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Viber Voip App on Android

Viber Voip on Android

Viber is the best Android VOIP available today. Actually its powerful enough that Android phones which had a problem running it could be losing share in the market at a blink. An example of how influential its, our team has return the Motorola Droid RAZR & one of the main reasons it was not yet compatible with Viber for Android. For phones compatibilities you might want to check Viber for Android Compatibility list at: Android Devices compatible with Viber (system requirements).

So how does Viber for Android work? & what make Viber for Android so powerful?

As soon you install Viber it go through your contact list and check if any of your contacts is already using Viber if they do, then it will add them to your list. As well you get the option to let everyone on your phone contact list(who use Viber) know that you started using Viber for Android. This means just after few seconds of installing Viber for Android, you have already a cumber some of contact that you can start talking and messaging for free. Most likely these are the same people you usually waste your phone minutes and SMS to speak with.

As Viber for Android is free to download, install, & unlimited usage your saving on calls to other Viber users can be huge. If your friends do not have it and they have an Android/iPhone smart phone, you can invite them to install it and as soon they do you all can save on minutes & messaging. Many people have even been using it to speak to their families across the country or overseas and enjoy a crystal clear calls without any cost associated with it. Using Viber for Android will make your pockets love you, but your phone providers will hate you as you will be cutting deep into their profits. As its always on your smart phone & handy, its not trouble to make that long distance call using VOIP any more.

Further, Viber for Android integrate very well with your Android Phone. As mentioned earlier it loads the list of your contacts that have Viber installed, but that is not all. When ever you are dialing a person from your Android Handset, you will always be prompted if you want to place this call using Viber. This reminder is quite cool, as it will get you used to using Viber free call over using your normal cell providers minutes to place the call and getting you to save right away. Further, Viber messages integrate with your phone that when you receive a message you can reply without even having to unlock your phone or go and look for the Viber application. The way Viber for Android integrate with your Android phone is really fascinating and will get you used to in no time.

One large plus to Viber is that its available on iPhone as well so you can still call your iPhone friends using Viber without any compromise. Who of us does not have a friend who has an iPhone these days. Its really convenient that Viber is available across platform(Android & iPhone) as that will make no one feel left out & will easy the transition to it.

At last, you might want to check the Video below as well the Viber screen shots on the right side.

SMS Sending error with Samsung S2 on Rogers LTE

While using the Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE on Rogers LTE network here in Canada (Toronto/Ontario), we seems to have a problem sending SMS. Each time we send an SMS we got a “failed” error posted right behind the message. The error is showing in the error screenshot on the side.

OK, after toying around for a while I have discovered that switching back to either 4G or 3G will resolve the problem. You can do that by following the below steps:

1- Go to Setting
2- Click on “Wireless and network”
3- Scroll down and go to “Mobile Networks”
4- Go to “Network Mode”
5- Change it to  “GSM/HSPA(Auto mode)” from the default which is “GSM/HSPA/LTE(Auto Mode)”

I know what you are thinking, you area already paying an extra 10-20 dollar to get on the LTE network & now I am telling you to switch it off if you want to send SMS. Well, some time reality is so painful & this is one of these cases. I have visited Rogers office & called support and said we have just to wait till their new LTE network is really ready. I guess we will be paying for them to fix & test their system!! Time to screem “YOUR LTE SUCKS. YOU HAVE MADE US WAIT FOR TOO LONG AND YOU STILL NOT READY!!!!!”

Your next step: Go to your Rogers or call them and complain about it!!!!

BlueAnt S3 Handsfree bluetooth car kit and Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE

BlueAnt S3 Handsfree bluetooth car kit does not work with Samsung S2

As many of you, we had a BlueAnt S3 Handsfree bluetooth car kit which we used to connect to our Google Nexus one phone. The BlueAnt S3 Handsfree car kit worked great for us for over 2 years with the Google Nexus One & was purchased for a very descent price. Though to our surprise when we tried to connect it to our Samsunge Galaxy S2 LTE phone which we just purchased few days back, it did not totally work out for us.

The devices pair and music could play through the BlueAnt S3 Handsfree car kit, but phone calls & VOIP calls does not play through the speaker. We were disappointed, but we had just take off our BlueAnt S3 Handfree car kit and hit the market for a new kit that work with the Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE as this kit firmware is not upgradable.

Although the BlueAnt S3 Handsfree car kit did not work with the Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE, we still suspect you probably get get the newer BlueAnt S4 Handsfree car kit to work for you specially it has an upgradable firmware.

We thought we will post this info here, in case you have got the Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE at the moment and considering to buy a BlueAnt S3 Handsfree car kit to save few bucks as its cheaper than the S4 and most other kits in the market.

I guess you have to shed the few bucks this time and try something else.

Hope this have been helpful, & if you were able to get it to work please let us know in the comment area below with a description of what you did to make it work.

By the way the video at the end of this article show both the S3 & S4, but you would need to get the S4 if you are trying to connect to the Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE though we have not tried that yet though you have much more chance of getting it to work rather than the S3.

Motorola Droid RAZR(Motorola RAZR) or Droid Droiz

Motorola Droid RAZR

A few days ago Motorola has presented the Motorola Droid RAZR(Motorola RAZR) or Droid Droiz. The American company puts on the market a new model of the range that gave it so many hits, such as the Droid. In addition, Motorola are betting on Android , as demonstrated in their latest releases, the Admiral Motorola and the Motorola Atrix 2 , so we predict good sales for the new Motorola RAZR in the American, Canadian, European & rest of the world mobile market. Its interesting enough that it’s the first Android phone Motorola released after being acquired by Google. It seems the acquisition is really working well with the release of this Super Android Phone.

The Droid Razr has been released on October 27 on the U.S. Verizon’s Network. Rogers in Canada has it on pre-ordering & it should be hitting the European Market soon.

Description

I believe the Design of the Motorola Droid is one of its biggest features. With an impossibly thin design, the new MOTOROLA RAZR is a marvel of engineering, one you’ll want to show off to the world. Thinner than your friend’s smartphones, it’s better looking too, with sculpted glass and diamond-cut aluminium accents. Thin no longer equals frail. Motorola has made the MOTOROLA RAZR with KEVLAR fibre, while Corning Gorilla Glass helps the screen stand up to the scratches and scrapes that are bound to happen. Spilt coffee? Caught in the rain? No problem. This phone is protected with a splash-guard coating & even the electrical boards inside. The design and durability features of this smart phone make me just say WOW!

After the Motorola Atrix the company seems to be stepping up and continues to launch Android phones to compete with the best in the market. In addition, the Motorola Droid RAZR will be able to utilize the Atrix accessories, so Motorola will continues to build an ecosystem of devices around the accessories designed for the Atrix, especially the dock, where your smart phone can become a netbook with ease.

Features

The Motorola Droid Razr presents high-end components such as its dual-core processor 1.2GHz and 1Gb of RAM. The Motorola Razr comes with16 gigabytes of internal memory plus a microSD card, included in the box 16GB microSD card, so the Razr Droid appears on the market with no small amount of 32 GB of memory. Its screen, a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED sporting a resolution of 960 X 540 QHD.

Multimedia elements, the Razr Droid brings a rear camera of 8 megapixel camera with image stabilization and video recording at 1080p, HD front camera for video calls. In terms of connectivity, the Motorola has 4G, 3G and WiFi so you can use at any point where we are. As a postscript, it comes with Bluetooth 4.0, the ultimate connection.

The OS will be Android Gingerbread 2.3.5 and its proximity to the release of Android Ice Cream Sandwich makes it one of the candidates to receive this update in a short period of time. Motorola promised that the Motorola RAZR will get the Android Ice Cream Sandwich no later than mid of 2012.

MotoCast a free Motorola app that’s built in to the MOTOROLA RAZR, lets you safely and effortlessly stream music, films and more from your PC. Across the street or across the country, you can still rock your playlists or flip through pics, without using up your phone’s memory. I believe MotoCast will be a great piece of software that change how we store and access our files/documes on the run.

Summary

* Processor: 1.2 GHz dual core.
* RAM: 1GB.
 *Display: 4.3 inch Super AMOLED- QHD resolution 960 X 540.
*Internal Memory: 16GB.
 *Memory Card: 16GB microSD included
*Weight: 127 grams.
*Dimensions: 7.1 mm thick.
*Battery: 1780 mAh.
*Other: Android Gingerbread 2.3.5.
 8-megapixel rear camera image stabilization and recording at 1080p. Front camera HD.
 Connectivity 4G, 3G and WiFi. Bluetooth 4.0.

Alternatives

Comparable Android phones to the Motorola RAZE are: HTC Sensation, the Samsung Galaxy S2, LG Optimus 2x , & the waited Nexus Prime.??

Coming soon

How to root the Motorola Droid RAZR?

Updating the Motorola Droid RAZR. ?

Recommended Roms for Motorola Droid RAZR.

Review of the Motorola Droid RAZR. ?

Prices and rates Motorola Droid RAZR. ?

Frontier Defence Game for Android

A land of mythic creatures is under attack! Take your hero and defend your land with a couple of different tower. You have the choice. Build cannon tower, spear tower, magic tower or the legendary ultima tower. Use the whole arsenal to protect your homeland against the horde of monster. Your tactic will decide your fate! Please make sure you have installed the newest android version. Hints: Try to evade the monster or you will loose a life. You can only build on fields with trees. – amazing animations (70 animations for each monster). – over 50 hours playtime !! – try to survive uncountable waves on different maps! – detailed ingame manual – every monster has its own die animation – realistic graphics. – interactive game play (monster drops gold and gems. collect it with your hero). – regular updates! New monster, new level, zoom function and many more awaits you! – fancy new tower – 3 different difficulty level. Easy, medium and hell! – many different tactics to win the game. – many boss monster. each one really hard to defeat. – soon: save your highscore on the official website of frontier defence. compare your best results with player of the whole world.

Nexus one car dock

Finally the Nexus one car dock has arrived. I was happy when Google started shipping the Nexus One car dock. It is was an amazingly missing accessories for the Nexus one. It is not just a car holder but a real car dock with plenty of features.

The Nexus One car dock uses bluetooth to communicate with the Nexus One and automatically establishes a connection when the phone is inserted. The Car Home application is then launched with allows the user easy access to Maps and Navigation, Contacts, and Voice Search. Built-in speakers provide music playback and calls using the speakerphone.
From Google:  The Nexus One Car Dock is the perfect place to put your phone when you are in the car. In addition to holding your Nexus One, the car dock also charges your phones battery, it let you use your phone handsfree, and provides easier access to voice and navigation apps.
The docks built-in speakers and volume controls also enhance the in-car music and media experience. And the Car Home app, which loads automatically, makes it easy to access Maps and Navigation, Voice Search, Contacts, and Music.
You can mount the dock on the windshield or dashboard, and it ships with an adhesive disc that lets you attach it to a textured surface as well. The dock comes with a charger to fit into your cars 12V utility socket, and the holder can rotate for flexible orientation.
The only thing I was hoping for Extra is to have an FM modulator, where it will play the music through the car stereo. Though the Car dock speakers are quite sufficient.
Many of you will wonder about certain features of the car dock & what does it support. For that below you will find Google Faqs of the Google Dock Station.

Can I use my phone with a Bluetooth headset while its in the Car Dock?

Yes. When you dock your phone for the first time, youll be prompted with a dialog box to select the docks audio settings. Just uncheck the “As speaker phone” option, and your phone will be able to pair with a Bluetooth headset. To change these settings later, go to Menu > Dock settings while Car Dock is running.

  

Can I connect my phone to my cars auxiliary jack while using the Car Dock?

Yes. The audio jack at the top of your phone is still functional even when the phone is docked. In this situation, we recommend keeping the “As speaker phone” option enabled so that the docks microphone is used for phone calls, since the phones built-in microphone isnt sensitive enough. Alternatively, you can choose to pair your phone with a Bluetooth headset.

Can I listen to music, turn on Google Navigation and answer calls at the same time?

You can, but only one sound source will play at a time. For example, if listening to music while using Google Navigation, your music will be temporary muted while a driving direction is played.

Can I use my phone with an A2DP compatible Bluetooth device for stereo audio while its in the Car Dock?

Yes. When you dock your phone for the first time, youll be prompted with a dialog box to select the docks audio settings. Just uncheck the “For music and media” option, and your phone will be able to pair with a Bluetooth stereo audio device. To change these settings later, go to Menu >Dock settings while Car Dock is running.

Can I insert another cigarette lighter power source into the dock?

No. The current and voltage ratings might not be the same. Please always use the included adapter.

 

Voxofon VoIP international Calls

Voxofon for international calls

1.2.3 Refill account from the app.

A real cost saver for any body calling or texting abroad, with international rates from 1.3c/min and 6 c/sms. Works seamlessly with your phone – place calls as usual using phones Dialer or Contacts. Rates and calling options displayed before each call abroad. Sign up – get $0.50

Voxofon promises to be a real cost saver for anybody calling or travelling abroad. The system works seamlessly with your mobile phone,allowing users to place calls as usual using phones dialer or contact book. Voxofon simply re-routes any international calls.

After installing the application, all users need do is enter an international number into their phone and initiate a call. A Voxofon window will pop and display the exact rate you can expect to pay for any potential call. Customers then pay their individual operators for the cost of a local call and the application will use, on average, 1-2KB of internet data for setting up the exchange. Voxofon accounts then get charged for the international part of call. But, of course, the exact Voxofon rates for the call will be displayed before the begins so all users know how much they are likely to be paying.

Its not the cheapest of all the options here, but its an incredibly straight-forward Android VoIP solution.

iSkoot Voice over IP for Android

Since 2007 iSkoot has helped to power the 3 Skype phone, the first ever mass-market Skype-enabled mobile handset offering integrated Skype as part of the standard package on the handset. iSkoot worked with Skype to develop software for the handset, which gives customers push-of-a-button access to their online Skype accounts.

iSkoot launched the first and only carrier-grade, carrier-deployed Skype-for-Mobile application in 2006, and now powers the Mobile World Congress award-winning 3 Skype phone. iSkoot for Android takes advantage of the voice-optimized circuit-switched network for delivery of voice communications, in keeping with its mission to engineer elegant and operator-friendly solutions to the challenge of bringing resource-intensive internet services to mobile handsets

Skoot for Skype delivers the features of Skype to your mobile phone. View your contacts, IM, make & receive Skype calls and place SkypeOut calls to phone numbers worldwide. iSkoot routes calls via the voice channel to offer unsurpassed call quality.

Skype lite for Android

Skype lite for Android

Skype (the company behind the worlds most popular online voice communication tool) also has a lite version of Skype, a thin client for Skype, that can be downloaded on Android-powered devices and more than 100 other Java-enabled mobile phones.

This not only allows users to make and receive Skype-to-Skype calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world, but also send and receive instant messages to and from individuals or groups. In addition, it also allows users to see when their Skype contacts are online and available to chat.

The lite version of Skype works wherever your mobile phone works,without requiring a WiFi connection. It uses local air time and a mobile internet connection, so you need to have both a calling plan and a data plan as part of your mobile phone contract to use it. Ina ddition to new Android handsets, this product also works on more than 100 of the most popular Java-enabled phones.

Skype lite is available globally for free, with the ability to make Skype-to-Skype calls and low cost calls to land lines and mobiles abroad currently available in ten countries: the United States, United Kingdom, Poland, Brazil (Rio and Sao Paolo), Sweden,Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Australia and New Zealand.

Put Skype Lite Beta on your Android phone

Local rate Skype-to-Skype calls
Call from anywhere* WiFi or 3G not required
Send and receive instant messages from your mobile
Save money calling landlines and mobiles abroad

*Calling unavailable in some countries. Please visit www.skype.com/go/mobiledownload for more info

Truephone for VoIP Calls

Truephone for VoIP Calls

Truphone gives you FREE Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi calls, IM, Twitter and fantastic international call rates to any mobile or landline.

There is no contracts and free call credit to get started!

FEATURES
FREE Wi-Fi VoIP calls to Truphone, Skype & Google Talk
IM to Skype, Yahoo!, Google Talk & MSN
Twitter

Droid NOT compatible

Truphone for Android allows customers to take advantage of lowinternational call rates, plus the cost of a local call. Truphonecustomers can also easily instant message their friends across avariety of networks including MSN, Yahoo!, Google Talk and Twitter fromwithin one Android application.

Whats new in this version?

  • More Twitter tools
  • Simple set-up process

App features include:

  • Free Wi-Fi calls to Truphone, Skype or Google Talk users
  • Low-cost calls over Wi-Fi
  • Low-cost international calls without Wi-Fi
  • Fantastic call quality
  • Instant messaging to Skype, Google Talk, MSN, Yahoo! and AIM
  • Full Twitter functionality
  • Free to download!