The Google Drive app on your smartphone can now scan documents for you. The document is converted to a pdf document once you have taken the picture and you can choose the scan to be in colour or black 'n white. There are some simple editing tools available to allow you to crop or rotate the image before saving and storing. … [Read more...]
New YouTube iOS app
All iOS users should grab this new native Youtube app from Google, if for no other reason than an official and much better looking icon. Link: App Store … [Read more...]
Google adds Encrypted SSL search
Just noticed that when opening google.com, I was automatically redirected to https://encrypted.google.com/. Looks like SSL search will - at some point in the future - become the default. Here's the current screenshot: … [Read more...]
Nexus S
The Nexus S has made it to the Google Website. More information can be found in the link below. Of interest is that it will come with Gingerbread, ie Android 2.3 pre-installed. The website mentions a 4 inch display which is contoured. Nexus S is manufactured by Samsung, and it is the first smartphone to launch with a Contour Display. The curved glass screen fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and along the side of your face. Interestingly the Nexus S does not come with an expansion … [Read more...]
HTC Desire Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update for Froyo
Rejoice HTC Desire owners: your (official) Froyo is here! As usual, please make a backup of your phone prior to upgrading. Your phone will receive a notification of FOTA update when it is made available. Simply press OK to accept the update via a data connection such as Wi-Fi or GPRS/3G. After installing the update, you can confirm a successful update by confirming the Build number (From the Home Screen go to MENU> Settings> About Phone> Software Information> Build … [Read more...]
Google Calendar Sync now supports Outlook 2010
From the Official Gmail Blog comes news that Google Calendar Sync now (finally) supports Outlook 2010. Google Calendar Sync now supports Outlook 2010 — our top feature request. Outlook 2010 comes in 32-bit and 64-bit versions, and currently only 32-bit is supported. To start syncing your calendar with Outlook 2010, download Google Calendar Sync version 0.9.3.6. Once you install it, a Settings window will appear. Too bad I was never that fond of Outlook - I rejoiced when I was able to sync my … [Read more...]
Access two Gmail accounts at once in the same browser
Who has and uses multiple Gmail accounts during the day? I do, which is why I find this feature awesome - I can now log in to multiple Gmail accounts in one browser window. Once you turn this feature on, you'll be able to seamlessly switch accounts using a drop down at the top right of the screen. No more having to open new browsers just to log in to Gmail... I regularly switch between Chrome, Firefox, and Safari solely for this purpose. Instructions: to get started, go to … [Read more...]
Drag and drop attachments onto messages [Gmail]
Gmail has added a feature for users of Chrome and Firefox 3.6 (additional browser support to come) that lets you drag and drop attachments. Should come in handy! … [Read more...]
Google Desktop 4.0 Released
One of my favorite tools, Google Desktop, has been updated to version 4.0. New features include "Google Gadgets" (a new name for widgets that can be propped onto your Windows desktop) and tighter Google integration with their video and calendar services. A new, long overdue feature is the ability to re-index your files manually. The index will also update quicker and more accurately when you move your files. The full list of features is available HERE. Download HERE. … [Read more...]
Firefox 1.5 released
Firefox 1.5 has been released! If you are still using Internet Explorer, it is time to make the switch. Version 1.5 includes several new features: Faster forward and back browsing due to improved memory caching. Tabbed browsing to open several web sites in a single window. Version 1.5 includes the ability to drag-n-drop tabs for quick arrangement. Integrated search box for quick access to a customizable list of engines, including Google, Webster-Merriam dictionary, and … [Read more...]