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Google opens Play Store Private Channels for companies

By Cory Gunther
on 4 Dec, 2012

Google has been expanding and improving their Play Store since its birth, and today is no different. While we aren't getting a new layout, improved features, or any of those things today they've announced a neat new feature for companies and businesses. Google has just detailed what they're calling Play Store Private Channels. A place to distribute apps privately to customers or employees.

Google updates Maps API, gives developers access to all the neat features

By Cory Gunther
on 3 Dec, 2012

Today the folks from Google up in Mountain View announced some awesome news for Android developers, especially if you're a developer that works with apps taking advantage of Google Maps. Today they launched an update to the Google Maps Android API that opens the door for developers to use the comprehensive and extensive amount of options and features available from Google Maps.

Gmail update brings pinch-to-zoom to Android 4.0 and above

By Cory Gunther
on 3 Dec, 2012

We have some good news this afternoon to share with everyone regarding Gmail. Today Google has finally updated their mail application for all Android 4.0 and above devices. This update was much anticipated and brings tons of awesome new features to those not enjoying a Nexus device. Now everyone with an up to date phone can enjoy pinch-to-zoom and more.

Predators the Game by Fox Entertainment on sale in the Play Store

By Cory Gunther
on 29 Nov, 2012

If you're a fan of the popular Predator Movie series, or just love classic games for Android we have an awesome one worth mentioning today. Brought to you officially by Fox Digital Entertainment is the official Predators game for Android. It's tons of fun and today is on sale for just $0.99 for those interested.

Nexus 4 shipping times delayed into 2013

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Nov, 2012

Yesterday the folks from Mountain View put their LG Nexus 4 smartphone up for sale on the Google Play Store for the second time in two weeks, and it sold out pretty much just as fast as the first round. Google's new Nexus is either extremely popular and seeing an unaccounted for demand, or they need some serious work on their sales skills. The Play Store became almost unusable as Google warned users they still had stock, and to keep trying as it was experiencing a heavy load. Now lets talk shipping.

Chrome for Android updated with performance improvements

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Nov, 2012

Google's at it again this afternoon and they've just updated their popular Chrome Browser for Android. It's one of our favorites, but could still use plenty of work. While today we aren't getting new features, the guys from Mountain View have updated the app with bug fixes, stability fixes, and hope to improve performance across the board.

Google Play Books now available for pre-order

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Nov, 2012

Starting today all you book lovers and reading fanatics have a few more options from the folks at Google and their Play Store. Today they announced that Google Books will now be available for pre-order. The "New and coming soon" section will now show upcoming books before they hit the store, and users anxious to virtually flip through those pages can pre-order and get it right on release day.

Color Blindness Test by EnChroma arrives on Android

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Nov, 2012

Today we learned about a neat new app and tool that has arrived on the Google Play Store for Android. It's called the Color Blindness Test and is developed by a company EnChroma. Now we've seen a few of these in the past but what makes EnChroma different is their app has been scientifically proven and validated to accurately test for color blindness. The first app on the Play Store to have that claim. More people mix up their colors than you think, so check it out below.

Google: Nexus 4 is not sold out, Play Store is just seeing overwhelming demand

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Nov, 2012

Well folks, this entire ordeal of Google selling devices in their own Store has slowly but surely became an absolute disaster. Users all over the place are having a nearly impossible time buying themselves a shiny new LG Nexus 4 or Nexus 10. Earlier we reported that Google announced more stock would be available at 12 PST, then they apparently "sold out" within a matter of minutes. That isn't the case though, read on below for more details.

AnTuTu Benchmark v3.0 released with new UI, DNA support and more

By Cory Gunther
on 26 Nov, 2012

We have good news for all those overclocking fans, speed freaks, and benchmark junkies. The popular benchmarking and performance test tool for Android AnTuTu Benchmark has just received a massive update to v3.0 that brings an entire new experience. They've added support for tons of popular devices, improved the user interface, and added more testing options and even a compare tool.