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Android Apps
Foursquare for Android brings NFC-based check-ins to the table
Foursquare, one of the most popular applications for Android, has been recently updated to support near field communications (NFC). The update also brings support for Android Beam, which is a feature in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The new support has been added in three specific areas, including Foursquare's Lists, Venues and Me sections of the... Read more » Android Market hosting Best of Grammys music sale, albums for only $3.99
The Grammys are quickly approaching, and Google is looking to get everyone pumped with a huge music sale. Some of this years best selling songs will be going for only $0.59. Albums will also be going for a super cheap $3.99, and should be a good way to get music fans pumped for the Grammys. You can head over to the Android Market via the source link to join in on the... Read more » Google Wallet contains major security bug, Google acknowledges
Anyone who currently has a rooted Android phone with Google Wallet installed, listen up. A new bug has been found in the app, and it could reveal a users' PIN number. This could lead to users losing money in their Google Wallet accounts, as thieves could in turn use the service on a stolen device. There are a number of steps that can be taken to prevent the bug, so... Read more » Chrome for Android Beta contains Easter Eggs, first one found
Google recently released the beta for its latest mobile web browser, Chrome for Android. In typical Google fashion, they had to include an Easter Egg. It's a fairly simple one, start by simply going to the tab screen in the browser. Then drag up 5 times, and you'll achieve a fun little surprise. We know, it isn't the most exciting thing in the world, but still a fun... Read more » Google+ for Android updated, brings massive performance improvements
Google is bringing a huge update to its Google+ app, offering multiple fixes and new features. Included is massive performance updates across the app, the ability to view who 1+'d a post or comment, What's Hot, shortening of Stream posts, Streams no longer jumping to the top when refreshed, and infinite photos feed in 'From your circles'. A pretty large update, to... Read more » Microsoft OneNote makes its way to Android, first 500 notes free
Microsoft has decided that Windows Phone may not be quite ready to compete against the likes of Android yet, and has instead brought the OneNote note-taking app to the Android Market. All that is required is Android 2.3 and above, with 500 free notes included. After that it'll cost $4.99 a month, but is reasonable for what it does. The app includes many advanced... Read more » Google Voice for Android updated, brings new UI to Honeycomb and Ice Cream Sandwich
Google has been working towards making all of Android look the same over the last year, and is taking another step by updating one of its own apps. Google Voice has just been updated to version 0.4.2.44, bringing new UI elements to devices running Honeycomb or Ice Cream Sandwich. Also included is offline queuing of apps, something not previously available. Not a... Read more » Adobe Flash support will not be included in the Chrome for Android browser
Earlier today Google released the Chrome for Android Beta, allowing any device running Android 4.0 the ability to access desktop browser quality features. One thing it doesn't include, (that the stock Android browser does) is support for Adobe Flash. We already knew that mobile development for Flash would be going the way of the dinosaur, but Adobe has again stated... Read more » Google Chrome for Android Beta now available for download
Well, that came out of nowhere. But, here it is. Chrome for Android, all in its Beta glory. The application is now available to download in the Android Market, which you can find right here. But, before you get too excited, there is a huge caveat here: you'll need to have a device that is running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to take advantage of Google's very own... Read more » Rdio 2.0 now available in the Android Market, brings a new user interface
Rdio is updating its app for Android to version 2.0, and it brings plenty of new features to the table. Included are a whole new interface, allowing for much simpler use of the service. Also included are profiles, new releases, recommendations, top charts and improved search. It now fully supports Android 4.0, and should make many Galaxy Nexus users happy. You can... Read more » 
