Skype Beta for Symbian Phones

Finally Skype team has released the beta version of its most popular desktop voip app for Symbian Phones. This app works on all S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 and 2. Skype for Symbian supports

-Free Skype-to-Skype calling

-Call phones with Skype credits or subscription
- Receive calls on your Online Number
- Instant Messaging
- Group conversations
- File sending and receiving

Skype works with Wi-Fi and 3G networks and can be installed via OTA, NSU or simply download and send the file via Bluetooth. Skype supports Nokia E71, Nokia E63, E66, N82, E51, N95, N95 8GB, N81, N81 8GB, E90, N96, N85, 5320, 6210 Navigator, 6210 Classic, N78 and N79.

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Jolicloud: A new OS for your Netbook

In an official launch event, Tariq karim introduced first alpha release of new cloud based OS named Jolicloud. It is mainly targeted for Netbooks, however it can be installed on desktops too. Jolicloud OS is somehow same like Google OS.

 

Jolicloud requires everything to install via online but Google OS is somehow different, as its all applications and working are managed online.

Jolicloud compromises of directory of applications which requires user consent to install. These apps can be sorted by genre, popularity or release date. Installing and removing softwares is only one click away. Hoping back and forth between apps is robust. There is no need of installing any app but all the apps are confined in one screen. Thus it allows easy organizing based on categories. If connected in a shared Jolicloud network, sync is automatically done including log-ins or shared data excluding hardware importance.

 The easiest way to try Jolicloud is via USB. Jolicloud provides the USB bootable Jolicloud tool. It just requires Jolicloud file and USB drive location. Jolicloud also supports Windows Emulator to run applications of your choice.

Some of the drawbacks are that it doesnot support multitasking, downloaded apps are pre organized and it supports limited number or Netbooks.  You can check the Product Compatibility to see if it supports your Netbook or not. If installing Jolicloud on Windows is the requirement then go for Jolicloud Express.

Jolicloud Tech Spec

Jolicloud USB Creator (Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X 10.6 or higher, Linux x86 32-bit only)

Download Jolicloud (600MB)

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Windows Live Messenger 2010 Screenshots

Windows Live Messenger 2010 which is due next year has come up with some new features, neowin reports. Main change is the Social integration like Twitter. This social stream column is placed to left of chatting column.

Other interesting feature is its tabbed conversations. The new version will also have concatenation with other Windows Live Applications.

Google Wave inside Thunderbird 3.0 [Hack]

Not much time gone when officially Thunderbird was launched. Thunderbird 3.0 content tabs features enables to view google waves right in Mozilla Email Client. This is a little code hack. Run Thunderbird 3.0 and go to "Tools" > "Error Console". In "Code" paste following code and hit "Evaluate"

Components.classes['@mozilla.org/appshell/window-mediator;1'].getService(Components.interfaces.nsIWindowMediator).getMostRecentWindow("mail:3pane").document.getElementById("tabmail").openTab("contentTab", {contentPage: "https://wave.google.com/wave/?nouacheck"});

This will open a Google Wave in New Thunderbird tab.

Update Nokia N96 Firmware to v30.101

Nokia N96 has got a minor update from previous version 30.033 to 30.101. Since it is good to backup data while having UDP. Update can be access from OTA or NSU. Details yet known are

Firmware Update Nokia N96 RM-247 EMEA 30.101 v08.00
Major Data Package v08.00 MCU SW 30.101
File name : RM-247_EMEA_30.101_v08.00.exe
Published 07/12/2009 Size 72.19 MB
EMEA - Phones - N96 RM-247
File Directory - Download - Firmware BB5

Nokia Software Updater gets updated to v2.4.1

Nokia software updater just got updated to v2.4.1 from 1.8.1. There is no significant change to UI. However it seems that new version will support more devices and fixes some bugs. It supports Windows 7 and follows improved USB connectivity.

Download NSU v2.4.1

Adobe Flash Player 10.0.42.34

Adobe Flash Player a.k.a Macromedia Flash Player lets you to view animation on web. Released on 8th December supports all platforms. Adobe Flash Player delivers high impact, rich content and breath taking design. Version 10.0.42.34 accompanies with

1. 3D effects
2. Enhanced Hardware acceleration
3. New vector data type
4. Custom filters and design
5. Advanced text support
6. Dynamic streaming
7. Speex audio codec
8. Dynamic sound generation
9. Enhanced Drawing API
10. File uploads and downlods API
11. Color correction
12. Animation composing
13. 4096x4096 bitmap support
14. Real Time Media Flow Protocol (RTMFP)

Download Adobe Flash Player 10.0.42.34

Root Motorola DROID [HowTo]

1. Download the zip file
2. Rename to "update.zip" and copy to sdcard
3. Power off the DROID and power back on while holding X key
4. When you se "/!\" press vol+ and camera simultaneously
5. Use on screen menu to install
6. Once installed you will be able to run "su" from adb shell

Download Thunderbird 3 Final

After long 3 RC of Thunderbird, an email client from Mozilla has staged itself for celebrations. There are lot of new fantastic features accompanying Mozilla Thunderbird 3.0. The prominent feature is its Tabbed interface just like Firefox, and we all just know how much of importance is tabbing. New tabbed search results for email filtering will help to sort out relevant emails. Speed is always the main concern for Mozilla and this will be highly experienced by Mozilla Thunderbird users.

Thunderbird 3.0 is based on Gecko 1.9.1.5 

Look out some more advanced features

-Customize with Personas
-Smart Folders
-Global search with Autocomplete
-Column Headings
-Windows Vista search integration
-Mac Spotlight integration
-Addons Manager
-Mail Account Setup Wizard (Auto configurable email settings)
-One Click Address Book
-Email Attachment Reminder
-Activity Manager to record all interactions at one place
-Personal identity security
-Junk filtering
-Robust Privacy
-Phishing Protection
-Automated Updates
-Easy Gmail accessibility when its is down
-Easy backup
- and last but not the least its Open Source :)

Source code
Download Thunderbird 3.0 (8.6MB)

Android TextMate alternative for Eclipse

Android TextMate Bundle 0.1 is an alternative for Eclipse plug-in for Android app development. It has an easy interface with quickly executable commands to create, run and update Android apps. Features are




-Create & Update new projects
-Create new Android Virtual Devices
-Emulator Viewer & Launcher
-Build, Delete, & install Android Apps

Download Android TextMate Bundle 0.1

Google Chrome Extensions now Live

With the launch of Google Chrome beta for Mac OS X, Chrome Extensions are also now Live. Chrome Extensions are like Firefox AddOns. Its adds to the functionality of browser. It helps customize Google Chrome with features. Only Google Chrome Beta versions are supported to use extensions. Some of the popular extensions are Google Mail Checker, RSS Subscription Extension, Bubble Translate etc.

Go to Google Chrome Extensions page

Download Chrome Beta for Mac

Finally Chrome beta for Mac OS X is available for download. Some of the features include

-Bookmark manager

-App Mode

-Task Manager

-Gears

-Sync for Mac

-Multi-touch Gestures

-Full extension support

-Full Screen Mode

Download Chrome beta for Mac

Download National Geographic Wallpapers

NatGeo is a freeware which allows to download National Geographic Wallpapers. This is a directly runnable  file and doesn't requires any installation. Interface is pretty neat and easy.

 This application offers direct download wallpapers of 2007, 2008, 2009. We can also set the Screen resolution ranging from 1280x1024 to 800x600. All Windows platform are supportable.

Download NatGeo