Player FM
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 29, 2013
Available for devices on Ice Cream Sandwich and up, with Gingerbread support in the works There is no shortage of podcast applications in the Play Store, and everyone seems to have a favorite. F...
Poweramp
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 29, 2013
New album art options and additional languages also make it into the latest update Poweramp is seeing some pretty significant changes in the widget department for version 2.0.9-b528. Homesc...
Google Now
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 29, 2013
Android version is more fluid, and is still the best Google Now experience There's a little excitement this morning in the iOS camp as the Google Search app has been updated, brining Go...
Apps of the Week
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 27, 2013
Your weekly look at the apps we're using from day to day You probably know it by this point, but every week we take just a little time for each of the Android Central writers to show off one...
Mailbox for iOS
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by Richard Devine
Apr 26, 2013
It's vague at best, but by way of their Twitter account an Android version is mentioned Mailbox is a relatively new, but still pretty impressive iOS Email client -- for the full rundown be s...
Android Central App
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 26, 2013
We're not just in New York City working on the (more or less) super secret #tm13 -- we're also still hard at work at the all-new Android Central application. We're edging closer to a pu...
Facebook update
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 26, 2013
Facebook had been confusing users with unsolicited 'beta' updates outside the app store Google recently changed its Google Play Developer Program Policies to prevent applications from us...
Vine
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 25, 2013
Vine creators to bring their social video app to Android "soon" Vine is going to come to Google Play "soon", according the the folks who created the popular iOS app. Speaking...
Chrome Beta
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 25, 2013
Page rendering performance and frequently occurring crashes addressed in today's update Chrome Beta has been updated in Google Play this afternoon, and along with the usual (and often c...
tablet tips
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 25, 2013
Google proactively scanning apps uploaded to Google Play for tablet compatibility, provides feedback to developers in real-time Google has added a new tablet optimization tips page to the develo...
Iron Man 3
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 25, 2013
Iron Man 3 flies his way to Android, grab it for free from Google Play Gameloft has published Iron Man 3 to Google Play this morning, bringing the Marvel hero to life on your Android phone or ta...
Remember The Milk
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 24, 2013
Redone interface, new widgets and full tablet support all in one update Popular to-do list app Remember The Milk has just updated in the Play Store with a completely redesigned and improved user...
Android Central
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by Simon Sage
Apr 24, 2013
Fieldrunners 2 introduces elevation to the classic tower defense formula The sequel to one of the most widely-loved tower defense games has finally come to Android. Fieldrunners 2 expands on ...
Amazon Mobile for tablets
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by Sean Brunett
Apr 24, 2013
Amazon brings their tablet-optimized experience to shoppers outside the US When Amazon launched their Amazon Mobile version that had been optimized for tablets, it was only available in the Unit...
Swype
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 24, 2013
99 cents gets you one of the best-known third party keyboards on Android Hell may have just frozen over today, because Swype is now available for purchase in the Play Store. Previously, as ...
BBC iPlayer Radio
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by Richard Devine
Apr 24, 2013
Now available from Google Play for smartphones and tablets, the iPlayer Radio app will shortly follow in the Amazon Appstore The BBC first launched their iPlayer Radio application on iOS in...
Facebook Messenger
Article
by Casey Rendon
Apr 23, 2013
Previously hidden, stickers are now accessible using an actual button Sending stickers in Facebook Messenger was possible before today's update, but only using an invisible button that was l...
eBay app
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 23, 2013
Version 2.2 adds new features for US and UK users Today the eBay app for Android is getting an update to version 2.2, bringing both visual and functional changes. The Home, Cart, and Checko...
Netflix app
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 22, 2013
Company is 'shortly adding' new plans for US customers Netflix subscribers who are liberal about sharing their login information with family and friends may have run into the 2-stream ca...
Minuum keyboard
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by Casey Rendon
Apr 22, 2013
Supporters will get access to the first beta version in June Whirlscape started an Indiegogo campaign about a month ago to raise funds for development of their new keyboard. The fundra...
Xbox SmartGlass for Android
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Apr 22, 2013
Microsoft brings their "second screen" application to Amazon's storefront for Kindle Fire devices About six months ago Microsoft released their Xbox SmartGlass app for Android...
Runtastic Road Bike
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 22, 2013
From amateurs to professionals, you now how have two more biking exercise options Runtastic, best known for its high-quality running, fitness and health apps, is branching out to include biking ...
Apps of the Week
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 20, 2013
It's been a whole week since our last crop of app picks, so let's get to it Every week we take to the "Apps of the Week" post to let everyone know the apps the Android Central ...
MiKandi
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 20, 2013
New UI, more content and faster performance all come to one of Android's premier adult apps MiKandi -- one of the earlier adult app stores for Android -- this week was updated to Version 4, ...
TweetDeck
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Apr 19, 2013
Twitter API v1.0 retirement the final nail in the coffin for TweetDeck Starting May 7, the current TweetDeck app on Android (and iOS) will cease to function, and will then be removed from G...
One Today by Google
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by Richard Devine
Apr 19, 2013
Google's limited pilot program brings people and non-profit projects together through the act of giving $1 a day Google's latest efforts to change the world have been unveiled, with the ...
Vonage Mobile
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 18, 2013
After so many years as a voice-only service, Vonage is no longer just for phone calls Vonage is releasing an update to both its Android and iOS apps today to offer users completely free video ca...
ES File Explorer
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 18, 2013
One of the most popular file managers on Android steps up its design chops File managers on Android usually fall into one of two camps -- they're either well-designed and less than functiona...
Facebook Messenger
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 18, 2013
Completely free VOIP calls between Facebook users now available around the world Unlike when it enabled the new Chat Heads feature with an update via the Play Store, Facebook has silently pushed...
Android Central
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by Andrew Martonik
Apr 18, 2013
This 'endless runner in the sky' is almost ready for an official release You may have heard that the official Iron Man 3 game is hitting Android (and iOS) on April 25, but Gameloft is ma...