To even farther diversity their product line, Google have now added an eBook library to the Android Google Market. To access the library, press the "Books" menu inside the market app. This feature is currently available to US customers only. Just like apps, the user can also return the book within a period of time if it does not meet expectations.
Also note that the eBooks purchased can be viewed in any eReader app and/or purchased using the web-based Android Market using the users Google Account. The web-based purchase can then be transferred to any Android devices associated with that Google Account.
Eventually, traditional eReaders, like Barnes and Noble's Nook and Amazon's Kindle, will one day get phased out by smaller, lighter, soon-to-be cheaper, and more functionality capable tablets/pads. Its no double that its about time to dump the old fashion, outdated eReader devices and download an eReader for Android systems.
Aldiko Book Reader allows you to browse, search, and download tens of thousands of free titles straight to the Android tablet and/or smartphone, with no computer and no subscription. The library will continue to grow to offer exciting new titles.
 You have full control to the font size, font type, font and background color, and basically any other detail that will make the read more enjoyable.
Now if you want to read any purchased or self created books and documents, simply import the file and open them with Aldiko. The app support most file formats, such as ePub, PDF, and Adobe's eBook DRM formats.
Aldiko offers a free version of its eReader for Android as well as a premium version at $2.99. Scan below to download the app.
NFC(Near Field Communication) has been said to be the next "big thing" for the 21st century. NFC is basically a wireless protocol, like blue-tooth and WiFi, but with the properties of RFID(Radio Frequency Identification). NFC allows for both communication and fast identification between devices and objects(Probably even live beings in the future). NFC chips ranges from "dummies", which acts similar to RFID, to the full fledged antenna and binary communication.
With Google's announcement of its Google Wallet payment system, based on NFC technology, many other companies has followed suit, announcing their own version of an NFC based implementation. For example, Apple has recently announced the iWallet, whereas, Netcom has shown off its NFC integrated with microSD card(whichwill allow ANY phone to use NFC). NFC's high versatility and robustness indicates that the applications of this technology is endless. Here are just a few applications that have been proposed and/or already been put into action. Preview of NFC Applications: - Payment method
- Loyalty tracker
- Item tracker
- Coupon dispenser
- Price scan(i.e. instant item payment at shelf)
- Advertising dispensers(i.e. NFC card on a business card)
- Identification for access to cars/buildings
BitTorrent is a popular file sharing method that has became widespread over the past few years for its ease of use and high transfer rates. It has accounted for 27% to 57% of all internet traffic. To make that number higher, Android torrent is now possible with DroidTor. At almost $3, the Android bitTorrent client is able to read and run any torrent files, storing them on the sdcard. I recommend downloading from a WiFi, as torrenting can easily use up all the data on your data plan.
Android torrenting is now at your finger tips!
Instructions: 1. Install the application. Scan the image below to download the application. 2. Download a torrent using the built in app search. 3. Click the menu button and select "Start Download". Restart the app and redo the process of it fails to download. 4. Use AstroFileManager, or any other file manager and open the torrent directly from the sdcard.
With Android 3.1, USB Host Capability has been brought to the Android. What this means is that many USB peripherals can now be plugged in and used with Android 3.1 devices. The people at Booya Gadget has demonstrated how easy it is to use a PS3 with a Xoom Tablet.
Note that although Honeycomb brings support to standard HID devices, the PS3/xBox360 are nonstandard HID devices so the lib files for the drivers must be loaded in the build of the ROM(i.e. the OS build). Those unlucky people with OEM roms without the non standard HID driver support on their Android must get a custom rom with the preload lib files. Personally, I wouldn't mess with loading the lib files unless you know what you are doing with linux and Android ROMs.
Additionally, the Android device must also have USB host enabled in the hardware(this is already done in software). Some devices, like the Samsung Galaxy 10.1, requires the purchase of USB host enabled adapters.
As always, if you are unsure if your Android has the necessary PS3 drivers or USB host enabled in hardware, it doesn't hurt to plug the PS3 to it a try. If all else fails, purchase a Wii controller.
Update: If you have root access and if your Android OS does not have the loaded .lib files then check out this program: Sixaxis Controller. You may want to run the Sixaxis checker before buying the program to see if it will work on your device. Read the Sixaxis instructions to get started with the app.
What you will need:
Instructions: 1. Connect the micro USB to USB Female Cable to the PS3 Controller 2. Install the Emulator. Either search on the market or download from this link. 3. Open the emulator and "map" the keys. Here is how to map the keys for the NESOID
- Hit the settings menu / Input Settings / Key mappings.
- Optional: You may also need to go to nesoid/settings/Other Setings and enable “Use input method”.
- Optional: If you still cant push any buttons, go to Map your keys and make sure on phone/tablet settings/input that your CURRENT input device is set to IME.
Too many User Accounts and Passwords to remember? Afraid losing that hand written notebook sheet filled with login information? mSecure, the leading iPhone Password Manager, has come to the Android. The program locks important and sensitive information safely and securely on your phone.
mSecure on the Android will also sync with mSecure on the PC/MAC or any other devices with mSecure. Repurchase of the program is not necessary when you have already paid for one copy.
mSecure uses a industry level encryption to safely store sensitive and important information like web logins and passwords, credit card numbers, and SSN. Your information is protected even after it is lost or stolen.
Features: - Self-destruct mode to delete your data after given number of failed attempts - Password Generator for strong passwords - 144 colorful icons for personalization of item types - Full-sync with mSecure for Windows or Mac (separate purchase) - Import and export data from various file types (with mBackup) - 256bit Blowfish encryption to protect the confidentiality of your data - Full landscape support (can be disabled if not desired) - Password protection with hint feature - User customizable type templates with unlimited fields - Integrated search capability for quick record look-u-
Good news for Smartphone owners running the Android OS as Video Conferencing experts reported Lifesize, creators of popular LifeSize Room, to be developing a video conferencing app for the Android operating system. A one-way Video Conferencing app is reported to be just around the corner and should be released within the next few months but Lifesize is also working on a two-way Video Conferencing app which will allow for both parties to communicate with each other simultaneously.
A Division of Logitech, lifesize currently specializes in video conferencing services with an emphasis on High Definition (HD) video streaming capabilities and believe that Video conferencing within the Smartphone market will very popular within the next few coming years. Craig Malloy (The CEO for Lifesize) said "There's no real enterprise-class, connected, smartphone video calling". Lifesize have significant expertise and experience within this field largely because they specialise in the video conferencing industry but also because their parent company (Logitech) has acquired the video chat service SightSpeed and the Firewall software vendor Paradial. In addition to this, Lifesize hope to draw in expertise from Logitech’s existing global video chat service Logitech Vid. Lifesize already have a video conferencing app on Apple which can be used on the iPad/iPhone and the fact that they are developing an app for the Android OS shows that they have acknowledged the potential of the relatively new, up and coming operating system.The CEO of Lifesize, Craig Malloy admitted that developing a Video conferencing app on Android was much more difficult than developing it on Apple largely due to the various different versions of the Android OS that are currently available on smartphones but confirmed that the app is now close to completion. It is assumed that the Android version of the Video Centre app will have similar functionality to the Apple version. If this is the case then Android users can expect enterprise level video streaming on Android Smartphones as well as on Android Tablets. Last year Google acquired Global IP Solutions Holding for $68.2 million with a view to using it to implement a video conferencing solution into Android in an attempt to counteract the introduction of video conferencing in the iOS. However, this does mean that we have two high end video conferencing apps which predominantly have the same features which is why it will be interesting how the two apps differentiate themselves from each other. Special thanks to guest blogger: RashedKhan
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