Android Apps

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 &...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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ShiftyJelly’s Pocket Casts 4 for Android Coming Soon, Get Your Podcasts Ready (Changelog)

February 1, 2013

It’s been a year since ShiftyJelly last updated its popular podcast app for Android, cleverly called Pocket Casts. Most Android users probably assumed the app had been abandoned, especially since the iPhone version has been getting regular updates as recent as November. Despite the lack of updates, Pocket Casts has held its ground as arguably...
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SmartKeitai’s CES 2013 Video Coverage in Review

January 27, 2013

In case you missed our CES 2013 coverage from earlier in the month, here’s a roundup of all our videos from the conference. We managed to film over 30 videos covering smartphones, tablets, gaming, smart devices, prototypes, fitness bands, various accessories and more. Check out the list with direct links below or head to...
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Pebble E-Paper SmartWatch for Android and iPhone – CES 2013 Press Conference (Video)

January 18, 2013

This is a video of Pebble’s press conference from the International CES 2013. Pebble, formerly called inPulse, is an E-Paper smartwatch that connects to Android smartphones, the iPhone and iPod Touch through Bluetooth. The feature-rich wristwatch went viral when it appeared on the crowd-funding platform Kickstarter in April 2012. It’s become the most highly...
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LG Smart Activity Tracker Bracelet Syncs with Android Smartphones and iPhone (Video)

January 16, 2013

The LG Smart Activity Tracker prototype bracelet was unveiled at CES 2013 in Las Vegas last week. In this video, we take a quick first look at the new smart wristband that tracks and records your daily and athletic activities. This includes tracking of walking, jogging, running, distance traveled, calories burned and so on....
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Fitbit Flex, One and Zip Wireless Fitness Activity Trackers for Android Smartphones and iPhone (Video Demo)

January 16, 2013

The Fitbit Flex, Zip and One wireless activity trackers, as well as the Aria WiFi scale, were on display at the 2013 CES, so we dropped by the booth to find out more about them. All four products support the Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II Android smartphones, as well as the...
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Dacor Discovery IQ Android Smart Oven Demo at CES 2013 (Video)

January 15, 2013

At the 2013 CES, Dacor showcased its upcoming 30-inch Android-equipped Discovery smart oven. The new Discovery Wall Oven connects the kitchen to the home via the Discovery IQ Controller, which is basically a built-in 7-inch LCD touchscreen WiFi tablet that’s powered by a Samsung 1GHz Processor with PowerVR SGX 540 GPU, 512MB DDR2 RAM,...
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