Applications
Google Drive for Android updated, new UI and ability to scan paper documents in tow
Google has released a pretty major update for its Drive app for Android today. The update brings plethora of improvements and new features to the app. Dubbed as version 1.2; the new update is now live and can be downloaded from Play Store client or updated on your Android device.
Talking about the specifics, Google Drive for Android v1.2 brings new cards style user interface, ability to preview documents without opening them and download a copy option.
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How to install Amazon Appstore for Android [Guide]
Amazon has just released an update for its Appstore for Android client and added support for around 195 countries worldwide. So, now you have another place to get authentic Android applications. 
Amazon Appstore is particularly useful for Android users in countries, where Google does not officially provide paid applications (currently available in 137 countries). If you live in one of such countries, chances are Amazon Appstore will work for you and you can download paid applications.
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Amazon Appstore updated to v5.0, adds support for 195 countries including India
After announcing last month, Amazon has now opened its Appstore for Android to the Android users internationally including countries like India, Mexico, and South Africa. The Appstore can now be installed on your devices by downloading the APK from here.
Amazon Appstore, which was initially available only in United States, was later expanded to six more countries, but the latest expansion takes the tally to a total of 195 countries.
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Chrome for Android updated, gets full-screen view
Google has just pushed the Chrome for Android v27 in Google Play. The update isn’t a huge one, but still brings a few nifty features to the browser. Some of these features have been available in Chrome Beta for many days, but the stable version is getting them just now.
One of these new features is the full-screen view, which allows you to browse the web on your full smartphone display, particularly useful for phones with not-so-massive screens.
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Now, set Google now reminders via Google Knowledge Graph
Android users now have another way to add Google Now reminders. Suppose, you were searching for an upcoming movie in Google Search on your desktop, the knowledge graph data that is shown on the right of the search results, will now allow you set reminders for the movie release date in Google Now.
This features not only works with movies, but also with holidays or other important days.
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Opera’s webkit based Android browser out of beta, now in Google Play
Opera has revealed that its Webkit based Android browser is no longer in beta and the stable version has been released in Google Play. The beta version was launched in March as the company switched from its previously used Presto browser engine.
The stable version also brings some new features like ability to toggle nav bar from top to bottom. Check out the full change-log below.
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Flickr releases revamped Android app in Google Play
Along with the web version redesign, Yahoo has also released the updated Flickr Android app in Google Play. The updated version works with both smartphones and tablets.
“With smartphones in our pockets at all times, we’re all photographers on a daily basis. That’s why we’re also excited to launch new version of the Flickr app for Android phones and tablets. Similar to the iPhone app we launched in December, the new Flickr for Android maintains your photos’ original quality, so every image you take, edit, share, or view on your phone or tablet looks spectacular,” Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo!, wrote in a blog post.
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Google+ for Android 4.0 brings improved photo experience, locations tab
After a tease from Vic Gundotra yesterday, Google has now announced a major update for its official Google+ Android app today. The application update acts as the 42nd change to the 41 already announced changes to Google+ web version that were introduced at the recently concluded I/O 2013.
“Everyone knows that the answer to life, the universe, and everything is 42. So in addition to last week’s 41 new features, we’re launching another major update: a brand new Android app. Here’s a quick look at the improvements in photos, location, and the stream,” Bradley Horowitz, Vice President of Product, Google+ noted in a blog post.
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Samsung announces Smart App Challenge 2013, offering $800,000 in prizes
Samsung has announced a new app challenge for the Android developers. The company is looking for app developers, who can build apps for the company’s Galaxy smartphones using the Smart Chord SDK. It will be giving out $800,000 in prizes and also a possibility of investment from Samsung Venture Investment.
“We will continue to encourage mobile developers to develop new and innovative applications with newly-launched features of our Galaxy series,” Won-Pyo Hong, the head of Samsung Electronics’ Media Solution Center.
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Twitter for Google Glass out; CNN, Tumblr, Facebook & Evernote to follow
Google has announced that Glass users are getting seven more apps on their wearable augmented reality glasses. These apps are Twitter, CNN, Tumblr, Facebook, Evernote, Elle and Ice Breaker.
Twitter is already available via google.com/myglass and other six apps should also reach the platform in the coming days. These applications join the already existing Path and New York Times apps for Glass.
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