Microsoft Office 365 Mobile for Android Released

Worldwide software giant Microsoft rolled out Mobile Office to Windows mobile devices long back, and now announced on Wednesday that Office Mobile for Android is now available for download.

The app allows Office 365 subscribers basic editing tools for Word, Excel and PowerPoint files as well as document synchronization.

Office Mobile App for Android smartphones joins identical offering by Microsoft for Apple's iPhone. Microsoft hasn't said when Office Mobile apps would be available on Android or Apple tablets, and recommends users use the Office Web Apps for those devices. Requirements for the Office Mobile for Android app include smartphones running the Android OS 4.0 or higher paired with an Office 365 subscription, priced at $100 per year for Home Premium and $150 for Small Business Premium.

Microsoft is still favoring its own Windows mobile OS over others, a move that has VARs like Falcon wondering if the Redmond, Wash.-based company's decision was intentional in order to push customers to its Surface tablet and Windows 8 convertible devices. If Microsoft is perpetuating its closed ecosystem mentality, Falcon said, "it runs the risk of further alienating mobile customers who have already taken a pass Microsoft and are now Google or Apple customers."

You can download the app from Google Play store. Click here to download and install.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Release Confirmed

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 will be available in the retail market from the next week in two different screen sizes — seven-inch and eight-inch. The devices run on Android Jelly Bean operating system and are enabled with voice and data and Wi-fi.

The devices sport the ‘reading mode’ technology that optimises display for illumination and tone to help in reading. The ‘multi-window’ option allows users to work on two apps at the same time by dividing the screen into two parts.

The eight-inch Tab 3, with Wi-fi and 3G, is priced at Rs 25,725, while the Wi-fi only version is available for Rs 21,945. The seven-inch Tab 3 is priced at Rs 17,745.

The eight-inch device sports a 5-megapixel (MP) rear camera and a 1.9 MP front camera. It is powered by a 1.5 Ghz dual-core processor, comes with 1.5 GB of RAM and has 16 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded via a microSD card. Cards up to 64 GB are supported.

The seven-inch device is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM, and has 8 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 32 GB. It sports a 3 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front camera. Both the devices come pre-loaded with a good number of applications.

If you want to buy : You can order your favorite Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 from Amazon.

Top Ten Free Android Apps of 2013

Nowadays people are using various kinds of gadgets, mobiles with android, and the reason why android developers are continuously trying to expand and develop the number of apps. Most of the devices are running with Android latest version Jelly Bean. Here is a list of top 10 free android apps available in play store. Click on the individual sub-title to go to play store link.

1. WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Messenger is a smartphone messenger available for Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Windows Phone and Nokia phones. WhatsApp uses your 3G or WiFi (when available) to message with friends and family. Switch from SMS to WhatsApp to send and receive messages, pictures, audio notes, and video messages. 

2. Viber : Free Calls And Messages

Viber allows you to call, text, and send photos worldwide for free to over 140 million users. Viber is available for Android, iPhone, Blackberry, Windows Phone and many more devices and platforms. Viber lets everyone in the world connect.

3. Facebook

• See what friends are up to

• Share updates, photos and videos

• Get notified when friends like and comment on your posts

• Text, chat and have group conversations

• Play games and use your favorite apps

4. Google Maps

Google Maps for Android with Navigation (Beta) has:

* Detailed maps with 3D buildings

* Voice guided turn-by-turn GPS navigation

* Driving, public transit, biking, and walking directions

* Live traffic information to avoid congestion

* Local search and business reviews

* Google Maps Street View

* Indoor maps for select airports, hotels, retail stores, and more

     
5. Chrome

Search and browse fast with Chrome on your Android phone and tablet. Sign in to sync your personalized Chrome experience from your computer to bring it with you anywhere you go.

• Search and navigate fast, directly from the same box. Choose from results that appear as you type.
• Browse faster with accelerated page loading, scrolling and zooming.

6. AVG AntiVirus

Free, top-rated, real-time antivirus and anti-theft protection for Smartphones & Tablets. AVG AntiVirus FREE for Android™ protects you from harmful viruses, malware, spyware and text messages and helps keep your personal data safe.

7. MX Player

MX Player - The best way to enjoy your movies.

MX Player is the first Android video player which supports multi-core decoding. Test result proved that dual-core device’s performance is better up to 70% than that of single-core devices. Easily zoom in and out by pinching and swiping across the screen. Fully supports Android 4.2.

8. YouTube

Keep up with your favorite YouTube channels and access the world’s videos anywhere with the official YouTube app for Android.

9. Adobe Reader

Adobe® Reader® is the free, trusted leader for reliably viewing and interacting with PDF documents across platforms and devices. Install the free Adobe Reader mobile app to work with PDF documents on your Android tablet or phone. Easily access, manage, and share a wide variety of PDF types, including PDF Portfolios, password-protected documents, fillable forms, and Adobe LiveCycle® rights-managed PDF.

10. Skype - free IM And video calls

Free voice and video calls to anyone else on Skype, whether they’re on an Android, iPhone, Mac or PC, as well as IMs to your friends and family, no matter where they are. Features:

• Skype to Skype IMs, video and voice calls are free* over 3G or WiFi. 
• Make low-cost calls and SMS to mobiles or landlines from your Android smartphone or tablet.

These top ten free android apps are maintaining its positions since several weeks. Use it and let us know your experience.

Google’s Next Android Update Key Lime Pie After Jelly Bean

Google will name the version of Android that comes after Jelly Bean as “Key Lime Pie“. Your Android phone or tablet will update to the taste of the Florida-born dessert by 2013. The Android versions becoming sweeter and sweeter with each release. Even though no confirmation has been given on its release date, it could be a 2013 deliverable version.

Image Credit : Google

Google have not officially announced Jelly Bean yet. In the meantime, start getting used to the “KLP” acronym for Key Lime Pie.

The Android OS names are alphabetical desserts: Cupcake (1.5), Donut (1.6), Eclair (2.0, 2.1), Froyo (2.2), Gingerbread (2.3), Honeycomb (3.0) and Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0). Unless you can think of a better “J” and “K” dessert names, “Jelly Bean” and “Key Lime Pie” respectively will be the better choices.