Flipkart’s flyte MP3 App is Now Available for Android
As part of their long term digital store strategy, Flipkart has launched their flyte MP3 app for android phones. Users can now buy & download music from flyte directly on their android devices without the need of a computer.
The one click (tap?) purchase process will leverage Flipkart wallet to make quick payments and also bypass the need for the user to go through the secure payment process every time one purchases a song/album. This means that one will need to have sufficient balance in the flipkart wallet before purchasing any music from the app.
Once purchased, the tracks can be downloaded and stored on the device for offline playback. Note that the downloads on the mobile device will also consume the maximum download quota of 4 per track. So, it will probably a good idea to transfer the music from your device to your computer later, instead of download it there again. This can work on Android, however, it will be a challenge for iOS devices as there is no officially supported feature to transfer music from an iOS device to a computer.
Sonner or later, flipkart should try and convince the studios to let go of the stupid quota rule. The most successful music store in the world, iTunes, also does not have any such rule. When I have purchased a song, I should be able to download it as many times as I want. It will be interesting to see how flipkart tackles this issue on iOS.
Amazon’s Android App Store is now available in India
Its time for Android fanboys to rejoice! Amazon’s Android App Store is now available in India. The store was previously only available to people residing in the US and carried out awesome free app a day promotions and gave away pretty nice paid apps to early adopters.
So point your android phones to market.android.com to start using the store!
UPDATE: It looks like amazon pulled the international stores a day after they were launched. Sorry for the confusion. We will update you as soon as the app store is again available in India.
How to Upgrade LG Optimus One to Android 2.3 Gingerbread
After a lot of delays, the much awaited Android 2.3 upgrade for the LG Optimus One has been rolled out to India too. The upgrade process is itself very simple and requires you to use LG’s phone update software.
It is so lame that LG still prefers to have a Windows PC USB upgrade when Android 2.2+ supports "Over the Air" upgrades. Other companies like HTC have adopted that right after 2.2. This is a lesson, LG has to learn to improve it’s sales.
Samsung’s Clumsy Pure Breeze Launcher for Android Launches [Includes Dorky Video]
If you are one of those 3 people who like Samsung’s Android customizations but have an HTC phone, here is something for you. Samsung has launched their next gen launcher called “Clumsy Pure Breeze Launcher” in the Android Market. Ok, I added clumsy.
The only thing worse than the name is the dorky promotion video.
Planning to buy a budget Android? Get HTC Desire for just 15,000!
I’ll keep it as simple as possible. If you are planning to get an Android phone and your budget is 15k, put this HTC Desire from Saholic.com on the top of your wish list. You won’t find that combination of screen, processor, camera and build quality for that price.
Hurry!
[via AndroidOS.in]
Disclaimer: While the website says it belongs to Spice Group and looks genuine, do verify before you buy. We have never purchased anything from this website and it’s better to be safe when it comes to new online retailers.
Nexus S officially available in stores across India
After being available for pre order for some time on flipkart, Google’s flagship branded Nexus S mobile phone is now available in stores across India at a price tag of INR 29,590. In case you are the kind who does not believe in buying stuff online (even though its cheap), you can head over to your nearest brick and mortar mobile store to get your hands on this baby.
As always, the same thing is available online at flipkart.com for INR 26990.
And in case you forgot, here is a quick run down of the phone’s features:
Doodle Jump is More Fun Now with Multiplayer mode
If you have an iOS device and haven’t played Doodle jump yet, you might as well give your device away to an even dumber friend. Yes, we love Doodle Jump more than anything.
Google Nexus S Now Available For Pre-order In India For 27,999
Good news for all of you waiting desperately for Nexus S to be released in India. After all the rumors that Infibeam started were rendered baseless, the phone is now available on Flipkart.com for pre-order. According to them, the phone will be available sometime in the first week of April. At INR 27,999 the price is pretty much similar to the International price.
Should you buy it? Well, if you are interested in a device that will be more frequently updated to the latest releases, you should. I did. And I must say it’s one of the better Android phones around.
How to make your Android look like Windows Phone 7?
When they say Android is the most customizable amongst popular Mobile Operating Systems, they aren’t lying. This should serve as a perfect proof.
Developer Time Kujala, has come up with a an app for Android based phones that allows you replace your Android/custom launcher with something that looks and works just like Windows Phone 7!
This Android Dance Sequence Is Cooler Than Most Android Phones [Video]
So you think you can dance? Try beating this Android mascot at his own game and I’ll believe you.
I wish there was an Android phone that was as cool as this.
[via Phandroid]
