Samsung Flow Beta akin to Apple’s Continuity, hits Google Play

Samsung Flow, that allows you to move your activities between devices, is now available on Google Play in Beta version. Samsung has first introduced Flow in September 2014 at its developer conference.

Samsung’s Flow app lets users shift their activities seamlessly between various Samsung devices just like Apple’s Continuity. The devices used may range from PCs, laptops and tablets to smartphones and even wristwatches.  The main idea behind it is to have a single platform that enables users to transfer files and move between devices smoothly and easily without any interruption.

In today’s digital era, people have more than one devices and during the course of the day they are using different devices at different points of time. While performing a particular task on your smartphone, you may feel that a bigger screen would be better. In that case, you can use the Samsung Flow app to shift to a tablet and continue with the task from where you left off in the smartphone. Or if you start reading an article on your smartphone while commuting, you can pick up from where you left off on your tablet when you reach home.

You can use Samsung Flow to:

“• Transfer an activity to the right device for a task. Pick up right where you left off rather than starting from scratch on the new device.

• Defer an activity when the right device is not immediately at hand or there just isn’t enough time to finish up a task. Resume it when you’re ready.”

Flow works with existing applications through Android’s Share menu. Developers will be able to add Flow actions in their apps to allow smooth transitions between devices for a better user experience.

The Samsung Flow app in Beta version is currently available for free download in the US for following Samsung Android devices:

Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note 4 edge and Galaxy Tab S.

The following video shows how the Samsung Flow app works:

Samsung Flow Beta akin to Apple’s Continuity, hits Google Play

Google Keep allows you to ‘Take notes on the go’ on your Android Wear Smartwatch

After a major Android Wear update recently, it is now the turn of the Google Keep app which will now allow you to much more from the gadget on your wrist. The new update contains changes in the User Interface. It allows you to view your notes such as the shopping list right from your Android Wear smartwatch. You won’t have to take out your smartphone out of your pocket or purse to do it.

On top of it, you can do it hands-free. You can either start Google Keep from the app list or you can just say “Ok Google, open Keep” and the Keep will open up, allowing you to check your notes on your wrist itself.  You can browse through all your notes and reminders through Google Keep by swiping up or down and when you want to see a particular one, just tap it and it will open. You can even add a new note by tapping the plus sign and saying “Ok Google, take a note.”

The new update supports recurring reminders as well. So you can now set up recurring reminders from your smartwatch. You can even add labels to the notes in the Google Keep’s Android app and also on the web. You can use labels like “To-dos”, “Important” etc. This will help you to stay more organized. The labels will appear on your Android Wear smartwatch.

You can download the Google Keep app. from Google Play for free. It works on Android devices with Android 4.0 Ice Cream version and above. You can get the web version from the Chrome Web Store.

Google Keep allows you to ‘Take notes on the go’ on your Android Wear Smartwatch

Own a Chromecast? Google Will Give You $6 Credit in Google Play

Chromecast is a media streaming device which looks like a thumb drive. When you plug in the device to your HDMI port on your TV, you can cast your favorite movie or apps from your Android phone, tablet, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows or Chromebook to the big screen. It is working with some of the biggest player in video streaming including Netflix, HBO GO, YouTube, WatchESPN and Pandora.

The best part is that now, Google will give you $6 credit into Google Play if you own Chromecast. However, it is only applicable if you are located in USA only. With this credit, you can use it to rent a video online or purchase games or apps from Google Play.

The steps to redeem the offer are as per below:

-. Ensure that you are connected to same network as your Chromecast.

-. Open Chromecast on iOS/Android app.

-. Tap your device and click on “Check for Offers” button.

-. Enter your Chromecast serial number to confirm.

Here is an instruction to do this on laptop. If you own more than one Chromecast, you may also redeem the offer once for each of your device using the mobile app.

Own a Chromecast? Google Will Give You $6 Credit in Google Play

Samsung introduces Look At Me app that helps Autistic Kids to communicate better

Samsung Electronics has developed a Look At Me app that helps autistic children to communicate in a better way. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs the ability for communication and social interaction in a person. Kids with autism usually have difficulty in making eye contact with another person. Look At Me interactive camera app will help them to improve communication and social skills, and deepen relationships with people around them.

It has been found that autistic kids like using smart devices. In order to help such kids, Samsung worked with two universities in Seoul, South Korea – Seoul National University and Yonsei University, to develop this Look At Me camera app that uses the camera of a smartphone or a tablet. They conducted clinical trials on 20 kids for 8 weeks in which 60% of them showed improved abilities to make eye contact with others.

The Look At Me app is basically a series of 7 interesting interactive missions that help kids take photos, to remember faces, read facial expressions and understand moods. Sounds and visual effects keep the kids interested. They also remain motivated by the getting points and rewards.

This app is available for free download on Google Play and works on various Samsung devices including Samsung Galaxy S3, S4 and S5; Galaxy Note 2, Note 3 and Note 4; Galaxy Zoom and Zoom2; and Galaxy Tab S.

Source Samsung Tomorrow

Via Engadget

Samsung introduces Look At Me app that helps Autistic Kids to communicate better

Google Keep gets a new update for notes sharing and searching

Google Keep is Google’s note taking app that allows us to jot down notes, create lists, and add images and audio. The only problem with Google Keep is that it doesn’t get updated often. However, Google has now come out with a much awaited update to the Keep with a couple of new features.

Google Keep now allows you to share your notes and lists with other people. For example, if you make a shopping list and share it with your family on the Keep, each individual can do their share of the shopping and the items will get ticked off in real time as soon as they are bought. This way, things will get done much faster as no back and forth messaging is needed. Sharing of notes and lists through Keep can be useful at work too.

The update has also made searching through your notes much simpler. You can search through your color coded messages by color or by their other attributes such as their sharing, reminders, image or audio attachments, or if they are lists etc. This helps you to find whatever you need much faster.

You can download and install Google Keep on your Android phones for free from Google Play. Your phones need to be running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich or above. The update has already started rolling out for existing Google Keep users on Google Play and it is also available on the Chrome Web Store and the Web.

 

 

Source: Android Official Blog

Google Keep gets a new update for notes sharing and searching

HTC Camera App Found in Google Play

HTC Camera is the latest app from the mobile manufacturer that enables users to experience HTC EYE Experience to supported devices. The features that you are able to use will be depending on which specific phone you own. Unfortunately, it will only work well in HTC smart phones as of current period. It will be easier to update on Sense 6 devices without having to update the firmware.

The HTC EYE Camera experience was first revealed on the Desire EYE and includes shooting modes like Split Capture which is to take front and rear images simultaneously as well as Crop Me In which a feature whereby you can be inside a photo from a rear camera even though you are not inside the photo in the original image.

HTC has moved many of its core apps over to Google Play since One M8 launched. The recent additions include HTC Weather, HTC Lock Screen and HTC Scribble.HTC owners, if you happen to see HTC Camera update and you have tried it, let us know by leaving us a comment. Moreover, if you also happen to see any new features then you also can let us know too!

HTC Camera App Found in Google Play

Google Hangouts introduces International Voice Calls to its Users in India; First Minute Free for 24 Countries

Last week, Google had announced that its Hangouts users would be able to make international voice calls which would be free for the first minute. Google has now introduced this support in India as well.  Google Hangouts users in India can make international calls for free or at very low rates.

Google India’s announcement in its official Google+ post says, “Starting today, the Hangouts app on your phone will help you stay connected with your family and friends around the world in more ways than ever. Now you can make voice calls to phone numbers outside of India on Android, and the web from Hangouts in Gmail.”

 

     

The post says that Hangouts users in India can call numbers in US and Canada for free. For calls to other countries, the international rates are “really low” and the first minute of any call to 24 countries will be free and will become chargeable after that. These countries include:

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States.

Indian Android users will have to install the app “Hangouts Dialer” from Google Play to turn on the voice calls. iOS device users and the web users will get voice calling facility the next time they access the Hangouts app. iOS users can download the app from iTunes.

In its Support Page, Google says, “You can make and receive calls as well as get your text messages and voicemails for your Google Voice number through Hangouts. To use Google Voice with your Hangouts account, you need to have a U.S. Google Voice account and number.”

It further says, “Calls where the first minute are free will say, “First minute free” on the call screen. If you don’t see this message, you’ll be charged for the first minute.”

Google Hangouts users in India must surely be excited by this news!

Google Hangouts introduces International Voice Calls to its Users in India; First Minute Free for 24 Countries

LG G Watch Hits The Markets Around The World

Good news for all the people waiting for LG G Watch. It was announced recently by LG that its first smartwatch can now be purchased from Google Play and many other top retailers around the globe. As for those who had pre-ordered the smartwatch from Google Play earlier, must have received it already.

The watch has 1.65-inch IPS 280×280 IPS LCD screen. One great thing about it is that it always stays on and only dims out if it sense it is not used for some time. It can be worn like a normal watch, nothing different or extra weight. The device has a processor of 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 with 512MB on board RAM and 4GB of storage. The LG G Watch comes with 400 mAh battery. It has water and dust resistance body. The good thing about the watch is that it is compatible with Android 4.3 or later running devices.

The G Watch is already available in many markets around the world. It can be purchased online from stores like Google Play and it is available in many renowned retailers in different countries. For now it is confirm that it can be purchased online and offline in countries like US, UK, Canada, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Ireland, Australia, South Korea, India and Japan. Buyers in other markets like Russia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brazil and Mexico can purchase the LG G Watch only offline.

LG G Watch is the new addition to latest technology and now it is easily available in your reach.

LG G Watch Hits The Markets Around The World

Revealing of Google Play Services 5

A new update of Google Play Store has revealed during the Google I/O event for the worldwide android Smartphones.

The new Google Play Services 5 update has the new updated features for different android phones. Google Cast, Android wearable, Wallet and Security and many other featured has included in this new update. New video has released highlighting the new features of Google Play Services 5.


The new updated services are included for the android Smartphone and wearable Smartwatch. The sync persistent data of those devices will always give you the perfect update of the connection. Moreover, the progress can be done for saved games as well as at the time of playing the game. Chromecast is one of the greatest additions of the new update that brings good security to your Google Wallet and credit cards.

Google Play will be updated automatically to all the related devices within a short time that brings those features to your Smartphone.

Revealing of Google Play Services 5

Google to Shut Down Quickoffice and Enhance Google Drive

Earlier last week, Google announced on a blog post that they’re removing Quickoffice from Google Play as well as the App Store. Google Drive was formerly known as Google Docs and is a file hosting service that also has word-processing tools with which you can edit and create files online. It is available both for Desktop as well mobile users.

Starting from April, Google made changes to Google Drive by releasing the three document editing tools i.e. Google Docs, Sheets, Slides as standalone apps for mobile. Desktop users can still access all those tools in one place.

Quickoffice, on the other hand, is a mobile app for editing and creating documents, presentations as well as spreadsheets on the go. It is available for users of Android and iOS devices on Google play and Apple App Store respectively.

The announcement unveiled that Google is removing the app “in the coming weeks”. They will also update the existing standalone Google Drive apps and add bunches of new features in to them.

Google acquired Quickoffice back in 2012 and after several changes and updates to the app, they decided that they’re integrating it with Google Drive. The work of integration that has been underway for a couple of years is now about to complete.

For those of you who already have an account with Quickoffice, you can continue to use it without any updates but it won’t be available for download to new users.

Google to Shut Down Quickoffice and Enhance Google Drive

Reaching people worldwide with more endless Google Play payments

Worldwide usage and sale of apps and games on Google play is upsurge by 300 percent over the past year.

Tremendous popularity of Google Play with a purchase of two-thirds outside the United States and international sales soaring up, we are intended to accelerate this phenomenon through effortless and easy payments for user globally .

PayPal comes for the aid

Taking no longer time, we are enabling the service of PayPal for the purchase of Google Play in 12 countries, including U.S, Germany and Canada. With our effort to make purchase on Google play easier, PayPal service is already on the list of Google Wallet, just login with your account and you are ready to purchase .This facility is available for the above mentioned countries .

With an aim to make the payments immensely easier for the users across the world, this kind of feature brings another effort from us delivering a hassle free service to the payment industry and partnering with them.

Google Play gift cards and Carrier billing expanded reaching more countries

Carrier Billing is one of the easy modes of paying the purchases you have done through your phone bill.

And this is available to seven more countries added out of total 24 countries including Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan. Now Google Play users can make an easy and a reliable purchase .Since this provision is now available in almost every country, so every Google user can have hassle free usage with any purchase.

To make it more interesting, we have added Google gift cards for 13 countries altogether, including Japan and Germany.

Alleviate developer sales in more countries

13 new countries have been added where developers can sell their apps on Google Play with some new additions like Malaysia and Indonesia and Turkey, creating exposure and assistance for local app developers in 45 countries. With an ongoing demand of apps, we have scaled up our buyer currency support to 28 countries more, making the task easier to alter or customize your pricing in 60 countries.

We give comfort to the developers to do their own task of just creating engaging apps and games and we make all other task.

Sit Back and Give your best!          

Enjoy the benefits like processing of payments, settling down the currencies worldwide and ultimately depositing the concerned amount to the specific bank account, we take the responsibility of above mentioned and you do your best of providing the interesting and enthralling apps and games.

You make an amusing app and game and here we give you a worth platform and make every purchase and issues related to payments quick, easy and reliable.

Reaching people worldwide with more endless Google Play payments

Google Wallet for Android Gets Multi Account Support

Google Wallet has been excellent for making payments and has gained a lot of popularity. However it just supported single account per phone. So a lot of users were not happy due to this as some of their close ones might need the phone to send cash or make a payment at times. All of those who were bothered by this limitation, this issue has been resolved now. Google has made few changes in user interface of the Wallet app for Android which allows users to access different accounts on the same phone. They have made one more change; users will get the shipment updates on orders directly through this app.

Along with the change in Wallet app, Google has also made a change that would impact other apps. There is a refresh of Google Play services and it aids developers to place Google Wallet Instant Buy buttons in the titles. If they make this change, it would not be easy to buy something spontaneously. Though it’s not great news for instinctive shoppers; it might cheer those that handle their finances well.

The changes made by Google are going to make Wallet app users on Android very happy. We will have to wait and watch how the other upgrade treats users.

Google Wallet for Android Gets Multi Account Support