Thursday, February 23, 2012

Free Calls and SMS Globally with Viber

viber free calls sms
Viber is a unique type of application for Android and iOS which allows you to have free calls and sms globally, the only requirement is that you either have a 3G or wifi connection ready.
The thing which differentiates Viber from other apps like Nimbuzz, Skype, Gtalk or Yahoo is that it uses your Cell Number, rather than any User ID.
It works like this, you and your friend anywhere in the world install the viber app, verify your numbers and then open the app and use the keypad to dial the number (yes cellphone number) of your friend and your friend will receive a instant call just like they are receiving it from a GSM or CDMA network, no sign ups nothing.
viber setup
The viber app runs in the background and you get instant notification as soon as you receive any calls or sms from your friends contacting you using Viber.
This app also works great on your wifi iPad too, you only need to verify your cell number, once verified you can send free sms and call to anyone globally using your iPad.
You can download Viber app from Android Market Place and Apple App Store for free.

Design Websites without writing Code

adobe muse screenshot
You are good at design but don't know how to convert that design into coded html/css layout. Then Adobe Muse is the tool for you. You Design the layout using visual tools and Adobe Muse will do its job to convert it into professional looking websites.
Adobe Muse is a photoshop like design tool but rather than creating images it creates fully validated html/css code. Using Adobe Muse, you can focus on designed rather than coding and can easily add images, text, videos and much more with great visual control which you don’t' have in any other tools like Dreamweaver or Sitegridner.
Watch the video below to know how easy it is to design profesinal looking websites without any coding in Adobe Muse.
If you already know how to work to in Adobe's page layout program called InDesign, then designing web layouts in Adobe Muse will be very familiar to you.
At present websites created in Muse are hosted on Adobe Business Catalyst but you can easily export the files to use it on any other platform by going to the File > Export HTML feature which creates the local copy of all the files for you and you can then use any FTP program to upload it to your web host.
Muse is the code name of the product and Adobe is offering it for free during public beta period. The final version of Adobe Muse will be released in early 2012 and then you need to purchases license if you want to continue authoring website using adobe muse.
Also Adobe Muse will be available through yearly or monthly subscriptions once the final version is ready because this will allow Adobe to add new features to Muse regularly and you will have access to the most up to date functionality.

Fonts used in Logos of Popular Websites

logos of popular websites
If you are curious about knowing what fonts are used in the logos of some of the popular websites like Google, Facebook , Yahoo and others then here is the list:

1. Google
google logo font
Google logo uses the Catull font, Catull font has has a calligraphic feel with contrasting stroke weights and distinctive serifs. It is an eye-catching choice for both text and display applications.

2. facebook

facebook logo font
FaceBook logo uses the customized version of Klavika font. Klavika is a flexible family of sans serifs used for editorial and identity design.

3. YouTube

youtube logo font
YouTube logo uses Aleternate Gothic font, Alternate Gothic font is a straight diagonal font, it contains a set of three condensed sanserifs fonts.

4. YAHOO!

yahoo logo font
Yahoo logo uses its own custom designed font, Daniel Gauthier created the font similar to Yahoo's and made it available at DaFont.

5. WIKIPEDIA

wikpedia logo font
Wikipedia logo uses Hoefler Text font, Hoeflter Text is a contemporary serif Antiqua font and was first designed for Apple Computer to demonstrate advanced type technologies.

6. Blogger

blogger logo font
Blogger logo uses the FF Info Display font, FF Info Dispaly font was designed for the signage at Dusseldorf Airport.

7. Windows Live

windows live logo font
Windows Live logo uses the simple Arial font, a contemporary sans serif font. Nothing Designer or unique out here.

8. twitter

twitter logo font
Twitter logo uses the modified version of Pico Alphabet Font, Pico Alphabet can be downloaded and used without any license.

9. LinkedIn

linkedin logo font
LinkedIn logo uses Myriad Pro font, Myriad is a popular font for both text and display composition.

10. Amazon

amazon logo font
Amazon logo uses the ITC Officiana Sans font, ITC Officiana font was designed for office correspondence and business documentation.

11. WordPress

wordpress logo font
WordPress logo uses Mrs Eaves font, Mrs Eaves is a transitional serif font named after Sarah Eaves.

12. eBay

ebay logo font
eBay logo uses Adobe Univers font, Univers font is similar to contemporary and Helvetica fonts.

13. Bing

bing logo font
Bing logo uses combination of ITC Bauhaus and ITC Kabel fonts.