How to Disable Google+ Instant Photo Uploads

I recently updated my Android phone’s software and then I noticed that all my recent photos taken using my phone was instantly uploaded to my Google+ account. It was kinda shocking because I was not prompted of the option to have it automatically uploaded or was it my fault not checking the settings. It’s scary for those who takes some random photos which is quite sensitive or private (well, although it will be on your private album). At any rate, still scary.

Anyway, to disable this Instant Upload feature, here’s a video on how to do it:

If you have Google+ App installed on your Android phone, please check the settings to make sure you’re safe.

Google Wallet, Making Your Phone Your Wallet

Google just recently released another service called Google Wallet. It like making your phone your wallet without the hassle of bringing cash. It serves like a prepaid card or can even link to your credit card (currently serving only to Citi MasterCard). It is secured and offers you savings and perks on using the app. Here’s the promotional video:

Rob von Behren and Jonathan Wall, Founding Engineers on Google Wallet, introduce the app that makes your phone your wallet. For more information about this new exciting service, please visit Google Wallet Website.

Droidcon London 2011 – The UK’s largest Android-only developer conference!

Droidcon London 2011 is Europe’s largest conference that exclusively covers Android development and applications. The conference will take place in London on 6th-7th October 2011.

Droidcon London 2011 has grown tremendously since last year, in line with the exponential interest in the Android platform. This year, upward of 600 Android enthusiasts will rub shoulders with the premier experts in the field to dig into every aspect of Android and its ever-growing ecosystem. High on the agenda this time around are Android for the Tablet, Android in the Enterprise, Android for Games, Android for business, Augmented Reality, multi-mobile and a whole lot more.

The first day will be community led with a full-day Barcamp and Democamp. The second day will be conference day, with presentations from some of the world’s foremost Android experts, including two Google Developer Advocates for Android in Richard Hyndman (http://uk.droidcon.com/content/speakers-0#richard-hyndmann) and Nick Butcher (http://uk.droidcon.com/content/speakers-0#nick-butcher), CommonsWare’s Mark Murphy (author of the Busy Coder’s Guide to Android Development)(http://uk.droidcon.com/content/speakers-0#mark-murph), Mustafa Isik aka CodeSurgeon(http://uk.droidcon.com/content/speakers-0#mustafa-isik) and Yosi Taguri (programmer on the fantastic game, Ahhh-Pah)(http://uk.droidcon.com/content/speakers-0#yosi-taguri) with many more top class speakers still to be anounced.

You can register via the Droidcon London 2011 site: (http://www.droidcon.co.uk)

Follow Droidcon London 2011 on Twitter: @DroidconUK tags: #droidconUK #droidcon
Follow Droidcon London 2011 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/droidconuk/

This geek was at Google DevFest Manila 2011!

Yes, this geek was at Google DevFest Manila 2011.  I flew to Manila last Sunday to attend the meetup of geeks last Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Conference Center in Makati City.

This is my third year attending DevFest, but now I am a volunteer which was assigned to help at the registration table. With me were my fellow GTUG Philippines members from Manila.

The event proper started a bit late just to accommodate all participants coming in; we have lots of walk-in too!

Christine Songco-Lau, SE Asia Lead for Google Developer Relations, started the program with a short keynote and followed by a couple of morning talks by Ankur Kotwal for Android Market for Developers ) and Bleeding Edge HTML5  by Eric Bidelman. Both topics were really insightful and interesting. Ankur focused on how to maximize the use of the Android Market features for Developers while Eric showed cool stuff with HTML5. Really enjoy his demo. Read more…

Skype for Android now with Video Calling!

The latest update of Skype for Android now allows you to do video call  over Wi-Fi or 3G on Android phones!

Now, time to update your Skype on your Android devices! Make sure to read the details on the site and check if your device is supported by this new version.