Flickr launched their android app.
You can take beautiful photos with the in-app camera, enhance with “filters” (ala Instagram), then share on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, WordPress and Email.
The best Flickr feature is of-course, Photo Sessions.
Just share a Photo session link in a browser, call your friends and take them through the gallery. They see everything you do to the pictures, zoom, flip and even sketch.
Hipmunk launched on the android today with a slick app. You can start searching for flights on your phone and finish the process on your computer.
A note worthy app after a long hiatus.
Their claim to fame is an easy to use UI that lets you sort by “Agony”.
If you are looking at searching for flights on your computer, don’t miss Google Flights.
Google Plus users can upload any number of photos (and videos) to Google Photos for free … forever.
Photos upto 2048px x 2048px (large enough) and videos under 15 mins are free to store on your Google account. Larger images are automatically re-sized.
You can use Picasa to upload ALL your pictures to Google Photos in a few clicks, if you want.
Photos from your android phone are automatically uploaded to Google too, if you have the Google + app … read tip.
ZocDoc lets you find and schedule an appointment with the doctor that’s right for you.
You can search by location and insurance, view doctor profiles, and read reviews from other patients.
If you live in the below cities, you are in luck. You can schedule appointments on the go too.
Google Authenticator sends ever changing passwords to your phone to keep your Google Account secure.
If you use the same password on multiple sites, you need to protect your Google Account and keep all your data safe.
Imagine a rogue user posting all your information on the public web.
Follow this setup process to configure your Google Account to use 2-step verification.
You can setup application specific passwords for other apps that need a password too.
Remember, all your email … read tip.
Google Maps now allows you to select a location and download the map area within a 10 mile square.
Install the update and go to Labs to enable the feature. You can then long press at any location to download the maps.
Perfect for short trips with bad signal. Esp. those downtowns with tall buildings. And it saves battery too.
If you are planning a vacation, the new Google Maps lets you use public transit and receive the stop by … read tip.
Path, a highly aclaimed photo-sharing/social networking app on the iPhone, launched on the Android today.
Send pictures to a small group of 50 close friends & family on iPhone, Email, Web, or Facebook and now … on the Android.
It’s build for private communications, aka. for not sharing every pic you take with your mom. Wonder why we would need Facebook if everyone keeps their photos private.
Give it a spin and see what the hoopla is all about. … read tip.
Skype video calling is now possible! Free video calling from your phone, on any carrier.
It competes with Qik and Google Talk.
If you already use Skype on your PC and have a lot of users on your roster, jump on in.
Fine print: Supported on Samsung Google Nexus S, HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia neo, Sony Ericsson Xperia pro. Also, Microsoft now owns Skype.
Crackle launches free movies on the go. No more Netflix app troubles!
The selection on Crackle includes:
