Launcher 7 makes Android Look Like Windows Phone

Launcher 7 is an attempt to replicate the simplicity of Windows Phone 7’s launcher on an Android device, and it does a great job. There are others out there (like Windows Phone Android), but Timo Kujala’s Launcher 7 easily takes the cake. From live tiles to widgets to transition animations, Launcher 7 is the way to go for someone who wants a simple launcher or who loves the look and feel of Windows Phone 7, but doesn’t want to leave the Android fold.  

Live Tiles: This is where Launcher 7 really shines over and against other WP7 launcher imitations. There are options for live tiles, like the calendar tile you see above. The calendar tile will cycle through your 24 hour events or display an event that is coming up that day. Another option for live tiles is a People tile, which displays pictures of your various contacts. For those familiar with WP7, you’ll recognize that these live tiles are straight from the WP7 launcher. While the options for these lives tiles are limited right now, there is a lot of potential to make the app even more like WP7 and then to expand beyond with custom live tiles.

Recently, support for widgets has been added. As you can see from the images above, my battery percentage and weather forecast widgets fit right in with the rest of the tiles. Any widget can be added by pressing menu and then Add Widget. While there will be some limitations for which widgets can be added (mostly size), you shouldn’t have much trouble finding a way to get the information you need onto your main screen. The widgets update automatically and respond exactly how they would if they were on a normal Android launcher.

Launcher 7 isn’t for everyone, but for people who love a simple experience and want access to their information and their applications quickly, Launcher 7 is worth a try. The dev doesn’t guarantee that the launcher will work on all phones, but a quick perusal of the comments will show that most phones handle the launcher just fine. It has easily replaced LauncherPro for me because of its simplicity. I’m by no means a lover of minimalism (I would pick Fancy or Beautiful Widgets clocks over any other clock), but with a busy schedule and a need to access things quickly and easily, Launcher 7 helps me get things done. Besides all of that functionality mumbo-jumbo, it’s fun to use. I find myself choosing to use Launcher 7 more and more because I enjoy the simple beauty that it offers.

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Skype fixes gap app for Android

Less than a week after confirming that a flaw in Skype for Android could lead to leakage of personal information, the Internet communications company issued an emergency update to plug the gap.

Skype advised consumers that "after a period of development and testing, we released a new version of Skype for Android at Android Market, containing a fix for a vulnerability that has been reported. Please upgrade to version [1.0.0.983] as soon as possible to protect your data. "

The company said there were no reports of third-party apps that exploit the flaw, but remains on alert. The failure exposed data like user name, e-mail, contacts and chat logs.

The blog Android Police, who revealed the flaw in Skype, said that the fix works. "Skype has changed the permissions of the databases (which contain personal information) in question. " However, the blog warned that the updated version "will not fix the vulnerability of a leaked version, with video capabilities of the app, so using this version is at your own risk. "

And, perhaps in an effort to compensate for wear in his image, Skype included in the update support for 3G VoIP calls. Until then, the U.S., calls this kind were restricted to Verizon customers or via Wi-Fi.

Source: IDGNOW

Tutorial: How to install Sygic Aura GPS

The Sygic AURA features maps fully 3D, where you can check buildings, landscapes and even variations in topography near you, making navigation turn-by-turn even more precise and more complete. 
 And speaking of shipping, the Aura makes route calculation, shows alternative routes, location of traffic lights and speed cameras. 
The interesting Sygic Aura is that it's a GPS for both vehicles and pedestrians. So no excuses for getting lost, because the application will always help to find the best route to get to a certain place and without requiring any 3G data package.

 Other functions:

- Details voice navigation;
- Maps created by Tele Atlas, saved;
- three-dimensional view of the city and the countryside;
- The transfer of data on road accidents and real-time notification;
- Warnings about fotoradar;
- The function of selecting the bands and the warnings on road signs;
- Connecting to a car audio system via Bluetooth or cable;
- Auto-rotate the screen image using the accelerometer;
- Identification of areas with the help of a compass;
- Support for multi-touch control for easy viewing of maps;
- Scenes dimensional rendering with hardware acceleration;
- 37 languages​​;
- Intuitive Interaction with points of interest;
- Application of friends on a map;
- City Guides reward suppliers of Wikipedia;
- Application Updates Free;
- Free upgrades in fotoradarov.

Required:

• APK file
• Maps

Step by step

1. Create a folder at the root of your SD card with the name "Aura". 
2. Extract the maps and put in that folder along with the apk file.
3.  Install apk through the Astro file manager or other manager of your choice.

Source: Droidlinux

Tutorial: How to upgrade LG GT540 for Android 2.1

The devices LG GT540 recently won the update of Android. Owners of these smartphones can already perform procedure that installs the Eclair (2.1) operating system from Google.

Required:

•  USB Cable 
• Astro File Manager    
• OS Update Program
• Driver  

Step by step:

1. Update the Mobile Sync for the latest version. 
2. Backup application installed on your memory card (Micro SD)  using the ASTRO File Manager.
3. Click Auto-Sync (Auto Sync) or select the items you want to sync manually in "Accounts & Sync settings" (settings of accounts and synchronization).   
4. After synchronization, check that the contacts and calendar are loaded in Google account. 
5. Download and run the Astro. 
6. With Astro open, go to Menu / Tools / Application and Backup and select the apps you want to backup.
7. Run the update and follow the steps on the screen (Iniaciar, Download, Analyze, Update). 
8. When you finish the upgrade, disconnect the USB. 
9. Synchronize your personal data (contacts, calendar) from the Google account. 
10. With Astro open, go to Menu / Tools / Application and Backup and select the apps you want to restore.

Ready. Now just enjoy!

Source: LGE Brazil
 

Tutorial: How to install applications on Android using Apk files

The option of installing programs via. apk is useful because, besides there is no need to pursue the program in the Android Market, you can download it on your computer and send it to the phone via USB, when you want. Without the need to spend a data plan 3G.

Step by step

1. Look for ASTRO File Manager in the Android Market, through the smartphone. Then click Install. This program is basic to any device with Android, as it allows you to manage files on the memory card in a similar way to Windows Explorer. 
2. Then download the file. apk on your computer. Connect the device to the machine and transfer the file. apk to the memory card from your phone. We recommend creating a specific folder for this file type. 
3.  Unplug the USB cable and open the File Manager application ASTRO. Look for the folder you created and click on the file. apk. Select "Open App Manager " (Open Application Manager) and then click "Install ".

      4. Enjoy your new application.

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Download: NetQin Antivirus

Unfortunately, viruses are not limited to just computers. There are several malware designed specifically for mobile phones and can cause huge damage to your device.

Use NetQin Antivirus to prevent and make sure that your phone is clean. NetQin provides the same basic functions that the virus for the PC: you can easily review, update databases, select units and schedule scans. Also included is a new feature Anti-lost, that works on GPS and a full contact between servers in the backup system also ensures the full protection of user data.

Download  APK file

Android 1.5/1.6 version: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UIZZYDEN  
Android 2.0/2.1/2.2 version: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JFJ0YL8W

Tutorial: How to upgrade LG Eve GW620 for Android 2.2

The devices GW620 LG recently won the update of Android. Owners of these smartphones can already perform procedure that installs the Froyo (2.2) operating system from Google.

Required:

• USB Cable
• File KDZ - a firmware version of the phone already with the Android 2.2
• LG Utils

Step by step:

1. Back up all your data.
2. Uncheck the Debug Mode, on the application menu.
3. Connect to the computer via USB. 
4. Unzip the LG-Utils-0.4.2.zip. 
5. Inside is an application called KS360-Utils-EN.exe, run it. 
6. Choose option "I - Extract the files from KDZ file " and then enter the name of the file. KDZ (must be in the same folder as the application is running KS360-Utils-EN.exe). 
7. Wait for it generates a file V20G_00.cab 
8. After, go the "J - Flash with assistant (file. cab), " enter the data as below. 
9. Phone Model: GW620 
10. File (. CAB) including the firmware, enter the file name V20G_00.cab (must be in the same folder as the application is running KS360-Utils-EN.exe) 
11. Version (SW version): Here you tell the version you are installing on the V20G_00 case. 
12. Now wait, it will open the application installation / upgrade from LG. It takes a little bit. 
13. Then the phone will reset itself and go. 
14. Running FroYo.

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Now, just enjoy!
 
Source: Androidz