VLC Player, the robust media player well-known for playing all kinds of files, is now available on Android as a beta application. You can grab it for free from the Google Play Store, however, keep in mind that it’s only an early build (0.0.1) that may not be very polished. This one probably works...
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The official Google Analytics app is now available for Android smartphones. Check out some screenshots and the small list of features for the initial release below, then head to the Google Play Store to download the new app for free. Features in version 1.1.4: - Real-Time: See the number of visitors you currently have...
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As expected, Adobe is following through with their plans to discontinue Flash Player for mobile web browsers, particularly on the Android platform. Devices running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean won’t have access to the Flash Player browser plugin in the Google Play Store at all. Current smartphones or tablets with Flash certification, basically devices running...
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Google Drive is now available on iOS (Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch). The app allows you to view PDFs, photos, videos, documents and anything else stored in your Drive while you’re on the go. You can also search all your files, add collaborators to documents, and make files available offline to view them even...
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Google brought Chrome for Android out of beta yesterday, however, today, they released the popular web browser for the first time on iTunes for iOS devices (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad). The initial release performs quite well and allows users to sync bookmarks across multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets and computers. It also has some...
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Earlier, we mentioned that Google Maps, along with many other Google-backed apps, for Android received an udpate that gives travelers access to offline mode. This feature allows users to save and use certain maps without a data connection. It even allows users to find and orient themselves by using the GPS, My Location and...
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Along with the Nexus 7 tablet and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Google also announced the Nexus Q as the first social streaming media player at Google I/O 2012 today. Using the Google Play and YouTube apps on Android, Nexus Q streams your favorite TV shows, movies and music directly from the cloud to your...
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Apple just released a separate iOS app specifically for all things podcasts. It’s available for devices running iOS 5.1 or later, which includes the iPhone (3GS, 4, 4S), iPod Touch (3rd and 4th generation), and iPad. This is huge news for people who listen to podcasts often, especially those with iPads. Check out the...
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HTC teased a photo of a voice assistant app with the capability to translate a dog’s bark today. The image, which shows an elegant-looking Android application with Sense UI styling and Siri-like back and forth dialogue, was accompanied by the comment, “Ever wonder what your pet has been trying to tell you all these...
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Nike has finally released their free Nike+ Running app for the Android platform. The app can map your runs, track your progress and provide you with the extra motivation needed to reach your goals – all without any additional sensors or products, just your Android-powered smartphone. Check out the feature-list and screenshots below, then...
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TouchType has updated their popular third party keyboard for Android smartphones and tablets, SwiftKey, to version 3.0. The re-imagined software keyboard promises noticeable advancements over its predecessor. SwiftKey 3 is now available at half price ($1.99 / £1.49 / €1.99) for a limited time on Google Play and the Amazon Appstore. Previous customers who...
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The TiVo App has been available for Android smartphones for months, but now it’s finally been optimized for Android tablets. The app allows users to search, browse, explore and share comments about favorite TV shows or movies without interrupting what they’re already watching through their TiVo DVR. Read on for more information on features,...
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Nuance has released Swype Beta v.1.0.3.5809 for Android. The update delivers a redesigned Swype software keyboard with a “living keyboard” experience, next word prediction, default dictionary editing, multimodal keyboard capabilities (four-in-one: Swype, Type, Write or Speak), voice and text dictionary sync, and it can now be installed alongside outdated versions that may be pre-installed...
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LG just announced an “intelligent voice recognition” app for their Android smartphones. The in-house app, called “Quick Voice,” will directly rival Apple’s Siri (iPhone) and Samsung’s S Voice (Galaxy S III) by implementing voice activated features on a select number of their Optimus line of smartphones. The app is apparently capable of handling commands...
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Microsoft is full of surprises on the Android platform lately. A couple days ago they launched the My Xbox LIVE app for Android and now they’ve released Kinectimals! Grab it now for $2.99 from the Google Play Store. Game Description: This irresistible mobile experience gives you the chance to use your phone to visit...
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