I don’t remember ever complaining that the Google+ app had performance issues, but Google thought so. Google has been busy this week with updates to Talk and the release of Chrome Beta for Ice Cream Sandwich devices. Things keep rolling as Google+ was just updated, and according to Google, you should notice “massive performance improvements.” [...]
Google has pushed a brand new update to their Google+ Android app. Once installed, you will definitely see a better performance and some new features such as the What’s Hot section which is very similar to Twitter’s trending topics. You can find it by simply swiping away from the “All Circles” section. The other feature [...]
I just glanced at my phone to see that a new update to Google+ is now available. The changelog mentions that there’s a new “What’s Hot” section under Stream, a “trending topics” for Google+, basically. You’ll get to scroll through posts getting a lot of traffic, +1′s and comments so you won’t miss all the [...]
You might have noticed that the Google Chrome team has released the long awaited build for Android. It's still a beta version, but it's a pretty big deal. It's built for Ice Cream Sandwich only (we're playing with getting it on Honeycomb devices, but no joy yet), so that narrows down the potential user base a good bit. It's [...]
Along with the introduction of Seesmic Ping this week, the social networking developer has dropped a long-awaited update to its Seesmic Twitter client. There are a bunch of bugfixes rolled into this one, along with support for t.co links, and Seesmic finally dropped support for Google Buzz. Glad to see a little love and attention [...]
A delicious treat yesterday for those of us running Android 4.0 came from the Official Google Blog… Google Chrome for Android. From the Official Google Blog: In 2008, we launched Google Chrome to help make the web better. We’re excited that millions of people around the world use Chrome as their primary browser and we want to keep improving [...]
Want to see a cool example of Android 4.0′s animation abilities in the newly released Chrome beta? In a few simple steps you can be saying “wow” with the rest of ‘em. Here’s how: Pop open Chrome Navigate to the “Tabs” screen Flick up through the open tabs (about five times) Did one of your [...]
Not one to let today’s Google Chrome launch steal the show, Microsoft just pushed One Note to the Android Market. For those of you who don’t know. One Note has been a part of of Microsoft’s Office PC suite since 2010 and has been the program of choice for many needing to take detailed and [...]
One of the best Android apps just got better. The Google Voice app has just gotten updated to version 0.4.2.44 brings some minor tweaks, a complete UI overhaul for Honeycomb & Ice Cream Sandwich devices and wait for it— the ability to now queue outgoing text messages. That means if one message fails to send [...]
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It's been a pretty busy day with all the udpates coming from Google and of course their release of Chrome beta. If you missed out on anything thus far, get yourself caught up and once you're done — hit up the Android Central forums: HTC Rezound Forums – Battery life sucks, anything I can do [...]
Google Authenticator, the app used to get single-use verification codes for those who use Google’s 2-step verification, received an update today. According to the changelog, the update brings a ui change. As hard I tried to find this new UI change they made, I was unable to. If you can spot the change, let us [...]
It's been rumored for some time, but now it's finally here — Google Chrome has landed on Android. Android 4.0 phone and tablet owners in selected countries can now grab a beta version of Chrome from the Android Market. Chrome for Android expands on the stock ICS browser with faster performance and speed-boosting features like [...]
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The moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here. We’ve been longing for a Google Chrome browser on Android for quite some time, and while the default browser has been outstanding we are excited for all of the potential benefits of having a fully-fledged Chrome browser on our phones. Bookmark sync is back from [...]
Seesmic for Android has long been in the Android market and stood as one of the best Twitter/social networking applications for Android for quite some time. Unfortunately, the team hasn’t improved the app in quite a while until today, that is. The update won’t exactly set the world on fire but we’re happy to see [...]
Since Apple seems to think so highly of patents and are so quick to frown upon others when they infringe their patents, then it’s only fair that Motorola does the same to them, and asks for their fair share. Since Motorola actually won the lawsuit in Germany against Apple, and proved that Apple infringed on [...]
Before you decide to send out hate tweets and stop reading our stuff, give me a chance. I’m in no way saying that developers can’t keep up. What I’m wondering is whether developers are willing to keep pace with the iterative nature of Google. I know that most developers are doing their Android stuff as [...]
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We see the periodical updates from Google on which operating system versions are more highly adopted and which are struggling to grow but we’re curious as to how our own reader base is distributed. We want to know which version of Android you are on. Whether it be via custom ROMs or official OTA updates, [...]
There's a lot of choice for playing your music on Android. For every option that plays music from your local storage, there's one that pulls music from the cloud and streams it. Both have their advantages, as well as disadvantages. Streaming can play havoc on your battery and your data allotment, but the almost limitless [...]
A number of sites have reported a partial rollout of an OTA for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus users, this morning. Android Central seems to be the first one. They have also included a file, along with some instructions for manually flashing this update. Adventurous souls can go ahead and give it a try. It seems [...]
Sony’s Xperia S, introduced earlier this year at CES alongside the Xperia Ion, Xperia NX and Xperia Acro HD, might have a new name by the time of it’s launch in March. The company filed for a trademark for the name "Xperia Sola" with the USPTO. While Sola might be a completely different device from [...]
It looks like the wheel does turn around. Apple may keep getting small wins against Samsung, especially in Germany, where they seem to be very strict about patents, but the same happened to them this time around thanks to Motorola and their 3G patents. Motorola managed to put a permanent injunction on all Apple’s iOS [...]
I have spent the last month living without cell minutes. No, I wasn’t living on a tropical island somewhere away from civilization. I was using Groove IP by snrb Labs for my calling minutes. Groove IP is a Voice Over IP (VOIP) client that works with your Google Voice account to route your calling over [...]
Google Wallet and NFC is a hot topic with a lot of folks. It seems like a whole lot of people are concerned with the availability of Google Wallet (including yours truly), and we're all curious to learn more about ISIS, but we've no idea how popular either will ultimately be. Just how many of [...]
For those who have read any of my articles, followed me on twitter (@ogreen32), circled me on Google plus (Orlando Green), or have me in any other social media outlets then you know that I’m still pushing around a Nexus One. I still love the phone and it’s my daily and only driver. I haven’t [...]
Google has just released the latest numbers regarding who's using what version of Android. These are devices that have accessed the Android Market over two weeks ending Feb. 1. The long and short of it is this: Ice Cream Sandwich is up to a whopping 1 percent of all devices. That's the Galaxy Nexus, of [...]
On March 1st, HTC will be launching the HTC Sensation in “Ice White” in Europe. While the phone launching in white might be of interest to some, the real big news with this announcement is that the white Sensation will also be launching with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest version of Google’s smartphone [...]
You might have heard that Google has a new consolidated privacy policy coming in March. All the cool kids are talking about it, and even Microsoft has had a little to say to help you decide how you feel about it. On one side, you have folks who aren't concerned or say it's a good [...]
New to the official Google Store are the all new Android wristwatches to better show the world your undying devotion for Google’s green robot. Coming in at , if the price sounds a bit steep for you, keep in mind that you’re receiving 2 custom straps — both dark and light color — in either [...]
The Chrome to Phone for Android has been updated. The update, which was released today, fixes a number of bugs and improves the look and feel of the application. If you are a Google Chrome user, then you probably have heard of Chrome to Phone. The app allows you to send data from your web [...]
We have an interesting application that just landed in our inbox today and figured we’d share it with our readers. NFC is still a niche in Android that has yet to really take off — although Android Beam should help things out. Today we have an NFC app that is actually fun, and not just [...]
Google today has updated a couple of its apps — Chrome to Phone and Google Docs. Chrome to Phone, which was rolled out alongside Android 2.2 Froyo in 2010, is a slick little service that lets you send links from your computer directly to your phone. No e-mailing, no … whatever — just click “Chrome [...]
Google has updated another one of their applications today. This time, it’s Chrome to Phone, an application that gets extensive use out of me. The application allows users to send webpages that they’re viewing on Chrome to their Android devices that have the application installed. My main use for it has been to send maps [...]
The good folks at Google have just updated Google Docs for Android. The document editing application had a big crutch in its inability to work offline but that is all changed now. Google has added an offline mode in the latest version. You have to select individual documents to make available offline but that shouldn’t [...]
For our readers in Canada, you’ll be happy to know the Galaxy Nexus is coming to mobile carrier WIND February 3rd. That’s just 3 days away, and you can finally get your hands on some Android 4.0! Prices for the device vary depending on what program you decide on. The WINDtab+ program will be the [...]
The official Google TV team let us all know that Sony has an update in the works for their Google TV devices. The update will bring a Chrome browser that “works faster” and enable 3D for Blu-ray discs. Expect the update for your devices this week. A better browser is something everyone loves, but no [...]
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