Google has announced the availability of Instant Previews on Mobile Devices. Google Instant Previews is available on Android 2.2+ and iOS 4.0+ devices across 38 languages.
To enable the Instant Views feature, go to Google.com, turn the Instant Feature “ON”. Search anything, on the results page, you’ll see a magnifying glass to the right side of the results. Click that and you’ll get Instant Previews of the search results. You can navigate through the screenshots of the pages then and open the appropriate page.
Here are few snapshots from my iPhone 4 (Click to enlarge)
Here’s a video showing the demo of Google Instant Previews on Mobile Devices:
On the same day, iOS 4.3 is also going to be released. Apple alreaded seeded iOS 4.3 Beta 3 to developers 2-3 weeks back.
iOS 4.3 features the Nitro Javscript engine from Safari on OS X, new iTunes Home Sharing features that let you play content from desktop iTunes over WiFi, and the updated suite of AirPlay which includes the ability for App Store apps to share audio and video.
Apple’s also finalizing the new option that lets you assign the side switch to either rotation lock or mute. Personal Hotspot support is also coming for the iPhone 4. It’ll be a free download for both the iPads, the GSM iPhone 4, the iPhone 3GS and the third- and fourth-gen iPod touch when it’s released on March 11. The release date for Verizon iPhone 4 is still unknown.
The iPhone 4 will be launching on June 24th. But, the pre-orders are starting from today, June 15th. Currently, only black color is available for the pre-order.
In the US, 16 GB model is available for $199 and 32 GB model is for $299 with a 2 year contract.
Also, unlocked Apple iPhone 4 is available for pre-order in UK, France and Canada. The iPhone is available without any contract, so it can be used with any carrier.
The unlocked iPhone 4’s are available for £499 for the 16GB model, and £599 for the 32GB model in the UK, €629 for 16GB and €739 for the 32GB in France, and $649 for the 16GB and $749 for the 32GB in Canada.
Apple Store Links for pre-ordering iPhone 4: US, UK, France and Canada.
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WordPress 3.0 Beta 1 Features
* New WordPress Theme [Twenty Ten Theme] * Custom Menus System * Improved User Interface * Custom Post Type functionality
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