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Chameleon Launcher for Phones now available in Google Play

By Robert Nelson
on 21 Mar, 2013

Chameleon originally came to light by way of Kickstarter and as an alternative launcher for tablets. As of today however, the launcher is now publicly available for any and all that want to use it, and also available for tablets as well as smartphones. Yes, Chameleon Launcher for Phones has officially landed in the Google Play Store. No real surprises here, however we do have the breakdown of features, versions and prices.

iRig Recorder app now available for Android

By Robert Nelson
on 15 Mar, 2013

Those looking for a solid audio recording solution on Android, or those who may have been upset about the iRig recording app only being available for iOS users -- your time has come. The iRig Recorder app has officially found its way into the Google Play Store. The app is available for free, however it does have an in-app purchase available for those looking for the complete feature set.

Google Reader alternatives for Android users

By Robert Nelson
on 14 Mar, 2013

We still have a few months before Google Reader officially shuts down, however with the date set -- now may be a good time to start looking. Sure, that petition is still kicking, however we are not counting on that. It would be nice to see, but our minds have already begun looking elsewhere and we have a few options to share. In total we have five to present. The first two will be the closest to Google Reader, the second two are a bit different and the last is well, just different. We should also point out that our criteria was that we could access our feeds on our Android devices.

BlackBerry unveils ‘Secure Work Space’ app for BYOD Android users

By Robert Nelson
on 14 Mar, 2013

It looks like we once again have some Android and BlackBerry crossover. We know that BlackBerry 10 users are able to sideload Android apps and we have also seen chatter about select BlackBerry apps coming to Android. This latest is dealing the the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) market and will be managed through BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10. The solution they are discussing is called Secure Work Space.

Reebok Fitness launches for Android, we go hands-on

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Mar, 2013

Reebok has become the latest to launch a fitness related app for Android users. The app is simply called Reebok Fitness and it will allow the user to build their own programs. Well, build their own programs with some guidance. This setup begins with you choosing the length (ranging from 6 to 12 weeks) and picking a few categories. By doing this, the Reebok Fitness app should help to keep your workout routine fresh and given some time, it should also help to improve your fitness level.

Chameleon Launcher 2 for smartphones public release coming soon

By Robert Nelson
on 8 Mar, 2013

A teaser video of Chameleon Launcher for smartphones was released back in early-January and while we didn't know when that would be available for users at the time, we do have a bit of good news today. It seems the beta is now available and a non-beta release should be arriving sometime in the next few weeks. That said, lets get into the breakdown of who can use the launcher now, and where you can grab it from.

Opera’s webkit based browser launches in beta, we go hands-on

By Robert Nelson
on 5 Mar, 2013

Earlier in the month we saw news from Opera about how they had reached the 300 million user mark. That news came along with details of an updated browser, one that is based on webkit. The folks at Opera had promised that they would be showing it off during Mobile World Congress and as of today -- they have released it for all to enjoy. The browser is available by way of the Google Play Store and is dubbed, Opera browser beta.

Humble Bundle for Android 5 brings six games and five soundtracks

By Robert Nelson
on 5 Mar, 2013

The latest Humble Bundle has arrived and once again, it has been done with Android users in mind. This latest is the Humble Bundle 5 and it includes some games and some soundtracks. Specifically, this bundle includes six games and five soundtracks. Perhaps a bit more important though, this bundle continues the tradition of you setting the price and also donating some money to charity.

Chrome for Android update adds background audio and more

By Robert Nelson
on 27 Feb, 2013

If you happen to have an Android device running Chrome, you may want to head over to the Play Store and grab this latest update. The update is for Chrome 25, specifically for version 25.0.1364.123 and it has brought some new features along with some notable improvements on existing features.

Pocket Casts 4 arrives with Holo style UI, syncing, backup and more

By Robert Nelson
on 27 Feb, 2013

Shifty Jelly offered a little Pocket Casts 4 teaser earlier in the month. At that time they offered a fairly decent look at the new features and had said that the release was coming this month. Well, true to their word, Pocket Casts 4 is now available in the Google Play Store. Those who have already purchased Pocket Casts will be able to grab the update for free. Everyone else, Pocket Casts 4 remains priced at $3.99.