Google Maps Android App Goes 3D !!

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If you have an Android 2.0+ device head to the Android Market to get the updated Google Maps if you haven’t already got it. 

The latest features includes 3D buildings, 3D tilting & rotation plus better map caching as seen in Andy Rubin’s demo of Honeycomb Motorola tablet. Map caching is most convenient if you’re using turn-by-turn navigation and loose connection for some reason (i.e. in a tunnel, rural area, in the mountains, etc.) the app will still be able to operate normally as more map data is cached. 

The maps have a smaller footprint as well to easily store the data. You can see from the vid the cool things you can do to control the map like 3D compass rotation with your physical body, see Google Earth-like 3D buildings, two-finger swipe to tilt or rotate the map. 

Google Blog Gives Us Some Android T&T !!

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The Official Google Blog just posted some nifty tips and tricks for us to take advantage of. A lot of the things listed are pretty obvious, but quite a few can serve as a great refresher for all of the little things we may have forgotten over time as we developed our Android habits. 

When reading over the list, bear in mind that it was written in the eyes of Gingerbread so a few things haven’t quite made it to the majority of our devices.

FLIPBOARD!! World's First Social Electronic Magazine!!

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A social magazine, Flipboard starts out life, not on paper, but on one of the world's most outrageously popular & desired device, the iPad.

For its originator, the timing is more than opportune when you ponder about the already tremendous sales of the iPad in the US alone. In the April launch of the device the sales for one day alone was reported to exceed 300,000.

So, we'll let you work out the potential customers Filpboard will be ushering into its portals.

IMOVIE!! for video Editing!!

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Create full video projects complete with pristinely trimmed clips, transitions, themes, subtitles & even a spot of music to watch on your iPhone screen or elsewhere.

HIPSTAMATIC!! for Photographers

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Adds cool, old-school analogue grime & unpredictability to the iPhone's camera.

BBC NEWS!! for Breaking News!!

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News & analysis from the Beeb, by location & category - tech, business, politics etc - with a top interface that allows instant sharing of tidbits via Facebook or Twitter.

GOOGLE TRANSLATE!! for Translation!!

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Converts any text into English or vice versa. There's a choice of 50 languages & voice input. Text-to-speech means you can talk robotically to foreigners -  beats speaking English more loudly.

EVERNOTE!! for Meeting!!

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Store notes, ideas, recordings & photos then sync them in seconds with your Mac or PC. It's like having an extension built on your brain.

FACEBOOK!! for everyone!!

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The world's most popular internet notice board in the palm of your hand. Check Facebook chat, upload your snaps, stay connected.........................

THE FASHION HANDBOOK!! for Fashion!!

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Not only does this comprehensive app delve into the social history of fashion, it also addresses dos & don'ts & helps pick styles based on your body shape.

IXPENSEIT!! for Money Management!!

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Tackle overspending or just track your expenses by assigning a maximum value to each area of your monthly outgoings, then taking photos of your receipts.

FOURSQUARE!! for Location Networking!!

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Track you friend's locations & check in at your favourite bars & restaurants to gain points & offers. Visit a place enough & you'll became its "mayor"..............

ST JOHN AMBULANCE FIRST AID!! for Medical Advice!!

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Gives practical advice on dealing with fainting, allergic reactions etc, with handy pictorial guides.

IFLIGHT UK!! for Air Travel!!

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Tracks arrivals & departures across nine of the UK's main airport & lets you search for info flights directly. Ideal for frequent fliers & holiday makers alike.

SKYPE!! for Free Calls!!

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Free Skype to Skype calling over 3G & Wi-Fi & classy instant messaging keeps you constantly in touch. There's no video as yet. Call charges start in 2011, though............................

AUTOTRADER!! for Car Shopping!!

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Scans for your preferred model & make of second hand motor in your current area, allowing you to store the ones you like in the app's virtual garage.

CRUNCHFU!! for Toned ABS!!

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Keep tabs on your abs by putting the iPhone in your chest as you crunch - there's no iPad version for obvious reasons. It counts down to your target, tracks progress as the weeks roll by & your abs become ever more steel-like & gives tips on form too.

ASTRID!! for Task Management!!

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So simple yet so good. Add tasks you need to complete, set deadlines & integrate with Google calenders. It'll let you know when time is up, unless you tell it to keep schtum.

SKY MOBILE TV!! for Home Recording!!

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Giving Sky customers access to the complete EPG, Sky Mobile TV allow you to remotely set  your box to record that new episode of Bing Human from Waitrose.

IBOOKS!! for Books!!

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This narrowly pips Amazon's Kindle app due to it being so beautifully sleek. Choice is more limited at present but that situation will improve in due course.