How you can create a Google+ page

Google+ is the new buzz around the town. An no matter what you do, Google+ should be on your radar. Here's how you can quickly create your page.

List of things that you'll need to create a Google+ Page:

• Google account
• The category that best describes your business, organization, or brand
•  A tagline.
• A profile image, square dimensions.
•  Introductory text.
• List of friends, business partners, clients, customers, or supporters to add to Circles.
• Five of the best images you have that represent the page's theme.

Here are the steps to create the page –

•  Log into Google
• Go to https://plus.google.com/pages/create
•  Pick the appropriate category from the list
• Add a tagline
• Upload a profile banner (square dimensions), click "Continue," and your page is ready

You will get a notification from Google+  that "You are now using Google+ as this page. Your posts, comments, and notifications will be from this page,"  and you will be placed in the Page mode.  And any posting you do here and now will be for the Page. You can get back to your personal Google+ account by typing google.com/+ in the address bar.

See how easy that was :)

Top 11 iPhone Applications for you

Here are the list of top 11 best iPhone apps that can of use for you -

• Facebook - None can beat this and this surely do not need an explanation :)
• Gorillacam - It mashes together a slew of features to hugely improve an iPhone's camera (timer, multi-shot, spirit-level, on-screen grid, 'press anywhere' capture)
• CamScanner - CamScanner is an application used with iPhones to scan important documents, receipts, or notes and gives users access to them at any time. Items scanned that contain images can be edited to make them easier to see. CamScanner can fax, e-mail and wirelessly print scanned items as well as upload them to a number of online storage applications including Dropbox and Evernote. Users can also save the scanned items on their Mac.
• Dropbox - The Dropbox application allows users to save videos, photographs and any important documents on their iPhone, iPad and computer just by saving them to Dropbox. 
  Dump files you want to sync in a folder on your computer and Dropbox for your device will enable you to access them, download them for offline viewing, and, in many cases, view them.
• Skype - Another application that do not need any explanation for sure :)
• iTranslate - It translate words, phrases and sentences into more than 50 languages. Users can speak into their iPhone, iPad or iPod and immediately see the translated language of their choice. There is also a conversation mode where users can speak with another person in a different language.
• TextPlus - This free application offers iPhone, iPad and iPod users a free phone number to use for texting as well as free texting. There is no limit to the number of texts a person can send to other people in the United States and Canada. It also offers 30-second voice recorded notes, group texting, app-to-app messaging and picture messaging free of charge.
• ConverterPlus - This application can be used by iPhone and iPod Touch owners to convert numerous currencies and units into different categories. Categories include length, energy, work, volume, area and cooking, among others. Computer data and scientific units can be converted as well. It can even convert more than one unit or currency at the same time and update currency exchange rates four times a day

• TonePad – It is a digital musical toy that enables to turn notes on and off and compose pleasing and harmonious loops; your creations can be edited, saved and uploaded to share with other users.

• Wikipanion - is a freebie which gives you quick access to article sections, in-article search, viewing options, bookmarking, and the ability to tweet about whatever odd fact you've just unearthed. Also, wonderfully, there are no ads

• Stanza – An iPhone apps enables you to download books from various sources (many of which offer free titles), and you can transfer your own ePub, PDF or eReader titles from the free Stanza Desktop.

Android to get Instagram Soon

GOOD NEWS FOR ANDROID USERS!!

The most popular iPhone photography application Instagram has finally announced its entry in Android market.

For Beginners:
Instagram is a free photo sharing application that allows users to take photos, apply a filter, and share it on the service or a variety of other social networking services, including Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Tumblr, Flickr , and Posterous.The application is compatible with any iPad, iPod or iPod Touch running iOS 3.1.2 or above.
Instagram, in an homage to both the Kodak Instamatic and Polaroid cameras, confines photos into a square shape. This is in contrast to the 3:2 aspect ratio normally used by the iOS device cameras.

Updated Facebook app for Android launching today

An updated Facebook app for Android will be launched today. It's now quicker and easier to view photos, get messages and navigate around the app.

Key improvements ---

• Photos and albums are up to two times faster than the previous Android app. It's also easier to share photos, view comments and edit captions on the go
•  You can quickly access your News Feed, Groups, games and apps from the new left-hand menu.
• Your messages and notifications are now at the top of your screen. You can respond to friends and stay updated without leaving the page you're on.
•  Facebook for Android is available on Android Market.

So why are you waiting for .. Go grab it!!! :)

No 'iPad' for Apple in China

Apple, in a lawsuit field in China to protect the 'iPad' name in that country, hit a roadblock as that was rejected by the local courts.

The Municipal Intermediate People's Court in the town of Shenzhen rejected Apple's claim because Proview Technology, the company accused by Apple of infringing on the iPad trademark, legally registered the name for use in mainland China back in 2001 (and in Taiwan in 2000). Although Apple bought the rights to use the iPad name in Taiwan in 2009, Proview still retains the right to the name in mainland China, Xinhua said.

This came as a major setback for Apple as, since opening its first store in China in 2008, its Shanghai and Beijing stores generate the highest average revenue of any store in its chain. And as we all remember -the debut of the iPad 2 in Beijing was so popular that nearly 1,000 people lined up to buy the same even before the store opened, and things became so frenzied that fights even broke out.

As Apple CEO Tim Cook remarked, "China, the sky's the limit there."

We are really waiting to see what Apple's next move is?

Facebook to launch 'Subscribe' button (Plugin)

Facebook announced that the world’s largest social network is to launch a new Subscribe button that will allow Facebook users to subscribe to user updates anywhere on the web. This was announced by Joanna Shields, VP & Marketing Director EMEA.Similar to Twitter’s Follow button, Facebook is to debut a new social plugin that can be embedded on websites to allow visitors to subscribe to updates with the click of the button – perfect for brands, personalities and journalists that wish to use their Facebook account to deliver breaking or important updates.

There is no ETA as of now.

Amazon to pay you $5 this wekend

You heard it right!! :)

Grab your smartphones, walk into a retailer this weekend and use Amazon's Price Check App to collect price data on in-store items. And  Amazon gives you a discount of five percent (or up to $5) on selected items in electronics, toys, music, and other product divisions, though you'll only be able to use it a maximum of three times. So why you are waiting for... Get set for the weekend!!

NOTE: It all kicks off at 9 PM (PST) on Friday, and will close just before midnight on Saturday.

Can India filter the Internet?

Soon after governments announcement to dictate a code of conduct for the social media networks and other websites, there has been reassurances pouring in from all major social networking giants that they would remove content that violates their terms. But looks like this is falling on deaf ears, with government indicating a hardening its stance.

But the question arises, can government filter the internet?? Similar issue was earlier raised in Australia in 2008. But the legislation to enact this policy still has not been drafted till date. It also happened in few other countries like - China, Pakistan, Myanmar and Saudi - And India surely would not want to be a part of this group. So can it happen in India is still a question. But as far as I feel, this is difficult and illogical and here are my few take as to why?? --

(1) The web filter would slow down the internet - with posts appearing after days. Can the government provide us an alternative to that??
(2) The Web filter can be easily bypassed by a proxy server.
(3) The web filter's implementation, deployment and maintenance costs would be footed by the tax-payer (I am sure no body love that :))
(4) The web filter cannot block peer to peer sites, which are responsible for most of the file sharing across the globe.

Leaving aside all these technicality, we live in a matured society. And everyone has his own sense of judgment. If someone want to look at these offensive material, no matter what you do, he will get to that by all means. So unless the mentality is changed, noting can be achieved. All technology can be broken - No matter how 'LATEST' it is.

So, to start with, instead of dictating a code of conduct, a rational request from India to Google or Facebook to bring down offensive content will be heard -- regardless of jurisdiction.

Microsoft going Mac way - To open app store for Windows

With the launch of Windows 8 in cards, Microsoft has announced its plan to launch Apps store for Windows to take on Apple and Google in the booming market of fun, hip or functional programs built for smart phones, tablets, or computers.


The software giant has a long way to go to catch up with the likes of Apple and Google. But considering the kind of reach that Windows has across globe, it is sure to score big. Besides, the independent developers who, understandably devote their limited resources to making programs for platforms that promise the most potential customers, and Windows would outshine Apple gadgets and Google Android devices in that regard.

Additionally,  unlike Apple, Windows Store will let developers set their own prices for applications in a range from $1.49 to $999.9.

The only challenge for Microsoft would be - it's meager presence when it comes to smartphones and tablets, where third-party applications such as games are typically bought.

Windows Store will feature only free applications when it opens in February. Information for developers was available online at dev.windows.com.

FDI in retail put on hold - Walmart needs to wait!!

Bowing to intense pressure from within and outside, government today announced suspension of its decision to allow FDI in retail, bringing Parliament back to business after nine days of logjam.

The breakthrough in the standoff came at an all-party meeting this morning where the government made the offer to put on hold the Cabinet decision to allow 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail and the Opposition agreed to it.

My take: FDI in retails would definitely have been a boon for the consumers, where you were sure to get good and quality products in cheaper price. And would have worked in reducing the monopoly of the trader's association. Opposing FDI is nothing but a political gimmick by the opposition. I just hope that this goes through soon.