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Facebook new update brings the long awaited share button to Android

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It is such a basic function that got neglected in the mobile app, but I am glad that the Facebook mobile app team finally added this long awaited function to Android. Well, another step in the right direction, next in my list would be the ability to post as page admin. Facebook, can you hear me?  Update: Looks like iOS got the same update too.

Google Maps Navigation live in Singapore

Yes, you heard it right. Google Maps Navigation (beta for now) is finally available in Singapore for phones running on Android 2.2 and above. Unfortunately, Apple iOS and Windows Phone 8 users would have to wait until further notice . Okay, Google, Malaysia next please?

Humble Bundle for Android 4

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It's the pay-what-you-want Humble Bundle time again! This 4th bundle includes 5 games: Crayon Physics Deluxe, Eufloria, Splice, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, and Waking Mars. If you pay higher than the average, you will get another game, Machinarium. All the games are DRM-free and even could be unlocked on Steam if you pay more than $1. Please check this link for system requirements on Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. It is actually interesting to read the average payments by different platform. Windows users pay the least, whereas Linux users make the most expensive purchase. Some games might have been included in the past bundles, but who cares? You pay what you want. Go grab your bundle here .

Recent Updates

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  Google had recently announced two new additions to the Nexus family, Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 ( official page ). Nexus 4 is basically a Google version of LG Optimus G, and the Samsung-based Nexus 10 is a direct competitor to iPad. Both devices come with the new Android 4.2 . Together with Nexus 7 by Asus, Google is setting standards for all other Android tablet manufacturers. Even Apple has hopped on the bandwagon and announced iPad Mini . Meanwhile, Samsung has sold more than 30 millions Galaxy SIII within five months.   In China, we have two new quad-core smartphones, Xiaomi 2 and Huawei Honor 2. Both devices come with 2 GB of RAM, 720p IPS screen, and 8MP rear camera ( detailed specifications ). Although these two phones have comparable, if not better, hardware specifications than the current line-up of flagship phones from Apple and Samsung, they only cost less than RM 1000. These phones also confirmed that the quad-core 2GB RAM era has arrived.   The new iteration o