0 Plume Update Brings UI Changes, Bug Fixes

One of our favorite Twitter clients, Plume, was just updated with a couple of subtle but useful UI changes, features and the always nondescript "bug fixes". If you've used Plume before, you know it's hardly short on features and options to begin with. Even so, they managed to add a couple more. The "timeline" and "profile" sections have been redesigned with font color and a couple layout changes. User names are now displayed in a color that can only be described as "Twitter blue", and user's handles are kept in grey off to the right of the name. Additionally, links in the timeline display in the same way as they do on the Twitter website, colors and formatting in tact. The graphical changes aren't drastic, but they give Plume a bit more polish.
This update also brings volume button scrolling, a polarizing feature you either don't care about, or can't live without. Several other apps have implemented this, and just like most everything else in Plume, it's the user's choice to toggle on. If you haven't tried out Plume, then there's no better time than now -- trust us, it looks really nice on a big Galaxy Nexus screen. It's free in the Google Play Store at the source link below. If you like what this developer is doing, and want to support an app that's following holo guidelines, be sure to give the "Premium" version a look for $4.99.

Source: Google Play Store

0 Samsung's ChatON app updated with Olympic buddy

Samsung's instant messaging client, ChatON, was just updated with a few new features, including an Olympic buddy that can keep you up to date with daily schedules, medal tables, and breaking news. Here's the full changelog.

• Olympic buddy (Daily Schedules, Medal Tables, Breaking News)
• Walkie-talkie
• Skin/Bubble download
• Typing status
• Edit buddy's name
• New ChatON logo
• Image zoom-in/out
• Minor bugs fixed

As always, ChatON provide cross-platform instant messaging, group chat, file transfers, and lots of profile personalization options. If you're looking for more ways to follow the Olympics, be sure to check out our app roundup.

Do any of you guys actually use ChatON? What's your favorite instant messaging client on Android these days?

Download: ChatON (Free)

0 LG Nitro HD On AT&T Getting Ice Cream Sandwich On July 31

Listen up LG Nitro owners: we have some important news for you.

Now that I have the attention of all seven of you who bought this phone, here it is: Ice Cream Sandwich is coming to your handset on July 31st. Sing, rejoice, dance, and be merry.

The update will bring LG's Optimus UI 3.0 along for the ride, as well as many other new and improved features:

• New lock screen actions let you conveniently jump directly to a specific application without unlocking the homescreen.
• The redesigned Gallery App & Photo Editor makes it easier to mana ge, show, and share photos and videos than ever before.
• An updated home screen folder and favorites tray that lets you group your apps and shortcuts logically by simply dragging one onto another.
• Enhanced multitasking capabilities let you instantly navigate from one task to another by leveraging a list in the System Bar that includes thumbnail images of all recently used apps. Just tap the thumbnail to resume using that app.
• Improved text input with an updated keyboard that supports faster text input and more accurate entries with better error correction and word suggestions.
• An app that helps you easily monitor your data usage.
• Face Unlock, a new screen-lock option that intelligently unlocks your device using facial recognition software.

The update will be made available by going here on your computer and performing the outlines steps once the update is live. Hooray!

[AT&T]

0 LG Nitro HD gets Ice Cream Sandwich on July 31

AT&T has announced that the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update will hit the LG Nitro HD (see our review) on Tuesday, July 31st. A leaked version of the update was spotted in May and now it's been officially confirmed.

The update will also bring LG's new Optimus 3.0 UI, which adds features such as the ability to swipe anywhere on the lock screen to unlock the phone.

With the ICS update, you should see, among other features, a redesigned Gallery app and photo editor, enhanced multitasking capabilities, an updated home screen folder and favorites tray and Face Unlock.

So if you're a LG Nitro HD owner on AT&T, get ready for the much anticipated Ice Cream Sandwich update. To update your phone, you'll have to visit LG's Nitro HD update site and fol low their instructions. Make sure you back-up your data before updating. Full press release is after the break.

Source: AT&T

Ice Cream Sandwich Update Available for LG Nitro HD Customers Beginning July 31

Beginning next Tuesday, AT&T customers who have an LG Nitro HD will be able to update their phone to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and will also have access to LGs new Optimus 3.0 UI.

Optimus 3.0 is LGs new user interface that lets Nitro HD customers unlock the phone by swiping anywhere on the screen, allowing for additional display customization such as using your own photos as icons and shortcut images, and the addition of a Download category in the menu for easier organization.

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) simplifies common actions and includes a new typeface optimized for high-resolution screens to improve readability.

Customers can download the update by visiting www.lg.com/us/NitroHD-Upgrade fr om a personal computer and following the instructions on the site.

The most noticeable changes LG Nitro HD customers will see with this update are:

• New lock screen actions let you conveniently jump directly to a specific application without unlocking the homescreen.
• The redesigned Gallery App & Photo Editor makes it easier to manage, show, and share photos and videos than ever before.
• An updated home screen folder and favorites tray that lets you group your apps and shortcuts logically by simply dragging one onto another.
• Enhanced multitasking capabilities let you instantly navigate from one task to another by leveraging a list in the System Bar that includes thumbnail images of all recently used apps. Just tap the thumbnail to resume using that app.
• Improved text input with an updated keyboard that supports faster text input and more accurate entries with better error correction and word suggestions.
• An app that helps you easily monitor your data usage.
• Face Unlock, a new screen-lock option that intelligently unlocks your device using facial recognition software.

Additionally, in the coming weeks well be rolling out updates to the HTC One X and HTC Inspire that enhance performance and in the case of the Inspire, add AT&T Address Book, HTC Sense 3.0 and Task Manager.

Weve got more ICS updates coming, so stay tuned for the latest!

0 Pantech's Star Q Headed For Verizon's Budget Lineup With 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4, QWERTY Keyboard In Tow

Looking to be the successor to the Pantech Breakout, it seems that a little phone called the Pantech Star Q will be headed to Verizon. This sliding, QWERTY-packing device is decidedly a budget phone, expected to ring in at just $99 on contract, but it includes a mixed bag of low-end and surprisingly appealing specs, including Android 4.0.4, a Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz, a front-facing camera (of indeterminate resolution), a 3MP rear shooter, a 4" WVGA display, and of course a sliding QWERTY keyboard. Besides all that, the phone will feature 4G LTE connectivity, a definite bonus for those in the budget/mid-range market.

There's no word on just when the Star Q will be available, but given the fact that VZW's existing low-end sliders have been around for about a year (and the device has already shown up on NenaMark and Picasa), Android And Me predicts that the wait won't be long.

Source: Android And Me

0 Images, Details Surface Samsung's Galaxy S Lightray 4G Set To Land On MetroPCS With Super AMOLED Plus Display, Single-Core Processor

Rounding out the list of budget Android handsets for which details emerged overnight, it looks like Samsung will be releasing the Droid Charge look-alike Galaxy S Lightray 4G to MetroPCS in mid-August.

The Galaxy S Lightray is not your average budget device, though besides a 4.3" Super AMOLED Plus display (carrying an unknown resolution), 8MP rear camera (with flash), 4G LTE connectivity and (maybe) a 1.3GHz single-core processor, this phone appears to be packing a TV antenna for "Mobile TV" (evidently powered by Dyle TV). Besides that interesting inclusion, the Lightray will also feature HDMI out and a mobile hotspot capability. As Phone Arena points out, it looks like (from the shots leaked at Howard Forums) this device is set to launch with Gingerbread rather than ICS which, while perhaps less of a problem for budget users, won't draw too many hard-core Android enthusiasts to the device.

Right now it sounds like the device is slated for a mid-August release, though (of course) no official word is yet available regarding a specific launch target. For more information, check out the Howard Forums thread and FCC filing linked below.

Source: Howard Forums, FCC Via Phone Arena

0 Cricket sounds

Summary: Cricket sounds can be put in a group of the most recognizable insect sounds. If you like crickets or you just think that cricket sounds will wake you up or make you pay attention when somebody is calling you on the phone, you can find some the best crickets sound effects in a Cricket Sounds FREE app.

Updated: Jul 27, 2012
Found in: cricket, sounds, app, free

Requirements: Android 2.2+
Downloads: 14

Cricket sounds can be put in a group of the most recognizable insect sounds. If you like crickets or you just think that cricket sounds will wake you up or make you pay attention when somebody is calling you on the phone, you can find some the best crickets sound effects in a Cricket Sounds FREE app. This sound collection consists of Ambient Sounds with Crickets, Cricket sounds 1-3, Cricket in Bordeaux, Cricket in Georgia, Eastern Green Bush, Field Cricket in Germany, Field Cricket Species in Spain, Great Green Bush in Germany, Grey Bush in Germany, House Cricket in Germany, Light Rain And Crickets, Midnight Cricket, Mole cricket Spain, Nightime Crickets, Roesel's bush Germany, Summer Crickets Chirping. Features: - listen to the tones - set as a ring tone - set as a notification/sms tone - set as alarm tone (please note that setting alarm sound will not affect existing alarms but only new ones you create) Maybe these creatures seem so small but their sounds are very loud and they are used in many occasions. Since the days of radio entertainment, the sound of crickets chirping has been used as an indication that a scene is taking place late at night. In comedy formats, the sound of crickets may be used to humorously indicate a dead silence when a response, such as laughter after a punch line, is expected. Similarly, in online communication, writers may use the concept of "crickets chirping" in a rhetorical sense to signal that the writer believes that he or she has made a point that a hypothetical opponent cannot answer. The space that would have been occupied by the nonexistent answer is instead occupied by the symbolic word *crickets* or *chirp chirp* to symbolize this silence. Enjoy Cricket sounds app!

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0 Motorola launches Motoluxe XT685 for China, and it runs Android 4.0

When we reviewed the European Motorola Motoluxe, there was one thing that let it down drastically. The software. Motorola's build quality was there in bundles, and despite being a low-powered, budget device, there was a lot to like. But it arrived with Gingerbread, and it didn't do particularly well with it either.

Now, Motorola is set to launch the Motoluxe in China, and the XT685 as it is known comes much improved from the European one. The processor has been bumped up to 1GHz, but more importantly, the software has been bumped up to Ice Cream Sandwich. Otherwise, it looks very much the same as the European version with the same size 4-inch display, the 8MP camera on the rear and the darn sexy notification li ght strip in the bottom left.

The Motoluxe XT685is available across China now, in Brown or White, forRMB 1,999 ($313/199) which puts in pretty much on par with its European cousin. No word yet on whether or not this will make it to any other global markets, but it looks like the device the Motoluxe should have been when it first launched.

Source: Motorola

0 Samsung launches limited edition Team GB Galaxy S3 at Carphone Warehouse

Today sees the official start of the Olympic Games, with the opening ceremony soon to kick off in London. Samsung, being a big Olympic sponsor, has decided to support the home team with a new series of official limited edition Team GB Galaxy S III (Galaxy S3) phones. Similar to the designs seen on the Olympic edition Galaxy Note, the Team GB Galaxy S3 models feature the union flag on a pebble blue background, or the Team GB lion on a marble white background.

Thoughtfully, Samsung realizes you might not want to celebrate the 2012 games throughout the entire multi-yea r life of the phone, so it's including a standard pebble blue or marble white back along with these Team GB designs. The Team GB Galaxy S3s will be available exclusively from the Carphone Warehouse from next Wednesday, Aug. 1, and will be offered on a range of contracts starting at 28 per month.

We've got Samsung's full press release after the break.

Samsung rings its support for Team GB

Samsungs official London 2012 phone available now at Carphone Warehouse

London 27 July 2012, Samsung, Worldwide Olympic Partner in the wireless communications equipment category, has today announced the release of its limited edition, London 2012 Olympic Games Samsung Galaxy SIII handset. Customers are being given the chance to show their support for Team GB with this exclusive, limited edition Galaxy SIII handset available, only through the Carphone Warehouse.

Available in Carphone Warehouse stores and online from 1st August, the London 2012 Samsung Galaxy SIII comes with an iconic Team GB cover as well as an original cover, allowing customers to convert their phone back to its original design at any point.

The handset will be available for free from 28 per month, with tariffs available on Vodafone, Orange, O2, T-Mobile, Talk Mobile and Three networks.

Simon Stanford, Vice President, UK & IRE Telecommunications & Networks Division said: As a Worldwide Olympic Partner, we at Samsung want everyone to get behind Team GB and offer them support during the Olympic Games. We are delighted to be able to offer Carphone Warehouse customers the chance to own this exclusive London 2012 Samsung Galaxy SIII handset, combining the chance to support Team GB with owning a piece of cutting-edge Samsung technology.

The London 2012 Samsung Galaxy SIII will be available in stores nationwide, online at www.carphonewarehouse.com or by calling 0800 925 925.

0 Alarms and Sirens

Summary: Alarms and Sirens sound app is a great FREE app with a collection of unique sounds you can use on your android phone.

Updated: Jul 27, 2012
Found in: alarms, sirens, app, application, free, sound, sounds

Requirements: Android 2.2+
Downloads: 19

Alarms and Sirens sound app is a great FREE app with a collection of unique sounds you can use on your android phone. If you want your phone to ring differently from any other or if you have problems with waking up, these alarms and sounds are ideal for you. This collection of alarms and sirens consists of Air Raid Siren, Alarm Clock, Alarm Echo, Alarm Sound 1-4, Beeper Alarm, Emergency Vehicle Siren, Fast Woop, Fire Pager, Police Siren, Siren Sound 1, Siren Wail, Smoke Alarm, Weh-Weh Sir en, Whistle Alarm, Yelp Siren that will certainly attract your attention. Features: - listen to the tones - set as a ring tone - set as a notification/sms tone - set as alarm tone (please note that setting alarm sound will not affect existing alarms but only new ones you create) Make your phone unique, personalize it with our "Alarms and Sirens" app! Enjoy!

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0 World Fastest Clicker lite

Summary: A mouse-clicker mini game for Android.

Updated: Jul 27, 2012
Found in: free, android, game, fun, friends, family, download, play, recommended, deals

Requirements: Android OS
Downloads: 2

Be the world's 1 mouse clicker! Hilarious mouse click game to compete with your friends and family. Click as many times as possible in ten seconds. Or try the other 2 challenging game modes. Post your scores on Heyzap, Facebook and Twitter! This is a banner-free version of the same game. This version lacks some features like leaderboards and achievements. You can download the regular version(also free!) to compete with players around the world. About Deals of the Day and bonus notifications: Play and save money! After showing your gaming skill by playing through some game levels, you'll be presented with exclusive deals and discounts from top brands. The game will also give you once a day notifications about deals and other cool stuff. Please keep the game installed to receive this benefits. If you uninstall the game and still receive notifications, that means they are generated by other application.

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0 Samsung restores local search on international Galaxy S3 with new OTA

After local search was mistakenly stripped out in the most recent software update for the international Samsung Galaxy S III (Galaxy S3), the manufacturer has this morning issued another update to restore the feature. The update weighs in at just 5MB, and also purports to offer "stability improvements." Delving into the "About device" page, we can see a new software version, XXBLG8, along with a new baseband, XXLG8, plus a new Linux kernel built just yesterday morning. The software's still based upon Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The feature has been the subject of an ongoing legal dispute in the U.S., where Apple has been granted a patent broadly covering searching from multiple databases on a mobile device and displaying the results in a certain way. Apple's patent co mplaints recently resulted in the Galaxy Nexus being briefly withdrawn from sale.

Samsung first pulled local search on the international Galaxy S3 on Wednesday, giving the impression that it, like the U.S. versions, were having functionality stripped out so as to avoid further litigation from Apple. Yesterday the company released a statement indicating that the move had been made "inadvertently," and that it'd be restored within in a few days. Just 24 hours later and it's back on our unlocked UK Galaxy S3, so kudos to Samsung for the quick turn-around.

0 Cats sounds

Summary: Cats sounds is the best FREE app made for the people who love cats. This is a collection of the best sounds of cats you can listen any time you want, set them as a ring tone. You can also set them as an alarm if you have the problems with waking up. With these sounds you will never be late and you will start your day with a smile on your face.

Updated: Jul 27, 2012
Found in: cats, sounds, app, application, free

Requirements: Android 2.2+
Downloads: 11

Cats sounds is the best FREE app made for the people who love cats. This is a collection of the best sounds of cats you can listen any time you want, set them as a ring tone. You can also set them as an alarm if you have the problems with waking up. With these sounds you will never be late and you will start your day with a smile on your face. In this Cats sounds collection you can hear sounds of many cat breeds: Angry Cat Meow, Cat Calling 1-3, Cat Getting Angry, Cat Getting Tired, Cat Meow 1-4, Cat Meowing, Cat Pissed Off, Cat Purring 1 and 2, Cat Scream, Cute Kitten 1 and 2, Cute Little Cat 1 and 2, Fighting Cat, Kitten Meow, Nervous Cat, Very Angry Cat. Features: - listen to the tones - set as a ring tone - set as a notification/sms tone - set as alarm tone (please note that setting alarm sound will not affect existing alarms but only new ones you create) You want to learn all about cats? Start learning with "Cat Sounds" app!

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0 MetroPCS Q2 2012 sees profits go up, subscribers go down, LTE push for the remainder of the year

We're literally swimming in earnings reports this week, and the latest released comes from MetroPCS. The breakdown sees $1.3billion revenue for the quarter, and profits of $149million for the same period. This all comes despite subscriber numbers actually going down by around 200,000.

LTE seems to be the winner for the carrier though, with LTE subscriptions now sitting at 700,000, a massive increase from the Q1 numbers. If there was ever any doubt, LTE is absolutely a priority for the future:

Importantly, we should have a full 10MHz dedicated to 4G LTE in most major metropolitan areas by the end of the year. Our 4G LTE handset ecosystem is building and we remain on track to launch 4G LTE F or All by the end of the third quarter. During the fourth quarter, we expect our 4G LTE For All initiative to lead to a return to subscriber growth.

As usual with earnings reports, the document in full is long and goes into just about every detail imaginable. The highlights of the report though read as follows.

• Quarterly consolidated total revenues of approximately $1.3 billion, an increase of 6% over the second quarter of 2011
• Quarterly service revenue of approximately $1.2 billion, an increase of 4% over the second quarter of 2011
• Record Adjusted EBITDA of $477 million, an increase of 33% over the second quarter of 2011
• Record Adjusted EBITDA margin of 41.1%, an increase of 900 bps over the second quarter of 2011
• Quarterly net income of $149 million, an increase of 77% over the second quarter of 2011
• Quarterly churn of 3.4%, down 50 bps from the second quarter of 2011
• Quarterly net subscriber loss of 186 thousand, resulting in a 2% increase in total subscribers over the prior twelve month period
• Quarterly ARPU of $40.62, an increase of $0.13 over second quarter 2011
• Surpassed 700 thousand 4G LTE subscribers, representing approximately 8% of total subscribers

If earnings reports are your thing, you'll find the full release at the source link below to browse through at your leisure.

Source: MetroPCS

0 Chicken sounds

Summary: Chickens are funny animals; the sounds they make can be even more interesting. Download Chicken Sounds app and enjoy playing these sounds on your phone any time you need a good laugh. You can also set some of the chicken sounds as a ring tone and put a smile on your face every time somebody is calling you. You can also have a good start of your day every time you wake up with the rooster crowing sound.

Updated: Jul 27, 2012
Found in: chicken, sounds, app, application, free

Requirements: Android 2.2+
Downloads: 2

Chickens are funny animals; the sounds they make can be even more interesting. Download Chicken Sounds app and enjoy playing these sounds on your phone any time you need a good laugh. You can also set some of the chicken sounds as a ring tone and put a smile on your face every time somebody is calling you. You can also have a good start of your day every time you wake up with the rooster crowing sound. Features: - listen to the tones - set as a ring tone - set as a notification/sms tone - set as alarm tone (please note that setting alarm sound will not affect existing alarms but only new ones you create) Find the funniest chicken sound using our Chicken sounds app that is full of Angry Chicken sounds, sounds of a hen before Laying Eggs, Chicken cluck, Chicken Coop, hen cackling Chicken Barn, Clucking Sound 1-4, Clucky Chicken, Rooster Crowing 1-3 etc. Enjoy the funniest Chicken sounds app!

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0 Weird Science

Summary: Let's do something interesting! Download WEIRD SCIENCE FREE video tutorials app for FREE and enjoy making some fun science experiments. This is a collection of amazing videos with weird fun facts that are astonishing and they will make you realise that science is not boring at all.

Updated: Jul 27, 2012
Found in: weird, science, app, application, free, video

Requirements: Android 2.2+
Downloads: 0

Let's do something interesting! Download WEIRD SCIENCE FREE video tutorials app for FREE and enjoy making some fun science experiments. This is a collection of amazing videos with weird fun facts that are astonishing and they will make you realise that science is not boring at all. Learn many funny facts from the WEIRD SCIENCE videos an d make DIY experiments at home. There are so many cool videos such as DIY Anti-Paparazzi Glasses and see how to Make an Ocean in a Bottle, How to Make Pepper Jump, How to Make an Exploding Confetti Cannon, How to Superchill a Coke or Beer in 2 Minutes, How to Put Out a Flame Without Blowing It, How to Get an Egg Into a Bottle, How to Make a Periscope, How to Make a Giant Ice Cube, How to Make a Coin Spin Inside a Balloon, How to Improve Hydrogen Fuel Cell Output and many other. Make some crazy tricks in front of your friends and amaze them with weird science experiments you have learnt from this app! Enjoy!

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0 Laughing Sounds

Summary: Laughing can be very infectious, so use every chance to laugh from your heart because this is what we need the most. Download Laughing sounds FREE app and play the sounds with laughs any time you want. You can also set some of the sounds as a ring tone, so you will always have a smile on your face when somebody is calling you. If you have a problem with waking up, this app can also help you. You will certainly wake up easily and make your day start with a grin.

Updated: Jul 27, 2012
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Requirements: Android 2.2+
Downloads: 2

Laughing can be very infectious, so use every chance to laugh from your heart because this is what we need the most. Download Laughing sounds FRE E app and play the sounds with laughs any time you want. You can also set some of the sounds as a ring tone, so you will always have a smile on your face when somebody is calling you. If you have a problem with waking up, this app can also help you. You will certainly wake up easily and make your day start with a grin. This Laughing sounds is a great collection of the laughs of cartoon characters, crowd laughing, giggles, chuckles, titters, female laughs, great laughs, high pitch girl laugh, hysterical laughs, laughing babies, silly laughs, funny laughs, tiny funny laugh, woman giggling, Bill Clinton can's stop laughing and many other that will make you laugh out loud. Features: - listen to the tones - set as a ring tone - set as a notification/sms tone - set as alarm tone (please note that setting alarm sound will not affect existing alarms but only new ones you create) Enjoy "Laughing sounds" app and make your life more beautiful!

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0 Claystone Launcher

Summary: Claystone Launcher - Everything in your cloud and Android phone in one swipe. With Claystone we've strived to redefine the launcher genre with our new tandem launcher, allowing you to use Claystone and your standard launcher simultaneously.

Updated: Jul 27, 2012
Found in: home, homescreen, screen, replacement, home, android, player, 3d, launcher, tandem, amazon, movies

Requirements: Android 2.1-4.0
Downloads: 7421

With Claystone we've strived to redefine the launcher genre with our new tandem launcher, allowing you to use Claystone and your standard launcher simultaneously. Based on your feedback, we've introduced support for a standard launcher experience alongside the intuitive, gorgeous third dimension of Claystones Everything View. Claystone's tandem launcher doesnt replace your current launcher, but rather builds and improves on it by allowing you to access both apps at the same time. Integrated Amazon Content Building on our prior success with Amazon content integration, Claystone delivers an easier and more accessible set of content stacks to deliver Amazon Apps, Instant Video, and Kindle Books. Search and browse content with the swipe of a finger. Purchase and view immediately knowing that your content is always accessible in the cloud. Installation Instructions 1. After downloading and installing Claystone, hit 'Home' and select Claystone as your default launcher 2. Claystone will then ask which launcher you'd like to use in tandem with it 3. At any point, tap 'Home' to toggle between Claystone and your standard launcher (or tap 'Home' twice to jump directly to the standard launcher) Follow Claystone via: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/claystoneinc Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/clays toneinc

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0 balloon shooter

Summary: Balloon Shooter Free - Android Game, now available !

Updated: Jul 27, 2012
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Downloads: 753

(For Ads free version, go to https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.the.shooter) Like the scene of an archer shooting the bird ? Want to try the bow and get the feeling of launch your arrow to the target ? Well, you can do it now right on you couch with your phone. By having the free Balloon Shooter - a 2D game for Android. It is very realistic with great graphics and sounds. When playing, touch the left of the bow to engage the arrow. You can drag it as you aiming the balloon. Lift your finger to launch the arrow. Various balloon figures exist. To support this freeware, you can spend 5 coins to buy a new ballo on. It is MUCH FUN to have a new balloon, and your arrow will be more powerful and fast. Balloons have different size and speed. You can have 5 highest scores recorded. There is also a help which you better to look at before you play. Do not forget to pick up free coins which you need to buy new balloon figures during the game. BTW, this is an excellent gift for your kids if you have a tablet. Have fun!

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0 The best Android apps for following the London 2012 Olympics

The 2012 Olympics kick off in London tomorrow, and we have a collection of the best apps for staying on top of all of the action. Whether you want to watch the games as they happen, catch up on the latest results, or just feel like a world-class athlete from the comfort of your phone, we've got a little something for everybody.

London 2012 Results

Your first stop for keeping tabs on the Olympic games should be the off icial London 2012 Results app. It includes schedules, results, live updates, sport details, medal tables, athlete profiles, and lots more. Users can follow specific countries so they can root for the home team.

Download: London 2012 Results App (Free)

London 2012 Join In

If you're attending the games, Join In was built for you. Yet another official Olympics app, Join In offers a full event guide, maps, live updates, and a scheduler to make sure you're there to catch the action from the ground floor. Coordinating with other spectators is also really easy thanks to a location-sharing function. There's Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare integration so you can brag to friends and family back home about how much fun you're having.

Download: London 2012 Join In App (Free)

London 2012 Official Mobile Game

Tired of watching and want to be a part of the action? The Official London 2012 game puts players into 9 Olympic events, including the 100 m dash, 110 m hurdles, triple jump, pole vault, 1 K kayaking, archery, and more. You can customize your athlete with a bunch of different items. There's a premium version that provides extra points, more stamina, and double stat rewards, but if you're just looking to kill some time until the next event, this should do the trick.

Download: London 2012 Official Game (Free/$0.99)

NBC Olympics Android Central

Americans will be able to catch the London 2012 games from the NBC Olympics app. It comes complete with news, TV listings, medal counts, photos, video and the ability to follow inidividual athletes, teams, and sports. Facebook and Twitter are plugged in for those times when you really want to cheer.

The core NBC Olympics app is free, but if you're a subscriber to CNBC or MSNBC cable service, you can watch the games live through NBC Olympics Extra. It offers full replays, live streaming, access to TV channels, DVR controls, and push notifications for when events are about to start.

Download:NBC Olympics (free)

Download: NBC Olympics Extra (subscribers only)

BBC Olympics

Our U.K. readers will be able to enjoy live and on-demand streaming of the 2012 Olympics over 3G and Wi-Fithrough BBC's Android app. They'll have up to 24 live streams running throughout the games, which means you'll never be hurting for something to watch - just make sure you have Flash installed. Every sport, country, and athlete gets their own page, and are put on a full schedule of events to come. If you miss an event, there are video highlights, top stories, commentary from BBC journalists covering the Olympics, and outcomes.

Download: BBC Olympics (Free)

Bell Mobile TV

For Canadians, Bell Mobile TV will have live Olympics coverage from CTV, TSN, and Omni through their Android app. $5/month provides subscribers 10 hours of viewing. You'll also get access to a bunch of other Bell content, like MTV, TVA, and CBC.

Though I never had any issues with Bell Mobile TV when playing around with it on the Galaxy Note, the Google Play store is full of complaints. Unfortunately, Canadians don't have much in the way of alternatives, since Bell owns pretty much all of the major media outlets. Additional downside: you have to be a Bell customer to get in on the service, so unless you're really hardcore about the Olympics or already with Bell, a fresh 3-year contract probably isn't worth it.

Download: Bell Mobile TV ($4.99/month)

How are you going to be enjoying the Olympics? Are there any particular apps we're missing in this list?

0 Word Search Kidga

Summary: Classic Word Search game with unique gameplay. More tactics in word search now.

Updated: Jul 27, 2012
Found in: puzzle, game, funny, kids, fun, free, best, casual, logic, word, search

Requirements: Android OS 1.5 and up
Downloads: 0

Classic Word Search game with unique gameplay. More tactics in word search now. Innovative Word Search game by kidga.com! How lucky and smart you are? Challenge gamers all over the world! Search Words without time pressure. English and russian language supported (set russian locale to play Word Search in russian). Game Rules: Find and select letters of a word on the field. The longer word gives more bonus points beside letter's points. Collect as much game score as possible until no words are availabl e on the field. Use Hint button to show available word (3 best hints per game). Use Help button to disable letters which cannot be used to build word. Note: turning on Help button will disable bonuses for word length.

Barcode download

1. Open your preferred Barcode scanner software
   (Do not have barcode app? Get one here or more on the barcode page).
2. Point your phone camera at the QR code below and scan it.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.

0 Nexus 7 covers now listed as 'in stock' at Google Play

The official cover for the Google Nexus 7 is an elusive beast. As soon as they became available for order, they sold out, and chances are nobody you know got one. The lucky folks that did get their hands on one seem to be enjoying it, and don't have to worry about the back of their new precious getting all scuffed up or the glass getting scratched in a backpack or bag. The good news is that they are available once again, and you can grab one from Google Play for $20 and $10 shipping. We've no idea how long they will last this time, so you might want to jump on one now that you have the chance.

We just ordered a couple of them, and we'll be sure to give them a good look when they arrive.

Source: Google Play

0 Wi-Fi Motorola XOOM Update To Jelly Bean (Android 4.1.1, JRO03H) Finally Rolling Out To Soak Testers - Here It Is If You Dare

The Wi-Fi XOOM Jelly Bean replace is almost here - after a quick delay it is finally rolling out to a limited group of soak testers who volunteer to supply suggestions and test release candidates early. If all goes effectively, we should always expect a large launch most likely within the subsequent few days, although in the event you're feeling brave, you can attempt to flash the replace zip over your stock IMM76 construct utilizing a USB-OTG cable and these instructions. However, up to now those that attempted this handbook replace process weren't profitable due to the annoying apply_patch_space error we've additionally seen earlier than on the Nexus.

If you're currently using the Wi-Fi XOOM with this build fingerprint: motorola/tervigon/wingray:4.0.4/IMM76/292727:user/release-keys (check your build.prop if you're not sure), you can download the 79MB update file f85d815e2b75.signed-tervigon-JRO03H-from-IMM76.f85d815e.zip directly from Google or use one of our mirrors:

• Google
• AP mirror 1
• AP mirror 2
• AP mirror 3
• AP mirror 4

MD5: 3bbd044a5911118136aeec365b5e0b4c.
Again, the usual update instructions are here, though they may not work for everyone.

Thanks, Anon!

0 AudioPlayer

Requirements: Android OS 2.1

Downloads: 2

AudioPlayer is a small file based audio player to your Android cell phone. With AudioPlayer you may select sound recordsdata and m3u playlist with the construct in file manager. You may as well use your prefered file supervisor to playback your playlists and audio files. AudioPlayer is an ideal player when you've got organized your audio recordsdata in folder and already created playlists. E.g. for listening audio books, classical music and MP3 collections. You possibly can create and retailer your own playlists and shuffle playlists. ID2V1 and ID3V 2 informations are displayed (title, artist, album, remark). You possibly can step forward and backward by way of playlists. Within the actual observe you can jump to every playback position. Playlists might be played in a loop. During exit the actual plaback standing (playlist, observe, play place, play modus) is saved and restored during next begin up. There are adjustable leap functions out there for looking for in a sound file. Throughout in- or outgoing calls pause mode is activated. A business free model is on the market,

Barcode download

1. Open your preferred Barcode scanner software
   (Do not have barcode app? Get one here or more on the barcode page).
2. Point your phone camera a t the QR code below and scan it.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.

0 Gameloft Releases Asphalt 7: Heat To The Play Store

The latest addition to Gameloft's Asphalt household simply landed within the Store. Dubbed Asphalt 7: Warmth, this first-class racing sport brings all new methods to hit the pavement in your favorite car, including offerings from Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin.

Asphalt 7 features 15 completely different racks based in actual locations across the globe, with all new tracks in locations like Hawaii, Paris, London, Miami, and Rio to associate with its six totally different video games modes and 15 leagues. It also encompasses a revamped multi-player mode that lets you race against up to five opponents both domestically or online, and the new Asphalt Tracker retains up with who the highest canine is by saving stats and achievements.

Asphalt 7: Heat is $0.99 in the Play Store - hit the widget to grab it.

0 World of Warcraft Jigsaw Puzzle

Summary: Challenging WoW jigsaw puzzle with Orcs, Elves, Deathwing, the Lich King and more. Drag the JigSaw / photo pieces to the right places in order to recreate the image! INSTALL: Use Barcode scanner to download the app. After download click the file to start installing.

Updated: Jul 25, 2012
Found in: puzzle, game, jigsaw, brain, fun, cartoon, kids, world, of, warcraft, wow

Requirements: Android OS
Downloads: 3

Challenging WoW jigsaw puzzle with Orcs, Elves, Deathwing, the Lich King and more. Drag the JigSaw / photo pieces to the right places in order to recreate the image! Game contains: - 10 levels of 3x3 puzzles - 20 ,, of 4x4 ,, - 20 ,, of 5x5 ,, - 15 ,, of 6x6 ,, INSTALL: Use Barcode scanner to download the app. After download click the file to start installing.

Barcode download

1. Open your preferred Barcode scanner software
   (Do not have barcode app? Get one here or more on the barcode page).
2. Point your phone camera at the QR code below and scan it.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with the installation.

0 MLS MatchDay 2012 Updated to Fix Jelly Bean Crashes

So lets say you like soccer. Maybe you also reside within the US. And just possibly you will have a cellphone running Googles latest-and-biggest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Its a stretch, we all know, however in the event you fit the bill we have now an app that you must test out. MLS MatchDay 2012 simply acquired an update pushed in the Play Retailer, reiterating its newest options similar to AT&T Purpose of the Week, High quality movies and "Improved crew schedule". All of these options have been in previous variations although, so why the update?
The massive information right here is the last line: Crash fixes for Jelly Bean. Now if youve used and relied on the app for all things MLS in the past, youve little doubt noticed the crashes. It was unstable in Ice Cream Sandwich, and downright unusable on Jelly Bea n. Had been glad to report that the replace sticks to its phrase, and the app has but to force shut a single time going through all the menus and screens. So what are you waiting for? Fire up your Jelly Bean-equipped Nexus 7, Galaxy Nexus or Nexus S, and go pickup MLS MatchDay 2012 within the Play Store at the supply link.
Oh and naturally, go Seattle Sounders FC!
Supply: Google Play Retailer

0 Samsung Galaxy S3 becomes hotel room keycard, TV remote and AC controller

Who needs a plastic keycard to let you into your hotel room when you can have a Samsung Galaxy S III (S3). As the primary sponsor of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Samsung is getting involved in a giant way. This latest collaboration sees them providing the official smartphone of the Games to 40 VIP rooms at the Holiday Inn London Stratford.
The phones include a custom software inbuilt, and permit friends to specific test out and in, change TV channels, activate the in-room air conditioning, order room service and even let themselves in to the hotel room in place of a keycard. Oh, and since it's a phone, you'll use it to actually name folks too. For the total run down head on over to the supply link below.
Source: Samsung

0 HTC (Finally) Posts Kernel Source Code For AT&T's One X

Lengthy after releasing the kernel source for different variants of the One X (in addition to the US One S and EVO LTE), HTC has lastly released the supply for AT&T's variant.
Customers may recall that the AT&T-connected One X was overlooked of the preliminary kernel source code drop just after HTC delivered a somewhat disheartening assertion to the Verge indicating that the system was not eligible to participate in the Taiwanese manufacturer's bootloader unlocking program on account of unspecified "restrictions," which many customers learn as "AT&T says no."
While it seems that the AT&T-connected One X still isn't appropriate with HTC's bootloader unlocking tool (and will by no means be), the release of its kernel supply code continues to be constructive news for tweakers, tinkerers, and builders alike.

If you're interested in grabbing some fresh kernel source code for AT&T's One X, you need only hit the link below.

Source: HTC Dev Center

0 T-Mobile Galaxy Note stops by Samsung's site with ICS and 42Mbps HSPA+

The T-Cellular Samsung Galaxy Note has been roughly official for a week or so now, after being unceremoniously confirmed in a tweet from the carrier. And now the Tmo Word has made an look on Samsung Cellular's website, alongside a whole spec checklist and some promotional shots.
On the skin, it is the same North American Galaxy Observe we've already seen on AT&T and the Canadian networks -- similar 5.three-inch HD SuperAMOLED show, same chassis design, completely different carrier emblem up top. After all, this version is missing LTE support, though, and instead totes T-Mobile's 42MbpsHSPA+ "4G." It's also pre-loaded with Android 4.0.four Ice Cream Sandwich, which lately rolled out to the AT&T Note.
A launch is promised "in the coming weeks," but wi th a possible Galaxy Be aware 2 expected to be introduced on the IFA show in Berlin next month, the late launch may go away Tmo loyalists feeling quick-changed.
Considering of choosing up the T-Cellular Galaxy Be aware? Let us know down in the comments.

0 HTC releases AT&T One X kernel sources

HTC has (lastly) launched the kernel source for the AT&T One X, bringing themselves into GPL compliance and giving impartial builders an opportunity to build out customized kernels. Normal folks will not have to download this one, but quickly sufficient we'll be having fun with the fruits of dev labor and get all our flashing on. Customized kernels can make the largest difference when flashed, and for a lot of folks a part of having an Android phone is the fun of squeezing each drop out of them.

If you're a kernel developer, or aspiring to be, grab it on the supply hyperlink below.

Supply: HTC Developer; through Android Central forums

0 ASUS Padfone Build 9.20.1.22 Now Available - Brings Android 4.0.4, Better Battery Life, Improved Stability, And More

ASUS' hybrid monster, the Padfone, is getting itself a nice little OTA to build number 9.20.1.22. The update brings enhancements and bugs fixes, in addition to a small bump in Android version:

• System upgrade to Android 4.0.4
• Elevate system stability and optimize the operating performance
• Optimize Dynamic Display Switch (DDS) performance
• Optimize power consumption
• Optimize Camera performance and quality
• Message / Email edit function improvement
• Group Edit
• Email update frequency, "peak time" and "Off peak time" setting feature added.
• Optimize Input method
• SD card support to 64GB
• Super Note function added
• Reset the password
• Hand Writing Recognition Speed
• Device tracking and data protection support.
• Register and Setting of Device Tracker (http://devicetracker.asus.com/select_lang.action)

The update can be pulled no w via Settings > About > System Firmware Update > Check Update. Alternatively, you can grab the download from ASUS' website (under Firmware).

[ASUS via Notebook Italia]

0 Camera click sounds, Jelly Bean on the Xoom [From the Forums]

Just in case you missed out on some of the Android information today, now could be the time to go forward and get yourself fully caught up. Here on the blogs and in the Android Central Forums there may be a lot to talk about. Have some questions? Want some assist or just trying to chat Android? You understand the place to go, try a number of the threads under to get started.

• Google Nexus 7 Tablet Forums - Is it worth buying the Nexus 7 if I have an iPad 3?
• Motorola XOOM Forums - How To - Load Jelly Bean On Your Motorola XOOM WiFi
• Samsung Galaxy S3 Forums - Can you silence the camera click sound?
• Samsung Galaxy Nexus Forums - Jelly Bean Bugs?

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