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Skype - free IM & video calls

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:21:02 +0000

Free voice and video calls to anyone else on Skype, whether they’re on an Android, iPhone, Mac or PC, as well as IMs to your friends and family, no matter where they are.

Features:
- Skype to Skype IMs, video and voice calls are free* over 3G or WiFi.
- Make low-cost calls and SMS to mobiles or landlines from your Android smartphone or tablet.
- Send pictures, videos and files to any of your contacts.
- Enjoy high-quality sound when you call anyone else on Skype.
- Talk face to face or show what you’re seeing with front and rear-facing cameras.
- Talk to your Windows Live Messenger friends on Skype. Sign into Skype with your Microsoft account and have your Messenger, Hotmail and Outlook contacts in one place.

For more information, visit the Skype for Android FAQ page: http://goo.gl/8OpEo.

Due to Android restrictions, devices running Android 2.2 will only be able to use the rear-facing camera. Devices with Android 2.3 or higher will be able to use both front and rear-facing cameras.

* Operator data charges may apply. We recommend using an unlimited data plan or WiFi connection.

Recent changes:
Video Messaging – preview feature
Try new Video Messaging. Record a video and send to friends and family on Skype, even when they’re unavailable. Everyone can send up to 20 free video messages; Skype Premium users can send as many as they like.

'Classic view' option for tablets
Performance improvements and fixes

Facebook Messenger

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:16:15 +0000

Text your friends for free. Get Facebook Messenger to instantly reach friends on their smart phones, feature phones or desktop computers.

Chat heads bring your messages and texts front and center*
- Keep chatting, even while you're using other apps
- Tap a chat head to reply, drag them around or flick them down to close
- Get your SMS and Facebook messages together — currently only available on some phones

Bring conversations to life
- Send voice messages when you have more to say
- Add a photo to share what you're up to
- Have fun with stickers*, smileys and other emoji

Make plans on the go.
- Message a friend or start a group conversation
- Include your location to let friends know you're nearby
- Swipe left to see who's available
- Get push notifications

Messenger does all this using your existing data plan.

*These features will be available to everyone soon.

Recent changes:
2.5.3
- Bug fixes

2.5.1
- Bug fixes

2.4.3
- Instantly send stickers. Just tap the smiley and choose a playful kitten or another cute critter.
- Bug fixes.

2.4.2
- Keep chatting even when you use other apps. Just tap the chat head to reply, drag down to close.
- Bug fixes.

Chat heads and stickers will be available to everyone over the next few weeks.

For a great, new Facebook mobile experience, try Facebook Home: http://bit.ly/fbhomeapp

WeChat

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 13:03:22 +0000

Free texting, voice messages, and video calls in your pocket. 300 million people love WeChat because it's fast, reliable, private, and always on.
• Talk faster on the go with voice messages
• Crystal clear voice and video calls
• Instant messaging with group chats and animated smileys
• Chat with your friends or with people nearby
• Sending photos and videos has never been simpler
• Real walkie talkie mode with up to 40 friends
• Always on, no logouts, never miss a message
• Get message alerts instantly with push notifications
• Share, like, and comment on photos with your friends
• Import contacts and add friends instantly
• Available on Android and all other smartphones, all for free

WeChat works over your phone's existing data plan or any WiFi connection.

Recent changes:
• Chat with friends in a Live Chat session
• Invite your friends to a WeChat group chat via QR code
• Backup and restore your chat history

Firefox Browser for Android

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:44:17 +0000

Firefox for Android is the free mobile web browser that puts the power of the open web in your hands. The official Mozilla Firefox android browser is fast, easy to use, & customizable, with the latest security and privacy features to help you stay safe on the internet.

Fast— Access, browse, and search the web at blazing speeds
Smart— Keep your favorite sites and mobile videos at your fingertips with smart searching, easy-to-use tabs, and desktop-to-mobile Sync features
Safe— Make sure your Android web browser stays safe & private with extensive security settings, add-ons, and features like Do Not Track

In the Press:
“For many Android users, Mozilla’s updated Firefox app could quickly become their favorite mobile browser... I’ve found it to be the best mobile browsing experience I’ve had yet.” – VentureBeat

“The first thing you'll notice about the new version of Firefox for Android is how fast it really is…Firefox stands out for quick page loads and really smooth panning and zooming around web sites. “ – Lifehacker

"On my Samsung Galaxy S II, the new Firefox glides smoothly through any web page, whether it’s optimized for mobile browsing or not.” – TIME

“Firefox for Android is a lot snappier now. It starts up quicker and loads Web pages faster… What that means for the user is a much better browsing experience” – Information week

Features:
★ Add-ons: Customize your web browser just the way you like it with add-ons including ad-blocker, password manager, and more
★ Awesome Screen: Firefox’s Android browser keeps everything organized so you don’t have to. The Awesome Screen automatically sorts your favorite sites onto one, easy-to-read page
★ Awesome Bar: Firefox learns from you as you browse, so you never have to waste time looking for a website. Search your Top Sites, Bookmarks, and History, and Firefox will help you find the site that you are looking for—with little to no typing.
★ Fast: Get to the internet faster, with quick start-up and page load times
★ HTML5: Experience the unlimited possibilities of the mobile internet with support for HTML5 and Web APIs
★ Mobile Video: Firefox’s Android browser is perfect for mobile video, and has mobile video support for a wide range of video formats including h.264
★ Reader Mode: Automatically transform cluttered articles and stories into beautiful, easy-to-read pages right in your browser
★ Security: Keep your browsing safe & private. Control your privacy, security and how much data you share on the web.
★ Sync: Sync your Firefox Desktop tabs, history, bookmarks, and passwords to all your devices and streamline your browsing

For a complete list of features, check out mzl.la/FXFeatures

Learn More about Firefox for Android:
★ We'd love to hear any suggestions you have so we can keep making browsing better for you. Share it at mzl.la/FXinput
★ Have questions or need help? Visit http://support.mozilla.org/mobile
★ Read about Firefox Permissions: http://mzl.la/Permissions
★ Learn more about what’s up at Mozilla: mzl.la/Blog
★ Like Firefox on Facebook: mzl.la/FXFacebook
★ Follow Firefox on Twitter: mzl.la/FXTwitter

Curious about add-ons? Check out add-ons for:
★ Browsing: Adblock Plus, AutoPager, Full Screen mobile, and more
★ Security: LastPass Password Manager, NoScript, Dr. Web LinkChecker, and more
★ Reading: AutoPager, Readability, X-Notifier lite, and more
★ Watching: Low Quality Flash, TubeStop, and more
★ Social Networks: Hootbar, Shareaholic, Foursquare, and more

ABOUT MOZILLA
Mozilla is a proudly non-profit organization dedicated to keeping the power of the Web in people's hands. We're a global community of users, contributors and developers working to innovate on your behalf. When you use Firefox, you become a part of that community, helping us build a brighter future for the Web. Learn more at mozilla.org.

Recent changes:
What's New:

* Shipping Open Sans and Charis fonts for Web Content
* Ability to save media files on long tap
* Access to recent history through long tap of back/forward buttons
* Polished UI based on Holo theme

Learn more, and see full-release notes at: https://www.mozilla.org/mobile/notes/

LINE: Free Calls & Messages

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:59:22 +0000

There are no limits! Call and message as much as you want!

LINE is a new communication app which allows you to make FREE voice calls and send FREE messages whenever and wherever you are, 24 hours a day!

LINE has more than 170 million users worldwide and is used in over 231 countries!

LINE has been ranked no. 1 in the free app category in 47 countries including Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Spain, China, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Russia, Macau, United Arab Emirates and more!

More about LINE’s Features:
★Free Voice Calls!
All LINE smartphone users can enjoy free high quality voice calls, whenever and wherever you are.
Talk for as much as you want and best of all, it’s free!
★Messages Delivered to you Quick!
Instead of taking time to email/sms your friends, use LINE’s message function to send messages easily with colorful icons, photos and even location information.
・Express yourself using stickers and emoji.
・Send photos and voice messages with ease
・Available for PCs and smart-tablets

★Make it YOUR Social Network
・Have fun with LINE’s ‘Home’ feature: Share your moments with all your friends using photos, videos, and location info.
・Use ‘Timeline’ to see what your friends have been up to and what they have posted! Leave comments, messages and enjoy your communication.

Other LINE Features:
★New Sticker Shop! Find all your favorite characters here!
Hilarious and fun stickers featuring famous characters from all over the world can be found here!

★Get the latest info with LINE Official Accounts
Add these accounts as friends and receive messages from popular celebs and singers, as well as money saving coupons from various businesses.

*As with any other apps, data transfer fees may be incurred. We therefore recommend using the services on an unlimited mobile price plan.

Technical Info for Seamless Usage:
★Android Devices: We recommend installing Android OS 2.1 or higher
Thanks for reading and we hope you enjoy LINE!

Recent changes:
- Fixed free voice call bug
- Other minor bug fixes

Text Messaging

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:11:19 +0000

Text Messaging for Android devices.
• Intuitive Lock Screen Text Notification Features
• Controllable Conversation Background Color of Texting App
• Notification Contact Identity Privacy Control of Texting App Message
• Notification Contents Privacy Control
• Integrated Text Spell-checking.
• Auto-splitting Feature for Text Messages Over 160 Characters for Users on CDMA Networks.
Systematic integration with Android device resources, contacts and system lock screen for texting with other texting apps. Standard system-level compatible features for texting apps to send and receive texting app messages using both SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service.

Recent changes:
*Improved System Lock Screen Text Notification
*Text Message Preview Privacy Controls
*Controllable Conversation Background Color of Texting App

Yahoo! Mail

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:18:45 +0000

NOTE: We are aware some of you are having issues while attempting to view an email. To resolve this issue open settings > About Yahoo! Mail > Clear Cache. You should then be able to see your email messages post clearing your local cache. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Now with Android phone and tablet support!

Stay connected
- Access your inbox in just one tap
- Stay on top of your new messages with notifications
- Quickly scan messages in your inbox with continuous scroll

Message with ease
- Auto-complete email addresses as you type
- Multi-select messages to organize your inbox faster

Get more done faster
- Access multiple Yahoo! email accounts in one place
- Easily attach photos or take new ones while composing a message
- Preview photos right at the top of a message
- Search through all your messages across all folders

Follow us on Twitter @YahooMail

This is a global app developed by Yahoo! Inc under US Law. Yahoo! does not provide a local Swiss mail service.

Recent changes:
New in 2.5.2:
- Notification setting will now save properly
- Performance & stability improvements

We are aware of an issue with deleting messages some users are experiencing. Our team is investigating solutions.

Chrome Browser - Google

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:22:03 +0000

Browse fast with the Chrome web browser on your Android phone and tablet. Sign in to sync your Chrome browser experience from your computer to bring it with you anywhere you go.

Search fast
• Search and navigate fast, directly from the same box. Choose from results that appear as you type.
• Browse faster with accelerated page loading, scrolling and zooming.

Simple, intuitive experience
• Open and quickly switch between an unlimited number of browser tabs. On your phone, flip through tabs the way you would fan a deck of cards. On your tablet, swipe from edge to edge to switch tabs.

Sign in
• Sign in to the Chrome web browser to sync your open tabs, bookmarks, and omnibox data from your computer to your phone or tablet. Pick up right where you left off.
• Send pages from Chrome on your computer to Chrome on your phone or tablet with one click and read them on the go, even when you’re offline.

Privacy
• Browse privately in Incognito mode.

Recent changes:
• Fullscreen on phones - Scroll to hide the toolbar
• Simplified search - View and refine your query directly in the omnibox
• Tab history on tablets - Long press the browser’s back button to view your tab history
• Several stability improvements

Antivirus Security - FREE

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:04:15 +0000

Free, top-rated, real-time antivirus and anti-theft protection for Android™ devices.
AVG AntiVirus FREE for Android™ protects you from harmful viruses, malware, spyware and text messages and helps keep your personal data safe.
Download Free Now!

Over 70,000,000 people already installed AVG’s AntiVirus mobile security apps. Join them now and:
► Scan apps, settings, files, and media in real time
► Enable finding/locating your lost or stolen phone via Google Maps™
► Lock/wipe your device to protect your privacy
► Kill tasks that slow your device
► Browse the Web safely and securely
► Monitor battery, storage and data package usage
AVG Antivirus FREE – mobile security software for Android. Quick & easy protection for your device!
With the AVG Android app you’ll receive effective, easy-to-use virus and malware protection, as well as a real-time app scanner, phone locator, task killer, app locker, and local device wipe to help shield you from threats to your privacy and online identity.
Real-time security scanner protection keeps you protected from downloaded apps and games.
AVG Anti-Virus FREE also:
► Defends against malicious apps, viruses, malware and spyware
► Identifies unsecure device settings and advises how to fix them
► Helps ensure contacts, bookmarks and text messages are safe
► Checks media files for malicious software and security threats
► Guards you from phishing attacks
► Can be scheduled to run daily, weekly, or on demand
App Features:
Anti-theft & Phone Location:
► Locate your lost or stolen device and get help finding it via Google Maps™
► Lock your device remotely via our Anti-theft service or by sending it a text message
► Set a lock screen message to help the locator find you
► Make your device ring even if it is on silent mode
Safe Web Surfing: * Applicable to Android's default browser
► Search, shop and use social networks with peace of mind knowing your identity and personal data are protected from phishing and malware
► Scan websites for harmful threats. If a suspicious URL is detected, you will be redirected to a “Safe Page”
Performance: Monitor Battery, Storage and Mobile Data Package to Optimize Device Performance:
► Get notified when your battery is below the level you indicated and turn-off functions not in use in order to save power
► Storage optimization monitors internal and SD card usage and helps optimize storage space
► Move apps or games between the SD Card and internal
► Traffic monitor - keep track of your 3G /4G data plan usage by getting notifications when you are near to reaching your monthly data plan limit
Task killer:
► Kill tasks that slow down or freeze up your device
Local wipe:
► Ability to completely wipe contacts, text messages, photos, browser history, calendar, format SD card, and restore mobile device to factory settings
► Manually select specific data and information from your device that you want deleted, such as synced email accounts, browser history and bookmarks using the Local Wipe advanced feature
Call and Message Blocker:
► Protect yourself against spammers, hackers and scammers. Get warned about suspicious text messages, filter and block unwanted calls and messages.
App locker [14 day trial]:
► Lock apps to protect your privacy and safety or lock your device settings to secure its configuration
App Backup [14 day trial]:
► Backup apps from your device to your SD card so you can restore them whenever necessary

Antivirus Free is available in:
EN, DE, ES, FR, JA, KO, ZH (simplified & traditional), PT, RU, AR, IT, PL, CS, NL, HI and HE.

For the latest mobile security updates:
Join our Google+ community: http://bit.ly/AVG_GooglePlus
Join our Facebook community: http://bit.ly/AVG_facebook
Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/AVG_Twitter

Google® is a trademark of Google, Inc., registered in the USA and in other countries. Google Maps™ and Android™ are trademarks of Google Inc.

Recent changes:
■ Bug fixes

■ Due to recent improvements we’ve done to our Anti-Theft device locator you may be prompted with a request for additional permissions

Outlook.com

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:25:54 +0000

The Official Microsoft Outlook.com app gives you easy access to Outlook.com. Send and receive emails on the go from your Android device.
Sign in using your existing Microsoft account, usually your Outlook.com email address and password.

Key features include:

- New intuitive design, look and feel
- Get emails right away with push notifications
- Sync Outlook.com Calendar and Contacts with your device
- View and sync folders and sub-folders
- Group your email conversations with Conversation Threading
- Search functionality for easy finding
- Use with multiple Outlook.com accounts

Tips

- Filter your emails (all, unread or flagged) by clicking on “Inbox” in the top menu.
- Access your folders and sub-folders by clicking on the top left menu.
- To view your Sent, Draft, Trash or custom folders, from the app menu select Account Settings, Folders’ and Refresh folders. Then select from the list which folders you would like to automatically sync to receive updates.

Android versions supported: 2.2, 2.3, 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2

Recent changes:
New in this version:

- Support for Android OS 2.2
- Smaller font size
- Recipients can see the sender name instead of just an email address in mail sent from the app
- Various bug fixes