Genoid: Android Theme for Ubuntu

Genoid is GTK theme inherited from Android for Ubuntu users. It converts GNOME desktop to that of Android with Android wallpapers, icons, cursors etc.

Whats New:

-reworked theme, icons

-add cursor

-add installer

How to install:

Right Click desktop and click Change Desktop. Click Theme tab, drag and drop theme's archive in appearance preferences window.

Compatibility:

Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala, 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope.

Download:

Genoid Android Theme for Ubuntu 1.0 Final (7.87MB)

Nokia Image Space App for S60

Nokia Image Space is a new photo viewing app. It links Flickr account with Image space to easily browse pictures from Nokia S60 3.2 or 5.0 devices.


Built in Compass and GPS is required to Geo-tag your images  taken which not only records image orientation only but also its Position too in the metadata.

Future developments:

Given a suitable amount of pictures of a particular place, it generates a 3D spatial browsing presentation. This feature is in its early stages and will be coming in couple of months

Compatibility/Requirements:

Adobe flash 10 plugin for IE/Safari/Firefox browser. Works on Nokia N97 Mini, 6210 Navigator, 6710 Navigator, 6720 Classic.

Download:

Go to http://imagespace.nokia.com/beta/ or download .sis file here.

Seesmic for Android updated

Seesmic, twitter client managed to release updated app for Android devices. Latest launch includes Searches, lists, Sharing option via Seesmic and font size setting.




To install new update point Android device to http://m.seesmic.com or search on Market app.

Revised Android 2.1 on Motorola Droid [Video]

Android 2.1 Sense UI on HTC HD2 [Video]

How to Video Chat in Orkut

Orkut team launched video chat in Orkut for orkut users. Its pretty much same like Google Video Chat. Orkut Video chat requires plugin downloadable from http://google.com/chat/video and validation of Email Address

Ubuntu 10.04 new art work proposed

Some new proposals were being made using Inkscape Art named as Humancity.

Firefox 3.6 Beta 5

Aren't we tired of Firefox 3.6 revisions? Its the 5th one which we are coming across. Yes, Firefox 3.6 Beta revision 5 released today. Not to forget that the browser which we trust should be pure in all respects, isn't it?. Thats what Firefox team is scratching their heads so hard. So just bear with this release and hopefully it would be the last one prior to Final encounter. Lets see whats new for us

-supports HTML 5 API

-Scripts runnable asynchronously

-Out of date plugin alerts

-Poster frames and native full screen display support

-CSS, DOM web techs support

Though above 70% AddOns have support for new version, however AddOn Compatibility Reporter is here to help the non-compatible ones.

Download Firefox 3.6 Beta 5

Panda Cloud AntiVirus 1.0 supports 64-bit

Panda Cloud Antivirus is the first free cloud-based antivirus thin-client. It consists of a lightweight antivirus with real time connectivity with PandaLabs Servers. It protects against new malware avoiding PC performance degradation.Panda Cloud Antivirus detects more malware than traditional signature-based solutions. It is extremely light as all the work is done in the cloud. Panda Cloud Antivirus provides you with the fastest protection against the newest viruses thanks to its cloud-scanning from PandaLabs' servers. Don't worry about updates, configuration or complicated decisions ever again. It supports Windows Vista and Windows 7 64-bit with ability to restore and neutralize files.

Download Panda Cloud AntiVirus 1.0

Google Nexus One Wallpapers+Ringtones

Here are some Wallpapers and Audio files extracted from Google Nexus One Android 2.1. Audio files are in .ogg format, and can be converted to desired format using any suitable converter.

Nexus One Wallpapers

Nexus One Audio files

Nexus One Ringtone [Video]

Merge Duplicate GMail Contacts

Google recently added a new feature for GMail service. This features makes easier to handle large contacts list with duplicate entries. Previously we had to merge duplicate contacts one by one which was a hectic task. Importing contacts from other Email services providers to GMail will help to merge repeated contacts and shrinking contacts list for quick sync of Android, iPhone, Blackberry devices!

How To:

-Sign into GMail and go to Contacts at bottom of left sidebar
-Click Find Duplicate


-Check which contact are meant to be merged and Click Merge 

Google Nexus One [Specs+Video]

Google Products do have a promising start but the question remains how are they going to penetrate in users heart. We all know that Google Wave was the most trending topic in 2009 on Twitter but unfortunately for ento geeks it didn't proved much of a treat. However its power can only be judged if you have the required requirement for it. For now fingers are crossed for Google designed, HTC manufactured "Nexus One" and how it will be decorated with Android 2.1, is still questionable keeping in mind Nokia N900, Apple iPhone, Motorola Droid and Sony Ericsson Xperia. We have seen many screen shots and its boot animation couple of days ago. Not to forget it is said to be equipped with Snapdragon processor with a tag price of $199.  Moreover rumors are that there will be special discount packages for old GMail users and will be available online and unlocked via Google. http://google.com/nexusone seems one authenticated site for  Nexus one pre-orders but is down. Nexus One will be launched in January/February may be 5th Jan at the earliest. Some of up to date known specs are enlisted below

Nexus One Specs:

OS : Android 2.1
Processor: 1GHz Snapdragon
Network : GSM, 3G compatible
Camera : 5MP Autofocus
Display : OLED Capacitive Touch screen
Multitasking : Affirmative
Sensor : Proximity, Ambient Light
Graphics : OpenGL ES 2.0
Connectivity : Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
FM : Stereo FM Tx/Rx
Speakerphone : 1 back, 1 front
Other : Accelerometer, Magnetic Compass, Scroll ball just like HTC Hero

Videos: