Bing for iPhone released

Bing search engine devs has launched its Search app for iPhone/iPod users. Bing application opens with Bing's image in the background. Using this app we can search for Images, Movies, Maps, Business, News, Directions.

This app also contains voice feature embedded for voice search. Bing app is available free on iTunes and is rated as 4+.

Requirements: iPhone/iPod Touch 2G with OS 3.0 or later

Download Bing app v1.0 for iPhone

How to make .doc files images

Microsoft does not allow to save any word document file as an image. And if Prt Sc option is used, not all of the document file gets printed. There is a option to convert any length document file to image using Microsoft XPS document writer and XPS converter. Follow below

-Open .doc file and go to File > Print (or hit Ctrl+P)
-Chose 'Microsoft XPS Document Writer' from Name drop down list and give path to save .xps file



-Download freeware XPSImage, install and run it
-Add saved *.xps file in XPS to Image converter



-Set output file location, image format and image quality
-Hit 'Click here to convert to image files'

Run Twitter inside Thunderbird 3.0 [Hack]

Many of you might be using Thunderbird 3.0 alot after after its debut release, There are bunch of new features to play with. Theres a little hack which we want to share with you guys. Since there is no option to access Twitter inside Thunderbird, but some extra amount of code will work.

Go to Tools > Error Console and Past 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://twitter.com"});

Firefox 3.5.6 Released

Firefox has updated their ftp servers with the new awaited 3.5.x series version browser. Firefox 3.5.6 comes with many bug fixes to avoid vulnerable attacks and frequent browser crashes. It is highly recommended to update to new version to avoid such mishaps in near future. 62 bug fixes have reported fixed including 11 critical and 6 major ones. Complete list of bug fixes can be accessed here.

Download Firefox 3.5.6 (Windows | Mac | Linux)

Port Android 2.1 to Droid

Android Mobile OS is getting quite a fame as more and more devices are being ported. The rumors roaming that Nexus One will be operated on Android 2.1, came true. Motorola Droid is amongst some of the devices to get the treat. Sholes.info devs managed to install Android 2.1 on Verizon Droid using SirPsychoS's recovery image humancyborg. The img file can be directly downloaded from here. However this is the early stages of ported Android and precaution should be taken while porting. The animation shown below is of ported Android 2.1 to Motorola Droid, which seems coherent with Google Nexus One Boot Animation.

Nexus One Boot Animation [Video + More Pics]

This video is a combination of Red, Blue, Green, Yellow colors, which we know are the prime colors for Google products. Below is the video of a boot screen for Nexuse One operating on Android 2.1.

In addition to previous, couple of more pics are shown below (Click for broader view)

Seesmic for Blackberry updates, supports OS 4.5 & KB shortcuts

Seesmic for Blackberry devices has been updated with some new and enhanced features. Take a look

1. New Seesmic for Blackberry is now available for free on App world. It can be accessed by directing the device to http://m.seesmic.com/.

2. Seesmic also supports older version of BB OS 4.5 with all features.

3. Keyboard shorcuts support

4. Auto-correction and Spell Check

5. Notifications improvements

5. Favorite Tweets

6. Font Size selection

7. Added Send in Menu

8. Choosing different type selections (Advanced Users)
    * Checkbox to - Use WiFi if Available (Seesmic will search for Wifi first with )
    * WAP - Wireless Application Protocol (Activated by the Operator)
    * Device Default
    * Direct TCP - If you have TCP/IP settings
    * MDS - Mobile Data Service (Only if you have BES setup)

Microsoft VPC & XP Mode RTM [Official DDL]

Back in October Microsoft VPC RTM build 7600.16393 was leaked on internet. Microsoft has now Officially released Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode as final RTM versions.

With Windows VPC we can install one or more guest operating systems on top of Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate. It also enables one click install of Windows XP Mode. Whereas Windows XP mode containing pre-installed copy of Windows XP SP3 allows us to install software's which are directly not executable in Windows 7.

Since Windows VPC and Windows XP Mode requires Hardware Assisted Virtualization (HAV) CPU feature. Its better to Download HAV and have a compatibility check.

Download Windows Virtual PC (DDL 32-bit x86 / 64-bit x64) | Windows XP Mode (DDL XP Mode)

Nokia N85 Firmware updated to 31.002

Seems like frequent updates going on for Nokia fans. Previously Nokia N79 updated to 32.001, N96 to 30.101 and now N85 to 31.002. New update can be accessed via OTA or NSU.

Password Recoverer [Google Apps, IE]

Google Password Decryptor is a free tool to recover stored Google Apps passwords like GTalk, Picasa, Desktop search, iGoogle GMail Notifier, Google Chrome and IE. It is a standalone app and there is no need of installation. It can also show passwords of mulitple Google Accounts at once. Password list can be stored as HTML or TEXT format with Export options. See Google Password Decryptor in action below

Download Google Password Decryptor (1.31MB)

Nokia Messaging with Twitter

Nokia announced second beta of Nokia Messaging for Social Networks. It now includes Twitter integration along with Facebook. This is an early preview currently available on Nokia N97, N97 mini and 5800 devices.

Added new features are

-Upload pictures and videos
-Events: View upcoming events, birthdays and import to device calendar
-Search friends
-Click-to-call / click-to-SMS / click-to-FB Email

Nokia Messaging

New Google Phone Nexus One Pics emerge

Credits: Engadget

Google Phone named "Nexus One"

Many of the speculations going on in the wild with some still unconfirmed yet. But BGR has posted a solid prove which which shows Google Phone a.k.a Nexus One stake. Nexus One will be sold directly by Google Online unlocked by Google. Below is the screenshots of a server log:

Cory O'Brien posted an updated pic as how actually Nexus One looks like