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Rogers MyAccount for Android
Rogers has shown their devotion to Android and that they see it as a serious competitor in the mobile industry. How? Approximately a week ago Rogers released a much awaited application for Rogers users that allows one to natively access some of the most used account information. Up until a week ago the only way [...]
Buzz Widget Gives Something to Buzz About
For those of you who Android users who play have Google Buzz accounts, there is now an easier and faster way to do it. Google has released a home screen widget that allows you to buzz on the spot. The widget has four buttons, Buzz icon take you to Buzz in the Browser, a Post [...]
Google Maps 4.1 for Android – What’s New?
Google just keeps plugging away with updates to their Maps for Android handsets. It has only been a few short weeks since the last version was released so we were pleasantly surprised to learn of 4.1 which hit the market last night. Would this be a minor update with subtle, if any, noticeable differences? Hardly!
Zillow.com Launches Android App
It’s springtime which means the home buying season is starting to kick off. Coincidentally or not, Zillow.com has just released their Android application into the market. If you’re not familiar with them, Zillow is an online source for homeowners, buyers, sellers, and everyone else to find and share relevant information as it pertains to [...]
MOG to Bring On-Demand Music to Android in Q2
If you’re anything like me, you may be growing impatient with the repeated delays coming from Spotify and Rhapsody regarding on-demand music streaming services. As of this post, Spotify is now working on a next-gen version for a U.S. release (read: don’t expect that any time soon) and Rhapsody’s beta testing of their Android app [...]
ZumoDrive for Android Lets Users Enjoy Content Whenever, Wherever
ZumoDrive has announced the release of their Android application today which allows for users to access and play music, video and photos without messing around with synchronization. With 2 GB of free cloud storage, one has instant access to any and all documents and media stored on ZumoDrive, regardless [...]
Hootsuite Acquires Swift App
Days after launching its Android application, Hootsuite is announcing that they have acquired developer Swift App. This doesn’t come as a total surprise as Swift App was the company behind the development of Hootsuite’s recent twitter client for Android. Observant Android users who had previous experience with Swift app noticed striking similarities between the [...]
FlyScreen Integrates FourSquare into Latest Release
FlyScreen just dropped a great new feature into their Android lock-screen app. FourSquare integration allows user to check-in from their handsets without the need of opening an actual app. For those of you who are fanatical about maintaining your “mayor” status, you can appreciate how important time is.
Beta Test This! Opera Mini 5
Ok, so maybe you like the stock Android browser but aren’t necessarily in love with it. Good thing for you the platform is flexible and you’re not stuck with just one option! Hot on the heels of January’s 4.2, Opera has just released their Mini 5 beta browser into the Android Market.
ABSOLUT’s Drinkspiration Arrives for Android
This next post is strictly for those who are 21 years or older. No peeking kids! We’re going to trust you here…
ABSOLUT VODKA has just announced the launch of their Drinkspiration app for Android. Defined as an “interactive encyclopedia of recipes”, the application helps users find and share drink recommendations based on [...]
Unleash Your Inner Stalker with Mobistealth
Mobistealth doesn’t play coy when describing their services. Right out of the gate, they bill their software as “Spy Software for Android”. For as low as $49.99 (3 mo subscription), users can catch a cheating spouse with real-time updates of phone calls, pictures, location and more. In fact, as I read through the bullet point [...]
Adobe Adds Features to Photoshop.com Mobile 1.1
Adobe has just announced the release of their Photoshop.com Mobile 1.1 and it comes only a few short months after the initial launch. Among the changes to the photo editing software are Contrast and Brightness editing tools and a handful of effects. Users can now tweak their pictures directly from their Android handsets with options [...]
MLB At Bat 2010 Available for Android
The official for Major League Baseball is in the Android Market and the initial response is positive. Although it’s not quite the home run some were hoping for, it’s still a solid offering. The only notable omission we’ve heard complaints about is live video. Much like other Android apps getting ported from iPhone, we expect [...]
BIC Concert Lighter App Arrives
In pointless-apps-that-get-thousands-of-downloads news, BIC has announced their famous Concert Light application has arrived for Android. With the app, users can experience BIC’s authentic flick sound and choose from various lighter designs to use on their Android handset. Concert mode provides an option to zoom-to-flame so you can show off a huge realistic looking flame as [...]
Yelp’s Got New Features: Bookmark Sync + Draft Support
Yelp for Android arrived in December and has since been updated with some of the great features iPhone users are accustomed to. For those who have never used the service Yelp is a great way to review, discuss, and check out what businesses are good… and maybe not so good in your area! Today Yelp [...]
Google’s Gesture Search Arrives for a Select Few Handsets
Google has just pushed out another Labs feature for Android handsets running 2.0 or later. It’s called Gesture Search and it just that – It searches by gesture. Using the app, Nexus One and Droid owners can search contacts, bookmarks, applications, and music by drawing little letters on the touchscreen. As you scribble more letters, [...]
HootSuite finds a Perch in Android Market
HootSuite is finally flying its way over to Android to drop off its mobile version for all to enjoy. This Twitter client comes in two flavors: Lite and Regular, and will offer some features not common to mobile clients.
For starters, the lite client will allow you to use up to three accounts at once. Also, [...]
Get Your Top Chef and Amazing Race Fix with RealityTVBuzz
If you’re a reality TV junkie, you’ll want to check out the new RealityTVBuzz app from Buzz Network. Filled with daily news, rumors, and hot gossip(!), the app keeps you up to date with anything and everything related to shows like Survivor, Big Brother, and The Real World. ReailityTVBuzz landed in the Android Market earlier [...]
Smartphones Partners Working on ‘College SuperFans’ Apps for over 80 Universities
Smartphones Technologies has announced that they are currently working on creating college sports apps for over 80 different universities. The apps will bear the name of “College SuperFans” when they arrive and will give users breaking news, live game tracking, scoreboards, and more for their favorite college. Each version will be specifically tailored for your [...]
Forget Text, Use Robo.to for Video Status Updates!
San Francisco-based web and mobile app company Particle has just unveiled their Android app, Robo.to. Forget tweets and status updates with boring text. Using Robo.to one can record and broadcast 3-second video clips as status updates from their Android handset. Why bother reading about your friend at the coffee shop when you can see them [...]
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