Posts tagged with Android
Google to Android devs – Stop using menu button
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Google has published a gentle reminder for Android developers on its Android dev blog today. Company wants developers to move to Action Bar from the traditional menu button in their Android apps.
Huawei Mediapad goes on sale in India for INR 28K
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After over two months of official announcement, Huawei MediaPad is finally on sale in India. Earlier it was supposed to become available in December-end but was delayed. Online stores like Letsbuy, Adexmart are now selling this Honeycomb tablet for INR 28,000.
250 million Android devices activated so-far, 11 billion downloads in Android Market – Google
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Google has announced at its Q4 earnings call today that over 250 million Android devices have been activated so far around the world and activations continue at the rate of 700,000 per day. Talking about the downloads in Android Market, company has already crossed the 11 billion mark (just around a month after reporting 10 billion downloads).
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro sees a price cut in India, now selling for INR 20K
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro has seen a steep INR 5000 price cut in India. While it is unclear whether this reduction is coming from retailers or directly from the company, you will get Xperia Pro at just INR 20,030 at Flipkart or Infibeam, earlier it was selling for INR 25K.
Amazon Kindle Fire 6.2.2 update rolling out now, breaks root (Updated with change-log)
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Amazon has started rolling out 6.2.2 update for Kindle Fire. Update will get downloaded and installed on your device automatically, so you just have to wait for it to reach your device.
Asus Eee Pad Transformer getting ICS soon, update awaiting Google’s approval
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Asus North America has responded to a consumer’s query on its Facebook page stating that ICS update for Transformer is coming soon and is currently awaiting approval from Google.
Nuance Dragon Go! voice control app lands in Android Market
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Nuance, the company behind Dragon Dictation and Swype, has released its voice control app Dragon Go in the Android Market. Dragon Go follows similar approach to Apple’s Siri and finds its answers to users questions from a series of sources. On the downside, Dragon Go is currently available only in United States, however I am sure you will able to find the APK somewhere on XDA.
Google release Style Guide for Android app developers
Google has released a design guide that will help Android app developers to create some great user interfaces. Available now, it will be enhanced and improved over the time. According to Google, it is an optional guide for the devs and company does not mean to enforce it.
The initial version of the Android design includes information related to typography, color palettes, patterns, styles and other design principles. If you are an app developer or graphic designer, it is surely worth looking and will help you include the best of Android in your app.
From Android Developers Blog:
We’re introducing Android Design: the place to learn about principles, building blocks, and patterns for creating world-class Android user interfaces. Whether you’re a UI professional or a developer playing that role, these docs show you how to make good design decisions, big and small.
Sony’s Android powered Walkman Z Series coming to US, Europe in late-Feb
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Sony has announced that its Android powered PMP Walkman Z Series will reach US and European countries in late-February. There is no word on the availability in Asian countries apart from Japan, where it is already available since last year.
Google Maps for Android updated, brings battery optimizations
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Google has released a minor update for Maps app on Android. The new update bumps version number to 6.1.0 and brings several optimizations including improved battery performance. You can the full change-log below.
