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Download Google Play Store 4.0.27

One week after releasing Google Play 4.0.26, which added some minor changes to the Android applications store, Google is slowly rolling out another version of the app. According to AndroidPolice, Google Play Store 4.0.27 has been silently pushed live in some regions and will arrive in the following weeks on all Andr...

26 April 2013
03:02 GMT

Windows Phone Becomes the Number 2 Mobile Platform in India, Microsoft Claims

Microsoft has recently announced that Windows Phone is now the second mobile platform in India, immediately after Android, which still dominates the market. According to WMPoweruser, the announcement was made at the Teched conference in Pune, India, and is based on IDC Asia/Pacific Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker dat...

25 March 2013
20:01 GMT

Google Play Store 3.10.10 Now Available for Download

It’s been less than a month since Google Play Store application received its latest update and the search giant is now pushing another update to Android devices.The folks over at AndroidPolice have just learned Google Play Store 3.10.10 is now available for download. Obviously, those who already received the up...

13 December 2012
06:03 GMT

Google Play Music Update Brings Google TV Support

Android enthusiasts who love listening to music while on the go will be happy to know Google has just updated its music application with new features and improvements. Google Play Music application allows Android users to listen to their favorite music anywhere. Given the fact that all music is stored online, users ...

23 August 2012
17:31 GMT

Facebook for Android Gets Bumped to Version 1.9.8, Adds Messaging Emoji

One of the most popular social network applications, Facebook has just been updated with three new options meant to improve users overall experience. Firstly, the latest version of Facebook allows users to add photos and emoji to messages. In addition, users will now be able to share photos faster with a new upload ...

23 August 2012
04:16 GMT

Google Play Gift Cards Now Available for Purchase in the US

What was leaked a few days ago on Google Play gift cards has just been confirmed today by the search giant. Starting today RadioShack, Target and GameStop will offer Android enthusiasts Google Play gift cards that can be redeemed in the Android application store. Although these gift cards can be used to purchase a...

22 August 2012
10:21 GMT

Google Play Store 3.8.17 Now Available for Download

It’s only been a few days since Google Play Store 3.8.16 got leaked online and a new version is now available for download. Although the previous version was thought to bring Google Play Gift Cards along with the option to make wishlists, we know nothing about the current iteration. The folks over at OMGDroid...

22 August 2012
03:08 GMT

SMSZombie Trojan Exploits Vulnerability in China Mobile's Payment System

On July 25, TrustGo Security Labs identified a new sophisticated piece of malware that mainly targeted Android users from China. Identified as SMSZombie.A, the Trojan is believed to have infected over 500,000 users. The malicious element exploits a security hole in the SMS payment system of China Mobile to make unau...

20 August 2012
04:19 GMT

Google Play Store Gets Bumped to Version 3.8.15, Redeemable Gift Cards Coming Soon

Since Google launched its own application store for Android devices, there have been lots of requests for new features or capabilities. Some of these features have been included through multiple updates, but others are still waiting their turn to become reality. The ability to redeem gift cards via Google’s ...

16 August 2012
03:44 GMT

SwiftKey for Android Update Brings New Themes and Voice Typing

SwiftKey 3 Keyboard application for Android devices has just been updated with new features and improvements, which are meant to enhance the overall user experience.In this regard, developers decided to add two new themes for the keyboard and seven new languages for international users. Malay and Urdu are two of the ...

15 August 2012
12:12 GMT

Google Play Store App Gets Updated to Version 3.7.15

It appears that Google has quietly updated its Android application that provides access to Google Play store, formerly known as Android Market. The new version of Google Play Store application brings some bug fixes and performance improvements, though devs have yet to issue an official changelog for this update. Th...

30 July 2012
03:59 GMT

Dungeon Hunter 3 for Android Gets Multiplayer Support and Bug Fixes

Gameloft’s highly-acclaimed Dungeon Hunter 3 title for Android devices has just received an important update in the Google Play store, formerly known as Android Market. Starting version 1.3.4, players won’t have to be alone while facing the evil in the game. Gameloft has just added multiplayer support, w...

24 July 2012
06:31 GMT

Twitter for Android Update Fixes Crashing Issues on Upgrade

Twitter proudly announced more than a week ago that a major update for its Android application is available for download. One of the most important new features introduced was push notifications for tweets. Basically, users can choose to receive notifications from all the people they follow anytime they tweet or ret...

20 July 2012
14:31 GMT

Rdio for Android Gets UI Enhancements and Bug Fixes via New Update

The folks at Rdio have just released a major update for their Android application with the same name. Rdio for Android has been completely redesigned and is one of the most popular music apps available in the Google Play store. Firstly, the application’s user interface received consistent improvements, along...

20 July 2012
10:05 GMT

Google+ for Android Gets Small Update, No Changelog Available

The Google+ application for Android devices has just received a small update, but developers have yet to release an official changelog. The update has just popped up in the Google Play store, but the “What’s new” area still has the old changelog. We doubt that Google will update it until the next v...

20 July 2012
09:34 GMT

New ESPN Radio App for Android Now Available for Download

ESPN has already launched several Android applications in the Google Play store, but all seem to be ports of the iOS versions. The same goes for the ESPN Radio application that was launched on the Android platform a while back. However, this is about to change as the developers decided to overhaul the application&rs...

9 July 2012
09:51 GMT

Flipboard for Android Gets Performance Enhancements via New Update

Flipboard, the application that claims to bring together global news and social news in a stylish magazine, has just received a new update which promises better overall performance.With Flipboard, Android users can browser through their favorite news categories via Twitter timeline as well as from outlets, such as US...

7 July 2012
02:45 GMT

Microsoft Says Its WP 8 Marketplace Will Accept Apps from More Countries than Android

Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform has yet to become a mature operating system, but the Redmond-based company is working hard to provide both users and developers an intuitive and easy-to-use environment. Windows Phone 7 missed lots of features and provided limited usability, but the same happened with Google&...

6 July 2012
04:10 GMT

Vivid Games Unleashes “Speedball 2 Evolution” Game for Android Devices

The folks at Vivid Games have just released a “brutal futuristic mixture of football and hockey” game for Android devices, “Speedball 2 Evolution.”The game was released last year for the iOS platform and has just been introduced in the Google Play store, formerly known as Android Market.Gamers...

5 July 2012
21:01 GMT

MADFINGER Games Launches “Dead Trigger” for Android for Only $0.99 USD

Although MADFINGER Games promised to launch “Dead Trigger” for Android devices in late June, it appears that the developer was forced to delay the release of the game until early July. “Dead Trigger” has just been introduced in the Google Play store and is now available for purchase for a pro...

4 July 2012
18:31 GMT

Kobo for Android Update Brings Revamped Interface and Improved Tablet Support

Kobo, the eBooks application that allows users to browse and read millions of free and affordable books has just received an update that improves the overall user experience on Android devices. The latest version of Kobo brings improved tablet support, along with a new ability that allows users to rate their books. ...

3 July 2012
08:11 GMT

Google+ for Android Update Brings Tablet Support

The Android Google+ application has just received a new update that widens the software’s availability and brings new features into the mix. Given the fact that previous versions of Google+ did not work well on Android tablets, developers have decided to add support for larger devices in order to improve the v...

3 July 2012
04:17 GMT

Google Maps for Android Updated with Offline Maps

Google has quietly updated its Maps application for Android devices with an important new feature, the possibility to save maps for later use.The latest version of Google Maps will allow users to save any maps they need for use offline, thus avoiding mobile data charges and most importantly, roaming charges.Unfortuna...

30 June 2012
09:30 GMT

Facebook for Android Gets Minor Bug Fix Update

Facebook has just updated its Android client, but don't expect any new features or overall improvements that might enhance the application's performance.Instead developers simply confirmed the latest version of Facebook for Android has just received some bug fixes. Unfortunately, there are no details on the...

16 June 2012
16:06 GMT

Google+ for Android Gets UI Improvements, Hangout Support and More

Google+ for Android has just become a brighter and better application thanks to the latest update delivered by Google. According to the developers, the update brings a slew of requested features, including the ability to start a hangout while on the move, as well as the option to edit posts. In addition, the applic...

24 May 2012
10:30 GMT

Google Offers for Android Gets Updates with More Businesses

Shop addicts who are handling an Android device are most likely familiar with Google Offers application. Developed by Google, the application provides users with the latest information on deals offered by thousands of businesses. Google Offers application should be the first thing an Android user checks before going...

18 May 2012
04:13 GMT

Download Google Play Store 3.5.19

Google has quietly updated its application store, though there are few details on the changes included for the moment. Formerly known as Android Market, Play Store now features almost half a million apps and games, perhaps even more. The new build version 3.5.19 is now available for download OTA (over the air) to a...

11 May 2012
03:39 GMT

Google Play Store Update 3.5.15 Brings New Tab, Account History and More

It appears that shortly after Google renamed its apps store from Android Market to Play Store, the search giant decided to make new changes to the Android application as well. According to the guys over at Droid-Life, lots of Android users have started to report Google is deploying an update for Play Store that brin...

16 March 2012
03:55 GMT

Google Takes on Apple, Amazon with Unified Entertainment Hub Google Play

Google has made a major move to unify its budding entertainment business, bringing together all of its different services, the Android Market, the eBookstore, Google Music and its movie rentals store, into Google Play. It's an obvious move for Google, the only problem is that it took it so long. The stores were...

7 March 2012
07:01 GMT

How to Manually Update Android Market to Google Play Store

Google is rebranding the Android Market, along with some other services related to Android, and is also delivering an application update for users to install on their devices. The new Android Market will feature the name of Google Play Store, and will arrive on devices in the following days, Google announced. Ho...

7 March 2012
03:23 GMT

Android Market Maximum App Size Limit Raised to 4GB

Android devs rejoice as Google has just announced it has raised the 50MB app size limit to a whopping 4GB. This seems to be a good gesture for developers who create games and are forced to host all of files in excess of 50MB on their own servers. Fortunately, this has changed starting today. Although the apk. will...

6 March 2012
02:04 GMT

Roku App for Android Now Available for Download

Shortly after announcing the availability of their Roku application for iOS devices, the developers introduced an Android version, which is now available for download. Roku app allows users to control their Roku players with their Android devices. Basically, users can turn their Android phones into touch remote cont...

5 March 2012
20:01 GMT

SugarSync for Android Gets Facebook and Twitter Sharing

SugarSync is a free service that allows users to sync their folders and files between their computers and mobile devices. The company behind this service has just announced a new update is available for its Android client.SugarSync for Android app allows users to share files and folders via social network accounts on...

3 March 2012
17:11 GMT

Twitter for Android 3.1.1 with New Swipe Gesture Now Available for Download

Twitter's client for Android devices has just received a major update that brings several improvements and bug fixes. The most important seems to be the new swipe shortcut gesture that allows users choose more options for individual tweets.Aside from that, Twitter for Android 3.1.1 features improved scrolling an...

3 March 2012
06:01 GMT

YouTube for Android Updated with HD Playback on Some Android 2.2+ Devices

It looks like Google has just pushed another update for its YouTube application for Android devices. The latest version of YouTube bring a few important new improvements for older devices, as well as for older versions of the operating system.The most important change added it HD resolution support for devices runnin...

3 March 2012
03:31 GMT

Dropbox for Android Gets Updated with Automatic Photo and Video Upload

Dropbox has just announced it has implemented some changes to its Android application, which will fix several bugs and add a few new features. One of the most important new features introduced will allow users to automatically upload photos and videos in the background using either Wi-Fi or mobile data connectivity....

24 February 2012
13:01 GMT

Google Docs for Android Updated with Rich Text Formatting and More

Google decided to push another update for its Docs application for Android devices. The new version features a clean and fresh interface, which makes it easier to work with documents. A new “pinch to zoom” gesture has been added in order for users to focus on a specific paragraph or a whole page. The dev...

23 February 2012
00:59 GMT

Twitter for Android Updated with Improved Ice Cream Sandwich Support

Twitter has just updated its Android client with improved scrolling and network performance, as well as lots of bug fixes. The application's user interface has been polished and a new feature called Swipe shortcut allows users to tweet in their home timeline to reply, retweet, favorite or share it. In additio...

22 February 2012
00:37 GMT

BrailleTouch App for Android and iOS Provides Easy Typing for the Visually Impaired

Developed by researchers from Georgia Tech, the BrailleTouch application will allow visually impaired users to type messages easier and more accurate. Although the application presented is just a prototype for mobile devices that feature a touchscreen display, it can become a complete solution for texting without lo...

21 February 2012
19:01 GMT

“Temple Run” for Android Launch Date to Be Announced on Facebook

Imangi Studio, the team behind the highly-popular “Temple Run” title for iOS platform is currently working on an Android version of the game. However, it appears that the company is overwhelmed by the huge numbers of fans who are waiting “Temple Run” for Android to become available. This is o...

21 February 2012
15:01 GMT

“Airport City” for Android Now Available for Download

We reported last week on the upcoming launch of “Airport City” for Android phones. Today, Game Insight, the team behind this city-builder title, announced that the game is now available for download in the Android Market. “Airport City” challenges players to build their own personal airports ...

17 February 2012
20:01 GMT

“Baseball Superstars 2012” for Android Now Available for Download

GAMEVIL, creator of Zenonia series, has just released “Baseball Superstars 2012” for Android devices. The game is free to play, but players who want to achieve anything in the game faster will need to make in-app purchases.Although the developers and players alike praise the superb HD graphics of the game...

17 February 2012
19:31 GMT

Google Maps for Android Updated with Improved Battery Performance and Bug Fixes

Google’s main localization application, Google Maps has just received a minor update, which is meant to improve the battery performance. The developers promise Latitude and Location History users improved battery performance while using these features, so they will be able to squeeze more juice from their batt...

16 February 2012
04:30 GMT

Archos Arnova 9 G2 Tablet Goes on Sale in the US

If you are looking for a 1024x768 pixel 9.7-inch tablet that won’t break your bank, Archos has you covered with the Turbo edition of the Arnova 9 G2 that has now reached the US for $229.99 (175 EUR). Powered by a single-core ARM Cortex A8 processor clocked at 1GHz, Archos’ Arnova tablet is running the 2....

15 February 2012
11:01 GMT

New “Foyles ebooks” App for Android Now Available for Download

There’s a new e-book application for Android devices in the Android Market. Developed by txtr, “Foyles ebooks” allows users to read their documents stored in their eLibrary directly from their smartphones. Even though it cannot be compared with Amazon’s app yet, Android enthusiasts should fin...

14 February 2012
16:01 GMT

Kindle for Android Gets Updated with Bug Fix and Page Numbers

Amazon has just updated its Kindle application for Android devices. The e-reader that allows users to read books on their phones received a bug fix and a few new features. According to Amazon, the latest update addresses a critical bug where the app would not open on certain devices. Although it’s unclear wh...

14 February 2012
07:18 GMT

“Temple Run” for Android Delayed, Still Confirmed for This Month

It appears that mobile “Temple Run,” the highly-acclaimed title from Image Studios won’t be released in the Android Market anytime soon. Rumors on the upcoming launch of the Android version of “Temple Run” have been running online pointing to a possible release of the game on February 9....

10 February 2012
21:01 GMT

Foursquare for Android Updated with Restaurant Price Listings

Foursquare, the team that developed the popular application with the same name, has just announced a new update for their Android version. With the latest version of Foursquare, users will be able to find personalized recommendations for whatever they need. This is all possible courtesy to the Explore feature, which...

9 February 2012
21:01 GMT

“The Pinball Arcade” Coming to Android Devices

US-based game developer FarSight Studios has just announced that “The Pinball Arcade” game will be available for download in the Android Market starting February 9. In addition, the company confirmed plans to launch the game on the Xbox 360, PlayStation3, Macintosh and PlayStation Vita platforms in March...

9 February 2012
20:01 GMT

Google Updates Google Voice for Android

A new flavor of Google Voice is now available for download via the Android Market, bringing along a series of enhancements for users of devices powered by Google’s Android platform. All those who own devices running under Android 1.6 and up can now download and install the new Google Voice app release, namely...

8 February 2012
17:01 GMT


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