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SoundHound gets major tablet overhaul, livelyrics, and social sharing

By Cory Gunther
on 29 Mar, 2013

Today one of my favorite apps that I use way more than I should is getting a massive update on the tablet front. Our favorite music discovery application SoundHound has just received a large update that is improving tablet support and adding tons of features that previously only phone users were enjoying. Check it out below.

Songkick Concerts helps you find your favorite bands

By Shane McGlaun
on 29 Mar, 2013

Android using fans of live music might want to check out a new app called Songkick Concerts. The application is designed to make it easy for Android device users to find when their favorite artists will be on tour. The application has two different ways that users can find their favorite artists.

Geomerics founder says programmers “loathe” developing games for Android

By Shane McGlaun
on 29 Mar, 2013

Android is the most popular smartphone platform in the world and smartphones running the operating system are some of the most popular individual devices in the smartphone market. You would think with the incredible popularity of the Android platform that game developers and software developers would be thrilled to be working on the platform. However, one Android industry developer says that isn't the case.

Facebook Messenger users in the UK get VoIP calling

By Shane McGlaun
on 28 Mar, 2013

Android users of the Facebook Messenger app in the US have been able to make VoIP calls using the app for a while now. Word has surfaced indicating that Facebook is rolling out the ability to make VoIP calls using the app to other countries. According to reports, the update to the app is rolling out in the UK that brings VoIP calling to users across the pond for the first time.

Action Launcher reaches version 1.5

By Shane McGlaun
on 28 Mar, 2013

For a lot of Android users, there is no desire to customize or change their smartphone beyond the way it came right out of the box. However, for many users the ability to customize their device to suit their needs and preferences is one of the biggest reasons to purchase an Android smartphone or tablet. One of the first customizations that many people try is a new launcher for their device.

RunKeeper updated with 6 new languages and more features

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Mar, 2013

The developers behind the popular fitness app RunKeeper have been pretty busy over the past few months. Back in February they released the all-new RunKepper 3.0 beta, as well as a few other features. Today however they've announced even more features and support for 6 additional languages.

Pole Star indoor GPS service will support Android

By Shane McGlaun
on 27 Mar, 2013

I think most of us know from experience that trying to find your way around a large indoor location such as a convention center or an unfamiliar mall can be very challenging. You can wander around in unfamiliar mall looking for a specific store or finally break down and ask some complete stranger where the store you need is located. Another option is a new application for Android devices called Pole Star.

My Purchases makes it easy to see your Google Play purchase history

By Shane McGlaun
on 27 Mar, 2013

One of the things that can be a pain to do when you upgrade your Android device is to be sure you've downloaded all of your apps from your old device. The easiest way to do that is to look back at your purchase history, but finding that purchase history can be a pain. This is where an app called My Purchases comes in.

BOINC software creates a distributed smartphone computer system

By Shane McGlaun
on 27 Mar, 2013

If you're a computer user, you're probably familiar with distributed computing systems that take a bunch of different computers and harness their power to perform one task. One notable distributed computing system that used software running on thousands of computers around the country and the world was SETI@Home. Another example of distributed computing is Folding@Home.

ViewRanger for the outdoorsy Android users gets updated

By Shane McGlaun
on 26 Mar, 2013

If you're an outdoorsy type of Android user, you may be familiar with the outdoor GPS app called ViewRanger. The developers behind the application have announced a significant new update for the Android application bringing it to version 3.5.0. The update was released this month and is available to download now.