Twitter #Music for iOS now displays tweets on #NowPlaying feed, lets you interact with them

Twitter #Music for iOS now displays tweets on #NowPlaying feed, lets you interact with them

Hey, remember Twitter #Music? Yes, that Twitter #Music. Well, the jam-focused service is getting a little better on iOS thanks to the latest update. Today’s changes aren’t as major as the discovery features and additional languages the app gained last month, but #Music power users will most likely still appreciate the new features. To be more specific, the app squeezes some new features into the #NowPlaying feed, allowing you to favorite, retweet and reply to tracks shared by others. Best of all, now you won’t have to stop and switch between Twitter apps to share how you feel when someone’s listening to Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop.”

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Twitter #Music for iOS now displays tweets on #NowPlaying feed, lets you interact with them

Hey, remember Twitter #Music? Yes, that Twitter #Music. Well, the jam-focused service is getting a little better on iOS thanks to the latest update. Today’s changes aren’t as major as the discovery features and additional languages the app gained last month, but #Music power users will most likely still appreciate the new features. To be more specific, the app squeezes some new features into the #NowPlaying feed, allowing you to favorite, retweet and reply to tracks shared by others. Best of all, now you won’t have to stop and switch between Twitter apps to share how you feel when someone’s listening to Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop.”

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Source: App Store

Samsung Galaxy Gear winds its way through FCC approval

Samsung Galaxy Gear winds its way through FCC approval

Granted, the picture we see above us would’ve been much more intriguing a couple days ago, prior to Samsung Unpacked, but it shows the Samsung SM-V700 (aka Galaxy Gear) getting the official stamp of approval by the FCC, which means it’s one step closer to store shelves. The docs don’t give us any juicy tidbits that we didn’t already know — essentially, the device has Bluetooth and not much else in the way of wireless connectivity — but this doesn’t come as a surprise for an already-announced gadget. Still, the Galaxy Gear’s appearance in the FCC is at least a clear indication that things are going in the right direction, and folks in the US may see it closer to the September 25th launch date than they initially feared.

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Samsung Galaxy Gear winds its way through FCC approval

Granted, the picture we see above us would’ve been much more intriguing a couple days ago, prior to Samsung Unpacked, but it shows the Samsung SM-V700 (aka Galaxy Gear) getting the official stamp of approval by the FCC, which means it’s one step closer to store shelves. The docs don’t give us any juicy tidbits that we didn’t already know — essentially, the device has Bluetooth and not much else in the way of wireless connectivity — but this doesn’t come as a surprise for an already-announced gadget. Still, the Galaxy Gear’s appearance in the FCC is at least a clear indication that things are going in the right direction, and folks in the US may see it closer to the September 25th launch date than they initially feared.

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Jitterbug Touch 2 smartphone designed for ‘aging Americans’ available now for $140

Jitterbug Touch 2 smartphone designed for 'aging Americans' available now for $140

Sure, there are plenty of smartphones to choose from nowadays, but for some people it’s more important to have a device that’s very easy to use rather than, say, one that looks great and performs extraordinarily. Here’s where GreatCall’s just-announced Jitterbug Touch 2 comes in. This Ice Cream Sandwich-based smartphone isn’t tailored for the new generation per se, but rather for folks like grandma and grandpa — or, as the company puts it, “aging Americans.” Much like its predecessor, the second-gen Jitterbug Touch is loaded with specs that likely won’t wow many, including a 4-inch, 800 X 480 display with Qualcomm’s MSM8625 1.5GHz CPU, 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal storage. However, GreatCall doesn’t want this to be the focus; instead plans to lure people in with Jitterbug’s utterly simple UI and suite of health / medical apps.

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Jitterbug Touch 2 smartphone designed for 'aging Americans' available now for $140

Sure, there are plenty of smartphones to choose from nowadays, but for some people it’s more important to have a device that’s very easy to use rather than, say, one that looks great and performs extraordinarily. Here’s where GreatCall’s just-announced Jitterbug Touch 2 comes in. This Ice Cream Sandwich-based smartphone isn’t tailored for the new generation per se, but rather for folks like grandma and grandpa — or, as the company puts it, “aging Americans.” Much like its predecessor, the second-gen Jitterbug Touch is loaded with specs that likely won’t wow many, including a 4-inch, 800 X 480 display with Qualcomm’s MSM8625 1.5GHz CPU, 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal storage. However, GreatCall doesn’t want this to be the focus; instead plans to lure people in with Jitterbug’s utterly simple UI and suite of health / medical apps.

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Google tightens Android app rules for device interference and in-game purchases

Google Play Store at Google IO 2013

Google occasionally updates its Play Store rules to weed out inconsistent or shady behavior in Android apps, and we’re witnessing one of its larger clean-ups today. The company’s new guidelines more explicitly ban device interference: titles in the Play Store can’t modify settings or other apps without permission, and they can’t install bookmarks or icons that pitch a third-party service. Google is also adamant that any in-game purchases of virtual goods must go through its billing system. As usual, new apps have to follow these guidelines right away, while developers with existing apps have a 30-day grace period to make any changes. The policies won’t necessarily stop rogue code from sneaking into the Play Store, but Google can at least say that it gave fair warning.

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Google Play Store at Google IO 2013

Google occasionally updates its Play Store rules to weed out inconsistent or shady behavior in Android apps, and we’re witnessing one of its larger clean-ups today. The company’s new guidelines more explicitly ban device interference: titles in the Play Store can’t modify settings or other apps without permission, and they can’t install bookmarks or icons that pitch a third-party service. Google is also adamant that any in-game purchases of virtual goods must go through its billing system. As usual, new apps have to follow these guidelines right away, while developers with existing apps have a 30-day grace period to make any changes. The policies won’t necessarily stop rogue code from sneaking into the Play Store, but Google can at least say that it gave fair warning.

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Source: Google Play Support

Google Fiber has Vudu integration on its set-top boxes, Android app

Google Fiber has Vudu integration on its settop boxes, Android app

The Google Fiber Android app got an update today that adds support for Vudu, adding another over-the-top video service along with Netflix and YouTube. The support pages for its Vudu setup seemingly date back to August 5th, but we haven’t heard anything about the launch from either company. According to the changelog, the update will allow viewers to search for and view content across their TV and mobile screens, although the iPad app hasn’t received any update yet. Also new to the Android version are channel shortcuts in the main menu for faster switching back and forth. The addition should bring Ultraviolet digital copies to Google’s TV service, although the support page notes users will have to login to Vudu separately on each set-top box. That is, assuming they’re lucky enough to live in a place where Google Fiber is available.

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Google Fiber has Vudu integration on its settop boxes, Android app

The Google Fiber Android app got an update today that adds support for Vudu, adding another over-the-top video service along with Netflix and YouTube. The support pages for its Vudu setup seemingly date back to August 5th, but we haven’t heard anything about the launch from either company. According to the changelog, the update will allow viewers to search for and view content across their TV and mobile screens, although the iPad app hasn’t received any update yet. Also new to the Android version are channel shortcuts in the main menu for faster switching back and forth. The addition should bring Ultraviolet digital copies to Google’s TV service, although the support page notes users will have to login to Vudu separately on each set-top box. That is, assuming they’re lucky enough to live in a place where Google Fiber is available.

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Source: Google Play, Google Fiber Support

Google Play ‘Package File Invalid’ error acknowledged in support page, no fix yet

Google Play 'Package File Invalid' error acknowledged in support page, no fix yet

An updated version of the Google Play app began rolling out to handsets a few days ago without much fanfare, but now it’s getting more attention for unpleasant reasons: a glaring bug. Some users wielding the latest version of the marketplace have reported seeing a “Package File Invalid” error when downloading or updating select apps, and now Google has acknowledged the software hiccup in a freshly-created support page. Mountain View says there aren’t any workarounds for the glitch as of now, but it’s “currently investigating a permanent solution.” There’s no ETA for a fix just yet, but Page and Co. promise they’ll update the listing with developments.

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Source: Google Support

Google Play 'Package File Invalid' error acknowledged in support page, no fix yet

An updated version of the Google Play app began rolling out to handsets a few days ago without much fanfare, but now it’s getting more attention for unpleasant reasons: a glaring bug. Some users wielding the latest version of the marketplace have reported seeing a “Package File Invalid” error when downloading or updating select apps, and now Google has acknowledged the software hiccup in a freshly-created support page. Mountain View says there aren’t any workarounds for the glitch as of now, but it’s “currently investigating a permanent solution.” There’s no ETA for a fix just yet, but Page and Co. promise they’ll update the listing with developments.

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Source: Google Support

Google debuts new Zagat app for Android and iOS, redesigned website

Google debuts new Zagat app for Android and iOS, redesigned website

Sure, Mountain View slowly infused Maps with Zagat content after acquiring the brand, but now it’s revamped the outfit’s mobile apps on Android and iOS, along with its website, to boot. As you’d expect, users can wield the apps and website to find venues with searches and map-based browsing, and catch up on news and videos from the service’s editors. In this fresh incarnation, Google’s lifted a registration requirement that was previously necessary to peruse reviews online. Schmidt and Co.’s redesigned experience only covers restaurants and nightlife in nine cities, but will include hotels, shopping and other points of interest in a total of 50 US cities over the coming months. In the meantime, Zagat promises its existing ratings and reviews for spots in those markets will soon be available on the web. Hit the bordering source links below to grab the reimagined applications.

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Source: Google, Google Play, iTunes

Google debuts new Zagat app for Android and iOS, redesigned website

Sure, Mountain View slowly infused Maps with Zagat content after acquiring the brand, but now it’s revamped the outfit’s mobile apps on Android and iOS, along with its website, to boot. As you’d expect, users can wield the apps and website to find venues with searches and map-based browsing, and catch up on news and videos from the service’s editors. In this fresh incarnation, Google’s lifted a registration requirement that was previously necessary to peruse reviews online. Schmidt and Co.’s redesigned experience only covers restaurants and nightlife in nine cities, but will include hotels, shopping and other points of interest in a total of 50 US cities over the coming months. In the meantime, Zagat promises its existing ratings and reviews for spots in those markets will soon be available on the web. Hit the bordering source links below to grab the reimagined applications.

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Source: Google, Google Play, iTunes

Locket puts ads on your Android homescreen, pays you a penny to unlock (video)

Locket puts ads on your Android homescreen, pays you a penny to unlock video

Take a look at your Android phone. See that background shot? It’s probably kind of cute, but hardly inspiring. In fact, is is bringing you any joy whatsoever? Is it helping you to make rent? Believe it or not, there’s now an app for that. Locket has just launched into the Google Play Store, enabling a limited (for now) selection of advertisers to place ads on your lock screen and then paying you one cent for each time you unlock. Of course, it’s capped at $0.03 per hour (so every other unlock is just making the company money), and you’ll be allowed to cash out, toss the funds on a gift card or donate your earnings to a charity. Don’t worry, we already did the math — you can earn $262.80 by unlocking your phone’s screen three times a day, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Or you can just mow some grass.

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Source: Locket, Google Play Store

Locket puts ads on your Android homescreen, pays you a penny to unlock video

Take a look at your Android phone. See that background shot? It’s probably kind of cute, but hardly inspiring. In fact, is is bringing you any joy whatsoever? Is it helping you to make rent? Believe it or not, there’s now an app for that. Locket has just launched into the Google Play Store, enabling a limited (for now) selection of advertisers to place ads on your lock screen and then paying you one cent for each time you unlock. Of course, it’s capped at $0.03 per hour (so every other unlock is just making the company money), and you’ll be allowed to cash out, toss the funds on a gift card or donate your earnings to a charity. Don’t worry, we already did the math — you can earn $262.80 by unlocking your phone’s screen three times a day, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Or you can just mow some grass.

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Source: Locket, Google Play Store

Kim Dotcom’s Mega launches Android app, vows iOS and Windows apps soon

Mega launches Android app

Kim Dotcom launched his Mega cloud storage platform with much fanfare, but few ways to use it. That’s finally improving now that the Mega Android app is here. The release won’t shock anyone who has used established rivals like Dropbox and Google Drive, but it is reasonably complete with two-way transfers, image previews and automatic camera syncing. It won’t be alone for long, either. Mega says that both iOS and Windows apps are in the last stages of testing, which could give us more of an incentive to try what’s still a very young service.

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Source: Google Play

Mega launches Android app

Kim Dotcom launched his Mega cloud storage platform with much fanfare, but few ways to use it. That’s finally improving now that the Mega Android app is here. The release won’t shock anyone who has used established rivals like Dropbox and Google Drive, but it is reasonably complete with two-way transfers, image previews and automatic camera syncing. It won’t be alone for long, either. Mega says that both iOS and Windows apps are in the last stages of testing, which could give us more of an incentive to try what’s still a very young service.

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Source: Google Play

Nokia’s Here Maps service comes to the Asha 501, beta release available now for download

DNP  Nokia's Here Maps comes to the Asha 501, beta release available now for download

The touchscreen Asha 501 Nokia unveiled back in May will now work with Here Maps, the company announced on its blog today. The navigation service is already available on Windows Phone 8, Firefox OS, Android and iOS, and its arrival on the Asha platform will boost that operating system’s more modest selection of apps. Available now as a beta release, Here Maps for the Asha 501 offers turn-by-turn navigation and real-time traffic information. It’s designed specifically for low-end smartphones without GPS on board, and Nokia’s post notes that the current version “is a starting point and we will improve the experience over time.” Upcoming changes will likely include improved satellite images, which the company says will soon be updated to a higher quality. Asha 501 users in select countries can nab the Here Maps beta via the source link below.

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Source: Conversations by Nokia, Nokia Store

DNP  Nokia's Here Maps comes to the Asha 501, beta release available now for download

The touchscreen Asha 501 Nokia unveiled back in May will now work with Here Maps, the company announced on its blog today. The navigation service is already available on Windows Phone 8, Firefox OS, Android and iOS, and its arrival on the Asha platform will boost that operating system’s more modest selection of apps. Available now as a beta release, Here Maps for the Asha 501 offers turn-by-turn navigation and real-time traffic information. It’s designed specifically for low-end smartphones without GPS on board, and Nokia’s post notes that the current version “is a starting point and we will improve the experience over time.” Upcoming changes will likely include improved satellite images, which the company says will soon be updated to a higher quality. Asha 501 users in select countries can nab the Here Maps beta via the source link below.

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Source: Conversations by Nokia, Nokia Store