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 »

Use Google Wave to Blog

I have been thinking about this idea ever since I started playing with Google Wave. How about creating a blog post by embedding Waves – one for the post and the other for comments. The former Wave will be editable only by me, while the latter will be editable by anyone (with a Google Wave account).

A blog post using Google Wave for content and comments

This became possible, recently, with the introduction of the read-only access feature. I created a blog post with a Wave talking about the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Google Wave and a blank (to start with) Wave for comments. Click here to see this blog post. This was achieved as follows: Read the rest of this entry »

Frequently Asked Questions about Google Wave

The content of this blog post comes from Google Wave. You will need a Google Wave account to view or post comments. The best way to view this post is to first login into your Google Wave account and then goto/refresh this page.

Refer to this post on how to use Google Wave for blog posts and comments on your own WordPress powered blog. Read the rest of this entry »

Read Only Google Wave

I have been using Google Wave, ever since I got the developer sandbox access in July 2009. Subsequently, I got the invite for the Google Wave Preview. I started putting Google Wave into an obvious use - documentation. For example: I wrote a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about Google Wave itself.

But hell broke loose, when I made the Wave “public”. While it was thrilling to see the comments of the participants, the Wave no longer looked like an organized list of questions and answers. Thanks to the blips (messages) from others inserted in between. What I wanted then, is launched now by Google – Read-only participants. Read the rest of this entry »

Twitter Updates for 2010-01-22

• Still not comfortable with #Twitter 's Retweet. That's coz I myself tend to skip retweets which show's other's avatar on the client #
• Internet Explorer #IE patch against flaw which led to the Google attack. For all Windows flavors http://short.to/14ayp #Aurora #
• Lol RT @Shailee_2212 What is Rajnikanth's Gmail ID ……. Gmail@Rajnikanth.com (for @shekharg) #
• @vinodunny I feel honoured #
• RT @hoccer RT @fmblog: #android app #hoccer can now throw #mp3! check out hoccer.com #

Twitter Updates for 2010-01-19

• Awaiting Heroes E16. Samuel showed off his powers. Hiro, Suresh & Noah teamed up against him. Peter to lead the carnival. Sylar to use Emma #
• You may feel as if your actions are on a collision course with… More for Leo http://twittascope.com/twittascope/?sign=5 #
• Google Sites facing issues http://short.to/142cf #
• PAK players not selected 4 #IPL3? Big deal? U bomb us and we pay for ur living? Play soccer in United States!!! #
• The title of a CNET article says "Browse safely with Internet Explorer" Sorry, but cudn't read it any further. Lol #

My list of must-have Android apps

Ever since I ordered and got my Android Dev Phone 1 (a.k.a. ADP1), I have been taking it through various updates. The phone shipped with Android version 1.0 and upgraded to version 1.6. After 1.6, I opted to go for ROMs from CynaogenMod.

Each time, I upgrade my phone, I wipe off its data. This is because I took the upgrades as an opportunity to wipe off applications which I install, but do not use or use occasionally. But, following is the list of Android applications which I crave to install after each wipe off. These applications are my must-haves on my Android phone. Read the rest of this entry »

Twitter Updates for 2010-01-18

• RT @joomla Extension updates made easier #joomla http://bit.ly/4zo9iQ #
• Your need to delve into the unknown and discover what's going … More for Leo http://twittascope.com/twittascope/?sign=5 #
• RT @Shailee_2212 10 different Google Search – Interesting..http://bit.ly/4Vembb #

Twitter Updates for 2010-01-15

• Correct your "default mistakes" with the Mass Change module http://drupal.org/project/mass_change E.g. disable comments #drupal #
• Google offends Indians RT @aseemsood lol… RT @manuscrypts: Google may have to get out of india too. No logo 4 Mayawati's birthday :] #
• RT: @sharat_j: http://twitpic.com/y5rp0 – Solar Eclipse pic taken using a Canon 450d, lens covered with a solar goggle. New Delhi Jan 15 #
• Your daily routine may be temporarily turned upside down today… More for Leo http://twittascope.com/twittascope/?sign=5 #
• Centre for Science and Environment website http://www.cseindia.org/ reloaded! Is now powered by #Drupal #
• #TataSky dictatorship : DD channels available only as Active channels. Means smaller screen & non recordable on Tata Sky Plus #fail #

Twitter Updates for 2010-01-13

• Just opened up my laptop after Jan 12 23:56:58. Haven't beaten this http://twitter.com/shekharg/statuses/4988039771 record yet #
• @aseemsood Next, Chinese will ask for an upgrade to Win7. "Me waaa-na Win-dos sven. Beee a Men" courtesy Russell Peters in reply to aseemsood #
• @vinodunny not very bad. quite seasonal and was expecting it. Have been booting into Win7 #
• @pankaj_shukla I wish u were a doctor and not a politician. Joking. Thank u sir in reply to pankaj_shukla #
• @PrernaMalhotra I bill get bell soon, now since u r wishing for it in reply to PrernaMalhotra #
• @NeerajTripathi Tripathi ji, kya karen, Thanks for the "get well soon" wish in reply to NeerajTripathi #
• @singhinder Inderrrrr. Sahi hai sir, thank u sir. Twadi duaa-ain naaspeete fever ko khatam kar dengee in reply to singhinder #
• Guess our server went inaccessible due to this. Now its up. RT @ServerBeach Network Issue Update: [RESOLVED] http://bit.ly/8f4fYE #
• @aseemsood heard this from you. Wasn't aware of this. This defeats the phone being called "network unlocked". in reply to aseemsood #
• @aseemsood no idea. Will need to read up on this in reply to aseemsood #
• @aseemsood http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2010/01/12/iphone-nexus-buy/ Refer to "Carrier: Unlocked or Subsidized" in reply to aseemsood #
• RT @Zimbra RT @vmware VMware to acquire Zimbra. Read VMware CTO @herrod's blog for more context: http://bit.ly/6b6NdI #
• Applied CyanogenMod-4.2.13 update to my ADP1. Dialer force closes on extended press/touch on a contact in the Call Log @cyanogen #android #
• Heroes Season 4 Episode 15 #
• Skipped Twidroid (twitter client) update 3.0.7 and updated directly to 3.0.8. Works fine #android #
• Thanks! RT @Aissenoid @shekharg It's known and fixed. You can have the fixed apk at http://bit.ly/793e5w in reply to Aissenoid #
• @aseemsood #NexusOne #3G #India http://is.gd/6bjVY http://is.gd/6bjYI (last comment) Google, u r far better with words (keywords) than me #