Skype for Android now lets you set custom ringtones and share photos between conversations

Skype for Android is getting a nifty update that’ll let you do things like personalize ringtones and forward photos from one chat to another. If you want to set a custom ringtone for someone, just tap on the “Ringtone options” on the lower right screen for that particular contact. Also, if you have a photo you want to share all you need to do is hold down on the photo in your conversation window and wait until you see the prompt “Forward photo” and then send away. This new update, of course, comes with the requisite bug fixes as well.

Source: Skype | Via: Android Central | Download: Google Play Store (Free)

We welcome Android Marshmallow!

So, we finally put a name to Android M and this time Google names the latest iteration of its mobile OS as Marshmallow? Why Marshmallow? Don’t they usually use dessert names? Actually, according to Android developers they name Android OS after tasty treats and not just desserts. When you say tasty treats, it means those sinful eats you munch on after a tired, stressful day at work. According to one of the engineers, after long stressful runs when they started out as a small team, when they got tired they just wanted to eat bad food. And that’s probably where they got the idea for the naming convention of their mobile platform. You can check out more about that in the video above from YouTubers Nat and Lo. The statue for Android Marshmallow has also been unveiled. And you can check that out here.

Source: Android Community

WIND Mobile’s new unlimited plan hopes to put an end to bill shock

Constantly worried you’ll be suffering the same cell phone bill stories you’ve heard in the past? WIND Mobile wants to assure you that you won’t suffer the same fate with their new unlimited plan. The telco’s $45 plan is now available for $39 per month, for a limited period of time. Existing and new WIND customers can avail WIND Mobile’s Unlimited Data, Talk, and Global Text plan for $39. It offers unlimited data, unlimited calls as well as to Canada and the US, and unlimited global text. International calling rates start at 1¢/min. Roaming rates have also been reduced in over 50 countries. WIND promises there are no hidden fees, system access fees, or activation fees. They also offer use of the unlimited features anywhere on the WIND network.

ASUS outs new stylish ZenPad S 8.0 tablet

Style is at the core of the new tablet from ASUS, the ZenPad S 8.0 (Z580CA). It features a metallic finish, diamond cut edges, hairline pattern, and a soft-touch leather-pattern material for a professional and sleek look. Aside from its good looks though, ASUS has packed in some heavyweight specs into this one. It runs on Android 5.0 with ZenUI, an Intel Atom Z3580 quad-core 64-bit processor, Imagination Technologies PowerVR G6430, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB eMMC internal storage with microSD expansion up to 128GB.

ASUS boasts of a 7.9-inch 2K QXGA IPS display (1,536 x 2,048 resolution) with True2Life+ and TruVivid technologies. These are said to give the detailed, dynamic display of the tablet. It also packs in DTS Premium Sound technology to complement the screen. The ZenPad S 8.0 also carries USB Type-C connector to make it easier to plug in cables without having to worry if you have the cable on the right side. ASUS also offers an optional USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter so you can plug in accessories to this tablet. If you’re wondering about cameras, it has a 5-megapixel rear and 2-megapixel front camera. Battery is 15.2Wh and rated at up to eight hours. The ASUS ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA is available immediately for $399 at Canada Computers, London Drugs, Memory Express, NCIX, Newegg.ca and Visions.