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1.9.7

Facebook for Android version 1.9.7 is out

Facebook today updated its native Android mobile app. You can grab version 1.9.7 now from the Google Play store.

Here is the official change-log for Facebook for Android version 1.9.7:

Facebook for Android 1.9.7 requires Android 2.2 and up. A front-facing camera makes it easier to take photos. New messaging features let you switch between conversations, include friends of friends, share bigger photos, and see who's available. Various bug fixes. Made a security improvement. Faster app login and navigation.

The first point isn't too surprising given that Froyo is still a very widely used Android version. … Read more

Media viewer

FreeVimager is a simple tool for viewing photos and video and hearing music. The program is functional, but isn't anything spectacular.

We were pleased with FreeVimager's intuitive interface. Within no time we were opening our photos and utilizing the program's simple editing tools. Focusing mostly on resizing and adjusting the color composition, the program didn't let us add filters or anything fancy, but we actually liked how that kept things focused and simple. However, we didn't agree with the program description's boast that it was smaller than its competition. Frankly its size, just like … Read more

Spreadsheets protection

Lock up your Excel spreadsheets and secure their formulas in binary format and protected VBA code using this compiler that converts the sheet into an EXE file. It offers options for prohibiting illegal copying and for including an end-user license agreement with the executable packet.

DoneEx XCell Compiler installs a DoneEx menu on the Microsoft Excel menu bar between the Window and Help commands. It performed well in our tests; after saving a worksheet and selecting the Compiler command from the new menu, the add-on launched a dialog box with a variety of options for compiling the sheet into an … Read more