It is easy to activate it by tapping your phone's Home button, selecting the Google Now Launcher from the list that appears, and selecting "Always" to make it the default launcher. And of course, you can easily add your favorite apps, widgets and wallpaper. Also you can switch back to the old launcher using the Home panel in the Settings, or you can uninstall the launcher completely , if you decide you don't like it later.When you open it for first time Google Now Launcher will offer to import your icons and widgets from your existing home screen, and it will prompt you to opt into Google Now if you haven't already.
Key features:
To see the Google Now Launcher in action or to give it a try, check it out on Google Play
- 1.Google Now on your home screen – it's easier than ever to get just the right information at just the right time.
- 2.Just say "OK, Google" – when you're on your home screen, just say OK, Google to trigger voice input. Then say your search query. Or tell your phone what to do, like send a text message, get directions or play a song.
- 3.Faster search – tap the search box and you can enter your query immediately.
- 4.Easy access to your favourite Google products and services, like Gmail, YouTube and Maps.
- 5.Larger viewing area – the status and navigation bars are now translucent, so your wallpaper pops from every pixel, and is even visible when you expand your apps drawer (when supported by device).
- 6.Intuitive wallpaper picker – select any image that is stored on your device, or in the Cloud. Position and preview your wallpaper before you set it.
Ministry of external affairs on Monday launched its mobile app, MEAIndia. With this you can track your passport application will be just a matter of pushing some buttons. The app will make it possible to apply for passport and avail other services related to the travel document .The MEA envisages the application be a "one-stop shop" for you. From getting updates from all the 124 Indian missions in the world, to getting information for consular access in case you are abroad, to booking yourself for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, everything is now available on your fingertips.
MEAIndia -one stop-shop will provide all the information required to apply for an Indian passport, locate the nearest Passport office, download the requisite forms, calculate the fees and even track your application status .Users can also download and watch pictures and documentaries on India, share and contribute their own pictures and suggestions.The app is designed and developed by engineers from National Informatics Centre and Silver Touch Technologies and MEA
You can also participate a quiz on India's foreign relations and check out your Foreign policy Quotient; win exciting prizes or contribute a question. The first 100 winners will each get e vouchers worth Rs.1,000 redeemable on www.landmarkonthenet.com" for buying books.
The app is available as a free download for Andorid and iOS.
Dhingana has launched a website for specifically mobile phone users. This mobile website of Dhingana can be accessed by users with any internet-connected mobile phone , simply go to Dhingana.com to access the service, without having to download any applications .
Songs are free from different languages or genres like Hindi, Oldies, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Bhajans, Ghazals, Pop, Remixes, Relaxation, Meditation and many more.
- Search and discover new songs all the time.
- Search for songs, albums and playlists. Search by actor name, singer, year, song or movie name.
- The awesome "Play All" & "Shuffle" features allow you to play any number of songs one after the other in Radio mode.
- Listen to "Top Songs" from all the different genres.
- Listen to playlists created by you, your friends or anyone from the Dhingana.com community
- Supports incoming phone calls. If a call is missed or declined, music streaming will continue from where it left
- Play music on your phone & share your musical tastes with your Facebook friends.
- Show off your favorite playlists/albums! They will appear in your Facebook timeline automatically as you listen to them.
This works good on 2G connenction too. This app is good for the people who don’t get WiFi connection all the time
M-wallet service, from My Mobile Payments Ltd (MMPL) is a a Simple, Smart and Secure way to buy products from your current local retail shops.With this you can book movie, bus, rail and air ticket, mobile recharging,DTH account top-up, sending and receiving money .You can complete all of these and many other financial transactions anytime and anywhere.It lets you to carry all your credit/debit cards and bank accounts on your mobile phone.
M-wallet lets you have a single personal account for all your transaction needs or link to multiple family and friend accounts for gifting purposes and sending and receiving money anywhere, at anytime, and from anyone. It allows customers to load their mobile phones with cash at retail touch points and use this virtual money to top-up any prepaid mobile or pay post-paid mobile bills and utility bills at present.All transactions through this service are PCI-DSS compliant in terms of security which means the highest possible level of encryption of your personal and bank details as well as of all transactions carried out through the application. In addition you have to enter your personally assigned MPIN two times once each time you login and once for approving transactions.
- Recharge your mobile phone
- Top up your DTH account
- Purchase rail / bus / air / movie tickets
- Buy goods and services at partner establishments and outlets
- Pay utility bills including electricity / gas / telephone
- Pay municipal and government taxes
Using Money-on-Mobile is very easy. To activate SMS services you will send an SMS to to register and then you are ready to you Money-On-Mobile; For GPRS all you have to do is download the application to your mobile phone, register for a customer account, update your bank and/or credit and debit card details and start making payments with merchants that accept Money-on-Mobile.
If your mobile phone has either SMS or GPRS services, then your phone will support Money-on-Mobile. The company will be rolled out a larger bouquet of offerings by September 15.MMPL have a network of 95,000 retailers across the country and a subscriber base of nearly five lakh recording nearly Rs 2 crore worth of transactions a day.
Money On MobileMOBILedit! supports the widest range of phones on the market and different smartphone operating systems including Android, iPhone, Blackberry, Symbian, and Windows Mobile.With this you can connect your phone via cable, Bluetooth, or IrDA. You can view the entire contents of the phone where you are able to synchronize, add, edit, or delete anything you'd like.
The user interface is very easy to navigate .With one click you can manage your contacts, messages, photos and music or transfer contacts .Intelligent Phonebook Optimizer of MOBILedit! will analyze your phonebook and improve it by searching for invalid contacts and duplicates, merging partial contacts, and correcting numbers to full international format make your calls work from abroad. The Optimizer can also enhance your contacts with Facebook friends' information such as photos, links and full names.
Features
Mobile applications are a rapidly developing segment of the global mobile market.Some of the free applications are here.
NetQin Mobile Anti-virus provides you complete protection against viruses, malware and spyware. Running in the background at low power consumption, this application allows you to surf the web and download applications without concerns of a virus attack.
http://www.netqin.com/en/products/
Spybot Search & Destroy for Mobile is to primarily detect threats on Windows Mobile phones, although it also scans some Symbian-based platforms.This a great little program which is useful for scanning and removing threats from your phone/pda. - Installs and works fine on WM6.
Platforms: Windows Mobile, Symbian
http://forums.spybot.info/downloads.php?cat=12
Dotfred’s PIM Backup
The PIM backup application is a tool that allows to backup/restore personal information stored on windows mobile based pocket devices.
Requirements:- Pocket PC 2003| Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC| WM6/6.1/6.5 Professional devices
Download :PIM backup v2.8 for WM5 & WM6 | PIM backup v2.8 for WM2003SE
SyncMate for Mac OS
SyncMate enables you to sync your Mac with Windows Mobile and Nokia S40 phones, other Macs and PCs, PSP, USB flash drives and Google account (within one application). With SyncMate you can easily backup essential data to your Online Storage Account.
Download:Syncmate Homepage:http://www.sync-mac.com/
Dashwire
Features
To download this application you have to register here
QuickOffice
It is a robust companion for those who finish up a bit of work on the go.There are 3 basic applications in the Quick Office suite- QuickWord(MS-Word equivalent),QucikSheet(MS-Excel equivalent),QuickPoint(MS-PowerPoint equivalent).This tool is compatible with most office formats.
Platforms:S60 3rd Edition,iPhone OS,Blackberry OS,Android OS,Palm OS
HomePage:http://www.quickoffice.com/
Emoze is an easy to use mobile messaging application. Emoze works with all mobile carriers and on any network.This mail client will ensure all your mails are pushed directly to your phone,which capable of multiple email accounts like GMail,Hotmail,Yahoo!,Hi5,Facebook & AOL.It can be used for viewing and sending attachments as well.It supports all leading brands of mobile device including Motorola, Nokia, Palm, Samsung and Sony Ericcsson.
HomePage:http://www.emoze.com/en/index.asp
Vlingo combines voice to text technology with its intent engine to help you quickly complete your desired action.You can use this voice-based application and convert speech to text.It can be used for dialing a number,creating a memo or even searching the web.Vlingo has accurate voice recognition technology, speed and intelligence to help you stay connected with the people, businesses and activities that are important to you.It supports BlackBerry,iOS,Symbian,Windows Mobile,Android
HomePage:http://www.vlingo.com/
Mippin brings together the broadest range of web content in the perfect format for your mobile phone. You can quickly search and browse, see what others are reading and share your own discoveries. Streams can be used to access instant information about a particular category such as General News,Sports,Tech etc.If you are looking for particular news there is search option as well.It supports Android,iOS,iPhone,Ovi,BlackBerry etc.
HomePage:http://mippin.com/
Mobical is a service that stores your essential personal phone data in a secure place – for free. If your phone is stolen or damaged, you will be able to restore all information to a new phone. It can used for backing up contacts,calendar,tasks and text messages .You can create an account on the website for free and create a backup.Any changes to the existing content can be updated when synced next.
- Store and backup your phone’s address book, calendar details, browser bookmarks, notes and phone settings online.
- Access and manage stored data from any web-enabled mobile or PC.
- Always keeps your backup and phone data synchronized.
- Restore online backup files to any mobile.
- Synchronize data between multiple mobile phones at the same time.
HomePage:http://mobical.net/
Finally, here is an IM that works for all networks and can login Yahoo, MSN, AIM, ICQ, GTALK you can also send photo and make free call and SMS.
Features
- Free to download
- No Internet Browsing for SMART subscribers
- Unlimited chatting even without a Computer
- So easy & simple to use
- Always online, anytime and anywhere
- Share Media: Send & receive picture messages from your phone!
- Messaging mobility and flexibility
Uzzap helps you stay connected 24/7 through your mobile phone, you can chat & meet new people & grow your social network all in your mobile phone.It uses your data or GPRS connection through your mobile phone to go online.
Once logged on, you can start enjoying UZZAP features and services, such as:
- Extended Messaging (EM): send messages to your UZZAP buddies.
- Group Chat: enjoy chatting with your UZZAP buddies in private in your own room.
- Instant Messaging (IM): connect to you YM or MSN account and see all your buddies.
- Chatrooms: Enjoy chatting & meeting new people, grow your social network with over a 1000+ UZZAP chatrooms!
- User Generated Chatrooms (UGC): Create your own chatroom.
- Share Media: Send & receive picture messages from your phone.
- Increase your UZZAP buddy list by adding them through your phonebook, user-id, or mobile number.
- Buddy Matching: UZZAP automatically adds your contacts on your phonebook who are already UZZAP users to your buddy list.
- Themes: Enjoy various themes on your phones & personalize your UZZAP.
TEXT UZZAP TO 7272 or go to Download | http://www.uzzap.com/#
Supported Phones
Nokia S60, 2nd Edition: 3230, 6030, 6070, 6101, 6600, 6630, 6670, 6680, 7610, N70, N72, E61, E70, E90, 6110 Navigator
Nokia S60, 3rd Edition: 3250, 6110, E50, E60, E65, N71, N73, N75, N76, N77, N80, N92, N93, N95
Nokia S40: 5300, 6126, 6131, 6133, 6233, 6234, 6260, 6270, 6275, 6280, 6282, 6288, 6290, 6300, 7373, 7390
Sony Ericsson K700i, W880i, P1| BenQ M65 | Motorola: MOTORAZR Maxx V6, V9 | Samsung D828+, D908i, X160, X160L |LG KU250
Mundu.TV’ by Indian software company bring many TV channels straight to your Desktop PC or mobile phone using the GPRS technology.With this you can watch live television - news, entertainment, sports, or any of your favorite programs whenever and wherever you are.The application is designed to work on existing GPRS-enabled phones .By using proprietary compression technology, it can provide a smooth mobile TV experience without any lags or screen-jerks.
It is free to download for both Window and Mac platforms . You can install Mundu TV on your mobile phone which supports Symbian phones.
Features
- Quick connectivity.
- A rich, seamless, TV-like viewing experience.
- Less start-up time, leading to richer content experience.
- Service available across all networks - low bandwidth GPRS, 3G, Wi-Fi and broadband Internet
- Full-screen display for handheld and desktop.
- Easy, structured navigation that allows convenient channel browsing.
You can watch all the channels supported by mundu TV anywhere, 24x7. Simply download the application on your Internet-enabled (GPRS, EDGE, 3G, WiBro, LAN and Broadband) mobile/desktop.Pricing Rs. 120 to get access to all TV channels or 49 per month for any four channels .
Download | Register your mobile number and watch all channels FREE for one month.| Supported Mobiles | Visit :http://mundu.tv/
Mundu Radio is another service available from them , allowing you to stream hundreds of stations from around the world straight to your handset.
Nokia Software Updater is a tool that allows you to update the software in Nokia phones and tablets.It is compatible with most Nokia devices that connect to a computer via a USB cable .
Supported devices:
Telephones - E50, E51, E60, E61, E61i, E65, E66, E70, E71, E90 Communicator, N70, N70 Music Edition, N71, N72, N73, N73 Music Edition, N76, N77, N78, N79, N80, N80 Internet Edition, N81, N82, N85, N90, N91, N91 8GB, N92, N93, N93i, N95, N95 8GB, N96, 3109, 3110, 3120, 3250, 3500, 3610 , 5200, 5220, 5300, 5310, 5320, 5500, 5610, 5700, 6085, 6086, 6110 Navigator, 6120, 6122, 6124, 6125, 6126, 6131, 6136, 6151, 6210 Navigator, 6212, 6220, 6233, 6234, 6267, 6270, 6288, 6290, 6300, 6300i, 6301, 6500, 6500 slide, 6600 fold, 6600 slide, 6630, 6650 fold, 6680, 6681, 6682, 7210 Supernova, 7370, 7373, 7390, 7500 Prism, 7510 Supernova, 7610 Supernova, 7900, 8600 Luna , 8800 Arte, 8800 Sapphire Arte.
Tablet - Nokia 500 Auto Navigation, Nokia N810 Internet Tablet Nokia N800 Internet Tablet Nokia 770 Internet Tablet.
Its operation is easy , connect your Nokia mobile phone to a PC via the USB cable and run the program. In an automatic mode, this tool detects your particular model of phone, download the appropriate update and install it.
Download :Nokia Software Updater 2.5.2
Os:WinXP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64 |24MB
Nowadays, the use of a mobile phone is not limited to speaking alone.With mobile we can access the internet banking, social networking, email, installed applications, store contacts, photos, videos, etc. Mobile phone can be connected to a computer to download information from it or vice versa. Other facilities like on line chatting, conferencing, sending text, transferring MMS information by a mobile phone are compatible with a computer.So it is essential to protect your mobile from viruses/malware as you protect your PC.
Lookout is a free program that helps you protect your cell phone with Android, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile devices.In addition to the antivirus protection it allows the remote backup of your data, it helps to find it if it is stolen and even lets you remotely wipe their data. In addition to the anti-virus, lookout has advanced firewall and intrusion prevention technologies. You can backup your personal data, including contacts, photos, videos, emails, text messages, etc.
Key Features
Download Or You can access the address m.myLookout.com through the browser of your mobile. Lookout works with Windows Mobile, Android and Blackberry mobile phones.
Visit :Lookout Security
Using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous and also punishable offence. So how can you use your BlackBerry while
Features
The application is available for Android ,Blackberry ,iPhone , Windows Mobile and other phones..An excellent application for those busy individuals on the move.
Visit Drive Safe.ly
Nokia Beta Labs has launched an 'experimental' application, Nokia Diagnostics to help Nokia users “diagnose,troubleshoot, and configure their devices with ease on their own.” Nokia Diagnostics works well with all S60 5th Edition devices like Nokia N97, Nokia N97 Mini, Nokia 5230, Nokia 5530, Nokia 5800, and Nokia X6.(Not compatible with S60 3rd Edition devices)
Features
- Network Coverage test. You can get all the network related information and detect offline status & SIM card presence.
- Internet Connectivity test. Perform a real-time Internet connectivity test and identify the setting with which you can have a seamless internet access.
- Battery Charger test. Check if your device charges properly with the charger connected.
- Loudspeaker, Earpiece test. Check your loudspeaker & earpiece functionality
Download NokiaDiagnostics (Registration needed)
There are lot of services available in net for you to stay and share your files, and each has different characteristics such services.SparksSpace already covered some services like Drop.io , Weezo.Here is a different one Filetac.com
Filetac.com is a free WAP upload service. Upload your own themes, wallpapers, java games and ringtones to your mobile phone for free.If you are using a WAP or Internet enabled mobile phone, then you can upload themes, wallpapers, java games, ringtones to your phone. Other than that, you can upload files and host them at Filetac.com, These files can be sent to you friends just by giving their email ID.
You can also upload any image and use the image-URL to link them to forums, blogs. The best feature is the option to upload your files and get them into one zip file. This way you can get a zipped file without any third party software.With Filetac you can combine multiple files into one Zip file online and upload or host your files over the internet without downloading any software or registering
Visit :http://www.filetac.com/
Data back-ups are always very important .When it comes to mobiles,that may be the contact list or the appointment schedule or some other data.Mobile phones are more prone to damage by virus attacks or other reasons like drop offs .Most people back up little to none of their files and then get frustrated when all work is lost.MyPhoneExplorer is a free utility which can do this backup process of your phone.
Features:
- Address book - with direct sync to Outlook, Windows contacts, Thunderbird, GMail, Lotus Notes and Tobit David
- Organizer with calendar view and direct sync to Outlook, Sunbird, Thunderbird, Windows calendar(Vista), Rainlendar, Lotus Notes, Google, Tobit David and net shared calendars (WebDAV, FTP, local)
- SMS - archive, export, import, excessive messages,...
- File browser with cache system to minimize data transfer, automatic photo sync...
- Set phone clock based on atom time
- and much more. .eg.: call lists, edit profiles, control phone, memory status, phone monitor
Latitude is a new feature of Google Maps for mobile, as well as an iGoogle gadget, that 
With Latitude, you can see your friends' locations on a map, you can be in touch directly via SMS, Google Talk, Gmail, or by updating your status message; you can upload a new profile photo on the fly. It's a fun way to feel close to the people you care about.
With Google Latitude, you can:
- See where your friends are and what they are up to
- Quickly contact them with SMS, IM, or a phone call
- Control your location and who gets to see it
On your computer: go to http://google.com/latitude from your browser and add the Latitude gadget to your iGoogle homepage. What's neat is that if you've installed Google Gears or if you're using Google Chrome, you can choose to automatically share your location from your laptop or desktop computer -- no smartphone required!
Initially, it will work on most color-screen BlackBerry phones, most phones with Windows Mobile 5.0 or later, and most Symbian-based devices such as Nokia smartphones . Just visit google.com/latitude from your mobile browser or from here to know if Latitude is supported on your phone on not.
