Apps

Android Smartphones to Support Facebook Home at Launch (List)

April 4, 2013

Facebook Home was announced today as a new home and lock screen replacement for Android that’s geared around the popular social media network. As we mentioned earlier, the UX will be available for free on Google Play on April 12th, but which devices will support the new software? According to Facebook, Home will only...
Continue Reading »

Facebook ‘Home’ Announced for Android, Releases Free on Google Play on April 12 (Screenshots, Video)

April 4, 2013

Today, Facebook announced “Home” for the Android platform. As the name implies, Home is a home screen, launcher and lockscreen replacement at its core. Its key features, which include Cover Feed, Chat Heads, Notifications and a custom app launcher, are centered around Facebook’s rich social media elements for those who want to put their...
Continue Reading »

Google Translate Android App Updated to 2.6 with Offline Translation Support for Fifty Languages (List)

March 27, 2013

The Google Translate app for Android has been updated to version 2.6 with an incredible new feature. The popular translation app can now translate foreign languages without an Internet or data connection. This is achieved through downloadable offline language packages for devices running Android 2.3 and above. Simply download one or more of the...
Continue Reading »

Verizon Messages Android App Updated with Integrated Messaging (Video)

March 21, 2013

Verizon Wireless has updated its text and multimedia messaging Android app, called Verizon Messages, to version 4.0. The latest upgrade integrates messages, including SMS and MMS, across devices using the customer’s mobile number. Messages will sync and appear simultaneously on the user’s Android smartphone, Android tablet, iPad and/or PC. This is achieved by storing...
Continue Reading »

Google Keep Note Taking Android App Released (Video)

March 20, 2013

Google has released an official Android app for their new note-taking service, called Google Keep. Users can quickly create checklists, enter voice notes or capture photos with annotations, which are then synced across devices through Google Drive. Think of it as a way to create, save and organize post-it or sticky notes in the...
Continue Reading »

Jawbone UP Android App Now Available on Google Play

March 20, 2013

The Jawbone UP fitness wristband now has a corresponding Android app in the Google Play store. For those unfamiliar with UP, it’s basically a fitness tracker that you wear as a bracelet and interact with through an application. It tracks how you sleep, move and eat in order to help improve your way of...
Continue Reading »

Opera Android Browser Completely Redesigned, Released to Google Play as Beta App (Video)

March 5, 2013

Opera Mobile and Opera Mini have been two of the most popular and highly rated Web browsers for the Android platform in recent years. Now, Opera Software has built a new WebKit-powered browser from the ground-up and released it to Google Play as Opera Browser Beta. Check out the promo video above, screenshots &...
Continue Reading »

PlayStation 4 Second Screens App Coming to Android, iOS

February 21, 2013

After announcing the PlayStation 4, Sony revealed that a second screen companion app will be released for Android and iOS devices. While the PS Vita dedicated handheld will get remote play functionality, gamers can also use their smartphones and tablets as second screens to do things like viewing maps while playing games, purchase games...
Continue Reading »

The Weather Channel Android App Redesigned with TruPoint Forecasts and Tablet Optimization (Video)

February 18, 2013

The official Weather Channel app for Android received a significant makeover today. Version 4.0.1 of arguably the best weather app delivers convenient features, like ultra-local TruPoint forecasting technology, detailed weather forecasts (hourly forecasts, 36 hour forecasts, and 10 day forecasts), improved performance (faster, more accurate), localized maps with past radar and future radar, severe...
Continue Reading »

Best Android Basketball Games, Apps and Live Wallpapers (Video)

February 18, 2013

The NBA All-Star 2013 Weekend has come to a close, however, you can extend the fun to your Android smartphone or tablet through plenty of entertainment from the Google Play store. In this video, we check out the top ten basketball apps, games and live wallpapers for Android, including NBA 2K13 by 2K Games,...
Continue Reading »

Opera Purchases Skyfire for $155 Million

February 15, 2013

Opera Software is in the process of acquiring Skyfire Labs for $155 million in cash, stocks and other assets. While Opera has been competing with Skyfire in the browser space for years, the point of the buyout will be to initially share resources and strengthen both brands. Opera is particularly interested in Skyfire’s video-optimization...
Continue Reading »

Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. and Pokémon TV Android Apps Released

February 14, 2013

Two classics from Japan have made their way to the Google Play store in the form of new apps for Android smartphones and tablets: Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. and Pokémon TV. Created by Namco Bandai Games, Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. is based on the original virtual pet toy, which was initially launched back in 1996. The new digital...
Continue Reading »

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this Android Live Wallpaper

February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate the holiday with Valentine’s Day HD Live Wallpaper for Android. You may have seen this one labeled as My Date HD on Google Play for most of the past year, but for the first half of February it’s being promoted for Saint Valentine’s Day. We reviewed the wallpaper a year...
Continue Reading »

Android Search App Update: Google Now Widget, Fandango Movie Passes and Rotten Tomatoes Ratings (Screenshots)

February 13, 2013

The Google search app has been updated to 2.3.11.575405 in the Google Play store. Users will be thrilled to hear it includes the Google Now widget that we saw leaked via a screenshot earlier this week. It also adds movie passes from fandango, ratings from Rotten Tomatoes, support for NCAA sports, and Zillow real...
Continue Reading »

Chrome Beta for Android Updated to 25.0.1364.64 (Changelog)

February 1, 2013

Google updated the Chrome Beta Web browser for Android to build 25.0.1364.64. Check out the changelog below to see what’s different, then head to Google Play for the download. Chrome Beta 25.0.1364.64 – Changelog: Updated graphics architecture that greatly improves fast scrolling on large pages Fixed 163439 – yahoo.com page links are not working...
Continue Reading »



Video