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by Chris Parsons
Sep 27, 2011
If you came to Android from the BlackBerry world then there is a good chance you've heard of the folks behind the newly released contact management app Smartr. Xobni, while having first made the...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 27, 2011
If you're a fan of the Firefox browser for Android, know that Firefox 7 is now available in the Android Market. Officially, the changelog is as follows:
Improved copy and paste: Copy any...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 27, 2011
Here's how to flag an app as 'inappropriate' in the Android Market
We suppose it should be flattering that there's currently a fairly massive Twitter campaign calling for ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 27, 2011
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Maybe we're just not cat people. On the other hand, it looks to be a really well-done live wallpaper. It's 99 cents in the Android Market. Stroke and purr y...
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by Jared DiPane
Sep 25, 2011
Not too long ago we took a look at the Uber50 theme for UberSocial for Android, and today the folks from UberMedia are back at it again with a new custom theme for us to enjoy. This theme is martial...
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by Chris Parsons
Sep 24, 2011
If listening to a lot of podcasts and internet radio is your thing but you've yet to check out Stitcher, now is as good a time as any. The latest update brings quite a few changes to the table -...
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by Anndrew Vacca
Sep 21, 2011
Intuit's popular personal finance app Mint has been updated with a few new features, along with some security enhancements. You can now add transactions from your device, as well as view your av...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 21, 2011
From the same developer who brought us the excellent Android version of Beatrix Potter's "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" comes another Potter classic: "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin.&quo...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 21, 2011
Adobe's come quite a long way in a relatively short amount of time on Android -- just about every device released today has Flash Player or AIR on board, or it's one of the first apps you do...
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by Chris Parsons
Sep 20, 2011
If you're rocking a device that in the past, wasn't supported by Hulu Plus then you'll want to check the list below. Hulu has updated their Android app today and the list of suppor...
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by Chris Parsons
Sep 20, 2011
I know plenty of people who listen to sports radio programs and one common thing I noticed between them all is that as soon as someone starts talking about something they don't like, they tend t...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 20, 2011
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Here's our first look at the major update to Google+ for Android 2.3 and above -- and it's a doozy. Mobile Hangouts are seamless and awesome, though you can...
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by Sean Brunett
Sep 20, 2011
Google+ Hangouts have become one of the most popular uses of the rapidly growing social network. Until now, they were relegated to the desktop, making users pine for mobile support. Today, Google an...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 20, 2011
The best Android kids apps and games
Just because you're a nerd doesn't mean you can't be a nerd with kids. And now that Android's not just for neckbeards, it's time to get o...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 20, 2011
Heads up, parents. Everybody's favorite bald-headed boy is now on Android. Caillou's World (for those of you without kids, Caillou is a popular kids show on PBS) is intended for children age...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 19, 2011
If you love Words with Friends, it's time to try Hanging with Friends. If it looks familiar, it should -- both apps are Zynga favorites. Hanging with Friends is a lot like Hangman, only without ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 19, 2011
Lest you read over it like, erm, some of us did, it's worth a mention that along with the official launch of Google Wallet in San Francisco and New York comes news that the service also has expa...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 19, 2011
It's hardly a surprise, given the disbanding of the Slide contingent, that the Pool Party photo sharing service and app also has been put to bed. Pool Party was never much more than a beta endea...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 19, 2011
With the release of Ice Cream Sandwich looming on the horizon, Android lead tech writer Scott Main has taken some time to talk to developers about how to get Honeycomb-only apps ready for the smalle...
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by Alex Dobie
Sep 19, 2011
It looks like the Amazon Appstore for Android is finally rolling out across the world, following its US-only launch earlier in the year. Reports are appearing from a variety of sources in the UK, A...
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by Michelle Haag
Sep 18, 2011
Reading Rainbow is a renowned program for children hosted by LeVar Burton. For 25 years the show encouraged kids to read, exploring literature through themes, activities, and recommendations. Winning...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 16, 2011
One of my favorite flight tracking websites soft-launched its Android App earlier this month. FlightAware is one of the most in-depth aviation websites around, with tons of content, tracking and info...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 16, 2011
Arrrrr, matey. If ye wants to talk like a pirate, PirateKey X be the keyboard of choice. OK, we can't keep that up. But keyboard maker Swiftkey has released PirateKey X in advance of International T...
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by Phil Nickinson
Sep 15, 2011
The venerable Bolt browser has reached its second beta. And just as before, they want your help in testing. A few noticeable changes this time around are adaptive video streaming, UI fixes for a ...
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by Jared DiPane
Sep 15, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewing A daily struggle that many of us face is finding the time to keep up with our favorite shows, not everyone has the time to sit down and catch up, and want to take...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 15, 2011
Google has launched a new developer portal where it can share news about events and updates, as well as offer examples and use cases for developers of all their products -- including Android. To...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 15, 2011
Verizon has just announced that they have partnered with FuzeBox, and will be featuring Fuze Meeting as part of the BSA (Business Solutions Alliance) program. If you're unfamiliar with Fuze Meet...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 14, 2011
Pardon a little gushing folks, but as any long-time Android users know, Robo Defense is one of the real OG games for Android. And the folks at Lupis Labs haven't forgotten it, as it just got ano...
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by Chris Parsons
Sep 14, 2011
I'll admit I never really use Google Goggles a lot but as Google continues to update the app and add new features, they're making some compelling arguments that give me reasons to use it. The latest ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Sep 13, 2011
Back a few weeks we told you about Mozilla's new Android tablet build of Firefox, and we're happy to report that nightly builds are now available for download. Be warned -- when Mozilla says nig...
