The update implements new features that were requested by users that downloaded the application, as well as fixes for common issues. The 8pen app aims to be an “advanced” alternative for the input method, as it makes use of the touch screen Android smartphones' capabilities of detecting gestures.According to , the developer of the application, the main advantage of 8pen lies in the fact that it makes it possible to input text faster than using conventional layouts on small devices, while at the same time mimicking human hand-writing. Furthermore, the simple sample gesture patterns included with the app greatly reduce the issue of mistyping, which is the main problem that occurs with the classical layout due to the lack of space. innovative input method application is yet to receive its patent, which is now pending approval.The patent title reads: “Device for the input of signs, comprising a base area and at least two peripheral areas, associated method and program.” The long list of updates found in 8pen 1.1 is detailed below: - Auto-space is now optional, and disabled by default- Voice input (Android 2.2 with voice recognition enabled)- Preview popup- Improved dictionary support (suggestions, auto-complete, quick fixes)- Basic themes- Height adjustment- Fine-grained shift pressure threshold- Optional vibration when passing through central region- Slightly modified numeric layout, for easier access to #, & etc.- HTC Tattoo fix- Fix of phone keyboard bug that caused force close on some phones. Read More
With Kindle, users can benefit from fast access to Amazon's library of books, offering users the possibility to purchase and download content on more than one device. “First, we are making Kindle newspapers and magazines readable on our free Kindle apps, so you can always read Kindle periodicals even if you don't have your Kindle with you or don't yet own a Kindle,” the company announced officially. Amazon unveiled plans to push the said newspapers and magazines to Kindle apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, in the coming weeks. Moreover, it would add the feature to its application available for handsets running under Google's Android operating system too, as well as to other applications it made available for mobile users. According to Amazon, it plans on offering as many users as possible the possibility to buy books and read them on the device of their choice. “Our vision is Buy Once, Read Everywhere, and we're excited to make this possible for Kindle periodicals in the same way that it works now for Kindle books. More details when we launch this in the coming weeks,” the company stated. But this is not the only new feature headed for Amazon's Kindle users, it seems. The company also announced plans to introduce lending for Kindle, a feature that should offer users the possibility to load Kindle books to other Kindle devices or Kindle app users. “Each book can be lent once for a loan period of 14-days and the lender cannot read the book during the loan period. Additionally, not all e-books will be lendable - this is solely up to the publisher or rights holder, who determines which titles are enabled for lending,” Amazon announced. The company did not unveil a specific availability window for any of the said features, but it Read More
One of the most important features of the new HootSuite for Android application is the integration with Facebook, as the company underlines on its website. “Now Android users with the HootSuite app can add Facebook accounts right to their handsets, as well as import existing accounts and pages from the HootSuite web dashboard. It’s all sorts of Facebook fun - you can “like,” add comments, and schedule updates too,” the company notes. However, this is not all that the new version of the mobile application comes to Android devices with. “Since launching HootSuite for Android, we’ve heard from Robot enthusiasts the whole world over. So we went to work testing on multiple handsets and gathering feedback and feature-suggestions that have inspired a series of new additions and improvements,” the development team notes. “The result is a bushel of bug fixes plus a revamped user interface to provide an enhanced experience with all of the core HootSuite tools you enjoy.” For those who might have not encountered the software solution before, we should note that this is a free application through which Android users can send updates to Twitter and Facebook no matter their location. Of course, the mobile app is tightly connected to the HootSuite web account, enabling users to import accounts with a simple migration wizard. “Simple, elegant and powerful, HootSuite for Android allows you to send updates to Twitter and Facebook from virtually anywhere. Plus, you can easily manage campaigns, schedule updates, and even view click-through stats for your social networks,” the company notes. The HootSuite for Android app is available for download from the Android Market. Specific info on the app can be found on the company's website. Read More
. If you're a busy person or simply a slacker, that is too lazy to read the news you're interested in, then is the application that you need. The Android application lets users to listen more than 1,600 top news and blogs on smartphones and other mobile devices. As the developer named it, the app is like a “Pandora for news,” helping people to keep up with news even when they're traveling by car, train, or they're simply working out in a gym. Besides its funny side, the application also feature a safety side which ensures that users are 100% alert when they're driving or doing anything that requires their full attention. Although the application has been available on , iPad and iPod Touch for a while, the Android version of BuzzVoice brings in three new interesting features, that the above mentioned device does not have: Background Audio Streaming, which enable users to listen to breaking stories while checking Twitter, Facebook or email. A Custom Android Widget, which allows users to control the application right from their Android device’s home screen. A New “Android Radio” Station, which continuously updates users on Android-related news from top blogs. Those interested might be happy to find that the developer is running a BuzzVoice app giveaway, where those that participate can win a free copy of BuzzVoice for . BuzzVoice for Android is now live and available for download from Android Market for only $4.99. Checkout the video below to see how BuzzVoice works on Android, before downloading it. Read More
