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[lostbunny]

Anyone uses the Sony Ericsson smartphone? Is it good? I m undecided whether to get iphone or the Sony Ericsson one as I love Sony’s camera.

[JonC]

Chinese eBooks

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[TREX8]

JonC:

Chinese eBooks

http://postimage.org/image/2yn9dgr38/

Can share with me where to look for and how to download to adiko ebook reader? Or do I need to install some other ebook reader apps?

I've searched for free chinese ebooks on the internet and didn't know how to proceed so that I can read these ebooks from my android phone. Those from adiko app are all English books.

I've also come across this link from nlb (http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/browse.aspx?browse_by=Type) but need to download the apabi reader. But I suppose this is for user to read using the computer and not android phone?

[KSP]

How to install third-party apps on Android?


http://asia.cnet.com/how-to-install-third-party-apps-on-android-62208097.htm

With the arrival of Amazon's App Store, Android users have a new way to get their app and game fix. But while it is--overnight--the best known alternative app store, it's by no means the first. Third-party Android app stores such as AndAppStore, SlideMe, Handango, and GetJar and game developers such as Gameloft have been peddling their wares outside of the Android Market for some time now.

Additionally, smaller developers often offer alpha or beta versions of upcoming apps, while hackers and enthusiasts will sometimes make useful applets available to the Android community on forums and blogs. There are plenty of places to get your app fix outside of the official Android Market, but there's just one hoop you'll have to jump through first. Most Android devices don't allow the installation of apps from what Google refers to as \"unknown sources.\"

Fortunately, it's usually very easy to enable this functionality. We outline the process in the video above, but here's the abridged version:
•Simply pop over to your phone's Settings menu (usually found by hitting the menu button from the home screen) and tap the option for Applications.
•You should see an option that says \"Unknown sources.\" Fill the check box next to it, then click OK on the resulting popup alert.

You should now be able to install apps that you download from the Amazon App Store, from your alternative app store of choice, or from your favorite Android enthusiast forum. Amazon should handle the installation automatically, but from other sources you may have to download and launch the app's Android Package (APK) file yourself.

Unfortunately, not all Android devices will offer this option. Most notoriously, devices offered by wireless carrier AT&T have locked users out of enabling unknown sources. You can get around this restriction by rooting your phone, but that's the subject of another How to.

Via Android Atlas

[KSP]

lostbunny:

Anyone uses the Sony Ericsson smartphone? Is it good? I m undecided whether to get iphone or the Sony Ericsson one as I love Sony's camera.

Check this out.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
plus clear 4.2\" multi-touch Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
with HDMI output

Review from the expert http://asia.cnet.com/product/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-45381058.htm

Phone spec http://asia.cnet.com/product/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc_specs-45381058.htm

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[KSP]

radiantmum:

Can andriod phone syn with outlook calendars direct? I was told need to create a new google gmail account then copy into gmail calender before I can syn??

I used HTC Sync application downloaded free from HTC website and it is working fine.

http://www.htc.com/sea/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=324&act=sd&cat=all

[KSP]

cimman:

If you get the batteries from Spider-foot.com, it's really cheap, about US$12 or so for 2 batteries and a single charger.

Any extra charges for shipping to SG?

[JonC]

TREX8:

JonC:

Chinese eBooks

http://postimage.org/image/2yn9dgr38/

Can share with me where to look for and how to download to adiko ebook reader? Or do I need to install some other ebook reader apps?

I've searched for free chinese ebooks on the internet and didn't know how to proceed so that I can read these ebooks from my android phone. Those from adiko app are all English books.

I've also come across this link from nlb (http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/browse.aspx?browse_by=Type) but need to download the apabi reader. But I suppose this is for user to read using the computer and not android phone?

It's not exactly eBook.

Just go to the Market, use the search function and chinese keyboard to key in the chinese title and you will find it, just install them.

[tamarind]

I am looking for a good Chinese dictionary on Android, any recommendations ?

[KSP]

tamarind:

I am looking for a good Chinese dictionary on Android, any recommendations ?

I have installed a few (all free).

1. ColorDict
2. Hanping CE
3. Google Translate
4. Multi Lang Dictionary

Have fun! :celebrate: