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Google Earth for Android Gets Tegra 2 Bug Fix, Still Doesn’t Correct Issue

Android users who like travelling around the globe virtually with the Google Earth application will be happy to know that Google has just delivered a small update that is meant to fix an issue with Tegra 2 devices.   For unknown reasons, Google Earth would not open when launched from an NVIDIA Tegra 2 device; bu...

6 January 2012
09:05 GMT

Twitter for Android Receives Bug Fix Update

The official Twitter application for Android devices has just been updated with several crashers and bug fixes. Apparently, no other changes have been included in this maintenance update.   However, it looks like several users have already reported that the application does not run smoothly on Samsung Galaxy Ne...

5 January 2012
04:29 GMT

Android Market Passes the 400,000 Apps Mark

Google’s Android Market, the official software portal for devices running under the company’s mobile operating system, has managed to double in about nine months, recent reports suggest. The application storefront is said to have just passed the 400,000 applications mark, after reaching 200,000 applicat...

4 January 2012
17:11 GMT

Gingerbread on 55.5% Active Androids, ICS on 0.6%

Android 2.3 Gingerbread has been around for about one year, and the platform is currently the most used OS version on Android devices out there. The platform release is now loaded on 55.5 percent of all active Android devices, a recent chart from Google shows. In early December, it was loaded on 50.6 percent of th...

4 January 2012
15:41 GMT

Verizon “NFL Mobile” App Updated with Android 4.0 Support

Verizon has finally updated its “NFL Mobile” application to support Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. According to the app’s change log, “NFL Mobile” now supports smartphones with Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0, while the Live Video, in-game highlights and SMS alerts ...

4 January 2012
12:01 GMT

Official CES 2012 Android App Now Available for Download

With only one week left until CES 2012 trade fair kicks-off in Las Vegas, mobile software developer Core-apps announces the availability of the official CES 2012 application for Android devices.   Aimed at those who plan on going to trade fair this year, either exhibitor, vendor or media representative, the appl...

3 January 2012
18:01 GMT

‘2XL MX Offroad’ Racing Game Now Available for Download in the Android Market

2XL Games, the team behind the popular Supercross and ATV Offroad games for the iOS platform, has just announced its entrance in the Android market with a brand new game that combines features of its highly-acclaimed iOS title game.   Dubbed “2XL MX Offroad” the game promises to offer Android users t...

29 December 2011
21:01 GMT

‘Age of Defenders’ for Tablets Now Only $0.99 in the Android Market

The highly acclaimed “Age of Defender” cross-platform multiplayer game has just been updated in the Android Market and received a new price tag.   Especially designed for tablets, the games is now available for purchase in the Android Market for only $0.99 and is fully compatible with tablets that ru...

28 December 2011
20:01 GMT

Free ‘PopSip’ Trivia Game for Android Now Available for Download

PopSip, a newcomer to the social media gaming industry, offers Android users a new way of spending quality time while not really doing anything.   The Android trivia game developed by PopSip allows users to pass time answering questions or by simply asking question to the user community.   The company annou...

28 December 2011
17:11 GMT

PowerAMP 2.0 Music Player for Android Now Available for Download

The folks at Max MP have just released a new version of their music player application for Android devices, PowerAMP. The major update brings support for the first Ice Cream Sandwich device, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, as well as other improvements and bug fixes. PowerAMP 2.0 relocates the Full Rescan option one l...

28 December 2011
05:56 GMT

Gameloft Sale Kicks Off on December 29, All Android Games Only $0.99

French mobile game developer and publisher Gameloft has just announced its New Year’s sale that will include its entire catalog of games for the Android platform.   Although the company has yet to reveal exactly when the sale kicks off, rumor has it that Gameloft plans to start its promotional offer on Dec...

28 December 2011
02:59 GMT

Kobo Vox $200 (€153) Tablet Rooted, Runs Android Market

Although not as popular as the Kindle Fire or the Nook Tablet, the Kobo Vox has also received some attention from the hacking community, which has recently managed to root the device.The process isn’t as straight forward as it’s the came with its competitors and there’s no guarantee of success, but ...

27 December 2011
03:55 GMT

‘Grand Theft Auto III’ Goes On Sale in the Android Market

One week after its official launch “Grand Theft Auto III” goes on sale in the Android Market. Rockstar Games has just announced it has slashed 40% off the game’s original price.   All in all, fans of the franchise can now purchase the Android version for only $2.99, instead of paying the $4.99 ...

23 December 2011
04:20 GMT

Amazon Stops Redirecting Users from Android Market Website

Well, this was reasonably fast. Looks like the unfortunate tendency of the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet to bar users from the Android Market website has expired. Or at least it will expire once the new update, 6.2.1, is installed. We mentioned about a day and a half ago that, because of a hidden utility file called ...

22 December 2011
04:00 GMT

Dropbox for Android Gets Ice Cream Sandwich Support

Shortly after announcing partnerships with Sony Ericsson, HTC and LG to offer users free cloud storage, Dropbox has improved its Android application with support for Ice Cream Sandwich and new features.   The developers also added support for more languages and redesigned the application’s interface to mak...

21 December 2011
17:11 GMT

Apple App Store Revenue Six Times Larger than Google’s

According to calculations by metrics firm Distimo, Apple’s App Store generates six times more revenue than Google’s Android Market for the top 200 grossing titles.According to the company’s latest publication, both the App Store for iPad and the App Store for iPhone beat the Google Android Market in...

21 December 2011
08:07 GMT

Adobe AIR Gets Ice Cream Sandwich Support

Adobe has just updated its AIR application for Android devices with support for Ice Cream Sandwich mobile platform. AIR Android 3.1.0.556 also includes several performance improvements and bug fixes.   However, there are no major features included in this release, instead Adobe only added some enhancements, Ice ...

21 December 2011
02:31 GMT

Gameloft Launches “NFL Pro 2012” Freemium Game for Android Devices

Gameloft has just announced the availability of one its first freemium games for Android devices, “NFL Pro 2012.” While the game is available for free, most of the advanced features of the game are only available as in-app purchases, including advanced strategies, tactics and plays. However, Gam...

20 December 2011
21:01 GMT

WordPress 2.0 for Android Gets Redesigned, New Action Bar Available

WordPress, the team behind the popular blogging software has just announced a major update of their Android application. WordPress 2.0 is now out and available for download in the Android Market.  According to the developers, the new version of WordPress is packed with new features to make users’ experienc...

20 December 2011
20:01 GMT

Amazon Kindle Fire Owners Pretty Much Barred from Android Market Website

It appears that Amazon was particularly serious about the Kindle Fire being just a means to facilitate sales of its web content, as it has taken to forcing somewhat annoying redirects. Amazon could be said to be restricting the amount of apps that owners of its Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet have access to. Being a devi...

20 December 2011
05:32 GMT

Gameloft Releases “Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation” for Android Platform

Shortly after announcing that the third installment in the Dungeon Hunter franchise will go freemium, Gameloft is trying to make peace with its fans and launches “Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation” for Android devices. Unlike “Dungeon Hunter 3” which will be free to play, this one is availab...

19 December 2011
18:01 GMT

Gameloft Releases “Dungeon Hunter 3” Trailer, the Game Goes Freemium

The highly-acclaimed “Dungeon Hunter” franchise is about to get bigger, as Gameloft has just released a trailer for the third installment of the series. The company also confirmed that the Android version of “Dungeon Hunter 3” will be launched sometime in January 2012, while the iOS platf...

16 December 2011
15:01 GMT

Skype 2.6 Android Hotfix Now Available for Download

Two days ago Skype announced the availability of Skype 2.6 for Android with file sending, improved graphics and better video on NVIDIA Tegra2. However, among the new features and improvements offered by this version of Skype, a critical issue has insinuated that made the application unusable for those who own An...

16 December 2011
05:52 GMT

“Sonic CD” Now Available on Android and iOS Platforms

Although SEGA announced that “Sonic CD” won’t make it to Android and Windows Phone platforms until January 2012, it looks like the game is already available for download in the Android Market. Fans of the old-school hit can take control of the blue hedgehog and travel at the speed of light to t...

15 December 2011
20:01 GMT

Maxhton Mobile for Android Update Adds Unicode Support and “Coffee Shop Theme”

One of the fastest mobile browsers for the Android platform, Maxthon has just been updated with new features and improvements. Maxthon Mobile 2.3.9 offers Unicode support and adds a new “Coffee Shop Theme”, along with other fixes and improvements. More importantly, the latest version of the appl...

15 December 2011
18:01 GMT

“Grand Theft Auto III” Now Available for Download in the Android Market

As expected, Rockstar’s “Grand Theft Auto III” game has just dropped in the Android Market. The video game developer announced the upcoming availability of the game about two months ago and confirmed that it will be ported on both Android and iOS platforms. GTA III for Android operating system ...

15 December 2011
03:35 GMT

“Plants vs. Zombies” Now Available in the Android Market for $2.99

Electronic Arts has finally launched “Plants vs. Zombies” game in the Android Market. The publisher tipped the game’s release in the Android Market a few days ago, but didn’t disclose any exact launch dates. Fortunately, it only took one day for Electronic Arts and PopCap to make this add...

14 December 2011
19:01 GMT

“Peggle” Game Goes Live in the Android Market for $2.99

The popular “Peggle” game developed by PopCap and published by Electronic Arts has just made its way in the Android Market. The game was initially available only via Amazon Appstore, but the developer decided to make it widely available. Android users unfamiliar with “Peggle” should know ...

14 December 2011
12:01 GMT

Android Market 3.4.4 Starts Rolling Out

Google is hard at work with the delivery of a new Android Market client for devices based on its Android operating system. The new app flavor lands on devices as Android Market 3.4.4 and brings along a series of performance enhancements, being said to operate faster than the previous release. Moreover, the new Andr...

14 December 2011
06:58 GMT

EA Launches Monopoly for Android Phones

Shortly after releasing “The Sims FreePlay” for Android phones, EA announced the availability of yet another game aimed at Google’s mobile platform, Monopoly. One of the most popular game franchises, Monopoly is enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. The game offers three levels of difficult...

13 December 2011
21:01 GMT

Google Revamps the Web Android Market

Mountain View-based Internet giant Google has just made a series of changes to the web Android Market, and added a wide range of new features into the mix. Among them, we can count the fact that users can now contact developers of an application without going through the device Market, and some other changes regardin...

12 December 2011
16:31 GMT

“Beautiful Widgets” Is the First Paid App to Reach 1 Million Downloads in the Android Market

Google has recently announced that Android Market has reached the 10 billion downloads milestone and kicked-off a promotional offer to celebrate this achievement. Shortly after Google’s announcement, LevelUp Studio, a company specialized in mobile software, told the world that its “Beautiful Widgets&...

9 December 2011
10:31 GMT

Twitter 3.0 for Android Now Available for Download

Twitter has just revamped its client for Android phones to make it more user-friendly and faster. The application’s homepage has been redesigned as well, along with the iOS version. It looks like the latest version of Twitter features four sections, Home, Connect, Discover and Me.  The Home section shows t...

9 December 2011
05:24 GMT

OnLive Gaming Service Now Available for Android Phones and Tablets

One of the most popular cloud-gaming services, OnLive is now available for Android smartphones and tablets. However, the service alongside the dedicated OnLive controller will be launched only in the US and UK. Until today, the service was limited to TVs, PCs and Macs, but starting today gamers will be able to p...

8 December 2011
20:01 GMT

Amazon Student App for Android Now Available for Download

Launched on the iOS platform earlier this year, Amazon Student application is now available for Android devices as well. Amazon announced that the application can be downloaded for free from its Appstore or Android Market.  Amazon Student application is aimed at students who shop often and wish to take advantage...

8 December 2011
16:01 GMT

Facebook Katana for Android Goes Live in the Android Market, Gets Faster

The latest version of Facebook for Android is now quicker and much easier to get around, the developers claim. The application’s interface has been redesigned to make it more appealing and user friendly.  Many features and settings present in previous versions have been re-arranged to make it easier for us...

8 December 2011
04:42 GMT

Android Market Reaches 10 Billion Downloads Milestone, Offers Big Discounts on Apps

I don’t think anyone is surprised by Google’s recent announcement that involves the number of application downloads in the Android Market. Enough said, the search giant made it official that its application store, Android Market has reached 10 billion downloads. It took Google more than three ye...

7 December 2011
03:46 GMT

“Brothers In Arms 2” for Android Now Available for Free

Gameloft has just introduced the “Brothers In Arms 2” game title in the Android Market. The company promised several weeks ago that the Android game will be available for free. It appears that Gameloft was true to its promise and offered Android fans the chance to play its FPS (first person shooter) ...

6 December 2011
16:31 GMT

Near 1 Million Mobile Apps Now Available in Marketplace Across Major Platforms

It looks like mobile app stores are now near the 1 million apps available for download, analytic company and search engine Mobilewalla claims. According to them, there are 989,476 mobile apps in various marketplaces split among major operating systems, such as BlackBerry, iOS, Android and Windows Phone. The...

5 December 2011
18:01 GMT

Carrier IQ Detector App from Lookout Now Available for Download

Lookout Labs announced a security Android application hot on heels of Carrier IQ full blown scandal. Simply called Carrier IQ Detector, the application determines whether or not the users’ phones contain the infamous Carrier IQ cellphone tracking application.  Those who already have the Lookout Mobile Secu...

5 December 2011
16:01 GMT

Android Market Direct Billing Now Available in Spain and Italy

There’s a new update for Android Market available for download in Spain and Italy. The update allows for direct billing in these two countries, making it easier and more comfortable for users to purchase apps via Android Market.   Currently, there are seven countries that accept this method of payment, but...

5 December 2011
01:53 GMT

“Angry Birds Seasons: Wreck the Halls!” Features 25 New Levels

The folks at Rovio have just released a new update to the Angry Birds Seasons game for Android and iOS platform. The new update adds 25 new levels populated with seasonal items, including gingerbread cookies, bells, twinkling lights, and candy canes. Aside these 25 new festive levels, the latest update, also cal...

2 December 2011
07:55 GMT

Free ‘Zen Pinball THD’ Game Available for Tegra-Powered Android Devices

“Zen Pinball THD” is yet another Tegra-compatible game for Android devices, which makes it to the market and is available for free. The game offers the ultimate pinball experience and features interactive 3D models and advanced ball physics. Developed by the same team that brought Android fans Zen Pi...

1 December 2011
19:01 GMT

Google Catalogs for Android Tablets Now Available for Download

Google Catalogs is the new application for Android tablets coming from Google. The software allows users to browse more than 400 digital catalog issues for their favorite products.   The application includes products from more than 125 brands, including Nordstrom, Williams-Sonoma, Nike and Sephora.   The ca...

29 November 2011
20:01 GMT

UC Browser 8.0 for Java Phones Goes Official Tomorrow (UPDATED)

The team of developers behind the popular UC Browser application has just announced the upcoming availability of the latest version for Java phones. Although UC Browser 8.0 is mainly aimed at feature-phones, the developers think that a good browser can provide a good experience regardless of the operating system...

29 November 2011
13:31 GMT

Games Arrive in the Android Market in South Korea

Mobile phone users in South Korea who own devices running under Google’s Android operating system are now able to download and purchase games from the Android Market. There are thousands of games available for users in the country, and more of them are expected to come soon. “Starting right away, And...

29 November 2011
03:45 GMT

ROUTE 66 Maps + Navigation 30-Day Trial Available in Android Market

One of the most popular navigation applications, ROUTE 66 is now available as a free download from Android Market. The developer offers users a free 30-day Worldwide Trial license comprising Navigation and free access to premium services, including Traffic information and Speed cameras. However, the promotional ...

24 November 2011
21:01 GMT

Sony Ericsson TrackID App Now Available for Download via Android Market

It appears that Sony Ericsson decided to put the TrackID application, previously pre-loaded only on Xperia phones, up on the Android Market. Starting this week anyone with a compatible Android device will be able to download the standalone version of TrackID. With TrackID users can identify a certain song and add i...

24 November 2011
18:31 GMT

Verizon Messages 2.0 Now Available for Download, Adds New Sync Feature and More

Verizon Wireless has just announced it has updated its Verizon Messages application with new features and capabilities. Starting this week, users who download Verizon Messages 2.0 will be able to sync text, pictures and video messages between Android phones and tablets.However, the new syncing feature requires users ...

22 November 2011
21:01 GMT

Android Market 3.3.12 Now Rolling Out

Google has started to deliver a new Android Market client to devices running under its mobile operating system, namely version 3.3.12, which is said to be an incremental upgrade for the previous flavor of the app. For the time being, however, the Internet giant did not offer specific info on the changes that have b...

21 November 2011
01:34 GMT


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