Presently, those who aren’t keen on Android‘s Messaging app have a variety of different options to choose from via the Play Store, some that function better than others. One of the reasons some apps have their share of issues is because of how the developers have to go about creating them — with hidden APIs, […]
It’s fun to check things off of a to-do list, but often what’s more important is remembering when you last did something. Is it time to change the water filter? Get a new toothbrush? Go to the doctor? If you had something in your calendar the last time you did it, it’s fairly easy to check how long its been, but if not you’re out of luck.
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If you thought you had a home screen replacement app that brought versatility to your Android smartphone before, you’ll be blown away by Themer. There’s a beta release going on right this minute with codes being pushed in waves – always keep a line at the door, of course – and the app will be […]
Google has been pushy with developers for a while now over its apps for tablets criteria, trying to get better looking app offerings for Android slate users. To further this, the company has announced an upcoming change that will be seen by Android tablet users specifically, moving the “designed for tablets” section front and center […]
Android plays host to some impressive tablet apps — I’m partial to IMDb and Flipboard to name just a few — but I’ve all too often downloaded an app only to discover that it’s a regular phone app scaled to fit a larger display. Needless to say, the experience was less than ideal. Now Google is pushing to shine more light on Android apps that are optimized for tablets with a pair of modifications that will go live starting on November 21.
The first change may be the more visually shocking of the two — Android apps that don’t fit Google’s tablet criteria will be marked as “Designed for phones” so users know exactly what they’re getting into before they download.
Meanwhile, the second deals with a feature Google rolled out earlier this year, a “Designed for Tablets” view that highlights (what else?) apps that have been crafted with specific tablet experiences in mind. Users will who scour the Play Store on their tablets will soon discover that those top app lists — think Top Paid, Top Free, Top Grossing, etc. — will show off those tablet-tailored apps by default (though users can reconfigure it to show all apps just like before).
Those Play Store modifications won’t go live for a few weeks yet, but the timing has me wondering whether or not Google is planning to push a new tablet at around the same time. I know, I know, past performance isn’t a guarantee of future results, but the Nexus 10 was originally revealed back in October 2012 and started hitting the Play Store’s digital shelves in November. And now that we’re hearing Google is preparing to officially out the Nexus 5 and Android KitKat and a revamped Nexus 10 sometime next week, it’s starting to seem like we’ll see a similar timeline unfold shortly.
And really, what better way to welcome a new raft of Android tablet owners than by showing them apps that really allow those devices to strut their stuff? It’s a win-win too — while those users get easier access to the best Android tablet apps, developers who spend the extra time to make sure their tablet experiences are more than just stretched-out phone interfaces can score some much-needed exposure.
You may be familiar with Runtastic’s workout app that’s primarily geared toward running. It’s one of the most advanced running apps out there, with interval training and all kinds of metrics. But today the company is shifting its focus away from your legs and honing in on your mid-section.
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If you snatched up the colorful iPhone 5C and its perforated case
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It’s good form to send a thank you note when given a gift, but how many of us ever really manage to find the time to do so? A New York company called Bond Gifts assumes very few of us, so it’s created an app-powered robot with perfect penmanship that can hand write a thank you—or any kind of note—on your behalf.
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For those who don’t need or want an app to track and categorize every single aspect of their financial situation, Level Money simply answers the most important question: How much money can I spend today?
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The Samsung Galaxy Gear is a nifty — if not limited — little gadget, supplementing one’s smartphone with a bit of wearable convenience. The folks over at ars technica have given it a spin in a different way, however, sideloading regular Android apps onto it and finding it fairly capable of running them. Not all […]
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