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CVS Caremark app launches for Android, manage prescriptions on the go

By Cory Gunther
on 13 Oct, 2011

CVS Caremark has announced their official Android application. The app, available at no cost today, allows users to access the CVS prescription drug information database to learn more about their prescriptions as well as allows for safe and secure management of refills and prescriptions. The database has information, images, dosing details and more for those in need, more details below.

Siri alternatives for Android users

By Shane McGlaun
on 13 Oct, 2011

The only thing that was major about the unveiling of the iPhone 4S was the new Siri voice assistant service. All the other stuff about the iPhone 4S was just not that interesting. If you are on an Android phone and like the idea of Siri, several apps out there will give you similar features right now. Extremetech ran down the top five Android apps that are like Siri, see what you think of their choices.

Final Google TV add-on is ready for Android SDK

By Michael Crider
on 12 Oct, 2011

While the loyal users of Google's much-neglected Google TV platform wait patiently for Honeycomb, developers can finally begin work on apps in earnest. The finished version of the Google TV add-on for the Android SDK is available now, so that Android app makers can port their applications to Google TV. You can download the plug-in here.

Myriad Alien Dalvik 2.0 lets Android apps run on iPad and more

By Shane McGlaun
on 6 Oct, 2011

There have been a lot of people clamoring for the ability to run Android applications on some tablets and devices like HP TouchPad and other devices. Today Myriad has launched Alien Dalvik 2.0 and for the first time you can extend Android apps to run on all sorts of devices including automobiles, TVs, and tablets like the iPad. The company says that this new release is the first step towards a single app standard across all devices.

Infinite Dreams shows stop-motion trailer for Jelly Defense

By Michael Crider
on 29 Sep, 2011

It's pretty hard for a tower defense game to get noticed in the crowded mobile gaming space, but Jelly Defense has just done that. Developer Infinite Dreams has posted a colorful trailer created with old-school stop-motion claymation (think Gumby or The Nightmare Before Christmas) to drum up excitement for the game's release. Jelly Defense debuts today, and is definitely worth a look if you're a fan of the genre.

Official Flickr App for Android available now

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Sep, 2011

Flickr is no doubt one of the best photography options available on the web. For a long time now Android users have been waiting for something official instead of relying on third party applications. It appears that Flickr has finally answered all their users calls and have now announced the official Flickr app for Android.

Satellite AR app shows UARS satellite crashing in real-time

By Nicholas Ahn
on 23 Sep, 2011

For those of you who are unaware, the UARS satellite is currently 'scheduled' to crash into the surface of the earth. If this news happens to worry you, or if you're interested in tracking a falling satellite as in crashes into the planet, the Satellite AR app for Android is tracking the satellite live for your viewing pleasure.

Isis, Google Wallet competitor, to run on Android

By Nicholas Ahn
on 23 Sep, 2011

In the midst of the recent flurry of Google Wallet news, Isis has announced that they will release an Android application when the payment system is released next year. While this announcement would be more significant if the application were released today, it still gives the application a fighting chance against recently launched Google Wallet.

uTorrent adds Android support

By Nicholas Ahn
on 22 Sep, 2011

Popular BitTorrent client, uTorrent, has just released an alpha build of it's software, version 3.1. This version brings drag and drop support for Android devices, as well as iTunes, the PS3, and Xbox 360. Users are now able to drag and drop items directly from uTorrent into the devices without having to leave the program itself.

Google preparing developers for Ice Cream Sandwich with some useful tips

By Cory Gunther
on 19 Sep, 2011

Google's Android Ice Cream Sandwich is coming and the release is getting so close I can almost taste the Vanilla. Today the Android Developers Team posted some useful details and tips for developers to help them with the transition to Ice Cream Sandwich. Although the SDK isn't available for developers yet, Google plans to have them more than ready when the time comes.