Daily Archives: July 29, 2011

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File Management Apps for Android

Lifehacker has published an interesting article “The Best File Management App for Android” written by Whitson Gordon covering ES File Explorer, ASTRO File Manager, OI File Manager and Root Explorer.

The article concludes that ES File Explorer is the pick of the bunch.

ES File Explorer features:
Basic file management functions: copy, paste, cut, move, create, delete, rename, share and send files stored on your SD card or internal memory
Select multiple files
Manage applications (install, uninstall, backup, and more)
Compress, decompress, and encrypt ZIP files, as well as decompress RAR files
View certain files without leaving the manager, like photos, documents, and videos
Thumbnails for application packages and images
Edit text files
Search for files on your SD card or internal memory
Access your home PC’s Samba shared folders via Wi-Fi and even stream media
Built-in FTP client
Access files in your Dropbox, as well as edit documents in your Dropbox
Transfer files over Bluetooth
Built-in task killer
View and edit root-only files

Read more at: http://lifehacker.com/5825578/the-best-file-management-app-for-android

Gmail v2.3.5 for Android Released

Google has released Gmail v2.3.5 for Android.

The Gmail app: push, sync, conversations, integration, search, and more.
The dedicated Gmail application integrated with Contacts and Android
applications.

* Email pushed automatically to your phone
* Search all your messages
* Access synched messages when off line
* View messages by conversation
* Multiple Gmail accounts
* Stars, labels, and many other features

What’s new in this version:
1. Save bandwidth and battery by only syncing priority mail
2. Use label notifications to mash up filters, labels, and ringtones
3. Remember ‘Show Pictures’ for senders
4. Turn off sticky message actions in landscape or all orientations
5. Better TalkBack support for accessibility
6. Performance improvements

Android Market Download: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.gm