts. Although there are a huge number of best features included with tremendous effort from Google Wave. But it seems that it is somehow a more professional and advanced purpose application.

After a huge success for Google maps, they have finally decided to kick start the wireless. Google Map Navigation beta just launched is determined to be a much better app than its predecessors. Unfortunately its for Android based devices but still its going to have a one on one war with paid Apple apps like TomTom for iPhone. The first phone to get this treat is none other than Motorola Droid. Google Map Navigation for Android 2.0 features include

1. 3D Navigation
2. Updated maps
3. Search in English
4. Search by Voice
5. Shortest Path First
6. Satellite View
7. Street View
8. And lastly its FREE

Watch Video below to have a close look

Download Firefox 3.5.4

New version of Firefox is ready for its users. This version is more stable, includes bug fixes which might have slow browsing experience due to security loopholes. It is recommended to download it. However who are already using Firefox 3.5.3, it has been automatically updated. If not then you should download it now.

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Android 2.0 Announced

Google open source OS for mobile, Android 2.0 SDK is announced recently. Also known as Eclair, it is going to be competitive. Android 2.0 features include

1. Multiple accounts for email and contact sync.
2. Instant access for contacts
3. Better search option for SMS
4. Camera options
5. Android Virtual Keyboard
6. Enhanced Browser features
7. Bluetooth 2.1 support

Check out Official page for a comprehensive list of features.

Android 2.0 screenshots



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System Requirements for Android 2.0 SDK

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