GOOGLE’S FREE MOBILE JAVA APPS – GMAIL, ORKUT AND GOOGLE MAPS

August 29, 2010

Did you know that Google also provides some java (j2me) applications for mobiles which include Gmail app, Orkut (Google’s social networking site) app and Google Maps app:

1. Gmail app – You can access all the Gmail functionality (Read, compose and send mails etc) via this app. It has an easy to use interface and “Menu” provides all the desktop functions. There are many keypad shortcuts provided for easy navigation and more than one account can be added and accessed at a time. You can download the Gmail app via your mobiles browser (Or Opera Mini) from m.google.com/mail or gmail.com/app.

2. Orkut app – A ‘Must try app’ if you are an Orkut addict. It will satisfy all your Orkuting needs (Scraping, messaging, add a friend etc) plus it is fun to use. A bit buggy though (In beta) as of now. Visit m.google.com/orkut via mobiles browser to know whether your phone supports the app (If supported, a link with title “Install now” will be shown otherwise the link will show “Visit now” title). It seems that this app is supported by phones having 240×320 or higher resolution screens.

3. Google Maps app – It can be considered as the mobile counterpart of Google earth. Not as good though but fun to use. Maps are not latest in case of cities of developing countries like India. Many options (Along with keypad shortcuts) are provided in the app like location search, zoom, traffic view, favorites etc. Get Google Maps by visiting m.google.com/maps (Via your mobiles browser or Opera Mini).