Google Buzz on maps in Android

It was the morning of 10th February, when I got to know that Google Buzz is rolling out to users. Was disappointed to not to spot it in my Google Apps (Standard) and in my GMail. Learnt that Google Buzz also works on Google Maps on mobile phones.

I guessed that it would require a Google Maps upgrade on the phone. Instantly fired Android Market on my Android Dev Phone 1 (a.k.a. ADP1), clicked on the Downloads tab and was greeted by an available upgrade to Google Maps – Google Maps version 4.0.0. Opted to install the upgrade hoping to spot the Buzz on the maps but alas – it wasn’t a smooth sail. Read the rest of this entry »

Twitter Updates for 2009-06-11

• Trying to find how can I do a auto upgrade to #WordPress 2.8 from 2.7.1. Under Tools>Upgrade it says I already have the latest version #
• http://tinyurl.com/mk7smv One of the comments says he has upgraded and the other says I'm not sure when the auto update will show in admin #
• @kesa2ran I know how to do a manual upgrade of #wordpress. Also its easier coz I'm root on the server but nothing like auto update in reply to kesa2ran #
• @achitnis http://tinyurl.com/mk7smv One of the comments says he has upgraded and the other says not sure when the autoupdate shows in admin in reply to achitnis #
• Tried #WordPress Auto Upgrade plugin http://tinyurl.com/2ghuau (required for pre 2.7 versions). That too saying my blog is up-to-date #
• On an old #WordPress 2.5.1 installation on my laptop Automatic Upgrade plugin is prompting to #upgrade to WordPress 2.8. Trying it out .. #
• Successfully upgraded a locally installed #WordPress 2.5.1 to 2.8 using the Auto Upgrade Plugin http://tinyurl.com/2ghuau #
• To confuse the matters one of friend who has the #wordpress 2.7.1 blog on the same server as mine is seeing the option to auto upgrade t … #
• RT @bineshkutty WordPress 2.7.1 for me is showing an 'Update to 2.8' button on the dashboard and on a ribbon in the top #
• I had already disabled google gears doubting that due to caching #wordpress 2.7.1 is not showing the auto upgrade option for 2.8 but no luck #
• WordPress Automatic Upgrade from 2.7.1 to 2.8 not available for all blogs http://tinyurl.com/nkqp6u #
• #WordPress automatic upgrade to 2.8: This http://tinyurl.com/lbs3bo worked for me. Now I can see the option to upgrade to 2.8. Upgrading … #
• The deed is done. Upgraded my blog http://www.shekhargovindarajan.com/ to #WordPress 2.8. Based on first looks, the upgrade went smooth. #
• Someone suggested to deactivate plugins to get 2.8 upgrade. DID NOT WORK. Lost my blog email subscribers in the process. Pls resubscribe #
• Not getting the automatic upgrade to 2.8 option in #wordpress 2.7.1 ? Follow http://tinyurl.com/lbs3bo . It worked flawlessly for me. #
• My upgrade to wordpress 2.8 is being welcomed by rain and thunder in delhi #

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