13 Must Have Apps! The Essential Android App List.

03-17-2010

13 Must Have Apps| The Essential Android Apps List.

Ever run into someone else with the same phone? Of course you have. What's one of the first things that you start talking about? The apps! Lets face it take away the apps and android wouldn't be the platform it is today. The following list of apps is what I consider to be among the apps that everyone should have on their device. [...]
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Android Tip #1 - Market Alternatives

09-01-2010

Android Tip #1 - Market Alternatives.

The mobile world is full of apps. That's the way the game is played now. And I don't think that's going to change anytime soon. And in fact the android market alone holds 80,000-100,000+ apps. And the android market has seen some upgrades in the latests versions but shifting through countless lists of apps is still very much apart of the experience. Which works, but there are alternatives.[...]
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NexusOne OTA Update: Multitouch and more!

Posted on 2/02/2010 by A.A.I





As of today Nexus One users will start to receive an OTA: (Over the Air) update to their devices. Google expects most users to have this update by the end of the week. When your device is ready you'll receive a notification, simply download and follow the instructions and you're all set.
The update includes a number of fixes and a few new features. Google Goggles will now be available directly from the device, just launch from the 'All Apps' menu. Google Maps 3.4 will roll out with the update. This update to the map comes with several new features; synchronize favorites between device and PC, search suggestions based on web google maps history and Night mode for Google Maps Navigation. The night mode automatically adjusts your screen for optimal viewing during nighttime hours. A general for some users is included as well.

And probably the biggest news of this update(for some), the nexus one now has MultiTouch functionality. Multitouch is available within google maps, the gallery and web browser. This feature has long been sought after by many users as well as considered to be Androids weakness by some. Mg Segler over at Techcrunch.com reported for Venturebeat last year that Apple and Google had a "gentlemen's agreement" not to encroach on Apple's "property". Meaning google agree not to place multitouch functionality in it's devices even though it's been supported in the hardware since the G1. Needless to say nexusone users can now pinch and zoom just like their iPhone brethren. Check out the Engadet video below.


There is no word on these features being ported to other android devices at this time. Though I'd bet the google maps update hits all android devices. We'll keep you posted.

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