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HTC Rolling Out Desire S Updates – Includes Android 2.3.5, HTC Sense 3.0

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 01:33 PM PDT

Our friends over at Eurodroid are reporting good news for HTC Desire S owners. Over the past couple weeks people have been receiving OTA updates that include Android 2.3.5 and Sense 3.0. This newer version of Sense features a redesigned 3D launcher, new lock screen and other cool enhancements.

Word has it that unbranded Desire S owners in the UK, along with owners of Vodafone, T-Mobile, O2 and Orange devices have begun to receive the updates already. So if you are the owner of a Desire S keep a look out and remember, to see if you have an update waiting, press Menu –> Settings –> About Phone –> Software Update. If nothing is there yet be patient, roll outs can take a while sometimes.


HTC Rolling Out Desire S Updates – Includes Android 2.3.5, HTC Sense 3.0

Google’s answer to Flipboard could launch this week

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 12:26 PM PDT

We told you about Google’s new social news reader, code-named Propeller, about a month ago, and it looks like a launch could take place this week. Propeller will be a lot like Flipboard, which has been a big hit on the Apple iPad. It will also compete with the likes of Pulse, Taptu, and News360. Furthermore, we are hearing Yahoo! will also launch a similar offering this Wednesday called Livestand.

We aren’t sure if Propeller will be the actual name since it’s a code name, but there are reports that “Currents” could be the choice. It’s an HTML5 reader, and it will be available for both Android and the Apple iPad. Propeller will have plenty of media partners, and it will integrate with the Google+ social network.

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Google’s answer to Flipboard could launch this week

Quick Look at Amazon’s Free App of the Day: Hungry MonstR

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 11:17 AM PDT

Today’s free Amazon app, Hungry MonstR, is another one of those time-killer games. Usually $1.99, this may not be that killer game you have been looking for and ends up being one of those you load only to hand off to your kids while driving.

The game-play is easy, you have to protect your ice cream cart from hungry monsters who’s only desire is to make off with your goods without the intention of paying. Each monster has a different color, one of four colors that correlates with these suction tube thingys in each corner of your screen. As the game begins, the monsters walk toward your cart at a leisurely pace in random order from all sides of the screen. Your goal is to flick them into one of the corner tubes based on what color the monster is, blue monster – flick em’ to the blue tube, pink monster – pink tube. You get the idea, just don’t flick the monster into the wrong color tube because that will plug it up for a few seconds rendering it unusable. As you progress the monsters pick up the pace, all the while bringing even more monster friends to the ice cream heist. Read More…


Quick Look at Amazon’s Free App of the Day: Hungry MonstR

Contest: Tweet us a picture of your Jack-O-Man for a chance to win 1 year of Lookout Premium for FREE

Posted: 30 Oct 2011 07:16 AM PDT

This is for all those that were pounded with snow a little early for a white Halloween. With many inconveniences such as power outages, we thought we would lighten up the mood with a little contest. With it being a white Halloween, it seems like the perfect time to make a Jack-O-Man: A Halloween themed snowman. It can be a snowman with a pumkin head or anything you can think of. Just send us a tweet of your picture @TalkAndroid, and we will pick the best one. The winner will receive one free year of Lookout Mobile Premium.

Lookout Mobile Security is the best way to protect your Android device from malware and spyware, do data backups, and find your device when it's lost or stolen. Now it’s even better since they added tablet support.


Contest: Tweet us a picture of your Jack-O-Man for a chance to win 1 year of Lookout Premium for FREE

Build the city of your dreams… and then run it in Virtual City Playground (Video)

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 09:33 PM PDT

Ever want to just build your own city and run that bad boy?  Well, now you can in Virtual City Playground for Android.  This virtual fantasy allows you to build your very own city any way you see fit and then run it in the same manner.  With the ability to add 85 new optional guests and build exciting real landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and the Sydney Opera, it’s sure to be one of the most happening places around.  Run the city as you see fit, build an empire, make decisions that you believe will overall benefit the environment.  You can also earn achievements as you go on with your game play.  The developer touts that there are over 95 new achievements to be had.  You can even upload your success to Facebook for all of your friends and family to see.  If you’re a huge fan of FarmVille, then you’ll love this.     Read More…


Build the city of your dreams… and then run it in Virtual City Playground (Video)

[Android Quick Tip] How To Install The Amazon App Store On Your Android Device

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 07:20 PM PDT

You’ve finally broken down and want to see what the Amazon App Store is all about? Well you’re in luck, here’s a quick tutorial for how to install the app on your phone or tablet. At the time of this writing, the Amazon App Store is only available in the United States. As it opens up in more areas, this tutorial will be updated.

Let’s start off with a basic understanding of the app itself. The Amazon App Store is an alternative to Google’s own Market. Using your Amazon.com account, you can see many of the apps you’d find in the Market as well as Amazon-exclusive apps. There are thousands of apps available to go along with many being submitted on a daily basis. When you see an app that you are interested in, then you go ahead and download the app. The process is similar to downloading an app in the Market, but has a few slight differences which is where this tutorial will come in and help you.   Read More…


[Android Quick Tip] How To Install The Amazon App Store On Your Android Device

[Video] Samsung Shows off Galaxy Y Pro in New Commercial

Posted: 29 Oct 2011 07:06 PM PDT

Here’s yet another new Samsung Galaxy device for ya, the Galaxy Y Pro. With a full QWERTY keyboard and built in social networking capabilities, this phone will be targeted at those looking for an entry-level device with a price tag to match.

Known as the Galaxy Txt in Netherlands, it packs a full QWERTY keyboard, a 2.6″ QVGA touchscreen display, 3MP camera, 1200mAh battery, Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi direct support, Bluetooth 3.0, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a microSD card slot and GPS.

We can expect this device to come in with a rather low price tag, reports are saying Netherlands will sell it for around €163 ($230) unlocked. Check out the official commercial below and let us know what you think.

Click here to view the embedded video.


[Video] Samsung Shows off Galaxy Y Pro in New Commercial
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