A Small Person with A Big Dream.
What browser are you using? If your answer is Firefox, then this is your lucky day! Firefox 17, the newest update of the most popular non-profit web browser on earth, is now married with Facebook, offering seamless integration of FB's notification centre, friends request notification, and most important of all, FB's messenger! Exactly! You can now chat more, whenever you like, without the need to switch between tabs! How does it work? Easy peasy. Just click on this link: Messenger for Firefox, and click the "TURN ON" button to activate this cool feature. But before that, make sure you have the latest Firefox on your computer. Enjoy!
Those days when tablets and smartphones were still non existence, when we were still watching the big box TV set, Tamagochi was once a trend. It was every kid's dream. The product of Bandai was a hit, and people loved the idea of rearing pets in a portable electronic box.
Today, with all the amazing post pc devices blooming, some might still miss the fun of this aging gaming device, and fortunately, we are in luck. Though not developed by the original company, the iOS app "Hatchi" is what we would expect from an electronic pet, you can hatch, feed, bath, and play with it. And when its energy level went low, you can even put it to sleep. The only shortcoming of this app is that you can't actually pair it with another player for battle. Yet, we still think that this is an app worth recommending, especially to those who miss the old days, like us!
This app is available at both the Appstore and Google Play for just $0.99! (At least it's much cheaper than d real stuff ;)
Feeling frustrated with the buggy Apple Map after updating to iOS6? Perhaps you can try out some alternative map apps while the BIG GUY is solving the problem. Right after Tim Cook's open apology about Apple's faulty map app, Apple has officially open a new category called "Find Maps for Your iPad/iPhone". It recommends to you all the great alternative map apps that you can use while they are working on fixing theirs. If you are more comfortable with Google's own map service, Tim Cook also suggested a way to create a icon for Google map website on your home screen in his very own open apology letter. Well, let's just hope that the iOS software team under the lead of Scott Forstall can make things better soon.
We stumbled upon this app through Freemyapp.com, a site where you can test sponsored iOS apps and collect points for redeeming free gifts, and my first impression towards this app, STUNNING!
If you can still recall, years ago, we have a firefox plugin called Cooliris, which allows users to browse images from the web in 3D walls. But now with tablets, people have soon forgotten about those awesome old days. People will say, what can be better an browsing images on a touch screen device? What can be smoother than flicking and swiping your photo collection with your finger? The fact is, we have found the answer for these questions, a BETTER photo browsing experience than the native iOS photo app. Exactly! its name is still Cooliris, only this time in the form of iOS app.
By using Cooliris for iPad, you can choose to browse through your iPad photo albums, or connect it with your facebook account to browse your facebook photos in a smoother fashion. What's even better, is that you can browse and save images from Google Image, right inside this app! With this app, we would be one of the happy customer who would say good bye to the horrible Safari Google Image search!
Still not convinced with the app? Let's show you some of the amazing screenshot of Cooliris in action!
p.s. We really have no idea what to search for, so we tested on "The Dark Knight", 😂
Google is everywhere, in our map, email, browser, and even in our cloud storage. But this is thing they have been talking about, about Google's Google Drive being able to replace Dropbox, by far the one of the most popular cloud storage, in our iPad and iPhone. But, how true is that?
For one thing I can say as a Dropbox user, the ease of uploading photos and videos onto its database, right from the app itself, really is a pleasure.The upload speed is fast, and I can straightaway access it from the Dropbox folder on my laptop. What about Google Drive? Absolutely not. All I can do is just viewing and downloading the documents from my Google Drive to the iPad, or open my Microsoft documents in iWork apps. No uploading function available in the app? That's not such a good idea if it really wants to be successful.
Honestly I have nothing against the idea of Google Drive, but until it start building in file uploading feature, I am gonna just stick with my Dropbox account.
Fancy reading some of the best original movie scripts? SCRIPTED is the app for you! Currently featuring over 100 scripts from some of the latest and coolest movies, this app is certainly a must-have for movie buffs who wants to get more out of their favourite titles. You can either view the scripts online, or download it for offline reading. The app is now available for free in the Appstore for limited time, go grab yours before its too late!!!
Note: This app is designed only for iPad.
The WWDC event is just over and there are mixture of feelings regarding the announcement made by Apple CEO, Tim Cook and his team. While many of us might be excited about the upcoming iOS 6 and its generous Siri offer for the new iPad, or the amazing ultra thin Macbook Pro, what actually amazed me is something else. If you guys happened to watch the WWDC keynote presented by Tim Cook, you will notice a very unorthodox, un-Tim Cook-like kind of introduction. YES, EXACTLY! The Siri introduction which is rich with humour, cynical jokes, and loud applauses, really amuse the crowd. It really reminds me of the late Steve Job's keynote regarding the first Macintosh, where the Macintosh was programmed to introduce himself and acknowledge his creator (Steve Jobs). Both keynotes bear some close resemblance to each other. It was really a joyful experience watching the live streaming of the keynote, and to be frank, I think Tim Cook was doing a great job warming up the audiences with such a magnificent introductory video.
So, that's what I love about the 2012 WWDC, what about you?
if you miss the live streaming, you can still watch it here:
http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net/126pihbedvcoihbefvbhjkbvsefbg/event/index.html
I managed to get my hands on one of the new S3 demos, and it turn out to be a pleasant ride.
So, what do I like about S3? Well of course, the speedy Quad Core engine make navigation super smooth. The 4.8 AMOLED HD display is sharp and vibrant, kinda tempted me to lick it! The camera, though still remains 8MP, does feature some improvement. First of all, it features 20 shot burst mode which intelligently capture and select the best shot for you. Also included is the ability to capture emergency shots while you are in the middle of recording video. Another amazing thing about S3's camera is that both front and back camera share the same 8MP lens. This means that we can use both sides to capture high quality photographs, another reason for you to consider S3 over iPhone 4S. One last favourite feature of mine is the ability to continue playing video in smaller column while I want to reply a mail or browse the web. The instant pause palm gesture is also considered quite intuitive.
That's all I like about S3. Though there are more so-called intelligent features like eye tracking and new voice control, etc.; for me, those are just marketing gimmicks that will soon be forgotten.
p.s. The design of the phone is not as nice as it seems in the advertisement, and it feels even more plasticky when I hold it on my palms. So, do check your nearby Samsung retail stores before you make any decision.
One of the flaws that Apple never try correcting is the difficulty to control iPad Keynote slides from distance. Yes, they said that Keynote Remote app is available in the App Store. But the biggest issue is, it's only applicable for those who owns an iPhone or iPod Touch! That's ridiculous! Isn't there any cheaper and more practical way to control our gorgeous Keynote presentation? The answer is yes, yet it requires courage.
Yeap, you got it right! Jailbreak is THE way to solve this problem. What you have to do is to install BTStack Mouse from Cydia. Together with this, Activator app will also be installed (so don't be surprised). Activator app is for you to configure the action of your mouse click. Don't worry, it is not necessary to get our hands dirty, the default setting should be good enough. So what now? Well, the last and most crucial step, ransack your room and see if you have any bluetooth mouse. Remember! What I meant is not the normal wireless mouse with dongle that we use with our PC. Bluetooth mouse is a mouse which utilises a newer and more power consuming bluetooth technology, where wireless dongle is not required to link it with your PC. If you don't have one, you can try your luck at the nearest PC stores.
Now, power up your bluetooth mouse. Then, switch it to discovery mode. At the same time, tap on your BTStack Mouse app and wait for it to detect your mouse. Once it's detected, you just have to tap on the device name to connect it. Alright, done with the major procedure. Right now, you should be able to see a black MacOS style cursor on your screen. Next, you need to minimize/exit the BTStack Mouse app. This is a bit tricky. You must remember NOT to use your 5 finger grabbing gesture to get back to your home screen. If you do so, your whole screen will turn black and freeze. This is because the app is originally designed for pre-iOS5 system. It doesn't support the new set of gestures. To exit, just click on the Home Button. What if you did it accidentally? Don't worry, you just have to do a clean reboot on your iPad, by pressing and holding both the home button and power/sleep button for a while, wait for the white Apple logo to reappear, and everything will be fine.
That's it! With the cursor on the screen, you can now hold your mouse and use it like a remote control to control your Keynote slides. But things isn't that perfect, with this method, you can only move your slides forward, not backward. So if you need to go back to the previous slide, it will be a lil bit awkward as you will have to walk to your iPad "gracefully" and swipe your screen.
Note: This post is merely for educational and informational purposes. Jailbreak voids warranty and holds the potential of ruining your device.
Besides Jailbreaking your iPad, another much legal and simpler option would be to purchase the Bluetooth Media Remote for iPad and iPhone, developed by a company called Satechi. It is a new product and is believed to be the first iPad Keynote compatible remote control. However, it is quite expensive ($27.99) and you probably have to wait for some time before it reaches your doorstep.
Think that Yahoo! is not cool anymore? have already abandoned Yahoo! for years? Perhaps it's time for us to hold our horses. Yahoo! have launched its latest breakthrough innovation, the Axis browser. From what we feel from our test drive, it passes with flying colours!
Let's put it in a simpler way. Axis is a web browser app on your iOS device which lets you bring your bookmarks everywhere you go. It sync bookmarks between your PC web browser and your iPad or iPhone's Axis app, and allows you to continue your browsing from where you left off anywhere you wish. All you need to do is just 2 insanely simple steps. First, download and install the Axis app on your iPhone and iPad. Next, download and install the Axis plugin on your PC web browser. That's it! Now, you only have to login with your Yahoo email address from both your PC and iPad.
Okay, now that you have become an Axis user, what benefit would you get? First, of course, you will get a smooth bookmarks sync between your PC and mobile devices. Second, this awesome feature is not only limited to Yahoo! search engine! it happens that Yahoo! has decided not to be stingy, but to share the pleasure with every other search engine, including its greatest rival, Google. Number three, while you search for an item on your Axis app and also on your PC browser's Axis search bar, it automatically generates snapshots of each web address so that you can preview the content before deciding which to select. Honestly, this is awesome!
Anyway, nice effort Yahoo! And FYI, we love your Axis ad too!
iMindMap, the only mind mapping app which is recognized by the "creator" of modern mind map, Tony Buzan, is officially available for Android devices, FINALLY! You can now create beautiful mind maps in the Buzan's way, using freehand branches and various styles. Some stock images are available for basic usage, but if you are looking for more features and flexibility, you are required to do in-app subscription to iMindMap Freedom for access to the cloud, insert images from your photo gallery, insert floating text, export mind map as image, and much more.
Note: iMindMap is also available in the App Store for our fellow iOS users, it supports both iPad and iPhones.
Advanced Uninstaller Pro is now offered for FREE! That's right, you hear me right! It offers you the advanced features that a professional unistallation software should have, with absolutely no hidden cost. Calling it a Swiss Army Knife for PC Users is not an exaggeration. It features programs uninstaller, installation monitor, startup manager, start menu cleaner, internet browser tools, registry tools, etc. We are not quite certain about the effectiveness of this software in handling those extra features, but the programs uninstaller does perform well in our test, and is able to detect and remove the leftovers of the uninstalled software from our laptop. 
This photo app needs no introduction. It is as effective as Snapseed and iPhoto, and is now offered for free! There are tons of expected functions like editing tools and filters. Also available are some cool frames anda stickers. Okay, enough of the nonsense, go grab it before it's too LATE!!!
Organizing recipes collection on an iPad and iPhone is a tedious job. Being a modern mom simply means that you have to copy and paste useful recipes from various web pages to your word processing / editing apps, and save it for later references. Or maybe, you can get slightly handy apps like Instapaper or Pocket (formerly known as ReadItLater) to save a copy of your webpage for offline viewing. BUT, those procedures still doesn't change the fact that organizing recipes on your iOS devices is annoying!
So, isn't there anything that can actually convince the cool moms to come back to their iDevices? Fortunately there is!
Recipe Master, developed by m2ware llc, is the kind of app that moms will drool for. It doesn't just save your recipe. It let you search conveniently within 15 recommended online recipe sites. If you prefer to look at somewhere else, no problem! There's an option for you to search on web. What if you don't want to use the web? What if you have some family secret recipes which you wish to store and organize? No issue with that! You can choose to create your very own recipe from scratch! Thinking of sharing your recipe with other friends? Sure! You can do it with Recipe Master import or by email. What about the most fundamental part, offline reading? No worries, they have got it covered!
Verdict: We personally love the way the app convert the recipes in webpages into beautiful and accessible recipes with fancy fonts and neat layout. The option to organize our collection into categories is also simply delightful. We are lucky to grab it for free during its promotion period, thanks to Appsgonefree, the app that bring you all the goodies! Though it cost $2.99 to own it now, we reckon that it is a worthy investment if you love cooking.
