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Gmail adds support for Drag and Drop Attachments !!

Another cool feature has been added to gmail.  You can now drag and drop attachments to your gmail message.


Currently only google chrome and firefox 3.6+ are supported.

iPhone 4.0 vs the Competition

So the new iPhone 4.0 features are out.. Now lets see how it compares to the competition :-)

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Must have Android apps

AppMonster (99KB) - The very first app I install, use it to create a backup of all the apps installed.  Unlike other apps this one only appends the new/updated onces.  A great little app for installing/uninstalling apps.  Especially useful for installing apps after a flash/format quickly.  Remember to run the backup after your apps have upgraded.

Helix Launcher (1MB) - After installing about 4-5 different 'Home' replacement apps I have finally settled down for the HelixLauncher.  It has a nice light design and is very smooth.  The best thing I like about this are the quick launch buttons which can be customised and the fact that double tapping gives you a preview of the screens you are running.


Advanced Task Manager (FREE) (356KB) - Simply the best out there, the "Press to End" widget is god sent especially on a phone like Samsung Galaxy with its meager 128 MB RAM.  After install ensure the required apps are put in the "Ignore" list and then just use the "Press to end" widget shortcut to free up memory whenever you feel the phone is sluggish. Works great.


Handcent SMS (2MB) - Although very similar to ChompSMS, I think it outshines the ChompSMS by a slight margin because of the some extra goodies. Definitely a 5 star application.


Battery Life (115KB) - Beautiful widget which changes color according to the battery level.  A must have for any android phone.


ThickButtons (BETA) (911KB) - A pretty accurate keyboard which predicts the next key you will press and enlarges those keys. Can be a pain when typing non standard words though.


Swype (BETA) (2 MB) - A unique keyboard.  Definitely worth a try.  Although my beta is working in reduced support mode after I reflashed :-(.


SMS Backup (661KB) - A nifty little utility which will backup your text messages to your gmail account ! Needs IMAP enabled for gmail though.


3Banana (548 KB) - Brilliant Note taking app which syncs  with an online snaptic account.  You can use your google account to sign in.


Color Flashlight (221 KB) - A simple yet very useful app.  Love the various effects you can use. :-)


APN Backup & Restore ( 143 KB) - Does what it says.


Other Apps : 


twicca BETA (1 MB) - One of the best UI of all the apps I tried for twitter.  A gorgeous widget to go with it.


Bloo (581 KB) - for all the facebook fans out there.  Although I haven't compared it much to the other apps, I find it better on the face of it.


Colordict (820 KB) - A unique implementation of dictionary, thesaurus, and Wikipedia all rolled into one app.  Best part is that after the installation it copies the data to the SDCard after which you can uninstall the addons.


Others worth a mention : Barcode Scanner, Metal Detector, Better Terminal Emulator, Unit Convertor, Gesture Search. Astro FileManager


The one thing that influenced my selection of apps is the ability to backup the data in the cloud.  That way I don't have to worry about losing my phone or taking a backup before I flash and reflash again.  The other most important thing is the size of the app.


Hope this helps, please share your favorite apps in the comments.

Another problem caused by deforestation !

Appeal for Adoption - Updated

Update : Picku left us after a brief run of fever, apparently he had distemper :(.  May his soul Rest in Peace.  Ironically I got a call from a kind lady called Tanushree (Pune, Viman Nagar) telling me that she had found a home for Picku, this was after ten minutes of me learning that Picku had passed away.  Thanks to all of you who tried getting him a home.


I was hanging out near my friends shop yesterday night around 8 PM when I heard the next door shopkeeper trying to shoo away a tiny puppy using his big leather slipper.  I went and picked up the poor guy and scolded this shopkeeper.  The puppy was so terrified that he had peed.  


Well I did not know what to do so I took him to my earlier maids house, she has agreed to take care of him for a few days while I find somebody to adopt this poor baby.  Unfortunately I can't keep him because I am working 6 days/week and already have a dog.


BTW the pup seems to have been picked up by somebody and then abandoned, he had a little rag-tag collar around his neck.  The pup is around 15 days 6 weeks old and in good shape.  He is black in color with some brown patches on his paws.    I am sure he will make a lovely pet.


Update - Pics below.. I have decided to name him Picku :).  I got him checked from the VET and he is around 1.5 months old and in good health.  I will be getting him vaccinated by this weekend. 


Please pass the word around.. lets help this guy find a nice loving family to live with.
My contact details : +919623556161 / findsameer@gmail.com


Location : Pune

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