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Samsung to Bring Premium Suite Upgrade to Original Galaxy Note

Tim December 27, 2012 10

Today, Samsung has confirmed that they will indeed be updating the original Galaxy Note to Jelly Bean, bringing their premium suite of applications and features to the 5.3" device. Included in the premium suite is the popular multi-window feature, as well as...

Quick Tip: Use Nova Launcher to Access Google Now [Beginners’ Guide]

Tim December 27, 2012 42

For owners of a device with hardware keys instead of onscreen buttons (Galaxy S3, Note 2, DNA, etc.), accessing Google Now with a simple swipe up from the "Home" button just isn't possible. Some people either have to long press their Home button or access it...

HeroCraft’s Ant Raid “Colonises” Google Play, Features Cute Little Army Ants!

Tim December 27, 2012 5

I think I found my new favorite game. Recently launched onto Google Play, the game is called Ant Raid. It pits a colony of cute little ants (who have awesome little catchphrases), against mutated bugs and creatures in your garden. It gives off a Starcraft and...

Kii Keyboard Beta Hits Google Play – Gesture Controls, Themes, and More

Tim December 27, 2012 22

Third party keyboards - we can't get enough of them. As we have seen from past examples, some are much better than others in terms of usability and user adoption. Although, we have seen some that are just downright ridiculous. Kii Keyboard on the other hand,...

Official Amazon Instant Video App Hits 2012 LG TVs Equipped With Google TV

Tim December 26, 2012 11

If you're the owner of a brand new LG television equipped with Google TV, you're in luck! Amazon has released an official Amazon Instant Video app for 2012 LG models only, kind of leaving the rest of us out in the cold. The app brings a fantastic user ...

Google: Gmail Telephone Calls to Remain Free Through 2013

Tim December 26, 2012 21

One of Google's product managers today posted up a note for Gmail users, announcing that domestic telephone calls will remain free through 2013. Neither Kellex or myself use this feature of Gmail, but it's good to know that it's still free. Maybe I'll start...

Tapatalk HD Beta Released to Google Play, Forum Fans With Tablets Rejoice

Tim December 26, 2012 18

Folks who spend time on forums throughout the web already know about Tapatalk. It's the go-to app to get your fill of the message boards through your mobile device, but until now, the app wasn't very hot on Android tablets. Consider that officially changed...

Top 10 Apps For Your New Android Device

Tim December 26, 2012 48

So, you got a fancy new Android phone for the holidays! Congratulations! Now that you're all set up, the only thing left to do is find the best apps and start having some fun. Google Play offers thousands of different applications and games to choose from, so...