Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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Kindle Fire Gets Visit From CyanogenMod 7

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 04:45 PM PST

If you are at all familiar with the rooting of Android devices and custom ROM’s, then I am sure you have heard of CyanogenMod and its CM line of custom ROM’s. CM7 has got to be one of the most popular Android custom ROM’s and can be found for both phones and tablets. The latest addition to devices seen running CM7 is the Amazon Kindle Fire. Although still in its early stages, XDA member, JackpotClavin, has posted a few images of his Fire running the CM7 ROM but it definitely needs more work before I can recommend that you try it out.

At the moment, a few things aren’t working properly like the touchscreen (rather important, no?) and the fact that you loose Amazon integration, preventing access to the Appstore and the like. On the up side though, Wi-Fi is working and if you don’t like the Amazon UI than this enhanced version of Android Gingerbread might just be up your alley. For more details about CM7 on the Kindle Fire, hit the source link below. Looks a bit rough to me so I recommend sitting on the sidelines until they get all the issues figured out, but I reckon that shouldn’t be too long from now anyway.

 

Box.net Offers SE Xperia Owners 50GB Of Free Storage

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 04:23 PM PST

Sheesh Sony Ericsson Xperia owners are some lucky individuals. Why are they so lucky you ask? Well– SE Xperia owners suddenly have an extra 50GB of free storage space from Box.net. All owners have to do is download and install the Box.net app on your Xperia phone and register for a free account. It seems that Xperia users will have plenty of time to take advantage of this great find too– you have until December 31, 2012 to take advantage of the great opportunity. Go on SE Xperia owners– time’s wasting!

 

2 Years Later and Korea Finally Gets Games Added to the Android Market

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 03:58 PM PST

It has only been 24 months since the Android operating system was introduced in Korea and within that time the Korean market has grown to be the second-largest app consumer in the world. No matter how app hungry the market may be, you might be surprised to know that they have never even had access to games through the Android Market. Until now.

Beginning right now, Android users in Korea can access the many thousands of popular games that are available for download through the Android Market. Purchases are going to be made a bit different than what we are used to hear in the states, they will make purchases that will directly be billed through their network provider as opposed to having their market account attached to a credit card. Sounds like trouble to me!

Google wants to reach out to game developers to let them know that “now is the time to localize game resources, app descriptions, and marketing assets to take advantage of this new opportunity”. With the increased availability of apps, it is expected that a large jump in game purchases and downloads will be seen in the weeks ahead. If you are a developer who likes the thought of making a little extra dough, I strongly suggest hitting up the source code below.

 

Google Maps Brings It In, Now Has Indoor Maps

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 02:58 PM PST

Mall of America - Before/After

Good news for you folks who use Google Maps to find anything and everything. Google Maps just received a major update and is now at version 6.0. This update brings some pretty awesome features with it. The first one brings Google Maps indoors with you. No longer will Maps just get you to places, but it will now be there for when you get lost inside. Not sure what I mean? Check out this before and after shot of the San Francisco International Airport with the 3D effect from Maps 5.0  below, or check out the image above of the before and after of the Mall of America with Floor selector.

As this is new, not all places have their insides mapped out. Some major areas are and Google is promising to add more and more places continually. They say:

“We've initially partnered with some of the largest retailers, airports and transit stations in the U.S. and Japan, including:

  • Mall of America, IKEA, The Home Depot, select Macy's and Bloomingdale's, Daimaru, Takashimaya and Mitsukoshi locations and more. Watch an IKEA demo here.
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Chicago O'Hare (ORD), San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Narita International (NRT), among others.
  • JR and Tokyu Corporation

For a detailed list of participating locations, please visit our help center. And this is just the start–we'll continually add new indoor maps to public buildings across the world. If you're a business owner interested in getting your location's floor plan included in Google Maps, visitmaps.google.com/floorplans.”

These aren’t the only features that Google Maps 6.0 is toting. Other features include a top menu bar that allows for quick switching between Maps’ features (see below).

Another feature that was updated was the Places home screen. This now includes popular searches for your area.

For those of you that are interested in knowing more check out the YouTube videos below. For those that don’t have Maps or the updates installed hit the link or QR code below and for those that are still curious about these new features check out the YouTube videos.

Click here to view the embedded video.

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Android Market Link

 

 

Slacker Radio is now compatible with the Ford SYNC AppLink

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:25 AM PST

If you have a Ford vehicle with the SYNC Applink, you’re in luck because Slacker Radio is now compatible. With the Slacker Radio app on your Android phone you can select Slacker stations by using your car’s voice or audio system controls. You can even skip songs, ban songs, or set favorites. When you travel to areas with limited data connectivity, you can still listen to your stored music.

If you already have a Ford car with the SYNC Applink, all you need to do is update your Slacker app in the Android Market. SYNC AppLink is available on the 2012 Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Fiesta, Mustang, F-150, F-150 SVT Raptor, Super Duty, Expedition, E-Series and Shelby GT500. The 2012 Lincoln MKZ, MKZ Hybrid and Navigator feature SYNC AppLink as standard equipment.

Don’t forget our contest for a chance to win 3-months of Slacker Premium Radio for free.

Full press release after the break:

Ford First to Integrate Slacker Radio App Providing In-Car Command and Control by Voice Using SYNC AppLink

Slacker Radio joins the lineup of smartphone apps that Ford drivers can control with their voice through available SYNC® AppLink™

Slacker Radio offers users the widest range of personalized music and information content through its free and subscription radio services

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 29, 2011 – Ford drivers with SYNC® AppLink™ now have another entertainment option with the addition of Slacker Radio to the portfolio of available SYNC-compatible smartphone apps.

AppLink builds on the award-winning SYNC connectivity system by enabling drivers to access and control apps on their smartphones by simply using their voice and allowing their hands to stay on the steering wheel and their eyes on the road.

"Customers now have so many options for accessing music and information. Ford SYNC AppLink allows us to not only keep pace with what they are listening to, but how they are listening to it," said Doug VanDagens, director of Ford Connected Services. "With its huge music library, Slacker Radio dramatically increases the content options for Ford drivers."

"Slacker listeners can create their own custom stations by selecting their favorite artists and songs, or listen to any of more than 150 stations curated by expert DJs who love the music they play," said Steve Cotter, senior vice president of Business Development at Slacker Radio. "When they're not in the mood for music, Slacker listeners can tune in to a wide variety of personalized talk content including personalized comedy, ABC News and ESPN Radio stations."

Slacker Radio offers a fully customizable and personal online radio experience that includes the most varied and compelling range of content offered by any interactive Internet radio service. The Slacker Radio experience includes over 150 expert-programmed music stations, ABC News, ESPN sports, comedy, custom artist-hosted showcase stations and leading music festival stations. Also, announced today in conjunction with ABC, Slacker lifestyle stations featuring lifestyle highlights from ABC's Good Morning America and ABC's key content partners will be available shortly. With exclusive interactive talk programming and a music catalog that is over ten times larger than the leading radio competitor, Slacker Radio gives listeners the ultimate personal radio experience.

Ford drivers will be able to use their voice or the audio system controls to select Slacker stations to play, skip songs, set favorites or even ban a song or artist they don't want to hear again. When driving into areas with limited or even no data connectivity, drivers can still listen to their favorite music by storing content directly to their phones for uninterrupted listening. In order to use Slacker with AppLink, drivers just need to update the Slacker Radio app on their smartphones to the latest version. Slacker with AppLink is now available on Android and BlackBerry with iOS pending approval. Download the SYNC-enabled version of Slacker today by visiting http://www.Slacker.com from a supported device or by searching the application store for Slacker Radio.

• Blackberry:      Available now             Slacker version 4.1.22 or higher
• Android:          Available now             Slacker version 3.2.86 or higher
• iOS:                 Pending approval        Slacker version 3.6 or higher

SYNC AppLink is available on the 2012 Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Fiesta, Mustang, F-150, F-150 SVT Raptor, Super Duty, Expedition, E-Series and Shelby GT500. The 2012 Lincoln MKZ, MKZ Hybrid and Navigator feature SYNC AppLink as standard equipment.

UK Retailers Resume Galaxy Nexus Shipments After Volume Rocker Fix

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:56 AM PST


Galaxy Nexus Back

Good news for those of you in the UK who missed out on your first chance at getting the Galaxy Nexus. Thanks to an update by Samsung, the volume rocker bug appears to be fixed. Following the issue, Samsung had to pull Nexus units from warehouses and stores until a fix was developed and phones could be flashed with it. With that fix in place, units are back in warehouses and ready for purchase. Those of you that already have the phone, don’t worry, an OTA fix will be coming shortly.

 

Samsung Fascinate Gets “Alphalulz” Ice Cream Sandwich ROM

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:24 AM PST

The race is on, that is, to see how many different devices can we port ICS to in the least amount of time.  Next to make the ICS port list is the seemingly forgotten Samsung Fascinate.  The device was recently graced with the “Alphalulz” ICS build courtesy of the folks over at RootzWiki, primarily dev JT1134.  Working features include 3G call quality, WiFi functionality and the camera.  The build is definitely being touted as good enough to be your daily driver.  Want to give it a try?  Remember that you’re doing this at your own risk.  That being said, you can hit the source link for all of the download instructions.  Good luck and have fun with this.

 

 

Victoria’s Secret App Hits The Android Market, Still Trying To Decipher Which Gender The App Is For

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:03 AM PST

Hey, what can I say?  Sometimes you have to review certain apps that you’re really not interested in, but it’s part of the job and so my arm has been twisted.  What?  Of course I didn’t twist my own arm.  With that, we introduce to you for the first time ever to enter into the “there’s an app for that” arena, the Victoria’s Secret Android application.  The app is now available for download in the Android Market and offers you a way to shop from the comfort of your own device.  In addition, you’ll receive video previews for Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows, stats on several of the supermodels and of course, store location features and a barcode scanner.  Now, all we need to do is figure out who the targeted gender is for this app :)  Hit the break for a few more screen shots and to hit up the download links.  If you’re in dire need of a QR code feel free to hit up our popular apps database.  Don’t forget to let us know what you think in the comments below.  

Victoria's Secret App Vic5 Vic1 Vic2 Vic3 Vic4

Android Market Link

 

Motorola Milestone 2 to get Gingerbread update starting tomorrow

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:01 AM PST

At the end of August, Motorola promised Milestone 2 (international version of the DROID 2) users would receive the Gingerbread update in quarter 4. Well it so happens we are in quarter 4 now and Motorola has fulfilled their promise.

Starting tomorrow the update will roll out, but in stages, so it could take a couple of weeks for all phones to receive it. You can always check your phone to see if the update is available to you by hitting the menu key from your home screen and going to settings/about phone/system updates. Let us know if you received your update and how it’s going for you.

 

 

Pictures of Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus 4G LTE Surface, Also Receives 4.0.2 Update

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:51 AM PST

Verizon Galaxy Nexus 4GLTE

Photo Courtesy of Droid Life

It appears that photos of the Verizon branded Galaxy Nexus are popping up out in the wild. The folks over at Droid Life have said photos and have also received information regarding an update being pushed out to test devices. This update brings ICS to version 4.0.2. It’s not known as to what this update fixes, but with the recent bugs popping up it’s hopeful that this update fixes those. Although if it has, the GSM models of the phone have not received this update. There are also photos that show the 4G LTE version’s battery life. Which when you look at them, you’ll see it’s neither that great or that bad.

So with that being said, there is still no word on the supposed pre-order and launch information we saw yesterday. Although it looks like Verizon is pushing out updates even with the phone not being out yet. Hit the break below to check out the battery life photos. 

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Photos Courtesy of Droid Life
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