Hangouts announced as Google’s messaging overhaul, app replacement to Talk ready for download
If you’ve been paying attention to I/O today, chances are that you saw the announcement about Hangouts. Hangouts is Google’s new messaging system that is stepping up to replace Talk, and users are excited. The app is now available on the Play Store, as well …
Possible Spotify killer Google Play Music All Access revealed, start your trial now
If you’re a Spotify user, listen up. Google, at the I/O conference, just announced their new all-access music service, appropriately named Google Play Music All Access. It combines your personal music uploaded to Google Music with a universal catalog of music, and appears to work very well. …
Google Play Games verified by Play Store changelog
Over at Google I/O, things are quickly heating up, and it’s causing some people to jump the gun. A new changelog for the app “Eufloria HD” shows support for “Google Play Games achievements”, and also adds: We hope you enjoy using Google Play Games to …
Everything.me Launcher: Personalize your homescreen on the fly, depending on what you’re interested in
Let’s face it: the Android homescreen can get stale, boring – just plain old “meh”. Not because of anything Google did wrong, of course, but there are those users like myself who constantly want to see their setups change, stay fresh. Enter “Everything.me”. This homescreen …
DoubleTwist adds streaming radio functionality with MagicRadio
If you love doubleTwist’s already stellar product, then you’ll love what they’ve got coming up next. The company is releasing “MagicRadio”, a music streaming service based on your tastes and preferences. Magic Radio is being hyped as radio that not only plays off of your …
Google Play adding new payment methods, changing developer payouts
Google is looking at making some changes to the way they handle finances in the Play Store. According to emails sent to developers, payouts are shifting from two days after the end of each month to 15 days. According to the email, We are committed to …
Google lists “best apps of 2012″ on Google Play
If you just picked up a new Android device for the holidays, or you’re looking for some good new apps, then you may want to head to the Google Play store. Google has now listed their “best apps of 2012″, and there’s some good titles …
Google Currents now features breaking news, other improvements
If you’re a fan of Google Currents, then you’ll love this. The app now features breaking news items, rated by Google. The really cool part? The breaking news items can also come from sources that you aren’t subscribed to, keeping you up to date no …
Etsy releases app for Android (Finally!)
For all you Etsy-holics, you know that getting Etsy on your device can be a pain in the crafts. Fortunately, Etsy has heard your cries of despair, and has announced their official Android app. The app comes in English, French, Dutch and German. It also …
Nexus 4 to go back on sale in the US at 12PM PST today
So, you’ve been waiting, patiently, ever-so-diligent. You haven’t gone to craigslist, eBay, or your friend that goes through a freakish amount of phones every few months. No, you want it new. Now, it’ll be yours… hopefully. According to emails being sent out by Google, the …
New Play Store APK teardown reveals app reviews require G+ account, pre-order support, and more
The guys over at Android Police have torn down the new Play Store APK, and they’ve found some pretty cool stuff lurking on the inside. According to AP: …App reviews in the Play Store will soon require a Google+ account, and future reviews will be …
Google pens deal with music publishers in Europe to bring 5.5 million new tracks to Play Music
Google’s been busy in the music arena lately, doing everything from signing new deals involving content to bringing features out to different countries around the world. We’ve seen gapless playback, music matching (in some countries), and now a slew of new music – 5.5 million …
Google updates developer policies with eye on consumer satisfaction
Google more definitively spells out what is and isn’t allowed within Android apps in Google Play.
Google updates shipping status for remaining Nexus 7 orders
Over at the Google Play support page for the Nexus 7, Google has finally given some solid shipping dates. If you’re still waiting for your Nexus 7 tablet, you’ll want to give this a read. According to the site; In the US: We’ve shipped all standalone …
Galaxy Nexus returns to Play Store with extended shipping time
The Android world was all a’buzz with the Galaxy Nexus last week, due to the fact that a sales ban was put in place. Google and Samsung immediately began working together on a software fix to circumvent the ban, and it looks like we’ve got …
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