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Temple Run for Android not launching tomorrow, still aiming for February

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By Cory Gunther
on 8 Feb, 2012

Temple Run for Android not launching tomorrow, still aiming for February

The wildly popular and extremely fun game Temple Run for iOS is coming to Android, just like we told you last month. After a huge response from readers hoping for the game we have some bad news. Sadly after numerous rumors claimed February 9th was the official launch date we can now confirm that this hugely successful game is still coming soon, but not tomorrow.

Google+ update brings “massive performance improvements” and more

By Cory Gunther
on 8 Feb, 2012

Google's been busy this week with all sorts of exciting new updates. From Google Chrome for Android to a brand new overhauled Google Voice. Today they've issued a massive update to their social network Google+ application with tons of new features. Mainly stating "massive performance improvements across the app".

Chrome for Android Beta hands-on [Video]

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Feb, 2012

Google has released their first ever version of Chrome for Android today. Bringing their full-fledged browser to the world of Android smartphones and tablets. While currently only available for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich devices (and a beta) we were excited to give it a quick try. Below you'll see our first impressions, hands-on pictures, video, benchmarks and more.

Google Voice update brings new ICS icon, interface, and tablet click-to-call

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Feb, 2012

A mystery update for Google Voice has just landed in the Android Market this afternoon. Google is busy today and has just released Google Chrome for Android, and now we are getting a redesigned Google Voice app with awesome UI improvements and tablet features. The updated Icon is being shown in the market but apparently the update isn't pushing out yet, but we were able to quickly install it through the web Android Market here.

Google Chrome Browser officially lands on Android — faster and smarter

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Feb, 2012

It's the moment we have all been waiting for. We have long forgotten Firefox and have been die-hard fans of Chrome while waiting patiently for an official mobile version for Android. Today is that day and Google has just announced the Chrome for Android Beta. It's available now for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich smartphones and tablets.

Facebook bringing mobile ads to Android devices starting in March

By Cory Gunther
on 6 Feb, 2012

Latest rumors have Facebook set to tap into another market for revenue -- as if they didn't have enough money already. According to the Financial Times and Reuters Facebook will be adding in-line ads to our mobile devices, possibly inside the popular Android application. First filing for a public $5 billion IPO, and now this.

Yahoo unveils new app search option for Android

By Cory Gunther
on 3 Feb, 2012

Yahoo, that search engine you used sometime back in the 90's is apparently staying with the times and have just added an entirely new option to their search results. Updating and trying to stay relevant they've added an "Apps" tab right to their front page for search results. If you had a hard time finding apps before, this could be your solution.

Madden NFL 12 for Android $0.99 cents for Super Bowl weekend

By Cory Gunther
on 3 Feb, 2012

Who is ready for some football? With the Super Bowl quickly approaching EA has decided to drop the price on what I'd consider the best football game for Android down to just $0.99 cents for the weekend. Making sure many of us are playing football on our Android devices this weekend while preparing for the big game.

Facebook celebrates IPO with Android app update

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Feb, 2012

In case you haven't been following the latest Facebook news they've just gone public. Recently signing their Initial Public Offering, authorized by Ernst & Young LLP as having shares of its common stock available to the world. While this is big news it doesn't really matter for us here in the world of Android. We do have some good news though -- Facebook for Android just received an update although only a minor one.

Google Introduces “Bouncer” for Android Market, keeps us safe and malware free

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Feb, 2012

In the recent months the amount of malware in the Android Market has continued to climb, or the reports have at least. When something gets as big and popular as Android you will always have those people looking to cheat, steal, and attack anything they can. Today Google has announced their plans and system to curb all of that. They are calling it the Android Market Bouncer -- like that guy in a suit standing by the door.