Google updates Translate for Android, adds more languages

Good news for you travelers out there! Google refreshes its Translate app with a new simpler user interface and adds a few more functionalities to the app. It is designed to allow for easy conversation translation, you can switch between languages by tapping the microphone button and tilting your device.

The app adds handwriting support for Hebrew, Javanese, Greek, and manufactured language Esperanto. Your smartphone camera is also now capable of deciphering Ukranian and Malay text.

Printstagram offers Instagram Contact Cards

If you’re a photographer looking to use your Instagram photos as a business card of sorts or you want to use them as invites or personal contact cards, Printstagram is going to help you do just that. Social Print Studio just introduced Instagram Contact Cards that allow you to print your favorite photos on mini squares with your contact details or username at the back. The site offers templates to choose from or you can provide your own design.

MediaFire offers 50GB free storage for new desktop app

File hosting site MediaFire takes an aim at Dropbox’s market with a new desktop app for Windows and OS X. MediaFire Desktop allows you to upload and share files directly from your desktop and gives you 50GB of free storage. However, CNet claims the maximum individual file size is set at 200MB and allows drag-and-drop uploading instead of syncing. It is important to note that if you won’t be uploading videos, then the file size cap should just be fine. 

Apple debuts Apple Store for iPad

Apple wants to make it easy for you to shop for, well, more Apple devices through your iPads. The Apple Store for iPad gives you high-resolution photos of the different Apple products and allows you to swipe, tap, and pinch to browse or buy said devices.

You can view product categories from a top menu that disappears as you browse. You can also search for items and purchase items and arrange for store pickup or home delivery. The app also updates you with information about workshops and events in the nearest Apple Store to you or helps you make an appointment with the Genius Bar.