Google Now ported to Android 4.0 ICS

XDA Developer has stated in a blog post that Google Now can be ported to Andorid 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Google announed Google Now at Google I/O 2012 for Android 4.1 JellyBean and fortunately, XDA Developer febycv has figured out a way around this. modifying the ‘build.prop‘ allows users currently running an older version of Android to have access to Google Now as well as Google’s Privacy intrusions. XDA Forum Member dave7802 also noted that there was a modified version of the app available that didn’t require editing the build.prop.

For those of you wondering what Google Now is, here is a simply explanation as to what this is straight from Google’s Now page:

Google Now gets you just the right information at just the right time.

It tells you today’s weather before you start your day, how much traffic to expect before you leave for work, when the next train will arrive as you’re standing on the platform, or your favorite team’s score while they’re playing. And the best part? All of this happens automatically. Cards appear throughout the day at the moment you need them.



Get Google Now for your Andoroid 4.0 Icecream Sandwich device here

My Verizon Android App Updated With Widget Support

Verizon Wireless updated its My Verison Android app with enhanced widget to support Share Everything Plans with Shared Data.






You can use My Verizon app to get account information on-the-go and check usage, make payments, change features and more.

The widget was discontinued before the debut of Verizon’s new Shared Everything plans, which launched June 28. The new update brings compatibility with the Shared Everything plans and unlike the old widget requires manual refresh.

Nokia Asha 305 Now Available In India

Last month Nokia announced three new budget friendly touch screen devices: Asha 305, Asha 306 and Asha 311, and starting today, Nokia’s first Dual SIM full-touch S40 feature phone, the Asha 305 is available for purchase in India.



The Nokia Asha 305 features a 3.0″ WQVGA resistive touch screen, 2 MP camera, Music player and FM radio, GPRS/EDGE connectivity, microSD support for up to 32GB and 1110 mAh battery and runs Nokia Series 40 with Swipe UI. It comes pre-loaded with applications for Facebook and Twitter and an exclusive gift of 40 free EA games including: Tetris, Need for Speed The Run, EA SPORTS FIFA 12, Bejeweled and many more.

It features Nokia’s Easy Swap Dual SIM technology which allows SIM cards to be swapped without opening up or turning the phone off.

The Nokia Asha 305 is available from Nokia’s online store for Rs. 4668.

Samsung Galaxy Note For T-Mobile Arriving In The Coming Weeks

Almost a full year after its initial launch, the Samsung Galaxy Note is finally arriving on T-Mobile.

The Samsung Galaxy Note features a massive 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED display, a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S3 processor, 1GB RAM, 8MP rear camera, 2MP front-facing camera, 4G connectivity, and 2,500mAh battery.

It will run Android Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box and will come pre-loaded with T-Mobile 4G Pro App Pack such as: Dropbox, Evernote, Square, TripIt, CamScanner and LinkedIn.

In addition to larger screens, today customers demand more from their devices – from having safeguarded access to corporate email and other productivity features to being able to rely on a speedy network for streaming content, said Andrew Morrison, vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. With the unique and highly innovative Galaxy Note in our lineup, we are even better equipped to help our customers strike the perfect balance as they juggle both professional and personal activities.

The Samsung Galaxy Note is expected to be available at select T-Mobile retail stores and online via www.T-Mobile.com in the coming weeks. Still no word on pricing, but looking at how much the Note is selling for at AT&T, it should be in the $250 price range.