Skype Premium is enriched with group screen sharing feature. To do so select + menu and then clcik on share my screen, that’s all. Facebook integration is much absorbing feature. This feature allows Facebook users to make video calls who don’t even use Skype. To start a video call just click video call. Some other features are

• Push to talk hotkey
• You can hide offline Facebook contacts
• Bing Toolbar integration

Skype 5.8 allows you to add phone numbers eaily. It enable hosting video calls even when you are not at home. You can get it here.

Its a much improved updated version than Beta 2 (released last year). Kinect supports four Kinect sensors on one computer along with much improved skeletal tracking system. Speech recognition accuracy is fine and high. You can enjoy API updates, stability, runtime and audio fixes on kinect 1.0 now. Another important feature is Near Mode – allows close-up views up to 40 cm in front on device.

$249 is the retail price for Kinect Windows hardware. However, hardware is available in U.S., UK, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Japan, New Zealand and Mexico. You can download it here.

With Android 4.0.3 users can enjoy redesigned app launcher, a better fast web browser and various other features on your Motorola Xoom. If you want to know about Android 4.0.3 updates on your Xoom, go to Settings   ->   About tablet    ->    System updates.

]]> http://scitechie.com/01/motorola-xoom-wi-fi-gets-ice-cream-sandwich/feed/ 0 http://scitechie.com/01/windows-8-pre-beta-download/ http://scitechie.com/01/windows-8-pre-beta-download/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:36:34 +0000 asadali http://scitechie.com/?p=4517 A new windows operating system for multiple platforms will be launched somewhere in 2012. However, Windows 8 pre-Beta version is available for developers. Pre-Beta version is available in ISO format here.

A windows store will be inaugurated after the release of Windows 8. There are 3 different previews are available for Windows 8 Pre-Beta Version.

• Windows 8 Developer Preview and Metro style apps on a 64-bit PC.
• Windows 8 Developer Preview and Metro style apps on a 32-bit PC.
• 64-bit Windows 8 Developer Preview

System Requirements:

• 1 Gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
• 1 Gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
• 16 GB hard disk
• DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0

]]> http://scitechie.com/01/windows-8-pre-beta-download/feed/ 0 http://scitechie.com/12/real-racing-2-download/ http://scitechie.com/12/real-racing-2-download/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:34:09 +0000 asadali http://scitechie.com/?p=4312 Real Racing is one of the best driving game for iPhone/iPad. OS X is the latest upgraded version which allows your iPhone or iPad as a steering wheel with stunning visual graphics. Real Racing 2 can work on any generation of iPhone and iPod touch. But you will not be able to see High Resolution Graphics on iPad.

Real Racing 2 has two set of assets and selects the compatible set for the device you using. Use  iPhone 4 or iPod touch 4 for best experience as you can see High Resolution Graphics and fast loading time.You can enjoy high resolution shadows and light maps. You can see the car interior as it offers see through windows. 3D wheels, 3D hubs and 3D headlights are added. Better fog, better reflections and better lighting are done using Open GL ES 2.

Real Racing 2 is now available at a cheap cost of $12.99. App version is 1.0.0 with file size of 711MB. You must have  Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later. Download Real Racing 2 here.

]]> http://scitechie.com/12/real-racing-2-download/feed/ 0 http://scitechie.com/12/try-linux-online-without-installation/ http://scitechie.com/12/try-linux-online-without-installation/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:32:27 +0000 asadali http://scitechie.com/?p=4305 If you using an operating system other then Linux and not satisfied and want to change your operating system then try Linux without installation. Its very simple easy and state forward process to know about a operating system. You don’t need to install or download anything and a session will last for about 2 hours.

There are 3 different ways you can try Linux:

1. Install It In Hard Drive
2. Try Linux Virtually
3. Try Online Without Installation

The first two will need DVD and the second will ask for a live iOS. So better try 3rd option as it need nothing like iOS or DVD. You need to follow instructions to try Linux online:

1. Go to www.edubuntu.org and fill a simple form. After this You will have a running Linux in Java Applet.
2. You don’t need to install or download any file.
3. You can access all available features including download and installation

 Barnes & Noble has released an app for world best scrabble game “Words With Friends. The App is only for Nook Tablets and Nook Color. Well if you are owner of any Nook product you may get the App now and N&B is going to launch Twitter App for Nook Tablets soon.

According to President of Digital Products at Barnes & Noble, “For those who love to read and enjoy playing word and classic games, finding kid-friendly treasures, travel apps and more, NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color continue top holiday wish lists”

The App is compatible with both  Android and iPhone/iPad-toting. The cost for Words With Friends is $2.99. So experience word building, triple score seeking, chat bubble sending goodness of Words in just $2.99. The App  BN ID: 2940043873941 with 6-8years age. Its version is 4.56 with file size 5MB.

Some important features are:

• Simple and familiar crossword gameplay
• Turn-based design lets you play up to 20 games simultaneously
• Notifications tell you when its your turn
• Chat messaging during gameplay

Get your Words With Friends App here.

1.     Blackberry Messenger

Blackberry Messenger is a social app. Using Blackberry Messenger App you can share and chat with other BBM users or friends. You can create BB group of your friends. Some other important features about Blackberry Messenger App are:

• File Transfer/Picture Sending Fixs
• Must have BBM 5.0 or above

Download free Blackberry Messenger

2.    Blackberry Twitter

Another feature rich socialization Blackberry Apps is Twitter. It allows users sharing, sending and receiving tweets. It supports multi-account up to five. App version is 2.1.0.28 and file size is 2204 kb. Some other important features and requirements are:

• It supports Twitter v2.1 with Blackberry device software 5.1 or later
• It supports Twitter v2.with Blackberry device software 4.6 or later
• It supports Twitter v1.1 with Blackberry device software 4.5 or later

Download Blackberry Twitter App.

3.   Blackberry Facebook

Blackberry Facebook is another social app for users. Now you can share anything even when you are on way outside. As Blackberry Facebook App works seamlessly with Blackberry smartphones so you can review your chats and messages from your BBM messages. You can see incoming messages, profile pictures, statuses even you can send and accept friends requests. You can send instant messages on facebook chats. Its version is 2.0.0.58 and its size is 3378kb. Some requirements are as under:

• It supports Facebook 2.0 with Blackberry device software 5.1 or later
• It supports Facebook 1.9 with Blackberry device software 4.5 and 4.7

Download Blackberry Facebook App.

4. Blackberry WhatsApp Messenger

Its a social cross-platform smartphones messenger app uses 3G/EDGE data plan. Now you can stay in contact with friends and family as WhatsApp Messenger uses your internet data plan for the service. It offers multimedia sharing like video,voice, group chat, images and notes sharing with friends.You can use multimedia services even with friends having not a Blackberry handset as it offers cross-platform service. You can Send SMS to international friends freely. Its version is 2.6.9372 and size is 1547kb.

Download Blackberry WhatsApp Messenger freely.

]]> http://scitechie.com/12/top-apps-for-blackberry-free-download/feed/ 0 http://scitechie.com/12/download-blackberry-pinbook-beta-version/ http://scitechie.com/12/download-blackberry-pinbook-beta-version/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:46:23 +0000 asadali http://scitechie.com/?p=4223 Blackberry App World has launched social application pinbook beta version compatible with BBM. Pinbook social app will allow users to meet new people.  New BBM connected feature will allow to contact with other BBM users. Download Blackberry pinbook beta version here.

Pinbook can suggest friends of your characteristics and vice versa. You have to fill up your characteristics first including:

• Age
• Country
• Gender
• Interests
• Language
• Location
• Time-Zone

Requirements:

• Blackberry OS 6.0 or more
• BBM 6.0.0.129 and above

General Tab:-

Install X Lossless Decoder and then set the preferences. Now click General Tab and set

1. Output Format

2. Output Directory

3. Format Of Filename

4. Character Encoding Of Cuesheet

Batch tab allows you saving and opening multiple files. CDDB tab gives access to database services. Metadata tab allows you to save metadata while CD burn and rip CD tabs used for permanent saving files on to CD’s.

Profile Tab:-

You can create many profiles and preferences as per need. If you want to save preference to a profile then click profile and then save setting as. Now give name to the profile.

How To Compress Audio:-

Open any profile with player must be visible. If player is not visible then use windows menu to make it visible. Now Open audio file you want to convert. The compression progress will be displayed in progress bar. After it completes, it will be saved to the specified location. The compressed audio file will be lossless in quality.

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