Bump Bumps Android App To 2.0, Brings New Features, UI, Remote Bumping, And Other Improvements

Bump, the popular app that lets users share photos, contacts, and apps by simply bumping their phones together has hit the big two-point-oh today. This update brings many enhancements along with it, including a new UI and a nice performance boost.

  

Not only does it look prettier, but it’s more functional as well. The app now stores a complete list of everything that you’ve sent or received via Bump, including when and where you were at the time of the transaction. This update also allows you to create a connection with specific friends so you can send and receive photos, apps, and messages with each other, even if you’re not currently in the phone bumping distance.

Skyfire Launches 4.0 Version of its Popular Android Mobile Browser with Eight New Killer Features

Skyfire, maker of the award-winning and popular mobile browser, announces the release of Skyfire 4.0 for Android -- its highly anticipated next-generation Android browser. Skyfire 4.0 for Android allows users to personalize their SkyBarTM toolbar, while adding eight new SkyBar features. While the basic browser and toolbar will remain free to Android users,
Skyfire is also introducing a premium in-app purchase to enable its Video feature, which draws on Skyfire's cloud-based servers to optimize videos from across the web. As a thank you to over 3 million early beta users of the app, all existing users will be "grandfathered" in for free access for the lifetime of their device.
Skyfire's SkyBar toolbar is now scrollable and customizable, allowing for a larger and more personalized number of features to be positioned on the toolbar. Beyond the 'Video', 'Facebook', 'Fireplace', 'Popular', 'Ideas' & 'Like' buttons, Skyfire has added full Twitter, Groupon and Google Reader integration, a 'Share' button, Sports, News and Finance feeds, and a 'Settings' button.
Skyfire for Android is one of the most popular applications in the Android Market and has seen over 3 million downloads since launching in April 2010. The mobile browser was upgraded to critical acclaim in November 2010 with integrated social media and Facebook capabilities, and the app currently has a user rating of 4.5 stars out of a possible five stars, based on tens of thousands of reviews in the Android Market. This latest update will continue to build on Skyfire's strong track record of innovation.
With v4.0, Skyfire for Android will begin offering its video optimization as an optional $2.99 premium feature, unlocked via an in-app purchase after a three day free trial. The feature pays for itself for most users around the world by allowing users to watch more video with less data usage (where users have capped or metered data plans), as well as increasing battery life.
Skyfire is offering the video optimization feature at no additional charge for a limited time to all Verizon Wireless customers who download Skyfire 4.0 for Android. Skyfire will soon be available in the Verizon channel of the Android Market™.
Skyfire 4.0 for Android, including the video optimization feature, will remain free for all of the over 3 million beta testers around the globe who have used the app to date, in gratitude for their support in helping Skyfire become one of the most popular apps in the Android Market.
"With Skyfire 4.0 for Android, we're enabling users to customize their browser toolbar to fit their interests, from sports, to social networks, to finance, news, and local deals," said Jeff Glueck, CEO of Skyfire. "While the basic browser will remain free, with the launch of Google's Android In-App purchase platform, the time has come to make our video cloud acceleration service a premium feature that reflects the investment we make to support each user in our cloud. We deliver state-of-the art web video tuned to your current mobile connection speed, saving 75% on average data loads. For users who enjoy web video, or who are on metered data, the service can pay for itself in the first month of use."
New Features in Skyfire 4.0 for Android include:    

•     Customizable SkyBar - Skyfire's toolbar is now configurable and expandable, enabling users to create their own flavor of Skyfire experience. With the new scrollable SkyBar, users now have access to fourteen Skyfire features and have the ability to enable, disable and position each button as they see fit.
•     New SkyBar Features -Skyfire has added eight new features:

  o    Twitter - Login to the 'Twitter' Button to have one-touch access to Twitter streams. Tweet, search, and check in with the Twittersphere without leaving the Skyfire browser. (And yes, watch videos shared on Twitter with just one click.)
    o    Groupon - With the 'Groupon' Button, the SkyBar is now delivering nearby deals so you can do a quick check on the deal of the day at all times.
    o    Share - Easily share websites, articles, pictures & videos with the touch of the 'Share' button, a feature previously accessible through the Skyfire menu.
    o    Google Reader - Use the 'Google Reader' Button to keep up with feeds from your favorite sites. Google Reader keeps you in the know by constantly checking your favorite news sites and blogs for new content.
    o    Sports, News & Finance - Three new buttons, 'Sports', 'News' & 'Finance', have been added to the SkyBar to bring one-touch access to the latest events.
    o    Settings - The 'Settings' button could easily be labeled the 'Customize' button. Use this to enable, disable or position SkyBar features to your personal preferences.

•     General Tips - We've added a host of new in-browser tips, tricks & tutorials to help users get them most out of browsing with Skyfire.

Download Skyfire 4.0 for Android today here: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.skyfire.browser
About Skyfire:
Skyfire is dedicated to using cloud computing to improve multimedia experiences on mobile phones, and has created the first "Compression as a Service" (CAAS) offering for wireless carriers and device makers. Skyfire's technology has been visible to consumers through the Skyfire browser app, which has enabled Skyfire to refine its technology with millions of users.

Galaxy Ace Gingerbread Android 2.3 Update ROM leaks!

Folks at SamFirmware and TSAR3000.com have leaked the Gingerbread (android 2.3) ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Ace. The ROM still has some bugs though. It is possible that the official Samsung Galaxy Ace upgrade is near.The Galaxy Ace was only launched a month back, and it may have gingerbread goodness soon! (hopefully), it would be very nice for a 300$ range phone.

We are testing this now, and will have a step by step for you guys shortly!

Sony Ericsson: From Xperia Play to W8 Walkman Android phone

Sony Ericsson’s strategy: Sell Xperia Play in USA and UK, Walkman Android phone in Asia.

Looks like Sony Ericsson is into “cheaper” Android strategy. According to BGR, the company behind the much talked about Xperia Play will release an Android phone in Asia that will ship with a not-so latest Android version and not-so latest tech specs, the Sony Ericsson W8.

Apparently, the Sony Ericsson W8 will use the “Walkman” branding, suggesting that the phone will focus on music. Plus, the phone also features lower specs compared to other Sony Ericsson phones, with 128 MB of RAM only, 3.2 megapixel rear-facing camera and Android 2.1 version.

The resolution of the Walkman Phone aka W8 is also smaller than other new high-end Android phones, only 480x320. I’m expecting this phone to sport a much cheaper tag price than other popular SE phones like the Xperia Play and the Xperia Arc. The Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phone is reportedly scheduled to debut in Asia this year, and three colors will be available.

Motorola Defy gets new Android 2.2 software update

Here’s some good news for the proud owners of Motorola’s ultra-trendy yet advanced Defy mobile phone. In order to provide users with enhanced performance and better multimedia capabilities, Motorola and T-Mobile recently announced the new Android 2.2 (Froyo) software update for the above stated handset.
Defy users who are currently benefiting from Android 2.1 (Éclair) software version can take advantage of the new enhancements added by the upgraded version. By downloading the new Android 2.2, users can experience faster user interface, application operation and speedy web browsing.
Those who were bummed out about their handset’s inability to supportAdobe Flash Player 10.1 may simmer down with the offered support for the same. Yes, users can now conveniently access rich web content and games. Apart from this, users can also store their applications on the phone’s microSD card.
Apps can even be set to automatically update by checking ‘allow automatic updating’ under each app’s page in Android Market. The update also brings in added punctuation to the suggestion ribbon and Task Manager app to help users manage applications.
One can add LinkedIn social network to integrate with contacts, social networking updates and messaging. The Defy can now offer an Internet connection for up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices, offers users new security features, including Exchange-based encryption and password security, and has updated the user interface’s design.
The new Android 2.2 software upgrade for Motorola Defy can now be downloaded from the company’s website.