Apple’s Podcasts Updated With Custom Stations, Design Improvements, iCloud Sync, and More

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Anna

Apple released a major update today for their Podcasts app for iOS, adding a number of features, including iCloud sync, the ability to create custom stations and On-The-Go playlists, and significant design improvements within several portions of the app.

From the App Store:

What’s New In This Version:

• Create custom stations of your favorite podcasts that update automatically with new episodes
• Choose whether your stations begin playing with the newest or oldest unplayed episode
• Your stations are stored in iCloud and kept up-to-date on all of your devices
• Create an On-The-Go playlist with your own list of episodes
• Playlists synced from iTunes now appear in the Podcasts app
• The Now Playing view has been redesigned with easier to use playback controls
• Addressed an issue with resuming playback when returning to the app
• Additional performance and stability improvements

The design improvements really are quite nice. The overall design is less skeumorphic in nature, and the Now Playing view in particular has received some much needed design changes. A comparison between the old and new view can be found below (new design is on the right).

Podcasts for iOS is available as a free download from the App Store. Let us know what you think about the changes by sounding off in the comments!

Podcasts (free, App Store link)

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How to Add Custom Boot Animations in Samsung Android Devices

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Anna

Android based Smartphone have become so popular that people are expecting a lot from their handsets. Android phones are capable of multitasking, you can listen to music, browse internet, Click Photos, chat on Social networks etc. Android is much about control many of Smartphone platforms like Apple’s iOS is also about control but the Cupertino company didn’t allow its user to take control in their own hands in fact they like to keep the keep that control in its own hands. What the users installs on their device, how they can use their phones, what apps are even allowed to run on the platform. If we take Android OS for example Google’s Android puts most of those control in the users’ hand but the manufacturers choose to restrict some areas which is for stability and prevention of your device. Android OS gives much more control over almost all areas of the Smartphone in the hands of the users.

Android Smartphone users might have customized their devices like Ringtones, wallpapers, custom launchers; widgets etc, these all are the part of those customization efforts. Boot Animation in your device you will come across when you start up your device from a powered down state. Fort the users who is a customization enthusiasts we have a good news for them as Android has a standard model for these start up sequences where a conventional bootanimation.zip file contains everything that’s displayed on device power up. Samsung is now choosing for a proprietary QMG format in place of the ZIP one, thereby limiting the ROM chefs’ choice to include custom boot animations in their offerings.

One of the XDA developer smokin1337 has come up with a mod for all Samsung devices that follow the QMG route; it will bring back the support for standard bootanimation.zip. There are two versions of the mod and uses an updater script. One will add support for bootanimation.zip to the system and other that only modifies Samsungani (Samsung protocol for calling boot animations) but both the instructions for using both remain the same.

The steps which we are going to show will work only on rooted phones and since the updater script uses BusyBox for mounting partitions you also need to have the bootanimation.zip that you want to use, and the required ZIP file.

Download:

Bootanimation4U

How to Add Custom Boot Animations

Step 1: First of all using a root-level file explorer on your Android mount the system as read-write and navigate to /system partition then copy the bootanimation.zip file that you wish to use at this location in your device.

/system/media/bootanimation.zip

Step2: Then you have to put the hack ZIP file at the root of your device’s internal memory and then reboot into recovery and flash the ZIP file which will invoke the updater script in turn and enable the boot animation.

Step 3: Then reboot your device and you will be able to see the new boot animation that you placed in system/media partition as opposed to whatever you had earlier.

That’s it you are done with it, the method is fairly simple and require very simple effort. Do share your views and opinions to us.

Best custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S3

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Anna

Samsung Galaxy SIII users who have rooted their device and are looking for the best custom ROM’s for it may be glad to know that we, in this article have reviewed some of the best and stable custom ROM’s for the S3. Ensure that your device is rooted and a reliable custom recovery is installed onto it.

The custom ROM’s mentioned here are equally stable and reliable sources and developers. You can try them without any hesitations as there are very less chances of any issues. But, just in case if face any un-foreseen situations, we are here to help you always.

Warning: Please carefully understand what you are proceeding with and where it’ll lead you to. Further, we should not be blamed of any mis-happenings you face.

Ultima ROM for Galaxy S3: The ROM is based on Official XXELL5 4.1.2 Jellybean. The ROM is optimized for better performance and it is stable too. Some of the features of this ROM are: AROMA Installer 2.56, Good battery life, Many Kernels Included, Bloatware Remover Option, Essential Apps included, Install optional; Custom Launchers Option

Build.prop Tweaks, Latest SuperSU and SU Binary and lot more other stuffs. To know more about this ROM and to try this ROM, go to the link provided below:

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Codec ROM for Galaxy SIII: The ROM is based on I9300XXELL5 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Some of the features added to this ROM are: GM’s Fast Dormancy Toggle, App Widget Picker, All Latest Versions of Apps, Easy UMS, Faster Fix, Google Reader and Galaxy Volume Modifier. The ROM is performance optimized. Touchwiz has been removed from this ROM. There some more modifications in this ROM, to know them and to download this ROM visit the link provided below:

Download Codec ROM for Samsung Galaxy S3

MIUI ROM for Galaxy S3: MIUI ROM is a well known ROM for after CyanogenMod ROM. Its UI is very much liked by people as it gives a feeling of iPhone UI. The present version of ROM is updated to MIUI V4.1 Jelly Bean. The ROM has been added with a Christmas touch. Some of the features of this ROM are: Added Multilang tweak fix in kitchen, Updated Kernels from kitchen, Added new MODS in kitchen, Added Many boot animations, Kernel GalaxSih V2.0b5, Modem DDLJ1

Added Many tweaks in kitchen for batterylife/performance, Added Suave icons, Added Control Panel, Center/Switched/Normal Status Bar layout, Option to hide the Status Bar Clock, Custom Carrier Label, hide Carrier Label or Carrier Logo (via mtz theming), Enable On-Screen Keys with resizeable height and width, A virtual navigation buttons at the bottom/right of the home screen like in Nexus and CPU Governor/Min/Max settings. To know more about this ROM and to download it, visit the link provided below:

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Anono ROM for Galaxy SIII: The ROM is better know for stability, performance and better battery life. The ROM is fully optimized and tweaked for delivering better user experience. Some of the features of the is ROM are: Latest Persues Kernel, Newest BusyBox, RAM optimizations, System signatures check enabled for system security and safety, Improved virtual memory management, Speed optimizations

Enabled GPU UI rendering, Data, cache and system partitions mounting tweaks, Bloatware applications removed, All /system applications updated to latest available, Disabled kernel debugging for better performance, Zipaligned (Improved RAM management), Fully De-Odexed and other goodies. To know in detail about the ROM and to download it visit the link provided below:

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Omega ROM for Galaxy S3: The ROM is final firmware XXELL5 Android 4.1.2. The ROM is optimized for better performance. It even has better battery backup. Some of the features of this ROM are: 4 way reboot menu, Email with Exchange Security Disabled, Call Recorder, Phone with no increasing ringtone, Call Delay After call End Reduced to 0ms, All supported languages enabled, All supported languages for Samsung Keyboard enabled, V6 SuperCharger credits to zeppelinrox, Tweaks so memory will never go below 200 mb, Disabled advertisements – can be enabled again from Addfree app (included in Omega), Faster GPS lock

Modded YouTube by rolle (can download videos), Join more unlimited contacts in the contact app, Task Manager Shortcut by cb56, Reboot menu with Recovery and Download, Note II POPUP Browser by raubkatze, Battery % mod, Completely Silent Camera, TouchWiz with wallpaper scrolling and much more. To know more about this ROM and to download it, visit the link provided below:

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Choose the ROM that you like from the list provided. We’ll bring you latest updates and new ROM for your device. Till then stay tuned with us.

Best custom ROM’s for HTC One X

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Anna

HTC One X users who have rooted their phone and are in search of some of the best custom ROM available for their device can rely on this article. We have lined up some of the top and best custom ROM’s which are stable and are reported to be working fine on the One X.

The essential requirement for applying any of the custom ROM’s to your device mentioned here is your device must be rooted and a reliable custom recovery must be installed onto it.

Read the article to know the full detail of the ROM’s and to download them too.

Warning: Neither we nor the developer will hold any responsibility if you damage or brick your phone in the process of following this article. Please carefully understand what are heading over with.

Renovate ROM for HTC One X: The ROM is based on Official 3.14.404.31 and Android 4.1.1 with HTC Sense 4+. The ROM is Heavily optimized for better performance and battery life. Moreover, it is De-odexed, Recompressed & Zip-aligned using latest SDK revisions. Some of the features of the ROM are: Tweaked Ramdisk, Fully stripped all debugging info throughout the system, Tons of unused apk’s/lib’s/binaries removed, Scrolling cache disabled, Functionality tweaks, RAM Optimizations, Enhanced Audio Playback Quality, All rotations unlocked, OTA support, Init.d support, Sysro/sysrw commands support, Persistent ADB enabled, Increased MMS limit, Signature verification disabled, Customized theme with the option of stock look, De-sense option in AROMA and other cool stuffs. To know more about the ROM and to download it, visit the link provided below:

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Insert Coin ROM for HTC One X: The is based on 3.14.401.31 Android 4.1.1 Sense+ Final JB. The ROM is De-odexed, Re-compressed & Zip-aligned. As it is Rooted with the latest SuperSu & binary. Some of the features of the ROM are: Persistent ADB enabled, init.d runparts support – you need to manually flash the boot.img from rom.zip via Fastboot, Busybox, bash & nano; Sysrw & Sysro binaries, Launcher prioritization, Improved Ram management, Multilingual – Full WWE locales list, Interactiva AROMA Installer (Flashing routine), Enhanced I/O performance, Ensured Journalism is disabled, Partition mount tune-ups, EXT4 filesystem tune-ups, Apps cache cleaned on boot, Faster application loading times, Bloatware FREE, Long press home for recent apps (only in 9.7.0 version), Landscape home screen support (included in 9.7.0, available for 14.0.2 as a flashable zip and much more other goodie. To get other details about the ROM and to download it, visit the link provided below:

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SkyDragon ROM for HTC One X: The ROM is based on Official HTC RUU 2.17.707.3 Asia WWE, Android 4.0.4 and Sense 4.1 + sense 4+ Skins. The ROM is Rooted, Zip-aligned and De-odexed. Features of the ROM are: Android ICS 4.0.4 / Sense 4.1, BusyBox, Init.d support, Bloatware Removed, Fast and Battery friendly, Sunrise Battery %

APM Mod, Latest NCX Kernel, Better Tweaks for Performance and Battery life, Fast and Smooth, SuperCharged, Apex Home and No ROM Cleaner Version. To know more about this ROM is and to try it visit the link provided below:

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Bug X ROM for HTC One X: The ROM is based on 3.14.401.31 Android 4.1.1 Sense 4+ Final JB WWE. Essential features of the ROM are: Multi-language (WWE), ROM is build with the Latest Dsixda’s Android Kitchen, Deodexed, Recompressed & Zipaligned, Removed all debugging info from App and Framework, PNG Optimization in Apk’s & Framework files, Some Fixes and removed some unnecessary Stuff, Unsecured boot.img, Persistent ADB enabled, SuperSU, Busybox and Sysro/sysrw commands support, Init.d scripts support, All Add-ons and Mods can be installed tru Aroma Installer, Aroma only system Partition format for Updating, Aroma restore’s now your selected settings, Engraved Lockrings and Beautiful BugX Bootanimation. To know more about this ROM and to download it, visit the link provided below:

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Android Revolution HD ROM for HTC One X: The ROM is based on latest official HTC One X 3.14.401.31 (WWE) firmware and latest official HTC One X 2.17.401.2 (WWE) firmware. This is an improved version of stock ROM and there are no visual changes. The ROM is Very fast, clean & stable. Features of the ROM include: Full HTC Sense 4+ Interface, Multi-language (WWE, Full Arabic and Hebrew languages support (ICS feature), For HTC One X, Unsecured boot.img, Newest BusyBox, RAM optimizations, System signatures check enabled for system security and safety, Improved virtual memory management

Speed optimizations, Enabled GPU UI rendering and other stuffs. To know more about this ROM and to download it visit the link provided below:

Download Android Revolution HD ROM for HTC One X

Choose the ROM you like the most i.e. whose features suits your interest. All the ROM’s are equally best and stable, let us know your problems we are here to help you always.

Best Custom ROM’s for Samsung Galaxy SII

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Anna

Samsung Galaxy S2 users who have already rooted their device and are in search on some the best and stable custom ROM for their device can seek help from this article. It contains details of some of the top line ROM’s which are best for the Galaxy SII.

To try any of the ROM’s listed in this article you must rooted your device and there must be a reliable custom recovery installed on to it. You should backup your phone entirely even the ROM so that if something went wrong you can revert the same.

Warning: You are proceeding with the installation of custom ROM’s onto your device. Further, you should not blame us for any circumstances you face.

JellyBam ROM for Galaxy SII: The ROM is build from source and it contains the overall features of of AOKP, CM10 and PARANOID. The features of the ROM includes: Custom JellyBam Settings with preferences, Tons of customizations, Themes and Mods in JellyBam style, Latest CM10/AOKP Kernel compiled from sources, Latest Siyah kernel, Google apps included, New Mali driver, Exynos HWComposer, Lockscreen with x8 Custom app targets, New optimus 4x circle lockscreen, Ability to customize color and alpha of the optimus lockscreen, KeyBoard from 4.2, Clock from android 4.2, Google play music from android 4.2, Sony Walkman music player

Bravia Engine libraries and Bravia XLoud audio libraries. To get other details about this ROM and to download it, visit the link provided below:

Download JellyBam ROM for Samsung Galaxy S2

Omega ROM for Galaxy S2: This ROM is based on firmware XXLSJ Android 4.1.2. Some of the features of the ROM are: 4 way reboot menu, Call Recorder, Phone with no increasing ringtone, All supported languages enabled, All supported languages for Samsung Keyboard enabled, Disabled advertisements, Faster GPS lock, Modded YouTube (can download videos), Join more unlimited contacts in the contact app, Task Manager Shortcut, Battery % mod, TouchWiz with wallpaper scrolling, Torch on Lockscreen when you hold home button, Home Button Lag, Ripple effect and lot more other stuffs. To know more about this ROM and to download, visit the link provided below:

Download Omega ROM for Samsung Galaxy SII

SuperNexus ROM for Galaxy SII: The ROM is based on latest CM kernel and Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2. Features of the ROM includes: Fully Deodexed, Zipaligned APKs, Rooted (Super SU), BusyBox Installed, No 3rd Party App, ZERO Bloatware, Android Source Code vastly improved and optimized (i.e. Bionic, Dalvik, Webkit, Framework, libcore, SQlite etc), Official Jelly Bean Bootanimation (From Official Galaxy Nexus Android 4.1.1 Factory Image), Init.d Support, Bash & Nano Support, Native SIP/VOIP Support, HSPA+ Support, OpenVPN Support, EXT4 File System Optimizations, Boot Animation Performance Enhancements, Galaxy S II Device Settings as an App, Huge APN & SPN List and much more other cool features. To know other features of this ROM and to download it, visit the link provided below:

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Resurrection ROM for Galaxy S2: The Resurrection Remix ROM has been based on AOKP, CM9/10 and original Remix ROM builds, this creates an awesome combination of performance, customization, power and the most new features, brought directly to your Device. Many things that in previous versions were tweaked with mods, are now included by default in the ROM. Some of the essential features of the ROM are: updated latest CM10 kernel, updated framwork res ( HDPI), fixes some graphic glitch (gmail etc), middle lockscreen,clock,date weather etc, updated trebuchet launcher, added CM file manage, added 4.2 clock app, added 4.2 keyboard, fixed A2DP bluetooth connection issues and other cool stuffs. To know more about this ROM and to download it visit the link provided below:

Download Resurrection ROM for Samsung Galaxy SII

All the ROM mentioned here are equally good for your Samsung Galaxy S2. You can choose any one of the ROM or can try all the ROM’s one-by-one. Do let us know if you face any problems while following this article, we will try to help you out.

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