Google launches Person Finder app in India after Uttarakhand floods

Google's Person Finder app allows people to enter information about someone they are looking for or provide an update about a person.

In the wake of devastating flood in Uttarakhand, Google has launched an Indian version of its Person Finder application to help people track friends and loved ones in the affected region. The application is available in both Hindi and English.  

Google Person Finder is a popular online tool that enables users to post and search for the status of friends and relatives affected by a disaster. Data entered into Google Person Finder is available to the public and is searchable and accessible by anyone. The app also allows press agencies, non-governmental bodies and others to enter data and receive updates via Person Finder API based on the PFIF open standard. 

“Since last week, the state of Uttarakhand in India has been grappling with severe floods. Given that most of these areas are highly inaccessible and have intermittent communication, we in the Google Crisis Response team are opening up Person Finder — a tool that can help trace the missing people in flood impacted regions of Uttarakhand,” says Google in a blog post.  

Dropbox updates iOS app with swipe support, link and multi-photo sharing

Dropbox rolls out version 2.3 for iOS, adds new features like swipe gesture and easy link/photo sharing for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users.

Dropbox cloud storage service has updated its iOS app, adding new interface features like swipe gesture support. The new version, v2.3, allows users to share, move or delete photos or files with just a swipe on the screen. This new feature was first introduced by Dropbox to its desktop client.

The updated Dropbox 2.3 app allows users to select and share multiple photos with their family and friends via email, text message, Facebook message, Twitter or even generate a Dropbox link for them. This feature was earlier introduced in Dropbox’s beta update for Android users in December 2012.

Along with these additions there have been some bug fixes and performance enhancements for iOS, pointing at benefits for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad users. The Dropbox update v2.3 for iOS is available for free from Apple's iTunes App Store.

Dropbox had rolled out v2.0 for desktops in March this year to streamline its file sharing options for Mac users. Dropbox v2.0 brought with a new user interface with instant notifications for any changes made in files and new shares. Users could also share from within this menu without having to go to their Dropbox folder.

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New Android 4.3 camera and gallery app emerges [Download]

It was rumoured that Android 4.3 will be launched with the stock HTC One version, but there was no trace of the new version of Android when the device was launched recently. Recently the camera interface for the Android 4.3 was leaked by someone having 4.3 running on a Nexus 4 at a Thai expo. The new UI was supposed to come with Android 4.3, instead Google has decided to put some new features of Android 4.3 on these phones instead of the complete new update. Now, we have the apk and you can install it in any device just like you install any application.

The difference is not much, but the settings and options are easier to access with gestures and placement of your fingers. Also once you grab a picture, small preview icon appears on the right and disappears slowly. The earlier camera interface had a circular options to access settings and changes to the pictures to be taken. The gallery app has not changed, but the sliding has become much more smoother in filmstrip view. Photosphere has also been improved and many of the bugs have been eradicated. Now, if you have a phone with Android 4.0 or above you should go ahead and check the app out yourself by downloading the apk from the link below.

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Twitter for BlackBerry v4.2 update brings better image viewing, favorite/retweet indicators and more

Twitter for BlackBerry has been updated to version 4.2.0.8 that brings new features including option to view more photos in tweets with card support, New colors to show favorited or retweeted in your timeline, visual indicators, similar profile suggestions and more new features.

New features in Twitter for BlackBerry v4.2

• Image Viewing Enhancements – Tweets now show more pictures than ever with the new photo card support.
• Retweet/Favorite Indicators – Tweets are now color marked in the top right hand corner of the Tweet to show what you’ve selected as a favorite or retweeted in your timeline
• Additional Timeline Details – Visual indicators are now displayed so you can see more information in your timeline like who replied, their location, and if an article summary is available.
• Similar Profile Suggestions – Discover even more fascinating people when you view profiles. Under the profile tab, the app showcases other accounts to follow based on the person’s profile that you’re currently viewing.

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