Posted: 19 Mar 2012 12:08 AM PDT  Whether you’ve given in to the Ice Cream Sandwich craze, or you’ve been trying to resist it, you can’t deny the temptation. When Ice Cream Sandwich arrived on phones, it brought more with it than just a sleek new look. It also packed a stock camera app that was equipped with a user-friendly interface and functions that got everyone crazy over their cameras. With built-in file sharing options, zero shutter lag, tap-to-focus, integrated support for 180 degree panoramic shots, and face detection to name a few, shutterbugs loved their phones more than ever.  Thanks to Moblynx, even users of Froyo and Gingerbread will get to experience what shooting pictures on Ice Cream Sandwich is like. Say hello to Camera ICS, a port of the stock camera app on Ice Cream Sandwich devices. Camera ICS practically replicates the stock app’s look and carries over many of its features for non-ICS devices. You get access to camera features such as multiple color effects, picture quality settings, custom focus and the ability to grab panoramic shots. Need to snap a candid shot? You now have access to silent mode which turns off the shutter sound. You can even select video bitrate and toggle video stabilization for some versions of Android. Can’t wait to get home to share your newest shot? Tap on the thumbnail of your photo and you’ll be able to preview and share it through a compatible app.  Camera ICS has even included support for Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablets which allows them to capture time-lapse videos. If your device sports a front facing camera, you’ll now find it easier than ever to switch to rear-facing cameras. Adjust zoom levels using a slide and launch the app’s extended settings menus that carry options like scene mode. At the time of this writing, Camera ICS versions for Froyo or Gingerbead are missing a few features such as tap-to-focus, face detection and zero shutter lag. Hopefully, these little glitches, together with some reported compatibility issues with some phone models, will be smoothed over in future versions. Despite these snags, the app looks good as a handy alternative to stock camera apps and should inspire users to unleash their inner photographer. If that’s got your mouth watering, you can get the ad-supported Camera ICS app free on the Google Play Store. If you would like to support the developer, as well as remove the ads, you can also purchase Camera ICS+ on the Google Play Store. This article, Enjoying the ICS Camera on a non-ICS phone , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source. |
Posted: 18 Mar 2012 03:08 PM PDT  While being multilingual has its perks, you can’t deny having moments when memory fails and you just can’t remember the meaning of a certain word. Whether you’re reading an e-mail, a news article, or even a book, not knowing what a certain word means can drive anyone crazy. Sure, you may have your language dictionary somewhere in your room, but what if you’re out of the house and you really need that translation on the double? Thankfully, there’s Babylon Translator. Babylon, the world’s leading provider of dictionary and translation software, has long been a staple for multilingual individuals for their computers but only recently has it seen light on mobile phones. First appearing on Windows Phone 7, the official Babylon Translator app has finally arrived on Android. Now you can translate on the go–whether you need help figuring out what your teacher is saying in that language you took up years ago or trying to impress a foreign business client.  Though not the only app of its kind, Babylon Translator has the advantage of interface and function. Babylon Translator’s interface is sleek and easy to navigate through, with a language marked by the country’s flag. Babylon Translator provides comprehensive dictionary results and full text translations between dozens of languages. If you’d like help translating a word from an e-mail or an article, simply copy and paste the word to get an immediate translation. If you’re not satisfied with getting a translation in one language, you can translate text into several languages simultaneously. The Babylon Translator app is definitely a must-have for individuals who deal with more than just their native language.  Use the Term tab to look up meanings of words in US English in languages you can select. You can even see Wikipedia articles relating to that word for some languages. When you use the Text tab, you have the option of translating complete phrases into the language of your choice. It’s the power of Babylon for the computer in a neat and compact app for your Android device. Babylon Translator is absolutely free, but to be able to work correctly, it requires an Internet connection. Every time you look up a word, Babylon Translator retrieves results online from Babylon’s servers. Considering the power of Babylon Translator’s services, however, the Internet connection is a small price. Start speaking in tongues on your Android phone or tablet today. Install Babylon Translator free from the Google Play Store. What translation app do you use on your phone? How does your current translator app fare in comparison to Babylon Translator? |
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