DroidNews.Net » Android Market http://www.droidnews.net Just another WordPress site Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:40:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Google+ app updated with ‘massive performance improvements’ and some UI tweaks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/wIQwqjlT26c/story01.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/wIQwqjlT26c/story01.htm#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:35:43 +0000 Jerry Hildenbrand http://www.droidnews.net/?guid=18478f728507d0bb788653e68dd84777 Google+ app

If you're a Google+ fan and have an Android phone, you'll want to hit the Android Market because there's an update for Google+ that promises (among other things) "massive performance improvements" across the app.  The full changelog:

  • Massive performance improvements across the app
  • What's Hot!
  • View who +1'd a post or comment
  • Stream posts shortened to fit more per scroll
  • Infinite photos feed in 'From your circles'
  • Stream no longer jumps to the top for an automatic refresh

I never really noticed any poor performance from the app to start with, so I'm not yet ready to judge these massive improvements, but the rest of the list has a bunch of welcome changes.  The addition of What's Hot! and ability to see who +1'd a post or comment are things many have been asking for, and UI improvements like better formatting of posts and no longer bouncing to the top and losing your place when you refresh are always welcome.  Now let's focus on a tablet optimized version, shall we Google?  Maybe walk over and visit the cubes of the folks working on Currents.

Download link is after the break.



]]> http://www.droidnews.net/2012/02/08/google-app-updated-with-massive-performance-improvements-and-some-ui-tweaks/feed/ 0 Vonage Mobile app allows free calls and texts worldwide to fellow Android and iOS users http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/vonage-mobile-app-allows-free-calls-and-texts-ios-android/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/vonage-mobile-app-allows-free-calls-and-texts-ios-android/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:12:00 +0000 Billy Steele http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/vonage-mobile-app-allows-free-calls-and-texts-ios-android/
Looking to save some coin on those international calls to your mates in Brussels? Vonage has just rolled out new Android and iOS apps that do just that. The Vonage Mobile app offers free talk and text for corresponding with fellow app users worldwide by way of WiFi or data connection. Need to update app-less Auntie Em while backpacking through the Swiss Alps? The outfit says it'll save you 70% over major carriers and costs 30% less than Skype. For calls to folks without the app, users can add calling credit in either $4.99 or $9.99 increments right from the iTunes store or Android Market. The software also makes use of your existing number and extensive list of contacts without the need to create another username. Right now, calls to any phone in the US of A, Canada or Puerto Rico are free from the app for a limited time -- so long as you stay under 3000 minutes per month, of course. Hit the source link or PR below for more information before heading to your app repository to snag the free download.

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Permalink   |  sourceVonage  | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.droidnews.net/2012/02/08/vonage-mobile-app-allows-free-calls-and-texts-worldwide-to-fellow-android-and-ios-users/feed/ 0 Microsoft’s OneNote Mobile takes up roost in the Android Market http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/microsoft-onenote-mobile-for-android/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/microsoft-onenote-mobile-for-android/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:04:00 +0000 Zachary Lutz http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/microsoft-onenote-mobile-for-android/ Microsoft's OneNote Mobile takes up roost in the Android MarketHot of the heels of its OneNote app for the iPhone, Microsoft has gone ahead and given the Android Market a similar nod of acceptance with the release of OneNote Mobile. Like the iOS version, the app is free to try -- which allows tire kickers to create up to 500 memos -- but after the limit is reached, you'll need to plunk down $4.99 or be forever stuck in read-only mode. In addition to syncing all notes with SkyDrive, the app allows users to open notebooks from OneNote 2010. Android 2.3 is necessary admission for this one, and naturally, all users must have a Windows Live ID. So, Google, are you going to just stand there and let Evernote and Microsoft have all the fun?

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Permalink AllThingsD  |  sourceAndroid Market, Microsoft Office Blogs  | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.droidnews.net/2012/02/08/microsofts-onenote-mobile-takes-up-roost-in-the-android-market/feed/ 0 Microsoft’s OneNote Mobile takes up roost in the Android Market http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/microsoft-onenote-mobile-for-android/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/microsoft-onenote-mobile-for-android/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:04:00 +0000 Zachary Lutz http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/microsoft-onenote-mobile-for-android/ Microsoft's OneNote Mobile takes up roost in the Android MarketHot of the heels of its OneNote app for the iPhone, Microsoft has gone ahead and given the Android Market a similar nod of acceptance with the release of OneNote Mobile. Like the iOS version, the app is free to try -- which allows tire kickers to create up to 500 memos -- but after the limit is reached, you'll need to plunk down $4.99 or be forever stuck in read-only mode. In addition to syncing all notes with SkyDrive, the app allows users to open notebooks from OneNote 2010. Android 2.3 is necessary admission for this one, and naturally, all users must have a Windows Live ID. So, Google, are you going to just stand there and let Evernote and Microsoft have all the fun?

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Permalink AllThingsD  |  sourceAndroid Market, Microsoft Office Blogs  | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.droidnews.net/2012/02/08/microsofts-onenote-mobile-takes-up-roost-in-the-android-market-3/feed/ 0 Microsoft’s OneNote Mobile takes up roost in the Android Market http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/microsoft-onenote-mobile-for-android/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/microsoft-onenote-mobile-for-android/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:04:00 +0000 Zachary Lutz http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/microsoft-onenote-mobile-for-android/ Microsoft's OneNote Mobile takes up roost in the Android MarketHot of the heels of its OneNote app for the iPhone, Microsoft has gone ahead and given the Android Market a similar nod of acceptance with the release of OneNote Mobile. Like the iOS version, the app is free to try -- which allows tire kickers to create up to 500 memos -- but after the limit is reached, you'll need to plunk down $4.99 or be forever stuck in read-only mode. In addition to syncing all notes with SkyDrive, the app allows users to open notebooks from OneNote 2010. Android 2.3 is necessary admission for this one, and naturally, all users must have a Windows Live ID. So, Google, are you going to just stand there and let Evernote and Microsoft have all the fun?

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Permalink AllThingsD  |  sourceAndroid Market, Microsoft Office Blogs  | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.droidnews.net/2012/02/08/microsofts-onenote-mobile-takes-up-roost-in-the-android-market-2/feed/ 0 Microsoft’s OneNote Mobile takes up roost in the Android Market http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/microsoft-onenote-mobile-for-android/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/microsoft-onenote-mobile-for-android/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:04:00 +0000 Zachary Lutz http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/microsoft-onenote-mobile-for-android/ Microsoft's OneNote Mobile takes up roost in the Android MarketHot on the heels of its OneNote app for the iPhone, Microsoft has gone ahead and given the Android Market a similar nod of acceptance with the release of OneNote Mobile. Like the iOS version, the app is free to try -- which allows tire kickers to create up to 500 memos -- but after the limit is reached, you'll need to plunk down $4.99 or be forever stuck in read-only mode. In addition to syncing all notes with SkyDrive, the app allows users to open notebooks from OneNote 2010. Android 2.3 is necessary admission for this one, and naturally, all users must have a Windows Live ID. So, Google, are you going to just stand there and let Evernote and Microsoft have all the fun?

Microsoft's OneNote Mobile takes up roost in the Android Market originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink AllThingsD  |  sourceAndroid Market, Microsoft Office Blogs  | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.droidnews.net/2012/02/08/microsofts-onenote-mobile-takes-up-roost-in-the-android-market-4/feed/ 0 Microsoft’s OneNote now available on Android http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/PDcu_MUaOHY/story01.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/PDcu_MUaOHY/story01.htm#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:30:22 +0000 Anndrew Vacca http://www.droidnews.net/?guid=4b72462801ff67b8b3ee28eccc5fecfd OneNote OneNote

OneNote, Microsoft's popular Office-bundled software, is now available in app form on the Android Market. OneNote allows users to take notes on the go, complete with photos, bullets, and to-do lists. Notes will sync with OneNote on your computer, and will also be available to view and edit online using the OneNote Web app at www.skydrive.com. 

OneNote began shipping with Micrsoft's Office Suite in 2010 and has since landed on iOS, Windows Phone 7, and now finally Android. The free app lets you create and edit up to 500 notes, with unlimited views and syncing. You'll need a Windows Live ID and Android 2.3 or higher to use the OneNote app, and to sync with your computer, you'll need OneNote from Microsoft Office 2010. Give us some quality time with OneNote for some deeper thoughts, and hit the break for the Market download link.

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Permalink The Next Web  |  sourceAndroid Market  | Email this | Comments]]> http://www.droidnews.net/2012/02/07/google-voice-update-for-android-brings-design-refresh-and-asynchronous-sms/feed/ 0 Google loses appeal in Taiwanese court, customers still can’t buy apps http://phandroid.com/2012/02/05/google-loses-appeal-in-taiwanese-court-customers-still-cant-buy-apps/ http://phandroid.com/2012/02/05/google-loses-appeal-in-taiwanese-court-customers-still-cant-buy-apps/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:58:56 +0000 Edgar Cervantes http://phandroid.com/?p=82583 This image has no alt text


For the bad news this weekend, we have Google losing an appeal in Taiwan. You may remember last June, when Google had some major issues with the Taiwanese government. Due to a local law, companies are forced to give customers a 7-day refund window for products and services. When asked to extend their 15-minute app refund policy to the said amount of days, Google did not hesitate to say “Oh no, you didn’t!”

It was interesting that Apple and Microsoft (usually more strict about this) decided to comply with Taiwan’s request. But Google never backed down from its 15-minute policy.

Since then, Google has not been selling any apps to Taiwanese Android users, leaving them with access only to free applications. It seems like our fellow Taiwanese friends will be stuck in this position for a while longer. And was forced to pay a fine, which did not add up to much money (of course, relatively).

After paying NT $1 million (about 34,000 US dollars), the appeals began. As usual with courts, these matters take a long time, and it has finally concluded today, with Google’s loss.

We do not yet know how Google will respond to this. We certainly believe that the 15-minute window is a bit too short. Many applications and games take longer just to be installed. This leaves many Android users with a bitter taste. Many would believe that a 7-day refund window is a bit too extended, though.

We will have to wait to see what Google has to say about this, but for now, give us your opinions! Are you on Taiwan’s side? What do you think would be an ideal refund-window for Android Market applications?

[Source: Times of India Via: The Verge]


]]> http://www.droidnews.net/2012/02/05/google-loses-appeal-in-taiwanese-court-customers-still-cant-buy-apps/feed/ 0 Madden 12 for Android gets price cut just in time for the Super Bowl http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/3hNTWAux6tI/story01.htm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/3hNTWAux6tI/story01.htm#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:34:22 +0000 Alex Dobie http://www.droidnews.net/?guid=a1df3829992a958c94e6bad38072e973 Android Central

With Super Bowl XLVI looming large, gaming giant EA Sports is hoping you'll be up for some (American) football on your Android device this weekend. To celebrate the end of the season and Sunday's big game, the publisher has reduced the price of Madden NFL 12 to 99 cents in the U.S.

Europeans aren't being left out of the action, either -- the price of the international version has been dropped too, and now costs just 59 pence in the UK. Unfortunately it seems the game isn't compatible with the Galaxy Nexus just yet, but a quick glance down the list of supported devices reveals pretty broad compatibility elsewhere.

We've got European and North American Android Market links for all you football fans after the break.

Thanks, bbjonez!

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