Android Apps

Swype is still coming to Ice Cream Sandwich, only a few days away

image-Swype-update-tweet Right now, if you're using an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich-based device, then you probably know that Swype doesn't have an officially supported build yet. The popular keyboard replacement, which allows you to swipe between letters instead of tapping them, is still in the process of being supported by Ice Cream Sandwich, and the company has announced via their... Read more »

Instagram almost ready for Android debut, according to notification on Samsung Galaxy Tab

image-Instagram-on-Galaxy-Tab-live One of the most popular applications out there is the social networking inspired image uploading service Instagram. While it is massively popular on a competing mobile operating system, it has yet to make an appearance on our favorite Android platform. But, there are plenty of rumors out there suggesting the application is on its way, and very soon. And now an image... Read more »

Dropbox for Android Beta gets a new build, adds plenty of new features and extra free space

image-Dropbox-logo The Dropbox for Android application is a great app for anyone out there who wants to be able to store information, images, and documents in the cloud, and have easy access to it wherever you go. The company has released a brand new build of the Dropbox for Android Beta, and with it comes plenty of new features, as well as the incentive to gain some potentially much... Read more »

Madden 12 for Android now only 99 cents in the Android Market

image-Madden-12-for-Android-logo A deal is a deal, so it's generally a good idea to jump on it when it becomes available. And for a popular gaming title like Madden 12, it would probably be a good idea to grab it when it's only 99 cents, especially when it's only for a limited time. And, as you can probably imagine, the drop in price is due to the little thing called the Super Bowl happening this... Read more »

Gameloft LIVE now available

image-Gameloft-logo Gameloft is all about gaming, so if you're someone who uses your Android-based device to play as many games as possible, then the new Gameloft LIVE application maybe a perfect fit for you. The application itself is a window of opportunity for those of you out there who want to get their hands on new games, a new way to communicate with other gamers (playing Gameloft... Read more »

Google Docs for Android updated to support offline docs

image-Google-Docs Google has announced this afternoon that the mobile version of the popular Google Docs has an update available. The update is specifically meant for those who want to view documents offline. Of course there are other improvements too, such as improving the overall experience for viewing Google Docs on an Android-based tablet. If you want to view a document in... Read more »

Steam Beta for Android now available for public download

image-Steam-logo While there were some nasty reports floating around yesterday that some third-party Android applications for Steam were disappearing in the Android Market, it looks like the developers for the app have given the green light to go ahead and release it for the public. The developers, Valve, have now officially opened the Beta for the application to anyone with a Steam... Read more »

Grand Theft Auto III for Android updated to version 1.3, now supports Transformer Prime

image-Grand-Theft-Auto-III-banner Grand Theft Auto III is one of the most popular games on Android, specifically due to the fact that it's an almost full port of the PlayStation 2 title released so many years ago. It isn't available for every device out there, though, and up until recently owners of ASUS' Transformer Prime were left out in the cold. But that changes today with a brand new update that... Read more »

Research firm Ovum says Android will be choice for developers in the near future

image-Android-army1 Since the unveiling of Android, and its subsequent march into the future of the platform, it has been said that Apple's iOS is the platform of choice for developers. While it is still true that some top-notch applications out there make it to the Apple-branded platform earlier than Android, it looks like some folks out there in high places look to see that changing... Read more »

SaskTel launches Visual Voicemail for Android phones

image-SaskTel-Visual-Voicemail Visual Voicemail is one of those features that exists, but it doesn't seem to be all the rage anymore. With that being said, there are still plenty of people out there who use that particular feature, or would love to have it. If you're up in Canada and have yourself a phone under SaskTel's carrier wing, then you're in luck. They've just launched SaskTel Visual... Read more »