February, 2013 - Android Community

Google Play Books updated with over 90 bug fixes

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Feb, 2013

Today those folks from Google have issued a quick update to their increasingly popular Google Play Books application for Android. The update added a few new features, fixed a truckload of bugs it apparently had, and even added support for India to now enjoy a good read. Apparently Books had some issues, because Google promises to have fixed tons of them.

Motorola hires Apple legend Guy Kawasaki as new advisor

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Feb, 2013

Some interesting news on the Motorola front has surfaced today. The once Apple legend, marketing guru, and chief technology evangelist Guy Kawasaki has recently confirmed that he's accepted a job and role with Motorola - who's now owned by Google. Guy took to his Google+ page to confirm that he's now an advisor for Motorola Mobility.

Pandora Radio adds streaming limits to mobile users

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Feb, 2013

Today we have some bad news for the millions of users that enjoy Pandora free online radio streaming. It looks like the personalized radio service will soon be adding limits to us mobile users. For those that enjoy the mobile app on Android you might want to listen up. According to new reports mobile users will be limited to 40 hours of streaming a month. After that they'll have to pony up some cash to keep listening.

AVP: Evolution by FOX hits the Play store

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Feb, 2013

Get ready for the ultimate battle of Alien vs Predator. The folks from FOX have been teasing this game for some time, but today it finally landed in the Google Play Store. Instead of being in the middle of a war you'll actually get to participate and it looks like loads of fun. Any AvP fan will surely want to check this out.

Vire Launcher offers 3D effects and real-time lighting [Hands-on]

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Feb, 2013

As you all probably know, switching out the launcher for our Android phones is one of the easiest and quickest ways to change and personalize our devices. Today we've been shown an awesome brand new option for Android phones that's currently in beta called Vire Launcher. It has some of the best visuals and animations we've seen yet, is free at the moment, and runs amazingly smooth. Check out our hands-on video below.

Google’s CFO states Motorola’s next device won’t “wow by Google standards”

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Feb, 2013

Lately there's been lots and lots of talk about what's coming from the folks at Motorola. Now that Google is in charge many are expecting an entirely new Motorola, stunning devices, and better update timelines for our favorite smartphones and tablets. We've heard tons about this new "game changing" Motorola X-Phone too - but this all might still be a bit premature.

OpenCL drivers on Nexus 4 and 10 is a hint at the future

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Feb, 2013

An interesting story is making the rounds and flooding our inbox this morning regarding OpenCL drivers in Android devices. The folks from AnandTech have confirmed that both the Nexus 4, and Google's Nexus 10 have OpenCL drivers in the stock firmware. For those that don't understand what this means, it's a hint at the future of both CPU and GPU performance on our mobile devices. Read on for more details.

Archos reveals FamilyPad 2 release details

By Robert Nelson
on 28 Feb, 2013

Archos may have been showing off the FamilyPad 2 tablet back in January during CES, however they were pretty quiet when it came to some of the finer points such as a release date and pricing. On that note, it looks like Archos has begun to open up a bit. The company has announced some pricing and release details for the tablet and it looks like it will be available for purchase "very soon."

Toy Story: Smash It! game arrives for Android

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Feb, 2013

If you're a fan of the popular Toy Story series, you'll be happy to know that your favorite toys are back for an all-new game on Android and iOS. It's called Toy Story: Smash It! and this new puzzler action game aims to keep you busy for hours. Buzz Lightyear and all of his friends are back for some fun. More details and the launch trailer can be seen below.

ASUS MeMO Pad Smart 10 US availability set for March 5

By Robert Nelson
on 28 Feb, 2013

ASUS unveiled the MeMO Pad Smart 10 tablet earlier in the month and then later released a teaser video showing the features. As of today though, it looks like there is a bit of good news for those in the US market. Simply put, ASUS has confirmed that the MeMO Pad Smart 10 will begin shipping on March 5. Basically, those interested only have a few days left to wait before they can make a purchase.