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Kakao Talk to launch an Android Launcher to compete against Facebook Home

By Shane McGlaun
on 12 Apr, 2013

Kakao Talk is a messaging app that's been available for Android for a while and has proven popular for Korean users. The company CEO has now revealed plans to Forbes that the company will be adding a new launcher within a couple weeks to make accessing its free messaging and calling app easier for users. The new launcher hopes to compete with Facebook Home.

Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat offers control via an Android app

By Shane McGlaun
on 11 Apr, 2013

A number of smart thermostats for your home or office have turned up over the last few years bringing interesting features to help you save money on your utility bills. A new smart thermostat has turned up this week called the Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat. The thermostat offers complete control to users from anywhere via an Android smartphone application.

Zillow app update brings 3-D property listings

By Shane McGlaun
on 11 Apr, 2013

If you've ever been in the new home market, you may have used the Zillow app. This app is designed to make it easier for you to find and compare prices of real estate in whatever area you're looking to live in. The Android application from Zillow was recently updated with a very nice new feature.

Rosetta Course brings language learning to Android

By Cory Gunther
on 10 Apr, 2013

Have you ever wanted to learn a new language but didn't want to take time to sit in classrooms or in front of a PC for hours on end? Then the folks from the highly acclaimed and award winning Rosetta Stone have something for you. It's called Rosetta Course and was recently released on Android with tons of demo courses and more all for free.

Fist Face Fight launches on Android April 18

By Shane McGlaun
on 10 Apr, 2013

Everyone knows that ninjas can jump out, crush your heart, and then disappear before you know what's happened. A new game is headed to the Android operating system soon called Fist Face Fight that helps you fight this ninja heart destroying phenomenon. The game has players using a virtual fist to punch ninjas as they try to destroy your heart.

Facebook Home Review

By Cory Gunther
on 9 Apr, 2013

Time to get social folks! In just a few days time you'll be able to get your hands all over the all-new Facebook experience on Android, simply called Facebook Home. If you want an even deeper experience the HTC first smartphone will also be available on the same day, April 12th, for you to enjoy Facebook in all its glory. We've had a chance to take Facebook Home for a spin lately and you'll want to read on to see if it's a worthy home screen replacement, or just a gimmick by Facebook to stay relevant.

Imgur photo hosting app arrives for Android

By Cory Gunther
on 9 Apr, 2013

The most popular photo hosting site that is probably everyone's favorite has finally arrived for Android. While there's no shortage of Imgur apps in the Google Play Store, today they've released their very own official app for Android. It's a limited beta for now, and appears to only work in Australia, but we can expect it to be available for all soon.

Twitter pushes Android app update to squash a bug

By Shane McGlaun
on 9 Apr, 2013

Earlier this month we talked about the new Twitter 4.0 application for Android users. That update brought with it a refreshed twitter user interface and some new features along with a native Android experience. One of the important features in the app update that proved problematic was the Me tab.

Tumblr releases a new redesigned Holo-inspired Android app

By Cory Gunther
on 8 Apr, 2013

Today we have some excellent news for all you Tumblr fans that have been waiting for a better Android experience straight from Tumblr themselves. This afternoon they've just released their all-new redesigned and improved app for Android complete with a Holo-inspired user interface and more. Check it out after the break.

Google Play 4.0 and Babel screenshots leak

By Shane McGlaun
on 8 Apr, 2013

Over the last month or so, we have seen several leaks turn up showing what the new Google Play 4.0 store will look like. Along with the leak about the Google Play 4.0 store has also been leaks of a new chat service called Babel. Babel is the name believed to be tied to Google's new unified chat service.