Max Bupa launches personalized walking app for Android and iOS

This week sees the launch of a new Ground Miles campaign by Bupa and the World Heart Federation to help promote the long-term habit of walking and reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The campaign's accompanying new Ground Miles app is part of Bupa's goal to positively improve the health and wellbeing of millions of people worldwide. The Ground Miles app is more than an app though, it's a collective challenge that can help people meet their health goals in a more holistic and lasting way.
The concept behind the free Ground Miles app emerged from an open innovation challenge, sponsored by Bupa, on OpenIDEO.com, a website where anyone in the world can contribute their insights and ideas to help improve big societal issues, from helping kids eat more healthily to helping those at risk of being kidnapped. The ideas are shared for anyone to explore and bring them......nore news via link

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Ads are coming to Gmail

The most significant under-the-hood and probably not active yet addition to Gmail 4.6 is ads. Yup, ads are most definitely coming to Gmail for Android which managed to stay ad-free all this time, unlike its web counterpart.
If you remember, Gmail on the web contains multiple ads along with the new format that looks like email messages in the Promotions folder. I'm not sure exactly what kind of ads we're going to get here - whether it'll be just the ones that look like emails or more generic ones - but here are multiple references to ads that I've found during the teardown. You..................more news via linlk

Twitter Alerts for SMS and push notifications during emergencies

We just saw Twitter broaden its use of push notifications for tweets it thinks you might find interesting, and the social network is now also expanding their use for a more serious matter. The company has just announced a new Twitter Alerts feature, which it says will deliver "accurate information from credible organizations" during an emergency or natural disaster. To ensure you don't miss them, those alerts will be delivered via SMS in addition to a push notification on Android or iOS, and you won't be getting notifications from.........more news via link

BBM for Android and iPhone release date postponed

 
BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) for the Android and iOS operating systems will have to wait a little bit longer after the roll out of the app was postponed.
The service was previously only available on the Research in Motion produced phone and allowed users to send messages to each other.It was meant to be released on Android devices on Saturday and then on the iOS platform a day later.But this has been delayed because Blackberry says the app is not ready..............more news via link

Flipkart releases shopping app for Android

Flipkart is one of the most popular online shopping website. It has made shopping fun, easy and convenient. All you have to do is, browse for the products on its official website while sitting at the comfort of your home. Flipkart offers you different options for easy payment....more news via link

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MapmyIndia Android Apps on Google Play

Sygic & MapmyIndia is a voice based 3D GPS navigation loaded with comprehensive navigation features which requires no online connection browsing through the maps and stored on the phone for ofline use.The application comes packed with latest 3D navigation that offers an augmented reality like experience and lets you view 3D landmarks, 3D buildings, 3D footprints and 3D elevation across mountains and hills. MapmyIndia Sygic gives you turn by turn voice guidance so that you never miss a turn and reach your destination in time whilst you set your journey through the shortest route........more news via link 

Google Wallet App For iPhone Released

Google has just launched a free Google Wallet app in the App Store. Though the app doesn’t support in-store payments (since Apple’s iPhone doesn’t feature an NFC chip), Google Wallet users can nevertheless perform a number of useful tasks using the application, which is optimized for the iPhone and iPod touch................more news via link

SolMail Checks Your Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, and More in One App

 
SolMail is a powerful e-mail client that helps you to manage all of your e-mail accounts & messages in one app. It supports many other email services via standard Internet email protocols: IMAP/SMTP/POP3. No additional fees for using our special features. It's 100% FREE. Check All Your E-mail Messages in One App! It's an e-mail collector that gathers all of your e-mail messages(from work, school, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Hotmail, etc.) in one place.........more news via link

Google buys mobile sharing app Bump

After raising nearly $20 million and becoming one of the most downloaded mobile apps but failing to find real revenue, Bump Technologies has been acquired by Google. Its namesake app Bump lets you physically tap phones together to share contact info and more, and it will stay open for........more news click link

Notion Ink unveils “I'm Shakti” Android App

Notion Ink, the company that came into limelight for their tablet PCs (which failed to gain market share) couple of years back seem to have pivoted into developing Mobile Apps. They have launched a mobile application for Android phones interestingly named I’m Shakti. Once installed this app can be a life-saver in emergency situations......more news click link

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Digg launches Digg Reader for Android

Digg has launched its Digg Reader Android app to accompany its RSS service. Digg Reader is a very similar look to Google Reader.Save stories, news, blog to read later on Digg.

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