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App Updates Galore, Jere needs a nap, some thoughts on performance, and more
Show Notes
- Mail Bag
- “Hi Guru & Jere, Guru got my location right! Notice that I prefer to use that I’m from Tasmania rather than saying that I’m from Australia! Anyway about the Tasmanian Devils, I’m happy that you mentioned them as they are unfortunately suffering from a (currently) untreatable facial cancer that is claiming them at an alarming rate. I must say that I didn’t give that launcher a fair try, but I will keep it on my list of applications to watch… Anyway guys, keep up the great podcast and look forward to catching up on the next show.” – Scott Evans
- “I have to say I totally agree with Jere on the topic of the 15 minute refund now imposed on the market, although there was only one application I have requested a refund on (MyPod) I have to say that I’m put off by it because of the comment that you both said, 15 minutes isn’t enough time to fully review an app if there isn’t a trial or limited version available to use. I wonder if this may force some developers to start using a system where the app is fully enabled for a set period then as time goes passes, start to cripple it unless you pay up! (not a good solution really!) Anyhow I look forward to your next Podcast release…” – Scott Evans
- Platform News
- It’s Not Rooting, it’s Openness – “It’s possible to design unlocking techniques that protect the integrity of the mobile network, the rights of content providers, and the rights of application developers, while at the same time giving users choice. Users should demand no less.“
- Gingerbread pushed to the Android Open-Source Project(AOSP)
- Metro PCS gets Android phones
- App News
- Google Maps 5.0 for Android – Under the Hood of Google Maps 5.0 – Vector graphics instead of bitmap, offline caching of map data, offline rerouting.
- Twitter forcing Touiteur to change names – Install the Free Version, via AppBrain
- E*Trade for Android released (Install via AppBrain)
- Kindle for Android updated, offering in-app purchase, the first Kindle app to get access to Kindle periodicals, etc.
- Pandora for Android updated, adds support for Ford Sync. as well as returning support for users of older versions of Android and bugfixes
- Vlingo updated, includes new Actionbar, which allows users to type the same sort of commands they do with voice. Adds integration with Kayak, Fandango, and OpenTable. (Install via AppBrain)
- EA Mobile launched The Sims 3 ($5, Install via AppBrain) and Need for Speed ($5, Install Via AppBrain)
- Skype updated, adds support for Galaxy S owners running Froyo, which they have yet to get. Now supports Apps2SD.
- LinkedIn now has an app in beta, not yet available in the market
- Posterous releases official Android app. (Install via AppBrain)
- Trillian IM client out of beta and in the market for $5 (Install via AppBrain)
- Words with Friends coming to Android
- Swiftkey Keyboard now has a new HD Skin and 5 new languages and 5 new layouts.
- comiXology announces beta release – The app offers a wide variety of comic vendors to purchase from including Archie Comics, Marvel, Dark Horse, and DC. (Install via AppBrain)
- Walgreens Mobile Pharmacy App (Install via AppBrain) – offers store location, using your camera to order refills, available flu shots, weekly ads, etc
- Evernote updated, bringing new features
- Facebook for Android updated, gets chat and push notifications
- pocket Blu app released, offers owners of newer Universal blu-rays to access the extra content on the go once linked up with a blu-ray, also acts as a remote. (Install via AppBrain)
- Aldiko Premium, not free version updated to 2.0. Supports Adobe DRM and more.
- Swype reopens beta
- PinDroid (Install via AppBrain, Official Site) – Pinboard App based on DeliciousDroid
- Developer’s Corner
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