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An updated version of the Google Play app began rolling out to handsets a few days ago without much fanfare, but now it’s getting more attention for unpleasant reasons: a glaring bug. Some users wielding the latest version of the marketplace have reported seeing a “Package File Invalid” error when downloading or updating select apps, and now Google has acknowledged the software hiccup in a freshly-created support page. Mountain View says there aren’t any workarounds for the glitch as of now, but it’s “currently investigating a permanent solution.” There’s no ETA for a fix just yet, but Page and Co. promise they’ll update the listing with developments.

Filed under: Software, Mobile, Google

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Via: Android Community

Source: Google Support

At Google’s request, Microsoft pulled its YouTube app for Windows Phone 7.x and 8 back in May, but now it’s returned. Apparently ready to display the ads Google is so insistent on, v3.2.0.0 is available for download, and also brings the ability to upload videos directly to the service. If you’re not seeing it on your device yet you can grab it and get all the new details at the link below.

Filed under: Internet, Software, Mobile, Microsoft, Google

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Via: The Verge, WPCentral

Source: Windows Phone Store

Amazon’s Android-flavored reading app is offering up a couple more of its own e-reader’s features for those with Google-fied devices. Just like folks with Kindles have already encountered, the Kindle for Android app now keeps tabs on time remaining in chapters and the book itself should pace be of chief concern. The mobile software also allows library sorting by author, title and books recently read to keep those A Song of Ice and Fire titles neatly organized. Naturally, the update also comes with the usual stability improvements and bug fixes in tow and can be snatched up at the source link. You know, in the event that your trusty device hasn’t alerted you to the new version just yet.

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Source: Google Play

It’s only been a few short months since popular Android discovery / recommendation app Drippler made the jump to iOS, and today it’s launching version 2.0 for Android. The update brings proper tablet support, a new magazine-like layout and a slew of new features — including categories, favorites and search. As a refresher, Drippler offers the latest tips, updates, apps and accessories recommendations for your particular device and lets you personalize the discovery of related content. The app’s already provided over 200 million “drips” to help users enhance their smartphone experience. We spent some time using version 2.0 and came away rather pleased — it’s definitely an improvement over the original. Take a look at our screenshot gallery below and check the full PR after the break.

Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Software, Mobile, Google

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Source: Google Play Store

DirecTV’s added features to its mobile apps piece by piece over the last few years, and now it’s reworking them entirely. The first one to get a makeover is its iPad app, which is getting an update today with a new menu section to make browsing easier, plus TV Show and Networks filters to go along with the existing Guide and Movies options. It also has a revamped Watch experience that helps you filter out whether the content will play on the TV or tablet and even the information pages have a new look. Of course, other features that have been around like Facebook, Twitter and GetGlue integration, channel guide, search and DVR scheduling are still in effect as well. The update provides a more “cohesive experience across platforms”, which viewers can check out pictures of in the gallery below or judge for themselves once it hits the App Store.

Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Mobile

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Source: iTunes, DirecTV