Android print screen – anyone?

December 8th, 2010

by Chilldor

Looking to find Android print screen functionality.
Looks like no native functionality is provided.

However some people claim you modify phone by SDK fix (cannot comment on legality or feasibility if it actually works).
Comments are welcome!

iPhone print screen how to

November 15th, 2010

by Chilldor

Have you ever wondered how to do print screen in iPhone?
Well it is actually very easy :

(1) Press and hold the Home button

(2) While you hold the home button, also press the Sleep / Wake key on top of iPhone

(3) Your phone will flash for a moment

Image is now stored in your Camera application photo folder.
From the Image folder you can view it, email it or send it by MMS.

Enjoy!

MeeGo Devices

October 7th, 2010

by Chilldor

Meego Devices shows list of various devices that can be run on the new platform. It includes: Netbooks, Handsets, In-Vehicle, Connected-TV, and Media Phone.
Pretty exciting. Lets see what comes out of this initiative by Nokia and Intel.

Nokia / Intel – MeeGo

September 22nd, 2010

by Chilldor

Meego is a Linux-based open source mobile operating system open source mobile operating system project which was announced at Mobile World Congressin February 2010 by Intel and Nokia in a joint press conference. Its aim is to merge the efforts of Intel on Moblin and of Nokia on Maemo into one project. It is hosted by the Linux Foundation. [Source :wikipedia]

Oreilly Android and Iphone resources

August 7th, 2010

by Chilldor

O’Reilly has made available excellent resources for Smartphones

Android resources

Iphone resources

Android Tip #6 – Best Apps for business traveler

July 31st, 2010

by Chilldor

Here are some of favourite apps for Business Traveler on Android:

AK Notes – Keep your mobile life organized

Acontacts – fast and easy to use app to keep you contacts organized

TeraDesk Mobile – virtual disk to take with you anywhere

BarCode Scanner – scan prices by barcode

Quote Pro – stay uptodate with financial markets

5 reason why to use mobile banking

June 28th, 2010

by Chilldor

1. Do your banking anywhere and anytime

2. Mobile banking is easy to use

3. Mobile banking is cost effective

4. Mobile banking alerts cut down on fraud

5. Know what happens to your money immediately 24×7

Android TIP #5 – more browser shortcuts

May 30th, 2010

by Chilldor

Zoom in Menu + I
Zoom out Menu + O
Find on page Menu + F
View browsing history Menu + H
Open bookmarks Menu + B
Open browser settings Menu + S
Go back a page Menu + J
Go forward a page Menu + K
Reload current page Menu + R
Open Windows menu Menu + W
Go to home page Menu + Enter
Page down Spacebar
Page up Shift + Spacebar

Android TIP #4 : how to route certain callers always to voicemail

April 22nd, 2010

by Chilldor

If you wish to send unwanted callers directly to your voicemail you can achieve it by following these simple steps:

(1) first open the person’s profile in your standard Contacts list.
(2) then press the Menu button
(3) after which tap Options
(4) and finally check the Incoming calls box.
That’s is all!

Android TIP #3 – Hard-Resetting Your Android Device

March 15th, 2010

by Chilldor

If you wish to restore your device to its original state, and all information you have added to the internal memory will be erased.
To achieve that you need to do following:
(1) tap on the Menu button
(2) enter Settings > Security > Factory data reset.
(3) Press the Reset phone button to complete the procedure.