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by Phil Nickinson
May 03, 2011
Google IO starts in just six days, and the official app has finally hit the Android Market. It's a must-have if you're going to be at Moscone West next week (hey, that's us!), as it has a s...
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by Kyle Gibb
May 02, 2011
Bump, the popular contact and content sharing app, recently was updated to version 2.0. The update contains new features such as the ability to send more than one app, picture, or contact card a...
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by Phil Nickinson
May 02, 2011
What you need to know to install (and uninstall) Android applicationsSo you've got an Android phone or tablet. Good on ya! But now what? You've heard about the tens of thousands of applications a...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 29, 2011
OK, all you parents out there. Here's another one that's sure to keep the kids occupied for a good three, maybe four minutes. Chances are you've sat through an episode or two of PBS Kids' "...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 28, 2011
Attention all parents of youngsters: Android is here to save you from being overrun, a tall order, especially if you've got more than one running around, or will in the future. But Parenting Magazine...
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by Joshua Munoz
Apr 27, 2011
I know Qik and Skype have been all the rage lately, pushing out major updates and whatnot, but we shouldn't forget about our video chatting friends at Fring.Fring is priding itself on another first in...
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by Kyle Gibb
Apr 27, 2011
IDC and Appcelerator have released the findings of their survey of nearly 2,800 developers concerning interest in working on various mobile platforms. Unsurprisingly, Android and Apple's iOS were wel...
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by Chris Parsons
Apr 27, 2011
We've taken TuneIn Radio for a spin in the past and walked away quite pleased with its free offering. Now it's decided to step up its Android game by making available TuneIn Radio Pro -- a new,...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 26, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewing It's been a couple months since we first took a look at the full version of Laminar Research's X-Plane 9 -- and, my, how things have changed. Gameplay is pretty much t...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 26, 2011
Dog Wars by Kage Games, LLC The Humane Society of the United States and NFL star and convicted dog fighter Michael Vick have weighed in on the "Dog Wars" Android app that we first ...
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by Joshua Munoz
Apr 25, 2011
If there's one thing us Android users are pegged to love, it's choice. If you fit that mold (and be real, who doesn't?), and you love to consume news from your mobile device, you'll be pleased to know...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 25, 2011
Barnes & Noble's uber-popular Nook Color e-reader (which also doubles as a better-than-average Android tablet) is getting its official upgrade to version 1.2.0 this week. It's pushing o...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 23, 2011
Judging from our inbox this morning, more than a few of you have discovered the Dog Wars app. We'd been hoping it would slink back into the depths from which it slithered, but such is not to be t...
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by Joshua Munoz
Apr 22, 2011
Everyone knows us Android users love the visual voicemail, but if YouMail Visual Voicemail leaves you wanting, then you're definitely going to want to check out Better YouMail.Say the developers, Best...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 20, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewing Seesmic for Android -- a certain Android Central editor's Twitter client of choice -- just updated to version 1.7 and brings along a few interesting additions. First a...
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by Kyle Gibb
Apr 19, 2011
Angry Birds might have some competition as Adult Swim launched Robot Unicorn Attack on Android today. The game grants wishes for $1 and comes packed with OpenFeint support. In addition, Adult Swim may...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 19, 2011
Youtube link for mobile viewingHere's another Tegra 2-optimized game that's coming down the pike. Pinball HD is, well, it's a pinball game. It's a pinball game with some extremely fluid and intricate ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 19, 2011
Hey, you. Evernote fan. (We'll wait while most of you out there raise your hands.) Know this: Your favorite note-taking and syncing app just got a big update. Actually, it's a HUGE up...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 19, 2011
NVIDIA's Tegra 2 chipset -- you know it on devices such as the Motorola Xoom, LG Optimus 2X and a wealth of other new top-end sets -- has quickly solidified its place as the go-to chipset for ga...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 19, 2011
iReports, breaking news, videos and photos round out the CNN Android app arsenal We knew CNN could make an Android app -- our headline "CNN's Android tablet app a model of how to prese...
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by Kyle Gibb
Apr 18, 2011
Facebook's Android app just got a little bit better as the social giant has pushed an update that adds in the ability to tag your friends in posts from within the app. Previously, you would have...
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by Chris Parsons
Apr 18, 2011
If you've ever tuned into any of our live blogging events here then you'll no doubt know that we use CoveritLive to make the magic happen for them and while the tools given to us by CoveritLive work q...
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by Joshua Munoz
Apr 16, 2011
All of you privacy fiends out there will appreciate this one. In the Android Market's latest update, Google has added the option to remove yourself from targeted ads.It's a small gesture, but definite...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 16, 2011
Skype Profile info left vulnerable to malicious applicationsSkype on Friday issued a public response to a security issue uncovered recently that leaves some profile and message information open and vu...
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by Alex Dobie
Apr 15, 2011
LauncherPro developer Federico Carnales has released a new beta version of his popular Android homescreen replacement, which brings skinnable widget support for the first time. The beta is inten...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 14, 2011
So how's Android doing these days? During today's Q1 2011 earnings call, Jeff Huber, senior vice president of commerce and local, announced that some 350,000 Android devices are being activated e...
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by Andrew Melnizek
Apr 14, 2011
YouTube link for mobile viewing Its only been a few days since 4shared unleashed its mobile app to the Android masses. Today, 4shared is back at it again. The file sharing service has released their ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 13, 2011
First T-Mobile, then AT&T, and now Sprint's rolling out the ability to charge Android Market purchases to your Sprint bill. Simple as that. Our pal Steve sent us the screen shot you see above, an...
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by Phil Nickinson
Apr 13, 2011
We're starting to see homescreen and launcher replacements settle into a groove. Nice UIs, smooth transitions, and the Regina launcher fits nicely in that space. It's the same basic principle: Y...
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by Kyle Gibb
Apr 12, 2011
The folks over at Autodesk have finally announced the date of April 20 for the launch of the much-anticipated (at least by engineers) Android version of AutoCAD. In addition to the date, Autodesk made...
