Facebook Home for Android goes official

Nothing surprise, we already know Facebook are doing something to integrate mobile and it's apps. So here what we have, Facebook Home which basically a launcher that replaces your normal homescreen with "Cover Feed" - a tool which gives you a gesture-operated aggregation of your friends' posts, pictures, statuses, etc.

Check out the video for few demo on the launcher.







From the demo, it seem interesting with the integration of Facebook Messenger known as "Chat heads". I can;t wait to try out this launcher since I am always open to try something difference from normal Android launcher.

Facebook Home will launch on Google Play on April 12 for a selecedt smartphones, initially - the Samsung Galaxy S4, S III and Note II and the HTC One and One X+.

Samsung Appstar 2012

Last Month, Samsung Malaysia finally came out from Samsung Appstar 2012 winner.

The first price was won by a group called Rigel from USM. The app they proposed was Gynoid, an app that protects women by recording the surronding space when they are in danger and sends video alert to loved ones.
Not only they won RM 24k worth of schoolarship, they also won away a Samsung Galaxy S3 each with a chance of getting their apps developed.


The second price was won by Gangnam Team from Asia Pacific University (APU). Their app Ocean box let user fully customise the grids with multiple of pictures, locations oe even videos of their choices into a single masterpiece posting


The third price was won by Apps creator 2020 by UniTen. The app E-train provides public transportation schedule and route map. Online tickets can be purchased with this app too.


As for the most favorite app, Practical innovation team from UM create an apps to avoid time wasting on queuing up as you can be more productive during that time.


The event was undoubtedly successful. All prices were won at the end of the event.


Thanks to Samsung who organize such meaningful event to help our younger generations to sharpen their various skills, from innovations, marketing, presentation etc.


Each group give their 100 percent effort for this contest. Some were even traveled from other states!


And also thanks to The Bee Publika for hosting us. And thanks to the entertainers, Sue and the boys.

Dygadget 1st Android apps

Just because downloading an apps from the android market and using it creatively is too mainstream, YsquareC develop an Android app as a requirement for Experience the Ice-cream sandwich, Digi Fandroid day bonus round.

Note that this app is in mobile phone version (beta). It's not in the market yet, buy you can download it form HERE. Enjoy!

Update:

The extended version of partner demo is out

with my FACE in it ^_^ Check it out. Give it a view and hit the like button too!