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Rhapsody launches updated tablet app for music streaming

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Feb, 2012

The popular online media and music streaming service Rhapsody that is now available on Android, Google TV and many other devices has just launched their latest update for Android. Starting today users can stream in style with a brand new, fully redesigned and imagined Android tablet interface. It's not just re-sized for a tablet, it has been full on designed specifically for tablets and looks great.

NFL Super Bowl 3D Live Wallpaper — Get it before the big game

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Feb, 2012

Who is ready for the Super Bowl? If you've been watching Sportscenter and NFL Network all week just like me and would like to show your team spirit on Android I have just the app for you. Obviously there are tons of different apps and live wallpapers available but NFL Super Bowl 3D Live Wallpaper so far is one of my favorites. It's simple but elegant and I can sport my Packers with pride (maybe next year guys.)

Sound Pound NFC lands on Android, say hello with NFC

By Cory Gunther
on 1 Feb, 2012

We have an interesting application that just landed in our inbox today and figured we'd share it with our readers. NFC is still a niche in Android that has yet to really take off -- although Android Beam should help things out. Today we have an NFC app that is actually fun, and not just for mobile payments. Meet Sound Pound NFC.

Rovio, creator of Angry Birds say piracy can be a good thing

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jan, 2012

Piracy is a touchy subject and has been looked down upon by many many different markets, Android included. Obviously we all know how the music industry feels on the matter, and we've seen the countless attacks and results from their approach. When it comes to Android or apps in general some might feel different. The creators of Angry Birds, Rovio had a thing or two to say regarding the matter -- and don't really think it's of much concern.

Humble Bundle hits Android, name your price for games and support charities too

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jan, 2012

For many gamers the entire idea behind the Humble Bundle is not new. For those that have never heard of it or would like to participate on Android we have all the details. Essentially this is a "name your price" for games, and part of the funds go directly to charities, developers and more. Their first round for Android has four excellent games and you'll save a bundle buying them this way too.

Firefox 10 update hits Android Market, Flash still missing

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jan, 2012

For all those users of the popular Firefox browser for Android we have good news today. Firefox 10 has just landed in the market and the update is available now thanks to Mozilla. Along with tons of improvements to overall stability and performance we have a faster and easier set up and sync, but Adobe's Flash Player is still missing.

Official Steam for Android leaves beta, open to all Steam users

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jan, 2012

After Valve finally released an official Steam app for Android just a few short days ago users have been leaving all sorts of comments to release it out of beta. After only a select few could use the late to the party application, today it has left beta and is now fully open and available to anyone that already has a Steam account.

Google Music Manager update brings full library and puchased music downloads

By Cory Gunther
on 26 Jan, 2012

Yes! Finally Google has updated their new Music Manager for Google Music to allow users to download right from their cloud. Originally you could upload all your music but that was it. Now instead of downloading them one at a time we can retrieve the entire library right out of the air and download it to your device or computer -- including purchased tracks from the Android Market.

Grand Theft Auto III updated with Transformer Prime support, video tweaks — we go hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 26 Jan, 2012

Surely many of you have already seen or played Grand Theft Auto III. Be it back in the day on your Xbox or even recently on a few Android smartphones and tablets as of late. What you haven't seen is GTAIII on the NVIDIA quad-core powered ASUS Transformer Prime Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich tablet. We decided to give it a try so check it out below.

Anomaly Warzone Earth HD “Tower Offense” game lands on Android

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Jan, 2012

While Tower Defense games are hugely successful and loads of fun I can't help but feel like we have entirely too many. What we have today though is the poplar "tower offense" game called Anomaly Warzone Earth HD from 11 bit studios. This game was extremely successful over on that iOS platform and now it's finally here where it belongs -- on Android.