Top 4 GPS Apps for Android

Google earth has been at the pinnacle in terms of GPS applications for a long time and all of Google’s operating systems have been providing for “Google earth”, so the GPS apps are joining hands with the Androids. With the help of a GPS tracking app, user can easily locate their position as well as the destinations’. The mobile GPS apps are capable to accomplish tasks which might appear to be impossible without proper wireless coverage. The Androids are providing some of the free GPS apps too which make it worth a try for the user without looking deep into their wallets. Of many GPS apps available in the market today, we have picked out the best few in our list which goes like:

 

1. Sygic

This app tops the list with its eye bound features. It provides for extra Tom Tom maps which might cost a fortune for regular users. The feature that keeps this app aloof from other apps is its ability to keep updating maps so the user doesn’t have to worry about new shorter routes. Another advantage to this app is that it stores the maps into Micro SD memory of the phone, so the user can access to maps even without the network. Its’ claimed to be one of the most downloadable GPS app in the world.






2. Skobbler

Don’t go on the odd name of this app, it ranks among the best GPS apps available in the market. The striking features of this app include its voice instructions and also it features 2D and 3D maps. It also has 2 modes- Walking mode and Car driving mode, User can avail any of the option based on their requirement.
 











3. Loopt

This app ranks 3^rd in our list but is very effective for the users. It keeps updating its background on a regular basis and helps monitor traffic too. This app has a user friendly interface and is very easy to use. It is compatible with the social networking sites like face book, twitter and others and you can share your location status with friends. It works with IOS as well. All this comes for free which makes this App an irreplaceable one.











4. Co-Pilot

This App works the best for users who travel a lot. This app helps user save the maps in their SD card, so the maps are accessible even without a proper network, a huge storage of Micro SD provides you with the facility to fit the whole map of Russia in the phone. This app is extremely swift to use at the time of driving. Another feature added to this application is its voice alerts; they work lot better than in google maps. In a nutshell, this app is custom made for users spending most of their time in travel and for travelers, there is no better replacement for this application.
About the Author – Kuldeep is a freelance writer who recommends you to check Android tutorials and news stuffs at Android Blog.

Ubuntu Apps Chart for February 2013

Although Steam is surely the most popular platform for purchasing games for Linux today, a lot of commercial software applications and games are available in Ubuntu Software Center as well. Ubuntu Developer Center monthly publishes a list of the most popular commercial and free applications in the Ubuntu Software Center.
In February the most popular commercial games were Machinarium and Braid. At the same time, as expected, Steam has become No. 1 among the free applications in the USC Chart.
Here is the complete list of the most popular applications in the Ubuntu Software Center in February:
Top 10 kommerzielle Anwendungen

1. Stormcloud
2. Machinarium
3. Braid
4. Fluendo DVD Player
5. Quick ‘n Easy Web Builder
6. Legend of Grimrock
7. Bastion
8. RC Mini Racers
9. Drawers
10. Filebot [NEW!]

Top 10 freie Anwendungen

1. Steam [NEW!]
2. Youtube to MP3 [NEW!]
3. Motorbike [NEW!]
4. Plex Media Server
5. Splashtop Streamer
6. Command & Conquer: Tiberum Alliances
7. Lord of Ultima
8. CrossOver (Trial)
9. Master PDF Editor
10. Nitro

Ubuntu Apps Charts for December 2012

Ubuntu Developer Center monthly publishes the list of the most popular commercial and free applications in the Ubuntu Software Center. In December, the most popular games were a racing game RC Mini Racers and a real time strategy Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances.
Here is the complete list of the most popular applications in the Ubuntu Software Center in December:
Top 10 paid apps

1. RC Mini Racers
2. Stormcloud [NEW!]
3. Amnesia: The Dark Descent
4. Fluendo DVD Player
5. Braid
6. Bastion
7. Machinarium
8. MC Launcher
9. Mini Minecraft Launcher
10. Dare Up [NEW!]

Top 10 free apps

1. Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances 
2. Nitro
3. Plex Media Server
4. Lord of Ultima
5. Master PDF Editor
6. CrossOver (Trial)
7. Ryzom
8. flareGet
9. Splashtop Streamer [NEW!]
10. IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition

Cinnamon 1.6.7 and Nemo 1.1.2 Released! Install it on Ubuntu/Linux Mint

Cinnamon, a few days after the last update, advances to version 1.6.7! ‘imminent arrival of Linux Mint 14, which seeks to improve and update the desktop environment as quickly as possible: this is the reason why the updates one another so almost frantic!

  Cinnamon , for those who does not know, is a desktop manager introduced in Linux Mint 12, which combines the functionality of Gnome 3.x and the ease of use of its Linux Mint, extending the Gnome 3 shell with some of the strengths of the now superseded shell Gnome 2.x ( a prime example are the panels and its applets). As I said earlier Clement Lefebvre , as well as active developer ringleader of the Mint team has announced release a minor update that give the manager version 1.6.7.

The minor update, this time, it touches mainly the ‘ look and feel of the desktop, by means of buttons and icons. Here’s the changelog:

• Resize existing icons in window list applet panel icon When scaling mode is changed
• Fixed pixelation icon in Alt-tab
• Fixed menu buttons being cropped application

Fixed

• advanced options box in cinnamon-settings-> backgrounds not being shown properly in Mint 14
• Updated translations

With Cinnamon has also been updated also Nemo (the file manager) to version 1.1.2 , which fixes a bug “invisible but important” related to the mechanisms of copy / paste files. You can find the official announcement of Clem in here .

Cinnamon 1.6.7 – Installation on Linux Mint

The update is available within the repository system and will be carried out automatically, or alternatively can still update the system from a terminal, typing

sudo apt-get
update sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

Cinnamon 1.6.7 – Installation on Ubuntu 12:04 to 12:10

In this case we will use the convenient repository (which, to date, are the official ones of the project): then open a terminal and type

sudo add-apt-repository ppa: gwendal-lebihan-dev/cinnamon-stable
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install cinnamon

We may use Cinnamon selecting it in the login screen.

Cinnamon 1.6.7 – Installation on other distributions

In download page Cinnamon provides the installation instructions for Fedora, OpenSUSE, ArchLinux, Gentoo, and Frugalware , as well as the link to the source tarball.

BEST Android Apps of Mid-Year 2012

Based upon the Brad Spirrison – Editor of Appolicious – work of banking together top 20 apps of 2012, we, fervently, fished out the best mid year Android Apps of 2012. The criteria used for evaluation of apps is, based upon the productive value, creativity & utility for users which has been given most of the importance by the Appolicious community. However, Bare in mind that the apps picked up were either released or updated in between 1^st January and 30^th June, 2012. So, take a shot;

FlipBoard

It is free to download on Android devices. It is like your social magazine which aesthetically presents stuff shared by your social circle. Moreover, now it also provides integration with G+ & YouTube which means the horizon of your social interaction has become even vaster. As a further add on, you can also read third party’s content on it in a more convenient manner including the NYT updates

Instagram

It is also free to download. After having succeeded enormously over iPhone, the app has now been released over Android where it acquired more than 5 million downloads within the first week of launch. Well, the reason behind its immense success is the easy, friendly & fun way of sharing photos with friends & families that pave way for cultivation and perseverance of pop-culture

Google Drive

To all those who use Google Docs, Google Drive is now a new way of storing your documents and files. It’s an ultimate solution for all those multiple users who want to make amendments in a Google doc simultaneously. Now there’s no need to rely on Dropbox anymore because this new app is better for sure and available from 28^th June 2012 for free download.

AirBNB

It is also a free app to download. It launched on Android in January of 2012. This app is more about a vacation-rental marketplace where travelers & property dealers can instantly ask questions from each other about the issues they would during a stay. Well, this is an incredible app that has almost 2000 listings around the world to be of great utility for the users

Chrome

It is free to download but on ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) devices only. However, it works in great sync with the desktop chrome browser, allow you to swipe tabs without even opening tabs menu and many more astounding features. So if you have not got it up till now then go, grab one for ablazing browsing experience over mobile devices