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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 17, 2010
Amazon's Kindle app for Android just got a pretty major update to Version 2.0. Here's the changelog: Buy and read more than 100 Kindle newspapers and magazines. The store has been integrated...
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by Chris Parsons
Dec 16, 2010
LinkedIn has always served as a means of connecting business professionals to each other and finally, they have put out an Android version of their mobile application. Although only in beta for the ti...
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by Chris Parsons
Dec 16, 2010
I've always been a fan of classic jewel swapping games. Yes, before Angry Birds I was addicted to Bejeweled and every other "bejeweled like" game. Over time though, you want more out of the ...
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by Chris Parsons
Dec 16, 2010
We're no strangers to the many uses of Vlingo around here and we love it when they email us lettings us know about all the new stuff they been working on. As described from within their press release...
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by Chris Parsons
Dec 16, 2010
For some of us, the days of actually heading on down to the comic store and grabbing the latest edition of Spider-Man are long over. But, that doesn't really mean you have to stop reading comics by an...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 16, 2010
Google Maps 5.0 -- that awesome version Andy Rubin showed off a week or so ago -- has been released to the Android Market. With the latest version of Google Maps, you get that very cool 3D tilt featu...
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by Chris Parsons
Dec 15, 2010
It seems every day a new video chat app is popping up, and now another has arrived. This one, put out by ooVoo (they're no spring chicken), lays claim to having the ability to handle six-way video cal...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 15, 2010
Fans of the Trillian IM client should know that it looks like the beta period has ended (you can no longer download the app from Trillian's website), and it's now up in the Android Market. It'll...
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by Chris Parsons
Dec 15, 2010
Although blogging with Posterous already IS as easy as sending off an e-mail, having more options to make use of is something we'll never complain about. Posterous users can now rejoice as Posterous h...
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by Chris Parsons
Dec 15, 2010
We previously got a look at the new Dolphin mini browser in its preview stages, and the application is now fully available in the Android Market as an open beta. The Dolphin teams main goal with this ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 14, 2010
Swiftkey, one of our favorite keyboards for Android -- just got a pretty major update. The already stellar key design is now even better, with an HD skin and better fonts. Five languages have been ad...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 14, 2010
This is one you guys have been wanting for a while -- Android's Facebook app finally has proper Facebook chat. And push notifications. Yes, Virginia, there really is a Santa Claus. You can get the Ver...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 14, 2010
The old Voice Search options (left) and new options (right) Voice search on Android is pretty good. And it's about to get better. Google's updated the app and given us the option for personalized rec...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 14, 2010
If you're keeping an eye on your storage space and move as many apps as possible to the SD card, note that the Skype Android app has been updated for that very reason. You're not going to save too mu...
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by Chris Parsons
Dec 14, 2010
You ever get a call from someone you really don't feel like talking to at the moment and decide that you'll just let it go to voicemail and wait and see if they leave a message? I know I do. In fact,...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 14, 2010
There's a lot of new, behind-the-scenes goodness going on in Gingerbread, and not all of it was made with the end user in mind. One of the new APIs, "StrictMode," is built for Android ...
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by Chris Parsons
Dec 14, 2010
Just in time for for some holiday travelers, Southwest Airlines has released their Android application to the masses. Given how hectic traveling is to begin with any application that's sole purpose i...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 13, 2010
Words with Friends -- the uber-popular Scrabble-esqe word game for the iOS -- is coming to Android, according to an e-mail tipster Jordan has sent us and others. In the e-mail, Jordan asked about the...
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by Chris Parsons
Dec 09, 2010
I guess the folks at Google decided it was time to update a lot of things today, all of which is likely minor preparations for Gingerbread. Either way, we'll take em. If you're making use of Chrome t...
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by Chris Parsons
Dec 09, 2010
The latest update to Nimbuzz has finally hit the Android Market and aside from the usual "bug fixes" included with the release, Nimbuzz has added some great new features that have been long ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 09, 2010
Google has updated the Gmail application to version 2.3.2, and with it comes some often requested features. Android phones running Froyo or higher can and should grab the update, the new feature...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 08, 2010
Judging from all the e-mails we just got -- including one from Swype that says we were accepted into the beta program -- it looks like a new round of Swype invites has gone out. Trust us, folks, it's ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 08, 2010
If you're using Twidroyd (4.3 or higher) to get your Twitter on, there's a new goodie for you -- OTA themeing. Just fire up the browser on your phone and head to the Twidroyd Factory ( twidroyd...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 08, 2010
The Touiteur Twitter client -easily among the top Twitter apps for Android -was just updated to Version 2.0. And with the upgrade comes a whole bunch of improvements. Scrollable widgets? Check. ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 07, 2010
Comcast communications has finally brought their Xfinity application to the Android Market. We were told to expect a Comcast Mobile application today, followed by the Xfinity application early 2...
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by Chris Parsons
Dec 07, 2010
Looking for a better way to show off your sweet badges from Foursquare? If so, make sure you grab the latest update from the Android Market. The latest update adds a new trophy case for badges as note...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 07, 2010
LG and VMware announced this morning a partnership that brings virtualization to Android smartphones. The non-nerd premise is this: You've got your standard Android smartphone, with y...
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by Chris Parsons
Dec 07, 2010
The topic of video calling these days is a rather hot one for many. What was once noted as a thing of the future, video calling this year has sort of been placed at the front of the line when it comes...
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by Menno
Dec 05, 2010
The team over at Dolphin Browser is working on a new browser which they hope will bring faster browsing to your Android device. Currently in a "preview" stage, the team just released ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 04, 2010
For all you Comcast subscribers out there waiting on the Comcast Mobile and Xfinity apps for Android, listen up. (Erm, or just keep reading).We're still waiting on the Xfinity Mobile App (aka Co...
