How to subscribe to Google Play Music All Access

Google has launched a new music streaming service called Google Play Music All Access. This service is presently available only in USA, though Google is planning to make it available in other parts of the globe. There is an initial trial period offer of 30 days, after which you have to pay a monthly subscription fee.

Nike+ Running fitness app for iPhone and Android

The Nike+ Running app is a free app available for iOS and Android. GPS is used to track distance, speed and calories burned. It also allows you to share the start of your run with your friends and family on social networking sites - so that they motivate you to complete the run!

Facebook Home software app

Social networking site Facebook recently took a big leap into the world of mobile computing. It is a big leap because the company does not even have any mobile phone brand of its own - something which is where one would generally begin & then launch one’s own apps. What the Facebook software does is to incorporate Facebook directly into the home screen of Android smartphones. Not all smartphones, though. At present it will be just for HTC and Samsung smart phones which are powered by Android. The name of this unique software is, very simply "Home".

Autodesk SketchBook Express drawing app for Android

Autodesk SketchBook Express is an illustration application which is available for free (yes ~ absolutely free!) on Android and iOS. It is a perfect tool for the first-time artist as well as those who wish to hone their drawing skills and upgrade to the level of a professional. 

This app is good for Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and up. 

Microsoft News Bento App

Microsoft's news app, called News Bento, is a single news consolidated app for Windows 8 for which it is free. It provides great news photo coverage and is fully interactive by all forms: whether by touch or with a mouse or with a keyboard. Presently this app is available in the English language (US English).

Android app for admissions to institutes in India

Software firm Splashgain Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd has created a unique mobile app called ePravesh for admissions to educational institutes in India.

Sound Hound music recognition app

Sound Hound Inc., based in San Jose, California, creates some amazing music & voice search applications for a range of mobile devices. The Sound Hound app incorporates voice search technology which enables you to speak the name of an artiste or music band and voila!... you instantly get access to not just the song preview but also the lyrics, album art, and videos.

Google Sketch n Draw App

Sketch n Draw 3.6 is is an app for Android smartphones which makes an artist out of you - without you even doing much of the drawing, because you don't need to literally add each & every brush stroke. The app itself does part of your drawing. Cool.