Mobile Apps
Circuitous for jailbroken iPhone updated to v1.1, brings major changes
Mar 22nd
Recently, we told you about Circuitous, an app switcher utility for jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch. The task switching app just got a major update and I mean major. The update which takes the version number to 1.1 brings more customization options not to forget some cool animation as well.
Google Gesture Search now available for Android 1.6
Mar 22nd
In the beginning of the month, Google rolled out Gesture search for Android phones or should I say for Android 2.0+ phones. Naturally, users with Android 1.6 devices were feeling a left behind. Google understood that and as a result rolled out the Gesture search for Android 1.6. Gesture Search is a Google Labs app for Android that lets you search for music, contacts and so on.
Zune Player for Windows Phone 7
Mar 21st
Want Zune Player on Windows Phone 7? You got it. With the Zune Media player on your Windows Phone 7 Series, you can listen to your favorite tracks any time and at any place. Here is a video demo of the music player that was showcased at the recently concluded MIX10 event. Video after the jump.
Bing for iPhone updated to v1.1, brings bookmark, parental control and more
Mar 20th
Bing app for iPhone has been updated to v1.1. The updated app is available as a free download from the App Store. The search app for the iPhone platform, brings new features such as bookmark sites, bug fixes and improvements on the usability front (in image search, and design updates have made options and dialog boxes easier to use). More details after the jump.
Office apps in Windows Phone 7 are ugly
Mar 19th
Just now we shared with you the news of Windows Phone 7 emulator getting unlocked, and now we have got more Windows Phone 7 news to share. The unlocked Windows Phone 7 ROM, also has the Office apps on it. But that’s the only exciting thing about it. See the why part after the jump.
BarrioSquare: The foursquare app for Nokia N900
Mar 19th
Social networking is one of the most buzzed word these days for reasons well known and understood by all. Ever heard of Foursquare – the GPS based social networking service? Have you ever wished to get a native app for Nokia N900? Well, you wish has been granted. Enter BarrioSquare – the Foursquare app for N900.
Quick tour video of Google Maps 4.1
Mar 19th
Yesterday, Google Maps 4.1 went live for Android users and brought with it a useful set of features such as the live wallpaper option, not to forget a revamped UI. If you follow Geekword regularly, you would know that a demo video was in order. This post is just about that and gives you a quick tour of the 4.1 update. Demo video after the jump.
Google Maps updated to 4.1, brings set as live wallpaper option and more
Mar 18th
Google Maps has been updated to 4.1. Users with Android 1.6 and higher devices can get the latest update, and I must say a must have update. The maps app for mobile brings a handful set of new features (including the latitude widget) that will minimize your search time and will ensure that the information you are looking for is in front of you all the time. The cool set of new features are listed after the jump.
Circuitous : App switcher for iPhone
Mar 16th
We all know that iPhone lacks a killer feature – the ability to run apps in the background, except for the jailbroken iPhones. If you have used Proswitcher, you will know what I am talking about. Another task switcher app has been made available for the jailbroken iPhone and iPod Touch. Enter Circuitous, the custom app switch that is available for a free download from the Big Boss Cydia repository.
Netflix coming to Windows Phone 7 Series
Mar 15th
MIX10 has kicked off in Las Vegas and as expected Windows Phone 7 Series is at the center of all the action. Microsoft has just given you one more reason to buy Windows Phone 7 specially if you love watching movies. Guess what, Netflix is coming to Microsoft’s next generation of Windows Mobile.
